Draft National Water Program
Guidance Addendum
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Office of Water
March 2014
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Table of Contents
A. Introduction 2
B. Key Changes for FY 2015 3
Issue Area: II. National Water Program Areas of Focus Guidance 3
Issue Area: III. National Water Program (Subobjective) Specific Guidance 5
Issue Area: National Water Program Measures (Appendix A) 7
Appendices
A. F Y 2015 National Water Program Measures
B. Key Contacts
C. Additional Guidance for CWA Section 106 State, Interstate, and Tribal Grant
Recipients
D. Potential State Agency Clean Water and Drinking Water Climate Change Adaptation
Actions
E. DRAFT Computational Guidance for Proposed Clean Water Act Section 303(d]
Program Measures
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A. Introduction
This National Water Program Guidance (NWPG) for fiscal year (FY) 2015 is an addendum to the FY 2014
NWPG1, highlighting changes in programs, activities, and measures. The NWPG describes how the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), states, territories, and tribal governments will work together to
ensure safe drinking water and protect and improve the quality of the Nation's waters. In the drafting of
this NWPG Addendum, the Office of Water (OW) continues to recognize that the federal budget is
shrinking and that states, tribes, territories, and municipalities may be experiencing budget shortfalls
due to a recovering economy. OW is committed to working with its partners to focus resources on the
highest priorities and find the most efficient path towards achieving clean and safe water goals.
The FY 2015 NWPG Addendum references the body of the FY 2014 NWPG, pages 3-70. The body of the
FY 2014 NWPG has three main sections: I) Introduction; II) National Water Program Areas of Focus
Guidance; and III) National Water Program (Subobjective) Specific Guidance. Updated appendices will be
provided with the FY 2015 NWPG Addendum.
The water priorities in Section II have not changed substantially. Similarly, the program-specific guidance
for each subobjective in Section III has not changed significantly. Key updates to both sections are
included in this addendum with page references to the FY 2014 NWPG.
Appendix A includes a comprehensive list of performance measures that support the subobjective
strategies and are used to manage water programs. More detailed measure information, including
definition and methodology, will be available online2 as supplemental information to this NWPG
Addendum.
The process for managing water program strategies includes three parts:
• Part 1 is the development of this NWPG Addendum, starting with a review of measures in December
of 2013, a draft NWPG Addendum by March 2014, and the final NWPG Addendum by April 2014.
• Part 2 involves consultation and planning among EPA regions, states, and tribes, to be conducted
during the Spring/Summer 2014, to convert the "targets" in this NWPG Addendum into regional
"commitments" that are supported by Performance Partnership Agreements and other grant
workplans with states and tribes. This process allocates available resources to those program
activities that are likely to result in the best progress toward accomplishing water quality and public
health goals given the circumstances and needs in the state/region.
• Part 3 involves work to be done during FY 2015 to report results and assess progress in program
implementation and improve program performance.
OW will continue to promote effective grants management to improve program performance. The
Agency has issued directives, policies, and guidance to help improve grants management. OW's policy is
that all grants comply with applicable grants requirements regardless of whether the program-specific
guidance document addresses the requirement.
1 Please see the FY 2014 NWPG at http://water.epa.gov/resourcejerfornance/planning/FY-2014-Natioml-Water-
Pro gram-Guidance, cfm.
2 Supplemental information to the Guidance is at http://water.epa.gov/resource_performance/planning/.
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Key contacts for this NWPG Addendum are:
• Mike Shapiro, Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water.
• Tim Fontaine, Senior Budget Officer and Director of Resource Management Staff.
• VinhT. T. Nguyen, Program Planning Team Leader.
Key contacts by subobjective are listed in Appendix B and posted with other related documents at
http://water.epa.gov/resource performance/planning/.
B. Key Changes for FY 2015
Page Issue Area, Key Change, and Activities
•sue Area: II. National Water
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Key Change for B. Improving the Integrity of the Nation's Drinking Water and Clean Water
Quality: Updating text with NDWAC workgroup recommendations on the lead and copper rule
activities.
8-9
Completing the review of the Lead and Copper Rule in accordance with the EPA's Final Plan for
Periodic Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations. The Retrospective Review sought ways to
simplify and clarify requirements imposed on drinking water systems to maintain safe levels of
lead and copper in drinking water. As part of this process, EPA solicited input from a working
group of stakeholders, who will inform recommendations from the National Drinking Water
Advisory Council. The EPA will propose revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule in FY 2015. The final
revisions will be promulgated within 18 months of publication of the proposal.
Key Change for B. Improving the Integrity of the Nation's Drinking Water and Clean Water
Quality: Updating text on NPDES Program Reviews.
8-9
After piloting Permit Quality Review And State Review Framework (PQR-SRF) integrated reviews
in FY 2012 and FY 2013, EPA determined that the efficiency and benefits of integrated reviews
vary across EPA regions and states. Therefore, beginning in FY 2014, EPA regions are conducting
PQR and SRF reviews either separately or integrated, at their discretion.
Given the Agency goal of completing NPDES reviews for all states (including states not yet
authorized to implement the NPDES program) on a five-year cycle, EPA expects to conduct
approximately 10 reviews in FY 2015. The system tracking PQR action items will no longer be
updated to include SRF review action items but EPA will maintain and update its commitment and
tracking system to reflect implementation of action items identified in PQRs.
Key Change for C. Providing Safe and Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure: Updating
text on the new Green Infrastructure Strategic Agenda.
10&13
EPA released a new Green Infrastructure Strategic Agenda3 in October 2013 and has now
provided more than $1.4 million in on-the-ground technical assistance to 25 communities to help
with green infrastructure implementation.
10&13
Key Change for C. Providing Safe and Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure: The
Agency Priority Goal on small drinking water system is updated for FY 2014-2015.
The Green Infrastructure Strategic Agenda is at
http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/greeninfrastructure/upload/2013 GI FINAL Agenda 101713.pdf.
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A new small drinking water system priority goal is proposed in the FY2014-2018 Strategic Plan
that focuses on the next phase of the 2012-2013 priority goal - to have additional states and
tribes improve system capacity:
• By September 30, 2015, EPA will engage with an additional ten states (for a total of 30
states) and three tribes to improve small drinking water system capability to provide safe
drinking water, an invaluable resource.4
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Key Change for C. Providing Safe and Sustainable Water Resources and Infrastructure: Updating
Capacity Development activities.
Add a new bullet under Activities:
• Working with EPA and other partners to build small system resiliency.
Key Change for D. Controlling Nutrient Pollution: Updating text on the Agency Priority Goal on
the CWA Section 319 Grant Program for FY 2014-2015.
13-15
A new Section 319 Priority Goal is proposed in the FY2014-2018 Strategic Plan that focuses on the
next phase of the 2012-2013 nonpoint source priority goal - to have all state nonpoint source
management plans updated consistent with the new Section 319 grant guidelines:
• By September 30, 2015, 100 percent of the states will have updated nonpoint source
management programs that comport with the new Section 319 grant guidelines that will
result in better targeting of resources through prioritization and increased coordination
with USDA.5
o The Section 319 grant guidelines articulate an expectation that all state programs
will be updated by September 2014.
Key Change for E. Assuring High Quality and Accessible Water Information: Updating text on
Enhancing Access to Drinking Water System Compliance Information.
15-16
Replace last sentence of paragraph with the following:
The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW) is working with states to identify data
for sharing between EPA and states, and is developing a Compliance Monitoring Data Portal to
facilitate the electronic transmission of data between public water systems, laboratories and
primacy agencies. Obtaining monitoring data electronically from public water systems will
facilitate more efficient sharing of data between EPA and states and the public.
Key Change for E. Assuring High Quality and Accessible Water Information: Updating text on the
current progress with the new approach using the National Hydrography Dataset Plus (NHDP/t/s)
to calculate watershed area for priority areas.
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Most impaired waters take years to recover fully, and incremental improvements are currently
not well represented. EPA is developing a new approach to track water quality progress using the
National Hydrography Dataset Plus (NHDP/t/s) to calculate watershed area for priority areas using
the NHDP/t/s 'catchments' to describe previously impaired waters that are now attaining their
water quality standards. This approach also allows for the inclusion of watershed areas targeted
for protection (i.e., high quality waters). It provides a consistent method for measuring progress
at the local scale, while allowing for tighter integration with data and assessments at the state
and national scale.
4 Read more about the Agency Priority Goals at http://goals.performance.gov/agencv/epa.
5 Read more about the Agency Priority Goals at http://goals.performance.gov/agencv/epa.
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18 Issue Area: III. National Water Program (Subobjective) Specific Guidance
Key Change for Climate change: Updating efforts to implement priority actions from the National
Water Program Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
21-22
In FY 2015, the National Water Program will expand efforts to assure that core clean water and
safe drinking water programs are adapted to a changing climate. National program offices at EPA
Headquarters and Regional water programs will continue implementing priority actions identified
in the National Water Program Climate Change Adaptation Plan to be finalized based on input
from States, Tribes, and stakeholders in early 2014. EPA will also work with States to identify and
implement adjustments to the national clean water and drinking water programs implemented by
States (e.g.; state revolving fund programs, discharge permit program, water quality standards
program, sanitary survey program) that recognize anticipated long-term changes in water
conditions as a result of climate change (see Appendix D - list of priority State program
adaptations).
Key Change for Water Safe to Drink: Updating activities under Water System Security.
