1978-1983 WORK PLAN
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NATIONWIDE URBAN RUNOFF PROGRAM
November, 1978
Water Planning Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
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1978-1983 WORK PLAN
FOR THE
NATIONWIDE URBAN RUNOFF PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 1978
WATER PLANNING DIVISION
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Washington, D.C. 20460
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CONTENTS
Section I - INTRODUCTION 1
Section II - PROBLEM STATEMENT 2
Section III - NATIONWIDE URBAN RUNOFF PROGRAM 4
Objectives 4
Strategy 5
Approach 6
Prototype Projects 8
Schedule 10
Resource Requirements 10
Appendix - TASK DESCRIPTIONS 13
Appendix - WORK ELEMENT DESCRIPTIONS 23
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APPROACH
The objectives of the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program will be
achieved by accomplishing the ten tasks whose relationship is shown
below. The end product of the program is the assessment of urban
runoff on a nationwide basis (i.e., from problem definition through
control'planning) and the resultant report to Congress. The Prototype
Projects conducted with the Regions will provide the vehicle for devel-
oping information, insights, and perspective.
7. Project
Monitoring/
Coordination
1. Program Development
Z Program Management
3. 208 Urban Runoff Status Development
4. Agency Coordination
5. Prototype Project Selection
6. Work Plan Development
PROTOTYPE PROJECTS
CONDUCTED IN REGIONS
Technical/
Management
Assistance
9. Program Assessment and Evaluation
10. NATIONWIDE ASSESSMENT AND
REPORT TO CONGRESS
Although the tasks referred to here are to be performed by the
Water Planning Division staff assigned to the Nationwide Urban Runoff
Program (supported by consultants as needed), substantial participation
by the Regions is recognized as being essential. It is anticipated that
the Regions will contribute in the selection of prototype projects,
coordination with grantees, and provision of administrative support.
Tasks 1 through 4 are the effort required to establish the program.
Tasks 5 and 6 are associated with initiating the Prototype Projects.
Tasks 7 and 8 are the on-going efforts required to support the Regions
and grantees who conduct the projects. In Task 9, the knowledge gained
will be synthesized to yield the products of Task 10. Table 2 summarizes
the work elements which make up these ten tasks. Additional detail is
presented in the Appendix.
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Table 2. TASKS COMPRISING THE NATIONWIDE URBAN RUNOFF PROGRAM
1. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Define objectives for NURP.
Develop strategy.
Develop Program Execution Plan.
Coordinate with Regions.
Estimate resource requirements.
Obtain contractual support.
2. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:
Prepare and maintain Program Management Notebook.
Prepare and maintain Master Plan.
Prepare and maintain Staffing Plan.
* Prepare Program Budget Requests.
Provide ad hoc briefings to higher authorities.
Manage headquarters-level contracts.
3. 208 URBAN RUNOFF STATUS DETERMINATION:
Collect basic information.
Prepare 208 pre-screening checklist.
Visit Regions, review urban runoff portions of
WQM plans.
Prepare summary reports.
4. AGENCY PROGRAM COORDINATION:
Coordinate with other EPA offices:
- Office of Water Planning and Standards
- Office of Water Programs Operation
- Office of Toxic Substances
- Office of Enforcement
- Office of Solid Waste
- Office of Research and Development
- Office of Air, Noise, and Radiation
5. PROTOTYPE PROJECT SELECTION:
Develop project selection criteria.
Support Regions' project solicitation processes.
Pre-screen potential grantees.
Support preparation of grant applications.
Participate in final selection process.
6. WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT:
Receive requests for technical assistance.
Prepare model work plan.
Review initial work plan drafts.
Provide comments and guidance for revising and
completing final work plans.
Meet with Regions, states, and areawide and
local WQM agency representatives as required.
7. TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE:
Provide on-site technical assistance to projects.
Establish data collection quality assurance protocol.
Provide training for Regions, states, and areawide and
local WQM agencies.
Provide project management assistance to Project
Officers in Regions.
8. PROJECT MONITORING/COORDINATION:
Review and comment on progress reports.
Attend project status briefings.
Prepare and distribute/Voj/afn Newsletters.
Provide information clearinghouse function.
Maintain Prototype Project Status File.
Establish Program Steering Committee, chair meetings.
Provide program policy and guidance.
9. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:
Analyze information developed in preceding tasks to
identify and assess major trends and cause-and-effect
relationships.
Analyze available information to determine its
relationship to policy issues (including legal,
institutional, and financial implications).
Assess the practical applicability of effective control
measures.
10. NATIONWIDE ASSESSMENT AND REPORT TO CONGRESS:
Review quarterly and annual 208 reports.
Summarize information on problem identification.
Summarize cause-and-effect relationships, resource
needs, and cost-effectiveness of control alternatives.
Summarize institutional, legal, and financial aspects.
Document urban runoff problems, effectiveness of
controls, and cost of implementation.
Synthesize a Nationwide Urban Runoff Control Program.
Prepare report to Congress.
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PROTOTYPE PROJECTS
The Prototype Projects provide a means for obtaining information
essential to developing a nationwide perspective and will simultaneously
provide Regions, states, and 208 agencies with site-specific information
they need for planning and decision making. Projects will be conducted
in all Regions during the course of the program. The projects which
have been identified for the first round (i.e., 1978-1979 funding) are
described briefly in Table 3.
The prototype projects will vary considerably in scope and focus.
Attempts will be made to allocate the funds approximately in proportion
to need. As a first approximation, the "need" of each each Region was
defined in terms of a rough index which was obtained by computing the
product of population and annual runoff. Those regions with large
populations and high runoff were assumed to be more likely to have ur-
ban runoff problems; sparsely populated arid regions less likely. The
results of such computations are charted below along with a chart showing
the preliminary allocation of funds among the Regions.
Index of Need in Region
f (population, runoff volume)
VIM
Allocation of Funds to
Prototype Projects
COMPARISON OF NEED VERSUS FUNDING ALLOCATION '
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Table 3. SUMMARY OF PROTOTYPE PROJECTS
REGION
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
mi.
IX.
i.
PROJECT RECEIVING
LOCATION WATER TYPE
Massachusetts
Middlesex, HJ river/estuary
Nassau/ Suffolk, ITT groundvater
Balciaore, MD river
Vaccamav , SC ocean
Tampa/St. Petersburg, H. river
Winston-Salcm, NC river/lake
NIPC, H stream
EPA, 11 river
SZHCOC, MI river/lakes
Ann Arbor, MI
Lansing , MI river
SEVRPC, VI lake
Houston, TX
Kansas City, MO river
St. Louis, MO river/lake
Denver, CO stream
Castro Valley, CA creek
Bellevue, UA creeks
FOCUS OF
STUDY
-
recreation,
industry,
standards
violations
water supply
aesthetics,
recreation,
standards
violations
recreation,
standards
violations
-
standards
violations
fishery Impacts,
standards
violations
standards
violations
eutrophication,
standards
violations
-
recreation,
fishery impacts,
aesthetics
-
-
-
fishery iapacts,
sesthetics
fishery
Impacts
MAJOR
POLLUTANTS
-
bacteria,
coxics
coxics
coxics
bacteria,
oxygen
demand
bacteria,
coxics
-
bacteria,
toxics,
demand
oxygen
bacteria,
toxics,
oxygen
denand
toxics
sediments,
bacteria,
nucleate
-
bacteria,
coxics,
nutrients
-
-
-
-
*
sediments,
heavy aecals
sediments,
coxics ,
CONTROL PRECIPITATION
MEASURES AND LAHDFORM
-
-
percolation through
soil mantle,
street sweeping
sedimentation basin,
street sweeping,
catchbasin cleaning
outfalls , rediverslon
disinfection,
ordinance enforcement
-
detention basins,
source Identification
street sweeping
detention basins
-
detention baelns
(above and below
grade)
-
-
-
-
street sweeping,
catchbasins
ordinances,
street iweeping,
45 in/yr
45 in/yr
piedmont
43 In/yr
coastal
45 In/yr
piedmont
50 ia/jr
coastal
53 in/yr
coastal
45 in/yr
piedmont
35 In/yr
plains
35 ia/yr
plains
30 in/yr
plains
30 U/yr
plains
30 in/yr
plains
30 In/yr
plains
45 la/yr
plains
35 ta/yr
plains
40 in/yr
plains
li in/yr
mountains,
plains
20 in/yr
foothills
35 in/rr
piedmont
STUDY
AREA SIZE
-
large river basin
small subcatchment
medium basin
medium, linear
watershed
-
small, dense,
urban catchment
smell, dense,
urban catchment
small, dense,
urban catchment
small, developing
basin
Small , urban
basin
-
-
-
-
medium, aev«l oping,
suburban catchment
small, residential
subcacchmencs
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SCHEDULE
The Nationwide Urban Runoff Program is planned to extend over a period
of five years, yielding its major output in late 1983 (i.e., the nation-
wide assessment and report to Congress). However, the program is designed
such that there will be numerous other outputs at various times, as
indicated in the following figures.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
The Nationwide Urban Runoff Program described here will require
an estimated 22 person-years effort and $30 million over its five year
duration. Most of the effort will be by EPA Headquarters (17 person-years) .
