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Update on Chesapeake Bay Program Developments

This briefing provides updates on the Chesapeake Bay Program developments, including the merger of WQSC and NSC, progress on watershed models and scenario builder tools, allocation options, Bay TMDLs, and Executive Order 202 reports. It also highlights key concerns such as the link between CBP commitments and CWA legislation, stricter deadlines, cost analysis, and adaptive management.

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Update on Chesapeake Bay Program Developments

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  1. Briefing to the Water Resources Technical Committee September 10, 2009 Update on Chesapeake Bay Program Developments

  2. General CBP Updates • WQSC & NSC • Now merged into WQGIT • Norm G. & Tanya T. – participants as Work Group chairs (vs. as members?) • Watershed Model 5.3 • Not ready yet (Final by Dec. 2009?) • Scenario Builder • Tool for developing local options/scenarios • Status – Ready soon? WRTC Meeting (9/10/09)

  3. General CBP Updates • Load Allocations • Initial allocation options – Sept. 29-30th • Not clear that there will be agreement on allocation methodology • SIPS - Now WIPs • More Q’s than A’s – hence today’s dialogue • State public process to start – Nov. 2009 • Bay TMDLs • Still scheduled to be done by Dec. 2010 • WSM delays & other technical issues raise concern that deadline might not be met WRTC Meeting (9/10/09)

  4. Executive Order • ‘202’ Reports • To be issued 12:30 pm today • Working Drafts (conceptual level) / Finals - by Nov. 2009 • Intent: ‘broad & game changing actions’ for CBP • 202A – Water Quality Report (Primary focus for COG members) • Other Reports appear to focus on federal actions • There is a public comment period • COG staff will post links/reports • Initial Recommendations: • COG staff to develop draft comments for WRTC/CBPC • Include request for ‘listening session’ for local governments & potentially COG region WRTC Meeting (9/10/09)

  5. Key Issues/Concerns • Ex Order 202 Reports • Not clear yet how these link to current CBP commitments & proposed CWA legislation • CWA Section 117 Legislation • Stricter requirements • Tighter deadlines & not consistent w/ CBP agreements (e.g., 2020 vs. 2025) • WIPs – Details still TBD • Cost Analysis effort – No plan/schedule yet • Adaptive Mgmt. – No clear plan except for iterative implementation concept WRTC Meeting (9/10/09)

  6. Next Steps • CWA Section 117 Legislation • Complete review/prepare comments • Ex. Order/202 Reports • Review/prepare comments • Load Allocations • Review initial options at October WRTC meeting • WIPs • Start dialogue today • Work to address all Q’s • Propose regular updates by EPA/states and ongoing dialogue • Adaptive Mgmt. & Cost Analysis • Continue to press for these issues to be addressed WRTC Meeting (9/10/09)

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