Draft California 2016 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name:	San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)
Water Body ID:	CAR4053100019980917153706
Water Body Type:	River & Stream


DECISION ID	38851	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
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 (TMDL required list)(2012)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	San Gabriel River Coliform (45)
TMDL Project Code:	391
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	06/14/2016
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.3 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. However only the E.Coli line of evidence is applicable due to a change in water quality objectives. 30 of 88 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. 14 of 37 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. 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 CWA 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. 44 of 125 samples exceeded the E. coli OBJECTIVE and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met. There is sufficient justification to place this waterbody/pollutant in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The San Gabriel River Bacteria TMDL was approved by USEPA on 06/14/2016.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 38851, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

25354

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

268

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

96 of 268 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in fresh water and 29 of 53 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objective. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria in accordance with the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County permit monitoring and testing parameters.

Data Reference:

NPDES receiving water monitoring reports for Long Beach Water Reclamation Plant (NPDES No. CA0054119), Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Plant (NPDES No. CA0053716), Pomona Water Reclamation Plant (NPDES No. CA0053911), San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant (NPDES No. CA0053619), and Whittier Narrows Creek Water Reclamation Plant (NPDES No. CA0054011).

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in fresh waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; and E. coli density shall not exceed 235/100 ml. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml; and the E. coli density shall not exceed 126/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County conducted sampling in San Gabriel Reach 3 in the following receiving water monitoring stations: station R10 located upstream of San Jose Creek confluence (Lat: N34° 02 22.5 Long: W118° 01 29) and station R11 located before the confluence with Zone 1 Ditch, upstream of Discharge points 001 and 002 of the Whittier Narrows Water Reclamatin Plant.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on monthly basis from August 2004 to February 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (NPDES No. CA0053911) Monitoring and Reporting Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant Monitoring and Reporting Program for NPDES No. CA0053911 (County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 38851, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87857

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Thirty of the 88 samples exceeded the E. coli objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The E. coli density shall not exceed 235/100 ml. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at San Jose Creek Station RSW-004 (Station R-11 and R-10) and Whittier Narrows Station RSW-002 (Station R-A).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected weekly from June 2005 to December 2006 and once a month from January 2007 to May 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the San Jose Creek Laboratory sample collection procedures. Dec 28, 2010.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	63315	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Aluminum
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 22 of 42 samples exceeded the CRITERION. Pursuant to Section 304(a) of the Clean Water Act, U.S. EPA is intending to release updated National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for Aluminum (Al) in spring 2017. Therefore, the Los Angeles Water Board is not recommending listing waterbodies for Al in the current listing cycle and is planning to use the updated criteria in the 2022 listing cycle.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 63315, Aluminum	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87837

Pollutant:

Aluminum

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Twenty-two (22) of the 42 samples exceeded the criteria of 87 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations are intended protect aquatic organisms from chronic exposures (expressed as 4-day average concentration) in freshwater. The evaluation guideline for aluminum is 87 ug/L to protect warm freshwater habitat.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	32644	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Ammonia
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2012)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of 18 samples exceeded the water quality objective. Zero of 102 samples exceeded the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. One of 18 and zero of 102 samples exceeded the Ammonia water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32644, Ammonia	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87955

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero out of 49 30-day averages exceeded the objective for ammonia. Only samples during the months when early life stages were absent were assessed. A calendar month was considered as a 30-day averaging period.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Plan 30-day site specific objective for total ammonia as nitrogen is a function of pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages. The site specific objective for San Gabriel River Reaches 2 and 3 (Confluence with San Jose Creek to Firestone Blvd.) has early life stages absent from October 1st to March 31st.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at monitoring stations Whittier Narrows/San Jose Creek R11 (SG-R11), Whittier Narrows/San Jose Creek R10 (SG-R10), and Whittier Narrows RA (WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from June 2005 to October 2009. Only samples during the months when early life stages were absent were assessed.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of an NPDES permit requirement. Receiving water data collected to represent the water body as a whole. No QAPP was submitted but an unsigned field manual was.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32644, Ammonia	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

2566

Pollutant:

Ammonia as Nitrogen

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Based on 30-day average concentrations of ammonia, one sample out of 18 total samples exceed the ammonia objective. Ambient measurements of pH and temperature (30-day averages) were used to calculate the water quality objective. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: In order to protect aquatic life, ammonia concentrations in inland surface waters characteristic of freshwater shall not exceed the values calculated for the appropriate instream conditions [both pH and temperature] shown in Tables 3-1 to 3-3 [in the Basin Plan] (per U.S. EPA's most recent criteria guidance document, '1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia').

