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The following documents are offered for public comment. Comments can be addressed to the Clerk to the Board.

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2012 Deadlines

Topic Deadline to Receive Comments Written Comments Received
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
No comments at this time
Low-Threat Underground Storage Tank Case Closure Policy
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Policy and Draft SED.

Notice | Draft Policy | Draft SED | Program Page
3/19/12
by Noon
No comments at this time
Ocean Plan Amendment
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed amendments.

Notice | Staff Report | Program Page
3/15/12
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
No comments at this time
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
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Vallemar Beason - 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
No comments at this time
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).

Notice | Program Page
2/21/12
by Noon
No comments at this time
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
No comments at this time
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

2011 Deadlines

Topic Deadline to Receive Comments Written Comments Received
Long-Term Irrigated Lands Program
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of non-regulatory amendments to the Basin Plans to provide a cost estimate and potential sources of financing for a long-term irrigated lands program.

Notice | Program Page
12/2/11
by Noon
Comments
Revised USFS Waiver
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the revised draft Statewide Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements (Revised Draft Statewide Waiver) for Nonpoint Source Discharges Related to Certain Activities on National Forest System (NFS) Lands in California.

Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page
11/21/11
by Noon
Comments
Water Diversion Measurement
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Guidance for Complying with Water Diversion Measurement Requirements for Statement Holders and the Draft Statement Reporting Form
Note: Written comments are to be submitted to: rsatkowski@waterboards.ca.gov

Notice | Program Page
11/18/11
by Noon
Comments
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) - Septic Systems
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft State Policy for Water Quality Control for Siting, Design, Operation, and Managements of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems and a Substitute Environmental Document.
Note: Written comments are to be submitted to: owts_commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov

Notice | Program Page
11/14/11
by Noon
Comments
Water Quality Certification for the Upper American River Hydroelectric Project, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project No. 2101
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft water quality certification and CEQA findings.

Note: Comments are to be submitted to: Jennifer Watts at: jwatts@waterboards.ca.gov. See Notice for further information

Transmittal Letter | Draft Water Quality Certification | Draft CEQA Findings | Program Page
11/14/11
by 5 pm
Comments
Statewide Nutrient Policy
The State Water Board will accept written comments on the scope and content of the information included in the scoping document.

Notice | Program Page
11/10/11
by Noon
Comments
Proposed Water Quality Control Policy for Low-Threat UST Closure
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the scoping document
Note: Comments letters should be sent to Jennifer Scholte

Notice | Program Page
11/8/11
by Noon
Comments
Refinement of Hayward Marsh Beneficial Uses
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (San Francisco Bay Water Board) amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin (Basin Plan) that would refine the beneficial uses of Hayward Marsh and clarify the bacterial water quality objectives that apply to it (Basin Plan amendment).

Notice | Program Page
10/28/11
by Noon
Comments
Dominguez Channel and Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters Toxic Pollutants TMDL
The State Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendment to the Basin Plan that would incorporate a Total Maximum Daily Load for Toxic Pollutants in Dominguez Channel and Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters (Basin Plan amendment)

Notice | Program Page
10/28/11
by Noon
Comments
Machado Lake Pesticides and PCBs TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (Basin Plan amendment) that would incorporate a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Machado Lake.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item w/Resolution | Program Page
10/27/11
by Noon
Comments
New River Dissolved Oxygen TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Colorado River Basin Water Board) amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Basin Plan) that would establish a Total Maximum Daily Load and implementation plan for dissolved oxygen in the New River at the International Boundary, Imperial County, California (Basin Plan Amendment)

Notice | Draft Agenda Item w/Resolution | Program Page
10/27/11
by Noon
Comments
Santa Monica Bay Marine Debris TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board’s amendment to the Basin Plan that would incorporate a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Debris in Nearshore and Offshore Santa Monica Bay

Revised Notice |  Notice | Program Page
Revised to
10/27/11
by Noon

10/13/11
by Noon
Comments
Ocean Plan Amendment
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Amendment and the content of the supporting documents.


Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page
Revised to
10/24/11
by Noon

10/17/11
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Palm Springs Oil #1, 67- 460 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, California

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed Underground Storage Tank Case Closure

Revised Notice |  Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page
Revised to
10/21/11
by Noon

9/2/11
Comments received 10/21/11


Comments received 9/2/11
Colorado River Basin Region - Water Quality Control Plan Amendments
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Board amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for Colorado River Basin Region that would make the Basin Plan consistent with the new information, and current laws and regulations.

