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Document ID us-ca-ocst-2026-04-24 Title Ocean Standards - CWA §316(b) Regulation URL https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ocean/cwa316/index.html Jurisdiction /us/ca Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 05:00:01.021544+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

28 Qualitative 0 Quantitative 16 Definitions

Q Qualitative Requirements (28)

Req ID	Category	Intent	Legal Status	Name	Subdomain(s)	Context	Conditions	Confidence
#Q001	operational	unknown	mandatory	Compliance Track Selection	aquatic life	Permittees must either reduce intake flow and velocity (Track 1) or reduce impacts to aquatic life comparably by other means (Track 2).		high
#Q002	administrative	unknown	mandatory	Open Meeting Act Compliance	other	The committees are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.		high
#Q003	administrative	unknown	mandatory	NPDES Permit Implementation	other	The applicable Regional Water Boards are responsible for implementing the OTC Policy requirements in NPDES permits for existing coastal and estuarine power plants.		high
#Q004	administrative	unknown	mandatory	BTA Requirements Determination	other	The Water Boards determine requirements to implement best technology available for cooling water intake structures to be included in the permits.		high
#Q005	reporting	reporting	mandatory	SMARTS Regulatory Data Submission	wastewater	The Water Board uses the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) for collecting and processing stormwater regulatory data		high
#Q006	operational	operational	recommended	Motorist Pollution Prevention Behaviors	wastewater	Caltrans' objective is to encourage motorists to practice the following correct behaviors to prevent storm water pollution and protect water quality: wipe off brake dust build-up on rims and wheels, keep vehicles clean to prevent residue from washing off, reduce fluid leaks with regular vehicle maintenance, properly dispose of trash and recycling, tarp and secure trash, vegetation and other loads, keep tires properly inflated to prevent wear, and avoid pesticides and fertilizers when rain is forecast.		high
#Q007	administrative	reporting	mandatory	TMDL Compliance Plan Public Comments	wastewater	Only comments regarding updates will be considered.	Applies to the public comment period for the November 2025 Annual Update to the TMDL Compliance Plan	high
#Q008	administrative	reporting	mandatory	TMDL Compliance Plan Update Comment Limitation	wastewater	Only comments regarding updates will be considered.	Applies to public comments on the November 2025 Annual Update to the TMDL Compliance Plan	high
#Q009	administrative	reporting	mandatory	SMARTS Regulatory Data Processing	wastewater	The Water Board uses the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) for collecting and processing stormwater regulatory data		high
#Q010	operational	operational	recommended	Protect Every Drop Motorist Behaviors	wastewater, other	Caltrans' objective is to encourage motorists to practice the following correct behaviors to prevent storm water pollution and protect water quality: wipe off brake dust build-up on rims and wheels, keep vehicles clean to prevent residue from washing off, reduce fluid leaks with regular vehicle maintenance, properly dispose of trash and recycling, tarp and secure trash, vegetation and other loads, keep tires properly inflated to prevent wear, and avoid pesticides and fertilizers when rain is forecast.		high
#Q011	administrative	reporting	recommended	Stormwater Municipal Permitting Email Subscription	wastewater	Subscribe to our "Stormwater Municipal Permitting Issues" list under the "Water Quality" section.		high
#Q012	administrative	reporting	mandatory	TMDL Compliance Plan Public Comment Restriction	wastewater	Only comments regarding updates will be considered.	Applies to the Public Notice for Comments on the November 2025 Annual Update to the TMDL Compliance Plan.	high
#Q013	operational	operational	recommended	Motorist Pollution Prevention Behaviors	other	Caltrans' objective is to encourage motorists to practice the following correct behaviors to prevent storm water pollution and protect water quality: wipe off brake dust build-up on rims and wheels, keep vehicles clean to prevent residue from washing off, reduce fluid leaks with regular vehicle maintenance, properly dispose of trash and recycling, tarp and secure trash, vegetation and other loads, keep tires properly inflated to prevent wear, and avoid pesticides and fertilizers when rain is forecast.	Targeted at motorists in and around the State highway system.	high
#Q014	reporting	reporting	mandatory	SMARTS Stormwater Data Processing	wastewater	The Water Board uses the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) for collecting and processing stormwater regulatory data		high
#Q015	administrative	unknown	mandatory	MS4 Permit Requirement for Large Populations	wastewater	storm water permits are required for discharges from an MS4 serving a population of 100,000 or more.	MS4 serving a population of 100,000 or more	high
#Q016	operational	operational	mandatory	Continuity of Permit Requirements	wastewater	all permit conditions and requirements will have to continue to be implemented until a new permit is adopted.	If order is not reissued or replaced prior to expiration date	high
#Q017	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Authorization Application after Expiration	wastewater	If you wish to continue an activity regulated by this Order after the expiration date of this Order, you must apply for and obtain authorization as required by the new permit once it is issued.	To continue regulated activity after order expiration	high
#Q018	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Notice of Intent Submission Requirement	wastewater	once the new permit is adopted by the State Water Board, applicants will be required to submit a Notice of Intent, including all information required by the new permit, at that time.	Once new permit is adopted by the State Water Board	high
#Q019	operational	treatment	mandatory	Phase I SWMP Development and Implementation	wastewater	Phase I MS4 permits require the discharger to develop and implement a Storm Water Management Plan/Program with the goal of reducing the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.	Phase I MS4 permittees	high
#Q020	prohibition	operational	mandatory	Trash Discharge Prohibition	wastewater, aquatic life	establish a prohibition on the discharge of trash	Applies to permitted storm water and other discharges	high
#Q021	administrative	reporting	recommended	Municipal Permitting Email Subscription	other	Subscribe to our "Storm Water Municipal Permitting Issues" list under the "Water Quality" section.		high
#Q022	administrative	unknown	mandatory	Caltrans Permitting Requirements	wastewater	The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for the design, construction, management, and maintenance of the State highway system, including freeways, bridges, tunnels, Caltrans' facilities, and related properties, and is subject to the permitting requirements of Clean Water Act section 402(p).	Applies to Caltrans' storm water and non-storm water discharges from State owned rights-of-way, maintenance facilities, and construction activities.	high
#Q023	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Winery Order Enrollment Requirement	wastewater	Facilities currently producing (or plan to produce) wine or grape juice and discharge between 10,000 and 15,000,000 gallons of process water per year to land (e.g., to a pond, land application area, or subsurface disposal area) are required to enroll in the Winery Order.	Facilities discharging between 10,000 and 15,000,000 gallons per year to land	high
#Q024	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Enrollment Application Procedure	wastewater	Complete the Electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI). Pay the associated application fee. Submit the Winery Order eNOI and obtain the Legally Responsible Official’s signature. Email or mail a signed copy of the submitted Winery Order eNOI to your local regional water board.		high
#Q025	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Payment Identification Formatting	wastewater	Note “FA-” followed by the Form ID associated with a Facility’s eNOI on the check, electronic Automated Clearing House (ACH) bank account debit payment, or ACH credit card payment.	When submitting application or annual fees	high
#Q026	administrative	operational	mandatory	Exemption Eligibility Criteria	wastewater	To be considered exempt, a winery must produce less than 10,000 gallons of process water per year and agree to the following criteria.	Facilities producing less than 10,000 gallons of process water per year	high
#Q027	prohibition	treatment	mandatory	Exempt Facility Discharge Prohibitions	wastewater	The Discharger shall not discharge waste: To surface waters or surface water drainage courses. That is classified as "hazardous," as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 23, division 3, chapter 15, article 2, section 2521, or classified as "designated," as defined in Water Code, division 7, chapter 3, section 13173. That is untreated or partially treated from the treatment system. To land not owned, operated, controlled, or contracted by the Discharger.	Wineries seeking exemption from the Winery Order	high
#Q028	operational	operational	mandatory	Exempt Facility Management Practices	wastewater	The Discharger shall implement the following management practices: Manage winery product, winery waste, and winery waste areas (e.g., storage, loading, conveyance, treatment, and disposal areas) to prevent, mitigate, and promptly clean up any spills. Maintain all winery waste within property boundaries and within appropriate onsite use areas (e.g., loading, processing, storage, treatment, disposal, and reuse areas). Manage winery waste to minimize nuisance conditions (e.g., objectionable odors; mosquitoes in ponds, ditches, and other open storage areas). Manage stormwater that contacts winery waste as process water. Protect stored process solids from precipitation to minimize process water generation.	Wineries seeking exemption from the Winery Order	high

