| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #Q001 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Unlawful Discharge | wastewater, other | Except as in compliance with this section and sections 302, 306, 307, 318, 402, and 404 of this Act, the discharge of any pollutant by any person shall be unlawful. | high | |
| #Q002 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Prohibition of Warfare Agents and High-Level Radioactive Waste | wastewater, other | Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act it shall be unlawful to discharge any radiological, chemical, or biological warfare agent, any high-level radioactive waste, or any medical waste, into the navigable waters. | high | |
| #Q003 | operational | operational | mandatory | New Source Operation Compliance | wastewater, other | After the effective date of standards of performance promulgated under this section, it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of any new source to operate such source in violation of any standard of performance applicable to such source. | Applies after the effective date of standards of performance. | high |
| #Q004 | operational | operational | mandatory | Toxic and Pretreatment Standard Compliance | wastewater, other | After the effective date of any effluent standard or prohibition or pretreatment standard promulgated under this section, it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of any source to operate any source in violation of any such effluent standard or prohibition or pretreatment standard. | Applies after the effective date of the standard or prohibition. | high |
| #Q005 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Point Source Monitoring, Recordkeeping, and Reporting | wastewater, other | the Administrator shall require the owner or operator of any point source to (i) establish and maintain such records, (ii) make such reports, (iii) install, use, and maintain such monitoring equipment or methods (including where appropriate, biological monitoring methods), (iv) sample such effluents (in accordance with such methods, at such locations, at such intervals, and in such manner as the Administrator shall prescribe), and (v) provide such other information as he may reasonably require; | As required by the Administrator. | high |
| #Q006 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Prohibition of Harmful Discharges of Oil or Hazardous Substances | other | The discharge of oil or hazardous substances (i) into or upon the navigable waters of the United States, adjoining shorelines, or into or upon the waters of the contiguous zone, or (ii) in connection with activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act or the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, or which may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States (including resources under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976), in such quantities as may be harmful as determined by the President under paragraph (4) of this subsection, is prohibited, except (A) in the case of such discharges into the waters of the contiguous zone or which may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States (including resources under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976), where permitted under the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, and (B) where permitted in quantities and at times and locations or under such circumstances or conditions as the President may, by regulation, determine not to be harmful. | Except where permitted under the Protocol of 1978 or where permitted by regulations determining it not to be harmful. | high |
| #Q007 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Oil and Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification | other | Any person in charge of a vessel or of an onshore facility or an offshore facility shall, as soon as he has knowledge of any discharge of oil or a hazardous substance from such vessel or facility in violation of paragraph (3) of this subsection, immediately notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. | Applies as soon as the person in charge has knowledge of any discharge. | high |
| #Q008 | design | treatment | mandatory | Marine Sanitation Device Equipment Requirement | wastewater, other | for the manufacturer of any vessel subject to such standards and regulations to manufacture for sale, to sell or offer for sale, or to distribute for sale or resale any such vessel unless it is equipped with a marine sanitation device and marine pollution control device equipment which is in all material respects substantially the same as the appropriate test device certified pursuant to this section; | After the effective date of standards and regulations promulgated under this section. | high |
| #Q009 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Rendering Marine Sanitation Devices Inoperative | wastewater, other | for any person, prior to the sale or delivery of a vessel subject to such standards and regulations to the ultimate purchaser, wrongfully to remove or render inoperative any certified marine sanitation device or element of design of such device or any certified marine pollution control device equipment or element of design of such equipment installed in such vessel; | Applies prior to the sale or delivery of a vessel to the ultimate purchaser. | high |
| #Q010 | operational | operational | mandatory | Requirement for Operable Marine Sanitation Device | wastewater, other | for a vessel subject to such standards and regulations to operate on the navigable waters of the United States, if such vessel is not equipped with an operable marine sanitation device certified pursuant to this section. | Applies when operating on the navigable waters of the United States. | high |
| #Q011 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Armed Forces Vessel Marine Pollution Control Device Requirement | wastewater, other | After the effective date of the regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (4), it shall be unlawful for any vessel of the Armed Forces subject to the regulations to- (A) operate in the navigable waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone, if the vessel is not equipped with any required marine pollution control device meeting standards established under this subsection; or (B) discharge overboard any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in waters with respect to which a prohibition on the discharge has been established under paragraph (7). | Applies after the effective date of the regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Defense. | high |
| #Q012 | operational | operational | mandatory | Recreational Vessel Management Practices Compliance | recreational water, wastewater | After the effective date of the regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating under paragraph (4), the owner or operator of a recreational vessel shall neither operate in nor discharge any discharge incidental to the normal operation of the vessel into, the waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone, if the owner or operator of the vessel is not using any applicable management practice meeting standards established under this subsection. | Applies after the effective date of the regulations promulgated by the Secretary. | high |
| #Q013 | operational | operational | mandatory | Ballast Water Exchange or Saltwater Flush for Empty Tanks | other | Except as provided in clause (ii), the owner or operator of a vessel with empty ballast tanks bound for a port or place of destination subject to the jurisdiction of the United States shall, prior to arriving at that port or place of destination, conduct a ballast water exchange or saltwater flush- (I) not less than 200 nautical miles from any shore for a voyage originating outside the United States or Canadian exclusive economic zone; or (II) not less than 50 nautical miles from any shore for a voyage originating within the United States or Canadian exclusive economic zone. | Applies to vessels with empty ballast tanks bound for a port or place of destination subject to US jurisdiction. | high |
| #Q014 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Federal Facilities Water Pollution Compliance | wastewater, other | Each department, agency, or instrumentality of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal Government (1) having jurisdiction over any property or facility, or (2) engaged in any activity resulting, or which may result, in the discharge or runoff of pollutants, and each officer, agent, or employee thereof in the performance of his official duties, shall be subject to, and comply with, all Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, administrative authority, and process and sanctions respecting the control and abatement of water pollution in the same manner, and to the same extent as any nongovernmental entity including the payment of reasonable service charges. | high | |
| #Q015 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Sewage Sludge Disposal Permitting | wastewater | Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or of any other law, in the case where the disposal of sewage sludge resulting from the operation of a treatment works as defined in section 212 of this Act (including the removal of in-place sewage sludge from one location and its deposit at another location) would result in any pollutant from such sewage sludge entering the navigable waters, such disposal is prohibited except in accordance with a permit issued by the Administrator under section 402 of this Act. | Applies where disposal would result in any pollutant from sewage sludge entering navigable waters. | high |
| #Q016 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Financial Assistance Recordkeeping | other | Each recipient of financial assistance under this Act shall keep such records as the Administrator shall prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of the proceeds of such assistance, the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such assistance is given or used, and the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit. | Applies to each recipient of financial assistance. | high |
| #Q017 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Whistleblower Protection Prohibition | other | No person shall fire, or in any other way discriminate against, or cause to be fired or discriminated against, any employee or any authorized representative or employees by reason of the fact that such employee or representative has filed, instituted, or caused to be filed or instituted any proceeding under this Act, or has testified or is about to testify in any proceeding resulting from the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this Act. | high | |
| #Q018 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Federal Procurement Restriction | other | No Federal agency may enter into any contract with any person, who has been convicted of any offense under section 309(c) of this Act, for the procurement of goods, materials, and services if such contract is to be performed at any facility at which the violation which gave rise to such conviction occurred, and if such facility is owned, leased, or supervised by such person. | Continues until the Administrator certifies that the condition giving rise to the conviction has been corrected. | high |
