1. (a) The responsible entity must provide notification to the local jurisdiction, the public water system, sewer service provider, and when applicable, recycled water agency, at least 30 days prior to the start of decommissioning activities. The notification must include the following information:

   1. (1) Procedures related to inactivation, demolition, or removal of mechanical and electrical equipment from the OTNWS project site;
   2. (2) Procedures related to abandonment or removal of internal and external pipeline necessary for onsite treated nonpotable water storage and delivery;
   3. (3) Any other necessary activities to decommission an OTNWS as determined by the local jurisdiction; and
   4. (4) Timeline to complete items in subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), and (a)(3).
2. (b) The responsible entity must provide notification to the local jurisdiction, the public water system, sewer service provider, and when applicable, recycled water agency, no later than 30 days after the completion of decommissioning activities.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13558 and 13558.1, Water Code; and Section 116271, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13520, 13522 and 13558, Water Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2026; operative 4-22-2026 pursuant to Water Code section 13558(f) (Register 2026, No. 17).