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Planning Process Principles

Planning Process Principles. W.D. Robinson Utah Department of Agriculture And Food. A planning process describes how a group of people work together to define and accomplish objectives. It can be relatively simple:. …or it can be complicated:. The NEPA Process

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Planning Process Principles

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  1. Planning Process Principles W.D. Robinson Utah Department of Agriculture And Food

  2. A planning process describes how a group of people work together to define and accomplish objectives.

  3. It can be relatively simple:

  4. …or it can be complicated:

  5. The NEPA Process • The NEPA process consists of an evaluation of the environmental effects of a federal undertaking including its alternatives.  There are three levels of analysis: categorical exclusion determination; preparation of an environmental assessment/finding of no significant impact (EA/FONSI); and preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS). • Categorical Exclusion: At the first level, an undertaking may be categorically excluded from a detailed environmental analysis if it meets certain criteria which a federal agency has previously determined as having no significant environmental impact.  A number of agencies have developed lists of actions which are normally categorically excluded from environmental evaluation under their NEPA regulations. • EA/FONSI: At the second level of analysis, a federal agency prepares a written environmental assessment (EA) to determine whether or not a federal undertaking would significantly affect the environment.  If the answer is no, the agency issues a finding of no significant impact (FONSI).  The FONSI may address measures which an agency will take to mitigate potentially significant impacts. • EIS: If the EA determines that the environmental consequences of a proposed federal undertaking may be significant, an EIS is prepared.  An EIS is a more detailed evaluation of the proposed action and alternatives.  The public, other federal agencies and outside parties may provide input into the preparation of an EIS and then comment on the draft EIS when it is completed. • If a federal agency anticipates that an undertaking may significantly impact the environment, or if a project is environmentally controversial, a federal agency may choose to prepare an EIS without having to first prepare an EA.After a final EIS is prepared and at the time of its decision, a federal agency will prepare a public record of its decision addressing how the findings of the EIS, including consideration of alternatives, were incorporated into the agency's decision-making process. • EA And EIS Components • An EA is described in Section 1508.9 of the CEQ NEPA regulations.  Generally, an EA includes brief discussions of the following: • The need for the proposal • Alternatives (when there is an unresolved conflict concerning alternative uses of available resources) • The environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives • A listing of agencies and persons consulted. • An EIS, which is described in Part 1502 of the regulations, should include: • Discussions of the purpose of and need for the action • Alternatives • The affected environment • The environmental consequences of the proposed action • Lists of preparers, agencies, organizations and persons to whom the statement is sent • An index • An appendix (if any) ..or it can be downright institutional: assessment developing alternatives providing input decision

  6. Although many terms and processes are used in many disciplines when planning, I will present what I believe are the foundational principles of planning.

  7. What’s the simplest planning process in the world?

  8. Here’s a hint:(I don’t know if it’s a good hint)

  9. “Just do it.”

  10. If you were putting this “Just do it” concept into your planning process…(I mean…you being a professional thatneeds to impress folks and such) what would you call it?

  11. How about… “Implementation”

  12. so… What might be the next simplest?

  13. “Look… before you leap”

  14. There is a federal program that used this “look before you leap” planning process:… CWA Section 314 – Clean Lakes program

  15. Phase I & Phase II Assessment & Implementation

  16. 1 - look at the problem 4 - see if it worked 2 - decide what to do 3 - then do it

  17. 1 - Assessment Assessment 4 - Monitoring 2 - Decision Decision Implementation 3 - Implementation

  18. Monitoring & Evaluation

  19. Assessment & Inventory Monitoring Development of Alternatives & Evaluation Decision from Alternatives

  20. Assessment & Inventory Monitoring Development of Alternatives & Evaluation Implementation Decision from Alternatives Design

  21. A planning process describes how a group of people work together to define and accomplish objectives.

  22. collaboration working together identifying and involving stakeholders identify objectives participation input participation partnering teamwork cooperation

  23. identify objectives participation

  24. Assessment & Inventory Monitoring Development of Alternatives & Evaluation Participation & Objectives Implementation & Management Decision by Consensus Design via Specifications

  25. Key elements of CRMP include: • Direct communication among participants; • Inclusion of all interests and ownerships; • Consideration of resources and resource uses; • Respect of all rights and obligations of participants • Recognition of existing laws and regulations; and • Decision-making based on consensus.

  26. Direct communication among participants; Assessment & Inventory Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  27. Inclusion of all interests and ownerships; Assessment & Inventory • Direct communication among participants; Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  28. Consideration of resources and resource uses; Assessment & Inventory • Direct communication among participants; Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives • Inclusion of all interests and ownerships; Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  29. Respect of all rights and obligations of participants Assessment & Inventory • Direct communication among participants; • Consideration of resources and resource uses; Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives • Inclusion of all interests and ownerships; Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  30. Recognition of existing laws and regulations 7 stars! Assessment & Inventory • Direct communication among participants; • Consideration of resources and resource uses; Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives • Inclusion of all interests and ownerships; Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications • Respect of all rights and obligations of participants

  31. Decision-making based on consensus. Assessment & Inventory • Direct communication among participants; • Consideration of resources and resource uses; Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives • Inclusion of all interests and ownerships; Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications • Respect of all rights and obligations of participants • Recognition of existing laws and regulations

  32. Assessment & Inventory • Direct communication among participants; • Consideration of resources and resource uses; Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives • Inclusion of all interests and ownerships; Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications • Decision-making based on consensus. • Respect of all rights and obligations of participants • Recognition of existing laws and regulations

  33. Setting Up a CRMP Group Defining the Planning Area Beginning the CRMP Process Identifying Issues, Problems, and Opportunities Setting Objectives Using the CRMP Checklist Developing the Action Plan Developing the Monitoring Plan Completing the Plan Implementing the Coordinated Resource Management Plan Annual CRMP Review Assessment & Inventory Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  34. Assessment & Inventory Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  35. Assessment & Inventory Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  36. Assessment & Inventory Monitoring & Evaluation Development of Alternatives Participation & Objectives Implementation& Management Decision By Consensus Design Using Specifications

  37. Resources:

  38. Resources: From California: http://www.carcd.org/CRMP/resources/handbook.php From Idaho: http://www.oneplan.org/ConservationPlan.asp From Arizona: http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/pubs/rmg/7%20policyissues/64%20coordresourcemanage94.pdf

  39. http://www.waterquality.utah.gov/documents/hydromod.pdf

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