Documents for Public Comment
The following documents are offered for public comment. Comments can be addressed to the Clerk to the Board.
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| Topic | Deadline to Receive Comments | Written Comments Received |
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| Petition of Ken Berry and California Citizens for Environmental Justice (Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R2-2008-0095 for City of Richmond, United States Department of Defense, Department of Navy, Former Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot, Richmond, Contra Costa County), San Francisco Bay Water Board (SWRCB/OCC File A-1972)
The State Water Resources Control Board will hold a workshop on September 1, 2009 to solicit comments from stakeholders and the public regarding this proposed Order. |
8/03/09 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Petition of Ken Berry and California Citizens for Environmental Justice (Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R2-2008-0093 for Pete's Stop, Mr. Cuong, Chon Huynh, Dung V As and Kieu Tuyet Huynh (as Trustees for the Dung V Ha and Kieu Tuyet Huynh AB Living Trust), and Mr. Peter Sialaris, for 290 Keyes Street, San Jose, Santa Clara County), San Francisco Bay Water Board (SWRCB/OCC File A-1973) The State Water Resources Control Board will hold a workshop on September 1, 2009 to solicit comments from stakeholders and the public regarding this proposed Order. |
8/03/09 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) SWRCB/OCC File A-1886. The State Water Resources Control Board will consider this proposed Order at its July 7, 2009 Board meeting. |
7/03/09 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Draft Construction General Permit The State Water Resources Control Board is accepting comments regarding all aspects of the Draft Construction General Permit. |
Extended to 6/24/09 |
Comments |
| San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary 2006 Water Quality Control Plan - 2009 Draft Periodic Review Staff Report The State Water Board will receive public comment on the Staff Report of the Bay Delta Plan. A public hearing will be held at the July 7, 2009 Board Meeting to consider adopting the 2009 Draft Periodic Review Staff Report. |
6/15/09 Noon |
Comments |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Subsidy Funds for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Projects The State Water Board is accepting comments on the draft Resolution at its June 16, 2009 Board Meeting. |
6/10/09 |
Comments |
| San Francisco Bay – PCBs TMDL A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Region (Basin Plan) to establish a Total Maximum Daily Load and Implementation Plan for PCBs in the San Francisco Bay. |
6/4/09 Noon |
Comments |
| County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Flood Control District - Waste Discharge Requirements Order - SWRCB/OCC File A-1780 The State Water Board will consider this order at its June 16, 2009 Board Meeting |
6/3/09 |
Comments |
| California Ocean Plan The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed amendments to the California Ocean Plan. |
6/1/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Water Quality Enforcement Policy The State Water Board will hold a Workshop on June 4,2009 to consider proposed revisions to portion of the Water Quality Enforcement Policy |
5/28/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Indicator Bacteria in Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor and Shelter Island Shoreline Park in San Diego Bay The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that will incorporate Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for indicator bacteria in Baby Beach (which is Dana Point Harbor) and Shelter Island Shoreline Park (which is in San Diego Bay). |
5/28/09 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Richardson Bay – Pathogens TMDL A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Region (Basin Plan) to establish a Total Maximum Daily Load and Implementation Plan for Pathogens in Richardson Bay. |
5/28/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Calleguas Creek Watershed - TMDL for Nitrogen Compounds The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that will revise waste allocations for the Calleguas Creek watershed nitrogen compounds and related effects TMDL. |
5/21/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Perchlorate Contamination - Rialto Area (A-1824) The State Water Board will consider comments on the proposed Order at its meeting on May 19, 2009. |
5/6/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Landscape Irrigation General Permit The State Water Board is accepting comment on the Draft General Permit and associated draft environmental documents. Note: Additional written comments will be accepted only on the changes depicted on the May 7, 2009 version of the proposed General Permit Note: Per the Board's Direction at the May 19, 2009 Board Meeting, the comment deadline has been extended to May 26, 2009 by Noon only on the changes depicted on the May 7, 2009 version of the proposed General Permit. |
4/27/09 Noon Deadline for the May 7, 2009 version is 5/13/09 Noon Comment Deadline for the 5/7/09 version Extended to |
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| Petition for Temporary Urgency Change - Sonoma County Water Agency The State Water Board is accepting comments/objections to this Temporary Urgency Change that will be heard at a Workshop on May 6, 2009.
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4/24/09 5 pm (Notice) 4/30/09 Noon (Notice of Workshop) |
4/24/09 Comments 4/30/09 Comments |
| Draft Annual Enforcement Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 The State Water Board will accept comments on the Draft Annual Enforcement Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 |
4/15/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Potential Amendments to the Bay-Delta Plan Relating to Southern Delta Salinity and San Joaquin River Flow Objectives. For further instructions on submitting comment letters for this item, please see Notice. |
4/6/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Russian River Frost Protection The State Water Board is accepting written comments regarding the workshop that will be held on April 7, 2009 following the Board Meeting. |
4/2/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Environmental Documentation for the Update and Implementation of the Bay Delta Plan: Southern Delta Salinity and San Joaquin River Flows. For further instructions on submitting comment letters for this item, please see Notice. |
3/19/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Environmental Law Foundation & California Sportfishing Alliance (SWRCB/OCC File A-1846(a) & A-1846(b): Petition for Review of Waste Discharge Requirements and Time Schedule for the City of Tracy Wastewater Treatment Plant The State Water Board will consider this proposed draft order at its meeting on March 17, 2009.
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3/4/09 Noon Comment deadline for the May 7, 2009 version is May 12, 2009 Noon |
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| Proposed Amendment to the Policy for Implementing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for the Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The State Board is seeking public comment on the proposed amendments to the Policy and the Appendices that will be considered for adoption at a future Board Meeting tentatively set for March 17, 2009. |
3/4/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems and Associated Draft Environmental Impact Report The State Water Board is seeking public input on the proposed regulations and waiver for the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems and the Draft Environmental Impact Report. |
2/23/09 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Revise Standards for Surface Waters of Antelope Hydrologic Unit The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would revise water quality standards for certain effluent-dominated surface waters of the Antelope Hydrologic Unit by changing some beneficial uses and adding site-specific objectives for ammonia. |
2/20/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Lake Alpine Water Company/Alpine County The State Water Board will consider this draft Decision approving Petitions for Partial Assignment of State Filed Application and Petition for Change at its March 3, 2009 Board Meeting |
2/18/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Truckee River Sediment TMDL The State Water Board will consider comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for sediment in the Truckee River Watershed. |
2/13/09 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Indicator Bacteria Water Quality Objectives The State Water Board is accepting comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that incorporates implementation provision for indicator bacteria water quality objectives. |
2/13/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Malibu Creek Watershed The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a TMDL for trash in the Malibu Creek Watershed
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2/13/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Final Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines) The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is seeking public comments on the Draft Final Guidelines. It is anticipated that the Draft Final Guidelines will be presented to the State Water Board at its February 17, 2009, meeting. |
2/11/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Auburn Dam Project The State Board will consider this draft Proposed Order at the February 17, 2009 Board Meeting |
2/10/09 Noon |
Comments |
| JPOD Petitions for Reconsideration Draft Order The State Water Board will accept comments on the draft order that is tentatively scheduled to be heard at the February 3, 2009 Board Meeting. |
1/29/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Ultramar, Inc. - SWRCB/OCC - P06-230 The State Water Board will consider this proposed order at its February 3, 2009 Board Meeting. |
1/28/09 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| City of Lodi Waste Discharge Requirements and Master Reclamation Permit (A-1886) The State Board will consider this order at its meeting scheduled for February 3, 2009 |
1/23/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Draft Water Quality Enforcement Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on draft Water Quality Enforcement Policy. For further instructions on submitting comment letters for this item, please see Notice. |
1/14/09 Noon |
Comments |
| Recycled Water Policy The State Water Board is accepting written comments on the proposed Draft Policy and Draft Staff Report |
12/22/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Anti-Degradation Policy The State Water Board is seeking comments on the scope of actions in reviewing Resolution No. 68-16 – Maintaining High Quality of Waters in California. |
12/17/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Proposed Statewide Policy for Supplemental Environmental Projects and Policy for Use of the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account for Regional Water Quality Improvement Projects. The State Water Board is seeking comments on both proposed draft policies for adoption at the February 3, 2009 Board Meeting. |
12/15/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Orange County Water District The State Water Board is seeking comments on the draft decision in which the State Water Resources Control Board partially approves water right application 31174 of the Orange County Water District (OCWD) to appropriate water from the Santa Ana River to storage in various basins within OCWD boundaries in Orange and Riverside Counties. |