30-31
Activities: EPA will work with DHS, as well as the Water Sector Coordinating Council and Water
Government Coordinating Council, to encourage water and wastewater utilities to use the
Cybersecurity Framework and participate in the DHS Voluntary Program for Framework
implementation.
Key Change for Water Safe for Swimming: Updating progress on CSO program goals.
36-37
In a significant step toward achieving CSO program goals, the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) started issuing individual CSO NPDES Permits instead of
General Permits.
Key Change for Section 106 Grant Guidance to States and Interstate Agencies: General
Information
39
Updating the title of the sections to include tribes: "Section 106 Grant Guidance to States,
interstate Agencies, and Tribes". Similar edits were made to Appendix C - Additional Guidance for
CWA Section 106 State, Interstate, and Tribal Grant Recipient.
Updating the text to indicate that the guidance for the use of associated program support cost
authority by the Section 106 Program was finalized and posted at
http://water.epa.gov/grants funding/cwf/upload/Section-106-APSC-Guidance-Final.pdf.
Key Change for Improve Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment: Updating text on protection
of high quality watersheds and new MOU with the Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA)
and the Nature Conservancy on healthy watersheds.
41-42
There is increased emphasis on protection of high-quality watersheds and how they support all
other Clean Water Act efforts and help mitigate the effects of Climate Change by moderating flow
and keeping habitat corridors intact.
EPA will be proposing a new MOU with ACWA and The Nature Conservancy which will help
highlight protection of healthy watersheds and showcase pilot efforts to integrate these
protection efforts into Clean Water Act programs.
43-44
Key Change for Implement TMDL and Other Watershed Related Plans: Discussing the new
measures to reflect the 10-year vision for the Program.
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Development and implementation of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for CWA Section 303(d)
listed impaired waterbodies is a critical tool for meeting water quality restoration goals. The CWA
303(d) listing and TMDL program is implementing a new 10-year vision for the program to more
effectively achieve the water quality goals of each state. TMDLs will continue to be a primary
feature of the CWA 303(d) program, and states are expected to continue to develop them where
needed. However, to best reflect the new vision, the EPA proposes to replace the TMDL count
measures (WQ-8a and b) with the following new measures (also see section on measure changes):
• WQ-27: Extent of priority areas identified by each state that are addressed by EPA-
approved TMDLs or alternative restoration approaches for impaired waters that will
achieve water quality standards. These areas may also include protection approaches for
unimpaired waters to maintain water quality standards.
• In addition, the EPA proposes to add a complementary indicator measure (WQ-28) to
measure incremental progress toward development of TMDLs or alternative approaches
state-wide, including outside and inside of priority areas.
Key Change for Strengthen the NPDES Permit Program: Updating activities for "NPDES Work
Planning and Oversight"; "Permit Quality Reviews (PQR) and Integrated PQR and State Review
Framework (PQR-SRF)"; and "Program Integrity" sections.
44-45
After piloting PQR-SRF integrated reviews in FY 2012 and FY 2013, EPA determined efficiency and
benefits of integrated reviews vary across EPA regions and states. Therefore, beginning in FY
2014, EPA regions are conducting PQR and SRF reviews either separately or integrated, at their
discretion. MOAs are still being reviewed for all authorized state NPDES programs.
Key Change for Strengthen the NPDES Permit Program: Updating text for the "Green
Infrastructure" section related to the new Green Infrastructure Strategic Agenda.
45
EPA released a new Green Infrastructure Strategic Agenda6 in October 2013. The new version
expands capacity building efforts and includes a new emphasis on aligning federal support for
green infrastructure.
Key Change for Strengthen the NPDES Permit Program: Updating activities for the "Vessels"
section.
46
In December 2013, EPA issued the second Vessel General Permit (VGP) which provides coverage
for commercial vessels in U.S. waters.7
Among other things, the 2013 Final VGP contains numeric ballast water discharge limits
for most vessels which will reduce the threat posed by the transport of invasive species to
U.S. waters. Ballast water discharges have resulted in the introduction of numerous
aquatic invasive species, resulting in severe degradation of many ecosystems and billions
of dollars of economic damages. Also, this permit contains more stringent effluent limits
for oil-to-sea interfaces and exhaust gas scrubber washwater, which will help prevent
adverse environmental impacts due to the chronic discharge of oils and grease into U.S.
waters.
46
Key Change for Strengthen the NPDES Permit Program: Updating text for the "Stormwater"
section.
See http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/greeninfrastructure/upload/2013 GI FINAL Agenda 101713.pdf.
7 More information is at http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/vessels/vgpermitcfm.
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Remove the statement: "A key action item that EPA is undertaking is to revise the national
stormwater program via a rulemaking to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the
program".
Key Change for Strengthen the NPDES Permit Program: Updating text for the "Integrated
Wastewater and Stormwater Planning" section.
47
On January 13, 2013, EPA issued a memorandum "Assessing Financial Capability for Municipal
Clean Water Act Requirements"8 that identifies issues the Agency is working closely with local
governments to clarify. EPA is committed to providing additional clarification on the approaches
and flexibility in assessing a permittee's financial capability and how that assessment can impact
schedules for CWA implementation.
48
Key Change for Strengthen the NPDES Permit Program: Updating text for the "Section 106 Grant
Guidance to States and Interstate Agencies: Permits, Enforcement, and Compliance" section.
The reference to OECA CWA-09 no longer exists and is removed.
Key Change for Define Waterbody/Watershed Standards Attainment Goals and Strategies (page
50-51): Updating progress on a new approach for measuring local improvements in water quality,
using the National Hydrography Dataset Plus (NHDPIus).
50-51
EPA is evaluating a new approach for measuring local improvements in water quality. This new
approach would use the National Hydrography Dataset Plus (NHDPIus) to calculate watershed
area for priority areas where previously impaired waters are now attaining water quality
standards. Through this effort, the EPA is also working with its partners to develop new
replacement strategic measures for water quality standards attainment and for improved water
quality conditions in impaired waterbodies. This new approach to track local improvements for
priority waters is complemented by the indicator measure introduced in FY 2014 to measure
progress statewide using states' statistical survey results.
Key Change for The Great Lakes (page 56-58): Updating progress under discussion as part of a
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan proposed for FY 2015-2019.
56-58
Priorities and commitments for FY 2015 are under discussion as part of a Great Lakes Restoration
Initiative Action Plan proposed for FY 2015-2019. The Great Lakes Advisory Board has provided
input to the Action Plan. Comments from stakeholders will be requested when a draft is published
in FY2014.
Key Change for Subobjective 2.1.1 Water Safe to Drink: Add tribal "person months" measure for
progress discussions with the Deputy Administrator.
Appendix
A
P. 1
The new measure is proposed for FY 2015 to provide greater consistency in measuring progress
for tribal community water systems with the full universe of community water systems (i.e., SDW-
SP2).
• New Measure SDW-20: Percent of 'person months' (i.e. all persons served by community
water systems times 12 months) during which community water systems in Indian
country provide drinking water that meets all applicable health-based drinking water
standards.
Read it at http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/sw regionalmemo.pdf.
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Key Change for Subobjective 2.1.1 Water Safe to Drink: Add a drinking water security measure
per DIG recommendations.
Appendix
A
P. 2
Per the DIG recommendation, the measure will track the number of utilities and governmental
officials.
• New Measure SDW-21: Number of drinking water and wastewater utilities and local,
state, and federal officials receiving training and technical assistance to enhance
emergency preparedness and resiliency to reduce risk from all hazards including those
attributed to climate change impacts.
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis: Revising WQ-
SP13.N11 to report results on the Lakes Survey (NLA).
Appendix
A
P. 3
The Lakes Survey will be reporting on change in condition in FY 2015.
Revised WQ-SP13.N11: Ensure that the condition of the Nation's lakes does not degrade (i.e.,
there is no statistically significant increase in the percent of lakes rated "poor" and no statistically
significant decrease in the lakes rated "good").
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis: Changing WQ-
04a to an indicator. No change to measure text.
Appendix
A
P. 3
When this measure was originally developed, it was designed to encourage EPA to work early
with states to help them submit approvable water quality standards. The regions have been doing
this. However, having the regions develop submission approval commitments has become
counter-productive. As an indicator, the measure would still provide information on how well
regions are working with their states, but without the effort needed to develop commitments.
Appendix
A
P. 4
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis: Modifying WQ-
13a to delete the reference to "national percent".
The measure is modified to track the number of MS4s. The national percent is no longer reported.
• Revised WQ-13a: Number of MS4s covered under either an individual or general permit.
No
longer in
Appendix
A
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis: Deleting WQ-
15a.
OECA tracks this data. Measure is also deleted from the budget.
• Existing measure WQ-15a to be deleted: Percent of major dischargers in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC) at any time during the fiscal year.
No
longer in
Appendix
A
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis: Deleting WQ-
16.
OECA tracks this data. Measure is also deleted from the budget.
• Existing measure WQ-16 to be deleted: Number, and national percent, of all major
publicly-owned treatment works (POTWs) that comply with their permitted wastewater
discharge standards, (i.e. POTWs that are not in significant non-compliance)
Appendix
A
P. 4
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis: Adding back a
measure to track Urban Water projects completed.
This measure will be in the budget with annual targets.
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WQ-25b: Number of urban water projects completed addressing water quality issues in
the community.
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis: Replace WQ-8a
& b with new TMDL measures.
Appendix
A
P. 5
WQ-27 will be a budget measures with annual targets. WQ-28 will be an indicator measure.
