Work Plan & Progress Report - Rhode Island Department of ...

December 31, 2010 

Lois Adams, Branch Chief 

U.S. EPA – Region 1 

5 Post Office Square, 

Suite 100 OEP06-2 

Boston MA 02109-3912 

Dear Ms. Adams: 

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management completed federal fiscal year activities 

for 2010 on September 30, 2010. RIDEM has a PPA workplan tracking/reporting system that monitors 

progress in meeting our agreed upon deliverables. This reporting system has been used to generate 

reports on all workplan deliverables that are in the PPA. As you are aware, federal regulations require 

grant recipients to report progress and accomplishments under the work plan which addresses the 

following four elements: 

1. A discussion of accomplishments as measured against work plan commitments 

2. A discussion of the cumulative effectiveness of the work performed under all work plan components 

3. A discussion of existing and potential problem areas and 

4. Suggestions for improvement, including where feasible, schedules for making improvements. 

At this time DEM is submitting a number of documents for your review. The first Attachment (A1) is 

the status of all deliverables of the PPA workplan. Attachments A2 through A10 are the deliverables 

sorted by RIDEM program. These documents will allow EPA to review all deliverables attributed to a 

program that have been distributed throughout the five goals. RIDEM will provide electronic copies of 

Attachments A1 through A10. Due to the size of these documents, a paper copy will not be included 

with this submission. 

The second document (Attachment B) is a compilation of the major deliverables that have not been 

completed by September 30, 2010. The document discusses why the deliverable did not get completed, 

and in many instances provides an explanation of how the output will get on track. It should be noted 

that the DEM PPA tracking system is a dynamic system and a number of work plan elements had been 

modified to push back completion dates into the first quarter of 2011. In these instances, the report will 

indicate the deliverable was completed in this time period. 

It is RIDEM’s intention to meet the federal PPA annual performance reporting requirements with this 

submission. The regulations also require a joint evaluation process to occur in order to discuss progress 

and issues related to fulfilling the environmental goals and objectives stated in the PPA. The outcome 

of the meetings held this summer, discussed the performance of the environmental programs, 

suggestions for improvement, and if needed, schedules for making improvements. These reports are 

provided and are included as Attachments C through H. 

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As you are aware, the state of Rhode Island has experienced severe budgetary problems the last few 

years that has resulted in many employees retiring. This has had an impact on many of the DEM 

programs. Wherever possible, DEM has tried to meet workplan deliverables, but it was not the case in 

some areas where there was only one subject matter expert. In other instances DEM attempted to meet 

deliverables by extending the date to complete the deliverables. As you are aware, our budgetary 

problems are continuing in 2011. DEM may need to revisit some of the elements of the 2011 workplan 

to determine if staffing levels will be able to meet the workplan elements. 

RIDEM will be looking forward to your comments on the information that has been submitted to you 

that details our accomplishments in meeting our requirements of the PPA agreement. If you have any 

questions on this letter, please contact me. 

Sincerely, 

Thomas D. Getz 

Assistant to the Director 

PC: Without Enclosures J. Coit, Director DEM 

Curt Spalding – EPA Regional Administrator - Region I 

T. Gray 

A. Good 

L. Mouradjian 

T. Maguire 

D. Harstedt – EPA Region I 

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Attachment A - 1. Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA Workplan (Due to their 

length, all documents will be submitted in electronic format)* 

3

2010 DEM Workplan Report - All Offices 12/13/2010 

Strategy Project/Activity Deliverable Deliverable Target Date Current 

Status 

Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 1. Attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 

Ozone 

A. Keep ozone 

precursor regulatory 

programs up to date 

A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 



a. Promulgate 

modifications to APC 

Regulations 19, 21 and 

35 to implement new 

Control Technology 

Guidelines 

a. Promulgate 





Guidelines 

a. Promulgate 





Guidelines 

1. File final regulation 

with Secretary of State 

3. Submit draft 

regulations for internal 

review 

05/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

2. Public notice 03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Public notice by 11/1/10 BARBARA 

MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Reg. 19 notice in fall 2010. Reg. 21 notice in late 2010 

or early 2011. 

01/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Draft will be circulated by 8/31/10 BARBARA 

MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Draft amended Regulation 19 submitted for internal 

review in August 2010. Regulation No. 35 doesn't need to be changed. 

Regulation No. 21 amendments have not yet been drafted. 

Primary 

Staff 

MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Final reg in late 2010 or early 2011 BARBARA 

MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Final Reg 19 in late 2010. Final Reg 21 in 2011. BARBARA 

MORIN 

MORIN 

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Delegate Staff 

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Status 

A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 



b. Submit a letter to 

EPA documenting how 

the NOx SIP call 

reductions continue 

and how RI will deal 

with new sources 

subject to NOx SIP 

call. 

c. Update definition of 

"VOC" in General 

Definitions Regulation 







1. Submit letter to EPA 09/30/2010 Complete MCVAY 




regulation for internal 

review 

Complete: project/deliverable was revised and include in the 2011 P&C 

list 

05/31/2010 Complete MORIN 

Behind Schedule: File in 8/2010 BARBARA 

MORIN 

2. Public Notice 03/31/2010 Complete MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Notice in 7/2010 BARBARA 

MORIN 

Complete: Complete BARBARA 

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Primary 

Staff 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

Complete: Will be filed on 9/9/10 to be effective 9/29/10 BARBARA 

MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Submitted for internal review 6/2010. BARBARA 

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Status 

B. Monitor ozone and 

ozone precursor air 

quality 



quality 

C. Prepare inventory of 

criteria pollutant, 

ozone precursor and 

air toxics emissions 





a. Operate Ozone 

Network April- 

September 

b. Operate PAMS 

Network to monitor 

ozone precursors. 

a. Send out annual 

survey forms 

b. Provide technical 

assistance 

1. Submit ozone and 

QA data to AIRS, 

>75% data capture 

1. Submit air quality 

and QA/QC data to 

AIRS, >75% capture 

1. Approximately 750 

forms mailed 

1. Answer telephone 

and email questions 

On Track: Operating BARBARA 

MORIN 

Complete: Ozone monitors operating at appropriate data capture, data 

submitted on time. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete MORIN GIULIANO 

BARBARA 

MORIN 



MORIN 

Complete: Complete for 2010 season. BARBARA 

MORIN 

03/01/2010 Complete SLATTERY MORIN 

Complete: KAREN 

SLATTERY 


On Track: KAREN 

SLATTERY 


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c. Continue 

development of 2008 

periodic inventory 

d. Identify & follow-up 

with nonresponders 



e. Process Inventory 

Forms 

1. Upload 2008 major 

source inventory data 

to the EPA's NEI 

database. 

1. issue Letters of 

Noncompliance 

2. Referrals of 

nonresponders to OC&I 

1. Emissions calculated 

for small sources as 

time permits, reviewed 

for large sources, 

emissions and hazard 

factors entered in 

database 

06/01/2010 Behind 

Schedule 


SLATTERY 


SLATTERY 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

SLATTERY MORIN 


SLATTERY 

Behind Schedule: KAREN 

SLATTERY 



SLATTERY 




SLATTERY 


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Status 

D. Keep attainment 

plan for 8-hour ozone 

standard current 

E. Oversee the Light- 

Duty Motor Vehicle 

Inspection Program 







a. Update 8-hour 

attainment plan as 

needed. 

a. Follow the 

implementation of the 

registration denial 

system at DMV 

b. Track the number of 

registration 

denials 

c. Evaluate the number 

of suspensions 

resulting from roadside 

checks 

by DMV and Police 

1. Update attainment 

plan if necessary. 

1. routine issuance of 

registration denials by 

DMV 


On Track: DMV is planning on testing new system when new Registration 

software is initiated in March. 

On Track: DMV is close to implementing their new Registration software 

that includes registration denial. 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: No updates currently required. BARBARA 

MORIN 

On Track: Complete for year. No updates required at this time. BARBARA 

MORIN 


MORIN 

09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON FIORE 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Complete for year. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

1. Annual Report 07/31/2010 Complete STEVENSON FIORE 

On Track: Report being drafted. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Report submitted. FRANK 

STEVENSON 





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Status 










F. Implement the LEV 

II Program 

d. Track the inspection 

compliance 

rate 

e. Issue Annual Report 

to EPA on I/M 

operating parameters 

f. Submit regulations 

34 and DMV No. 1 to 

the EPA as a SIP 

amendment. 

a. Conduct 10 

inspections at new car 

dealers 

1. SIP amendment to 

EPA 

1. Compliance 

determinations 

Behind Schedule: Documentation from our I/M contractor needed for the 

SIP has just been received. Target for SIP submittal now 7/31/10 

09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON 

On Track: Inspections to be conducted late summer after model year 

2011 cars are delivered. 

Primary 

Staff 


STEVENSON 


STEVENSON 



STEVENSON 


STEVENSON 



STEVENSON 


STEVENSON 

03/31/2010 Complete STEVENSON FIORE 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Task work to continue next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 



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Status 


II Program 

G. Develop alternative 

fuel, vehicle and 

infrastructure 

programs 




programs 

b. Review reports from 

manufacturers 

a. Provide technical 

assistance to the State 

Energy Office, RIPTA 

and the Clean Cities 

Coalition 

b. Work with the 

Airport Corp. and the 

Clean Cities Coalition 

to identify 

opportunities for 

emission reductions at 

Rhode Island Airports 

1. Compliance 


On Track: Inspections to be conducted during August and September 

after model year 2011 cars are delivered. 

On Track: Assistance continues. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

On Track: Work continues on the low carbon fuel standard. We continue 

to support the Clean Cities program with current activities toward 

electrification of fleet. 

1. none specified 09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON MARCACCIO 

On Track: Assistance continues. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

On Track: Work continues with Clean Cities. Working with RIAC on diesel 

retrofit project. New runway expansion will initiate additional mitigation 

discussions. 

Primary 

Staff 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Complete. Last inspection conducted 9/27/10. FRANK 

STEVENSON 


On Track: Reports are now being received from the manufacturers. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Reports for MY 2009 reviewed. FRANK 

STEVENSON 


FRANK 

STEVENSON 


STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 



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Status 




programs 




programs 

H. Promote 

Transportation Policies 

that reduce air 

emissions 

c. Promote cleaner 

transportation fuels, 

including low sulfur 

diesel fuel in marine 

and locomotive 

applications, and 

biodiesel. 

d. Promote programs 

to improve fuel 

efficiency and reduce 

emissions from 

transportation and 

goods movement such 

as EPA's SmartWay 

Transport Partnership. 

a. Review submitted 

transportation 

projects to assure the 

ozone precursor 

emissions is acceptable 

and/or the CO impact 

from the project is 

below the air quality 

standard. 

1. Conduct workshops 

and participate in 

Clean Cities program. 

On Track: Work continues on LCFS development. Recent EPA 

enforcement against MBTA has resulted in ULSD use agreement. 

Commercial locomotives (P&W) already use ULSD. 

On Track: Two workshops conducted in February 2010 with Clean Cities 

covering diesel issues and alternative fuels. 

Primary 

Staff 


STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Complete for year. Letter report being drafted. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON MARCACCIO 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

On Track: Participation continues with OSCC. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Complete for year. Workshops will continue next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

1. Response to DOT 09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON MARCACCIO 



10/01/2010 

1. Letter report to EPA 09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON MARCACCIO 


08/13/2010 

10/01/2010 


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Status 

H. Promote 



emissions 

H. Promote 



emissions 

b. Participate on the 

Air 

Quality/Transportation 

Subcommittee to the 

State Planning Council 

c. Develop 


conformity rules or 

Memoranda of 

understanding between 

DEM/DOT and MPO, 

consistent with EPA's 

current rules 

promulgated on 

January 24, 2008. 

1. Develop procedures 

to ensure review of 

transportation projects 

for air pollution 

conformity. 

On Track: Modifications to TIP have been reviewed - no air quality 

impacts. 

On Track: Projects are reviewed as received. No new projects have been 

proposed. 

On Track: Two meetings have been held with MPO. DEM to draft 

regulation by end of March for MPO/DOT review. 

On Track: DEM has decided to develop a regulation to address the review 

process. We are now on our second draft, being reviewed by the MPO. 

Next draft will go to DOT for their comments. 

Primary 

Staff 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Complete for year. Tasks continues next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

1. Attend meetings 09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON 

On Track: No meetins held. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

On Track: No meetinng have been held. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Task complete for year, no meetings held. FRANK 

STEVENSON 


FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Complete for year. Work continues next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 



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Status 

I. Reduce transport of 

ozone and ozone 

precursors 



precursors 

J. Work to attaining 

2008 ozone NAAQS 

A. Monitor for air toxics 

in ambient air 

a. Participate in the 

Ozone Transport 

Commission 



Commission 

a. Participate in OTC 

Stationary/Area Source 

Committee 

Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 2. Reduce emissions of toxic air pollutants and ensure 

that no source of toxic air pollutants poses an unreasonable risk 

to public health 

a. Monitor black 

carbon, VOCs, 

carbonyls, metals, 

hexavalent chromium 

and SVOC at Urban 

League NATTS site 

1. reduced emissions 

from upwind power 

plants 

2. Work with other 

northeast states to 

reduce ozone transport 

1. Attend meetings, 

participate in 

conference calls and 

work with subgroups 



AIRS, >85% data 

capture. 



On Track: Attending meetings and conference calls. BARBARA 

MORIN 

Complete: Complete for this year. BARBARA 

MORIN 


Primary 

Staff 


MORIN 


MORIN 


MORIN 


MORIN 





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Status 



B. Evaluate Ambient 

Air Data Collected by 

RIAC 

C. Air Toxics Operating 

Permit evaluations 

b. Monitor VOCs at 

Vernon St., Pawtucket 

and Alton Jones, W. 

Greenwich sites and 

for VOCs, carbonyls 

and black carbon at 

the Francis School, E. 

Providence site. 

a. Report to EPA and 

the public and do a 

public presentation at 

end of study 




capture 

1. Final written report 

reviewed and 

submitted to EPA 

a. Track expiration 1. Mail renewal 

dates of existing ATOPs applications to facilities 

120 days before 

expiration 

07/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: operating BARBARA 

MORIN 

Complete: Complete for this year BARBARA 

MORIN 



MORIN 

Complete: Complete for FY 10 BARBARA 

MORIN 

MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Target date 9/2010 for report submission. BARBARA 

MORIN 

On Track: Working on data analysis. Will be finished later in the yaar. BARBARA 

MORIN 

Behind Schedule: Will be completed by end of 2010. BARBARA 

MORIN 

09/30/2010 Complete FRIEDMAN MORIN 

Complete: complete GINA 

FRIEDMAN 



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Status 





D. Implement Federal 

NESHAPS 


NESHAPS 

b. Mail ATOP 

application to new 

sources in HazFac 

priority order 

c. Issue new and 

renewal ATOPs 

a. Determine whether 

each new NESHAPS is 

applicable to RI 

sources 

b. If no covered RI 

sources, submit 

negative declaration to 

EPA 

1. Send out ATOP 

applications as needed 

in response to 

neighborhood concerns 

1. 4-6 new permits 

and/or complex 

renewals (requiring 

modeling); and 4-6 

standard renewals 

(with no additional 

modeling necessary). 

1. Applicability 

determination 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Two permits are out to draft comment internally and/or 

at the facility and were not complete by 9/30/2010. They should be 

complete within 30 days. 

Primary 

Staff 



FRIEDMAN 


FRIEDMAN 

FRIEDMAN MORIN 

GINA 

FRIEDMAN 



FRIEDMAN 

1. Negative declaration 09/30/2010 Complete FRIEDMAN MORIN 


FRIEDMAN 




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Status 


NESHAPS 


NESHAPS 


NESHAPS 


NESHAPS 

c. If NESHAPS 

applicable, accept 

delegation 

d. For source 

categories regulated in 

RI regulations, revise 

RI regulation to be at 

least as stringent as 

NESHAPS and submit 

112(l) substitution 

application 

d. For source 







application 

d. For source 







application 



review 

2. 112(l) submittal to 

EPA 

3. Final regulation filed 


Primary 

Staff 

1. Delegation checklist 09/30/2010 Complete FRIEDMAN MORIN 


FRIEDMAN 



FRIEDMAN 



FRIEDMAN 

09/30/2010 Complete FRIEDMAN 




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Status 


NESHAPS 


NESHAPS 

E. Reduce emissions 

from on-road 

heavy-duty diesel 

vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 

d. For source 







application 

e. Assist EPA in 

implementation of 

paint stripping and 

miscellaneous surface 

coating NESHAPs, as 

time permits 

a. Work with the State 

Police, DMV and 

stakeholders to 

support roadside check 

program 

b. Participate in the 

Northeast Diesel 

Collaborative 

1. Review methylene 

chloride usage survey 

and cover letter 

designed by OTCA and 

provide comments. 

1.State Police are 

conducting periodic 

roadside checks. 

Complete: Roadside pullovers continued this FY. Work initiated to start 

second-phase, annual I/M program. Work on task continues next FY. 

Primary 

Staff 


FRIEDMAN 

4. Public notice. 09/30/2010 Complete FRIEDMAN 


FRIEDMAN 



FRIEDMAN 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 


On Track: Participation continues. FRANK 

STEVENSON 



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Status 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 

c. Encourage local 

communities and other 

partners to take seek 

retrofit money from 

EPA/NEDC RFP 

opportunities. 

d. Establish system for 

incentive payments for 

school bus retrofit 

project. 

e. Identify "Priority 

Communities" criteria 

as part of the school 

bus retrofit project. 

1. Notices to 

communities on 

funding availability. 

1. Internal program 

plan. 


plan. 

On Track: Funding discussed at two workshops held in February. 

Additional workshops will be held this summer and fall. 

Complete: System established and completed with the finalization of a 

Master Price Agreement for retrofit device purchases. 

Complete: Priority communities now specifically detailen in Diesel 

Emissions Reduction Act. 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: Participation continues. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Work complete for year. Task continues next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

On Track: Additional workshop to be held in September. FRANK 

STEVENSON 


STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 



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Status 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 

f. Continue 


State Diesel Retrofit 

Program. Develop: 

MOU with RIDOT for 

CMAQ funds for school 

bus retrofits, State 

purchase mechanism 

for CMAQ funds, Work 

with municipalities and 

bus fleet owners to 

participate. 

f. Continue 











participate. 

1. Develop MOU with 

DOT for CMAQ funds 

for school bus retrofits. 

2. Develop purchasing 

mechanism for 

municipalities to 

purchase diesel retrofit 

devices under CMAQ 

funding source. 

Complete: Master Price Agreement has been posted on Division of 

Purchases website. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Work complete for year. MOU extension under review at DOT. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 





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Status 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 

f. Continue 











participate. 

g. Work with RI DOT to 

establish clean diesel 

requirements for one 

upcoming road 

construction project. 

h. Work with RI DOT to 

maximize the use of 

future CMAQ or other 

funding sources for the 

diesel retrofit program. 

3. Work with 

municipalities and 

school bus fleet owners 

to apply for CMAQ 

funded retrofit devices. 


plan. 

On Track: Now that the MPA is posted, we will be coordinating with 

school bus fleets to retrofit using CMAQ funds. 

Complete: The new Diesel Emissions Reduction Act amendments dictate 

the schedule that DOT must follow to incorporate diesel emissions 

reductions on future highway projects. 

Primary 

Staff 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 


STEVENSON 

1. Letter report to EPA. 09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON MARCACCIO 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 


STEVENSON 





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Status 


from on-road 


vehicles 

F. Review refined air 

toxics modeling and air 

toxics modeling 

protocols associated 

with preconstruction 

permit applications. 

G. As time permits, 

explore strategies to 

reduce health risks 

from air toxics in 

Rhode Island. 

i. Work with RIDOT, 

hospitals, and 

colleges/universities to 


requirements for 

construction projects. 

a. When requested by 

preconstruction 

permitting program, 

review refined air 

toxics modeling and 

modeling protocols 

submitted by 

applicants 

a. Participate in 

NESCAUM Air Toxics 

and Public Health 

Committee 

1. Conduct three 

workshops for 

municipalities, 

hospitals and 


encourage the use of 

clean diesel practices 

on construction 

projects. 

1. Modeling evaluation 

submitted to 


permitting program 

1. Participate in 

monthly conference 

calls. Attend annual 

meeting. 

Complete: Two workshops completed. Third postponed until 10/14/10. 

Additional workshops will be held next FY. 

Primary 

Staff 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

09/30/2010 Complete LEMUS MORIN 

Complete: Complete for FY 2010. BARBARA 

MORIN 

09/30/2010 Complete MORIN FRIEDMAN 

On Track: Paraticipating BARBARA 

MORIN 


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Status 











H. Support EPA's 

efforts to produce 

accurate National 

Emissions Inventory 

for Hazardous Air 

Pollutants. 

b. Review 2002 

National Scale Air 

Toxics Assessment 

c. Update EPA on 

Rhode Island's air 

toxics reduction efforts 

a. Collect and submit 

HAP data to NEI and 

review HAP data in 

NEI. 

1. Identify any errors 

in Rhode Island data in 

EPA draft National 

Scale Assessment in 

2002. Identify 

important Rhode Island 

findings in report. 


1. Highlight air toxics 

reduction efforts in 

discussions with EPA 

Region I. 

1. Submit 2008 HAP 

data from sources for 

NEI 

Change to deliverable on 05/05/2010: Changed date from 9/30/09 to 

9/30/10. (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 

On Track: Identified problems with draft 2005 NATA. Notified EPA of 

needed corrections. 

Complete: Review of draft 2005 data complete. Final data have not yet 

been released by EPA. 


On Track: ongoing BARBARA 

MORIN 


MORIN 

06/01/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

BARBARA 

MORIN 

BARBARA 

MORIN 

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Status 






Pollutants. 

A. Preconstruction 

Permitting - Assure 

that new sources of air 

pollutant emissions do 

not cause unhealthful 

air quality and conduct 

timely review of permit 

applications. 








applications. 




NEI. 

a. Complete the 

review/issuance 

process for each minor 

source permit 

application 

b. Complete other 

preconstruction permit 

related work including: 

air pollution control 

equipment 

registrations, 

name/ownership 

changes, notifications 

of physical or 

operational changes, 

request for 

determinations as to 

whether a permit is 

needed and othe 

2. Review Rhode Island 

point source data 

released for comment 

under EPA's Risk and 

Technology 

rulemakings. 

Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 3. Maintain healthful air quality for priority air 

pollutants 

1. Update Plover 

database for each 

minor source permit 

application. 

Expected number of 

applications: 30 per 

year 

1. Maintain a report to 

document progress 

with goal. 

09/30/2010 Complete MCVAY 

Complete: PLOVER database has been maintained up-to-date throughout 

workplan year 


Complete: Report on other preconstruction permit related work 

assigned/completed maintained through out the workplan year. 

Primary 

Staff 



SLATTERY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 




09/30/2010 


10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 








applications. 








applications. 








applications. 

c. Complete the 

review/issue process 

for 78% of major 

source permit 

applications within 12 

months of receiving a 

complete application. 




source permit 




d. Submit data to 

EPA's 

RACT/BACT/LAER 

Clearinghouse for any 

for any new major 

source or major 

modification within 90 

days of permit 

issuance. 

1. Provide necessary 

data to EPA to 

document the goal 

every six months. 



year 







year 




every six months 


Complete: Data not supplied to EPA; no new applications rec'd. Pending 

application (Central landfill-Phase VI)beyond 12 months. 


Complete: Data not supplied to EPA; no new applications rec'd. Pending 

application (Central landfill-Phase VI)beyond 12 months. 


Complete: No new major source permits or major modifications issued 

during reporting period 

Primary 

Staff 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 








applications. 








applications. 

B. Operating Permits 

improve the regulated 

community's ability to 

comply with APC 

regulations; DEM's 

ability to enforce 

regulations and 

provide an opportunity 

for public input to the 

permit review process 

by implementing the 

Operating Permit 

Program. 


EPA's 







issuance. 

e. Update the 

Preconstruction 

Permits page on the 

DEM website 



process for each 

emissions cap 

application received. 





1. Add recently issued 

new or modified 


permits on a monthly 

basis 

1. Maintain report to 


with goal. 



year 


Complete: No new major source permits or major modifications issued 

during the reporting period 


Complete: Preconstruction permits page maintained up-to-date during 

workplan year 

09/30/2010 Complete CESARO MCVAY 

Complete: No new emission cap applications received during workplan 

year. 

Primary 

Staff 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 













Program. 













Program. 

b. Conduct a 

completeness review of 

any new applications 

received. 



process for 94% of any 

new operating permit 




1. Maintain monthly 

report for the 


Program to document 

progress with goal. 



year 






new applications: 1 per 

year 

Complete: One new application received during workplan year. 

Completeness review completed within 60 days of receipt. 

Primary 

Staff 


DOUG 

MCVAY 


Complete: TOPS report submitted to EPA 1/15/10 DOUG 

MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 













Program. 













Program. 



process for 94% of any 

new operating permit 




d. Prepare draft 

operating permits and 

complete the 


process for all initial 

operating permit 

applications. 







year 

1. Initial Operating 

Permits for RI 

Resource Recovery 

Corporation and 

Quality Spray & 

Stenciling 


MCVAY 


Primary 

Staff 


Complete: Permits not issued. Task included in 2011 P&C list DOUG 

MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 













Program. 













Program. 

e. Complete the 



request for a minor 

modification or 

administrative 

amendment received. 

f. Ensure that the 


program budget is 

sustained by adequate 

permit fee collections. 

1. Determine the final 

fees and send out fee 

bills 

Primary 

Staff 







minor 

modifications/administr 

ative amendments: 8 

per year 


Complete: Monthly report maintained DOUG 

MCVAY 


Complete: Fee bills sent 10/23/09 DOUG 

MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 













Program. 













Program. 











2. Determine the 

preliminary fixed fee 

and dollar per ton fee 

for the subsequent 

year and publish public 

notice. 

3. Track fee payments 

received. 

Expected payments: 

$739,997 

Primary 

Staff 


Complete: Notice published 1/15/10 DOUG 

MCVAY 


Complete: Fees assessed: $740,714. Fees collected: $722,611 DOUG 

MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 













Program. 













Program. 

g. Complete the 


process for 100% of 


renewals within 18 















renewals: 3 per year 







Primary 

Staff 


Complete: TOPS report sent to EPA 1/15/10 DOUG 

MCVAY 



MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 













Program. 













Program. 

h. Complete the 



the requests for a 

significant modification 

within 18 months of 

receiving a complete 

application 








application 






significant 

modifications: 3 per 

year 






significant 


year 

Primary 

Staff 



MCVAY 



MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 













Program. 













Program. 

