Cleanup and Abatement Order R6T-2022-(PROPOSED) for Former Norma’s Cleaners

Project Information

The Lahontan Water Board intends to issue Cleanup and Abatement Order Number R6T-2022-PROPOSED (proposed CAO) within the year. The proposed CAO names Trestle South Tahoe, LLC, Hurzel Properties, LLC, John O. Hurzel Family 1992 Trust, John O. Hurzel and Hattie Hurzel Family 1992 Trust, John and Hattie Hurzel, and Wing Tow Ong as “Dischargers” and orders the cleanup of discharges of solvent wastes from the Former Norma’s Cleaners (Site). The discharges have resulted in violations of prohibitions contained in the Water Board’s Water Quality Control Plan.

The proposed CAO is being issued to assess, cleanup and abate discharges originating from the Site. The Lahontan Water Board previously issued an Order to Submit Technical Reports in Accordance with Section 13267 of the California Water Code on May 10, 2019, to investigate and cleanup contamination originating from the Site. The proposed CAO requires the Dischargers to (1) Develop and Submit a Conceptual Site Model, (2) Prepare and Submit a Sampling and Analysis Plan, (3) Develop, Submit, and Implement a Site Assessment Work Plan(s) to Assess, Characterize and Delineate the Extent of Wastes in Soil, Soil Vapor, and Groundwater, (4) Prepare and Submit a Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, (5) Conduct Remedial Actions, (6) Public Participation, and (7) Conduct Groundwater Monitoring.  These actions are needed to protect human health and the environment, and existing and potential beneficial uses, including the restoration of the drinking water aquifer for human consumption.

Documents available for public review

A link to Cleanup and Abatement Order R6T-2022-(PROPOSED)is available for a 30-day public review period to allow for public comments.

The Lahontan Water Board will accept written comments on Cleanup and Abatement Order R6T-2022-(PROPOSED) until 5:00 pm on September 19, 2022 (revised)

  Comment letters may be submitted electronically, via email, with the subject “Former Norma’s Cleaners proposed CAO Comments – [name of commenter]” to the following email address: lahontan@waterboards.ca.gov.

  To view Cleanup and Abatement Order R6T-2022-(PROPOSED): Cleanup and Abatement Order R6T-2022-(PROPOSED) for 30 day public review.

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