Draft 2008 California 303(d)/305(b) Integrated Report

Supporting Information

Regional Board 9 - San Diego Region

Water Body Name:	Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at South Capistrano County Beach
Water Body ID:	CAC9013000020090526120147
Water Body Type:	Coastal & Bay Shoreline


DECISION ID	16928

Pollutant:	Fecal Coliform
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Reason for Delisting:	State determines water quality standard is being met
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Weight of Evidence:	In 2006, 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA' was listed for Indicator Bacteria. For 2008, the 2006 Lower San Juan HSA segment has been split into smaller segments and each represents an area near the sampling location of the data being assessed. South Capistrano County Beach was incorrectly shown on the 2006 303(d) list as located in the 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA'. It is now correctly identified as a sampling location in the San Clemente HA as 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at South Capistrano County Beach'. For this 2008 assessment, the Regional Board has chosen to replace the 'indicator bacteria' listing with separate assessments of the specific indicator bacteria, such as total coliform, fecal coliform, and enterococcus, for removal or non-removal from the 303(d) list. This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. In LOE 29681, the Regional Board calculated exceedances for samples taken only during storm events. This information was not used in determining listing decisions, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included as additional anecdotal information. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list. This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of 127 samples exceeded the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Four of 127 samples exceeded the fecal coliform water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not being exceeded.

SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:

USEPA Decision:

Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16928


LOE ID:	29679

Pollutant:	Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	127
Number of Exceedances:	4

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with four exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference:	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml; (SWRCB, 2005)
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29680

Pollutant:	Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	32
Number of Exceedances:	2

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 547 single samples were collected with 32 monthly geomean calculated. From the 32 geomeans, two exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference:	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml; (SWRCB, 2005)
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29685

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup:	Health Advisories
Matrix:	-N/A
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	2555
Number of Exceedances:	1307

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	For the period from January 2000 to December 2007, there were and 1307 beach postings days for this section of shoreline. Bacteriological samples are collected on a weekly basis at approximately 150 ocean and bay location in Orange County. When a bacteriological sample exceeds water quality standards, signs are posted indicating that waters have exceeded public health standards. Data and information on the number of beach posting were summarized by the County of Orange in their Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, March 2007. The reporting period was from January 2000 -December 2007. Data used was the number of days the beach was posting when the ocean or bay failed to meet the bacteriological standards.
Data Reference:	County of Orange. March 2007. Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, 2006.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	California Code of Regulations. Title 17, Section 7960. (a) When a public beach or public water-contact sports area fails to meet any of the standards as set forth in Section 7957 or 7958 above, the local health officer or the Department, after taking into consideration the causes therefor, may at his or its discretion close, post with warning signs, or otherwise restrict use of said public beach or public water-contact sports area, until such time as corrective action has been taken and the standards as set forth in 7957 and 7958 above are met.
Objective/Criterion Reference:	California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7960.

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	Beach posting information was for all of Capistrano County Beach.
Temporal Representation:	The beach posting covers the time frame of January 2000 -December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Samples were collected in compliance with County of Orange's Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29681

Pollutant:	Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	6
Number of Exceedances:	1

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 6 samples, one exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference:	National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml; (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:	Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period. Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	30312

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	0
Number of Exceedances:	0

Data and Information Type:	PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006. For the 2008 assessment , the 2006 listed coastline 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA' was split into smaller segments and each represents an area near the sampling location of the data being assessed. This segment 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Capistrano County Beach' is one of the sampling locations. This LOE is a copy of the 2006 listing placeholder LOE for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA and is considered by the Regional Board to be applicable to this more specific segment formed from the split.
Data Reference:	Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Unspecified
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:
Temporal Representation:
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	16929

Pollutant:	Enterococcus
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Unknown Nonpoint Source \| Unknown Point Source \| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2012
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Weight of Evidence:	In 2006, 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA' was listed for Indicator Bacteria. For 2008, the 2006 Lower San Juan HSA segment has been split into smaller segments and each represents an area near the sampling location of the data being assessed. South Capistrano County Beach was incorrectly shown on the 2006 303(d) list as located in the 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA'. It is now correctly identified as a sampling location in the San Clemente HA as 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at South Capistrano County Beach'. For this 2008 assessment, the Regional Board has chosen to replace the 'indicator bacteria' listing with separate assessments of the specific indicator bacteria, such as total coliform, fecal coliform, and enterococcus, for removal or non-removal from the 303(d) list. This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Twelve of samples exceed the water quality objective for enterococcus. In LOE 29684, the Regional Board calculated exceedances for samples taken only during storm events. This information was not used in determining listing decisions, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included as additional anecdotal information. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Twelve of 32 samples exceeded the enterococcus water quality objective and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.

SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:

USEPA Decision:

Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16929


LOE ID:	29684

Pollutant:	Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	6
Number of Exceedances:	6

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 6 samples, 6 exceeded single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference:	National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml. Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:	Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period. Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29683

Pollutant:	Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	32
Number of Exceedances:	12

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 548 single samples were collected and 32 monthly geomeans were calculated. From the 32 geomeans, 12 exceeded geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference:	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml. Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29682

Pollutant:	Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	127
Number of Exceedances:	29

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with 29 samples exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference:	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml. Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29685

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup:	Health Advisories
Matrix:	-N/A
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	2555
Number of Exceedances:	1307

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	For the period from January 2000 to December 2007, there were and 1307 beach postings days for this section of shoreline. Bacteriological samples are collected on a weekly basis at approximately 150 ocean and bay location in Orange County. When a bacteriological sample exceeds water quality standards, signs are posted indicating that waters have exceeded public health standards. Data and information on the number of beach posting were summarized by the County of Orange in their Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, March 2007. The reporting period was from January 2000 -December 2007. Data used was the number of days the beach was posting when the ocean or bay failed to meet the bacteriological standards.
Data Reference:	County of Orange. March 2007. Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, 2006.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	California Code of Regulations. Title 17, Section 7960. (a) When a public beach or public water-contact sports area fails to meet any of the standards as set forth in Section 7957 or 7958 above, the local health officer or the Department, after taking into consideration the causes therefor, may at his or its discretion close, post with warning signs, or otherwise restrict use of said public beach or public water-contact sports area, until such time as corrective action has been taken and the standards as set forth in 7957 and 7958 above are met.
Objective/Criterion Reference:	California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7960.

