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Ovaafa. aealtta, facttow, oe. w•rte, rawAe• .• f• •re re rr..•w r —. _-r HF WEST K PALrr 6r- 'TKE S0k-T%-%NyVEE7%- - ---.TSE So �'T� � �►Sr� - c�Vp►tz-i'E�2 0� A A• MUNICIPAL 1R UTILITY StRVICfi: _ It. Itrvloar...r NO an CIA bssn PMMMd tM 1hA ttreheti Yn No If•'Y.,••.f ftltt."•copy. 13 1 f ••Ns'•, fflq an CCR bts prsesrsel Ya 0 No M414 namfto dim. ion to preper6l� Yes0 No It -Yes". plows doer tits IWIOwirlp. OF. f. •\\ ...•. f...•t 0. INDIVIDUAL f f ltsi C. ® 3URiACE SUPPLY cera Y-f•ea•r. \••e. Me.w.. e•f. r •Na1 •iN o1 .•fai i.feif .._ --_ _ . _ ._. •- r.a•ae •.ever• ICON N aK eoN • RIM►Mn Aptx00 t,. i►ecT warowT fsrwf •'-'` '-r_T-s-� -- -.j@ _ mac- - RECEIVE® ,1 kd !1:'.11990 CERTIFICATION ! earthy ecrtlJj• rcrtdrr perotty of per1tcry that the injumtation prouldn; ,n (itis appltootWn and in any attacR- +rtaatr to trt/e WI -Ir rule to the beet of my knowledge. D. PECK MANP *46 $-A PER.nn `7 _ }, • 6 ?r • _. L . 1Wa' to Itotltfad G# M& txxrotCnew/ of ttfuq two anti Wlftttu Of any ad*"Ad meni"bon efata.A ^ec"W" to car"Wetf "Out "043001 of Yw.lb """m to owo " 7. male" 13M of the Stats "aw Com. or a t�xe;a �1,,, f e,,.t,l •oQtl.eae.ul •tutu ft, to Go...xo. -real tow -ML a io &W /wtsfp ono Safety deft Section 102110. 26 '.y.t{��' g.c.}ttY`.k♦'ir�:>."�;_;:�iw,'t�ir•.:..�.y:. _•z-:P;:.tur'*: �• -�- - .r�.v"l 6�Kiq•Y'P • ;:.T..(i .. :i .1. AM •CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ' CENTRA! VALLEY REGION ORDER NO. 91-003 WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR 'RONALD LOGAN dba NEW ERA MINES BUTTE COUNTY The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region. (hereafter So.erd) finds that: 1. Ronald Logan, dba New Era Mines, thereafter Discharger) submi-ted a Report of Waste Discharge, dated 14 August 1990. The property (Assessor's Parcel No. 41-08-27) is owned by Ronald Logan. 2. The Discharger utilizes hydraulic mining for gravity separation of gold from gravel in a former stream bed. The plant consists of a grizzly, trommel, screens, and sluice box. A maxima® of 20 tons of gravel will be mined daily at the site. No chemicals such as cyanide or mercury are used. Dry Creek, a tributary of the Sacramento River, runs through Mr. Logan's property adjacent to the mine operations. Three wash. water ponds are used in series to settle solids from the ore -washing wastewater and to recover �.• the water for reuse. These ponds are immediately adjacent to Dry Creek. 3. The Discharger is in Butte County in Section 1, T21N, R3E, MOB&M, as show on Attachment "A" which is incorporated herein and made part of this -Order. All surface water drainage from the property I$ to Dry. Creek, a tributary of the.Sacramento River. 4. The beneficial. uses of the Sacramento River are municipal, industrial, and agricultural supply; recreation; esthetic enjoyment; navigation; ground water recharge; freshwater replenishmht; hydroelectric power generation; and preservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and other aquatic resources. S. The beneficial uses of the ground water are aunicipal, industrial, and agricultural supply. 6. The Board has adopted a Water Quality Control Plan, 2nd Edition, for the Sacramento River Basin (SA) which contains water quality objectives for all waters of the Basin. These requirements are consistent with that Plan. Furthermore, this Order implements the prescriptive standards and performance goals of Chapter 15, Division 3, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), effective 27 November 1984. 7. The action to adopt waste discharge requirements for this facility is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, in accordance with Section 15302, Title 14, CCR. 265 WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS RONALD LOGAN dba NEW ERA MINES BUTTE COUNTY eta B. This discharge is exempt from the requirements of Section 2511(b), Division 3, Chapter 15, of the LCR. The exemption is based on the following: .a. The Board has issued waste discharge requirements, b. The discharge -is in compliance with the applicable Water Quality Control Plan, and c. The wastewater does not need to be managed according.to Chapter 30 of Division 4, Title 22, CCR, as.i hazardous waste. 9. The Board has notified the Discharger and interested tgencies:and.:persons of its* intent to..prescribe waste dI's charge. requirement s for:this discharge. 10. The Board, in a public meeting., heard' and considered all comments pertaining to the discharge. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that New .EraMines, in order 'to meet the provisions contained in Division 7 of the Cal:iforni& Water Code and regulations adopted �. • thereunder, shall comply with the following: A. Discharge Prohibitions 1. The direct discharge of wastes to surface waters -'or surface water drainage courses is prohibited'. 2. The by-pass' or overflow of untreated or partially treated waste is prohibited. 3. The direct discharge or deposition of petroleum products to the.ground surface, ground water, surface water, or surface water drainage courses -is prohibited. B. Discharge.Specifications 1. ._Neither the treatment nor the discharge shall cause a nuisance or condition of pollution as defined by,the California Water Code, Section 13050. 2. The discharge shall not cause degradation of any water supply. 3: The discharge shall remain within the designated disposal area .at all times. 266 FA " � *.' , -!�. . . . uzvet.- - -- - g - R05- __V"ZeA�-- 2T.1 • WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS .3 - RONALD LOGAN dba NEW ERA MINES BUTTE COUNTY 4. Collected screening, sludges, and 'other solids removed from liquid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Executive Officer. S. A 1.0 -foot freeboard shall.-bellmaintained'in* all ponds at all times. 6. The dischargt of waste containing any carcinogen'or'reproductive toxin listed by the Governor pursuant 'to Health and Safety Code Sections 25249.5 -through 25,249.13, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 6S;)., where such chemical -passes or probably will pass into any source of drinking water, is prohibited, 7. The dissolved oxygen content of holding ponds' shall not be less than 1.0 mg/1 for 16 hours in any ;24-hour period.. 8. The discharge by seepage or any other direct peans reaching Dry Creek or • any other surface water drainage course shall not cause: a. Visible oil,.grease,,-.scu0',­,or foam in the receiving waters or any other drainage course; b. Concentrations.of any materials in the receiving waters whish are deleterious to human, animal., aquatic, or.plint life; c. Bottom deposits in thereceivingwaters; d. Floating or suspended materials in the receiving waters; e. An increase in the turbidity of the receiving waters by more - than 20 percent where upstream turbidity is between 0 and 50 NTUs, or an increase in the turbidity of the receiving waters of more.than 10 percent where the upstream turbidity Is greater than 50 KTUs; -f. The pH in the receiving waters to vary outside the range of 6.5 and 8.5; or g. The dissolved oxygen in the receiving waters to fall below 7 mg/l. C'. Provisions 1. The Discharger shall comply with the attached Monitoring and Reporting Program No. 91-003 -A*2. The Discharger shall comply with the Standard Provisions and Reporting Requirements, dated I July 1990, which are & -part of this Order. p.: {,;w'n'?'Yr•.x—ry;; ;,,,: y.,,,,,,-�}�..., :}-"�jyVF,"i ,.."'z>,3:: �}Y'���. .[i J- •�'-� `�,,qly^� — �^;t'�� r�11Si.:, y+: WASTE DISCHAR,E REQUIREMENTS RONALD LOGAN dba NEW ERA MINES BUTTE COUNTY -4- 3. In accordance with Water Code Section 13260(1), by 1 April 1991 the Discharger shall submit a report addressing thephysical and chemical characteristics of both the liquid and solid wastes, their potential to cause pollution or contamination, and their potential to produce acid mine drainage, leach metals, or release other hazardous substances. The report shall.be based on, but not be limited to, the results of Acid Generating Potential (AGP) and Waste Extraction Tests (WET) on represen- tative samples of .solid wastes generated by ore processing, including tailings and settling pond sediment. The Discharger shall analyze for metals listed in CCR, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 30, Section 66699, and the WET shall be performed in accordance with Section 66700. The Discharger shall conduct the AGP according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publication 600/2-78-054, *Field and Laboratory Methods Applicable to Overburdens and Mines Soils', or equivalent methods approved by the Regional Board. • 4. By 1 October of each year, the Discharger shall submit for the approval of the Executive Officer plans describing annual procedures to stabilize the mine site for the approaching winter season. Plans shall address, but not be limited to, the contouring, seeding, and mulching of disturbed ground, pond berm strengthening and revegetating, and road stabilization. The plan shall ensure no stormwater'flows over the ground surface into the settling/recycling ponds, and shall rovide appropriately located sediment traps to ensure no eroded earthen materials enter surface waters. The plan shall describe and s cify the extent of the mining proposed for the following year and shall include a detailed scale drawing. S. By 15 November of each year, the Discharger shall complete stabi�ization of the site for the winter according to the approved annual plan required in accordance with Provision C,1. 6. Settling ponds shall be designed to accommodate all wash water plus rainfall expected from two sequential 3 -day, 100 -year storms. By 1 December of each year, the Discharger shall ensure the settling/. recycling ponds have adequate freeboard to capture this rainfall. 7. The Discharger shall report promptly to the Board any material change or proposed change in the character, location, or volume of the discharge. 8. In the event of any Chang* in control or ownership of land or waste discharge facilities prose .ey owned or controlled by the Discharger, the Discharger shall notify the succeeding. owner or operator of the existence of this Order by letter, a copy of which shall be forx this office. arded to WASTE -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS RONALD LOGAN 0.1 NEW ERA MINES BUTTE COUNTY .9. The Board will review this Order periodically and may revise requirie*, ments when, necessary. 1, WILLIAM H. CROOKS, Executive Officer, do hereby certify the.foregoing is a full, *true, and correct copy of an Order adopted by.the Cel ffornia Regional Water Quality. Control Board, Central Valley Region', on 25'.January .1991 _ WILLI-AN H. CROOKS, Executive Offi cer RSD:gln Amended.1/25/91 Attachments CALIFORNIA REGIONAL. WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD CENTRAL VALLEY REGION t MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM NO— 91-003 FOR PONALD LOGAN dba NEN ERA MINES BUTTE COUNTY RECEIVING WATER MONITORING All receiving water samples shall be grab samples. Receiving water samples shall be taken from the following: R-1 R-2 Constituent Dissolved Oxygen PH f' Turbidity Description 100 feet upstream from the settling ponds 100 feet downstream from the settling ponds . Saraguency It Stat -ion Mg/1 R-I,..R-2 Monthly PH Units R-I,'R-2 monthly Turgidity Units R-19 R-2 Monthly RAINFALL MONITORING Rainfall shall be monitored and recorded daily. Data shall be appended monthly to'monitoring reports. REPORTING Irs reporting the monitoring data, the Discharger shall arr4ngt the data in tabular foray so that tho date, the constituents, and the co:_centrations are readily discernible. The data shall be summarized in such a manner to illustrate clearly the compliance with waste discharge requirements. Monthly monitoring reports shall be submitted to.the:Regional Board by the 25th day of the following month. The results of any monitoring done more frequently than required at the locations specified in the Monitoring and Reporting Program shall be reported to the Board. - -, �rw-n tit _ - - a�.v-+i o•v. ::'e'�r•a..'a,'2.,_ __ _ 1. • :: u. _ '_ �n�: -i.�.._ .:'R $:[aH.�;'.. .. "'1'.a,• ..•,-'.:Crjji✓.y. .. -Yrj% MONITORING Hire REPORTING PROGRAH. -2- RONALD LOGAN dba NEN ERA MINES BUTTE COUNTY upon written request of the BOVd,,the Discharger'shall submit a report to the Board by 30 January -of each.year. The report..shal1 contain both tabular and graphical summaries of the monitoring data -obtained during the previous year. In addition, the Discharger shall discuss the. coarpliance record and the corrective actions taken or planned which may be needed to bring the discharge into full compliance with the waste discharge requirements. . The Discharger shall implement the'above'monitortng-program as of the date of this Order. } Ordered by ` ~• NiLLTlit4 H.. Ca09C5, Executive Of4ieor t 271 -N Aastcl, Oil 4-0 Dro el, PAP Apr.:. Q- V,-,.5Nt; t M_ 0:4a mV 4 s- >jV7 X, 474 sM. Y,4 -4.3 ����t. t=t'-��y��1,�/�0`'::-•�r .X�;,,:: �, ;ry y-:. :mac: ,:`y:: .�,. � ,,�.