Notice |  Program Page
10/10/11
by Noon
Comments
Bacteria Water Quality Objectives Amendment for the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Board’s amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region that would remove water quality objectives for fecal coliform and enterococcus, and designate E. coli as the sole bacterial indicator for a 17-mile reach of the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel.

Notice | Program Page
10/10/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Humboldt State University Telonicher Marine Laboratory - Trinidad Head ASBS
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Exceptions.

Notice | Program Page
10/10/11
by Noon
Comments
Millview CDO
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Draft Cease and Desist Order issuing a Order against Millview County Water District to prevent the threatened unauthorized diversion and use of water - Russian River in Mendocino County.

Transmittal Letter & Draft Order | Program Page
10/3/11
by Noon
Comments
A-2152 - Petition of Backcountry Against Dumps, et al
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on draft Order

Transmittal Letter/Draft Order |  Program Page
9/20/11
by Noon
Comments
Caltrans MS4 Permit
The State Water Board will receive written comments on revisions to the draft Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) NPDES Permit (Revised Draft Tentative Order) for the California Department of Transportation

Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page
9/19/11
by Noon
Comments
Russian River Frost Protection Regulation
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on changes made to the May 20, 2011 draft regulations and supporting documents and new rulemaking documents.

Notice | Program Page
9/16/11
by Noon
Comments
A-2144(a) & A-2144(b)
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Order in the Matter of the Petitions of Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance for Review of Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2010-0114 [NPDES No. CA0077682]

Notice | Program Page
9/9/11
by Noon
Comments
Phase II Small MS4 General Permit
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Tentative Order

Revised Notice | Notice | Draft Tentative Order | Program Page
Revised to 9/8/11
by Noon

8/8/11 - by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Beacon Station #3556, 900 Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay, California

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed Underground Storage Tank Case Closure

Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page
9/2/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure - Former Chevron Service Station #9 - 0667, 412 Maple Lane, Garberville, California
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed Underground Storage Tank Case Closure

Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page
9/2/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Palo Verde Agricultural Waste Discharge Prohibition
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Board's amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region that would establish a Conditional Prohibition for Agricultural Wastewater Discharges Originating within the Palo Verde Valley and the Palo Verde Mesa and to incorporate an Implementation Plan (Basin Plan Amendment).

Notice | Program Page
9/1/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Yucca Valley Septic Prohibition
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Board’s amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region that would prohibit the discharge of wastewater into the ground from septic systems in the Town of Yucca Valley in San Bernardino County (Basin Plan amendment).

Notice | Program Page
9/1/11
by Noon
Comments
Upper San Jacinto Pressure Management Zone Maximum Benefit Objectives
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region to establish total dissolved solids and nitrate-nitrogen water quality objectives and an implementation plan for the San Jacinto Upper Pressure Management Zone.

Notice | Program Page
8/31/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Central Coast Onsite Amendments
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coast Basin to update and revise onsite wastewater criteria and the region-wide implementation program.

Notice | Program Page
8/25/11
by Noon
Comments
USFS Waiver
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), including the Initial Study, and the Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements (Conditional Waiver) for Nonpoint Source Discharges Related to Certain Activities on National Forest Service (NFS) Lands in California.

Note: Comment Letters are to be sent to Gaylon Lee at: ForestPlan_comments@waterboards.ca.gov

Notice | Program Page
8/24/11
by Noon
Comments
Salinas River Watershed Fecal Coliform TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish: TMDLs in the Lower Salinas River Watershed for Fecal Coliform and add the Lower Salinas River Watershed to the Animal Waste and Human Fecal Material Prohibitions.

Notice | Resolution / Basin Plan Amendment | Program Page
8/4/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Andersen Excavating, 1175 Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale, CA

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure

Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page
8/1/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Former Phil's Market, 10221 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, CA

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure.

Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page
8/1/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Tipple Motors, 524 Main Street, Ferndale, CA

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure

Revised Notice | Revised Summary
Notice | Draft Summary | Program Page
8/1/11
by Noon
Comments
Santa Clara River Indicator Bacteria TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (Basin Plan) that would incorporate a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Indicator Bacteria in the Santa Clara River Estuary and Reaches 3, 5, 6 and 7

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
7/28/11
by Noon
Comments
S.F. Bay Region Beneficial Uses/Waterbodies Update
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment adding unnamed water bodies and designated beneficial uses for the San Francisco Bay Region.

Notice | Program Page
7/28/11
by Noon
Comments
San Diego Conditional Waiver No. 4
The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Region (Basin Plan) that would include a definition of a commercial growing operation in Conditional Waiver No. 4 for Agricultural and Nursery Operations.

Notice | Program Page
7/13/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Removal of REC-1 and LREC-1 Fecal Coliform Objectives
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region that would update the bacteria objectives for freshwaters designated for water contact recreation and limited water contact recreation uses by removing the fecal coliform water quality objective.

Revised Notice | Notice | Draft Agenda Item & Resolution | Program Page
Revised to
7/8/11 by Noon

7/1/11
by Noon
Comments
New Alamo/Ulatis Creeks - Site Specific Objectives
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins would establish site-specific water quality objectives for chloroform, chlorodibromomethane, and dichlorobromomethane.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item w/Resolution | Program Page
7/8/11
by Noon
Comments
Once-Through Cooling Policy Amendment
The State Water Board is accepting only written comments that are limited to the proposed amendments of the Policy.

Notice | Program Page
7/5/11
by Noon
Comments
Proposed Russian River Frost Protection Regulation
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed regulation and/or Draft Environmental Impact Report

Notice | Program Page
7/5/11
by Noon
Comments
Water Diversion Measurement
The State Water Board is accepting written comments regarding Water Diversion Measurements.

Notice | Program Page


8/10/11
7/1/11
by Noon

Comments
NPDES Fee Structure
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed changes

Notice | Program Page
6/29/11
by Noon
Comments
Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel Bacterial Indicators TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of amendments to the Basin Plan that would establish a TMDL and Implementation Plan.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item w/Resolution | Program Page
6/22/11
by Noon
Comments
Los Angeles River Watershed Indicator Bacteria TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region Basin Plan that would incorporate a TMDL for Indicator Bacteria in the Los Angeles River Watershed.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item w/Resolution | Program Page
6/20/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Kelly Gate Associates - 27821 Dutcher Creek Road, Cloverdale, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed draft Order.

Notice and Proposed Draft Order
| Program Page
5/27/11
by Noon
Comments
Delta Methylmercury TMDL - Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins to include a program for the control of methylmercury and total mercury in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary.
Notice | Program Page
5/23/11
by Noon
Comments
Southern Delta Agricultural and San Joaquin River Flow
The State Water Board is accepting written comments concerning the scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the State Water Board’s substitute environmental document (SED) relating to the State Water Board’s current review of the Bay-Delta Plan.

Revised Notice of Preparation | Program Page
5/23/11
by Noon
Comments
ASBS Special Protections
The State Water Board will accept written comments on a proposed General Exception that includes Special Protections for Selected Storm Water and Nonpoint Source Discharges into Areas of Special Biological Significance, as well as a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for the regulatory action.




Revised Re-Notice
| Re-Notice | Notice | Program Page
3/14/11
by Noon


Revised to
5/4/11
by Noon

Revised to
5/20/11
by Noon
Comments
Wetland Area Protection Policy and Dredge and Fill Regulations
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Wetland Area Protection Policy and Dredge and Fill Regulations (Project). The Project will include a State Water Board wetland definition.

Revised Notice | Notice | Wetland Initial Study | Attachment A | Program Page
2/15/11
by Noon


Revised to
5/20/11
by Noon
Comments
Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the Draft statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements.


Revised
Notice | Notice | Program Page
4/29/11
by Noon


Revised to
5/13/11
by Noon
Comments
Lower Yuba River Accord
The State Water Board is accepting written comments regarding the implementation of the Yuba Accord.

Notice | Program Page
5/4/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Draft Industrial General Permit
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Industrial General Permit


Revised Notice | Notice | Program Page
4/18/11
by Noon


Revised to
4/29/11
by Noon
Comments
Merced Irrigation District Petition (FERC 2179)
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed draft Order for Petition for Reconsideration and Request for Stay of Investigation Order WR2011-0003-EXEC

Notice | Program Page
4/13/11
by Noon
Comments
Lake Tahoe TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish: (1) an action plan for the Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) addressing fine sediment particle, nitrogen, and phosphorus impairments in Lake Tahoe; and (2) an implementation plan for the Lake Tahoe Basin, including specific changes in the Basin Plan to be consistent with the Lake Tahoe TMDLs.

