Draft 2008 California 303(d)/305(b) Integrated Report

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name: Marina del Rey Harbor - Back Basins
Water Body ID: CAB4051700019990921120356
Water Body Type: Bay & Harbor
 
DECISION ID
7328
 
Pollutant: DDT (tissue)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Nonpoint Source
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2005
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Weight of Evidence: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.5 and 4.6 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Two of nine samples exceeded the the OEHHA screening value for DDT in fish tissue and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met. A minimum of 28 samples is needed for application of table 4.1.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:
 
USEPA Decision:
 
 
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 7328
 
LOE ID: 5726
 
Pollutant: DDT
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fish tissue analysis
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: A total of zero of one sample exceeded the OEHHA screening value for DDT. One fish tissue sample, White Croaker, was taken as part of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors independent monitoring event.
Data Reference: Pesticide tissue samples for Marina del Rey Harbor Back Basins. Sampled by Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting and tested by CRG Marine Laboratories for Aquatic for Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan Objective: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline: 100 ug/kg OEHHA Screening Value (Brodberg & Pollock, 1999)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
 
Spatial Representation: Fish samples were collected from the entrance channel and back basins of Marina del Rey Harbor.
Temporal Representation: One composite tissue sample was collected in 2002 as part of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors independent monitoring event.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QA Info. not available.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
LOE ID: 5713
 
Pollutant: DDT
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fish tissue analysis
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: A total of zero of four samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value. Four fish tissue samples, California Halibut, were taken as part of the 1998 Southern Califronia Bight Regional Marine Monitoring.
Data Reference: Southern CA Bight 1998 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan Objective: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline: 100 ug/kg OEHHA Screening Value (Brodberg & Pollock, 1999)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
 
Spatial Representation: Fish samples were collected from the entrance channel and back basins of Marina del Rey Harbor: #2444 (Lat: 33 58.67’), #2446 (33 58.53’), #2447 (33 58.35’), #2448 (33 58.18’).
Temporal Representation: Four composite samples were taken in 09/02/1998 as part of the Bight 98 monitoring program.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The work was performed in accordance with the provisions of the Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight'03) Quality Assurance Manual.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 98) Quality Assurance Manual
 
LOE ID: 187
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seven samples, 6 samples considered toxic (Anderson et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Existing habitats and associated populations of wetlands fauna and flora shall be maintained by:

-Maintaining substrate characteristics necessary to support flora and fauna which would be present naturally,
-Protecting food supplies for fish and wildlife,
-Protecting reproductive and nursery areas, and
-Protecting wildlife corridors.

Basin Plan: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: BPTCP reference envelope approach used.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected synoptically with sediment samples.
Temporal Representation: Summer-winter 1993, summer 1996, fall-winter 1997.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: BPTCP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
LOE ID: 185
 
Pollutant: DDT
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: Fish tissue analysis
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two out of 4 samples exceeded. A total of 3 filet composite samples of white croaker, yellowfin croaker, and round stingray along with an individual sample of sargo were collected. White croaker was collected in 1993. All others were collected in 1995. The guideline was exceeded in white croaker and sargo. Yellowfin croaker and round stingray did not exceed the guideline (TSMP, 2002).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: 100 ng/g - OEHHA Screening Value (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: One station located about midway between the boat ramp and the entrance to the ocean.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 6/22/93 and 6/28/95.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1992-93 and 1994-95 Data Reports.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
LOE ID: 184
 
Pollutant: DDT
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples ranging in concentration from 33.96 ppb to 97 ppb (Anderson, et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Existing habitats and associated populations of wetlands fauna and flora shall be maintained by:

-Maintaining substrate characteristics necessary to support flora and fauna which would be present naturally,
-Protecting food supplies for fish and wildlife,
-Protecting reproductive and nursery areas, and
-Protecting wildlife corridors.

