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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name: Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
Water Body ID: CAB4051800020050208092107
Water Body Type: Bay & Harbor
 
DECISION ID
149656
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Reason for Delisting: Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 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 sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 75 samples exceeded the guideline for PAHs in sediment.
0 of 81 samples exceeded the guideline for PAHs in sediment.
1 of 1 sample exceeded the guideline for PAHs in fish tissue.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 75 and 0 of 81 samples exceeded the guideline for PAHs in sediment and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. 1 of 1 sample exceeded the guideline for PAHs in fish tissue 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 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using Table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list 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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248721
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249043
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248837
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249990
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249231
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249809
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249384
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249405
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249967
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248879
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248620
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249537
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249216
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249925
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250380
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249401
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249853
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249301
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248878
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248600
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249063
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249902
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249366
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250042
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250258
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249187
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249858
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249087
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248766
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248641
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249044
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248856
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249438
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250236
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249132
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250359
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249147
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250056
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249849
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248860
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248435
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250342
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250237
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249358
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249395
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249398
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249403
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249020
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249046
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248415
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248434
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249101
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249340
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249900
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249256
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250155
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249831
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250081
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249311
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249418
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250087
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94407
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. The total PAHs were calculated as the potency equivalency concentration or the sum of the toxic equivalency factors multiplied by the concentrations of: Acenaphthene, Acenaphthylene, Anthracene, Benz[a]anthracene, Benzo[a]pyrene, Benzo[b]fluoranthene, Benzo[g,h,i]perylene, Benzo[k]fluoranthene, Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene, Chrysene, Fluoranthene, Fluorene, Indeno[1,2,3-c,d]pyrene, Phenanthrene, and Pyrene.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in shellfish tissue is 1.1 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 223
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 75
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 75 sediment core and grab samples, none exceed the sediment quality guideline.
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 1,800 ug/g was used (Fairey et al., 2001). The original listing was based on comparison to background concentrations of this pollutant.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: The 75 samples are spread throughout the water body.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 1992 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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248640
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248834
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248601
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249255
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249361
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250035
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249163
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249185
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248792
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248907
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248952
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248955
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249903
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249354
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250255
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250060
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250279
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249193
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Low molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250083
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) .
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: 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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149656, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248438
 
Pollutant: PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for High molecular weight PAHs .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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
149653
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(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 from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1, 4.5 and 4.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.1 and 4.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 4.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status in sediment.

10 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant.
55 of 58 samples exceeded the guideline for DDT in fish tissue.
4 of 13 samples exceeded the guideline for DDT in fish tissue.
6 of 46 samples exceeded the guideline for DDT in sediment.
0 of 0 samples exceeded the criteria for DDT in water.
0 of 0 samples exceeded the criteria for DDT in water.
4 of 6 samples exceeded the guideline for total DDT in fish tissue.
0 of 6 samples exceeded the guideline for total DDT in fish tissue.
1 of 1 samples exceeded the guideline for total DDT in shellfish tissue.
9 of 37 samples exhibited sediment toxicity.
0 of 4 samples exhibited sediment toxicity.

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 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 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. 55 of 58 and 4 of 13 samples exceeded the guideline for DDT in fish tissue and 4 of 6 samples exceeded the guideline for total DDT in fish tissue, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 6 of 46 samples exceeded the guideline for DDT in sediment and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Sediment toxicity is observed, with 9 of 37 samples exhibiting sediment toxicity.
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 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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252218
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 3 samples were collected, 3 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259849
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 7 samples were collected, 7 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259834
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259828
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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.
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259779
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259883
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259773
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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.
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259762
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244339
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OB-SS-16 ( OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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.
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244553
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: Mytilus galloprovincialis for Normal Development, Eohaustorius estuarius for Survival.
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: OB-SS-17 ( OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244539
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-09 ( OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
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.
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245087
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total DDT concentration of 1000 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245123
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 2 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite). Of these, 2 species (Shiner Surfperch, White Croaker) exceeded the water quality threshold.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total DDT in fish tissue is 15 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245148
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total DDT concentration of 1000 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245086
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 2 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite). Of these, 2 species (White Croaker, California Halibut) exceeded the water quality threshold.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total DDT in fish tissue is 15 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94410
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. The total DDTs were calculated as the sum of 4,4- and 2,4- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total DDT in shellfish tissue is 23 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86210
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 58
Number of Exceedances: 55
 
Data and Information Type: Non-fixed station physical/chemical (conventional + toxicants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Fifty-five of the 58 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline. No liver tissue were used in this assessment. All concentrations reported were presumed to be reported on a wet weight basis as that is standard for reporting tissue data. The total DDTs were calculated as the sum of 4,4- and 2,4- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Non-detect results were not used in the sum calculations.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total DDT in fish tissue is 15 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008).
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from HT12 and HT7.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken in September of 2006, August of 2007, and October of 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252194
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 3 samples were collected, 3 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDT(4,4') criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259864
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259765
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259865
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 7 samples were collected, 7 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259970
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259999
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244340
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-08 ( OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 226
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 37
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Overall, nine of 37 samples exhibited toxicity (USEPA, 2007). This total was created from several different sediment studies within the Outer Harbor. Six out of 17 samples were toxic (BPTCP). Three out of 18 samples were toxic (Bight, 1998). None out of two samples were toxic (W-EMAP) (LARWQCB & CCC, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: All waters should be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological response in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Samples were considered toxic if (1) there was a significant difference in mean organism response between the sample and the control, and (2) the mean organism response in the test, as a percent of the control, was less than the threshold based on the 90th percentile minimum significant difference value.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Thirty-seven sites were sampled through Outer Harbor. Samples were collected throughout the water body.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected in 1992 - 1994 and 1996 - 1999.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Contaminated Sediment Task Force (2005) and references therein (BPTCP QAPP, Bight 1998 QAPP, EMAP 1999 QAPP). Data Record: 1991-2001, CSTF database.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86209
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Six of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Total DDTs is 46.1 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 220
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: Fish tissue analysis
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 13 fish tissue samples collected, four exceeded the OEHHA screening
value (TSMP, 2002).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: An OEHHA screening value of 100 ug/kg was used (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: The 13 samples were spread throughout the Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected in 1997 and 1998.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Bay Protection and Toxic Cleanup Program QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 219
 
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: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149653, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 221
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: A total of 82 samples are available (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.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: A sediment quality guideline is not 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 82 samples are spread throughout the Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 1992 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
136068
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(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 sections 4.1, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 of the Listing Policy.

Eight 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. 47 of 48 and 33 of 34 samples exceeded the guideline for PCBs in fish tissue and these exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. In addition, there is an active OEHHA fish consumption advisory for this area for DDT, PCBs and mercury.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250238
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250343
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250344
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250349
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250472
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250252
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250262
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250263
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250284
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250178
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250392
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250398
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250191
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250409
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250309
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245183
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 2 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite). Of these, 2 species (White Croaker, California Halibut) exceeded the water quality threshold.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polychlorinated biphenyls in fish tissue is 2.6 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245185
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite). Of these, 3 species (Shiner Surfperch, White Croaker, California Halibut) exceeded the water quality threshold.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polychlorinated biphenyls in fish tissue is 2.6 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252907
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 2 samples were collected, 2 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264622
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264659
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264672
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264424
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 7 samples were collected, 7 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264429
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264446
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250205
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250209
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 226
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 37
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Overall, nine of 37 samples exhibited toxicity (USEPA, 2007). This total was created from several different sediment studies within the Outer Harbor. Six out of 17 samples were toxic (BPTCP). Three out of 18 samples were toxic (Bight, 1998). None out of two samples were toxic (W-EMAP) (LARWQCB & CCC, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: All waters should be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological response in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Samples were considered toxic if (1) there was a significant difference in mean organism response between the sample and the control, and (2) the mean organism response in the test, as a percent of the control, was less than the threshold based on the 90th percentile minimum significant difference value.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Thirty-seven sites were sampled through Outer Harbor. Samples were collected throughout the water body.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected in 1992 - 1994 and 1996 - 1999.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Contaminated Sediment Task Force (2005) and references therein (BPTCP QAPP, Bight 1998 QAPP, EMAP 1999 QAPP). Data Record: 1991-2001, CSTF database.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244340
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-08 ( OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244553
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: Mytilus galloprovincialis for Normal Development, Eohaustorius estuarius for Survival.
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: OB-SS-17 ( OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244539
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-09 ( OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244339
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OB-SS-16 ( OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94408
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Total PCB was assessed for as follows: PCB aroclors and congeners were summed separately and the sum that yielded the highest value was used for the assessment.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polychlorinated biphenyls in shellfish tissue is 3.9 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86142
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 42
Number of Exceedances: 42
 
Data and Information Type: Non-fixed station physical/chemical (conventional + toxicants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: All 42 of the detected samples exceeded the evaluation guideline. Sixteen of the non-detect samples had reporting limits greater than the criteria and could not be used in the assessment. No liver tissue were used in this assessment. All concentrations reported were presumed to be reported on a wet weight basis as that is standard for reporting tissue data. The total PCBs were calculated from the following mixture of Arochlors: 1016, 1221, 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260, not from the PCB conginers. Non-detect results were not used in the sum calculations.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polychlorinated biphenyls in fish tissue is 2.6 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from HT12 and HT7.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken in September of 2006, August of 2007, and October of 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 224
 
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: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 225
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 34
Number of Exceedances: 33
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: There were 33 of 34 mussel samples which exceeded. This total was created from different sampling stations within Outer Harbor (TSMP, 2002).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: OEHHA Total PCBs Screening Value: 20 ug/kg (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Numerous stations were sampled through LA/LB Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 1979 to 2000.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: California State Mussel Watch Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86141
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for total PCBs is 22.7 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250316
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250217
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250220
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250331
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250332
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250334
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252903
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 2 samples were collected, 2 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264620
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264462
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 7 samples were collected, 7 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264553
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264639
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264641
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 264496
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The PCB criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L and is equal to the maximum of the sum of aroclors or congeners (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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245190
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total PCB Arochlor concentration of 500 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245090
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total PCB Arochlor concentration of 500 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250335
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250452
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250554
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136068, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250457
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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
136074
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(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: 08/31/2011
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 4.6 of the Listing Policy.

4 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant.
9 of 37 samples exhibited sediment toxicity.
0 of 4 samples exhibited sediment toxicity.
1 of 34 samples exhibited water toxicity.
0 of 1 sample exhibited water toxicity according to the test of significant toxicity.

