EPA Quarterly Management Report
October through December 2007
Northeast 1
Great South 2
Midwest 3
Great American West 4
Islands 4
Select Regional Priorities
Tribes 5
US-Mexico Border 5
Select National Priorities
Climate Change and Energy 6
Air Quality 6
Water Quality 7
Enforcement and Compliance
Assistance 7
Chemicals 7
Best Available Science 8
Homeland Security 8
Land Revitalization 8
Office of Inspector General Audits 8
THK WALL STREET JOURNAL.
"We should do ihis more often. What if we
broke the quarters down inlo eighths?"
Other Activities
Congressional Interaction 8
Regulatory Paperwork Burden 8
Office of Inspector General Operations 8
Electronic Data 8
Headquarters
Timeliness of Key Actions 9
Energy Use at EPA Labs 9
President's Management Agenda 9
Administrative Services
Grants Management 10
Financial System Modernization Project 10
Small Businesses 10
Workforce Recruitment 10
Diversity of Workforce 10
What is the Quarterly Management Report?
This report shows the US Environmental Protection
Agency's progress on selected priorities. It is
intended to elicit questions that lead to ideas about
how the Agency can better execute our
responsibilities under the law and do a better job of
protecting human health and the environment. In
many cases, measures may be affected by factors
outside the Agency's control. Success often relies on
working closely with our partners: states, territories
and tribes.
This report is only one of many budget, performance,
and financial tools used by the Agency for
management purposes. It does not include all of the
Agency's priorities. The report is a balance of
national and regional information. Because it is
updated quarterly, most measures are outputs, not
outcomes. However, all the measures are linked to
objectives in the Agency's Strategic Plan. Performing
well on these measures is assumed to lead to
improved public health and environmental protection.
Quarterly Management Report
Q1 2008
Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept 08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.)
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.)
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.)
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.)
01 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
T08 = 2008 FY Target N R = Not Reported
TOY = Target Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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NORTHEAST
Land Revitalization
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
o
OEPA cleanup efforts complement state and local activities to restore
contaminated properties to environmental and economic vitality. Construction is
more active in spring and summer.
# of Superfund Sites Completed in Northeast
FY08 Target,!
- FY08 Target
Date Source: CERCLIS
Air Quality: Ozone
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
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ORedesignations generally show improvement in airquality. 8 of 33 areas
remain eligible for redesignation in the Northeast Regions.
# of Eligible Ozone Non-Attainment Areas Redesignated
ions 1, 2, and 3
Eligible n Submitted Q407 Approved n Q1 Approved
Data is cumulative across fiscal years
Data Source; Regional Tracking
Water Quality
Advanced treatment and/or technology limits, addressed through the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), will help reduce
nutrients like nitrogen, a major cause of water impairment in the Northeast.
# of NPDES Permits with Advanced Wastewater Treatment
and/or Technology Forcing Limits for Nitrogen and Phosphorus
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
Data Source: PCS
0
OThe Chesapeake Bay is a priority. Though non-point sources are a major threat
to the Bay, permitting significant nutrient dischargers helps restore and maintain
water quality. Significant progress has been made in permits reviewed/reissued
under the nutrient reduction strategy.
Chesapeake Bay Significant Discharge Permits
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.3 (Ecosystems)
Q207Q307Q407
Q107 , 160 165
Q307
Q207 240
216
Q407
303
130
150
# perrrits reissued
# perrrits reviewed
Date Source: R3 WPD/CBPO
Quarterly Management Report
Q1 2008 i
Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.) Q1 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.) T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.) T08 = 2008 FY Target NR = Not Reported
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.) 'TCY = Tar9et Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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GREAT SOUTH
©
Water Quality
Setting Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) is one of the many tools used before taking further action to reduce nutrient pollution in the Mississippi River and the Gulf
of Mexico. Regions 3, 5, 7, and 8 joined the Great South in reporting this measure.
Mississippi River Watershed: # of TMDLs Completed in Nutrient Impaired Waters
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
FY 08 Target 198
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
-2007
-2008
FY 08 Target
There are 73 actions for the Gulf of Mexico to be accomplished by 2009 that will increase
understanding of environmental risks, build institutional capacity, and improve regional
coordination. All projects initiated to date (68 of 73) have either been completed or are on
schedule including the implementation of the Gulf States Governors'Alliance.
