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# PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

FY2016

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# Utah Department of Environmental Quality

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# U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII

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# PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

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THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION VI II

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016

By entering into this Performance Partnership Agree ment (PPA) UDEQ and EPA agree to implementation

of the goals and measures contained herein. The EP A commits to fund UDEQ in the amounts specified

in the Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) applicat ion subject to adjustments based on appropriations

and EPA grant allocations. Should final appropriat ions be considerably less than these amounts, both

parties may renegotiate the goals and measures outl ined in the agreement.

This PPA covers the period from October 1, 2015 thr ough September 30, 2016 and represents the

workplan for the FY2016 portion of UDEQ’s multi-yea r PPG.

FOR THE STATE OF UTAH

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# Table of Contents

Signature Page ....................................

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How We Do Business ................................

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Agreements and Initiatives ........................

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Governor’s Priorities .............................

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Compliance/Enforcement Process ....................

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Data Management ...................................

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Early Engagement ..................................

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Emerging Issues ...................................

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Environmental Justice .............................

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Food ..............................................

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Implementation of Goals and Measures ..............

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Inspection Targeting ..............................

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Monitoring.........................................

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Process Improvement ..............................

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Quality Assurance Program/Quality Management Plan .

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Supplemental Environmental Projects ...............

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Training ..........................................

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Utah Base Program .................................

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Compliance/Enforcement Diagram ....................

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# UDEQ Goals and Objectives .........................

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Executive Director’s Office .......................

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Office of Planning and Public Affairs- Pollution Pr evention and Stakeholder Involvement ...........13

Office of Support Services ........................

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Division of Air Quality ...........................

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Division of Drinking Water ........................

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Division of Environmental Response and Remediation

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State Indoor Radon Grantl .........................

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Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

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Division of Water Quality .........................

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# Performance Partnership Grant Application ......... .......................................... 69

# HOW WE DO BUSINESS

4 The Performance Partnership Agreement

The State of Utah, Department of Environmental Qual ity (UDEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) Region VIII coordinate to deliver Utah ’s environmental services. This partnership concep t,

memorialized in the Performance Partnership Agreeme nt(PPA), recognizes that each brings unique

experience, capabilities, knowledge and resources t o the table and that environmental issues can be

more effectively addressed by maximizing these asse ts.

An End of Year report is used by UDEQ and EPA to jo intly evaluate the partnership's success in

achieving the environmental program goals, measures and commitments contained in this agreement and

to jointly plan for next year's PPA. The evaluatio n seeks to determine whether the work undertaken in the

PPA:

1. Addresses the stated strategic priorities and g oals;

2. Achieves administrative cost savings;

3. Where appropriate, improves environmental resul ts; and

4. Improves EPA/UDEQ working relationships.

The following tools are used to ensure the Partners hip’s success:

Joint Planning and Review : Region VIII is responsible to periodically docum ent that federally

authorized programs are adequately conducted in con formance with authorization agreements.

Under the PPA, EPA and UDEQ jointly evaluate progra m performance, identify needs, and

determine how to best enhance program capacity. Fo r delegated programs, UDEQ determines

the best program structure, consistent with federal criteria. Implementation of non-delegated

programs and programs on Indian land is a federal r esponsibility. However to ensure

effectiveness, many of these activities also need S tate support.

Financial Flexibility : Most programs included in the PPA are partially f unded by federal grants

administered by EPA. UDEQ has flexibility in the us e of federal funds in exchange for achieving

agreed-upon environmental and program goals. Expen diture of federal grant funds and State

cost shares must be consistent with the purposes an d activities specified in the federal and state

authorizing statutes and regulations and the commit ments associated with the financial

assistance.

Adequate Resources and Staff: EPA strives to provide appropriate shares of resou rces

needed to carry out agreed upon commitments and new requirements. When adequate

resources are not available, needs are jointly bala nced and prioritized. This provides

opportunities to discuss potential investments and disinvestments, to address cross program

challenges, and to leverage resources for the highe st environmental gains.

Technical Assistance : Upon request, EPA is often able to provide techn ical assistance which

may not otherwise be available. For activities tha t do not require a major commitment for federal

resources, EPA personnel may be available on an ong oing basis. For activities requiring a major

commitment, requests for technical assistance are m ade as part of the PPA negotiation process.

Innovations: Sharing cost-effective and efficient approaches t o solve environmental problems

benefits everyone. EPA agrees to provide flexibil ity for States to try new approaches and States

will provide appropriate performance accountability mechanisms when new approaches are used.

When necessary the PPA will be amended to address t he new approaches.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: EPA and UDEQ are committed to use alternative dis pute

resolution as an effective tool to deal with disput es and potential conflicts.

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5 Oversight: Program oversight is the process by which Region VIII carries out its responsibilities

for periodically assessing, ensuring, and documenti ng that federally authorized programs are

conducted by states and tribes adequately and in co nformance with authorization agreements.

Program oversight also encompasses continuing progr ams for which EPA funding is provided.

Grant oversight focuses on deliverables, or action item commitments, and performance measures

in grant work plans, and includes a fiduciary respo nsibility to ensure that grant funds are

accounted for and used appropriately by recipients. State RCRA, CWA, CAA and PWSS

enforcement program performance will be evaluated a s described in the Region 8 State

Enforcement Performance Oversight Protocol and as d escribed in the state-specific State

Oversight Plan



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# AGREEMENT AND INITIATIVES

6 Governor Priorities

Utah policymakers have worked collectively and with stakeholders to establish a statewide energy polic y

that balances the role of the affordable and divers e nature of the energy resources within Utah with t he

need for economic viability and growth and environm ental sustainability. A similar effort is occurring at the

national level. Governor Herbert has also made imp roving Utah’s air quality, managing Utah’s water

resources, and preparing for population growth pr iorities of his administration. UDEQ and EPA will w ork

closely to address water management issues and envi ronmental challenges related to population growth,

to find innovative and rapid ways to improve air qu ality in urban areas and throughout the state and t o

work cooperatively and, as appropriate, with other states, to address shared concerns.

Compliance/Enforcement Process

The diagram on page 8 outlines the general complian ce and enforcement process agreed to by UDEQ

and EPA.

In general, UDEQ and EPA will assume enforcement le ad for violations identified by their respective

programs. However, there may be instances where it would be appropriate for either UDEQ or EPA to

take the lead for a violation cited by the other ag ency. These cases will be discussed to determine a ny

impediments to enforcement and which agency is best suited to address the violation.

Data Management

Maintaining consistent information is imperative to the interpretation and usage of the information by all

parties and with local, state, and federal partners

. UDEQ will look for ways to share data with local, state

and federal partners that increases the access and quality of UDEQ's data. UDEQ and EPA agree to

continue analyzing reporting requirements in an eff ort to reduce reporting budgets and to ensure only

data that is utilized is reported. The agencies ag ree that all information provided by UDEQ or a syst em generated by UDEQ is the responsibility of UDEQ and will not be changed by EPA staff or their

representatives without prior approval.

Early Engagement

UDEQ and EPA support Early Engagement as a vital co mponent to effective policy development. Early

Engagement ensures that the priorities and interest s of the State and the Region are clearly articulat ed

and considered. UDEQ and EPA will observe this appr oach to ensure the success of PPA programs.

Emerging Issues

If both parties agree, UDEQ and EPA will reopen the PPA and amend it to address emerging issues not

originally discussed during the PPA negotiations. T his “reopener clause” is intended to address new

issues that emerge during the PPA period. In additi on, during the course of this agreement, UDEQ and

EPA will examine how a “reopener clause” will opera te for a future, multi-year document.

Environmental Justice

UDEQ and EPA agree to conduct all of their base reg ulatory programs within the framework and spirit of

Environmental Justice (EJ), ensuring that a disprop ortionate environmental burden is not placed on a

disadvantaged population. UDEQ and EPA agree to co mmunicate about EJ issues, grant outreach, and

Grantee activities in Utah and continue to assist, upon request, EJ grant funded activities in the sta te.

UDEQ and EPA agree to exchange information, which, if appropriate, may give rise to opportunities for

addressing additional EJ issues.

EPA is prepared to offer EJ training to UDEQ for th e purpose of increasing understanding and improving

clarity about EJ concepts and application. UDEQ and EPA will discuss the applicability of this trainin g to

# AGREEMENT AND INITIATIVES

7 UDEQ programs. EPA will provide the state access t o its environmental justice Geographic Information

System and other environmental justice tools and re sources, as requested.

Food

All official events sponsored by UDEQ that comply w ith the State and Department Food Policies are

allowable under the PPA. If food costs are allowed under an EPA-approved grant work plan that is roll ed

up into the PPA/PPG, then both parties agree that c ase by case EPA approval is not necessary, as long

as the purchase complies with the policies.

Implementation of Goals and Measures

By entering into this agreement, UDEQ and EPA agree to implementation of the goals and measures

contained herein. The EPA commits to fund UDEQ in the amounts specified in the Performance

Partnership Grant application. Should final approp riations be different (i.e. more or less) than these

amounts, both parties may renegotiate the goals and measures outlined in this agreement.

Inspection Targeting

EPA will provide UDEQ with its list of annual inspe ction targets and its planned inspections for Utah. EPA

will notify UDEQ of any changes in the inspection l ist as soon as possible. UDEQ programs will share

their inspection targets with their respective coun terparts, as outlined in the individual work plans.

Monitoring

Collection and analysis of high quality environment al information is a priority of EPA and UDEQ. Prio rity

activities are those that meet EPA reporting requir ements and monitoring activities which assist UDEQ

and EPA to evaluate the state of Utah’s environment . Agreed upon monitoring activities are identified in

the program work plans.

Process Improvement

UDEQ and EPA agree that ongoing process improvement is an important aspect of environmental

program delivery. EPA agrees to support UDEQ's imp lementation of a LEAN/Six Sigma and the

Governor’s Success Framework approach to evaluate a nd adjust existing business and public

participation practices within critical areas.

Quality Assurance Program/Quality Management Plan ( QMP)

UDEQ operates an EPA-approved Quality Assurance Pro gram that meets or exceeds federal

requirements for all programs and provides input in to the regional/national databases. UDEQ worked wit h

EPA‘s Quality Assurance Program to finalize a Quali ty Management Plan. The quality assurance plans

developed by UDEQ for the RCRA, CWA, CAA delegated programs and the CERCLA program are

incorporated into this agreement by reference. As specified in the QMP, each is reviewed annually by

UDEQ and updated with the technical assistance of E PA, as appropriate. DEQ will be submitting an

updated QMP in October, 2015.

Supplemental Environmental Projects

EPA and UDEQ agree that Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) can and should appropriately

be used as a part of certain environmental complian ce settlements. SEPs can be used to promote useful

environmental projects to impacted communities.

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8 Training

UDEQ and EPA agree to jointly identify training opp ortunities to support the goals and objectives in t his

PPA. During FY2016, EPA agrees to support UDEQ’s l eadership succession and training efforts

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Utah Base Program

UDEQ certifies that it has, maintains, and implemen ts adequate programs in conformance with federal

and state law and regulations and conditions set fo rth in authorizing documents (delegation, MOAs,

enforcement agreements) for the following federal l aws: the Clean Water Act (CWA); the Safe Drinking

Water Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery A ct (RCRA); the Clean Air Act (CAA); the Pollution

Prevention Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; a nd the National Environmental Policy Act.

This agreement is not intended to and does not supe rsede authorization/delegation packages or

enforcement agreements. Utah also works closely wi th the 12 local health departments in Utah to ensur e

that environmental programs are delivered effective ly and efficiently.

Currently, Utah has the following delegated program s:

CAA

• Air Toxics (Partial)

• NESHAPS

• New Source Review (NSR)

• NSPS

• PSD (SIP)

• Title V

CWA

• Construction Grants

• Non-Point Source (SIP)

• NPDES Water Quality Permits

• Pretreatment

• Sludge Management (Biosolids)

• State Revolving Fund (SRF)

• Water Quality Standards (SIP)

FIFRA

• Enforcement

• Groundwater Protection (SIP)

• Pesticides Certification

• Worker Protection Safety

RCRA

• Base Program

• Boilers & Industrial Furnaces (Interim)

• Corrective Action

• Land Disposal Restr. 1/3 Wastes

• Land Disposal Restr. 2/3 Wastes

• Land Disposal Restr. 3/3 Wastes

• Land Disposal Restr. California Waste

• Land Disposal Restr. Construction & Demo Wastes

• Mixed Waste

• Solid waste

• Toxicity Characterization

• UST

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9 SDWA

• Drinking Water

• UIC Class V (General)

• UIC Class II (Petroleum Related)

• Wellhead Protection (SIP)

TSCA

• AHERA Waiver (Enf)

• Asbestos (MAP)

• Lead

CERCLA (Non-Delegable)

