E.O. 13508 Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration

1. E.O. 13508Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration Proposed Coordination Roles & Approach to Section 203

2. 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

3. Straw Conceptual Framework forExecutive Order 13508, Coordinated Implementation Strategy

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Elements of the Coordinated Implementation Strategy Document

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)

14. Proposed Roles and Responsibilities for Implementing the Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration Executive Order

15. 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

16. 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

17. Management Board The 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

18. CBP Goal Implementation Teams The 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

19. Proposed Roles and Timing of GITs in Development of EO 203 Strategy = first 180 days = last 185 days

20. = first 180 days = last 185 days

22. E.O. S. 202 Reports: Lead Agency Consultation, Contact, and Process E.O. 13508Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration

23. 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

24. 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

25. PSC Consultation Opportunities Initial 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

26. PSC Consultation Opportunities Draft 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

27. Requires Seven Federal Reports in 120 Days Water Quality Targeting Resources Storm-water & Federal Facilities Climate Change Public Access & Conser-vation Monitoring & Decision Support Habitat & Research for Living Resources 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. + + + +

30. Agency Roles: Section 202 Reports a b c d e f g Water Quality Targeting Resources Storm-water & Federal Facilities Climate Change Public Access & Conser-vation Monitoring & Decision Support Habitat & Research for Living Resources EPA USDA DOD USACE NOAA FWS NPS USGS