� ,h ��;;4� ��'t. �::7 ..... . . . . . . Sir, v -_v ��, ;,V, - mk�l - W I V, c k S4 C 5 _�7 1,*�.I..'-w-f �.l uz 4z. c. '1X, 1 :.,•a0 r.:��ti 'r �3jyt,:'�• i.s.�' Q����Gr .��`�"��v•� .t,•'�:yr•�":, �;: y;• tlnZ - t4 oil 4t. Jut 7a u(;5. tri S % NORTH CONTINENT LAND & TIlgBER, INC. January 28, 2008 VIA COURIER Ronald R. Logan SAN 2 8. 24US New Era Mine IDEVELOPN ENT 4095 Dry Creek Rd SERVICES Oroville, CA 95965 RE: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 92-200 Dear Mr. Logan: We are writing you to confirm the content of our prior conversations and documentation received concerning the issuance of Order No. 92-200 ("Order -92-200") by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board ("RWQCB") for .the .Central Valley Region. Specifically, we are writing you to confirm our understanding of the scope of operations of the :New. Era Mine pursuant to Mining. and Reclamation Permit No: 81435- (the "Permit") at the time Order 92-200 was issued and that Order. 92-200<did not have any impact on the then -existing scope of the permitted mining operations. You have informed -us that: (i) you were personally involved in the. operation of the New Era Mine under the Permit at all times relevant to the content of this letter; (u) in 1990, you and certain third parties proposed to form a partnership that would assume the day-to-day operations of the New Era Mine; (iii) you believed that such third parties would be able to assist you in the expansion of the operations of the New -Era -Mine; (iv) } on July 17, 1990, "New Era Mines LP" was formed by you and such third parties as a California Limited Partnership to undertake such operations xhibit A ; (v)'the proposed expansion of the New Era Mine was determined. by New Era Mines. LP to. potentially require the approval of RWQCB; (vi) New Era Mines LP requested such approval from RWQCB; (vii) the limited partners of New Era Mines LP determined to terminate the partnership (Exhibit A); (viii) following termination of New Era Mines LP, you considered pursuing. the proposed expansion of the New Era Mine personally; (ix) on January 16, 1991, you notified RWQCB that New Era Mines LP " is no more, it has dissolved, we are inactive" (i.e., the Limited Partnership was terminated), that you believed that RWQCB's fees required for compliance were unreasonable, and that you agreed with RWQCB's work request xhibit B ; (x) on January 25, 1991, RWQCB issued Order No. 91-003 ("Order 91-003") prescribing compliance requirements for New Era Mines LP; (xi) the New Era Mine was being personally operated by you on the date that Order 91-003 was issued; (xii) the scope of the operations of the New Era Mine on the date that Order 91-003 was issued were substantially the same as in 1990, prior to { 4950 Cohasset Road •Suite 10 •Chico, California • 95973 Page 1 of 3 273 3 NORTH CONTINENT LAND & TIAMEI , INC. formation of New Era Mines LP; (xiii) you determined that, without the assistance you had previously believed would be provided by the New Era Mines LP venture, you would not be able to engage in the expanded operations envisioned by Order 91-003 and would continue operation of the New Era Mine substantially the same as it was operated . in 1990, prior to formation of New Era Mines LP; (xiv). on August 4, .1992, you notified- RWQCB otifiedRWQCB of your agreement to meet their conditions of rescission of Order 91-003 and not resume "full scale operations," i.e., the expanded operations, of the New Era Mine without obtaining prior approval from RWQCB xhibit C ;and (xv) on October 7, 1992, RWQCB issued Order 92-200 rescinding the requirements of. Order 91-003 xhibit D You also have informed us that certain •statements contained in - Order 92-200 did not fully reflect the scope of operations of the mine on the date that Order 92-200 was issued; or prior or subsequent to that date. Order 92-200 stated, "The limited partnership was dissolved in. 1.990. and no mining has taken place::since-then.There:are<no:.current plans to resume mining." You have informed us `that .the l aforementioned statement :was not accurate and instead reflected that mining operations and scale of New Era Mining .LP contemplated by Order 91-003 were, not currently. ongoing and that there were no plans to resume operations of that scale on.the ,date that. Order 92 200 -was. issued:: You have informed us further that your notice .to RWQCB, indicating that