EPCRA (Non-Delegable)[Type text]10GOALS AND OBJECTIVESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE11EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ MeasureSupports all Strategic GoalsCross-cutting Strategies: StrengtheningPartnershipsENVIRONMENTGOAL:Provide an environmental vision for Utah and provide leadership for sustainable environmentalquality1. Provide leadership, communicate theexpectations, and provide support activitiesto ensure that divisions and offices worktogether to resolve problems and addressissues.a. Application of operating principles and strategic thinkingb. Mid-year reviews on critical issues2. Customers perceive that UDEQ programsare fair and protective of health and theenvironmentCoordinated focus on environmental implications3. Congressional and legislative goals areaccomplished (get resources and laws weneed)a. 2016 Legislative and Budget priorities completedanddistributedb. Coordinate with ECOS to ensure EPA budget is targeted tocontinue to fund core program needs4. Targeted environmental programs andprocesses improved to meet needs ofcustomers while still protectingenvironmental quality.Supports all Strategic GoalsSTATE-BASED REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMSGOAL:Administer environmental programs and priorities toreflect the unique conditions of Utah.Actively participate in State/EPA processesand ECOS efforts to reinforce federal/statepartnerships and ensure support for stateprimacy efforts.We provide leadership in ECOS and we work to strengthenthe EPA/LHD working relationship.Supports all Strategic GoalsCross-cutting Strategic Goal: StrengtheningPartnershipsPARTNERSHIP WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTSGOAL:Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of statewide delivery of environmental services bystrengthening relationships with all levels of government.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE12EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ Measure1. Advocate EPA-UDEQ-LHD partnershipto address community issues.Local Health Departments/UDEQPartnership Council.2. Identify policy issues and work forsolution.3. Attend Local Health Officer andEnvironmental Health Administratorsmeetings to discuss UDEQ issues.Continue the Service Delivery Plan.4. Promote understanding and actions whichrecognize the importance of implementingworkable environmental programs at locallevel through local government.a. Identification of priorities/problem solving (track actions).b. Local Health Departments/UDEQ Partnership Councilmeets on an as needed basis.c. Delivery plans are revised and used as the workplan forthe UDEQ/LHD contracts.d. Priorities are identified by community-based partnershipsCross-cutting Strategies: StrengtheningPartnershipsVI.ENHANCE POLICYMAKERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIROMENTALISSUESGOAL:Facilitate policymakers as proactive participants in shaping environmental policy1. Support efforts to apprize Governor’soffice, Legislators, elected officials, andBoard members of important environmentalpolicy issues.a. Governor, Legislators, Elected Officials, and BoardMembers are apprised of important environmental policyissues.b. Relationships with policymakers are developed andunderstanding of environmental issues enhanced.c. Policy makers work with UDEQ in development andimplementation of environmental policy issues.d. Policy makers’ trust in UDEQ is developed and enhanced.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESOFFICE OF PLANNING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRSPollution Prevention and Stakeholder Involvement13EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ MeasureCross-cutting Strategy: Expanding theConversation on EnvironmentalismENVIRONMENTGOAL #1: Partner with the Department and Divisions in planning and policy initiatives.1. Provide public affairs support forUDEQ initiatives and, on request, tostatewide initiatives.As opportunities arise, UDEQ is represented in meetings andinformation is coordinated through appropriate Departmentchannels.a. Assistance is provided in developing strategiesto identifyissues and encourage stakeholder participation. Informationaland outreach support is provided.Goal 4.2 PromotePollution PreventionPrevent Pollutionand PromoteEnvironmentalStewardshipGOAL #2:Facilitate integration of Pollution Preventioninitiatives in UDEQ and throughout the State.Pollution Prevention Objectives:1. Improve environmental performancethrough adoption of sustainable practicesthat can be encouraged through the useof Environmental Management Systems(EMS), showcased through Clean Utahand shared with others on UDEQwebsites. Promote P2 through awardrecognition in addition to Clean Utah.a. Number of new Clean Utah participants includingthe newbronze track, and advancements to Partner or Leaderlevel.b. Number of EMS audits completed.c. Pollution reductions realized through these efforts in business,industry, or other UDEQ regulated entity.2. Promote P2 practices and tools thatare available to businesses throughDEQ’s BizHelp Webpage. P2 tools andresources will emphasize ways to reduceemissions and use of hazardousmaterials and conserve naturalresources, including water and energyresources. Continue to participate as aplanning committee member for theannual ISS, hosted by Weber StateUniversity. The ISS features keynotespeakers, panel discussions,environmental credential workshops, anda trade show.a. Number of web hits on DEQ BizHelp Webpagesb. Number of attendees/surveys completed for annualISSconference.c. Number of new and ongoing partnerships.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESOFFICE OF PLANNING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRSPollution Prevention and Stakeholder Involvement14EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ Measure3. Promote P2 practices and tools toreduce or eliminate storm water pollutiongenerated by municipalities, includingimproving material practices that reducethe risk of releasing hazardous chemicalsduring a storm. Provide trainingopportunities as well as on-site technicalassistance and dissemination of DEQ’sBest Management Practices at Industrial& Municipal Sites guidea. Number of facilities adopting P2 plans or practices determinedduring follow-up compliance inspections.b. Number and type of sector-specific BMPs printedanddistributed.4. Promote energy efficiency actions towater utilities and sector-specific BestManagement Practices.a. Number of water utilities enrolling in RMP’s wattsmart energyaudit program.b. Number of energy efficiency case studies completed.c. Number and type of sector-specific BMPs printedanddistributed.5. Track P2 grant spending and completemidyear and annual grant objectivesa. Grant objectives met.b. State budget review and planning completed.c. Positive feedback received from EPA and State grant/financeoffices.6. Support the Governor’s Utah CleanAir Partnership (UCAIR) initiative byproviding resources to implementstrategies and providing calculators tomeasure emission reductions..a. Assistance providedGOAL #3: Promote a sustainable relationship between economic development and environmental protectionby coordinating work with businesses and related organizations.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESOFFICE OF PLANNING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRSPollution Prevention and Stakeholder Involvement15EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ MeasureBusiness Assistance Objectives:1. Facilitate UDEQ cross-media businessassistance.a. Businesses making phone or e-mail contact to PPAreceiveinformational assistance.b. Pre-design meetings are held.c. Cross-divisional, sector specific focus in outreach activitiesdeveloped and implemented, as appropriate.d. Business assistance Web pages are regularly updated.e. Opportunities are taken to encourage consistentbusinessassistance policies within UDEQ.f. Regular coordination with GOED, EDCU, business assistanceproviders, Chambers of Commerce, and professionalassociations.2. Serve as Small Business Ombudsmanfor UDEQ.a. Air Quality Small Business Compliance Panel remains activeand quarterly meetings are held.b. Availability of ombudsman is promoted on websiteand as partof informational presentations, as appropriate.c. Issues brought to ombudsman are appropriately handled.d. Opportunities are taken to encourage small businessconsiderations in UDEQ policy development.e. Small businesses receive assistance with UDEQ permittingprocess and other programs as needed.f. Annual EPA Small Business Assistance Program report iscompleted.Cross-cutting Strategy: Expanding theConversation on EnvironmentalismCUSTOMER SERVICEGOAL #4: Provide public information and participation opportunities.PublicEducation Objectives:Design and implement issue-specificcampaigns to inform and involve thepublic.a. Proactively employ tradition and social medial to inform publicof issues and programs.b. Employ DEQ’s website as a databank of detailed,projectspecific information.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESOFFICE OF PLANNING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRSPollution Prevention and Stakeholder Involvement16EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ MeasureStakeholder Involvement Objectives:As needed, prepare and implementpublic involvement plans for specificprojects and programs.a. Plans are developed and implemented in conjunction withprogram or project manager.b. Evaluation of the plan, including stakeholder feedback, isconducted during and at the conclusion of the project to gaugesuccess.Cross-cutting Strategy: Expanding theConversation on EnvironmentalismMedia Relations Objective:1. Assist PIO with UDEQ media relations.2. Utilize UDEQ’s Web site to proactivelyhighlight issues and keep it current andrelevant.a. PIO back-up is provided.b. UDEQ media policy is followed.Branding Objective:Define and establish DEQ’s brand to helpthe public better engage with DEQ.a. Create the visual impression of DEQ’s brandGOALS AND OBJECTIVESOFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES17EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasureUDEQ GoalUDEQ MeasureCross-cutting Strategy: Expanding theConversation on EnvironmentalismI. ENVIRONMENTGOAL: Partner with the Department and Divisions in planning and policy initiatives1. Provide planning support for UDEQ initiatives and, onrequest, to statewide initiatives.a. Process for completion of FY2016 PPA issuccessfully coordinated and final document issubmitted to EPA.b. Process for completion of End-of-Year Reportfor FY 2015 PPA is coordinated with Divisionsand is submitted to EPA.Supports all Strategic GoalsII. CUSTOMER SERVICEGOAL:Operate as a customer-oriented agency by focusing on customer service, trust, and problem-solvingthrough teamwork and partnership.Auditor1. Conduct audits of all major waste disposal fee facilitieseach year.2. Perform internal audits as assigned by the AuditCommittee.3. Provide financial assurance assistance to Divisions4. Monitor monthly waste fee payments.5. Perform an annual review of the DEQ hourly fee forreasonableness.Goals are accomplishedOther ServicesCoordinate all GRAMA requests received and ensure each isanswered in the allotted 10-day period of time.Supports all Strategic GoalsIII.STATE-BASED REGULATIONOF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMSGOAL:Take an active role to help influence and developrules and programs that are consistent with andhelp Utah achieve its needs.OSSContinue to provide the financial application for thePerformance Partnership Grant.Complete the PPG grant and all necessaryamendments and changes within prescribeddue dates.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESOFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES18EPA Goal and ObjectiveEPA MeasureUDEQ GoalUDEQ MeasureCross-cutting Strategy: StrengtheningPartnershipsIV.PARTNERSHIP WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTSGOAL:Assist with ensuring effective delivery of environmental services through intergovernmentalcollaboration.Local Health Liaison1. Facilitate strong relationship between UDEQ andtheLocal Health Departments.a. Participation in CLEHA, Local HealthOfficers’ Association, Local Boards of Health,and UEHA meetings.b. Process for the one-year contracts issuccessfully coordinated and completed.d. Partnership meetings are effective andissues raised are tracked and resolved.Supports all Strategic GoalsV.EMPLOYEESGOAL:Fully utilize our major resource.Leadership TrainingSupport UDEQ leadership development initiative.1. Regular leadership-training classes areheld.2. Follow-up activities in sections andbranches are facilitated, as requested3. Individual employees are coached, asrequested.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF AIR QUALITY19EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ MeasureGoal 1: Improving AirQuality – Achieve andmaintain health-basedair pollutant standardsand reduce risk fromtoxic air pollutants andindoor aircontaminantsReduce CriteriaPollutants andRegional Haze1. Develop and implement appropriateSIPs for all areas of the state.a. State develops all State Implementation Plan revisionsrequired to meet federal law and submits them to EPA for theirreview and approval according to the established timeframe.b. All measures contained in the SIP approved by the AirQuality Board are fully implemented.2. Develop and improve appropriateinventories.a. The Title V inventory is prepared by August 15.b. Required inventory data is entered into the NEIby June 1.c. Non-HAP/non-Criteria/non-MACT regulated pollutants areinventoried as required by federal rules.d. The inventories required for the Maintenance Plans andSIPs are developed as required and appropriate technicalsupport for each is submitted to EPA for their review with theapplicable plan.3. Continue to meet federalrequirements for PSD incrementtracking.a. Increment consumption for major sources is tracked aspermits are issued.4. Maintain an adequate ambient airquality monitoring program meeting therequirements of 40 CFR Part 58 toassess public exposure to air pollutantsand to establish the attainment status.a. The annual Monitoring Network Plan is completedandsubmitted to EPA by July 1. Evaluate monitoring network toreflect recent changes in funding and national monitoringrequirements to optimize the network.b. The PM2.5 monitoring network is maintained and operatedas appropriate funding is received from EPA.c. Monitoring data are submitted to EPA 90 days after eachquarter.d. Locations for new monitoring sites are based oncurrentemission inventories, air quality modeling and EPAregulation.e. Staff works with EPA to assess the impacts of changes to40 CFR 58, and continue planning for the implementation ofthose changes (National Monitoring Strategy/Ncore MonitoringNetwork).f. The National Air Toxics Trends site in Bountifulis operatedin accordance with NATTS QAPP with appropriate updates.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF AIR QUALITY20EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ Measureg. An appropriate response to each identified NAAQSviolation is prepared and submitted to EPA.h. The annual certification of 2015 data is completed by theMay 1, 2016 annual certification date.i. Participation in the Three-State Air Quality Study continueswith two major tasks: 1) review the continued operation of thePrice ozone/meteorological site after collecting 3years ofFederal regulatory data based on availability of EPA or BLMfunding; and 2) provide staff and other support tothe ThreeState Data Warehouse and modeling efforts as the projectdesign matures and funding allows.5. Maintain the compliance status ofair pollution sources in the state.a. By November 15, prepare and submit to EPA for reviewand approval the compliance monitoring strategy incorporatingthe provisions of EPA’s July 14, 2014 Clean Air ActStationarySource Compliance Monitoring Strategy. Coordinate with EPAto ensure that CMS sources are flagged in ICIS-AIRforinspection, and to ensure that high priority violations andassociated enforcement actions are correctly identified in ICISAIR.b. Asbestos notification, certification and outreach programsare continued, and at least 120 on-site inspectionsareperformed.c. The work program for the AHERA Toxic SubstancesCompliance Monitoring Grant is continued. The AHERA GrantWork Plan approved by EPA Region VIII will be theenvironmental measure of success for the Utah AHERAProgram.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF AIR QUALITY21EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ Measure6. Implement the Operating PermitsProgram meeting the currentrequirements of Title V, CAAA 1990,and the Utah Air Conservation Act.a. An Operating Permits Program is continued as described inprogram approval from EPA.b. The provisions of the Acid Rain Act and 40 CFR Part 72and Part 76 are implemented.7. Continue issuing approval ordersfor new sources and modifications of theexisting approval orders.a. A demonstration is made that the NAAQS and PSDincrement ceilings in Class I and Class II areas are protected.b. BACT/LAER determinations are either entered intotheRACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse or the information isprovided to EPA so they can enter the data.8. Quality Assurance programs arereviewed for effectiveness.a. Statistical quality standards are met for the collection ofambient air data and emissions inventories preparedby theState.b. Rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and protocols arecomplied with.c. Regulatory activities are documented, includingtheappropriate technical support.d. The State and EPA agree on the adequacy of air programresults.9. Maintain the small businessenvironmental assistance program(SBEAP) to actively assist smallbusinesses to comply with rules of theBoard.a. Educational Assistance is offered to all small businessesaffected by adopted NSPS and MACT standards.b. As appropriate, the Small Business Compliance AdvisoryPanel's role is modified to increase the effectiveness of theSBEAP.c. On-site assistance is provided when requested.d. The small business work plan for the Small BusinessCompliance Advisory Panel is modified as appropriate to bettermeet assistance needs.e. Assistance tracking is modified as appropriate to betterprovide and measure assistance needs.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF AIR QUALITY22EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ Measure10. Continue to implement R307-204,Smoke Management, the Utah SmokeManagement Plan (SMP), and MOU tomitigate smoke impacts from managednatural fires and prescribed fire onvisibility, public nuisance, and thehealth-based NAAQS.a. Necessary burn approval and denial decisions made by theSmoke Program Coordinator and Executive Secretary arecoordinated with partner agencies.b. The rules and SIP are revised as needed to implementrevisions to the FLM burn policies and practices, particularlyregarding Use of Wildland Fire issues.11. Work with EPA to obtain federalactions on the backlog of Statesubmittals.a. Appropriate assistance is provided to EPA staffresponsiblefor completing federal action on each submittal tofacilitate finalEPA action on each.12. Implement designated facility plans,NSPS, NESHAPS, MACTs, CTGs andRACT.a. MACT Standards that apply to sources in Utah areadoptedthrough rulemaking and implemented through the OperatingPermit process as they are developed and promulgated byEPA.b. NSPS standards that apply to sources in Utah areadoptedthrough rulemaking and implemented through the permitprocess as they are developed and promulgated by EPA.c. Rules implementing specific source RACT are developedand implemented as appropriate.d. RACT determinations included in the Ozone MaintenancePlan and PM10 SIP are reviewed and updated as appropriate.e. UDAQ staff participates in EPA regional meetingsandconference calls which will focus on sharing information andbuilding state capacity to identify, characterize and address airtoxics risks in Utah communities based on availableresources.13. Submit monitoring data to EPA asrequired.a. Quality assured ambient air pollution data is submitted toAQS no later than 90 days after each calendar quarter.b. Data precision and accuracy assessments are submitted toICIS-Air no later than 90 days after each calendarquarter.c. ICIS-Air is monitored on an ongoing basis for accuracy andcompleteness consistent with the MDR's as well as the CMSand HPV Policiesd. Data summary reports are printed for regulatoryand publicuse as appropriate.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF AIR QUALITY23EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ Measure14. Respond to questions from thepublic regarding air quality issues.a. Ambient air quality data is provided to the AirNow Program.15. a) Work with other state / federal /local agencies to reduce dieselemissions in Utah.15.b.) Work with Cache and WasatchFront Counties to implement motorvehicle inspection and maintenance(I/M) programs that meet requirementsin the Utah SIP.15c. Transportation Conformity – assistCache, Wasatch Front, and UtahCounty MPOs with their CAA and 40CFR 93, Subpart A conformitydeterminations as per the provisions ofSection XII of the Utah SIP.a. Continue implementing the Utah Clean Diesel Program andapply for additional funding through DERA.b. Continue efforts with Cache, Davis, Salt Lake,Utah, andWeber counties to implement their respective I/M programs.c. Continue to provide consultation and interagencycollaboration to assist the Cache MPO, Wasatch Front RegionalCouncil (WFRC), and the Mountainland Association ofGovernments (MAG) as they develop conformity determinationsfor their respective Regional Transportation Plans(RTP) andTransportation Improvement Programs (TIP).16. Reduce Air Toxics a. MACT Standards that applyto sources in Utah are adoptedthrough rulemaking and implemented through the OperatingPermit process as they are developed and promulgated byEPA.b. UDAQ staff participates in EPA regional meetingsandconference calls which will focus on sharing information andbuilding state capacity to identify, characterize and address airtoxics risks in Utah communities based on availableresources.c. The work to conduct community outreach and analysisconcerning air toxics issues is completed based onUDAQneeds and available resources.Reduce exposure tolead-based paint.Reduce exposure tolead-based paint.17. Protect public health and theenvironment through implementation ofthe Utah Lead-Based Paint Certification,Accreditation and Work PracticesProgram.a. The Utah Lead-Based Paint Grant Work Plan approved byEPA Region VIII will be the environmental measure of successfor the Utah Lead-Based Paint Certification, Accreditation andWork Practices Program.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF AIR QUALITY24EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ Measureb. Support the EPA Strategic Plan goal to ensure that thepercentage of children with blood lead levels above5 μg/dldoes not rise above the 1.0 percent target for FFY2016 andwork to make further reductions in blood lead levels through2018. (Baseline is 2.6 percent of children ages 1-5 hadelevated blood lead levels (5 μg/dl or greater) inthe 2007-2010sampling period according to the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Health and NutritionalEvaluation Survey (NHANES).c. Support the EPA Strategic Plan goal to reduce the percentdifference in the geometric mean blood lead level in low-incomechildren 1-5 years old as compared to the geometricmean fornon-low income children 1-5 years old to 10.0 percent by2018. (Baseline is 28.4 percent difference in thegeometricmean blood lead level in low–income children ages 1-5 yearsold as compared to the geometric mean for non-low incomechildren 1-5 years old in 2007-2010 sampling periodaccordingto CDC’s NHANES.)EPA’s Portion of the PPA1. EPA Region VIII will work with other affected EPA offices when appropriate to consider various approaches to addressing specific issues that impactUtah.2. EPA Region VIII will participate in UDAQ Board Meetings when specific issues regarding the partnership between EPA Region VIII and UDAQ are part ofthe agenda and travel funds permit.3. EPA Region VIII will provide training on the newly modernized ICIS-Air national database (previously named AIRS/AFS).Items Related to UDAQ Planning Branch Activities1. EPA Region VIII will work with UDAQ as necessaryand appropriate when reviewing SIP submittals andinitial designation requests as the NAAQS arerevised to clarify issues and communicate actions that may affect Utah.2. EPA Region VIII will work with EPA HQ when appropriate to help elevate issues to the national levelthat are uniquely western issues.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF AIR QUALITY253. EPA Region VIII will give timely attention to any intermediate work products that are developed inthe SIP process so as to provide UDAQ its feedbackduring project development rather than at the end.4. EPA will make every effort to determine completeness and to take final action on regulatory actionssubmitted by Utah in accordance with statutory timeframes considering existing resources.5. EPA Region VIII and UDAQ will work together to prioritize existing SIP submittals and on identifying upcoming SIP revisions. EPA Region VIII will keepUDAQ informed on the status of actions.6. EPA Region VIII and UDAQ will work together to pursue any feasible early action initiatives for PM2.5.7. Following review of the Federal Annual Air Quality Report, EPA Region VIII and UDAQ will work together to develop appropriate actions addressingeach identified NAAQS violation for any criteria pollutant.Items Related to UDAQ Permitting Branch Activities1. EPA will provide review and comments as appropriate for the ITAs within the 30-day public comment period.Items Related to UDAQ MACT Compliance and Enforcement ActivitiesEPA Region VIII, Office of Enforcement, Complianceand Environmental Justice and Utah Division of AirQuality will work to keep each other informed ofimportant and potentially controversial activitiesinvolving regulated sources in Utah, including activities involving national and regional initiatives.EPAcontinues to implement PSD/NSR and MACT national initiatives in the refinery, coal-fired power plant,Portland cement, sulfuric and nitric acid and glassindustry sectors; Energy Extraction, a national leak detection and repair (LDAR) and flare initiative;and a regional oil and gas industry sector initiativeGOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER26SOURCE PROTECTIONEPA Goals & ObjectivesEPA Strategic TargetsDEQ GoalsDEQ MeasureGoal 2:Protecting America’sWaters.Objective 2.1Protect HumanHealthSubobjective 2.1.1Water Safe to DrinkingSDW-SP 4(a)FY 16 National Target = 49%Regional Target = 35%Report to EPA the number ofcommunity water systems with“minimized risk achieved bysubstantial implementation” ofsource water protection asdetermined by Utah approval ofcommunity water system sourceprotection plans. Numbers mayvary from year to year because ofthe six year review process but willmeet or exceed EPA national andregional targets.Percent of community watersystems where risk to publichealth is minimized throughsource water protection.SDW-SP 4(b)FY 16 National Target = 59%Regional Target = 35%Report to EPA the populationnumbers served by communitywater systems where “minimizedrisk is achieved by substantialimplementation of source waterprotection actions, as determinedby Utah’s approval of communitywater systems source protectionplans. Numbers may vary fromyear to year because of the sixyear review process.Percent of population served bycommunity water systems whererisk to public health is minimizedthrough source water protection.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER27IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENTEPA Goals & ObjectivesEPA Strategic TargetsDEQ GoalsDEQ MeasureStrategic Target SDW-211: Percentof the population served bycommunity water systems (CWS)that receive drinking water thatmeets all applicable health-baseddrinking water standards throughapproaches including effectivetreatment .FY16 National/-Regional Target = 92%To meet or exceed the targetmeasure of 88%UDEQ will maintain its data inthe national database, SDWISFed. This includes accurate andtimely data entry, qualityassurance and data validation.Annual enforcement review revealsimprovement in violation timelinessand accuracy.Inventory, violation, andenforcement data are uploaded toSDWIS-Fed within 45 days after theend of each quarter.Strategic Target SDW-SP1.N11:Percent of CWS that meet allapplicable health-based standards,through approaches that includeeffective treatment and source waterprotection.FY16 National/Regional Target = 90%To meet or exceed the targetmeasure of 80%.UDEQ will maintain its data inthe national database, SDWISFed. This includes accurate andtimely data entry, qualityassurance and data validation.Strategic Target SDW-SP2:Percent of “person months” (i.e., allpersons served by CWS times 12months) during which CWS providedrinking water that meets allapplicable health-based drinkingwater standards.FY16 National/Regional Target = 95%To meet or exceed the targetmeasure of 90%.UDEQ will maintain its data inthe national database, SDWISFed. This includes accurate andtimely data entry, qualityassurance and data validation.Strategic Target SDW-01a:Percent of CWS that haveundergone a sanitary survey withinthe past three years (five years foroutstanding performers or thosegroundwater systems approved byUDEQ to provide 4-log treatment ofviruses.FY16 National/Regional Target = 75%To meet or exceed the targetmeasure of 90%.UDEQ will maintain its data inthe national database, SDWISFed. This includes accurate andtimely data entry, qualityassurance and data validation.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER28EPA Goals & ObjectivesEPA Strategic TargetsDEQ GoalsDEQ MeasureGoal 5.l Enforcing EnvironmentalLaw(Filter/GUI)UDEQ provides to EPA by 11/15/15:a) a list of all systems that are requiredto filter under the SWTR, but are not yetfiltering. Additionally, report thoseviolations to SDWIS-Fed. For those stillon compliance schedules, provide theschedule from the enforcementdocument. If any systems are notunder compliance schedules, for eachsystem provide a rationale and theproposed state action and time framefor securing an enforceable complianceschedule.b) a description ofany additionalactions and the time frames forcompleting assessments ofgroundwater under the influence ofsurface water (GUI), and the systemsfor which such assessments need to becompleted.Maintain an accurate list ofunfiltered SW/GUI PWSs and aschedule for compliance or/andof actions, with timeframes,required for completion or initialGUI assessments.Provide a report to EPA by11/15/15.Upload all failure to filterviolations to SDWIS.Accuracy of list of SW/GUIunfiltered systems.Completion of GUI assessments.Report provided to EPA by11/15/15.All current failure to filter violationsuploaded to SDWIS by the end ofFY2016 and future violationsuploaded when they occur.Goal 5.1 Enforcing EnvironmentalLaw(ETT)a) UDEQ annotates the quarterly ETTlist created by the ERP and returns acomplete annotated list to EPA within30 days of receipt. The annotationsinclude the State actions planned foreach identified priority ETT system, theprojected time frame for such actions,and other relevant information thathelps EPA evaluate candidates forfederal enforcement.Timely annotate the quarterlyETT list for priority systems.Annotations are complete andtimely.b) UDEQ addresses all priority ETTsystems through formal enforcement orappropriate return to compliance within6 months of their being identified aspriorities, with the goal of taking actionbefore systems reach priority status.Timely address all priority ETTsystems.Priority ETT systems addressedwithin 6 months of identification.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER29EPA Goals & ObjectivesEPA Strategic TargetsDEQ GoalsDEQ MeasureEPA will take federal enforcementaction, as resources allow, if UDEQdoes not plan to timely address apriority water system appearing on anETT list, if UDEQ does not meet itsprevious commitments to take anenforcement action, or for cases inwhich PWSs would have been a priorityETT’s system if all violations had beenuploaded to SDWIS-Fed.c) EPA encourages UDEQ to update itsenforcement escalation policies toensure that all violations receive a stateresponse, and that enforcementpriorities are addressed in a timely andappropriate manner.UDEQ utilizes its IPS system toassist with addressing violationsand determining appropriateformal enforcement. R8enforcement contact attends theState’s quarterly call to discussenforcement cases.Goal 5.1 Enforcing EnvironmentalLaw(SDWIS-Fed)UDEQ will upload inventory informationand all violations, enforcement actions,and applicable return to compliancecodes into SDWIS-Fed quarterly.SDWIS-Fed database isaccurate and current.Goal 5.1 Enforcing EnvironmentalLaw(Oversight)UDEQ tracks the compliance ofsystems that are under UDEQenforcement and escalatesenforcement when a PWS violates anexisting formal enforcement action.UDEQ will include all violations inBilateral Compliance Agreements andother formal enforcement actions.UDEQ will ensure that timely violationletters are sent to PWSs for eachviolation incurred.Track compliance of systemunder UDEQ formalenforcement and take action ifa PWS violates its terms.Include all violations in formalenforcement actions.Timely issue violation letters toPWSs for each violationincurred.EPA’s review of enforcementactions reveal that all violations arecontained in UDEQ formalenforcement actions.File reviews by the EPA or itscontractor detect few late or absentviolation letters.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER30EPA Goals & ObjectivesEPA Strategic TargetsDEQ GoalsDEQ MeasureUDEQ continues to provide access toState PWS files & data for EPA’s onsite enforcement review.Allow EPA access to UDEQPWS files and data.Continue to provide data access toEPA for review.UDEQ agrees that EPA will use theUniform Enforcement Oversight System(UEOS) for evaluating the State’senforcement performance.UEOS evaluation by EPAaccepted.Continue to provide EPA with datanecessary to complete the UEOS.Goal 5.1 Enforcing EnvironmentalLaw(New rules)It is UDEQ’s intent to adopt the RTCRRule and commence enforcementeffective on April 1, 2016, providedSDWIS is able to track and reportviolations. In the absence of SDWIStools, UDEQ may have to rely onfederal tracking and enforcement untilsuch time as the SDWIS tools are inplace. If federal involvement isnecessary, UDEQ will cooperate withEPA in identifying water systems andviolations for which EPA may need toissue enforcement actions.If there are violations of anyrule that UDEQ does not haveprimacy for UDEQ will shareinformation regarding theseviolations with EPA.UDEQ and EPA will work closely oncommunicating capabilities relatedto the RTCR Rule.Core Activities 2016CategoryActivityResponsibilityPhilosophy,CultureCustomer Service orientationAllImplement DEQ & DDW Operating PrinciplesAllActively seek customer feedbackAllMaintain good communication with partners and customers AllEffective Intersection communicationAllEffective Interdivision communicationAllInvite local legislators to DW Board ActivitiesDivision DirectorDivision Director will collaborate with DW Board insupport of joint goals Division DirectorDivision will actively protect public health through water system compliance AllEmployee job ownership/job empowermentAllStaffEnsure staff are technically trained to accomplishmission AllGOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER31CategoryActivityResponsibilityReward and recognize employees for excellent work AllManagers have an open door policy (and keep staff issues and conversationsprivate)AllServe on national and state committeesAllAll staff will refer customer questions to therightperson (the Division’s experts)AllAll staff will keep In/Out Board currentAllEnsure cross-training and back-up capability whereappropriate AllIT, Gove-BusinessMaintain Division WebsiteConst. Asst. /AllSDWIS data reportingRulesAutomate water treatment plant report transmissionRulesImplement geographic information system (GIS) applications, including support foroutside partners and other DEQ DivisionsAdmin. Serv.Maintain and enhance the divisions databases:SDWIS/SARA/CASPERRules/AllContinue to implement the Department electronic document management system Admin. Serv./AllAdd and maintain current and accurate data in all of the Divisions databases andall of the contact information including e-mail addresses.AllMaintain “Potential construction projects” list onDivision webpage Const. Assist.Participate on EPA’s SDWIS NEXTGEN projectDirector & RulesAssistanceand TrainingStaff assistance to Drinking Water BoardDivision Director/AllTechnical assistance to water operatorsAllGeneral partnering (targeted training, cooperation, follow-up and training) AllEducate locally elected officials and their staffAllProvide technical assistance on Drinking Water quality problems AllPerform Capacity development functionsConst. Assist.Provide support for the Permanent Community ImpactBoard Const. Assist./ EngineeringPerform technical assistance to water treatment plants AllPerform support to local water treatment alliancesEva / AllSupport water planning activities in cooperation with other agencies and localgovernment and technical assistance partners, regarding source protection andsystem viabilityAllEnsure Drinking Water Board members have sufficient training to make policydecisionsAllGOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER32CategoryActivityResponsibilityField WorkProvide training on physical facility capacity andits issues for consultants, districtengineers, and othersConst. Assist. / EngineeringPerform Sanitary Surveys. Respond to water systemAllSanitary survey scheduling with consideration forexpertise rotation and geographicgroupingField ServicesWater treatment plant inspectionsConst. Asst. / EngineeringConstruction inspectionsConst. Assist. / EngineeringDevelop and obtain additional useful spatial dataAllSpecial studies on water treatment technologiesEngineeringGeologic evaluation of sourcesAdmin. Serv.Work on improving communication with ICS members Field ServicesRegulatoryEmergency Response / System Security / Project Funding Field Services/Const. Assist./EngineeringAssist water systems with developing and maintaining Cross Connection ControlProgramsField ServicesWrite, Implement and revise rules as neededAllPlan review and operating permitsConst. Assist./ EngineeringEnforcement & compliance by each section on its rules AllEnforcement (AOs, BCAs, AG Referrals, Administrative hearings, AdministrativePenalties, etc.)AllProperty follow-up on assignments made at the Division’s quarterly CAP meetings AllUnified Enforcement Oversight SystemRulesEPA quarterly reportingRulesImprovement Priority SystemAllImplement appropriate prevention strategies for systems appearing on EPA’s ETTList. Document in the Division’s enforcement actions in SDWIS.RulesPublic NoticeRulesConsumer Confidence ReportsRulesReport, every three years, on capacity developmentassistance given to significantnon-complying water systemsConst. Assist.Quarterly ETT list annotated and back to EPA within 30 days RulesCopy of EPA with enforcement actionRulesMonitoring and MCL Compliance tracking and reporting RulesGrout WitnessesConst. Assist./EngineeringSurface Water Treatment Rule tracking and reporting (also UDI) Rules/Field Services/EngineeringSource Protection programAdmin. Serv.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER33CategoryActivityResponsibilityCapacity Development review for new systemsConst. Assist.Submit an annual report to EPA showing the ongoingimplementation of thecapacity development strategy by September 30 of each yearEngineeringMake available to the public a report to the Governor on the efficacy of the strategyand progress towards improving the technical, managerial, and financial capacityof PWS every 3 years. Submit a copy of the triennial Governor’s Report to EPA bySeptember 30 the year it is due.EngineeringAssure that sampling and reporting is being done in a professional, timely andtruthful mannerRulesWhen EPA proposes a rule, we will study the impact, prepare appropriatecomments, and encourage the affected PWSs to comment. Finalize each rule bydeveloping an appropriate State Rule, and implement.AllSubmit the final primacy package for the RTCR rulefor EPA review and approvalby February 13, 2017RulesNo later than 8 months after the final filtered system completes its second roundmonitoring, provide EPA the final determination onbin classifications for eachfiltered system as described in 40 CFR 141.710.RulesCertificationBackflow Technician CertificationField ServicesOperator CertificationField Services.FinancialAssistanceFinancial Assistance programConst. Assist.Capacity assessments for financial assistanceConst. Assist.Annual rate and every 4 year needs surveysConst, Assist,Capture systems with significant physical deficiencies and water quality issues inthe IPS/PPConst. Assist./RulesMiscellaneousState Health Laboratory CoordinationField ServicesAll other Labs. CoordinationRules/Field ServicesSupport Services (purchasing, contracting, grants,travel, budget preparationbudget/expenditure tracking, and financial reporting, cash receipts, fee schedule).Const. Assist./EngineeringRespond to GRAMA requests.AllActively seek financial assistance to enable the Division to pursue its mission Division DirectorSuccession/GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF DRINKING WATER34CategoryActivityResponsibilityPlanningKeep policies and procedures up to date in E-docs AllPromote staff back up for all Division functionsAllConsider mentoring options for retiring managers/staff ManagersGOALS AND OBJECTIVESENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION – CERCLA PROGRAM35EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ MeasureGoal 3: Cleaning UpCommunities andAdvancing SustainableDevelopmentObjectives 3.1 and 3.3Promote Sustainableand LivableCommunities; RestoreLandClean upContaminated LandI. Maintain a partnership betweenUtah and EPA while implementing theSuperfund program in Utah.a. Participate in the Region 8 State Superfund managersconferences, when conducted.b. Encourage and participate in regular coordinationmeetings with Region 8 remedial program managers, at leastevery 2 months, to coordinate activities and discuss pertinentissues.c. Participate in conference calls between directors of theState and EPA programs, as needed, to coordinate activities anddiscuss pertinent issues.d. Jointly organize and attend the annual retreat betweenEPA and the State, when conducted.II. Continue to discover and assesscontaminated sites in Utah and discusspotential solutions to the problems thatare identified.a. Continue to gather information on known groundwatersolvent contamination problems in the Salt Lake Valley and otherareas in Utah and update site files as needed.b. Continue discovery efforts for listingnew sites on SEMSwith a focus on the Ogden City area during FY2016.c. Determine the best ways to address the problemsthat areidentified.III. Apply the Operating Principles inall work activities.a. Discuss the application of the Operating Principles towork activities during coordination meetings, as needed.b. Ensure all communications are consistent with theOperating Principles.IV. Coordinate proposal of Utah sitesto the NPL.a. Regularly discuss the status of sites that are underconsideration for inclusion on the NPL.b. Evaluate potential NPL sites during coordinationmeetings.c. Ensure thorough and comprehensive communicationbetween the agencies for all sites that are under consideration forinclusion on the NPL.Assess and CleanupBrownfields; Clean upContaminated LandV. Encourage redevelopment ofSuperfund and Brownfields sites in Utah.a. Implement the EPA-approved State Response ProgramWork Plan. Key tasks in the work plan include encouragingcommunities in Utah to participate in the Brownfields program;conducting Targeted Brownfields Assessments as requested byinterested and eligible communities; issuing letters of support tocommunities applying for Assessment, Revolving LoanFund,Cleanup or other EPA Grants; providing technical assistance toGOALS AND OBJECTIVESENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION – CERCLA PROGRAM36EPA Goal andObjectiveEPA MeasurementUDEQ GoalUDEQ Measurepublic and private stakeholders relative to Brownfieldsredevelopment; and maintaining a complete public record ofBrownfields/VCP sites with easy access to information.b. Participate in quarterly Region 8 Brownfields Teamteleconferences and meetings and attend the National andWestern Regional Brownfields Conferences (when conducted andas budgets allow) to gather current Brownfields information.c. Issue Certificates of Completion underthe VCP.d. Issue Enforceable Written Assurances toqualifiedapplicants.e. Coordinate with EPA on Ready for Reuse Determinationsfor Superfund sites.CleanupContaminated LandVI. Enhance the Utah SuperfundProgram, improve the State’s and EPA’sability to conduct Superfund activities inUtah, and complete the EPA requiredaccomplishments for FY2016.a. Prepare and submit funding applications and cooperativeagreements for enhancement of the State Response Program.b. Continue to develop and enhance the Utah VoluntaryCleanup Program and other State Response Programs.c. Jointly develop and work to achieve the FY2016 plannedSuperfund remedial accomplishments.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESSTATE INDOOR RADON GRANT37EPA Goal andObjectiveEPAMeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ MeasureGoal 1: Improve AirQualityReduce Exposure toIndoor Air PollutionContinue the fundamental activitiesregarding the EPA Radon Grant.1.Promote new home construction with radon resistanttechnology.a. Promote and distribute information about radon resistantbuilding technology to builders throughout the state. Display radoninformation and distribute discounted test kit coupons at the 2015 SpringHome Builders Annual Conference.b. Conduct at least three educational training courses entitled,“Radon Resistant New Construction.” The course willoffer continuingeducation core credits by the Utah Department of Commerce, Division ofOccupation and Professional Licensing (DOPL) and will be heldthroughout various areas of the state.c. Promote Radon Resistant New Construction by reaching out toUtah home builders through personal contacts, educational courses,advertising, and home show exhibits.d. Assist Utah Habitat for Humanity in its buildingprojects byproviding RRNC training. Assist Green and Healthy Homes withproviding mitigation and RRNC training.e. Recognize and acknowledge home builders who arebuildingRRNC homes in Utah via the DRC website, public events, and/or atRadiation Control Board meetings.f. Respond to opportunities provided by national radonorganizations such as the American Association of Radon Scientists andTechnologists (AARST) and the Conference for Radiation ControlProgram Directors (CRCPD) to attend national radonmeetings andsubmit comments on radon standards (RRNC 2.0).2.Support disclosure, testing and mitigation in conjunctionwith Real Estate transfers.a. Conduct at least three educational training courses entitled,"Radon for the Real Estate Professional." The courses will offercontinuing education core credits by the Utah Department of Commerce,Division of Real Estate (DRE) and will be held throughout various areasof the state.b. Coordinate annual meetings for radon mitigators,measurementproviders, and home inspectors to clarify EPA standards and protocols.c. Recognize and acknowledge Realtors whoare radon educatedon the DRC website.3.Develop coalitions with local governments, partneraffiliatesGOALS AND OBJECTIVESSTATE INDOOR RADON GRANT38EPA Goal andObjectiveEPAMeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ Measureand otherradon risk reduction leaders.a. Continue working with Utah’s 12 local Health Districts inpromoting public outreach. Encourage area outreachactivities such asdisseminating information packets on radon, distributing radon test kitcoupons, and conducting radon educational presentations, and testingradon levels in schools.b. Continue working with the Huntsman Cancer Institute in raisingawareness in the state. Outreach activities will include attending the2015 University Health Care Be Well Utah Family Health Fair.c. Conduct outreach activities with the Utah Department of Health,Utah Cancer Action Network (UCAN), CanSAR, and theAmerican LungAssociation to promote radon awareness, radon testing, and mitigation.d. Provide assistance when requested by tribal organizationsthroughout Utah (specifically, the Piute tribe andthe Shoshone tribe).e. Continue partnership with Intermountain Health Care (IHC) andother women/newborn centers by supplying hospitalswith newbornradon packet information, which started December 2003 (FY04)f. Develop coalition with the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative(GHHI) Salt Lake Coalition to do radon testing in unhealthy homesthroughout Salt Lake County.g. Provide radon education to the public through the NationalRadon Poster Contest, National Radon Action Month activities, DRCwebsite, press releases, media appearances and advertisements,Governor’s Declaration, school science projects, and scout eagleprojects.h. Promote state radon legislation as opportunitiesarise.4.Determine (track) and measure results with respecttoawareness levels, testing frequency, mitigation, and radonresistant new construction.a. Continue to track local and national media articles about radonand the health hazard associated with exposure to elevated levels.b Continue to track educational opportunities to reach out to thegeneral public, real estate professional, and homebuilders (seemeasures 1-2).c. Continue to track phone calls, visits on the DEQRadon website(www.radon.utah.gov ), and email inquiries.d. Continue to track and report the number of homestested forGOALS AND OBJECTIVESSTATE INDOOR RADON GRANT39EPA Goal andObjectiveEPAMeasurementDEQ GoalDEQ Measureradon by currently listed radon measurement serviceproviders,mitigation providers, and laboratories.e. Continue to track and provide annual reports ofthe number ofhomes built with RRNC, based on information provided by local homebuilders.f. Continue to track free radon test kit orders that come throughthe IHC newborn radon packets.g. Continue to track the number of homes mitigatedquarterly byradon mitigation service providers.5.Testing and, where necessary, mitigating schools for radonand radon decay progeny.a. Educate School District Administrators about thehealth hazardassociated with exposure to radon and promote radontesting in schools.b. Provide discounted radon test kits to school districts for testing,as requested.c. Continue assisting school districts with education and radontesting programs.d. Solicit school districts to participatein National sponsored“Radon in Schools” Webinars.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL40I. ENVIRONMENTMission- Protect human health and the environment by promoting pollution prevention (P2) and ensuringsafe waste management through the properhandling, transportation, recycling, treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, used oil, and waste tires.EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and StatusGOAL 4: Ensuring theSafety of Chemicalsand PreventingPollution.Objective 4.2:PromotePollutionPrevention.By 2018, reduce 600million pounds ofhazardous materialscumulatively throughpollution prevention.Waste Minimization –Implement and supportwaste minimization andpollution prevention.a. Identify and evaluate supplemental environmentalprojects that are a part of a compliance action todetermine their contribution to waste minimizationand pollution prevention. Supplementalenvironmental projects contributing to wasteminimization/pollution prevention will be reportedto EPA.i. Conduct on-site visits to SQGs to provideupdated information on waste minimizationprograms and opportunities as well ascompliance assistance.b. Continue Division pollution prevention policyimplementation. Provide pollution preventioninformation and technical assistance to staff andbusinesses that generate hazardous waste.c. Continue working with EPA hazardous wasteminimization programs to assure that P2resources are appropriate to meet common goals.EPA and the Division will look for opportunities topublicize how state actions support national goals.Review, comment on, and utilize state hazardouswaste generation profiles prepared by EPA toincrease waste minimization and P2 efforts andsuccesses and to meet other specific state needs.Identify opportunities to link waste minimizationefforts to reductions in EPA’s priority chemicals inRCRA waste streams generated within the state.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL41EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statusd. Administer an effective used oil recycling program.i. Track and evaluate the amount of used oilcollected for recycling, particularly used oilcollected from Do-it-yourselfers (DIYers).ii. Review and process semiannual DIYerreimbursements within establishedtimeframes.iii. Support and help to maintain a sufficientnumber DIYer collection centers to make itconvenient for the public to recycle their usedoil.iv. Provide current listing of collection centers viathe Division Web site.v. Document the number of new collectioncenters established during the fiscal year.vi. Maintain an effective Used Oil Block GrantProgram to promote the recycling of used oil.A. Document the amount of funds awarded.e. Identify and evaluate supplemental environmentalprojects that are a part of a compliance action todetermine their contribution to waste minimizationand pollution prevention. Supplementalenvironmental projects contributing to wasteminimization/pollution prevention will be reportedto EPA.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL42EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and StatusGOAL 3: Cleaning upCommunities andAdvancingSustainableDevelopmentObjective 3.2:Preserve Land.Conserveresources andprevent landcontaminationby reducingwastegeneration,increasingrecycling, andensuringpropermanagementof waste andpetroleumproducts.Minimize Releases ofHazardous Waste andPetroleum ProductsPermits, Closure, and PostClosure-a. Maintain effective hazardous waste permittingand closure/post closure programs.b. Maintain accurate information of the hazardouswaste universe and status of hazardous wastefacilities subject to closure requirements, postclosure permits, and operating permits. Providethe preceding information through automateddata systems (RCRAInfo) for all required dataelements by the 20th of the month following theactivity.c. Provide appropriate hazardous wasteclosure/post-closure and permit response asdictated by case-by-case specifics,regulatory/statutory requirements, permitconditions, and program priorities. Appropriateresponses may include, but are not limited to;closure plan approvals (RCRAInfo data elementCL360), closure verifications (CL380), final postclosure permit determinations/issuances(PC200), and final operating permitdeterminations (0P200). Permit modifications(PC240) are as equally important as thepreceding activities because they generallyreflect upgrading or updating permit conditionsresulting in operational improvements forpermitted TSDFs in managing hazardous waste.GOAL 3: Cleaning upCommunities andAdvancingSustainableDevelopment.Objective 3.3:Restore Land.Prepare forand respond toaccidental orCorrective Action- a. Maintain effective hazardouswaste correctiveaction program, including stabilization ofenvironmental releases and cleanup ofcontaminated waste sites.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL43EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statusintentionalreleases ofcontaminantsand clean upand restorepolluted sitesfor reuse.b. Maintain and update, as necessary, facilityspecific corrective action information (universeidentification and status) for hazardous wastefacilities subject to corrective action, includingsiteassessment, stabilization (accounting for healthand environmental risk control measures), andregular corrective action process activitiesthrough staff interaction, correspondence and/orautomated data systems (RCRAInfo). ForRCRAInfo, all required data elements will beentered by the 20th of the month following theactivityc. Provide appropriate hazardous waste correctiveaction response as dictated by case-by-casespecifics, regulatory/statutory requirements, permitconditions, or program priorities. Emphasis is onhigh priority facilities. Appropriate measures mayinclude initial assessment of all TSDs in thecorrective action universe including assessmentcompleted (CA050), determination of the need foran RFI (CA070), and CA universe ranking(CA075)), RFI imposed (CA100), RFI approved(CA200), remedy selection (CA400), CMIconstruction completed (CA550), and correctiveaction process completed (CA999/RE).d. Provide appropriate stabilization response asdictated by case-by-case specifics,regulatory/statutory requirements, permitconditions, or program priorities. Emphasis is onhigh priority facilities. Appropriate measures mayinclude stabilization measures evaluation(CA225), stabilization imposed (CA600),stabilization construction completed (CA650), andGOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL44EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statuse. In coordination with EPA Region 8, continue toevaluate annually and amend, as necessary, thefacility-by-facility multi-year plan for correctiveaction activitiesGOAL 5: EnforcingEnvironmental Laws.Objective 5.1EnforceEnvironmentalLaws.Region 8 willcontinue tosupport themultimediaEnergyExtractioninitiative andRegionalhealth caresector initiative.EPA willcoordinate withUDEQ prior tocommencingany activitiesrelated to theseinitiatives.By 2018, conduct79,000 federalinspections andevaluations (5-yearcumulative).Compliance andEnforcementEvaluate compliance statusof solid waste, hazardouswaste, and used oil handlersand facilities and foster anongoing commitment tocompliance andenvironmental protectionthrough on-site inspectionsand compliance assistanceactivities.a. Update hazardous waste inspection universe anddevelop inspection schedule for FY 2016 bySeptember 30, 2015. The selected universe andschedule will incorporate, as appropriate, state,regional, and national priorities. The selectedschedule will also include 20% of the largequantity generator (LQG) universe as determinedand agreed to by the Division and EPA usingRCRAInfo as of September 1, 2015. The Regionwill develop its FY2016 Inspection schedule andsubmit to the Division by October 30, 2015.b. Complete targeted inspections by September30, 2016.c. Participate in joint state and federal industrysectors initiatives.d. Continue implementation of the small quantitygenerator compliance assistance program in FY2016.e. Provide facility specific compliance andenforcement information through the proper andtimely entering of program data into automateddata systems (RCRAInfo).f. Conduct periodic analysis of effectiveness ofevaluation activities. This will consist of staffand/or facility contact and data systems reports tonote areas of progress and areas of concern.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL45EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statusg. Consider economic factors in determiningpenalties for violations.i. Use EPA economic computer models to assistin evaluation.ii. Use maximum flexibility when negotiatingconsent agreements to include considerationof financial viability of regulated party.h. Continue coordination of EPA Region 8'simplementation of the CERCLA Offsite Rule(OSR). A regional implementation policy hasbeen established and will serve as the basis forthe Region's implementation of the OSRi. EPA has identified Financial Assurance throughthe National Program Management Guidanceas a priority for FY2016. Coordinate with theRegion on financial assurance as appropriate.Should the Region or Headquarters identify aRCRA entity operating in several states withfinancial assurance compliance issues, EPAreserves the right to pursue compliance orenforcement activities with the identifiedoperator in accordance with the Utah/EPAEnforcement Agreement.j. The Region will continue to work with HQ andthe State to define the anticipated universe forMineral Processor and Mining priorityinspection.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL46EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statusk. Utah will inspect at least 50 % of the activetreatment ,storage and disposal facilities duringFY 2016.GOAL 3: Cleaning upCommunities andAdvancingSustainableDevelopment.Objective 3.2:Preserve Land.Conserveresources andprevent landcontaminationby reducingwastegeneration,increasingrecycling, andensuringpropermanagementof waste andpetroleumproducts.Environmental JusticeThe Division recognizes thatincorporation ofenvironmental justice intothe RCRA regulatoryprogram is a priority for EPARegion 8. Upon request,EPA will provide the Divisionaccess to GeographicInformation System (GIS)environmental justice tools;provide information to theDivision on environmentaljustice grants; and shareinformation about anyavailable environmentaljustice resources. TheDivision may utilize EPAstaff and GIS resources, asappropriate, in theimplementation of the Statehazardous waste program.a. Incorporate, as appropriate, environmental justiceinformation in the administration of the hazardouswaste program.GOAL 3: Cleaning upCommunities andAdvancingSustainableDevelopment.Objective 3.1:PromoteSustainableand LivableCommunities.Supportsustainable,resilient, andlivablePromote sustainablecommunitiesState-Based Regulation ofEnvironmental Programs1. Develop statutory and regulatory authorities toqualify for continued program authorization.2. Adopt new hazardous waste, solid waste, andused oil rules promulgated by EPA to maintainregulatory equivalency and program authorization.3. Identify new federal hazardous waste rulespromulgated during cluster period ending June 30,GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL47EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statuscommunitiesby working withlocal, state,tribal, andfederalpartners topromote smartgrowth,emergencypreparednessand recoveryplanning,Brownfieldredevelopment,and theequitabledistribution ofenvironmentalbenefits.2015 and which require adoption by the Solid andHazardous Waste Control Board.GOAL 3: Cleaning upCommunities andAdvancingSustainableDevelopment.Objective 3.1:PromoteSustainableand LivableCommunities.Supportsustainable,resilient, andlivablecommunitiesby working withlocal, state,tribal, andfederalpartners topromote smartgrowth,emergencypreparednessPromote sustainablecommunitiesPartnership with Federal,State, Local and TribalGovernments1. The Environmental Services Delivery Plan (ESDP)delineates roles and responsibilities, joint goalsand objectives, and establishes accountabilitybetween the Division and local health departmentsand local governments. Effectiveness of theEnvironmental Service Delivery Plan in developinga state/local partnership, coordinating delivery ofservices, and obtaining adequate resources will beevaluated.a. Work with federal, state, local (including localhealth departments), and tribal governmentsand provide information to plan for and managethe environmental impacts of growth.b. Provide technical and non-technical training tolocal health departments, industry, localgovernments, or other groups.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL48EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statusand recoveryplanning,Brownfieldredevelopment,and theequitabledistribution ofenvironmentalbenefits.c. Focus on teamwork and partnership inidentifying and resolving problems.d. Address key problems identified by governmentpartners and develop and implement solutions.2. Identify key hazardous waste managementproblems and implement a solution in partnershipwith local health departments, local government,the Division, and EPA.3. Maintain positive relationship between the Divisionand local health departments.a. Notify local health departments of any Divisionactivities occurring in their areas ofjurisdiction.b. Ensure directors of local health departments,or their designees, are copied oncorrespondence related to the Divisionactivities associated with their area ofjurisdiction.c. Meet with each local health department atleast annually.4. Inform local governments concerning the Divisionprograms and activities in order to be able tocomply with appropriate regulations and plan forfuture needs.a. Participate, when invited, with localgovernment organizations, at regularseminars and training meetings, as well asrespond to individual requests for information.b. Solicit input from local governments regardingGOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL49EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statusproposed rules which could impact their areasof jurisdiction.5. Enhance the State/EPA partnership to ensurethemanagement of a quality hazardous wasteprogram.a. Maintain the MOA, the enforcementagreement, quality assurance plan forenvironmental data collection, and otheroperating guidance.b. Jointly plan and prioritize program goals,objectives and activities which address jointpriorities. The Division and EPA will worktogether on PPA development, programactivities and priorities, inspection strategies,planning meetings, program reviews, andnational assessments of major programelements.c. Maintain a high level of coordination andcooperation between state and EPA staff toassure successful and effective administrationof the program. Coordination includesevaluation of desirable technical support andtargets for joint efforts and work sharing.d. Maintain frequent and open communication onroutine matters, changes in programcapability, legislation, and resource levels,emergency situations, and other key activitiesas described in the MOA. EPA and theDivision will hold regular meetings or conductconference calls, at least quarterly, to shareinformation, identify and solve problems, andengage in short-term planning efforts.GOALS AND OBJECTIVESDIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL50EPA StrategicGoal and ObjectiveEPA StrategicMeasurementDEQGoalDEQMeasure and Statuse. Jointly identify state training and technicalassistance needs. EPA will make training andtechnical assistance available to the state andwill work towards improving the capability toprovide high quality assistance.

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51 FY 2016 Hazardous Waste Program Commitments for STA TE

Event FY 2016

Committed Achieved

Closure Activities (Unit Level)

Closure Plan Approval (CL360) for LDUs 0 0

Closure Verification (CL380) for LDUs 0 0

Closure Plan Approval (CL360) for TSUs 0 0

Closure Verification (CL380) for TSUs 0 0

Closure Plan Approval (CL360) for CUs 0 0

Closure Verification (CL380) for CUs 0 0

Closure Plan Approvals Total (LDUs+TSUs+CUs) 0 0

Closure Verifications Total (LDUs+TSUs+CUs) 0 0

Permit Activities at GPRA Universe Facilities (Faci lity Level)

Permitted Facilities under Approved Controls 0 0

Permit Renewals due* 2 0

Permit Activities Totals 0 0

Permit Activities for GPRA Universe Facilities (Uni t Level)

Controls in Place for LDUs on Closure Track 0 0

Controls in Place for LDUs on Operating Track 0 0

Controls in Place for TSUs on Operating Track 0 0

Controls in Place for CUs on Operating Track 0 0

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52 Corrective Action Activities at GPRA Universe Facil ities

(Facility Level)

RCRA Facility Assessments (CA050) 0 0

Overall Facility NCAPS Ranking (CA075) 0 0

Facility Stabilization Assessment (CA225) 0 0

Facility Remedy Selection (CA400) 0 0

Facility Construction Completion (CA550) (GPRA meas ure) 0 

# 0

Human Health Exposures Controlled Determination

(CA725) (GPRA measure) 0 0

Groundwater Migration Controlled Determination (CA7 50)

(GPRA measure) 0 0

CA Performance Standards Attained/CA Process

Terminated (CA900/CA999) (GPRA Measure) 0 0

Corrective Action Activities at GPRA Universe Facil ities (Area Level)

RFI Imposed (CA100) (area level) 0 0

RFI Approved (CA200) (area level) 71 0

Remedy Selection (CA400) (area level) 69 0

Construction Completion (CA550) (area level) 69 0

Corrections completed (CA900CR) (area level) 1

Corrective Action Completed (CA999) (area level) 65 0

*Permit Renewals Due this Strategic Period (FY14-FY 18) =



# Permit Renewals

1. Safety Kleen

2. Dugway

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53 Corrective Action Activities (Area Level)

RFI Report Approval (CA200) for 6 Group 10 SWMUs at ATK Bacchus (SP-9, SP-11, SP-12, SP-14, S-29, and SA-5).