C. Regional Haze 

evaluation & planning 

i. Review new NSPS 

and notify EPA of the 

State's delegation 

intentions. 

j. Update the 

Operating Permits 

page on the DEM 

website 

a. Participate in Mane- 

Vu 

1. Return completed 

checklist to EPA 



operating permits on a 

monthly basis 

1. Participate in calls 

and supply requested 

information to MANE 

VU 


Complete: Checklist received form EPA 9/8/10. Completed checklist to 

be returned in October/November 2010. 


Complete: Operating permit page maintained up-to-date throughout 

workplan year 

Primary 

Staff 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 



SLATTERY 


SLATTERY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010 


09/30/2010 

10/01/2010



Status 

D. Monitor ambient air 

quality 


quality 


quality 

a. Operate network of 

continuous monitors 

for carbon monoxide, 

nitrogen dioxide and 

sulfur dioxide. 

b. Operate a 

particulate matter 

monitoring network 

consisting of PM-10 

and PM2.5 filter-based 

samplers, PM2.5 


and, at one site, PM2.5 

speciation samplers 

b. Operate a 












capture 




capture 

2. Speciation filters 

mailed to contract lab 

for analysis 


MORIN 


MORIN 


Primary 

Staff 



MORIN 


MORIN 



MORIN 


MORIN 




06/18/2010 

08/31/2010 


06/18/2010 

08/31/2010 


06/18/2010 

08/31/2010



Status 


quality 


quality 


quality 


quality 

c. Certify monitoring 

data annually 

d. Review monitoring 

network 

e. Summarize and 

interpret monitoring 

data for criteria 

pollutants and air 

toxics 

e. Summarize and 




toxics 

1. Submit annual 

SLAMS data 

certification 

1. Submit annual air 


plan and schedule, 

including 5 year review 

and plans for lead 

NAAQS monitoring. 

1. 2009 Air Quality 

Data Summary 


Data Summary 


10/31/2010 Complete GIULIANO MORIN 

On Track: Not due yet. BARBARA 

MORIN 

Complete: Work on 2009 Air Quality Data Summary complete for FY 10. 

Will be finished in FY 11. 

Primary 

Staff 


Complete: Submitted BARBARA 

MORIN 

On Track: Draft posted for public review BARBARA 

MORIN 

On Track: Draft posted for public review BARBARA 

MORIN 

Complete: Submitted to EPA. BARBARA 

MORIN 

BARBARA 

MORIN 


Complete: COmpleted and posted on the DEM webpage. BARBARA 

MORIN 




06/18/2010 


06/18/2010 

06/18/2010 

08/31/2010 


10/01/2010 

10/21/2010 


07/13/2010



Status 

E. Determine 

attainment status for 

new NAAQS for lead 

F. Communicate real 

time air quality 

information and air 

quality predictions to 

the public 





the public 





the public 

a. Designation 

recommendation for 

lead NAAQS 

a. Hourly RI ozone and 

PM 2.5 data displayed 

on EPA AIRNOW map 

with link from DEM 

website 

b. Predict Air Quality 

Index (AQI) for next 

day and communicate 

the prediction of the 

public 





public 

1. Draft designation 

recommendation letter 

for Governor's 

signature. 

Recommendation due 

before 10/15/09. 

1. Transmit ozone & 

PM 2.5 data to 

AIRNOW 

1. Predicted AQI sent 

to AccuWeather for 

publication in the 

Providence Journal. 

2. Issue health alert 

press releases and 

EnviroFlash alerts for 

ozone and PM-2.5 

when unhealthy levels 

are predicted - 

approximately 15/year 


Complete: Signed by Governor's office and submitted to EPA by 

10/15/09. 

Primary 

Staff 

BARBARA 

MORIN 


Complete: Up to date BARBARA 

MORIN 


Complete: Complete for FY BARBARA 

MORIN 



MORIN 




07/13/2010 


08/31/2010 


08/31/2010 


08/31/2010



Status 





the public 





the public 





the public 





the public 





public 

c. Work with RIPTA to 

prepare for the Ozone 

Alert Days program 

d. Reevaluate DEM 


forecast web page 

e. Work with television 

stations 

3. Post on RI DEM 

website predicted AQI 

for ozone and PM-2.5 

daily from April - 

September and 

predicted AQI for PM- 

2.5 at least twice a 

week October - March. 

1. Update joint 

communication plan 

1. Update page 04/30/2010 Complete GIULIANO 

1. Stations use 

ozone/PM-2.5 maps 

Primary 

Staff 



MORIN 


Complete: Complete for FY. BARBARA 

MORIN 


MORIN 



MORIN 




08/31/2010 


08/31/2010 


08/31/2010 


08/31/2010



Status 





the public 





the public 

G. Assure water reuse 

by air pollution sources 

does not pose health 

risk on surrounding 

neighborhoods 

H. On request, assess 

air quality in specific 

neighborhoods 

f. Participate in EPA 

regional and national 

forecasting meetings if 

funds permit. 




funds permit. 

a. Identify sources and 

review available 

emissions and 

monitoring data 

1. Attend National Air 

Quality Conference if 

travel approved by 

State 

2. Participate in Region 

I outreach and 

forecasting workshop 

a. Technical support 1. Recommend for 

permit conditions and 

review periodic 

sampling results 

1. Summarize available 

data and missing data 

Complete: Not able to attend 2009 conference. Paperwork submited for 

2010 conference. 

Complete: Attended BARBARA 

MORIN 



FRIEDMAN 


Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete GIULIANO 

BARBARA 

MORIN 

09/30/2010 Complete GIULIANO 


MORIN 

Complete: Complete for FY 2010. Ongoing in next year. BARBARA 

MORIN 




08/31/2010 


08/31/2010 


10/25/2010 


08/02/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 



neighborhoods 

I. Improve tree canopy 

cover and tree health 

in urban areas. 

A. Reduce Greenhouse 

Gas emissions from 

motor vehicles 

b. Collect additional 

emissions data and 

monitoring data if 

necessary 

a. Reduction in urban 

"heat sink" area by the 

increase number of 

healthy trees in urban 

canopy 


development of a low 

carbon fuel standard to 

be implemented on a 

regional basis in the 

Northeast and Mid- 

Atlantic states. 

1. Report findings to 

interested parties, 

recommend 

appropriate follow-up 

steps 

1. Report by FE on the 

increase of the forest 

canopy in urban areas. 

Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 4. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 




work with subgroups. 


No progress update has been made for this deliverable 


On Track: Work on LCFS program continues. Currently involved in data 

gathering for economic model. 

On Track: Work continues on program development. Region-wide 

economic model is being developed as next stage of program 

implementation. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Complete. BARBARA 

MORIN 

09/30/2009 No Update SPARKS 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Complete for year. Task continues next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

On Track: Work complete this year. Task continues next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 




08/31/2010 



03/04/2010 

08/12/2010 

10/01/2010 

10/01/2010



Status 

B. Work to reduce 

Greenhouse Gas 

emissions in the 

northeast and eastern 

Canada 





Canada 





Canada 


NEG/ECP Climate 

Change Steering 

Committee 


Regional Greenhouse 

Gas Initiative 




1. Implementation of 

the Climate Change 

Action Plan 



work with sub-groups 

2. Sell allowances in 

regional allowance 

auctions December 2 

2009, March 10 2010, 

June 6 2010 and 

September 8 2010. 



Complete: Limited activity by DEM this FY due to fiscal constraints. Task 

not included in next FY workplan. 

On Track: RGGI Activities continue. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

On Track: Work continues with next plsnned auction, number nine, 

September 8, 2010. 

On Track: December ayction (#6) completed. Final prep for March 

auction (#7) in process. 

On Track: March and June auctions completed, September auction 

process is on track. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON CESARO 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

09/30/2010 Complete STEVENSON CESARO 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Work complete for this year. Task continues next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

FRANK 

STEVENSON 

Complete: Last auction held 9/8/10. Auctions continue next FY. FRANK 

STEVENSON 




05/05/2010 

10/21/2010 


03/04/2010 

08/12/2010 

10/01/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete CESARO STEVENSON 


03/04/2010 

08/12/2010 

10/01/2010



Status 





Canada 





Canada 





Canada 





Canada 

c. Continue to 

implement Air Pollution 

Control Regulation No. 

43 

c. Continue to 

implement Air Pollution 

Control Regulation No. 

43 

d. Document progress 

to implement 

strategies under the RI 

Greenhouse Gas Action 

Plan 

e. Participate in 

NESCAUM's Regional 

Adaptation Planning 

effort 

1. Submit APC 

Regulation No. 43 to 

EPA as a revision to 

the State 

Implementation Plan 

(SIP) 

2. Track number of 

general permits issued 

1. Maintain progress 

report on 


strategies 




respond to information 

requests 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 


Complete: 22 general permits issued DOUG 

MCVAY 


Complete: Not completed in workplan year. Included in 2011 P&C list. DOUG 

MCVAY 


Complete: Limited participation during workplan year due to competing 

priorities 

Primary 

Staff 

MCVAY 

Behind Schedule: Not completed in workplan year. Not on 2011 P&C list DOUG 

MCVAY 

DOUG 

MCVAY 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010 


10/21/2010 


10/21/2010



Status 





Canada 





Canada 

A. Issue point source 

discharges permit with 

appropriate discharge 

limits to meet water 

quality standards. 






f. Promote energy 

efficiency 

f. Promote energy 

efficiency 

a. Reissue 7 major 

RIPDES permits 




regional Energy 

efficiency Workforce 

Development activities 

2. Work with EPA to 

encourage local 

communities to 

participate in the New 

England Community 

Energy Challenge 

1. Reissue major 

RIPDES permit: 

Bucklin Pt. 


RIPDES permit: Fields 

Pt. 

Complete: Did not do this year because of loss of primary staff person. 

Task is included in 2011 P&C list. 

Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 1. Prevent surface water quality impairments 

03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Behind schedule waiting for EPA's comments on the 

draft permit. EPA's comments were received 6/11/10. Working on 

addressing EPA's comments. Go out to PN by 8/13/10. 

03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete CESARO 

Complete: No activities occurred during workplan year DOUG 

MCVAY 

09/30/2010 Complete CESARO 

DOUG 

MCVAY 

HABEREK BECK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

Behind Schedule: Moved to FY11 Work Plan. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

HABEREK BECK 




10/21/2010 


10/21/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 




Status 























RIPDES permit: Blount 



Bradford 



Kenyon 

Behind Schedule: Behind schedule waiting for EPA's comments on the 

draft permit. EPA's comments were received 6/11/10. Working on 

addressing EPA's comments. Go out to PN by 8/13/10. 

Behind Schedule: Received comments from Blount on draft permit 

5/7/10. Plan to issue permit by 9/30/10. 

Behind Schedule: Out to notice. Public notice closes 9/28/10. Expect to 

issue the permit shortly after the notice closes. 

09/30/2010 Complete HABEREK BECK 

Complete: Isued 5/11/10 JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


Behind Schedule: Out to Public Notice on 5/21/10, Public Notice to Close 

6/23/10, Issue by 7/15/10 

Primary 

Staff 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 


JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

Complete: Permit issued 9/30/2010. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

Complete: Issued 7/20/10. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 



06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/11/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010



Status 


















b. Reissue 17 minor 

RIPDES permits. 





Warren 

1. Reissue minor 

RIPDES permit: ABC 

Realty 



Anthony Mills 

Behind Schedule: Received comments from Blount on draft permit 

5/28/10. Plan to issue permit by 9/30/10. 

Behind Schedule: Comments were received from WARREN on 5/28/10. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

Behind Schedule: Out to notice. Public notice closes 9/28/10. Expect to 

issue the permit shortly after the notice closes. 

On Track: Inspected the facility and verified that the discharge has been 

eliminated. Scheduled to terminate the permit by 6/30/10. 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Facility has been inspected. Working on permit 

reissuance. Scheduled to reissue by 9/30/10. 

Primary 

Staff 


JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 


JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

HABEREK BECK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 




06/11/2010 

06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/11/2010 

Complete: Discharge eliminated - Permit terminated as of 6/23/10 ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010



Status 































Ashaway Line and 

Twine 



Briarcliff Manor 



Chopmist Xtramart 



Cumberland 

Engineering 

On Track: Facility has been inspected. Working on permit reissuance. 

Scheduled to reissue by 9/30/10. 

On Track: Out to notice. Public notice closes 9/28/10. Expect to issue 

the permit shortly after the notice closes. 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Facility has been inspected. Working on permit 

reissuance. Scheduled to reissue by 9/30/10. 

Primary 

Staff 


JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 

HABEREK BECK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 


Complete: Issued 5/11/10 JOSEPH 

HABEREK 





06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 


06/11/2010 




Status 
























Deblois Oil 


RIPDES permit: Getty 

9a. Reissue minor 

RIPDES permit: Glen 

Falls Cement 

Complete: Terminated on 4/15/10, permittee is now covered under a 

Non-Contact Cooling Water General Permit 

On Track: Comments on application sent out 6/8/10. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

On Track: Public comment period closed 9/3/10. Expect to reissue 

permit by 9/30/10. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



Primary 

Staff 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 



HABEREK 


JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 

HABEREK BECK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 



06/11/2010 


06/11/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010



Status 






















9b. Reissue minor 


Lafayette Trout 

Hatchery 

9c. Reissue minor 

RIPDES permit: Motiva 

9d. Reissue minor 


Okonite 

Behind Schedule: Meeting w/F&W on 6/15/10 to discuss draft permit and 

TMDL. Hope to issue permit by 9/30/10. 

Behind Schedule: Public comment period closed 9/3/10. Expect to 

reissue permit by 9/30/10. 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Comments on draft permit received. Scheduled to 

issue permit by 9/30/10, 

Behind Schedule: Public comment period closed 9/3/10. Expect to 

reissue permit by 9/30/10. 




On Track: Out to notice. Public notice closes 9/28/10. Expect to issue 

the permit shortly after the notice closes. 

Primary 

Staff 


JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 

HABEREK BECK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 




06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 

10/20/2010



Status 



























c. Issue or Modify 10 

RIPDES Consent 

Agreements with 

compliance deadlines 

9e. Issue minor 


Pawtucket Power 

9g. Reissue minor 

RIPDES permit: RIDOT 

-Contract 6 

9h. Reissue minor 


Zambarano 

1. Issued or revised 

Consent Agreement: 

NBC Bucklin Point, NBC 

Fields Point 


HABEREK 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 



HABEREK 


Complete: Permit terminated JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK BECK 

Behind Schedule: Behind schedule due to dealy in issuing the permits. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 




06/11/2010 


06/11/2010 


06/11/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010



Status 

































d. Initiate reissuance 

of 1 major RIPDES 

permit 



Carolina Hatchery, 

Perryville Hatchery and 

Lafayette Hatchery 



Zambarano, Briar Cliff 

Manor 

4. Issue or revise 

consent agreements: 

Cranston, Warwick, 

West Warwick 

1. Review Manchester 

Street 316 (a&b) 

Technology Report 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Complete: Consent agreement entered 5/12/10. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


Complete: Warwick Signed 2/3/10, West Warwick Signed 11/3/09, 

Cranston Signed 10/26/09 

03/31/2010 Complete KAPLAN BECK 

On Track: On track: internal review of Technology Report completed 

11/9/09; Technology Report under review by EPA-funded consultant 

(TetraTech) as of 1/13/10; 

Primary 

Staff 

HABEREK BECK 

Behind Schedule: Behind schedule due to dealy in issuing the permits. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


HABEREK 


JOSEPH 

HABEREK 




06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 


06/11/2010 


06/11/2010 


SAM KAPLAN 01/13/2010



Status 

B. Provide timely 

permit review and 

reduce permitting 

backlogs. 




backlogs. 

C. Implement Phase II 

Stormwater Program 

a. Reduce combined 

RIPDES backlog to 

10% 

Achieve and maintain a 

90% overall permit 

issuance ratio for 

individual and nonstormwater 

general 

permits. 

b. Issue and maintain 

current 95% of priority 

permits. 

a. Close-out 20 grants 

to communities to 

develop local 

stormwater plans. 

Complete SWMPP 

review of DOT and 

Providence. 

1. Permits status 

report on meeting 10% 

backlog goal by end of 

FY10 

1. Update PMOS with 

the FY10 Priority 

Permit reissuance 

status 

Behind Schedule: Behind schedule: EPA-funded consultant comments 

received in January; RIPDES plans to complete next stage of review of 

Technology Report in matrix form by 9/30/10; More work beyond 

9/30/10 is needed. 

Complete: This phase of RIPDES' review of the Technology Report is 

complete: RIPDES completed its review of the Report and of the 

consultant's review. 

On Track: Will report by 9/30/10. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

Complete: PMOS has been updated. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 


On Track: Have been updating PMOS quarterly, will perform final update 

by 9/30/10. 

JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

Complete: PMOS updated 7/22/10. JOSEPH 

HABEREK 

1. final payments 09/30/2010 Complete DAKE 

Primary 

Staff 




SAM KAPLAN 06/14/2010 



06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 


06/11/2010 

09/09/2010 




Status 









b. Re-issue small MS4 

General Permit 







1. Re-issue General 

Permit 

2. Internal Draft MS4 

GP 

3. Public Notice Draft 

MS4 GP 

4. Public Workshop 

MS4 GP 

Complete: All SWMPPs but 3 have been closed and/or paid out - the last 

3 are waiting for paperwork to submit for payment. However, the 20 

required by the deliverable have been completed. 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Two workshops have been held, with the completion of 

the stormwater manual a third and possibly last workshop will be held. 

Public Notice time - July 2010 

02/28/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

CHATTERTON BECK 

12/31/2009 Complete CHATTERTON BECK 


03/15/2010 Complete CHATTERTON BECK 



BETSY DAKE 06/28/2010 


MARGARITA 05/07/2010 

CHATTERTON 

Behind Schedule: new date in 2011 ppa of January 2011 ERIC BECK 10/25/2010 


Behind Schedule: Final Internal draft June 30 2010 MARGARITA 

CHATTERTON 

05/07/2010 

Complete: Internal Draft submitted to supervisor for final review ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 


Behind Schedule: Public Notice July 2010 MARGARITA 

CHATTERTON 

05/07/2010 

Behind Schedule: New target date is end of November 2010 ERIC BECK 10/25/2010 


Behind Schedule: Two Public Workshops have been held. MARGARITA 

CHATTERTON 

05/07/2010 

Complete: Four workshops held no more planned ERIC BECK 10/25/2010



Status 









c. Oversee URI-RIDOT 

Phase II Public 

Education Grant 

d. MS4 Enforcement 

Review for permits 

years 1-5 

5. Response to 

Comments MS4 GP 

1. Review 

reimbursement 

requests and project 

deliverables 

1. Issue letters for 

either Referral, 

Deficiency Orders or 

Compliant MS4s. 

05/15/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Ongoing 3/15/2010 JENNIFER 

STOUT 

On Track: Ongoing JENNIFER 

STOUT 

Complete: This task is ongoing for the life of the grant. Budget reviews 

have been completed for all invoices submitted by URI, which consists of 

work upto April 30, 2010. 

12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Notice of Compliance & Deficiency (NOC & NOD) letters 

sent out Dec.2009-Feb.2010. Notice of Intent to Enforce and Notice of 

Referral letters will be sent following review of Year 6 Annual Reports. 

Behind Schedule: Review of Year 6 ARs ongoing. Still awaiting approval 

from Director to enforce. 

Behind Schedule: First group of referrals issued 7/9/10; Review of Year 6 

ARs ongoing 

Behind Schedule: Awaiting approval of MS4 Enforcement Response Plan 

from the Director. Review of Year 6 ARs ongoing. 

Primary 

Staff 


09/30/2010 Complete STOUT BECK 


STOUT 

JENNIFER 

STOUT 

STOUT BECK 

JENNIFER 

STOUT 

JENNIFER 

STOUT 

JENNIFER 

STOUT 

JENNIFER 

STOUT 




Behind Schedule: To be prepared in September of 2010. MARGARITA 

CHATTERTON 

05/07/2010 

Behind Schedule: new target date is January 2011 ERIC BECK 10/25/2010 


03/15/2010 

06/09/2010 

07/07/2010 

10/15/2010 


03/15/2010 

06/09/2010 

07/07/2010 

10/15/2010



Status 



D. Ensure WWTF's are 

designed, constructed 

and operated to 

protect the quality of 

the State's waters. 






e. Review Year 6 

Annual Report and any 

response to Deficiency 

Orders 

a. Review wastewater 

treatment facility 

designs, plans & specs. 

(6 total) 

b. Oversee 

construction of WWTF 

upgrades at 1 facility. 

1. 33 Annual Report 

Reviews 

1. Order of Approvals 

for Tiverton School 

WWTF, NBC Fields 

Point WWTF BNR, and 

4 other misc. 

upgrades. 

1. NBC Fields Point 

inspection report 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Complete: Completed the above tasks. Ongoing review of Order of 

Approval applications as they are submitted. 

Complete: Completed the above tasks. Ongoing review of Order of 

Approval applications as they are submitted. 

Primary 

Staff 

STOUT BECK 

On Track: Ongoing, though will likely not meet June 30th target date. JENNIFER 

STOUT 

Behind Schedule: Ongoing JENNIFER 

STOUT 

Behind Schedule: Ongoing JENNIFER 

STOUT 

09/30/2010 Complete ZEMAN PATENAUDE 

09/30/2010 Complete ZEMAN PATENAUDE 




06/09/2010 

07/07/2010 

10/15/2010 


ART ZEMAN 07/12/2010 

ART ZEMAN 07/12/2010 


On Track: Complete ART ZEMAN 07/12/2010 

On Track: 9/8/10 On track ART ZEMAN 09/08/2010 

Complete: Complete as of 9/30/10. Ongoing task. ART ZEMAN 10/27/2010 

Complete: Complete as of 9/30/10. Ongoing task. ART ZEMAN 10/27/2010



Status 
















c. Investigate 

WWTF/collection 

system bypass/over 

flow events and WWTF 

operational problems. 

Take appropriate follow 

up actions >2 months 

after investigation is 

completed. 

d. Review and 

approve I/I and SSES 

reports and project 

designs to reduce 

system overflows (2 

total - Woonsocket, 

Newport). 

e. Coordinate with EPA 

on the priority SSO 

initiative 

1. Inspection reports 

and recommendations 


investigation 

1. Communications as 

needed 

09/28/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Ongoing investigations and actions taken per event type, etc. BILL 

PATENAUDE 

Behind Schedule: While generally on track, O&M needs to determine the 

appropriate close-out function for events from the floods of March 2010. 

Other events are ongoing. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. Approvals 09/30/2010 Complete ZEMAN PATENAUDE 

09/30/2010 Complete LIBERTI GOOD 

On Track: On Track 7/6/10 ANGELO 

LIBERTI 

Complete: ongoing coordination ALICIA 

GOOD 

PATENAUDE LIBERTI 

BILL 

PATENAUDE 




07/07/2010 

09/08/2010 


On Track: On track ART ZEMAN 07/12/2010 


Complete: complete as of 9/30/10. Ongoing task. ART ZEMAN 10/27/2010 


07/06/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 





















f. Administer DMR QA 

Study. 

f. Administer DMR QA 

Study. 

g. Revise the sludge 

regulations to allow for 

more beneficial reuse 

of biosolids. 





1. Review DMR QA 

study 29 results. 

2. Review DMR QA 

Study 30 results. 

1. Stakeholder input 

(workshops, etc) 

2. Internal 

comment/feedback 

period completed 

11/30/2009 Complete PINTO PATENAUDE 



On Track: DMR QA Study has begun and is on track. ALEX PINTO 05/07/2010 

On Track: DMR QA Study ongoing and on track. ALEX PINTO 06/25/2010 

On Track: DMR QA Study 30 on track and nearing completion. Lab 

results have been submitted to DEM. Results are under review. 

Primary 

Staff 




Complete: DMR Study 29 was completed on 12/4/09. ALEX PINTO 05/07/2010 



ALEX PINTO 08/30/2010 

Complete: Study completed. ALEX PINTO 10/08/2010 


Behind Schedule: Behind schedule. ALEX PINTO 05/07/2010 

Complete: Informal comment period completed. ALEX PINTO 07/07/2010 


Complete: Internal comment period completed. ALEX PINTO 05/07/2010



Status 




























3. Draft regulations 

ready for public 

distribution 

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12/18/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

5. Public hearing 01/28/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



On Track: Behind schedule. ALEX PINTO 07/07/2010 


Behind Schedule: Currently reviewing informal comments and developing 

draft for formal public notice. 


Behind Schedule: Current schedule is to complet public notice 

requirements sometime near the end of December 2010 or beginning of 

January 2011. 


Behind Schedule: Previous update was in error. Behind schedule. ALEX PINTO 05/07/2010 





Primary 

Staff 




Complete: Draft regulations ready for public distribution. ALEX PINTO 05/07/2010 

PINTO PATENAUDE 







Behind Schedule: Behind schedule. ALEX PINTO 10/28/2010



Status 



















�� 

�� 

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Behind Schedule: Current schedule is to hold public hearing (if 

requested) at the end of January or beginning of February 2011. 

�� 02/13/2010 Behind 

�� 

�� 

Schedule 










Behind Schedule: Current schedule is to have final revisions completed 

by March 2011. 

02/13/2010 Behind 

Schedule 





On Track: Current schedule is to have response to comments completed 

in March 2011. 

Behind Schedule: Current schedule is to have response to comments 

completed in March 2011. 

Primary 

Staff 









THOMAS 

GETZ 


12/10/2010



Status 






E. Ensure local 

pretreatment programs 

are properly 

administered to 

prevent wastewater 

treatment impacts. 



are properly 








a. Promulgate final 

amendments to the 

State pretreatment 

regulations 

b. Review annual 

pretreatment reports 

�� 

�� 

�� 


review letters 

02/20/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: On hold, same as for most recent previous quarterly 

update for prior Workplan 

Behind Schedule: no change to prior status updates, since this item still 

remains on hold. 

09/30/2010 Complete DISAIA BECK 

On Track: 4 Annual Report review letters were issued in December 2009, 

and 4 more are scheduled to be issued in June, 2010. 

On Track: 4 additional Pretreatment Annual Reports have been reviewed. 

The 4 Annual Report review letters were issued between June 8 and June 

11, 2010. 






Behind Schedule: Current schedule is to have regs filed by the end of 

March 2011. 

