Ocean Standards - CWA §316(b) Regulation
THERMAL DISCHARGES - COOLING WATER INTAKE STRUCTURES
PERMITTING OF AFFECTED POWER PLANTS
SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT
The Policy is implemented through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for coastal and estuarine power plants. The applicable Regional Water Boards are responsible for implementing the Policy requirements in NPDES permits for existing coastal and estuarine power plants. The water boards determine requirements to implement best technology available for cooling water intake structures to be included in the permits. State Water Board staff provides technical support to the Regional Water Boards to ensure a high level of statewide consistency in implementing the Policy.
- February 28, 2014 - SCE SONGS retirement additional information
- January 8, 2014 - SWRCB Response to SONGS Report
- November 27, 2013 - SCE Response to SONGS retirement Report
- July 17, 2013 - SWRCB SONGS retirement Report request
- December 27, 2012 - SWRCB Response to LOED update
- December 7, 2012 - Southern California Edison (SCE) Large Organism Exclusion Devices (LOED) Update
- April 1, 2011 - Once-Through Cooling Special Studies and Interim Requirements Response
- March 28, 2011 - Overview: Presentation to the Review Committee
- March 1, 2011 - Confidentiality Letter
- November 17, 2010 - Clean Water Code §13383 Letter
- September 2009 - Cooling Tower Feasibility Study
- January 2008 - Comprehensive Demonstration Study
Questions or Comments
- Permitting Issues - email Renan Jauregui or phone (916) 341-5505
- Policy Issues - email Mariela Carpio-Obeso or phone (916) 341-5858
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