CHAPTER 6. Contaminant and Salt Removal Technologies [79545 - 79547.2]
( Chapter 6 added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50. )
The sum of one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be available for appropriation by the Legislature from the fund to the department for grants for the following projects:
(a) Desalination of ocean or brackish waters. Not less than fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) of the money appropriated by this chapter shall be available for desalination projects. To be eligible to receive a grant, at least 50 percent of the total cost of the project shall be met by matching funds or donated services from non-state sources.
(b) Pilot and demonstration projects for treatment or removal of the following contaminants:
(1) Petroleum products, such as MTBE and BTEX.
(2) N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
(3) Perchlorate.
(4) Radionuclides, such as radon, uranium, and radium.
(5) Pesticides and herbicides.
(6) Heavy metals, such as arsenic, mercury, and chromium.
(7) Pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupters.
(c) Drinking water disinfecting projects using ultraviolet technology and ozone treatment.
(Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
The Legislature may enact such legislation as is necessary to implement this chapter.
(Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)
(a) Funds made available pursuant to Section 79545 shall be administered in accordance with this section.
(b) Grants shall be awarded in accordance with Section 79545 on a statewide competitive basis.
(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 240, Sec. 33. Effective August 13, 2003.)
(a)For the purposes of implementing subdivision (a) of Section 79545, eligible projects shall be selected based on demonstrated need for new or alternative water supplies, project readiness, and the degree to which the project avoids or mitigates adverse environmental impacts. Preference shall be given to eligible projects that incorporate ecosystem restoration and water quality benefits.
(b) A grant made pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 79545 may not exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000).
(c) For the purposes of this section, “desalination project” includes construction, planning, engineering, design, environmental assessments, or related work necessary for the construction of a desalination facility, or the construction of a pilot or demonstration facility.
(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 240, Sec. 34. Effective August 13, 2003.)