1. Final revised regs. 09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 


DISAIA LIBERTI 







BOB DISAIA 04/02/2010 


Behind Schedule: On hold, same as previous quarterly update. BOB DISAIA 09/13/2010 



BOB DISAIA 06/11/2010



Status 

F. Ensure projects that 

may cause or 

contribute pollution to 

waters of the state are 

done in accordance 

with state water 


(Water Quality 

Certifications) 


may cause or 








a. Implement WQC 

regulatory program: 

Review and determine 

if projects comply with 

state water quality 

standards (~125 WQC 

applications expected 

each year. 

b. Review Dredge 

Permit applications and 

coordinate final 

decision with DEM 

dredge coordinator 

Complete: All 15 Annual Reports have been reviewed and all Annual 

Report review letters were issued between 10/1/08 and 9/30/10, as 

committed to. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. WQC 09/28/2010 Complete RICHARDSON 

On Track: on schedule ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 


RICHARDSO 

N 


RICHARDSO 

N 

Complete: complete ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

1. Dredge permits 09/28/2010 Complete RICHARDSON WALSH 


RICHARDSO 

N 

Complete: all permits coordinated ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 





05/26/2010 

05/26/2010 

07/07/2010 

10/29/2010 


05/26/2010 

08/31/2010



Status 


may cause or 









may cause or 









may cause or 








c. Participate, attend 

meetings and conduct 

follow-up on State 

Dredging Team 

Technical Workgroup. 




Dredging Team 





Dredging Team 


1. Q1 Meeting notes 

and planning 

documents 


and planning 

documents 


and planning 

documents 





Complete: Participated in May 4, 2010 Dredge Team meeting. RONALD 

GAGNON 



Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



09/30/2010 Complete GAGNON CHATEAUNEUF 


05/06/2010 

08/30/2010 



05/06/2010 

08/30/2010 



05/06/2010



Status 


may cause or 








G. Prevent and abate 

non-point source 

pollution 



pollution 




Dredging Team 


a. Revise NPS 

Management Plan 

a. Revise NPS 



and planning 

documents 

1. Outline for Revising 

NPS Plan - building on 

work related to 

Watershed-based plans 

2. Final Draft of 

Revised NPS Plan 



01/01/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Staff working on Incorporation into the State's 

Integrated Plan for Water Quality and Watershed Management which will 

attempt to incorporate much of what is needed for the NPS Plan. 

Behind Schedule: Staff continuing to work on Integrated Plan for 

Watershed Management that will incorporate much of what is needed for 

the NPS Plan. 




12/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Staff working on the Integrated Water Quality/Watershed 





Primary 

Staff 


GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


GAGNON 

PANCIERA KIERNAN 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 


ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 



08/30/2010 



05/06/2010 

08/30/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010



Status 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 

a. Revise NPS 


b. Continue education 

and oversight efforts in 

support of No 

Discharge Designation 

c. Continue to ensure 

that all 319 projects 

will comply with EPA 

quality assurance 

requirements through 

individual project 

QAPPs or a generic 

NPS program QAPP. 

3. State finalization of 

NPS Plan (State Guide 

Plan approval) 

06/30/2011 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: On track ERNIE 

PANCIERA 




On Track: Just gave out the last of our pumpout pennants for pumpout 

boat service. The two newer boats run by E. Providence and Nortins 

Marina are doing a great job. 

On Track: will offer another Grant round between November and 

December We just activated CVA Grant V-5-1 wich has $448,000 avaible 

for pumpout facilities and other related projects. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. Ongoing efforts 09/30/2010 Complete MIGLIORE 

JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

Complete: complete for the year JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

1. QAPPS 09/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA 


PANCIERA 

Complete: Complete ERNIE 

PANCIERA 


ERNIE 

PANCIERA 




06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


07/12/2010 

10/27/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010



Status 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 

d. Submit Final Project 

Reports for completed 

projects 

f. Initiate a process to 

develop or update 

watershed-based 

plans, consistent with 

EPA guidance, building 

on TMDLs and other 

watershed planning 

projects. (Workplan 

strategy description) 

1. Reports as 

completed 

1. Final Draft of first 

watershed plan 

(Narrow River). 

12/01/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Other priorities have caused work on this to be 

delayed. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA KIERNAN 

On Track: On track. Summer intern assisting in this task. ERNIE 

PANCIERA 


PANCIERA 

e. Enter data into 

GRTS: annual update 

grant awards, update 

funding 

1. Annual update 09/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA DAKE 


PANCIERA 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Behind Schedule: Behind schedule ERNIE 

PANCIERA 




06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

Complete: Task completed 2/15/10 BETSY DAKE 06/30/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010



Status 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 



















g. Refine monitoring 

strategies to enhance 

collection of data to 

assess the 

effectiveness of NPS 

BMP implementation. 

2. Final draft of 

second watershed 

plan. 

3. Establish DEM 

watershed webpage. 

1. Revised monitoring 

strategy 

03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Working with EPA to secure contractor to work on 2 

watershed plans 

Behind Schedule: Working with EPA to secure contractor to work on 2 


03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Being developed ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Behind Schedule: 

Behind schedule 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: DEM will be coordianting work with the RI Environmental 

Monitoring Collaborative. 

Primary 

Staff 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Project has been delayed into FY11. SUE 

KIERNAN 





06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010



Status 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 

H. Provide financial 

assistance for water 

pollution control and 

water quality 

improvement project. 

h. Submit Interim 

Grant Progress Report 

on prior projects 

h. Submit Interim 



i. Submit Annual 

Report 

a. Administer Clean 

Water State Revolving 

Loan Fund (CWSRF) 

1. January report on 

completed projects 

1. 2009 Annual NPS 


1. Certificates of 

Approval 

On Track: On track - will complete by end of June. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Complete: Progress report and fiscal analysis of carry-forward sent to 

EPA. 

Primary 

Staff 

01/31/2009 Complete KIERNAN PANCIERA 

Complete: Implementation progress report sent to EPA 2/9/2009. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Drafted but not completed. SUE 

KIERNAN 

On Track: Targeted for end of June 2010. SUE 

KIERNAN 

2. July progress report. 07/31/2010 Complete KIERNAN PANCIERA 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

12/31/2009 Complete PANCIERA KIERNAN 


PANCIERA 

09/30/2010 Complete MANNING 

On Track: 9 Certificates of Approval issued from 1/1/2010 to 6/30/2010 JAY 

MANNING 

Complete: 6 Certificates of Approval issued from 7/1/10 to 9/30/10 JAY 

MANNING 




06/25/2010 

06/25/2010 

06/25/2010 


06/25/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/09/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/28/2010



Status 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 











3. Clean Water 

Benefits Database - 

2nd Quarterly Update 



3rd Quarterly Update 

Behind Schedule: Request made to Budget Office for increase in SRF 

Admin Account to support RFP for CWNS assistance; CWNS RPF drafted 

but not finalized. 

Complete: 10/28/2010 Update: Complete: 6 Certificates of Approval 

issued from 7/1/10 to 9/30/10 

On Track: Loaded ARRA project and financial data JAY 

MANNING 

Complete: 10/29/10 JAY 

MANNING 

06/30/2010 Complete MANNING LIBERTI 

On Track: Continue to load ARRA financial data; EPA CBR training held 

6/9/10 

Primary 

Staff 

JAY 

MANNING 

JAY 

MANNING 


Benefits Database - 1st 

Quarterly Update 


On Track: Loaded ARRA project and financial data JAY 

MANNING 


MANNING 


JAY 

MANNING 


MANNING 



10/28/2010 

10/28/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/29/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/29/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 





water quality 
















4th Quarterly Update 

6. OWR ARRA Project 

Review - 1st Quarterly 

Update 


Review - 2nd Quarterly 

Update 


Review - 3rd Quarterly 

Update 

Complete: ARRA disbursements and job hours data entered for the 

quarter. 

Complete: ARRA disbursements and job hours data entered for the 

quarter. 

On Track: 3 ARRA CAs issued; T&I reports filed 10/8/09, 11/19/09, 

12/15/09; 1512 report uploaded 10/9/09 




Primary 

Staff 


JAY 

MANNING 

JAY 

MANNING 


JAY 

MANNING 


MANNING 

JAY 

MANNING 


MANNING 





10/28/2010 

10/28/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/29/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/29/2010 




Status 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 





b. Administer State 

Bond Fund programs. 

c. Pursue new Clean 

Water 2010 Bond Fund 


Review - 4th Quarterly 

Update 

1. Capitol Budget 

Request 



Complete: T&I reports sent 7/16/10, 8/20/10, 9/17/10; Quarterly 1512 

report uploaded 10/8/10 

Primary 

Staff 

JAY 

MANNING 


MANNING 


MANNING 


JAY 

MANNING 

1. Grant Agreements 09/30/2010 Complete MANNING 

On Track: Two BWRF grants awarded 1/1/2010 - 6/30/2010 JAY 

MANNING 

Complete: One BWRF grant awarded 7/1/10 to 9/30/10 JAY 

MANNING 

12/31/2009 Complete GOOD MANNING 

Complete: request submitted with capitol budget plan ALICIA 

GOOD 



07/07/2010 

10/29/2010 

10/29/2010 


10/28/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/28/2010 


06/28/2010



Status 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 


d. Administer RFP and 

manage distribution of 

NPS funds for 

implementation 

project. Give priority 

to restoration of 

impaired waters. 

e. Administer Clean 

Vessel Act grant 

funding. 

f. Prepare 2012 Clean 

Water Needs Survey 

1. Develop RFP for 

assistance completing 

the Clean Watersheds 

Need Survey (CWNS). 

On Track: RFP issued December 2009. Proposals received by April 30. 

Proposals currently under review. 

Behind Schedule: We have not recieved approval to offer a new grant 

rounds this spring.We are waiting for DEM F&W to submit info to Federal 

F&W to open Our awarded $448,000.00 grant. 

Complete: recieved grant JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

07/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Recieved copies of RFPs from states that used consultants for 

the 2004 and 2008 CWNS. 

On Track: Recieved copies of RFPs from states that used consultants for 

the 2004 and 2008 CWNS. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. New grant awards 09/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA DAKE 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Complete: Projects have been selected, meeting with grantees. ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

1. Grant awards 09/28/2010 Complete MIGLIORE 

JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

On Track: recieved approval for V-5-1 last week JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

Complete: recieved grant JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

MANNING LIBERTI 

JAY 

MANNING 

JAY 

MANNING 




06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


07/12/2010 

10/27/2010 

10/29/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/28/2010 

06/28/2010



Status 

I. Protecting Water 

resources from 

Pesticides 

Contamination 



Pesticides 

Contamination 

a. Coordinate with 1. Outreach Activities 

other state agencies on Management Plan 

monitoring programs 

(e.g. Health Dept, 

WRB) 

b. Continue to monitor 

targeted sample sites 

for specific pesticide 

1. Provide samples to 

the new laboratory for 

possible enforcement 

cases. 

Behind Schedule: Request made to Budget Office for increase in SRF 

Admin Account to support RFP for CWNS assistance; CWNS RPF drafted 

but not finalized. 

Change to deliverable on 05/05/2010: Changed date to 9/30/10 from 


On Track: including DOH for review of applicable aquatic control 

applications 

On Track: including DOH for review of applicable aquatic control 

applications 

On Track: on track. coordinating with DOH on water quality issues with 

respect to pesticides 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Change to deliverable on 03/09/2010: Clarified deliverable (Approved by 

THOMAS GETZ) 



Primary 

Staff 

JAY 

MANNING 

09/30/2010 Complete LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

Complete: Projected completed as per K. Ayares meeting on 11/3/10. THOMAS 

GETZ 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Behind Schedule: due to staffing resources, this activity is on hold ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

Behind Schedule: due to staffing resources, this activity is on hold ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 



10/28/2010 


05/05/2010 

07/13/2010 

07/13/2010 

08/30/2010 

11/16/2010 


03/09/2010 

05/05/2010 

07/13/2010 

07/13/2010



Status 



Pesticides 

Contamination 

J. Utilize Bureau of 

Natural Resources 

Programs to improve 

surface water quality. 









c. Evaluate Pesticides 

in state waters. 

a. Promote the 

restoration, and 

protection of forested 

buffers to protect 

water quality. 

b. Continue to 

implement program to 

meet DFW hatchery 

effluent RIPDES 

permits. 

c. Reduce impact of 

resident waterfowl in 

urban areas that cause 

surface water 

impairment as a result 

of human feeding 

through DFW outreach 

and education. 

1. Evaluate 20 

pesticides in the 

Pesticides of Interest 

Tracking Database. 

1. Report on the # of 

acres of forested 

buffers restored. 

1. Monitor nitrogen 

and phosphorous in 

hatchery discharge per 

RIPDES 

1. Web postings, 

number groups 

contacted, meetings 

attended. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: due to staffing resources, behind schedule ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

On Track: Number of pesticides required to be evaluated changed from 

20 to 5 for 2010 

Behind Schedule: Completed 10 evaluations in 2010 as per Pesticides 

Program meeting on 11/3/10. 



09/30/2009 No Update GIBSON 




Primary 

Staff 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



SCANDARIATO 


07/13/2010 

08/30/2010 

11/16/2010 






Status 

K. Improve protection 

of aquatic ecosystems 

through conservation 

development practices 









L. Develop Policy and 

Guidance 

a. Assist Westerly, 

Coventry, Scituate, 

Foster and Glocester to 

prepare and implement 

conservation 

development 

ordinances 

b. Coordinate the 

development of a 

conservation easement 

guidance document 

and training course 

c. Manage consultant 

team to develop 

community site 

planning and 

development standards 

to achieve low impact 

development. 

a. Coordinate with 

CRMC on Clean Marina 

program and 

permitting of marinas 

under the MSGP. 

1. draft ordinances 12/31/2008 Complete MILLAR 

1. Guidance document 

and Training Course 

1. Community LID 

manual and training 

course 

1. Produce 4 Quarterly 

Reports; anticipate 2 

Clean Marina 

inspections with CRMC 

per year. 

06/30/2009 Complete MILLAR 

Complete: Guidance manual and training course completed. Several 

training classes given 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: A draft manual has been completed and is being reviewed by 

an advisory committee 

Behind Schedule: Project moving forward but finalization of manual is 

still pending. 

09/30/2010 Complete GAGNON 

Change to deliverable on 05/05/2010: Changed date to 9/30/2010. 

(Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: All ordinances have been completed SCOTT 

MILLAR 

SCOTT 

MILLAR 

MILLAR KIERNAN 

SCOTT 

MILLAR 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




07/06/2010 


07/06/2010 


07/06/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/05/2010



Status 


Guidance 


Guidance 


Guidance 


Guidance 



program and 



b. Draft guidelines for 

new marinas and 

marina expansion. 

c. Finalize a policy for 

reuse of treated 

wastewater 

d. Finalize update to 

the RI Stormwater 

Manual. 

2. Issue boat washing 

discretion letter. 

1. Wastewater reuse 

policy 

Complete: One marina inspection completed due to reduced number of 

marina applications to program. 

01/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Compliance date pushed to Spring 2011. Coordination 

with Marine Trades is continuing. 

1. Guidance 12/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: behind ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

Behind Schedule: not urgent at this time ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

03/28/2010 Complete PATENAUDE 

Complete: Guidance document and application finalized and posted on 

website. 

1. Manual 12/31/2009 Complete PANCIERA BECK 

Behind Schedule: Revised target for finalizing Manual -- September 

2010. 

Complete: Public comment period on Final Draft has closed. Filing of 

Manual imminent. 

Primary 

Staff 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

GAGNON MIGLIORE 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

RICHARDSON 

BILL 

PATENAUDE 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 



10/28/2010 


10/28/2010 


05/26/2010 

11/04/2010 


07/07/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010



Status 

Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 2. Prevent groundwater quality impairments 

A. Interagency 

coordination on 

groundwater protection 

and source water 

protection. 





protection. 

B. Ensure new OWTS 

systems meet 

standards established 

to protect public health 

and the environment. 

a. Review municipal 

comprehensive plans 

and water supplier 

management plans. 

Provide technical 

assistance where 

possible. 

b. Coordinate with 

Department of Health 

on issues of source 

water protection. 

a. Implement OWTS 


Review and process 

permits - anticipate 

2,000 per year. New 

construction - 

anticipate 650 pear 

year. Variance reports 

-anticipate 130 per 

year 

1. Comments to DOA 

and WRB 

1. Attend meetings; 

coordinate policies and 

procedures. 

On Track: On-going ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Complete: On-going ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

1. OWTS permits 09/30/2010 Complete MOORE 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA MANNING 


PANCIERA 


PANCIERA 

Complete: complete as of 9/30/10 ELICE 

GASBARRO 

09/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA PETERS 

On Track: On track ELICE 

GASBARRO 




06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 

10/27/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


07/07/2010



Status 

C. Ensure subsurface 

discharges are 

protective of public 

health and the 

environment. 





environment. 





environment. 

a. Implement UIC 


review and process 

UIC applications- 100 

per year expected. 

b. Review and process 

UIC closures - 25 

closures per year 

expected. 

c. Track compliance at 

65 approved sites 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: complete as of 9/30/10 ELICE 

GASBARRO 

1. UIC permits 09/30/2010 Complete SIMPSON ROY 

On Track: On-going TERRY 

SIMPSON 

Complete: On-going TERRY 

SIMPSON 

1. Closures completed 09/30/2010 Complete SIMPSON ROY 


SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 

1. Data review 09/30/2010 Complete SIMPSON ROY 


SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 



10/27/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

06/09/2010 

09/29/2010



Status 





environment. 





environment. 





environment. 





environment. 

d. Submit reports on 

UIC activities to EPA 

per 7520 form. 

e. Submit reports on 

UIC activities to EPA 

per 7520 form. 

f. Revise On-site 

Regulations - 

Incorporate Cesspool 

Phase-out 

Requirements 


Regulations - 


Phase-out 

Requirements 

1. Finalize internal 

draft 

2. Public Notice for 

Cesspool Phase Out 

Rules 

Behind Schedule: Rules have gone to public notice and will soon be filed 

with Secretary of State. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. Semi-annual report 03/31/2010 Complete SIMPSON ROY 


SIMPSON 

Complete: Complete TERRY 

SIMPSON 

1. Semi-annual report 09/30/2010 Complete SIMPSON ROY 


SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Complete: Draft completed ERNIE 

PANCIERA 




06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 

10/30/2009 Complete PANCIERA CHATEAUNEUF 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 





Status 





environment. 





environment. 

D. Oversee well drilling 

program 


Regulations - 


Phase-out 

Requirements 


Regulations - 


Phase-out 

Requirements 

a. Issue annual 

registration and collect 

well completion 

reports. 

3. Public Hearing for 

Cesspool Phase Out 

Rules 

4. Cesspool Phase Out 

Rules in effect 



Behind Schedule: Public notice period has closed and rules will soon be 

filed with Secretary of State. 



1. Annual registration 09/30/2010 Complete WASHINGTON SORENSEN 

On Track: All renewals have went out & have 98% have been returned. 

New registrations have been excepted & approved. Well completion 

reports are coming in 

On Track: All renewals went out & 98% have been returned. A few new 

registrations have been excepted & approved. Well completions reports 

are coming in 

Primary 

Staff 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Complete: Public notice issued ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Complete: Held public hearing ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Complete: Rules in effect ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

KAREN 

SORENSEN 

KAREN 

SORENSEN 

Complete: complete as 9/30/10 ELICE 

GASBARRO 



06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 



06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 



06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/08/2010 

08/31/2010 

10/27/2010



Status 


program 

A. Ensure impacts to 

Freshwater Wetlands 

are avoided, minimized 

otherwise mitigated 

i.e., no net loss. 






b. Process Variance 

Requests (50-100 per 

year) 

Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 3. Protect freshwater wetlands 

a. Review and process 

freshwater wetland 

applications 600-700 

annually 

b. Review research to 

enhance science-based 

decision making per 

WPDG workplan. 

1. FWW decisions and 

permits 

1. Report 09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Bid award delayed by E-verify requirements. CAROL 

MURPHY 

On Track: Project cancelled due to unresolvable issues w/ E-verify 

requirements. Discussed w/ EPA on 8/12/2010. 

On Track: I did'nt mean to leave the status as on track. Cancelled is not 

an option, so I aam going to say Behind schedule, and then in the Build 

mode request that this project be dropped from work plan. 

Primary 

Staff 


PANCIERA 

Complete: On-going ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

09/30/2010 Complete HORBERT WENCEK 

On Track: continued progress CHUCK 

HORBERT 

Complete: complete CHUCK 

HORBERT 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

Behind Schedule: Project has been cancelled. SUE 

KIERNAN 

KIERNAN MURPHY 



1. Variance Decisions 09/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA ANGELONE 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/14/2010 

09/28/2010 


06/30/2010 

09/02/2010 

09/02/2010 

10/28/2010



Status 






B. Improve Freshwater 

Wetland conservation 

and restoration 







c. Develop refinements 

to policies concerning 

wetlands on 

redevelopment sites. 

a. Research options 

for improving 

mitigation 

b. Develop a model 

management plan for 

aquatic weed control in 

lakes. 

c. Survey and research 

local capacities to 

enhance wetland 

protection and 

compliance. 

1. Policy Document 03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

1. Research 

summary/options 

analysis 

Behind Schedule: Delayed due to other workload including additional 

responsibilities for ARRA projects. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: No action since last update 12/2009. CAROL 

MURPHY 

Behind Schedule: Reset deliverable date of final DEM phase 1 mitigation 

memorandum to 12/31/2010. 

1. Model plan 12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Consultant completed two plans in January 2010. Next 

step is to draw from these to develop a template for a model plan. 


Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Project delayed into FY11. SUE 

KIERNAN 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Project delayed due to staffing constraints. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: No action since last update 12/2009. CAROL 

MURPHY 

MURPHY KIERNAN 



KIERNAN CHATEAUNEUF 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/30/2010



Status 










d. Development of RI 

Statewide Freshwater 

Wetlands Restoration 

Strategy: Phase 3. 

e. Map and verify 

vernal pools in the 

Wood-Pawcatuck 

Watershed 

f. Phase 2: Mitigation 

policy development 

1. Strategy w/ tracking 

system. Final report. 

1. Updated Map of 

Vernal Pools 

On Track: With NEIWPCC assistance advisory group formed and kickoff 

set on 7/7/2010. Working toward draft by end of year. 

Change to deliverable on 07/13/2010: Deliverable text by 12/2009 

should read: 1. Draft strategy with recommendations for tracking 

system. (Approved by ALICIA GOOD) 

On Track: With NEIWPCC on track toward draft strategy with 

recommendations for datasystem by 12/31/2010. 

Complete: As per the 7/13/2010 update, the work toward the draft 

strategy and datasystem recommendations (by 12/31/2010) is complete 

as of 9/30/2010. The final deliverables are in the 2011 plan. 

12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Pending editing of the year 1-2 report that 

accompanies the year 1-2 updated map. The year 1-2 map is completed. 

Behind Schedule: With wetland staff assistance working toward final 

products by 9/30/2010 and local outreach by 12/31/2010. 

1. Policy document 12/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: No action since last update 12/2009. CAROL 

MURPHY 

Behind Schedule: No action on phase 2 mitigation policy development. 

Pending completion of phase 1. 

Primary 

Staff 

Behind Schedule: Project carried over into FY2011 workplan. CAROL 

MURPHY 

12/31/2010 Complete MURPHY KIERNAN 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

ALICIA 

GOOD 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 


CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 


CAROL 

MURPHY 



10/27/2010 


06/30/2010 

07/13/2010 

09/01/2010 

10/27/2010 


06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 


06/30/2010 

09/01/2010



Status 

C. Implement the 

wetlands monitoring 

and assessment plan 

(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 

a. Continue 


Wetland Monitoring 

Program consistent 

with WPDG workplan 

a. Continue 





a. Continue 





1. Reports and Data 12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

2. 2009 - Analysis and 

Reports 

3. 2009 - Field and 

data entry 

Behind Schedule: This item includes 2006, 2007, and 2008 products 

(that were described in prior workplan changes). 

2006=profiles pending final editting. 2007=completed. 2008=completed 

(need binding). 

Behind Schedule: Pending final editting of draft profiles that have been re 

-prioritized after some other deliverables. 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: With RINHS data analysis complete, and report and 

users guidance drafted and pending DEM review. 

On Track: With RINHS assistance, draft 2009 field report and users 

guidance pending DEM review. 

Behind Schedule: On 9/1 I should have changed the status to Behind 

schedule to match the update and date changed to 12/2010. CM 


Complete: With RINHS completed application of RIRAM V2 in field year 

2009. 

Primary 

Staff 


CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 


CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 




06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 


06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 

09/02/2010 


06/30/2010



Status 




(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 

a. Continue 





a. Continue 






participate in the 

NEBAWWG 

biomonitoring and 

assessment initiative 




data entry 

1. Participate in 2 

meetings/year 

thruoughout New 

England, including 

travel and overnight 

stays 

On Track: No action on this yet. With RINHS comes after field work 2010. CAROL 

MURPHY 

On Track: Draft 2010 QAPP received from RINHS and pending circulation 

for signatures. 

Complete: tasks preliminary to this analysis and reporting are completed 

to date. this project carries into the 2011 workplan. 

On Track: With RINHS 2010 field approach to validate RIRAM V2 decided. 

This work starts 7/1/2010. 

09/30/2010 Complete MURPHY 

Complete: Attended 2 NEBAWWG meetings - DEM at CT mtg. fall 2009 

and RINHS at Newport mtg. spring 2010. 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

On Track: Field preparation and site selection, etc. by RINHS completed. CAROL 

MURPHY 

Complete: this work completed through final quarter of workplan. This 

carries into the 2011 workplan. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 Complete KIERNAN MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

12/31/2010 Complete KIERNAN MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 




06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 

10/27/2010 


06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 

10/27/2010 


06/30/2010



Status 




(WMAP) 

D. Increase awareness 

of DEMs role in 

environmental 

protection and promote 

an understanding of 

how actions affect 

environmental quality. 



environmental 





c. Report on Status 

and Trends 

a. Continue developing 

outreach projects: 

Restoration kit; 

WebPages for EPA 

Pilots; and Fact sheets. 

b. Publish Wetland 

BMP Manual and 

distribute. 


Schedule 

1. Kit, pilots posted, 

and fact sheets 

Behind Schedule: Gathering L/G and other data from multiple programs. CAROL 

MURPHY 

Behind Schedule: Data gathered from 4 DEM programs. Pending my 

asking from 1 other DEM program and 1 other agency. Reset date to 

12/31/2010. 

Complete: Kit completed and online (recent go ahead to print). Up to 

date with posting of completed pilot products. Fact sheets updated per 

rule revisions. 

1. Manual 12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: BMP manual is complete. 

Next steps are to webpost and print. 

Behind Schedule: BMP manual complete, available online, and multiple 

users informed. Pending printing. 

Primary 

Staff 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 


CAROL 

MURPHY 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 




06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 


06/30/2010 


06/30/2010 

09/01/2010



Status 

Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 4. Restore water quality in impaired coastal waters, 

lakes and rivers. 

A. Identify potential 

pollution sources and 

corrective actions. 







a. Complete 15 prior 

year TMDL 

commitments 


year TMDL 

commitments 


year TMDL 

commitments 

1. Mt. Hope Bay, 

Kickemuit River 

(estuarine portion) 

(pathogens) (2) 

2. Belleville Pond 

(phosphorus) (1) 

Complete: DEM submitted the final TMDL to EPA on December 28, 2009 

and it was approved by EPA on January 14, 2010 

12/31/2009 Complete RIBAS 

Behind Schedule: Draft TMDL completed December 2009; met with F&W 

and RIPDES staff on 6/15/10. Now proceeding to finalize TMDL and to 

schedule public meeting in July. 

