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Public Notice of Acceptance of Conditional Early Settlement Offer for Mandatory Minimum Penalties

  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-3-0008 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Morro Bay Power Plant

    On July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0008 to Dynegy Morro Bay, LLC for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R3-1995-0028, NPDES Permit No. CA0003743 for Morro Bay Power Plant. On July 28, 2008, Dynegy Morro Bay, LLC accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    8/22/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    pH violation of .4 diff
    9/16/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    pH violation of .4 diff
    9/30/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    pH violation of .4 diff
    10/7/2003
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Change in pH (intake/outfall) violation; permit states the change in pH between intake and outfall shall not exceed 0.2; reported value is 0.51.
    1/28/2004
    OEV
    CHRON
    Change in pH violation; permit states max pH difference between intake and outfall shall not exceed 0.2; reported value is 0.3.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violations + 5 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $15,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-3-0010 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Moss Landing Power Plant

    On July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0010 to Dynegy Moss Landing, LLC for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R3-2000-0041, NPDES Permit No. CA0006254 for Moss Landing Power Plant. On July 28, 2008, Dynegy Moss Landing, LLC accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    5/4/2005
    CAT1
    SIG
    Effluent silver violation; permit limit is 4.7 ug/L; reported value of less than 15.0 ug/L on 5/4/05.
    6/3/2005
    CAT2
    SIG
    Effluent total residual chlorine violation; permit limit is 504 ug/L; reported value of 680 ug/L on 6/3/05.
    4/10/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    Total residual chlorine violation; reported value of 850 ug/L; limit = 504 ug/L.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (3 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $9,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-3-0004 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against CEMEX Santa Cruz Cement

    On July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0004 to CEMEX USA for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R3-2005-0038, NPDES Permit No. CA0048682 for CEMEX Santa Cruz Cement. On July 31, 2008, CEMEX USA accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    11/25/2000
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Effluent pH minimum of 6.0 was violated - report 5.5.
    11/27/2000
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Effluent pH minimum of 6.0 was violated - report 5.6.
    11/30/2000
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Effluent suspended solids maximum of 50 mg/l was exceeded - report 54 mg/l.
    12/31/2000
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Effluent suspended solids maximum of 50 mg/l was exceeded - report 63 mg/l.
    2/11/2001
    OEV
    CHRON
    pH violation; max limit is 9.0; reported value is 10.2.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violations + 5 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $15,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-3-0021 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Uni-Kool Salinas Facility

    On July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0021 to Uni-Kool Company for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R3-2006-0063, NPDES Permit No. CAG993001, General Permit for Low Threat to Water Quality, for Uni-Kool Salinas Facility. On July 14, 2008, Uni-Kool Company accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    12/31/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit or 0.02 mg/L; reported value of 0.05 mg/L.
    7/11/2007
    CAT1
    SIG
    Total dissolved solids violation; reported value was 3,360 mg/L; limit value of 1,500 mg/L.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $6,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-3-0009 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Morro Bay/Cayucos WWTP

    On July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0009 to Morro Bay Sanitary District, for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R3-1998-0015, NPDES Permit No. CA0047881 for Morro Bay/Cayucos WWTP. On July 29, 2008, Morro Bay Sanitary District accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    6/30/2004
    CAT2
    SIG
    Effluent total chlorine residual violation; daily permit max is 1.07 mg/L; reported value is 6.3 mg/L. Chlorine contact chamber had to be bypassed to repair flights, which prevented dechlorination.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-3-0018 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District

    On July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0018 to South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District, for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R3-2004-0050, NPDES Permit No. CA0048003 for South San Luis Obispo County SD WWTP. On August 26, 2008, South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    7/31/2001
    CAT1
    SIG
    Suspended solids violation max limit 60/reported 61 mg/L, 30-d ave limit 40/reported 53 mg/L.
    7/31/2001
    CAT1
    SIG
    BOD violation 30-d ave limit 45/reported 48 mg/L.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violations + 2 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $6,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-3-0018 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against the City of Lompoc