Notice | Program Page
3/18/11
by Noon
Comments
Sediment Quality Objectives Amendments
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan (Plan) for Enclosed Bays and Estuaries of California, Part 1, Sediment Quality Objectives.

Notice | Program Page
3/15/11
by Noon
Comments
Hopkins Marine Station - ASBS
The State Water Board will accept written comments on a proposed Exception and the related Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, Special Protections and Initial Study for Hopkins Marine Station Storm Water and Nonpoint Source Discharges into Pacific Grove Area of Special Biological Significance.

Notice | Program Page
3/14/11
by Noon
Comments
Monterey Bay Aquarium - ASBS
The State Water Board will accept written comments on a proposed Exception and the related Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, Special Protections and Initial Study for Monterey Bay Aquarium Storm Water and Nonpoint Source Discharges into Pacific Grove Area of Special Biological Significance.

Notice | Program Page
3/14/11
by Noon
Comments
Caltrans MS4 Permit
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the tentative draft Order

Notice | Program Page
3/14/11
by Noon
Comments
Corralitos/Salsipuedes Creek Watershed - Fecal Coliform TMDLs
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would: (1) add the Corralitos Creek Watershed (including its subwatershed, Salsipuedes Creek Watershed) as an area subject to the Domestic Animal Waste Discharge Prohibition and the Human Fecal Material Discharge Prohibition and (2) establish the Total Maximum Daily Loads for fecal coliform in Corralitos and Salsipuedes Creeks.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
3/10/11
by Noon
Comments
Los Angeles River Metals TMDL Revision
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would revise the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for Metals in the Los Angeles River and Tributaries.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
3/10/11
by Noon
Comments
San Francisco Bay Enterococcus Water Quality Objectives
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would add new enterococcus bacteria water quality objectives for contact recreation in marine and estuarine waters that will lead to revisions of effluent limitations for bacteria in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
3/3/11
by Noon
Comments
Woodland-Davis Clean Water Agency
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft Decision. Comments should be limited to the general acceptability of the decision or possible technical corrections.

Transmittal Letter and Draft Decision | Woodland-Davis Fact Sheet | Program Page
2/22/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Low Threat Discharge - North Coast Region Basin Plan
The State Water Board is accepting written comment on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish exemption criteria to the Point Source Waste Discharge Prohibitions by revising the action plan for storm water discharges and adding a new action plan for low threat discharges (Low Threat Discharge Amendment)

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
2/16/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Worthington Chevrolet, 3815 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Geremia Pools - 1327 - 65th Street, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Curtis Roofing Company - 7475 - 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon

Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Orbit Gas & Mini Store - 8994 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Speedy Tire - 3503 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Gold Rush Recycling - 6545 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Shell - 3999 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Shell #204-6678-9102, 6431 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Lawrence Mayflower Moving & Storage, 908 20th Street, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Stilson Cleaners, 3519 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Harry Boyanjian, 5851 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Nella Oil #5, 13461 Bowman Road, Auburn, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the March 15, 2011 Board Meeting.

Notice & UST Case Closure Summary | Revised NoticeProgram Page
1/20/11
by Noon


Revised to
2/15/11
by Noon
No comments at this time
Draft Policy for Toxicity Assessment and Control
The State Water Board is accepting written comment letters on the Draft Policy and associated Staff Report.


Notice | Revised Notice | Program Page
11/22/10
by Noon


Revised to
1/21/11
by Noon
Comments
Draft Order Denying Order WR 2010-0002 Petitions
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft order In the Matter of Cease and Desist Order WR 2010 - 0002 against the Department of Water Resources and the United States Bureau of Reclamation in Connection with the Water Right Permits and License for the State Water Project and Central Valley Project.

Transmittal Letter and Draft Order | Program Page
1/17/11
By Noon
Comments
Woods Irrigation Company
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft order issuing a cease and desist order (CDO) against Woods Irrigation Company for threatened violation of the prohibition against the unauthorized diversion or use of water.

Notice | Transmittal Letter and Draft Order | Program Page
1/11/11
by Noon
Comments
Constituents of Emerging Concern (CEC) Monitoring for Recycled Water
The State Water Board is accepting written comments regarding all aspects of the recommendations for CEC monitoring for recycled water.