The prototype projects (approximately 30 in all) will require an esti-
mated $29 million, about $6 million of which is allocated to the first-
round of 19 projects (see Table 4). The consulting group will require
an additional $600,000 in contract funds. Travel over the five years
will cost approximately $300,000 (consisting of about $42,000 for Head-
quarters, $1000 for Regional personnel, and $50,000 per year for the
consulting group) . It is anticipated that the development of wet-weather
.flow criteria methodology will require.ah additional $75,000.
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Program Development
Program Management
208 Urban Runoff
Status Determination
Agency Program Coordination
Prototype Project Selection
Work Plan Development
Technical and
Management Assistance
Project Monitoring
Program Assessment
and Evaluation
Nationwide Assessment and
Report to Congress
Calendar Years
1978 , 1979 , 1980 , 1981 , 1982
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TABLE 4. STATUS AND FUNDING OF PROTOTYPE PROJECTS
REGION
PROJECT
LOCATION
STATUS AS OF
OCTOBER 1978
I.
Massachusetts
proposal
due 9/78
II. Middlesex, KJ
Nassau/Suffolk, NY
potential
project 1/79
potential
project 1/79
III.
Baltimore, MD
work plan in
preparation
IV. Waccaaaw, SC
Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
WinstonSalem, NC
project
began 8/78
project
began 8/78
work plan in
preparation
7.
KIPC, n.
UPA, U,
SEMCOG, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Lansing, MI
SEWRPC, WI
project
selected
project
selected
project
selected
to be designated
project
selected
project
selected
VI. Houston, IX
to be designated
VII. Kansas City, MO
St. Louis, MO
potential
project 1/79
proposal due
10/78
VIII. Denver CO
potential
project
IX. Castro Valley, CA
X. Bellevue, WA
pilot project
pilot project
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Appendix
Task Descriptions
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Task 1. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Objective; To develop clearly stated program objectives, a well-
founded strategy, and an implementable execution plan
for the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program
Work Elements; Define objectives for NURP (11/77 to 3/78)
Develop strategy (1/78 to 8/78)
Develop Program Execution Plan (1/78 to 8/78)
Coordinate with Regions (2/78 to 7/78)
Estimate resource requirements (7/78 to 8/78)
Obtain contractual support (3/77 to 3/78)
Description;
Products:
An initial draft of the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program
Plan will be prepared and (following Headquarters re-
view) sent to the Regions for review and comment. Meet-
ings will be held in each Regional Office to discuss the
proposed program, answer questions, and receive comments
(especially on the program objectives, nationwide stra-
tegy, and roles and responsibilities of the team parti-
cipants). Following this round of Regional visits, com-
ments received and insights gained will be used to pre-
pare a refined program strategy and execution plan. Based
upon this, a refined estimate of resource requirements
will be prepared.
Nationwide Program Strategy
Program Execution Plan
Resource requirements estimate
Resource Requirements; p - yr travel
Headquarters: .72 $ 0
Regions: .16 $ 0
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Task 2. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Objective:
Work Elements:
Description;
To assure that the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program is
well managed through completion.
Prepare and maintain Program Management Notebook (4/78
to completion of program)
Prepare and maintain Master Plan (7/78 to 9/78 to pre-
pare, will be maintained throughout the program.)
Prepare and maintain Staffing Plan (8/78 to 9/78)
Provide Program Budget Requests (6/79 to completion of
program; to be done annually)
Provide ad hoc briefings to higher authorities (initiated
upon request)
Manage Headquarters-level contracts (3/78 to 3/80)
The initial Program Management Notebook, Program Master
Plan, Program Budget Request, and Staffing Plan will
be prepared, using the Nationwide Strategy and Program
Execution Plan, developed during Task 1. These will be
updated and maintained throughout the duration of the
program. The maintenance of program management docu-
mentation will facilitate the ad hoc status brief ings to
higher authorities and others. The Program Manager will
serve as Project Officer on Headquarters-level contracts.
Products: Current Program Management and Notebook
Current Program Master Plan
Current Program Staffing Plan
Resource Requirements; p - yr travel
Headquarters: 1.23 $ 0
Regions: 0 $ 0
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Task 3. 208 URBAN RUNOFF STATUS DETERMINATION
Objectives; To assemble and document information on the status of
the urban runoff portion of the WQM plans. To estab-
lish the basis upon which to develop the NURP. To
identify potential Prototype Project areas.
Work Elements; Collect basic information (10/77 to 2/78)
Prepare 208 Pre-screening Checklist (2/78)
Visit each Region to review urban runoff portion of WQM
plans (3/78 to 6/78)
Description;
Prepare Summary Reports (5/78 to 8/78)
Using "Profile" information, a first assessment of the
extent of urban runoff problems will be made. Meetings
will be held in each region with WQM Branch Chiefs, Sec-
tion Chiefs, Project Of f icers, WQM and NPS coordinators,
and technical support staff. Regional 208 Project Offi-
cers will be asked to complete a Pre-screening Checklist.
The current status of 208 urban runoff studies will
be discussed with regional staff. The 208 projects which
show potential for further work will be selected from
Pre-screening Checklists and discussed with the Project
Officers. Reports summarizing discussions with Region-
al staffs and information learned from Pre-screening
Checklists will be prepared, and a list of potential
Prototype Projects will be developed.
Pre-screening Checklist
Report summarizing Checklists
Report summarizing Regional visits
List of potential Prototype Projects
Resource Requirements; p - yr travel
Headquarters; 1.10 $9300
Regions: .97 $ 0
Products:
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Task 4. AGENCY PROGRAM COORDINATION
Objective;
To provide information for other Agency programs and
obtain support for NURP.
Work Elements; Coordinate with other EPA offices:
Office of Water Planning and Standards (10/78 to 1/80)
Office of Water Programs Operation (10/78 to completion
of program)
Office of Toxic Substances ( 1/79 to completion of program)
Office of Enforcement (10/78 to completion of program)
Office of Solid Waste (1/80 to completion of program)
Office of Research and Development (8/79 to comple-
tion of program)
Office of Air, Noise, and Radiation (1/79 to completion
of program)
Description:
Products:
Wet-weather flow criteria nust be developed through
an effort involving the Water Quality Standards Cri-
teria Division and the NURP. Step One grants for combined
sewer projects in Prototype Project areas should be joint-
ly developed with this program. NURP will assess the
magnitude and extent of the toxic contribution to water
pollution and may identify sources of toxic material
of which OTS may need to be aware. The NPDES and General
Permit programs will need information from the NURP
to write meaningful permits. The residuals generated
by some BMP's will create demands for disposal space
and must be considered in solid waste management plans.
NURP can also provide information regarding needs for
research and development.
None
Resource Requirements;
Headquarters:
Regions:
p - yr
1.10
0
travel
$ o
$ o
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Task 5. PROTOTYPE PROJECT SELECTION
Objective: To select (from 208 areawide and statewide agencies
willing to participate) appropriate Prototype Projects
to assure that overall program objectives can be met.