Gulf of Mexico Near-Term Actions
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.3 (Ecosystems)
©
Ftending for
Initiation
Ftending for
Initiation
Ftending for
Initiation
37
On Schedule
29
mpiere
7
Completed
16
On Schedule
51
Completed
17
Data Source: PCS, ICIS, Office of Water, Region 6 Internal Data System, NTTS
Over the next three years, over 382 TMDLs or equivalent decisions
must be completed in South Florida. Through FY2007, 69
cumulative decisions have been made.
South Florida Water Management District:
# of Decisions Made on Impaired Waters
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
Q407 1 Q1
69 | 0
T08
20
Data Source: 303(d) 1st
Q407
Data Source: GMPO
Air Quality
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
Timely development and approval of State Implementation Plans (SIPs) will lead to earlier action to address ozone.
# of Months Ahead (Behind) Schedule on Selected Clean Air SIPs
Q407
Q1
Accomplishments (/Upcoming Milestones
Region 6
Houston SIP
(on schedule)
(on schedule)
Da//as Fort Worth 0
SIP (on schedule)
(on schedule)
December 2007: The Region proposed approval of the state's request that the Houston/Galveston
area be reclassified from moderate to severe nonattainment. The State also submitted a plan to
demonstrate that reasonable further progress will be made in reducing emissions.
July 15, 2008: EPA to propose action to approve or disapprove Reasonable Further Progress SIP.
December 15, 2008: EPA to take final action to approve or disapprove final 8-hour Ozone SIP.
July 15, 2008: EPA to propose approval or disapproval of final 8-hour Ozone SIP.
December 15, 2008: EPA to take final action to approve or disapprove final 8-hour Ozone SIP.
ata Source: TCEQ SIP Schedule
Quarterly Management Report
Q1 2008 2
Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.)
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.)
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.)
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.)
01 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
T08 = 2008 FY Target N R = Not Reported
TOY = Target Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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MIDWEST
Water Quality
Nutrients are a major environmental threat to the Mississippi watershed.
Permitting is the Agency's most direct way to address major dischargers.
Mississippi River Watershed: # of NPDES Permits issued for Major Municipal and
Industrial Facilities with Nutrient Limits or Monitoring Requirements
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
PC 08 Target, 66
PC 08 Target
Data Source: PCS/ICIS
Compliance assistance supports and complements permitting efforts aimed at
reducing nutrient levels.
Mississippi River Watershed: # of Nutrient Compliance Assistance
Seminars, Trainings or Presentations given to CAFOs, Municipalities,
States or Tribes in the Mississippi Watershed
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 5.1 (Improved Compliance)
Data Source: PCS/ICIS
Working collaboratively with other federal, state and local partners, the Great
Lakes Initiative is on schedule. 13 of 45 projects are now completed including
the development of the standardized beach sanitary survey. Three action items
were moved from near-term to long-term during Q2FY07.
Great Lakes Near-Term Actions
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.3 (Ecosystems)
Off Schedule
0
On Schedule
40
On Schedule
32
Completed
13
0406 0407
Data is cumulative across fiscal years
Data Source: GLNPO
Air Quality: Ozone
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
Redesignations generally show improvement in air quality.
# of Eligible Ozone Non-Attainment Areas Redesignated
Region 5
Eligible n Submitted Q407 Approved n Q1 Approved
Data is cumulative across fiscal years
Data Source: Regional Tracking, FREDS
Lead Poisoning
Removing or otherwise controlling lead in housing addresses the primary source
of childhood lead poisoning. Supplemental Enforcement Projects (SEPs) and
Judicial settlements have typically driven accomplishments in this area.
# of Housing Units Abated/Mitigated for Lead
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 5.1
(Improved Compliance)
FY 08 Target, 350
FY 08 Target
Data Source: ICIS, Manual Tabulation
14 ) In some communities the soil around homes poses a risk of causing lead
poisoning.
# of Lead-Contaminated Residential Properties Restored
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
FY 08 Target 700
Data Source: ReqbnalSuperiund Reports
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
(~)1 7OOR -Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Li I ZUUO 3 Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept'08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.) Q1 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.) T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.) T08 = 2008 FY Target NR = Not Reported
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.) 'TCY = Tar9et Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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GREAT AMERICAN WEST
Agriculture
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 5.1 (Improved Compliance)
15 ) Compliance assistance supports and complements permitting efforts aimed at
reducing nutrient levels from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
(CAFOs).
# of CAFO Entities Reached Through Compliance Assistance
16 ) Inspections remain an important tool to address poorly managed livestock
operations that can pollute rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwater. The
number of inspections includes joint EPA/State inspections.
# of CAFO Inspections
FY 08 Target 8,305-
FY 08 Target 82
Target will be increased to 8,425 contingent upon finalization of the CAFO Rule by July 1.
Data Source: ICIS
Data Source; ICIS, ICIS/OTIS/PCS
Energy
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air) and 2.2 (Water Quality)
Timely permitting of environmentally sound energy activities contributes to the
nation's energy security and protects the environment. The number of permits
includes Underground Injection Control and air-related permits. This measure
only reports on Region 8 accomplishments.
# of Oil and Gas Activities for Which EPA Issued a Permit
Data Source; Staff iBcoris and Region 8 programs
Mining
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land), 4.1 (Chemical, Organism & Pesticide Risks),
and 5.2 (Restore Land)
Abandoned and poorly managed mining sites may threaten rivers, lakes,
estuaries and groundwater. In the Great American West, EPA regions are
reclaiming land and protecting the environment through Superfund remedial
actions and removal actions, Brownfields actions, and voluntary cleanup
programs.
# of Acres Addressed (or Cleaned up) by Superfund Remedial, Removal and Non-
Regulatory Programs
Data Source: Staff Reports, Reg/on 8 A/EPA Program, CERCLIS, GPRA Forms
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ISLANDS
% of Population with Access to Drinking Water Meeting EPA Standards
Region 2 (Puerto Rico)
Region 9 (Pacific Islands)
Q407
33.60%
60%
Q1
36%
NR
Region 9 data is from the previous quarter due to data reporting constraints.
Data for Puerto Rico represent a 12-month rolling average through 9/30/07.
% of Wastewater Treatment Plants in Compliance with
BOD/TSS/No Bypass Requirements
Region 2 (Virgin Islands)
Region 2 (Puerto Rico)
Region 9 (Pacific Islands)
Q407
70%
70%
75%
Q1
70%
70%
83%
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
(~)1 7OOR -Data is cumulative thru current quarter
^i I ZUUO 4 -Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.) Q1 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.) T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
Q307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.) T08 = 2008 FY Target NR = Not Reported
0406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.) . Q4Q7 = pct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos) 'TCY = Tar9et Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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TRIBES AND US-MEXICO BORDER
Tribes: Air Quality
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
' 21 ^ Improving the Title V Air Permit program offers great promise to addressing air
1 quality on Tribal lands.
ttoflnlialPermls l*sue,d
Pending 0
# of Renewal Issued 0 01
Permits Pending 0 0
"-* £±g I
No Federally Recognized Tubes in Region 3 No Title V permits in
# of Title V Air Permits
Region 2 Regions Region 6 Regions Regions Region 10
olw In TI\ in ii
0
0
1 13
04
1 30
an Country lor Regans f,
Data Source: Region 5, FREDS, Regbnal Tracking, Internal Reports, Pali 71 Program Implementation Tracking System
Tribes: Water Quality
Addressing drinking water issues offers great promise for improving health on
22 ) Tribal lands.
# of Water System Sanitary Surveys Within the Past 3 Years (5 Years for
Outstanding Performers)
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.1 (Human Health)
Data Source: SDWIS, Regional Tracking, Region 6 and Region 10 Databases
23 ) Current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits
improve and maintain water quality.
# of NPDES Permits Issued and Current
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
FY08 Target 387
3121
No Federally Recognized Tribes in Region 3.
Data Source: PCS, ACS, NPDES, Bbsolids Staff, ICIS
US-Mexico Border: Land Revitalization
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.2 (Communities)
24 ) Removing scrap tires reduces mosquito-borne diseases and fire risk.
US-Mexico Border- Tires Removed from Piles
Data Source: BECC, SEMERNAT, EPA Grantees
Tribes: Land Preservation
^25^ EPA regions support Tribal solid waste management programs including
^^ actions to address risks associated with open dumps. Region 6 and Region 9
significantly exceeded their annual targets in FY07.
# of Open Dumps Closed, Cleaned Up, or Upgraded in Indian Country
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.1 (Preserve Land), 3.2 (Restore Land), and
5.3 (Tribal Capacity to Implement Environmental Programs)
0407
707
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 Regions Region 6 Region 7 Regions Regions Region 10
0 0 0 3 I 15^ 0 4 82 3
0002302 20 2
Indian Health Service is assessing the sites on reservations and universe is not known. No Federally Recognized Tribes
in Region 3.
Data Source: IHS Database, Manual Report, Grantee Progress Reports
Region 10 is supporting Alaskan recycling and safe solid waste disposal practices
to address health and environmental risks. Over four times more Ibs of
recyclables were diverted in Q108 relative to Q107.
Alaska Village Solid Waste
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.1 (Preserve Land) and
5.3 (Tribal Capacity to Implement Environmental Programs)
Lbs. of Recyclables Diverted from Village Dumps
Lbs. of Trash Collected for Proper Disposal
Data Source: RurAL CAP Grants, /GAP Proposals Master Log
US-Mexico Border: Water Quality
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.2 (Communities)
One goal of the U. S. -Mexico Border Program is to provide protection of people
in the U.S.-Mexico border area from health risks by increasing the number of
homes connected to potable water supply and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. EPA is addressing this through financial assistance for new
infrastructure and technical assistance. Data is typically reported later in fiscal
year.
Additional Homes Served by Improvements in Water Services
Drinking Water (Regions 6 & 9)
FY08 Target 2,500- -
-» 1,276
04
- FY08 Target
Sewer Systems (Regions 6 S 9)
FY 08 Tar get 15,000
-2008 FY08 Target
Data Source: NADB Reporting
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Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.) Q1 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.) T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.) T08 = 2008 FY Target NR = Not Reported
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.) 'TCY = Tar9et Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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Climate Change and Energy
ENERGY STAR: Additional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided and Cost Savings
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.5 (Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
ENERGY STAR helps individuals and organizations reduce energy use, save
money, and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. The numbers below represent
incremental savings attributable to the program as a result of activities occurring
in Fiscal Year 2008. They are in addition to savings from actions taken prior to
$0.2
0*6
^
$0.6
1.0
H
$1.0
1.3
^
$1.4
1.7
$0.40
0.4
ENERGY STAR: Square Footage of Buildings Rated (in Millions)
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.5 (Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
Benchmarking building energy use allows building owners and operators to
monitor energy use and target efficiency improvements. This quarter the QMR
has converted to reporting this measure in terms of square footage rather than
the number of buildings. Regions differ in their prioritization and, therefore,
accomplishments related to this specific voluntary program.
Region 1 Region 2 Regions Region 4 Regions Regions 6 Region 7 Regions Regions 9 Region 10
187 | 278 370 562 524 363 103 112 495 141
Data Source: Energy Star
Q107
Q307
Q407
3 Estimated GHG Emissions Avoided from New Actions Taken (in MMTCE)
-Estimated Net Savings from New Actions Taken (in billions)
Data Source: OAR Analysis
EPA is the lead agency for three important studies being conducted under the
government-wide Climate Change Science Program. Two of the three reports
have been completed and disseminated.
# of Months Ahead (Behind) on Select Climate Change Activities
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4. 4 (Science & Research)
Alaskan people and habitat will likely be more sensitive to changes due
to a warming climate than other parts of the U.S.
# of Collaborative Alaska Climate Change Events/Projects
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.6 (Science & Research)
liminary Review of Adaptation Options
for Ecosystems and Resources
0 (on schedule)
n Human Health and Welfar
Systems
0 (on schedule)
Upcoming
Milestones
PA com pleted the expert review of SAP This study was com pleted and
on coastal elevation and sensitivity to disseminated.
level rise.
draft for public review will be published in
Y08 Q2.
This study was completed and disseminated.