RFI Report Approval (CA200) for Group 1 SWMU S-11 a t ATK Bacchus.

RFI Report Approval (CA200) for 2 Group 6 SWMUs (S- 23 and S-34) at ATK Bacchus.

RFI Report Approval (CA200) for 3 SWMUs (649-Strand Burner Exhaust at Building M-585, 658-Sewage

Evaporation Pond and 655-Building M-40) at ATK Prom ontory.

RFI Report Approval (CA200) for 60 SWMUs (waste acc umulation sites) at ATK Promontory.

RFI Phase II Report Approval (CA200) for 9 SWMUs (1 , 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 15) at Dyno Nobel Site B

.

Remedy Selection (CA400) for 2 Group 4b SWMUs (BW-1 3and SA-3) and Group 6 SWMU S-39 at ATK Bacchus.

Remedy Selection (CA400) for Group 4b SWMU BW-12 at ATK Bacchus.

Remedy Selection (CA400) for 3 SWMUs (649-Strand Bu rner Exhaust at Building M-585, 658-Sewage Evaporat ion

Pond and 655-Building M-40) at ATK Promontory.

Remedy Selection (CA400) for 60 SWMUs (waste accumu lation sites) at ATK Promontory.

Remedy Selection (CA400) for SWMU 2 at Tooele Army Depot - South.

Remedy Selection (CA400) for SWMU 30 at Tooele Army Depot - South.

Remedy Selection (CA400) for SWMU 37 at Tooele Army Depot - South.

CMI Construction Complete (CA550) for 2 Group 4b SW MUs (BW-13and SA-3) and Group 6 SWMU S-39 at ATK

Bacchus.

CMI Construction Complete (CA550) for Group 4b SWMU BW-12 at ATK Bacchus.

CMI Construction Complete (CA550) for 3 SWMUs (649- Strand Burner Exhaust at Building M-585, 658-Sewage

Evaporation Pond and 655-Building M-40) at ATK Prom ontory.

CMI Construction Complete (CA550) for 60 SWMUs (was te accumulation sites) at ATK Promontory.

CMI Construction Complete (CA550) for SWMU 2 at Too ele Army Depot - South.

CMI Construction Complete (CA550) for SWMU 30 at To oele Army Depot - South.

CMI Construction Complete (CA550) for SWMU 37 at To oele Army Depot - South.

Corrective Action Completed (CA999) for 2 Group 4b SWMUs (BW-13and SA-3) and Group 6 SWMU S-39 at ATK

Bacchus.

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54 Corrective Action Completed (CA900CR) for Group 4b SWMU BW-12 at ATK Bacchus.

Corrective Action Completed (CA999) for 3 SWMUs (64 9-Strand Burner Exhaust at Building M-585, 658-Sewa ge

Evaporation Pond and 655-Building M-40) at ATK Prom ontory.

Corrective Action Completed (CA999) for 60 SWMUs (w aste accumulation sites) at ATK Promontory.

Should any of the above commitments not be met duri ng FY2016, the Division reserves the right to repla ce them with any

unplanned accomplishments completed during the fisc al year.

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55 DWQ

Protect, maintain and enhance the quality of Utah’s surface water and ground water to allow appropriat e beneficial

uses, and protect public health while giving reason able consideration to economic impacts.

EPA STRATEGIC GOAL 2 : PROTECTING AMERICA’S WATERS

. Protect and restore our waters to ensure that drink ing water is safe, and that aquatic ecosystems sust ain fish,

plants and wildlife, and economic, recreational, an d subsistence activities.

UPDES ENGINEERING/PERMITS

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.1: Reduce human exposure to contaminants in drinking water, fish and shellfish, and

recreation waters, including source waters.

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.2: Protect and Restore Watershed and Aquatic Ecosyste ms.

Protect the quality of rivers, lakes, streams and w etlands on a watershed basis, and protect urban, co astal, and

ocean waters.

Maintain an acceptable UPDES Program per agreement with EPA. The Utah Department of Environmental Qua lity

(DEQ) shall fully implement and enforce its delegat ed UPDES program (including, as appropriate, genera l

permitting, pretreatment, biosolids, CAFO, and stor m water programs) as required by 40 CFR Parts 122-1 24, 403,

501 and 503, its delegation MOA July 7, 1987, SEA, Inspection Plan, and any other agreements with EPA

regarding program implementation. The PPA may spec ify goals and objectives for activities beyond the base level

of performance, but, in no way, should this be inte rpreted as relief from full implementation of the b ase program.

DEQ certifies that it has, maintains, and implement s an adequate UPDES program including pretreatment,

biosolids, CAFO, and storm water in conformance wit h federal and state laws and regulations and condit ions set

forth in program authorization (delegation) documen ts. As long as the DEQ maintains an adequate progr am, the

EPA and the DEQ agree that this Agreement shall rem ain in effect, except as amended through mutual agr eement.

Grant dollars awarded by the EPA may be used by the DWQ UPDES Program to perform core program activiti es to

adequately maintain its UPDES program, even when th ese activities are not specifically defined by goal s,

measures, and/or reporting requirements.

Continue to fully implement the ongoing UPDES pretr eatment, biosolids, CAFO, and stormwater management

programs as per the following “CORE PROGRAM ACTIVIT IES”, “COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

ACTIVITIES” and "PERMIT ACTIVITIES".

UPDES Permitting and Outreach

1. Individual Permits

DWQ will report annually the number and percent of facilities that have a discharge requiring an indiv idual

permit that:

a. are covered by a current UPDES permit (FY 2015 E OY Report, Edith)

b. have expired individual permits (FY 2015 EOY Rep ort, Edith)

c. have applied for, but have not yet been issued a n individual permit (FY 2015 EOY Report, Jeff

Studenka or Kim Shelley)

d. have individual permits under administrative or judicial appeal (FY 2015 EOY Report, Jeff

Studenka or Kim Shelley)

2. Priority Permits

a. Utah will continue to emphasize the development of permits which appear on the EPA Priority

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56 Permits list, specifically targeting the permit iss uance commitments for the current fiscal year. (Je ff

Studenka, Kim Shelley)

b. Each year, 95% of priority permits and 90% of al l permits are issued or reissued within the 5 year

statutory time frame. If the number of backlogged p ermits is greater than 30% at any time, provide

an overall permit issuance/backlog reduction plan s howing how the State will expeditiously reduce

the backlog to 10% upon request from EPA. (FY 2015 EOY Report, Jeff Studenka or Kim Shelley)

3. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)

a. Assure proper implementation of WET requirements in UPDES permits.

b. Submit a draft WET policy to EPA by December 31, 2015.

c. Following EPA’s review and comment, revise Utah’ s WET policy and guidelines in order to assure

alignment with EPA’s national WET policy and/or reg ulations. Target 120 days following receipt of

EPA’s final comments. EPA Region 8 will notify DWQ when the EPA comments received are

considered final. (Ongoing Mike Herkimer and Kim S helley)

4. Reasonable Potential Process

Utah will continue to implement the process/procedu res for RP consistent with 40 CFR 122.44(d). By

January 1, 2016, submit a final RP Policy to EPA. O nce finalized, the State should implement the RP Po licy

in UPDES permits (Kim Shelley, Jeff Studenka, Dave Wham)

5. Stormwater

a. Involve regulatory agencies and the public as ne cessary to effectively permit storm water

discharges. The State program is accessible by the public and regulated entities (i.e., contact

information and web sites, etc.). (Ongoing, Stormwa ter Coordinators, Jeff Studenka)

b. Include EPA in the review process prior to issui ng general permits for storm water discharges.

(Ongoing, Stormwater Coordinators, Jeff Studenka)

c. Upon request from EPA, provide a list of storm water sources associated with industrial activity,

construction sites over one acre, and a list of des ignated storm water sources (including Municipal

Phase I and Phase II) that are covered by a current individual or general UPDES permit or other

enforceable mechanism. (Edith or Jeff Studenka)

d. Continue outreach/education activities for the P hase II Storm Water Program. (Ongoing, all SW

staff)

6. Pretreatment

a. Provide EPA with the number and percent of local Pretreatment programs that have implemented

Pretreatment Streamlining Regulations. (FY 2015 EO Y Report Jen)

b. Provide the number of categorical industrial use rs (CIUs) in non-approved pretreatment programs

(FY 2015 EOY Report, Jen)

c. Provide the number of CIUs in non-approved pretr eatment programs permitted by the State. (FY

2015 EOY Report, Jen)

d. Identify in ICIS the following Pretreatment Prog ram statistics:

i. The number of significant industrial users (SIUs ) that discharge to POTWs with approved

Pretreatment Programs,

ii. The number of significant industrial users (SIU s) that discharge to POTWs with approved

Pretreatment Programs that have adequate control me chanisms implementing applicable

pretreatment standards and requirements. (95% cover age is the Regional commitment)

iii. The number of categorical industrial users (CI Us) that have adequate control mechanisms

implementing applicable pretreatment standards and requirements in approved

pretreatment programs. (Jen and Edith)

7. Sewage Sludge (Biosolids)

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57 Promote the beneficial use of biosolids and impleme nt biosolids regulations.

a. Provide the % and # of UPDES permits that contai n biosolids language. (FY 2015 EOY Report,

Dan Griffin, Edith)

b. Maintain data in the ICIS database. (Ongoing, Da n Griffin, Edith)

c. Reissue all biosolids permits which will expire in FY2016 and transition into consolidated permits as needed. (Ongoing, Dan Griffin)

d. Submit an End-of-Year report to EPA for the prec eding calendar year containing a summary of

DWQs actions under their biosolids program. Also in clude a list of facilities that beneficially reuse

biosolids, methods of reuse and the tons reused. (D an Griffin)

8. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) ( Ongoing Don)

a. Continue to implement “Utah’s Strategy To Address Pollution From Animal Feeding Operations”.

i. Continue to submit Utah’s annual AFO/CAFO Strategy report to EPA Region 8 by

February 28 th 

# of each year, which is dependent upon continued fu nding of the agriculture

partnerships. If no funding is available for the a griculture partners to complete this report,

then a report will not be available for submittal t o EPA.

ii. For all permitted CAFOs, if available, enter pe rmit facility data, and permit event data into

ICIS. (Ongoing, Don)

iii. Inform EPA of animal feeding operations that a re impacting water quality annually (FY

2015 EOY Report, Don).

iv. Conduct and/or participate in meetings of the A FO/CAFO committee and maintain critical

partnerships with NRCS, UACD, the Farm Bureau and t he agricultural community.

v. EPA will provide CAFO rule development updates, to keep DWQ informed.

b. Maintain an inventory of all permitted CAFOs and unpermitted CAFOs during FY2016. Provide the

inventory to the EPA upon request.

c. Continue to implement the new EPA 2012 CAFO rule s in Utah within FY 2016. (Ongoing, Don).

d. After rule revision and issuance of the next CAF O permit, Nutrient Management Plans for

permitted CAFOs once approved, shall be tracked in ICIS.

9. Utah Sewer Management Program (USMP)

Continue to implement a comprehensive state-wide pe rmit program for the planning, operation and

maintenance of all public wastewater sewer collecti on systems. Utah will report to EPA on the status o f

program implementation in the FY15 End of Year Repo rt. (Kim Shelley and Jen Robinson)

UPDES ICIS Data

1. ICIS Data Management

Ensure maintenance of information management system s sufficient to plan, track, assess, and make

adjustments to program activities.

a. Properly enter data into the ICIS data system su ch that the federally required data fields are

current. (Ongoing, Edith and Monique)

b. Provide to the maximum extent practicable the RI DE elements required. This depends on

information that is obtainable with the permittee’s cooperation and economic restraints. (Ongoing,

Edith and Monique)

c. ICIS data is entered accurately which includes p ermitting, compliance, and enforcement data.

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58 (Ongoing, Edith and Monique)

d. Continue to report non-major facilities complian ce data the same as majors through the ICIS data

management system. (Ongoing, Edith and Monique)

e. Track all inspections in ICIS. (Ongoing: Edith, Lonnie, Mike H.)

f. Enter additional ICIS data, as listed in other p arts of this document. (Ongoing, Edith and Monique)

UPDES Compliance Evaluations & Inspections

1. Implement the Clean Water Act Action Plan

DWQ and EPA will work together to implement the Cle an Water Act Action Plan to identify water quality

issues of greatest concern for the State, and devel op collaborative annual work plans to leverage

both DWQ and EPA resources to address these issues. This will be accomplished through the Annual

State/EPA UPDES Compliance Inspection Plan as appro ved for each fiscal year. DWQ and EPA will

discuss progress toward meeting annual commitments at quarterly meetings.

