Region 6 ¦ 2012 Plan Looking ahead v Administrator's Priorities f ^£DSrX 1 2 < 3J V 1. Taking Action on Climate Change 2. Improving Air Quality 3. Cleaning Up Our Communities 4. Assuring the Safety of Chemicals 5. Protecting America's Waters 6. Expanding the Conversation on Environmentalism and Working for Environmental Justice 7. Building Strong State and Tribal Partnerships sb X> z UJ Q \ "As we en^er m^° 20^2 we'll continue our efforts to bring about real results in the communities we serve-improving air quality protecting our waters, cleaning up our communities and working for environmental justice. I am confident that working with our partners, we'll meet these challenges successfully." - Samuel Coleman, P.E. Acting Regional Administrator Taking Action on Climate Change Promote innovative energy projects to meet the nation's energy needs: Recruit 20 new WaterSense partners Partner with Border Environment Cooperation Commission to host 2 workshops with utilities along the US/Mexico border Process State UIC program revision applications incorporating new Geologic sequestration injection well rules Champion Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance following standards for green meetings/ conferences Facilitate the development of GHG and other emission reduction's Regional strategy with industry and communities Implement GHG Permitting Program in TX Implement GHG SIP for Albuquerque Oversee 5 Climate Showcase Community Grants showing energy and GHG benefits Produce updated draft electric sector SIP manual Partner with 20 agencies to implement the Federal Green Challenge Develop partnerships with two metropolitan areas that will result in E3 projects in 2013 Improving Air Quality Ensure clean air for communities: Conduct 35 CAA compliance evaluations of facilities in or affecting nonattainment areas Initiate CAA enforcement actions at facilities in non-compliance in or affecting nonattainment areas Conduct compliance evaluations at oil & gas sector facilities Review and comment on proposed deflexed permits Partner to develop a portable sensor monitor for detection of benzene and 1,3-butadiene for fence line communities Conduct air monitoring program Technical System Audits for NMED and City of Albuquerque Work with States to develop federally approvable clean air plans in Baton Rouge, West Memphis, DFW, Houston, and Frisco Implement Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools in 50 schools in LA& OK, impacting over 25,000 students, teachers, and support staff Educate 200 Building professionals about Indoor airPlus, Radon, Lead RRP, WaterSense, and Energy Star Educate 400 children, parents, elderly and caregivers on indoor environmental risks Train 20 health care professionals on indoor environmental risks Reduce hazardous air pollutant emissions from 18 incinerators, boilers and halogen acid furnaces burning hazardous waste Cleaning Up Our Communities Make land available for Reuse: Conduct 125 Brownfields property assessments Cleanup 10 Brownfields properties Coordinate and facilitate the development of Brownfields plan for North Tulsa Complete 2 NPL remedy constructions, complete 8 remedial action projects, control groundwater migration at 1 site, make 7 sites ready for reuse, achieve human health protection at 2 sites, and make 140 site assessment decisions Complete 17 Superfund-lead removal action responses Reach settlement or take enforcement action before the start of remedial action at 95% of Superfund sites with viable, liable PRPs Issue 2 RfR Determinations promoting RCRA facility revitalization Complete corrective action construction at 27 priority RCRA sites Control human exposure to toxins at 18 priority RCRA facilities Control migration of contaminated groundwater at 17 additional priority RCRA facilities Complete 6 PCB evaluations for landfills, commercial storage facilities, disposal facilities and remediation actions Assuring the Safety of Chemicals Prioritize decisions to maximize environmental benefits: Conduct 119 risk management plan audits Conduct 8 exercises to improve emergency preparedness at the Federal, State, and Local level Achieve Agency Core National Approach to Response score of 80% or better and 725 or better on core COOP Assessment Tool ^p\^oikfoioe l.TKvrat\; E nviromneiital Stewardship C liainctcc, R espect, Ex ceilence May 31,2012 ------- Region 6 ¦ 2012 Plan This year; we will focus our energy,; talents and resources to accomplish these priorities: Protecting children where they live, learn and play: Educate more than 1,000 businesses and people on Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Educate more than 1,000 people on lead poisoning prevention Educate farm workers on the risk of take home pesticide exposure and ways to reduce the risk Protecting America's Waters Ensure safe drinking water: Ensure 93% of the population served by community water systems will receive drinking water meeting all health-based standards (person-month basis) Develop and provide analytical capability for contaminates associated with hydraulic fracturing Conduct 1 water response exercise by December 2012 Develop a drought resource page, covering Regional drought issues and communicate findings Issue OK CAFO general permit Work with State partners to address/resolve 263 significant noncompliant public water systems Provide leadership to restore and protect watersheds and coastal waters: Complete NM, OK, TX water quality standards submittal reviews Coordinate updated human health water quality standards with OK; Host a nutrient Regional Technical Assistance Group meeting with States; facilitate Nutrient Criteria Development Plan updates by end of 2012 Develop water quality benchmarks for bioaccumulative toxic pollutants protecting fish, shellfish and wildlife Work with States to utilize fish consumption rates that ensure safe Water Quality Standard levels of protection for children, tribal citizens and those heavily depended on fish/food subsistence Participate in CWPPRA to address restoration by vetting 15 new coastal restoration projects with LA citizens and local governments Maintain an NPDES permit currency rate of greater than 94% Issue Albuquerque 1 MS4 and 1 POTW permit Complete all actions required under LA's TMDLs Consent Decree by March 31, 2012 Approve 200 TMDLs Partner with agencies to reduce