| #Q001 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Formation of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) | other | SGMA requires local agencies to form groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) for the high and medium priority basins. | Applicable to high and medium priority basins | high |
| #Q002 | operational | operational | mandatory | Development and Implementation of Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) | other | GSAs develop and implement groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) to avoid undesirable results and mitigate overdraft within 20 years. | Within 20 years | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | operational | mandatory | DWR Regulatory Oversight and Support Roles | other | DWR serves two roles to support local SGMA implementation: 1) Regulatory oversight through the evaluation and assessment of GSPs 2) Providing ongoing assistance to locals through the development of: Best management practices and guidance, Planning assistance, Technical assistance, Financial assistance | | high |
| #Q004 | reporting | reporting | guidance | SGMA Portal Data Submission Authorization | other | The SGMA Portal allows local agencies, GSAs, and watermasters to submit, modify, and view the information required by SGMA. | | high |
| #Q005 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Establishment of TMDLs for Impaired Waters | drinking water, aquatic life, recreational water | The federal Clean Water Act requires States to establish TMDLs when certain conditions are met for waters in which the State has identified impaired beneficial uses due to water pollution. | When the State has identified impaired beneficial uses due to water pollution | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Identification and Development of TMDLs | drinking water, aquatic life, recreational water | Under the Clean Water Act, the state must identify these waters and develop TMDLs to address the impairment unless an alternative approach (like an ARP) is expected to achieve water quality standards more efficiently. | Unless an alternative approach like an ARP is expected to achieve water quality standards more efficiently | high |
| #Q007 | design | operational | mandatory | Required Components of an Advance Restoration Plan (ARP) | other | An ARP includes: A clear schedule, Specific milestones, Targeted actions to reduce pollution | | high |
| #Q008 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Bi-annual Integrated Report Preparation | drinking water, wastewater, agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water, other | The Surface Water Quality Assessment Program prepares a report every two years on the condition of California’s surface waters — including rivers, streams, reservoirs, estuaries, lagoons, bays, and ocean waters. | Every two years | high |
| #Q009 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Technical and Monitoring Report Submission | other | An Order Directing NBM Kachi LLC To Submit Technical and Monitoring Reports Pertaining to An Investigation At 5739-5799 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California. | Pertaining to investigation at specified location | high |
| #Q010 | operational | treatment | mandatory | NPDES Permit Compliance Time Schedule | wastewater | A Time Schedule Order issued to the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USBIWC) for Discharges to the Pacific Ocean Through the South Bay Ocean Outfall from the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure USIBWC achieves compliance with its NPDES permit R9-2021-0001. | Applies to discharges through the South Bay Ocean Outfall | high |
| #Q011 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Pine Hill Egg Ranch Cease and Desist | other | Order No. R9-2023-0129, Cease and Desist Order issued to Pine Hill Egg Ranch and Demler Brothers LLC | | high |
| #Q012 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | City of San Diego Sanitary Sewer Investigative Order | wastewater | Investigative Order No. R9-2023-0099 Related to Sanitary Sewer Overflows from the City of San Diego County Sanitation District’s Sanitary Sewer System. | | high |
| #Q013 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Otay Landfill Monitoring and Reporting Program | other | Monitoring and Reporting Program for Republic Services, Otay Landfill Inc., Otay Annex Sanitary Landfill, San Diego County. | | high |
| #Q014 | corrective_action | treatment | mandatory | Stars Petroleum Cleanup and Abatement | other | Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R9-2023-0051, An Order Directing Stars Petroleum Inc. and GVS Systems Inc. to cleanup and abate the effects of an unauthorized release from Stars Petroleum, Formerly Ramona Day & Nite Mobil, 1910 Main Street, Ramona, California. | Following unauthorized release | high |
| #Q015 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Sanitary Sewer Collection System Cease and Desist | wastewater | Cease and Desist Order issued to the City of San Diego; Sanitary Sewer Collection System. | | high |
| #Q016 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Genentech Industrial Wastewater Reuse Requirements | other | Adopted Order No. R9-2023-0014 Waste Discharge Requirements for Genentech Inc., Industrial Wastewater Reuse for Irrigation, San Diego County. | Applicable to industrial wastewater reuse for irrigation | high |
| #Q017 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Pre-filing Meeting Request Timing | other | Request a pre-filing meeting a minimum of 30 days before submitting an application for a 401 water quality certification and Waste Discharge Requirements. | A minimum of 30 days before submitting an application | high |
| #Q018 | administrative | operational | recommended | Pre-filing Request Submission Format | other | Requests should be made in writing, preferably on letterhead, and sent to sandiego@waterboards.ca.gov with the subject line “Pre-filing meeting request for [Project Name], ATTN: Eric Becker” | | high |
| #Q019 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Documentation of Pre-filing Request | other | Keep a copy of your written request, as documentation of a pre-filing meeting request must be submitted with an application for water quality certification. | | high |
| #Q020 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Concurrent USACE Notification | other | Project applicants must concurrently notify the Corps and the San Diego Water Board when applying for water quality certification. | | high |
| #Q021 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Large File Submission Procedure | other | Documents larger than 50 MB must be saved to a flash drive and delivered to the San Diego Water Quality Control Board, 2375 Northside Dr. Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92108. | Documents larger than 50 MB | high |
| #Q022 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Application Fee Payment Proof | other | Pay fees online here with a credit card (please submit proof of payment with the application when using this method). | When paying with a credit card online | high |
