EPA Quarterly Management Report
April through June 2007
Northeast 1
Great South 2
Midwest 3
Great American West 4
Select Regional Priorities
Tribes 5
US-Mexico Border 5
Select National Priorities
Climate Change and Energy 6
Air Quality 6
Water Quality 7
Chemicals 7
Land Revitalization 7
Enforcement and Compliance
Assistance 7
Best Available Science 8
Homeland Security 8
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
Small Businesses 10
Financial System Modernization Project 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 not comprehensive and 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 Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
Q4 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months)
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months)
Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months)
03 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported CY= Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable FY = Fiscal Year
TOY = Target Calendar Year
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Select Regional Priorities in the
NORTHEAST
Land Revitalization
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
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nEPA cleanup efforts complement state and local activities to restore
contaminated properties to environmental and economic vitality. Construction
completions typically occur later in the FY and each region report they are on
schedule to meet annual targets.
# of Superfund Sites Completed by EPA Region
Q4 T06
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Date Source: CERCLIS
Air Quality: Ozone
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
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ORedesignations generally show improvement in air quality. Region 3
redesignated 5 areas during Q3.
# of Eligible Ozone Non-Attainment Areas Redesignated
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Region 1
Region 2
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Region 3
Date 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 Treatment
and/or Technology Limits for Nutrients
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
Q1 Q2 Q3
339 345 360
Q4 Q1 Q2 03
198 198 203 21ฐ
Region 1 Region 2
Data represent cumulative totals from inception of program.
Region 3
Date Source: PCS
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nThe Chesapeake Bay is a key geographic 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. A total of 240
permits have been reviewed and 160 permits reissued out of a universe of 468.
Chesapeake Bay Significant Discharge Permits
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.3 (Ecosystems)
Q1
Q1
176
Q4
90
# permits reissued
Data represent cumulative totals from Inception of program.
# permits reviewed
Date Source: R3 WPD/CBPO
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# of Exceedance Days for 8-Hour Ozone Standard
Controlling ground-level ozone continues to be an Agency air priority. Region 5, although not a part of the Northeast, is reporting for this measure.
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Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
04 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months) . T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported
01 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months) . T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable
02 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months) . TCY = Target Calendar Year
03 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
CY= Calendar Year
FY = Fiscal Year
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Select Regional Priorities in the
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 5, 7, and 8, although not a part of the Great South, are reporting for this measure. Through June, Region 4 exceeded its target of 8 TMDLs.
Regions 5 and 6 expect to meet their FY07 targets.
Mississippi River Watershed: # of TMDLs Completed in Nutrient Impaired Waters
Q4 Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
85
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21 20
Q4
Q2 Q3
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Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
Data Source: Water, Region 6 Internal Data System, NTTS
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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. Through June 2007, 92% of actions have either been completed (19%) or are
on schedule (73%).
Gulf of Mexico Near-Term Actions
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.3 (Ecosystems)
This is a new QMR measure. This measure includes the number of
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) established and any control
strategies approved by EPA in lieu of TMDLs. FY07 target met in
Q3.
South Florida Water Management District:
# of TMDLs Completed in Nutrient Impaired Waters
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
Pendingfor
Initiation
37
On Schedule
29
Completed
7
Pendingfor
Initiation
32
On Schedule
32
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9
Pendingfor
Initiation
On Schedule
42
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12
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53
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Q3
Data Source: GMPO
Region 4
Data Source; 303(d) 1st
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Air Quality
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1. 1 (Outdoor Air)
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
Memphis 00 0 April 12, 2007: Final approval of the R6 Economic Development SIP
Regions interstate SIP (on schedule) (on schedule) (on schedule) December15, 2007: Approve final reclassification of the Memphis area from marginal to moderate. |
Houston SIP (onscฐedu|e)
Region 6
Dallas Fort Worth 0
SIP (on schedule)
0
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0
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0
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June 15, 2007: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality adopted and submitted a Reasonable Further Progress
SIP for 8-hour Ozone. TCEQ also requests reclassification of the Houston area from moderate to severe non-
0 attainment.
(on schedule) 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 Reasonable Further Progress SIP
May 30, 2007: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality adopted and submitted final 8-hour Ozone SIP to EPA.