| #Q019 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Labor Standards for Treatment Works Construction | other | The Administrator shall take such action as may be necessary to insure that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on treatment works for which grants are made under this Act shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing for the same type of work on similar construction in the immediate locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with the Act of March 3, 1931, as amended, known as the Davis-Bacon Act (46 Stat. 1494; 40 U.S.C., sec. 276a through 276a-5). | Applies to treatment works for which grants are made under this Act. | high |
| #Q020 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Discharge at Unauthorized Location | wastewater | The discharge of extracted groundwater at a location, for a purpose or duration, or in a manner, different from that described in section I of this Order, the NOI, or the NOA is prohibited. | Applies to all Dischargers authorized under the Order | high |
| #Q021 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Discharge to Areas of Special Biological Significance | aquatic life | The discharge of extracted groundwater to areas designated by the State Water Board as Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) is prohibited except as provided in an exception issued by State Water Board pursuant to provisions of the Ocean Plan. | Except as provided in an exception issued by State Water Board | high |
| #Q022 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Discharge in Excess of Flowrate | wastewater | The discharge of extracted groundwater in excess of the flowrate specified in an NOA is prohibited, unless the Discharger obtains a revised discharge NOA authorizing an increased flowrate that is issued pursuant to section II.E above. | Flowrate limit is specified in the Notice of Applicability (NOA) | high |
| #Q023 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Prohibition of Adding Pollutants to Extracted Groundwater | wastewater | The addition of pollutants to extracted groundwater to be discharged to surface waters within the San Diego Region is prohibited. The only exception to this prohibition is that chemicals may be added to extracted groundwater to control biofouling in treatment systems and enhance treatment, provided that the extracted groundwater discharged meets the effluent limitations for such chemicals and toxicity established by this Order... | Chemicals may only be added for biofouling control/treatment enhancement if disclosed in the NOI | high |
| #Q024 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | General Discharge Prohibition without Authorization | wastewater | The discharge of extracted groundwater to surface waters within the San Diego Region is prohibited unless a complete NOI has been submitted, as determined by the San Diego Water Board, and the San Diego Water Board has issued an NOA for the discharge; or the discharge is regulated by a separate NPDES permit. | high | |
| #Q025 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Intent Submission Timing | other | To obtain coverage under this Order, a Discharger must submit a complete NOI application package to the San Diego Water Board office at least 60 days before proposed commencement of the discharge. | high | |
| #Q026 | design | treatment | mandatory | Treatment Facility Certification Report Requirement | wastewater | If the groundwater extraction discharge will need treatment to comply with the effluent limitations, then the NOI must include a report describing and certifying the adequacy of each component of the treatment facilities prepared by a California licensed professional engineer, competent and proficient in the field pertinent to the report and qualified to prepare such report. | Applies if treatment is required to meet effluent limits | high |
| #Q027 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | MS4 Operator Notification Requirement | wastewater | Dischargers proposing to discharge extracted groundwater to an MS4 shall include with their NOI, documentation demonstrating that they have notified the MS4 operator of the point of proposed discharge into the MS4. | Applies if discharging into a municipal separate storm sewer system | high |
| #Q028 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Duty to Mitigate Adverse Environmental Impacts | aquatic life | The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from noncompliance with the discharge requirements of this Order and the NOA, including the completion of such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary... | Applies in the event of noncompliance | high |
| #Q029 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maintenance of Order and NOA On-Site | other | A copy of this Order and the NOA shall be maintained onsite at the groundwater extraction facility, and shall be available to operating personnel, at all times. | high | |
| #Q030 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Compliance with Monitoring and Reporting Program | other | The Discharger shall comply with the MRP, and any future revisions thereto, in Attachment E of this Order, including any additional monitoring requirements specified in the NOA. | high | |
| #Q031 | corrective_action | treatment | mandatory | Toxicity Reduction Evaluation Requirement | aquatic life | If the discharge causes or contributes to chronic toxicity in the effluent, a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE) shall be required as defined in section IV of the MRP. The San Diego Water Board shall require the Discharger to conduct a TRE if repeated tests reveal toxicity as a result of waste discharge under this Order. | Required if discharge causes/contributes to toxicity | high |
| #Q032 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Proper Disposal of Solids | wastewater | The Discharger shall dispose of solids removed from liquid wastes in a manner that is consistent with title 27 of the CCR and approved by the San Diego Water Board. | high | |
| #Q033 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Discharge Termination Notification Requirement | other | To terminate coverage under this Order, the Discharger must submit a complete and accurate Notice of Termination (NOT), to the San Diego Water Board. The NOT provides notice that the Discharger has ceased the discharge of extracted groundwater associated with the groundwater control activities at the site under this Order. | Coverage terminates on the date specified in a termination notice issued by the Board | high |
| #Q034 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Notification of Change in Ownership | other | In the event of any planned change in ownership of land or waste discharge facilities presently owned by the Discharger, the Discharger must notify the new succeeding owner, by letter 120 days prior to property transfer, of the obligation to apply for coverage under this Order... A copy of this notification shall be promptly submitted to the San Diego Water Board. | Requires 120-day advance notice to succeeding owner | high |
| #Q035 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | TMDL Copper Discharge Prohibition (SIYB) | wastewater, aquatic life | Pursuant to the TMDL wasteload allocations (WLAs), summarized in Attachment B of this Order, discharges including copper to the Shelter Island Yacht Basin (SIYB) watershed are prohibited. | Applies to Shelter Island Yacht Basin (SIYB) watershed | high |
| #Q036 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | TMDL Diazinon Discharge Prohibition (Chollas Creek) | wastewater, aquatic life | Pursuant to the TMDL WLAs, summarized in Attachment B of this Order, discharges including diazinon to Chollas Creek, are prohibited. | Applies to Chollas Creek watershed | high |
| #Q037 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | TMDL Sediment Discharge Prohibition (Los Penasquitos Lagoon) | wastewater, aquatic life | Pursuant to the TMDL WLAs, summarized in Attachment B of this Order, the discharge of sediment to Los Penasquitos Lagoon is prohibited. | Applies to Los Penasquitos Lagoon | high |
| #Q038 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Existing Dischargers NOI Submission Deadline | other | Existing Dischargers shall submit a complete NOI package as described in section II.A of this Order (excluding the fee) no later than March 24, 2016 or else risk losing permit coverage. | Applies to Dischargers covered under prior Order Nos. R9-2007-0034 or R9-2008-0002 | high |
| #Q039 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Discharge Commencement Requirement | other | New Dischargers must notify the San Diego Water Board of the time and date for commencement of the new groundwater extracton discharge(s) authorized under the NOA at least seven days prior to initiating a discharge. | Applies to new Dischargers authorized under a Notice of Applicability | high |
| #Q040 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Record Retention for Monitoring Information | other | The Discharger shall retain records of all monitoring information... for a minimum of five years from the date of sample, measurement, report, or application. | high | |
| #Q041 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Laboratory Certification Requirement | other | All analyses shall be performed in a laboratory certified to perform such analyses by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, in accordance with the provision of CWC section 13176 or by a laboratory approved by the San Diego Water Board. | high | |
| #Q042 | operational | operational | mandatory | Flow Measurement Device Calibration | other | All flow measurement devices shall be calibrated at least once per year to ensure continued accuracy of the devices. | high | |
| #Q043 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Mass Emission Rate (MER) Calculation and Reporting | wastewater | The Discharger shall calculate and report the mass emission rate (MER) of the constituent for each sample taken. The MER shall be calculated in accordance with the effluent limitations specified in section V of this Order. | high | |
| #Q044 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Chronic Toxicity Exceedance Follow-up Action | aquatic life | Implement corrective actions to identify and abate the source of toxicity within 24 hours from the time the Discharger becomes aware of the exceedance. | Applies when a chronic toxicity test result indicating a 'Fail' with a percent effect at or above 0.50 occurs. | high |
| #Q045 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | TRE Work Plan Submission Timing | aquatic life | The Discharger shall prepare and submit a TRE Work plan to the San Diego Water Board no later than 30 days from the time the Discharger becomes aware that a TRE work plan is required. | Required if accelerated toxicity tests result in further 'Fail' results. | high |
