BILL ANALYSIS Ó
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER
Senator Fran Pavley, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular
Bill No: SB 1133 Hearing Date: March 29,
2016
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|Author: |Wolk | | |
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|Version: |February 18, 2016 |
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|Urgency: |No |Fiscal: |Yes |
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|Consultant:|William Craven |
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Subject: Cache Creek Resource Management Plan
BACKGROUND AND EXISTING LAW
In 1999, Yolo County sought and obtained authority that a local
ordinance (subject to approval of the State Mining and Geology
Board) and site specific project plans would replace the
provision in the state surface mining law (SMARA) for a
reclamation plan. This provision is codified in Section 2715.5
of the Public Resources Code.
The resulting Cache Creek Resources Management Plan (CCRMP)
eliminated previously vested in-stream commercial mining,
specified locations for off-channel mining adequate to create a
channel that had sufficient capacity for floodwater management,
and restricted in-stream mining to maintenance and restoration
projects. Other provisions of SMARA remain in effect. This
provision of law has been extended three times, most recently in
2011 by SB 133 (Wolk). Its current sunset date is December 31,
2017.
An annual report is required.
PROPOSED LAW
This bill eliminates the sunset date (but retains the annual
reporting requirement and other provisions required by SMARA)
which allows the CCRMP to serve as the functional equivalent of
a reclamation plan for the non-commercial extraction necessary
for restoration projects or channel maintenance activities in
Lower Cache Creek.
SB 1133 (Wolk) Page 2
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ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT
According to the author and the other supporters, CCRMP was
created through a comprehensive negotiation and planning process
that satisfied industry, local government, and conservation
interests and has worked well allowing Yolo County to undertake
habitat enhancement, channel maintenance, and flood control
projects in Lower Cache Creek.
ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION
None received
SUPPORT
California Construction Industry Materials Association
County of Yolo
Granite Construction Company
Syar Industries
Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
OPPOSITION
None Received