• WQ-27: Extent of priority areas identified by each state that are addressed by EPA-
approved TMDLs or alternative restoration approaches for impaired waters that will
achieve water quality standards. These areas may also include protection approaches for
unimpaired waters to maintain water quality standards.
o This measure will track the percent of priority areas. States may use NHDplus
catchment, HUC12s, or a similar state hydrologically meaningful watershed unit
to measure results.
• WQ-28: State-wide extent of activities leading to completed TMDLs or alternative
restoration approaches for impaired waters, or protection approaches for unimpaired
waters.
o The measure will track the percent of progress towards the goal of 100%.
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.3 Increase Wetlands: Modifying measure text per IG
recommendation.
Appendix
A
P. 5
Per the IG's suggestion, a clarification is added at the end of the measure text to clarify the term
"no net loss".
• Revised WT-SP22: In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, states and tribes,
achieve 'no net loss' of wetlands each year under the Clean Water Act Section 404
regulatory program. ("No net loss" of wetlands is based on requirements for mitigation in
CWA 404 permits and not the actual mitigation attained.)
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.4 The Great Lakes: Modifying GL-06 for clarity.
Appendix
A
P. 6
The modification is being made to clarify that the measure is tracking the rate of aquatic
nonnative species.
• Revised GL-06: Rate of aquatic nonnative species newly detected in the Great Lakes
ecosystem.
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.4 The Great Lakes: Modifying GL-16 for clarity.
Appendix
A
P. 6
The modification is being made to clarify that the measure is tracking the percent increase in
acreage.
• Revised GL-16: Percent increase in acreage in Great Lakes watershed with USDA
conservation practices implemented to reduce erosion, nutrients, and/or pesticide
loading.
Appendix
A
P. 6
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.5 The Chesapeake Bay: Replacing long term strategic measure.
The new measure is an index incorporating indicators that track attainment of Bay water quality
standards for dissolved oxygen, water clarity/underwater grasses, and chlorophyll a in
Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries. The new strategic measure is also used to track the
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Presidential Executive Order 13508 Strategy's Water Quality Outcome.
• Existing measures to be deleted and replaced with new measure:
o
o
CB-SP33.N11 - Percent of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation goal of 185,000 acres
achieved, based on annual monitoring from prior year.
CB-SP34 - Percent of Dissolved Oxygen goal of 100% standards attainment
achieved, based on annual monitoring from the previous calendar year and the
preceding 2 years.
New measure CB-05.N14: Percent attainment of water quality standards for dissolved
oxygen, water clarity/underwater grasses, and chlorophyll a in Chesapeake Bay and tidal
tributaries.
Key Change for Subobjective 2.2.11 The South Florida Ecosystem: Replacing a measure to better
track incremental progress.
Appendix
A
P. 7
EPA proposes to delete budget measure SFL-SP48to better track incremental progress of
Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas using the new budget measure SFL-2.
• Existing measure SFL-SP48 to be deleted: Improve the water quality of the Everglades
ecosystem as measured by total phosphorus, including meeting the 10 parts per billion
(ppb) total phosphorus criterion throughout the Everglades Protection Area marsh and
the effluent limits for discharges from stormwater treatment areas.
• New Measure SFL-2: The number of Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) with
the annual total phosphorus (TP) outflow less than or the same as the five-year annual
average TP outflow, working towards the long-term goal of meeting the 10 parts per
billion annual geometric mean.
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Appendix A - FY 2015 National Water Program Measures
FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
Goal 2 Protecting America's Waters
Objective 2.1 Protect Hunan Health
Subobjective 2.1.1 Water Safe to Drink
SDW-211
SDW-SP1.N11
SDW-SP2
SDW-SP3.N11
SDW-20
SDW-SP4a
SDW-SP4b
SDW-18.N11
SDW-Ola
SDW-Olb
SDW-04
SDW-05
SDW-07
SDW-08
SDW-11
Percent of the population served by community water systems that receive
drinking water that meets all applicable health-based drinking water
standards through approaches including effective treatment and source
water protection.
Percent of community water systems that meet all applicable health-based
standards through approaches that include effective treatment and source
water protection.
Percent of "person months" (i.e. all persons served by community water
systems times 12 months) during which community water systems provide
drinking water that meets all applicable health-based drinking water
standards.
Percent of the population in Indian country served by community water
systems that receive drinking water that meets all applicable health-based
drinking water standards.
Percent of 'person months' (i.e. all persons served by community water
systems times 12 months) during which community water systems in
Indian country provide drinking water that meets all applicable health-
based drinking water standards.
Percent of community water systems where risk to public health is
minimized through source water protection.
Percent of the population served by community water systems where risk
to public health is minimized through source water protection.
Number of American Indian and Alaska Native homes provided access to
safe drinking water in coordination with other federal agencies.
Percent of community water systems (CWSs) that have undergone a
sanitary survey within the past three years (five years for outstanding
performers or those ground water systems approved by the primacy
agency to provide 4-log treatment of viruses).
Number of tribal community water systems (CWSs) that have undergone a
sanitary survey within the past three years (five years for outstanding
performers or those ground water systems approved to provide 4-log
treatment of viruses).
Fund utilization rate [cumulative dollar amount of loan agreements divided
by cumulative funds available for projects] for the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Number of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) projects that
have initiated operations, (cumulative)
Percent of Classes 1, II and Class III salt solution mining wells that have lost
mechanical integrity and are returned to compliance within 180 days
thereby reducing the potential to endanger underground sources of
drinking water.
Number of Class V motor vehicle waste disposal wells (MVWDW) and large
capacity cesspools (LCC) that are closed or permitted (cumulative).
Percent of DWSRF projects awarded to small PWS serving <500, 501-3,300,
and 3,301-10,000 consumers.
OMB PA
BUD
SG
ARRA
OMB PA
BUD
SG, SP
OMB PA
BUD
KPI
BUD
KPI
SP
OMB PA
BUD
SG
SP
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
SG
OMB PA
BUD
ARRA
OMB PA
ARRA
OMB PA
BUD
SG
OMB PA
BUD
1
92%
90%
95%
87%
LT
LT
79%
89%
85%
25,225
92%
90%
95%
87%
90%
48%
59%
119,000
79%
590
89%
8,900
85%
25,225
Indicator
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FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
SDW-15
SDW-17
SDW-19a
SDW-19b
SDW-21
Number and percent of small CWS and NTNCWS (<500, 501-3,300, 3,301-
10,000) with repeat health based Nitrate/Nitrite, Stage 1 D/DBP, SWTR and
TCR violations.
Number and percent of schools and childcare centers that meet all health-
based drinking water standards.
Volume of C02 sequestered through injection as defined by the UIC Final
Rule.
Number of permit decisions during the reporting period that result in C02
sequestered through injection as defined by the UIC Final Rule.
Number of drinking water and wastewater utilities and local, state, and
federal officials receiving training and technical assistance to enhance
emergency preparedness and resiliency to reduce risk from all hazards
including those attributed to climate change impacts.
I
I
I
I
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
1,000
Subobjective 2.1.2 Fish and Shellfish Safe to Eat
FS-SP6.N11
FS-la
FS-lb
Percent of women of childbearing age having mercury levels in blood
above the level of concern.
Percent of river miles where fish tissue were assessed to support
waterbody-specific or regional consumption advisories or a determination
that no consumption advice is necessary. (Great Lakes measured
separately; Alaska not included) (Report every two years)
Percent of lake acres where fish tissue were assessed to support
waterbody-specific or regional consumption advisories or a determination
that no consumption advice is necessary. (Great Lakes measured
separately; Alaska not included) (Report every two years)
BUD
SP
1
1
2.3%
2.3%
Indicator
Indicator
Subobjective 2.1.3 Water Safe for Swimming
SS-SP9.N11
SS-1
SS-2
Percent of days of the beach season that coastal and Great Lakes beaches
monitored by state beach safety programs are open and safe for
swimming.
Number and national percent, using a constant denominator, of Combined
Sewer Overflow (CSO) permits with a schedule incorporated into an
appropriate enforceable mechanism, including a permit or enforcement
order, with specific dates and milestones, including a completion date
consistent with Agency guidance, which requires: 1) Implementation of a
Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) which will result in compliance with the
technology and water quality-based requirements of the Clean Water Act;
or 2) implementation of any other acceptable CSO control measures
consistent with the 1994 CSO Control Policy; or 3) completion of
separation after the baseline date, (cumulative)
Percent of all Tier 1 (significant) public beaches that are monitored and
managed under the BEACH Act program.
SG
SP
SG
95%
790 (92%)
97%
Objective 2.2 Protect and Restore Watersheds and Aquatic Ecosystems
Subobjective 2.2.1 Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis
WQ-
SP10.N11
WQ-SP11
Number of waterbodies identified in 2002 as not attaining water quality
standards where standards are now fully attained, (cumulative)
Remove the specific causes of waterbody impairment identified by states
in 2002. (cumulative)
OMB PA
BUD
SG, KPI
ARRA, SP
BUD
3,979
12,514
3,979
12,514
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FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
WQ-
SP12.N11
WQ-
SP13.N11
WQ-
SP14a.Nll
WQ-
SP14b.Nll
WQ-24.N11
WQ-Ola
WQ-26
WQ-02
WQ-03a
WQ-03b
WQ-04a
WQ-06a
WQ-06b
WQ-09a
WQ-09b
Improve water quality conditions in impaired watersheds nationwide using
the watershed approach, (cumulative)
Ensure that the condition of the Nation's lakes does not degrade (i.e.,
there is no statistically significant increase in the percent of lakes rated
"poor" and no statistically significant decrease in the streams rated
"good").