| #Q023 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Emergency Repair Project Certification Requirements | other | Emergency repair projects where there is a sudden, unexpected occurrence that demands immediate action to prevent loss of life, health, property, or essential public services. ... Review additional information and requirements for the certification for the Certification for RGP 63 [and] Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) and application fee to the San Diego Water Board | Emergency repair projects (RGP 63) | high |
| #Q024 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Small Habitat Restoration NOI Requirement | other | Small habitat restoration projects... Submit an NOI to the San Diego Water Board | Small habitat restoration projects < 5 acres or 500 linear feet | high |
| #Q025 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Invasive Plant Removal Notification | other | Removal of invasive plants... Review additional requirements and instructions for the Certification for RGP 41 [and] Submit notification and application fee to the San Diego Water Board | Invasive plant removal in areas with at least 50% coverage | high |
| #Q026 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Nationwide Permit NOI Submission (San Diego Board) | other | For Nationwide Permit Nos. 1, 3(a), 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 20, 22, 28, 32, 36, or 54 ... Submit an NOI with supplemental documentation and application fee to the San Diego Water Board. | For specific 2021 Nationwide Permits listed | high |
| #Q027 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Nationwide Permit NOI Submission (State Board) | other | For Nationwide Permit Nos. 12, 57 and 58 ... Submit an NOI and application fee to the State Water Resources Control Board | For NWP Nos. 12, 57, and 58 | high |
| #Q028 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Public Comment Time Limit | other | Public comments on agenda items will be limited to 3 minutes or otherwise at the discretion of the Board Chair | During public comment on agenda items | high |
| #Q029 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Speaker Registration | other | Members of the public who wish to comment or give a presentation on an agenda item must register to participate. | Prior to commenting or presenting | high |
| #Q030 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Written Comment Deadline | other | Unless otherwise specified, submittal of written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 and should indicate the agenda item to which it is applicable. | Submission of comments for the May 10 meeting | high |
| #Q031 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Multi-copy Submission for Large Documents | other | If the submitted written material is more than 5 pages or contains foldouts, color graphics, and/or maps, two copies must be submitted. | Material over 5 pages or with graphics/maps | high |
| #Q032 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Testimony Affirmation | other | All witnesses testifying before the San Diego Water Board must affirm the truth of their testimony and are subject to questioning by the Board Members. | During adjudicative proceedings | high |
| #Q033 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Witness Identification and Oath | other | All persons testifying must state their name, affiliation, and whether they have taken the oath before testifying. | Prior to testifying at formal hearings | high |
| #Q034 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Campaign Contribution Disclosure | other | Persons applying for or actively supporting or opposing waste discharge requirements or other San Diego Water Board orders must comply with legal requirements if they or their agents have contributed or proposed to contribute $250 or more to the campaign of a San Diego Water Board member for elected office. | Contributions of $250 or more | high |
| #Q035 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Accommodation Notice Requirement | other | Individuals who have special accommodation needs, please contact Ms. Chris Blank at (619) 521-3382 or Christina.Blank@waterboards.ca.gov at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. | Minimum 5 business days notice | high |
| #Q036 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Interpreter Service Notice Requirement | other | If interpreter services are required, please contact Ms. Blank at least 10 business prior to the meeting. | Minimum 10 business days notice | high |
| #Q037 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Hearing Record Submission | other | Material presented to the Board as part of testimony (e.g. photographs, slides, charts, diagrams etc.) that is to be made part of the record must be provided to the Board. | When material is intended to be part of the record | high |
| #Q038 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Presentation Equipment Responsibility | other | Providing and operating projectors and other presentation aids are the responsibilities of the speakers. | During presentations to the Board | high |
| #Q039 | administrative | reporting | recommended | Oral Testimony Summary | other | All interested persons may speak at the San Diego Water Board meeting and are expected to orally summarize their written submittals. | During oral testimony | high |
| #Q040 | administrative | operational | recommended | Written Testimony Submission Recommendation | other | Testimony should be presented in writing prior to the meeting and only a summary of pertinent points presented orally. | Prior to the meeting | high |
| #Q041 | administrative | operational | recommended | Contesting Consent Items Procedure | other | Anyone wishing to contest a consent item on the agenda is expected to appear at the San Diego Water Board meeting telephonically or via the remote meeting solution and explain to the San Diego Water Board the reason that it is contested. | When wishing to contest a consent item | high |
| #Q042 | administrative | operational | recommended | Speaker Notification for Information Items | other | Members of the public wishing to address the San Diego Water Board on the topic under discussion should notify the clerk beforehand and indicate their request to speak to the San Diego Water Board. | Addressing information items | high |
| #Q043 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Alternate Hearing Process Request | other | Any requests for an alternate hearing process should be directed to the Executive Officer and must be received by the San Diego Water Board by the deadline set forth in the Agenda. | Request for alternate process in adjudicative matters | high |
| #Q044 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Designated Party Status Explanation | other | The request must explain the basis for status as a designated party and, in particular, how the person is directly affected by the discharge. | When requesting status as a designated party | high |
| #Q045 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Closing Statement Prohibition on New Evidence | other | Closing statements shall be for the purpose of summarization and rebuttal and are not to be used to introduce new evidence or testimony. | During closing statements of formal hearings | high |
| #Q046 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Petition for Review Deadline | other | The petition must be received by the State Board within 30 days of the San Diego Water Board's meeting at which the adverse action was taken. | Filing a petition for review of a board decision | high |