BILL NUMBER:  AB 1835
  VETOED	DATE: 09/25/2000




SEP 25 2000

To Members of the California Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1835 without my signature.

This bill would establish a 50-50 matching grant program for public
local agencies, administered by the State Water Resources Control
Board (SWRCB), to pay for the diversion of dry weather storm sewer
flows to a publicly-owned treatment works rather than releasing the
discharge on public beaches.  The bill would provide a total General
Fund appropriation of $6,990,000 for a statewide grant program.

While I agree that reducing beach contamination would help address
human health risks and economic hardship associated with contaminated
beaches, AB 1835 is not the appropriate measure to accomplish these
goals.  This bill focuses on a temporary, seasonal fix and does not
provide for identification and elimination of the sources of
contamination.

In addition, I have committed considerable funds to help address
beach contamination.  The 2000-01 Budget makes a major $ 50 million
investment in identifying and correcting water pollution problems for
various water quality, coastal protection, and urban runoff
programs.  In addition, Proposition 13 provides $90 million for
coastal nonpoint source pollution projects, with $4 million
specifically allocated for Orange County.  We should give these
programs a chance to produce results.

Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS