210R93005 Creating A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency That Works Better And Costs Less Phase II Report National Performance Review December 1993 NATIONAL U.S. Environ^- • . • , , 'uunAg ------- Table of Contents Background on NPR Efforts 1 EPA Implementation Plan • General 1 • Lead Office Responsibilities 2 • Implementation Partner Responsibilities 3 • Role of the NPR Teams 3 • Developing and Submitting Action Plans 4 Summary of EPA's NPR Recommendations (by lead) • Office of the Administrator 7 • Offices of Air & Radiation 13 • Office of Administration and Resources Management 14 • Office of Enforcement 24 • Office of Policy, Planning & Evaluation 26 • Office of Prevention, Pesticides & Toxic Substances 30 • Office of Research & Development 35 • Office of Regional Operations & State/Local Relations 36 • Office of Water 38 • Permits Task Force 39 • Region 5 42 • Customer Service Task Force 43 • Streamlining Task Force 44 Appendix A: NPR Highly Rated Recommendations -- Subject Sort ------- The purpose of this document is to lay out our plan for implementing the National Performance Review (NPR). It does so by first providing background on development of EPA's internal reports and the White House recommendations for EPA. It discusses how these reports were evaluated to identify priorities for implementation. Finally, it identifies how EPA will implement recommendations. Background on NPR Efforts The National Performance Review was commissioned in early 1993 with Vice President Gore leading the effort. It consists of two different and yet related efforts: (1) A government-wide initiative that's focused on cross-agency and agency-specific issues; and (2) Individual internally focused initiatives by every Federal department and agency. The goal of our first phase (Phase I) was to identify specific opportunities for improvement to help EPA become more effective in carrying out its mission. By the end of Phase I, the EPA teams had provided over 400 specific recommendations which were compiled into a publication entitled "NPR Reinventing EPA — Using the Workforce in New Ways." While EPA internal efforts were underway, the White House recommendations for EPA were issued. We have combined these recommendations with our internal recommendations for implementation purposes. White House recommendations are largely consistent with internal recommendations. EPA's internal NPR effort encompassed 19 areas, and includes both management and policy recommendations. Over 400 EPA employees participated as team members and another 500 provided suggestions to the teams. Central to the success of the internal effort were an open process and employee empowerment. The teams reported directly to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator. This process facilitated the free-flow of new and sometimes unconventional ideas that otherwise may not have been given serious consideration. In October and November the NPR Implementation Steering Committee worked to identify the recommendations that should be given priority attention by EPA. The Committee further recommended that 25 of these be given immediate attention, and identified lead offices to become champions for the recommendations. EPA Implementation Plan General EPA is committed to aggressively implement our priority NPR recommendations. For each priority recommendation lead offices are assigned and workplans are required. It should be recognized that some of the priority recommendations are linked to ongoing efforts in the Agency. It is expected in these cases that the particular recommendation will be linked with other work that is ongoing, but that schedules will reflect priority attention. The lists that begin on page 7 cover the 25 top priority recommendations, the 50 high priority recommendations and the White House recommendations. Regions and offices are encouraged to work on the additional 300 recommendations where it is appropriate and possible to do so. Print Date: December 20, 1993 Version 5.0 Page 1 ------- Lead Office Responsibilities • Determining if Your Office Has a Lead Implementation Role: The summary of recommendations which begins on page 5 is organized by implementing leads. For your convenience, offices/task forces with lead roles are also listed below: • Office of the Administrator • Office of Air & Radiation • Office of Research & Development • Office of Admin. & Rsrc. Mgmt. • Office of Enforcement • Office of Policy, Planning & Eval. • Office of Prev., Pest. & Toxics • Office of Reg. Ops. & St./Lcl. Rel. • Office of Water • Region 5 • Permits Task Force • Customer Service Task Force • Streamlining Task Force Even if your organization does not appear above, you should review all of the recommendations because your office may be listed as an "Implementation Partner." • Group 1 Recommendations - Immediate Action Plan: This group of 25 recommendations have been identified by the NPR Implementation Steering Committee as ones that should receive immediate attention. Accordingly, lead implementers should focus on recommendations in this category and develop and submit an implementation action plan for each one by December 30, 1993. More details on action plan contents and the submission process are provided in the section entitled "Developing and Submitting Action Plans." The action plans should include realistic dates for completing implementation of each recommendation within your purview. If work is already underway on a particular recommendation, indicate its status in the action plan. Should you disagree with a particular recommendation being categorized as Group 1 or being assigned to your organization, contact the Deputy Administrator to discuss it. If a change results from that discussion, please make sure to contact the Quality Advisory Group (202-260-6241) so that tracking records can be updated. • Group 2 Recommendations - Action Plan Within Six Months: This group of nearly 50 recommendations was highly rated by the Steering Committee, but has been targeted for implementation on a longer time-line than those in Group 1. Implementation leads are strongly encouraged to review the Group 2 recommendations assigned to them to determine whether they are related to and/or reinforce any of their Group 1 recommendations. Where they do, it probably makes sense to elevate them to Group 1 "status" and treat them as described on the previous page. If you choose to do this, please notify the QAG so they can adjust the tracking records. Implementation action plans for all Group 2 recommendations are due May 31, 1994 (see guidance on page 4). • Group 3 - White House Recommendations: Included in the summary section of this report are the White House recommendations that were specifically developed for EPA. There are a total of 44 recommendations broken into 11 categories. EPA needs to seriously consider these recommendations and take steps to implement them. Please review each White House recommendation assigned to your organization and make a determination on how each should be addressed. If it makes sense to begin implementation immediately, treat the recommendation as if it were a "Group 1" recommendation (see previous page). (In some cases, the White House recommendations will be substantially the same as some of the Group 1 and 2 recommendations from the EPA teams. Where this is the case, indicate which action plan addresses the specific White House recommendation.) If in your judgment some other approach is appropriate, Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 2 ------- briefly describe that approach and provide that description to the Quality Advisory Group by December 30,1993. The White House has recently released more detail on these recommendations which will be provided to you as soon as possible. If this requirement causes you difficulty, contact Charlotte Northern on 202-260-6241 to discuss it. • Other NPR Recommendations: This package contains only those EPA team recommendations that were highly rated by the Steering Committee. The teams made over 300 other recommendations, many of which have great merit. You are encouraged to review the relevant portions of the Phase I report to see if there are other recommendations you believe warrant immediate attention. (Preliminary copies of the Phase I report was provided to all AA's/RA's and a final version will soon be distributed to you and made available through the EPA library system.) If you choose to implement any of these recommendations, please contact the QAG. • Single Point of Contact: To facilitate information flow, each implementing lead should identify a single individual to serve as a point of contact for all recommendations assigned. You may want to designate your Quality Coordinator to carry out this role. Please submit the name and phone number of this individual to the QAG by December 17, 1993. • Monitoring Progress: The NPR Implementation Steering Committee will monitor progress in implementing the recommendations presented in this report. When appropriate, it may also suggest elevating other EPA NPR recommendations to an "implementation" status. • Progress Reports: On occasion, the QAG will gather information for developing progress reports. Your "contact point" will be given specific requirements and as much lead-time as possible. Please make sure that your contact point knows that this is his/her responsibility. Implementation Partner Responsibilities Even if your office isn't listed as an implementation lead, you will be called on to participate in implementation efforts. You are encouraged to be supportive and to offer any reasonable assistance that is requested. In addition, please contact implementation leads if you think your organization can be helpful in implementing any of the recommendations. Role of the NPR Teams Although the teams have completed their tasks, they can still provide a valuable service as an information resource. Implementation leads should contact the appropriate team leaders (they are identified for each recommendation in the summary section that follows) to get as much background as possible on the recommendations. In addition to providing background information, the teams can identify overlapping issues and "pitfalls" that may surround particular recommendations. Implementers may want to use NPR teams as "focus groups" during the implementation process to determine whether the intent of their recommendations are being honored. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 3 ------- Developing and Submitting Action Plans • Content: Implementers can select their own format for the action plans, but must at a minimum include for each recommendation the following: •• Name, phone number, fax number, work address of individual leading the implementation effort. •• Other organizations participating in the effort (include names of individuals if available). •• The number and name of the recommendation as identified in this report. •• Key milestones and dates. •• Measures of success. •• Resource implications. • Due Date: Plans should be submitted by December 30, 1993. • Where to Send: Quality Advisory Group (3631) U.S. EPA 401 M St., SW Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-260-6241 Fax: 202-260-3885 Contact: Charlotte Northern • Action Plan Review: All action plans will be reviewed by the Administrator's Office and you will be contacted if any changes are needed. Print Date: December 20, 1993 Version 5.0 Page 4 ------- Summary of EPA's National Performance Review Recommendations Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 5 ------- Table of Contents: Recommendation Page No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 7 7 8 8 9 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17,18 18 18 19 26 26,27 27 31 36 39 39 40 43 9 10 10 10 10 10 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 Recommendation 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 EPA01 EPA02 EPA03 EPA04 EPA05 EPA06 EPA07 EPA08 EPA09 EPA 10 EPA 11 Page No. 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 31 31 32 35 35 36 38 38 40 42 44 36,37 40,41 32,33 38 29, 33, 34 34 29,30 11 23 11, 12 25 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 6 ------- OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R01 Senior Leadership Council Makes Communications a Priority Recommendation in Brief: The Senior Leadership Council adopts internal communications as a priority concern. The Internal Communications and Publishing Interest Group (ICPIG) will serve as an advisory board for immediate and long range projects and evaluation. Related Recommendations: None Identified Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Internal Communications pages 1C 6. Internal Communications Team Leader - Jane McConnathy 260-6347 Previous Number: IC01 R02 Flexibility With Extramural and Intramural Resources Recommendation in Brief: OMB should provide EPA with more flexibility in determining the appropriate balance of extramural versus intramural resources. Related Recommendations: R36 - Financial Management (FM29) - Flexibility OMB/Congress, pp FM 3 R27 - Planning and Budgeting (PB41) - Improve Region Control, pp PB 10 Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: This is a recommendation from the White House's National Report (EPA 08.4). We are still waiting on the full recommendation at this time. EPA's NPR/White House Liaison - Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Previous Number: EPA 08 Print Date: December 20, 1993 Version 5.0 Page 7 ------- R03 Quality Science as a Continuing Policy Objective/Promote Scientific Excellence Recommendation in Brief: Make a public commitment to use and support high quality science in all of the Agency's deliberations and actions. This would consist of several actions: (1) The Administrator would publicly adopt the vision statement of the Quality Science Team and commit the Agency to accomplishing the vision statement; (2) The Administrator would establish a process by which to implement the changes needed to ensure the USEPA is a science agency with high-quality science underpinning all of its actions. Related Recommendations: Quality Science (02) - Procedures Promoting Scientific Excellence, pp QS 12,13. White House Recommendation 10 (EPA10) - Promote Quality Science for Quality Decisions Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Quality Science pages pp QS 11, 12 Quality Science Team Leader - Wil Wilson 202-260-5574 Previous Number: QS01C R04 Enable Innovative Approaches to Permitting Recommendation in Brief: Since environmental improvement is the ultimate goal of any permit, permitting programs should encourage or at least allow sources to find cost-effective, efficient, flexible or innovative methods of achieving that goal. Activities: (1) Evaluate current statutes to determine what changes are necessary to allow flexibility; (2) For permitting programs which have authority for implementing innovative strategies, develop guidance up-front that explains innovative procedures; (3) Consider the establishment of tradable emission allocations similar to the Clean Air Act; (4) Consider expansion of alternative permit mechanisms; (5) Explore fee programs that do not conflict with the State. Related Recommendations: R23, R24, R25, R31 Recommended Implementation Partners Creation of a Permits Task Force to include(but not limited to) members from the Environmental Appeals Board, Regions, Program Offices, OGC, States. Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Permit Streamlining pp PS 16 - 20. Permit Streamlining Team Leader - Elaine Wright 215-597-3654 Previous Number: PS03 Print Date: December 20, 1993 Version 5.0 Page 8 ------- R05 Build Tribal Partnerships/Capacity Recommendation in Brief; (1) A Task Force will explore how existing communication models can be used with tribes and will develop new approaches where none currently exist. (2) A Tribal Capacity Team will develop a strategy for building the technical abilities needed to manage their own environmental programs and become full partners on the Nation's environmental team. (3) By working together with each other and tribes, Federal agencies can cut red tape and eliminate duplication of efforts. EPA will lead a Task Force that will review Federal responsibilities and identify areas for cooperation. An "Empowerment Pilot" will show how tribes can accomplish the work themselves using the same resources. Related Recommendations: This recommendation is the combination of 3 proposals from the Intergovernmental Partnerships Report IP13 - Build Tribal Partnerships, pp IP 13 IP23 - Build Tribal Capacity, pp IP 23 IP24 - Interagency Cooperation to "Empower" Tribes, pp IP 24 R30 - Indian Matters Action Plan, pp EJ 15, 16. Recommendejl Implementation^ Partners To be determined by the Office of the Administrator jo FjndJVlfflrg Information: EPA's NPR Report - Intergovernmental Partnerships pp IP 13, 23, 24. Intergovernmental Partnerships Team Leader - Emma McNamara 202-260-1522 Previous Number: IP13C GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R27 Investigate Improvements Beyond the Agency's (Planning & Budgeting) Span of Control Where to Find More Information: EPA's NPR Report - Planning & Budgeting pp PB 12 Planning & Budgeting Team Leader - Dick White 202-260-2914 Previous Number: PB41 Related Recommendations: R36, ppFM9 FM26,ppFM7,8; EPA 08 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 9 ------- R28 Articulate Agency's Vision and Mission Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Leadership Team Supplemental Report pp LT 2 - 4. Leadership Team Contact - Julius Jimeno 202-260-1640 Previous Number: LD14 Delated Recommendations: R01, pp 1C 6 R35, pp 1C 7 PB35,ppPB9 R29 Prioritization of Intra-Agency Communication and Coordination (of scientific activities) Where to Find More Information: EPA's NPR Report - Quality Science pp QS 27, 28. Quality Science Team Leader - Wil Wilson 202-260-5574 Previous Number: QS14 Related Recommendations: EPA 10 (White House) R30 Indian Matters Action Plan Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Justice pp ET 15, 16 Environmental Justice Team Leader - James Younger 617-565-3427 Previous Number: EJ05 Related Recommendations: R05, pp IP 13,23, 24; Rec. Implement. Partners: To be determined EPA 09 (White House). R31 Measuring the Environmental Success of Permits Programs Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Permit Streamlining pages PS 27 - 29. Permit Streamlining Team Leader - Elaine Wright 215-597-3654 Previous Number: PS05 Related Recommendations: None Identified Rec. Implement. Partner: Permits Task Force R32 Incorporate racial, ethnic, economic and cultural data into scientific assessments of exposure and health impacts. Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Justice pp EJ 22. Environmental Justice Team Leader - James Younger 617-565-3427 Previous Number: EJ 19 Related Recommendations: R 66, pp QS 20, 21; Rec. Implement. Partner: Possible Task Force QS7, pp and environmental equity program. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 10 ------- GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA08 Reform EPA Contracts Management Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 8.1: EPA should fully implement performance standards for contract management as advocated by the Standing Committee, the Panetta Review, and the Administrator by the end of 1994 Recommendation 8.2: EPA should institutionalize the oversight recommendations of the Standing Committee, the Panetta Review, and the Administrator. Recommendation 8.3: EPA should maximize competition in the contracting process, and continue to promote all agency contracts to competitive bidding. Recommendation 8.4: See R02 Fiscal Impact: Additional FTE's will be needed to provide oversight and management of contract work. Related Recommendations: R02 - Flexibility with Extramural and Intramural Resources R36 - Flexibility at OMB and Congress, pp FM 9 Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 EPA10 Promote Quality Science For Quality Decisions Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 10.1: EPA should work to establish guidelines for professional development and promotion of the scientific and technical staff. Recommendation 10.2: EPA should expand and intensify the use of peer review and quality assurance procedures to promote excellence in science. Recommendation 10.3: The Administrator should assess the organizational effectiveness and appropriate structures of EPA R&D labs (President's FY 94 budget includes money for R&D lab study). Recommendation 10.4: EPA should develop a plan to integrate opportunities for increased scientific communications within and outside the agency. Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 11 ------- Related Recommendations: R03 - Quality Science as a Condnuing Policy Objective/Promote Scientific Excellence, pp QS11.12; R29 - Prioritization of Intra-Agency Communication and Coordination, pp QS 14. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 12 ------- OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R06 Preparation of Policy Makers and Scientists for Science/Policy Interface Recommendation in Brief: (1) Establish a training program to help policy makers communicate more effectively with scientists. (2) Establish a training program for scientists to assist them in communicating effectively and appropriately with policy makers. Related Recommendations: This recommendation is a combination of QS05 and QS06 Recommended Implementation Partners The Office of Air and Radiation and the Office of Research and Development are to be Co-leads on this recommendation. Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Quality Science pp QS 16,17. Quality Science Team Leader - Wil Wilson 202-260-5574 Previous Number: QS05, QS06 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 13 ------- OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R07 Make E-Mail User Friendly Recommendation in Brief: Work on making E-Mail and other internal communications systems user-friendly. EPA employees deserve a comprehensive vehicle for timely peer communication. Related Recommendations: R01; Internal Communications 01 - SLC Makes Communications a Priority, pp 1C 6; R33; Internal Communications 03 - Administrator's Mandate of Increase E-Mail Usage, pp 1C 6; Internal Communications 04 - E-Mail Training, pp 1C 7; Internal Communications 05 - Barriers to All-in-1, pp 1C 7; Internal Communications 09 - E-Mail Prestige, pp 1C 8; Internal Communications 10 - E-Mail Directories, pp 1C 8. Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Internal Communications pages 1C 9. Internal Communications Team Leader - Jane McConathy 202-260-6347 Previous Number: 1C 13 R08 Review The Green Border Process Recommendation in Brief: Proposal is to review the Green Border Process and to develop one that is well understood, accepted and applied consistently, so that: (1) All stakeholders interests are represented; (2) The Agency is no longer vulnerable from legal and administrative perspectives; and (3) Roles and responsibilities are clear. Related Recommendations: None Identified Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information; Phase I Report - Leadership Team Supplementary pages LT 9 -12. Leadership Team Contact - Charlotte Northern (202) 260-6241. Previous Number: LD24 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 14 ------- R09 Long Term IFMS Improvement Recommendation in Brief: Develop a system that continues to meet both the Agency's legal accounting requirements and provides the additional flexibility that program managers require to perform good financial management. The system must efficiently collect, process, track, and report financial information in a way that optimizes utility for all users in the financial process. Develop the system based on uniform global guidelines to assure data compatibility and comparability and require adherence to these guidelines. Allow data from program systems to be summarized and linked to an aggregate system. Output options must be user friendly. Related Recommendations: R27; Planning and Budget 41 - Investigate Improvements Beyond the Agency's Span of Control, pp PB 12; R34; Financial Management 27 - Shorten Time to Receive Funding After Operating Plan, pp FM 8; R36; Financial Management 29 -Flexibility at OMB and Congress, pp FM 9; R50; Planning and Budget 36 - Articulate Planning and Budgeting Process, pp PB 9, 10. Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Financial Management pages FM 12 - 14. Financial Management Team Leader - Dick White 202-260-2914 Previous Number: FM34 RIO Establish 3 % Funding Goal for Development of all EPA employees Recommendation in Brief: Establish a goal of 3% of the PRO (travel) and AC&C (training) accounts, as appropriate, for all positions being set aside for training and development and management/leadership development, and consider formal inclusion as a line item in the budget process. Related Recommendations: None Identified Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information; Phase I Report - Management and Leadership Development pages MLD 9, 10. Management and Leadership Development - Don Sadler 202-260-3328 Previous Number: ML33 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 15 ------- Rll Develop Ongoing Feedback Systems Recommendation in Brief: Develop organizational feedback systems to ensure that feedback is comprehensive, both up and down as well as lateral, with input from peers, partners and customers. The focus of the feedback process should be organization behaviors which exhibit honesty, trust, ability to work on teams, leadership, integrity, fairness, respect for the individual, balancing work, and life issues. Related Recommendations: R13; Management and Leadership Development 30 - Annual Subordinate Feedback Requirements for All Supervisors, Managers, Executives, pp MLD 8, 9; R14; Performance Management 35 - Refocus the Philosophy of Performance Management, pp PM 18; R47; Management and Leadership Development 17 - Model Manager Communications/Awareness Strategy, pp MLD 2, 3. Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Workforce Capacity pages WC 7, 8. Workforce Capacity- Georgianna Bishop 617-565-2425 Previous Number: WC58 R12 Simplify Position Descriptions While Maintaining Legal Sufficiency Recommendation in Brief: Simplify and streamline position descriptions for all Agency positions. Three basic position descriptions to cover all Agency positions: one for professional/technical positions, one for para-professional positions, and one for supervisors and managers. Related Recommendations: None Identified Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Informationi Phase I Report - Position Classification pages PC 1,2. Position Classification- Mike Hamlin 202-260-3266 Previous Number: PC40 Print Date: December 20, 1993 Version 5.0 Page 16 ------- R13 Annual Subordinate Feedback Requirements for all Supervisors, Managers, Executives Recommendation in Brief: Institute an annual subordinate feedback requirement for all supervisors, managers and executives for use during the mid-year performance review period, utilizing the Agency wide, consensus definition of an effective manager. Related Recommendations: Rll; Workforce Capacity 58 - Develop Ongoing Feedback Systems, pp WC 7,8; R38; Workforce Capacity 63 - Reassign to Non-Management Positions After Consecutive Negative Reviews, ppWC 12,13. Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where tq Find More Information: Phase I Report - Management and Leadership Development pages MLD 8. Management and Leadership Development - Don Sadler 202-260-3328 Previous Number: ML30 R14 Refocus the philosophy of Performance Management Recommendation in Brief: We need to move from a performance management system of infrequent feedback, labeling and reward focus toward a performance development/enhancement system that focuses on continuous meaningful dialogue with emphasis on personal/organizational growth that encourages teamwork. The system should clearly define a purpose or philosophy of performance management, should focus on guiding and developing employees; should encourage teamwork and cooperation; should avoid labeling performance and should delink evaluations from the awards process. Relate^ Recommendations: Rll; Workforce Capacity 58 - Develop Ongoing Feedback Systems, pp WC 7, 8; R38; Workforce Capacity 63 - Reassign to Non-Management Positions After Consecutive Negative Reviews. ppWC 12,13; R39; Management and Leadership Development 27 - Make Management and Leadership Performance Expectations the Primary Basis for All Performance Agreements for Supervisors, Managers and Executives, pp MLD 5; R47; Management and Leadership Development 17 - Model Manager Communications/Awareness Strategy, pp MLD 2,3. Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 17 ------- Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Performance Management pages PM 18. Performance Management - Hector Suarez 202-260-3308 Previous Number: PM35 R15 Promote a Network of Data Highways Recommendation in Brief: Take advantage of the explosion of information highways and develop user friendly technologies to access and exchange environmental information among federal, state, tribal, local, and foreign governments, the public and regulated communities. Related Recommendations: R47; Management and Leadership Development 17 - Model Manager Communications/Awareness Strategy, pp MLD 2,3. Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Intergovernmental Partnerships pages IP 17. Intergovernmental Partnerships Team Leader - Emma McNamara 202-260-1522 Previous Number: IP17 R16 Develop An Environmental Justice Action Plan Recommendation in Brief: Immediately empower the existing Environmental Justice Team or a reconfiguration of the Team to form a work group to develop a action plan to address three major themes: Policy; Communications/Education; and Data Needs and Uses. Related Recommendations: R46; Environmental Justice 06 - Establish Coordinating Committee to Incorporate Environmental Justice Principles Throughout All Levels of Government, pp EJ 18,19; White House EPA09 - Establish a Blueprint for Environmental Justice Throughout EPA's Operations Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Justice pages EJ 5 - 9,22,23 Environmental Justice Team Leader - James Younger 617-565-3427 Previous Number. EJ01 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 18 ------- R17 Quarterly Reviews by Administrator of Progress Against Workforce Diversity Goals Recommendation in Brief: Every quarter, beginning May 1994, the Administrator will review progress against available opportunities and the affirmative action goals set by each organization, and will utilize an appropriate Assistant Administrator/Regional Administrator forum to discuss Agency progress. Results of the quarterly reviews will be published and widely distributed to EPA managers and supervisors. The Office of Civil Rights will be responsible for analyzing the data for these reviews. Related Recommendations: R14; Performance Management 35 - Refocus the Philosophy of Performance Management, pp PM 18; R46; Environmental Justice 06 - Establish Coordinating Committee to Incorporate Environmental Justice Principles Throughout All Levels of Government, pp EJ 18,19 Recommended Implementation Partners Office of Civil Rights Co-Lead Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Workforce Diversity pages WD 5. Workforce Diversity Team Leader - Anne Goode 202-233-9183 Previous Number: WD42 GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R33 Administrator's Mandate of Increased Use of E-Mail Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Internal Communication pages 1C 6,7. Internal Communications Team Leader - Jane McConathy 202-260-6347 Previous Number: TC03 Related Recommendations: R01, pp 1C 6 R07, pp 1C 9 IC04, pp 1C 7 IC05, pp 1C 7, 8 IC09, pp 1C 8 1C 10, pp 1C 8 R34 Shorten Time to Receive Funding After Operating Plan Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Financial Management pages FM 8. Financial Management Team Leader - Barbara Elkus-202-260-7120 Previous Number: FM27 Related Recommendations: R50, pp PB 9,10; PB35, pp PB 8,9. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 19 ------- R35 Agency Communication Strategy for the NPR Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Internal Communications pages 1C 8 Internal Communications Team Leader - Jane McConathy 202-260-6347 Previous Number IC07 Related Recommendations: None identified R36 Flexibility at OMB and Congress Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Financial Management pages FM 9 Financial Management Team Leader - Barbara Elkus 202-260-7129 Previous Number: FM29 Related Recommendations: R27, pp PB 10; FM26, pp FM 7,: EPA08 R37 Quality Work Deserves Recognition Just as "Glitzy" Projects Do Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Awards Recognition pages AR 2,3. Awards Recognition Team Leader - Thorne Chambers 202-260-3317 Previous Number: AR01 Related Recommendations: R43, pp AR 2, 3. R38 Reassign to Non-Management Positions After Consecutive Negative Reviews Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Workforce Capacity pages WC 12,13. Workforce Capacity Team Leader - Georgianna Bishop 617-565-2425 Previous Number: WC63 Related Recommendations: R13, MLD pp 8 R14,ppPM18 R47, pp MLD 2, 3; ML27, pp MLD 5 R39 Management/Leadership Performance Expectations Primary Basis for Supervisors/Managers/Executive Performance Agreement Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Management Leadership Development pages MLD 5. Management Leadership Development Team Leader - Don Sadler 202-260 3328 Previous Number: ML27 Related Recommendations: R38, pp WC 12, 13; R41, pp MLD 2, 3 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 20 ------- R40 Involve Others by Seeking Input Early & Often from Receivers of Service/Products Where to Find More Information; Phase I Report - Quality Management pages QM 14,15. Quality Management Team Leader - Micheline Ward 206-553-0309 Previous Number: QM51 Related Recommendations: R26, pp QM 7, 8; R42,ppQM10,11; R56, pp QM 16, 17, 18; WC58,ppWC7,8. R41 Model Manager Communications/Awareness Strategy Where jo Find More Information; Phase I Report - Management Leadership Development pages MLD 2, 3. Management Leadership Team Leader - Don Sadler 202-260-3328 Previous Number ML17 Related Recommendations: R38, pp WC 12, 13; R39, pp MLD 5; R 73, pp WC 5 - 7. R42 Implement Delegated Authority in Daily Operations Making Decentralization Work Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Quality Management pages QM 10,11. Quality Management Team Leader - Micheline Ward 206-553-0309 Previous Number: QM49 Related Recommendations: R26, pp QM 7, 8; R40,ppQM14, 15. R43 Results of Awards Program Should be Made Public Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Awards Recognition pages AR 2, 3. Awards Recognition Team Leader - Thome Chambers 202-260-3317 Previous Number: AR04 Related Recommendations: R37, pp AR 2 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 21 ------- R44 Foster Regional Bond Banks to Finance Infrastructure/Sponsor Charettes Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Intergovernmental Partnerships pages IP 10,25. Intergovernmental Team Leader - Emma McNamara 202-260-1522 Previous Number IP10, IP25 Related Recommendations: IP25, pp IP 25. R45 Demonstrate a Commitment to P2 in All EPA Internal Operations Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 7,22 - 24. Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP03 Related Recommendations: None identified R46 Establish a Coordinating Committee to Incorporate Environmental Justice in All Governmental Levels Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Justice pages EJ 18,19. Environmental Justice Team Leader - James Younger 617-565-3427 Previous Number: EJ06 Related Recommendations: R16, pp EJ 5 - 9,22,23 R47 National Geographic Information System Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystem Protection pages EP 18. Ecosystem Protection Team Leader -Maurice LeFranc 202-260-4908 Previous Number EP36 Related Recommendations: None identified R48 Outreach to Grassroots Communities, Native Americans, Tribes and U.S. Territories Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Justice pages EJ 13,14. Environmental Justice Team Leader -James Younger 617-565-3427 Previous Number EJ18 Related Recommendations: None identified Rec. Implement. Partners: OCEPA and Regions Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 22 ------- R49 Integrate Financial Management, Planning and Budget Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Planning and Budget pages PB 8, 9. Planning and Budget Team Leader -Dick White 202-260-2914 Previous Number: PB37 Related Recommendations: None identified Rec. Implement. Partners: OPPE Co-lead R50 Articulate Planning and Budgeting Process Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Planning and Budget pages PB 9,10. Planning and Budget Team Leader -Dick White 202-260-2914 Previous Number: PB36 Related Recommendations: PB35, pp PB 8,9. Rec. Implement. Partners: OPPE Co-lead GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA09 Establish A Blueprint For Environmental Justice Throughout EPA's Operations Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 9.1: EPA should develop by March 31,1994, a blueprint of actions that will incorporate environmental justice considerations into all aspects of EPA operations. Recommendation 9.2: Prepare annual report on progress of environmental justice. Fiscal Impact: Five (EPA estimates) FTE's needed to carry out activities (from existing resources). Related Recommendations: R16 - Develop An Environmental Justice Action Plan, pp EJ 18, 19; R30 - Indian Matters Action Plan, pp EJ 15, 16; R55 - Target Compliance to Native Americans, Minorities, Low Income, pp EJ Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 23 ------- OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R51 Harness Enforcement Activities to Promote Pollution Prevention Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 24 Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP09 Related Recommendations: R65, pp PP 23 R71,ppPP22 PP6,ppPP21 EPA 03 R52 Multi-Media Enforcement Approach Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystems Protection pages EP 15. Ecosystems Protection Team Leader - Maurice LeFranc 202-260-4908 Previous Number. EP28 Related Recommendations: R53, pp EP 15, 16 PP09, pp PP 24 R53 Introducing Ecological Considerations in Enforcement Actions Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystems Protection pages EP 15,16. Ecosystems Protection Team Leader - Maurice LeFranc 202-260-4908 Previous Number: EP29 Related Recommendations: R52, ppEPIS; PP09, pp PP 24. R54 Improved Implementation of NEPA Where to Find More Information; Phase I Report - Ecosystems Protection pages EP 7 Ecosystems Protection Team Leader - Maurice LeFranc 202-260-4908 Previous Number EP26 Related Recommendations: PP09, pp PP 24. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 24 ------- R55 Target Compliance to Protect Native Americans, Minorities, Low Income Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Justice pages EJ 5,6,20,21 Environmental Justice Team leader - James Younger 617-565-3427 Previous Number EJ07 Related Recommendations: EPA09 Implementation Partner: Office of Civil Rights GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA11 Reorganize EPA's Office of Enforcement Recommendation in Brief: Recommendation 11.1: Initiate the Administrator's HQ enforcement reorganization proposal by October 1, 1993. Status: Complete Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 25 ------- OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING AND EVALUATION GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R18 ECOSYSTEM POLICY STATEMENT/EVALUATION/IMPLEMENTATION PLAN/PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Recommendation in Brief: Comprehensive policy statement issued by Administrator mandating the integration of ecosystem protection principles into all agency programs and actions. Each AA/RA required to have an ecosystem protection implementation plan. Comprehensive evaluation of all opportunities for ecosystem protection. Each program office should integrate regulatory authorities into resource planning initiatives. Related Recommendations: Ecosystem Protection 23 - Incorporating Ecosystem Protection Principles, pp EP 13; Ecosystem Protection 24 - Comprehensive Evaluation of Opportunities for Ecosystem Protection, pp EP 13; Ecosystem Protection 25 - Implementing Ecosystem Management in Program Activities, pp EP 13. Recommended Implementation Partners None Identified Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystem Protection pages EP 13 Ecosystem Protection Team Leader - Maurice LeFranc - 202-260-4908 Previous Number: EP21, EP23, EP24, EP25 R19 INTEGRATE P2 INTO EVERY REGULATION, POLICY, AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENT Recommendation in Brief: More comprehensive effort to encourage facilities to consider P2 before other options by explicitly providing P2 options and give them preference, in regulations, policies, guidance documents, permits, and other regulatory activities.. Related Recommendations: R65 - Integrate P2 into Multi-media Pilot Projects, pp PP 23; R71 - Provide Permit Flexibility to Encourage Pollution Prevention, pp PP 22; Pollution Prevention 09 - Harness Enforcement to Promote P2, PP 24; White House Recommendation 05, (EPA05), Increase private sector partnerships to accelerate the development of innovative technologies which maximize sustainable development. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 26 ------- Recommended Implementation Partners OPPE and OA (Strong support needed from OA) Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 21. Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson- 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP06 R20 IMPROVE REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Recommendation in Brief: Strategically allocate resources according to the significance, complexity, and novelty of the regulatory action; improve the quality of data analysis; strengthen work group operations and management; develop a process to manage non-regulatory activities; and continuously evaluate and improve the process. Related Recommendations: Entire package of Regulatory Development Proposals. Recommended Implementation Partners OPPE and OA (Strong support needed from OA) Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Regulatory Development pages RD 8 - 20. Regulatory Development Team Leaders - Wendy Cleland-Hamnett 202-260-4001 and Maryann Froelich 202-260-4034 Previous Number. RD01 through RD05 GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R56 Set and Work Toward Environmental Goals Where to Find More Information; Phase I Report - Quality Management pages QM 16. Quality Management Team Leader - Micheline Ward 206-553-0309 Previous Number QM52 Related Recommendations: R26, pp QM 7,8; R40,ppQM12,13 WC58,ppWC7,8. R57 Reinvention Lab for Environmental Technology Verification Program Where to Find More Information; Phase I Report - Environmental Technology pages ET 22,23 Environmental Technology Team Leader-JoeCarra202-260-1815 Previous Number ET06 Related Recommendations: EPA05.5 ENV02pp Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 27 ------- R58 Local Geographic Initiatives to Enhance or Maintain Critical Ecosystems Where to Find Morq Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystem Protection pages EP 19 Ecosystem Protection Team Leader - Maurice LeFranc 202-260-4908 Previous Number: EP41 Related Recommendations: EP12, pp R59 Assess Secondary and Cumulative Impacts on Ecosystems Resulting from Permit Actions Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystem Protection pages EP 17. Ecosystem Protection Team Leader - Maurice LeFranc 202-260-4908 Previous Number: EP32 Related Recommendations: None identified R60 Develop an Action Plan for the Agency Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Technology pages ET 16 - 19. Environmental Technology Team Leader- Joe Carra 202-260-1815 Previous Number: ET04 Related Recommendations: EPA05 R61 Revise Executive Order 12291 on Cost-Benefit Analysis Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystem Protection pages EP 8 Ecosystem Protection Team Leader- Maurice LeFranc 202-260-4908 Previous Number: EPOS Related Recommendations: ENV02 pp R62 Competitions to Encourage New Technology Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Technology pages ET 26, 27. Environmental Technology Team Leader-Joe Carra 202-260-1815 Previous Number: ET09 Related Recommendations: None identified Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 28 ------- GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA05 Increase Private Sector Partnerships to Accelerate The Development of Innovative Technologies Which Maximize Sustainable Development Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 5.1: EPA should develop a plan with specific milestones, by June 30 1994, for improving the regulatory and statutory climate for innovative technologies. Recommendation 5.2: EPA should establish a small business center as a pilot program to expand the technology options available in the market place by helping these businesses obtain financing for new technologies. Recommendation 5.3: EPA should develop and promote a series of monographs to assist industry in identifying pollution prevention opportunities and making informed, responsible design choices. Recommendation 5.5: EPA should establish an environmental technology performance verification program by September 30,1995, to evaluate and validate the claims of environmental technology vendors, (see R21) Recommendation 5.6: EPA should establish five partnerships with different industries to re-engineer common products and processes in order to promote cleaner manufacturing processes, (see R57) Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral. Related Recommendations: R25 - Reinvention Lab to Facilitate Permits of Innovative Technology, pp ET 19 - 21; R57 - Reinvention Lab for Environmental Tech Verification Program, pp ET 22, 23; R60 - Develop an Action Plan for the Agency, pp ET 16 -19. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 EPA07 EPA Must Exert New Leadership Through Measurable Goals, Performance Standards, and Strategic Planning Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 7.1: By April 1994, EPA should draft measurable environmental goals for the range of environmental problems this country faces. Recommendation 7.2: By January 1994, EPA should prepare measurable, internal goals to provide direction for assessing and redirecting existing EPA strategies where needed. Recommendation 7.3: EPA must develop performance measures for selected goals and strategies as a pilot for reporting requirements for the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993. Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral. Print Date: December 20, 1993 Version 5.0 Page 29 ------- Related Recommendations: R56 - Set and Work Toward Environmental Goals, pp QM 16. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 30 ------- OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R21 PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRIES TO RE-ENGINEER PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES Recommendation in Brief: Build on the Design for Environment Program by expanding industry collaboration. Partnerships should include suppliers and customers of the target industry and trading associations representing the industry. Encourage industries to establish technical assistance programs in alternative technologies and adopt codes of conduct and set voluntary environmental goals. Related Recommendations: White House Recommendation 5 (EPA 05.4) Increase private sector partnerships to accelerate the development of innovative technologies which maximize sustainable development. Recommended Implementation Partners OPPTS Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Technology pages ET 8. Environmental Technology Team Leader - Joe Carra 202-260-1815 Previous Number: ET02 GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R63 Improve Funding for P2 Activities by States Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 27. Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP11 Related Recommendations: EPA03 R64 Promote P2 Through Procurement of Goods and Services Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 43,44. Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number PP25 Related Recommendations: R45, pp PP 20 - 24; EPA03 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 31 ------- R65 Integrate P2 into Multi-media Pilot Projects Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 23 Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP08 Related Recommendations: R19, ppPP21 R51, pp PP 24 R71, pp PP 22 EPA03 GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA03 EPA Must Make a Shift Toward Pollution Prevention and Away From Pollution Control Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 3.01: The preamble to each major rule proposed by EPA should include a summary of the total, multi-media releases to the environment from the activities that are subject of the rule. Recommendation 3.02: EPA should use its flexibility - - as it already has for the pulp and paper industry - - to adjust regulatory timetables so that major rules are proposed on the same date Recommendation 3.03: EPA should change existing reporting requirements that create disincentives to multi- media inspections and enforcement actions at both the federal and state levels. Recommendation 3.04: EPA should move toward a "block grant" approach by providing states with maximum flexibility in the use of federal funds in carrying out responsibilities that have been delegated to the states by EPA. Recommendation 3.05: EPA should emphasize demand-side management in wastewater grant programs that provides states with incentives to invest funds in water conservation and pollution prevention programs. Recommendation 3.06: EPA should invite a specific industry sector to jointly undertake several projects to evaluate the feasibility of developing multi-media pollution prevention strategies for that particular industry. Recommendation 3.07: EPA should help focus existing private sector labeling and standards programs by identifying the product categories of greatest concern. In addition, the agency should work with the American National Standards Institute in developing a coherent U.S. position on Eco-labeling and life-cycle analysis. Recommendation 3.08: EPA should work cooperatively with USDA, FDA, and other agencies to develop a national strategy to promote more efficient use of pesticides and fertilizers. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 32 ------- Recommendation 3.09: The EPA should develop a plan for implementing the pending Executive Orders on Pollution Prevention and Recycling so that it can carry out its role and work jointly with other federal agencies, as outlined in the Executive Orders. Recommendation 3.10: EPA should create an integrated database that provides information useful for measuring performance by industry, sector, and facility, and for devising long-term multi-media pollution prevention strategies. Recommendation 3.11: Funds for environmental technology should be earmarked for prevention. Recommendation 3.12: A significant fraction of funds for the Environmental Technology Initiative should be earmarked for technical assistance (for pollution prevention). Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral. Related Recommendations: R19 - Integrate P2 Into Every Regulation, Policy and Guidance Document, pp PP 21; R51 - Harness Enforcement Activities to Promote Pollution Prevention, pp PP 24; R63 - Improve Funding for P2 Activities by States, pp PP 27; R64 - Promote P2 Through Procurement of Goods and Services, pp PP 43,44; R65 - Integrate P2 into Multi-Media Pilot Projects, pp PP 23; R68 -Work with States on P2 at High Management Level, pp PP 25,26; R71 - Provide Permit Flexibility to Encourage Pollution Prevention, pp PP 22. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 EPA05 Increase Private Sector Partnerships to Accelerate The Development of Innovative Technologies Which Maximize Sustainable Development Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 5.4: EPA should establish five partnerships similar to the McLellan Air Force Base model to expand available sites where developers and vendors can test and evaluate their technologies. Two of the partnerships should be established by March 31, 1994, and three more by December 31, 1994. Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral. Related Recommendations: R21 - Partnerships with Industries To Re-Engineer Products and Processes, pp ET 8; Print Date: December 20, 1993 Version 5.0 Page 3 3 ------- Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 EPA06 Eliminate the Export of Pesticides That are Banned For Use in the United States Recommendations in Brief; Recommendation 6.1: EPA should work with Congress in developing legislation that would stop the U.S. from exporting banned pesticides by June 1994. Recommendation 6.2: EPA should work with the appropriate national and international organizations, and private industry, to develop policies that make Prior Informed Consent (PIC) more enforceable throughout the world. Recommendation 6.3: EPA should consider developing an interagency technical assistance program with FDA and USDA, by January 1995. Related Recommendations: None Indicated. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 34 ------- OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R06 Preparation of Policy Makers and Scientists for Science/Policy Interface (see information under Office of Air and Radiation) GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R66 Management of Differential Risks Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Quality Science pages QS 20,21. Quality Science Team Leader - Wil Wilson 202-260-5574 Previous Number: QS08 Related Recommendations: None Indicated R67 Addressing Scientific Information Gaps Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Ecosystem Protection pages EP 21,22. Ecosystem Protection Team Leader - Maurice LeFranc 202- 260-4908 Previous Number: EP47 Related Recommendations: None Indicated Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 35 ------- OFFICE OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND STATE AND LOCAL RELATIONS GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R22 State & Local Pilot Projects - Cross Media Flexibility for Improved Performance Recommendation in Brief: Target greatest risk, provide greater flexibility for determining risk-based priorities, and address multi- media priorities. This recommendation is a combination of State Pilot Projects for the states of Massachusetts, Ohio, and New York. Related Recommendations: None Identified Recommended Implementation Partners Office of Regional Operations, State/Local Relations Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Intergovernmental Partnerships pages IP 3,4,6. Intergovernmental Partnerships Team Leader - Ernma McNamara 202- 260-1522 Previous Number: IP03, IP04, and IP06 GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R68 Work with States on P2 at High Management Level Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 25,26. Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP10 Rec. Implement. Partner: Regions GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA01 EPA Should Improve Environmental Protection Through Increased Flexibility to Local Government Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 01.1: EPA should amend the regulations it determines most troublesome for local government, pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, to provide alternative and flexible approaches to meeting environmental mandates dictated by the statute upon which the regulation is based. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 36 ------- Recommendation 01.2: EPA should convene a series of town meetings across the U. S. with environmental and other citizen groups, and local officials, to ensure that outside input is considered before regulatory reform recommendations are finalized. Recommendation 01.3: EPA should establish a pilot project that will assist one community to assess its environmental and community health risks in directing resources to priority problems. As an outcome of the pilot, EPA should assist the community to recommend appropriate cost- effective solutions to priority problems. Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral Related Recommendations: None indicated. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 37 ------- OFFICE OF WATER GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R69 Promote State/EPA Dialogue on Nonpoint Source Program Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Intergovernmental Partnerships pages IP 12. Intergovernmental Partnerships Team Leader - Emma McNamara 202-260-1522 Previous Number: IP12 R70 Develop Demand-Side Management Strategy for Municipal Water Program Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 13. Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP15 GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA04 Promote the Use of Economic and Market Approaches to Reduce Water Pollution Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 04.1: EPA should work with Congress to propose language amending the Clean Water Act to explicitly encourage market-based approaches to reduce water pollution. These approaches should include trading waste discharges among sources when pollution controls are needed above technology-based guidelines lo protect water quality. Recommendation 04.2: The Administrator should work with Congress to identify water pollution discharge fees that could be included in the CWA reauthorization. Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral Related Recommendations; None Indicated. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 38 ------- PERMITS TASK FORCE GROUP 1 - Recommendations Requiring an Immediate Action Plan: R23 Target Permit Priorities Recommendation in Brief: Issue permits only where it is necessary to apply tailored or site specific requirements, and use alternatives where possible such as compliance with self-implementing regulations or class permits. Prioritize permit issuance based on human health and ecological risk concerns, or on geographic basis. Related Recommendations: None Identified Recommended Implementation Partners Permits Task Force Where to Fine} More Information: Phase I Report - Permits Streamlining pages PS 20 - 23. Permits Streamlining Team Leader - Elaine Wright 215-597-3634 Previous Number: PS04 R24 Encourage a State/EPA Joint Approach to Administrative Streamlining Recommendation in Brief: Establish teams with States and EPA to review and streamline permit processes. Ask the stakeholders to identify barriers to the permitting process. Authorize states that have full statutory authority to take full delegation and responsibility for permit programs. Related Recommendations: None identified. Recommended Implementation Partners Permits Task Force Where to Find More Information! Phase I Report - Permit Streamlining pages PS 8 -10. Permits Streamlining Team Leader - Elaine Wright 215-597-3654 Previous Number. PS01 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 39 ------- R25 Reinvention Lab to Facilitate Permits of Innovative Technology Recommendation in Brief: Create a special team of permit writers from EPA and the States to conduct review of what works and what doesn't work in writing permits. This would determine whether permits could be changed or modified to allow the use of more innovative technology to accomplish the environmental mandate dictated by permits. The team would also identify regulatory statutory obstacles that policy and procedural changes alone cannot penetrate. The team would also work with alternative approaches to conventional permitting processes. Related Recommendations: White House Recommendation 5 (EPA 05) Increase private sector partnerships to accelerate the development of innovative technologies which maximize sustainable development. Recommended Implementation Partners Permits Taskforce and the Innovative Technology Council Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Environmental Technology pages ET 19 - 21. Environmental Technology Team Leader - Joe Carra 202-260-1815 Previous Number: ET05 GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R71 Provide Permit Flexibility to Encourage Pollution Prevention Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Pollution Prevention pages PP 22. Pollution Prevention Team Leader - James Nelson 703-235-5303 Previous Number: PP07 Rec. Implement. Partner: Innovative Technology Council GROUP 3- White House Recommendations: EPA02 Streamline EPA's Permit Program to Improve Agency Efficiency and Customer Service Recommendations in Brief: Recommendation 02.1: EPA should establish a permits clearing house by 1995 to serve as a single point-of- contact for regulated industry, local government and the public to obtain information about national and regional regulations and permitting requirements. Recommendation 02.2: EPA should authorize states that now have full statutory authority and permit fee systems in place to take full delegation and responsibility of permit programs. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 40 ------- Recommendation 02.3 EPA should identify by June 1994, statutes which prevent flexibility in permitting and report to the Administrator for follow-up action. Recommendation 02.4: EPA should develop as a pilot project, a cross-program permit tracking system with one state and one region by June 1994. Fiscal Impact: Cost neutral Related Recommendations; None Indicated. Where to Find More Information: Full Report on White House recommendations due in December. EPA's Liaison for the White House NPR effort is Allison Rainey 202-260-7960 Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 41 ------- REGION 5 GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R72 Facilitate Restoration of Contaminated Properties Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Intergovernmental Partnerships pages IP 11. Intergovernmental Partnerships Team Leader - Emma McNamara 202-260-1522 Previous Number: IP11 Related Recommendations: None Indicated Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 42 ------- TASK FORCE ON CUSTOMER SERVICE GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R26 Reinforce Quality - Inclusion of a Respect for People and Focus on our Customers Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Quality Management pages QM 7,8. Quality Management- Micheline Ward 206-553-0309 Previous Number: QM47 Related Recommendations: Rll, pp WC 7,8; R40, pp QM 14, 15; R42, pp QM 10,11; R56, pp QM 16. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 43 ------- TASK FORCE ON STREAMLINING GROUP 2 - Recommendations Requiring an Action Plan Within Six Months: R73 Flatten Management Hierarchy to Provide Opportunities for Staff Growth, Learning and Efficiency Where to Find More Information: Phase I Report - Workforce Capacity pages WC 5 - 7. Workforce Capacity- Georgianna Bishop 617-565-2425 Previous Number: WC57 Related Recommendations: R17, ppWDS; R39, pp MLD 5; R41, pp MLD 2, 3. Print Date: December 20,1993 Version 5.0 Page 44 ------- |