Q July 15, 2008: EPA to propose approval or disapproval of final 8-hour Ozone SIP.
(on schedule) DecembeM5, 2008; EPA to take final action to approve or disapprove final 8-hour Ozone SIP.
Data Source: TCEQ SIP Schedule
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07]
Q4 = 0ct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months) T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported -CY =
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months) T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable -FY =
Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months) . TOY = Target Calendar Year
Q3 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
Calendar Year
Fiscal Year
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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. In
Q3, Region 5 nearly tripled its second quarter total.
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)
Region 5
Region 7
Data Source: PCS/ICIS
Compliance assistance supports and complements permitting efforts aimed at
reducing nutrient levels. Region 7 has surpassed its FY06 total including 4 events
with tribes. Region 5 continues to target agricultural groups and Concentrated
Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) producers.
Q4
38
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 2.2 (Region 5) (Water Quality) and
Objective 5.1 (Region 7) (Improved Compliance)
Region 5
Region 7
Data Source: PCS/ICIS
Working cpllaboratively with other federal, state and local partners, the Great
Lakes Initiative is on schedule. Nearly a quarter of the projects are now
completed. Three action items were moved from near-term to long-term during
Q2.
Great Lakes Near-Term Actions
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.3 (Ecosystems)
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Data Source: GLNPO
Air Quality: Ozone
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
Redesignations generally show improvement in air quality. 22 of the 34 eligible
areas have now been redesignated as attainment.
# of Eligible Ozone Non-Attainment Areas Redesignated
Q4
5
Q1
0
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nQ4nQ1 n Q2 H Q3 T07 Eligible Areas
Data Source: Regional Tracking, FREDS
Lead Poisoning
Removing or otherwise controlling lead in housing addresses one of the primary
remaining sources of lead poisoning. Region 5 accomplishments resulted from
two consent decrees covering multiple housing units.
# of Housing Units Abated/Mitigated for Lead
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 5.1 Q4
(Improved Compliance)
Region 5
Region 7
Data Source: ICIS, Manual Tabulation
In some communities the soil around homes poses a risk of causing lead
poisoning. Region 5 resumed activities that were suspended during the winter.
Region 7 expects to meet its target of 900 by end of FY.
# of Lead-Contaminated Residential Properties Restored
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
T07
900
Q4
308
T06
275
T07
N/A
Region 5
Region 7
Data Source: Regional Superiund Records
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Q4 = 0ct'05 thru Sept'06 (data for 12 months) T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported CY= Calendar Year
Q1 = Oct'06 thru Dec'06 (data for 3 months) T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable FY = Fiscal Year
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07) Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months) . TOY = Target Calendar Year o
Q3 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
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Select Regional Priorities in the
GREAT AMERICAN WEST
Agriculture
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 5.1 (Improved Compliance)
Compliance assistance supports and complements permitting efforts aimed at
reducing nutrient levels from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
(CAFOs). Regions 8 and 9 have surpassedFY07 target. RegionW expects to
meet its annual target.
# of CAFO Entities Reached Through Compliance Assistance
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
Q1 02 Q3
2,2002,2002,200
Region 8
Region
Region 9
Region 10's target was developed with an expectation that the final
CAFO rule would be issued in 2007. In spite of the delay in the final rule,
Region 10 anticipates meeting the year end target.
Data Source: ICIS, DQAPP
Region 10
Data Source: ICIS, ICIS/OTIS/PCS
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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. Over 80% (61) of the Region 8 permits were Underground Injection Control permits.
# of Oil and Gas Activities for Which EPA Issued a Permit
Q4
11
Q1
5
Q2
7
Q3
12
Region 8
Region 10
Date Source: Staff records and Region
Mining
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land), 4. 1 (Chemical, Organism & Pesticide Risks), and 5.2 (Restore Land)
ฉAbandoned 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 removal actions, performing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews and issuing NPDES permits to meet this challenge.
Region 10 reported an additional 15 acres cleaned up at the Coeur d'Alene Superfund site.
# of Acres Addressed (or Cleaned up) by Superfund Remedial, Removal and Non-Regulatory Programs
# of Acres Addressed (or cleaned up) by Superfund Remedial, Removal,
land Non-Regulatory Programs
% of Significant Impacts Identified by EPA During the NEPA Review of
All Major Proposed Federal Actions that are Mitigated
Q4
64
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Data Source: Staff Reports, Region 8 NEPA Program
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CERCLIS, GPRA Forms
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
Q4 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months) . T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months) . T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable
Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months) . TOY = Target Calendar Year
Q3 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
CY= Calendar Year
FY = Fiscal Year
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TRIBES AND US-MEXICO BORDER
Tribes: Air Quality
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.1 (Outdoor Air)
Improving the Title V Air Permit program offers great promise to addressing air
quality on Tribal lands. In FY07, Region 8 has issued 6 initial permits and 7
renewals through Q3.
# of Title V Air Permits
Region 2 Regions Regions Regions Regions Region 10
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# of Renewal Permits
Total Permits
Pending
Issued
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No Federally Recognized Tribes in Region 3.
Data Source: Region 5, FREDS, Regional Tracking, Internal Reports, Part 71 Program Implementation Tracking System
Tribes: Water Quality
Addressing drinking water issues offers great
promise for improving health on Tribal lands.
Eight of nine regions have achieved or exceeded
annual target.
# of Water System Sanitary Surveys Within the
Past 3 Years (5 Years for Outstanding Performers)
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.1 (Human Health)
Tribes: Land Preservation
EPA regions support Tribal solid waste management programs including
actions to address risks associated with open dumps. Region 6 has
significantly exceeded their annual target.
# 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)
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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. FY07 recycling efforts exceed FY06
accomplishments.
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
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
25,240 I 9,356 94,336 I 164,811
95,680 | 24,990 | 27,350 f 54,206
Data Source: RurAL CAP Grants, /GAP Proposafe Master Log
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No Federally Recognized Tribes in Region 3.
Data Source: SDWIS, Regional Tracking, Region 6 and Regan 10 Databases
Current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits improve
and maintain water quality. Most regions have met or nearly met 2007 targets.
# of NPDES Permits Issued and Current
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 2.2 (Water Quality)
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
D Q4 T06 n Q1 D Q2 D Q3 T07
Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Region 9 Region 10
Afo Federally Recognized Tribes in Region 3. Date Source; PCS, ACS, NPDES, Bbsolids Staff, ICIS
US-Mexico Border: Land Revitalization
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.2 (Communities)
Removing scrap tires reduces mosquito-borne diseases and fire
risk. Ciudad Juarez is making steady progress with over 162,000
tires sent for Tire Derived Fuel in Q3. Matamoros has an estimated
1.5 million tires on site and a work plan is being developed to send
tires to a nearby cement kiln.
US-Mexico Border- Tires Removed from Piles
Ciudad Juarez
Q4 T06
1,130,970 525,000
Q1 Q2 Q3 T07
186,550 319,000 541,800 700,000
San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora N/A
Matamoros
Eagle Pass
N/A
18,300
N/A
N/A
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46,134
20,000
N/A
46,134
31,000
N/A
149,134
80,000
N/A
100,000
Data Source: BECC, SEMERNAT, EPA Grantees
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. Drinking water
related target was achieved in Q3 by Region 6.
Additional Homes Served by
Improvements in Water Services
Q4
22,458
Drinking Water (Regions 6 & 9)
Sewer Systems (Regions 6 & 9)
Data Source: NADB Reporting
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
Q4 = Oct'05 thru Sept'06 (data for 12 months) T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported CY= Calendar Year
01 = Oct'06 thru Dec'06 (data for 3 months) T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable FY = Fiscal Year
02 = Oct'06 thru Mar'07 (data for 6 months) TCY = Target Calendar Year c
03 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
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Climate Change and Energy
ENERGY STAR helps individuals and organizations reduce energy use, save
money, and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. Steady progress is being made
toward 2007 goals.
ENERGY STAR: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided and Cost Savings
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.5 (Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
281 Benchmarking building energy use allows building owners and operators to
' monitor energy use and target efficiency improvements. Consistent
progress is being made across all regions. Regions differ in their
prioritization and, therefore, accomplishments related to this specific
voluntary program.
ENERGY STAR: Buildings Benchmarked
(Thousands)*
6 7 Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.5
(Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
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D Estimated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Avoided (in MMTCE)
-Estimated Net Savings from Reduced Energy Cost in $ (Billions)
Data Source: OAR Analysis
Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region i
* Program began in 1999.
Region 7
Region 8
Data Source: Energy Star
EPA is the lead agency for three important studies being conducted under the
government-wide Climate Change Science Program. Late completion of
stakeholder review package has delayed the Coastal Elevation and Sensitivity to
Sea Level Rise report.
# of Months Ahead (Behind) on Select Climate Change Activities
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.4 (Science & Research)
Coastal Elevation and Preliminary Review of Adaptation Effect on Human Health and Welfare
Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise Options for Ecosystems and Human Systems
Resources
(2) (behind) 0 (on schedule) 0 (on schedule)
Alaskan people and habitat will likely be more sensitive to changes due
to a wanning climate than other parts of the U.S.
# of Collaborative Alaska Climate Change Events/Projects
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.6 (Science & Research)
Upcoming
Milestones
Junel: First rough draft of December 31: Submit third
report completed (final) draft to CCSP and the
June 26: Stakeholder review National Science and
completed. Technology Council
September 27: Expert review
scheduled
December31: Submit third (final)
draft to CCSP and the National
Science and Technology Council
Accomplishments
Total n of Events/Projects
Events/Projects Completed
9 6
# of Events/Projects
Underway
3
June Climate Change Summit held in Seattle
Data Source: Gbbal Change Research Program
Methane to Markets is an international public-private partnership to
advance the recovery and use of methane as a clean energy source. 62%
of milestones now met.
Key Methane to Markets Quarterly Milestones Met
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1.5 (Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
Data Source: R10 Climate Change Team
32 ) SmartWay works with the transportation and freight sectors to reduce GHG
emissions and reduce costs. Improved growth in Q3 due to successful
recruiting and work to develop more aggressive action plans.
SmartWay: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
* of Milestones
(for CY07)
#of Milestones Met or
Exceeded
Accomplishments
Successfully achieved eight key milestones during Q3,
including two key meetings in the oil and gas and agriculture
sectors; and the completion of three pre-feasibility studies at
landfill sites in Ecuador, Columbia, and Mexico
Avoided and Cost Savings
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 1. 5
(Greenhouse Gas Intensity)
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Data Source: ASG Schedule of Key Milestones
Data 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). Significant progress is
being made by nearly all regions related to number of
projects and/or engines affected.
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63
71
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248
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4,520
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301
1,176
1,906
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2,116
3,165
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28
47
53
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4,324
5,072
5,515
N/A
146
268
413
N/A
14,211
19,759
27,777
N/A
Data Source: PCS/ICIS, NCDD, Grantee progress reports
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
Q4 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months) . T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months) . T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable
Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months) . TOY = Target Calendar Year
Q3 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
CY= Calendar Year
FY = Fiscal Year
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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. Five Regions (Regions 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9) approved 100%
of their water quality standards submissions.
% of State/Territorial Water Quality Standards Revisions Approved by EPA
Q1
62.1%
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting is one of
the most direct tools EPA has to address water quality issues. Priority permits
is an annual measure, by definition it begins each year at 0% and as permits
are finalized, it moves towards the target goal of 95%.
% of High Priority NPDES Permits Scheduled to be Issued in FY that are Current
Data Source: WATA
Data Source: PCS, ICIS, and Internal Spumes
Chemicals
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 4.1 (Chemical, Organism & Pesticide Risks)
35 ) EPA is ahead of schedule in developing screening-level hazard
characterization reports for High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals to
identify potential hazards. In FY 2007, hazard characterization reports have
been completed for 135 U.S. sponsored chemicals and 78 Internationally
sponsored Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
chemicals.
HPV Chemicals with Screening Level Hazard
Characterization Reports Completed
Data is cumulative since the inception of the program in FY 2005.
