EXH2138034564

PCHBPollution Control Hearings Board of the State of Washington

RE: My initial list of workload items Per your request, here are a number of items I would like to work on over the next year or so. Th_/sis still dra_: and I've probably missed a_few:so please let me know if you have quesuons, would like to -_add some items, or would like more details about what these i_ea_sentmL Item: Timing: Priority: External Development: Update Nationwide Permits (w/Corps). Ongoing High Develop proposed Regional General Permits (w/Corps, EPA, etc.). Investigate potential and pros/cons of 401 rule. 12/00 - 2/01 Prepare for upcoming Legislative session. 11/00 - 1/01 Investigate 401/CZM-related legal decisions throughout U.S. Ongoing Develop coordinated approach/conditions for 401 floodplain work/flood emergencies (with NMFS/USFWS/FEMA/Corps). Continue state/federal a_ency coordination on ESA issues. Ongoing Prepare for ASWM conference. 2/01 Prepare for SWS conference Itechnical sessions). 12/00 - 5/01 SupportEcology'sFederalPermitsTeam: Update 401/CZM Desk Manual. 1/00- 2/00 High Implement new Federal Permits database. Ongoing High Continue training of/coordination with Federal Permitsregional staff. Ongoing High Develop web-based Public Notice capability for federal permits. 6/01 Identify/adopt 401/CZM tools from other states for use in Washington. Ongoing Evaluate CTEDs "best available science" approach as it applies to 401 review. Other EcoloD,.related efforts: Coordinate with WQ Program on update of water quality standards. Ongoing Develop Ecology guidance (with WQ and WR Programs) on proposed dam Ongoing removal requirements. Review/commenton updated CZMP; coordinate w/CZM Program. 10/00 Develop 401 grant requests for EPA. 6/01 Upcoming Proposed Projects - lead or assist on: SeaTac Expansion Ongoing Elwha/GlinesCanyonDam removal AR 034564 OngoingCondit Dam…
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