Work Elements; Develop project selection criteria (3/78 to 7/78)
Support Regions' project solicitation processes (7/78
to 7/79)
Pre-screen potential grantees (7/78 to 7/79)
Support preparation of grant applications (8/78 to 8/79)
Participate in final selection process (7/78 to 9/79)
Description;
Products:
Criteria for selecting Prototype Projects will be dis-
cused in meetings at each Regional office, and inputs
to the final selection process will be requested. Follow-
ing the round of Regional visits, a selection criteria
guideline document will be prepared. Support to the
Regional solicitation process will be provided on request
(probably in the form of program presentations and on-site
visits). Potential grantees will be pre-screened to
avoid duplication of effort or inappropriate activities.
Grant application support will be provided (on request),
ranging from review and comment on draft material to
on-site technical or managerial consultation. Final
selection of Prototype Projects will be made in consul-
tation with Regional staff.
Designation of Prototype Projects
Resource Requirements;
Headquarters:
Regions:
p - yr travel
.72 $10,000
.60 $ 0
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Task 6. WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Objectives; To assure comparability in the emerging information
base. To achieve a uniform approach toward the de-
velopment of water quality management plans. To as-
sure that work plans are developed around local, Re-
gional , and national needs.
Work Elements; Receive requests for technical assistance (8/78 to 7/82)
Prepare a model work plan (8/78 to 9/78)
Review initial work plan drafts (8/78 to 3/79)
Provide comments and guidance for revising and completing
final work plans (8/78 to 5/79)
Meet with Regions, States, and areawide and local WQM
agency representatives as required (1/79 to 8/81)
Description;
Selection of Prototype Projects will be based on needs.
Work plan development will be guided by Headquarters by
sending teams when requested. It is envisioned that
teams consisting of one person from Headquarters and
two consultants (each consultant having a different area
of expertise) will (after selection of the Prototype
Project) review initial work plans, provide comments
and guidance, visit Prototype Project areas (when re-
quested), and help write final work plans.
Products; Model work plan
Prototype Project work plans
Resource Requirements; p - yr travel
Headquarters: .48 $9500
Regions: .26 $ 0
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Task 7. TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
Objectives:
Work Elements:
Description;
Products:
To provide technical and management assistance with
which to extend Regional, Statewide, areawide, and local
capabilities in developing and implementing WQM plans.
To assure comparability in the emerging information base.
Provide on-site technical assistance to projects (8/78
to 9/81)
Establish quality assurance protocol for data collec-
tion (6/78 to 8/78)
Provide training for Regions, States, and areawide and
local WQM agencies (8/78 to completion of program)
Provide project management assistance to Project Of-
ficers in Regions
Initiate a public participation program (8/78-9/82)
Technical and management assistance in the form of on-
site help in all technical areas will be provided to
the Regions and Prototype Projects by Headquarters.
Training will be provided to Regional, State, areawide,
and local WQM Agency staff s. All assistance and training
will be provided upon request. Protocol for quality
assurance will be developed to provide guidelines (con-
sistent with supporting agencies such as the U. S. Geologi-
cal Survey) with which to develop high quality, compar-
able information.
Quality assurance protocol
Technical/management assistance
Resource Requirements: p - yr travel
Headquarters: .94 $6000
Regions: .85 $1000
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Task 8. PROJECT MONITORING / COORDINATION
Objective;
Work Elements:
Description:
Products:
To provide a nationwide overview and assure that pro-
gram objectives are being met in each Prototype Project.
Review and comment on progress reports (10/78 to 9/81)
Attend project status briefings (8/78 to 9/81)
Prepare and distribute Program Newsletters (11/78 to
9/81)
Provide information clearinghouse function (8/78 to com-
pletion of program)
Maintain Prototype Project Status File (8/78 to com-
pletion of program)
Establish Program Steering Committee;
(9/78 to completion of program)
chair meetings
Provide program policy and guidance (8/78 to comple-
tion of program)
This task will provide overview and control to assure
that program goals are met. Quarterly reports will be
provided so that Regional Project Officers and Head-
quarters coordinators will be able make minor adjust-
ments of the direction of projects. Annual reports
will be used to evaluate projects' merit for the following
year's funding. A quarterly newsletter will be used
to keep program participants informed as to the pro-
jects' status and any new information which nay be help-
ful. A project status file will be kept current. Head-
quarters will form and chair a program Steering Committee
composed of members from EPA, the States, and local
users. The committee will provide review, direction,
and guidance to the NURP. Program policy on such matters
as financial, institutional, and legal issues will be
dealt with by other Branches within the Water Planning
Division.
Quarterly newsletter
Bulletins on recent developments
Project Status File
Program Steering Committee
Program policy and guidance
Resource Requirements; p - yr travel
Headquarters: 2.65 $7700
Regions: 1.85 $1000
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Task 9. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
Objective;
Work Elements:
Description;
To gain an accurate perspective of the degree to which
urban runoff is a problem of national importance and
assess the implications of various control strategies.
Analyze information developed in preceding tasks to
identify and assess major trends and cause-and-effect
relationships (11/78 to 9/82)
Analyze available information to determine its rela-
tionship to policy issues (including legal, institu-
tional, and financial implications) (1/81 to 1/82)
Assess the practical applicability of effective control
measures (9/81 to 3/82)
Assess public support for implementing urban runoff
controls.
This task consists largely of an effort to synthesize
what is learned from the program to date. It will involve
a review of the various memoranda, reports, and other
file materials developed during the program. The effort
will focus on identifying ways in which the findings
of this program indicate needs for policy changes or
reconsideration.
This task will assess the ways in which urban control
will interface with established policy and their legal,
institutional, financial, and/or environmental implica-
tions. The importance of urban runoff as a nationwide
problem is defined in terms of water quality standards
and policies regarding beneficial use. The legal basis
for requiring control involves policy considerations.
The responsibility for implementing controls and their
funding both involve policy considerations. At the local
level, some of the more cost-effective controls will
involve careful considerations of (and possibly amend-
ments of) public policy.
The task will also involve an assessment of the costs
and effectiveness of various candidate control measures
and their financial, social, and environmental impli-
cations. Effectiveness will be expressed in terms of
the measures' ability to practicably reduce impacts on
water quality.
Products: Various inputs to Task 10
Resource Requirements; p - yr travel
Headquarters: 2.50 $ 0
Regions: .38 $ 0
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Task 10. NATIONWIDE ASSESSMENT AND REPORT TO CONGRESS
Objectives;
To provide a nationwide assessment of NURP results, data
transferability, and implications for problem solution
across the country. To prepare a report to Congress
showing where urban runoff problems exist, the degree of
severity, and estimated cost for correction on a regional
and national basis.
Work Elements; Review quarterly and annual 208 reports (10/79 to 12/81)
Summarize information on problem identification (10/79
to 9/82)
Summarize cause-and-ef fect relationships, resource needs ,
and cost effectiveness of control alternatives (10/79
to 9/82)
Summarize institutional, legal, and financial aspects
(10/79 to 9/81)
Document urban runoff problems, effectiveness of con-
trols, and cost of implementation (12/80 to 12/81)
Synthesize a Nationwide Urban Runoff Control Program
(12/81 to 12/82)
Description;
Prepare report to Congress (12/81 to late 1982)
Progress reports from the Prototype Projects and other
applicable urban runoff information will be reviewed
from a nationwide perspective. Summary reports will
be prepared. They will contain cause-and-effeet data,
and control effectiveness and costs, and address in-
stitutional, legal, and financial aspects. A Nation-
wide Urban Runoff Control Program will be developed and
summarized in a report to Congress.
Products; Annual NURP summary reports
Nationwide Urban Runoff Control Program Plan
Report to Congress
Resource Requirements; p - yr travel
Headquarters: 6.45 $ 0
Regions: 0 $ 0
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Appendix
Work Element Descriptions
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WORK ELEMENT la - DEFINE OBJECTIVES FOR NURP
METHOD:
This Work Element will consist of a thorough review of pertinent
prior Agency accomplishments in the urban runoff area, facilitated
by inputs from Work Element 3a. Based upon an assessment of the
current state of the art and needs identified by 208 agencies and
other federal activities (such as the Congressional Public Works
Committee), the objectives of the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program
will be developed, reviewed, and finalized.
PRODUCT:
Clearly defined and agreed to program objectives which can be incor-
porated in the plan to be developed in Work Elements Ib and Ic.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in November 1977 and essentially
completed by March 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of this Work Element, including reviews at various agency
levels, will require approximately three person-months of Head-
quarters and Regional effort, plus some consultant team support.
Travel
Headquarters .17 0
Regional .08 0
.25 0
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WORK ELEMENT Ib - DEVELOP STRATEGY
METHOD:
A draft nationwide strategy for the program will be developed
at Headquarters, based upon inputs from Work Elements la and 3a,
as well as other sources. It will be sent to the Regions for re-
view and comment as an Information Memorandum. During the Regional
visits (conducted as part of Work Element 3c) , the proposed strategy
will be discussed; suggestions and Regional perspectives will be
solicited. A refined strategy will be prepared incorporating
these comments.
PRODUCT:
The strategy for the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in January 1978 and completed
in August 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Completion of this Work Element, including reviews at various agency
levels, is estimated to require approximately three person-months
of Headquarters and Regional effort, plus consultant team support.
Resource requirements (including travel) are included underwork
Element 3c.
Travel
Headquarters .17 0
Regional .08 0
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WORK ELEMENT Ic - DEVELOP PROGRAM EXECUTION PLAN
METHOD:
A preliminary execution plan will be developed jointly with the
nationwide strategy of Work Element Ib and submitted to the same
review and refinement process. Based upon the results, a detailed
program execution plan (divided into Tasks and Work Elements) will
be developed.
PRODUCT:
An implementable execution plan for the Nationwide Urban Runoff
Program. This will be incorporated in the Program Master Plan
developed in Work Element 2b.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in January 1978 and com-
pleted in August 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Resources required for developing the execution plan have been in-
cluded in the estimate for Work Element Ib. Travel requirements
are included in Work Element 3c. Development of the final program
execution plan is estimated to require approximately two person-
months of Headquarters effort, plus consultant team support.
Travel
Headquarters .17 0
Regional 0 0
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WORK ELEMENT Id - COORDINATE WITH REGIONS
METHOD:
In order to obtain Regional perspectives as well as Headquarters
viewpoints in all aspects of the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program,
close coordination with the Regions will be established and main-
tained throughout the program development period. This will include
meetings and discussions (at Headquarters and in Regional offices),
dissemination of draft program documentation for review and comment
(e.g., proposed strategy, program tactics, team approach, roles
and responsibilities), and incorporation of comments into final
products.
PRODUCT:
Inclusion of Regional perspective along with Headquarters view-
points in all program development products.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in February 1978 and completed
in July 1978.
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WORK ELEMENT le - ESTIMATE RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
METHOD:
This Work Element will consist of reviewing the planned Work Ele-
ments and identifying their level of effort. The estimates will
be compiled into a matrix, and the rows and columns summed hori-
zontally and vertically (balancing the highs and lows).
PRODUCT:
An estimate of required resources.
SCHEDULE:
This effort will begin when the first Work Element is begun and end
with the completion of the matrix. See Work Element 2b.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
This Work Element will require 2 person-weeks effort in addition to
. 'that identified in Work Element 2b.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .04 0
Regional 0 0
.04 0
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WORK ELEMENT If - OBTAIN CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT
METHOD:
Prepare Request For Proposal after identifying contractual needs.
Identify tasks for consultants. Work with contracts office to
ensure timely finalization of contracting procedure.
PRODUCT:
Contractual support.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element must be initiated no later than March 1977 to
ensure completion by March 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
It is estimated that this Work Element will require a program man-
ager to spend two person-months of effort.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .17 0
Regional 0 0
.17 0
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WORK ELEMENT 2a - PREPARE AND MAINTAIN PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NOTEBOOK
METHOD:
The outline and organization of the Program Management Notebook
will be developed, and all applicable information sources will be
collected and assembled (e.g., nationwide strategy, program exe-
cution plan, resource estimates, contractual documentation, vouch-
ers, progress reports).
PRODUCT:
A basic source of information, in notebook form, covering all
aspects of the program.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated by April 1978 and will continue
until program is completed.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
It is estimated that a program manager and consultant will need
two person-weeks to prepare and two person-weeks per year to maintain
the management notebook.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .25 0
Regional 0 0
.25 0
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WORK ELEMENT 2b - PREPARE AND MAINTAIN PROGRAM MASTER PLAN
METHOD:
A master plan covering all functions, tasks, and Work Elements
will be produced. This will be used for informational as well as
managerial purposes.
PRODUCT:
Master plan document. This effort will facilitate implementation
of Work Element 2c.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated July 1978, be operational by
September 1978, and continue through program completion.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Program manager and consultant will prepare the plan. It is estimated
that two person-months will be needed to prepare and two person-
weeks per year will be needed to maintain the plan over the life
of the program.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .38 0
Regional 0 0
.38 0
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WORK ELEMENT 2c - PREPARE AND MAINTAIN PROGRAM STAFFING PLAN
METHOD:
The Headquarters program organization and staffing plan with per-
sonnel responsibilities will be prepared, based upon Headquarters
requirements, estimates made in the program execution plan (devel-
oped in Work Element Ic), and the availability of personnel.
PRODUCT:
A staffing plan to be used by the program manager in assigning in-
dividual work details.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated August 1978 and largely com-
pleted by September 1978.
RESOURCE REQURIEMENTS:
Program manager and consultant will prepare the document. One
person-month of effort will be required to prepare and one person-
week per year will be needed to maintain the plan over the life
of the program.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .17 0
Regional 0 0
.17 0
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WORK ELEMENT 2d - PREPARE PROGRAM BUDGET REQUESTS
METHOD:
Program budget requests (including travel dollars, personnel, and
contract funding) will be prepared on an annual basis for integra-
tion into the division's budget preparation process. These will be
based upon estimated future program requirements.
PRODUCT; Budget requirements for Division use.
SCHEDULE;
This Work Element will be performed annually, beginning June 1979
and terminating with the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
A program manager with an assistant will require about one person-
week per year over the life of the contract.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters 0.1 0
Regional 0 0
0.1 0
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WORK ELEMENT 2e - PROVIDE AD HOC BRIEFINGS TO HIGHER AUTHORITIES
METHOD:
Briefing packages will be prepared on short notice, to inform
upper-level management of current status of the NURP. Depending
on the time available, packages of slides, films, speech notes, etc. ,
can be provided.
PRODUCTS:
Briefing packages.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated upon request.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Depending on the briefing package requested, the requirements can
range from one to three persons and consultant team support.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters to 0.1 per 0
briefing
Regional 0 0
to 0.1 0
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WORK ELEMENT 2f - MANAGER HEADQUARTERS-LEVEL CONTRACTS
METHOD:
This Work Element will include directing the technical support to
be provided via contracts.
PRODUCT:
Technical support program.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element is to be initiated March 1978 and terminate in
March 1980.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
A program manager will spend approximately four months full time
during a typical three-year contract.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .33 0
Regional 0 0
.33 0
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WORK ELEMENT 3a - COLLECT BASIC INFORMATION
METHOD:
Basic information will be collected from the "computerized pro-
files", from work plans that have been submitted to Headquarters,
and from other reports (e.g., publications of State, local, and
professional organizations dealing with urban runoff).
PRODUCT:
This information will be used to identify needs and aid in finalizing
the urban runoff program strategy being developed in Work Element
Ib.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in November 1977 and completed
by February 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Nine person-months effort will be required, involving the program
manager, the information center, and technical specialists. No
contract funds are needed. Travel will be necessary to attend
urban runoff conferences in December 1977.
Travel
Headquarters .75 $ 400
Regional 0 0
.75 $ 400
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WORK ELEMENT 3b - PREPARE 208 PRE-SCREENING CHECKLIST
METHOD:
A pre-screening checklist will be developed after an initial review
of the urban runoff portion of all work plans within one Regional
office. The purpose of the checklist will be to maximize the ef-
ficiency of the review team, document the current status of work
plan development, aid in identifying potential prototype projects,
and identify needs for assistance.
