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Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM)

Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM). Margarete Heber Chief, Monitoring Branch. CALM. What is CALM? Why the short time frame for CALM development? Why is your input and participation so important?. What is the Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodolgy?. What is CALM?.

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Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM)

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  1. Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM) Margarete Heber Chief, Monitoring Branch

  2. CALM • What is CALM? • Why the short time frame for CALM development? • Why is your input and participation so important?

  3. What is the Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodolgy?

  4. What is CALM? • Concept - Includes various approaches depending upon needs and resources • TMDL guidance consolidating 305(b) assessments and 303(d) impaired waters list

  5. What is CALM? • Phase 1 of the guidance will include: (for comment in FR 10/00) • Water quality standards attainment decisions • Comprehensive monitoring coverage • Data management and presentation • *Monitoring program elements

  6. What is CALM? • Phase II will address: • Causes and sources of impairment • Consolidated reporting • Special supplements • Fish Advisories • Nutrients • Pathogens • Sedimentation

  7. AttainmentAll attainment decisions are based on applicable state water quality standards

  8. WQS Attainment Decisions • How does a state decide if each standard is attained or not? • How does a state consider existing and available data and information? • How does a state define quality of data? • What data interpretation methods does a state use? • How does a state integrate multiple types of data in water quality assessments?

  9. Comprehensive Assessment • How does the state ensure comprehensive monitoring coverage? • How does a state conduct ambient water quality monitoring? • Multiple spatial scales • Appropriate frequency • Covering all waters and waterbody types • How does a state integrate additional data? • Coordinate with partners • Documentation needs • Data integration and analysis

  10. Data Management & Presentation • Where does the state store data / info and how is it shared? • How does the state upload all water quality data into STORET? • How does the state report assessment results? • Electronic database compatible with new WATERS data system?

  11. Data Management & Presentation • How does the state georeference assessments? • NHD or compatible format? • How does the state present data and information to public and decision makers?

  12. Why is EPA on such a fast time frame to complete this guidance?

  13. Why the fast track? • Builds on existing work • Timing for state monitoring and assessments • Your input into the process • Stakeholder meetings in August and September with more details (delayed until October and December) • Final guidance - Phase I - 12/00 (delayed until 7/01)

  14. Why is your input and participation in the development of the CALM so important?

  15. Why your participation is important? • TMDL rule comments identified assessment and listing as an important issue • Assessment and listing process has generated a lot of public interest • Take concept back to your membership, call, write, attend the next stakeholder meetings

  16. Why your participation is important? • Today - tell us your impressions and what you think so we can consider how to incorporate. • What are we missing?

  17. Margarete HeberChief, Monitoring BranchAssessment and Watershed Protection DivisionOffice of Wetlands Oceans and WatershedsOffice of Water(202) 260-7144email: Heber.Margarete@epa.gov

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