Draft California 2020 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 2 - San Francisco Bay Region

Water Body Name:	San Francisco Bay, Lower
Water Body ID:	CAB2041001019980925131322
Water Body Type:	Bay & Harbor


DECISION ID	88905	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Diazinon
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 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. Zero of seventy-six samples exceed the evaluation guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-six samples exceed the evaluation guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88905, Diazinon	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 15 samples exceeded, pollutant range: 620-9,500 pg/L, average: 2,801.1 (SFEI, 2001).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are lethal to or that produce other detrimental responses in aquatic organisms. Detrimental responses include, but are not limited to, decreased growth rate and decreased reproductive success of resident or indicator species. There shall be no acute toxicity in ambient waters. There shall be no chronic toxicity in ambient waters.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

For salt water, USEPA has developed draft water quality criteria of 820 ng/L (acute) and 400 ng/L (chronic). The use of these values may not comply all the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy.

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

One sample site.

Temporal Representation:

Date Range: 2/3/94-8/3/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SFEI RMP QA/QC program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88905, Diazinon	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95159

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 22 samples exceed the criterion for diazinon. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin: Controllable water quality factors shall not cause a detrimental increase in concentrations of toxic substances found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Effects on aquatic organisms, wildlife, and human health will be considered.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for diazinon in fish tissue is 1,500 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at three sites in Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in June 2000, July 2003 and June 2006, July 2006, and August 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88905, Diazinon	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Narrative Description Data

Matrix:

-N/A

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

In response to the RMP observations of ambient water toxicity, and given the linkage established between similar toxicity and pesticides in upstream ambient water, the SFBRWQCB identified all San Francisco Bay segments as being impaired due to 'Pesticides' in 1998:

'Pesticides have been added as a cause of impairment to all Bay segments. The pesticide diazinon has been measured at levels that cause water column toxicity. The pesticide chlorpyrifos may also be a problem. This listing is consistent with listing of the Delta for these pesticides by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.' This listing was subsequently made specific for the OP pesticide diazinon by the USEPA.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88905, Diazinon	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Ambient water toxicity in San Francisco Bay appears to have disappeared. The results of ambient water toxicity monitoring at Mallard Island indicate a significant reduction in the frequency, duration, and magnitude of toxicity: 4-5% of the ambient water samples were toxic in 1998-99 (34 total samples) and 1999-2000 (23 samples), relative to 14% toxicity frequency observed in 1997-98 (27 samples); none of the 28 samples collected during the 2000-2001 season were significantly toxic.

In addition, the 1998-2000 and 2000-2001 monitoring at Mallard Island did not document any sets of consecutively toxic samples indicative of an extended period of ambient water toxicity, such as those which were observed in February and May of 1998. The magnitude of toxicity (as reflected by the degree [or percentage] of test organism mortality) is also markedly reduced in the later years, indicating a reduction in the degree of ambient water toxicity. Subsequent RMP monitoring of ambient water toxicity in water samples collected from 10/2001 through 4/2003 also indicated an absence of toxicity to the test organisms (Ogle, 2004).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: There shall be no acute toxicity in ambient waters. There shall be no chronic toxicity in ambient waters.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88905, Diazinon	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Seventeen samples, pollutant range: 52-9,537 pg/L, average: 2,600.1 (SFEI, 2001).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

One sample site.

Temporal Representation:

Date Range: 2/3/94-8/3/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SFEI RMP QA/QC program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88905, Diazinon	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92949

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 61 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L, expressed as a continuous concentration (Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 11 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB006W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/31/1994-8/18/2005.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	90796	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Nickel
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of two hundred fourteen samples exceeded the 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 CWA 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. Zero of two hundred fourteen samples exceeded the objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 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.

Regional Board Decision 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90796, Nickel	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92858

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

142

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 142 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Nickel criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 4.6 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 22 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, San Bruno Shoal - BB15, Oyster Point - BB30, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90796, Nickel	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92857

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 144 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved nickel criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0082 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 23 monitoring sites [ San Bruno Shoal - BB15, Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Oyster Point - BB30, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB018W, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB020W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB026W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB020W, South Bay - SB021W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB026W, Central Bay - CB024W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90796, Nickel	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Taken from the San Francisco Bay Estuary Institute (SFEI) - Regional Monitoring Program (RMP). None of the 70 samples exceeded the site-specific water quality objective

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Regional Water Board Basin Plan contains water quality objectives for nickel in San Francisco Bay - Lower of 8.2ug/l, 4-day average and, 74ug/l 1-hour average. These objectives were approved by USEPA in January 2005 and are contained in the Regional Board Basin Plan in Table 3-3.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

21 sampling locations

Temporal Representation:

Samples were taken from 1993 to 2003 with three samples taken each year, on average. A total of 70 samples were taken during the aforementioned time period.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SFEI RMP OA/QC program

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	90867	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Chlordane
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2013
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 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 pollutant. Fifty-four of sixty-nine samples exceed the guideline. 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 CWA 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. Fifty-four of sixty-nine samples exceed the guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 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.

Regional Board Decision 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90867, Chlordane	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92927

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 80 samples exceed the criterion for Chlordane, Total.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 16 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB020W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB026W, South Bay - SB021W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB004W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90867, Chlordane	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95206

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 54 of 69 samples exceed the criterion for chlordane. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total chlordane in fish tissue is 3.9 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at fourteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected every three years from May 1994 through August 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90867, Chlordane	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3833

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90867, Chlordane	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92919

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Many pollutants can accumulate on particles, in sediment, or bioaccumulate in fish and other aquatic organisms. Controllable water quality factors shall not cause a detrimental increase in concentrations of toxic substances found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Effects on aquatic organisms, wildlife, and human health will be considered.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total chlordane in shellfish tissue is 6.0 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90867, Chlordane	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93634

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the 55 samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus except for 1 composite that was comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Laboratory replicates were averaged. Laboratory replicates were averaged. Total chlordane was calculated as the sum of the following chlordane isomers: cis- and trans-chlordane, cis- and trans-nonachlor, and oxychlordane.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90867, Chlordane	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92928

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 83 samples exceed the criterion for Chlordane, Total.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Chlordane, Total criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 18 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	69172	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2013
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.5 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 pollutant. Fifty-six of sixty-nine samples exceed the guideline. 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 CWA 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. Fifty-six of sixty-nine samples exceed the guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 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.

Regional Board Decision 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69172, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93712

Pollutant:

Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 55 samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus except for 1 composite that was comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Laboratory replicates were averaged. Total DDT was calculated as the sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total DDT in shellfish tissue is 23 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69172, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92877

Pollutant:

Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69172, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92878

Pollutant:

Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 81 samples exceed the criterion for DDT, Total.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The DDT criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69172, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3834

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69172, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95195

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 56 of 69 samples exceed the criterion for DDT. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total DDT in fish tissue is 15 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at fourteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected every three years from May 1994 through August 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69172, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92879

Pollutant:

Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 83 samples exceed the criterion for DDT, Total.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The DDT, Total criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	78070	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Dieldrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2013
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 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 pollutant. Fifty-six of fifty-six samples exceed the guideline. 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 CWA 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. Fifty-six of fifty-six samples exceed the guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 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.