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. 9 of 37, 0 of 4, 1 of 34 and 0 of 1 samples exhibited toxicity and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. The Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Toxic and Metals TMDL was approved by USEPA on 8/31/2011.
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 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 226
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 37
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Overall, nine of 37 samples exhibited toxicity (USEPA, 2007). This total was created from several different sediment studies within the Outer Harbor. Six out of 17 samples were toxic (BPTCP). Three out of 18 samples were toxic (Bight, 1998). None out of two samples were toxic (W-EMAP) (LARWQCB & CCC, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: All waters should be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological response in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Samples were considered toxic if (1) there was a significant difference in mean organism response between the sample and the control, and (2) the mean organism response in the test, as a percent of the control, was less than the threshold based on the 90th percentile minimum significant difference value.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Thirty-seven sites were sampled through Outer Harbor. Samples were collected throughout the water body.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected in 1992 - 1994 and 1996 - 1999.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Contaminated Sediment Task Force (2005) and references therein (BPTCP QAPP, Bight 1998 QAPP, EMAP 1999 QAPP). Data Record: 1991-2001, CSTF database.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86170
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 34
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Thirty four samples were collected to evaluate water toxicity. One of the 34 samples exhibited significant acute toxicity. The toxicity tests included acute toxicity at the HW23 and HW33 sites. The species and methods used can be found in the NPDES permit CA0053856. The sample sites are within the mixing zone and therefore chronic toxicity does not apply.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
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 acute toxicity of the effluent shall be such that:
(i) the average survival in the undiluted effluent for any three (3)
consecutive 96-hour static renewal bioassay tests shall be at
least 90%, and
(ii) no single test producing less than 70% survival.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, Fifth Edition. EPA-821-R-02-012
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Long Beach Outer Harbor HW23 and HW33.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from 2006-2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. Toxicity testing methods and requirements are in the NPDES permit CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244553
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: Mytilus galloprovincialis for Normal Development, Eohaustorius estuarius for Survival.
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: OB-SS-17 ( OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244410
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Water
Fraction: TST
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 0 of the 1 samples collected by City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) exhibited toxicity. All samples met the requirements of the State Policy for Water Quality Control: Toxicity Provisions. This includes utilizing the Test of Significant Toxicity (TST) and using toxicity testing methods provided in the Provisions to assess water column 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: Atherinops affinis for Biomass (wt/orig indiv), Macrocystis pyrifera for Germination, Macrocystis pyrifera for Growth (length).
Data Reference: Field, 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: Attainment of the water quality objective is demonstrated by conducting aquatic toxicity testing, analyzing the data using the TST statistical approach, and rejecting the null hypothesis. The null hypothesis is the following general statement: the ambient water is toxic because the response (e.g., survival, reproduction, growth) of the test organisms in the ambient water sample is less than or equal to 75 percent (chronic) or 80 percent (acute) of the test organisms’ response in the control water sample. The alternative hypothesis is the following general statement: the ambient water is not toxic because the of the test organisms in the ambient water sample is greater than 75 percent (chronic) or 80 percent (acute) of the test organisms’ response in the control water sample.
Guideline Reference: Toxicity Provisions to the Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at monitoring site: OB-RW-16 ( OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2017-09-05.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244340
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-08 ( OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244539
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-09 ( OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
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 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244411
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 1 of the 9 samples collected by City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: Strongylocentrotus purpuratus for Fertilization, Atherinops affinis for Survival, Macrocystis pyrifera for Growth (length), Macrocystis pyrifera for Germination, Atherinops affinis for Biomass (wt/orig indiv). The following tests exhibited toxicity: Strongylocentrotus purpuratus for Fertilization on 2018-01-10.
Data Reference: Field, 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: OB-RW-16 ( OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-22 and 2019-11-27.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136074, Toxicity
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244339
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OB-SS-16 ( OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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
136072
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 27 samples exceed the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for not 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. 0 of 27 samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249927
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249762
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250091
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249867
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249554
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250114
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249888
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249884
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249667
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249785
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249891
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249786
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249907
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249576
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250026
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250137
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249489
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249490
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249715
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249821
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249824
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250163
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249492
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249508
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250068
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249742
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136072, 2-Methylnaphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249863
 
Pollutant: 2-Methylnaphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methylnaphthalene, 2- .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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
136054
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Antimony
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 CWA 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 70 samples exceed the GUIDELINE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is SUFFICIENT justification AGAINST placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 70 samples exceed the GUIDELINE and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245554
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245332
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245549
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245433
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245426
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245424
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245313
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245310
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245529
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245526
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245519
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245410
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245409
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245403
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245290
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245501
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245479
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86180
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for antimony is 25 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245476
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245477
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245239
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245238
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245567
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245456
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136054, Antimony
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245338
 
Pollutant: Antimony
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Antimony .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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
136055
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.5 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.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
1 of 1 sample exceeded the guideline for arsenic in shellfish tissue.
0 of 70 samples exceed the guideline for arsenic in sediment.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 1 of 1 and 0 of 70 samples exceeded the guidelines and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94411
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The one sample did exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Ten percent of the total arsenic result was used to estimate of the amount of inorganic arsenic in the
sample; this number was screened against the guideline.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for arsenic in shellfish tissue is 0.0052 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2004)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245685
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245798
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245468
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245463
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245462
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245342
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245562
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245229
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245446
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245221
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245220
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245537
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245301
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245518
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245847
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245253
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245470
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245734
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245392
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245271
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245485
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245372
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245367
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245250
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Arsenic .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136055, Arsenic
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86186
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for arsenic is 70 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
136057
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 31 samples exceed the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for not 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. 0 of 31 samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245654
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245774
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245884
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245673
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245786
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245789
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245909
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245696
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245697
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245806
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245698
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245604
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86187
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Benzo(a)anthracene is 1600 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245932
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245813
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245713
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245947
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245948
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245720
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245834
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245726
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245727
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245628
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245633
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245741
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245750
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245751
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136057, Benzo(a)anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245653
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Benz(a)anthracene .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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
136056
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 31 samples exceed the GUIDELINE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 31 samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86188
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Benzo(a)Pyrene is 1600 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245981
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246230
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245592
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245935
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246039
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245936
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246152
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246153
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245843
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245956
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246184
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245868
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245982
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246290
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246095
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246001
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246118
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246220
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246018
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246019
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246222
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246226
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245913
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246023
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245590
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245958
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136056, Benzo(a)pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246135
 
Pollutant: Benzo(a)pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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
136058
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.1, 3.5 and 3.6 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.

3 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 not 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. 0 of 1 and 1 of 70 samples exceeded the guidelines and 0 of 58 samples exceeded the criterion and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 257881
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246169
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 258025
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246446
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246367
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246473
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246581
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246384
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246389
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246412
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246429
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86194
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for cadmium is 9.6 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94412
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The sample did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for cadmium in shellfish tissue is 3.3 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246428
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246519
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246535
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245967
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245971
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246279
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246084
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246192
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245990
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246214
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251835
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251836
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251752
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251753
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251880
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 257967
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 257968
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 258179
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246433
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246436
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246233
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246037
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246148
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246243
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246057
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246058
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246258
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136058, Cadmium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 257883
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The dissolved cadmium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 9.3 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
 