Accomplishments
Total # of
Events/Projects
8
Events/Projects
Completed
6
# of Events/Projects Underway
2
Alaska Forum and Business Roundtable schedule for February 2008.
Data Source: Gbbal Change Researc/? Program
Methane to Markets is an international public-private partnership to advance the
recovery and use of methane as a clean energy source.
Key Methane to Markets Quarterly Milestones Met
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.5 (Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
Data Source: R10 Climate Change Team
SmartWay works with the transportation and freight sectors to reduce
GHG emissions and reduce costs.
SmartWay: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Avoided and Cost Savings
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.5
(Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
#of Milestones
(for FY08)
34
#of Milestones Met or
Exceeded
Methan to Markets (M2M) achieved four milestones in
FY08 Q1, which means that it achieved all its calendar
year 2007 milestones. In FY08 Q1, EPA hosted the
first M2M Partnership Expo in Beijing, China with over
750 participants from over 40 countries.
3 Estimated GHG Emissions Avoided -
-Estimated Net Savings (in billions)
Data Source: ASG Schedule of Key Milestones
Date Source: FLEET Model, SmartWay Database
Air Quality
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
Old diesel engines are a major source of soot and these projects are an extremely cost-effective way to improve air quality. Results are reported jointly for Blue Skyways
(Regions 6&7) and West Coast Collaborative (Regions 9 & 10).
# of Diesel Bigines Affected 34^
# of Emission Reduction Projects
Data Source: NCDD
Quarterly Management Report
Q1 2008 6
Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.)
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.)
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.)
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.)
01 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
T08 = 2008 FY Target N R = Not Reported
TOY = Target Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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Water Quality
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
EPA approval of revised standards establishes updated goals for water quality
protection programs.
% of State/Territorial Water Quality Standards Revisions Approved by EPA
76%
R7%
FY08 Target, 74%
4
54%
35 ) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting is one of the
most direct tools EPA has to address water quality issues. The priority permits
initiative was created to prioritize the issuance of the most environmentally
significant permits. Progress on this measure begins in January of each year.
% of High Priority NPDES Permits Scheduled to be Issued in FY that are Current
111%
FY 08 Target 95%
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q4
FY08 Target
FY 08 Target
Data Source: WATA
Number of TMDLs that are Established or Approved by EPA [Total TMDLs] on a Schedule Consistent with National Policy
Data Source: PCS, ICIS, and Internal Sources
Region 1 Region 2 Regions Region 4 Regions Regions 6
5,396 8 16 59 6 8
Region 7
4
Regions Regions 9 Region 10
0 25 123
Note: A TMDL is a technical plan for reducing pollutants in order to attain water quality standards. The terms 'approved' and 'established'refer to the completion of the TMDL itself.
Enforcement and Compliance Assistance
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 5.1 (Improved Compliance)
Vigorously enforcing environmental laws continues to be a critical component of EPA efforts. Compliance assistance continues to be an effective complement to enforcement.
A large settlement resulted in surpassing annual targets during Q1 for 3 of 4 measures reported.
Enforcement and Compliance Assistance
Number of Civil Referrals
Estimated Lbs of Pollution Reduced (Millions)
$ Invested in Pollution Control as Result of Enforcement (Billions)
% of Compliance Assistance recipients improving practices
Q407
278
890
10.6
91%
Q1
17
988
7.8
95%
T08
NR
890
4.3
50%
Data Source: ICIS
Chemicals
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.1 (Chemical, Organism & Pesticide Risks)
Pesticide program is on target for phasing out old review process (complete
remaining non-food use Reregistration Eligibility Decisions [REDs] by end of
FY08).
Pipeline for Reviewing Registered Pesticides
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) provides reduced
timeframes for completing registration decisions. Since Q1 FY06 OPPTS has
achieved a minimum 99.7% on time record.
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act: Applications Received, Completed, Pending,
Percent Negotiated, and Percent On Time at End of Quarter
1 st Quarter FY 2008 As of December 31,2007
DNon-food REDs remaining - proj
Non-food REDs remaining-actual
DDockets- Projected
Dockets-Actual
DFinalWP-Projected
Final WP-Actual
I
Received
Completed (includes withdrawn)
% of completed and withdrawn decisions with negotiated due dates
% on time (completed on or before PR/A or negotiated due date)
Total Pending
Q407
1,722
1,756
14%
100.0%
1,207
Data So
Q1
380 I
507
17%
99.8%
1,087
urce: OPPIN
Beginning this quarter, EPA is reporting on 'risk-based decisions' in addition to
screening-level hazard characterizations for High Production Volume (HPV)
chemicals. EPA is also planning to begin reporting on risk-based decisions
related to Moderate Production Volume (MPV) chemicals beginning in Q308.
Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) Commitments for High Production
Volume (HPV) and Moderate Production Volume (MPV) Chemicals
Data Source: OPPIN
Cumulative number of High Production Volume (HPV)
hemicals with Risk Based Decisions completed.
umulative number of Moderate Production Volume
MPV) chemicals with Hazard Based Decisions
completed.
otal HPV Chemicals with Screening Level Hazard
haracterization Reports Completed.
Q407
NR
NR
301
Q1
15
0
132
T08
150
55
329
Data Source: HPV Program Screening Phase Tracking Files
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Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.)
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.)
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.)
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 1 2 mos.)
Q1 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
T08 = 2008 FY Target NR = Not Reported
' TCY = Tar9et Calendar Year _ N/A = Not Applicable
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and Other Activities
Enabling and Support Programs in Strategic Plan (unless specified)
Best Available Science
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.4 (Science & Research)
EPA is working to gain agreement with OMB on the content of the new
process of its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Federal Register
notice. Future milestones are being revised to complete the updated IRIS
process as quickly as possible.
Research labs continue to achieve good results related to meeting their key
management objectives.
% of Key Research Management Objectives On Schedule
EPA Labs and Research Centers
#of Months Ahead
(Behind) Schedule
IRIS-
Update of
Process
Q407
(10)
* of Months Ahead (Behind) Schedule
(13)
Accomplishment(s)/ Upcoming Milestones
Milestone for January 21, 2008: The program will present
and discuss this Assistant Administrator approved process
with the inter-agency working group.
National Exposure Research Lab (NERL)
National Health 8. Environmental Effects Research Lab (NHEERL)
National Risk Management Research Lab (NRMRL)
National Centerfor Computational Toxicology (NCCT)
National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)
National Center for Environmental Research (NCER)
National Homeland Security Research Center (NHSRC)
Q407
100%
100%
100%
50%
89%
92%
100%
Q1
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
95%
100%
Data Source: ORD
Data Source; ORD's IRMS database
Homeland Security
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
EPA plays an important role in responding to natural disasters and emergencies. To prepare for these events, EPA is actively training staff and conducting exercises.
People Trained
Exercises
Date Source; Regional Reports
Land Revitalization
EPA cleanup efforts complement state and local activities to restore contaminated
properties to environmental and economic vitality. Data collection typically lags for
this measure so Q407 data are reported for the first time in this QMR.
Restoring contaminated properties reduces potential exposures to hazardous
wastes.
Human Exposures Controlled at High Priority Sites
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
# of Brownfields Assessments and Superfund Constructions Completed
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land) and 4.2 (Communities)
I Q407 I Q1 T08
Brownfields Properties Assessed \ 1,225 | NR I 1,000
24
Superfund Constructions Completed
1
30
«y
'
Q407
Number of high priority RCRA facilities with human
exposures under control
Q1
2
T08
49
Brownfields results not complete forFYOT.
Data Source; CERCLIS, ACRES
Number of Superfund, including Federal facilities, 13 26 10
hazardous waste sites with human exposures under
control
"Under controF' indicates that EPA or state officials have determined that there are no unacceptable human
exposures to contamination (present above appropriate risk-based levels) that can be reasonably expected
under current land- and water-use conditions.
Data Source: CERCLIS, RCRAtnfo
Congressional Interaction
Timeliness of Correspondence (average # of correspondence overdue)
Constructive interactions with Congress ensure appropriate tools and
resources are available for protecting human health and the environment.
Overdue Correspondence
IQ407 I Q1
1 I 0-7~
Date Source: CMS
Regulatory Paperwork Burden
Paperwork Burden (millions of hours)
EPA tracks the paperwork burden associated with its actions. Burden hours
have increased by about 0.9% in FY07.