the improper disposal of pharmaceuticals; hold 3 unused medicine take-back events Issue Outer Continental Shelf Oil & Gas general permit Issue Texas Territorial Seas Oil & Gas general permit Issue Texas Coastal Waters Oil & Gas general permit Review 10 mitigation banking instruments Complete 30 wetland inspections and pursue appropriate enforcement Reduce number of National Water Program Guidance measures by 15% Conduct 80% of the CAFO inspections in impaired watersheds or in response to citizen complaints Conduct 60% of the NPDES inspections in impaired watersheds or in sensitive water bodies Implement the Regional SSO enforcement strategy for 2 priority municipal systems Expanding the Conversation on Environmentalism and Working for Environmental Justice Partner with vulnerable communities to address concerns related to environmental justice priorities: Develop 1 new community action plan for a priority EJ community Assist City of Port Arthur with implementation of the Environmental Quality and Emergency Response and the Health Care Work Groups Assist with implementation of Corpus Christi Community Action Plan Promote environmental eduction and outreach to 1,000 people Address drinking water quality issues with Panola County, TX residents Issue CAA enforcement actions at facilities in non-compliance affecting impacted communities Hold open house on lead issues in Frisco, TX on May 21, 2012 Improving the environment along the US/Mexico Border Disburse $7M through BEIF grants; providing 1,000 new safe drinking water service connections and 9,000 new wastewater connections Complete the Community Needs Inventory for EJ 2014 element "Fostering Administration-Wide Action on EJ" Partner with Texas A&M, San Elizario ISD, and Colonia San Elizario community to break ground on community garden project Remove 800,000 tires from legacy piles Eliminate 50 tons of e-waste through recycling collection events Promote pesticide safety to prevent occupational farm worker and/or children's exposure Facilitate emergency response equipment donation and training for Ojinaga and Cuidad Rio Bravo, Mexico Participate in 1 binational emergency response exercise Assist in the revisions of 3 Sister City Contingency Plans Facilitate binational Hazmat risk mapping along the US/Mexico border Building Strong State and Tribal Partnerships Addressing State Priorities: Assist States and utilities to address requirements impacting electrical generating units Assist States with limited resources with administration of water and wastewater programs Work with States, tribes and stakeholders to develop Illinois River Watershed Model ©Wo^.1. i Diversity E nvironirLental Stewardship C liai-acti-r. A.ccmmLal»ilily, R espect, Ex oellertce May 31 2012 ------- Region 6 ¦ 2012 Plan This year; we will focus our energy,; talents and resources to accomplish these priorities: Work with States and tribes on regional haze Work with State and tribes on removal of LANL transuranic waste Work with States and tribes to mitigate impacts of drought on water resources Work with States to streamline state authorization programs Work with State on minimizing grant performance reports Identify areas of reduced expectations in grants that reduce funding to States Complete review and approval for OK Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Forestry to assume implementation of CAFO and Pesticides NPDES Program Develop recommendations for UIC regulators injection induced seismicity Hold MS4 Conference for States and municipalities Hold Pretreatment Conference for States and municipalities Hold 2 States meetings with UST inspection managers to increase compliance, prevention releases and cleanup of petroleum releases Conduct a meeting with state oil and natural gas regulatory agencies to enhance communication and understanding of agency priorities and initiatives Provide funding to Region 6 applicants for Diesel Emission Reduction Program; complete national DERA competition Conduct a State Review Framework review with TCEQ Work with States to educate broiler producers on CAFO program requirements Work with TCEQ, state and Federal funding agencies on drinking water requirements at public water supply systems Complete consultation with Taos Pueblo on NPDES permitting action Address UIC issues with new Leadership of the Osage Nation Focusing on Our People and Our Resources Developing our People: Provide coaching to 15 supervisors Provide leadership training to 70-80 employees Provide mentoring to 30-40 employees Provide 18 Employee Assistance Program training classes Ensure integrity of our financial management: Pilot a workload analytic for NPDES Permitting to estimate required resources needed to manage the national program Review 100% of recorded ULOs; deobligate unneeded funds Reduce ULO in expired grants by 15% by September 30, 2012 Advancing science, research, and technological innovation Promote state/tribal adoption of new screening surface methods and groundwater for toxic chemical effects American Reinvestment and Recovery Act: Ensure 95% of all DWSRF and CWSRF ARRA are completed by September 30, 2012 Work with ARRA partners to increase financial draw downs and ensure transparency Safeguarding our Trust responsibilities: Develop a framework for Regional tribal environmental planning Complete 3 tribal consultations Assist in the development, implementation and compliance of safe drinking water plans to Mescalero Apache and Jicarilla Apache Tribes Ensure drinking water meets all health standards for at least 87% of Tribal population served by community water systems (person- month basis) Provide wastewater treatment training to OK Tribal representatives Work with Region 6 Tribal Air Subcommittee on draft Tribal Air Guidance Cohost the Annual Regional Air Monitoring Meeting in Tahlequah, OK in April 2012 Conduct 30 UST inspections on Indian land Conduct 2 solid waste workshops Complete 1 leaking underground storage tank cleanup on Indian land Complete required consultation with Navajo Nation and Region 9 regarding uranium aquifer exemption issues Questions? Please talk with your supervisor about our goals ^tDSrx $ 5 73 \ ^7 ui CD T p* Our 2011 Accomplishments Report is available at www.epa.gov/region6 ^p\^oikfoioe l.TKvrat\; E nviromneiital Stewardship C liainctcc, R espect, Ex ceilence May 31,2012 ------- |