11/20/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Auburn Dam Project The State Water Board will consider comments to this Draft Order, tentatively to be heard at the December 2, 2008 Board meeting |
11/20/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Air Quality Conformity Determination - Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant Stage V Plant Expansion The State Water Board is seeking public comment on the Air Quality Conformity Determination for County Sanitation District No. 20 of Los Angeles County Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant Stage Five Plant Expansion Clean Water State Revolving Fund NO. C-06-4746-110, -120, -130, AND -140 Note: The public comment period is from October 9, 2008 to November 10, 2008. Please provide all comments to the Clerk of the Board (see bottom of page for information.) |
11/10/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Machado Lake Nutrients TMDL - The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a TMDL for Eutrophic, Algae, Ammonia, and Odors (constituents commonly referred to as “Nutrients”) in Machado Lake. | 11/7/08 Noon |
Comments |
| City of Yuba City Wastewater Treatment Plant - SWRCB/OCC FILE A-1895 The State Water Resources Control Board will consider this Order at its November 18, 2008 Board Meeting. |
11/5/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Bacterial Standards for REC-1 Waters The State Water Board is seeking input on the scope and content of the environmental information that should be considered in the development of a Statewide Bacterial Objective for Water Contact Recreation in Fresh Waters of California. |
11/5/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Ultramar, Inc. - SWRCB/OCC - P06-230 The State Water Board will consider this draft Order at its December 2, 2008 Board Meeting. |
11/3/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Environmental Law Foundation [A-1846(a) and A-1846(b)] - City of Tracy The State Water Board will consider this order at its November 4, 2008 Board Meeting |
10/27/08 Noon |
Comments |
| CEQA Scoping Meeting Water Quality Objectives for Cadmium and Related Implementation Methods. The State Water Board will hold a CEQA scoping meeting to seek input on the scope and content of the environmental information that should be considered in a proposed amendment to the Policy for Implementation of Toxics Standards for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California to establish water quality objectives for cadmium and related implementation methods. |
10/23/08 Noon |
Comments |
| 2006 Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco/Sacramento-Joaquin Delta Estuary The State Water Board will receive comments regarding the periodic review of the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary. |
10/01/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Bay Delta Factual Issues - Evidentiary Hearings The State Water Board requests recommendations concerning factual issues that they should consider during upcoming evidentiary hearings |
9/29/08 5 pm |
Comments |
| Urban Water Conservation Regulatory Program The State Water Board will accept written comments on the proposal to mandate water conservation actions. |
Noon Extended to 10/20/08 |
Comments |
| San Diego - Revised Conditional Waivers of Waste Discharge Requirements The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would incorporate revised conditional waivers of waste discharge requirements for specific types of discharge within the San Diego Region. |
9/22/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Phase I of the Wetland & Riparian Area Protection Policy State Water Board staff seeks public input regarding the scope and content of Phase 1 of a statewide policy to protect waters of the state, including wetlands, from dredge and fill activities, as described in State Water Board Resolution No. 2008-0026. |
9/08/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| San Joaquin River Flow Objectives Discussion of the San Joaquin River Flow Objectives for the San Francisco/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary and an Update on Southern Delta Salinity
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9/3/08 Noon |
Comments |
| California Sportfishing Protection Alliance for the City of Davis The State Water Resources Control Board is considering the Petition of California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2007-0132) [NPDES NO. CA0079049] For the City of Davis Wastewater Treatment Plan, Yolo County) |
8/20/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Sacramento River & San Joaquin River Basins - Water Quality Objectives for pH and Turbidity The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approgal of a Basin Plan amendment to revise water quality objectives for pH and Turbidity. |
8/08/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Chino Basin Watermaster, Santa Ana River, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties The State Water Board will consider the draft decision conditionally approving water right application 31369 - Chino Basin Watermaster. |
7/25/08 5:00 pm |
Comments |
| Bay-Delta Strategic Workplan The State Water Board will receive public comment on the June 2008 Draft Strategic Workplan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary |
7/09/08 | Comments |
| Berry Petroleum Company Petition of Environmental Law Foundation (Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2007-0064 [NPDES No. CA0078867] For Berry Petroleum Company, Poso Creek/McVan Facility, Poso Creek Oil Field, Kern County), Central Falley Water Board: Board Meeting Notification - SWRCB/ODD File A-1871 |
7/02/08 Noon |
Comments |
| California Sportfishing Protection Alliance - (Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2007-0113) The State Water Board will consider the proposed draft order at its meeting on July 15, 2008. (SWRCB/OCC A-1886) |
6/11/08 | Comments |
| Rialto-Area Perchlorate
