Groundwater Protection Program Corrective Action Guidelines, Policies and Procedures

A few new topic-specific guidelines have been developed to provide more up-to-date guidance for responsible parties and consultants. You can view these guidelines by clicking on the appropriate link. For other issues please refer to the guidance document below and/or your case manager at (650) 372-6200.

• site conceptual model [PDF]
• conduit study [PDF]
• sensitive receptor survey [PDF]
• subsurface vapor sampling for human health risk evaluation [PDF]
• closure summary [PDF]
• Environmental Health Soil Reuse Guidelines    [PDF]

Introduction

Section I - Corrective Action Guidelines

General Requirements

• Report Submittal Schedule
  
• Transmittal Letter
  
• Containment Zone Policy
  
• Notification Requirements
  
• Administrative Requirements

Preliminary Site Assessment

• Objective of the Preliminary Site Assessment
  
• Conditions Which Require a Preliminary Site Assessment
  
• Preliminary Site Assessment Workplan
  
• Preliminary Site Assessment Reports

Remedial Investigation

• Objective of Remedial Investigation
  
• Remedial Investigation Workplan
  
• Remedial Investigation Reports

Interim Remedial Action

• Soil Excavation
  
• Liquid Plume Control
  
• Reportings

Evaluation of Risk

Feasibility Study

• Feasibility Study Workplan
  
• Feasibility Study Report
  
• Alternative Cleanup Standards

Remedial Action

• Remedial Action Workplan
  
• Remedial Action Report

Case Closure

• Case Closure Request
  
• Closure Document Preparation
  
• Residual Contaminant Management
  
• Destruction of Monitoring Wells
  
• Closure Documentation

References

Section II - Policies and Procedures

Permitting of Subsurface Drilling Activities

Rationale For Use of No Purge Alternative

Labeling of Drums

Signature Requirement for Technical Reports

Request for Statement of Qualifications

How to Apply for a USEPA Identification Number

Required Notification for Field Activities

Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund

Well Survey Policy

Health and Safety Plans

Appendix A - 23CCR Corrective Action Regulations
Appendix B - Site-Specific Sampling Plans
Appendix C - Recommended Minimum Verification Analyses for Leaking USTs
Appendix D - SWRCB Containment Zone Policy
Appendix E - SF RWQCB Interim Guidance Document
Appendix F - Natural Attenuation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Appendix G - Recommended Format for Case Closure Summary
Appendix H - Forms and Sample Documents

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