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NPDES Wastewater Strategy for Addressing Permit Backlog

NPDES Wastewater Strategy for Addressing Permit Backlog. March 8, 2006 Lila Tang. Developed Strategy. Input from staff and U.S. EPA Add resources to Division Cash Overtime Incentive One added position Help from another Division Defer non-priority tasks

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NPDES Wastewater Strategy for Addressing Permit Backlog

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  1. NPDES WastewaterStrategy for AddressingPermit Backlog March 8, 2006 Lila Tang

  2. Developed Strategy • Input from staff and U.S. EPA • Add resources to Division • Cash Overtime Incentive • One added position • Help from another Division • Defer non-priority tasks • Direct Pollution Prevention staff to permits • Redirect other staff in Division to support permit writers, as appropriate

  3. Clear Work Process for Better Efficiency and Accountability • Both internally and with U.S. EPA Contractor • Defined work products and timeframes • Established schedule • Interim products • Final Permits

  4. Effects of Changes • Continuous stream of 2 to 4 permits each month starting August/September • Likely more contested permits • Attempt to minimize through early identification of issues • Reach out to permittee groups for support

  5. Meeting U.S. EPA’s Goal U.S. EPA Region 9 Target

  6. Next Steps • Work with U.S. EPA contractor • Help drafting permits • Start in few weeks • Progress Reports to Board

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