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Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0059-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Long Beach Water Department
On September 15, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0059-M to Long Beach Water Department (Permittee) in the amount of $264,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2004-0088, NPDES Permit No. CA0064530 for Long Beach Seawater Desalination Facility (Offer). On January 16, 2009, the Regional Board based on new information submitted by the Permittee rescinded certain late report violations. Accordingly, the new settlement amount is $84,000. On February 11, 2009, Long Beach Water Department accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order, and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from April 15, 2005 through June 12, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
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Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0067-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against County Sanitation Districts of Los AngelesCounty
On September 30, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0067-M to the County Sanitation Districts of Los AngelesCounty (Permittee) in the amount of $12,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order Nos. 97-076 and R4-2002-0123, NPDES Permit No. CA0054119 for Long Beach Water Reclamation Plant (Offer). On October 30, 2008, the Regional Board based on new information submitted by the Permittee rescinded certain effluent violations. Accordingly, the new settlement amount is $3,000. On February 25, 2009, the County Sanitation Districts of Los AngelesCountyaccepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order, and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from January 1, 2005 through January 31, 2005, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
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Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Mercedes Merino at (213) 620-6369.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0073-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against City of Santa Paula, Santa Paula Water Reclamation Facility
On January 22, 2009, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0073-M to the City of Santa Paula in the amount of $39,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. 97-41, NPDES Permit No. CA0054224 for the Santa Paula Water Reclamation Facility (Offer). On March 23, 2009, the City of Santa Paula accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0073-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Kristie Kao at (213) 620-6368.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0089-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
On October 15, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0089-M to Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. in the amount of $102,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order Nos. 99-053 and R4-2005-0029, NPDES Permit No. CA0063908 (Offer). On April 6, 2009, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0089-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Kristie Kao at (213) 620-6368.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0090-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals, LLC
On October 17, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0090-M to Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals, LLC in the amount of $36,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order Nos. 00-087 and R4-2006-0032, NPDES Permit No. CA0056863 for Carson Terminal (Offer). On April 21, 2009, Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals, LLC accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from February 12, 2003 through February 22, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0090-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0092-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Ultramar, Inc.
On October 23, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0092-M to Ultramar, Inc. in the amount of $33,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order Nos. 97-003 and R4-2003-0150, NPDES Permit No. CA0057037 for Marine Tank (Offer). On May 22, 2009, Ultramar, Inc. accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from October 29, 2000 through February 28, 2005, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0092-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0101-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Ultramar, Inc.
On October 23, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0101-M to Ultramar, Inc. in the amount of $18,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2003-0052, NPDES Permit No. CA0057568 for Olympic Tank Farm Skim Pond (Offer). On May 5, 2009, Ultramar, Inc. accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from February 23, 2004 through February 28, 2005, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0101-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0121-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Park Encino, LLC
On November 21, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0121-M to Park Encino, LLC (Permittee) in the amount of $39,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2003-0111, NPDES Permit No. CAG994004 for Reno Apartments (Offer). On May 22, 2009, Park Encino, LLCaccepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order, and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from March 01, 2006 through August 10, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
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Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Mercedes Merino at (213) 620-6369.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0131-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Certified Alloy Products, Inc.
On December 2, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0131-M to Certified Alloy Products, Inc. in the amount of $9,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2004-0058, NPDES Permit No. CAG994003 (Offer). On March 17, 2009, Certified Alloy Products, Inc. accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from April 11, 2006 through February 12, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0131-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0139-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against LAXFUEL Corporation
On December 2, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0139-M to LAXFUEL Corporation (Permittee) in the amount of $9,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order Nos. 97-076 and R4-2007-0022, NPDES Permit No. CAG914001 for Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (Offer). On May 7, 2009, LAXFUEL Corporationaccepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order, and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from June 12, 2006 through July 28, 2006, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
R4-2008-0139-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Mercedes Merino at (213) 620-6369.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0148-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Chevron Environmental Management Company
On December 2, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0148-M to Chevron Environmental Management Company in the amount of $3,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order Nos. R4-2003-0111 and R4-2007-0021, NPDES Permit Nos. CAG994004 and CAG834001 for Former Unocal Station #6990 (Offer). On March 17, 2009, Chevron Environmental Management Company accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from April 11, 2006 through February 12, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0148-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0154-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Mr. Auto
On December 2, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0154-M to Mr. Auto (Permittee) in the amount of $21,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2003-0111, NPDES Permit No. CAG994004 (Offer). On March 24, 2009, the Regional Board based on new information submitted by the Permittee rescinded certain effluent limit violations. Accordingly, the new settlement amount is $9,000. On April 6, 2009, Mr. Auto accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order, and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from December 3, 2007 through March 7, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
R4-2008-0154-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0155-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Harsu Gas Mart
On December 2, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0155-M to Harsu Gas Mart in the amount of $9,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2003-0111, NPDES Permit No. CAG994004 (Offer). On April 6, 2009, Harsu Gas Mart accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from August 1, 2006 through May 11, 2007, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-0155-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Russ Colby at (213) 620-6373.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0166-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against County Sanitation Districts of Los AngelesCounty
On December 2, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0166-M to the County Sanitation Districts of Los AngelesCounty (Permittee) in the amount of $3,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2003-0145, NPDES Permit No. CA0054216 for Valencia Water Reclamation Plant (Offer). On February 25, 2009, the County Sanitation Districts of Los AngelesCounty accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order, and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from November 1, 2005 through January 31, 2006, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
R4-2008-0166-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Mercedes Merino at (213) 620-6369.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2008-0184-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against Golden State Water Company – San Dimas
On December 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2008-0184-M to Golden State Water Company – San Dimas in the amount of $6,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order No. R4-2004-0058, NPDES Permit No. CAG994003 for the Massinger Plant (Offer). On April 17, 2009, Golden State Water Company – San Dimas accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at:
- R4-2008-000184-M
Written comments regarding the Expedited Payment Program and Waiver will be accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information, please contact Kristie Kao at (213) 620-6368.
Conditional Early Settlement Offer No. R4-2009-0014-M with Mandatory Minimum Penalties against California Department of Transportation
On January 16, 2009, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) issued Offer to Participate in Expedited Payment Program No. R4-2009-0014-M to California Department of Transportation (Permittee) in the amount of $102,000 for alleged violations of Regional Board Order Nos. R4-2002-0107 and R4-2007-0022, NPDES Permit No. CAG994001 for Route I-105 Dewatering System (Offer). On April 27, 2009, the Regional Board based on new information submitted by the Permittee rescinded certain effluent limit violations. Accordingly, the new settlement amount is $54,000. On May 4, 2009, California Department of Transportation accepted the Regional Board’s offer to participate in the Expedited Payment Program and waived their right to a hearing. A copy of the Offer, (proposed) Order, and a table listing this facility’s alleged violations of subdivisions (h) and (i) of California Water Code section 13385 and section 13385.1, from June 9, 2006 through February 15, 2008, which have not received mandatory minimum penalty assessment by the Water Boards, and the final calculation of MMP amounts owed is available at: