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The following documents are presented for public comment. Comments are addressed to the Clerk to the Board.
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If you would like to request a copy of written public comments submitted to the Board on an item noticed for public comment, please send a request to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov, identifying the item as listed on the Notice or board meeting agenda by date, agenda item and number (if any). The Clerk of the Board will respond by sending a link to access them.
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2012 Deadlines
| Topic | Deadline to Receive Comments | Written Comments Received |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Weed Control Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments only on the changes to the draft permit shown in redline and strikeout since written comments on the original draft permit were previously received. Notice | Program Page |
12/24/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Revised Draft Phase II Small MS4 Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on revisions to the Revised Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the discharge of storm water from Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (Phase II Small MS4 Permit). Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page |
12/17/12 by Noon |
Comments |
Perchlorate Contamination at the 160-Acre Site in the Rialto Area - Page 3, paragraph 4 – the time frame for oral comments is 10 minutes, not fifteen; - Page 3, paragraph 5 – please indicate in the subject line, comments to A-1824 - December 4 Board Meeting, not July 17. Transmittal Letter | Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement | Program Page |
11/28/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Sediment TMDL The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region’s amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin that would incorporate the Sediment Total Maximum Daily Load for Los Peñasquitos Lagoon (Basin Plan amendment). Notice | Program Page |
11/26/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Gallo Reconsideration (WR 2010-0026-EXEC) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Order. Transmittal Letter & Draft Order | Program Page |
11/19/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (A-2144) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Order. Notice | Program Page |
11/13/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Receiving Water Limitations Language The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Issue Paper. Notice | Program Page |
11/13/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund), Case Closure Recommendation – Claim Number: 13078; Site Address: Bob’s Stop & Shop; 14963 Road 192, Porterville, Ca 93257 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure recommendation. Notice & Case Closure Summary |
11/5/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund), Case Closure Recommendation – Claim Number: 5502, Site Address: BP #11133, 2220 98th Avenue, Oakland, Ca 94603 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure recommendation. Notice & Case Closure Summary |
11/5/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund), Case Closure Recommendation – Claim Number: 6001; Site Address: Chevron #9-0329; 340 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, Ca 94611 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure recommendation. Notice & Case Closure Summary |
11/5/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund), Case Closure Recommendation – Claim Number: 14694; Site Address: Former Bragg Electric; 14942 Jackson Street, Midway City, Ca 92655 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure recommendation. Notice & Case Closure Summary |
11/5/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund), Case Closure Recommendation – Claim Number: 12812; Site Address: Metro Car Wash; 387 Tustin Avenue N, Orange, Ca 92867 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure recommendation. Notice & Case Closure Summary |
11/5/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund), Case Closure Recommendation – Claim Number: 14412; Site Address: Stanton Mobil; 12493 Beach Boulevard, Stanton, Ca 90680 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure recommendation. Notice & Case Closure Summary |
11/5/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (Fund), Case Closure Recommendation – Claim Number: 13541; Site Address: Thrifty Oil #383; 18520 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, Ca 92708 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure recommendation. Notice & Case Closure Summary |
11/5/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Comprehensive (Phase 2) Review - Bay Delta Plan - Workshop 3: Analytical Tools & Other Comments The State Water Board is accepting written information, including scientific and technical reports and summaries, responsive to the workshop questions prior to the workshops. See notice for further details. Revised Notice | Program Page |
10/26/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| 2013 Intended Use Plan The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed 2013 Intended Use Plan. Supplementary Notice | Notice | Program Page |
10/24/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Industrial General Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Draft NPDES Industrial General Permit and associated documents. Revised Notice | Program Page |
Revised to 10/22/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Biological Objectives Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Statewide Biological Objectives Policy and Program of Implementation for Perennial, Wadeable Streams Revised Notice | Informational Document | Program Page |
10/19/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Proposed Operator Certification Regulations The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed regulations Notice | Program Page |
10/15/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharge of Wastes at Compost Management Units The State Water Board is accepting written comments only on the draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Notice | Program Page |
10/10/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Amendment to the Recycled Water Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the revisions to the proposed amendment to the Recycled Water Policy made after its original release in May 2012 Notice | Program Page |
10/9/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Truckee River Decision – Revised The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the revised Draft Decision. Comments must be limited to the strikeout/underline text made to the revised draft decision Transmittal Letter & Draft Decision | Program Page |
10/8/12 by Noon |
Comment |
| Mark & Valla Dunkel CDO Hearing The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Draft Order Transmittal Letter & Draft CDO |
10/4/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Recreation Standards Amendments – Santa Ana Regional Water Board The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Regional Water Quality Control Board – Santa Ana Region’s amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin that would revise recreational standards for inland fresh surface waters in the Santa Ana Region Revised Notice | Program Page |
Revised to 10/1/12 by Noon by Noon |
Comments |
