Region 6 ¦ 2014 Plan Looking ahead v Administrator's Priorities f 1 $ 5 3 Q 1. Addressing Climate Change 2. Improving Air Quality 3. Making a Visible Difference in Communities Across the Country 4. Taking Action on Toxics and Chemical Safety 5. Protecting Water: A Precious, Limited Resource 6. Working Toward a Sustainable Future, EJ and Environmentalism 7. Launching a New Era of State, Tribal and Local Partnerships 8. Embracing EPA as a High Performing Organization Addressing Climate Change Promote innovative energy projects to meet the nation's energy needs: Enroll 3 new facilities in Federal Green Challenge Work to ensure 30 current Federal Green Challenge participants submit annual data Conduct outreach and educational efforts on CAA 111(d) Partner with TX A&M to develop and implement "Understanding the WaterSense Labeled New Home" Recruit additional 30 WaterSense Partners to promote climate adaption activities relating to drought management Conduct 4 energy management workshops with wastewater and water utilities Complete the development of the region's first climate change adaptation implementation plan Partner with the Department of Transportation, federal, state and local agencies to develop a climate change scenario planning tool for Albuquerque, NM Improving Air Quality Ensure clean air for communities: Propose action on the TX and OK regional haze plans Ensure installation of mitigation measures at homes affected by vapor intrusion with a groundwater plume from the RCRA regulated Delfasco facility in Grand Prairie Review stack test results of 12 incinerators, boilers and halogen acid furnaces burning hazardous waste Train health care professionals on indoor environmental risks Improve regional air quality by issuing grants for emission control technologies that reduce diesel engine related emissions Conduct 25 CAA compliance evaluations for facilities in or affecting nonattainment areas Initiate 5 CAA enforcement actions at facilities in noncompliance or affecting nonattainment areas Conduct 20 compliance evaluations at oil and gas section facilities Making a Visible Difference in Communities Across the Country Make land available for Reuse: Coordinate review of documents and identification of cleanup measures with TCEQ and LDEQ for former Exide site in TX and LA mj Ti z Ui 5 "T "The Administrator has personally commented on the great achievements of Region 6. Looking to the future, we maintain our focus on the Administrator's priorities for 2014 which will continue making a difference in our communities. Together, with our states, partners and stakeholders, I know we will accomplish these goals ensuring a better environment for those we serve." - Ron Curry Issue 2 Ready for Reuse determinations with State partners Ensure Encycle Trustee completes remediation and site owner completes site wide cleanup with community involvement Issue 2 enforceable actions to advance RCRA corrective action at high priority GPRA sites Complete 1 leaking underground storage tank cleanup on Indian land Complete 13 Superfund lead removal action responses Complete 15 PRP lead removal action responses Complete 4 remedial action projects Complete ground water migration under control at one site Make 5 Superfund sites ready for reuse Reach settlement or take enforcement action before the start of remedial action at 95% of Superfund sites with viable, liable PRPs Conduct 80 Brownfield property assessments Cleanup 7 Brownfield properties Award 2 cleanup grants to the City of Pine Bluff and Project United for cleanup and repurposing old properties Complete 42 remedial site assessments Use RCRA authority to eliminate imminent and substantial endangerment to communities from illegal storage of waste explosives near Minden, LA Partner with TX Water Development Board to develop and implement drinking water and wastewater infrastructure solutions for Nueces County colonia residents addressing high levels of arsenic in drinking water at Cindy Park II Participate in activities for the White House Council of Strong Communities supporting the Mayor of Brownsville's priorities Continue progress on New Orleans Urban Waters priority areas Initiate Urban Waters pilot in San Antonio Taking Action on Toxics and Chemical Safety Prioritize decisions to maximize environmental benefits: Ensure proper management of hazardous waste through reissuance of 18 state permits Control human exposure to toxins in 13 priority RCRA facilities Complete 7 PCB evaluations Review pesticide Notices of Arrival to ensure misbranded- unregistered pesticides are not introduced into commerce ®Wo orkfbrce Divetsit^ E iTvironmental Stewardship Ch: aiactec,. . (Xioi m Uil >ili ty„ R espect, Ex. n.