| #Q046 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notification of Toxicity Limit Exceedance | aquatic life | The Discharger shall notify the San Diego Water Board in writing within 14 days of receipt of any test result with an exceedance of the toxicity limit. | high | |
| #Q047 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Annual Summary of Monitoring Data Submittal | other | If the duration of discharge is six months or more, the Discharger shall submit a summary of monitoring data for the previous year to the San Diego Water Board prior to March 1st of each year. | Duration of discharge is 6 months or more | high |
| #Q048 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Twenty-Four Hour Oral Noncompliance Reporting | other | The Discharger shall report any noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Discharger becomes aware of the circumstances. | Applies to noncompliance endangering health or the environment | high |
| #Q049 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maintenance and Adequacy of Treatment Facility Manuals | wastewater | The Discharger shall certify... All treatment facility startup and operation instruction manuals are adequate and available to operating personnel. | Applies if treatment is required to meet effluent limits | high |
| #Q050 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Consultation for Alternative Disposal Methods | wastewater | The Discharger shall consult with the San Diego Water Board if any alternative disposal methods are subject to regulation under separate waste discharge requirements. | Applies during evaluation of alternative disposal methods in the NOI | high |
| #Q051 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Submission of Supplemental Information | other | Upon request, the Discharger must submit any additional supplemental information that the San Diego Water Board deems necessary to determine whether the discharge meets the criteria for coverage under this Order, or to prescribe an appropriate MRP, or both. | Upon request by the San Diego Water Board | high |
| #Q052 | operational | operational | mandatory | Compliance During NOA Modification Request | other | The submittal of a request by the Discharger for modification of the NOA does not stay any condition of this Order and the Discharger shall continue to comply with this Order and the NOA until further notice from the San Diego Water Board. | Applies when a modification request is submitted | high |
| #Q053 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Laboratory Calibration Standard Instructions | other | Dischargers are to instruct laboratories to establish calibration standards so that the ML value (or its equivalent if there is differential treatment of samples relative to calibration standards) is the lowest calibration standard. | high | |
| #Q054 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Submission of Toxicity Laboratory SOPs | aquatic life | Standard Operating Procedures used by the toxicity testing laboratory to identify and report valid, invalid, anomalous, or inconclusive effluent (and receiving water) toxicity test measurement results from the TST statistical approach, including those that incorporate a consideration of concentrationresponse patterns, must be submitted to the San Diego Water Board (40 CFR section 122.41(h)). | high | |
| #Q055 | operational | operational | mandatory | Proper Operation and Maintenance | wastewater | The Discharger shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Discharger to achieve compliance with the conditions of this Order. | high | |
| #Q056 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Suspended Solids Removal Requirement | wastewater | The Discharger shall remove 75 percent of the suspended solids as a monthly average unless the average monthly influent is 80 mg/L or less, then the effluent limit shall be 60 mg/L. | Applies to discharges to the surf zone of the Pacific Ocean | high |
| #Q057 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Successor Owner Notice of Intent Requirement | other | The new succeeding owner must submit a new NOI application package for coverage under this Order prior to discharging extracted groundwater. | Applies to change in ownership | high |
| #Q058 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Design Engineer Signature Requirement | wastewater, other | The design engineer shall affix his/her signature and engineering license number to this certification report. | Applies to the Treatment Facility Certification Report | high |
| #Q059 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Pre-Termination Compliance Requirement | other | Prior to receiving the coverage termination notice the Discharger shall continue to comply with the requirements of this Order including payment of any applicable fees and outstanding invoices, and submittal of any required reports. | Applies after submitting a Notice of Termination but before receiving acknowledgment | high |
| #Q060 | administrative | operational | mandatory | General Law and Regulation Compliance | other | The Discharger shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations for handling, transport, treatment, or disposal of waste. | high | |
| #Q061 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Sample Result Reporting Requirements | other | The Discharger must report with each sample result the acceptable reported ML and the laboratory's current Method Detection Limit (MDL). | high | |
| #Q062 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Inspection and Entry Access Requirement | other | The Discharger shall allow the San Diego Water Board, State Water Board, U.S. EPA, and/or their authorized representatives (including an authorized contractor acting as their representative), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents, as may be required by law, to (1) Enter upon the Discharger's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records are kept... (2) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records... (3) Inspect and photograph... (4) Sample or monitor... | Upon presentation of credentials | high |
| #Q063 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Planned Physical Alterations | other | The Discharger shall give notice to the San Diego Water Board as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. | Required when alterations may meet new source criteria or change quantity/nature of pollutants | high |
| #Q064 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Monitoring Location Change Approval | other | Monitoring locations shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the San Diego Water Board. | high | |
| #Q065 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | SMR Violation Identification Details | other | The SMRs shall clearly identify any violations of this Order and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance violations of this Order. | high | |
| #Q066 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | TMDL Bacteria Discharge Prohibition | recreational water, aquatic life | Pursuant to the TMDL WLAs, summarized in Attachment B of this Order, the discharge of total coliform, fecal coliform, and enterococci bacteria to the water quality segments identified in sections V and VI of Attachment B are prohibited. | Applies to specified water segments in Attachment B | high |
| #Q067 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | TMDL Nutrients Discharge Prohibition | aquatic life | Pursuant to the TMDL WLAs, summarized in Attachment B of this Order, the discharge of total nitrogen and total phosphorus to Rainbow Creek is prohibited. | Applies to Rainbow Creek | high |
| #Q068 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | San Diego Bay Permanent Discharge Prohibition | wastewater, other | Permanent groundwater extraction discharges to San Diego Bay from a groundwater control system are prohibited. | One America Plaza in the City of San Diego is excluded from this prohibition | high |
| #Q069 | operational | operational | mandatory | Toxic Effluent Standard Compliance | wastewater, aquatic life | The Discharger shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions... | high | |
| #Q070 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Re-authorization Submittal for Operational Change | other | If an authorization under Standard Provisions - Reporting V.B.3 above is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of Standard Provisions - Reporting V.B.3 above must be submitted to the San Diego Water Board and State Water Board prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications... | Applies when authorized representative changes | high |
| #Q071 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Disposal Alternative Analysis Requirement | wastewater | An evaluation of a range of alternative disposal methods to the proposed extracted groundwater discharge to surface waters including reasons and conclusions as to why it is technically or economically infeasible to implement these alternatives. | Required as part of the NOI application package | high |
| #Q072 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | NOA Modification Request Content Requirements | other | The request for NOA modification shall include 'Request for NOA Amendment' in the subject line; the Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) assigned to the Discharger in the original NOA; the name and address of the Discharger; all of the information the Discharger believes is necessary for the San Diego Water Board to evaluate the request for modification; and shall be signed and certified by the Discharger in accordance with the signatory requirements in section V.B of Attachment D | Applies when requesting modification of a Notice of Applicability | high |
| #Q073 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Termination (NOT) Content Requirements | other | The NOT should include 'Notice of Termination' in the subject line, the Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) assigned to the project by the San Diego Water Board in the NOA, and the name and address of the Discharger. The NOT must be signed and dated by the Discharger in accordance with the signatory requirements in section V.B of Attachment D | Applies when terminating coverage under the Order | high |
| #Q074 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | San Diego Water Board Notification Contact Details | other | Notifications required to be provided to this San Diego Water Board shall be made to: E-mail - sandiego@waterboards.ca.gov Telephone - (619) 516-1990 Facsimile - (619) 516-1994 | high | |
| #Q075 | monitoring | treatment | mandatory | First Period Toxicity Species Screening | aquatic life | The Discharger shall conduct chronic toxicity on a representative sample which shall include one vertebrate, one invertebrate and one aquatic plant during the first required monitoring period. | Applies to discharges to inland surface waters, bays, lagoons, and estuaries during the first monitoring period | high |