    On July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0007 to the City of Lompoc for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R3-2006-0037, NPDES Permit No. CA0048127 for Lompoc Regional WWTP. On October 2, 2008, the City of Lompoc accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    8/25/2006
    CAT1
    SIG
    Settleable solids violation; reported value of 0.5 mg/L.
    8/29/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine Residual violation; reported value of 1.1 mg/L.
    9/8/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 2.3 mg/L.
    9/22/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Settleable solids violation; permit limit of 0.3 mg/L; reported value of 0.4 mg/L.
    9/30/2006
    CAT1
    SIG
    Settleable solids violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 0.15 mg/L.
    10/11/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    Total chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 1.1 mg/L.
    3/6/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total coliform violation; permit limit of 23 MPN/ 100 mL; reported value of 30 MPN/ 100 mL.
    3/7/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total coliform violation; permit limit of 23 MPN/ 100 mL; reported value of 30 MPN/ 100 mL.
    3/8/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total coliform violation; permit limit of 23 MPN/ 100 mL; reported value of 30 MPN/ 100 mL.
    12/14/2006
    CAT1
    SIG
    Turbidity violation; permit limit of 10 NTU; reported value of 14 NTU.
    7/20/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 0.80 mg/L.
    8/13/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 1.10 mg/L.
    9/17/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 1.97 mg/L.
    9/10/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 1.35 mg/L.
    10/9/2007
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Total dissolved solids – 12 month running mean violation; permit limit of 1100 mg/L; reported value of 1119 mg/L.
    11/29/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 0.2 mg/L.
    12/9/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual violation; permit limit of 0.1 mg/L; reported value of 1.45 mg/L.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (12 Serious Violations + 5 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $51,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0001 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against American Canyon WWTRF

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-3-0001 to the City of American Canyon for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2006-0036, NPDES Permit No. CA0038768 for American Canyon WWTRF. On August 21, 2008, the City of American Canyon accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    9/27/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    E-001-S Ammonia Effluent Daily Grab Sample; Max = 4; Reported Value = 5
    6/6/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001-S (M-001) Chlorine Residual Instantaneous Max; Max = 0; Reported Value = 1.42
    6/27/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001-S (M-001) Chlorine Residual Instantaneous Max; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.35
    8/16/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001-S (M-001) Chlorine Residual Instantaneous Max; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.40
    10/2/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001-S (M-001) Chlorine Residual Instantaneous Max; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.5

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (4 Serious Violations + 1 Chronic Violation) × $3,000 = $15,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0002 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against New Century Beverage Company

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0002 to New Century Beverage Co. for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2008-0056 for Bottling Group, LLC. On August 13, 2008, New Century Beverage Company accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    03/03/2003
    CAT2
    SIG
    Eff Total residual chlorine instantaneous max. exceedance; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.089
    04/18/2003
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Eff pH instantaneous min. exceedance; Min = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.1

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 1 Chronic Violation) × $3,000 = $6,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0003 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against ConocoPhillips

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0003 to ConocoPhillips for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2005-0030, NPDES Permit No. CA0005053 for ConocoPhillips San Francisco Refinery. On August 12, 2008, the City of American Canyon accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    04/12/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-002 Copper Eff Daily Maximum; Max = 37; Reported Value = 66.66

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0006 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Crockett Cogeneration

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0006 to Crockett Cogeneration for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2004-0026, NPDES Permit No. CA0029904. On August 4, 2008, Crockett Cogeneration accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    8/18/2006
    CAT1
    SIG
    TSS, daily maximum; Max = 45; Reported Value = 92

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0007 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against East Bay Dischargers Authority