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	Beach posting information was for all of Capistrano County Beach.
Temporal Representation:	The beach posting covers the time frame of January 2000 -December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Samples were collected in compliance with County of Orange's Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	30312

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	0
Number of Exceedances:	0

Data and Information Type:	PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006. For the 2008 assessment , the 2006 listed coastline 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA' was split into smaller segments and each represents an area near the sampling location of the data being assessed. This segment 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Capistrano County Beach' is one of the sampling locations. This LOE is a copy of the 2006 listing placeholder LOE for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA and is considered by the Regional Board to be applicable to this more specific segment formed from the split.
Data Reference:	Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Unspecified
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:
Temporal Representation:
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	16927

Pollutant:	Total Coliform
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Unknown Nonpoint Source \| Unknown Point Source \| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Weight of Evidence:	In 2006, 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA' was listed for Indicator Bacteria. For 2008, the 2006 Lower San Juan HSA segment has been split into smaller segments and each represents an area near the sampling location of the data being assessed. South Capistrano County Beach was incorrectly shown on the 2006 303(d) list as located in the 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA'. It is now correctly identified as a sampling location in the San Clemente HA as 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at South Capistrano County Beach'. For this 2008 assessment, the Regional Board has chosen to replace the 'indicator bacteria' listing with separate assessments of the specific indicator bacteria, such as total coliform, fecal coliform, and enterococcus, for removal or non-removal from the 303(d) list. This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. There were 1,307 days the beach was posted for failure to meet the water quality objective for bacteria. In LOE 29675, the Regional Board calculated exceedances for samples taken only during storm events. This information was not used in determining listing decisions, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included as additional anecdotal information. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. There were 1,307 days that required a beach posting and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.

SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:

USEPA Decision:

Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16927


LOE ID:	29685

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup:	Health Advisories
Matrix:	-N/A
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	2555
Number of Exceedances:	1307

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	For the period from January 2000 to December 2007, there were and 1307 beach postings days for this section of shoreline. Bacteriological samples are collected on a weekly basis at approximately 150 ocean and bay location in Orange County. When a bacteriological sample exceeds water quality standards, signs are posted indicating that waters have exceeded public health standards. Data and information on the number of beach posting were summarized by the County of Orange in their Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, March 2007. The reporting period was from January 2000 -December 2007. Data used was the number of days the beach was posting when the ocean or bay failed to meet the bacteriological standards.
Data Reference:	County of Orange. March 2007. Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, 2006.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	California Code of Regulations. Title 17, Section 7960. (a) When a public beach or public water-contact sports area fails to meet any of the standards as set forth in Section 7957 or 7958 above, the local health officer or the Department, after taking into consideration the causes therefor, may at his or its discretion close, post with warning signs, or otherwise restrict use of said public beach or public water-contact sports area, until such time as corrective action has been taken and the standards as set forth in 7957 and 7958 above are met.
Objective/Criterion Reference:	California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7960.

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	Beach posting information was for all of Capistrano County Beach.
Temporal Representation:	The beach posting covers the time frame of January 2000 -December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Samples were collected in compliance with County of Orange's Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29674

Pollutant:	Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:	127
Number of Exceedances:	26

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with 26 exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference:	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	From The Ocean Plan the median coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100ml, and not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29675

Pollutant:	Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:	6
Number of Exceedances:	5

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with a storm event. From those 6 samples, 5 exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference:	National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	From The Ocean Plan the median coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100ml, and not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:	Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period. Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29676

Pollutant:	Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	127
Number of Exceedances:	1

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with one sample exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference:	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml. Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29678

Pollutant:	Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	6
Number of Exceedances:	0

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 127 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with a storm event. None of the 6 samples exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference:	National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml. Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	29677

Pollutant:	Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	None

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	32
Number of Exceedances:	0

Data and Information Type:	PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 548 single samples were collected with 32 monthly geomeans calculated. None of the 32 geomeans exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference:	The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007.

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml. Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:	There is one sampling location at South Capistrano County Beach, CSBMP1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found near the southern border of County of Orange Beach Park, in Capistrano Beach/Dana Point. Lat/Long: 33.45403/-117.66666.
Temporal Representation:	Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s):	County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004.


LOE ID:	30312

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup:	Pollutant-Water
Matrix:	Water
Fraction:	Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:	Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:	0
Number of Exceedances:	0

Data and Information Type:	PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality:	Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006. For the 2008 assessment , the 2006 listed coastline 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA' was split into smaller segments and each represents an area near the sampling location of the data being assessed. This segment 'Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Capistrano County Beach' is one of the sampling locations. This LOE is a copy of the 2006 listing placeholder LOE for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA and is considered by the Regional Board to be applicable to this more specific segment formed from the split.
Data Reference:	Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:	Unspecified
Objective/Criterion Reference:	Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:
Temporal Representation:
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information:	Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):