| Central Coast Water Board - Draft Stay Order - SWRCB/OCC FILES A-2209 (a) - (e) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Draft Stay Order. Transmittal Letter and Draft Stay |
9/14/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Comprehensive (Phase 2) Review - Bay Delta Plan - Workshop 2: Bay-Delta Fishery Resources The State Water Board is accepting written information, including scientific and technical reports and summaries, responsive to the workshop questions prior to the workshops. See notice for further details. Revised Notice | Program Page |
9/14/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| General Waste Discharge Requirements for ASR Projects The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed General Order, Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Notice | Program Page |
9/13/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Statewide Tentative General Waste Discharge Requirements for the Discharge of Wastes at Compost Management Units (Order) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Tentative Order and Monitoring and Reporting Program. |
9/12/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| California Ocean Plan SWQPA Amendments & California Ocean Plan Model Monitoring Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comments on only changes from the previously circulated draft amendments. Notice | Program Page |
8/31/12 by Noon |
MMA Comments MPA Comments |
| Truckee River Watershed The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Decision Notice | Draft Decision | Program Page |
8/30/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Central Coast Agricultural Order Stay The State Water Board is accepting written comments in accordance with the Hearing Notice. Revised Notice | Program Page |
8/27/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Aquatic Weed Control Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Draft Statewide General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Residual Pesticide Discharges to waters of the United States from Algae and Aquatic Weed Control Applications. Notice | Program Page |
8/21/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Policy for Toxicity Assessment and Control The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the revised draft Policy and the accompanying draft environmental documents. Notice | Program Page |
8/21/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Santa Maria River Watershed Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDL The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Central Coast Regional Water Board amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin that would establish TMDLs in the Santa Maria River Watershed for Fecal Indicator Bacteria and add the Santa Maria River Watershed (including Oso Flaco subwatershed) to the domestic animal waste discharge prohibition (Basin Plan amendment) Notice | Program Page |
8/20/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Comprehensive (Phase 2) Review - Bay Delta Plan - Workshop 1: Ecosystem Changes and LSZ The State Water Board is accepting written information, including scientific and technical reports and summaries, responsive to the workshop questions prior to the workshops. See notice for further details Revised Notice | Program Page |
8/17/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Waste Discharge Requirements for Southern California Edison Company for Antelope Transmission Project: Segment 3B, Kern County Notice | Program Page |
Revised to 8/17/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Santa Ana Region Organochlorine Compounds TMDLs for San Diego Creek, Upper and Lower Newport Bay The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Santa Ana Water Board amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin that would incorporate TMDLs for organochlorine compounds for San Diego Cree, Upper and Lower Newport Bay. Notice | Program Page |
8/2/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Woods Irrigation Company The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Proposed Order. Transmittal Letter & Draft Order | Program Page |
7/31/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Classification, Operator Certification, and Contract Operator Registration Program (Operator Certification Program) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed regulatory action. Notice | Text of Proposed Regulations | Initial Statement of Reasons | Program Page |
7/30/12 by 5 pm |
Comments |
| Draft Water Quality Certification for the Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage Project The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Water Quality Certification for the Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage Project. Notice | Draft Water Quality Certification | Program Page |
7/27/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Phase II Small MS4 General Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Revised Draft Tentative Order. Notice | Program Page |
7/23/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Administrative Update to Chapters 2 and 7 of the Basin Plan for the Los Angeles Region The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Los Angeles Water Board) non-regulatory amendments that would administratively update the Basin Plan. Notice | Program Page |
7/12/12 by Noon |
Comment |
| A-1824: Perchlorate Contamination Site in the Rialto Area The State Water Board is accepting written comments or policy statements. Notice of Informational Item | Program Page |
7/11/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Recycled Water Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft amendment to the Recycled Water Policy. Notice | Program Page |
7/3/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Caltrans MS4 Permit The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the revisions to the draft Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (Second Revised Draft Tentative Order) for the California Department of Transportation (Department). Notice | Program Page |
6/26/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWRCB/OCC Files A-2144(a) and A-2144(b)) The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed draft order on the Petitions of Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance for the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. Notice | Program Page |
6/15/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| UST Case Closure - Former Beacon Service Station, 4305 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Case Closure summary. Notice and Summary | Program Page |
6/11/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| UST Case Closure - Jiffy Gas Station, 890 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Case Closure summary. Notice and Summary | Program Page |
6/11/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| UST Case Closure - Farjami Mobil, 12493 Beach Boulevard, Stanton, CA The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Case Closure summary. Notice and Summary | Program Page |
6/11/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Construction General Permit NEL Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments to the proposed amendments to the Construction General Permit. Notice | Draft Amendment | Program Page |
5/14/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Policy - Septic Systems The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft State Policy and draft Substitute Environmental Document for the Water Quality Control for Siting, Design, Operation and Management of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. Notice | Program Page |