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Three stations.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from June 2003 through November 2004.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32644, Ammonia	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87954

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero out of 53 30-day averages exceeded the objective for ammonia. Only samples during the months when early life stages were present were assessed. A calendar month was considered as a 30-day averaging period.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at monitoring stations Whittier Narrows/San Jose Creek R11 (SG-R11), Whittier Narrows/San Jose Creek R10 (SG-R10), and Whittier Narrows RA (WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from June 2005 to October 2009. Only samples during the months when early life stages were present were assessed.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of an NPDES permit requirement. Receiving water data collected to represent the water body as a whole. No QAPP was submitted but an unsigned field manual was.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66312	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Arsenic
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 68 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 68 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66312, Arsenic	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87838

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 68 samples exceeded the criteria of 150 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The CTR for arsenic is 150 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66314	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Cadmium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 74 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 74 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66314, Cadmium	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87845

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 74 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66325	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Chlordane
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66325, Chlordane	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87846

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The reporting limit for the non-detect sample was .05 ug/L which is greater than the evaluation guideline, therefore these data are not of sufficient resolution to determine if water quality standards are being achieved.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in the deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affects beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles And Ventura Counties).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The CTR CCC for Chlordane is 0.0043 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

A total of two samples were collected at two locations, SGR_SJC_R-11 and SGR_WN_R-A. One sample was from SGR_SJC_R-11 and one sample was from SGR_WN_R-A.Location Description:SGR_SJC_R-11 is San Jose Creek Station RSW-004 (Station R-11). SGR_WN_R-A is Whittier Narrows Station RSW-002 (Station R-A)

Temporal Representation:

From both locations, the two water samples were collected in 2/16/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

There was no special environmental conditions reported.

QAPP Information:

An excel spreadsheet of laboratory information called "LIMS" which gave reporting limits for each analyte evaluated accompanied each data package.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66358	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Chromium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 68 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. 0 of 63 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 68 and 0 of 63 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66358, Chromium	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87848

Pollutant:

Chromium, hexavalent

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 63 samples exceeded the criteria of 11 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The CTR for hexavalent chromium is 11 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66358, Chromium	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87847

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 68 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66315	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Copper
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 112 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 112 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66315, Copper	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87853

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

112

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 112 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66349	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Diazinon
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66349, Diazinon	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87854

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The screening criteria is 0.05 ug/L, chronic 4-day average. Water quality criteria for Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game.

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

A total of two samples were collected at two locations, SGR_SJC_R-11 and SGR_WN_R-A. One sample was from SGR_SJC_R-11 and one sample was from SGR_WN_R-A. Location Description:SGR_SJC_R-11 is San Jose Creek Station RSW-004 (Station R-11). SGR_WN_R-A is Whittier Narrows Station RSW-002 (Station R-A)

Temporal Representation:

Three samples at SGR_SJC_R-11 were collecte in 2/16/2010, 5/10/2010, and 11/09/2010 and one water sample at SGR_WN_R-A was collected in 2/16/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

There was no special environmental conditions reported.

QAPP Information:

An excel spreadsheet of laboratory information called "LIMS" which gave reporting limits for each analyte evaluated accompanied each data package.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66357	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Endosulfan
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66357, Endosulfan	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87855

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the two samples exceeded the water quality criteria/objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxic Rule criteria fresh aquatic life protection continuous concentration (4-day average)is 0.056 ug/L. (THIS CRITERIA USED IS FOR ENDOSULFAN I)

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

A total of two samples were collected at two locations, SGR_SJC_R-11 and SGR_WN_R-A. One sample was from SGR_SJC_R-11 and one sample was from SGR_WN_R-A. Location Description:SGR_SJC_R-11 is San Jose Creek Station RSW-004 (Station R-11). SGR_WN_R-A is Whittier Narrows Station RSW-002 (Station R-A)

Temporal Representation:

From both locations, the two water samples were collected in 2/16/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

There was no special environmental conditions reported.