Complete: Final TMDL submitted to EPA for approval on September 16, 

2010 

3. Blackstone River 12/31/2009 Behind 

(bacteria, biodiversity 

impairment); Mill River 

(bacteria); Peters River 

(bacteria, copper); 

Valley Falls Pond (lead, 

bacteria, excess 

algae/DO/TP, 

biodiversity); Scott 

Pond (TP/excess algae) 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2009 Complete ZALEWSKY 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

VIATOR 

Behind Schedule: Draft TMDL in preparation ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

Behind Schedule: Draft TMDL in preparation ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 




06/16/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/05/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/05/2010



Status 











year TMDL 

commitments 


year TMDL 

commitments 

b. Complete an 

additional 19 TMDLs 

4. Mt. Hope Bay and 

Kickemuit River 

(bacteria) 

5. Pawcatuck River 

estuary and Little 

Narragansett Bay 

(bacteria) 

1. Ten Mile (metals & 

biodiversity), Omega 

Pond (metals, 

phosphorus), Turner 

Reservoir (metals, 

phosphorus, D.O. & 

pathogens) & Slater 

Park Pond (phosphorus 

& pathogens). 

On Track: A working draft is 99% complete. It will be sent to various HEIDI 

DEM, state, municipal, and Connecticut agencies over the next few weeks TRAVERS 

for preliminary review. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Final Data Report is prepared, TMDL development is under ELIZABETH 

way. TMDL approach for various parameters is being developed and data SCOTT 

analysis performed. 

On Track: TMDL development continues ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

Behind Schedule: Has been placed on new FY workplan with new 

completion date. Behind due to technical complexity, competing 

assignments, modifications to analysis approach. 

Primary 

Staff 

12/31/2009 Complete ZALEWSKY RIBAS 

Complete: duplicate entry ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

12/31/2009 Complete TRAVERS 

On Track: Final TMDL submitted to EPA for approval on 9/24/10 ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

Complete: Submitted to EPA on 09/24/10 for final approval. HEIDI 

TRAVERS 

ZALEWSKY 

BRIAN 

ZALEWSKY 




06/16/2010 


05/10/2010 

10/05/2010 

10/27/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/05/2010 

10/27/2010



Status 







B. Promote and 

oversee Pollution 

Abatement projects to 

implement WQRP/ 

TMDL's 





a. Encourage 


pollution abatement 

strategies for 

watersheds where 

TMDLs or WQRP have 

been completed. 

2. Buckeye Brook 

(biodiversity) (1) 

3. Pawcatuck River 

estuary (Dissolved 

Oxygen) 

1. Proposals for 

municipal pollution 

abatement projects as 

identified in completed 

TMDLs. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: EPA Lexington Lab not able to conduct toxicity testing 

this past winter/spring, thus DEM unable to complete final round of 

planned winter time wet weather monitoring 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Due to other work priorities, no work has been 

completed on this task during past quarter. 

09/28/2010 Complete SCOTT 

On Track: Over ten of the 319 grant applications received are TMDL 

related implementation projects 

Primary 

Staff 

VIATOR 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

Behind Schedule: no change in status from last report ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

TRAVERS 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

Behind Schedule: no change in status from previous report ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

Complete: Work is completed on this task for current fiscal year ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 




06/16/2010 

10/05/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/05/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/05/2010



Status 





TMDL's 





TMDL's 





TMDL's 

a. Encourage 







a. Encourage 







b. Encourage 


riparian buffer 

restoration projects via 

Riparian Bond Fund. 

2. Amended MS4 

Stormwater 

Management Program 

Plans consistent with 

TMDL requirements, as 

applicable 

3. Proposals by 

agricultural producers 

in Palmer River 

watershed 

1. Completed 

restoration projects 

On Track: Developed TMDL Phase II implementation template. Developed 

new ;langauge for re-issued MS4 permit. Need to issue TIP comments for 

NK,EG,Exeter,EP. Need to follow-up on MSGP TMDL Notifications. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Due to conflicting priorities not able to dedicate time to 

work with partner agencies to advance implementation of agricultural 

BMPs in this bi-state watershed 

09/28/2010 Complete CASSIDY 

On Track: As per G. Cassidy 12/10/10 - Three rounds of bond fuds put to 

RFP. Following projects completed: Lincoln Lace and Braid, Deerfield 

Park, South Royal Mills, Putnam Pike, Cutler Brook, to be continued. 

On Track: As per G. Cassidy 12/10/10 - Three rounds of bond fuds put to 

RFP. Following projects completed: Lincoln Lace and Braid, Deerfield 

Park, South Royal Mills, Putnam Pike, Cutler Brook, to be continued. 

On Track: Completed Projects continued:Johnson & Wales, Maskerchugg 

Creek, Stagecoach Inn, Phenix Mill and Suzhotiff. Projects being worked 

on: Cedar Swamp, Grills Preserve, Brook Trail,Beach Pond and Lasalle. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete SCOTT BECK 

Complete: Work is complete on this task for current fiscal year ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

10/05/2010 


10/05/2010 


12/10/2010 

12/10/2010 

12/10/2010



Status 





TMDL's 





TMDL's 

C. Oversee follow-up 

monitoring to evaluate 

success of pollution 

abatement activities as 

TMDL implementation 

activities are 

completed 

c. Oversee the 

Blackstone Watershed 

Integrated Water 

Resource Management 

Project - will fund 

upgrade of wastewater 

and stormwater 

treatment in 

Chepachet Village. 

d. In priority 

waterbodies (L,Y.W 

measure) leverage 

existing tools to 

concentrate 

implementation efforts 

a. Evaluate 

improvements 

associated with TMDL 


activities 

1. Design and 

construct integrated 

stormwater/ 

wastewater solution 

1. Completed 

implementation actions 

Complete: Projects Delayed or Cancelled:Bailey Brook 1 & 2, Manton 

Ave. and Valley Rd-Airport. Fish passage work on going- Valley Falls, 

Elizabeth Webbing, Slater Mill Dam, Main St. Dam, and Pawtuxet River 

Auth 

12/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 


PANCIERA 

Behind Schedule: Complications with preferred site for stormwater 

management 


Complete: Work completed on this task for current fiscal year ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

1. Monitoring data 09/30/2010 Complete SCOTT 

On Track: monitoring completed as implementation projects are 

completed and resources allow 

Complete: Ongoing task; work completed on this task for current fiscal 

year 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

PANCIERA ZWARG 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 



12/10/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


10/05/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/05/2010



Status 

D. Aquatic Herbicide 

Permits 

E. Assist with pollution 

abatement projects at 

licensed beaches. 

a. Coordinate with Div. 

Of Fish & Wildlife on 

reviewing & issuing 

Aquatic Herbicide 

Permits 

a. Assist Health and 

other DEM programs in 

implementing pollution 


state licensed beaches 

as described in the 

Beach strategy. 

Beaches targeted for 

action include: First 

Beach and Warren 

Town Beach 

1. Review & issue 


Permits 

1. Implementation 

projects 

On Track: ongoing ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

Complete: Aquatic herbicide applications were reviewed by an internal 

committee including Div of Fish & Wildlife and Water resources offices 

within DEM 

Complete: Aquatic herbicide applications were reviewed by an internal 

committee including Div of Fish & Wildlife and Water resources offices 

within DEM 

09/30/2010 Complete SCOTT CHOPY 

On Track: Ongoing activity; work completed on this task for current fiscal 

year. Town of Middletown's Draft Stormwater Abatement Strategy for 

outfalls discharging onto First Beach reviewed by OCI & WQ/WR Team 

Complete: As requested, OWR has assisted DEM OCI and Dept of 

HEALTH in implementing pollution abatement projects at state licensed 

beaches including First Beach, Warren Town Beach, and Scarborough 

Beach 

Primary 

Staff 


DUGUAY 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 




07/13/2010 

08/30/2010 

08/30/2010 


10/05/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 

F. Implement Phase I 

CSO Control Program. 

Targeted reductions: 

annual biological 

oxygen demand (BOD) 

and Total Suspended 

Solids (TSS) loadings 

by 30%; fecal coliform 

by 40% to reduce the 

days Conditional Areas 

A and B are closed to 

shellfishing by 50%. 

A. Update surface and 

groundwater 

classifications, 

standards and criteria 

as necessary. 

a. Oversee 


activities: Monitor 

construction progress 

of 1 project. (tunnel 

pump station) 

a. Work toward 

developing nutrient 

criteria for lakes and 

rivers in accordance 

with the Nutrient 

Development & 

Adoption Plan and 

related workplan for 

604b ARRA funds 

1. Semi-annual 

progress reports. 

Final inspection report. 

1. Draft Lake Nutrient 

Criteria. 

09/30/2010 Complete ZEMAN 

Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 5. Monitor and assess the state's 

watersheds/waterbodies consistent with the RI Water Monitoring 

Strategy 

12/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: DEM has encountered difficulities in finding a potential 

contract employee to conduct this work. The job description was reposted 

and DEM and NEIWPCC are reviewing the resumes. 

On Track: DEM and NEIWPCC are still attempting to hire a contract 

employee to conduct this project. We are very close to hiring a person 

and hope to start the project within the next quarter. 

On Track: Contract employee started August 2010. Preliminary 

evaluation of data indicates workplan will need to be revised to provide 

for a sampling program in 2011. 

Behind Schedule: Original schedule for completion of criteria is being 

revised for FY2011. 

Primary 

Staff 

CAREY KIERNAN 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 




On Track: Project complete and operational ART ZEMAN 07/12/2010 


Complete: complete as of 9/30/10. Ongoing task. ART ZEMAN 10/27/2010 


05/12/2010 

06/29/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/28/2010



Status 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 






Development & 









Development & 




2. Memo and sampling 

plan for nutrient 

criteria development in 

rivers. 

03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: DEM has encountered difficulities in finding a potential 

contract employee to conduct this work. The job description was reposted 

and DEM and NEIWPCC are reviewing the resumes. 

Behind Schedule: Delays in hiring postponed this task into federal FY12. 

Contract employee is now on board and working toward this deliverable. 

3. New nutrient criteria 12/31/2011 Complete CAREY KIERNAN 

On Track: DEM has encountered difficulities in finding a potential contract 

employee to conduct this work. The job description was re-posted and 

DEM and NEIWPCC are reviewing the resumes. 

On Track: DEM is expected to submit to EPA a revised workplan and 

schedule based on completion of an initial review of data. Work 

continuing. 

Primary 

Staff 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Complete: Work related to this project for FY10 is completed. SUE 

KIERNAN 

CAREY KIERNAN 




05/12/2010 

10/21/2010 


05/12/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/28/2010



Status 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 






Development & 




b. Start development 

of numerical biological 

criteria for rivers and 

streams. 




streams. 




streams. 

4. Background 

memorandum on 

approaches for 


criteria in coastal 

waters 

1. Annual progress 

report 

2. Complete GIS 

analysis and 

characterization of 

biological monitoring 

station drainage areas. 

3. Complete next 

phase of work to 

integrate BCG into 

biological program 

(contingent on EPA 

technical assistance) 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Complete: Documented to EPA as part of technical assistance request. SUE 

KIERNAN 

03/31/2010 Complete CAREY KIERNAN 

Complete: Completed for all RI areas; there are gaps in dat available for 

CT and MA portions of some drainage areas. 

12/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: Darft memorandum provided in early June. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Memorandum delayed until October 2010. SUE 

KIERNAN 

DEACUTIS KIERNAN 

12/31/2009 Complete KIERNAN CAREY 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

CAREY KIERNAN 




06/30/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/30/2010 


06/24/2010 




Status 


groundwater 



as necessary. 

B. Monitor water 

quality conditions in 

rivers, lakes and 

coastal waters in 

accordance with 

comprehensive 

monitoring and 

assessment strategy as 

resources allow. 

c. Update 

groundwater 

classification map and 

wellhead protection 

area map. 

a. Conduct baseline 

monitoring activities in 

marine waters; fixedsite 

network, DO 

surveys. 

1. Operation of existing 

network and seasonal 

monitoring dataset 

Behind Schedule: DEM is still working with EPA to secure funding for this 

initiative. 

On Track: DEM has secured assistance from EPA but schedule has been 

revised to have work begin in next fiscal year ( Federal FY12) 

Behind Schedule: Revised schedule will be based on when EPA can 

provide technical assistance in FY11. 

Behind Schedule: Rules incorporating the maps have gone through public 

notice and will soon be filed with the Secretary of State. 

12/31/2010 Complete KIERNAN TRAVERS 

On Track: Fixed-Site Network deployed for 2010. 2009 dataset being 

processed. 

Primary 

Staff 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

1. Updated map 12/31/2009 Complete PANCIERA PETERS 

ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

Complete: Rules in effect ERNIE 

PANCIERA 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

On Track: 2010 dataset being compiled. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Complete: Operations for the year completed. SUE 

KIERNAN 



06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/28/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/28/2010



Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 







network, DO 

surveys. 

b. Sample 17 shellfish 

growing areas - 2000 

samples from 300 

stations per year. 

B. Monitor water c. Conduct Shoreline 

quality conditions in Surveys 




comprehensive 





management advisory 

committee related to 

second phase of CHRP 

research program 

based from URI-GSO 

1. Monitoring data, ongoing 

1. 9 annual surveys 

6 triennial surveys 

1 12yr survey 

10/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: We have completed a little over 50% of our required runs This 

springs Wet weather closures and additonal Prov. River and upper bay 

early opening monitoring has put a burden on our routine monitoring 

Complete: Ongoing activity; work completed on this task for current 

fiscal year 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: Next CHRP meeting planned for July 12. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Meeting deferred until December 2010. SUE 

KIERNAN 

KIERNAN DEACUTIS 

12/31/2010 Complete MIGLIORE SPEAKER 

JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

12/31/2010 Complete MIGLIORE HANNUS 




06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 


07/12/2010 

10/05/2010 




Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 




d. Conduct fish tissue 

monitoring in 

freshwaters in 

collaboration with DEM 

F&W and EPA. 


monitoring in 



F&W and EPA. 

1. Monitoring data for 

2007 

2. QAPP 

2. Monitoring Data - 

2008 

Behind Schedule: all feild wrk is complete for 2009 two write ups remain. 

2010 is on target in terms of preperation and planning Low tide make 

field days difficult to schedule this year. 


fiscal year 

12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: MOnitoring data received December 3, 2008. QAPP 

remains incomplete due to lack of staffing. 

Primary 

Staff 

JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

On Track: QAPP is being finalized in October 2010. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: QAPP is in the process of being finalized. SUE 

KIERNAN 

12/31/2009 Complete KIERNAN 

Complete: Data received from Jim Lake at EPA-AED. SUE 

KIERNAN 



07/12/2010 

10/05/2010 


06/25/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/28/2010 


06/25/2010



Status 

B. Monitor water e. Baseline monitoring 

quality conditions in of rivers and streams: 




comprehensive 









comprehensive 









comprehensive 




1. Big River Region: 

Data analysis & report 

2. Pawcatuck 

Watershed: Data 

analysis & report 

3. Pawtuxet: data 

analysis and report 

12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Delayed - lack of staffing. SUE 

KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 

03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 


KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 

KIERNAN CAREY 

KIERNAN CAREY 

KIERNAN CAREY 




06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/24/2010



Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 









comprehensive 




4. Update report on 

biomonitoring 

program. 

5. Urban Rivers and 

other areas: field-work 

and lab analyses 

completed 

6. Urban Rivers: data 


Behind Schedule: Delayed in part due to timing of EPA guidance on 

monitoring funds. DEM provides an update when it files for funding on 

an annual basis. Will be completed in July 2010. 

Complete: Update on activities submitted to EPA with FY2010 monitoring 

workplan. 


Complete: Field work and lab analyses completed. SUE 

KIERNAN 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: Delayed - lack of staffing. SUE 

KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 


SUE 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

KIERNAN CAREY 



10/21/2010 

10/28/2010 


06/30/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/30/2010 




Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 




f. Partner with URI 

watershed watch and 

support volunteer 

monitoring of lakes. 

7. Wood River: Data 

analysis and report. 

1. Monitoring data 

(Seasonal) 

12/31/2009 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Agreement with URI renewed through September 2010. SUE 

KIERNAN 

On Track: Agreement is in the process of being extended. Work will 

continue in FY11. 

Primary 

Staff 


KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 

KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 


KIERNAN 


SUE 

KIERNAN 

Complete: Work for the year completed. SUE 

KIERNAN 



06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/28/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 









comprehensive 




g. Continue to work 

with the Coordination 

Team, RIEMC and EPA 

to secure funding to 

support 


necessary monitoring 

programs. 

h. Participate in Bay 

Window and NCA 

programs and regional 

initiative as resources 

allow. 

i. Report outcomes of 

monitoring activities 

related to 106 

supplemental 

monitoring fund 

1. Reports and 

Monitoring data 

1. Report on prior 

activities supported by 

EPA targeted 

monitoring funds 

On Track: Working to finalize arrangements for cooperative agreement 

between URI and DEM with respect to 2009 Bay Window funding. DEM- 

OWR and DEM-DFW both involved. 

On Track: Grant extended for one year. Project activities will be 

continuing in FY11. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. Additional funding 06/30/2010 Complete KIERNAN 

On Track: RIEMC met and is initiating a process to re-assess needs. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Complete: On-going task. SUE 

KIERNAN 

09/30/2010 Complete KIERNAN DEACUTIS 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Complete: Work completed for the year. SUE 

KIERNAN 





06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/29/2010 




Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 




j. Administer 

regulations on septage 

fees. 

k. Update Monitoring 

Strategy for Current 

Program Status 

1. Annual comparison 

of total fee revenue 

and total septage 

volumes 

On Track: EPA sent updated guidance; DEM will file this report in 

association with request for monitoring funds by the end of June. 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Awaiting final septage data for year ending 6/30/10 BILL 

PATENAUDE 

Behind Schedule: Needed: Comparison of community data and projected 

fees. 

1. Updated Strategy 09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: DEM will work with RIEMC over the summer on updating the 

monitoring strategy. 

Behind Schedule: Schedule for revising the atrategy has been changed 

for FY11. 

Primary 

Staff 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Complete: Comppleted. SUE 

KIERNAN 

PATENAUDE KIERNAN 

BILL 

PATENAUDE 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 



06/25/2010 

10/28/2010 


07/07/2010 

10/27/2010 


06/25/2010 

10/28/2010



Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 







B. Monitor water l. Revise the User Fee 

quality conditions in Program 




comprehensive 




m. Targeted fish 

community sampling in 


F&W, if resources 

allow. 

2. Complete 

03/31/2010 Behind 

assessment of 

monitoring programs in 

coordination with 

RIEMC 

Schedule 

1. Propose legislation 

to establish budget 

article or a restricted 

receipt account so DEM 

to use fees collected 

from permittees to 

contract for services 

necessary to revise 

monitoring program 

Behind Schedule: The process for aassessing programs was delayed. 

RIEMC met in May 2010 and has initiated work. 

Complete: Completed request for budget article to redirect funds 

collected and as an alternative deletion of the law establishing the 

program. 

1. Data report 12/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Work contining into FY11. SUE 

KIERNAN 

11/01/2009 Complete LIBERTI KIERNAN 

ANGELO 

LIBERTI 

RICHARDSON KIERNAN 


RICHARDSO 

N 




06/30/2010 

10/28/2010 


07/07/2010 


05/26/2010



Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 




C. Assess Water 

Quality Conditions 





allow. 





allow. 

a. Conduct data 

evaluation and 

assessments for 2010 

Integrated Report. 

3. Work with EPA to 

develop a statewide 

statistically based 

sampling design for 

fish tissue sampling. 

1. Assessment 

Worksheets 

Behind Schedule: intern starting on Sept 13th to assist schedule...still 

waiting on USGS Streamstats 

2. Final project report 09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Project delayed to summer 2010. SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Discussions with EPA initiated but work will not be 

completed until FY11. 

02/28/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

Behind Schedule: Waiting on USGS streamstats ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 


RICHARDSO 

N 


KIERNAN 

RICHARDSON KIERNAN 

KIERNAN 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

CAREY 



08/31/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/26/2010 

10/28/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 




Status 



















2. Populate ADB with 

2010 water quality 

assessment 

information. 

3. Submit Integrated 

Report. 

4. Submit ADB 

electronic update of 

water quality 

assessments. 

Behind Schedule: Staff are working to finalize asssessment worksheets 

and entry of information into ADB. 

Behind Schedule: Staff have completed first draft of assessment 

worksheets and entry of information into ADB. Upon review of draft 303 

(d) List, this will be updated and finalized. 

Behind Schedule: Staff have completed first draft of assessment 

worksheets and entry of information into ADB. Upon finalization of the 

303(d) List, these worksheets and data entry will also be finalized. 

03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Staff are working to finalize entry of information into 

ADB. 

Behind Schedule: Staff have conducted draft data evaluation and 

assessments and populated ADB with 2010 water quality assessment 

information. These tasks will be finalized upoon finalization of the 303(d) 

List. 

04/01/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Staff are working to finalize assessments, impaired 

waters list and integrated report. 

Behind Schedule: Staff have completed draft data evaluation and 

assessments for the 2010 Integrated Report. These tasks will be finalized 

and Integrated Report submitted upon finalization of the 303(d) List. 

04/01/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Staff are working to finalize assessments, impaired 

waters list and entry of information into ADB. 

Behind Schedule: Staff have completed draft data evaluation and entered 

information into ADB. The 2010 assessment information will be finalized 

and submitted to EPA via ADB upon completion of the 303(d) List and IR. 

Primary 

Staff 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CAREY KIERNAN 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CAREY KIERNAN 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CAREY KIERNAN 

CONNIE 

CAREY 

CONNIE 

CAREY 



05/12/2010 

06/29/2010 

10/19/2010 


05/12/2010 

10/19/2010 


05/12/2010 

10/19/2010 


05/12/2010 

10/19/2010



Status 



D. Report water 

quality status and 

trends 



trends 



trends 

b. Administer Bay 

Closures as Necessary 

a. Continue 

implementation and 

maintenance of 

network node to 

support data sharing 

via NEIEN 

b. Prepare annual 

shellfish survey report 

c. Report on the 

progress for watershed 

measures L+Y 

On Track: This is an on going process. We are trying to purchace a new 

rain gauge that we will access but will be operatered an maintained by 

DOT. This should give us accurate rain info for the Prov area 

On Track: Rain Gage has been aproved. We fowarded the DPO to DOT 

and are wating for DOT to purchase and install rain gauge. 

1. Operating Node 09/30/2010 Complete MERRILL 

1. Report 05/31/2010 Complete SPEAKER HANNUS 

Complete: Annual shellfish classification review and report preparation 

completed prior to Memorial Day weekend 

1. Progress Report 09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

1. Publicized Closures 12/31/2010 Complete MIGLIORE SPEAKER 

JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

Complete: complete for the year JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

SCOTT 

Behind Schedule: report has not yet been filed ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 




07/12/2010 

10/27/2010 

10/29/2010 


On Track: Node is functional. DEB MERRILL 03/22/2010 

On Track: Node currently functional DEB MERRILL 07/07/2010 

On Track: Preparing to upgrade Node with new version. DEB MERRILL 09/09/2010 

Complete: Preparing to upgrade Node. DEB MERRILL 10/27/2010 


10/05/2010 


10/05/2010



Status 



trends 



trends 



trends 



trends 

d. Develop watershed 

improvement targets 

(measure W) for 

federal fiscal yr 09. 

e. Report on progress 

for watershed measure 

W 

f. Exchange data with 

WQX periodically 

g. Develop watershed 

restoration targets 

(measure L+Y) for 

federal fiscal year 09. 

1. Watershed targets 02/28/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

1. Uploads of Data 

Accomplished 

Behind Schedule: Targets to be developed based upon assessment for 

2010 Integrated Report 

1. Progress Report 09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Water quality data set not yet formatted for WQX 

exchange. 

Behind Schedule: Water Quality data not being uploaded into data 

management system due to loss of staff 

Behind Schedule: Water Quality data not being uploaded into data 

management system due to loss of staff 

1. Watershed targets 02/28/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Targets to be developed based upon assessments 

completed for 2010 Integrated Report 

Primary 

Staff 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

SCOTT 

Behind Schedule: Awaiting finalization of 303d list to complete reporting ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

MERRILL CAREY 

SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 




10/05/2010 


10/29/2010 


DEB MERRILL 02/24/2010 




10/05/2010



Status 

E. Assess the use of 

pesticides on water 

quality 

A. Establish allowable 

water withdrawal 

guidelines for 

streamflow protection 





a. review DOH public 

well sampling data for 

pesticide detections 

a. Develop a 

framework for water 

withdrawal 

guidelines/standards. 

b. Develop a 

Streamflow Depletion 

Policy 

1. Report on review of 

DOH public well 

sampling data for 


1. Water Withdrawal 

Guidelines 

Change to deliverable on 03/09/2010: Clarified deliverable (Approved by 

THOMAS GETZ) 



Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 6. Assist with the proper development and 

management of water withdrawals 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

On Track: met with DOH to begin receiving reports for review ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

On Track: held meeting with DOH in May 2010 on these issues and 

reactiviate reviewing data again 

Complete: Report completed as reported per Pesticides Program meeting 

on 11/3/10. 

09/28/2010 Complete RICHARDSON SCOTT 

Complete: completed the Stream Depletion Methodology ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

1. Draft policy 02/28/2010 Complete GOOD 

Primary 

Staff 


DUGUAY 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: draft report available for public review ALICIA 

GOOD 




03/09/2010 

05/05/2010 

07/13/2010 

08/30/2010 

11/16/2010 


05/26/2010 


08/26/2010



Status 





B. Coordinate with the 

WRB and other state 

agencies 



agencies 



agencies 

b. Develop a 

Streamflow Depletion 

Policy 

a. Participate in WRB 

and subcommittee 

meetings. 


Water Resources Board 

on Big River well 

development project. 

c. Participate in RI 

Division of Planning's 

Water Supply Advisory 

Committee to revise 

water supply elements 

of the State Guide Plan 

2. Final policy 06/30/2010 Complete GOOD 


committee meetings 

Complete: final draft complete - expect document to be revised as 

needed 

Complete: Office of Water Resources staff have attended all relevant 

WRB and subcommittee meetings 

On Track: on track ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

On Track: mtgs held...expecting permit at first of the year. ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

Complete: complete for the year...task ongoing for next year ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 


Primary 

Staff 

ALICIA 

GOOD 

1. Attend Meetings 09/30/2010 Complete GOOD SCOTT 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

On Track: on track ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 




08/26/2010 


10/29/2010 


provide technical input. 

