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California approves new uniform rules for ocean desalination


    SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - California water regulators on Wednesday adopted a new uniform permitting process for ocean desalination projects that are expected to expand in number as the drought-stricken state increasingly turns to the sea to supplement its drinking supplies.

    (Reporting by Sharon Bernstein; Writing and additional reporting by Steve Gorman in Los Angeles; Editing by Eric Beech)