Contamination (A-1824) The State Water Resources Control Board will consider the proposed interlocutory order at its meeting on June 3, 2008 - In the Matter of the Petition of the Rialto-Area Perchlorate Contamination - SWRCB/OCC File A-1824 |
5/27/07 Noon |
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| Lower Yuba River Accord Proposed Order regarding Petitions for Reconsideration of State Water Board Order WR 2008-0014 related to the Lower Yuba River Accord
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5/16/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for metals in the Los Angeles River. |
5/15/08 Noon |
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| Ballona Creek Metals TMDL The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for metals in Ballona Creek |
5/15/08 Noon |
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| Calleguas Creek Watershed - TMDL for Boron, Chloride, Sulfate,
and Total Dissolved Solids (SALTS) A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (Basin Plan) to incorporate a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for boron, chloride, sulfate, and total dissolved solids (SALTS) in the Calleguas Creek Watershed. |
5/8/08 Noon |
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| Napa River Sediment TMDL The State Water Resources Control Board will now accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a program to control excessive sediment and achieve related habitat enhancement goals int the Napa River Watershed. |
5/8/08 Noon |
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| Baseline Enforcement Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 This draft report, released on March 28, 2008 provides comprehensive overview of the Water Boards’ core regulatory enforcement activities. |
4/28/08 Noon |
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| Lower Yuba River Accord Draft Order approving petition for modification for revised water right decision 1644 and petition for long-term transfer of water, both related to the Lower Yuba River Accord - Lower Yuba River in Yuba County |
3/13/08 Noon |
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| Proposed Recycled Water Policy The State Water Board have revised both its proposed Recycled Water Policy (formerly known as the Water Recycling Policy) and the corresponding draft certified regulatory program environmental analysis (draft staff report). |
3/10/08 Noon |
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| Wetlands and Riparian Area Protection Policy The State Water Board will consider adoption of a proposed resolution supporting the development of a statewide policy to protect wetlands and riparian areas. |
3/5/08 Noon |
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| Sulphur Creek, Colusa County - Mercury A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins (Basin Plan) to determine that certain beneficial uses are not applicable and establish water quality objectives for mercury in Sulphur Creek, Colusa County |
2/29/08 |
No comments at this time |
| National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permits - Proposed Statewide Policy for Compliance Schedules The State Water Board will hold a public hearing to receive comment and to consider adopting a proposed statewide Policy for Compliance Schedules in NPDES Permits (proposed Policy). |
2/20/08 Noon |
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Draft Water Quality Enforcement Policy Workshop
The purpose of the workshop is to receive comments from water quality stakeholders concerning revisions to the Water Quality Enforcement Policy.
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2/7/08 Noon |
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| A-1754 - Petition of City of Arcata The State Water Board will consider this order at its meeting on January 15, 2008. (Administrative Civil Liability Order No. R1-2006-0054 for Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility [NPDES] No. CA0022713), North Coast Water Board: Board Meeting Notification - SWRCB/OCC File A-1754 |
1/3/08 Noon |
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| Sacramento and Feather Rivers - Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos Runoff A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River Basins (Basin Plan) for the control of Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos runoff into the Sacramento and Feather Rivers. |
1/16/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Climate Change & Water Resources The State Water Board along with Department of Water Resources will hold a Public Meeting on Climate Change & Water Resources on August 23, 2007. Written and oral comments will be only accepted during the meeting. |
9/14/07 5 pm |
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| A-1796 Petition of Escondido Creek Conservancy & San Diego Coastkeeper The State Water Board will consider this order for adoption.
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9/5/07 5 pm |
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| A1851
Chevron Products - Stay Request Petition of Chevron Products, Conoccophillips Company, Shell Oil Products US, Tesoro Marketing & Refining Company & Western State Petroleum Association - The State Water Board will hold a public hearing to consider issuance of a stay of a Request for Technical Report issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. |
7/24/07 |
None to present
at this time |
| Pelagic Organism Decline Iimproving fishery resources, including actions to slow or stop the decline of delta smelt, and improve water quality conditions in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary.
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6/19/07 |
None to present at this time |
| Sonoma County Water Agency's Petition - Temporary Urgency Change Sonoma County Water Agency's petition for Temporary Urgency Change regarding Permits 12947A, 12949, 12950, and 16596 (Applications 12919A, 15736, 15737, 19351) |
5/24/07 Noon |
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| Perchlorate
Contamination in Rialto Area (A-1824) A public hearing will be conducted in this matter (postponed). |
Extended to 5/31/07 (for public comments) |
Comments (Policy Statements) |
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
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