Data Source: HPV Program Screening Phase Tracking Files
37 ) 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
Land Revitalization
EPA cleanup efforts complement state and local activities to restore
contaminated properties to environmental and economic vitality.
# of Assessments/Constructions Completed
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land) and 4.2 (Communities)
Brownfields Properties Assessed
Superfund Constructions Completed
Q4 T06
1,566 1,000
40
40
Q1
N/A
4
Q2
140
4
Q3
442
e
T07
1,000
24
Data Source: CERCUS, ACRES
Restoring contaminated properties reduces potential exposures to hazardous
Human Exposures Controlled at High Priority Sites
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
Number of high priority RCRA facilities with human
exposures under control
Number of Superfund, including Federal facilities,
hazardous waste sites with human exposures undei
control
"Under control" 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: CERCUS, RCRAInfo
=r
Q4
121
34
T06
113
10
Q1
9
5
Q2
21
1
Q3
43
1
T07
76
10
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. Through Q3, dollars invested in pollution control
as result of enforcement and % of compliance assistance recipients improving
practices are exceeding targets.
Enforcement and Compliance Assistance
ivil Referrals
bs of Pollution Reduced (Millions)
i Pollution Control as Result of Enforcement (Billions)
ance Assistance recipients improving practices
Q4
286
890
5.0
74%
T06
N/A
450
4.1
50%
Q1
30
N/A
2.1
76%
Q2
76
92
5.4
98%
Q3
107
N/A
8.1
98%
T07
N/A
500
4.2
50%
Data Source: ICIS
41 42
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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 (100% in Q3).
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act: Applications Received, Completed, Pending,
Percent Negotiated, and Percent On Time at End of Quarter
Received
Completed (includes withdrawn)
% of completed and withdrawn decisions with negotiated due dates
% on time (completed on or before PRIA or negotiated due date) 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
14!
12%
100.0%
1249
Data Source: OPPIN
Data Source: OPPIN
Quarterly Management Report
Q3 2007
Unless otherwise specified:
Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
Q4 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months)
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months)
Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months)
03 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported CY= Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable FY = Fiscal Year
TOY = Target Calendar Year 7
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Select National Priorities (continued)
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.
# of Months Ahead (Behind) Schedule
Q4
IRIS-
Update of 0
Process
Accomplishment(s)/
Q1 Q2 Q3 T07 Upcoming Milestones
0 (3) (7)
January 30: Publish
0
Federal Register notice of
availability of proposed
process
April 30: Hold public
meeting
July 30: Publish final
process and begin
implementation
Date Source: ORD
Research labs continue to achieve good results related to meeting their key
management objectives. NCCT activities were delayed due to contracting
% of Key Research Management Objectives On Schedule
EPA Labs and Research Centers
Data Source: ORD's /RMS database
Homeland Security
Links to Strategic Plan Objective 3.2 (Restore Land)
EPA is actively training staff and conducting exercises to prepare for natural
disasters and emergencies. Regions continue to report good progress.
legion Region Region EPA
Date Source: Regional Reports
Congressional Interaction
Constructive interactions with Congress ensure appropriate tools and
resources are available for protecting human health and the environment.
Timeliness of Correspondence (average # of correspondence overdue)
Q3'07
Date Source: CMS
Regulatory Paperwork Burden
45 ) EPA tracks the paperwork burden associated with its actions. Through Q3,
^^ burden hours have increased by about 1% in FY07.
Paperwork Burden (millions of hours)
Office of Inspector General Operations
EPA improves programs and addresses weaknesses by responding to and
47 ) implementing recommendations arising from reports and investigations by the
Office of Inspector General. Fines and recoveries grew significantly in Q3.
A 143.9
OIG Audit Operations
Questioned Costs
Recommended Efficiencies
OIG Investigative Operations
Fines and recoveries
Convictions
CivilJudgments/Settlements/Filings
Administrative actions against EPA employees/firms
04
$87,000,000
$691,800,000
Q4
$30,800,000
42
8
56
Q1
$7,300,000
$22,300,000
Q1
$200,000
6
1
17
02
$37,300,000
$22,300,000
02
$710,000
8
1
32
03
$41,100,000
$22,400,000
03
$3,910,000
9
4
40
Date Source: IGOR, PMRS
Electronic Data
Taking advantage of the information age offers great opportunity for cost-savings
and increased transparency. All but one state now participate in the Exchange
Network. Number of transactions increased substantially in Q3.