Improve water quality in Indian country at baseline monitoring stations in
tribal waters (i.e., show improvement in one or more of seven key
parameters: dissolved oxygen, pH, water temperature, total nitrogen, total
phosphorus, pathogen indicators, and turbidity), (cumulative)
Identify monitoring stations on tribal lands that are showing no
degradation in water quality (meaning the waters are meeting tribal water
quality objectives), (cumulative)
Number of American Indian and Alaska Native homes provided access to
basic sanitation in coordination with other federal agencies (cumulative).
Number of numeric water quality standards for total nitrogen and for total
phosphorus adopted by states and territories and approved by EPA, or
promulgated by EPA, for all waters within the state or territory for each of
the following waterbody types: lakes/reservoirs, rivers/streams, and
estuaries (cumulative, out of a universe of 280).
Number of states and territories implementing nutrient reduction
strategies by (1) setting priorities on a watershed or state-wide basis, (2)
establishing nutrient reduction targets, and (3) continuing to make
progress (and provide performance milestone information to EPA) on
adoption of numeric nutrient criteria for at least one class of waters by no
later than 2016. (cumulative)
Number of tribes that have water quality standards approved by EPA.
(cumulative)
Number, and national percent, of states and territories that within the
preceding three year period, submitted new or revised water quality
criteria acceptable to EPA that reflect new scientific information from EPA
or other resources not considered in the previous standards.
Number, and national percent of tribes that within the preceding three
year period, submitted new or revised water quality criteria acceptable to
EPA that reflect new scientific information from EPA or other resources not
considered in the previous standards.
Percentage of submissions of new or revised water quality standards from
states and territories that are approved by EPA.
Number of tribes that currently receive funding under Section 106 of the
Clean Water Act that have developed and begun implementing monitoring
strategies that are appropriate to their water quality program consistent
with EPA Guidance, (cumulative)
Number of tribes that are providing water quality data in a format
accessible for storage in EPA's data system, (cumulative)
Estimated annual reduction in million pounds of nitrogen from nonpoint
sources to waterbodies (Section 319 funded projects only).
Estimated annual reduction in million pounds of phosphorus from
nonpoint sources to waterbodies (Section 319 funded projects only).
BUD
SP
OMB PA
SP
SP
OMB PA
BUD
SP
1
SP
BUD
SG
SG
OMB PA
BUD
SG
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
446
LT
LT
LT
67.9%
9.1
4.5
446
NoWQ
degradation in
lakes
30
Indicator
77,600
59
25.31
43
37 (66.1%)
10 (26.3%)
Indicator
235
225
9.1
4.5
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FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
WQ-09c
WQ-10
WQ-11
WQ-12a
WQ-12b
WQ-13a
WQ-13b
WQ-13c
WQ-13d
WQ-14a
WQ-14b
WQ-17
WQ-19a
WQ-19b
WQ-22a
WQ-23
WQ-25a
WQ-25b
Estimated annual reduction in million tons of sediment from nonpoint
sources to waterbodies (Section 319 funded projects only).
Number of waterbodies identified by states (in 1998/2000 or subsequent
years) as being primarily nonpoint source (NPS)-impaired that are partially
or fully restored, (cumulative)
Number, and national percent, of follow-up actions that are completed by
assessed NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
programs, (cumulative)
Percent of non-tribal facilities covered by NPDES permits that are
considered current.
[Measure will still set targets and commitments and report results in both
% and #.]
Percent of tribal facilities covered by NPDES permits that are considered
current.
[Measure will still set targets and commitments and report results in both
% and #.]
Number of MS4s covered under either an individual or general permit.
Number of facilities covered under either an individual or general
industrial storm water permit.
Number of sites covered under either an individual or general construction
storm water site permit.
Number of facilities covered under either an individual or general CAFO
permit.
Number, and national percent, of Significant Industrial Users (SlUs) that
are discharging to POTWs with Pretreatment Programs that have control
mechanisms in place that implement applicable pretreatment standards
and requirements.
Number, and national percent, of Categorical Industrial Users (ClUs) that
are discharging to POTWs without Pretreatment Programs that have
control mechanisms in place that implement applicable pretreatment
standards and requirements.
Fund utilization rate [cumulative loan agreement dollars to the cumulative
funds available for projects] for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
(CWSRF).
Number of high priority state NPDES permits that are issued in the fiscal
year.
Number of high priority state and EPA (including tribal) NPDES permits that
are issued in the fiscal year.
Number of regions that have completed the development of a Healthy
Watersheds Initiative (HWI) Strategy and have reached an agreement with
at least one state to implement its portion of the region's HWI Strategy.
Percent of serviceable rural Alaska homes with access to drinking water
supply and wastewater disposal.
Number of urban water projects initiated addressing water quality issues
in the community.
Number of urban water projects completed addressing water quality
issues in the community.
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
SG
1
KPI
1
1
1
1
SG
1
OMB PA
BUD
ARRA
OMB PA
BUD, SG
BUD
1
OMB PA
BUD
BUD
BUD
1.2
LT
94.5%
80%
80%
92.5%
22
61
1.2
587
Indicator
90%
90%
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
20,700 (98.0%)
Indicator
94.5%
475
500
Indicator
92.5%
22
61
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FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
WQ-27
WQ-28
Extent of priority areas identified by each state that are addressed by EPA-
approved TMDLs or alternative restoration approaches for impaired
waters that will achieve water quality standards. These areas may also
include protection approaches for unimpaired waters to maintain water
quality standards.
State-wide extent of activities leading to completed TMDLs or alternative
restoration approaches for impaired waters, or protection approaches for
unimpaired waters.
BUD
SG
1
8%
8%
Indicator
Subobjective 2.2.2 Improve Coastal and Ocean Waters
CO-222.N11
CO-SP20.N11
CO-02
CO-04
CO-06
CO-432.N11
Prevent water pollution and protect coastal and ocean systems to improve
national and regional coastal aquatic system health on the 'good/fair/poor'
scale of the National Coastal Condition Report.
Percent of active dredged material ocean dumping sites that will have
achieved environmentally acceptable conditions (as reflected in each site's
management plan and measured through on-site monitoring programs).
Total coastal and non-coastal statutory square miles protected from vessel
sewage by "no discharge zone(s)." (cumulative)
Dollar value of "primary" leveraged resources (cash or in-kind) obtained by
the NEP Directors and/or staff in millions of dollars rounded to the nearest
tenth of a percent.
Number of active dredged material ocean dumping sites that are
monitored in the reporting year.
Working with partners, protect or restore additional acres of habitat within
the study areas for the 28 estuaries that are part of the National Estuary
Program (NEP).
OMB PA
SP
BUD
BUD
SP
1
1
1
OMB PA
BUD
SP
LT
95%
100,000
2.5
95%
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
100,000
Subobjective 2.2.3 Increase Wetlands
WT-SP22
WT-01
WT-02a
WT-03
In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, states and tribes,
achieve 'no net loss' of wetlands each year under the Clean Water Act
Section 404 regulatory program. ("No net loss" of wetlands is based on
requirements for mitigation in CWA 404 permits and not the actual
mitigation attained.)
Number of acres restored and improved, under the 5-Star, NEP, 319, and
great waterbody programs (cumulative).
Number of states/tribes that have substantially built or increased capacity
in wetland regulation, monitoring and assessment, water quality
standards, and/or restoration and protection. (Annual)
Percent of Clean Water Act Section 404 standard permits, upon which EPA
coordinated with the permitting authority (i.e., Corps or State), where a
final permit decision in FY 08 documents requirements for greater
environmental protection* than originally proposed.
BUD
BUD
1
1
No net loss
230,000
No net loss
230,000
Indicator
Indicator
Subobjective 2.2.4 The Great Lakes
GL-433.N11
GL-SP29
GL-SP31
Improve the overall ecosystem health of the Great Lakes by preventing
water pollution and protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Cumulative percentage decline for the long term trend in average
concentrations of PCBs in Great Lakes fish.
Number of Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes where all management
actions necessary for delisting have been implemented, (cumulative)
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
SP
23.4
49%
8
23.4
49%
8
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FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
GL-SP32.N11
GL-05
GL-06
GL-07
GL-09
GL-10
GL-11
GL-12
GL-13
GL-16
Cubic yards (in millions) of contaminated sediment remediated in the
Great Lakes (cumulative from 1997).
Number of Beneficial Use Impairments removed within Areas of Concern.
(cumulative)
Rate of aquatic nonnative species newly detected in the Great Lakes
ecosystem.
Number of multi-agency rapid response plans established, mock exercises
to practice responses carried out under those plans, and/or actual
response actions (cumulative).
Acres managed for populations of invasive species controlled to a target
level (cumulative).
Percent of populations of native aquatic non-threatened and endangered
species self-sustaining in the wild (cumulative).
Number of acres of wetlands and wetland-associated uplands protected,
restored and enhanced (cumulative).
Number of acres of coastal, upland, and island habitats protected, restored
and enhanced (cumulative).
Number of species delisted due to recovery.
Percent increase in acreage in Great Lakes watershed with USDA
conservation practices implemented to reduce erosion, nutrients, and/or
pesticide loading.
Subobjective 2.2.5 The Chesapeake Bay
CB-05.N14
CB-SP35
CB-SP36
CB-SP37
Percent attainment of water quality standards for dissolved oxygen, water
clarity/underwater grasses, and chlorophyll a in Chesapeake Bay and tidal
tributaries.
