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Stockton Verde MHP - 2 - 23 December 2022 Sludge Management Plan no later than 1 October 2021. Additionally, Monitoring and Reporting Program 2014-0153-DWQ-R5343 requires the Discharger to implement monitoring upon issuance of the NOA and submit quarterly and annual monitoring reports. A review of the Central Valley Water Board's files indicates that none of the technical or monitoring reports have not been submitted. Self-monitoring and timely reporting is the expectation of all Dischargers that have been issued a NOA by the Central Valley Water Board. Stockton Verde MHP has failed to submit the required monitoring reports, which is a violation of Monitoring Requirement 4.a. which states, "The Discharger shall comply with the MRP issued with the NOA, and any future revisions, as specified by the appropriate Regional Water Board's Executive Officer." In addition, the failure to submit the technical reports is another violation of the NOA. The noncompliance needs to be resolved by Stockton Verde, MHP forthwith. Currently, the Owners of Stockton Verde MHP are exposed to an administrative civil liability (i.e., monetary fine) for failure to submit the required reports as well as discharging by means not approved in the NOA. Under the California Water Code, Section 13268 the penalties for non-submittal accrue at a rate of $1,000 per day - per violation. Additional penalties can also be levied for the ongoing non-approved discharge of effluent to waters of the state (i.e., groundwater). The penalties for unauthorized discharge of wastewater are typically assessed at a per gallon rate, dating back to when the non-permitted discharge began. Post Inspection Update At the request of Central Valley Water Board staff, the Discharger's consultant submitted via e-mail a "punch list" of items that need to be completed before the WWTF can be started up and tested. Based on the list, the WWTF is not likely to be operating and meeting effluent limits for several months. Additionally, on 21 December 2022, the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department informed Central Valley Water Board staff that despite the County's previous requests the Discharger has yet to apply for the county's system installation permit to complete construction of the WWTF. Staff Comments and Required Submittals: It is unclear why the Discharger Stockton Verde MHP has been unable to complete the plant and comply with the SWRCB General Order and NOA. Staff is unable to modify the requirements or compliance dates within the NOA. Central Valley Water Board compliance and enforcement staff can only identify the compliance issues and facilitate compliance within a timely manner. Therefore, Effective Immediately, Stockton Verde MHP shall submit quarterly monitoring reports and the annual report as required by Monitoring and Reporting Program WQ 2014-0153-DWQ-R5343. If construction of the new WWTF has not been completed or no discharge has occurred from the new WWTF, the report shall state so. The reports shall contain receipts for off hauling and disposal of waste at a permitted facility.