2. Annual State / EPA UPDES Compliance Inspection P lan

Coordinate inspection activities among programs and between the State and USEPA. Incorporate targeted

USEPA national and regional priority sectors, as ag reed upon between DWQ and USEPA. Consider

planning inspections to complement timing and focus on watershed efforts. Inspections will be conduct ed

in accordance with the mutually agreed to Annual St ate / EPA UPDES Compliance Inspection Plan

(Inspection Plan), to the extent possible, incorpor ate the EPA NPDES Compliance and Monitoring Strateg y (July 21, 2014).

a. The Inspection Plan will include the universe of facilities subject to each CMS metric and number o f

compliance monitoring activities planned for the ye ar.

b. If the Inspection Plan commitments do not meet t he inspection goals listed in the EPA NPDES

Compliance and Monitoring Strategy, the Inspection Plan will include adequate detail for EPA to

understand:

i. The overall approach proposed, including the rat ionale for any deviations and tradeoffs;

ii. A description of the affected regulated univers e(s); and

An explanation of how DWQ has determined that the r esulting reduced/modified attention

at certain facilities will not have negative public health or environmental impacts. In

addition, the Inspection Plan should include the de tails always expected in a CMS plan

(e.g., universe of facilities subject to each CMS m etric and number of compliance

monitoring activities planned for the year).

c. DWQ will submit a draft Inspection Plan for FY16 by August 1, 2015, and the final Inspection Plan

by September 15, 2015 or within 15 of days of recei ving EPA’s formal comments on the draft

Inspection Plan if EPA comments are received later than August 31, 2015. (Lonnie, Mike H.)

d. EPA may determine the number of inspections cond ucted at end of year (September 30, 2015) by

DWQ in each category above by pulling this informat ion from ICIS. Any inspections performed on

or before September 30, 2015, but which do not appe ar in ICIS by October 31, 2015, will not be

counted in the end of year numbers.

e. EPA Region 8 may conduct up to 4 oversight inspe ctions with DWQ in FY16. Additional

inspections EPA Region 8 may conduct are included i n the agreed to the Inspection Plan. This

includes inspections within EPA national and region al enforcement initiatives.

f. Region 8 will ask DWQ to conduct single and/or m ultimedia inspections at federal facility NPDES

majors with recurrent effluent violations. Region 8 will conduct these inspections if DWQ does not

plan to conduct the inspections. Region 8 will ask authorized states to work with EPA to target

federal facilities for multimedia inspections. DWQ will be asked to lead the NPDES portion of a

multimedia inspection at the selected federal facil ity. If DWQ does not want to conduct the

inspection, EPA will conduct the inspection in lieu of the State.

g. During FY16, EPA Region 8 may perform inspection s at all Federal Facility construction sites that

have been awarded contract dollars for site constru ction, in cooperation with DWQ inspectors.

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59 3. Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)

a. Respond to SSOs when requested by districts, mun icipalities and local health departments or if

waters of the State are threatened. (Ongoing Jen)

b. Continue to inventory (ask questions of) permitt ees for SSO occurrences and resolutions through

the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program (MWPP) qu estionnaire.

e. Copies of SSO inspection reports will be provide d to EPA upon request. (Ongoing Jen)

f. In order to gain additional information regardin g SSOs, and as an additional task during CEI

inspections, DWQ will perform an enhanced inquiry w ith regard to the SSO history of the facility for

the preceding year by utilizing an enhanced set of standard questions as developed cooperatively

with EPA Region 8. (Ongoing, Mike Herkimer and Lonn ie Shull)

4. Storm Water

a. Continue implementation of MS4 permits which wil l ensure adequate sediment control inspections

at local construction sites. This should increase the number of overall storm water inspections

performed in the state. (Ongoing, Rhonda Thiele an d Jeanne Riley).

b. Encourage DWQ staff, District Engineers and muni cipal and county staff to assist with inspections

as allowed by time and resource constraints. (Ongoi ng, all SW staff)

UPDES Enforcement

1. QNCR and ANCR

During quarterly conference calls between EPA and D WQ, enforcement discussions will include the

Quarterly Noncompliance Report for major facilities , Annual Noncompliance Report for minor facilities, and

current and projected enforcement cases to address concerns early in the process.

2. DWQ Enforcement

a. EPA will identify and provide copies, if possibl e, of any policy or guidance documents used when

evaluating the appropriateness of DWQ’s enforcement actions. DWQ agrees to evaluate all

violations and determine an appropriate response an d take that action.

b. DWQ will take timely and appropriate enforcement against facilities in Significant Non-compliance.

c. DWQ will incorporate approved compliance schedul es and deadlines into enforcement actions

such that these schedules and deadlines are enforce able under the NOV/Order.

d. As State resources allow, DWQ will work with EPA Region 8 to implement the National Wet

Weather SNC Policy.

e. Utah will take enforcement action for SSOs whene ver deemed necessary to protect Waters of the

State. SSO enforcement actions will be entered int o ICIS NPDES as single event violations.

f. Utah may submit an updated draft Enforcement Man agement System. EPA Region 8 will provide

timely comments within 45 days of any submittal.

g. DWQ will submit to EPA appropriate enforcement d ocuments (NOVs/Orders, settlement

agreements, etc.) upon request. (Ongoing DWQ Staff )

h. A list of all completed enforcement actions incl uding the name of the facility, type of action, pen alty

amount (if any), and type of facility shall be prov ided to the EPA with the EOY Report. The EPA

may conduct a penalty review of a select number of actions, not to exceed ten. Upon request,

DWQ will provide penalty calculations and all neces sary background documentation to EPA for the

selected enforcement actions, which will mainly foc us in priority areas (e.g. cases in priority areas;

MS4s, CAFOs, SSOs, and energy extraction). The EPA will provide written comments on any

reviewed settlement documents and penalty calculati ons as part of the EOY Review. (Ongoing

DWQ Staff)

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60 4. Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)

Submit to EPA Region 8 a report by October 31, 2015 , with information for FY 15 that will include (Jen ):

a. Number of UPDES inspections at major facilities where SSO information was received.

b. An updated SSO inventory and the causes of the S SOs.

c. The number and percent of SSO inspections in pri ority watersheds (as defined by the State)

including the name of the priority watershed.

d. The number and type of informal and formal enfor cement actions taken in response to SSOs;

e. The percent of enforcement actions in priority w atersheds (as defined by the State) for SSO; and

f. A description of how 20% of the SSOs, that were reported, were addressed.

5. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET)

Assure proper and consistent enforcement of WET req uirements in UPDES permits.

a. Enforce UPDES permit WET limits and compliance s chedule violations in accordance with the

enforcement guidance contained in its February 15, 1991 “Permitting and Enforcement Guidance

Document for Whole Effluent Toxicity Control,” and any subsequent revisions. (Ongoing Mike

Herkimer)

b. DWQ will submit as part of their FY2015 EOY repo rt: a list of the facilities which are required to

have WET limits or WET monitoring, a list of facili ties that have entered into a TIE/TRE during

FY15, and a list of any formal enforcement actions which included WET violations, (Mike

Herkimer).

6. EPA Enforcement

a. DWQ understands that EPA Region 8 will continue to participate in and to initiate regional and

national enforcement cases. In cooperation with DWQ , EPA Region 8 may perform inspections in

regional and national priority areas according to n ational guidance. EPA may conduct inspections

and issue enforcement actions as appropriate and wi ll promptly advise, consult with, and

coordinate with DWQ prior to such activity.

b. Region 8 agrees to coordinate with and appropria tely notify DWQ when it conducts any inspections

and investigations.

7. 404 Enforcement Actions

EPA Region 8 will take the lead on 404 enforcement actions that have associated 402 violations, except

where EPA determines combined cases may not be in t he best interest of litigation.

TMDL/WATERSHED

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.2: Protect and Restore Watershed and Aquatic Ecosyste ms.

Protect the quality of rivers, lakes, streams and w etlands on a watershed basis.

1. Accomplish an effective program for completion a nd implementation of TMDLs.

a. Identify extent of priority areas that are addressed by EPA-approved TMDLs or alternative res toration

approaches for impaired waters that will achieve wa ter quality standards. These areas may also

include protection approaches for unimpaired waters to maintain water quality standards ( WQ-27 ).

DWQ commits to meeting the WQ-27 yearly target, mut ually agreed upon with EPA once developed.

b. Identify the State-wide extent of activities lea ding to completed TMDLs or alternative restoration

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61 approaches for impaired waters, or protection appro aches for unimpaired waters ( WQ-28 ). This is an

indicator measure and does not require annual commi tments.

c. Submit a list of ongoing or planned TMDLs that w ill be completed in FY16 to EPA on November 1 st 

# of

each year (Carl Adams).

2. Develop a prioritization strategy under the 303( d) Vision that will be used to identify:

a. A list of priority waters slated for near term ( ~2 year) TMDL development or alternative approaches ; b. A list of priority waters scheduled for likely T MDL development or alternative or approaches over t he

2016 – 2022 period;

c. A list of priority waters awaiting management to protect their current condition from degradation d uring

2016 – 2022 (optional); and

d. The strategic rationale of the State in setting these priorities.

Participate in calls and meetings with EPA to devel op the Program Vision prioritization strategy, effo rts to

address the other 303(d) Vision goals, and progress in developing FY16 TMDLs and TMDL alternatives.

(Ongoing Carl Adams)

3. Monitor implementation activities for completed TMDLs on a watershed basis through submission of an nual

reports by local watershed coordinators on August 3 1 of each year.

4. Maintain sound fiscal management of contracts by tracking contract amount, expenditures to date and

availability of funds to meet contractual obligatio ns via quarterly reports. (Ongoing Carl Adams & St acy

Carroll).

5. Implement the Watershed Approach to effectively and efficiently support the development and

implementation of TMDLs in Utah for impaired waters according to the approved 303(d) list (Watershed

Protection Section)

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6. Continue to implement the Nonpoint Source Progr am based on strong State and local institutional

capabilities using the Watershed Approach in suppor t of TMDL development (Jim Bowcutt).

a. Conduct a comprehensive NPS program review prece ding the update of the NPS Management Plan

every five years beginning 2018. The next comprehen sive review is due in 2017. (NPS Plan Task 16)

b. Update GRTS annually by entering annual progress report information according to December 31 st



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c. Submit NPS Annual Report by January 31 of each y ear. (NPS Plan Task 15)

d. Foster program integration and interagency techn ical and financial assistance through participation on

statewide partnership committees including: The Wat er Quality Task Force, the State Technical

Advisory Committee, and the Utah Conservation Commi ssion. (NPS Plan Task 32)

e. Obtain 319 project final reports from project sp onsors and coordinate with EPA to obtain concurrenc e

for grant closure in a 5 year time frame.

f. Implement best management practices appropriatel y and effectively and achieve natural resource

improvements for 319 NPS Watershed Projects. Obtai n available information of reductions in

nonpoint source loadings for sediments, nitrogen an d phosphorus, and improvements in water quality.

Report load reduction and water quality information in project annual reports (GRTS), project final

reports and NPS Program annual report. ( WQ9)

g. Report the number of waterbodies identified (in 2000 or subsequent years) as being primarily nonpoi nt

source (NPS)-impaired that are partially or fully r estored. Target for FY-2016 is 1 watershed . ( WQ10 )

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62 h. Report the number of priority NPS watershed area s where USDA EQIP funds are used to implement

conservation projects. Report allocation of EQIP f unds to 303(d) waters and approved TMDL

watersheds.

h. Report the number of priority watershed coordina tor positions developed and functioning according t o DWQ contract work plans.

i. Report the number of watersheds at the 12 digit scale improved (one or more impairment cause

identified in 2002 is removed for at least 40 perce nt of the impaired water bodies or there is signifi cant

watershed-wide improvement in one or more water qua lity parameter). Target for FY 2016 is 1

watershed. (SP12)

GROUND WATER PROTECTION

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.1: Reduce human exposure to contaminants in drinking water, fish and shellfish, and

recreation waters, including source waters.

1. Maintain an effective 1422 Underground Injection Control Program per agreement with the EPA. The U tah

Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Wa ter Quality (Utah DWQ) certifies that it maintains and

implements an adequate Underground Injection Contro l (UIC) Program under Section 1422 of the Safe

Drinking Water Act (1422 UIC Program) in conformanc e with federal and state laws, regulations, and

conditions set forth in program authorization (dele gation) documents. As long as the Utah DWQ maintai ns a 1422 UIC Program, the Regional Administrator of t he United States Environmental Protection Agency

(USEPA) Region 8 and the Director of the Utah DWQ a gree this Agreement shall remain in effect, except

as amended through mutual agreement. Grant dollars awarded by the USEPA may be used by the Utah

DWQ to perform core program activities (40 CFR Part s 144 and 147) to adequately maintain its 1422 UIC

Program, even when these activities are not specifi cally defined by goals, measures, and/or reporting

requirements. The Utah DWQ agrees to conduct core program activities as described in and as evidenced

by the submittal of the UIC Program narrative inclu ded in the EOY Report (see Table 1).

2. The USEPA agrees to provide the following suppor t to the Utah 1422 UIC Program:

a. One annual midyear review of Utah 1422 UIC Progr am.

b. Technical training, as appropriate and as funds allow.

c. Seventy-five percent (maximum) of funds necessar y to operate the core State 1422 UIC Program,

assuming a federal budget funding level near or equ al to the past three years. Should funding

levels drop significantly, USEPA will review core p rogram elements and provide appropriate

revisions.

3. To protect Underground Sources of Drinking Water (USDWs) from contamination by maintaining and

implementing an effective core program, the DWQ 142 2 UIC Program agrees to:

a. Evaluate the core program effectiveness as repor ted in the UIC Program narrative included in the

EOY Report (see Table 1). . (Ongoing, Candace Ca dy)

b. Enforce the 1999 Class V Rule regarding motor ve hicle waste disposal wells (MVWDWs) and large

capacity cesspools (LCCs). MVWDWs and LCCs are clo sed as they are identified. Priority is

given to identifying these wells within groundwater -based source water protection zones as

delineated by the Utah Division of Drinking Water, Source Water Protection Program. MVWDWs

and LLCs identified, inspected and closed are inclu ded in the biannual submittal to the National

UIC Database. (Ongoing, Candace Cady)

c. Identify and report the number and percent of Cl ass I injection wells that are used to inject

industrial, municipal, or hazardous waste wells th at fail mechanical integrity and maximize the

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63 number that are returned to compliance within 180 d ays, thereby reducing the potential to

endanger USDWs.

The reporting requirements for this metric shall be fulfilled by the biannual submittal to the Nationa l UIC

Database.

d. Identify and report the number and percent of Cl ass III injection wells that are used for salt solu tion

mining that lose mechanical integrity and maximize the number that are returned to compliance

within 180 days, thereby reducing the potential to endanger USDWs.

The reporting requirement for this metric shall be fulfilled by the biannual submittal to the National

UIC Database.

e. Identify and report the number of Class V motor vehicle waste disposal (MVWD) wells and large

capacity cesspools that are closed or permitted in sensitive ground water protection areas* and

maximize the number that are closed or permitted th ereby reducing the potential to endanger

underground sources of drinking water.

The reporting requirement for this metric shall be fulfilled by the biannual submittal to the National

UIC Database.