Percent of goal achieved for implementing nitrogen pollution reduction
actions to achieve the final TMDL allocations, as measured through the
phase 5.3 watershed model.
Percent of goal achieved for implementing phosphorus pollution reduction
actions to achieve final TMDL allocations, as measured through the phase
5.3 watershed model.
Percent of goal achieved for implementing sediment pollution reduction
actions to achieve final TMDL allocations, as measured through the phase
5.3 watershed model.
Subobjective 2.2.6 The Gulf of Mexico
GM-SP38
GM-SP39
GM-SP40.N11
Restore water and habitat quality to meet water quality standards in
impaired segments in 13 priority areas, (cumulative starting in FY 07)
Restore, enhance, or protect a cumulative number of acres of important
coastal and marine habitats, (cumulative starting in FY 07)
Reduce releases of nutrients throughout the Mississippi River Basin to
reduce the size of the hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico, as measured by
the 5-year running average of the size of the zone.
Subobjective 2.2.7 Long Island Sound
LI-SP41
LI-SP42.N11
LI-SP43
Percent of goal achieved in reducing trade-equalized (TE) point source
nitrogen discharges to Long Island Sound from the 1999 baseline of 59,146
TE Ibs/day.
Reduce the size (square miles) of observed hypoxia (Dissolved Oxygen
<3mg/l) in Long Island Sound.
Restore, protect or enhance acres of coastal habitat from the 2010
baseline of 2,975 acres.
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
BUD
BUD
BUD
BUD
BUD
BUD
BUD
BUD
SP
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
BUD
BUD
SP
BUD
SP
BUD
12.4
51
0.8
40
50,000
36%
53
95,000
40,000
1
35% (225,800)
37.5%
37.5%
37.5%
360
30,800
91.5%
186
12.4
51
0.8
40
50,000
36%
53
95,000
40,000
1
35% (225,800)
Long Term
37.5%
37.5%
37.5%
360
30,800
Long Term
91.5%
Long Term
186
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FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
LI-SP44
Reopen miles of river and stream corridors to diadromous fish passage
from the 2010 baseline of 177 river miles by removal of dams and barriers
or by installation of bypass structures.
Subobjective 2.2.8 The Puget Sound Basin
PS-SP49.N11
PS-SP51
Improve water quality and enable the lifting of harvest restrictions in acres
of shellfish bed growing areas impacted by degraded or declining water
quality, (cumulative starting in FY 06)
Restore acres of tidally- and seasonally-influenced estuarine wetlands.
(cumulative starting in FY 06)
Subobjective 2.2.9 U.S. -Mexico Border Environmental Health
MB-SP23
MB-SP24.N11
MB-SP25.N11
Loading of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) removed (cumulative million
pounds/year) from the U.S. -Mexico Border area since 2003.
Number of additional homes provided safe drinking water in the U.S.-
Mexico border area that lacked access to safe drinking water in 2003.
Number of additional homes provided adequate wastewater sanitation in
the U.S. -Mexico border area that lacked access to wastewater sanitation in
2003.
Subobjective 2. 2.10 The Pacific Island Territories
PI-SP26
Percent of population in the U.S. Pacific Island Territories served by
community water systems that has access to continuous drinking water
meeting all applicable health-based drinking water standards, measured
on a four quarter rolling average basis.
Subobjective 2.2.11 The South Florida Ecosystem
SFL-SP45
SFL-SP46
SFL-SP47a
SFL-SP47b
SFL-1
SFL-2
Achieve 'no net loss' of stony coral cover (mean percent stony coral cover)
in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) and in the coastal
waters of Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, Florida, working with
all stakeholders (federal, state, regional, tribal, and local).
Annually maintain the overall health and functionality of sea grass beds in
the FKNMS as measured by the long-term sea grass monitoring project
that addresses composition and abundance, productivity, and nutrient
availability.
At least seventy five percent of the monitored stations in the near shore
and coastal waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary will
maintain Chlorophyll a (CHLA) levels at less than or equal to 0.35 ug 1-1
and light clarity (Kd)) levels at less than or equal to 0.20 m-1.
At least seventy five percent of the monitored stations in the near shore
and coastal waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary will
maintain dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) levels at less than or equal to
0.75 uM and total phosphorus (TP) levels at less than or equal to .25 uM .
Increase percentage of sewage treatment facilities and onsite sewage
treatment and disposal systems receiving advanced wastewater treatment
or best available technology as recorded by EDU. in Florida Keys two
percent (1500 EDUs) annually.
The number of Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) with the
annual total phosphorus (TP) outflow less than or the same as the five-year
annual average TP outflow, working towards the long-term goal of meeting
the 10 parts per billion annual geometric mean.
BUD
BUD
SP
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
OMB PA
BUD
SP
OMB PA
BUD
SP
BUD
1
1
BUD
BUD
1
BUD
27 miles
4,700
35,818
142
520
44,700
80%
75%
75%
3
27 miles
4,700
35,818
145.9
0
37,750
80%
Indicator
Indicator
75%
75%
Indicator
3
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FY2015
ACS Codes
FY 2015 Measure Text
Measure
Category
FY2015
Budget
Target
FY2015
Planning Target
Italicized ACS code denotes a change in measure text and/or in reporting. Measure categories include: OMB PA (OMB Program Assessment); BUD (Budget Measure); SG (State
Grant Measure); KPI (Key Performance Indicator); ARRA (Recovery Act Measure); LT (Long Term Budget Measure), and 1 (Indicator Measure). FY 2014 Budget Target is from 8-
year performance measure table in the FY 2015 Congressional Justification. SP (Strategic Plan) targets are from the draft FY 2014-2018 EPA Strategic Plan.
Subobjective 2. 2.12 The Columbia River Basin
CR-SP53
CR-SP54
Clean up acres of known contaminated sediments, (cumulative starting in
FY06)
Demonstrate a reduction in mean concentration of certain contaminants
of concern found in water and fish tissue, (cumulative starting in FY 06)
I
92
Indicator
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Appendix B - Key Contacts in the National Water Program
Subobjective
National Water
Program Guidance
Water Safe to Drink
Fish and Shellfish
Safe to Eat
Water Safe for
Swimming
Improve Water
Quality on a
Watershed Basis
Improve Coastal and
Ocean Waters
Increase Wetlands
The Great Lakes
The Chesapeake Bay
The Gulf of Mexico
Long Island Sound
The Puget Sound
Basin
U.S. -Mexico Border
Environmental
Health
The Pacific Island
Territories
The South Florida
Ecosystem
The Columbia River
Basin
Contact
Vinh Nguyen (IO)
Travis Cummings
(OGWDW)
Eric Bissonette
(OGWDW)
Amber Erickson (OST)
Denise Hawkins (OST)
Amber Erickson (OST)
KatherineTelleen (OWM)
Denise Hawkins (OST)
Chris Zabawa (OWOW)
Kristie Moore (OWOW)
KatherineTelleen (OWM)
Gregory Stapleton (OST)
John McShane (OWOW)
Betsy Valente (OWOW)
Kristie Moore (OWOW)
Sineta Brown (OWOW)
Kristie Moore (OWOW)
Michael Russ (GLNPO)
Kevin DeBell (CBPO)
Lael Butler (GMPO)
Joseph Salata (USD)
MarkTedesco(LISO)
Chris Castner (RIO)
Angela Bonifaci (RIO)
Stephanie Von Feck
(OWM)
John McCarroll (PIO)
Michael Mann (PIO)
Wanda Murnan (R4)
Steve Blackburn (R4)
Jennifer Derby (R4)
Dan Scheidt (R4)
MaryLou Soscia (RIO)
Joanne Labaw (RIO)
Phone
(202) 564-4631
(202) 564-9592
(202) 564-2147
(202) 566-2984
(202) 566-1384
(202) 566-2984
(202) 564-7933
(202) 566-1384
(202) 566-1222
(202) 566-1616
(202) 564-7933
(202) 566-1028
(202) 566-1381
(202) 566-9895
(202) 566-1616
(202) 564-3666
(202) 566-1616
(312) 886-4013
(410) 295-1318
(228) 688-1576
(203) 977-1541
(203) 977-1541
(206)553-6517
(206) 553-0332
(202) 564-0609
(415) 972-3774
(415) 972-3505
(404) 562-9322
(404) 562-9397
(404) 562-9401
(706) 355-8724
(503) 326-5873
(206) 553-2594
Email
nguyen.vinh@epa.gov
cummings.travis@epa.gov
bissonette.eric@epa.gov
erickson.amber@epa.gov
hawkins.denise@epa.gov
erickson.amber@epa.gov
telleen.katherine@epa.gov
hawkins.denise@epa.gov
zabawa.christopher@epa.gov
moore.kristie@epa.gov
telleen.katherine@epa.gov
stapleton.gregory@epa.gov
mcshane.john@epa.gov
valente.Betsy@epa.gov
moore.kristie@epa.gov
brown.sineta@epa.gov
moore.kristie@epa.gov
russ.michael@epa.gov
debell.kevin@epa.gov
butler.lael@epa.gov
salata.joseph@epa.gov
tedesco.mark@epa.gov
castner.chris@epa.gov
bonifaci.angela@epa.gov
vonfeck.stephanie@epa.gov
mccarroll.john@epa.gov
mann.michael@epa.gov
murnan.wanda@epa.gov
blackburn.steven@epa.gov
derby.jennifer@epa.gov
scheidt.dan@epa.gov
soscia.marylou@epa.gov
labaw.joanne@epa.gov
Key:
IO - Immediate Office of the Office of Water
OGWDW - Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
OST - Office of Science and Technology
OWM - Office of Wastewater Management
OWOW - Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
R-EPA Regional Office
GLNPO - Great Lakes National Program Office
CBPO - Chesapeake Bay Program Office
GMPO - Gulf of Mexico Program Office
LISO - Long Island Sound Office
PIO - Pacific Island Office
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Appendix C - Additional Guidance for CWA Section 106
State, Interstate, and Tribal Grant Recipients
This appendix, along with the specific text found in Section III.C.I.a, provide guidance for state,
interstate, and tribal grant recipients when implementing water pollution control programs
under Section 106 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Together, Section III.C.I, and Appendix C make
up the CWA Section 106 grant guidance.
Associated Program Support: Since FY 1999, Congress has included language in the State and
Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) account for "multi-media and single media pollution prevention,
control and abatement, and related activities", authorizing EPA to use a portion of the funds
available for those programs to fund activities that benefit all or a portion of the state and tribal
grant recipients-the associated program support costs authority. See Public Law 105-276.
EPA has finalized guidance for use of associated program support costs authority by the Section
106 Program (http://water.epa.gov/grants funding/cwf/upload/Section-106-APSC-Guidance-
Final.pdf). Generally, the associated program support costs authority is used to support
activities that promote the common goals of the requesting state(s) and tribe(s) and/or promote
administrative efficiency and cost savings to the recipients. For EPA to use STAG resources as
associated program support, the activity must: (a) be the inherent responsibility of a state,
tribal, territory, or interstate water pollution control agency and (b) be of primary benefit to
these agencies and not EPA. EPA must get the prior approval of these agencies before such
funding can be reserved for associated program support activities. Associated program support
can be provided by EPA through a grant, contract, or interagency agreement.
FY 2015 Nutrient Management Activities: In FY 2015, EPA will allocate additional funds to states
and tribes to support their nutrient reduction efforts consistent with EPA Office of Water
guidance issued in March 20111. These Section 106 nutrient reduction activities will work in
conjunction with those being carried out by states and tribes using Section 319 and U.S.
Department of Agriculture funding and focus on key principles that have guided the agency
technical assistance and collaboration with the states. EPA will work with states and tribes as
they develop work plans to ensure these additional funds are used for tasks consistent with the
Framework and support the implementation of nutrient reduction activities.
Base Program Measures: CWA Section 106 funding supports many of the strategic targets and
goals outlined in the National Water Program Guidance. These measures include:
WQ-SP10.N11
WQ-SP11
WQ-SP12.N11
WQ-SP13
WQ-la
WQ-26
WQ-3a
WQ-27
WQ-10
WQ-12a
WQ-13a, b, c, d
WQ-14a
WQ-19a
SS-1
Measures specific to tribal programs are found in Section III.A.I. of this National Water Program
Guidance.
Guidance for Core Programs: Guidance for core programs funded through grants for water
pollution control programs under CWA Section 106 is provided in specific text in Section III.C.I.,
Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis.
1 The eight key principles are identified in the March 16, 2011, memorandum "Working in Partnership with
States to Address Phosphorus and Nitrogen Pollution through the Use of a Framework for State Nutrient
Reductions (Framework)"
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Appendix C - Additional Guidance for CWA Section 106
State, Interstate, and Tribal Grant Recipients
Other programs in the NWPG that can utilize CWA Section 106 Funds: State, interstate, and
tribal agencies can use CWA Section 106 grants to carry out a wide range of water quality
planning and management activities. Agencies have the flexibility to allocate funds toward
priority activities. Other activities that may be funded with CWA Section 106 funds include:
Source Water (Surface Water and Ground Water): EPA regions, states, and tribes are reminded
that CWA Section 106 grant funds are an essential funding source for source water protection
activities. The Agency recommends that states and tribes continue to direct a portion of their
CWA Section 106 funding for source water protection and wellhead protection actions that
protect both ground water and surface water used for drinking water. EPA regions, states, and
tribes that administer EPA-approved WQS programs should ensure that there are protective
water quality standards in place, and being attained, for each waterbody being used as a public
water supply. Also, EPA encourages states and tribes to allocate a reasonable share of water
quality monitoring resources to assess attainment of the public water supply use, and consider
using water quality or compliance monitoring data collected by public water systems in
assessing water quality and determining impairment. EPA regions, states, and tribes should
consider placing a high priority on (a) waterbodies where state, tribal, or local source water
assessments have identified highly threatening sources of contamination that are subject to
CWA and (b) the development and implementation of TMDLs to address impairments of the
public water supply use. In particular, EPA regions and states should consider the relationship
between point source dischargers and drinking water intakes in setting permit requirements and
inspection and enforcement priorities. EPA also encourages state programs to consider using
their allocation to leverage the resources of Source Water Collaborative members and allies,
found on: http://www.sourcewatercollaborative.org/. In addition, EPA encourages states and
tribes to integrate source water into updates of watershed assessments and plans, including
incorporating ground water and the ground water / surface water interchange, and in the
course of doing so consider the effects of climate change on fresh water resources. See Section
II.B. for additional discussion on the Source Water and Ground Water. Tribes should refer to the
Final Guidance on Awards of Grants to Indian Tribes under Section 106 of the Clean Water Act, in
particular the Understanding Source Water Protection and Conducting a Source Water
Assessment sections.
Non-point Source: States, territories, and tribes may use CWA Section 106 funds to develop
watershed-based plans and to conduct monitoring on a watershed basis. States' and where
appropriate, tribes' integrated monitoring designs should use a combination of statistical
surveys and targeted monitoring to cost-effectively evaluate the health of watersheds and the
effectiveness of protection and restoration actions, such as nonpoint source implementation
projects. In addition, EPA encourages, consistent with the scope of CWA Section 106, broader
efforts to protect and maintain healthy watersheds, so that costly implementation measures are
not required to restore water quality and aquatic habitat.
Protecting Wetlands: Some states and tribes have utilized CWA Section 106 funds for program
implementation, including wetlands monitoring and protection projects.
Fish and Shellfish Safe to Eat: See the grant program guidance at:
http://www.epa.gov/water/waterplan.
Water Safe for Swimming: See the grant program guidance at:
http://www.epa.gov/water/waterplan.
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Appendix C - Additional Guidance for CWA Section 106
State, Interstate, and Tribal Grant Recipients
Other Guidance: Guidance for the Tribal Program, the Monitoring Initiative, and Enforcement is
provided separately and can be found at:
• Tribal water pollution control programs. See http://epa.gov/owm/cwfinance/106tgg07.htm.
• State and interstate use of Monitoring Initiative funds. See
http://epa.gov/owm/cwfinance/106-guidelines-monitor.htm.
• Office of Compliance and Enforcement Assurance National Program Manage Guidance. In
October, 2009, EPA issued the Clean Water Act Action Plan ("the Action Plan"). The Action
Plan identifies steps EPA will take to improve enforcement efforts aimed at addressing
water quality impairment. The Office of Water continues to work with the Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), EPA regions, and states to implement the
Action Plan. For more information on specific enforcement actions for 2014, please see the
2014 OECA National Program guidance at http://www2.epa.gov/planandbudget/fy2014.
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Appendix D
DRAFT
Potential State Agency
Clean Water and Drinking Water
Climate Change Adaptation Actions
2.13.14
#
Actions for Climate Change Adaptation
State
Water
Quality
Agency
State
Drinking
Water
Agency
Promote Water and Climate Change Adaptation
Training for Water Program Staff: Encourage State staff
implementing water programs to take online training
addressing the challenges that a changing climate poses for
meeting clean water and drinking water goals.
Be a WaterSense Partner: Promote water use efficiency by
wastewater treatment plants and drinking water systems in
the State by joining the WaterSense program as a partner and
participating in a State water conservation program.
Promote Use of Climate Resilience Evaluation and
Awareness Tool (CREAT) by Local Water Utilities:
Support wastewater treatment plants and drinking water
systems in use of the CREAT tool to assess the vulnerability of
plants to a changing climate and identify response actions.
Adapt State Revolving Loan Funds (SRFs) to Climate
Change: Adopt climate change considerations in
management of SRF drinking water and clean water SRF
programs.
Consider Climate Change Impacts in Triennial Review
of State Water Quality Standards: Work collaboratively
with Regions to consider if there is the need to begin to
address climate change impacts in water quality standards.
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Report Climate Change Related Impacts on Waters of
the State in Integrated Reports Under Clean Water Act
Section 303(d) and 305(b): Discuss and identify the
possibility of States' abilities or inabilities to include in
integrated reports under Sections 303(d) and 305(b)
assessment of trends in water conditions related to a
changing climate, including water temperature, in-stream
flow, and ph, and the likely impact of future climate change
on waters, including attainment of water quality standards
generally.
Update State Water Quality Management (WQM) Plans
to Address a Changing Climate: Consider the need to
revise and update State Water Quality Management Plans
developed under 40 CFR 130.6 to describe how core clean
water program components addressed in the plans could be
adapted to recognize the anticipated long-term changes in
water conditions in the State as a result of a changing climate.
8
Update Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification
Processes to Address Climate Change: Review existing
certification procedures under section 401 of the Clean Water
Act to identify how climate change impacts on waters,
including expected changes in stream flow and water
temperature, could be considered in reviews of Federal
permits or licenses for under section 401, including reviews of
major construction projects such as dams.
