Draft California 2020 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 5 - Central Valley Region

Water Body Name:	Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)
Water Body ID:	CAR5192200020120323142726
Water Body Type:	River & Stream


DECISION ID	93314	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Bifenthrin
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 2.2 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy. Under 4.11 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. 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.Three of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for COLD. Three of the three samples exhibited sediment toxicity. These exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. The Central Valley Pyrethroid Pesticides TMDL and Basin Plan Amendment was approved by USEPA in 2019. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93314, Bifenthrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59020

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 3 of 3 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.043 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The narrative objective for pesticides states, "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin, 0.043 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 0.43 ug/g OC). The LC50 (0.43 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93314, Bifenthrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59092

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One-tenth the organic carbon normalized LC50 values for sediment-bound pyrethroids were used as toxicity thresholds in a toxicity unit (TU) analysis. Samples containing at least 2 pyrethroids with concentrations above the reporting limit were assessed for additive toxicity. 3 of 3 sediment samples indicated a calculated TU > 1, suggesting that samples had pyrethroid pesticides at levels expected to exert additive, chronic toxicity. A combination of 2 or more of the pyrethroids, bifenthrin, fenpropathrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, esfenvalerate, and deltamethrin were present in the assessed samples.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

"The narrative toxicity objective states, ""All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for the TU analysis is based on the following: "The concentration of each toxic substance is divided by its toxicologic limit. The resulting ratios are added for substances having similar toxicologic effects and, separately, for carcinogens. The additive toxicity criterion has been violated if the sum of the ratios is >1 (CV Basin Plan, 2011)."

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	95903	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Cyfluthrin
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 2.2 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy. Under 4.11 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Two of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for COLD. Three of three samples exhibited sediment toxicity. These exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. The Central Valley Pyrethroid Pesticides TMDL and Basin Plan Amendment was approved by USEPA in 2019. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 95903, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59056

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 2 of 3 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.11 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin, 0.11 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 1.1 ug/g OC). The LC50 (1.1 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for cyfluthrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 95903, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59092

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	93909	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Cyhalothrin, Lambda
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 2.2 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy. Under 4.11 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Two of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for COLD and this sample size is sufficient to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. These exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. The Central Valley Pyrethroid Pesticides TMDL and Basin Plan Amendment was approved by USEPA in 2019. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93909, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59092

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93909, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59037

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 2 of 3 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.044 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lambda-cyhalothrin, 0.044 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 0.44 ug/g OC). The LC50 (0.44 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for lambda-cyhalothrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	93344	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Cypermethrin
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 2.2 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy. Under 4.11 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3.Two of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for COLD. Three of three samples exhibited sediment toxicity. These exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. The Central Valley Pyrethroid Pesticides TMDL and Basin Plan Amendment was approved by USEPA in 2019. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93344, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59065

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 2 of 3 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.03 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cypermethrin, 0.03 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 0.3 ug/g OC). The LC50 (0.3 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for cypermethrin from Maund et al. (2002).

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93344, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59092

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	93127	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Benthic Community Effects
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Benthic Community Effects is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.9 of the Listing Policy. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this indicator. Based on the lack of reference sites for the Central Valley floor, the Central Valley IBI is not adequate to determine impairment thresholds at this time. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing Benthic Community Effects in this water segment 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. Based on the lack of reference sites for the Central Valley floor, the Central Valley IBI is not adequate to determine impairment thresholds at this time. 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 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93127, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59102

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One site was sampled in 2006, 2007, and 2008 for a total of 3 individual IBI scores. Out of a possible IBI score of 100, sample scores ranged from 4 to 14.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The narrative toxicity objective states, "All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Based on the lack of reference sites for the Central Valley floor, the Central Valley IBI is not adequate to determine impairment thresholds at this time.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Spatial Representation:

BMI samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

BMI samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	85471	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board 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(s) of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 3 samples exceed the guideline. 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. Zero of 3 samples exceed the guideline 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 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 85471, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59074

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 0 of 3 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.15 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate, 0.15 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 1.5 ug/g OC). The LC50 (1.5 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	77181	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Fenpropathrin
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board 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(s) of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 3 samples exceed the guideline. 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. Zero of 3 samples exceed the guideline 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 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77181, Fenpropathrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59029

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 0 of 3 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.1 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin, 0.1 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 1 ug/g OC). The LC50 (1 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for fenpropathrin from Ding et al. (2011).

Guideline Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	78115	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Permethrin
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board 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(s) of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of 3 samples exceed the guideline. 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. One of 3 samples exceed the guideline 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 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78115, Permethrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59048

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 1 of 3 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.89 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for permethrin, 0.89 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 8.9 ug/g OC). The LC50 (8.9 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	93345	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Deltamethrin
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for COLD. Three of three samples exhibited sediment toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient 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. Two of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for COLD and this sample size is sufficient to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 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 Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93345, Deltamethrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59092

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93345, Deltamethrin	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59083

Pollutant:

Deltamethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 3 individual sediment samples were collected; 2 of 3 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.079 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for deltamethrin, 0.079 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 0.79 ug/g OC). The LC50 (0.79 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for deltamethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	93908	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board 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. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for sediment toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of 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. Three of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for sediment toxicity and this exceeds 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 Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93908, Toxicity	Region 5
Kaseberg Creek, unnamed southern tributary (from Baseline Road to Timber Creek Golf Course, Placer County)

LOE ID:

59092

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Kaseberg Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 16.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/18/2006, 05/10/2007, and 5/05/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.