Notice | Notice of Extension | Program Page
12/27/10
by Noon


Extended to 1/10/11
by Noon
Comments
San Lorenzo River Watershed - Fecal Coliform TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would: (1) remove the Shellfish Harvesting (SHELL) beneficial use for San Lorenzo River Estuary, (2) add the San Lorenzo River Watershed to the Human Fecal Material Discharge Prohibition and the Domestic Animal Waste Discharge Prohibition, and (3) establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for pathogens in San Lorenzo River Estuary, San Lorenzo River, Branciforte Creek, Camp Evers Creek, Carbonera Creek, and Lompico Creek.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
1/6/11
by Noon
Comments

2010 Deadlines

Topic Deadline to Receive Comments Written Comments Received
NPDES - Draft Spray Applications Permit
The State Water Board is accepting written comments regarding all aspects of the Draft Spray Applications Permit.

Notice | Notice of Comment Deadline Extension | Draft Permit | Program Page
11/16/10
by Noon

Extended to
12/16/10
by Noon
Comments
Waste Discharge Requirements for Southern California Edison Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project: Segments 4, 5 & 10 Kern and Los Angeles Counties
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the Draft Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) Permit.
Notice & Draft Agenda Item  | Draft WDR | Program Page
12/15/10
by 8 a.m.
No comments at this time
San Joaquin River Flow and Southern Delta Salinity Objectives
The State Water Board will accept written comments on the draft technical report on the scientific basis for alternative San Joaquin River Flow and Southern Delta Salinity Objectives.

Notice | Panel Participation Form | Questions Request Form | Program Page
12/6/10
by Noon
Comments
Department of Fish & Game - Hot Creek Fish Hatchery
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft order. The Board will consider adopting the proposed Order at its' December 14, 2010 Board Meeting (originally scheduled for the November 16, 1010 - see letter attached)

Letter of Transmittal and Draft Order
12/1/10
by Noon
Comments
Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4s) Program (Effectiveness Assessment Document)
The State Water Board is accepting written comment on a document that provides the framework for assessing the effectiveness of the Phase I MS4s Program.

Revised Notice (10/27/10)
11/15/10
by Noon

Revised
11/30/10
by Noon
Comments
McGrath Lake Toxicity TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would incorporate a TMDL for PCBs, pesticides, and sediment toxicity in McGrath Lake

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
11/30/10
by Noon
Comments
Region 5 Non-Regulatory Basin Plan Amendment-Sacramento River & San Joaquin River Basins
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins (Basin Plan) that would incorporate non-regulatory revisions.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
11/30/10
by Noon
Comments
San Diego Water Board Indicator Bacteria, Project I
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would incorporate TMDLs for Indicator Bacteria, Project I – Twenty Beaches and Creeks in the San Diego Region (Including Tecolote Creek).

Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
11/30/10
by Noon
Comments
Proposed Amendments to the Water Quality Control Policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling (Once Through Cooling)
The State Water Board is accepting written comments only on the proposed amendments of the Policy.

Notice | Staff Report | Appendix A | Appendix B | Program Page
11/19/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
RCH Corporation

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed order that denies underground storage tank (UST) case closure at 7891 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA.

Notice
11/19/10
by Noon
Comments
NPDES Permit - Aquatic Animal Invasive Species Control Permit
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on regarding all aspects of the proposed Aquatic Animal Invasive Species Control Permit

Notice | Draft Permit | Program Page
11/16/10
by Noon
Comments
Instream Flow Studies Report
The State Water Board is accepting comment on the draft Instream Flow Studies Report

Revised Notice | Program Page
11/10/10
by Noon
Comments
Construction General Permit
The State Water Board will only be accepting written comments letters that are limited to the proposed LRP modifications.

Notice | Program Page
11/5/10
by Noon
Comments
Proposed State Water Quality Control Policy for Controlling Trash in Waters of the State
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the scope and content included in the scoping meeting document

Revised Notice | Notice | Informational Document | Program Page
11/3/10
by Noon
Comments
Vector Control Permit
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the draft Vector Control Permit

Notice | Vector Permit | Program Page
11/2/10
by Noon
Comments
Colorado Lagoon Toxicity TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would incorporate a TMDL for OC pesticides, PCBs, sediment toxicity, PAHs, and metals in Colorado Lagoon.

