| #Q001 | administrative | operational | guidance | Local Jurisdiction Standard Stringency | drinking water, other | Local jurisdictions have the authority to adopt standards which meet or exceed the Bulletin 74 standards. | | high |
| #Q002 | administrative | operational | mandatory | LEA Enforcement Responsibility | drinking water, other | Local Enforcing Agencies (LEAs) such as local governments, counties, cities, and some water districts are responsible for enforcing standards that are either equal to or more stringent than our well standards. | | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Local Well Ordinance Adoption | drinking water, other | Cities, counties, or water districts adopt a Local Well Ordinance for their jurisdiction that is at least as stringent as Bulletin 74 standards. | | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Default Model Well Ordinance Enforcement | drinking water, other | If a local well ordinance is not adopted, then the LEA must enforce the Model Well Ordinance. | If a local well ordinance is not adopted | high |
| #Q005 | administrative | health | mandatory | Public Supply Well Certification Compliance | drinking water | Wells supplying Public Supply Systems must comply with additional requirements for certification by the State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking Water (DDW). | Wells supplying Public Supply Systems | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | operational | recommended | DDW Consultation Advice | drinking water | Therefore, consultation with DDW prior to public supply well construction is advised. | Prior to public supply well construction | high |
| #Q007 | monitoring | operational | guidance | Well Inspection Permission | drinking water, other | Wells may be inspected by the LEA during and after construction, modification, or destruction for compliance with the well ordinance. | During and after construction, modification, or destruction | high |
| #Q008 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Well Completion Report Submission | drinking water, other | Well drillers must submit well completion reports to DWR within 60 days. | Within 60 days | high |
| #Q009 | administrative | operational | mandatory | State TMDL Establishment Obligation | drinking water, aquatic life, recreational water, other | 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 certain conditions are met for waters in which the State has identified impaired beneficial uses due to water pollution | high |
| #Q010 | design | operational | mandatory | Advance Restoration Plan Required Components | drinking water, aquatic life, recreational water, other | An ARP includes: A clear schedule; Specific milestones; Targeted actions to reduce pollution | | high |
| #Q011 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Impaired Water Identification and TMDL Development | drinking water, aquatic life, recreational water, other | 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 |
| #Q012 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Biennial Integrated Water Quality Report | drinking 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 |
| #Q013 | design | treatment | mandatory | TMDL Source Allocation | drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life, recreational water | TMDLs assign allowable limits to controllable sources—such as stormwater discharges or wastewater treatment plants—so that the total pollution load stays within safe limits. | | high |
| #Q014 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Technical and Monitoring Report Submission (NBM Kachi LLC) | 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 An Investigation At 5739-5799 El Cajon Boulevard | high |
| #Q015 | operational | operational | mandatory | NPDES Permit Compliance (USBIWC) | 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. | Discharges to the Pacific Ocean Through the South Bay Ocean Outfall | high |
| #Q016 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Cease and Desist Order (Pine Hill Egg Ranch) | other | Cease and Desist Order issued to Pine Hill Egg Ranch and Demler Brothers LLC | | high |
| #Q017 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Monitoring and Reporting Program (Otay Landfill) | other | Monitoring and Reporting Program for Republic Services, Otay Landfill Inc., Otay Annex Sanitary Landfill, San Diego County. | | high |
| #Q018 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Cleanup and Abatement Order (Stars Petroleum) | 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. | Unauthorized release from 1910 Main Street, Ramona | high |
| #Q019 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Cease and Desist Order (City of San Diego) | wastewater | Cease and Desist Order issued to the City of San Diego; Sanitary Sewer Collection System. | | high |
| #Q020 | 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. | minimum of 30 days before submitting an application | high |
| #Q021 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Pre-Filing Meeting Request Documentation | 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 |
| #Q022 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Large Document Submission Method | 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 |
| #Q023 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | US Army Corps of Engineers Concurrent Notification | other | Project applicants must concurrently notify the Corps and the San Diego Water Board when applying for water quality certification. | | high |
| #Q024 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Application Fee Submission | other | Submit Application Fee. Pay fees via check made payable to State Water Resources Control Board and delivered to the San Diego Water Board office. | | high |
| #Q025 | administrative | reporting | guidance | Electronic Application Submission Guidance | other | Electronic applications may be sent to sandiego@waterboards.ca.gov with “401 Application for [Project Name]” in the subject line. | | high |
| #Q026 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Speaker and Presenter Registration | other | Members of the public who wish to comment or give a presentation on an agenda item must register to participate. | Applies to public members wishing to comment or present | high |
| #Q027 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Written Comment Submittal 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 by May 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. | high |
| #Q028 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Large Document Submission Copy Requirement | 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 > 5 pages or containing graphics/maps | high |
| #Q029 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Witness Identification and Oath | other | All persons testifying must state their name, affiliation, and whether they have taken the oath before testifying. | Formal hearings | high |
| #Q030 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Designated Party Status Request Requirements | 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. | Applies when requesting designated party status for formal hearings | high |
| #Q031 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Alternate Hearing Process Request Deadline | 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. | Requests for formal/informal process change | high |
| #Q032 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Campaign Contribution Legal Compliance | 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 |
| #Q033 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Decision Petition Timeline | 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. | Within 30 days of meeting action | high |
| #Q034 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Testimony Material 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. | Applies to visual or physical aids used during testimony | high |
| #Q035 | administrative | operational | recommended | Testimony Presentation Format | other | Testimony should be presented in writing prior to the meeting and only a summary of pertinent points presented orally. | | high |
| #Q036 | administrative | operational | guidance | Speaker Time Limit Adherence | other | A timer may be used and speakers are expected to honor the time limits. | | high |
| #Q037 | administrative | operational | guidance | Contesting Consent Calendar Items | 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. | Applicable to persons wishing to contest a consent item | high |
| #Q038 | administrative | operational | recommended | Public Address Clerk Notification | 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. | Applicable to Information Items | high |
| #Q039 | administrative | operational | recommended | Nature of Public Comments | other | Comments from the public should be for clarification or to add to the San Diego Water Board's understanding of the item; such comment should not be testimonial in nature or argumentative, as speakers are not under oath and the proceeding is not adversarial. | Applicable to Information Items | high |
| #Q040 | administrative | operational | mandatory | General Witness Affirmation | other | Generally, 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. | Applicable to adjudicative matters | high |
| #Q041 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Special Accommodation Request Deadline | 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. | Requirement for special accommodation needs | high |
| #Q042 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Interpreter Service Request Deadline | other | If interpreter services are required, please contact Ms. Blank at least 10 business prior to the meeting. | Requirement for interpreter services | high |
| #Q043 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Presentation Equipment Responsibility | other | Providing and operating projectors and other presentation aids are the responsibilities of the speakers. | | high |