Basin Plan: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: A sediment quality guideline is not available that satisfies the conditions established in section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected synoptically with toxicity samples.
Temporal Representation: Summer-winter 1993, summer 1996, fall-winter 1997.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: BPTCP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
DECISION ID
6816
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin (tissue)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Nonpoint Source
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2005
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Weight of Evidence: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the 303(d) List under section 4.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess delisting status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Two out of five samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value for dieldrin and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are met. A minimum of 28 samples is needed for application of table 4.1.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:
 
USEPA Decision:
 
 
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 6816
 
LOE ID: 5754
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fish tissue analysis
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: A total of zero of one sample exceeded the OEHHA screening value. One fish tissue sample, White Croaker, was taken as part of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors independent monitoring event.
Data Reference: Pesticide tissue samples for Marina del Rey Harbor Back Basins. Sampled by Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting and tested by CRG Marine Laboratories for Aquatic for Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Region 4 Basin Plan Objective for bioaccumulation states: "Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline: The Evaluation Guideline for Protection from the Consumption of Fish and Shellfish value of 2 ug/kg (OEHHA Screening Value--Brodberg & Pollock, 1999).
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
 
Spatial Representation: Fish sample was collected from the back basins of Marina del Rey Harbor.
Temporal Representation: One composite tissue sample was collected in 2002 as part of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors independent monitoring event.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QA information not available.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
LOE ID: 189
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: Fish tissue analysis
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two out of 4 samples exceeded. A total of 3 filet composite samples of white croaker, yellowfin croaker, and round stingray along with an individual sample of sargo were collected. White croaker was collected in 1993. All others were collected in 1995. The guideline was exceeded in white croaker and sargo. Yellowfin croaker and round stingray did not exceed the guideline (TSMP, 2002).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: 2 ng/g - OEHHA Screening Value.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: One station located about midway between the boat ramp and the entrance to the ocean.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 6/22/93 and 6/28/95.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1992-93 and 1994-95 Data Reports.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
DECISION ID
4465
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2006)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Nonpoint Source
TMDL Name: Marina Del Rey Toxics
TMDL Project Code: 234
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA: 01/01/2005
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Weight of Evidence: This pollutant is being considered for removal on the section 303(d) list under section 4.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess delisting status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

The Marina Del Rey Toxics TMDL was approved by the RWQCB in October of 2005 and subsequently approved by USEPA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed portion of the section 303(d) list.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Six of seven samples exceeded the BPTCP reference envelope evaluation guideline and one of four samples exhibited significant toxicity to Eohaustorius Estuarius. However, a TMDL has been development and approved by USEPA. Implementation of the TMDL is anticipated to address sediment toxicity in this water body.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: After review of the available information for this recommendation, SWRCB staff conclude that the water body pollutant combination should be placed in the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed category of the section 303(d) list because a TMDL has been approved.
 
USEPA Decision:
 
 
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 4465
 
LOE ID: 187
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seven samples, 6 samples considered toxic (Anderson et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Existing habitats and associated populations of wetlands fauna and flora shall be maintained by:

-Maintaining substrate characteristics necessary to support flora and fauna which would be present naturally,
-Protecting food supplies for fish and wildlife,
-Protecting reproductive and nursery areas, and
-Protecting wildlife corridors.

Basin Plan: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: BPTCP reference envelope approach used.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected synoptically with sediment samples.
Temporal Representation: Summer-winter 1993, summer 1996, fall-winter 1997.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: BPTCP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
LOE ID: 27769
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: A total of one out of four samples exhibited significant toxicity to Eohaustorius Estuarius.
Data Reference: Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline: Toxicity was defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing (parametric Dunnett’s Test or non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis or Wilcoxon Two-sample Test).
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to freshwater and Marine Organisms. Fourth Edition. EPA/600/4-90/027F. August 1993. Washington DC
 
Spatial Representation: Four monitoring stations were monitored in Marina del Rey Harbor back basins as part of the Bight 03 Monitoring Project:
4085 (Lat: 33.9643, Long: -118.45345),
4117 (Lat: 33.98225, Long: -118.44393),
4149 (Lat: 33.96334, Long: -118.45527), and
4341 (Lat: 33.97253, Long: -118.44897).
Temporal Representation: Sediment samples were taken on 09/09/2003 as part of the Bight 03 Monitoring Project.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The work was performed in accordance with the provisions of the Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight’03) Quality Assurance Manual.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual