E.O. 13508Chesapeake Bay Protection

and Restoration

Proposed Coordination Roles& Approach to Section 203

Agenda

1. Straw Conceptual Framework for Section 203 Coordinated Implementation Strategy

2. Generalized Timeline for Executive Order

3. Proposed Process for Developing Implementation Strategy

4. Proposed Roles and Responsibilities for Implementing the Executive Order

Straw Conceptual Framework for

Executive Order 13508, Coordinated Implementation

Strategy

Principles and Parameters of the Document

• Be a coordinated, comprehensive strategy including federal, state and local activities

• Highlight a new commitment by federal government, but be respectful and consistent with work done by CBP

• Focus on coordinating strategies, but not represent federal, state and local consensus

• Include a prioritized set of actions, not simply a laundry list of possibilities

• Be clear, understandable and relatively brief. Be set to a timeframe (3 to 5 years?) including milestones.

Principles and Parameters of the Document (cont.)

• A preliminary draft would be prepared for FLC and PSC review at 120 days.

• The draft Coordinated Implementation Strategy would be released on November 9, 2009 along with the federal section 202 reports.

• Following public comment, the document would be revised to fully integrate section 202 report recommendations and include revisions to CBP goals, milestones and strategies.

• Desired end result would be a final Coordinated Implementation Strategy released jointly by the FLC and CBP in May 2010.

Elements of the Coordinated Implementation Strategy

Document

I. Background and Context of the Chesapeake Challenge

Provide a concise description of the environmental problem – the scope and scale of environmental and

natural resource degradation in the Bay

II. Chesapeake Bay Restoration Goals

In addition to providing an overall vision of a restored Bay, this section would be organized around restoration goals.– The starting point is proposed as the five existing

CBP goals– Each of these goals would have explicit indicators– The goals and indicators will likely evolve over

the 365 day process

III. Highest Priority Strategies and Actions (organized by goal)

– Presents a limited set of strategies and actions with the greatest effectiveness and efficiencies

– Describes the rationale used to analyze options– Includes summaries of actions specific to each

agency.– Discusses other programs and approaches under

development.– Indicates milestones for action progress and

completion

IV. Data Collection and Distribution Mechanisms

–Describes mechanisms such as the AIP from CAP for coordinating information to support progress reporting, adaptive management and accountability

V. Adaptive Management and Periodic Evaluation Process

–Explains the need for excellent, well organized data on which to base decision making.

–Describes in more detail the adaptive management framework and how it will be employed to ensure effectiveness and a focus on priorities

VI. Timeline with Milestones

Describes timeline and process for moving forward:– In preliminary (120 days) and draft (180 days)

strategy, outlines process/timeline leading to final implementation strategy

– In final strategy (365 days), outlines timeline feeding into annual Chesapeake Bay Action Plan and Annual Progress Report (Section 205)

Proposed Roles and Responsibilities for Implementing the Chesapeake

Bay Protection and Restoration Executive Order

Federal Leadership Committee (Supported by Senior Federal Designees Group)

FLC consists of seven cabinet level secretaries. • Reaches agreement upon scope, timeframe, milestones, and

overall purpose & outline• Coordinates federal body • Develops criteria for prioritization• Coordinates with EC/PSC• Ensures programs & strategies are fully integrated• Problem-solving body• Approves & signs-off on final strategy in collaboration with

EC• Provides guidance, support, & resources for implementation of

strategy within and across agencies

Executive Council (Supported by Principals’ Staff Committee)

The EC consists of the EPA Administrator, the leaders of the signatory states, and the Chair of the CBC. The EC:

• Provides input into FLC on questions, scope, timeframe, milestones, and purpose

• Coordinates with FLC to ensure that state programs and activities are coordinated with federal programs and resources

• Collaborates with FLC on approval and sign-off of final strategy

• Provides guidance, support, & resources for implementation of strategy within and across states and local governments

• Assists federal agencies in gaining access at the state level

Management BoardThe MB consists of state assistant secretary

level appointees and directors of federal offices*. The MB:

• Provides coordination and integration across goals and strategies, and of federal and state roles

• Develops approach for public involvement in review of the 203 report, and implements approach on behalf of the FLC and PSC/EC

• Reviews Section 202 reports as desired by federal agencies

CBP Goal Implementation TeamsThe six GITs:• Develop strategies for revising goals and indicators

for review by MB, and ultimately FLC and EC• Provide a forum for state, local, and NGO input• Provide input on strategies, programs, & activities for

Section 203 strategy and assist in integrating Section 202 recommendations

• Review Section 202 reports as desired by federal agencies

• Will need to include all levels of government and the NGO community in order to be meaningful for broad input and consultation

GIT 1Fisheries

GIT 2Habitat

GIT 3Water Quality

GIT 4Watersheds

GIT 5Stewardship

GIT 6Leadership

ChairVice ChairStaff

Members Proposed: Core members from Fish. Steer. Committee (7/1)

ConfirmedCore Members from LRSc WorkgrpsExpand by 7/1

ProposedMembers from WQSC + NSC

Core members generated from 202(e) group

Core members generated from 202(e) group+ Education and cit. engagement

New membership

Define Environmental Goals (a)

Review CAP goals/desired results. Flag issues (coord. by 7/1)

Agree on goal or approach to setting goal (GIT by Nov)

Affirm or revise goal based on integration of 202 rpts

Milestones for making progress (a)

Develop based on 203(b), (c)

State 2 yr milestones + 202(a)

Develop based on 203(b), (c)

= last 185 days= first 180 days

Proposed Roles and Timing of GITs in Development of EO 203 Strategy

GIT 1Fisheries

GIT 2Habitat

GIT 3Water Quality

GIT 4Watersheds

GIT 5Stewardship

GIT 6Leadership

Identify key measurable indicators (b)

Affirm, revise, propose new health & restoration measures

Changes that are critical to effective Fed. Leadership (b)

Change, as needed, per 202(d), (f), (g)

Change as needed per 202(d), (f),(g)

Change as needed per 202(a),(b),(c),(d), (f)

Change as needed per 202(e), (d), (f), (b)

Change as needed per 202(e)

Describe specific programs and strategies to be implemented (c)

Affirm or change CAP strategies

Use/expand on 2 yr. milestones factsheets

Affirm or change CAP Strategies

Include programs and strategies described in 202 reports (c)

Integrate, as needed, 202(d),(f), (g)

Integrate 202(d), (f),(g)

Integrate as needed 202(a),(b),(c),(d), (f)

Integrate as needed 202(e), (d), (f), (b)

Integrate as needed 202(e)

Identify coordinating mechanisms (d)

Working with CAP

Describe process for Adaptive Management (e)

Working with CAP

Change, as needed, per addition of 202 reports

= last 185 days= first 180 days

E.O. S. 202 Reports: Lead Agency Consultation,

Contact, and Process

E.O. 13508Chesapeake Bay Protection

and Restoration

Administrator Jackson Letter to EC Members

• Begins a new era of shared federal leadership, in close collaboration with EC and other state partners

• Looking forward to a continued close partnership as we implement the EO’s directives

• EO calls for an unparalleled collaboration between federal and state agencies and departments

• Section 204, “Collaboration with State Partners” directs the FLC to consult extensively with Bay States and DC

• Administrator knows that fed/state collaboration is vital to success.

• Administrator pledges that she and staff will work closely with EC to implement EO

EO Consultation Memo to PSC Members

June 11, 2009 Memo from William Early and Preston Bryant• As part of the “extensive consultation with states” required by EO,

EPA will employ several methods to ensure this occurs• PSC is a key forum for consultation while developing EPA’s draft

& final reports, and the overall integrated strategy• Builds upon the pledge that EPA Admin. Lisa Jackson made in

letters she sent to EC members• Goal of consultations is to share preliminary ideas early, and to

get feedback from PSC• Will occur through a series of meeting and forums with PSC

members• PSC hopes to have similar consultations with other lead Federal

agencies in the development of their reports and strategy

PSC Consultation OpportunitiesInitial Ideas- Next 30 Days• Designed to gather ideas early in the process from

PSC members• Briefing of R3 State Water Directors at a meeting

earlier this month• EPA will schedule state-by-state meetings with PSC

members

Proposal sharing- before 120 days (Sept. 12, 2009)• Meet with PSC members at next schedules PSC

meeting in July• Opportunity for PSC feedback prior to submission to

FLC

PSC Consultation OpportunitiesDraft Report- after 120 days (Sept 12, 2009)• After submission, EPA will formally consult with

PSC members• GITs will also be providing substantial input into the

development of the strategy required by EO

Final Reports/Draft Strategy- after 180 days (Nov 12, 2009)

• Once final reports have been merged into draft strategy, EPA will consult with PSC members

• PSC hopes to have similar consultations with other lead Federal agencies in the development of their reports and strategy

Requires Seven Federal Reports in 120 Days

Water Quality

Targeting Resources

Storm-water & Federal

Facilities

Climate Change

Public Access & Conser-vation

Habitat & Research for Living

Resources

Monitoring & Decision

Support

Define the next generation of tools and actions to restore water quality... and describe the changes to be made to regulations, programs, and policies.

Target resources ... including resources under the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended, the Clean Water Act, and other laws.

Strengthen storm water management practices at Federal facilities and on Federal lands and develop storm water best practices guidance.

Assess the impacts of a changing climate ...and develop a strategy for adapting natural resource programs and public infrastructure.

Expand public access to waters and open spaces ... and conserve landscapes and ecosystems.

Strengthen scientific support for decision-making ... including expanded environmental research and monitoring and observing systems.

Develop focused and coordinated habitat and research activities that protect and restore living resources and water quality.

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Agency Name

General Agency Executive Order Liaison Information

Name & Title Email Phone

Senior Departmental Designee

Senior Executive Working Group Representative

Federal Office Directors Group Member

Agency 202 Report Team Members(Only required for 202 reports for which your agency expects to participate as a working team member; specify “n/a” where your agency is not a team member)

Name & Title Email Phone

202a (Water Quality)

202b (Targeting)

202c (Federal Facilities)

202d (Climate Change)

202e (Access and Landscape Conservation)

202f (Monitoring & Decision Support)

202g (Habitat & Living Resources)

202 Report Lead Information(For completion by 202 report lead/shared lead – ideally one completed table per 202 report, though where roles in a report are bifurcated (e.g. 202c) each shared lead should provide table.)

202 Report Title

Short Description of Intended Report (paragraph for use in common materials, FAQs, etc.)

202 Report Team Leader(name and contact information of team lead for this report)

Anticipated State & Other Consultation Partners(List expected state agencies/individuals & others you anticipate involving in your 202 consultation process; be as specific as possible; information will help all plan for how best to coordinate any overlap)

Planned Consultations(List dates of any currently planned consultation events)

Anticipated Date of Draft Report (List your anticipated deadline for completing a draft 202 report suitable for informal sharing with federal agencies other than formal team members)

Anticipated Milestones(List any significant milestones between now and the 120 deadline)

Anticipated OMB Review Process(When do you anticipate OMB review occurring during the 180 process)

Water Quality

Targeting Resources

Storm-water & Federal

Facilities

Climate Change

Public Access & Conser-vation

Habitat & Research for Living

Resources

Monitoring & Decision

Support

Agency Roles: Section 202 Reports

EPA

USDA

DOD

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NOAA

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