Documents for Public Comment
The following documents are offered for public comment. Comments can be addressed to the Clerk to the Board.
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| Topic | Deadline to Receive Comments |
Written Comments Received |
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems and Associated Draft Environmental Impact Report |
2/9/09 Noon |
No comments at this time |
Recycled Water Policy |
12/22/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Anti-Degradation Policy The State Water Board is seeking comments on the scope of actions in reviewing Resolution No. 68-16 – Maintaining High Quality of Waters in California. |
12/17/08 Noon | No comments at this time |
| Proposed Statewide Policy for Supplemental Environmental Projects and Policy for Use of the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account for Regional Water Quality Improvement Projects. The State Water Board is seeking comments on both proposed draft policies for adoption at the February 3, 2009 Board Meeting. |
12/15/08 Noon | No comments at this time |
Orange County Water District |
11/20/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Auburn Dam Project The State Water Board will consider comments to this Draft Order, tentatively to be heard at the December 2, 2008 Board meeting |
11/20/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Air Quality Conformity Determination - Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant Stage V Plant Expansion The State Water Board is seeking public comment on the Air Quality Conformity Determination for County Sanitation District No. 20 of Los Angeles County Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant Stage Five Plant Expansion Clean Water State Revolving Fund NO. C-06-4746-110, -120, -130, AND -140 Note: The public comment period is from October 9, 2008 to November 10, 2008. Please provide all comments to the Clerk of the Board (see bottom of page for information.) |
11/10/08 Noon | No comments at this time |
| Machado Lake Nutrients TMDL - The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a TMDL for Eutrophic, Algae, Ammonia, and Odors (constituents commonly referred to as “Nutrients”) in Machado Lake. | 11/7/08 Noon | Comments |
| City of Yuba City Wastewater Treatment Plant - SWRCB/OCC FILE A-1895 The State Water Resources Control Board will consider this Order at its November 18, 2008 Board Meeting. |
11/5/08 Noon | Comments |
| Bacterial Standards for REC-1 Waters The State Water Board is seeking input on the scope and content of the environmental information that should be considered in the development of a Statewide Bacterial Objective for Water Contact Recreation in Fresh Waters of California. |
11/5/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Ultramar, Inc. - SWRCB/OCC - P06-230 The State Water Board will consider this draft Order at its December 2, 2008 Board Meeting. |
11/3/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Environmental Law Foundation [A-1846(a) and A-1846(b)] - City of Tracy The State Water Board will consider this order at its November 4, 2008 Board Meeting |
10/27/08 Noon | Comments |
| CEQA Scoping Meeting Water Quality Objectives for Cadmium and Related Implementation Methods. The State Water Board will hold a CEQA scoping meeting to seek input on the scope and content of the environmental information that should be considered in a proposed amendment to the Policy for Implementation of Toxics Standards for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California to establish water quality objectives for cadmium and related implementation methods. |
10/23/08 Noon |
Comments |
| 2006 Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco/Sacramento-Joaquin Delta Estuary The State Water Board will receive comments regarding the periodic review of the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary. |
10/01/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Bay Delta Factual Issues - Evidentiary Hearings The State Water Board requests recommendations concerning factual issues that they should consider during upcoming evidentiary hearings |
9/29/08 5:00 pm |
Comments |
| Urban Water Conservation Regulatory Program The State Water Board will accept written comments on the proposal to mandate water conservation actions. |
Noon Extended to 10/20/08 by 12 noon |
Comments |
| San Diego - Revised Conditional Waivers of Waste Discharge Requirements The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would incorporate revised conditional waivers of waste discharge requirements for specific types of discharge within the San Diego Region. |
9/22/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Phase I of the Wetland & Riparian Area Protection Policy State Water Board staff seeks public input regarding the scope and content of Phase 1 of a statewide policy to protect waters of the state, including wetlands, from dredge and fill activities, as described in State Water Board Resolution No. 2008-0026. |
9/08/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| San Joaquin River Flow Objectives Discussion of the San Joaquin River Flow Objectives for the San Francisco/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary and an Update on Southern Delta Salinity
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9/3/08 Noon |
Comments |
| California Sportfishing Protection Alliance for the City of Davis The State Water Resources Control Board is considering the Petition of California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2007-0132) [NPDES NO. CA0079049] For the City of Davis Wastewater Treatment Plan, Yolo County) |
8/20/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Sacramento River & San Joaquin River Basins - Water Quality Objectives for pH and Turbidity The State Water Board will accept comments on the proposed approgal of a Basin Plan amendment to revise water quality objectives for pH and Turbidity. |
8/08/08 Noon |
Comments |
| Chino Basin Watermaster, Santa Ana River, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties The State Water Board will consider the draft decision conditionally approving water right application 31369 - Chino Basin Watermaster. |
7/25/08 5:00 pm |
Comments |
| Bay-Delta Strategic Workplan The State Water Board will receive public comment on the June 2008 Draft Strategic Workplan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary |
7/09/08 | Comments |
| Berry Petroleum Company Petition of Environmental Law Foundation (Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2007-0064 [NPDES No. CA0078867] For Berry Petroleum Company, Poso Creek/McVan Facility, Poso Creek Oil Field, Kern County), Central Falley Water Board: Board Meeting Notification - SWRCB/ODD File A-1871 |
7/02/08 Noon |
Comments |