Regional Board Decision 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78070, Dieldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93635

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Fifty-two of the 55 samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus except for 1 composite that was comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Laboratory replicates were averaged.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for dieldrin in shellfish tissue is 0.49 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78070, Dieldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92952

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 83 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Dieldrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 19 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78070, Dieldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92950

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78070, Dieldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3835

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78070, Dieldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95168

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 51 of 52 samples exceed the criterion for dieldrin. Fourteen samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for dieldrin in fish tissue is 0.32 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at fourteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected every three years from May 1994 through August 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78070, Dieldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92951

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 79 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	88985	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Trash
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.11 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 pollutant. Six of six samples exceed the evaluation guideline. 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 CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. All lines of evidence involve inspection of photographic evidence by Regional Water Board staff trained to conduct the Rapid Trash Assessment (RTA) methodology. The staff inspected these photos and applied the RTA methodology to develop Category 1 (Level of Trash) and Category 3 (Threat to Aquatic Life) scores for each photograph. Based on the readily available photographic evidence for this waterbody, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification available in favor of leaving this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 2. Photographic evidence has been evaluated that supports this decision. 3. Applying the Rapid Trash Assessment methodology to the photographic evidence suggests that this waterbody had level of trash parameter scores in the poor category (indicating impairment of non-contact water recreational beneficial uses). 4. This waterbody also had threat to aquatic life parameter scores in the poor category (indicating threat to Wildlife Habitat beneficial uses) in more than one location or on more than one date. 5. This waterbody is considered impaired by trash because there were exceedances of the evaluation guidelines (poor condition category for the trash assessment metrics) in more than one location or on more than one date. 6. Six of six samples collected exceeded the evaluation guideline. 7. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met. 8. The data used satisfy the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 9. The data used satisfy the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.

Regional Board Decision 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88985, Trash	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

5511

Pollutant:

Trash

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Nuisance

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Occurrence of conditions judged to cause impairment

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data available consist of photographic evidence of trash and interpretation of these photos by an experienced trash assessment specialist. Each photograph was analyzed to establish the RTA score for the level of trash and threat to aquatic life parameters, which relate to impairment of REC2 and WILD, respectively. Only those photos clear enough to establish these RTA scores were relied on for the listing determination. These results are available for the following dates and locations along the Bay shoreline:
Mouth of Ryder Ct. Park on 12/10/2003 and 4/1/2006
Tidal Area, near mouth at Oakport on 12/10/2003, 12/16/2004, 1/5/2005, 12/19/2005, 3/29/2006, 2/23/2007

This waterbody had level of trash parameter scores in the poor category (indicating impairment of non-contact water recreational beneficial uses) at two locations on two different dates.

Data Reference:

Report from Roger James and Larry Kolb containing Trash Photos submitted for consideration in 2008 303(d) listing process

Assessment by Matt Cover of Trash Photos (submitted to Region 2 in response to 2008 Data Solicitation)

Archive of Trash Photos for San Francisco Bay submitted for 2008 303(d) list consideration

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan prohibits discharge of Rubbish, refuse, bark, sawdust, or other solid wastes into surface waters or at any place where they would contact or where they would be eventually transported to surface waters, including flood plain areas.

The Basin Plan has a narrative objective for floating material, Waters shall not contain floating material, including solids, liquids, foams, and scum, in concentrations that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

The Basin Plan has a narrative objective for settleable material, Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in the deposition of material that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - San Francisco Bay Region (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

If the Rapid Trash Assessment (RTA) Parameter 1 (Level of Trash) is in the poor condition category (scores 0-5), REC2 is not supported. This level of trash distracts the eye on first glance, making the site unsuitable for recreation. The RTA defines poor condition for this parameter as follows, trash distracts the eye on first glance. Stream, bank surfaces, and immediate riparian zone contain substantial levels of litter and debris (>100 pieces). Evidence of site being used frequently by people: many cans, bottles, and food wrappers, blankets, clothing. Regional Water Board staff trained in the RTA inspected the available photographic evidence and applied the assessment method to determine the Level of Trash score.

If the RTA Parameter 3 (Threat to Aquatic Life) is in the poor condition category (scores 0-5), then WILD is not supported. This level of trash is a large amount (>50 pieces) of transportable, persistent, buoyant litter that is detrimental to aquatic life. The RTA defines poor condition for this parameter as follows, large amount (>50 pieces) of transportable, persistent, buoyant litter such as: hard or soft plastics, balloons, Styrofoam, cigarette butts; toxic items such as batteries, lighters, or spray cans; large clumps of yard waste or dumped leaf litter; or large amount (>50 pieces) of settleable glass or metal. Regional Water Board staff trained in the RTA inspected the available photographic evidence and applied the assessment method to determine the Threat to Aquatic Life score.

Guideline Reference:

A Rapid Trash Assessment Method Applied to Waters of the San Francisco Bay Region:Trash Measurement in Streams

Spatial Representation:

Photographic evidence was analyzed using the RTA methodology for this waterbody for 2 different locations spanning dates from 2003 through 2007.

Temporal Representation:

The photographic evidence inspected spans dates between January 2003 through February 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Assessments of the photographic evidence using the RTA were performed by Regional Water Board staff person who was a co-author of the Rapid Trash Assessment methodology.

Assessments based on photographic evidence were only conducted when sufficient reach-scale and close-up photos were available for a site on a specific date. Photos used for the evaluation needed to be numerous enough and clear enough to document the level of trash at the site in a similar way as the assessor would experience during an actual site visit in the field. For example, at a minimum, one reach-scale photograph (showing at least a 100 linear foot section of the waterbody) and two close-up photographs (of representative trash deposits) were required.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88985, Trash	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92889

Pollutant:

Trash

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Nuisance

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Occurrence of conditions judged to cause impairment

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data available consist of photographic evidence of trash and interpretation of these photos by an experienced trash assessment specialist. Each photograph was analyzed to establish the RTA score for the level of trash and threat to aquatic life parameters, which relate to impairment of REC2 and WILD, respectively. Only those photos clear enough to establish these RTA scores were relied on for the listing determination. These results are available for photos taken on 11/28/07 at Oakport Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Park. This waterbody had level of trash parameter scores in the poor category (indicating impairment of non-contact water recreational beneficial uses).

Data Reference:

Photos of trash in various San Francisco Bay water bodies, Mar. 2007-Mar. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan prohibits discharge of Rubbish, refuse, bark, sawdust, or other solid wastes into surface waters or at any place where they would contact or where they would be eventually transported to surface waters, including flood plain areas. The Basin Plan has a narrative objective for floating material, Waters shall not contain floating material, including solids, liquids, foams, and scum, in concentrations that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. The Basin Plan has a narrative objective for settleable material, Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in the deposition of material that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

If the Rapid Trash Assessment (RTA) Parameter 1 (Level of Trash) is in the poor condition category (scores 0-5), REC2 is not supported. This level of trash distracts the eye on first glance, making the site unsuitable for recreation. The RTA defines poor condition for this parameter as follows, trash distracts the eye on first glance. Stream, bank surfaces, and immediate riparian zone contain substantial levels of litter and debris (>100 pieces). Evidence of site being used frequently by people: many cans, bottles, and food wrappers, blankets, clothing. State Water Board staff trained in the RTA inspected the available photographic evidence and applied the assessment method to determine the Level of Trash score. If the RTA Parameter 3 (Threat to Aquatic Life) is in the poor condition category (scores 0-5), then WILD is not supported. This level of trash is a large amount (>50 pieces) of transportable, persistent, buoyant litter that is detrimental to aquatic life. The RTA defines poor condition for this parameter as follows, large amount (>50 pieces) of transportable, persistent, buoyant litter such as: hard or soft plastics, balloons, Styrofoam, cigarette butts; toxic items such as batteries, lighters, or spray cans; large clumps of yard waste or dumped leaf litter; or large amount (>50 pieces) of settleable glass or metal. State Water Board staff trained in the RTA inspected the available photographic evidence and applied the assessment method to determine the Threat to Aquatic Life score.