Notice | Draft Agenda Item | Resolution with Amendments | Program Page
10/20/10
by Noon
Comments
Draft NPDES Permit for South Bay Power Plant
The State Water Board will accept comments on the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the South Bay Power Plant. A Public Hearing has been scheduled for November 17, 2010 in San Diego, California.

Cancellation | Notice | Draft Agenda Item | Draft Permit Order | Program Page
10/18/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
Oroville Facilities FERC #2100
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the Draft Water Quality Certification.

Notice - Extension of Time | Public Notice |  Program Page
7/23/10
Revised to
9/24/10
by Noon
Comments
San Joaquin River Selenium Control Plan Basin Plan Amendment
The State Water Board is accepting comment on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Wter Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin Basins (Basin Plan) that would revise the selenium control plan for the San Joaquin River.

Public Notice | Draft Agenda Item and Resolution | Program Page
9/22/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Sacramento Valley Crane Services, Inc., 7037 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

Public Notice | Program Page
9/17/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Geremia Pools, Inc., 3264 Ramona Street, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

Public Notice | Program Page
9/17/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Former Olympian Fueling Station, 2732 Citrus Road, Rancho Cordova, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

Public Notice | Program Page
9/17/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Silver Gas & Food, 4625 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

Public Notice | Program Page
9/17/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Northgate Liquor & Food, 3016 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

Public Notice | Program Page
9/17/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Pac Tel Cellular (Former Shell Station), 8897 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

Public Notice | Program Page
9/17/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Walnut Grove Elementary School, 14181 Grove Street, Walnut Grove, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

Public Notice | Program Page
9/17/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Gasco #758, 505 30th-Street, Sacramento, CA

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed underground storage tank case closure.

Public Notice | Program Page
9/10/10
by Noon
Comments
California Ocean Plan - Triennial Review
The State Water Board is accepting written comments from the public regarding any and all issues relevant to the Ocean Plan.

Notice | Program Page
9/10/10
by Noon
Comments
Modifications to Text of Proposed Amendments to Regulations for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
The State Water Board is accepting written comment on additional proposed modifications to its draft amendments to California Code of Regulations, title 23, division 3, chapter 27 (commencing with section 3720) relating to CEQA for all of its programs, including its certified regulatory programs. The proposed modifications appear in Proposed Modifications Only in green single underline and green single strikeout, and also in Proposed Modifications (Comparison) in green double underline and green double strikeout.

Notice of Modifications to Text of Draft Amendments | Proposed Modifications Only
Proposed Modifications (Comparison) | Program Page
9/8/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
American Auto Wreckers

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Underground Storage Tank Case Closure.

Public Notice | Program Page
8/20/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
Napa River Watershed - Sediment TMDL
A Proposed Amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish TMDL for sediment and related habitat enhancement goals.

Public Notice |  Drafted Agenda Item & Resolution |  Program Page
8/19/10
by Noon
Comments
Draft Delta Flow Criteria Report
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the draft report.

Notice | Program Page
7/29/10
by Noon
Comments
Klamath River TMDLs
The State Board is accepting comment on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan

Public Notice | Program Page
7/21/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Kelly Gate Associates

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure

Public Notice | Program Page
7/16/10
by Noon
Comments
Malibu Septic Prohibition
The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (Basin Plan) to Prohibit On-Site Wastewater Disposal Systems in the Malibu Civic Center Area

Revised Public Notice | Public Notice | Program Page
6/29/10

Revised to: 7/12/10
by Noon
Comments
Aptos Creek Watershed - Fecal Coliform TMDLs
The State Water Board will accept written comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would: (1) add the Aptos Creek Watershed to the Human Fecal Material Discharge Prohibition and the Domestic Animal Waste Discharge Prohibition, and (2) establish Total Maximum Daily Loads for pathogens in Aptos Creek, ValenciaCreek, and Trout Gulch.

Public Notice | Program Page
6/29/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Cold Springs Store, 1628 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Former Chervron Service Station, 631 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
New Performance, 186 East Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
Comments
Santa Ana Water Board Organochlorine Compounds TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comment on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
Comments
Soquel Lagoon Watershed - Fecal Coliform TMDL's
The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
Comments
USTCF Notification for Case Closure Recommendation - Pursuant To Health And Safety Code Section 25299.39.2
Site Name: Redwood Oil #107
Site Address: 401 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
Claim Number: 2757

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the June 15, 2010 Board Meeting.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
USTCF Notification for Case Closure Recommendation - Pursuant To Health And Safety Code Section 25299.39.2
Site Name: Don's Rhino
Site Address: 400 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
Claim Number: 524

The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed UST Case Closure that will be heard at the June 15, 2010 Board Meeting.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
Phase II Sediment Quality Objectives
The State Water Board has scheduled a CEQA public scoping meeting and is accepting written comments on the scoping meeting documents.