-i August 4,2014 ------- Region 6 ¦ 2014 Plan This year,; we will focus our energy,; talents and resources to accomplish these priorities: Provide Toxic Release Inventory workshops and webinars to the regulated community Hold a regional P2 Roundtable meeting in AR to promote expansion of pollution prevention approaches Conduct 90 risk management plan inspections Conduct 32 Local Emergency Planning Committee workshops Protecting children where they live, learn and play: Educate farm workers and their families on the risk of take-home pesticide exposure Promote lead safe work practices and the use of trained professionals conducting RRP in pre-1978 housing Provide Healthy Homes and Healthy Schools training Conduct or participate in 8 exercises to improve emergency preparedness at federal, state and local levels Issue TSCA enforcement actions to 2 companies to comply with lead- based paint RRP Rule Protecting Water: A Precious, Limited Resource Ensure safe drinking water for communities: Work with State partners to address/resolve 450 significant noncompliance public water systems Ensure 91% community water system customers meet all health based standards on a person-month basis Investigate impact of nutrient loading on drinking water source quality and associated treatment requirements Host a workshop to garner input from states and industry on potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources, July 2014 Provide leadership to restore and protect watersheds and coastal waters: Respond to oil spills impacting waters of the US that are evaluated to meet the regional response criteria Conduct 140 SPCC and 75 FRP inspections and response exercises at OPA regulated facilities Conduct 80% of the CAFO inspections in impaired watersheds, sensitive water bodies, or in response to citizen complaints Conduct 60% of the NPDES inspections in impaired watersheds or in sensitive water bodies Work with state and federal funding agencies on drinking water requirements at public water supplies Document 3 success stories for full or partial restoration of nonpoint source impaired waters Assist states and tribes in completing 5 new watershed based plans designed to restore nonpoint source impaired waters Host meeting with states, tribes and other organizations to network on development of numeric nutrient criteria Participate in field collections for national rivers and streams survey Conduct monitoring; collect region specific data for the development of background tissue screening levels offshore Galveston for the suitability evaluation of sediment for ocean disposal Work with partners to protect, restore 3,000 acres of habitat within 3 National Estuary Program study areas Propose 5 Coastal Restoration Projects under CWPPRA in LA Approve 100 TMDLs Provide dispersion modeling support addressing oil and gas NPDES permitting Maintain NPDES Permit currency rate of greater than 90% Finalize Middle Rio Grande MS4 watershed permit Propose Biosolids general permits for LA and AR Propose NM small MS4 general permit Participate in Low Impact Development Design Competitions Hold Regional MS4 conference for states and municipalities Partner with federal, state, local law enforcement and communities to collect 5,000 lbs of unused or expired medicine in North Texas Promote WaterSense/water conservation at 5 TX environmental events Promote Fix A Leak week activities with 10 WaterSense Partners Working Toward A Sustainable Future, Environmental Justice and Environmentalism Partner with vulnerable communities to address concerns related to environmental justice priorities: Promote environmental sustainability at sporting events and venues Collaborate with Georgia-Pacific to implement H2S ambient air monitoring in Crossett, AR Reach 1,000 people at events to educate and work on sustainable solutions on environmental problems Co-lead water education exhibit for Advancement of Science Teaching Conference and provide assistance with water education resources Issue 5 CAA enforcement actions at facilities impacting communities Provide climate change, refinery rule and capacity-building workshop training in Houston, TX Review draft NEPA documents for potential impacts to EJ and tribal communities Collaborate along with the Region, ADEQ and ADH to develop an action plan for the community in Crossett, AR Implement a Green Infrastructure Strategy in the Region Co-host an EJ workshop in New Orleans for LA communities on proposed updates to refineries' emission standards Co-sponsor EJ training workshop in Houston, TX Assist state in conducting a community workshop in Crossett, AR Improving the environment along the US/Mexico Border Partner with TX and scrap tire industry to develop and host a binational scrap tire workshop increasing cross-border collaboration Implement projects along the US-Mexico Border to change the identity of scrap tires from waste to resource Provide 910 additional homes with safe drinking water Continue co-leadership with TCEQ on Lower Rio Grande Water Quality Initiative in partnership with IBWC and Mexico Provide 7,318 additional homes with adequate wastewater sanitation ©Wo^.1. ? Diversity, E nvironirLentalStewardship C liai-acti-r. j^L.<-c<>urilal>ilit\; R espect, Ex oellence August 4, 2014 ------- Region 6 ¦ 2014 Plan This year,; we will focus our energy,; talents and resources to accomplish these priorities: Provide Border infrastructure funding to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to achieve 100% treatment coverage of wastewater generated in the Juarez Valley region Launching a New Era of State, Tribal and Local Partnerships Addressing State Priorities: Facilitate regional State Sustainability Network calls to advance RCRA sustainability programs Hold an meeting with regional UST/LUST managers to increase compliance, prevention, cleanup, address new releases and ensure financial assurance Hold an meeting/teleconference with Sustainable Material Management managers Hold Lead Paint meeting with State and Tribal partners Participate in a regional meeting with pesticide program managers from State Lead Agencies addressing current and emerging program, enforcement and financial issues Maintain and enhance relationships with IOGCC and state oil and gas regulatory agencies Resolve 1 Title V Operating Permit Petition Remove 28 SIP revisions by end of September 2014 Approve TX GHG PSD permitting program into SIP and update Title V program authorization to include GHGs Issue GHG PSD permits for remaining permit applications not transitioning to TCEQ that promote energy efficiency Develop capacity with OK to conduct Superfund remedial construction projects at the Tulsa Fuel site and OK Refining site Utilizing advance state match funds, complete innovative remedial action project at the McGaffey and Main Superfund site Continue collaborative efforts with AR to resolve issues on 303(d) lists of impaired waters and associated assessment methodology Assist states with dissolved oxygen modeling for NPDES permit issuance and provide modeling training Develop programmatic resolution on TPDES permit objections to pH and Temperature Work with AR to resolve State Act 954 impact on NPDES permits Participate in Regional Pretreatment workshop for states and municipalities Work with Wetland Program Plan states to enhance their programs with targeted development and assist states without a program plan Conduct a State Review Framework with NMED Review and approve OK water quality standards revision Work with LA and TX to conduct outreach events with agricultural communities on Waters of the United States Award grants and work with local urban communities to implement Urban Waters Federal Partnership activities Assist ODEQ with development of water reuse guidelines Safeguarding our Trust responsibilities: Promote state and tribal pesticide program coordination and communication Conduct UST inspections and compliance assistance in Indian Country Conduct solid waste workshops regarding solid waste management plans on Indian Land and preparing competitive grant applications Hold Radon Stakeholders meeting Approve Treatment as a State status under CAA for Peoria Tribe, OK Develop capacity with the Quawpaw Tribe of OK to conduct Superfund remedial construction projects on both trust and private lands Assist tribes with their priority needs on monitoring, assessment, nonpoint source, water quality standards and 401 certification Participate in Government to Government Consultation on EPA permitting actions Provide training on stream restoration and wetland delineation training Assist tribes with the development of a Wetland Program Plan Participate in 3 RTOC meetings with elected tribal caucus Participate in the Annual Tribal Environmental Summit Conduct stakeholder engagement process for the Osage Operators Environmental Reference Manual Conduct 2 GAP Guidebook Indicators training for tribes Conduct 4 onsite GAP advance programmatic monitoring meetings Host RTOC meeting in Albuquerque, NM to discuss and advance environmental issues Embracing EPA as a High Performing Organization Developing our People: Conduct 2 Lean projects to improve efficiency Provide staff necessary education and tools to perform duties with consideration to resource constraints Provide hydrologic and water quality modeling training opportunities for TMDL staff to increase competency and new skills Implement information tools that support collaboration and transparency Provide 14 Employee Assistance Program Trainings Provide GS 7-12 Leadership Development Program to 22 employees Provide 1 Executive Leadership Team workshop Revitalize and provide mentoring to 25-30 employees Rollout the revised Job Swap program FY15 Conduct 360 Survey for Managers Ensure integrity of our financial management: Award and manage grants and cooperative agreements to States Ensure financial activities comply with FMFIA and internal controls Review 100% of recorded ULOs; de-obligate unneeded funds Work with tribal partners to enhance financial and administrative grant management Advancing science, research, and technological innovation: Pilot the use of SharePoint in assisting States in implementing the Public Water System Supervision program orkforoe E lTviron mental Stewardsliip C limactcc, A ccoi if i Lability, R espect, Ex oclleri' August 4, 2014 ------- Region 6 ¦ 2014 Plan This year, we will focus our energy, talents and resources to accomplish these priorities: Finalize the Region 6 work on Induced Seismicity Report to OW Complete development of new analytical method for analyzing Dinitrotoluene Initiate the revision of an existing ASTM ionic analysis method to monitor water quality samples Questions? Please talk with your supervisor about our goals P i & z Q <•» ilily. R espect, Ex oeller August 4, 2014 ------- |