Activities and Measures. Water Quality Assessments
Activities and Measures. 4A. Ecology will continue to manage the Phase I and Phase II stormwater permit program. This includes construction, industrial and municipal stormwater permits. 4B. Ecology will continue to implement Ecology’s combined sewer overflow (CSO) reduction regulation in all NPDES permits issued to facilities that operate a combined sewer system (CSS). Per Ecology’s regulation, such permittees have approved CSO Reduction Plans in place. NPDES permits for CSS facilities include requirements for the submission of Annual CSO Reports and a CSO Reduction Plan Amendment at the end of each permit cycle. Permits may also include a compliance schedule for the implementation of projects during the permit cycle. To comply with EPA’s 1994 CSO Control Policy, Ecology will incorporate into NPDES permits the requirements to implement the Nine Minimum Controls (NMC), and Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) elements including: • Public participation in the planning process. • No feasible alternatives analysis for permits with authorized bypass language where appropriate. • Post construction compliance monitoring as appropriate.
Activities and Measures. Compliance and Enforcement Ecology Xxxx Xxxxxxx (000) 000-0000 xxxx000@xxx.xx.xxx EPA Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx (000) 000-0000 xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxx.xxx EPA 2F. On at least a quarterly basis, EPA and Ecology program managers will meet to provide updates and discuss inspection and enforcement targeting. As needed, additional topics will include priorities and goals, performance expectations, enforcement program improvements, roles and responsibilities, work sharing, and the avoidance of duplication of efforts. 2G. Ecology will continue its inspection program of major and minor facilities. Ecology will implement the Clean Water Compliance Monitoring Strategy (CMS) to ensure adequate coverage of regulated entities. The CWA CMS is part of an ongoing compliance monitoring strategy developed by EPA to allow for more flexible use of resources for States in performing inspections. Ecology will use the Region 10 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Compliance Monitoring spreadsheet for its annual CMS plan/report to be submitted to EPA by December 31 of each year. This CMS submittal is both a planning document for activities planned for the upcoming year and a reporting document to report on what occurred the previous year. EPA contact: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, email at xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxx.xxx. Ecology will ensure that each inspection report has a Quality Assurance review. This review could be done by a peer or a supervisor. 2H. Ecology will continue to work with EPA to ensure the upload of data from PARIS to ICIS- NPDES. Any errors that occur are to be resolved in a timely manner. 2I. Ecology will provide an annual report of their NPDES “traditional” non-major facilities to EPA by December 31 of each year. EPA sends a notice to Ecology each year requesting that they submit an Annual Non-Compliance Report for their “traditional” non-major facilities for the previous calendar year (i.e., if the report is due by December 31, 2013, it is for calendar year 2012 data). Points of contact for Ecology are Xxxx Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx Xxxx. 2J. Ecology will provide instructions and training, if desired, to Washington Department of Agriculture so that the Washington Department of Agriculture can: Continue to enter all information on permitted facilities into PARIS and; Continue to enter all environmental compliance information into PARIS, permitted or not (excluding routine inspection information). 2K. Ecology will continue to participate in the State Review Framewor...
Activities and Measures. Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program
Activities and Measures. 8A. Ecology will develop water quality performance measures and report these to EPA on a semi- annual basis by August 31 and February 28 of each year. 8B. Ecology will provide a written status report on the commitments in this Agreement to EPA on a semi-annual basis by August 31 and February 28 of each year. Ecology will post this status report on their Agreement website. 8C. Ecology and EPA water quality managers will meet annually to discuss key water quality issues and progress in meeting the commitments in this Agreement. Ecology will organize and host the 2015 meeting and EPA will organize and host the 2016 meeting. 8D. EPA will participate in Water Quality Program management meetings when necessary to coordinate an effective water quality program. EPA will provide Ecology with relevant information on implementing water quality regulatory programs including water quality protection programs of other states to assist Ecology. EPA will notify Ecology of any federal law, regulatory change, or policy interpretation that would necessitate a change in State law to maintain a delegated program. Ecology will work with EPA to develop appropriate responses to such notifications.
Activities and Measures. The expected outcomes of the Project that align with the objective of the PGF include: Measure / Calendar year Commercial Commercial Employment outcomes (minimum employment placements) per Comm minimum Comm minimum Block A Five week block course covering health and safety, forklift driving and heavy transport theory. The participant will undertake two full days of practical training at Levels Raceway using industry provided class 2 & 4 trucks along with completing their Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsements. Block A also includes introductory communication and work-related personal skills. Completion of a class 2 or 4 driver’s license within two weeks. Block B Five Week block course including 160 hours work integrated learning experience where four of the five days per week are in the workplace. Students observe and reflect on work practices, and complete some practical components, such as loading, unloading and pre driver checks. Risk reduction and management training is delivered. Students continue to develop their communication and personal skills for industry. Block C Eight week block including 80 hours work integrated learning experience. The primary focus is on gaining theoretical knowledge to prepare for practical placement in Block D, including: route planning and selection, heavy vehicle systems, components, dynamics and handling, as well as documentation and customer service. Students who are qualified to, may sit their class 4 licence in this block Block D Twelve week block undertaken in the workplace. All students complete the remaining practical components in preparation for their Class 4 and 5 driver’s licence. Measure / Calendar year Commercial Commercial Sustained employment outcomes (for at least 6 months from completion of training) per annum Comm minimum Comm minimum
Activities and Measures. Groundwater – Base 86 Activities and Measures: Underground Injection Control 87 7. Sediments 88 Objectives 88 Activities and Measures 88 8. Financial Assistance 89 Objectives 89 Activities and Measures: Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program 89 9. Columbia River Basin 90 Objectives 90 Activities and measures 90 Chapter 1 - Performance Partnership Overview Introduction This Environmental Performance Partnership Agreement (Agreement) documents commitments between the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). All aspects of this Agreement regarding EPA are managed through EPA Region 10, Seattle, Washington. This Agreement describes EPA-funded activities carried out by Ecology programs that address: • Water quality • Air quality • Hazardous waste2 • Nuclear waste This Agreement covers July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023, and does not restrict EPA’s or Ecology’s legal oversight or enforcement authority. Decisions made by Ecology and EPA are the basis for the commitments and plans in this Agreement. Before both parties sign this Agreement, the Department of Ecology will conduct a 30-day formal public review period. Comments received during this period, and responses, will be provided in an appendix in the final report. Purpose Ecology and EPA share responsibility to meet environmental and related public health priorities of Washington State. The purpose of this Agreement is to: • Recognize mutual environmental goals, strategies, activities, and performance measures. • Reinforce our commitment to eliminating environmental and health disparities across Washington communities and integrating environmental justice throughout agency programs. • Use indicators that reflect environmental conditions, trends, and results to measure environmental progress. • Collaborate on opportunities to advance children’s health. • Collaborate with Tribes and other governments. • Describe the joint Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Work Plan and resource allocations for managing the federal grant dollars that EPA provides to Ecology for air quality, water quality, and hazardous waste management. 2Washington law uses the term dangerous waste. Federal law uses the term hazardous waste. Washington’s definition of dangerous waste includes some wastes that are not included in the federal definition. For this Agreement, the term hazardous waste is used, respecting the distinction between the two terms. Budget Final s...
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