Guideline Reference:

A Rapid Trash Assessment Method Applied to Waters of the San Francisco Bay Region:Trash Measurement in Streams

Spatial Representation:

All photos were taken at Oakport Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Park.

Temporal Representation:

All photos were taken on 11/28/07.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Assessments of the photographic evidence using the RTA were performed by a State Water Board staff person. Assessments based on photographic evidence were only conducted when sufficient reach-scale and close-up photos were available for a site on a specific date. Photos used for the evaluation needed to be numerous enough and clear enough to document the level of trash at the site in a similar way as the assessor would experience during an actual site visit in the field. For example, at a minimum, one reach-scale photograph (showing at least a 100 linear foot section of the waterbody) and two close-up photographs (of representative trash deposits) were required.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88985, Trash	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

5510

Pollutant:

Trash

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Nuisance

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Occurrence of conditions judged to cause impairment

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data available consist of photographic evidence of trash and interpretation of these photos by an experienced trash assessment specialist. Each photograph was analyzed to establish the RTA score for the level of trash and threat to aquatic life parameters, which relate to impairment of REC2 and WILD, respectively. Only those photos clear enough to establish these RTA scores were relied on for the listing determination. These results are available for the following dates and locations along the Bay shoreline:
Mouth of Ryder Ct. Park on 12/10/2003 and 4/1/2006
Tidal Area, near mouth at Oakport on 12/10/2003, 12/16/2004, 1/5/2005, 12/19/2005, 3/29/2006, 2/23/2007

This waterbody had threat to aquatic life parameter scores in the poor category (indicating threat to Wildlife Habitat beneficial uses) at two location on four different dates.

Data Reference:

Report from Roger James and Larry Kolb containing Trash Photos submitted for consideration in 2008 303(d) listing process

Assessment by Matt Cover of Trash Photos (submitted to Region 2 in response to 2008 Data Solicitation)

Archive of Trash Photos for San Francisco Bay submitted for 2008 303(d) list consideration

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - San Francisco Bay Region (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

A Rapid Trash Assessment Method Applied to Waters of the San Francisco Bay Region:Trash Measurement in Streams

Spatial Representation:

Photographic evidence was analyzed using the RTA methodology for this waterbody for 2 different locations spanning dates from 2003 through 2007.

Temporal Representation:

The photographic evidence inspected spans dates between January 2003 through February 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88985, Trash	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92898

Pollutant:

Trash

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Nuisance

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Occurrence of conditions judged to cause impairment

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data available consist of photographic evidence of trash and interpretation of these photos by an experienced trash assessment specialist. Each photograph was analyzed to establish the RTA score for the level of trash and threat to aquatic life parameters, which relate to impairment of REC2 and WILD, respectively. Only those photos clear enough to establish these RTA scores were relied on for the listing determination. These results are available for photos taken on 11/28/07 at Oakport Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Park. This waterbody had threat to aquatic life parameter scores in the poor category (indicating threat to Wildlife Habitat beneficial uses) for all three of the four photos taken at Oakport Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Park on 11/28/07.

Data Reference:

Photos of trash in various San Francisco Bay water bodies, Mar. 2007-Mar. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan prohibits discharge of Rubbish, refuse, bark, sawdust, or other solid wastes into surface waters or at any place where they would contact or where they would be eventually transported to surface waters, including flood plain areas. The Basin Plan has a narrative objective for floating material, Waters shall not contain floating material, including solids, liquids, foams, and scum, in concentrations that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. The Basin Plan has a narrative objective for settleable material, Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in the deposition of material that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

If the Rapid Trash Assessment (RTA) Parameter 1 (Level of Trash) is in the poor condition category (scores 0-5), REC2 is not supported. This level of trash distracts the eye on first glance, making the site unsuitable for recreation. The RTA defines poor condition for this parameter as follows, trash distracts the eye on first glance. Stream, bank surfaces, and immediate riparian zone contain substantial levels of litter and debris (>100 pieces). Evidence of site being used frequently by people: many cans, bottles, and food wrappers, blankets, clothing. State Water Board staff trained in the RTA inspected the available photographic evidence and applied the assessment method to determine the Level of Trash score. If the RTA Parameter 3 (Threat to Aquatic Life) is in the poor condition category (scores 0-5), then WILD is not supported. This level of trash is a large amount (>50 pieces) of transportable, persistent, buoyant litter that is detrimental to aquatic life. The RTA defines poor condition for this parameter as follows, large amount (>50 pieces) of transportable, persistent, buoyant litter such as: hard or soft plastics, balloons, Styrofoam, cigarette butts; toxic items such as batteries, lighters, or spray cans; large clumps of yard waste or dumped leaf litter; or large amount (>50 pieces) of settleable glass or metal. State Water Board staff trained in the RTA inspected the available photographic evidence and applied the assessment method to determine the Threat to Aquatic Life score.

Guideline Reference:

A Rapid Trash Assessment Method Applied to Waters of the San Francisco Bay Region:Trash Measurement in Streams

Spatial Representation:

All photos were taken at Oakport Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Park.

Temporal Representation:

All photos were taken on 11/28/07.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	90852	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Mercury
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	San Francisco Bay Mercury
TMDL Project Code:	6
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	02/12/2008
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 2.2 and section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.1 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 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 CWA section 303(d) List. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. 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. Twenty-seven of seventy samples exceeded the guideline and these exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. The SF Bay Mercury TMDL was approved by USEPA on 2/12/2008. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90852, Mercury	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3839

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90852, Mercury	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95179

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 27 of 69 samples exceed the criterion for mercury. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin has a water quality objective in all parts of San Francisco Bay of 0.2 mg mercury per kg fish tissue for the protection of human health.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at thirteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected every three years from May 1994 through July 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90852, Mercury	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92850

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California's Ocean Plan states that, "The concentration of organic materials in fish, shellfish or other marine resources used for human consumption shall not bioaccumulate to levels that are harmful to human health".

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA 304(a) recommended water quality criterion for concentrations of methylmercury in shellfish tissue (wet weight) is 0.2 ppm. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; USEPA, 2001)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criterion for the Protection of Human Health: Methylmercury. Final. United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Science and Technology Office of Water. EPA-823-R-01-001. January 2001

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90852, Mercury	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93694

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The 34 samples did not exceed the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Laboratory replicates were averaged. If a dry weight result did not have a corresponding moisture result for conversion to wet weight, the sample was not included in the assessment.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA 304(a) recommended water quality criterion for concentrations of methylmercury in shellfish tissue (wet weight) is 0.20 ppm. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; USEPA, 2001)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	90797	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	San Francisco Bay PCBs
TMDL Project Code:	7
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	03/29/2010
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 2.2 and section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.1 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 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 CWA section 303(d) List. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. 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. Seventy-nine of eighty-four samples exceeded the guideline and these exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. The SF Bay PCBs TMDL was approved by USEPA on 3/29/2010. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90797, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92864

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The result did exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Total PCB was assessed for as follows: PCB aroclors and congeners were summed separately and the sum that yielded the highest value was used for the assessment.