FY'07(Od'06- 07 Target
Jun '07)
Date Source: OMB Report of Acffi/e ICRs
Exchange Network
# of States Fbwing Data
# of Tribes Flowing Data
45
2
Q1
47
2
Q2
48
2
Q3
49
5
Central Data Exchange (89,720 Registered Users)
Transactions inbound (8%)
Transactions Outbound" (92%)
CDX Total
Q1
17,849
365,673
383,522
Q2 Q3
18,042 46,459
324,190 506,552
342,232 553,011
" Outbound Data figure includes email notifications sent via EnviroFlash
Air Quality index and UV Notification System.
Date Source: exchanqenetwork.netand CDXAiyhives 1 and 5, NodeAichive
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
Q4 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months)
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months)
Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months)
03 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported CY= Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable FY = Fiscal Year
TOY = Target Calendar Year g
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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.
Of the 26 actions being tracked against internal
milestones*, the following nine actions account
for the days behind schedule.
Days ahead (behind) schedule
# of Key Actions being tracked
OAR
(445)
5
OEI
0
0
OPPTS
0
7
OSWER
(136)
4
OW
(967)
10
TOTAL
(1548)
26
0 1
-10 -
-20 -
-30 H
< -40 -
-50 -
-60 -
-70 J
Jan 5,
2007
Average Number of Days Ahead (Behind) for
DA Priority Actions (FY2007)
Jun29,
2007
OAR
Amendment of the Standards for Radioactive Waste
Disposal in Yucca Mountain, Nevada
New Source Review-Aggregation and
Debottlenecking
OSWER
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures
Litigation Response
OW
Affordability Guidance
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Regulation
Contaminant Candidate List 2Regulatory
Determinations
Contaminant Candidate List 3-Contaminants
Selection
Peak Flow Guidance
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
Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Regions Regions Region 7 Regions Regions Region 10 HQ-ORD HQ-OAR HQ-OARM
Oct-Jun 2006
Oct-Jun 2007
Q3 2007 Increase (Decrease)
compared with Q3 2006
14,760 28,629
14,095
(665)
24,330
(4,299)
44,053
46,196
2,143
15,738
16,206
468
N/A
N/A
N/A
16,653
15,134
(1,519)
13,506
14,355
849
13,176
13,985
809
13,517
13,940
423
15,001
14,822
(179)
140,903
146,809
5,906
49,568
49,176
(392)
568,221
543,962
(24,259)
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
The President's Management Agenda contains five government-wide goals to improve federal management and deliver results that matter to the American people. 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. During Q3, EPA's PMA scorecard was unchanged. For Human Capital, EPA retained its "green"progress score meeting all quarterly
deliverables and continuing to make progress in areas such as workforce and succession planning
works toward its objective of obtaining a "green" status score for human capital in December 2007.
Executive Branch Management Scorecard
Environmental Protection Agency
PMA Initiative
Human Capital
Competitive Sourcing
Financial Performance
E-Government
Performance Improvement
Initiative
Eliminating Improper Payments
(first reported Q1 2005)
3rd Quarter Results -
June 30, 2007
Status
(Y^)
O
Q
O
0
0
Progress
ฎ
O
3
O
0
0
Department of Labor's 3rd
Quarter PMA Scorecard
Results (Benchmark)
Status
0
ฉJ
O
ฉ1
9
O
Progress
o
3
ฉ
3
0
0
Data Source: OMB
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07)
Q4 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months)
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months)
Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months)
Q3 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported CY= Calendar Year
T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable FY = Fiscal Year
TCY = Target Calendar Year g
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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. The
Agency continues to make strides in addressing this weakness by promptly
closing out grants.
% of Eligible Grants Closed Out (Headquarters Administered Projects)
Q3'07
Data Source: Grants System
53 ) Nearly all regional grants ending in FY05 have been closed out.
