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Ecology-EPA Performance Partnership Agreement Overview

Understand the PPA between Ecology & EPA, focusing on air, water, waste quality till 2015. Learn the process & importance of chapters like Water Quality Program in Puget Sound.

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Ecology-EPA Performance Partnership Agreement Overview

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  1. Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA) – WQ chapter Eli Levitt Ecology, Water Quality Program Planner & Performance Coordinator May 2, 2013

  2. What is the PPA? • A contract that documents commitments between Ecology & EPA (Region 10). • Primarily addresses air quality, hazardous waste, & water quality. • Period of agreement: July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015. • Subject to a 30 day formal comment period. • Ecology and EPA will respond to comments.

  3. Process leading to today Jan-March Meet with EPA counterparts. Discuss pertinent content with management teams to affirm key points.  March 15 First drafts of chapters for compilation April 10 First draft for internal Ecology review May 1-30 Final draft out for 30-day public review June 1 Address and incorporate points as needed /as appropriate based on public comments received. July 1 PPA is signed and implemented. PPA is available for download on our website: www.ecy.wa.gov

  4. Water Quality Chapter in PPA • Chapter 6 – Mutual priorities for Ecology & EPA (Puget Sound) • Chapter 9 – Water Quality Program Sections: 1. Nonpoint source pollution control, 2. Point source pollution control, 3. Water cleanup plans (TMDLs) and standards, 4. Stormwater (CSOs and SSOs), 5. Groundwater & Underground injection control, 6. Sediments (TCP), 7. Financial assistance, 8. Administrative

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