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0007 to East Bay Dischargers Authority for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2006-0053, NPDES Permit No. CA0037869. On August 19, 2008, East Bay Dischargers Authority accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    8/14/2002
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Combined Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Max; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.05
    1/13/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    E-002 Castro Valley Fecal Coliform Eff 5Sample Log Mean; Max = 500; Reported Value = 566
    1/22/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    E-002 Castro Valley Fecal Coliform Eff 5 sample Max: 500 Reported: 650.1
    4/4/2006
    OEV
    CHRON
    E-002 Castro Valley Fecal Coliform Eff 11 Sample 90%; Max = 1100; Reported Value = 1600
    4/11/2006
    OEV
    CHRON
    E-002 Fecal Coliform 5 sample log mean Limit: max 500 Reported value: 508.50
    4/12/2006
    OEV
    CHRON
    E-002 Castro Valley Fecal Coliform Eff 5Sample Log Mean; Max = 500; Reported Value = 635.30

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violation + 5 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $15,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0009 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against General Chemical

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0009 to General Chemical for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2002-0071, NPDES Permit No. CA0004979 for General Chemical WWTP. On August 5, 2008, General Chemical accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    10/31/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Arsenic Eff Monthly Average; Max = 270; Reported Value = 330
    11/30/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001Arsenic Eff Monthly Average; Max = 270; Reported Value = 550
    12/31/2006
    CAT2
    CHRON
    E-001Arsenic Eff Monthly Average; Max = 270; Reported Value = 380
    01/03/2007
    CAT2
    CHRON
    E-001 Arsenic Eff Daily Max; Max = 540; Reported Value = 710
    01/31/2007
    CAT2
    CHRON
    E-001 Arsenic Eff Monthly Avg; Max = 270; Reported Value = 595

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 3 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $15,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0010 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0010 to Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2003-0108, NPDES Permit No. CA0037851 for Las Gallinas WWTP. On August 13, 2008, Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    3/21/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Max; Max = 0; Reported Value = 3.9
    12/31/2005
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Max; Max = 0; Reported Value = 9.7

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $6,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0011 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Sanitary District No. 5 of Marin County

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0011 to the Sanitary District No. 5 of Marin County for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2006-0037, NPDES Permit No. CA0037427 for Paradise Cove WWTP. On August 22, 2008, the Sanitary District No. 5 of Marin County accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    2/22/2005
    CAT2
    SIG
    Total Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum mg/l reported at 6.1, Max limit is 0

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0012 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Sanitary District No. 5 of Marin County

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0012 to the Sanitary District No. 5 of Marin County for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2008-0057, NPDES Permit No. CA0037753 for Tiburon WWTP. On August 22, 2008, the Sanitary District No. 5 of Marin County accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    8/1/2001
    CAT1
    SIG
    TSS Effluent Daily Max, mg/L; Max = 60; Reported Value = 130.0

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0013 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against City of Millbrae

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0013 to the City of Millbrae for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2001-0143, NPDES Permit No. CA0037532 for Millbrae WWTP. On August 12, 2008, the City of Millbrae accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    10/31/2002
    CAT2
    SIG
    Cyanide Eff Daily Maximum mg/L; Max = 10; Reported Value = 18
    12/29/2003
    CAT1
    SIG
    Total Settleable Solids Eff Daily Maximum ml/1-hr; Max = 0.2; Reported Value = 0.5
    12/31/2003
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Total Settleable Solids Eff Monthly Average ml/1-hr; Max = 0.1; Reported Value = 0.5
    12/31/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    Fecal Coliform Eff Monthly 10% of Samp MPN/100ml; Max = 10.0%; Reported Value = 20%

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 2 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $12,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0017 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Mt. View Sanitary District

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0017 to Mt. View Sanitary District for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2006-0063, NPDES Permit No. CA0037770 for Mountain View Sanitary District WWTP. On August 22, 2008, the Mt. View Sanitary District accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    03/31/2008
    CAT2
    CHRON
    E-001-D Mercury Eff Weekly Avg; Max = 0.027; Reported Value = 0.18
    03/31/2008
    CAT2
    CHRON
    E-001-D Mercury Eff Monthly Avg; Max = 0.025; Reported Value = 0.0946

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violations + 2 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $6,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0018 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against City of Petaluma

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0018 to the City of Petaluma for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2001-0059 for Petaluma WPCP. On August 24, 2008, the City of Petaluma accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    2/15/2008
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Chlorine Residual Eff Inst Max limit 0.0 mg/L; Max = 0; Reported Value = 3
    1/10/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Chlorine Residual Eff Inst Max limit (see note 1); Max = 0; Reported Value = 3
    4/11/2004
    CAT1
    CHRON
    E-001 pH Eff Daily Max unit Max: 8.5 Reported: 8.6

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 1 Chronic Violation) × $3,000 = $9,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0019 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Pacific Gas and Electric Company

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0019 to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2006-0010, NPDES Permit No. CA0030082 for Pacific Gas and Electric Company Shell Pond. On August 22, 2008, Pacific Gas and Electric accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    11/21/2005
    OEV
    CHRON
    M-001-A pH Eff Instantaneous Max; Max = 8.5; Reported Value = 8.52
    01/23/2006
    OEV
    CHRON
    M-001-A pH Eff Instantaneous Max; Max = 8.5; Reported Value = 8.65
    06/04/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    M-001-A pH Eff Instantaneous Max; Max = 8.5; Reported Value = 9.47
    06/12/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    M-001-A pH Eff Instantaneous Max; Max = 8.5; Reported Value = 9.35
    06/25/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    M-001-A pH Eff Instantaneous Max; Max = 8.5; Reported Value = 8.58
    06/30/2007
    CAT2
    CHRON
    M-001-A Mercury Eff Monthly Avg ug/L; Max = 0.02; Reported Value = 0.0296
    07/31/2007
    CAT2
    CHRON
    M-001-A Mercury Eff Monthly Avg ug/L; Max = 0.02; Reported Value = 0.0283
    08/31/2007
    CAT2
    CHRON
    M-001-A Mercury Eff Monthly Avg ug/L; Max = 0.02; Reported Value = 0.0356
    09/26/2007
    CAT1
    CHRON
    M-001-A Dissolved Oxygen Instantaneous Grab Minimum; Min = 5; Reported Value = 3.4
    11/28/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    M-001-A pH Eff Instantaneous Max; Max = 8.5; Reported Value = 9.46
    01/31/2008
    CAT2
    CHRON
    M-001-A Mercury Eff Monthly Avg ug/L; Max = 0.02; Reported Value = 0.0396
    01/31/2008
    CAT2
    CHRON
    M-001-A Mercury Eff Mass lb/mo; Max = 0.006; Reported Value = 0.0063
    03/21/2008
    CAT1
    CHRON
    M-001-A Dissolved Oxygen Instantaneous Grab Minimum; Min = 5; Reported Value = 4.15

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violations + 12 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $36,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0021 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against the City of Pinole

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0021 to the City of Pinole for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2007-0024, NPDES Permit No. CA0037796 for Pinole WWTP. On September 8, 2008, the City of Pinole accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    1/3/2004
    CAT1
    SIG
    E-001 TSS Eff Weekly Average mg/l; Max = 45; Reported Value = 68.2
    9/10/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.40
    12/29/2000
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine residual eff instant maximum mg/l, permit limit is max. 0.0, reported value is 0.7.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (3 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $9,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0022 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against the City and County of San Francisco

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0022 to the City and County of San Francisco for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2003-0073, NPDES Permit No. CA0037681. On August 18, 2008, the City and County of San Francisco accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    10/17/2000
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum mg/l; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.8
    10/30/2004
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Dry Weather Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum mg/l max 0; reported value 1.1 violation because 0 x 1.2= 0

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $6,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0023 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against San Francisco Airport Commission

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0023 to the San Francisco Airport Commission for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2007-0058, NPDES Permit No. CA0038318 for San Francisco International Airport WQCP. On August 20, 2008, the San Francisco Airport Commission accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    1/6/2003
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Cyanide Eff Daily Maximum of 10ug/l was exceeded. Reported Value is 12 ug/l, which is 20% exceedance of limit.

