STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 99 - 105

APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH
A LINKED DEPOSIT PROGRAM FOR
THE GLENN COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR
THE DAIRY LOAN PROGRAM TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY
(LOAN NO. C-06-6063-110)

WHEREAS:

1. The Glenn County Resource Conservation District (GCRCD) submitted an application to establish a linked deposit program for $1 million for the Dairy Loan Program to Protect Water Quality (Project).

2. The Project will provide assistance to up to 150 small dairies in the Project area to meet water quality standards.

3. The District has completed a Notice of Exemption under Section 15302(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The State Water Resources Control Board approves the use of the SRF to establish a linked deposit program for $1 million for the Project with the following contingencies:

GCRCD must begin the Project by November 1, 2000;

Dairies within the Project area with more than 1,000 animal units as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's “Guide Manual on NPDES Regulations For Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations” (40 CFR 122.23) will not be eligible to participate in the Project; and

The SWRCB Executive Director or his representative will be authorized to enter into contracts with banks, financial institutions, or other agencies to implement this Project.

CERTIFICATION

The undersigned, Administrative Assistant to the Board, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board held on October 21, 1999.

/s/

Maureen Marché

Administrative Assistant to the Board