Cal. Code Regs. tit. 23 § 421

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 421 - Contents of Feasibility Report

The feasibility report should contain sufficient information and data to demonstrate that the proposed project is engineeringly feasible, economically justified, and financially sound. The amount of detailed information required in the feasibility report will vary with the type, purpose, and complexity of the project. In each case, the department will advise the applicant regarding the nature and scope of the information and studies which should be contained in the feasibility report. The department will also advise the applicant of the criteria it will use to evaluate the engineering, economic, and financial aspects of the project. In general, feasibility reports shall contain the following:

(a) A general description of the project plan, purpose, and accomplishments, with a map showing the project features and service area.

(b) Studies of water resources and water requirements, including project operational studies demonstrating the accomplishments of the project.

(c) Status of water rights necessary for operation of the project.

(d) Preliminary designs and cost estimates of the project features in sufficient detail to establish probable cost of the project. Estimates of annual costs of operation and maintenance should also be included.

(e) Economic studies to establish the benefits and economic justification of the project.

(f) An allocation of costs among the purposes of the project, if the project has more than one purpose.

(g) Financial studies indicating the proposed method of financing, sources of revenue, and repayment schedule.

(h) A construction schedule and an estimate of the amount of state funds required each year.

(i) Environmental documents prepared and submitted pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 (Register 78, No. 5) and Title 23, Chapter 2, Subchapter 3 of this Code.

(j) Such other information as the Department may require.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 421

1. Amendment of subsection (i) and new subsection (j) filed 4-13-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).
2. Amendment of subsection (i) filed 1-25-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 4).

Note: Authority cited: Section 21082, Public Resources Code; Section 12890, Water Code. Reference: Sections 21069, 21150, 21153, Public Resources Code; Sections 12882- 12882.5, Water Code.