The Legislature finds and declares that on or before June 1, 2018, the state board should establish a framework for the regulation of potable reuse projects. When establishing the framework, the state board should include all of the following:
(a) The consideration of recommendations provided in the state board's "Investigation on the Feasibility of Developing Uniform Water Recycling Criteria for Direct Potable Reuse."(b) A schedule for completing the recommended research described in "Investigation on the Feasibility of Developing Uniform Water Recycling Criteria for Direct Potable Reuse."(c) A regulatory framework for potable reuse projects that will be protective of public health.(d) A process and timeline for updating, if necessary, uniform water recycling criteria for potable reuse through reservoir water augmentation.Added by Stats 2017 ch 528 (AB 574),s 3, eff. 1/1/2018.