QAPP Information:

An excel spreadsheet of laboratory information called "LIMS" which gave reporting limits for each analyte evaluated accompanied each data package.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66347	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Heptachlor epoxide
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66347, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87943

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The reporting limit for the non-detect sample was 0.01 ug/L which is equal to the water quality objective, therefore these data are not of sufficient resolution to determine if water quality standards are being achieved.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxic Rule criteria fresh aquatic life protection continuous concentration (4-day average)is 0.0038 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

From both locations, the two water samples were collected in 2/16/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

There was no special environmental conditions reported.

QAPP Information:

An excel spreadsheet of laboratory information called "LIMS" which gave reporting limits for each analyte evaluated accompanied each data package.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66320	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Iron
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 3 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 3 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66320, Iron	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87944

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the 64 samples exceeded the criteria of 1,000 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations are intended protect aquatic organisms from chronic exposures (expressed as 4-day average concentration) in freshwater. The evaluation guideline for iron is 1,000 ug/L to protect warm freshwater habitat.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	38557	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Lead
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2012)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 1 of the 33 samples exceed the CRITERIA. 0 of the 112 samples exceed the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 1of 33 and 0 of 112 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 38557, Lead	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87945

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

112

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 112 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 38557, Lead	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

25351

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of 33 samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration for Lead and zero of 33 samples exceeded the Criterion Maximum Concentration. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for Lead in accordance with the San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant permit monitoring and testing parameters.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Toxics Rule lists Criterion Continuous Concentrations for Lead to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The Lead criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for metals criterion.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County conducted sampling in San Gabriel Reach 3 in the following receiving water monitoring stations: station R10 located upstream of San Jose Creek confluence (Lat: N34° 02 22.5 Long: W118° 01 29) and station R11 located downstream of San Jose Creek confluence (Lat: N34 02 11.5 Long: W118° 01 51.9).

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on monthly basis from August 2004 to February 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (NPDES No. CA0053911) Monitoring and Reporting Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant Monitoring and Reporting Program for NPDES No. CA0053911 (County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County)


DECISION ID	66351	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Malathion
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66351, Malathion	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87946

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The sample did not exceed the water quality evaluation criteria guideline.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria for fresh aquatic life protection continuous concentration (4-day average)is 0.1 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

A total of two samples were collected at two locations, One sample was collected at SGR_SJC_R-11 Location Description:SGR_SJC_R-11 is San Jose Creek Station RSW-004 (Station R-11).

Temporal Representation:

From both locations, the two water samples were collected in 2/16/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

There was no special environmental conditions reported.

QAPP Information:

An excel spreadsheet of laboratory information called "LIMS" which gave reporting limits for each analyte evaluated accompanied each data package.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66316	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Mercury
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 94 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 94 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66316, Mercury	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87952

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 94 samples exceeded the criteria of 0.77 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to elemental mercury is 0.77 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66313	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Nickel
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 68 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 68 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66313, Nickel	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87953

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 68 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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DECISION ID	66321	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 2 of 207 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 2 of 207 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66321, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87956

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

207

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 207 averages of Dissolved Oxygen concentrations had two exceedances.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Dissolved Oxygen Water Quality Objective of all surface waters designated as Warm Fresh Water Aquatic Habitat shall not be depressed below 5 mg/l.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the SJC-R10, SJC/WN-R11, and WN-RA stations.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately once a month from July 2005 to November 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66346	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Parathion
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66346, Parathion	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87961

Pollutant:

Parathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The reporting limit for the non-detect sample was 0.25 ug/L which is greater than the evaluation guideline, therefore these data are not of sufficient resolution to determine if water quality standards are being achieved.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Freshwater Aquatic Life Protection Recommended Criteria Continuous Concentration 4-day Average) is 0.013 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

One sample was collected at SGR_SJC_R-11 Location Description:SGR_SJC_R-11 is San Jose Creek Station RSW-004 (Station R-11).