you did not. currently intend to resume "full scale operations," was accurate and that you were engaged in the operation of the New. Era Mine on the date that Order 92-200 was .issued and thereafter within the scope of the operations .existing,:prior to. the -issuance of Order 91-003. In addition, you have informed:us `that New Era Mine LP possessed the Mineral Interest in the premises on which the- New Era Mine is located until the date of conveyance back to you and Betty J. Logan on January..28, 991x bit E. . Please note that this letter also confirms that we may include this letter in our files and provide it to any third parties upon their reasonable request, including the Butte County Department of Development Services. As always, thank .you for your assistance in these matters. Best regards, Frank Noland Vice President 4950 Cohasset Road • Suite 10 • Chico, California • 95973 Page 2. of 3 274 • 4950 Cohasset Road Suite 10 Chico, California • 95973 Page 3 of 3 2/5. • STAT! OF .. - • - '•� ti�f:.°L",z':;.p__`:� CALIPG*MA ''ras CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD.— 'Et"es@ :—® ENTfiAI VALLEY REC31ON SHASTA CASCADE wATBRSMlO BRANCH 0FF1Cf: 418 KNOLLCREST ORIVE REOOINO. CA "002 PKCNE: ($if122t:ae4S FAX: (ftel ns-aas? 29 July 1992 BUTTE • Mr. Ron Logan New Era Minek.-VELGWON NT 4095 Dry Creek Road sr-, biVICES Oraville. CA 95965 RECISION OF WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS _-NEV ERA MINE, BME CpU MTy This letter will confirm our conversation of 16 July 1992 at the subject mine site. Because you have not operated the mine. in thelast several. years, and Plan no. full scale operations in near future, we are prepared to rescind your waste discharge •requiremeats if you so .request. To avoid the necessity of renewing these requirements and paying the ac co"anying fee, the following conditions would have to be adhered to: 1) No full scale mining. operations will be -allowed. 'Sull scale testing of the ore body will be .alloaa�, 10' only. after notification and approval by our office. 2) The existing slime ponds.must not be used for any s, PM including the above testing. No water should be se the ponds. 3) Erosion control must be maintained on the site including canagement of ground cover to prevent excessive sail loss. At such time. as you wish to reinstitute full scaleoperations at the'site, a new report of waste discharge and filing fee would be required, Therefore, in order for us to proceed.aith recission of your requirnts, please forward a written request to our office. ad youhave916 have any questions lease contact me at d ' p i i 224- 48sg or the above. Ronald S. Dykstra, P.E. Staff Engineer RSO:tch cc: Nair. Gaylon Taylor, Department of Fish and Game, Paradise 276 ::rz ",•;'y:.r '3ri+;C:^ .. :C1.T.:: ;1 y-" .�.e� "'S'gi.:�1+: :. •:l t)53 a; -' -;.-a;•__.' .•p.c., •F Y.: 4- --.1 - r - - - c .\ i .✓.• 1 .:� •rte„ :..2,',:� ^•'a .. •J�_7 }. .. M "'.,..:f' :. }.�, ��' :•` -:..:: - :a'.� _ ... u..„.�•- - Via.:.... t'-.. a..._ .C�LIlOANIA ►QTS glLpOst. �OSO.eOi .#A ORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD• JENTRAL VALLEY REGION SHASTA CASCADE WATERSHED ©RANCH OFFICE: 415 KNOCLCREST DRIVE REDDING. CA' 91.002 PHONE: Iftts 224.4845 FAX: (11$) 224.4857 6 July 1992 Mr. Ronald Logan New Era Mines 4095 Dry Creek'Road Oroville, CA 95965 INVOICE FOR ANNUAL FEE - NEW ERA NINE, BUTTE COUNTY In accordance with our recent phone conversation attached is a copy of an invoice for your annual operating fee. We understand that you have not actively mined at this site in the last several years. In accordance with current State law. we must rescind your waste. discharge requirements, or the fee mast be paid. The State Yater. Resources Control •Board, our parent aggeency, has required that ire initiate legal action.in smiI claims .court for all dischargers who have not: paid. their-fees'...Ve have not taken this action with regard -to your facility until you have hid a chance to decide on.what course of action you with to take regarding your waste discharge •requirements. Please respond to us by 30 July 19.92 with your decision whether you -'wish to pay the.attached-fee or have us rescind your -waste discharge rwpiresents. If you decide to have your requirements rescinded, and later -decide to renew operations, waste discharge requirements can be reissued. If you have any questions please c nt me at (916) 224-4858 or the above address. Ronald S. Dykstra,P.E. Staff Engineer RSD:tch cc% Por. Tom Reid, Butte County Department of Environmental Health, Oroville 277 - .,l•�.F �'�l•'^ :T,.