| #R001 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | NPDES Permit Requirement | wastewater | If you discharge pollutants from a point source to a water of the United States you need an NPDES permit. | If you discharge pollutants from a point source to a water of the United States | high |
| #R002 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Regional Program Manager Contact Requirement | wastewater | Using the map, determine where your discharge will occur and contact the appropriate Regional Water Board NPDES Program Manager for that region. | To determine where to get a permit | high |
| #R003 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Water Quality Planning and WDR Issuance Responsibility | wastewater | It is the responsibility of the Water Boards to preserve and enhance the quality of the state's waters through the development of water quality control plans and the issuance of (WDRs. | | high |
| #R004 | operational | operational | mandatory | Regional Board Compliance and Enforcement Duty | wastewater | they ensure compliance with their permits through compliance inspections, monitoring report reviews, and enforce actions, if necessary. | Regional Water Boards ensuring compliance with issued permits | high |
| #R005 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Annual Permit Fee Adjustment Mandate | wastewater | The California Water Code requires the State Water Board to adjust the fees each fiscal year to conform with the revenue levels set forth in the California Budget Act. | Each fiscal year | high |
| #R006 | administrative | reporting | guidance | Electronic Mailing List Subscription Recommendation | wastewater | Subscribe online to our electronic mailing lists: | To receive notifications, updates and other correspondence by email | high |