EVALUATION PLAN: ANNUAL BASE PROGRAM Sample Clauses

EVALUATION PLAN: ANNUAL BASE PROGRAM. WIDE REVIEW 1. EPA and the state will use the PPA as a management tool to continuously track the progress of work accomplished. 2. The work plans contained within the agreement act as the vehicle for expressing performance expectations under the PPA, forming the fundamental basis for awarding funds and annually evaluating state performance. 3. The performance measures contained within the work plan matrices are the criteria which will be used to report on and evaluate the progress of achieving the goals and objectives in the PPA. 4. The state will implement and follow all negotiated delegation requirements, whether stated in the PPA or not, to ensure adequate protection of public health and the environment. Review of delegation requirements will be part of the annual evaluation. 5. The state and EPA should engage in joint analysis of identified problems to determine their nature, cause and the appropriate solutions. 6. Throughout the project period, the state and EPA will communicate to each other immediately any problems or issues identified and will work together to address them or escalate them to top management. 7. The state and or EPA will immediately communicate any necessary changes to the PPA. These changes may result from a change in priorities or incorrect assessment of work to be accomplished or new funding for additional work. The change must be sent to the EPA State Program Manager and approved by the appropriate EPA program. Final PPG rules require a joint performance evaluation process (see 40 CFR §35.115). The evaluation process must provide for: 1. A discussion of accomplishments as measured against work plan commitments; 2. A discussion of the cumulative effectiveness of the work performed under all work plan components; 3. A discussion of existing and potential problem areas; and