| #Q076 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Toxicity Sample Holding Time Requirement | aquatic life | All toxicity tests shall be conducted as soon as possible following sample collection. The 36-hour sample holding time for test initiation shall be targeted. However, no more than 72 hours shall elapse before the conclusion of sample collection and test initiation. | Applies to all toxicity testing | high |
| #Q077 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Semiannual TRE Progress Reporting | aquatic life | The Discharger shall prepare and provide written semiannual progress reports that: (1) describe the actions that have been taken toward achieving compliance... (2) describe all activities... (3) identify any modifications... and (4) include information regarding all delays... by the (15th) day of June and December of each year following the adoption of this Order. | Required if a TRE is being conducted | high |
| #Q078 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Staffing and Training for Reporting | other | The Discharger shall maintain sufficient staffing and resources to ensure SMR submittals are complete and timely. This includes provision for training and supervision of individuals on how to prepare and submit SMRs. | high | |
| #Q079 | operational | operational | mandatory | Ambient Turbidity Effluent Requirement | wastewater | In addition to an instantaneous maximum of 20 NTU, the discharge shall not exceed the ambient turbidity of the surface water at any time. | Applies to discharges to freshwater inland surface waters | high |
| #Q080 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | NOI Chemical Additive Notification | wastewater | In the NOI, the Discharger must notify the San Diego Water Board of the types and amounts of any such chemicals proposed to be added to the extracted groundwater. | Applies when Discharger proposes adding chemicals to extracted groundwater | high |
| #Q081 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Toxicity Control Obligation | aquatic life | The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to control toxicity once the source of toxicity is identified. | Applies after source of toxicity is identified | high |
| #Q082 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Prerequisite Untreated Groundwater Characterization | wastewater | The Discharger must obtain and analyze (using appropriate sampling and laboratory methods) a representative sample(s) of the untreated groundwater that is proposed for extraction, potentially treated, and discharged under this Order. | Applies as part of the Notice of Intent (NOI) process | high |
| #Q083 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Upstream Receiving Water Hardness Characterization | wastewater | If a discharge of extracted groundwater to freshwater inland surface receiving waters is proposed, the Discharger must obtain and analyze a representative sample(s) of the upstream receiving water for total hardness expressed as mg/L of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). | Applies when discharge to freshwater inland surface waters is proposed | high |
| #Q084 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Accelerated Toxicity Monitoring Procedural Duty | aquatic life | If the follow-up test results in a 'Fail' at a percent effect greater than or equal to 0.25, the Discharger shall conduct accelerated monitoring every 2 weeks over a 6 week period. | Applies after an initial follow-up toxicity test failure | high |
| #Q085 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Monthly Upstream Receiving Water Turbidity Sampling | wastewater | The Dischargers shall obtain an upstream sample of the receiving water if the discharge is to a river or stream; or from an area unaffected by the discharge for other receiving waters, and analyze the sample for turbidity and report the results monthly. | high | |
| #Q086 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Annual Chollas Creek Receiving Water Monitoring | wastewater | Dischargers to Chollas Creek shall monitor once a year directly upstream and approximately 100 feet downstream of the discharge location for total hardness, expressed as calcium carbonate CaCO3, copper, lead, and zinc. | Applies to discharges to Chollas Creek | high |
| #Q087 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Monthly SMR Submittal Requirement | other | The Discharger shall submit monthly SMRs including the results of all required monitoring using U.S. EPA-approved test methods or other test methods specified in this Order. | high | |
| #Q088 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | SMR Cover Letter Submission Duty | other | The Discharger shall attach a cover letter to the SMR. | high | |
| #Q089 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | General Obligation to Prevent Hazardous Discharge | other | The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this Order that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. | high |
| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Limit Type | Limit Value | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #P001 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | biological oxygen demanding material | wastewater | requirement | >= 30 percent | Primary or equivalent treatment adequate to remove at least 30 percent of the biological oxygen demanding material in the treatment works influent | Discharge into marine waters | high |
| #P002 | physical | treatment | mandatory | suspended solids | wastewater | requirement | >= 30 percent | Primary or equivalent treatment adequate to remove at least 30 percent of the suspended solids in the treatment works influent | Discharge into marine waters | high |
| #P003 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | biological oxygen demand | wastewater | requirement | >= 58 percent | Modification will result in removal of not less than 58 percent of the biological oxygen demand | City of San Diego modification application | high |
| #P004 | physical | treatment | mandatory | total suspended solids | wastewater | requirement | >= 80 percent | Modification will result in removal of not less than 80 percent of total suspended solids | City of San Diego modification application | high |
| #P005 | physical | operational | mandatory | salinity | other | requirement | >= 30 parts per thousand | The resultant residual water remaining in the tank after a saltwater flush has the highest salinity possible and is at least 30 parts per thousand | Saltwater flush of empty ballast tank | high |
| #P006 | microbiological | treatment | mandatory | organism | other | MAC | < 1 organism per 10 cubic meters | Type-approved ballast water management system standards of performance | If the organism is living, or has not been rendered nonviable; and is 50 or more micrometers in minimum dimension | high |
| #P007 | microbiological | treatment | mandatory | organism | other | MAC | < 1 organism per 10 milliliters | Type-approved ballast water management system standards of performance | If the organism is living, or has not been rendered nonviable; and is more than 10, but less than 50, micrometers in minimum dimension | high |
| #P008 | microbiological | treatment | mandatory | toxicogenic Vibrio cholera (serotypes O1 and O139) | other | MAC | < 1 colony-forming unit per 100 milliliters | Concentrations of indicator microbes in ballast water management system | Type-approved ballast water management system standards | high |
| #P009 | microbiological | treatment | mandatory | toxicogenic Vibrio cholera (serotypes O1 and O139) | other | MAC | < 1 colony-forming unit per gram of wet weight | Concentrations of indicator microbes in ballast water management system | Zoological samples | high |
| #P010 | microbiological | treatment | mandatory | escherichia coli | other | MAC | < 126 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters | Concentrations of indicator microbes in ballast water management system | Type-approved ballast water management system standards | high |
| #P011 | microbiological | treatment | mandatory | intestinal enterococci | other | MAC | < 33 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters | Concentrations of indicator microbes in ballast water management system | Type-approved ballast water management system standards | high |
| #P012 | chemical | health | mandatory | Cadmium (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 3.5 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P013 | chemical | health | mandatory | Copper (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 14 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P014 | chemical | health | mandatory | Lead (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 6.3 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P015 | chemical | health | mandatory | Nickel (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 77 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P016 | chemical | health | mandatory | Silver (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 6.7 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P017 | chemical | health | mandatory | Zinc (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 110 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P018 | chemical | health | mandatory | Copper (Chollas Creek, Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 11.6 μg/L | Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Chollas Creek | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P019 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Settleable Solids AMEL | wastewater | requirement | 0.1 ml/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Applicable to all Dischargers | high |
| #P020 | physical | treatment | mandatory | Total Suspended Solids AMEL | wastewater | requirement | 30 mg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Applicable to all Dischargers | high |
| #P021 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Turbidity Instantaneous Maximum | wastewater | requirement | 20 NTU | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Applicable to all Dischargers | high |
| #P022 | physical | treatment | mandatory | pH Range | wastewater | requirement | 6.5 - 8.5 standard units | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Applicable to all Dischargers | high |
| #P023 | chemical | health | mandatory | Hydrogen Sulfide AMEL | wastewater | requirement | 2.0 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P024 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | Total Nitrogen Instantaneous Maximum | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 2.0 mg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P025 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | Total Phosphorus AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 0.1 mg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P026 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Total Coliform Single Sample Maximum | wastewater, recreational water | MAC | 10000 Organisms/ 100 mL | Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries not Including Buena Vista Lagoon | Single Sample Maximum | high |
| #P027 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Fecal Coliform 30 day geometric mean | wastewater, recreational water | MAC | 200 Organisms/ 100 mL | Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries not Including Buena Vista Lagoon | 30 day geometric mean | high |
