EXHIBIT 13-B

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 21, 2015 – 7:00 pm, Conference Room of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey, CA 93940, at a Regular Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board of Directors: Public Hearing, discussion, and possible action to establish the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer, located within the County of Monterey and the boundaries of the MPWMD pursuant to California Water Code Section 10723. Draft copies of the proposed resolution to establish MPWMD as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer, the detailed agenda and related files will be available at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting at the MPWMD website http://www.mpwmd.net/asd/board/boardpacket/2015/2015.htm or by calling 831-658-5610.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present their views. Individuals who are unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments regarding the subject of the hearing to the MPWMD by the time the proceedings begin on September 21, 2015. Submit written comments to the MPWMD office at 5 Harris Court Bldg., G Monterey, or mail them to PO Box 85, Monterey, CA, 93942; email to arlene@mpwmd.net or fax to 831-644-9560. These comments will be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors and will become part of the official public record. In accordance with Water Code Section 10723.4, any person that would like to receive notice regarding Groundwater Sustainability Plan preparation, meeting announcements, or availability of draft plans, maps and other relevant documents, please submit a written request to Arlene Tavani at the address, fax or email address listed above.

If you have questions regarding this notice or the matters to be heard, please contact Arlene Tavani at (831) 658-5652 or arlene@mpwmd.net. Please refer to the MPWMD website http://www.mpwmd.net/SGMA/CVAA/CVAAPage.htm for updates throughout the process of establishment of the Groundwater Sustainability Agency and development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer.

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