Public Notice
 | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
Comments
Proposed 2010 Integrated Report
The State Water Board will accept written comments on the 2010 Integrated Report: Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List of Water Quality Limited Segments and Clean Water Action Section 305(b) Assessment of Surface Water Quality.

Public Notice | Program Page
5/28/10
by Noon
Comments

AB 2121 Instream Flow Guidelines for Northern Coastal Streams
At the State Water Resources Control Board meeting on April 27, 2010, the board members continued the hearing on the POLICY FOR MAINTAINING INSTREAM FLOWS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL STREAMS to May 4, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the Coastal Hearing Room of the Cal/EPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814. In addition, they directed staff to post and circulate a redline version of the document showing changes discussed at the board hearing, including revisions distributed on April 26, 2010. The document was posted on the board's website Tuesday afternoon.

Written comments will be accepted only on the changes indicated by the redline edits. Comment letters can be submitted by email to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov (if less than 15 megabytes in total size) or by fax at (916) 341-5620 with the subject "Comment Letter - AB 2121 Policy."

The State Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments and to consider adopting a proposed policy for maintaining instream flows in Northern California coastal streams.

Public Notice
| Program Page

4/30/10
by Noon












3/26/10
by Noon
Comments












Comments
Proposed Water Quality Control Policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling (Once Through Cooling)
The State Board will hold a public meeting on May 4, 2010 to consider adopting the proposed Policy

Revised! Public Notice (posted 3/24/10) | Public Notice | Program Page
4/13/10
by Noon
Comments
California's Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List  - State Water Quality Control Policy Proposed Amendment
The State Water Board will hold a CEQA Scoping Meeting on March 29, 2010 and is accepting written comments on the scope and content of the scoping meeting documents.

Public Notice | Program Page
4/12/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Al Negri, 3692 Bohemain Highway, Occidental, CA

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure

Public Notice | Program Page

3/26/10
by Noon

No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure.

Public Notice | Program Page
3/26/10
by Noon
No comments at this time
UST Case Closure -
Former Rocco's Freestone Corners (Jed Wallach Trust)

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure.

Public Notice | Revised Draft UST Case Closure Summary | Program Page
3/26/10
by Noon
Comments
UST Case Closure -
Haagen GDH Partnership (Former Gemco Store)

The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed UST Case Closure

Public Notice | Program Page
3/26/10
by Noon
Comments
Sonoma Creek Sediments TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan.  The amendment establishes a TMDL for sediment in Sonoma Creek and an implementation plan to achieve the TMDL and habitat enhancement goals.

Public Notice | Program Page
3/22/10
by Noon
Comments
Pajaro River Watershed - Fecal Coliform TMDL
The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for fecal coliform in the Pajaro River Watershed, add a domestic animal waste discharge prohibition, and add a human fecal matter discharge prohibition

Public Notice
 | Program Page
2/18/10
by Noon
Comments
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 - Amendments to Regulations for Implementation
The State Water Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to accept comments on proposed amendments to California Code of Regulations, title 23, division 3, chapter 27 (commencing with section 3720) relating to CEQA for all of its programs, including its certified regulatory programs.

Public Notice | Program Page
2/15/10
by Noon
Comments
Kern River
The State Water Board will consider the attached Draft Order amending the declaration of the fully appropriated streams to remove the designation of the Kern River as fully appropriated.

Draft Order | Program Page
2/9/10
by Noon
Comments
A-1988: Petition of California Sportfishing Protection Alliance
(Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2008-0183 [NPDES No. CA0077895] for the University of California, Davis Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, Solano and Yolo Counties) – The State Board will hold a workshop on February 16, 2010 to solicit comments from stakeholders and the public regarding the proposed Order.

Public Notice | Program Page
2/3/10
by Noon
Comments

Comments can be addressed to:

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
commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov

Please indicate on the subject line:
"Comment Letter - and the topic"