% of Eligible Grants Closed Out
Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region EPA
1
8
10
100.0 I 94.0 I 99.9 I 99.9 I 98.8 I 99.9 I 100.0 I 99.1 I 99.7 I 100.0 I 99.1
FY06 100.0 | 82.9 | 90.6 | 97.5 | 80.1 | 91.0 | 98.5 | 82.2 | 87.0 | 97.1 | 74.3
Data Source: Grants System
Financial System Modernization Project (FSMP)
The Q3 FY 2007 FSMP Earned Value information shows the Schedule
Performance Index (SPI) continuing to decline. The SPI decline is due to the
delay in awarding the FSMP contract.
1 10 Financial System Modernization Project Earned Value Management
Target
-Cost Performance Index
- - - Schedule Performance Index
Values greater than 1.00 indicate actual cost is less than budgeted cost (CP1) or that the project is
ahead of schedule (SPi). Values less than one indicate actualcost exceeds budgeted cost (CPi) or
that the project is behind schedule (SPI).
Data Source: OCFO
Small Businesses
EPA is committed, and on track, to meet its contracting goals related to the
small business community. EPA is near its 36% Target through Q3.
Total Dollars (Millions) and Percent of Contract Dollars
Awarded to Small Businesses
36.2%
*434 36.0% 35.6% 36.0%
$259
Q4 T06 Q1 Q2 Q3 T07
Data Source: /CMS
55 ) Eight of ten regions and one program met or exceeded 36% target of
contracting dollars awarded to small business through Q3.
% of Contract Dollars Awarded to Small Businesses
76%
46
Target
(36%)
6%
%
4
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0
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4
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0
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2
20%
1
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Data Source: /CMS
Workforce Recruitment
57 ^ Recruiting a talented staff is critical for maintaining the credibility and
performance of the Agency. EPA exceeded the 'average' targets for both
recruitment measures through Q3. Additionally, 85% of the GS hires'were
completed within 45 days.
Average # of Days for Job Offer
Target (73)
Target (45)
-
36
-D-
26
Q1 '06 Q2 '06 Q3 '06
* No new SES hires as of Dec '06
Senior Executive Service (SES) General Schedule (GS)
Data Source: HR System, HR Records
Maintaining a
diverse workforce
helps the Agency
achieve its mission.
Diversity of Workforce
US EPA
National
Civilian Labor
Force(2000
Census)
1
TOTAL
Jun-07 16,869
Jun-06| 16,768
Jun-07
Jun-06
White
Male
6,487
6,461
38.46%
38.53%
Female
5,209
5,203
30.88%
31.03%
Black
Male
746
722
4.42%
4.31%
Female
2,407
2,396
14.27%
14.29%
Hispanic
Male
396
393
2.35%
2.34%
Female
470
462
Perc
2.79%
2.76%
Asian
Male
Female
Hawaii*
Pacific
Male
n/Other
slander
Female
Indian/Alaskan
Native
Male
Female
Number of Employees
504
492
ent of Em
2.99%
2.93%
507J 2
499| 1
ployees
3.01%
2.98%
0.01%
0.01%
4
3
57
57
0.02%
0.02%
0.34%
0.34%
73
76
0.43%
0.45%
Two or More
Races
Male
2
1
0.01%
0.01%
Female
5
2
0.03%
0.01%
Targeted
Diabilities
181
180
1.07%
1.07%
Percent of Employees
Jun-07
39.00%
33.70%
4.80%
5.70%
6.20%
4.50%
1.90%| 1.70%
0.10%
0.10%
0.30%
0.30%
0.80%
0.80%
2.27%
Data Source: OHR, DOL
Quarterly Management Report Unless otherwise specified:
03 2007 ' Data is cumulative thru current quarter
Q4 = Oct '05 thru Sept '06 (data for 12 months) . T06 = 2006 FY Target NR = Not Reported
Q1 = Oct '06 thru Dec '06 (data for 3 months) . T07 = 2007 FY Target N/A = Not Applicable
Target represents end of fiscal year (Sept '07) Q2 = Oct '06 thru Mar '07 (data for 6 months) . TOY = Target Calendar Year
Q3 = Oct '06 thru Jun '07 (data for 9 months)
CY= Calendar Year
FY = Fiscal Year
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