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0024 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Sausalito-Marin City Sanitation District

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0024 to the Sausalito-Marin City Sanitation District for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2007-0054, NPDES Permit No. CA0038067 for Sausalito STP. On September 4, 2008, the Sausalito-Marin City Sanitation District accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    11/16/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    total coliform bacteria 5-sample median limit: 240mpn reported value: 405.6mpn
    11/19/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    total coliform bacteria 5-sample median limit: 240mpn reported value: 715.6mpn
    11/20/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    total coliform bacteria 5-sample median limit: 240mpn reported value: 715.6mpn
    11/21/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    total coliform bacteria 5-sample median limit: 240mpn reported value: 715.6mpn

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violations + 4 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $12,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0025 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0025 to the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2005-0009, NPDES Permit No. CA0037800 for Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District WWTP. On August 7, 2008, the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    3/7/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum (See Notes 1 and 2); Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.3
    11/27/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum (See Notes 1 and 3); Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.4
    12/3/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Oil & Grease Daily Maximum (mg/L); Effluent Limit = 20; Reported Value = 30.3
    12/4/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum; Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.3
    12/11/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum; Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.4
    12/12/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum; Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.4
    12/14/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum; Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.4
    12/22/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum; Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.4
    12/28/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    pH Grab Sample Daily Minimum; Effluent Limit = 6.5; Reported Value = 6.4
    12/31/2006
    CAT1
    CHRON
    Oil & Grease Monthly Average (mg/L); Effluent Limit = 10; Reported Value = 95.1
    2/17/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Daily Maximum (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 240; Reported Value = 1600
    11/3/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Maximum 7-Sample Moving Median (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 23; Reported Value = 240
    11/3/2007
    CAT2
    CHRON
    Total Chlorine Residual; Effluent Limit = 0; Reported Value = 0.03
    11/4/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Daily Maximum (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 240; Reported Value = 300
    11/4/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Maximum 7-Sample Moving Median (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 23; Reported Value = 300
    11/5/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Maximum 7-Sample Moving Median (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 23; Reported Value = 300
    11/6/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Daily Maximum (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 240; Reported Value = 300
    11/6/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Maximum 7-Sample Moving Median (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 23; Reported Value = 300
    11/7/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Maximum 7-Sample Moving Median (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 23; Reported Value = 300
    11/8/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Maximum 7-Sample Moving Median (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 23; Reported Value = 300
    11/9/2007
    OEV
    CHRON
    Total Coliform Bacteria Maximum 7-Sample Moving Median (MPN/100 ml); Effluent Limit = 23; Reported Value = 240

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (0 Serious Violations + 21 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $63,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0026 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against South Bayside System Authority

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0026 to South Bayside System Authority for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2007-0006, NPDES Permit No. CA0038369 for South Bayside System Authority WWTP. On August 18, 2008, South Bayside System Authority accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    2/13/2000
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum mg/l; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.15
    10/26/2000
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum mg/l; Max = 0; Reported Value = 0.15
    11/18/2004
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum mg/l; Max = 0; Reported Value = 2.6
    12/25/2006
    CAT2
    SIG
    Chlorine Residual Eff Instant Maximum mg/l; Max = 0; Reported Value = 2.50

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (4 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $12,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0027 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against the City of South San Francisco

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0027 to the City of South San Francisco for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2003-0010, NPDES Permit No. CA0038130 for South San Francisco/San Bruno WPCP. On August 13, 2008, the City of South San Francisco accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    12/7/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    E-001 Test1 Specie Eff 11Samp 90th% %Sur; Min = 70; Reported Value = 0
    12/7/2003
    OEV
    CHRON
    E-001 Test1 Specie Eff 11Samp MovingMed %Sur; Min = 90; Reported Value = 75
    2/15/2005
    CAT1
    SIG
    E-001 Total Settleable Solids Eff Instant Maximum ml/l-hr; Max = 0.2; Reported Value = 3.5