| #P028 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Enterococcus 30 day geometric mean | wastewater, recreational water | MAC | 35 Organisms/ 100 mL | Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries not Including Buena Vista Lagoon | 30 day geometric mean | high |
| #P029 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Grease and Oil AMEL (Surf Zone) | wastewater | requirement | 25 mg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean | Applicable to All Dischargers | high |
| #P030 | physical | treatment | mandatory | Suspended Solids AMEL (Surf Zone) | wastewater | requirement | 60 mg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean | Applicable to All Dischargers | high |
| #P031 | chemical | health | mandatory | Total Residual Chlorine 6-month median (Surf Zone) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 8 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P032 | chemical | health | mandatory | Ammonia 6-month median (Surf Zone) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 2400 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean | Expressed as nitrogen | high |
| #P033 | chemical | health | mandatory | Un-ionized ammonia (NH3) Limit | aquatic life | MAC | 0.025 mg/l (as N) | Receiving Water Limitations for Inland Surface Waters - Chemical Characteristics | All inland surface waters | high |
| #P034 | physical | health | mandatory | Dissolved Oxygen Minimum | aquatic life | requirement | >= 5.0 mg/L | Receiving Water Limitations for Inland Surface Waters - Chemical Characteristics | At any time; annual mean shall not be less than 7 mg/L more than 10% of the time | high |
| #P035 | physical | treatment | mandatory | pH receiving water change | aquatic life | requirement | <= 0.2 units | Receiving Water Limitations for Inland Surface Waters - Chemical Characteristics | Change from normal ambient pH | high |
| #P036 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Shellfish Harvesting Total Coliform | recreational water, other | MAC | 70 per 100 mL | Receiving Water Limitations for Inland Surface Waters - Bacterial Characteristics | Areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption | high |
| #P037 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Chronic Toxicity MDEL Violation Threshold | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | >= 50 percent | The MDEL for chronic toxicity is exceeded and a violation will be flagged when a chronic toxicity test, analyzed using the TST statistical approach, results in 'Fail' and the 'Percent Effect' is >= 50%. | Analyzed using the TST statistical approach | high |
| #P038 | chemical | health | mandatory | Cadmium MDEL (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 7.0 μg/L | Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Receiving water hardness up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P039 | chemical | health | mandatory | Hydrogen Sulfide MDEL (Freshwater MUN) | wastewater | requirement | 4.0 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P040 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Settleable Solids Instantaneous Maximum (Surf Zone) | wastewater | requirement | 3.0 mL/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean | Applicable to All Dischargers | high |
| #P041 | chemical | health | mandatory | Cadmium AMEL (Hardness 200-300 mg/L) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 4.8 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness 200 - 300 mg/L | high |
| #P042 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons Instantaneous Maximum (Freshwater) | wastewater | requirement | 0.5 mg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P043 | chemical | health | mandatory | Benzene AMEL (Freshwater MUN) | drinking water, wastewater | requirement | 1.2 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P044 | chemical | health | mandatory | Ammonia 6-Month Median (Bays and Estuaries) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 600 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay | Total Ammonia | high |
| #P045 | chemical | health | mandatory | TCDD Equivalents AMEL (Bays and Estuaries) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 3.90E-09 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay | Sum of chlorinated dibenzodioxins and furans multiplied by toxicity factors | high |
| #P046 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Total Coliform 30-day Geometric Mean (Surf Zone) | recreational water | requirement | 1000 Organisms/ 100 mL | Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone | 30 day geometric mean | high |
| #P047 | microbiological | health | mandatory | E. coli Density (San Diego Bay) | other | requirement | 7 organisms per mL | Receiving Water Limitations for Bays, Estuaries, and Coastal Lagoons | San Diego Bay where waters are used for whole fish handling | high |
| #P048 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Transparency (Lagoons and Estuaries) | aquatic life | requirement | >= 50 percent | Receiving Water Limitations for Bays, Estuaries, and Coastal Lagoons | Measurement made by standard Secchi disk | high |
| #P049 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Transparency Reading (San Diego Bay) | aquatic life | requirement | >= 8 feet | Receiving Water Limitations for Bays, Estuaries, and Coastal Lagoons | San Diego Bay transparency readings | high |
| #P050 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Shallow Water Transparency (San Diego Bay) | aquatic life | requirement | >= 80 percent | Receiving Water Limitations for Bays, Estuaries, and Coastal Lagoons | Wherever the water is less than 10 feet deep in San Diego Bay | high |
| #P051 | chemical | health | mandatory | Cadmium (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) MDEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 7.0 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P052 | chemical | health | mandatory | Antimony, Total Recoverable AMEL (Freshwater MUN) | drinking water, wastewater | requirement | 14 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P053 | chemical | health | mandatory | Arsenic, Total Recoverable AMEL (Freshwater MUN) | drinking water, wastewater | requirement | 120 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P054 | chemical | health | mandatory | Cyanide, Total AMEL (Freshwater MUN) | drinking water, wastewater | requirement | 4.3 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P055 | chemical | health | mandatory | Mercury, Total Recoverable AMEL (Freshwater MUN) | drinking water, wastewater | requirement | 0.05 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P056 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Settleable Solids AMEL (Bays and Estuaries) | wastewater | requirement | 1.0 ml/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay but not including Buena Vista Lagoon | Applicable to All Dischargers | high |
| #P057 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Turbidity AMEL (Bays and Estuaries) | wastewater | requirement | 75 NTU | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay but not including Buena Vista Lagoon | Applicable to All Dischargers | high |
| #P058 | chemical | health | mandatory | Total Residual Chlorine MDEL (Bays and Estuaries) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 8.0 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay but not including Buena Vista Lagoon | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P059 | physical | treatment | mandatory | pH Range (Surf Zone) | wastewater | requirement | 6.0 - 9.0 s.u. | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean | Applicable to All Dischargers | high |
| #P060 | chemical | health | mandatory | Zinc, Total Recoverable 6-month median (Surf Zone) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 56 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P061 | chemical | health | mandatory | Iron, Total Recoverable (Mission San Diego and Sycamore Canyon) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 1.0 mg/L | For the Mission San Diego (7.11) and Sycamore Canyon (7.12) Hydrographic Subareas | Non-Municipal Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | high |
| #P062 | chemical | health | mandatory | Manganese, Total Recoverable (Mission San Diego and Sycamore Canyon) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 1.0 mg/L | For the Mission San Diego (7.11) and Sycamore Canyon (7.12) Hydrographic Subareas | Non-Municipal Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | high |
| #P063 | chemical | health | mandatory | Zinc AMEL (Hardness 300 mg/L and above) | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 190 μg/L | Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness 300 mg/L and above | high |
| #P064 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Shellfish Harvesting Median Total Coliform Density | other | requirement | 70 /100 mL | At all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption, as determined by the Regional Water Board | Shellfish harvesting areas | high |
| #P065 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Shellfish Harvesting Total Coliform (10 percent threshold) | other | requirement | 230 /100 mL | At all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption, as determined by the Regional Water Board | Shellfish harvesting areas | high |
| #P066 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Turbidity Increase Limit (Natural 0 to 50 NTU) | aquatic life | requirement | <= 20 percent | Increases in turbidity attributable to controllable water quality factors | Locations with natural turbidity of 0 to 50 NTU in lagoons and estuaries | high |
| #P067 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Turbidity Increase Limit (Natural 50 to 100 NTU) | aquatic life | requirement | <= 10 NTU | Increases in turbidity attributable to controllable water quality factors | Locations with natural turbidity of 50 to 100 NTU in lagoons and estuaries | high |
| #P068 | physical | aesthetic | mandatory | Turbidity Increase Limit (Natural > 100 NTU) | aquatic life | requirement | <= 10 percent | Increases in turbidity attributable to controllable water quality factors | Locations with natural turbidity of greater than 100 NTU in lagoons and estuaries | high |
| #P069 | chemical | health | mandatory | Lead (Hardness Up to 200 mg/L) MDEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 13 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness Up to 200 mg/L | high |
| #P070 | chemical | health | mandatory | Lead (Hardness 200 - 300 mg/L) AMEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 11 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness 200 - 300 mg/L | high |
| #P071 | chemical | health | mandatory | Lead (Hardness 200 - 300 mg/L) MDEL | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 21 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters | Hardness 200 - 300 mg/L | high |