PRODUCTS:
Pre-screening questionnaire and checklist.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated during February 1978; the final
checklist is needed by March 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
One person from Headquarters, a program manager or a Regional Proj-
ect Coordinator, and the consultant team will prepare the checklist.
It is anticipated that the Regional needs will be approximately 400
person-hours (there are about 100 projects to be reviewed). No travel
is anticipated.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .02 0
Regional .20 0
.22 0
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WORK ELEMENT 3c - VISIT EACH REGION TO REVIEW
URBAN RUNOFF PORTION OF WQM PLANS
METHOD:
Ten Regional meetings will be scheduled with each Region. Two
members from Headquarters and four consultants (each with a dif-
ferent area of expertise) will comprise the review team. The pro-
posed strategy will be discussed for further refinement, Project
Officers will be asked to present completed questionnaires and
checklists, and likely candidates will be reviewed and discussed
in detail.
PRODUCTS:
Completed questionnaires and checklists, information with which
to refine and finalize the strategy being developed in Work Element
Ib, and a list of potential prototype projects to facilitate execu-
tion of Work Element 5c.
SCHEDULE:
It is anticipated that the visits will be conducted between March
1978 and June 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Sixty person-days for the Headquarters team, 120 person-days for
the consultant team, and 200 person-days (20 per Region) for the
Regions will be required. Considerable travel and consultant time
will be needed.
Travel
Headquarters
Regional
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WORK ELEMENT 3d - PREPARE SUMMARY REPORTS
METHOD:
Upon completion of the Regional visits, the comments of the Regions
and review team will be summarized in two reports. One report will
summarize the information gained from the pre-screening checklist;
the other will summarize the visit.
PRODUCTS:
Summary reports to be used in the initial selection of prototype
projects.
SCHEDULE:
Summary report preparation will be initiated in May 1978; reports
will be issued by August 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
It is anticipated that four person-weeks will be required. Head-
quarters team members will write the reports, and a member of the
consultant team will provide review.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .08 0
Regional 0 0
.08 0
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WORK ELEMENT 4a - COORDINATE WITHIN THE OFFICE OF WATER PLANNING
AND STANDARDS
METHOD:
Coordination between the NURP and OWP&S must be developed either
through an ongoing agreement or through a liaison person. This
is necessary because the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program needs
to have wet-weather criteria to plan and implement properly. Co-
ordination of this type will take advantage of the expertise
available in the OWP&S so as to develop the criteria as efficiently
as possible.
PRODUCT:
A set of wet-weather flow criteria, for use in planning controls
and evaluating their effectiveness.
SCHEDULE:
It is anticipated that criteria will be developed by January 1980
(so the prototype projects can use them in planning).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Approximately 60 person-days will be needed by Headquarters person-
nel and/or the consultant team to develop this coordination, in
addition to the time required by OWP&S personnel.
Travel
Headquarters .23 0
Regional 0 0
0
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WORK ELEMENT 4b - COORDINATE WITH OFFICE OF WATER PROGRAMS OPERATION
METHOD:
Coordination will be developed between the NURP and the Office of
Water Programs Operation, either by an inter-division agreement or
by one person from the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program acting as
liaison. This coordination is necessary in order that information
gathered from the "Needs Survey" maybe used in the program, and so
that Combined Sewer program's Step-One grants (in prototype project
areas) can be jointly developed with the NURP.
PRODUCT:
A working relationship between the NURP and the Office of Water Pro-
grams Operation to ensure that efforts are not duplicated and that
relevant information in both of f ices is used to gain maximum output.
SCHEDULE:
This coordination will begin in October 1973 and will continue
throughout the duration of the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
An estimated 35 person-days effort will be expended by Nationwide
Urban Runoff Program personnel, plus effort by the Of f ice of Water
Programs Operation. Coordination will continue throughout the pro-
gram.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .15 0
Regional 0
.15 0
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WORK ELEMENT 4c - COORDINATE WITH OFFICE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
METHOD:
Some of the problem constituents of urban runoff are toxic (e.g.,
heavy metals, pesticides). Some will be monitored in the Prototype
Projects. Coordination with the Office of Toxic Substances will
be necessary to prevent duplication of efforts and to benefit
from past research efforts by OTS. Coordination will take place
either by NURP personnel acting as a point of contact or by an
agreement between the two offices.
PRODUCT:
A working relationship with the Of f ice of Toxic Substances to gain
input from them and to relay information to them.
SCHEDULE:
The initial coordination must take place by January 1979, and co-
ordination between the offices will continue throughout the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
An estimated 40 person-days effort will be needed initially by Head-
quarters and/or the consultant team to develop the required re-
lationship. Additional time will be required to continue this
coordination.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .17 0
Regional 0 0
.17 0
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WORK ELEMENT 4d - COORDINATE WITH OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
METHOD:
Coordination between the NURP and the Office of Enforcement is
necessary to ensure that appropriate permits (e.g., General Per-
mits or NPDES) will be prepared. The information gathered in the
NURP will be useful to the Office of Enforcement, but the NURP
will also benefit from relevant information on the Prototype Proj-
ect study areas. This coordination will come about by using one
NURP contact person or by an agreement between the offices to trans-
mit information.
PRODUCT:
Cooperation between the two offices that will minimize duplication
of effort and ensure that resources are used to their maximum
extent.
SCHEDULE:
Information collection will be initiated on respective prototype
areas in October 1978. Data collected by the Nationwide Urban Runoff
Program, which is meaningful to the Office of Enforcement (or vice
versa), will be transmitted throughout the duration of the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Initially, approximately 20 person-days will be required by NURP
personnel to gather any information already available and to set
up the coordination program. Time will be needed throughout the
program to continue this coordination.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .11 0
Regional 0 0
.11 ' 0
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WORK ELEMENT 4e - COORDINATE WITH OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE
METHOD:
The Best Management Practices implemented in the Prototype Project
areas will generate residuals, causing a need for adequate disposal.
Accordingly, solid waste management plans must recognize this
need. The coordination needed between NURP and OSW will be de-
veloped either through a NURP point of contact or by an inter-office
agreement.
PRODUCT:
An inter-division coordination to insure that the efforts of the
NURP are not hindering the effect of the other existing programs
within the Agency.
SCHEDULE:
The element should be initiated by the time the initial projects
are underway and will continue until the final projects are com-
pleted.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
An estimated 35 person-days effort will be needed by Headquarters
personnel to develop the coordination, in addition to effort by
Of fice of Solid Waste personnel. Additional time will be required
to continue the coordination.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .14 0
Regional 0 0
.14 0
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WORK ELEMENT 4f - COORDINATE WITH OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
METHOD:
Coordination with the Of f ice of Research and Development is neces-
sary, so that when a need for research is identified by theNURP,
OR&D can respond. Pertinent information on study findings and gaps
will be relayed by a NURP contact person.
PRODUCT:
An inter-division agreement whereby information gathered from the
NURP is transmitted to OR&D and identified needs are met.
SCHEDULE:
This element will be initiated after the Prototype Projects are well
underway (and needs are identified). Coordination will continue
until all projects are completed (possibly thereafter).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
An estimated 35 person-days effort by NURP personnel will be re-
quired to develop the coordination. Coordination must continue
throughout the duration of the projects.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .14 0
Regional 0 0
.14 0
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WORK ELEMENT 4g - COORDINATE WITH OFFICE OF AIR, NOISE, AND RADIATION
METHOD:
Coordination with air quality programs will be effected by assign-
ing a NURP staff person as intra-agency coordinator. Because the
sources of urban pollution are clearly related to air pollution
(air being a major source), information needs to be exchanged
regarding the magnitudes of source and potential reduction through
mandates and controls.
PRODUCT:
Exchange of information.