* Although Utah has not formally delineated "other sensitive ground water areas" throughout the

state as defined by the December 7, 1999 final rule , the 1422 UIC Program will continue to

prioritize the identification, reporting, and retur n-to-compliance of MVWDW and other high priority

wells within Source Water Protection Zones and othe r areas, although not formally delineated,

where risk to human health and vulnerability to gro und water contamination is recognized.

f. Ensure Utah UIC Program monitoring activities ar e performed according to the EPA-approved Utah

DWQ Quality Assurance Plan.

4. Encourage responsible environmental behavior and promote excellence in environmental quality throug h

environmental education, community-based partnershi ps and qualitative and quantitative feedback from

regulated and non-regulated customers.

a. Provide a description of presentations to local government groups, local health departments, public

works departments, private sector groups, civil gro ups, etc. which include UIC concerns and

opportunity for feedback. (Reported in the UIC Pro gram narrative included in the EOY Report –

see Table 1– Candace Cady).

b. Provide a description of all outreach activities intended to inform local government groups, local

health departments, public works departments, priva te sector groups, civil groups, etc. about the

1999 Class V rule regarding the closure of motor ve hicle waste disposal wells (MVWDWs), large

capacity cesspools (LCCs) and any other outreach ac tivities intended to inform the public and the

regulated community about UIC Program requirements. (Reported in the UIC Program narrative

included in the EOY Report – see Table 1 – Candace Cady).

5. Electronic Submittal to the National UIC Databas e

6. Utah DWQ currently maintains the 1422 UIC Progra m’s geodatabase with ArcGIS Desktop. All reporting

elements previously submitted on the 7520 forms and the online PAM tool will now be submitted biannual ly

through electronic submittal of the Utah UIC Geodat abase to the National UIC Database.

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64 Table 1 - UIC Reporting Requirements*

Due Date Reporting Cycle Report Required

May 15 Semi-Annual Electronic submittal to UIC National Database for F irst and Second

Federal Fiscal Year Quarters (October 1 through Mar ch 31)

November 15 Annual Electronic submittal to UIC National Database for F irst, Second,

Third, and Fourth Federal Fiscal Year Quarters (Oct ober 1 through

September 30)

Utah DEQ End of Year Report to EPA (EOY Report)

December 31 Annual Final Financial Status Report (FSR)

7 Continue administration of a comprehensive ground water protection program according to priorities

established in Utah Ground Water Protection Strateg y and the annual FY16 Division of Water

Quality/Goals and Objectives.

Measures:

a. End-of-year report as required by EPA grant on a chievement of FY16 DWQ/Ground Water Program

Goals and Objectives. (Dan Hall due 9-1-16)

b. Continue participation in the Ground Water Prot ection Council National Ground Water Strategy

Committee with EPA Headquarters, Regions, and State s. The intent is to help EPA develop a

national strategy for refocusing EPA and States eff orts on ground-water protection. (Ongoing)

STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.1: Reduce human exposure to contaminants in drinking water, fish and shellfish, and

recreation waters, including sources waters.

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.2 : Protect and Restore Watershed and Aquatic Ecosyst ems. Protect the quality of rivers,

lakes, streams and wetlands on a watershed basis, a nd protect urban, coastal, and ocean waters.

1. Implement an assessment program for the waters o f the State through development and submission of t he

Integrated Report

(IR).

Measures:

a. Submit the 2012/2014 IR to EPA for comment, revi ew and approval of the §303(d) list of impaired

waters.

b. Update the EPA Assessment Database, with modifie d assessment results from the 2012/2014 IR

c. For the 2012/2014 IR work with EPA to modify all sources in ADB to “unknown”, so DWQ can populate

the “unknown” fields with source information after a TMDL is completed.

d. Report all statewide findings derived from rando mly selected sites, using EPA’s Statistical Survey Web

Data Entry Tool.

e. In collaboration with EPA, develop a plan for mo difying analytical assessment methods and reporting

for the 2016 IR. In particular, this plan will emp hasize: revisions to assessment methods, better

integration of the 305(b) report and 303(d) list wi th the ADB and Statistical Survey Web Data Entry

Tool, edits to the text of reports to more effectiv ely convey WQ status and concerns to our

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65 stakeholders, and changes necessary to accommodate DWQ’s tiered monitoring strategy and rotating

basin schedule. Document these assessment method ch anges and submit them for formal public

comment.

f. Develop and implement, to the extent practicable , a more consistent nomenclature and numbering

system (i.e. HUC 10 and NHD+) for linking Assessmen t Units (AUs) with designated uses, water quality

standards, and completed TMDLs. Update the ADB wit h any modifications to AU uses.

g. Continue to develop more effective and transpare nt methods for tracking and documenting assessment

analyses and results for the 2016 IR. This include s continuing to develop: methods and tools to clean

and format IR data, a database to store IR data, an d tools to automate IR analyses.

h. Asses all readily available data for the 2016 IR

. i. Continue to revise the methodology and analysis tools for Targeted Monitoring.

j. Research and develop, to the extent possible, a methodology for assessing high resolution (e.g., lo ngterm time series) data.

2. Maintain Water Quality Standards as the basis fo r effective water quality management and assessment

programs.

Measures :

a. Continue to review and compile a list of potent ial water quality standards revisions to be include d in

upcoming 2017 triennial review, including: nutrient criteria appropriate modifications to Great Salt L ake

standards) and new or revised 304(a) criteria recom mendations.

b. Revise Utah’s nutrient (TN and TP) reduction str ategy, including a plan for the development and

implementation of numeric nutrient criteria.

c. Continue to meet with Utah’s Nutrient Stakeholde r Workgroups on outreach efforts in support of Utah ’s

nutrient reduction strategy.

d. Promulgate N and P numeric criteria for headwate r streams.

e. Continue to collaborate with the water quality s tandards workgroup(s) of stakeholders and partners on

continued WQS revisions.

f. Develop and publicize a plan for implementing ti ssue-based criteria (i.e., and updated selenium cri teria

when promulgated).

g. Evaluate Utah waters for the historical presence of mollusks in preparation for adoption of Utah am monia

criteria based on EPA’s 2013 ammonia criteria.

h. Pending promulgation of new EPA rules on water q uality standards variance policies, develop associa ted

guidance for the utilization of variances with UPDE S and other permitting programs.

3. Development of rules, policies, and procedures to ensure protection of Great Salt Lake and its sur rounding

wetlands.

Measures

a. Continue to update and revise as necessary the G reat Salt Lake Water Quality Strategy, Core

Components 1 and 2.

b. Develop draft of Great Salt Lake Water Quality S trategy, Core Component 3 on wetlands.

c. Continue to implement the Great Salt Lake Baseli ne Sampling Plan within the requirements of the

Quality Assurance Program Plan. Update the QAPP as needed.

d. Continue numerous efforts to encourage collabora tion among DWQs sister State and Federal

agencies with related management responsibilities f or GSL.

e. Continue toxicological testing of brine shrimp a nd brine flies in support of numeric criteria

development for priority pollutants in GSL.

f. Continue laboratory round robin investigations f or analytical methods used to measure metals and

nutrients in GSL.

g. Continue to collaborate with EPA on all major 40 1 water quality certifications in the Water of the

U.S. with emphasis on expansion projects occurring in the Great Salt Lake Watershed including

Compass Minerals, Kennecott Utah Copper, Union Paci fic Railroad and West Davis Corridor..

h. As resources allow, continue to develop and impl ement monitoring and assessment methods for

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66 GSL wetlands.

i. Modify Utah’s Water Quality Standards whenever a ppropriate to accommodate ongoing

development of water quality programs for GSL.

j. As resources allow, continue to develop and impl ement monitoring and assessment methods for

GSL wetlands, including: analysis of the recently c ompleted 50-site collection effort and

development of fringe wetland SOPs.

k. Modify Utah’s Water Quality Standards whenever a ppropriate to accommodate ongoing

development of water quality programs for GSL.

4. Development of numeric nutrient criteria and as sociated implementation procedures .

Measures:

a. Continue to develop numeric water quality indica tors and/or criteria for phosphorous, nitrogen, and

associated ecological responses (e.g., metabolism, macroinvertebrates, and algal responses) that

have clear ties to aquatic life or recreation uses for Utah’s waters.

b. Continue to incorporate nutrient-specific monit oring efforts to incorporate, were practical, funct ional

ecosystem responses into Utah’s long-term monitorin g strategy. Include plans for the ongoing

measurement of functional responses.

c. Propose and promulgate numeric criteria for Utah ’s headwater streams. Finalize the technical

rationale reports that underpin these criteria,

d. Continue to work with a focused stakeholder grou ps to on the development of nutrient criteria and

associated implementation programs.

e. Develop implementation processes and associated rules (i.e., variance policy, temporary

modification) for a comprehensive nutrient reductio n program. f. Continue to participate on TMDLs for nutrient-re lated impairments to ensure that, wherever

possible, that the endpoint align with site-specifi c standard development.

5. Develop and implement a long-term biological ass essment program :

Measures:

a. Maintain annual biological monitoring strategy t hat best balances the programmatic needs of

stakeholders. Make the list of sites available for review and incorporated into the annual

monitoring strategy.

b. Collect physical habitat, macroinvertebrate, and periphyton samples at ~74 streams annually to

provide the data necessary to augment assessment to ols and fulfill long-term (trend), natural

variability (reference), restoration effectiveness, TMDL, 305(b), and 303(d) assessment needs.

(May-October, 2015).

c. Continue to build capacity to digitize both fiel d and biological data and store in a readily access ible

database. Physical habitat database will emulate EP A design currently under construction. Create

electronic field form linking collected data to dat abase.

d. Develop modeled MMI from diatom data and integra te into existing aquatic life assessments.

e. Continue compiling an expanded reference water b ody (streams and rivers) dataset for future

assessment tool development.

f. Continue development of assessment methods that better integrate biological and chemical

assessment methods to provide an overall assessment of aquatic life beneficial use support for

Utah’s streams.

g. Continue development of outreach materials (i.e. , website, fact sheets, reports) to more completely

describe Utah’s biological assessment program to ou r stakeholders.

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67 MONITORING AND REPORTING

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.1: Reduce human exposure to contaminants in drinking water, fish and shellfish, and

recreation waters, including sources waters.

EPA OBJECTIVE 2.2: Protect and Restore Watershed and Aquatic Ecosyste ms.

Protect the quality of rivers, lakes, streams and w etlands on a watershed basis, and protect urban, co astal, and

ocean waters.

1. Continue phase-in of re-tooled Monitoring Program f or Utah Division of Water Quality according to

established schedules (WQ-5)

2 Conduct Tier 1 (probabilistic), Tier 2 (targeted ) and Tier 3 (programmatic) monitoring on a rotatin g basin

schedule

a. Tier 1 Monitoring: Probabilistic

-Assess biological, chemical and physical integrity of waters of Colorado River Basin utilizing

selected core and supplemental indicators (Summer/F all 2015)

-Finalize National Rivers and Streams Assessment (F all 2014)

b. Tier 2 Monitoring: Targeted

-Complete intensive targeted monitoring in Weber R iver Watershed

c. Tier 3 Monitoring: Programmatic

1. Continue to implement a statewide mercury in fi sh tissue monitoring component as

part of the long-term monitoring strategy as fundin g is available. (Ongoing)

a. Utilize established workgroup to provide guidanc e and recommendations for the

mercury monitoring program. (Ongoing)

b. Participate in the issuing of mercury fish consu mption advisories as needed.

(Ongoing)

c. Participate in triennial review preparations/dis cussion pertaining to Hg.

2. TMDL monitoring

a. Discharge in large rivers (ongoing)

3. Surface Water Compliance

a. Increased DMRs

b. Continue to Implement QUAL2K model sampling for permit renewal and wasteload

development

4. NPS Effectiveness Monitoring

a. Implement pilot study for Long-term monitoring s tations to assess effects

watershed restoration, long term trends and climate change

5. E. coli cooperative monitoring

a. Continue implementation of monitoring program fo r E. coli to facilitate more

rigorous assessment of recreational beneficial uses ( ongoing)

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68 3. Fully implement quality assurance system for wat er quality division including QAPPs, SOPs, annual

monitoring plans, and new documentation requirement s for continuous monitoring.

e. Implement overhauled quality assurance system fo r water quality division

1. New documentation requirements for continuous mo nitoring stations will be developed as

part of the scoping and planning of pilot study (Fa ll 2015)

4. Develop and web post Annual Monitoring Plan to i nclude schedule, site locations,

monitoring activities, responsible entities, and sp ecial studies for meeting program

objectives in the SMP. (Fall 2015)

b. Training in revised SOPs and QAPPs (ongoing)

4. Complete development and initiate roll-out of da ta management tools based on WQX, AQWMS,

ATTAINS

a. Data management tool roll-out and deployment wi thin water quality division

1. AWQMS: Ongoing testing and use by partners. Data base populated with up-to date

datasets and system in place for periodic uploads t o WQX (ongoing)

b. Training

5. Integrate monitoring strategy elements to full o perating levels, including publication of final mon itoring

strategy and annual monitoring plan for public comm ent; ongoing maintenance of cooperative

monitoring/statewide monitoring council, and monito ring- related website elements

a. Finalize monitoring strategy and place on websi te for public comment (Fall 2015)

b. Continue promotion, chairmanship and support of the Statewide Monitoring Council to facilitate

coordination of monitoring activities and special s tudies by local state and federal agencies as well

as researchers and volunteer monitoring groups and provide the following services to members:

1. Equipment and supplies

2. Training

3. Data management

c. Maintain water quality monitoring council websi te

6. Finalize the Assessment Methodology for inclusi on with the Integrated Report for final public comm ent

(Winter 2015/16)

7. Complete Integrated Report analysis of water qu ality data for submission to EPA April 1, 2016

a. Work with Standards and Technical Services Sect ion to develop Statewide Statistical Survey and

Lakes Assessment Chapters.

b. Integrate Public Comments into final Report

c. Work with EPA to populate reporting tools (ADB)

c. Participate with EPA in ATTAINs development Pil ot

SPECIAL STUDIES

PLANNING AND DOCUMENTATION

• DWQ will update our monitoring strategy.

• DWQ will finalize the 2012/2014 IRs.

• DWQ will finalize reports for 2011 and 2012 Wetlan d Program Development Grants

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