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polychlorinated biphenyls in shellfish tissue is 3.9 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90797, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93667

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Fifty-three of the 55 samples exceeded the guideline. Composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus, except for one sample that was comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Total PCB was assessed for as follows: PCB aroclors and congeners were summed separately and the sum that yielded the highest value was used for the assessment. Laboratory replicates were averaged. Results for Stations BA30 and BA40 (collected on 5/7/1997) were not valid samples and so were not used in the assessment.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin (2013): Controllable water quality factors shall not cause a detrimental increase in concentrations of toxic substances found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Effects on aquatic organisms, wildlife, and human health will be considered.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek, and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during fall season from years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90797, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92869

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 79 of 84 samples exceed the criterion for PCB, Total.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Polychlorinated Biphenyls criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00017 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90797, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3840

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90797, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95184

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 46 of 69 samples exceed the criterion for PCBs. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polychlorinated biphenyls in fish tissue is 2.6 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at fourteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected every three years from May 1994 through August 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90797, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95886

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for San Leandro Marina to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for PCBs. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at one site in the San Leandro Marina. Because these sport fish are wide-ranging species, these data represent conditions in Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in November 2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90797, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92865

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 81 samples exceed the criterion for PCB, Total.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The PCB, Total criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater is 0.03 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99540	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Acenaphthene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of fifty-eight samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of fifty-eight samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99540, Acenaphthene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92893

Pollutant:

Acenaphthene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 48 samples exceed the criterion for Acenaphthene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Acenaphthene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 2,700 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 11 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/5/1996-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99540, Acenaphthene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92888

Pollutant:

Acenaphthene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 58 samples exceed the criterion for Acenaphthene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The available data for acenaphthene indicate that chronic toxicity to saltwater aquatic life occurs at concentrations as low as 710 ug/Land would occur at lower concentrations among species that are more sensitive than those tested. (USEPA Gold Book - EPA 440/5-86-001)

Guideline Reference:

Quality Criteria for Water 1986. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Regulations and Standards. Washington D.C. EPA 440/5-86-001.

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 14 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB006W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB021W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB004W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/5/1996-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99541	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Aldrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of thirteen samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of thirteen samples exceed the guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99541, Aldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92894

Pollutant:

Aldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 13 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The aldrin criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in saline water is 1.3 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 10 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB026W, South Bay - SB021W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 8/5/2003-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99541, Aldrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92895

Pollutant:

Aldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Aldrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 6 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 7/13/2004-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98885	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Anthracene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of sixty-one samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of sixty-one samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98885, Anthracene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92897

Pollutant:

Anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 61 samples exceed the criterion for Anthracene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Anthracene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 110,000 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 10 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB021W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99612	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Arsenic
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 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. Zero of one hundred forty-four samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of one hundred forty-four samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99612, Arsenic	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92907

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 144 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved arsenic criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.036 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99612, Arsenic	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92905

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The one sample did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. The fraction of total arsenic in inorganic form was taken to be 0.115%, which was the maximum fraction of inorganic arsenic found in shellfish tissue from SF Bay. This number was screened against the guideline.

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

Contaminant Concentrations in Fish from San Francisco Bay, 2000

Calculating Fraction of Inorganic Arsenic in SF Bay Fish and Shellfish

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Advisory Tissue Level for arsenic in shellfish tissue is 0.52 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in ten thousand. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2004)

Advisory Tissue Levels (ATLs), while still conferring no significant health risk to
individuals consuming sport fish in the quantities shown over a lifetime, were developed
with the recognition that there are unique health benefits associated with fish
consumption and that the advisory process should be expanded beyond a simple risk
paradigm in order to best promote the overall health of the fish consumer. ATLs provide
a number of recommended fish servings that correspond to the range of contaminant
concentrations found in fish and are used to provide consumption advice to prevent
consumers from being exposed to more than the average daily reference dose for noncarcinogens
or to a risk level greater than 1x10-4 for carcinogens (not more than one
additional cancer case in a population of 10,000 people consuming fish at the given
consumption rate over a lifetime). ATLs are designed to encourage consumption of fish
that can be eaten in quantities likely to provide significant health benefits, while
discouraging consumption of fish that, because of contaminant concentrations, should not
be eaten or cannot be eaten in amounts recommended for improving overall health (eight
ounces total, prior to cooking, per week). ATLs are one of the criteria that will be used
by OEHHA for issuing fish consumption guidelines.

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99612, Arsenic	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93692

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

0 of the 36 samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. The fraction of total arsenic in inorganic form was taken to be 0.115%, which was the maximum fraction of inorganic arsenic found in shellfish tissue from SF Bay. This number was screened against the guideline. Laboratory replicates were averaged. If a dry weight result did not have a corresponding moisture result for conversion to wet weight, the sample was not included in the assessment.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

Contaminant Concentrations in Fish from San Francisco Bay, 2000

Calculating Fraction of Inorganic Arsenic in SF Bay Fish and Shellfish

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during fall 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99612, Arsenic	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92906

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 143 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The Arsenic criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.14 ug/L (National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2009).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 23 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, San Bruno Shoal - BB15, Oyster Point - BB30, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99612, Arsenic	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95216

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 26 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic. The fraction of total arsenic in inorganic form was taken to be 3.2%, which was the maximum fraction of inorganic arsenic found in shark tissue from SF Bay. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Contaminant Concentrations in Fish from San Francisco Bay, 2000

Calculating Fraction of Inorganic Arsenic in SF Bay Fish and Shellfish

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Advisory Tissue Level for arsenic in fish tissue is 0.34 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in ten thousand. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2004).

Advisory Tissue Levels (ATLs), while still conferring no significant health risk to
individuals consuming sport fish in the quantities shown over a lifetime, were developed
with the recognition that there are unique health benefits associated with fish
consumption and that the advisory process should be expanded beyond a simple risk
paradigm in order to best promote the overall health of the fish consumer. ATLs provide
a number of recommended fish servings that correspond to the range of contaminant
concentrations found in fish and are used to provide consumption advice to prevent
consumers from being exposed to more than the average daily reference dose for noncarcinogens
or to a risk level greater than 1x10-4 for carcinogens (not more than one
additional cancer case in a population of 10,000 people consuming fish at the given
consumption rate over a lifetime). ATLs are designed to encourage consumption of fish
that can be eaten in quantities likely to provide significant health benefits, while
discouraging consumption of fish that, because of contaminant concentrations, should not
be eaten or cannot be eaten in amounts recommended for improving overall health (eight
ounces total, prior to cooking, per week). ATLs are one of the criteria that will be used
by OEHHA for issuing fish consumption guidelines.

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at ten sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98939	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Benzo(a)pyrene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of eighty-two samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. One of eighty-two samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98939, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92908

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 82 samples exceed the criterion for Indeno(1, 2, 3-C, D)Pyrene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Indeno(1, 2, 3-C, D)Pyrene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.049 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 20 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98941	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Cadmium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 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. Zero of one hundred forty-three samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of one hundred forty-three samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98941, Cadmium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93693

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The 43 samples did not exceed the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus, except for one composite comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Laboratory replicates were averaged. If a dry weight result did not have a corresponding moisture result for conversion to wet weight, the sample was not included in the assessment.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for cadmium in shellfish tissue is 3.3 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during fall 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98941, Cadmium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92917

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98941, Cadmium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95145

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 26 samples exceed the criterion for cadmium. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for cadmium in fish tissue is 2.2 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at six sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98941, Cadmium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92918

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 143 samples exceed the criterion for Cadmium.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.093 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98942	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Chlorpyrifos
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-one samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-one samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98942, Chlorpyrifos	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92929

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for chlorpyrifos in shellfish tissue is 1,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98942, Chlorpyrifos	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92930

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 71 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorpyrifos.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The saltwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.009 ug/L (Siepmann and Finlayson 2000).