SCHEDULE:
This element has been initiated informally. The process will be for-
malized by January 1979 and continued throughout the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Coordination time requirements for the duration of the program is ap-
proximately 50 person-days and one trip per year to Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .20 $ 500
Regional 0 0
.20 $ 500
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WORK ELEMENT 5a - DEVELOP PROTOTYPE PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA
METHOD:
A final selection criteria guideline document will be prepared,
based on inputs from Work Elements 3b and 3c, (following an overall
review of the state of the art of urban runof f ). These criteria will
insure that program objectives will be met (including nationwide
representation and the solution of actual water quality problems).
PRODUCT:
A criteria guideline document to be used in selecting the Prototype
Projects.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in March 1978 and completed
by July 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Completion of this Work Element will require two person-weeks of
Headquarters effort and assistance from consultants, in addition
to the time and travel requirements of Work Element 3c.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .02 0
Regional 0 0
.02 0
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WORK ELEMENT 5b - SUPPORT REGIONS' PROJECT SOLICITATION PROCESSES
METHOD:
Upon request, support will be provided to areawide or state-level
WQM agencies who wish to submit proposed Prototype Projects. Sup-
port will include explanations of the overall program goals and
visits to the project sites or agency offices.
PRODUCT:
A list of those potential Prototype Projects supported by the
respective Regions.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will begin July 1978 and continue until all
Prototype Projects have been selected (probably around September
1979).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Resources required for this Work Element are estimated to be 45
person-days for the Headquarters team (approximately one day for
each potential project), 45 person-days for the consultant team,
and 30 person-days for the Region. Considerable travel will be in-
volved.
Travel
Headquarters .2 $4000
Regional .2_ 0
.4 $4000
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WORK ELEMENT 5c - PRE-SCREEN POTENTIAL GRANTEES
METHOD:
The potential Prototype Project grantees will be screened to avoid
unwarranted duplication of effort and to ensure adequate dis-
tribution with respect to geographic locale, receiving water type,
and other factors. This will entail documenting each potential proj-
ect to be sure it is in agreement with the matrix of problems to
be solved and to meet the program's needs for information.
PRODUCT:
A list of potential Prototype Projects which will meet the overall
objectives of the program.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will begin in July 1978 and continue until the
selection of grantees has been completed (i.e., approximately
February 1979).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
The Headquarters-level project manager will be responsible for in-
itially screening the projects, based upon information received
from Work Elements 5b and 3c. No additional travel will be involved.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .1 0
Regional _£ 0
.1 0
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WORK ELEMENT 5d - SUPPORT PREPARATION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
METHOD:
Support will be provided to potential grantees who will be applying
for Prototype Project funds. This support will range from review
and comment on the draft submittals to consultation between Head-
quarters and grant applicants.
PRODUCTS:
Completed grant applications of potential Prototype Projects to
be used in the final selection process. These applications will
include commitments of local shares (of the cost of the project)
in addition to Headquarters obligations.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will begin after the initial Prototype Projects
have been selected and will continue through until the selection
process has been completed.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Completion of this Work Element will require approxiamtely 45
person-days of Headquarters time, plus some consultant team support.
Travel will also be needed.
Travel
Headquarters .20 $3000
Regional .20 0
$3000
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WORK ELEMENT 5e - PARTICIPATE IN FINAL SELECTION PROCESS
METHOD:
Final selections of Prototype Projects will be made after the
preliminary steps of the selection process are complete (including
pre-screening of potential grantees and preparation of grant ap-
plications). These decisions will be made in consultation with
the respective Regional staffs. The projects finally selected must
meet, in aggregate, the overall objectives of the program estab-
lished in Task 1.
PRODUCTS:
Approximately thirty Prototype Projects which will help define the
extent and nature of the urban runoff problem and help determine
the approximate cost of solving the problem.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will begin July 1978 with the submittal of initial
pro ject work plans and will continue until the 30 pro jects have been
selected. The final projects must be selected in time to leave
considerable time for compiling and assessing the results and
writing the final report to Congress. Therefore, most projects
should be finished by the end of 1981.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Approximately 45 person-days will be required by both Regional and
Headquarters staff, with some consultant team support. Some travel
will be involved.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .2
Regional _._2
.4
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WORK ELEMENT 6a - RECEIVE REQUESTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
METHOD;
After completion of Work Element 5d (or possibly in conjunction
with it), requests for assistance in developing final work plans
(for the Prototype Projects) will be received. These requests may
range from help with initial plan preparation to final review.
Requests will be answered by sending teams of consultants and
Headquarters personnel to the grantee agencies when needed.
PRODUCT:
A list of possible projects which need assistance in preparing work
plans.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated beginning with the first request
received (probably in August 1978) and will continue until the work
plans for all projects are .completed.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of this Work Element will require some time from both
Headquarters and the consultant team. This element is preliminary
to Work Elements 6c and 6d, and the bulk of the time required for
Task 6 is detailed in those elements. Nevertheless, approximately
15 person-days effort will be required by Headquarters.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .05 0
Regional 0 0
.05 0
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WORK ELEMENT 6b - PREPARE MODEL WORK PLAN
METHOD:
Using input from Work Elements 6c, 6d, and 6e, a model work plan
will be developed. The model can be used to guide grantees who
have not developed workable plans and can be used as a prototype of
future programs. The model will contain all the necessary elements
originally identified, in addition to any elements found to be lack-
ing after reviewing submitted work plans.
PRODUCT;
A model work plan containing elements necessary for the project to
be implemented.
SCHEDULE:
The model work plan will need to be developed by mid-September 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Approximately 15 person-days will be needed by Headquarters and the
consultant team to develop the work plan. No travel will be involved.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .06 0
Regional 0 0
.06 0
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WORK ELEMENT 6c - REVIEW INITIAL WORK PLAN DRAFTS
METHOD:
After initial work plans are received from each Prototype Project
grantee, teams of Headquarters personnel and members of the con-
sultant team will review them to insure that they meet requirements
of the "Proposed Work Plan Content" guidelines and reflect a quality
planning effort.
PRODUCT:
A working base for grantees to expand on.
SCHEDULE:
Review will begin with the initial submission of plans (August 1978)
and continue until each project has a sound work plan (probably
about May 1979).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
An estimated 30 person-days effort will be needed by Headquarters
and the consultant team to review the initial work plans. Travel will
be involved.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .11 $4500
Regional .11 0
.22 $4500
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WORK ELEMENT 6d - PROVIDE COMMENTS AND GUIDANCE FOR REVISING AND
COMPLETING FINAL WORK PLANS
METHOD:
After completion of Work Element 6c, it is anticipated that work
will continue in the Prototype Project areas. Comments will be
made by Headquarters and the consultant team to assist the Prototype
Project agencies in developing sound, final work plans. The com-
ments will take into consideration the status of the initial work
plan and the amount of work being done on the pro ject at that time.
PRODUCTS:
Final work plans which are consistent with program guidelines and
which are able to yield quality results.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be completed by May 1979, to provide time
for developing work plans and completing the Prototype Projects
by August 1981.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Approximately 30 person-days will be required by the Headquarters
team.
Travel
Headquarters .11 0
Regional 0 0
.11 0
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WORK ELEMENTS 6e - MEET WITH REGIONS, STATES, AND AREAWIDE AND LOCAL
WQM AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES AS REQUIRED
METHOD:
This Work Element will be on-going throughout Work Elements 6c and
6d. However, after the final work plans are developed, some co-
ordination may be required to assure quality results and adherence
to the work plan. Visits to the Regional offices or the project
areas may be necessary.
PRODUCTS:
Output from this Work Element will be incorporated into Work Ele-
ments 6d and 6a. Final work plans will result from these meetings.
SCHEDULE:
Meetings will be initiated during revision of final work plans and
will probably be held as needed until the final Prototype Projects
are completed in August 1981.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Assistance will be provided as needed; up to 40 person-days by
Headquarters and the consultant team may be required, plus cor-
responding travel.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .15 $5,000
Regional .15 0
.30 $5,000
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WORK ELEMENT 7a - PROVIDE ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS
METHOD:
Technical assistance will be provided in the form of on-site help
by Headquarters and the consultant team (upon request by Regions
and grantees). This assistance may range from assuring the quality
of data collection to helping with progress reports. This assist-
ance will be provided to assure that project officers and grantees
do not inadvertently waste time researching areas where expertise
may be available through Headquarters.