��'L'. 'Y. ---.t. �jjY: '.. -_ .�''.' +Ea �. -� r�' fir.. y�;� ro.W +�'W�. 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A;{S.t.R"• 3� ' :..O. �i •"�' .F'nr: �:'� , r.J y'• (i'i �.lFS_•„_ FEi.•:::...tiF`"`,.�ti'2e5e.•�w•3M3'rt'•J..'i�A4L1�•l-v.._.-._.__.:.::a..H_`�..:t,.�^.i1+,?'�.ti_.��� ti�;=cis•.... -� _ Sr �.�q �.Z^ Lai 's�j'� •iii '.. $TAT# OR CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER OUALITY CONTROL BOARD— ENTRAL VALLEY REGION ASTA.CASCADE WATERSHED BRANCH OFFICE. 15 KNOILCREST DRIVE REDDING. CA 96002 PHONE: 19161 224.4645 ►AX: 19161224.4157 1 October 1992 Mr. Ron Logan 409S Dry Creek Road Orville, CA 95965 11RARSWITIAL O ORDER .RESUAVING'-REQUIREPENTS - -N-V ERA NES. R!aTE`COMM Enclosed is an official .copy of Ocdar No. 92-200 as adopted.by the California Regional Water Quality Control Boaru; Central Valley Region, at its last regular meeting. AM:ES C. PEDRI Supervising Engineer RSD:gln - Enclosure cc+enc: Department of fish and Game, Region 2, Rancho Cordova Department of Health Services, Environmental Management Branch, Redding - Department of Health Services, Office of Drinking dater Redding Department of Water Resources, Northern District, Red Buff Mr. Archie Matthews, Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality, Sacramento Ms. Betsy Jennings, Water. Resources Control Board, .Office of the Chief Counsel, Sacramento' Butte County Department of Public Health, Droville Butte County Planning Department, Oroville ORDER NO. 92-200 RESCINDING VARIOUS WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS 49 Order No. 91-003, adopted 25 January 1991, prescribes requiremr-'s for New Era Mines, a limited partnership operating a placer mine, in Batte County: The mine extracts placer deposits from'a stream bed, then hydraulically processes the ore for gold recovery. The limited partnership was dissolved -in 1990 and no mining has taken place since then. There are no current plans to resume mining, -2- h. Order No. 81-022, adopted 27 February 1981. prescribes requirements for the discharge of wastewater from the Liquid Chemical Corporation micro- nutrient'fertilizer manufacturing plant, in Kings County. The company terminated the discharge in 1984. i.. Order* No. 80-136, adopted 12 September 1980, prescribes requirements for Central Lease, Inc.. and governs the disposal of produced wastewater to, sumps at its New Hope oil lease in Section 29, T27S, R27E, MDB&N of the Poso Creek oil field, Kern County. This operation is currently owned by. 'Berry Petroleum Company. An inspection confirmed that all sumps used for the disposal of -wastewater have been removed. J. Resolution No. 60-099, adopted 21 April 1960, prescribes requirements for. Intex Oil Company and governs the disposal of produced wastewater to all sumps in the*Vallecitos oil field. San Benito County. These operations are now owned by D.D. McDonald, Operator. All sumps used for the disposal of wastewater have been removed. k. Resolution No 60-2339 adopted 23 June 1960 rescribes Texaco Inco p requirments for all s Incorporated and governs the disposal. of produced wastewater'to cps in the Mountain Vied oilfield, Kern County. These operations are now owned by Nordic Oil Company. An inspection confirmed that all sumps have been removed, and the land .is currently being farmed, I. Order No. 91-016', adopted 25 January 1991, prescribed requireents for the County of Glenn, Willows Airport, Closure of Surface Impoundment, Glenn County. The requirements for closure were developed as a result of . the Board's RCRA Interagency Agreement with the Department of Toxic Substances Control. A RCRA.Post-closure permit for.the site was subsequently issued by the US EPA in February 1992, providing adequate regulation for the protection of water.quality. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above waste discharge requirements Orders and Resolutions are rescinded. I. WILLIAM H. CROOKS. Executive Officer. do hereby certify the foregoing is full, true, and correct copy of an Order adopted by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region, on 25 September 1992. ,n WILLIAM H. CROOKS, Executive Officer I •