ILRP Regulatory Information & Adopted WDRs

All commercial irrigated lands, including nurseries, are required to obtain regulatory coverage. Coverage is not required if a property is not used for commercial purposes, is not irrigated (dryland farmed), or if commercial irrigated lands are covered under another program (i.e., Dairy, Poultry, or Bovine). If coverage is not required, an exemption claim, which will be verified by ILRP staff, should be submitted to the ILRP to prevent further action. Options for regulatory coverage include joining a Third-Party (coalition) group or obtaining Individual Regulatory Coverage. Joining a coalition group will likely be less expensive than enrolling under the Individual General WDRs. The annual fee for the Individual General WDRs is based on acreage as established in the applicable Fee Regulations (Will open CA State Water Board fees website)

Failure to obtain regulatory coverage may result in the Central Valley Water Board assessing an administrative civil liability (ACL) against you. ACLs can run as high as $1,000 per day for every day of violation. ILRP staff is available to assist you in obtaining the proper regulatory coverage.

• Coalition Groups - for growers obtaining coverage under the coalition group general WDRs.
  Coalitions work with their members to assist in complying with requirements by conducting monitoring; and preparing and filing plans and reports to address water quality problems
• Apply to Join a Coalition Group
• Individual Regulatory Coverage – for growers NOT participating in a coalition group and obtaining coverage under the Individual General WDRs.
  Growers take it upon themselves to conduct their own monitoring and reporting, and work directly with the Central Valley Water Board to address water quality problems.
  • Apply for Individual Coverage – annual cost breakdown examples are provided on the WDRs for Individual Growers webpage.
    • Agricultural and Irrigated Lands Fees Schedule (Will open CA State Water Board fees website - scroll to section)
    • Submit a Notice of Intent for Individual Dischargers (Not required if enrolling in a coalition group)

• Financial Assistance Information (Will open DFA website)
• Formal Enforcement Actions
  Administrative Civil Liability Orders (ACLOs) and Cleanup & Abatement Orders (CAOs)
  
• Long-term Program Development
  Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) - 2011
• Litigation and Petitions
• Ex Parte Notices for Irrigated Lands-related Communications
  Interested persons who meet with board members must publicly disclose ex parte communication regarding General WDRs proceedings.