09/30/2010 Complete RICHARDSON CHATEAUNEUF 


05/26/2010 

08/31/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/16/2010



Status 

C. Coordinate with 

other agencies & 

stakeholders water 

resources affecting 

Agricultural 

establishments in 

drought situations 

D. Hire consultant to 

complete Wastewater 

Reuse Study Project 

funded by 104b3 

grant 

A. Assess and Clean Up 

Brownfields Sites 

a. When necessary 

work with other 

stakeholders on 

coordinating protocols 

& polices to address 

drought conditions. 

a. Complete a 

statewide evaluation of 

wastewater re-use 

opportunities including 

screening level 

feasibility analysis 

Goal: III. Healthy Communities and 

Ecosystems 

a. Conduct Targeted 

Brownfield 

Assessments 

1. Coordinating 

protocols & polices to 

address drought 

conditions. 

1. Final project report 

with conceptual 

engineering designs for 

selected projects 

Objective: 1. Investigate and clean up contaminated sites 

1. 25 Non-profit 

Organizations 

contacted for TBA work 


fiscal year 

09/30/2010 Complete AYARS 

Complete: Not applicable in 2010 because there were no drought 

conditions in RI in 2010 as reported per Pesticides Program meeting on 

11/3/10. 

12/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Contractor ( Horsley and Witten) hired. Work is underway. SUE 

KIERNAN 

On Track: Project schedule has changed. Contract will end in spring 

2011. 

Primary 

Staff 

ELIZABETH 

SCOTT 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

SUE 

KIERNAN 

Behind Schedule: Schedule revised following procurement. SUE 

KIERNAN 

09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO 

On Track: On Track MATT 

DESTEFANO 

Complete: Completed. MATT 

DESTEFANO 



10/05/2010 


11/16/2010 

KIERNAN PATENAUDE 


06/24/2010 

10/21/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010



Status 










Brownfield 

Assessments 


Brownfield 

Assessments 


Brownfield 

Assessments 


Brownfield 

Assessments 

2. 39 municipalities 


Primary 

Staff 


Complete: Complete MATT 

DESTEFANO 

On Track: 2 of 4 complete MATT 

DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

Complete: 4 of 4 complete. MATT 

DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

On Track: 3 of 4 complete. MATT 

DESTEFANO 

Complete: 6 of 4 complete (two additional). MATT 

DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

On Track: 2 of 6 Complete. MATT 

DESTEFANO 




05/11/2010 

3. 4 Phase Is 09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

07/01/2010 

4. 4 QAPPs 09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

07/01/2010 

5. 6 TBA Reports 09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010



Status 







b. Negotiate 

Settlement 

Agreements and 

Covenants Not to Sue 

(SACNTS) 

c. Review projects that 

are utilizing BCRLF for 

compliance with NCP 

requirements, as well 

as site remediation 

rules 

d. Review EPA Lead 

TBAs 

1. 2 Remedial 

Agreements 

1. 3-5 applications 

expected to be 

reviewed for projects 

utilizing the BCRLF 

1. 1 reviews completed 

of EPA TBAs 

09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 

On Track: Q1: 0; 

Q2:0 

Complete: Q3: 0; 

Q4: 0; No Remedial Agreements were entered during the federal fiscal 

year - boilerplate has been commented on for proposed changes due to 

the Chevron project. Draft is in negotiation stage. 


On Track: Q1: No applications received from EDC to be reviewed: 

Q2: No applications received from EDC to be reviewed; 

Complete: Q3:No applications received from EDC to be reviewed; 

Q4:No applications received from EDC to be reviewed; 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 


Primary 

Staff 

On Track: On track 4 of 6 done. MATT 

DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

On Track: Q1:No TBAs received from EPA to be reviewed; KELLY 

OWENS 

Complete: Q2, Q3, Q4:No TBAs received from EPA to be reviewed; KELLY 

OWENS 



07/01/2010 

10/29/2010 


05/10/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/10/2010 

10/19/2010 


05/10/2010 

10/19/2010



Status 










TBAs 

e. Review Sirs 

submitted from EDC 

Assessment Program 




f. Letters of Support 

where other parties 

apply to EPA 

2. 1TBAs received from 

EPA 

1. 1 EDC SIRs 

Approved 

2. 1 EDC SIRs 

Received 


On Track: Q1 & Q2 -No TBAs received from EPA. KELLY 

OWENS 

Complete: Q3:QAPP reviewed for Boliden Metech - Burrillville; No TBAs 

submitted; 

Q4:No TBAs received from EPA. 


On Track: Q1: 1 SIR approved - Woonsocket Middle School; 

Q2: No SIRs Received; 

Complete: Q3: Approved EDC SIR on July, 8 2010 by issuing RDL for 

H&H Screw; 

Q4: No SIRs approved. 


On Track: Q1: No EDC SIRs Received ; 

Q2: No EDC SIRs Received ; 

Complete: Q3: No EDC SIRs Received; 

Q4: EDC SIR received in August. 

1. 5 Letters of Support 01/15/2010 Complete OWENS 

On Track: Q1: 5 Letters of Support for EPA assessment and cleanup 

grants; 

Q2: No EPA Brownfield grant opportunities at this time. 

Complete: Q3: No EPA Brownfield Grant Opportunities at this time: 

Q4: Brownfield Grants due October 15th, so Letters of Support will be in 

next fiscal year. 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/12/2010 

10/19/2010 


05/13/2010 

10/19/2010 


05/13/2010 

10/19/2010 


05/10/2010 

10/07/2010



Status 

B. Investigate and 

Clean Up Sites under 

State Remediation 

Program 




Program 




Program 

a. Compel and oversee 

the implementation 

and completion of site 

investigations where 

necessary at 

contaminated sites in 

the State Clean up 

Program 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 



Program 

1. 10% increase in 

active sites over 12 

months (# of new 

notifications/previous 

12 months/current 

active sites) 

2. 40 SIRs approved 

(RDLs issued) 

3. 40 SIRs deficient 

(comment letters 

issued) 


On Track: Q1: 5.6% 

Q2: 6.5% 

Complete: Q3: 4.5% ; 

Q4: 5.2%; The number of new notifications during this federal fiscal has 

been less than in previous years. This is most likely due to the economy. 


On Track: Q1: 8 ; 

Q2: 9 ; 

Complete: Q3: 16; Q4: 9 

Total # of SIRs approved over 4 quarters = 42 



Q2: 4; 

Complete: Q3: 4 ; Q4: 3; 

Total number of comment letters issued: 19 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/12/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/10/2010 

10/06/2010 


05/12/2010 

10/06/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 



Program 

4. 50 SIRS received 09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 

5. 65% of active sites 

in the investigation 

phase 

6. 70 new notifications 

received- Tracking: # 

of LORs issued, # of 

VPLs issued, # of NJLs 

issued 


Q2: 4; 

Complete: Q3: 10; Q4: 4; 

Total # of SIRs Received: 26 


On Track: Q1: 45% in SI phase; 

Q2: 47% in SI phase; 

Complete: Q3: 53% in SI Phase ; 

Q4: 53% in SI Phase . Fewer new notifications are being submitted and 

older sites are being worked on due to people refinancing. 


On Track: Q1:New Notifs = 10; LORs = 7; VPLs = 0; NJLs = 0. 

Q2:New Notifs = 14; LORs = 8; VPLs = 2; NJLs = 0. 

Complete: Q3:New Notifs = 11; LORs = 4; VPLs = 0; NJLs = 1; 

Q4:New Notifs = 6; LORs = 1; VPLs = 2; NJLs = 0. 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/12/2010 

10/06/2010 


05/12/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/12/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 



Program 

b. Compel and oversee 




necessary at 

contaminated sites 





necessary at 


7. SIR Review time 

(initial comments). 

Goal to reply to SIR 

submittals within 75 

days 



Q2: 56 ; 

On Track: Q3: 22 days ; 

Q4: 32 days. Achieve goal of less than 75 days during all 4 quarters. 

1. 15 NFAs issued 09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 


Q2: 4 ; 

Complete: Q3: 3 ; 

Q4: 1 ; Total 11 NFAs 

2. 175 sites w/ELURs 09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 

On Track: Q1: 310 total ELURs; 

Q2: 315 total ELURs; 

Complete: Q3: 328 total ELURs; 

Q4: 333 total ELURs. 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

Complete: Status: Complete KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 






necessary at 






necessary at 


3. 2 new sites added to 

long term monitoring 

during year 



Q2: 1 ; 

Complete: Q3: 1 -Day building; 

Q4: 0. 3 sites entered long-term monitoring during this federal fiscal 

year: Day Building, Grand Central shopping Center , and BOURNE 

MILLS/DIXIE WAREHOUSE 

4. 20 LOCs Issued 09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 


Q2: 7 ; 


Q4: 6 ; 20 LOCs were issued during this federal fiscal year. 

5. 3 ILOCs Issued 09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 


Q2: 1 ; 


Q4: 2; 6 ILOCs were issued during this federal fiscal year. 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 






necessary at 






necessary at 


6. 30 RAWP Comment 

letters issued 


in remedial phase ( # 

active sites/RDLs/# of 

active sites) 



Q2: 2 ; 

Complete: Q3:10 ; 

Q4: 3 ; 20 RAWP comment letters sent out during federal fiscal year. 

7. 35 RAWPs approved 09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 


Q2: 2 ; 

Complete: Q3 9 ; 

Q4 13 ; 32 RAWPs approved during the federal fiscal year. 


On Track: Q1: 55% in Remedial phase ; 

Q2: 53% in Remedial phase ; 

Complete: Q3: 47% in Remedial Phase; 

Q4: 47% in Remedial Phase. More than goal in each quarter. 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/12/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 






necessary at 






necessary at 


9. 40 RAWPs received 09/30/2010 Complete OWENS 

9b. RAWP review time 

(to initial comments); 

goal to reply to RAWP 

within 75 days 


Q2: 8 ; 


Q4: 7 ; 31 RAWPs received during this federal fiscal year. 

9a. 45% of known 

(State) sites that are in 

compliance 

w/applicable standards 

(# of inactive/total #of 

sites ) 


On Track: Q1: 51 % ; 

Q2: 52 % ; 

Complete: Q3: 48% ; 

Q4: 48% . Exceeded goal of 45% every quarter during this federal fiscal 

year. 



Q2: 140 ; 

Complete: Q3: 67 days; 

Q4: 34 days. 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 




Program 

c. Oversee and 

manage high profile 

site remediation sites 

d. Complete internal 

draft of regulation 

change for Arsenic and 

other potential 

changes, as needed. 

e. Promulgate 

amended Site 

Remediation 

Regulations. 

f. Legal review of Site 

Remediation 

Regulation updates 

including, but not 

limited to Arsenic 

section changes. 

1. 2 high profile site 

remediation sites 

managed 

1. Complete internal 

draft of Site 

Remediation 

Regulations 

1. Promulgate 

amended Site 

Remediation 

Regulations. 

1. OLS Review of 

revised Site 

Remediation 

Regulations 


On Track: Q1: Woonsocket Middle School and Bay Street Neighborhood; 

Q2: Bay Street Neighborhood and Chevron ; 

Complete: Q3: Bay Street Neighborhood and Gorham; 

Q4: Bay Street Neighborhood and Gorham. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Q1: Ongoing; 

Q2: OWM Review Complete; 

Behind Schedule: Q3: Legal Review; 

Q4: EJ additions and Internal review; 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: Q1: Ongoing ; 

Q2: Ongoing ; 

Behind Schedule: Q3: Ongoing; 

Q4: Ongoing - will be promulgated during next fiscal year. 

11/01/2008 Complete KAY LANGLOIS 

Complete: Revised Site Remediation Regulations reviewed and returned 

to OWM. 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/04/2010 


12/10/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 

g. Control the Risk to 

Human health and the 

Environment at 

Contaminated 

Properties or Sites 

Through Clean-up, 

Stabilization, or other 

Action and Make Land 

Available for Reuse 




Contaminated 









Contaminated 






1. Achieve human 

exposures controlled 

under current 

conditions at one 

facility. 

2. Achieve 

contaminated ground 

water migration under 

control at one facility. 

3. Achieve site-wide 

remedy selection at 

one facility. 


Q2: 0 ; 

Complete: Q3:0; 

Q4:1 - Morton International, Inc. 

On Track: Q1: 1 Leesona ; 

Q2: 1 Leesona ; 

Complete: Q3: 

Q4 - Morton International, Inc 

09/30/2010 Complete HELLESTED OWENS 

On Track: Q1: 1 Fort Barton ; 

Q2: 0 ; 

Primary 

Staff 


KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 


KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




05/13/2010 

11/03/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/03/2010 


05/13/2010



Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 




Contaminated 









Contaminated 









Contaminated 






4. Achieve construction 

completed at one 

facility. 

5. Assessment of 

financial assurance 

current status for all 

new remedies. 

6. Verify adequacy of 


instrument for all 

remedies. 


Q4: 0; 

On Track: Q1: 1 Fort Barton ; 

Q2: 0 ; 


Q4: 0; 



Q2: 0 ; 

Complete: Q3: Fort Barton - EPA lead - No finanacial assurance required; 

Q4: 0; 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 


KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 




11/03/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/03/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/03/2010 




Status 

C. Investigate and 

Clean Up Releases 

from Leaking Tanks 










a. Oversee the 

investigation of 

releases from UST's 










1. SIRs received. 

(estimate 7) 

2. SIRs reviewed 

(estimate 7) 

3. Total number of 

Federal LUST sites. 

(estimate 1332) 

4. Total active nonfederal 

LUST sites. 

(estimate 90) 

On Track: Q1:Not needed at Fort Barton -NFA; 

Q2: N/A; 


Q4: 0 ; 


Q4: 0 ; 

09/30/2010 Complete GILLEN 

Complete: We had received 10 SIR's this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: We had reviewed 10 SIR's this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: We have a total of 1337 Federal LUST site. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

Complete: We have 64 Non-federal Active LUST sites. KEVIN 

GILLEN 



05/13/2010 

11/03/2010 

11/03/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/04/2010



Status 































5. 18% of non-federal 

active LUST sites 

6. New Federal LUST 

sites this year. 

(estimate 5) 

7. 20% of Federal 

LUST sites active 

8. 25 Federal LUST 

sites closed 

9. 20 new non-federal 

LUST sites. 


Complete: At the end of last year we had 12% of the non-federal LUST 

sites ACTIVE. 


Complete: Wwe had 7 new Federal LUST sites this past year KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: 16% of the Federal LUST sites were active at the end of this 

past year. 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: We had closed out 25 Federal LUST sites this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Primary 

Staff 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We had 9 new non-federal LUST sites this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We had 7 new Federal LUST sites this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 




11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 

11/05/2010



Status 






















b. Oversee the cleanup 

of releases from 

leaking UST's 



leaking UST's 



leaking UST's 

9a. 235 active Federal 

LUST sites 

9b. Total non-federal 

LUST sites. (estimate 

525) 

1. CAPs approved this 

year. (estimate 6) 

2. CAPs received this 

year. 

3. 0 clean-ups initiated 

(State lead w/TF $) 



Complete: We have 527 Total non-federal LUST sites. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: 9 CAP's have been approved this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: 10 Caps have been received this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: We had 1 Clean-up initiated under the Stimulus grant that 

was reported. (110 Bay Street, Tiverton) 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: We have 202 Active Federal LUST Sites. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 




11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/04/2010



Status 


















leaking UST's 



leaking UST's 


completion and closure 

of LUST sites 







4. 15 clean-ups 

initiated (RP lead 

and/or State lead 

w/State $ 


completed (RP lead 


w/State $$) 


Federal LUST sites 

closed. (estimate 

1080) 

2. Total number of Non 

-federal LUST sites 

closed this year. 

(estimate 20) 



closed. (estimate 409) 



Complete: We had 25 Federal LUST cleanups completed this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: We had 1125 total Federal LUST sites closed at the end of this 

past year. 


Complete: We have closed 8 non-federal LUST sites this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Complete: At the end of this past year we had 462 non-federal LUST 

sites listed as closed/inactive. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: We had 12 clean-ups initiated this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 




11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


11/05/2010



Status 

D. Work to 

construction/complete 

or de-listing on NPL 

site operable units 





E. Return DOD sites 

back to beneficial Reuse 



a. 13 complete and/or 

2 in OWM 


2 in OWM 

a. 97 EBS sites 1. 1 construction 

complete 

b. 34 NCBC/NETC 1. 1 remedial 

investigation 

2. 1 Remedial Action 09/30/2011 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: On Track, currently under review. MATT 

DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

Change to deliverable on 07/16/2010: Conduct field work to implement 

remedy at Davis Liquid Site. (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 

Behind Schedule: Work to be done in the Spring of 2011 now due to 

Responsible Party negotiations taking longer than expected. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. 1 5-year review 09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

DESTEFANO 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

MATT 

DESTEFANO 



DESTEFANO 


On Track: On track MATT 

DESTEFANO 

On Track: On Track. MATT 

DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 




05/11/2010 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

07/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


05/11/2010 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 



F. Move Pre-remedial 

sites to listing, low 

priority archives, or 

State-lead code 





c. 85 FUDs - 3 Army 1 

Air Force 

a. 150 archived 2. Oversee 2 Removal 

Actions 

Primary 

Staff 

1. 1 FUDs site 09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

Complete: Complete 2 of 2. MATT 

DESTEFANO 




05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

a. 150 archived 1. 2 archived 09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

10/29/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

07/01/2010



Status 

G. Evaluate and 

Remediate Closed 

Landfills 



Landfills 

H. Investigate and 



Using the Stimulus 

Grant. 





Grant. 

a. Encourage owners of 

landfills to volunteer 

under the landfill 

closure program and 

work towards archiving 

the site from CERCLIS 

b. Oversee postclosure 

monitoring 

activities at closed 

landfills 

a. Oversee the cleanup 


leaking UST's using 

Stimulus Funds 





1. Number of Landfills 

on CERCLIS 

participating in 

program (Goal - 32) 

1. Number of landfills 

with completed 

remedies in long-term 

monitoring (Goal - 3) 

1. Number of LUST 

sites worked on using 

Stimulus funds. 

(estimate 12 sites) 


sites closed using 



Complete: As Per M. Dennen on 12/10/10, 31 Landfills on CERCLIS were 

participating in the program. 

Complete: Only Greenwood Ave is in Post-Closure Monitoring Phase at 

this time. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: We have worked on and completed 4 projects using Stimulus 

Funds. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

06/30/2009 Complete GRANDCHAMP 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

MARK 

DENNEN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Behind Schedule: We have worked on 5 Stimulus project this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

GILLEN 

On Track: We have closed out 1 LUST site using stimulus funds. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Behind Schedule: we have closed 1 LUST Stimulus project this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 




12/10/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete DENNEN GRANDCHAMP 


10/29/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 





Grant. 

A. Encourage Pollution 

Prevention 


Prevention 


Prevention 






Ecosystems 

a. Recommend 

pollution prevention for 

complying with APC 

Reg. 22, "Air Toxics" 

b. Allow additional time 

to implement pollution 

prevent measures 

c. Provide 

measurement tool for 

P2 projects 

3. Investigate 12 

projects using Stimulus 

funds in attempt to 

close out projects. 

1. Pollution prevention 

emphasized in letters 

to sources 

1. compliance dates in 

provisional ATOPs 

1. Implement NEWMOA 

P2 measurement 

Software when 

available (currently 

under redesign) 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Objective: 2. Ensure proper management of wastes by 

encouraging elimination of waste and reducing their toxic 

constituents, facilitating appropriate and safe recycling and reuse 

and ensuring proper handling and disposal 


FRIEDMAN 



FRIEDMAN 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: EPA grant proposal to complete this was was ranked 

3rd and not funded. 

Primary 

Staff 

GILLEN 

On Track: We have completed work on 4 LUST stimulus projects. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Behind Schedule: We have worked on 5 Stimulus projects this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


ENANDER GAGNON 

RONALD 

GAGNON 




06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


10/25/2010 


10/25/2010 


08/30/2010



Status 


Prevention 


Prevention 

B. Ensure wastes are 

managed in 


current standards 


managed in 



d. Implement Green 

cleaning initiative 

e. Reduce risk of 

chemical releases at 

schools 

a. Analyze hazardous 

waste management 

through the biennial 

report system (BRS) 

and evaluate types and 

quantities of hazardous 

waste generated in RI 








1. Conduct one 

outreach activity per 

year. 


Chemical Safe Schools 

Committee 

1. Change in 

hazardous waste 

generator per State 

reporting period 2007 

vs. 2009. 

2. Data summary and 

analysis compiled 

within 90 days of final 

report from EPA 



Complete: Participated in Green Cleaning webnair on September 30, 

2010. 

On Track: Biennial report entered second submission expected 

5/28/2010 

Complete: Generation totals are comparable between 2007 and 2009 MARK 

DENNEN 

On Track: Initial Submission done, second submission of data expected 

5/27/2010 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete MIGLIORE 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 



FRIEDMAN 

MARK 

DENNEN 

MARK 

DENNEN 




05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


10/25/2010 



05/27/2010 

10/29/2010 



05/27/2010



Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



b. Petroleum- 

Contaminated Soil 

Processing Facilities 

c. Receive medical 

waste facility 

applications 

d. Solid Waste 

License/Registrations 

Applications to be 

reviewed. 

( New/Renewal) 

e. Central Landfill 

Phase VI License 

Application to be 

reviewed. 

1. Expect 0 facility 

renewal 

1. 1 Applications 

received/under review 

Applications 

approved/denied 


Licensed/Register 

Facilities (by type) 

1. Review landfill 

application 

On Track: For the quarter ending 12/31/09 there were 46 

licensed/registered facilities: 2 landfills, 25 transfer stations, 15 

composting facilities, 3 C&D facilities, and 1 petroleum contaminated soil 

facility. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Final version of report sent to epa 10/1/2010 MARK 

DENNEN 

09/30/2010 Complete RUSSELL DENNEN 

On Track: No Petroleum Facility applications have been received. DAN 

RUSSELL 

Complete: None received in fiscal year MARK 

DENNEN 


DAN 

RUSSELL 

Complete: 54 Registered and licensed facilities. MARK 

DENNEN 


On Track: Central Phase VI License Application is being reviewed. DAN 

RUSSELL 



11/03/2010 


01/12/2010 

11/03/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete LI GRANDCHAMP 


Complete: We received two applications. YAN LI 11/03/2010 


01/14/2010 

11/03/2010 


01/12/2010



Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



f. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

( New/Renewal) 

g. TSDF permit 

modifications as 

required 

h. Evaluate 72-hour 


storage and/or transfer 

station applications. (4 

expected annually) 

i. Review of alternative 

medical waste 

treatment technologies 

1. 1 Landfill New Under 

Review 

1. 3 TSDF permit 

modifications received 

1. 72-hour transfer 

station applications 

received and under 

review (4 expected) 

72-hour transfer 


approved/denied (8 

expected) 

1. Applications rec'd 

and under review (2 

Expected) 

09/30/2010 Complete GRANDCHAMP LI 

Complete: Reviewed precious metal reclaimation request from Morgan 

Mill Metals, LLC. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Phase VI Review Complete, Public notice issued 8/9/2010 MARK 

DENNEN 


On Track: 1 new landfill under review (Central Phase VI). DAN 

RUSSELL 

Complete: Phase VI application review complete. MARK 

DENNEN 



11/03/2010 


01/12/2010 

11/03/2010 



Complete: received four permit modifications YAN LI 11/03/2010 



Complete: Three 72 hours transfer station applition received/approved. YAN LI 11/03/2010 

Complete: Three 72 hours transfer station applition received/approved. YAN LI 11/03/2010 


YAN LI 11/04/2010



Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



j. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

(New/Renewal) 

k. Evaluate emergency 

permit request 

l. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

1. Expect 14 Transfer 

Station renewals and 0 

new 

1. Emergency permit 

applications 


(6 expected) 

Emergency permit 

applications 


expected) 

1. Expect 2 

Construction and 

Demolition Debris 


applications 

On Track: For quarter ending 12/31/09, 1 renewal application received; 1 

new application and 3 renewal applications under review; 1 renewal 

license issued. 


On Track: For quarter ending 12/31/09, no applications were received; 1 

new application and 1 renewal application are under review; and none 

have been issued. 

Complete: Reviews for both new applications (Vinagro and Pond View) 

complete. 

Primary 

Staff 


DAN 

RUSSELL 

Complete: All renewals for transfer stations up to date. MARK 

DENNEN 

DAN 

RUSSELL 

MARK 

DENNEN 




01/12/2010 

11/03/2010 



Complete: 1 emergency permit application received and approved. YAN LI 11/03/2010 


01/12/2010 

11/03/2010



Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



m. Evaluate variances 

for permitted 


operations 

n. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

o. Track hazardous 

waste shipments 

through the manifest 

system to ensure 

proper disposal of 


p. Track HW fee 

collections 

1. Approve or deny 

requests for 

authorization to selftransport 

from 

generators. 

1. Expect 15 

Composting Facilities 

renewals and 1 new 

1. Percentage of 

manifests that are 

logged available for 

multi-office use within 

90 days of receipt. 

(Goal: 100%) 

(Approximately 90,000 

manifests received 

annually) 

1. $890,000 fees 

collected 

On Track: For quarter ending 12/31/09, 1 new and 11 renewal 

applications were received; 3 new applications and 14 renewal 

applcations were under review; and none were issued. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Working on backlog of about 4 months in processing 

manifest data. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete DENNEN LI 


DAN 

RUSSELL 

Complete: All compost renewals processed. MARK 

DENNEN 

MARK 

DENNEN 

09/30/2010 Complete GRANDCHAMP DENNEN 

Complete: $689,460 in fees collected. MARK 

DENNEN 




Complete: 1 variance received and approved YAN LI 11/03/2010 


01/12/2010 

11/03/2010 

DENNEN GRANDCHAMP 


11/03/2010 


11/03/2010



Status 


managed in 




managed in 



C. Identify and remove 

toxics from consumer 

products 



products 


collections 

q. Evaluate and 

process permit 

applications and 

vehicle registrations for 

hazardous, medical 

and septage waste 

transporters 

b. Participate in Toxics 

in Packages Clearing 

House 

2. Completion of 

annual HW Fee Report 

1. Process all 

transporter company 

permits within 30 days 

and all vehicle permit 

requests within 1 

week. 

a. Participate in IMERC 1. Produce 4 quarterly 

reports on IMERC 

activities. 

1. Produce 4 quarterly 

reports on TPCH 

activities 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



Complete: Participated in all IMERC conference calls. All IMERC updates 

and reports are available on the NEWMOA web site. 




Complete: Participated in all monthly conference calls and attended 

annual meeting. 