5/4/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Santa Ana Region Salt Management Plan Updates The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of Santa Ana's Regional Water Board amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana's River Basin that would incorporate updates to the Management Zone Boundaries and the Total Dissolved Solids and Nitrogen Management Plan for the Santa Ana Region. Notice | Program Page |
5/4/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Update and Implementation of the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary: Comprehensive Review The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Notice of Preparation. Notice | Program Page |
4/25/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Ocean Plan Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amendments. Revised Notice | Notice | Revised Staff Report | Program Page |
Revised to 4/18/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Notice of Request to Modify the Water Quality Certification for the Spring-Gap Stanislaus Hydroelectric Project The State Water Board is accepting written comments on PG&E's request to modify the deadline from April 24, 2012 to September 1, 2013, for completion of updates to the Relief Dam and modifications to Gaging Weir S-83. Note: Comments are to be submitted to: Jeff Parks at: jparks@waterboards.ca.gov. See Notice for further information. Notice | Program Page |
4/11/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plans for Ocean Waters and Enclosed Bays and Estuaries to Address Desalination Facilities and Brine Disposal The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amendments. Note: Comments are to be submitted to Joanna Jensen at jjensen@waterboards.ca.gov. See Notice for additional information Notice | Program Page |
4/6/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Communities That Rely on Contaminated Groundwater The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Report to the Legislature. Note: Comments are to be submitted to Janice Zinky at jzinky@waterboards.ca.gov. See Notice for additional information Notice | Draft Report | Program Page |
4/2/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Mercury Control Program for Reservoirs The State Water Board is accepting written comment letters on the proposed Statewide Mercury Control Policy and a Mercury Control Program for Reservoirs (Statewide Mercury Policy and Control Program) Notice | Program Page |
3/30/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Low-Threat Underground Storage Tank Case Closure Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Policy and Draft SED. Revised Notice | Notice | Draft Policy | Draft SED | Program Page |
3/19/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| UST Case Closure: Gaviota Village, 17340 Calle Real, Gaviota, CA. The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the UST Case Closure Summary. Notice & Case Closure Summary | Program Page |
3/19/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| UST Case Closure: Mobil #18-KBD; 9972 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove, CA. The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the UST Case Closure Summary. Notice & Case Closure Summary | Program Page |
3/19/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| UST Case Closure: Chevron #9-1637; 2950 Westminster, Seal Beach, CA. The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the UST Case Closure Summary. Notice & Case Closure Summary | Program Page |
3/19/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| UST Case Closure: Bowers; 13222 Brookhurst Street, Garden Grove, CA. The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the UST Case Closure Summary. Notice & Case Closure Summary | Program Page |
3/19/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Vector Control Permit Amendments The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed amendment. Notice | Draft Amendment | Program Page |
3/12/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| 2012 Intended Use Plan (IUP) The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed 2012 IUP. Notice | Draft IUP |
3/9/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| UST Case Closure - Vallemar Beacon - Mr. Keet Nerhan (Petitioner) 2095 Cabrillo Highway Pacifica, San Mateo County, CA The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure. Public Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page |
3/2/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Pesticide Prohibition Basin Plan Amendment The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Basin Plan that would replace the pesticide water quality objective with a regionwide waste discharge prohibition with exemption criteria. Notice | Program Page |
3/1/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| ASBS Special Protections The State Water Board is accepting written comments on only changes from the previously circulated Special Protections (Attachment B to the General Exception and the Environmental Impact Report). Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page |
2/21/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration and Draft Water Quality Certification for the Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project No. 2155 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration and Draft Water Quality certification for Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project. Note: Comments are to be submitted to: Jennifer Watts at: jwatts@waterboards.ca.gov. See Notice for further information Notice of Intent | Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration Draft Water Quality Certification | Program Page |
2/13/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Petition of California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (Waste
Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2007-0113 [Npdes No. Ca0079243] for
City of Lodi, White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, San Joaquin
County), Central Valley Water Board: Board Meeting Notification
SWRCB/OCC File A-1886 The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amended Order Transmittal Letter with Draft Order |
2/3/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| Hidden Lakes Estates Homeowners Association The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed draft order. Transmittal Letter and Draft Order |
1/24/12 by Noon |
Comment |
| UST Case Closure - Mission Linen Supply Co. The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed UST Case Closure Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page |
1/20/12 by Noon |
Comments |
| UST Case Closure - Conoco Phillips The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed UST Case Closure Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page |
1/20/12 by Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Petitions for Reconsideration of Order WR 2011-0016 - Russian River in Mendocino County Transmittal Letter and Draft Order | Program Page |
1/6/12 by Noon |
Comment |
| Underground Storage Tank Regulations The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed regulatory action. Notice | Initial Statement of Reasons | Proposed Text of Regulations Program Page |
1/2/12 by 5 pm |
Comments |
Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street, 24th Floor [95814]
P.O. Box 100
Sacramento, CA 95812-0100
916/341-5600
(fax) 916/341-5620
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