PRODUCT:
A system whereby project officers may solicit Headquarters to obtain
technical assistance.
SCHEDULE:
This element will be initiated beginning in August 1978 and will con-
tinue until the last request for assistance is made (probably around
September 1981).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Resources needed for this Work Element will depend on the amount of
assistance needed by the projects. The maximum effort is esti-
mated to be 90 person-days.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .34 $2,500
Regional .34 0
.68 $2,500
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WORK ELEMENT 7b - ESTABLISH DATA COLLECTION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROTOCOL
METHOD:
A quality assurance protocol for data collection will be devel-
oped in the form of guidelines which will specify techniques to be
used (both in the lab and the field), along with the costs of these
techniques. The purpose of the guidelines is to assure comparability
in the emerging information base.
PRODUCT:
A quality assurance protocol to insure that credible results will be
obtained from each of the Prototype Projects.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be completed by August 1978.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
It is estimated that 10 person-days will be required of Headquarters
and the consultant team.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters x .04 0
Regional 0 0
.04 0
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WORK ELEMENT 7c - PROVIDE TRAINING FOR REGIONS, STATES, AND AREAWIDE
AND LOCAL WQM AGENCIES
METHOD:
Training sessions will be arranged for interested participants,
upon request from the Regions.This training may be in the form
of consultations, workshops, brief seminars, or other appropriate
training aids. The subjects to be covered will vary depending
on need.
PRODUCT:
A program through which Regional, State and areawide personnel
may receive training in a variety of subject areas.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated beginning in August 1978 and
will continue throughout the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
It is difficult to estimate time required for this resource. Al-
though it is not known how many sessions will be required, the es-
timated maximum effort will be on the order of 30 person-days
for the program manager and/or the consultant team.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .11 $3,000
Regional .11 0
.22 $3,000
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WORK ELEMENTS 7d - PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TO REGIONAL
PROJECT OFFICERS
METHOD:
Management assistance will be provided to project officers (upon
request) to help in directing the Prototype Projects. This assist-
ance may range from suggestions by telephone to preparing specific
management guidelines for some projects.
PRODUCT:
Management assistance to help direct Prototype Projects.
SCHEDULE:
Assistance will be available beginning in August 1978 and continue
throughout the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
A maximum of .20 person-years effort by Headquarters is estimated.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .20 0
Regional .15 0
.35 0
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WORK ELEMENT 7e - INITIATE A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
METHOD:
PRODUCT:
SCHEDULE:
There are three major items necessary for the NURP
public participation program. These three items are:
dissemination of information, advisory groups and im-
plementation. The dissemination of information will
involve keeping all interested parties in touch with
the program by using various media forms (news articles,
slide shows, speakers, tours of sites of evaluation).
The advisory groups will be composed of individuals that
can provide support for the eventuality of decision
making as the project moves toward completion. This
group will be informed and have a say on what is being
done. The advisory group will also be the principal
participants in the third function. The group will be
the vehicle to provide responses to various alternative
control strategies in those areas where implementation
of stormwater controls will be needed.
A public participation program involving concerned par-
ties at various levels to facilitate implementation
of the program in future years.
Initial coordination between Program Management Branch
and the Urban Runoff Program staff will take place in
August 1978. This coordination will continue heavily un-
til all the work plans have been developed and the
mechanisms for implementing the public participation
program are in place. The coordination will continue
at a slower pace throughout the duration of the program
with ongoing monitoring and evaluation of public par-
ticipation in project areas.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Approximately 60 person-days will be needed at the Head-
quarters level with a large part of the effort being
expended in the early development of the program. Some
travel may be involved.
Headquarters:
Regions:
P-Yr
.25
.25
.50
Travel
$ 500
$1000
$1500
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WORK ELEMENT 8a - REVIEW AND COMMENT ON PROGRESS REPORTS
METHOD:
Headquarters and the consultant team will review quarterly reports
from the Prototype Projects and will recommend any necessary adjust-
ments to their month-to-month operation. Comments and recommenda-
tions will be sent to the project officers. Annual reports will be
used to evaluate each project, regarding the following year's
funding.
PRODUCTS:
Comments and recommendations to guide the project officers.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will begin in October 1978 and will continue until
approximately September 1981.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Approximately 360 person-days will be needed by Headquarters and the
consultant team (assuming atypical Prototype Project, which would
last on the order of three years). Regional staff will prepare
the reports and make recommended changes. Travel requirements are
included under Work Element 8b.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters 1.5 0
Regional 1.5 0
3.0 0
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WORK ELEMENTS 8b - ATTEND PROJECT STATUS BRIEFINGS
METHOD:
Meetings will be held so the project officers may brief Head-
quarters and the consultant team on the Prototype Pro jects ' status,
the problems encountered, the problem-solving approaches taken,
etc. The information gained from these meetings will be used in
Work Elements 8c, 8d, and 8e.
PRODUCT:
Information to be used in the quarterly newsletters and bulle-
tins.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will begin in August 1978 and will continue until
the pro jects are near completion (probably around September 1981).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
/
It is anticipated that each project will require at least two brief-
ings throughout its duration. This will amount to 60 person-days
effort by Headquarters and the consultant team. Travel will be
required.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .2 $4,500
Regional .3 0
.5 $4,500
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WORK ELEMENT 8c - PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE PROGRAM NEWSLETTERS
METHOD:
A quarterly newsletter will be prepared (using information gathered
from Work Elements 8a and 8b) and issued to all NURP participants to
keep them informed on the status of the Prototype Projects. If any
innovative approaches are taken or any breakthroughs are made,
special bulletins will be issued to all participants.
PRODUCTS:
A quarterly newsletter and bulletins on latest developments.
SCHEDULE:
The first newsletter will be distributed shortly after the first
quarterly reports are reviewed (approximately November 1978). News-
letters will continue until the last quarterly reports are reviewed
in September 1981.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
This Work Element will require approximately 30 person-days effort
by Headquarters (it is anticipated that this work can be accom-
plished by one person in the Communications Section). No travel
is involved.
Travel
Headquarters .1 0
Regional 0 0
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WORK ELEMENT 8d - PROVIDE INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FUNCTION
METHOD:
Participating agencies will be encouraged to submit questions
related to their Prototype Projects or the state-of-the-art of
urban runoff to the NURP. Files will be kept on projects nation-
wide as well as any new developments within the program. Infor-
mation will be transferred through training sessions, workshops,
seminars, conferences, professional journals, etc.
PRODUCTS:
Timely information in response to requests.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in August 1978 and continue
throughout the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
NURP personnel will require an estimated 50 person-days effort
to answer questions (or research answers), set up workshops, etc.
Some travel will be required.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .3
Regional 0
.3
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WORK ELEMENT 8e - MAINTAIN PROTOTYPE PROJECT STATUS FILE
METHOD:
Information gained from Work Elements 8a, 8b, and 8c will be
filed in an orderly system, with separate files for each Proto-
type Project. These files will be kept current, so the status of
each project can be determined at any time.
PRODUCT:
An easily accessible filing system to be used to determine the
status of each Prototype Project.
SCHEDULE:
The file will be established in August 1978 and updated throughout
the project.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
The filing of projects will be an ongoing process, requiring only
the effort to place notes and reports in the proper file.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .1 0
Regional 0 0
.1 0
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WORK ELEMENT 8f - ESTABLISH PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE: CHAIR MEETINGS
METHOD:
A steering committee will be established, composed of members from
EPA Headquarters, Regions, the Of fice of Research and Development,
and statewide, areawide, and local WQM agencies. It will be chaired
by Headquarters for the purpose of providing guidance and direction
to the program.
PRODUCTS:
None.
SCHEDULE:
The committee will be formed in September 1978 and will be main-
tained throughout the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Required time may vary depending on the needs. It is estimated that
a maximum of 15 person-days will be required for Headquarters or
Regional personnel.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .05 $3,000
Regional .05 $1,000
.10 $4,000
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WORK ELEMENT 8g - PROVIDE PROGRAM POLICY AND GUIDANCE
METHOD:
Other Branches within the Water Planning Division will provide
guidance on financial, institutional and legal issues to avoid
duplication of research.
