| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #Q001 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Administrative Continuation of Permit | other | The Industrial General Permit expired on June 30, 2020, but it is administratively continued in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations 122.6 until a new permit is issued. | until a new permit is issued | high |
| #Q002 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Appendix 3 Impaired Water Body Monitoring Exemption | other | For the purposes of appendix 3, if the text in a row is red, and no parameter is listed in the spreadsheet column labeled "parameter", then the potential monitoring for that impaired water body is only required if requested by the Regional Water Board. | if the text in a row is red, and no parameter is listed in the spreadsheet column labeled "parameter" | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | unknown | guidance | Helpdesk Assistance for Historical Documents | other | If you cannot find a historical document, please contact the Stormwater Helpdesk at stormwater@waterboards.ca.gov for assistance. | If you cannot find a historical document | medium |
| #Q004 | operational | health | mandatory | Well Owner Safety Responsibility | drinking water | It is the responsibility of the well owner to ensure that their domestic well water is safe. | high | |
| #Q005 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Subscription Confirmation Requirement | other | After subscribing, you will need to check your email host for a confirmation email to complete the subscription. | After subscribing to the GAMA email list | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | unknown | guidance | Well Drilling Records Reference | other | For information on well drilling records (well completion reports) please refer to the Department of Water Resources site for DWR Well Completion Reports. | When seeking well completion reports | high |
| #Q007 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Regional Board Order Adoption | agricultural water | Due to regional diversity of farm practices, hydrogeology, and other factors, each Regional Water Quality Control Board adopts their own Orders to protect water quality from agricultural practices. | high | |
| #Q008 | administrative | operational | mandatory | ESJ Order Precedential Revision | agricultural water, drinking water | The ESJ Order directed all Regional Boards to revise their agricultural Orders and incorporate the precedential requirements by 2023. | Revision must incorporate requirements for outreach, record keeping, well monitoring, and management plans | high |
| #Q009 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Electronic Notice of Intent Enrollment | agricultural water | Most Regional Water Boards require growers to enroll in the program using an electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) located on GeoTracker. | When required by the specific Regional Water Quality Control Board | high |
| #Q010 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Mailing List Subscription Completion | other | After subscribing, you will need to check your email host for a confirmation email to complete the subscription. | Applies after user enters email address for ILRP mailing list | high |
| #Q011 | operational | operational | mandatory | Quality Management System Implementation | drinking water | The Operating Authority shall establish and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with the requirements of this Standard and the policies and procedures documented in the Operational Plan. | high | |
| #Q012 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Top Management Commitment | drinking water | Top Management shall provide evidence of its commitment to an effective Quality Management System by: a) ensuring that a Quality Management System is in place that meets the requirements of this Standard, b) ensuring that the Operating Authority is aware of all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, c) communicating the Quality Management System according to the procedure for communications, d) determining, obtaining or providing the resources needed to maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System. | high | |
| #Q013 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | QMS Representative Appointment | drinking water | Top Management shall appoint and authorize a Quality Management System representative who, irrespective of other responsibilities, shall: a) administer the Quality Management System by ensuring that processes and procedures needed for the Quality Management System are established and maintained, b) report to Top Management on the performance of the Quality Management System and any need for improvement, c) ensure that current versions of documents required by the Quality Management System are being used at all times, d) ensure that personnel are aware of all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements that pertain to their duties for the operation of the Subject System, and e) promote awareness of the Quality Management System throughout the Operating Authority. | high | |
| #Q014 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Risk Assessment Frequency | drinking water | The Operating Authority shall perform a risk assessment consistent with the documented process. | Assessed at least once every thirty-six months; currency verified annually. | high |
| #Q015 | operational | operational | mandatory | Infrastructure Adequacy Review | drinking water | The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure and communicate the findings of the review to the Owner. | Review reviewed at least once every Calendar Year. | high |
| #Q016 | operational | operational | mandatory | Infrastructure Maintenance Program Monitoring | drinking water | The Operating Authority shall: a) keep the summary of the infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and renewal programs current, b) ensure that the long term forecast is reviewed at least once every Calendar Year, c) communicate the programs to the Owner, and d) monitor the effectiveness of the maintenance program. | high | |
| #Q017 | operational | operational | mandatory | Emergency Response Testing | drinking water | The Operating Authority shall: a) implement and conform to the procedure, and b) ensure that emergency response testing is conducted at least once every calendar year. | high | |
| #Q018 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Internal Audit Conduct | drinking water | The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure and shall ensure that internal Audits are conducted at least once every Calendar Year. | high | |
| #Q019 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Management Review Responsibilities | drinking water | Top Management shall implement and conform to the procedure and shall: a) ensure that a management review is conducted at least once every Calendar Year, b) consider the results of the management review and identify deficiencies and actions items to address the deficiencies, c) provide a record of any decisions and action items related to the management review including the personnel responsible for delivering the action items and the proposed timelines for their implementation, d) report the results of the management review, the identified deficiencies, decisions and action items to the Owner, and e) report relevant outcomes from the management review to Operating Authority personnel. | high | |
| #Q020 | operational | operational | mandatory | Continual Improvement Implementation | drinking water | The Operating Authority shall strive to continually improve the effectiveness of its Quality Management System by implementing and conforming to the procedure. | high | |
| #Q021 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Accredited Operating Authority Requirement | drinking water | The SDWA requires Owners and Operating Authorities of Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systems to have an accredited Operating Authority. In order to become accredited, an Operating Authority must establish and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS). | Applies to Owners and Operating Authorities of Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systems | high |
| #Q022 | operational | operational | mandatory | Quality Management System Policy | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a Quality Management System policy that provides the foundation for the Quality Management System... DO - The Operating Authority shall establish and maintain a Quality Management System that is consistent with the Quality Management System Policy. | Policy must include commitments to QMS maintenance, safe drinking water, and legislative compliance | high |