Guideline Reference:

10-Day toxicity test exposing freshwater amphipods (Hyalella azteca) to fenpropathrin applied to formulated sediment under static-renewal conditions. Springborn Smithers Laboratories Study No. 13656.6137, Wareham, MA. Submitted to pyrethroid working group. DPR record number 254438

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/18/2005.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98942, Chlorpyrifos	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95153

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 68 samples exceed the criterion for chlorpyrifos. One sample was discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for chlorpyrifos in fish tissue is 660 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at fourteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, March 1997, May 1997, and June 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98995	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Chromium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of ninety-six samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of ninety-six samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98995, Chromium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92931

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 96 samples exceed the criterion for Chromium.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved chromium (III) criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.180 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ San Bruno Shoal - BB15, Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Oyster Point - BB30, Alameda - BB70]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/16/1999.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98996	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Chrysene (C1-C4)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of eighty samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of eighty samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98996, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92938

Pollutant:

Chrysene (C1-C4)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 80 samples exceed the criterion for Chrysene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Chrysene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.049 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 19 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	100186	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Copper
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of one hundred fifty-two samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of one hundred fifty-two samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100186, Copper	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92939

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 144 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

According to table 3-3A, the Copper site-specific objective for San Francisco Bay, Lower is 6 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100186, Copper	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92940

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the eight samples exceeded the SSO value of 6.9 ug/L for dissolved copper.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in California Marinas, 2006.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Table 3.3A lists a site specific objective (SSO) for criteria continuous concentration of dissolved copper. The SSO value of 6.9 ug/L is used for dissolved copper in the Lower San Francisco Bay.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

A total of four separate grab samples were collected from outside three marina basins (Ballena Isle, Coyote Point, and South Beach). The four grab samples were averaged into one result.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from outside Ballena Isle and South Beach marinas on three separate sampling events during the dry season (July - October) in 2006. Samples were collected from outside Coyote Point marina on two separate sampling events during the dry season (July - October) in 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during the dry season only.

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with a Quality Assurance Project Plan that was prepared per State Water Resources Control Board Agreement No. 05-218-250 California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Sacramento, CA. (Available online at http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/emon/surfwtr/protocols/qapp_study236.pdf)

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	76496	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Cyanide
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of nine samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of nine samples exceed the guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76496, Cyanide	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92941

Pollutant:

Cyanide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceed the criterion for Cyanide.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

According to table 3-3C, the Cyanide site-specific objective for San Francisco Bay, Lower is 2.9 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Oyster Point - BB30]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-9/13/1993.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76496, Cyanide	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92942

Pollutant:

Cyanide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceed the criterion for Cyanide.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The cyanide criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 220,000 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Oyster Point - BB30]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-9/13/1993.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98989	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Endosulfan
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 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. Zero of seventy-two samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-two samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98989, Endosulfan	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95135

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 48 samples exceed the criterion for endosulfan. Twenty-one samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endosulfan (l and ll) in fish tissue is 13,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at fourteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, March 1997, May 1997, and June 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98989, Endosulfan	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92960

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 72 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan, Total.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The total Endosulfan criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater is 0.0087 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 13 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB020W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB026W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB004W, South Bay - SB021W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/31/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98989, Endosulfan	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93636

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 6 samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endosulfan (l and ll) in shellfish tissue is 20,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at BB71, BA30 and BA40 on 9/3/2002 and 9/24-25/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98989, Endosulfan	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92959

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	98991	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Endosulfan sulfate
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-three samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-three samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98991, Endosulfan sulfate	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92961

Pollutant:

Endosulfan sulfate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 73 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan Sulfate.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Endosulfan Sulfate criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 14 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99045	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Endrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-two samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-two samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99045, Endrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92968

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 71 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Endrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0023 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 8/15/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99045, Endrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92969

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 72 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Endrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.81ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 17 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 8/15/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99045, Endrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95112

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 68 samples exceed the criterion for endrin. One sample was discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endrin in fish tissue is 660 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at thirteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, March 1997, May 1997, and June 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99045, Endrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93642

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endrin in shellfish tissue is 1,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99045, Endrin	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92962

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	100187	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Ethion
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of nine samples exceed the OEHHA guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of nine samples exceed the OEHHA guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100187, Ethion	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95070

Pollutant:

Ethion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceed the criterion for ethion. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for ethion in fish tissue is 1,100 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at one site in Lower San Francisco Bay

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in June 2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99046	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Fluoranthene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-nine samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-nine samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99046, Fluoranthene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92971

Pollutant:

Fluoranthene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 79 samples exceed the criterion for Fluoranthene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Fluoranthene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 370 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 20 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99046, Fluoranthene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92970

Pollutant:

Fluoranthene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 77 samples exceed the criterion for Fluoranthene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The available data for Fluoranthene indicate that chronic toxicity to saltwater aquatic life occurs at concentrations as low as 16 ug/Land would occur at lower concentrations among species that are more sensitive than those tested. (USEPA Gold Book - EPA 440/5-86-001)

Guideline Reference:

Quality Criteria for Water 1986. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Regulations and Standards. Washington D.C. EPA 440/5-86-001.

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 15 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB020W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB021W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB004W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99047	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Fluorene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of fifty-one samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of fifty-one samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99047, Fluorene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92972

Pollutant:

Fluorene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 51 samples exceed the criterion for Fluorene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Fluorene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 14,000 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 13 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB021W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/5/1996-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99098	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Heptachlor
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-three samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-three samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99098, Heptachlor	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92978

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 73 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Heptachlor criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 15 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB020W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB026W, South Bay - SB021W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB012W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 4/18/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99098, Heptachlor	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92979

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 64 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Heptachlor criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00021 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 13 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB022W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 4/18/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99099	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Heptachlor epoxide
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of seventy-six samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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 seventy-six samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99099, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92980

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for heptachlor epoxide in shellfish tissue is 1.4 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1999)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Public Health Goal for Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide in Drinking Water

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99099, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93637

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 46 samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus except for 1 sample comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Nine samples were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) were above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy. Laboratory replicates were averaged.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Public Health Goal for Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide in Drinking Water

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99099, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92982

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 76 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor Epoxide.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Heptachlor Epoxide criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00011 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 18 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/31/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99099, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92981

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 76 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor Epoxide.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Heptachlor Epoxide criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/31/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99099, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95090

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 47 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide. Twenty-three samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for heptachlor epoxide in fish tissue is 0.93 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1999)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Public Health Goal for Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide in Drinking Water

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at nine sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, March 1997, May 1997, and June 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99100	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 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. Zero of sixty-nine samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of sixty-nine samples exceed the OEHHA guideline and this number does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. There is not a fish consumption advisory in effect for this waterbody. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99100, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93638

Pollutant:

Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for hexachlorobenzene in shellfish tissue is 4.3 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2005)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99100, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92986

Pollutant:

Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99100, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92987

Pollutant:

Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 58 samples exceed the criterion for Hexachlorobenzene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Hexachlorobenzene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00077 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/21/2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99100, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95086

Pollutant:

Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 69 samples exceed the criterion for hexachlorobenzene. One sample was discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for hexachlorobenzene in fish tissue is 2.8 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2005)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at thirteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, March 1997, May 1997, and June 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99101	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Lead
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of one hundred forty-two samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of one hundred forty-two samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99101, Lead	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92988

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

142

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 142 samples exceed the criterion for Lead.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0081 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99102	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of fifty-six samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of fifty-six samples exceed the OEHHA guideline and this number does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. There is not a fish consumption advisory in effect for this waterbody. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99102, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92989

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The results did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for lindane in shellfish tissue is 7.1 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2005)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99102, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93639

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98772	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Manganese
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of forty-five samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of forty-five samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98772, Manganese	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92849

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 45 samples exceed the criterion for Manganese.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Manganese criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of organisms only is 100 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Lead criteria for the protection of human health from fish consumption only is 100 ug/L (National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2009).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/1/2000-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99148	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Mirex
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-three samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-three samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99148, Mirex	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92852

Pollutant:

Mirex

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 72 samples exceed the criterion for Mirex.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Mirex criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.000097 ug/L (National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2009).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 15 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 4/18/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99148, Mirex	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93640

Pollutant:

Mirex

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 55 samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus except for 1 sample comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Fourty-two samples were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) were above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy. Laboratory replicates were averaged.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for mirex in shellfish tissue is 0.43 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1992)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99148, Mirex	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92851

Pollutant:

Mirex

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The non detect result was not included in the assessment since the reporting limit was above the evaluation guideline. MDL were provided by NOAA Federal and RL were calculated by multiplying 3.18 by the MDL.

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for mirex in shellfish tissue is 0.43 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1992)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99148, Mirex	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95229

Pollutant:

Mirex

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Mirex. Seventy samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for mirex in fish tissue is 0.28 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1992)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at thirteen sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, March 1997, May 1997, and June 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99148, Mirex	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92856

Pollutant:

Mirex

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 73 samples exceed the criterion for Mirex.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA Gold Book states 0.001 ug/L for the protection of freshwater and marine aquatic life. (USEPA Gold Book - EPA 440/5-86-001)

Guideline Reference:

Quality Criteria for Water 1986. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Regulations and Standards. Washington D.C. EPA 440/5-86-001.

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 15 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, South Bay - SB014W, Central Bay - CB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB020W, Central Bay - CB016W, South Bay - SB026W, South Bay - SB021W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB004W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 4/18/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99149	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of thirty-five samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of thirty-five samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99149, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92859

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 35 minimum samples of Dissolved Oxygen concentrations had no exceedences.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in California Marinas, 2006.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved oxygen content of bays/estuaries downstream of the Carquinez Bridge must be above 5 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the following stations: Ballena Isle Marina 5.1 Ballena Isle Marina 5.2 Ballena Isle Marina 5.3 Ballena Isle Marina 6.1 Ballena Isle Marina 6.2 Ballena Isle Marina 6.3 Ballena Isle Marina 7.1 Ballena Isle Marina 7.2 Ballena Isle Marina 7.3 Ballena Isle Marina 8.1 Ballena Isle Marina 8.2 Ballena Isle Marina 8.3 Coyote Point Marina 5.1 Coyote Point Marina 5.2 Coyote Point Marina 6.1 Coyote Point Marina 6.2 Coyote Point Marina 7.1 Coyote Point Marina 7.2 Coyote Point Marina 8.1 Coyote Point Marina 8.2 South Beach Harbor 4.1 South Beach Harbor 4.2 South Beach Harbor 4.3 South Beach Harbor 5.1 South Beach Harbor 5.2 South Beach Harbor 5.3 South Beach Harbor 6.1 South Beach Harbor 6.2 South Beach Harbor 6.3 South Beach Harbor 7.1 South Beach Harbor 7.2 South Beach Harbor 7.3 South Beach Harbor 8.1 South Beach Harbor 8.2 South Beach Harbor 8.3

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on the following dates: 7/26/2006 7/27/2006 7/28/2006 8/23/2006 8/24/2006 8/25/2006 9/20/2006 9/21/2006

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	98775	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of fifty-five samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of fifty-five samples exceed the OEHHA guideline and this number does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. There is not a fish consumption advisory in effect for this waterbody. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98775, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92863

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The result did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. The total PAHs were calculated as the potency equivalency concentration or the sum of the toxic equivalency factors multiplied by the concentrations of: Acenaphthene, Acenaphthylene, Anthracene, Benz[a]anthracene, Benzo[a]pyrene, Benzo[b]fluoranthene, Benzo[g,h,i]perylene, Benzo[k]fluoranthene, Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene, Chrysene, Fluoranthene, Fluorene, Indeno[1,2,3-c,d]pyrene, Phenanthrene, and Pyrene.

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Advisory Tissue Level for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in shellfish tissue is 110 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in ten thousand. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Advisory Tissue Levels (ATLs), while still conferring no significant health risk to
individuals consuming sport fish in the quantities shown over a lifetime, were developed
with the recognition that there are unique health benefits associated with fish
consumption and that the advisory process should be expanded beyond a simple risk
paradigm in order to best promote the overall health of the fish consumer. ATLs provide
a number of recommended fish servings that correspond to the range of contaminant
concentrations found in fish and are used to provide consumption advice to prevent
consumers from being exposed to more than the average daily reference dose for noncarcinogens
or to a risk level greater than 1x10-4 for carcinogens (not more than one
additional cancer case in a population of 10,000 people consuming fish at the given
consumption rate over a lifetime). ATLs are designed to encourage consumption of fish
that can be eaten in quantities likely to provide significant health benefits, while
discouraging consumption of fish that, because of contaminant concentrations, should not
be eaten or cannot be eaten in amounts recommended for improving overall health (eight
ounces total, prior to cooking, per week). ATLs are one of the criteria that will be used
by OEHHA for issuing fish consumption guidelines.

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98775, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93673

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the fifty-four samples exceeded the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus except for 1 composite that was comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Laboratory replicates were averaged. PAH, Total is calculated as a potency weighted concentration with respect to benzo(a)pyrene and was calculated based on the following analytes: Dibenz(a,h)anthracene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene, Anthracene, Benzo(g,h,i)perylene, Chrysene, Acenaphthene, Acenaphthylene, Fluoranthene, Fluorene, Phenanthrene, and Pyrene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98775, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95074

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 26 samples exceed the criterion for polyaromatic hydrocarbons. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in fish tissue is 0.7 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at ten sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	68627	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for listing under sections 2.1 and 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on section 3.5, some data are available showing concentrations of this pollutant in animal tissues. It cannot be determined if the pollutant is likely to cause or contribute to the adverse effects because a numeric guideline or water quality objective is not available. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. An evaluation guideline is not available that complies with the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Policy. 2. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68627, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

Pollutant:

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

LOE Subgroup:

Testimonial Evidence

Matrix:

-N/A

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

2002 List Fact Sheet Information:

PBDEs research literature will be reviewed by the RWQCB to ascertain any new information on actual effects thresholds for these persistent bioaccumulative substances in the next listing cycle. These actions can be conducted regionally through the RMP, the Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group, or other association of dischargers. During the subsequent listing cycle, RWQCB staff evaluation of current research, applicable water quality criteria, and local actions to characterize sources and pollution prevention of PBDEs will determine whether a listing is needed.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan Narrative Objectives:

"Many pollutants can accumulate on particles, in sediment, or bioaccumulate in fish or other aquatic organisms. Controllable water quality factors shall not cause a detrimental increase in concentrations of toxic substances found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Effects on aquatic organisms, wildlife, and human health will be considered."