P Quantitative Requirements (0)

No quantitative requirements.

D Definitions (16)

Req ID	Name	Context	Confidence
#D001	Measuring devices	Measuring devices can be any devices, including custom or in-house built devices, that directly measure either volume, flow rate, water velocity, or water elevation.	high
#D002	Measurement methods	Measurement methods are any other way of measuring diversions that do not use a "measuring device" (as defined above) to measure the volume of water diverted under a single water right.	high
#D003	qualifying reservoirs	reservoirs with a capacity greater than 5,000 acre-feet	high
#D004	Alternative Compliance Plan	Alternative Compliance Plan (ACP)	high
#D005	California Water Accounting, Tracking, and Reporting System	California Water Accounting, Tracking, and Reporting System (CalWATRS)	high
#D006	Alternative Compliance Plan	Under the regulation, any diverter who has a more effective or efficient way to measure their diversions may submit an alternative compliance plan (ACP).	high
#D007	measurement methodology	describes how they collect, interpret, and process the raw data from their measuring devices to meet the measurement requirements.	high
#D008	qualified individual	A qualified individual must ensure that diversions are measured accurately. Qualified individuals are responsible for installing and verifying the accuracy of measuring devices and certifying that measurement methodologies and alternative compliance plans meet regulatory requirements.	high
#D009	Maximum allowable diversion amount	Permit, License, or Registration: Maximum volume that is authorized to be diverted annually (often called the “face value”); Pre-1914 Statement: Maximum volume that has ever been diverted in a 12-month period; Riparian Statement: Maximum volume that has ever been diverted or is anticipated to be diverted in a 12-month period.	high
#D010	Volume Threshold	Water rights that do not share a point of diversion: Only authorizes diversion to aboveground storage: Capacity of the reservoir; Authorizes direct diversion and/or diversion to underground storage: Maximum allowable diversion amount. Combination of water rights that share a point of diversion: All water rights only authorize diversion to aboveground storage: Capacity of the reservoir; Any water right authorizes direct diversion and/or diversion to underground storage: At the shared point of diversion: combined maximum allowable diversion amount of all water rights; At non-shared points of diversion: maximum allowable diversion amount of individual water right.	high
#D011	Large Diversion Requirements	Starting October 1, 2026, Large Diversion Requirements will replace the Telemetry Requirements of the previous version of the regulation.	high
#D012	measuring device	any device that provides a numerical value.	high
#D013	Water Measurement Regulation	chapter 2.8 of title 23 of the California Code of Regulations	high
#D014	face value	Maximum volume that is authorized to be diverted annually	high
#D015	general measurement data file	Diverters must submit their general measurement data (described in the 'What to Measure' section above) in the form of a general measurement data file, with data apportioned to individual water rights.	high
#D016	Large Diversion Parameters	For any claimed water right or point of diversion that meets any of the criteria described above, diverters must measure the following: Date and time of measurement and Volume and rate of diversion... Total volume of water in the qualifying reservoir and Volume and rate of water leaving the reservoir (including all outflow and water withdrawn for use).	high