Implement Updated NPDES Permit Tools and Training
Related to Changes in Precipitation and Water
Temperature: Where available, apply updated models and
practices for assessing vulnerability of water quality to
increasing variability of precipitation, in-stream flows (high
and low) and warming water temperature; apply updated
models and practices in fit-for-use green infrastructure
approaches.
10
Address Climate Change in Community Water System
Sanitary Surveys: Identify elements of the sanitary surveys
for community water systems that address the risks to
drinking water systems posed by climate change and address
these risks as part of sanitary surveys on a 3/5 year basis.
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Appendix E: DRAFT Computational Guidance for Proposed Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Program
Measures Working Draft 06/18/13
The 303(d)/TMDL Program is currently conducting a Pilot with several States and Regions to better
understand how the key and complementary measures will be calculated. We anticipate that the Pilots
will wrap up at the end of March, and at that time, we plan to coordinate with the Pilot States to review
the results. Once this initial level of coordination is complete, EPA will coordinate with ACWA in
April/May to reach out to all States to discuss changes that will be made to the computational guidance,
as a result of the Pilot, and seek State feedback. At this time, commenters should bear in mind that
details of the computational guidance may evolve as a result of the Pilot outcomes and discussions.
Proposed Metric for Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Program:
Background: A workgroup of States and EPA is developing a metric to replace by FY2015 the
simple tally of TMDLs completed with one that measures the extent of State priority waters
addressed by TMDLs or alternative approaches in impaired waters or by protection approaches
in waters of existing good quality. The metric will have a defined universe, baseline, and annual
targets. Recognizing that TMDLs and alternative restoration or protection approaches may take
several years to be developed, and that States engage in actions outside of priority areas, a
complementary measure is also envisioned to track incremental progress toward development
of TMDLs or alternative approaches State-wide, including outside and inside of priority areas.
This complementary metric approach will provide the opportunity for States not only to report
on their focused progress within their priority waters, but also to communicate the overall
progress.
Proposed Metric: Extent of priority areas identified by each State that are addressed by EPA-
approved TMDLs or alternative restoration approaches for impaired waters, or protection
approaches for unimpaired waters.
The proposed metric is envisioned to be complemented by an indicator metric that would allow
States to measure State-wide extent of activities leading to completed TMDLs or alternative
restoration approaches for impaired waters, or protection approaches for unimpaired waters.
Note on timing: The intent of this approach is to replace WQ-8(a,b) (also known as the "pace"
metric) starting in FY15. While the Program Vision and Goals call for States to define priority
areas by FY16, many States are already in the process of defining their priorities and will have
them defined by FY15, or earlier. Thus, although not all States might be ready to report on the
metric in FY15, it is expected that sufficient number of States will report on the measure to
allow EPA to provide a national aggregate. All States will be expected to report on the metric in
FY16 based on the Vision implementation schedule.
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Appendix E: DRAFT Computational Guidance for Proposed Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Program
Measures Working Draft 06/18/13
Draft Definitions and Computational Guidance for the Proposed Clean Water Act Section 303(d)
Program Measures
Key performance measure: Extent of priority areas identified by each State that are addressed by EPA-
approved TMDLs or alternative restoration approaches for impaired waters, or protection approaches
for unimpaired waters.
Definitions:
Priority areas: Priority areas are defined by each State in close coordination with the EPA Regions and
the public. Watershed areas corresponding to priority waters or priority watersheds identified by the
State make up the universe of this measure. Based on the schedule for implementing the long-term
Vision for the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) program, all states will identify priority areas by 2016.
Extent: For the purpose of this measure, the extent is the percent of the watershed areas that make up
the universe.
TMDL: A technical plan for reducing pollutants in order to attain water quality standards. The term
'approved' refers to the completion and EPA approval of the TMDL itself.
Alternative restoration approach: a plan and/or a set of actions pursued in near-term (other then a
TMDL) that in their totality are designed to attain water quality standards. Examples could include
approaches such as category 4b activities, 319 plans, "5r" restoration actions, "straight to
implementation", source water protection plans, or other approaches as appropriate.
Protection approach: a plan and/or a set of actions pursued in near term that are designed to maintain
or improve unimpaired waters in attaining water quality standards. Examples could include State or
local easements or ordinances, "informational" TMDLs, park or wildlife designations, or other
approaches as appropriates.
Universe: Watershed acres corresponding to priority waters identified by each State
Baseline: Extent of priority areas identified by each State that have been addressed by EPA-approved
TMDLs or alternative restoration approaches for impaired waters, or protection approaches for
unimpaired waters, at the beginning of the year when the baseline is established.
Targets: Extent of areas within priority areas projected to have a TMDL or alternative restoration or
protection plan in 2022. States identify annual commitments in each fiscal year to work toward the
2022 target.
Units: Percent of priority watershed areas. State can use NHDPIus catchments, HUC12s, or similar State
hydrologically meaningful watershed units to measure the results.
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Appendix E: DRAFT Computational Guidance for Proposed Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Program
Measures Working Draft 06/18/13
Computational guidance:
A. Calculate the universe
After the State determines priority waters, calculate the total watershed area corresponding to
priority areas. If the priority waters were identified on water segments' basis, identify
corresponding HUC12 watersheds or NHDPIus catchments, or similar State hydrologically
meaningful watershed units, to calculate the total area.
| State A Pnonty Waters 436.400 Acre
Example: State A identified priority
watersheds based on a specific
designated use
[ Slate B Priority Walws 625.000 Acres
Example: State B identified priority
watersheds based on geographic area.
3 Slate C Priority Waiets. 13,500.000 Acres
f>* .
Example: State C identified priority
watersheds based on the state-wide
focus on a specific pollutant.
Adjustments to the universe: The States identify the universe in 2015 or 2016. States should strive
to keep changes to the universe to a minimum to be able to track progress toward the 2022 target.
If a State needs to adjust the universe in a given year, it may do so, but note that changes in the
universe may require changes in the baseline and the targets, resetting the measurement of the
progress in the priority areas. Instead of changing the universe States should first consider using the
opportunity to report activities outside of priority waters in indicator metric to be reported at the
National Water Program Guidance on state-wide level.
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B. Calculate Baseline
1. No later then beginning 2016 identify the extent of priority watershed areas with already
approved TMDL or alternative restoration or protection plans. All of priorities in a State
need to be addressed in a given watershed area to count the watershed area toward the
baseline. For example, if a State sets priorities based on a specific pollutant, only that
pollutant would need to be addressed by a plan to count the entire watershed area. If a
State sets priorities for all waters within watershed areas, all pollutants need to be
addressed by a plan to count the watershed area toward the baseline.
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2. Calculate the percentage of the watershed areas identified in (1) based on the universe
identified in A.
Example: State A identified 446.400 acres of priority watershed areas in 2016.
29,000 acres out of the 446,400 i cres already have all necessary TMDLs or and
alternative restoration or protect
baseline for State A is 6%.
on plans addressing the State priorities. The 2016
Adjustments to the baseline: The baseline should
Example: State A identified 446,400 acres of priority
watershed areas in 2016. 29,000 acres out of the 446,400
acres already had all necessary TMDLs or alternative
restoration or protection plans addressing the State
priorities. The 2016 baseline for State A is 6%. In 2018 State
A expands the universe to 550,000 acres. The watersheds
areas added to the expanded universe don't have any plans
yet. The 2018 baseline for State A becomes 5%.
remain static from 2016, as long as the
universe of priority watersheds
~^^_ -^^H
identified in 2016 remains unchanged. Changes to the universe would require an adjustment of
the baseline.
C. Identify targets
1. 2022 target: Based on the universe identified in 2015 or 2016 and the most current CWA
303(d) list, set a target for the percent of priority watershed areas where the State plans to
have all TMDLs or alternative restoration or protection plans completed by the end of 2022
(based on State-defined priorities).
| Stale A Priority Waters. 446.400 Acre
Example: State A identified priority
watersheds based on a specific
designated use. Targets will be set for
all pollutants.
• State B Priority Waters 625.000Acres
t
Example: State B identified priority
watersheds based on geographic area;
Targets will be set for all pollutants.
Example: State C identified priority
watersheds based on the state-wide
focus on a specific pollutant. Targets will
be set for only the chosen pollutant.
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2.
Annual commitment:
a. Based on the most current CWA 303(d) list, identify the extent of priority watershed
areas that need a TMDL or alternative restoration or protection plan.
b. Identify which of these areas are expected to have all necessary TMDLs or
alternative restoration or protection plans completed by the end of the year (based
on state-defined priorities).
c. Add the extent of areas identified in (b) to the extent of watershed areas with
already existing approved TMDLs or alternative plans reported in the previous year.
- This is the commitment for the end of the given year.
Example:
2016: Based on the current
CWA303(d)list|800/o|of
priority areas need to be
addressed with a TMDL or
alt. approach (including
areas with already existing
plans).
10% of the priority areas
already have all TMDLs or
alt. approach in place.
By the end of 2016 State
would like to complete all
plans for 6% of the priority
areas.
The commitment for 2016
is 16%.
2017: Based on the current CWA 303(d)
64% of priority areas still need a TMDL
or an alt. approach
State was successful in meeting their
2016 target and 16% of priority areas
already have all TMDLs or alt. plan.
By the end of 2018 State would like to
complete all plans for additional 2% of
priority areas.
The commitment for 2017 is 18%
2022 target is
to have]70%
of the priority
areas with a
TMDL or alt.
plan.