PRODUCTS:
Program policy and guidance (especially guidance on financial
alternatives for implementation).
SCHEDULE;
This Work Element will be initiated in August 1978 and will con-
tinue throughout the program.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
An estimated 100 person-days effort will be required for NURP per-
sonnel to relay questions and obtain answers.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .4 0
Regional 0 0
.4 0
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WORK ELEMENT 9a - ANALYZE THE INFORMATION DEVELOPED IN PRECEDING TASKS TO
IDENTIFY AND ASSESS MAJOR TRENDS AND CAUSE AND EFFECT
RELATIONSHIPS
METHOD:
This Work Element is necessary to gain an accurate perspective of
the degree to which urban runoff is a problem of national impor-
tance. The analysis will require a thorough examination of infor-
mation obtained in previous tasks to determine the need for policy
changes or reconsideration. Major trends and cause and effect
relationships will be identified using data gathered in Prototype
Projects.
PRODUCT:
An analysis on which to base conclusions about the national im-
portance of urban runoff.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated November 1978 and completed
in late 1982.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Considerable time will be needed by the program manager and the
consultant team to thoroughly examine any information gathered
from the projects to perform a proper analysis.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters 1.0 0
Regional 0 0
1.0 0
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WORK ELEMENT 9b - ANALYZE AVAILABLE INFORMATION TO DETERMINE ITS
RELATIONSHIP TO POLICY ISSUES (INCLUDING LEGAL,
INSTITUTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS)
METHOD:
Policy issues must be considered if control alternatives are to
be required because such issues have legal, institutional, and
financial implications. The analysis of both established and po-
tential new policies should be coordinated with the governments
that will issue them (i.e., regions, State and local agencies).
PRODUCT:
An information base by which a relationship between policies needed
to be implemented and possibility of implementation can be deter-
mined.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will begin in January 1981 and will continue
until the relationships between available information and policy
issues have been determined (approximately in January 1982).
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Considerable time will be needed by both Headquarters and the con-
sultant team to gather information on existing public policy in
local areas.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .5 0
Regional .3 0
.8 0
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WORK ELEMENT 9c - ASSESS THE PRACTICAL APPLICABILITY OF EFFECTIVE CONTROL
MEASURES
METHOD:
To determine the practical applicability of effective control meas-
ures, costs and the effectiveness of various candidate control meas-
ures will be assessed. Monetary, social, and environmental costs
will be examined.The effectiveness of measures will be determined
by how well they practically reduce impacts on water quality.
PRODUCTS:
Cost-effectiveness curves for candidate control measures.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in September 1981 and will con-
tinue until any valid conclusions are drawn to be included in the
final report.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Considerable time will be needed to determine costs and benefits.
Analysis will be done by the program manager and the consultant team.
Travel
Headquarters .9 0
Regional .08 0
.98 0
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WORK ELEMENT 9d - ASSESS PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTING URBAN RUNOFF
CONTROLS
METHOD; Information from ongoing public participation efforts
associated with this prototype project will be assessed
by staff members of the Water Planning Division from
reports prepared by Regional public involvement staff.
Methods of obtaining the information will include: con-
sultation with the public, at meetings, written corres-
pondence, phone communication, etc. Public perspective
and potential support for controlling urban runoff is
what needs to be understood.
PRODUCT: The development of management practices for controlling
urban runoff that will reflect the values of the affected
affected public and have its support.
SCHEDULE; This work element will be initiated November 1978 and
contine through the end of the program. This is a
continuation of work element 7e.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Most of the manpower will be on reviewing what comes from
the work element 7e effort. 20 person-days will be
needed.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters: .1 0
Regions: 0 0
0 0
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WORK ELEMENT lOa - REVIEW QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL 208 REPORTS
METHOD:
Submitted Prototype Project reports (quarterly and annually), will
be re-reviewed from a nationwide perspective. Information gained
from this review includes cause and effect data and control effec-
tiveness and costs. This element is essential to the organization
and completion of the remaining Work Elements.
PRODUCT:
A general knowledge of the information contained in the summary
reports.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in October 1979. The actual
review will continue through December 1981, but the reports will
be used as references until the final report is written.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Time will be needed by both the program manager and the consultant
team in addition to the time covered in element 7a.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters 1.0 0
Regional 0 0
1.0 0
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WORK ELEMENT lOb - SUMMARIZE CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIPS, RESOURCE
NEEDS, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROL ALTERNATIVES
METHOD:
At the end of each year, summary reports will be written using in-
formation gathered from Work Element lOa. These reports will con-
tain information on resources and money involved, information on
cause-and-effeet relationships, and estimates of control effective-
ness and costs. These annual reports will be used in assessing the
overall NURP accomplishments.
PRODUCTS:
Annual NURP summary reports.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated inOctober 1979 and will con-
tinue until September 1981, when the final annual reports will be
reviewed.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
The major part of the time required for this Work Element is covered
in Element 8a. However, Work Element 8a's purpose is to monitor the
projects, whereas this element focuses on summarizing the reports
submitted. Therefore, additional time is allotted to summarize any
information that was not obtained in Work Element 8a.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters 2.0 0
Regional 0 0
2.0 0
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WORK ELEMENT lOc - SUMMARIZE INSTITUTIONAL, LEGAL, AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS
METHOD:
Summary reports will be prepared using applicable information
gained in Work Element 9b and any new information found in the
progress reports. These summaries will contain all institutional,
legal, and financial aspects of the Prototype Projects, to be used
in assessing the probability of selected controls being implemen-
ted.
PRODUCTS:
Annual NURP summary reports.
SCHEDULE:
This element will be initiated in October 1979 and will continue
until September 1981, when the final annual reports are being re-
viewed.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to time required in Work Element 9b, time must be al-
located to summarize any areas not covered in that element. This
time will be required of both the program manager and the consul-
tant team.
Travel
Headquarters .5 0
Regional 0 0
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WORK ELEMENT lOd - DOCUMENT URBAN RUNOFF PROBLEMS, EFFECTIVENESS OF
CONTROLS, AND COST OF IMPLEMENTATION
METHOD:
This element is essentially a summary of what the Prototype Proj-
ects have accomplished nationwide. Using information in this Work
Element, a nationwide control program can be developed. Documenting
the problems will include their geographical location and their
severity. Control effectiveness and costs will be determined by
analyzing cost-benefit figures in addition to all institutional,
legal and financial aspects involved.
PRODUCT:
Nationwide summary report to be used in developing the nationwide
urban runoff control program.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated after Work Elements lOb and
lOc are completed (possibly concurrently) and will be completed by
December 1981.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
The element will be accomplished by the program manager and the
consultant team.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters 1.5 0
Regional 0 0
1.5 0
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WORK ELEMENT lOe - SYNTHESIZE A NATIONWIDE URBAN RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
METHOD:
Based on information obtained and lessons learned from the NURP,
a nationwide urban runoff control program will be synthesized. This
program will be developed using data from Work Element lOd, taking
into account transferability of data and any aspects not considered
in the previous Work Elements. The nationwide program will include
problems to be solved and costs associated with solutions.
PRODUCT:
A Nationwide Urban Runoff Control Program.
SCHEDULE:
This Work Element will be initiated in December 1981 and completed
in December 1982.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS;
Time will be required of the program manager and the consultant team.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .70 0
Regional 0 0
.70 0
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WORK ELEMENT lOf - PREPARE REPORT TO CONGRESS
METHOD:
The final report to Congress will be a summary of the whole program:
its objectives, how it accomplished its objectives, data gathered,
documentation of problems, effectiveness of controls, cost of im-
plementation, and a recommended nationwide urban runoff control
program.
PRODUCT:
Report to Congress,
SCHEDULE:
Information gathering for this report will begin in August 1979.
Report writing will be initiated in early December 1982, to be fin-
ished in mid-1983.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the time required to organize all the information
in the previous elements of this task, additional time must be al-
located to do the actual writing of the report. This element will
be accomplished by the program manager and the consultant team.
P-Yr Travel
Headquarters .75 0
Regional 0 0
.75 0
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