Primary 

Staff 

Behind Schedule: Report not completed until november MARK 

DENNEN 

On Track: all applications entered and issued to date. MARK 

DENNEN 

Complete: All permits issued in time period. MARK 

DENNEN 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 



DENNEN GRANDCHAMP 


11/03/2010 



05/27/2010 

11/03/2010 


05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/05/2010 

10/28/2010



Status 



products 



products 



products 



products 

c. Promote mercury 

products (lamps, 

thermometers, 

switches) recycling 

take back program 

with distributors 



thermometers, 




d. Consider adding 

mercury added 

products to mandatory 

recyclable list in the 

recycling regulations 

e. Track 

implementation of auto 

mercury switch 

management 

provisions 

1. Incorporation of 

mercury into new 

commercial solid waste 

rules as appropriate 

1. Review annual 

switch removal reports 

(due Feb 15th of each 

year from 

ELVS/manufacturers). 



Complete: Take back programs promoted through regional participation 

with IMERC. 



Complete: Take back programs promoted through regional participation 

in IMERC. 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

09/30/2010 Complete DENNEN SILVA 

Complete: Draft of regulations done. MARK 

DENNEN 

09/30/2010 Complete STONE 

Primary 

Staff 

1. 2006 Report 09/30/2010 Complete MIGLIORE 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

2. 2007 Report 09/30/2010 Complete MIGLIORE 

Complete: Reviewed - numbers are not meeting mandated goals. ELIZABETH 

STONE 




05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/27/2010 


11/04/2010



Status 



products 

D. Improve 

Regulations Governing 

Management of Waste 

Materials 

D. Improve 



Materials 

D. Improve 



Materials 

e. Track 



management 

provisions 

a. Maintain RCRA 

Program Authorization 

from EPA with Revised 

Regulations. Evaluate 

and revise HW 

Regulations to update 

TSDF requirements 





and revise HW 







and revise HW 



2. Review captures 

rates codified in 

regulation to 

determine if an 

adjustment is required. 



distribution 

2. Promulgation of HW 

Regulations including 

TSDF and manifest 

requirements 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Mercury regs will likely be open for amendments in late 

2010/early 2011 - will consider amending targets at that point. 

Primary 

Staff 


Complete: Public notice 1/28/10 MARK 

DENNEN 


Complete: Regulations filed. MARK 

DENNEN 

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DENNEN 

STONE GRAY 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 




11/04/2010 


05/27/2010 


05/27/2010 


05/27/2010



Status 

D. Improve 



Materials 

D. Improve 



Materials 

D. Improve 



Materials 

E. Monitor the 

quantities and types of 

solid waste managed, 

disposed of and 

recycled in Rhode 

Island 

b. Revise Medical 

Waste Regulations to 

address interstate 

commerce concerns of 

transporter issues and 

reduced generator 

requirements. 







requirements. 







requirements. 

a. Compile annual 

survey report for solid 


facilities 



distribution 

2. Promulgation of MW 

Regulations 

**Dependent on legal 

review** 

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1. Data compiled, 

analyzed and Solid 

Waste Report Posted 

on DEM Webpage 

Complete: New Regulations promulgated in July, effective 10/10/2010 MARK 

DENNEN 

Complete: public hearing held on medical waste regulations. MARK 

DENNEN 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 


Complete: public notice issued MARK 

DENNEN 


RUSSELL DENNEN 




05/27/2010 


11/03/2010 


05/27/2010 




Status 

F. Promote sustainable 

management of 

electronic wastes 







a. Develop a regulatory 

model for the 



b. Develop outreach 

model for management 

of electronic waste. 




1. Create outline of 

comprehensive set of 

electronic waste 

regulations (separate 

from Universal Waste 

regulatory 

amendments). 

1. Use RI Electronics 

Waste Listserv as 

communication tool 

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On Track: Annual surveys are due to be mailed out in March 2010. DAN 

RUSSELL 

Behind Schedule: Surveys were sent out but Office still in process of 

receiving and compiling data. 


Complete: have outline prepared by DEM legal intern. Needs review and 

further additions; plus must add ESM language. 


On Track: Ongoing. Used on an as needed basis. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Listserv remains up and running; used as a communcation 

tool on an as needed basis. 


On Track: Ongoing throughout year. Participate on an as needed basis. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Ongoing throughout the year. Will likely ramp up in eary 2011 

with NCER (now associated with NERC). 

Complete: Have taken a passive appraoch w/ RRC on this for past 2+ 

yrs. because they've been doing ACTUAL counts, not sampling. Will be 

more involved in 2011 b/c RIRRC will be doing sampling, not actual 

counts. 

Primary 

Staff 

MARK 

DENNEN 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 



01/14/2010 

11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 


11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 

12/10/2010



Status 
















c. Implement required 

statutory amendments 

for electronic waste 

management. 




management. 




management. 

3. Form informal 

partnership with RI 

retailer groups 

1. Accept and process 

manufacturer 

registration forms. 

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09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: This has not been initiated yet - have been dealing one 

-on-one with major retailers instead. RI Retailers Association has shown 

no interest to-date in PS issues. 


Complete: Reg forms for 2010 have been collected and processed. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Behind - fielding calls from manufacturers on this 

issue. 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 


Primary 

Staff 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Complete. ELIZABETH 

STONE 




11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/04/2010



Status 
















management. 




management. 




management. 




management. 

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5. Enforcement of 

sales ban 

6. Review/approval of 

RIRRCs determine of 

return share/market 

share & corresponding 

recycling fees. 

7. Review/approve 

RIRRCs 

counting/sampling 

methods for products 

collected per state 

program 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Having one on one discussions with reatilers and 

manuf. as needed. 

01/15/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 

On Track: Ongoing. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Behind Schedule: Ongoing. ELIZABETH 

STONE 


Primary 

Staff 

STONE 

Behind Schedule: Behind. Expect movement on this topic soon. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 


STONE 




11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 


11/04/2010



Status 







G. Promote the 

Recycling of 

Commercially 

Generated Waste 



Commercially 





management. 




management. 

a. Revise regulations 

to have a more 

streamlined reporting 

requirements and 

updated recycling 

objectives. 






objectives. 

9. Coordination with 

DOA/Purchasing/DoIT 

to ensure state and 

vendors meet EPEAT 

requirements of law 

2. Review by DEM 

Legal 

Complete: Activity oon this items has been passive this year given that 

RIRRC has performed ACTUAL counting fro PY 2009 and PY 2010, not 

sampling. Will change in 2011 when they begin sampling. 

8. Notify 

01/30/2010 Behind 

manufacturers of 


shares & corresponding 

recycling fees owed to 

RIRRC (if in state 

program). 

Schedule 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: HAs not yet begun. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

1. Revise Regulations 09/30/2010 Complete GRANDCHAMP DENNEN 

Complete: Draft regulations completed by OWM and under review by 

RIDEM management. 

02/28/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 

Behind Schedule: Running late for 2010. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 

MARK 

DENNEN 

GRANDCHAMP DENNEN 



12/10/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/04/2010 


11/03/2010 




Status 



Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 







objectives. 






objectives. 

b. Conduct on-site 

visits/compliance 

assistance inspections 

c. Maintain a database 

and on-line reporting 

system for commercial 

recycling data 

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4. Promulgation of 

Regulations 

1. Conduct Waste 

Assessments at 10 

companies 

1. Analyze and compile 

data collected from 

Annual Recycling 


03/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

05/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Regs currently awaiting RIDEM Management Review. MARK 

DENNEN 

Complete: Conducted 5 waste assessments MARK 

DENNEN 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: 2010 Annual Recycling Report is on-track to be completed by 

9/30/2010. 

Behind Schedule: Currently analyzing data from 2010 RI Annual 

Recycling Report. 

Primary 

Staff 

Behind Schedule: Regs awaiting management review MARK 

DENNEN 

Behind Schedule: Regs awaiting management review MARK 

DENNEN 



ALYSON 

SILVA 

ALYSON 

SILVA 



11/03/2010 


11/03/2010 


11/03/2010 



11/04/2010 

SILVA GRANDCHAMP 


09/15/2010 

12/10/2010



Status 



Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 










d. Monitor and 

participate in overall 

NERC 

operations/activities 



NERC 


2. Collect information 

for Annual Recycling 


1. Monitor and 

participate in NERC 

operations/activities as 

necessary. 

2. Pay NERC dues- get 

established as 

participant 

Complete: Data for 2010 Annual Recycling Report has been collected and 

is in the process of being analyzed. 

3. Notify companies 09/30/2010 Behind 

with 50 employees or 

more of their obligation 

to complete the Annual 

Recycling Report 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Currently in the process of notifying companies that did 

not report of the reporting requirements set forth in the regulations. 

Behind Schedule: Will notify companies in January 2011 which have not 

yet reported. 

09/30/2010 Complete STONE GRAY 

On Track: Ongoing throughout the year. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Ongoing throughtout the year; NERC participation has evolved 

into more involvement in their electronics sub-organization called ERCC. 

11/15/2009 Complete GRAY 



Complete: As per E. Stone on 12/10/10, DEM is participating in the NERC 

process, but at a lower level of effort. 

Primary 

Staff 

ALYSON 

SILVA 

ALYSON 

SILVA 

ALYSON 

SILVA 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



09/30/2010 Complete SILVA GRANDCHAMP 


09/15/2010 

SILVA GRANDCHAMP 


09/15/2010 

12/10/2010 


11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 


05/05/2010 

12/10/2010



Status 



Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 


e. Develop information 

sheets/guidance, 

including sheets on 

office operations and 

food service 

operations; 





food service 

operations; 





food service 

operations; 

f. Develop MOU and 

funding agreement 

with RIRRC 

1. Develop 

guidance/info sheet on 

one additional industry 

sector 

2. Develop 

guidance/info sheet on 

one industry sector 

3. Finalize 

guidance/fact sheet on 

waste audits 

Complete: Complete MARK 

DENNEN 

1. Executed Agreement 11/30/2009 Complete GRAY 



Complete: As per T. Gray on 12/10/10, DEM and RIRRC did not sign an 

MOU but decided to go in another direction than an MOU and a funding 

agreement. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Performed tasks as part of ASTSWMO workgroup. MARK 

DENNEN 

Complete: Performed tasks as part of ASTSWMO workgroup. MARK 

DENNEN 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 





11/04/2010 



11/04/2010 



11/04/2010 


05/05/2010 

12/10/2010



Status 



Commercially 


A. Maintain an UST 

Facility database for all 

active sites. 



active sites. 

g. Evaluate 

applications for 

alternative uses of 

solid waste in 

accordance with the 

OWM Policy Memo, 

"Guidelines on 

Beneficial Use 

Determinations (BUDs) 

for Source Segregated 

Solid Wastes" 


Ecosystems 

a. Continually update 

UST facility information 

submitted by 

owners/operators. 

b. Maintain a 

registration program 

for active UST 

facilities. 

1. 2 applications 

rec'd /reviewed 

applications 


1. % of facilities that 

have paid registration 

fees. (target 100%) 

On Track: For quarter ending 12/31/09, no applications were received; 1 

new application was under review; and none were issued. 

Complete: Received and evaluated 2 applications (plasticycle and Narr 

Pellet). Still in process of revision and approval. 

Objective: 3. Ensure proper operation of underground storage 

tanks 

1. Database updates 09/30/2010 Complete GILLEN 

On Track: We continue to update the database daily. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We continue to update the UST/LUST database daily. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


On Track: 81 % of the invoices that were sent out have been paid. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: 91 % of the invoiced facilities have paid UST registation fees. 

The total number reported for facilities should be 897 not the 987 that 

was reported. 

Primary 

Staff 


DAN 

RUSSELL 

MARK 

DENNEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 




01/12/2010 

11/04/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/18/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 



active sites. 



active sites. 



active sites. 

B. License tank and/or 

pipe tightness testers 

and testing companies 

b. Maintain a 



facilities. 

b. Maintain a 



facilities. 

b. Maintain a 



facilities. 

a. License tank and/or 



2. Number of facilities 

that have paid fees. 


that owe registration 

fees. (target 0) 

4. Report the number 

of facilities invoiced. 

(1059 facilities in 

2007) 

1. # of companies 

licensed 


On Track: 888 facilities have paid registration fees. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: 982 Facilites have paid registration fees this past year. This 

new number is based on a recent report on Plover. 


On Track: 124 facilites have not paid UST registration fees. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: 85 facilities have not paid UST registration fees this past year. 

This new number is based on a recent report on Plover. 


On Track: 1011 facilities have been issued invoices this past year for UST 

registrations. 

Complete: 982 facilities have been issued invoices this past year for UST 

registrations. This new number is based on a recent report on Plover. 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 


Primary 

Staff 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

On Track: We have 18 licensed companies KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have 18 licensed companies this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 




06/18/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/18/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/18/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/18/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 







C. Review and approve 

tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 







a. Review and approve 

tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 

2. # of licensed tanks 09/30/2010 Complete GILLEN 

3. # of test methods 

approved 

1. # of closure 

applications received 


applications reviewed 


On Track: We have 20 approved tank tightness testing methods. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have 20 approved tank tightness testing methods this 

past year. 


On Track: We have received 79 closure applications as of the end of May 

2010. 

Complete: 93 closure applications received this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 


On Track: We have reviewed 79 closure applications as of the end of May 

2010. 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: We have 57 licensed tank tightness testers. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have 59 licensed tank tightness testers this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: 93 closure applications were reviewed this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 




06/18/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/18/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/18/2010 

11/04/2010 


06/18/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 

D. Create and 

Implement an 

Operator Training 

Program in accordance 

with Federal 

Requirements. 

D. Create and 

Implement an 



with Federal 

Requirements. 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 

a. Amend the UST 

regulations to add the 


requirement. 

b. Create and 

Implement Operator 

Training Certification 

Program by 2012 

deadline. 


assessments reviewed 

4. # of closures 

attended 

1. Revise the UST 

regulations to include 

the Operator Training 

requirement. 

1. Work with regional 

subcommittee 

members to develop 

ICC certification test 

for RI. 


On Track: We have reviewed 79 closure applications as of the end of May 

2010. 

Complete: We have reviewed 26 Closure assessment reports this past 

year. 


Complete: We have attended 98 UST closures this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: We have a draft version of the Regulations being reviewed. 

They should be posted on the web-site for comments in the next few 

weeks. 

Behind Schedule: We have made more revisions to the draft version of 

the Regulations that are now being reviewed. 


On Track: We have assisted in creating the RI ICC certification test. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have assisted in creating the RI ICC certification test and 

are waiting for ICC to create the test. 

Primary 

Staff 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 




06/18/2010 

11/05/2010 


11/05/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 

D. Track and enforce 

against facilities that 

have abandoned UST's 










a. Track and enforce 













referred to OC&I for 

enforcement. (estimate 

3) 


2. Abandoned UST 

facilities resolved. 

(estimate 5 facilities) 

3. 6 abandoned 

facilities w/informal 

enforcement actions 

4. 6 abandoned tank 

facilities 



On Track: We have 3 abandoned UST facilities that have informal 

enforcement actions to date. 

Complete: We had 5 abandoned UST facilities that have informal 

enforcement actions this past year. 


On Track: Currently we have a total of 13 abandoned UST facilities that 

are ongoing. 

Complete: We have 12 abandoned UST facilities with ongoing issues at 

the end of this past year. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: 2 Facilities were referred for emforcement. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

On Track: We have resolved 4 abandoned UST cases to date. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: 5 abandoned UST cases were resolved this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 




11/04/2010 


06/18/2010 

11/04/2010 


06/18/2010 

11/04/2010 


06/18/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 

E. Ensure compliance 

of new tank 

installations 

E. Ensure compliance 


installations 

F. Update policies and 

procedures for the UST 

Fund 

H. Process Fund 

Reimbursement 

Applications 

a. Ensure compliance 


installations 



installations 

a. Conduct claim 

reviews and issue 

disbursements as 

needed. 

1. 15 new tank/piping 

installations received 


installations reviewed 

a. Draft and implement 1. Implement new 

policies and procedures forms to create 

related to fund efficiency in data input 

activities 

for both claimant and 

fund staff. 

1. Issue 

reimbursement checks 

as needed. 



On Track: As of June 1, 2010 we have reviewed 10 sets of installation 

plans. 

09/30/2009 Complete BROCKMANN 

Complete: Completed MICHAELA 

BROCKMANN 


On Track: We continue to review claims and issue disbursements as 

needed. 

Complete: We continue to review claims and issue disbursements as 

needed. 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: As of June 1, 2010 we have received 10 installation plans. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: 15 facilities have submitted installation plans this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have reviewed 15 sets of plans this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 




06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


09/03/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 


Reimbursement 

Applications 


Reimbursement 

Applications 

I. Process a Fund 

Reimbursement 

Strategy 

A. Respond to 

emergency incidents 

within 1 hour of 

notification 




needed. 




needed. 

a. Assist in generating 

the Annual FUND 



Ecosystems 

a. Maintain Emergency 

Response Team 

2. Organize and 

support UST Fund 

board meetings as 

needed. 

3. Prepare claim 

disbursement sheets 

as needed. 

1. State Soundness 

Report and the Annual 

Fund Report 

Objective: 4. Prepare and maintain statewide response plans and 

effectively respond to emergencies 

1. 800 Incident 



On Track: We continue to organize and support the FUND board 

meetings as needed. 

Complete: We continue to organize and support the FUND board 

meetings as needed. 

On Track: We continue to prepare all documents needed for the FUND 

board meetings. 

On Track: We continue to prepare all claim information for all Board 

meetings 

Complete: We continue to prepare all documents needed for the FUND 

board meetings. 

06/30/2009 Complete BROCKMANN 

On Track: Fund survey ans soundness reports are completed as required MICHAELA 

BROCKMANN 

Complete: Fund Survey completed in February 2010, Soundnes Report 

completed September 2010. 

Primary 

Staff 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

MICHAELA 

BROCKMANN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

09/30/2010 Complete BALL HOPKINS 




06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete GILLEN BROCKMANN 


06/16/2010 

09/03/2010 

10/29/2010 


09/03/2010 

12/10/2010 




Status 

B. Coordinate DEM 

High Profile Responses 







a. Serve as incident 

team coordinator for 

significant 

environmental 

situations (like 

Conimicut, other PRN 

issues) 

b. BART Complaint line 2. Monitor BART Web 

Page 

b. BART Complaint line 3. Scientific Support 

Roster 

1. Mitigate 2 Incidents 09/30/2010 Complete BALL 

Complete: monitor daily MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

09/30/2010 Complete BALL 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: to date there are over 800 incident reports. MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

Complete: Over 850 incident reports MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

Complete: conimicut and east providence MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

b. BART Complaint line 1. Initiate by 5/15/09 05/15/2010 Complete BALL HOPKINS 

Complete: Bay line is now open MELINDA 

HOPKINS 


Complete: had meeting on 9/2/10 MELINDA 

HOPKINS 



09/13/2010 

10/29/2010 


09/24/2010 


06/07/2010 


09/24/2010 


09/24/2010



Status 











c. Continuity of 

Operations Plan 

d. Contract 

management (ER 

services, scientific 

support and training) 

e. Proactively address 

Sea Lettuce/Alge (Ulva 

lactuca) 

g. Removal of 

hazardous materials 

from schools. 

h. support EPA 

Superfund emergency 

removal actions 

1. Review and update 

staff assignments in 

the COOP annually 

1. maintain/update 

contracts 

1. Anticipate 16-18 

harvests per year. 

1. remove hazardous 

materials from schools 

as requested 

1. support EPA 

superfund emergency 

removal actions as 

needed 


Complete: a total of 133.5 cubic yards of sea lettuce were removed from 

the beaches this year 


Complete: removed mercury from Woonsocket and cumberland schools MELINDA 

HOPKINS 


Primary 

Staff 


Complete: complete for 2010 MELINDA 

HOPKINS 


Complete: complete MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

Complete: Ongoing at Lincoln facility MELINDA 

HOPKINS 




09/16/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/16/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/27/2010



Status 

C. Develop state 

strategy or regulation 

for minimizing 

potential and maximize 

response to accidental 

releases of hazardous 

air contaminants 






















a. Keep accidental 

release portion of RI 

DEM website current 

b. Distribute RI and 

EPA resource materials 

c. Interface with other 

RI officials concerned 

with accidental release 

prevention 

d. Assist EPA in audits 

of RMP sources on 

request 

1. Applicable materials 

sent to sources 

1. Attend SERC 

meetings 

1. Conduct audits on 

request 

Primary 

Staff 

1. Update website 12/31/2009 Complete FRIEDMAN 


FRIEDMAN 



FRIEDMAN 



FRIEDMAN 





10/25/2010 


10/25/2010 


10/25/2010 




Status 

D. Maintain readiness 

in response team 

through participation in 

training 




training 




training 

a. Targeted training on 

homeland security, 

incident management, 

and technical aspects 

of oil and hazardous 

materials response 

b. State-RI Dom 

Preparedness 

Subcommittee; LEPC; 

SER Commission; 

SERC Training 

Commission; RI Chem 

Safe School 

Committee; 

Emergency 

Mangagement Advisory 

Council; 

Hazmat/Decon; Port 

Safety cmtee; Port 

Security Cmtee; DOT 

Intelligence 

system;Fire Chiefs Ass 

c. Regional committees 

- Southeast Area 

Committee; Southeast 

Executive Steering 

Committee; Regional 

Response Team; 

Executive Port 

Safety/Security 

Committee. 

1. Minimum 32 hrs 

training/year; track 

and report team 

training 

1. Discussing meetings 

at regular updates 




Complete: attend meetings regularly MELINDA 

HOPKINS 


Primary 

Staff 


FRIEDMAN 


Complete: Over 165 hours of training for the team MELINDA 

HOPKINS 



10/25/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 


Complete: attend meetings regularly MELINDA HO 09/27/2010



Status 




training 

E. Maintain readiness 

in response team by 


statewide incident 

planning workgroups 






d. National - National 

Association of State 

AST Regulators 



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Primary 

Staff 

Complete: conf. calls held MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

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1. Attend Meetings 09/30/2010 Complete BALL HOPKINS 

Complete: attend meetings regularly MELINDA 

HOPKINS 


Complete: plymouth training. MELINDA 

HOPKINS 




09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/27/2010



Status 

F. Maintain response 

readiness through 

participation in 

exercises 




exercises 




exercises 

G. Maintain response 

readiness by securing 

funding through 

available grant 

programs 





programs 

a. Organize and 

implement DEM 

organizational 

response exercises 

b. Participate in 

EMA/FEMA sponsored 

exercises 

c. Participate in US 

Coast Guard sponsored 

exercises 

a. Prepare grant 

application for 

homeland security 

funding 

b. Management 

existing homeland 

security grants 


Implement 1 Exercise 


Exercises 


Exercise 



Complete: Quahog X, Gainer Dam, Bridge Drill, 2 exercises in Cranston, 

RRT 


Complete: vigilant hope MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

1. Grant Application 09/30/2010 Complete BALL 

Complete: Homeland security grant MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

1. grant documentation 09/30/2010 Complete BALL 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Flood exercise MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

MELINDA 

HOPKINS 




09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 



H. OSPAR 

Management 

H. OSPAR 

Management 


Status 





programs 

A. Reduce population 

exposure from 

mosquito-borne 

diseases. 

b. Management 




Ecosystems 

a. Maintain effective 

surveillance programs 

@ herd tests, mosquito 

trapping continue 

cooperative 

agreements w/partners 

USDA, RIDOH & FDA. 

2. Project Milestones 09/30/2010 Complete BALL 

a. Budget Prep 1. Budget 09/30/2010 Complete BALL 


HOPKINS 

b. Annual Report 1. Report 09/30/2010 Complete BALL 


HOPKINS 

Objective: 5. Protect public health and the environment from 

animal and insect-borne diseases and improper use of pesticides 

1. # of animals tested. 09/30/2010 Complete GETTMAN 

On Track: RIDEM is planning to conduct 1200 samples of mosquito pools 

this summer. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: processed and is at EMA MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

Complete: Type I Hazmat Team MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 


09/27/2010 


05/13/2010



Status 


exposure from 


diseases. 

B. Determine health of 

Wildlife population. 

B. Determine health of 

Wildlife population. 

C. Implementation of 

the Worker Protection 

Program Project. 


distribute larvicides to 

cities & towns. 

a. Conduct surveillance 

for Chronic Wasting 

Disease in white-tail 

deer population. 

b. Conduct surveillance 

for Avian Influenza in 

water birds. 

a. Identify high risks 

situations for 

Agricultural 

Workers/Handlers. 

1. # of cities & towns 

participating. 

1. Collect and analyze 

180 white-tail deer 

heads. 

1. Collect and analyze 

375 samples from 

birds. 

1. Information will be 

provided in 

Enforcement 

Inspection Reports 

Complete: This year, to date in Rhode Island, two mosquito pools 

trapped in Westerly have been confirmed positive for EEE; two mosquito 

pools trapped in South Kingstown and Pawtucket have been confirmed 

positive for West Nile 

On Track: DEM, at this time, is planning to work with all 39 cities and 

towns to distribute mosquito larvicide to control the spread of disease 

vectors. 

Complete: In 2010 all 39 cities and towns were ofered mosquito 

larvicides as was reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 11/3/10. 





09/30/2010 Complete SCANDARIATO MOONEY 

Complete: There were no high risk situations identified in 2010, as was 

reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 11/3/10. 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

09/30/2010 Complete GETTMAN 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



11/16/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/16/2010 




11/16/2010



Status 










b. Coordinate & 

Communicate with 

DOH on pesticide 

exposure incidents. 

c. Review the final 

report on the National 

WPS Program 

Assessment and to 

address changes in the 

implementing the WPS. 

d. Submit reports to 

EPA on WPS activities. 


provided to DOH on an 

as needed basis 

1. Report will be 

reviewed and changes 

made after the report 

is completed 

1. This information will 

be part of the annual 

grant report 

On Track: There were no reported exposure incidents to report to DOH 

as was reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 11/3/10. 

Complete: There were no reported exposure incidents to report to DOH 

as was reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 11/3/10. 

Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: New primary staff added. 




Complete: The final report has been reviewed. This worlplan project 

should be removed from the 2011 workplan as was reported at a 

Pesticides Program meeting 11/3/10. 

Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: New person added as primary 

contact (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 



Complete: This information will be reported to EPA by 12/31/10 in the 

program final report as was reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 

11/3/10. 

Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




11/16/2010 

11/16/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete SCANDARIATO LOPES-DUGUAY 


02/22/2010 

05/05/2010 

11/16/2010 



02/22/2010 

05/05/2010 

11/16/2010



Status 




D. Implement the 

Endangered Species 

Protection Program 




e. When EPA publishes 

WPS proposed 

regulations and made 

available for Public 

Comment, state will 

review proposed 

changes to determine 

potential impacts or 

issues on the state's 

WPS program. 

a. When required, 

provide bulletins to 

pesticide users. 

Continue to provide 

information to 

agricultural 

communities on the 

revised WPS. 






agricultural 

communities on the 

revised WPS. 

1. Review of state WPS 

list based on federal 

regulatory changes. 

1. Provide a link on 

the DEM website for 

applicators to access 

the Bulletin Live 

website 

2. Pending EPA 

Development 

Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: New person added as primary 

contact (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 



Complete: This project is completed and should be removed from the 

2011 workplan as was reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 

11/3/10. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Deliverable not completed this year, link was not made 

on website. 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Awaiting EPA development of material. THOMAS 

GETZ 





02/22/2010 

05/05/2010 

11/16/2010 

MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


11/30/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


11/30/2010



Status 




E. Continue to 

implement the IPM In 

Schools Legislation 




b. As the Bulletins 

become available, 

provide outreach and 

training to growers 

rearding access to the 

bulletins and applicable 

information 

a. As required by 

recent State Statutory 

requirements, work 

with DOH and the 

Dept. of Education in 

preparing a Report 

addressing health risks 

associated with 

lawncare applications 

around school property 

b. Review IPM Policies 

with Schools to ensure 

compliance 

1. When available 

from EPA, add a link to 

the Endangered 

Species Website on the 

DEM website 

1. Work with DOH and 

Dept. of Education on 

preparing a report 

regarding potential 

health risks of 

pesticides used on 

lawns in and around 

schools 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: DEM did not add link to website due to lack of 

resources. 

Behind Schedule: due to staffing resources, behind schedule. ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

Behind Schedule: due to staff resources ,need to outsource this activity ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

Complete: This project was completed in 2009. This project should be 

deleted in the 2011 workplan as was reported at a Pesticides Program 

meeting 11/3/10. 

1. Ongoing 09/30/2010 Complete LOPES- 

DUGUAY 



Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


DUGUAY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Behind Schedule: due to staffing resources, behind schedule ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 



MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


11/30/2010 


07/13/2010 

08/30/2010 

11/16/2010 


05/05/2010 

07/13/2010



Status 

F. Pesticide Applicator 

Training Program 





a. Continue to monitor 

Pesticide Training 

Sessions to ensure 

applicators are 

adequately trained in 

proper handling of 

pesticides. 

b. Continue to review 

and approve Pesticide 

Training for 

recertification credit. 

c. Continue to work 

with URI to co-sponsor 

the Health, 

Environmental & 

Pesticide Safety 

Training for all 

pesticide applicators. 

1. Number of Pesticide 

Training Sessions 

monitored 


Training for 

recertification credit 

reviewed and 

approved. 

1. Co-sponsor with URI 

the Health, 





On Track: working with pesticide enforcement section to re educate 

facility managers in complying with the IPM rules 

Complete: Letter sent out on 9/10/10 notifying the schools of their 

requirements concerning IPM policy as was reported at a Pesticides 

Program meeting 11/3/10. 



Complete: 14 training sessions were monitored in 2010 as was reported 

at a Pesticides Program meeting 11/3/10. 

Primary 

Staff 

ELIZABETH 

LOPES- 

DUGUAY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: 62 recertification credit trainings reviewed and approved. THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: 23 sessions co-sponsored in 2010. THOMAS 

GETZ 



08/30/2010 

11/16/2010 



05/05/2010 

11/16/2010 



11/16/2010 



11/16/2010



Status 







d. Address Compliance 

and Enforcement 

Issues in Certification 

and Training programs 

e. As resources permit, 

Participate or attend 

Applicator Training 

Programs to assure the 

quality and consistency 

of the training 

programs are met. 

f. Continue to maintain 

and keep current the 

state's Certification 

and Training State Plan 

in accordance with the 

requirements in 40 

CFR Part 171. 

1. Number of 


Programs monitored. 

Complete: DEM continues to emphasize pesticide record keeping in 

certification and training programs as was reported at a Pesticides 


Complete: 14 appicator training programs monitored in 2010 as was 


Complete: DEM is using current plan and there is no need to update. 

DEM provides WPS training when private applicators are present at 

training as was reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 11/3/10. 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



1. ongoing 09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 

1. Update of project 09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


11/16/2010



Status 





g. Continue to review 

and update as 

necessary, applicator 

training materials and 

programs when 

necessary coordinate 

with URI and other 

training providers, to 

reflect changing 

competency & 

certification standards. 

1. Ongoing 09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY 

Complete: DEM updates training material on a regular basis as was 


h. Continue to review 

exams & when 

necessary, coordinate 

with URI Pesticide 

Coordinators and other 

training providers if 

available to assure that 

pesticide applicator 

exams are updated as 

needed to reflect 

changing competency 

& certification 

standards. 

1. Ongoing 09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY 

Complete: 7 exam reviews completed in 2010 including private 

greenhouses, nurseries, tree fruit, small fruit, vegetables, turf, and 

agricultural animals as was reported at a Pesticides Program meeting 

11/3/10. 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




11/16/2010 


11/16/2010



Status 





A. Mitigate hazardous 

fuels in woodland 

urban interface (WUI). 

i. Continue to review 

the Certification and 

Training State Plan and 

update as needed to 

address current 

competency standards, 

national security 

concerns and emerging 

regulatory issues or 

requirements 

j. Continue to update 

the state plans in the 

Certification Plan 

Reporting Database 

System (CPARD) and 

continue to submit the 

annual C & T 

accomplishment 

reporting information 

annually. 


Ecosystems 

a. Work with RI 

Communities to 

develop Community 

Forest Fire Prevention 


1. Finalize Report 09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY 

1. Certification Plan 

update in Reporting 

Database System 

(CPARD) and 

submission of the 

annual C & T 


reporting. 

Objective: 6. Protect the citizens, structures and land resources of 

the state from forest fires 


Community Forest Fire 

Prevention Plans 

(CFFP) completed 

Complete: Completed, this is the same deliverable as f above. This 

deliverable should be deleted in 2011 as was reported at a Pesticides 


09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY 

Complete: Information submitted in CPARD as per discussion at the 

Pesticides Program meeting of 11/3/10. 



Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 




Status 







B. Continue ongoing 

wildfire suppression 

training to NIMS. 

A. Assess, mitigate, 

regulate and research 

impacts of invasive 

species to RI 

ecosystem. 











a. Conduct wildfire 

suppression training 

exercises. 


Ecosystems 

a. Develop a working 

relationship with the 

Universities concerning 

invasive species. 

2. Number of "Fire 

wise Communities" 

trained. 

3. Number of acres of 

fuels reduction cleared. 


firefighters trained. 

Objective: 7. Protect the RI ecosystem from terrestrial and waterbased 

invasive species in the RI ecosystem 

1. Establish a research 

program with 

Universities. 








Primary 

Staff 










Status 




species to RI 

ecosystem. 




species to RI 

ecosystem. 




species to RI 

ecosystem. 




species to RI 

ecosystem. 

b. Complete 

eradication and 

mitigation plans for 

known invasive 

threats. 

c. Work with CRMC and 

the Narragansett Bay, 

Rivers and Watersheds 

Coordination Team to 

determine the extent 

of water-based 

invasive species in the 

ecosystem. 

d. Conduct population 

assessments, prepare 

and implement 

management plans for 

non-native plants. 

e. Draft DEM policy on 

the use of non-native 

plants in land 

management and 


based on list developed 

by the RI Invasive 

Species Council. 

1. # of plans prepared 

and incorporated into 

DEM Emergency 

Management Plan. 

1. Release a report 

that details the extent 

of water-based 

invasive species. 

1. Publish policy - 

Summer 2001 


state agencies to adopt 

the policy on nonnative 

plants by 2003. 








Primary 

Staff 










Status 




species to RI 

ecosystem. 




species to RI 

ecosystem. 




species to RI 

ecosystem. 

A. Issue timely & 

appropriate informal 


based on EPA and 

RIDEM guidance. 

f. Implement DFW 

programs to control 

terrestrial and aquatic 

invasives on state 

owned land. 

g. Provide DFW 

technical assistance to 

private land-owners 

with invasive species. 

h. Monitor forest health 

conditions and respond 

to the establishment of 

non-native invasive 

threats to the state's 

ecosystems in all 

private and public 

(rural and urban) 

forestlands. 

Goal: IV. Compliance Assistance and 

Enforcement 

a. Issue informal 


for less than significant 

noncompliance (SNC) 

or to provide notice of 

intent to enforce for 

SNC. 

1. Acres of habitat 

controlled. 

1. Number of parties 

serviced. 

1. # of acres 

monitored, # of acres 

improved 

(hazard/damage 

mitigation). 

Objective: 1. Provide for fair, timely and effective enforcement 

1. Report # of informal 


issued by OC&I on a 

quarterly basis. 






09/30/2010 Complete CHOPY 

Primary 

Staff 










Status 

B. Issue timely & 

appropriate formal 




C. Issue timely & 

appropriate 




D. Ensures Sites with 

contamination are 

effectively cleaned up, 

maintained and 

monitored 

a. Issue formal 


for violations 

determined to 

represent Significant 

Noncompliance 

("SNC"). 

a. Monitor and track 

formal enforcement 

actions in development 

for timely issuance. 

a. Enforcement actions 

relative to Compliance 

1. Report # of Formal 

Enforcement Actions 

issued by OC&I per 

media program on a 

quarterly basis. Expect 

~ 50 annually. 

1. Report number and 

age of pending formal 

enforcement cases per 

media program at 

monthly enforcement 

update meetings. 

1. # of Site 

Remediation ELUR, 

LNCs and NOIs 

resolved quarterly - 

quarterly /year-to-date 

On Track: 59 informal enforcement actions issued 1st quarter (Oct 1-Dec 

31 2009) 

Complete: 11/1/10 Update: 72 (Jan 1-March 31); 76 (April 1-June 30); 

258 (July 1-Sept 30) 


On Track: 13 formal enforcement actions issued (Oct 1-December 31 

2009) 

Complete: 11/1/10 27 (Jan 1-March 31); 32 (April 1-June 30); 16 (July 1 

-Sept 30) 


On Track: Reported number and age of pending formal enforcement 

actions per media program at monthly update meetings held on Oct 8th, 

Nov 12th, and Dec 10th, 2009 

Complete: Reported number and age of pending enforcement action per 

media program at monnthly meetings held in 2010 on Jan 14, Feb 11, 

April 8, June 10, July 8, Aug 12, Sep 9. 



Q2: 0 ; 

On Track: Q3: 0; YTD: 0; 

Q4: 3; YTD 3; 

Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 



DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 









05/13/2010 

11/05/2010



Status 





monitored 





monitored 

E. Take informal 

enforcement actions to 

bring entities back into 

compliance 




compliance 






enforcement for waste 

facilities out of 

compliance 

b. Issue informal 


for waste facilities out 

of compliance 


Remediation informal 


(LNC's & NOIs) issued 

- current quarter / year 

-to-date 



Remediation referrals 

to OC&I for NOVs - 

current quarter / yearto-date 

1. Number of waste 

facility management 

informal enforcement 

actions (LNCs & NOIs) 

issued - current 

quarter / year to date. 

1. Number of referrals 


current quarter / year 

to date. 


Q2: 0, 0 ytd ; 

Complete: Q3: 4; YTD:4 ; 

Q4: 29; YTD: 33. 


On Track: Q1: 0 , 0 ytd ; lacking enough staff 

Q2: 0, 0 ytd ; lacking enough staff 

Complete: Q3: 1 ; YTD: 1; 

Q4:0; YTD:1 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Complete KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 


Complete: 5 LNC's issued. MARK 

DENNEN 




11/05/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/05/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/05/2010 


11/04/2010 




Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

c. Issue informal 


for WWTF out of 

compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

1. Report to OCI # of 


actions issued 










Complete: Informal enforcement actions - RIPDES: 0 major, 3 minor, 2 

general, 2 pretreatment; O&M/WWTF: 3; 


On Track: on track SAM KAPLAN 01/13/2010 

Complete: Informal EA's: RIPDES: 2 major/industrial, 8 minor/industrial, 

0 general permit, 4 pretreatment; WWTF: 3; 

06/30/2010 Complete KAPLAN PATENAUDE 




Complete: RIPDES: 1 major, 4 minor, 1 general permit, 2 pretreatment; 

WWTF: 1. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: No referals this year. MARK 

DENNEN 

12/31/2009 Complete KAPLAN 


11/04/2010 











On Track: on track SAM KAPLAN 07/08/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



actions resolved 










Complete: RIPDES: 0 major, 13 minor, 6 general permit, 5 

pretreatment; WWTF: 2; 

On Track: Informal Enforcement Actions Resolved - RIPDES: 0 major, 6 

minor, 1 general permit, 1 pretreatment; O&M/WWTF: 5; 

Complete: Informal Enforcement Actions Resolved - RIPDES: 0 major, 6 

minor, 1 general permit, 1 pretreatment; O&M/WWTF: 5; 




On Track: On track SAM KAPLAN 01/13/2010 

Complete: Informal EA's resolved: RIPDES: 1 major/industrial, 8 

minor/industrial, 1 general permit, 2 pretreatment; WWTF: 0; 





Complete: RIPDES: 0 major, 0 minor, 0 general permit, 2 pretreatment; 

WWTF: 0. 

Primary 

Staff 











On Track: On track SAM KAPLAN 01/13/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

9. Report # of 


referred to OCI 

9a. Report # of 



9b. Report # of 



9c. Report # of 






Complete: RIPDES: 1 major, 11 minor, 4 general permit, 2 

pretreatment; WWTF: 1; 

Primary 

Staff 





Complete: Referrals to OC&I - RIPDES:3; O&M/WWTF:0; SAM KAPLAN 01/13/2010 




Complete: referrals to OC&I: RIPDES: 3; WWTF: 0; SAM KAPLAN 04/13/2010 





Complete: RIPDES: 0; WWTF: 0. SAM KAPLAN 07/08/2010 




On Track: on track SAM KAPLAN 04/13/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

d. Issue informal 


for UIC out of 

compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



actions issued in 1st 

Quarter. 



actions issued in 2nd 

Quarter. 



actions issued in 3rd 

Quarter. 



actions issued in 4th 

Quarter 

Primary 

Staff 

12/31/2009 Complete SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 


On Track: On track TERRY 

SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 




Complete: RIPDES: 1; WWTF: 0; SAM KAPLAN 10/08/2010 


06/09/2010 


06/09/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

10/04/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



actions resolved in 1st 

Quarter. 



actions resolved in 2nd 

Quarter. 



actions resolved in 3rd 

Quarter. 



actions resolved in 4th 

Quarter 

Primary 

Staff 



SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 




06/09/2010 


06/09/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

10/04/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



referred to OCI. 










Primary 

Staff 



SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 



SIMPSON 


SIMPSON 




06/09/2010 


06/09/2010 


06/09/2010 

09/29/2010 


06/09/2010 

10/04/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

e. Issue informal 



sources out of 

compliance 





compliance 





compliance 






issued 



issued 

12/31/2009 Complete BURNS 

Complete: 24 informal actions issued in 1st quarter (10-1-09 thru 12-31- 

09) 

Complete: 15 informal actions issued in 2nd quarter (1-1-10 thru 3-31- 

10). Total of 39 in FY10. 


Complete: 15 informal actions issued in 2nd quarter (1-1-10 thru 3-31- 





On Track: Not due until end of 2nd quarter - 3-31-10 TED BURNS 02/09/2010 

Complete: 12 informal actions issued in 3rd quarter (4-1-10 thru 6-30- 


Complete: 12 informal actions issued in 3rd quarter (4-1-10 thru 6-30- 


Complete: 8 informal actions issued in 4th quarter (7-1-10 thru 9-30- 



On Track: Not due until end of 3rd quarter - 6-30-10 TED BURNS 02/09/2010 


Complete: 6 informal enforcement actions issued to sources out of 

compliance 

Primary 

Staff 



TED BURNS 02/09/2010 

TED BURNS 04/26/2010 

TED BURNS 04/26/2010 

TED BURNS 07/15/2010 

TED BURNS 07/15/2010 

TED BURNS 10/05/2010 

TED BURNS 09/13/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 



issued 



resolved 



resolved 



resolved 


Complete: 6 informal actions resolved in 1st quarter (10-1-09 thru 12-31 

-09) 




On Track: Not due until end of 4th quarter - 9-30-10 TED BURNS 02/09/2010 


Complete: 8 informal actions issued in 4th quarter (7-1-10 thru 9-30- 






Complete: 2 informal actions resolved in 2nd quarter (1-1-10 thru 3-31- 

10). Total of 6 informal actions resolved in FY10. 

Primary 

Staff 



TED BURNS 10/05/2010 

TED BURNS 02/09/2010 

TED BURNS 04/26/2010 



On Track: Not due until end of 3rd quarter - 6-30-10 TED BURNS 04/26/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 



resolved 







Complete: No informal enforcement actions resolved, to our knowledge, 

in 3rd quarter. (4-1-10 thru 6-30-10) 

Complete: 1 informal enforcement actions resolved, to our knowledge, in 

4th quarter. (7-1-10 thru 9-30-10) 


Complete: 9 enforcement actions referred to OC&I in 1st quarter (10-1- 

09 thru 12-31-09) 

Complete: 5 enforcement actions referred to OC&I in 2nd quarter (1-1- 

10 thru 3-31-10). Total of 15 referrals to OC&I in FY10. 






Complete: 1 informal enforcement actions resolved, to our knowledge, in 

4th quarter. (7-1-10 thru 9-30-10) 





Complete: 5 enforcement actions referred to OC&I in 2nd quarter (1-1- 

10 thru 3-31-10). Total of 15 referrals to OC&I in FY10. 

Complete: 5 enforcement actions referred to OC&I in 3rd quarter (4-1-10 

thru 6-30-10). 

Primary 

Staff 


TED BURNS 07/06/2010 

TED BURNS 10/05/2010 


TED BURNS 10/05/2010 

TED BURNS 02/09/2010 

TED BURNS 04/26/2010 

TED BURNS 04/26/2010 




Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 





compliance 





compliance 

f. Issue informal 


ISDS permits out of 

compliance 











Complete: 4 enforcement actions referred to OC&I in 4th quarter (7-1-10 

thru 9-30-10) 

12/31/2009 Complete CHATEAUNEUF 

Complete: 80 issued ELICE 

GASBARRO 




Complete: 5 enforcement actions referred to OC&I in 3rd quarter (4-1-10 

thru 6-30-10) 




On Track: Not due until end of 4th quarter - 9-30-10 

# of referrals to OC&I for NOVsYear:Month:Value: Select Year: 2005 

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Select Month January February 

March April May June July August S 

Primary 

Staff 



TED BURNS 07/06/2010 

TED BURNS 04/26/2010 


TED BURNS 10/05/2010 


06/23/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 












resolved 

Primary 

Staff 


Complete: 5 reported ELICE 

GASBARRO 


On Track: on track ELICE 

GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 




06/23/2010 


06/24/2010 

06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



resolved 



resolved 



resolved 



actions referred to OCI 

Primary 

Staff 


GASBARRO 

Complete: completed as of 12/31/09 ELICE 

GASBARRO 


Complete: 5 resolved ELICE 

GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 

Complete: issued 9 ELICE 

GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 

Complete: issued 8 ELICE 

GASBARRO 




06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/23/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 




Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

g. Issue informal 


for wetlands permits 

out of compliance 













Primary 

Staff 


GASBARRO 

Complete: complete ELICE 

GASBARRO 


Complete: 0 actions referred ELICE 

GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 



06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/23/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




























resolved 

Primary 

Staff 


GASBARRO 


Complete: complete as 3/31/10 ELICE 

GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



















resolved 



resolved 



resolved 




Primary 

Staff 



GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 




06/24/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 













h. Issue informal 


for Pesticide Use 

Violations. 



actions referred to 

OCI. 




OCI. 




OCI. 

1. Report to EPA and 

DEM/OCI # of informal 


issued 


GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 


GASBARRO 


Complete: DEM will report final numbers in the Persticide Program annual 

report to EPA in January as was reported at a Pesticides Program 


Primary 

Staff 



GASBARRO 



GASBARRO 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




06/24/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


06/24/2010 

10/20/2010 


11/16/2010



Status 




compliance 




compliance 

F. Document 

enforcement outcomes 

and measures 

F. Document 


and measures 




Violations. 




Violations. 

a. Produce and publish 


action summary for 

web page 

b. Produce and publish 


summary 




resolved 



referred to EPA. 

1. Monthly formal 

enforcement action 

summary for web page 

1. Produce and publish 


summary 

Complete: DEM will report final numbers in the Persticide Program annual 



On Track: DEM will report final numbers in the Persticide Program annual 



Complete: No cases were referred to EPA in 2010 as per discussion at 

the Pesticides Program meeting of 11/3/10. 


On Track: monthly enforcement web page summary completed for 

months Oct-Dec 2009 

Complete: monthly enforcement web page summary completed for 

months Jan-Sept 2010 


On Track: preparing final draft-expect to send to Asst Director w/in next 

2-3 weeks 

Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 

11/16/2010 






Complete: final report posted on line 8/2/10 DAVE CHOPY 11/01/2010



Status 

F. Document 


and measures 

G. Participate in EPA 

audit of OC&I's RCRA, 

Air, Water programs 

H. Document & Track 

FIFRA Enforcement 

Actions & Grant 

Measures 




Measures 

c. Prepare case 

conclusion data sheets 

a. Coordinate EPA 

review of RCRA, Air 

and Water Program 

files 

a. Document percent 

of recipients receiving 


b. Document 

percentage of FIFRA 


which have been 

verified as corrected 

1. Document number 

of informal and formal 

enforcement cases 

closed by OC&I 

quarterly. Expect ~ 

400 annually. 

1. 2009 Enforcement 

Verification annual 

report 


On Track: 58 informal enforcement cases closed Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 

15 formal enforcement cases closed Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 

Complete: 54 informal cases and 17 formal cases closed (Jan 1-March 

31); 61 informal cases and 8 formal cases closed (April 1-June 30); 65 

informal cases and 4 formal cases closed (July 1-Sept 30) 

1. EPA Audit Report 01/31/2009 Complete CHOPY 

1. 2009 annual report 09/30/2010 Complete SCANDARIATO MOONEY 

Complete: 2009 Report completed as was reported at a Pesticides 


Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

09/30/2010 Complete SCANDARIATO 

Complete: 2009 Enforcement Verification Report completed. THOMAS 

GETZ 







Complete: EPA Audit Report completed last fiscal year DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 


11/16/2010 


11/16/2010



Status 




Measures 




Measures 




Measures 

I. Achieve compliance 

through negotiated 

settlement, 


adjudication, penalty 

collection, or Superior 

Court. 

c. Document cost of 

conducting an effective 

inspection 

d. Prepare 

Enforcement 

Accomplishment 


e. Maintain electronic 

enforcement tracking 

system 

a. Monitor OC&I 

open/unresolved 


actions to resolution or 

to formal enforcement 

action if necessary. 

1. 2009 Inspection 

Cost annual report 




actions per OC&I 



Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: New primary staff (Approved by 

THOMAS GETZ) 


9/30/09 and report period to 2009. (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 

Complete: 2009 Inspection Cost annual report completed as per 


Complete: 2009 Enforcement bi-annual accomplishment Report 

completed as per Pesticides Program meeting of 11/3/10. 

1. Electronic Database 09/30/2010 Complete SCANDARIATO MOONEY 

Complete: Electronic enforcement tracking system is in use as per 

discussion at the Pesticides Program meeting of 11/3/10. 


On Track: 755 informal enforcement cases open as of Dec 31 2009: 2 

air, 2 dams, 24 hazardous waste, 525 septic system, 68 solid waste, 20 

UST, 16 water, and 98 wetlands 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

1. 2009 Enforcement bi 

-annual 

accomplishment Report 

09/30/2010 Complete SCANDARIATO 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 





02/22/2010 

05/05/2010 

11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 


DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010



Status 



settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 

b. Monitor/track open 

or unresolved formal 

enforcement cases to 

resolution and closure. 









1. Report # of cases 

forwarded to and 

pending penalty 

collection services 

quarterly. 



closed/resolved 

quarterly 

3. Report # of open 

cases filed in Superior 

Court quarterly 

Complete: as of March 31: same as previous 

as of June 30: 4-AIR, 2-DAMS, 19-HW, 534-OWTS, 77-SW, 15-UST, 17- 

WP, 97-WET 

as of Sept 30: 3-AIR, 2-DAMS, 34-HW, 524-OWTS, 80-SW, 20-UST, 20- 

WP, 99-WET 


On Track: 0 forwarded to collection agency Oct 1-Dec 31 and 61 at 

collection agency as of Dec 31 2009 

Complete: forwarded to collection agency: Jan 1-March 31 (9); April 1- 

June 30 (4); July 1-Sept 30 (0) 

at collection agency: 40 as of March 31, 41 as of June 30, and 43 as of 

Sept 30 


On Track: 58 informal enforcement cases closed Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 15 

formal enforcement cases closed Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 

Complete: 54 informal and 17 formal enforcement cases closed Jan 1- 

March 31; 

61 informal and 8 formal enforcement cases closed April 1-June 30; 

65 informal and 4 formal enforcement cases closed July 1-Sept 30 


Primary 

Staff 













Status 



settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 









c. Assign hearing dates 

on 100% of 

permit/license matters 

within ninety (90) days 

of receipt of the 

request. 


cases needing Superior 

Court complaint 

quarterly 


cases pending before 

AAD quarterly. 

1. Report on the 

assignment of hearing 

dates on 100% of 




request 



09/30/2009 No Update LANPHEAR 



On Track: 137 cases as of Dec 31 2009 require action in Superior Court DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 

Complete: 139 cases as of March 31 require action in Superior Court; 

149 cases as of June 30 require action in Superior Court; and 144 cases 

as of Sept 30 require action in Superior Court 


On Track: 69 cases pending at AAD as of Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 

Complete: 73 cases pending at AAD as of March 31; 80 cases pending at 

AAD as of June 30; and 82 cases pending at AAD as of Sept 30 

Primary 

Staff 


On Track: 0 complaints filed in Superior Court Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 

Complete: 0 complaints filed in Superior Court Jan 1-Sept 30 DAVE CHOPY 11/03/2010 







Status 

J. Implement EPA 

State Review 

Framework 

Enforcement Audit 


State Review 

Framework 



State Review 

Framework 


a. Implement 

procedures to assure 

inspection reports are 

expeditiously 

completed and entered 

into data system CWA 

6.2 

b. Develop and 

implement procedures 

to assure formal 


issued by OCI and 

RIPDES are entered 

into data systems CWA 

1.4 

c. Develop protocol to 

assure significant non- 

DMR violations are 

identified and properly 

coded into data system 

CWA 7.1 

1. Documented 

procedures 

1. Updated database 

report 

1. Documented 

procedures 

06/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: The project concerns Single Event Violations ("SEV's"). 

RIPDES needs a 3-month extension to document these procedures; the 

new deadline should be 9/30/10. Need for extension relayed to EPA 

6/7/10. 