DECISION ID
136076
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Chromium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 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.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 74 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.
0 of 75 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is SUFFICIENT justification AGAINST placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 74 and 0 of 75 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247321
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247203
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246886
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246887
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246995
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247222
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247223
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247342
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247343
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247016
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246694
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247250
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247039
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247151
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247370
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247155
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247274
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246725
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246726
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246943
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246947
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246960
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246974
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247198
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247199
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247200
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247202
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246883
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chromium .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86201
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for chromium is 370 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136076, Chromium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 217
 
Pollutant: Chromium (total)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 75
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 75 core and grab samples, none of the measurements 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 4.21 ug/g was used (MacDonald et al., 1996). The original assessment of this pollutant was based on background levels rather than numeric evaluation guidelines.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: The 75 samples are spread throughout the Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 1992 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
136060
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 CWA 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 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 31 samples exceed the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for not 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. 0 of 31 samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247375
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247156
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247050
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247160
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247065
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86202
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Chrysene is 2,800 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247063
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247165
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247400
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247185
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247077
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247187
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247084
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247085
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247090
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247098
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247108
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247327
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247110
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247335
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247121
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247350
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247022
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247025
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247027
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247140
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247259
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136060, Chrysene (C1-C4)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247263
 
Pollutant: Chrysene (C1-C4)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chrysene .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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
149651
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
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 149651, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259572
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149651, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259556
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 7 samples were collected, 7 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149651, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259609
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 149651, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259610
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149651, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259557
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149651, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259739
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149651, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252057
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 3 samples were collected, 3 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
 
DECISION ID
149652
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
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 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259713
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252125
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). 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 water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-01-10
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259878
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-02-27 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259525
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259726
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259913
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252127
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-09-19
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149652, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259694
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The 4,4'-DDE [DDE(p,p')] criterion to protect human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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
136062
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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: 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 CWA 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 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 31 samples exceed the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for not 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. 0 of 31 samples exceed the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248270
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248269
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248378
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248379
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248381
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248184
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248291
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248397
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248201
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248210
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248309
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248225
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248330
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247764
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247937
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86211
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene is 260 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248146
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247898
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247982
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247785
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248373
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248265
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248250
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248244
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247765
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247958
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247960
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136062, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247784
 
Pollutant: Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dibenz(a,h)anthracene .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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
136063
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
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 CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.1, 3.5 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 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 for not 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. 0 of 0, 0 of 6, 0 of 1and 0 of 50 samples exceeded the guidelines and 0 of 0 and 0 of 14 samples exceeded the criteria and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244710
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin. Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Dieldrin concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86218
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for dieldrin is 8 ug/kg dry weight (Fairey, R., E.R. Long, C.A. Roberts, B.S. Anderson, B.M. Phillips, J.W. Hunt, H.R. Puckett and C.J. Wilson. 2001.).
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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260385
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The dieldrin criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260486
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The dieldrin criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260502
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The dieldrin criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260427
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The dieldrin criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260524
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The dieldrin criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252248
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-21 and 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260566
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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 (OB-RW-17).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248132
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin .
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: 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: 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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248151
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin .
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: 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: 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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248152
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin .
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: 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: 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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248193
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin .
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: 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: 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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244724
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Waterboard staff assessed Harbor Toxics TMDL Compliance Water Quality data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin. Although data was collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite), all 9 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for dieldrin in fish tissue is 0.32 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244683
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Waterboard staff assessed Harbor Toxics TMDL Compliance Water Quality data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin. Although data was collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite), all 9 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for dieldrin in fish tissue is 0.32 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244697
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin. Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Dieldrin concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260528
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252182
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 3 samples were collected, 3 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dieldrin criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94415
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for dieldrin in shellfish tissue is 0.49 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136063, Dieldrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 260463
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 7 samples were collected, 7 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The dieldrin criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
 
DECISION ID
150299
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
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 CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.3 a single line 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 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. 3 of 6 samples exceeded the statistical threshold value for Enterococcus and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2.
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 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86076
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 941
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the the 941 geometric means exceeded the fecal coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Geomeans: The fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 200/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region. (California Ocean Plan)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at sites HW29, HW33, HW56, and HW64 Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected four to five times a month from January 2006 to June 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. City Of Los Angeles Terminal Island Treatment Plant NPDES permit no. CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86074
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 388
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the the 388 samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region. (California Ocean Plan)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at sites HW20, HW23, HW24, HW44, HW50, HW53, HW54, and HW62, Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a month from January 2006 to May 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. City Of Los Angeles Terminal Island Treatment Plant NPDES permit no. CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86075
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1029
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five of the the 1029 samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region. (California Ocean Plan)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at sites HW29, HW33, HW56, and HW64 Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected four to five times a month from January 2006 to June 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. City Of Los Angeles Terminal Island Treatment Plant NPDES permit no. CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86157
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 944
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the the 944 geometric means exceeded the total coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Geomeans: The total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 1000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region. (California Ocean Plan)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at sites HW29, HW33, HW56, and HW64 Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected four to five times a month from January 2006 to June 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. City Of Los Angeles Terminal Island Treatment Plant NPDES permit no. CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86073
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 944
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the the 944 geometric means exceeded the enterococcus objective.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Geomeans: The enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 35/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region. (California Ocean Plan)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at sites HW29, HW33, HW56, and HW64 Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected four to five times a month from January 2006 to June 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. City Of Los Angeles Terminal Island Treatment Plant NPDES permit no. CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 302051
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: STV
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 2 of the 4 samples exceeded the Statistical Threshold Value (STV) water quality threshold for Enterococcus. The STV is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated monthly.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The bacteria water quality objective to protect the REC-1 beneficial use where the salinity is 1 ppth or higher 95 percent or more of the time applies a Statistical Threshold Value to enterococcus of 110 cfu/100 mL, not to be exceeded by more than 10 percent of samples collected within in a calendar month. (ISWEBE 2018)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2018-01-10 and 2018-11-30 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 303129
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: STV
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 2 samples exceeded the Statistical Threshold Value (STV) water quality threshold for Enterococcus. The STV is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated monthly.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteria water quality objective to protect the REC-1 beneficial use where the salinity is 1 ppth or higher 95 percent or more of the time applies a Statistical Threshold Value to enterococcus of 110 cfu/100 mL, not to be exceeded by more than 10 percent of samples collected within in a calendar month. (ISWEBE 2018)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2018-08-21 and 2018-11-30 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86072
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1032
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the the 1032 samples exceeded the enterococcus objective.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 104/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region. (California Ocean Plan)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at sites HW29, HW33, HW56, and HW64 Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected four to five times a month from January 2006 to June 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. City Of Los Angeles Terminal Island Treatment Plant NPDES permit no. CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150299, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86156
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1032
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the the 1032 samples exceeded the total coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region. (California Ocean Plan)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at sites HW29, HW33, HW56, and HW64 Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected four to five times a month from January 2006 to June 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The quality assurance manual for the Environmental Monitoring Division Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles was provided. City Of Los Angeles Terminal Island Treatment Plant NPDES permit no. CA0053856.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
136064
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 CWA section 303(d) List under sections 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 sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 54 samples exceeded the criteria.
0 of 74 samples exceeded the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 54 samples exceeded the criteria and 0 of 74 samples exceeded the guideline and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86107
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for lead is 218 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249152
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249153
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249246
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249138
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249117
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249223
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248735
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249157
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249158
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249272
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249389
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 262742
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248781
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248785
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248786
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248794
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249013
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248914
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248918
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248920
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248921
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248818
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248823
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248934
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248937
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248942
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249054
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 248845
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249202
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252589
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-01-10
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252690
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-01-10
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252608
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252610
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-01-10
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252409
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-01-10
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 262743
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 262764
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 262779
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 262630
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136064, Lead
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 262820
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: The dissolved lead criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 8.1 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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
149655
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 3.1, section 3.5, and section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under sections 3.1 and 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.6 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. Seventy-five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess the pollutant.