| #Q023 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Document and Records Control | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure for Document and Records control... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure for Document and Records control and shall ensure that the Quality Management System documentation for the Subject System includes the Operational Plan, associated policies, and Audit results. | Procedure must describe how documents/records are kept current, legible, retrievable, stored, and disposed of | high |
| #Q024 | operational | operational | mandatory | Drinking Water System Description | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document... for the Subject System: the name of the Owner and Operating Authority, a high-level description of the system including all Treatment System processes and Distribution System components... DO - The Operating Authority shall ensure that the description of the Drinking Water System is kept current. | Must include flow charts, raw water characteristics, and disinfection maintenance procedures as applicable | high |
| #Q025 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Risk Assessment Outcomes | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document: a) the identified potential hazardous events and associated hazards... e) the identified Critical Control Points and their respective Critical Control Limits... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedures. | Must document monitoring, response, and reporting procedures for Critical Control Limit deviations | high |
| #Q026 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Organizational Structure and Authorities | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall describe the organizational structure of the Operating Authority including respective roles, responsibilities and authorities... DO - The Operating Authority shall keep current the description of the organizational structure... and shall communicate this information to Operating Authority personnel and the Owner. | high | |
| #Q027 | operational | operational | mandatory | Personnel Competencies | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document competencies required for personnel... activities to develop/maintain competencies... DO - The Operating Authority shall undertake activities to meet and maintain competencies... and shall maintain records of these activities. | Applies to personnel performing duties directly affecting drinking water quality | high |
| #Q028 | operational | operational | mandatory | Personnel Coverage Procedure | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure to ensure that sufficient personnel meeting identified competencies are available for duties that directly affect drinking water quality... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure. | Procedure must consider routine operation, labour disruptions, and emergency situations | high |
| #Q029 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Communication Procedures | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure for communications that describes how the relevant aspects of the Quality Management System are communicated... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure. | Must cover communication between Top Management, Owner, personnel, suppliers, and the Public | high |
| #Q030 | operational | operational | mandatory | Essential Supplies and Services Control | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall identify all supplies and services essential for the delivery of safe drinking water... and include a procedure by which the Operating Authority ensures the quality of essential supplies and services... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure. | high | |
| #Q031 | monitoring | treatment | mandatory | Sampling, Testing and Monitoring Procedures | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a sampling, testing and monitoring procedure... including requirements for conditions most challenging to the Subject System... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedures. | Must cover process control and finished water quality; must describe sharing results with Owner | high |
| #Q032 | operational | operational | mandatory | Equipment Calibration and Maintenance | drinking water | PLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure for the calibration, verification and maintenance of measurement and recording equipment. DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure. | high | |
| #Q033 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Permit Reapplication Deadline | wastewater | The discharger must reapply at least 180 days prior to the expiration date. | Reapplication for permit renewal | high |
| #Q034 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Public Notice Publication | wastewater | The discharger must publish the public notice for one day in the largest circulated paper in the municipality or county where the discharge will occur | high | |
| #Q035 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Proof of Publication Submission | wastewater | submit proof of posting or publication to the Water Board within 15 days after posting or publication. | high | |
| #Q036 | design | operational | mandatory | Technical Report Certification | wastewater | the discharger must submit a technical report that thoroughly characterizes the discharge and is signed and certified by a registered civil engineer. | high | |
| #Q037 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Report of Waste Discharge Filing | wastewater | any person discharging or proposing to discharge waste that could affect the quality of the waters of the state, other than into a community sewer system, shall file an ROWD containing information that may be required by the specific Water Boards. | Pursuant to Section 13260 of the California Water Code | high |
| #Q038 | operational | operational | mandatory | Compliance During Renewal Process | wastewater | During the reissuance process the discharger must comply with all conditions of the existing permit until a new final permit is reissued. | Effective until a new final permit is reissued | high |
| #Q039 | administrative | reporting | recommended | Permit Rescission Request | wastewater | A discharger no longer needing a permit should submit a request to the Water Board that issued the permit to have the permit rescinded. | Must include permit number, name and address of facility, facility owner/operator, and reason | high |
| #Q040 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | NPDES Application Filing | wastewater | File the appropriate NPDES application forms with the Water Board. | Step one of obtaining an NPDES permit | high |
| #Q041 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | NPDES Application Content Requirements | wastewater | Among other things, the application must describe the wastes to be discharged, the setting for the discharge, and the method of treatment or containment. | high | |
| #Q042 | administrative | operational | mandatory | EPA Objection Resolution Requirement | wastewater | The Water Board must address the objection before the permit becomes effective on the specified effective date. | Applies if U.S. EPA objects to the adopted permit within 30 days | high |
| #Q043 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | NPDES Permit Fee Payment | wastewater | All discharges regulated under NPDES permits must pay a fee that includes a surcharge. | high | |
| #Q044 | administrative | reporting | recommended | New Discharger Fee Timing Restriction | wastewater | New dischargers must pay the first permit fee along with their application. However, they SHOULD NOT pay their first fee until requested to do so by Water Board staff who will notify them of the fee amount based on an evaluation of their proposed discharge. | Applies to new dischargers submitting initial applications | high |
| #Q045 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Federal NPDES Application Forms | wastewater | Persons seeking to obtain NPDES permits will need to apply using one or more of the following federal NPDES permit application forms: | In addition to state forms | high |
| #Q046 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Major Permit Modification Public Notice | wastewater | Major modifications require a public notice; minor modifications do not. | When classification of permit modification is deemed major | high |
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