Draft California 2024 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name:	Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina
Water Body ID:	CAB4051200020050207104954
Water Body Type:	Bay & Harbor


DECISION ID	135821	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Benzo(a)pyrene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Dominguez, LA/LB Harbors, San Pedro Bay Metals (75 & 78), toxics(73a) and PAHs (74)
TMDL Project Code:	416
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	03/23/2012
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 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Three 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. Five of 30 samples exceed the exceeded the guideline for benzo[a]pyrene in marine sediment and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. The Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Toxics and Metals TMDL was approved by USEPA on 03/23/2012. 5. 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 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245960

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB4 Monitoring data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benzo(a)pyrene .

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benzo[a]pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 763 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245961

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benzo[a]pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 763 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246181

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2018 data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benzo(a)pyrene .

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benzo[a]pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 763 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246289

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Harbor Toxics TMDL Compliance Water Quality data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benzo(a)pyrene .

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benzo[a]pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 763 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan states that, "[a]ll 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."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Bay et. al. classifies sediment toxicity based on the following survival percentages: Non toxic if greater than or equal to 80% survival; moderately toxic if between 50 to 80% survival; and highly toxic if less than 50% survival.

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

After review of the data from the Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program and the data in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database, no toxicity measurements have been made in any portion of the Cabrillo Marina (Anderson, et al., 1998).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28696

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four out of 25 samples exceeded the probable effects level for benzo[a]pyrene in marine sediment.

Data Reference:

Contaminated Sediments Task Force Sediment Chemistry and Toxicity data for Los Angeles Harbor - Cabrillo Marina. 1992-2003.

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan states that, "[s]urface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Macdonald et al. lists a probable effects level of 763.22 ng/g dry weight for benzo[a]pyrene.

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

A total of 25 stations were monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area.

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken and analyzed during spring/summer/fall of 1992-98 and 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Bay Protection Toxics Clean Program, Bight 1998, and Bight 2003 Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP. (BPTCP). Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 98) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135821, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28697

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One out of one samples exceeded the probable effects level for benzo[a]pyrene in marine sediment.

Data Reference:

Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach sediment and overlaying and pore water data.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan states that, "[s]urface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Macdonald et al. lists a probable effects level of 763.22 ng/g dry weight for benzo[a]pyrene.

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina area.

Temporal Representation:

A composite surface sediment samples were collected in fall 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Draft Sampling and Analysis Plan for Characterization of Sediment Contaminant Flux for the Inner Harbor and Outer Harbor Waterbodies to Support Sediment TMDL Implementation.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Sampling and Analysis Plan for Characterization of Sediment Contaminant Flux for the Inner Harbor and Outer Harbor Waterbodies to Support Sediment TMDL Implementation. Prepared for the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach.


DECISION ID	135835	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Dominguez, LA/LB Harbors, San Pedro Bay Metals (75 & 78), toxics(73a) and PAHs (74)
TMDL Project Code:	416
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	03/23/2012
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 4.5 and 4.6 of the Listing Policy. Three 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. 0 of 11 and 0 of 4 samples exceeded the guideline for PCBs in sediment and this is insufficient to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. A minimum of 28 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 4.1. 4. The Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Toxics and Metals TMDL was approved by USEPA on 03/23/2012. 5. 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 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

151

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Health Advisories

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

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:

A fish consumption advisory has been established for the PCBs in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor area. The advisory was established by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.

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 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

152

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 11 sediment core samples available, none exceeded the sediment quality guideline (LARWQCB and CCC, 2004).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use (LARWQCB, 1995)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

A sediment quality guideline of 400 ug/g was used (MacDonald et al., 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 11 samples are spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995 and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP (Stephenson et al., 1994)
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250229

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The value used in this assessment comes from MacDonald et al., 2000b is the consensus based midrange effect concentration (MEC) value of 400 ng/g

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment effect concentrations for polychlorinated biphenyls. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 19(5): 1403-1413

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250669

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The value used in this assessment comes from MacDonald et al., 2000b is the consensus based midrange effect concentration (MEC) value of 400 ng/g

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment effect concentrations for polychlorinated biphenyls. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 19(5): 1403-1413

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

0 of the 1 samples collected by Harbor Toxics TMDL Compliance Water Quality for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day and the same location. The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Eohaustorius estuarius for Survival, Mytilus galloprovincialis for Normal Development.

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sample is toxic when the response of the organisms exposed to the sample is significantly different (worse) than the response of the organisms exposed to the laboratory control based on statistical hypothesis testing. An exceedance is counted when the significant effect code is “Significant; Less Similarity,” which means that the sample result is significantly different than the control result, and the percent effect is greater than the evaluation threshold. The default evaluation threshold is 20% unless otherwise stated.

Guideline Reference:

Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms. Fourth Edition. Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. EPA-821-R-02-013

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250598

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The value used in this assessment comes from MacDonald et al., 2000b is the consensus based midrange effect concentration (MEC) value of 400 ng/g

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment effect concentrations for polychlorinated biphenyls. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 19(5): 1403-1413

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135835, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250310

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The value used in this assessment comes from MacDonald et al., 2000b is the consensus based midrange effect concentration (MEC) value of 400 ng/g

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment effect concentrations for polychlorinated biphenyls. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 19(5): 1403-1413

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135838	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	2-Methylnaphthalene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135838, 2-Methylnaphthalene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249529

Pollutant:

2-Methylnaphthalene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2-methyl-naphthalene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 201 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135838, 2-Methylnaphthalene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249601

Pollutant:

2-Methylnaphthalene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2-methyl-naphthalene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 201 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135838, 2-Methylnaphthalene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250025

Pollutant:

2-Methylnaphthalene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2-methyl-naphthalene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 201 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135838, 2-Methylnaphthalene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249906

Pollutant:

2-Methylnaphthalene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2-methyl-naphthalene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 201 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135819	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135819, Antimony	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245303

Pollutant:

Antimony

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2018 data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony. Although a total of 1 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for antimony is the effects range median (ERM) value of 25 ug/g dry weight (Long and Morgan 1990).

Guideline Reference:

The potential for biological effects of sediment-sorbed contaminants tested in the National Status of Trends Program. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS OMA 52. Seattle, WA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135820	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135820, Arsenic	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245666

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for arsenic is the effects range median (ERM) value of 70 ug/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135820, Arsenic	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245532

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for arsenic is the effects range median (ERM) value of 70 ug/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135820, Arsenic	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245730

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for arsenic is the effects range median (ERM) value of 70 ug/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135822	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135822, Benzo(a)anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245856

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benz[a]anthrazene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 693 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135822, Benzo(a)anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245579

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benz[a]anthrazene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 693 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135822, Benzo(a)anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245767

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benz[a]anthrazene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 693 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135822, Benzo(a)anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

245602

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for benz[a]anthrazene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 693 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD


DECISION ID	135823	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135823, Cadmium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246629

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cadmium is the probable effect level (PEL) of 4.21 ug/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135823, Cadmium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246368

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cadmium is the probable effect level (PEL) of 4.21 ug/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135823, Cadmium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246521

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2018 data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium. Although a total of 1 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cadmium is the probable effect level (PEL) of 4.21 ug/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135823, Cadmium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246413

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cadmium is the probable effect level (PEL) of 4.21 ug/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135824	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Chlordane
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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. Five lines of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 4 of 10 samples exceed the guideline. 0 of 4 samples exceed the guideline. 0 of 0 samples exhibit sediment toxicity. 0 of 1 samples exhibit sediment toxicity. 1 of 1 samples exhibit sediment toxicity. A sufficient number of samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline. However under section 3.6 documented pollutant exceedances in sediment must be associated with observed toxicity before listing can occur. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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. 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. 4 of 10 and 0 of 4 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires that the pollutant in sediment be linked to observed toxicity before placing a water segment on the 303(d) list. The Listing Policy requires evidence of observed toxicity to establish a connection between the pollutant in the sediment and toxicity impacts to the aquatic habitat in the water body segment. There is not an observed sediment toxicity. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246511

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no increase in pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chlordane is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value of 6 ng/g dry weight (Long and Morgan, 1990).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

144

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 core samples, four exceed the sediment quality guideline. (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. (LARWQCB, 1995)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

An Effects Range-Median of 6 ng/g was used (Long and Morgan, 1990).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Ten samples are spread throughout the Marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995 and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP. (Stephenson et al., 1994)
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246591

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chlordane is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value of 6 ng/g dry weight (Long and Morgan, 1990).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246873

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chlordane is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value of 6 ng/g dry weight (Long and Morgan, 1990).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135824, Chlordane	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246501

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chlordane is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value of 6 ng/g dry weight (Long and Morgan, 1990).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135841	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135841, Chromium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246982

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chromium is the effects range median (ERM) value of 370 PPM ug/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995)

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135841, Chromium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246739

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chromium is the effects range median (ERM) value of 370 PPM ug/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995)

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135841, Chromium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247179

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chromium is the effects range median (ERM) value of 370 PPM ug/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995)

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135841, Chromium	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

246695

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chromium is the effects range median (ERM) value of 370 PPM ug/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995)

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD


DECISION ID	135825	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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. 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 23 samples exceeded the 845.98 ng/l Chrysene sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires evidence of observed toxicity to establish a connection between the pollutant in the sediment and toxicity impacts to the aquatic habitat in the water body segment. Sediment toxicity was not observed. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247141

Pollutant:

Chrysene (C1-C4)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chrysene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 846 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247396

Pollutant:

Chrysene (C1-C4)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chrysene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 846 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247167

Pollutant:

Chrysene (C1-C4)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chrysene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 846 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

155

Pollutant:

Chrysene (C1-C4)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 23 sediment core samples available, 4 exceed the sediment quality guideline. (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

A sediment quality guideline of 845.98 ng/g was used (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 23 samples are spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135825, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247123

Pollutant:

Chrysene (C1-C4)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chrysene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 846 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD


DECISION ID	135827	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135827, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248020

Pollutant:

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dibenz(a,h)anthracene is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value and is 260 PPB (ng/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135827, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248311

Pollutant:

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dibenz(a,h)anthracene is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value and is 260 PPB (ng/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135827, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248102

Pollutant:

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dibenz(a,h)anthracene is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value and is 260 PPB (ng/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135827, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248190

Pollutant:

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dibenz(a,h)anthracene is the Effects Range Median (ERM) value and is 260 PPB (ng/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135828	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135828, Dieldrin	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248238

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

In marine and estuarine sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Dieldrin is 8 ng/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135828, Dieldrin	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248361

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

In marine and estuarine sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Dieldrin is 8 ng/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135828, Dieldrin	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248338

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

In marine and estuarine sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Dieldrin is 8 ng/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD


DECISION ID	135829	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135829, Endrin	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248539

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for Endrin is 0.76 ug/g organic carbon (USEPA1993d).

Guideline Reference:

Technical basis for deriving sediment criteria for nonionic organic contaminants for the protection of benthic organisms by using equilibrium partitioning. EPA822-R-93-011. Washington, D.C.: Office of Water, USEPA

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135829, Endrin	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248521

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for Endrin is 0.76 ug/g organic carbon (USEPA1993d).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135830	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 4 of 24 samples exceeded the guideline for lead in sediment. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the guideline for lead in sediment. 0 of 0 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. 1 of 1 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. 0 of 1 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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.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 24 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires that the pollutant in sediment be linked to observed toxicity before placing a water segment on the 303(d) list. The Listing Policy requires evidence of observed toxicity to establish a connection between the pollutant in the sediment and toxicity impacts to the aquatic habitat in the water body segment. There is insufficient information to establish significant sediment toxicity is occurring. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249055

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lead is the probable effect level (PEL) of 112 mg/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248822

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lead is the probable effect level (PEL) of 112 mg/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249058

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lead is the probable effect level (PEL) of 112 mg/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249182

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lead is the probable effect level (PEL) of 112 mg/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135830, Lead	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

150

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 24 sediment core samples, four exceeded the sediment quality guideline (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

A Probable Effects Level of 112.18 ug/g was used (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 24 samples are spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	135831	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135831, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248612

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for HCH, gamma(Lindane; BHC, gamma) is 0.37 ug/g organic carbon (Fairey et al., 2001).

Guideline Reference:

An evaluation of methods for calculating mean sediment quality guideline quotients as indicators of contamination and acute toxicity to amphipods by chemical mixtures. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 20(10): 2276-2286

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135831, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248558

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for HCH, gamma(Lindane; BHC, gamma) is 0.37 ug/g organic carbon (Fairey et al., 2001).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	149678	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Mercury
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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. 5 lines of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 3 of 24 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline. 0 of 0 samples exhibited sediment toxicity. 0 of 1 samples exhibited sediment toxicity. 1 of 1 samples exhibited sediment toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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.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 24 and 0 of 2 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires that the pollutant in sediment be linked to observed toxicity before placing a water segment on the 303(d) list. The Listing Policy requires evidence of observed toxicity to establish a connection between the pollutant in the sediment and toxicity impacts to the aquatic habitat in the water body segment. There is not an associated sediment toxicity. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149678, Mercury	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249608

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for mercury is 2.1 ug/g (PTI Environmental Services, 1991).

Guideline Reference:

Pollutants of concern in Puget Sound. EPA 910/9-91-003. Seattle, WA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149678, Mercury	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 149678, Mercury	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

147

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 24 sediment core samples, 3 exceed the sediment quality guideline (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

A sediment quality guideline of 2.1 ug/g was used (PTI Environmental Services, 1991).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 24 samples are spread throughout the water body.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149678, Mercury	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249711

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for mercury is 2.1 ug/g (PTI Environmental Services, 1991).

Guideline Reference:

Pollutants of concern in Puget Sound. EPA 910/9-91-003. Seattle, WA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149678, Mercury	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149678, Mercury	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD


DECISION ID	151874	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151874, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

308493

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB4 Monitoring data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: At a minimum... no single determination shall be less than 5.0 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151874, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

308262

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: At a minimum... no single determination shall be less than 5.0 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151874, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

307941

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-39) states that: At a minimum (see specifics below), the mean annual dissolved oxygen concentration of all waters shall be greater than 7 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151874, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

307899

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	149679	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 2 of 13 samples exceed the guideline. 0 of 12 samples exceed the guideline. 0 of 0 sample exhibits sediment toxicity. 1 of 1 sample exhibits sediment toxicity. 0 of 1 sample exhibits sediment toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for 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.Two of 13 samples exceeded the 1,442 ng/l low molecular weight PAH sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires that the pollutant in sediment be linked to observed toxicity before placing a water segment on the 303(d) list. There is not an associated sediment toxicity. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248746

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for high molecular weight PAH's is 9600 ng/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249323

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for low molecular weight PAHs is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1442 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250039

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for Total PAHs is 1800 ug/g organic carbon (Fairey et al., 2001).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249406

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for low molecular weight PAHs is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1442 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249236

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for low molecular weight PAHs is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1442 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248880

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for high molecular weight PAH's is 9600 ng/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250154

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for Total PAHs is 1800 ug/g organic carbon (Fairey et al., 2001).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

149

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 13 sediment core samples available, two exceed the sediment quality guideline. There were no exceedances for total PAHs or high molecular weight PAHs (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

A sediment quality guideline of 1,442 ng/g was used for low molecular weight PAHs (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 13 samples are spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250020

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for Total PAHs is 1800 ug/g organic carbon (Fairey et al., 2001).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248815

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for high molecular weight PAH's is 9600 ng/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

248968

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for high molecular weight PAH's is 9600 ng/g dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

249103

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for low molecular weight PAHs is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1442 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149679, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250105

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for Total PAHs is 1800 ug/g organic carbon (Fairey et al., 2001).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD


DECISION ID	135834	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Phenanthrene
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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 2 of 12 samples exceeded the guideline for phenanthrene in sediment. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the guideline for phenanthrene in sediment. 0 of 0 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. 1 of 1 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. 0 of 1 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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.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. Two of 12 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires that the pollutant in sediment be linked to observed toxicity before placing a water segment on the 303(d) list. There are not a sufficient number of samples to establish significant sediment toxicity. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

156

Pollutant:

Phenanthrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 12 sediment core samples available, 2 exceed the sediment quality guideline (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

A sediment quality guideline of 543.53 ng/g was used (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 12 samples are spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250671

Pollutant:

Phenanthrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phenanthrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 544 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250813

Pollutant:

Phenanthrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phenanthrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 544 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250672

Pollutant:

Phenanthrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phenanthrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 544 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135834, Phenanthrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250674

Pollutant:

Phenanthrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phenanthrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 544 ng/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD


DECISION ID	135836	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 4 of 16 samples exceeded the guideline. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the guideline. 0 of 0 samples exhibited sediment toxicity. 0 of 1 samples exhibited sediment toxicity. 1 of 1 samples exhibited sediment toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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.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 16 samples exceeded the 1,397.4 ng/l Pyrene sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires evidence of observed toxicity to establish a connection between the pollutant in the sediment and toxicity impacts to the aquatic habitat in the water body segment. The samples do not exceed the allowed frequency for observed toxicity. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251077

Pollutant:

Pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1398 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251081

Pollutant:

Pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1398 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

250507

Pollutant:

Pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1398 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251013

Pollutant:

Pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for pyrene is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1398 ug/kg dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

157

Pollutant:

Pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 16 sediment core samples available, 4 exceed the sediment quality guideline (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

A sediment quality guideline of 1,397.4 ng/g was used (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 16 samples are spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135836, Pyrene	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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):


DECISION ID	135837	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135837, Silver	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251114

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2018 data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver. Although a total of 1 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for silver is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1.77 ug/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135837, Silver	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251008

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for silver is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1.77 ug/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135837, Silver	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251368

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for silver is the probable effect level (PEL) of 1.77 ug/g dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135839	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 At least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence must exhibit significant toxicity. The other line of evidence must establish a connection with water or sediment concentrations of pollutant(s). Water body segments may also be placed on the section 303(d) list for toxicity alone. Two line of evidence is 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 insufficient information to justify 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. 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 one samples exceeded the were deemed either moderately toxic and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met. A minimum of two samples is needed for application of 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:	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 cycle. 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 135839, Toxicity	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135839, Toxicity	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135839, Toxicity	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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):


DECISION ID	135840	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 3 of 24 samples exceeded the guideline. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the guideline. 0 of 0 samples exhibited sediment toxicity. 1 of 1 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. 0 of 1 sample exhibited sediment toxicity. A sufficient number of samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline. However under section 3.6 documented pollutant exceedances in sediment must be associated with observed toxicity before listing can occur. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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.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 24 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires that the pollutant in sediment be linked to observed toxicity before placing a water segment on the 303(d) list. The Listing Policy requires evidence of observed toxicity to establish a connection between the pollutant in the sediment and toxicity impacts to the aquatic habitat in the water body segment. 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

154

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 24 sediment core samples, three exceeded the sediment quality guideline (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

An Effects Range-Median of 410 ug/g was used (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 24 samples were spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251234

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for zinc is the effects range median value of 410 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251659

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for zinc is the effects range median value of 410 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251408

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for zinc is the effects range median value of 410 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

251548

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for zinc is the effects range median value of 410 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135840, Zinc	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual


DECISION ID	135833	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135833, pH	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

265035

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Los Angeles Basin: the pH for inland surface waters, bays, or estuaries shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135833, pH	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

265298

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Los Angeles Basin: the pH for inland surface waters, bays, or estuaries shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	135826	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Copper
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Dominguez, LA/LB Harbors, San Pedro Bay Metals (75 & 78), toxics(73a) and PAHs (74)
TMDL Project Code:	416
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	03/23/2012
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants in sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Six 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 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. 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. 2 of 2 samples exceeded the criteria for copper in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Six of 24 samples exceeded the 270 ug/g ERM sediment quality guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, section 3.6 of the Listing Policy requires that the pollutant in sediment be linked to observed toxicity before placing a water segment on the 303(d) list. The Listing Policy requires evidence of observed toxicity to establish a connection between the pollutant in the sediment and toxicity impacts to the aquatic habitat in the water body segment. Sediment toxicity is not observed. 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 be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

244471

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at monitoring site: CM-SS-10 ( CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina ).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-14 and 2018-08-14.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

145

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 24 sediment core samples, six exceed the sediment quality guideline. (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. (LARWQCB, 1995)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

An Effects Range-Median of 270 ug/g was used (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The samples are spread throughout the marina.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1988, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP. (Stephenson et al., 1994)
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

259202

Pollutant:

Copper

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:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB4 Monitoring data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved copper criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 3.1 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

259115

Pollutant:

Copper

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:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved copper criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 3.1 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-05-23 and 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247507

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for copper is the effects range median (ERM) value of 270 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH002 (Los Angeles Harbor LA2).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247574

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Harbor Toxics TMDL Compliance Water Quality data for Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .

Data Reference:

Field, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for copper is the effects range median (ERM) value of 270 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): CM-SS-10 (CM-SS-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Anchor QEA, LLC. 2014. DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND SPECIAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE HARBOR TOXICS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247561

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for copper is the effects range median (ERM) value of 270 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): B18-10057 (B18-10057).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-14 to 2018-08-14

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

247551

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for copper is the effects range median (ERM) value of 270 PPM (ug/g) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 411LAH001 (Los Angeles Harbor LA1).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-05-23 to 2017-05-23

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 135826, Copper	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

28698

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of one sediment samples were deemed either moderately toxic.

Data Reference:

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Data

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Southern California Bight 1998 Regional Monitoring Program. Volume IV. Sediment Toxicity.

Spatial Representation:

One station was monitored in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor area which include the following station 4138 (Lat: 33.7226847331, Long: -118.27960612).

Temporal Representation:

Composite surface sediment samples were taken on 07/14/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey Quality Assurance Manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Southern California Bight 2003 Regional Marine Monitoring Survey (Bight 03) Quality Assurance Manual


DECISION ID	69340	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	Nickel
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 section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 At least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence documents the presence of the pollutant. The other line of evidence documents significant toxicity. Both lines of evidence must establish a connection between the water or sediment concentrations of pollutant(s) and toxicity. In this case, there is no sediment guideline for this pollutant that meets the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy. Twenty-four samples were taken in 1995,1998, and 2001. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient information to justify 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 there is no sediment guideline for this pollutant that meets the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy. It is not possible to determine any exceedances and there were no toxicity measurements made in any portion of this water body segment that associates significant toxicity with the pollutant. 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 cycle. 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 69340, Nickel	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

148

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Twenty-four sediment core samples are available (CSTF, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. (LARWQCB, 1995)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

No evaluation guideline is available for this pollutant that satisfies the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy.

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The 24 samples are spread throughout the water body.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in 1995, 1998, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP. (Stephenson et al., 1994)
Quality assurance for other samples presented in the Contaminated Sediments Task Force Database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69340, Nickel	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

153

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

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):


DECISION ID	68860	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
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:	Dominguez, LA/LB Harbors, San Pedro Bay Metals (75 & 78), toxics(73a) and PAHs (74)
TMDL Project Code:	416
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	03/23/2012
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.4 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.4 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. An OEHHA fish consumption advisory has been established in this water body segment. Under section 3.4 of the Listing Policy any water body segment where a health advisory against consumption of edible resident organisms has been issued shall be placed on the section 303(d) list. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is 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 an OEHHA fish consumption advisory has been established for this pollutant and fish tissue samples from nearby areas of the harbor (outer harbor) exceed the fish tissue guideline for human consumption. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met. There is sufficient justification to place this waterbody/pollutant in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Toxics and Metals TMDL was approved by USEPA on 03/23/2012.

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 68860, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 4
Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina

LOE ID:

146

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Health Advisories

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

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:

This pollutant has been detected in samples collected in this water segment.A fish consumption advisory has been established for the DDT in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor area. The advisory was established by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.

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):