Temporal Representation:

From both locations, the two water samples were collected in 2/16/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

There was no special environmental conditions reported.

QAPP Information:

An excel spreadsheet of laboratory information called "LIMS" which gave reporting limits for each analyte evaluated accompanied each data package.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66317	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Selenium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 95 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 95 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66317, Selenium	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87963

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 95 samples exceeded the criteria of 5 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The CTR for selenium is 5.0 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66318	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Silver
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 104 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 104 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66318, Silver	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87964

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

104

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 104 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations for silver to protect aquatic life in freshwater (1-hour average). The silver criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66323	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Temperature, water
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 19 of 141 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 19 of 141 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66323, Temperature, water	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87965

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 141 averages of temperature had 19 exceedences.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

At no time shall warm freshwater habitat-designated waters be raised above 80 degrees Fahrenheit as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the SJC-R10, SJC/WN-R11, and WN-RA stations.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately once a month from July 2005 to November 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66324	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Toxaphene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66324, Toxaphene	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87966

Pollutant:

Toxaphene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Since the criteria is smaller than the reporting limit and method detection limit, none of samples can be counted.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Los Angeles Region Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day Average) is 0.0002 ug/L

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

A total of two samples were collected at two locations, One sample was collected at SGR_SJC_R-11 Location Description:SGR_SJC_R-11 is San Jose Creek Station RSW-004 (Station R-11).

Temporal Representation:

From both locations, the two water samples were collected in 2/16/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

There was no special environmental conditions reported.

QAPP Information:

An excel spreadsheet of laboratory information called "LIMS" which gave reporting limits for each analyte evaluated accompanied each data package.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66319	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Zinc
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 112 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. 0 of 112 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66319, Zinc	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87971

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

112

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 112 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona) from location SJC also called SG (or SGR) at three sublocations: R10, R11 and RA (also called WN-RA).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	66322	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	pH
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 2 of 164 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. 2 of 164 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Staff Decision 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 applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 66322, pH	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87962

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

164

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the 164 samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The pH of all inland surface waters shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the SG-R10, SG-R11, and WN-RA stations

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately once a month from July 2005 to November 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	32521	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2012)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Staff Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 4.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.6 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. 2 of the 38 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE. 13 of the 75 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE. 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 CWA 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. 13 of 75 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data

Regional Board Staff Decision 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32521, Toxicity	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

2565

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of 38 samples showed evidence of statistically significant toxicity. Ceriodaphnia dubia, Pimephales promelas, and Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata were used as test species in these samples.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Toxicity Basin Plan WQO is applicable to the protection of aquatic life BUs.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

No observed effect concentration (NOEC) is the highest tested concentration of toxicant to which organisms are exposed in a full life-cycle or partial life-cycle (shot-term) test that causes no observable adverse effect on the test organisms. The guideline is used and recommended to determine the highest concentration of toxicant at which the values of the observed responses are not statistically significantly different from the control.

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The NPDES water quality monitoring samples were collected from receiving water stations WN-RA and R11. The TMDL toxicity study conducted by U.S. EPA and the Districts collected samples from the San Gabriel River at Peck Road.

Temporal Representation:

The NPDES water quality monitoring was conducted from June 2003 through May 2004. The TMDL toxicity study conducted by U.S. EPA and the Districts was conducted from August 2003 through October 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32521, Toxicity	Region 4
San Gabriel River Reach 3 (Whittier Narrows to Ramona)

LOE ID:

87970

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Thirteen of the 75 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline. Toxicity data was not reported with a control, therefore anything reported as <100 (chronic) or <100% survival (acute) was considered an exceedance. Two of 41 fathead minnow chronic-survival and six of the 41 chronic-growth tests were less than 100 (these were grouped as 6 of 41 exceedances). The cerodaphnia chronic-survival and chronic reproduction tests were reported at none of fourteen at less than 100 (0 of 14 exceedances). Seven of the 20 acute tests on the fathead minnow were at less than 100% survival (7 of 20 exceedances).

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test or other valid statistical tests.

Guideline Reference:

Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms. Fourth Edition. Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. EPA-821-R-02-013

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from location SG sublocation R10 & R11 and WN sublocation RA.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly from June 2006 through May of 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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