"Controllable water quality factors shall not cause a detrimental increase in the concentrations of toxic pollutants in sediments or aquatic life."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68627, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

Pollutant:

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

2004 List Comments:

Numeric information, along with circumstantial, anecdotal, and non-specific referenced evidence, was submitted in 2004 with the request that the San Francisco Bay (presumably San Pablo Bay; San Francisco Bay, Central; San Francisco Bay, South; San Francisco Bay, Lower; and/or Suisun Bay) be listed for the PBDE family of flame retardant chemicals.

Studies based on findings from other states and other countries (Sweden) cannot, by themselves, provide sufficient evidence to list a pollutant for a California water body. Instead, this data provides background information only.

Data on contamination by PBDEs of human (breast) tissue from residents in and around the Bay is not usable for listing those water bodies due to the fact that there is no way to meaningfully link such contamination directly to water quality and to a particular water body. The presence of PBDEs in eggs and seal tissues is also inadequate to list a water body.

The report does not specify where bird's nests and seal carcasses were sampled in relation to the five Bay area water bodies. Even if specific sample sites were included, it would be difficult to determine the relationship between the presence of PBDEs in the tissues of a widely ranging species, and the water of a specific water body. It is easier to establish this link when the tissues of filter-feeding organisms (e.g., mussels and clams) or organisms that forage locally are exclusively used.

While some data presented was from local fish species, the volume and reliability of the data is questionable. Leopard shark, halibut, striped bass, and other species may move considerable distances before being captured, making it difficult to establish a relationship between pollutants in tissue and the water body of capture. The 'tainted catch' report states: 'PBDE levels varied widely among fish species and between individuals of the same species in part due to location in the Bay.'

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

None available.

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Multiple studies are cited (e.g., California studies: She et al., 2002). PBDEs in the San Francisco Bay Area: measurements in harbor seal blubber and human breast adipose tissue. Chemosphere 46(2002): 697-707; Petreas et al., 2003. High Body Burdens of 2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-47) in California Women. Environ. Heath Perspect. 111(9): 1175-1179; She et al., 2003. High PBDE Levels in Shorebird Eggs from the San Francisco Bay and Washington State. Proceedings. 2003 Georgia Basin/Puget Sound Research Conference.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	99607	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Pyrene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-six samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-six samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99607, Pyrene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92870

Pollutant:

Pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 76 samples exceed the criterion for Pyrene.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Pyrene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 11,000 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 20 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB021W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99150	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Selenium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 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. Zero of one hundred forty-four samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of one hundred forty-four samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99150, Selenium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93695

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for selenium in shellfish tissue is 11 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. A background dietary consumption rate of 0.114 mg/day is applied for this micronutrient. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during fall 2000, 2001, and 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99150, Selenium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92872

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 144 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved selenium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 5 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99150, Selenium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95106

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 32 samples exceed the criterion for selenium. No samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for selenium in fish tissue is 7.4 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A background dietary consumption rate of 0.114 mg/day is applied for this micronutrient. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at eleven sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, March 1997 and June 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99150, Selenium	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92871

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from site San Francisco Bay San Mateo Bridge (SFSM).

Temporal Representation:

Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 2/3/2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	99608	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Silver
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of one hundred fifteen samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of one hundred fifteen samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99608, Silver	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92873

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

115

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 115 samples exceed the criterion for Silver.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved silver criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0019 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 16 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, San Bruno Shoal - BB15, Oyster Point - BB30, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB022W, Central Bay - CB024W, Central Bay - CB026W, South Bay - SB006W, South Bay - SB013W, South Bay - SB014W, South Bay - SB015W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99606	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Toxaphene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of zero samples exceed the OEHHA guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of zero samples exceed the OEHHA guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99606, Toxaphene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95124

Pollutant:

Toxaphene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Regional Monitoring Program data for Lower San Francisco Bay to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for toxaphene. Forty-three samples were discarded for being non-detect, unquantifiable or the reporting limit exceeding the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for toxaphene in fish tissue is 4.3 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at eleven sites throughout Lower San Francisco Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May 1994, May 2003, August 2003, and September 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99606, Toxaphene	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93641

Pollutant:

Toxaphene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Six samples were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) were above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus except for 1 sample comprised of Crassostrea gigas.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for toxaphene in shellfish tissue is 6.5 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during most fall seasons during years 2000 - 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	100081	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Thirty-seven of seventy-two sediment toxicity samples exceed the evaluation guideline. One of twenty water column toxicity samples exceed the evaluation guideline Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. As explained in findings 3 and 4, the sediment toxicity data used do not satisfy the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfy the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. The Regional Board identified concerns about evaluating sediment quality based solely on toxicity data without consideration of sediment chemistry and benthic community condition; all three lines of evidence are referred to as the sediment quality triad. While the State has sediment quality objectives that incorporate all three lines of evidence (sediment chemistry, toxicity and benthic community condition), and these data exist for this waterbody, they could not be considered at this time because they were not available during the solicitation period. SQO data will be considered in future listing cycles. See also finding 8 below. 4 The Regional Board and general public identified concerns about the quality of toxicity data for which the amphipod Eohaustorius estuarius was the test organism because peer-reviewed scientific literature has revealed that this test organism can be impacted by the presence of naturally occurring clay in the sample, which is common in many Bay sediments. 5. Thirty-seven of seventy-two sediment toxicity samples exceed the guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy, but these data are not considered sufficient information on which to base a defensible listing determination for toxicity as described in findings 3 and 4. 6. One of twenty samples exceed the water column toxicity evaluation guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 7. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 8. The Listing Policy requires listing for toxicity only if the toxicity is associated with a pollutant, but the Policy provides the Regional Boards the option to list in circumstances in which the toxicity is not associated with a pollutant. Based on the data quantity and quality concerns summarized in findings 3 and 4, the Regional Board does not recommend listing this waterbody for toxicity.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100081, Toxicity	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92880

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One sample was tested for toxicity. None of the samples exhibited a statistically significant effect relative to control. The toxicity test used was the mussel embryo development test (EPA 1995 ) using Mytilus galloprovincialis. Toxic effects are expressed as percent reduction in normal development relative to controls.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in California Marinas, 2006.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - San Francisco Bay Region (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing (parametric Dunnett's Test or non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis or Wilcoxon Two-sample Test). The t-test is used to determine if there is a statistically significant decrease in organism response in the sample as compared to the control.

Guideline Reference:

Method 1007.0: Mysid, Mysidopsis bahia, Survival, Growth, and Fecundity Test; Chronic Toxicity. Excerpt from: Short-Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Marine and Estuarine Organisms. 3rd edition EPA-821-R-02-014

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at South Beach Harbor 4.2.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 8/23/2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. The data and QA information is provided in Appendix G and I to the report Monitoring For Indicators of Antifouling Paint Pollution In California Marinas, Department of Pesticide Regulation. The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project laboratory conducted the toxicity tests.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100081, Toxicity	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95752

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the 19 samples exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).

