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Home My WebLink AboutEQCB Min 1985-01-15 EN\ JNMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD MINUTES January 1S, 1985 '. PRESENT: Members Potter, Ko1b, Knapp, Eisenberg & Broaddus MEETING opened at 7:40 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES of the August 21, 1984 and November 20, 1984 EQCB Meetings were approved with corrections. DISCUSSION: OLD BUSINESS: 1 . AQ~1D Press release regarding the SCAQMD investigation was requested to be sent to News Enterprise, Leisure World, Seal Beach"Journal, Press Telegram, Register and Brand X (Times). 2. ASBESTOS Mr. Kolb described his efforts to alert College Park West of the possible Asbestos problem. . NEW BUSINESS: 1. ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES It was determined that the City's environmental guidelines should be modified to allow scoping sessions (early public consultation) and meetings to be included. Sections 1S083 and 1S082(c) of CEQA are to be incorporated into the next revision of the City's guidelines so that all future EIR's could utilize them. The amendment was written and read by Mr. Eisenberg. Motion for approval by Mr. Potter. Second by Mrs. Knapp. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Potter, Kolb, Knapp, Eisenberg, Broaddus None None Amendment is to be edited and sent to City Council, Planning Commission, City Manager and the Department of Development Services. 2. BIXBY The Bixby EIR was discussed. It was determined that the EQCB did not recommend approval of the EIR. . 3. POWER PLANT Mr. Potter will try and schedule a tour of the local power plant. Mr. Potter will confirm. MEETING adjourned at 9:06 p.m. '. VI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A. Airport Noise Compatibility Task Force Memorandum and Reports. B. Chevron Bulletin discussion harmful effects of Chevron Special Diesel. C. December 27, 1983 News Release pertaining to past City efforts to alert citizens of IA1umni-Bestos". D. Memorandum and letter scheduling Southern California Edison Plant tour. . . ~l\e"~ ~ F'... ~ - STATE OF CALIFORNIA GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD":" LOS ANGELES REGION __07 SOUTH BROADWAY, SUITE 4027 OS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012-4596 213)620-4460 January 2, 1985 Mr. W.R. Ostrander Manager of Environmental Services Southern California Edison Company P.O. Box 800 Rosemead, CA 91770 WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (NPDES PERMIT NO. CA0001201) Reference is made to our letter dated December 7, 1984, which transmitted a copy of this Board's adopted Order No. 84-117 (NPDES Permit No. CA0001201) for your Redondo ~enerating Station. There is a minor typographical error in this Order; the effective date of this Order,should be April 25, 1985. . Attached is a copy of the corrected page No.6. Please replace the previous page No. 6 with the new one. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this. If you have any questions, please call Mr. John Chiang at (213) 620-5451. 7&l;fAt? ~. ROBERT P. GHIRELLI, D.Env. Executive Officer JLC/sml cc: See mailing list Enclosure . ~ . . . . . . Southern California Edison Company Mailing List .' cc: Environmental Protection Agency, Reg~o~ 9, ATTN: Permits Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ~ state Water Resources Control Board,~biv. of Technical Services ATTN~ Ed Anton Department of Fish "and Game, MRR Department of Health Services, Sanitary Engineering Section (LA) Department of Health Services, Sanitary Engineering Section (S.B.) Department of Water Resources California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region Department of Navigation and Ocean Development California Coastal Commission, South Coast Region California Coastal Commission, South Central District State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission Department of Fish and Game, Region 5 Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Los Angeles County Engineer, Sanitation Division Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Los Angeles County Department of Small Craft Harbors Los Angeles County Department of Beaches Los Angeles County Flood Control District City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power City of Long Beach City of Long Beach, Planning Department, Environmental Studies Div. City of Long Beach, City Engineer U.S. Fish and Wildlife-Services, Division of Ecological Services NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service ~~of Seal Beach City of Redondo Beach City of EI Segundo City of Oxnard City of Port Hueneme Sierra Club, Southern California Coastal Coordinator Friends of South Bay Ventura County Department of Public Works Ventura County Health Services U.S. Navy Air Station, Point Mugu Truesdail Laboratories, Inc. .-' .. , , Order CA0001201 ." . The, Board has notified the discharger and interested agencies and persons of its intent to prescribe waste discharge requirements for this discharge and has provided them with an opportunity to submit their written views and recommen- dations. The Board in a public hearing heard and considered all comments pertaining to the discharge and to the tentative requirements. This Order shall serve as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit pursuant to Section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act, or amendments thereto, and shall take effect April 25, 1985, provided the Regional Administrator, EPA, has no objections. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that Southern California Edison Company, in order to meet the provisions contained in Division 7 of the California Water Code and regulations adopted thereunder, and the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act and regulations and guidelines adopted thereunder, shall comply with the following: A. Discharge Limitations 1. Wastes discharged shall be limited to those described herein above only, as proposed. B. Effluent Limitations for Discharge Serial Nos. 001 and 002 . 1. The discharge of an effluent from Discharge Serial No. 001 in excess of the following limits is prohibited: DISCHARGE LIMITATION [1] Unit of 6-Month Daily Instantaneous Constituent Measurement Median Maximum Maximum Arsenic ug/1 65.5 366 966 Ibs/day[2] 257 1433 3783 Cadmium ug/1 37.5 150 375 lbs/day[2] 147 588 1469 I. Chromium ug/1 25 100 250 (Hexavalent) Ibs/day[2] 98 392 979 Copper ug/1 39.5 227 602 lbs/day[2] 155 889 2358 Lead ug/1 ,- 100 400 1000 lbs/day[2] 392 1567 3917 [ 1] Based on California Ocean Plan Criteria using a mInImum initial dilution of 11.5 to 1 (Receiving Water: Effluent) . [2] Based on the maximum flow of 469,600,000 gallons per day for . Discharge Serial No. 001. J:. November 27, 1984 . MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Allen J. Parker . Dudley Hemphill SUBJECT: Sewer Odor Problems at Seal Beach Blvd. & Westminster Blvd. Complaint from Councilmember Risner The County Sanitation District investigated the above and foun9 that gas was escaping from vent holes in manhole covers when the City's force main pump was activated. Sanitation District employees subsequently sealed the offending man- holes. This was accomplished some time ago, but we were not notified of their actions until I contacted them by telephone this morning. We will continue to monitor the intersection for odors and take action when appropriate. . ~~~{~ I1Ud ey Hemphil DH:jag cc: Steve Stockett .