LOE 315268 replaces LOE 86118. LOE 315268 reassesses the same sediment data against the evaluation guideline for mercury (2.1 ug/g [PTI Environmental Services, 1991]).

MAR beneficial use:
Water (dissolved fraction) - 0 of 47 samples exceed the mercury criteria.
Water (total fraction) - 0 of 55 samples exceed the mercury criteria.
Sediment - 0 of 73 samples exceed the mercury evaluation guideline.
Tissue - LOE 244995: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 11 trophic level 4 fish.

COMM beneficial use:
Water (dissolved fraction) - 0 of 41 samples exceed the mercury criteria.
Water (total fraction) - 0 of 49 samples exceed the mercury criteria.
Tissue - LOE 244873: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 11 trophic level 4 fish.

SHELL beneficial use:
Tissue - LOE 94405: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury criteria.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 47 and 0 of 55 water samples exceed the criteria for MAR beneficial use. 0 of 73 sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the MAR beneficial use. 0 of 41 and 0 of 49 water samples exceed the criteria for COMM beneficial use. These do not exceed the allowable frequency listing in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Decision written by SWRCB staff.
 
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 applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249753
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244995
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Coastal Zones data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 4 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 11 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 6 composite(s) of Barred Sand Bass each composed of 1 fish per composite). This LOE does not contain data from fish who's average length was outside of the legal size limits as described by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Data Reference: Habitat, Tissue 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 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The Statewide Sport Fish Water Quality Objective for the protection of Marine Habitat comes from the Statewide Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California, and is 0.2 mg/Kg wet weight skinless fillet samples of trophic level 3, or trophic level 4 fish (whichever is highest in the water body) over a one year averaging period. If trophic level 3 fish are used in the assessment then the Prey Fish Water Quality Objective must also be used to determine that the Sport Fish Objective is being met. Trophic levels of applicable fish are defined in, but not limited to those in Attachment C of the Final Regulatory Language document (Appendix A) of State Water Resources Control Board Resolution No. 2017-0027.
Guideline Reference: Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 41116SPDB (San Pedro Bay).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-07-23 and 2018-07-25. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252693
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252642
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263272
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249523
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249757
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94405
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The sample did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 USEPA 304(a) recommended water quality criterion for concentrations of methylmercury in shellfish tissue (wet weight) is 0.2 ppm. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; USEPA, 2001)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criterion for the Protection of Human Health: Methylmercury. Final. United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Science and Technology Office of Water. EPA-823-R-01-001. January 2001
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252617
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263378
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263166
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252572
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263361
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249733
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249640
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244873
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Coastal Zones data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 4 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 11 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 6 composite(s) of Barred Sand Bass each composed of 1 fish per composite). This LOE does not contain data from fish who's average length was outside of the legal size limits as described by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Data Reference: Habitat, Tissue 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 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The Statewide Sport Fish Water Quality Objective for the protection of the Commercial and Sport Fishing beneficial comes from the Statewide Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California, and is 0.2 mg/Kg wet weight skinless fillet samples of trophic level 3, or trophic level 4 fish (whichever is highest in the water body) over a one year averaging period. Trophic levels of applicable fish are defined in, but not limited to those in Attachment C of the Final Regulatory Language document (Appendix A) of State Water Resources Control Board Resolution No. 2017-0027.
Guideline Reference: Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 41116SPDB (San Pedro Bay).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-07-23 and 2018-07-25. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252660
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-02-27 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263262
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252635
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252417
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263165
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249659
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249459
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249685
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249704
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249712
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249616
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252473
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263319
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263416
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 315268
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 mercury is 2.1 ug/g (PTI Environmental Services, 1991).
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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s): NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, Order No. R4-2005-0024 for City of Los Angeles (Terminal Island Treatment Plant); Attachment T Monitoring and Reporting Program No. CI-2171
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252612
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263462
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263459
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263295
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263398
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249617
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249520
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263456
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263239
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249476
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263704
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263241
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263191
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252597
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252453
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252458
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263290
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252619
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252435
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263207
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249771
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249588
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249604
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252475
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-02-27 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263373
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252413
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263593
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252393
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249657
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249797
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249697
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249594
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263686
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263629
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252553
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-02-27 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 263254
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
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: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252657
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The mercury criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.051 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249791
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249480
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249713
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249500
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249612
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 249636
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mercury .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 149655, Mercury
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252576
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to total mercury is 0.94 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-02-27 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
 
DECISION ID
151877
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

12 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 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. 5 of 98 samples exceeded the objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 307931
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-30 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308008
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-11-02 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308057
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-30 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308070
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-28 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308115
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
Data Reference: Field, 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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-22 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308110
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-11-02 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 307909
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-11-02 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308182
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-30 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308156
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-11-02 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308065
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
Data Reference: Field, 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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-22 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 307984
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-11-02 and 2018-11-30
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 151877, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 308108
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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: 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-26 and 2018-11-30
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
136067
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 CWA 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 31 samples exceeded the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 31 samples exceeded the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250567
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250786
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250549
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250548
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250546
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250651
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250543
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250541
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250746
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250745
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250632
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250526
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250834
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250832
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250831
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250854
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86143
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the probable effects level (predictive of sediment toxicity) for phenanthrene is 1500 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250521
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250724
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250616
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250611
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250499
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250700
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250592
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250796
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250694
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250588
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136067, Phenanthrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250656
 
Pollutant: Phenanthrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Phenanthrene .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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
136069
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 CWA 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 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 31 samples exceeded the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 31 samples exceeded the guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251105
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251107
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250913
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251019
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251104
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251101
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250996
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251085
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251084
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250975
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250973
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250865
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251064
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250958
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250512
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250948
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86154
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Pyrene is 2600 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244339
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OB-SS-16 ( OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244539
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-09 ( OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244553
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: Mytilus galloprovincialis for Normal Development, Eohaustorius estuarius for Survival.
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: OB-SS-17 ( OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244340
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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: OA-SS-08 ( OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor ).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-07 and 2018-08-07.
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 226
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 37
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Overall, nine of 37 samples exhibited toxicity (USEPA, 2007). This total was created from several different sediment studies within the Outer Harbor. Six out of 17 samples were toxic (BPTCP). Three out of 18 samples were toxic (Bight, 1998). None out of two samples were toxic (W-EMAP) (LARWQCB & CCC, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: All waters should be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological response in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Samples were considered toxic if (1) there was a significant difference in mean organism response between the sample and the control, and (2) the mean organism response in the test, as a percent of the control, was less than the threshold based on the 90th percentile minimum significant difference value.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Thirty-seven sites were sampled through Outer Harbor. Samples were collected throughout the water body.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected in 1992 - 1994 and 1996 - 1999.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Contaminated Sediment Task Force (2005) and references therein (BPTCP QAPP, Bight 1998 QAPP, EMAP 1999 QAPP). Data Record: 1991-2001, CSTF database.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250952
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250777
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250532
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251038
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250927
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250825
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251126
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251125
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251123
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251124
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136069, Pyrene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251021
 
Pollutant: Pyrene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for 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 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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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
136070
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Selenium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
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 136070, Selenium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94409
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The sample did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for selenium in shellfish tissue is 11 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. A background dietary consumption rate of 0.114 mg/day is applied for this micronutrient. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136070, Selenium
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245110
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Coastal Zones data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Barred Sand Bass each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Chub Mackerel each composed of 5 fish per composite).
Data Reference: Habitat, Tissue 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 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for selenium in fish tissue is 7.4 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A background dietary consumption rate of 0.114 mg/day is applied for this micronutrient. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 41116SPDB (San Pedro Bay).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-07-23 and 2018-07-25. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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
136071
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Silver
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
1 of 66 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is SUFFICIENT justification AGAINST placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 66 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251158
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251367
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251482
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251485
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251277
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251281
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250968
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251074
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251177
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251178
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250877
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251301
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250884
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251093
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251527
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251011
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251436
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251437
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250922
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251136
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251253
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 250944
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) 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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86155
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for silver is 3.7 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251257
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136071, Silver
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251370
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Silver .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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
136073
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267705
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245167
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Toxaphene. Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum toxaphene concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267846
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267842
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267748
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-09-19
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252745
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 3 samples were collected, 3 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267729
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0002 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245150
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Waterboard staff assessed Harbor Toxics TMDL Compliance Water Quality data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Toxaphene. Although data was collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite), all 9 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for toxaphene in fish tissue is 4.3 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245159
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Waterboard staff assessed Harbor Toxics TMDL Compliance Water Quality data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Toxaphene. Although data was collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite), all 9 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for toxaphene in fish tissue is 4.3 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267728
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0002 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-09-19
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267803
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0002 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267801
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0002 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267780
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0002 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267742
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0002 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252725
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 3 samples were collected, 3 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.0002 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2018-11-30
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267785
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 245151
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Toxaphene. Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum toxaphene concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136073, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267804
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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
136075
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 CWA section 303(d) List under sections 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 sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List.

