Division of Financial Assistance - Environmental Review
The Division of Financial Assistance (DFA) ensures that projects receiving funding are in compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws and authorities.
The Environmental Section includes the Clean Water Environmental Review Unit, the Drinking Water Environmental Review Unit, and the Special Project Review Unit (Drinking Water Supply/Cultural Resources).
The State Water Board is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) when funding a project, acting as either the lead or responsible agency.
Important Information and Public Notices
National Historic Preservation Act Section 106
Environmental Package – Application Guidance
Applicants seeking funding from DFA are required to provide proof of environmental regulation compliance for both planning and construction projects. Planning and Construction applications must be submitted through the FAAST portal - access below.
Visit the links below for guidance on completing your Environmental Package Application through the Clean Water or Drinking Water Programs.
Important Note: Please do not submit your cultural resources report through FAAST, as the report contains confidential and sensitive information. Submit the cultural report directly to DFA-culturalResources@waterboards.ca.gov.
Application Forms |
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SRF Guidance |
Understanding Our Requirements
Applicant Training Resources |
Federal Environmental Cross-Cutters |
Find guidance on whether federal environmental cross-cutters apply to your project and how to comply with these requirements. |
Submit Your Environmental Package Application
Submit the cultural report directly to DFA-culturalResources@waterboards.ca.gov.
Questions?
Environmental Section Contact Information
Telephone: (916) 327-9978
Fax: (916) 341-5296
- Clean Water State Revolving Fund Email: CleanWaterSRF@waterboards.ca.gov
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Email: DrinkingWaterSRF@waterboards.ca.gov
- Cultural Resources Email: CulturalResources@waterboards.ca.gov
- Water Supply Permits Division of Drinking Water Contacts
