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WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS -3- S. M. S. BRINERS, INC. SURFACE IMPOUNDMENT CLOSURE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY 19. The beneficial uses of these surface waters are domestic, municipal , agricultural , and industrial supply; ground water recharge; fresh water replenishment; and preservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife and other aquatic resources. CEQA CONSIDERATIONS 20. The action to update WDRs for these surface impoundments is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. ) , in accordance with Title 14, CCR, Section 15301 for existing facilities. OTHER LEGAL REFERENCES 21 . The Board has adopted the Water Quality Control Plan, Second Edition, for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Basin (5B) . This Order implements the water quality objectives stated in that Plan. 22. All local agencies with jurisdiction to regulate land use, solid waste disposal , air pollution, and to protect public health have approved the use of this site for the discharges of waste to land stated herein. 23. The Board has notified the Discharger and interested agencies and persons of its intention to update the WDRs for this facility. 24. In a public hearing, the Board heard and considered all comments pertaining to this facility and discharge. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Order No. 79-42 be rescinded, and S. M. S. Briners, in order to meet the provisions of Division 7 of the California Water Code and the regulations adopted thereunder, shall comply with the following: A. Prohibitions: 1. The discharge of 'hazardous waste' and 'designated wastes, ' with the exception of discharge to the deep injection well and discharge of 'designated liquid wastes' to the surface impoundments prior to closure, at this facility is prohibited. For the purposes of this Order, the terms 'hazardous waste' and 'designated waste' are as defined in Chapter 15. 2. The discharge of waste within 100 feet of surface waters is prohibited.