3 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 for not 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. 0 of 58 samples exceeded the criteria for zinc in water and 0 of 28 and 1 of 121 samples exceeded the guideline for zinc in sediment and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251519
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251604
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251622
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251510
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251501
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251607
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251493
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251521
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 227
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 75
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 75 sediment core and grab samples, one measurement 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). The original listing was based on background concentrations of zinc in the water body.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: The 75 samples are spread throughout the water body.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 1992 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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86171
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for zinc is 410 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 253063
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 253079
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 253097
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 268319
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 268443
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 268562
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 268462
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 268354
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 268493
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251592
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251270
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251377
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251382
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251599
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 253062
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 253014
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The dissolved zinc criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 81 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251587
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251357
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251249
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251244
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251569
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251662
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251335
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251333
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251546
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251433
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251539
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251537
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251423
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251314
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136075, Zinc
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251404
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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
136066
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 6 of 63 samples exceeded the objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265197
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-10-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265201
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-10-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265093
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-10-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265340
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-30 and 2015-07-07
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265341
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-30 and 2015-07-07
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265228
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-10-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265360
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-26 and 2015-07-07
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265248
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-10-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265299
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
Data Reference: Field, 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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-22 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265056
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-30 and 2015-07-07
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 136066, pH
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 265060
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-09-28 and 2015-07-07
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
136059
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
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 CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.1, 3.5 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 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 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. 2 of 2 samples exceeded the criteria for chlordane in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should 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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244721
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlordane. Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total chlordane in fish tissue is 3.9 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244589
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlordane. Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total chlordane in fish tissue is 3.9 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244666
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlordane. Data were collected for 4 fish species (3 composite(s) of Northern Anchovy each composed of NA fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 2 fish per composite, 3 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total Chlordane concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OB_2018_Fish (OB_2018_Fish-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-08-15 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 244746
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Fish fillet
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlordane. Data were collected for 8 fish species (1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 17 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Shiner Surfperch each composed of 27 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of White Croaker each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 1 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 4 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of California Halibut each composed of 8 fish per composite).
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: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-29) states that: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total Chlordane concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): OA_2018_Fish (OA_2018_Fish-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2018-10-02 and 2018-10-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 253013
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-08-21 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267593
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane.
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: The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267408
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane.
Data Reference: Field, 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: The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267511
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane.
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: The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267607
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane.
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: The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267427
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane.
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: The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-01-10 and 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267546
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane.
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: The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saline water is 0.004 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246439
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246440
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246351
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246457
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246354
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247011
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246575
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246373
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246480
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246916
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246485
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246593
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246598
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246396
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-09 to 2018-08-09
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246399
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246510
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246612
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246733
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246523
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246847
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246420
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94413
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Chlordane result was calculated by summing the results for chlordane isomers: cis- and trans-nonachlor, alpha- and gamma-chlordane, and oxychlordane.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total chlordane in shellfish tissue is 6.0 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86195
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the eleven samples was not detected at a reporting limit less than the evaluation guideline. The reporting limit for ten of the eleven samples was greater than the criteria therefore these data were not used in the assessment.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for chlordane (as total) is 6 ug/kg dry weight (Fairey, R., E.R. Long, C.A. Roberts, B.S. Anderson, B.M. Phillips, J.W. Hunt, H.R. Puckett and C.J. Wilson. 2001.).
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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 7/28/2005.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246527
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246325
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246752
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246545
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246867
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 246306
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane .
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: 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: 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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252727
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 4 samples were collected, 3 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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 MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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 (OB-RW-16).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2018-08-21 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267383
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267491
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267492
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267594
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2017-09-05 to 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267425
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: 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: The chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2018-11-30
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 136059, Chlordane
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 267347
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 7 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold 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: Field, 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: The chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 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 (OB-RW-16).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2018-01-10 to 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
 
DECISION ID
136061
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 CWA section 303(d) List under sections 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 sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
8 of 58 samples exceeded the criteria for copper in water.
0 of 74 samples exceeded the guideline for copper in sediment.
6 of 75 samples exceeded the guideline for copper in sediment.

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 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. 8 of 58 samples exceeded the criteria and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should 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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247718
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10106 (B18-10106).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247608
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10107 (B18-10107).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247417
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 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): OB-SS-16 (OB-SS-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247521
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 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): OB-SS-17 (OB-SS-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247527
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10102 (B18-10102).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247634
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10110 (B18-10110).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252071
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251993
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251996
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 252119
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-02-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 251688
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed LA County MS4 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: WQ data from the MS4 database assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
QAPP Information Reference(s): Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 258938
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold 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: 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: OA-RW-08 (OA-RW-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259069
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed City of LB Integrated Monitoring for MS4 Permit data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: Field, 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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2019-11-27
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Anchor QEA, LLC. 2016. INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1.
QAPP Information Reference(s): INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM LONG BEACH INNER HARBOR, LONG BEACH OUTER HARBOR, AND EASTERN SAN PEDRO BAY – IMP 8.1
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259214
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold 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: 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: CM-RW-10 (CM-RW-10-Los Angeles Harbor Cabrillo Marina).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 258917
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold 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: 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: OB-RW-17 (OB-RW-17-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 258918
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold 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: 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: OA-RW-09 (OA-RW-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 259027
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold 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: 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: OB-RW-16 (OB-RW-16-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-09-05 and 2018-11-30
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247641
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 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): OA-SS-08 (OA-SS-08-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247536
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10096 (B18-10096).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247643
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8308 (B13-8308-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247537
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10411 (B18-10411).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-26 to 2018-07-26
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 218
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 75
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 75 sediment core and grab samples, six 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 270 ug/g was used (Long et al., 1995). The original listing was based on background concentrations of this pollutant.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: The 75 samples are spread throughout the Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 1992 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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86203
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for copper is 270 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247750
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 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): OA-SS-09 (OA-SS-09-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247749
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8333 (B13-8333-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247552
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8318 (B13-8318-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247461
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8349 (B13-8349-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247573
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8347 (B13-8347-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-12 to 2013-07-12
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247146
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8322 (B13-8322-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-13 to 2013-07-13
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247476
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10111 (B18-10111).
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247266
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10012 (B18-10012).
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247267
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10013 (B18-10013).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-15 to 2018-08-15
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247478
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8304 (B13-8304-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247387
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8360 (B13-8360-Long Beach Inner Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247700
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10101 (B18-10101).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-25 to 2018-07-25
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247701
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10109 (B18-10109).
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247702
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8310 (B13-8310-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247170
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10011 (B18-10011).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-08-07 to 2018-08-07
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247493
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
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/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B18-10007 (B18-10007).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2018-07-24 to 2018-07-24
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247605
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8326 (B13-8326-Long Beach Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-10 to 2013-07-10
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 136061, Copper
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 247195
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Southern California Bight Project 2013 data for Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor (inside breakwater) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .
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): B13-8302 (B13-8302-Los Angeles Outer Harbor).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-07-11 to 2013-07-11
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
97335
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Acenaphthene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 1 sample exceed the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 1 sample exceed the GUIDELINE and this sample size is INSUFFICIENT to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97335, Acenaphthene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86177
 
