From coastal flooding to dramatic snowmelt, this year’s floods
brought unprecedented damage throughout California’s counties.
Damage to levees and flood infrastructure, including debris in
rivers and tributaries, need expedited repairs to protect
communities from the next rainy season. On August 4, the Governor
issued
Executive Order N-10-23 to mitigate the risks of additional
flooding. The order applies to emergency levee repair and debris
clearing including main stem and tributaries of the San Joaquin
River, Tulare Lake Basin, Salinas River, Pajaro River, and
coastal streams in Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and
Monterey counties.
The order suspends, under specified conditions and subject to
notification and monitoring:
Various laws and practices related to environmental and
resource protections including lake and streambed alteration
agreements;
Certain water quality certifications;
Waste discharge requirements;
And the California Environmental Quality Act.
The order additionally includes backstop protections including
in-kind replacement and refurbishment of on-site features,
bioremediation as well as other environmental solutions. Finally,
the order suspends certain work hour limitations for retired
annuitants.