Adjustments to the targets: The 2022 targets and annual commitments are likely to change if a
State needs to change the universe or baseline of priority watersheds areas, or new waters within
priority watershed areas are identified in need of a TMDL or an alternative restoration or protection
plan.
Off
Example: State A identified 446,400 acres of priority watershed areas in 2016. In 2016 State
set the target of having 70% of the priority watershed areas to be addressed by a TMDL or
an alternative plan by the end of 2022. During the assessment in 2018, new waters within
priority watershed areas were added to the list of waters needing a plan. State A may need
to adjust their 2022 target.
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D. Calculate restoration progress:
a. Based on State-defined priorities, identify which watershed areas have all of the necessary
approved TMDLs or alternative restoration [or protection] plans.
b. Calculate the percent of watershed areas identified in (a) based on the universe defined in
A.
IL Complementary indicator measure: State-wide extent of activities leading to completed TMDLs or
alternative restoration approaches for impaired waters, or protection approaches for unimpaired
waters.
Definitions:
Extent, TMDL, alternative restoration approach, and protection approach: same definitions apply as in
"key performance measure" above
Universe: State-wide extent of waters that need a TMDLs or alternative restoration or protection
approach.
, within and ou
Baseline: Extent of waters state-wide, within and outside of state-identified priority watersheds,
addressed by EPA-approved TMDLs or alternative restoration approaches for impaired waters, or
protection approaches for unimpaired waters, at the end of the previous year. Since the number of
waters needing a TMDL or an alternative approaches state-wide will change with every cycle, the
baseline at the beginning of the year will be based on the measure results at the end of the previous
year.
i id LI vc appi
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Activities leading to completed TMDLs or alternative approaches: Incremental actions or steps that are
part of the process leading to a completed TMDL or an alternative approach. For the purpose of
computations in this measure the activities are broken down into three key steps:
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Step
1. Planning Activities
2. Development Activities
3. Plan Completion or TMDL approval
Activities
Review of existing information, data evaluation
and collection of additional information as
necessary, etc.
Data analysis, model development, initial draft of
plan, proposal of a TMDL for public comment,
initial public outreach, etc.
Completion of plan or TMDL approval and
associated public outreach
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Targets: since this is an indicator measure, no national targets will be required. However, the
calculation of this metric will assume a national goal of 100% of all necessary TMDL plans or alternative
approaches to be completed.
Units: percent of progress toward the goal of 100%
Computational guidance:
A. Calculate the universe:
Based on the most recent CWA 303(d) cycle, determine the extent of waters or watersheds in
your State that need a TMDL or an alternative restoration or protection approach.
B. Calculate extent of waters for each step of activities:
Based on known activities on the waters in your universe, calculate the extent of waters for each
of the steps: "planning", "developing", or "plan completion" step for waters within and outside
of priority areas.
C. Calculate the progress score for each stej
Progress score = extent of waters in a given step/universe
D. Calculate weighted scores for each step:
Planning weighted score = planning progress score * 0.25
Development weighted score = development progress score *0.5
Plan completion weighted score = plan completion progress score *1
E. Calculate the total progress score
Total progress score = planning weighted score + development weighted score + plan
completion weighted score
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Example (numbers are simplified for a smaller subset):
Units: miles or acres
State
X
303d
Cycle
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2014
100
100
100
100
100
2016
0
0
0
0
2018
20
20
20
2020
0
0
2022
0
Universe
100
100
120
120
120
303d
Evaluation
State
X
303d
Cycle
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Planning Activities
Extent
100
50
40
10
0
%
Universe
100%
50%
33%
8%
0%
Weighting
Factor
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
Weighted
Score
25%
13%
8%
2%
0%
303d
Evaluation
State
X
303d
Cycle
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Development Activities
Extent
0
50
40
60
0
%
Universe
0%
50%
33%
50%
0%
Weighting
Factor
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Weighted
Score
0%
25%
17%
25%
0%
303d Evaluation
State
X
303d Cycle
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Total 303d
Score
25%
38%
58%
69%
100%
303d
Evaluation
State
X
303d
Cycle
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
Plan Completion
Extent
0
0
40
50
120
%
Universe
0%
0%
33%
42%
100%
Weighting
Factor
1
1
1
1
1
Weighted
Score
0%
0%
33%
42%
100%
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IMi How do the two metric complement each other:
The key performance measure is envisioned to link directly to the long term-vision and
Goals, where States focus their resources on a subset of priority waters. Thus the metric has
been designed to track completed restoration and protection plans within a specific
universe of priority waters between 2015/2016 and 2022.
The complementary indicator measure is envisioned to provide an opportunity to track the
development of plans and/or approaches state-wide, outside of state-defined priorities. In
addition, this metric would allow for States to capture incremental progress toward having
all of necessary TMDLs or alternative approaches completed within and outside of priority
areas. Since the primary focus for the States will be in the priority areas, this
complementary metric will not require annual targets - it is an opportunity to capture state-
wide activities.
Example:
State X identified 500,000 acres of watershed as priority watersheds with the focus on
Nutrients. When calculating the key performance measure, State X may count only the
watershed areas that correspond to completed TMDLs or alternative restoration or
protection plans with the focus on Nutrients. In 2018 State X also receives a consent degree
and needs to address additional 200,000 acres of watershed areas as priority waters by
2022. State X reports the following "key performance metrics" for 2015-2022.
Year
end
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
Universe
(acres)
500,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
700,000
700,000
700,000
700,000
700,000
Waters with all plans or
approaches completed
30,000
50,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
315,000
350,000
420,000
Baseline
^ 6%
6%
6%
6%
14%*
14%
14%
14%
14%
Measure
n/a
10%
16%
20%
17%
20%
45%
50%
60%
Target
n/a
10%
16%
18%
2Q%
25%
2QO/
5Q%
70%
Adjusted
Target*
15%
20%
40%
50%
60%
*ln 2018 an event required State X to expand the set of priority watersheds to include additional
200,000 acres. State X had to adjust the baseline (100,000 out of 700,000 acres had all necessary
plans or approaches completed at the beginning of 2018,14%). In addition, the State had to adjust
the 2022 target to capture the additional 200,000 acres
State X already had 200,000 acres with activities ongoing toward the development of TMDLs
or alternative approaches occurring outside of the priority waters in 2014. These activities
were to be completed as TMDLs in 2015. In addition, while State X was working on
developing TMDLs in 2017 to address priority water, some of the newly-developed TMDLs
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also applied to pollutants other then Nutrients in the same watershed areas. These
activities would not be captured in the "key performance measure" that focuses on priority
waters only, but they would be reflected in the complementary indicator metric.
Sample activities for State X and corresponding "complementary indicator metrics" (all
numbers in the tables below represent the number of watershed acres).
Planning
T
Development
Completion
end
2014
Planning is only in priority
waters (500K)
Development actions are on
13% state-wide
13% of TMDLs are done state-
wide
2015
Planning continues only in
priority areas (350k)
100K are under development
in priority
Dnty areas
Developments from 2014 outside
of priority areas lead to 200 K for
completed plans
addition, 50K of priority areas
ow have TMDLs or alternative
approaches
2016
Planning continues only in
priority areas (250k)
Development continues only in
priority areas (170K)
80K TMDLs or alternative
approaches have been
completed for the priority
waters.
2017
2018*
Planning continues only in
priority areas (150k)
State has to address additional
200K of watersheds that have
been added to priority waters
(300 K)
Development continues only in
riority areas (250K)
20K TMDLs or alternative
approaches have been
completed for the priority
waters. However, these TMDLs
ended up also addressing a
pollutant other then Nutrients.
Thus the total for this year is 40K.
Development continues only in
priority areas (330K)
20K of TMDLs or alternative
approaches have been
completed for the priority
waters.
2019
2020
Planning continues only in
priority areas (140k)
Development continues only in
priority areas (400K)
20K TMDLs or alternative
approaches have been
completed for the priority
waters.
Planning continues only in
priority areas (85k)
Development continues only in
priority areas (300K)
135KTMDLs or alternative
approaches have been
completed for the priority
waters.
2021
Planning continues only in
priority areas (100k)
Development continues only in
priority areas (250K)
35KTMDLs or alternative
approaches have been
completed for the priority
waters.
2022
Planning continues only in
priority areas (80k)
Development continues only in
priority areas (200K)
70K TMDLs or alternative
approaches have been
completed for the priority
waters.
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State-wide
Year
end 2014
2015
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
Universe
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,550,000
1,600,000
1,500,000
1,530,000
1,570,000
1,600,000
1,450,000
Planning Activities
Extent
500,000
350,000
250,000
150,000
300,000
140,000
85,000
100,000
80,000
%
Universe
33%
23%
16%
9%
20%
9%
5%
6%
6%
Weight
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
Weighted
Score
8%
6%
4%
2%
5%
2%
1%
2%
1%
Development Activities
Extent
200,000
100,000
170,000
250,000
330,000
400,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
%
Universe
13%
7%
11%
16%
22%
26%
19%
16%
14%
Weight
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Weighted
Score
7%
3%
5%
8%
11%
13%
10%
8%
7%
Plan Completion
Extent
200,000
450,000
480,000
520,000
540,000
560,000
695,000
730,000
800,000
%
Universe
13%
30%
31%
33%
36%
37%
44%
46%
55%
Weight
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Weighted
Score
13%
30%
31%
33%
36%
37%
44%
46%
55%
Total
303d
Score
28%
39%
40%
43%
52%
52%
55%
55%
63%
Baseline
n/a
28%
39%
40%
43%
52%
52%
55%
55%
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