CA SB1284

Provides that a failure to file a discharge monitoring report is not a serious violation if the discharger submits a written statement confirming no reportable discharges occurred during the monitoring period and explaining why the report was late.

Requires mandatory minimum penalties of $3,000 to be assessed only for each required report that is not timely filed (rather than for each 30-day period following the deadline) until January 1, 2014, if certain conditions are met regarding prior violations and effluent limitations.

Authorizes regional boards to extend time schedules for compliance with effluent limitations by an additional period not exceeding 5 years (beyond the initial 5-year maximum) following a public hearing and upon showing the discharger is making diligent progress toward compliance.

Establishes penalties up to $10,000 for dischargers who willfully submit false statements regarding discharge monitoring reports.

Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to continuously report enforcement activities on its website, including violations, compliance actions, and effectiveness of mandatory minimum penalty policies.