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 2 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $9,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0028 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Sewer Authority Mid-Coastline

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0028 to Sewer Authority Mid-Coastline for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2007-0003, NPDES Permit No. CA0038598 for Sewer Authority Mid-Coastline WWTP. On August 15, 2008, Sewer Authority Mid-Coastline accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    8/29/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Total Chlorine Residual Maximum Daily; Max = 0.96; Reported Value = 1.27

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0030 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against the City of Sunnyvale

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0030 to the City of Sunnyvale for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2003-0079, NPDES Permit No. CA0037621 for Sunnyvale WPCP. On August 13, 2008, the City of Sunnyvale accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    11/30/2007
    CAT2
    SIG
    E-001 Tributyltin Eff Monthly Avg; Max = 0.01; Reported Value = 0.016

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0031 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0031 to Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2005-0041, NPDES Permit No. CA0004961 for Golden Eagle Refinery WWTP. On August 19, 2008, Tesoro Refining and Marketing accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    2/2/2004
    OEV
    SIG
    E-005-T6NE Stormwater pH Eff Grab Minimum unit; Min = 6.5; Reported Value = 4.97
    1/31/2006
    CAT1
    SIG
    E-001 Ammonia Eff Monthly Avg; Max = 1300 lbs/month; Reported Value = 2435 lbs/month

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $6,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0032 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against USS-POSCO Industries

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0032 to USS-POSCO Industries for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2006-0029, NPDES Permit No. CA0005002 for the USS-POSCO Pittsburg Plant. On July 31, 2008, USS-POSCO Industries accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    3/22/2004
    OEV
    SIG
    E-001 Chronic Toxicity Eff 11Samp Median Tuc; Max = 1; Reported Value = 1.8
    3/22/2004
    OEV
    SIG
    E-001 Chronic Toxicity Eff 11Samp 90th% Tuc; Max = 2; Reported Value = 7.2
    10/26/2004
    OEV
    SIG
    E-001 Chronic Toxicity Eff 11Samp Median Tuc; Max = 1; Reported Value = 1.8
    10/26/2004
    OEV
    SIG
    E-001 Chronic Toxicity Eff 11Samp 90th% Tuc; Max = 2; Reported Value = 3
    5/3/2005
    OEV
    SIG
    E-001 Chronic Toxicity Eff 11Samp Median Tuc; Max = 1; Reported Value = 1.8
    6/14/2005
    CAT2
    SIG
    Copper Eff Daily Max.; Max = 4.9; Reported Value = 7.6
    12/4/2006
    OEV
    SIG
    E-001 Test 1 Species Eff 11 Samp 90th% %Survival; Min = 70; Reported Value = 30

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (7 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $21,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0033 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Valero Refining Company

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0033 to Valero Refining Company for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2002-0112, NPDES Permit No. CA0005550 for Valero Benicia Refinery. On August 22, 2008, Valero Refining Company accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    12/28/2007
    CAT1
    SIG
    E-009 Oil & Grease Daily Maximum mg/L; Max = 15; Reported Value = 223.6

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (2 Serious Violations + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.
  • Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. SWB-2008-2-0034 with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District

    On July 24, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. SWB-2008-2-0034 to Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R2-2006-0056, NPDES Permit No. CA0037699 for Vallejo SFCD WWTP. On October 9, 2008, Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control District accepted the State Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and Waived their right to a hearing. The following table lists this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385, from January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards. Final calculation of MMP amounts owed is also listed below.

    Occurred Date Type MMP Type Violation Description
    10/20/2003
    CAT1
    SIG
    E-001 Total Settleable Solids Eff Instant Maximum ml/l-hr; Max = 0.2; Reported Value = 0.85

    Mandatory Minimum Penalty Amount Owed for Effluent Violations
    (1 Serious Violation + 0 Chronic Violations) × $3,000 = $3,000 to the Cleanup & Abatement Account

    Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Thursday, November 20, 2008. For more information, please contact Taryn Stokell at (916) 327-8039.