Pollutant: Acenaphthene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The sample did not exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for acenaphthene is 500 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected on 7/28/2005.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
96927
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Acenaphthylene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 4 samples exceed the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 4 samples exceed the GUIDELINE and this sample size is INSUFFICIENT to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 96927, Acenaphthylene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86178
 
Pollutant: Acenaphthylene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for acenaphthylene is 640 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97628
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Ammonia
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 99 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 99 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97628, Ammonia
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86131
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 99
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None out of 99 6-month medians exceed the Ocean Plan objective for ammonia. A total of 175 samples were taken.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface water 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: The Ocean Plan ammonia objective for marine aquatic life is a 6-month median of 600 ug/L as N.
Guideline Reference: California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at stations HW20, HW24, HW44, HW50, HW53, HW54, HW62, HW23, HW33, HW56, and HW64.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken from April 2006 to March 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of NPDES monitoring requirements for the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
96928
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Anthracene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 4 samples exceed the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 4 samples exceed the GUIDELINE and this sample size is INSUFFICIENT to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 96928, Anthracene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86179
 
Pollutant: Anthracene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for anthracene is 1100 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97744
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97744, Chlorpyrifos
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94414
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California's Ocean Plan states that, "The concentration of organic materials in fish, shellfish or other marine resources used for human consumption shall not bioaccumulate to levels that are harmful to human health".
Objective/Criterion Reference: California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for chlorpyrifos in shellfish tissue is 1,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97745
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97745, Endosulfan
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94416
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The results did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal. Total Endosulfan is the sum of Endosulfan I and Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endosulfan (l and ll) in shellfish tissue is 20,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97106
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Endrin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 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.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 46 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.
0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is SUFFICIENT justification AGAINST placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 1 and 0 of 46 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97106, Endrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94417
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The sample did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endrin in shellfish tissue is 1,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97106, Endrin
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86219
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for endrin is 45 ug/kg dry weight (Fairey, R., E.R. Long, C.A. Roberts, B.S. Anderson, B.M. Phillips, J.W. Hunt, H.R. Puckett and C.J. Wilson. 2001.).
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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
96990
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Fluoranthene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 4 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is INSUFFICIENT to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 96990, Fluoranthene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86077
 
Pollutant: Fluoranthene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for fluoranthene is 5100 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
96991
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Fluorene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 4 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 4 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is INSUFFICIENT to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 96991, Fluorene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86106
 
Pollutant: Fluorene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the four samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for fluorene is 540 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97746
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97746, Heptachlor epoxide
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94402
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for heptachlor epoxide in shellfish tissue is 1.4 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1999)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Public Health Goal for Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide in Drinking Water
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97799
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97799, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94403
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for hexachlorobenzene in shellfish tissue is 4.3 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2005)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97800
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97800, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94404
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The result did not exceed the guideline. Data were reported on a dry weight basis and were converted to a wet weight basis by multiplying the dry-weight concentration by a factor of 1 minus the percentage of moisture content expressed as a decimal.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of 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 modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for lindane in shellfish tissue is 7.1 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2005)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97801
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Mirex
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 0 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97801, Mirex
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 94406
 
Pollutant: Mirex
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Shellfish
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Shellfish surveys
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The non detect result was not included in the assessment since the reporting limit was above the evaluation guideline. MDL were provided by NOAA Federal and RL were calculated by multiplying 3.18 by the MDL.
Data Reference: State Mussel Watch Program Data 1977-2000; Winter 2007-Winter 2009. State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California's Ocean Plan states that, "The concentration of organic materials in fish, shellfish or other marine resources used for human consumption shall not bioaccumulate to levels that are harmful to human health".
Objective/Criterion Reference: California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009
 
Evaluation Guideline: The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for mirex in shellfish tissue is 0.43 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 21 g/day. (Brodberg, R.K., and G.A. Pollock, 1999; Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1992)
Guideline Reference: Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Guideline Reference: Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene
Guideline Reference: Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples are collected by hand from three sub-locations for each site. The composite sample was collected from San Pedro Harbor Fishing Pier (SPFP).
Temporal Representation: Representative samples of locally abundant species were collected during the winter on 12/6/2007
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of the State Water Board's Mussel Watch Program which is a part of the National Oceanic Administration's (NOAAs) National Status and Trends (NS&T). Mussels are shipped to NOAAs contract labs for analysis of trace constituents and mussel condition. Analytical protocols follow those approved by NOAAs NS&T Program Additional background information can be found at:
http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/nsandt/
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
97336
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
Pollutant: Naphthalene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

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. 0 of 1 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE and this sample size is INSUFFICIENT to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97336, Naphthalene
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86129
 
Pollutant: Naphthalene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The sample did not exceed the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for naphthalene is 2100 ug/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Samples were collected from the macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Station ID HM12.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected on 7/28/2005.
Environmental Conditions: Sample is representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
69110
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
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 CWA 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.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 46 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.
0 of 0 sample exceeded the GUIDELINE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is SUFFICIENT justification AGAINST placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 0 and 0 of 46 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69110, Nickel
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 86130
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 46
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 46 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data from Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant NPDES Permit no. CA0053856, Jan. 2006-Jun. 2010
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: In saline water sediments the effects range median (predictive of sediment toxicity) for nickel is 51.6 mg/Kg dry weight ( Long, E.R., D.D. MacDonald, S.L. Smith, and F.D. Calder. 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: Macrofaunal and Sediment Monitoring Stations include station locations: HM2, HM3, MH4, HM6, HM7, HM8, HM9, HM10, HM11, HM12, and HM13. These are located within the breakwater of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Outer Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once a year from during the dry season from 2005 through 2009.
Environmental Conditions: Samples are representative of dry weather conditions.
QAPP Information: Samples are collected as part of NPDES Permit No. CA0053856, the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69110, Nickel
Region 4     
Los Angeles - Long Beach Outer Harbor inside breakwater
 
LOE ID: 222
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seventy-five sediment core and grab 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.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: No sediment quality guideline is available for this pollutant that satifies the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Lisitng Policy.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: The 75 samples are spread throughout the water body.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 1992 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):