The following test organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Thalassiosira pseudonana (cell count), 1993; Crassostrea gigas (mean % normal development),1993; Mytilus edulis (mean % normal development), 1993-94, 1996-97; and Americamysis bahia - formerly Mysidopsis bahia (mean % survival), 1994-2000, and 2007. The sample which exhibited toxicity was for Americamysis bahia collected July 1997.

Additional results were not included in the assessment due to control results of less than 90 percent for test parameter.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 2 Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - San Francisco Bay Region (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Toxicity is defined as a significant reduction of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 80% or less than the control survival (at least 20% effect).

Guideline Reference:

SWAMP_Memo_Toxicity_Data_Intrepretation

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites BA30, BA40, SB001W, SB003W, SB008W, SB010W, and SB047W.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected twice each year (generally winter and summer) from 1993-2001, and during the summer of 2002 and 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data collected after 1999 follows the San Francisco Estuary Institute 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100081, Toxicity	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

95808

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Thirty-seven of the seventy-two samples exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).

The following test organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Eohaustorius estuarius (mean % survival), 1993-2008; Mytilus edulis (mean % normal alive), 1993-1995, 1997; Mytilus galloprovincialis (mean % normal alive), 1998-2001, 2005-08; and Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (mean % normal development), 1998. The following samples exhibited toxicity: Eohaustorius estuarius collected 1993-2003, 2005-08; Mytilus galloprovincialis collected 2005, 2007-08.

Additional results were not included in the assessment due to control results of less than 90 percent for test parameter.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - San Francisco Bay Region (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Toxicity is defined as a significant reduction of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.01) and test organism survival is 80% or less than the control survival (at least 20% effect).

Guideline Reference:

SWAMP_Memo_Toxicity_Data_Intrepretation

Guideline Reference:

Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to West Coast Marine and Estuarine Organisms. EPA/600/R-95-136.

Guideline Reference:

Methods for Assessing the Toxicity of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Estuarine and Marine Amphipods. June 1994. EPA 600/R-94/025

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites BA30, BA41, BB15, CB002S, CB038S, CB040S, CB074S, CB078S, CB082S, SB001S, SB002S, SB003S, SB004S, SB005S, SB007S, SB009S, SB011S, SB013S, SB015S, SB017S, SB019S, SB021S, SB023S, SB025S, SB027S, SB029S, SB031S, SB037S, SB038S, SB039S, SB040S, and SB073S.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected twice each year (generally winter and summer) from 1993-1999, and during the summers of 2000 and 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data collected after 1999 follows the San Francisco Estuary Institute 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98771	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Tributyltin TBT (Tributylstanne)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of thirty-seven samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of thirty-seven samples exceed the OEHHA guideline and this number does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. There is not a fish consumption advisory in effect for this waterbody. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98771, Tributyltin TBT (Tributylstanne)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

93696

Pollutant:

Tributyltin TBT (Tributylstanne)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Shellfish

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The 37 samples did not exceed the guideline. All composite samples were comprised of Mytilus californianus, except for one composite comprised of Crassostrea gigas. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Five samples were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy. Laboratory replicates were averaged. If a dry weight result did not have a corresponding moisture result for conversion to wet weight, the sample was not included in the assessment.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for tributyltin in shellfish tissue is 1 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Guideline Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the following stations: BA30 - Dumbarton Bridge, BA40 - Redwood Creek and BB71 - Alameda.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were generally collected in spring and fall seasons from years 1993 - 1999 and then during fall 2000 and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99151	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Zinc
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of one hundred fifty-one samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of one hundred fifty-one samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99151, Zinc	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92909

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the eight samples exceeded the CTR value of 81 ug/L for dissolved zinc in saline water.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in California Marinas, 2006.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in saline water. The CTR value is 81 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

A total of four separate grab samples were collected from outside three marina basins (Ballena Isle, Coyote Point, and South Beach). The four grab samples were averaged into one result.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during the dry season only.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99151, Zinc	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92900

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 143 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.081 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99151, Zinc	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92899

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 143 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Zinc criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of fish only is 26000 ug/L (National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2009).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-7/18/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98938	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of seventy-two samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of seventy-two samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98938, alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92896

Pollutant:

alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 72 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Endosulfan I criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 13 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB002W, Central Bay - CB004W, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, South Bay - SB020W, South Bay - SB026W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/31/1994-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	98940	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of sixty-nine samples exceed the guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Zero of sixty-nine samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98940, beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

92916

Pollutant:

beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SFEI data for San Francisco Bay, Lower to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 69 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.

Data Reference:

Regional Monitoring Program data, Feb. 1993-Sep. 2008

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Endosulfan II criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for San Francisco Bay, Lower was collected at 10 monitoring sites [ Dumbarton Bridge - BA30, Redwood Creek - BA40, Alameda - BB70, Central Bay - CB010W, Central Bay - CB012W, Central Bay - CB014W, Central Bay - CB016W, Central Bay - CB018W, Central Bay - CB020W, South Bay - SB021W]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 3/2/1993-8/16/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The 1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

1999 Quality Assurance Project Plan Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances


DECISION ID	99605	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	pH
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of thirty-five samples exceed the objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Three of thirty-five samples exceed the objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99605, pH	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

90738

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 35 minimums and maximums had 3 exceedences.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in California Marinas, 2006.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The pH shall not be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) San Francisco Bay Basin (Region 2)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the following stations: Ballena Isle Marina 5.1 Ballena Isle Marina 5.2 Ballena Isle Marina 5.3 Ballena Isle Marina 6.1 Ballena Isle Marina 6.2 Ballena Isle Marina 6.3 Ballena Isle Marina 7.1 Ballena Isle Marina 7.2 Ballena Isle Marina 7.3 Ballena Isle Marina 8.1 Ballena Isle Marina 8.2 Ballena Isle Marina 8.3 Coyote Point Marina 5.1 Coyote Point Marina 5.2* Coyote Point Marina 6.1 Coyote Point Marina 6.2* Coyote Point Marina 7.1 Coyote Point Marina 7.2* Coyote Point Marina 8.1 Coyote Point Marina 8.2* South Beach Harbor 4.1 South Beach Harbor 4.2 South Beach Harbor 4.3* South Beach Harbor 5.1 South Beach Harbor 5.2 South Beach Harbor 5.3 South Beach Harbor 6.1 South Beach Harbor 6.2 South Beach Harbor 6.3 South Beach Harbor 7.1 South Beach Harbor 7.2 South Beach Harbor 7.3 South Beach Harbor 8.1 South Beach Harbor 8.2 South Beach Harbor 8.3

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected thrice a month from July 2006 to September 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Study report on paint data collected in California Marinas.


DECISION ID	70041	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Dioxin compounds (including 2,3,7,8-TCDD)
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70041, Dioxin compounds (including 2,3,7,8-TCDD)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3836

Pollutant:

Dioxin compounds (including 2,3,7,8-TCDD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	70231	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Furan Compounds
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70231, Furan Compounds	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3838

Pollutant:

Furan Compounds

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	70230	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	Invasive Species
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollution

Regional Board Conclusion:	303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70230, Invasive Species	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3837

Pollutant:

Invasive Species

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	77383	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

Pollutant:	PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) (dioxin-like)
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	San Francisco Bay PCBs
TMDL Project Code:	7
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	03/29/2010
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77383, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) (dioxin-like)	Region 2
San Francisco Bay, Lower

LOE ID:

3841

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) (dioxin-like)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):