CEQA. This Agreement helps to define a stable and finite project description that will facilitate the CPUC’s completion of CEQA review for the Project. The legal effectiveness of this Agreement is contingent on the completion of CEQA review and this Agreement does not irretrievably commit the Parties to carrying out any physical activities that would be required for Cal Am to meet the Annual Return Water Obligation or would otherwise be required for the Parties to comply with the terms of this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and intend that the CPUC as lead agency and other responsible agencies under CEQA will retain full discretion with respect to deciding whether to approve water purchase or any other commitments necessary or convenient for Cal Am to meet the Annual Return Water Obligation, including discretion to modify commitments to avoid or reduce any significant adverse physical environmental effects (i) from Return Water activities that are within their jurisdiction, and (ii) from the Parties’ compliance with other terms of this Agreement.
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Samples: Return Water Purchase Agreement, Return Water Purchase Agreement, Water Purchase Agreement