FY'02
140.7
FY'03
144.9
FY'04
142.3
FY'05
143.9
FY'06
145.5
FY'07
150.2
FY '08 Target
151.5 143.9
Data Source; OMB Report of Active ICRs
Office of Inspector General Operations
EPA improves programs and addresses weaknesses by responding to and
implementing recommendations arising from reports and investigations by the
Office of Inspector General. OIG Investigative Operations up compared with Q1
2007.
Electronic Data
Taking advantage of the information age offers great opportunity for cost-savings
and increased transparency. All 50 states now participating in the Exchange
Network.
OIG Audit Operations
Questioned Costs
Recommended Efficiencies
OIG Investigative Operations
fines and recoveries
Indictments and convictions
CivilJudgments/Settlements/Filings
Administrative actions against EPA employees/firms
Q407
$56,300,000
$33,900,000
Q407
$ 5,033,129
10
4
68
01
$1,020,000
$150,000
01
$ 1,360,000
17
3
17
Exchange Network
# of States Flowing Data
# of Tribes Flowing Data
Central Data Exchange
Transactions Inbound
Transactions Outbound**
\ CDX Total
Q407
50
7
Q407
21,023
578,826
599,849
Q1
50
7
Q1
18,096
412,276
430,372
Data Source; IGOR, PMRS
Quarterly Management Report
OJ 2008 8
Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.)
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.)
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.)
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.)
01 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
T08 = 2008 FY Target N R = Not Reported
TOY = Target Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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HEADQUARTERS
Timeliness of Key Actions
Completing actions ahead of schedule means EPA keeps its commitments, improves the quality of decisions, and the public and environment benefit from EPA's key actions
sooner. EPA is working on getting the actions furthest behind back on track.
Of the 30 actions being tracked against internal
milestones*, the following eleven actions account for
Days ahead (behind) schedule
# of Key Actions being tracked
EPA Office
(756)
10
0
0
(103)
6
OSWER
0
5
ow
(1424)
9
TOTAL
(2283)
30
Average Number of Days Ahead (Behind) for
DA Priority Actions (beginning 1/1/2007)
£ -40 -
£
i
J! -50-
the days behind schedule.
OAR
New Source Review - Emissions Test for Electric
Generating Units
Disposal in Yucca Mountain, NV
Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)
Review
Revisions to the Definition of Potential to Emit
Green House Gas Emissions from Motor Vehicles
OPPTS
Lead Based Paint - Renovation, Repair and Painting
OW
Affordability Guidance
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Rule
Contaminant Candidate List 2
Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport
Deicing Operations
Contaminate Candidate List Selection
Water Transfers Rule
"This chart reflects timeliness in relation to internal milestones only
and is not intended to indicate compliance with any mandatory duties
or deadlines.
Data Source: SCOUT Database
Energy Use at EPA Labs
Saving energy at EPA facilities helps increase energy security, reduce pollution and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Region 5 has no EPA owned labs.
Increase (Decrease) in Amount of Energy Consumed in MMBTUs
Oct 2006 - Dec 2006
Oct 2007 - Dec 2007
FY 07 Increase (Decrease)
compared with FY 06
3,899
4,544
645
gion 2 Regions Region 4 Regions Regions Region 7 Regions Regions Region 10 HQ-ORD HQ-O,
7,388 14,477 5,394 N/A 5,415 4,343 5,232 4,633 5,329 48,124 15,205
11,794 ~
7,941
553
(2,683)
5,093
(301)
N/A
N/A
4,919
(496)
5,496
1,153
5,322
90
4,889
256
5,790
461
46,525
(1,599)
15,169
HQ-ORD includes data from the following labs: Edison, Athens, Narragansett, Corvallis, Gulf Breeze, Ada, Gross lie, Duluth, Newport and Las Vegas
HQ-OAR includes data from the following labs: Ann Arbor, and Montgomery
HQ-OARM includes data from the following labs: RTF * New Main, RTF * NCC, RTF * Human Studies, RTF * NHEERL, RTF * Page Road, RTF * Burden/Jenkins, RTF * Childcare,
RTF * Incinerator/Waste Handling, Cincinnati * AWBERC, Cincinnati * Test & Eval, Cincinnati * Center Hill, Cincinnati * Pub Warehouse, Cincinnati * Child Dev. Ctr
lource: Utiity Bills
President's Management Agenda
e. Earning a
"green" score in these five areas addresses significant government-wide deficiencies identified by the Government Accountability Office, Inspectors General, the Office of
Management and Budget, and others. In Q1 FY 2008, EPA achieved the highest score possible on the PMA: five "greens" on all five government-wide initiatr
Executive Branch Management Scorecard
Environmental Protection Agency
PMA Initiative
Human Capital
Competitive Sourcing
Financial Performance
E-Government
Performance Improvement
nitiative
Eliminating Improper Payments
;first reported Q1 2005)
* All government agencies received a
yellow progress score in E-Government
for Q4 FY 2007. EPA's status score
remains green but the progress score is
downgraded to yellow because EPA has
not complied with OMB Memorandum M-
07-16 regarding the safeguarding of
personally identifiable information.