| #P072 | chemical | health | mandatory | Total Residual Chlorine AMEL (Freshwater MUN) | wastewater, drinking water | requirement | 2.0 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P073 | chemical | health | mandatory | Total Residual Chlorine MDEL (Freshwater MUN) | wastewater, drinking water | requirement | 8.0 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P074 | chemical | health | mandatory | Total Residual Chlorine Instantaneous Maximum (Freshwater MUN) | wastewater, drinking water | requirement | 10 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| #P075 | chemical | health | mandatory | Hydrogen Sulfide Instantaneous Maximum (Freshwater MUN) | wastewater | requirement | 10 μg/L | Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use | Based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis | high |
| Req ID | Category | Name | Context | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D001 | Groundwater Extraction Discharge | The discharge of groundwater removed from the ground or drainage collection systems to lower groundwater levels or pressures, control or eliminate groundwater seepage or leakage, stabilize slopes and other earth structures, or form part of a system to remediate groundwater contamination. Groundwater extraction discharges are associated with groundwater control systems employed in construction and foundation dewatering projects, trench and ditch dewatering projects, monitoring wells, tank removal projects, groundwater remediation projects, permanent groundwater drainage and seepage control projects, and other similar activities. The term as used in this Order does not include permanent groundwater extraction discharges to San Diego Bay or reaches of its tributaries under tidal influence with the exception of the discharge to San Diego Bay from the permanent groundwater drainage control system at One America Plaza in the City of San Diego. | high | |
| #D002 | Discharger | Any person that is authorized to discharge extracted groundwater under this Order through an NOA issued by the San Diego Water Board. | high | |
| #D003 | Waters of the United States | Generally refers to surface waters, as defined for the purposes of the federal Clean Water Act. For the purpose of this Order, the terms 'surface water', and 'receiving water' are interchangeably used to mean 'waters of the United States,' unless noted otherwise. | high | |
| #D004 | AMEL | Average Monthly Effluent Limitation | high | |
| #D005 | ASBS | Areas of Special Biological Significance | high | |
| #D006 | AWEL | Average Weekly Effluent Limitation | high | |
| #D007 | Contamination | 'Contamination' means an impairment of the quality of the waters of the state by waste to a degree which creates a hazard to the public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease. 'Contamination' includes any equivalent effect resulting from the disposal of waste, whether or not waters of the state are affected. [CWC section 13050(k)] | high | |
| #D008 | Daily Discharge | Daily Discharge is defined as either: (1) the total mass of the constituent discharged over the calendar day (12:00 am through 11:59 pm) or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents a calendar day for purposes of sampling (as specified in the permit), for a constituent with limitations expressed in units of mass or; (2) the unweighted arithmetic mean measurement of the constituent over the day for a constituent with limitations expressed in other units of measurement (e.g., concentration). The daily discharge may be determined by the analytical results of a composite sample taken over the course of one day (a calendar day or other 24-hour period defined as a day) or by the arithmetic mean of analytical results from one or more grab samples taken over the course of the day. For composite sampling, if 1 day is defined as a 24-hour period other than a calendar day, the analytical result for the 24-hour period will be considered as the result for the calendar day in which the 24-hour period ends. | high | |
| #D009 | Detected, but Not Quantified (DNQ) | DNQ are those sample results less than the RL, but greater than or equal to the laboratory's MDL. Sample results reported as DNQ are estimated concentrations. | high | |
| #D010 | Enclosed Bays | Enclosed Bays are indentations along the coast that enclose an area of oceanic water within distinct headlands or harbor works. Enclosed bays include all bays where the narrowest distance between the headlands or outermost harbor works is less than 75 percent of the greatest dimension of the enclosed portion of the bay. Enclosed bays of the San Diego Region include, but are not limited to, Mission Bay, and San Diego Bay. Enclosed bays do not include inland surface waters or ocean waters. | high | |
| #D011 | Estuaries | Estuaries means waters, including coastal lagoons, located at the mouths of streams that serve as areas of mixing for fresh and ocean waters. Coastal lagoons and mouths of streams that are temporarily separated from the ocean by sandbars shall be considered estuaries. Estuarine waters shall be considered to extend from a bay or the open ocean to a point upstream where there is no significant mixing of fresh water and seawater. Estuarine waters of the San Diego Region include, but are not limited to, the Tijuana River Estuary, the Mouth of San Diego River, Famosa Slough and Channel, Los Penasquitos Lagoon, San Dieguito Lagoon, Batiquitos Lagoon, San Elijo Lagoon, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Buena Vista Lagoon, Loma Alta Slough, Mouth of San Luis Rey River, Santa Margarita Lagoon, Aliso Creek Mouth, San Juan Creek Mouth, San Mateo Creek Mouth, and the San Onofre Creek Mouth. . Estuaries do not include inland surface waters or ocean waters. | high | |
| #D012 | Clean Water Act (CWA) | The Federal Water Pollution Control Act enacted by Public Law 92-500 as amended by Public Laws 95217, 95-576, 96-483. | high | |
| #D013 | Chronic Toxicity | This parameter shall be used to measure the acceptability of waters for supporting a healthy biota until improved methods are developed to evaluate biological response. | high | |
| #D014 | Effluent Concentration Allowance (ECA) | ECA is a value derived from the water quality criterion/objective, dilution credit, and ambient background concentration that is used, in conjunction with the coefficient of variation for the effluent monitoring data, to calculate a long-term average (LTA) discharge concentration. The ECA has the same meaning as waste load allocation (WLA) as used in U.S. EPA guidance (Technical Support Document For Water Quality-based Toxics Control, March 1991, second printing, EPA/505/2-90-001). | high | |
| #D015 | Extraction | Extraction is the act of forcibly withdrawing groundwater from the sub surface. Extraction through mechanical means is termed 'active' extraction, such as when using pumps to extract groundwater. Alternatively, 'passive' extraction is through the use of gravity, such as with a french drain or weep hole. | high | |
| #D016 | Groundwater | Groundwater means any water, except capillary moisture, located beneath the land surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations or beneath the bed of any river, stream, lake, reservoir, or other body of surface water, whatever the subsurface geologic structure in which such water stands, flows, percolates or otherwise occurs. | high | |
| #D017 | Hardness | A characteristic of water caused mainly by the salts of calcium and magnesium, such as bicarbonate, carbonate, sulfate, chloride and nitrate. Hardness or total hardness is generally defined as the sum of the calcium and magnesium concentrations expressed in milligrams per liter of equivalent calcium carbonate. | high | |
| #D018 | Inland Surface Waters | All surface waters of the San Diego Region exclusive of the waters of the Pacific Ocean, enclosed bays and estuaries, coastal lagoons, and groundwaters. Inland Surface Waters includes reservoirs and lakes. | high | |
| #D019 | Instantaneous Maximum Effluent Limitation | The highest allowable value for any single grab sample or aliquot (i.e., each grab sample or aliquot is independently compared to the instantaneous maximum limitation). | high | |
| #D020 | Instantaneous Minimum Effluent Limitation | The lowest allowable value for any single grab sample or aliquot (i.e., each grab sample or aliquot is independently compared to the instantaneous minimum limitation). | high | |
| #D021 | Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation (MDEL) | The highest allowable daily discharge of a pollutant, over a calendar day (or 24-hour period). For pollutants with limitations expressed in units of mass, the daily discharge is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants with limitations expressed in other units of measurement, the daily discharge is calculated as the arithmetic mean measurement of the pollutant over the day. | high | |
| #D022 | Median | The middle measurement in a set of data. The median of a set of data is found by first arranging the measurements in order of magnitude (either increasing or decreasing order). If the number of measurements (n) is odd, then the median = X(n+1)/2. If n is even, then the median = (Xn/2 + X(n/2)+1 )/2 (i.e., the midpoint between the n/2 and n/2+1). | high | |
| #D023 | Method Detection Limit (MDL) | MDL is the minimum concentration of a substance that can be measured and reported with 99 percent confidence that the analyte concentration is greater than zero, as defined in in 40 CFR part 136, Attachment B, revised as of July 3, 1999. | high | |
| #D024 | Minimum Level (ML) | ML is the concentration at which the entire analytical system must give a recognizable signal and acceptable calibration point. The ML is the concentration in a sample that is equivalent to the concentration of the lowest calibration standard analyzed by a specific analytical procedure, assuming that all the method specified sample weights, volumes, and processing steps have been followed. | high | |
| #D025 | MS4 Operator | The municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) operator is the entity responsible for the operation of its local MS4 subject to an MS4 NPDES Permit. | high | |
| #D026 | Not Detected (ND) | Sample results which are less than the laboratory's MDL. | high | |
| #D027 | Nuisance | 'Nuisance' means anything which meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is injurious to health, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. (2) Affects at the same time an entire community or neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, although the extent of the annoyance or damage inflicted upon individuals may be unequal. (3) Occurs during, or as a result of, the treatment or disposal of waste. [Water Code section 13050(m). | high | |
| #D028 | Ocean Waters | The territorial marine waters of the state as defined by California law to the extent these waters are outside of enclosed bays, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Discharges to ocean waters are regulated in accordance with the State Water Board's California Ocean Plan | high | |
| #D029 | Pollutants | Substances defined in Clean Water Act section 502(6) (33 U.S.C. section 1362(6)), and incorporated by reference into CWC section 13373. | high | |
