Late this week, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) received a letter from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting a 60-day continuance of all dates and deadlines associated with the California WaterFix (twin tunnels) water right change petition hearing.
On March 28, 2016, the hearing officers also received a request from several parties to dismiss the petition. On March 29, 2016, the State Water Board received additional requests to delay and stay the hearing pending resolution of several matters.
In response to the requests, the upcoming deadlines have been suspended. A ruling will be issued in the near future formally addressing the requests and providing additional information about the hearing schedule. Petitioners are directed to confirm by noon on Friday, April 1, 2016 that they will be prepared to proceed without further delay should the 60-day continuance be granted.