1. (a) To the extent authorized by federal or tribal law, this chapter applies to an Indian tribe or the federal government and any reports filed by the Indian tribe or federal government for rights claimed under permits, licenses, registrations, statements of water diversion and use, stockpond certificates, and non-reserved and reserved rights on file with the board.
2. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or modify the board's authority to obtain information under any other lawful authority.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 348(a), 1058 and 1841, Water Code. Reference: Sections 348(a), 1840, 1846, 5101, 5103 and 5104, Water Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-2016 as an emergency; operative 3-21-2016 (Register 2016, No. 13). Pursuant to Water Code section 1841(b), the regulation shall remain in effect until revised by the State Water Resources Control Board.

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-26-2025; operative 9-26-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 39).