| #D030 | Pollution | 'Pollution' means an alteration of the quality of the waters of the state by waste to a degree which unreasonably affects either of the following: (A) The waters for beneficial uses. (B) Facilities which serve these beneficial uses. 'Pollution' may include 'contamination.' [Water Code section 13050(l) | high | |
| #D031 | Reporting Level (RL) | The RL is the ML (and its associated analytical method) chosen by the Discharger for reporting and compliance determination from the MLs included in this Order, including an additional factor if applicable as discussed herein. The MLs included in this Order correspond to approved analytical methods for reporting a sample result that are selected by the San Diego Water Board either from Appendix 4 of the Policy for Implementation of Toxics Standards for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California (SIP) in accordance with section 2.4.2 of the SIP or established in accordance with section 2.4.3 of the SIP. The ML is based on the proper application of method-based analytical procedures for sample preparation and the absence of any matrix interferences. Other factors may be applied to the ML depending on the specific sample preparation steps employed. For example, the treatment typically applied in cases where there are matrix-effects is to dilute the sample or sample aliquot by a factor of ten. In such cases, this additional factor must be applied to the ML in the computation of the RL. | high | |
| #D032 | Standard Deviation ( σ ) | Standard Deviation is a measure of variability that is calculated as follows: σ = ( ∑ [(x µ ) 2 ]/(n - 1)) 0.5 where: x is the observed value; µ is the arithmetic mean of the observed values; and n is the number of samples. | high | |
| #D033 | Test of Significant Toxicity (TST) | A statistical approach used to analyze toxicity test data. The TST incorporates a restated null hypothesis, Welch's t-test, and biological effect thresholds for chronic and acute toxicity. | high | |
| #D034 | Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE) | TRE is a study conducted in a step-wise process designed to identify the causative agents of effluent or ambient toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and then confirm the reduction in toxicity. The first steps of the TRE consist of the collection of data relevant to the toxicity, including additional toxicity testing, and an evaluation of facility operations and maintenance practices, and best management practices. A Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE) may be required as part of the TRE, if appropriate. (A TIE is a set of procedures to identify the specific chemical(s) responsible for toxicity. These procedures are performed in three phases (characterization, identification, and confirmation) using aquatic organism toxicity tests.) | high | |
| #D035 | Water Quality Standards | Water quality standards, as defined in CWA Section 303(c) and 40 CFR section 131.6, consist of 1) the beneficial uses of a water body, 2) criteria (referred to as water quality objectives in California law) to protect those uses, and 3) an anti-degradation policy. Under state law, the water boards establish beneficial uses and water quality objectives in their water quality control or basin plans. Together with an anti-degradation policy (State Water Board Resolution 68-16), these beneficial uses and water quality objectives serve as water quality standards under the CWA. In CWA parlance, state beneficial uses are called 'designated uses' and state water quality objectives are called 'criteria.' Throughout this Order, the relevant term is used depending on the statutory scheme. The water quality standards described in section V of this Order are enforceable receiving water limitations for the surface water bodies for which they are established. | high | |
| #D036 | Notice of Exclusion (NOEX) | A NOEX is a notice that indicates that the discharge is not eligible for coverage under this Order and states the reason why. | high | |
| #D037 | Notice of Termination (NOT) | The NOT provides notice that the Discharger has ceased the discharge of extracted groundwater associated with the groundwater control activities at the site under this Order. | high | |
| #D038 | Bypass | 'Bypass' means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility. | high | |
| #D039 | Severe property damage | 'Severe property damage' means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities, which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources that can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. | high | |
| #D040 | Upset | Upset means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the Discharger. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. | high | |
| #D041 | Basin Plan | Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin | high | |
| #D042 | CTR | California Toxics Rule | high | |
| #D043 | CWA | Clean Water Act | high | |
| #D044 | TMDL | Total Maximum Daily Load | high | |
| #D045 | BAT | Best Available Technology Economically Achievable | high | |
| #D046 | BCT | Best Conventional Pollutant Control Technology | high | |
| #D047 | BMP | Best Management Practice(s) | high | |
| #D048 | BPJ | Best Professional Judgement | high | |
| #D049 | BPT | Best Practicable Treatment Control Technology | high | |
| #D050 | CCR | California Code of Regulations | high | |
| #D051 | CEQA | California Environmental Quality Act | high | |
| #D052 | CIWQS | California Integrated Water Quality System | high | |
| #D053 | CFR | Code of Federal Regulations | high | |
| #D054 | CV | Coefficient of Variation | high | |
| #D055 | CWC | California Water Code | high | |
| #D056 | DDT | Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane | high | |
| #D057 | Dm | Initial Dilution | high | |
| #D058 | ELAP | Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program | high | |
| #D059 | ELG | Effluent Limitation Guidelines | high | |
| #D060 | gpd | Gallons per Day | high | |
| #D061 | HCH | Hexachlorocyclohexane | high | |
| #D062 | IWC | Instream waste concentration | high | |
| #D063 | μg | Microgram | high | |
| #D064 | μg/L | Micrograms per Liter | high | |
| #D065 | lbs/day | Pounds per Day | high | |
| #D066 | LC 50 | Percent Waste Giving 50 Percent Survival of Test Organisms | high | |
| #D067 | LTA | Long Term Average | high | |
| #D068 | mg/L | Milligrams per Liter | high | |
| #D069 | ml/L | Milliliters per Liter | high | |
| #D070 | MBAS | Methylene Blue Activated Substances | high | |
| #D071 | MCL | Maximum Contaminant Levels | high | |
| #D072 | MER | Mass Emission Rate | high | |
| #D073 | MGD | Million Gallons per Day | high | |
| #D074 | ML | Minimal Level | high | |
| #D075 | MPN | Most Probable Number | high | |
| #D076 | MRP | Monitoring and Reporting Program | high | |
| #D077 | MS4 | Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System | high | |
| #D078 | MTBE | Methyl-tert-butyl ether | high | |
| #D079 | MUN | Municipal and Domestic Supply Beneficial Use | high | |
| #D080 | NTU | Nephelometric Turbidity Unit | high | |
| #D081 | NPDES | National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System | high | |
| #D082 | NOA | Notice of Applicability | high | |
| #D083 | NOEL | No Observed Effect Level | high | |
| #D084 | NOEX | Notice of Exclusion | high | |
| #D085 | NOI | Notice of Intent | high | |
| #D086 | NOT | Notice of Termination | high | |
| #D087 | NSPS | New Source Performance Standard | high | |
| #D088 | NTR | National Toxics Rule | high | |
| #D089 | Ocean Plan | California Ocean Plan, Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters Of California | high | |
| #D090 | PAH | Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons | high | |
| #D091 | PCB | Polychlorinated Biphenyls | high | |
| #D092 | Portable Document Format | high | ||
| #D093 | REC-1 | Contact Water Recreation Beneficial Use | high | |
| #D094 | REC-2 | Non-contact Water Recreation Beneficial Use | high | |
| #D095 | RL | Reporting Level | high | |
| #D096 | RMD | Regulatory Management Decision | high | |
| #D097 | RPA | Reasonable Potential Analysis | high | |
| #D098 | RWD | Report of Waste Discharge | high | |
| #D099 | San Diego Water Board | California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region | high | |
| #D100 | SCCWRP | Southern California Coastal Waters Research Project | high | |
| #D101 | SHELL | Shellfish Harvesting Beneficial Use | high | |
| #D102 | SIP | Policy for Implementation of Toxics Standards for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California | high | |
| #D103 | SIYB | Shelter Island Yacht Basin | high | |
| #D104 | SMR | Self Monitoring Report | high | |
| #D105 | State Water Board | State Water Resources Control Board | high | |
| #D106 | TBEL | Technology-Based Effluent Limitations | high | |
| #D107 | TCDD | Tetrachlorodibenzo dioxin and congeners | high | |
| #D108 | Thermal Plan | Water Quality Control Plan for Control of Temperature in the Coastal and Interstate Waters and Enclosed Bays and Estuaries | high | |
| #D109 | TIE | Toxicity Identification Evaluation | high | |
| #D110 | TSS | Total Suspended Solids | high | |
| #D111 | TUa | Toxic Units Acute | high | |
| #D112 | TUc | Toxic Units Chronic | high | |
| #D113 | USEPA | United Stated Environmental Protection Agency | high | |
| #D114 | U.S. | United States | high | |
| #D115 | WDID | Waste Discharge Identification number | high | |
| #D116 | WDR | Waste Discharge Requirements | high | |
| #D117 | WER | Water Effect Ratio | high | |
| #D118 | WET | Whole Effluent Toxicity | high | |
| #D119 | WLA | Wasteload Allocations | high | |
| #D120 | WQS | Water Quality Standards | high | |
| #D121 | Halomethanes | Halomethanes shall mean the sum of bromoform, bromomethane and chloromethane. | high | |
| #D122 | TCDD equivalents | TCDD equivalents shall mean the sum of the concentrations of chlorinated dibenzodioxins (2,3,7,8-CDDs) and chlorinated dibenzofurans (2,3,7,8-CDFs) multiplied by their respective toxicity factors | high | |
| #D123 | Chlordane | Chlordane shall mean the sum of chlordane-alpha, chlordane-gamma, chlordene-alpha, chlordenegamma, nonachlor-alpha, nonachlor-gamma, and oxychlordane. | high | |
| #D124 | HCH | HCH shall mean the sum of the alpha, beta, gamma, and delta isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane. | high | |
| #D125 | DDT | DDT shall mean the sum of 4,4'-DDT; 2,4'-DDT; 4,4'-DDE; 2,4'-DDE; 4,4'-DDD; and 2,4'-DDD. | high | |
| #D126 | PAHs | PAHs shall mean the sum of acenaphthylene, anthracene, 1,2-benzanthracene, 3,4-benzofluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene, 1,12-benzoperylene, benzo[a]pyrene, chrysene, dibenzo[a,h]anthracene, fluorene, indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene, phenanthrene and pyrene. | high | |
| #D127 | PCBs | PCBs shall mean the sum of chlorinated biphenyls whose analytical characteristics resemble those of aroclor-1016, aroclor-1221, aroclor-1232, aroclor-1242, aroclor-1248, aroclor-1254, and aroclor-1260. | high | |
| #D128 | Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL) | The highest allowable average of daily discharges over a calendar month, calculated as the sum of all daily discharges measured during a calendar month divided by the number of daily discharges measured during that month. | high | |
