Framework, Best Management Practice Sample Clauses

Framework, Best Management Practice. Evaluation Program 1. A statement of required qualifications for those who will conduct the monitoring 2. Database and data storage, retrieval, and annual reporting requirements 3. A procedure and criteria for developing a random sample pool of THPs and exemptions for each HU from which THPs and exemptions are to be randomly selected and sampled 4. A procedure and criteria for developing random sample pools of sites from among the randomly selected THPs and exemptions for each type of prescription to be evaluated for implementation and hillslope effectiveness 5. A step-by-step procedure to identify sample site locations (e.g., for RMZs, roads, and harvest units) and the timing (e.g., after the first winter storms) of implementation and hillslope effectiveness monitoring for each of the prescriptions 6. For each evaluation procedure, detailed descriptions a) of how parameters are to be measured and b) of rating criteria 7. Confirmation that the relevant prescriptions were made part of the THP or exemption 8. Compliance and hillslope effectiveness monitoring evaluations in the field at the appropriate time using an evaluation form and rating criteria developed for each prescription 9. Procedures for timely forwarding of completed field forms, filing of forms, data entry, and database management and reporting to the reviewing agencies 10. Procedures for timely corrective actions Initially, all THPs and exemptions in each hydrologic unit and calendar year that meet selection criteria approved by the wildlife agencies will be subject to compliance and hillslope effectiveness monitoring. Examples of selection criteria include plans where hillslope best management practices (BMPs) pertaining to erosion control and RMZs have been tested by winter storms, plans with specific geologic concerns, and others. PALCO and the wildlife agencies will develop selection criteria specific to the Aquatics Conservation Plan. Not every RMZ or road, however, in every THP and exemption need be evaluated. The individual random sample pools of sites for each related set of prescriptions will initially be comprised of at least 50 percent of the sites where the prescriptions are applied. The wildlife agencies, in consultation with PALCO, will decide whether this proportion of sites where prescriptions are applied will continue to be monitored. The decision will be based on the results of compliance and hillslope effectiveness monitoring presented in annual monitoring reports. In additi...