Data Source: OMB
Quarterly Management Report
Q1 2008 9
Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '08)
Q406 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.)
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.)
0207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.)
0307 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.)
0407 = Oct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.)
01 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY = Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
T08 = 2008 FY Target N R = Not Reported
TCY = Target Calendar Year N/A = Not Applicable
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Administrative Services
Enabling and Support Programs in Strategic Plan
Grants Management
Grant closeouts have historically been noted as an agency weakness. In
FY07, EPA met its targets for closeouts and has removed this as an agency
weakness.
FY06 Target
% of Eligible Grants Closed Out (EPA)
-FY06 Grants « FYD7 Grants FY06 Target FY07 Target
Data Source: Giants System
Financial System Modernization Project (FSMP)
' 55 ^ The Q1 FY 2008 FSMP Earned Value information shows the Schedule
Performance Index (SPI) continuing to decline. The SPI decline is due to the
continued delay in awarding the FSMP contract.
Financial System Modernization Project Earned Value Management
Data Source: OCFO
Small Businesses
EPA is committed, and on track, to meet its contracting goals related to the
small business community.
Total Contract Dollars (Millions) Awarded to Small Businesses
57 ) Nine of ten regions and one program met or exceeded 36% target of
contracting dollars awarded to small business in Q1.
% of Contract Dollars Awarded to Small Businesses
5
Target
(36%)
09I
£
99
"
6
b
7°f
~
4
l°i
b *
99!
6
59
b
4
09I
2
99(
6
20%
I
49
b
2
99
b 2
89
b a
35%
Data Source: /CMS
Data Source: /CMS
Workforce Recruitment
Recruiting a talented staff is critical for maintaining the credibility and performance of the Agency.
SES Average # of Days
General Schedule Average #of Days
** No new SES hires duhng Q1 '07
Data Source: HR System, HR Records
Maintaining a diverse
workforce helps the
Agency achieve its
mission.
Diversity of Workforce
Hawaiian/Other Indian/Alaskan Two or More Targeted
Pacific Islander Native Races Diabilities
US EPA
National
:ivilian Labot
Force(2000
Census)
)ec-07 16,773 6,421 5,201 741 2,390 387 474 491 514
~5,30?! 74s| 2,44?| 403| 475
33.51% 30.9'
4.37% 14.23% 2.35% 2.77% 2.94% 2.97% 0.01
Male | Female Male
Number of Employees
Percent of Employees
Percent of Employees
39.00% 33.70% 4.30% 5.70% 6.20% 4.50% 1.90% 1.70% 0.10% 0.10% 0.30% 0.30% 0.30% 0.30% 2.27%
Data Source: OHR, DOL
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
0 1 7008 ' Data is cumulative thm current quarter
L£ I Z.UUO i o . Target ^presents end of fiscal year (Sept
Q107 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 mos.) - Q1 = Oct '07 thru Dec '07 (data for 3 mos.) CY - Calendar Year
Q207 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 mos.) T07 = 2007 FY Target FY = Fiscal Year
. Q3Q7 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 mos.) f T08 = 2008 FY Target NR = Not Reported
Q4Q6 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 mos.) . Q4Q7 = pct '06 thru Sept '07 (data for 12 mos.) ' TCY = Tar9et Calendar Year _ * N/A = Not Applicable
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