| #D129 | Average Weekly Effluent Limitation (AWEL) | The highest allowable average of daily discharges over a calendar week (Sunday through Saturday), calculated as the sum of all daily discharges measured during a calendar week divided by the number of daily discharges measured during that week. | high | |
| #D130 | Waters of the United States | Waters of the United States are defined as: '(a) All waters, which are currently used, were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide; (b) All interstate waters, including interstate 'wetlands;' (c) All other waters such as intrastate lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, 'wetlands,' sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds the use, degradation or destruction of which would affect or could affect interstate or foreign commerce including any such waters: (1) Which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes; (2) From which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce; or (3) Which are used or could be used for industrial purpose by industries in interstate commerce; (d) All impoundments of waters otherwise defined as waters of the United States under this definition: (e) Tributaries of waters identified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this definition; (f) The territorial seas; and (g) 'Wetlands' adjacent to waters (other than waters that are themselves wetlands) identified in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this definition. Waters of the United States do not include prior converted cropland. Notwithstanding the determination of an area's status as prior converted cropland by any other federal agency, for the purposes of the Clean Water Act, the final authority regarding Clean Water Act jurisdiction remains with the EPA.' (40 CFR 122.2) | high | |
| #D131 | Permanent groundwater extraction discharges | Permanent groundwater extraction discharges refers to long-term discharges from groundwater control systems for completed structures needed to lower groundwater levels, reduce hydrostatic pressure, or control infiltration and leakage of groundwater into below ground completed structures; | high | |
| #D132 | storm water | storm water runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. | high | |
| #D133 | illicit discharge | any discharge to a storm water conveyance system that is not composed entirely of storm water except discharges pursuant to an NPDES permit and discharges resulting from fire fighting activities. | high | |
| #D134 | Percent Effect | The relative 'Percent Effect' at the discharge IWC is defined and reported as: Percent Effect = ((Mean control response - Mean discharge IWC response) / (Mean control response)) × 100 | high | |
| #D135 | Welch's t-test | The Welch's t-test employed by the TST statistical approach is an adaptation of Student's t-test and is used with two samples having unequal variances. | high | |
| #D136 | Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) | Whole effluent toxicity (WET) refers to the overall aggregate toxic effect of an effluent measured directly by an aquatic toxicity test(s). | high | |
| #D137 | Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE) | A TIE is a set of procedures to identify the specific chemical(s) responsible for toxicity. These procedures are performed in three phases (characterization, identification, and confirmation) using aquatic organism toxicity tests. | high | |
| #D138 | responsible corporate officer | (i) A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy- or decision-making functions for the corporation, or (ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. | high | |
| #D139 | Administrator | the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency | high | |
| #D140 | basin | includes, but is not limited to, rivers and their tributaries, streams, coastal waters, sounds, estuaries, bays, lakes, and portions thereof, as well as the lands drained thereby. | high | |
| #D141 | estuarine zones | an environmental system consisting of an estuary and those transitional areas which are consistently influenced or affected by water from an estuary such as, but not limited to, salt marshes, coastal and intertidal areas, bays, harbors, lagoons, inshore waters, and channels | high | |
| #D142 | estuary | all or part of the mouth of a river or stream or other body of water having unimpaired natural connection with open sea and within which the sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage. | high | |
| #D143 | administrative cost | the cost of salaries and fringe benefits incurred in administering a grant under this section. | high | |
| #D144 | Agency | the Environmental Protection Agency | high | |
| #D145 | Great Lakes | Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair), Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior, and the connecting channels (Saint Mary's River, Saint Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, and Saint Lawrence River to the Canadian Border) | high | |
| #D146 | construction | any one or more of the following: preliminary planning to determine the feasibility of treatment works, engineering, architectural, legal, fiscal, or economic investigations or studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, field testing of innovative or alternative waste water treatment processes and techniques meeting guidelines promulgated under section 304(d)(3) of this Act, or other necessary actions, erection, building, acquisition, alteration, remodeling, improvement, or extension of treatment works, or the inspection or supervision of any of the foregoing items. | high | |
| #D147 | treatment works | any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature to implement section 201 of this Act, or necessary to recycle or reuse water at the most economical cost over the estimated life of the works, including intercepting sewers, outfall sewers, sewage collection systems, pumping, power, and other equipment, and their appurtenances; extensions, improvements, remodeling, additions, and alterations thereof; elements essential to provide a reliable recycled supply such as standby treatment units and clear well facilities; and acquisition of the land that will be an integral part of the treatment process (including land use for the storage of treated wastewater in land treatment systems prior to land application) or will be used for ultimate disposal of residues resulting from such treatment and acquisition of other land, and interests in land, that are necessary for construction. | high | |
| #D148 | oil | oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil | high | |
| #D149 | vessel | every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water other than a public vessel | high | |
| #D150 | State water pollution control agency | the State agency designated by the Governor having responsibility for enforcing State laws relating to the abatement of pollution. | high | |
| #D151 | municipality | a city, town, borough, county, parish, district, association, or other public body created by or pursuant to State law and having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of this Act. | high | |
| #D152 | pollutant | dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and industrial, municipal, and agricultural waste discharged into water. This term does not mean (A) ''sewage from vessels or a discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel of the Armed Forces'' within the meaning of section 312 of this Act; or (B) water, gas, or other material which is injected into a well to facilitate production of oil or gas, or water derived in association with oil or gas production and disposed of in a well, if the well used either to facilitate production or for disposal purposes is approved by authority of the State in which the well is located, and if such State determines that such injection or disposal will not result in the degradation of ground or surface water resources. | high | |
| #D153 | navigable waters | the waters of the United States, including the territorial seas. | high | |
| #D154 | point source | any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, or vessel or other floating craft, from which pollutants are or may be discharged. This term does not include agricultural stormwater discharges and return flows from irrigated agriculture. | high | |
| #D155 | pollution | the man-made or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological integrity of water. | high | |
| #D156 | Great Lakes System | ''Great Lakes System'' means all the streams, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water within the drainage basin of the Great Lakes; | high | |
| #D157 | area of concern | ''area of concern'' means a geographic area located within the Great Lakes, in which beneficial uses are impaired and which has been officially designated as such under Annex 2 of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; | high | |
| #D158 | Great Lakes States | ''Great Lakes States'' means the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin; | high | |
| #D159 | toxic pollutant | The term ''toxic pollutant'' means those pollutants, or combinations of pollutants, including disease-causing agents, which after discharge and upon exposure, ingestion, inhalation or assimilation into any organism, either directly from the environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chains, will, on the basis of information available to the Administrator, cause death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions (including malfunctions in reproduction) or physical deformations, in such organisms or their offspring. | high | |
| #D160 | green infrastructure | The term ''green infrastructure'' means the range of measures that use plant or soil systems, permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates, stormwater harvest and reuse, or landscaping to store, infiltrate, or evapotranspirate stormwater and reduce flows to sewer systems or to surface waters. | high | |
| #D161 | interstate agency | The term ''interstate agency'' means an agency of two or more States established by or pursuant to an agreement or compact approved by the Congress, or any other agency of two or more States, having substantial powers or duties pertaining to the control of pollution as determined and approved by the Administrator. | high | |
| #D162 | State | The term ''State'' means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. | high | |
| #D163 | person | The term ''person'' means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, State, municipality, commission, or political subdivision of a State, or any interstate body. | high | |
| #D164 | effluent limitation | The term ''effluent limitation'' means any restriction established by a State or the Administrator on quantities, rates, and concentrations of chemical, physical, biological, and other constituents which are discharged from point sources into navigable waters, the waters of the contiguous zone, or the ocean, including schedules of compliance. | high | |
| #D165 | discharge | The term ''discharge'' when used without qualification includes a discharge of a pollutant, and a discharge of pollutants. | high |