| California Sportfishing Protection Alliance - (Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R5-2007-0113) The State Water Board will consider the proposed draft order at its meeting on July 15, 2008. (SWRCB/OCC A-1886) |
6/11/08 | Comments |
| Rialto-Area Perchlorate
Contamination (A-1824) The State Water Resources Control Board will consider the proposed interlocutory order at its meeting on June 3, 2008 - In the Matter of the Petition of the Rialto-Area Perchlorate Contamination - SWRCB/OCC File A-1824 |
5/27/07 Noon |
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| Lower Yuba River Accord Proposed Order regarding Petitions for Reconsideration of State Water Board Order WR 2008-0014 related to the Lower Yuba River Accord
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5/16/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for metals in the Los Angeles River. |
5/15/08 Noon |
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| Ballona Creek Metals TMDL The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for metals in Ballona Creek |
5/15/08 Noon |
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| Calleguas Creek Watershed - TMDL for Boron, Chloride, Sulfate,
and Total Dissolved Solids (SALTS) A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (Basin Plan) to incorporate a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for boron, chloride, sulfate, and total dissolved solids (SALTS) in the Calleguas Creek Watershed. |
5/8/08 Noon |
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| Napa River Sediment TMDL The State Water Resources Control Board will now accept comments on the proposed approval of an amendment to the Basin Plan that would establish a program to control excessive sediment and achieve related habitat enhancement goals int the Napa River Watershed. |
5/8/08 Noon |
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| Baseline Enforcement Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 This draft report, released on March 28, 2008 provides comprehensive overview of the Water Boards’ core regulatory enforcement activities. |
4/28/08 Noon |
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| Lower Yuba River Accord Draft Order approving petition for modification for revised water right decision 1644 and petition for long-term transfer of water, both related to the Lower Yuba River Accord - Lower Yuba River in Yuba County |
3/13/08 Noon |
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| Proposed Recycled Water Policy The State Water Board have revised both its proposed Recycled Water Policy (formerly known as the Water Recycling Policy) and the corresponding draft certified regulatory program environmental analysis (draft staff report). |
3/10/08 Noon |
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| Wetlands and Riparian Area Protection Policy The State Water Board will consider adoption of a proposed resolution supporting the development of a statewide policy to protect wetlands and riparian areas. |
3/5/08 Noon |
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| Sulphur Creek, Colusa County - Mercury A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins (Basin Plan) to determine that certain beneficial uses are not applicable and establish water quality objectives for mercury in Sulphur Creek, Colusa County |
2/29/08 |
No comments at this time |
| National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permits - Proposed Statewide Policy for Compliance Schedules The State Water Board will hold a public hearing to receive comment and to consider adopting a proposed statewide Policy for Compliance Schedules in NPDES Permits (proposed Policy). |
2/20/08 Noon |
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Draft Water Quality Enforcement Policy Workshop
The purpose of the workshop is to receive comments from water quality stakeholders concerning revisions to the Water Quality Enforcement Policy.
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2/7/08 Noon |
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| A-1754 - Petition of City of Arcata The State Water Board will consider this order at its meeting on January 15, 2008. (Administrative Civil Liability Order No. R1-2006-0054 for Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility [NPDES] No. CA0022713), North Coast Water Board: Board Meeting Notification - SWRCB/OCC File A-1754 |
1/3/08 Noon |
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| Sacramento and Feather Rivers - Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos Runoff A Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River Basins (Basin Plan) for the control of Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos runoff into the Sacramento and Feather Rivers. |
1/16/08 Noon |
No comments at this time |
| Climate Change & Water Resources The State Water Board along with Department of Water Resources will hold a Public Meeting on Climate Change & Water Resources on August 23, 2007. Written and oral comments will be only accepted during the meeting. |
9/14/07 5 pm |
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| A-1796 Petition of Escondido Creek Conservancy & San Diego Coastkeeper The State Water Board will consider this order for adoption.
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9/5/07 5 pm |
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| A1851
Chevron Products - Stay Request Petition of Chevron Products, Conoccophillips Company, Shell Oil Products US, Tesoro Marketing & Refining Company & Western State Petroleum Association - The State Water Board will hold a public hearing to consider issuance of a stay of a Request for Technical Report issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. |
7/24/07 |
None to present
at this time |
| Pelagic Organism Decline Iimproving fishery resources, including actions to slow or stop the decline of delta smelt, and improve water quality conditions in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary.
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6/19/07 |
None to present at this time |
| Sonoma County Water Agency's Petition - Temporary Urgency Change Sonoma County Water Agency's petition for Temporary Urgency Change regarding Permits 12947A, 12949, 12950, and 16596 (Applications 12919A, 15736, 15737, 19351) |
5/24/07 Noon |
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| Perchlorate
Contamination in Rialto Area (A-1824) A public hearing will be conducted in this matter (postponed). |
Extended to 5/31/07 (for public comments) |
Comments (Policy Statements) |
Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street, 24th Floor [95814]
P.O. Box 100
Sacramento, CA 95812-0100
916/341-5600
(fax) 916/341-5620
commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov
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