Behind Schedule: Plan to accomplish this project emailed to EPA Region I 

in memo form 6/7/10; to be discussed at 6/15/10 coordination meeting; 

Complete: RIPDES submitted a plan to EPA in a memo dated 6/7/10; 

RIPDES is working to implement this plan. 


Behind Schedule: On 6/15/10, EPA granted RIPDES an extension on this 

deliverable; the new deadline is 9/30/10. 

Primary 

Staff 



Complete: Done. SAM KAPLAN 01/29/2010 





KAPLAN BECK 





SAM KAPLAN 06/30/2010



Status 


State Review 

Framework 


K. Participate in 


ongoing enforcement 

coordination and 

training efforts. 

e. Evaluate if RIPDES 

has adequate technical 

and legal resources to 

ensure SNC violations 

are addressed in a 

timely and appropriate 

manner CWA 10.1 


meetings/communicati 

ons with EPA and the 

NEW England States on 

environmental 

enforcement matters. 

Behind Schedule: On 10/1/10, EPA granted RIPDES an extension on this 

deliverable; the new deadline is 12/31/10. 

1. Document 

attendance at EPA/New 

England states 

environmental 

enforcement 


(approximately 4 

meetings annually) and 

update Assistant 

Director and BEP 

Chiefs at Enforcement 




On Track: On track; SAM KAPLAN 01/13/2010 

Behind Schedule: Plan to accomplish this project emailed to EPA Region I 

in memo form 6/7/10; to be discussed at 6/15/10 coordination meeting; 

Complete: RIPDES submitted this plan to track actions to EPA in memo 

format on 6/7/10. This task is now considered complete. 

Primary 

Staff 

1. Plan to track actions 03/31/2010 Complete KAPLAN BECK 







On Track: no meetig held Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 

Complete: meetings held Jan 6, March 24, June 16, Sept 15, 2010 DAVE CHOPY 11/01/2010



Status 

K. Participate in 





L. Enforce existing 

regulatory 

requirements 

concerning marine 

fisheries. 

L. Enforce existing 

regulatory 

requirements 

concerning marine 

fisheries. 


membership meetings 

and enforcement 

training efforts 

provided by the 

Northeast 

Environmental 

Enforcement Project. 

a. Maintain a high level 

of compliance with the 

requirements of 

commercial fisheries 

regulations by 

maintaining current 

levels of patrols. 

b. Continue to obtain 

federal funding for 

equipment and patrol 

hours for commercial 

fisheries enforcement. 

1. Document 

attendance at NEEP 


(at least 2 annually) 

and other training 

sessions as provided. 

Update Assistant 

Director and other BEP 

Chiefs on issues raised 

at Enforcement Update 

Meetings. 

1. X hours of fisheries 

enforcement. 

1. Ongoing NOAA 

Fisheries grants. 


On Track: NEEP conference held in Portland ME Oct 14-15-provided 

update at monthly enforcement meeting held in Nov 2009 

Complete: NEEP conference held in Annapolis, MD October 26-28 will 

provide update at next monthly enforcement meeting 





Primary 

Staff 










Status 

M. Provide for timely 

adjudication of DEM 


actions. 




actions. 




actions. 

a. Establish preliminary 

conference and hearing 

dates and mailed to 

the parties within 3-4 

business days of 

receipt of the request 

for hearing in 100% of 

cases. 

b. Assign hearing dates 

on 100% of 




request. 

c. Schedule and hold 

100% of permit/license 

appeals for a status 

conference no later 

than two weeks (and 

six weeks for 

enforcement cases) 

from receipt of the 

hearing request to 

explore settlement and 

to implement strict 

discovery schedules. 

1. Report of the % of 

preliminary conference 

and hearing dates that 

were mailed to the 

parties within 3-4 

business days of 

receipt of the request 

for hearing. 

1. Report on the % of 


that were assigned 



request for 2008. 

1. Report on the % of 

permit/license appeals 

held for a status 

conference no later 

than two weeks (and 

six weeks for 

enforcement cases) 

from receipt of the 

hearing request to 

explore settlement and 

to implement strict 

discovery schedules. 






Primary 

Staff 









Status 




actions. 

N. Use the existing 

mediation program 

within the department 

for resolution of 

contested agency 

actions. 

N. Use the existing 

mediation program 

within the department 

for resolution of 

contested agency 

actions. 

d. For Permit/License 

appeals the 

Recommended 

Decision of hearing 

officer forwarded to 

the Director within (6) 

to (8) weeks (within 

(8) to (12) weeks for 

Enforcement appeals) 

of the receipt of 

briefs /transcript 

unless a shorter period 

is provided for by 

a. Continue the 

mediation program to 

provide a less costly 

and less adversarial 

method by which 

appeals can be 

resolved. 

b. Self-evaluate the 

mediation program in 

coordination with OLS 

and OC&I assess its 

effectiveness and 

cost/resource savings 

to both the department 

and the regulated 

community. 

1. Report on the time 

between close of 

administrative hearing 

and issuance of 

Recommended 

Decision of hearing 

officer of cases heard 

at AAD in 2008. 

1. Report of the % of 

voluntary mediation 

offered in AAD 

enforcement matters 

initiated by OC&I. 

1. A report that 

summarizes the selfevaluation 

meetings 

held to assess the 

effectiveness of the 

mediation program. 






Primary 

Staff 









Status 

O. Investigate 

environmental crimes 

and internal 

complaints. 

A. Stationary source 

compliance 


compliance 

a. Conduct effective, 

timely and wellcoordinated 

investigations of 

environmental crimes 

and internal 

complaints. 


Enforcement 

a. Inspect air pollution 

sources required to 

obtain a Title V 


b. Inspect air pollution 

sources with 

enforceable emission 

caps 

1. Provide the Director 

with a quarterly report 

on # of complaints 

received, # of 

investigations initiated, 

# of active 

investigations, # of 

cases resolved, & # of 

dispositions of 

completed 

investigations. 

1. 20 inspections of T5 

sources conducted 

1. Inspect 18 sources 

that have emission 

caps. 


Objective: 2. Monitor compliance of natural resources and 

environmental regulations through inspections 

On Track: Seven inspections of Title V facilities were conducted during 

the 1st quarter of FY 2010 (October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009). 

On Track: Three inspections of Title V facilities were conducted during 

the 2nd quarter of FY 2010 (January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010). There 

have been a total of 10 Title V inspections through the 2nd quarter. 

On Track: Seven inspections of Title V facilities were conducted during 

the 3rd quarter of FY 2010 (April 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010). 

Complete: Five inspections of Title V facilities were conducted during the 

4th quarter of FY 2010 (July 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010). A total of 

22 Title V inspections were conducted during FY 2010 

09/30/2010 Complete WHITAKER BURNS 

On Track: Three Emission Cap Ispections have been completed during 

the 1st Quarter. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2009 No Update SCHATZ 

09/30/2010 Complete CAROLA BURNS 

DON 

WHITAKER 





JOE CAROLA 01/11/2010 





01/19/2010



Status 


compliance 


compliance 

c. Review all 

compliance 

certifications and semi 

annual monitoring 

reports for each Title V 

permitted source. 

d. Review all reports of 

continuous emissions 

monitoring data. 

1. Review all annual 

certifications and 

monitoring reports 

submitted. 

1. Review all reports 

annually 

On Track: Three Emission Cap Ispections have been completed during 

the 1st Quarter. 

On Track: Six emission cap sources have been inspected for the 

reporting period of 01-01-10 through 03-31-10. 

On Track: Six emission cap sources have been inspected for the 


On Track: 7 Emission Cap Inspections have been completed for the 


On Track: All Annual Compliance Certification & Monitoring Reports will 

be reviewed. 

On Track: Received all annual compliance certifications and reviewed 21 

of 35 annual compliance certifications. 

On Track: Received all annual compliance certifications and semi-annual 

monitoring reports for calendar year 2009. 

Complete: All 2009 annual compliance certifications have been reviewed. 

The 2010 annual compliance certifications are not due until March 3, 

2011. 

Primary 

Staff 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

Complete: Completed 21 Emission Cap Inspections for FY 2010 DON 

WHITAKER 

Complete: Completed 21 Emission Cap Inspections for FY 2010 DON 

WHITAKER 


DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 


On Track: Review all CEM Reorts when they come in. DON 

WHITAKER 

On Track: Reviewed all CEM data reports as they come into the Office. DON 

WHITAKER 

On Track: Reviewed all CEM data reports as they come into the Office. DON 

WHITAKER 

Complete: All CEM data for FY 2010 has been reviewed as it comes in. DON 

WHITAKER 



01/19/2010 

04/01/2010 

04/01/2010 

07/01/2010 

10/01/2010 

10/01/2010 


01/19/2010 

04/01/2010 

07/01/2010 

10/01/2010 


01/19/2010 

04/01/2010 

07/01/2010 

10/01/2010



Status 


compliance 


compliance 


compliance 

e. Number of major 

sources of air pollution 

inspected 

f. Number of synthetic 

minor sources of air 

pollution inspected 

g. On an ongoing 

basis, enter inspection, 


enforcement minimum 

data requirements into 

AFS data subsystem 

within 60 days of the 

activity. 


of inspections to EPA 




On Track: Inspected three Synthetic Minor Source Facility during 1st 

Quarter 2010. 

On Track: 6 synthetic minor source facilities were inspected for the 

second quarter 2010. 

On Track: 7 synthetic minor source facilities were inspected for the third 

quarter 2010. 

Complete: 21 synthetic minor source facilities have been inspected in FY 

2010. 

1. Data Entry 09/30/2010 Complete BURNS 

On Track: Minimum data requirements entered into AFS on an ongoing 

basis. 


basis. 


basis. 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 


On Track: not due until 9-30-10 TED BURNS 02/09/2010 


Complete: Reported to EPA that 22 major source inspections were 

conducted in FY10. 

Primary 

Staff 





TED BURNS 10/05/2010 


01/19/2010 

04/01/2010 

07/01/2010 

10/01/2010 


TED BURNS 02/09/2010 

TED BURNS 04/26/2010 




Status 


compliance 


compliance 

B. Stack testing - 

Assure accuracy of 

emission tests and 

emissions monitoring 

C. Inspect Hazardous 

waste generators 

h. Identify and resolve 

high priority violations 

according to the HPVS 

policy on an ongoing 

basis. 

i. Develop a 

compliance monitoring 

strategy for federal 

year 10 

a. Observe Stage II 

compliance tests 

a. Large quantity 

generators 

1. 

Inform EPA of HPV 

Activities 

1. 

Submit CMS plan to 

EPA 

1. 75 Tests Observed 09/30/2010 Complete MORIN 

1. Inspect 17 large 

quantity generators (or 

20% of LQG universe 

whichever is larger) 

Complete: Minimum data requirements entered into AFS on an ongoing 

basis. 


On Track: Submitted compliance monitoring strategy to the EPA outlining 

our inspections for federal year 2010. 

Complete: Sent compliance monitoring strategy for federal year 2010 to 

the EPA on 2-4-10 

Complete: Sent compliance monitoring strategy for federal year 2010 to 

the EPA on 2-4-10 

Primary 

Staff 


DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

DON 

WHITAKER 

Complete: 78 tests observed in FY 2010. BARBARA 

MORIN 

09/30/2010 Complete TYRRELL CARNEY 



TED BURNS 10/05/2010 


On Track: EPA informed of HPV's on an ongoing basis. TED BURNS 02/09/2010 



Complete: EPA informed of HPV's on an ongoing basis. TED BURNS 10/05/2010 


02/04/2010 

03/23/2010 

03/23/2010 


10/01/2010 




Status 



D. Report hazardous 

waste inspection and 

enforcement data into 

EPA's RCRA INFO 

national data base. 

b. Small Quantity 

Generators 

a. Report number of 

RCRA full compliance 

inspections (CEIs) 

conducted, RCRA 


issued and RCRA 


closed quarterly. 

1. Inspect 50 small 

quantity generators 

with focus on federally 

regulated hazardous 

waste and not 

previously inspected. 

1. Report number of 

RCRA informal and 


actions closed/resolved 

quarterly. 

On Track: On track with 34 of the 42 SQG target inspections completed. 

Please note target was reduced to 42 for FFY10. 

On Track: 13 informal actions resolved Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 

0 formal actions resolved Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 



Complete: 19 informal and 0 formal actions resolved January 1-March 31 

8 informal and 0 formal actions resolved April 1-June 30 

8 informal and 0 formal actions resolved July 1-September 30 

Primary 

Staff 

SEAN 

CARNEY 

09/30/2010 Complete TYRRELL RYAN 


On Track: 7 LQGs inspected Oct 1-Dec 31 DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 

On Track: Inspections on track 12/of 18 completed. SEAN 

CARNEY 

On Track: Completed 17 LQG inspections as of 9/21/10. SEAN 

CARNEY 



On Track: 12 SQGs inspected Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 

On Track: Target SQG inspections for FFY'10 completed as of 9/17/10. SEAN 

CARNEY 

Complete: completed see comments TRACEY 

TYRRELL 



THOMAS 

GETZ 


07/08/2010 

09/22/2010 

Complete: 17 LQG inspections completed DAVE CHOPY 11/03/2010 

07/08/2010 

09/22/2010 

10/29/2010 

05/05/2010 




Status 





























evaluation inspections 

(CEIs) conducted 

quarterly. 


RCRA informal and 



quarterly. 


On Track: 10 informal enforcement actions issued Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 

2 formal enforcement actions issued Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 



On Track: On Track: 27 Informal enforcement actions issued Jan 1-June 

30 2010; 6 Formal enforcement actions issued Jan 1-June 30 2010 

Complete: 13 informal and 4 formal actions issued January 1-March 31 

10 informal and 2 formal actions issued April 1-June 30 

12 informal and 1 formal actions issued July 1-September 30 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

SEAN 

CARNEY 


On Track: 19 CEIs conducted Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 



Complete: 20 CEIs completed Jan 1-March 31; 16 CEIs completed April 1 

-June 30; and 12 CEIs completed July 1-Sept 30 

Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

On Track: On Track: 45 CEIs completed Oct 1- June 31 2010 SEAN 

CARNEY 



05/05/2010 

07/08/2010 




05/05/2010 

07/08/2010 




Status 

E. Inspect UST facilities a. Inspect UST facilities 

in coordination with 

targets identified by 

the OWM to assist in 

meeting federal 

inspection goal of each 

UST facility being 

inspected once every 3 

years. 

F. Inspect priority 

dams 

G. Inspect solid waste 

facilities 

H. Conduct inspections 

of hazardous waste 

activities 

a. Inspect high hazard 

dams as first priority 

followed by significant 

hazard dams if 

resources available. 

a. Conduct routine 

inspections of licensed 

solid waste 

management facilities 

a. Conduct inspections 

of permitted 

transporters 

1. 60 Inspections 

conducted annually 

with number of 

inspections completed 

reported quarterly. 


Conducted of High 

Hazard Dams 


Conducted 


planned 

09/30/2010 Complete DENNEN RUSSELL 

On Track: For the quarter ending 12/31/09, there was a total of 73 solid 

waste management facility inspections conducted: 6 landfills, 38 transfer 

stations, 7 C&D facilities and 22 composting facilities. 

DAN 

RUSSELL 

Complete: 145 Solid waste inspections conducted. MARK 

DENNEN 



On Track: 39 inspections completed Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/14/2010 

Complete: 7 inspections completed January 1-March 31 

20 inspections completed April 1-June 30 

14 inspections completed July 1-September 30 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete CARNEY 

09/30/2010 Complete GUGLIELMINO 





On Track: 18 high hazard dam inspections Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/19/2010 

Complete: 35 high hazard dams inspections as of Sept 30 DAVE CHOPY 11/03/2010 


01/12/2010 

11/04/2010 




Status 



activities 



activities 

I. Conduct Inspections 

of Medical Waste 

activities 

J. Ensures sites with 

residual contamination 

are effectively 


monitored 





monitored 

b. Conduct TSDF 

inspections 

c. Conduct inspections 

of 72-hour Temporary 

HW Transfer Stations 



medical waste facilities 


with institutional 

controls 

b. Continue audit 

program to monitor 

compliance of ELURs 


Conducted 


Conducted 


Conducted 

1. # of ELUR 

compliance 

certifications received 

1. 10% of ELURs 

audited 




Q2: 4, 31 ytd ; 

Complete: Q3: 46 ; YTD:77 ; 

Q4: 40 ; YTD: 117. 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 


Primary 

Staff 





Complete: conducted 9 transporter inspections. YAN LI 11/04/2010 


Complete: 4 partial inspections were conducted at Safety-Kleen facility. YAN LI 11/04/2010 


Complete: conducted 3 inspections YAN LI 11/03/2010 


Complete: conducted 2 inspections YAN LI 11/03/2010 


05/13/2010 

11/05/2010 




Status 

K. Ensure proper 

operation of UST 

Facilities 



Facilities 



Facilities 

a. Conduct new 

installation inspections 

b. Inspect facilities for 

abandoned tanks 



1. 12 new installation 

inspections conducted 

this year. 

1. 5 facilities inspected 

for abandoned tanks 

this year. 


Q2: 0 ; 

On Track: Q3: 78 audits; 

Q4: 57 audits; YTD: 135; 41% 


On Track: We have conducted 24 new installation inspections to date. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have inspected 39 new installation inspections this past 

year. 


On Track: We have inspected 4 facilities for abandoned UST's. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have inspected 5 facilities for abandoned UST's this past 

year. 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 


abandoned tanks found 

this year. (estimate 5 

UST's) 


Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

Complete: Complete KELLY 

OWENS 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

On Track: We have had 9 abandoned USTS found through May 2010. KEVIN 

GILLEN 

Complete: We have found 9 abandoned UST's this past year. KEVIN 

GILLEN 



05/13/2010 

11/05/2010 

11/05/2010 


06/16/2010 

10/29/2010 


06/18/2010 

11/04/2010 


06/18/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 



Facilities 



Facilities 

L. Conduct RIPDES 

compliance inspections 



c. Inspections resulting 

from complaints or 

referrals 

d. Conduct compliance 

inspections to comply 

with the Energy act. 

a. Conduct 25 major 

RIPDES facility 

inspections. 

b. Conduct 10 minor 


inspections annually. 


inspected as a result of 

a complaint or referral 

this year. (estimate 5) 


reports 

1. 10 minor insp. 

reports 


Complete: 2 inspections were a result of a complaint or referral this past 

year. 

1. Inspect 

approximately 210 

federally regulated UST 

facilities 


Complete: We have conducted 169 UST Facility inspections this past 

year. 


On Track: 25 CEIs completed July 1, '09 to June 30, '10 BILL 

PATENAUDE 

On Track: '10-'11 CEI Inspections have been initiated. BILL 

PATENAUDE 

Complete: Inspections completed. BILL 

PATENAUDE 

09/30/2010 Complete MELLO BECK 

On Track: Inspections performed to date:Briarcliffe Nursing Home- 

RI0020168-2/1/10;Okonite-RI0020141-5/14/10;Ashaway Line&Twine- 

RI0021814-5/19/10;Lehigh Cement Co-RI0001643-5/28/10;ABC Realty- 

RI0023019-6/2/10 

Complete: Inspections performed to date: Arkwright-RI0000035- 

8/26/10;Fox Island-RI0023736-9/21/10;Getty Terminals-RI0001651- 

9/23/10;Inland Fuel Terminals-RI0000442-9/23/10;Motiva Enterprises- 

RI0001481-9/28/10 

Primary 

Staff 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

KEVIN 

GILLEN 

AARON 

MELLO 

AARON 

MELLO 




11/05/2010 


10/29/2010 


07/07/2010 

08/30/2010 

10/27/2010 


06/08/2010 

10/01/2010



Status 









c. Inspect 10 

construction activities 

authorized under the 

GP. 

d. Inspect 5 industrial 

activities authorized 

under the GP 

e. Conduct 1 

pretreatment 

compliance 

inspections. 

e. Conduct 1 

pretreatment 

compliance 

inspections. 

1. 10 inspection 

reports 

1. 1 pretreatment 

inspection report: 

Warren 

2. Pretreatment audit 

report: Newport 

On Track: 10 Inspections are slated for the July -September time period. 

No inspections have been completed at this time, but they are planned to 

begin next month. 

Complete: All ten inspections have been completed. Permit Numbers are 

as follows: RIR100626,RIR100639,RIR100691,RIR100698,RIR100706, 

RIR100708, RIR100717,RIR100719, RIR100725, RIR100758. 

1. 5 Inspection Reports 09/30/2010 Complete CHATTERTON BECK 


Complete: Warren PCI completed on 11/18/09 as reflected in prior 

Workplan update. 


Complete: Woonsocket Audit (in lieu of Newport Audit) performed on 

2/17/10 and Audit Report issued on 3/24/10. 



On Track: Inspections to be conducted in August and September of 2010. MARGARITA 05/07/2010 

CHATTERTON 

Complete: Inspected 5 industrial facilities currently authorized under the 

RI MSGP. 

Inspections conducted at Geib Refining Group, Dean's Warehoues, Brown 

University Power Plant, Blount Boatworks. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete LAFAILLE BECK 

BRIAN 

LAFAILLE 

BRIAN 

LAFAILLE 



06/28/2010 

09/30/2010 

MARGARITA 10/08/2010 

CHATTERTON 







Status 







e. Conduct 1 

pretreatment 

compliance 

inspections. 

f. Conduct 3 

pretreatment audits 

g. Conduct yearly 

pretreatment sampling 

& inspection of 

permitted Significant 

Industrial User 

LaGinestra/Stedagio 

LLC, located in 

Burrillville. 

3. Pretreatment audit 

report: West Warwick 

1. pretreatment audit 

report: Woonsocket 

On Track: Newport Audit (in lieu of Woonsocket Audit already performed, 

see related update) scheduled for May, 2010. 

On Track: Newport Audit performed on 5/26/10, Audit Report scheduled 

to be issued by late June/early July. 

Complete: Newport Audit Report issued (dated 6/29/10). Also the 

Woonsocket Audit was performed on schedule and the Woonsocket Audit 

Report issued on 3/24/10 (see related Status Update). 

1. Inspect report 06/30/2010 Complete DISAIA BECK 


On Track: West Warwick Audit scheduled for August, 2010 BOB DISAIA 04/02/2010 

On Track: Same as for previous update : this Audit is scheduled to be 

performed in August, 2010. 

On Track: West Warwick Audit scheduled for August 23, 2010. Audit 

Report is anticipated to be issued by late September or early October, 

2010. 

On Track: West Warwick Audit completed on 8/23/10. Audit Report is 

scheduled to be issued in late September or early October 2010. 

Complete: West Warwick Audit Report was issued on 9/21/10, ahead of 

schedule. 




On Track: Annual LaGinestra Inspection scheduled for 4/21/10 BOB DISAIA 04/02/2010 

Complete: The Inspection was performed on 4/21/10, and the Inspection 

Report was issued on 5/6/10. 

Primary 

Staff 














Status 

M. Conduct wetland 

inspections 


inspections 


inspections 


inspections 


target 25% of wetland 

permitted projects. 


















Primary 

Staff 


On Track: on target CHUCK 

HORBERT 

Complete: task completed CHUCK 

HORBERT 



HORBERT 


HORBERT 



HORBERT 


HORBERT 



GASBARRO 


HORBERT 




06/14/2010 

09/28/2010 


06/14/2010 

09/28/2010 


06/14/2010 

09/28/2010 


06/24/2010 

09/28/2010



Status 


inspections 

N. Maintain the PCS 

system and track 

RIPDES compliance 

O. Conduct Inspections 

for Pesticide 

Compliance 

b. Evaluate compliance 

with historic wetland 

permits over time at 

100 selected sites per 


a. Review PCS data 

monthly and 

recommend 

appropriate follow up 

action. 

a. Conduct 45 

Marketplace 

Inspections on an 

annual basis 

1. Report and 

Inspection data 

1. 45 Marketplace 

Inspections 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: No action since last update 12/2009. Needs data analysis and 

report writing. 

On Track: Same status as 6/30/2010. DEM staff assisted with final field 

inspections of lots a bit ago. 

Behind Schedule: Should have indicated behind status with prior entry. 

Default date set. 

On Track: Staff out on sick leave for 2nd quarter reporting period. 

Interim data entry plan under development. 

On Track: supplemental resources provided data entry support to keep 

data management system up to date. 

On Track: supplemental resources provided data entry support to keep 

data management system up to date. 


Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: Increased inspection from 35 to 

45 (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 

Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: Wrong number in deliverable 


Complete: 45 inspections conducted in 2010 as per discussion at the 


Primary 

Staff 


CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

CAROL 

MURPHY 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




06/30/2010 

09/01/2010 

09/01/2010 

1. Update PCS data 09/30/2010 Complete MERRILL MCFARLAND 





Complete: Data input on track DEB MERRILL 10/27/2010 


02/22/2010 

02/22/2010 

11/16/2010



Status 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 

b. Conduct 15 

Agricultural Use 

Inspections per year 

c. Conduct 45 Non- 



annual basis 

d. conduct 2 Producer 

establishment 

Inspections 

e. Review 40 Certified 

Applicators Pesticide 

Applications records 

1. 15 Agricultural Use 

Inspections (with 8 

being WPS inspections) 

1. 45 Non-Agricultural 

Use Inspections 

1. 2 Producer 

establishment 

Inspections 

1. 40 Certified 



reviewed 

Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: added (with 8 being WPS 

inspections) (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 

Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: Increased inspections from 10 to 

15. (Approved by THOMAS GETZ) 









Change to deliverable on 02/22/2010: Increased reviews from 25 to 40. 




Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




02/22/2010 

02/22/2010 

11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 


02/22/2010 

11/16/2010



Status 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 

P. Conduct Sludge 

Handling Inspections 

f. Conduct 10 Licensed 

Dealers Records 

Review 

g. Ensure compliance 

with Worker Protection 

Standards at 

Agricultural 

Establishments 

h. Schedule one 

oversight inspection 

with EPA in FY 2010. 

a. conduct 25 sludgehandling 

inspections 

annually. 

1. 10 Licensed Dealers 

Records Reviewed 

1. Conduct 5 

Inspections 

1. Coordinate 1 


with EPA in 2010 





Complete: 1 inspection conducted in 2010 as per discussion at the 


On Track: Previous update was in error. 22 inspections conducted as of 

3/31/10. 

Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 




11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 


11/16/2010 

1. Inspection reports 09/30/2010 Complete PINTO PATENAUDE 




On Track: Sludge inspections on track. ALEX PINTO 06/25/2010 

On Track: Sludge inspections on track. ALEX PINTO 08/30/2010 

Complete: Sludge inspections completed. ALEX PINTO 09/30/2010



Status 

Q. Deliver a NPDES 

Management System 

( NMS) capable of 

uploading facility and 

permit data to the 

EPA's ICIS system. 













a. NPDES Management 

System (NMS) STAG 

Grant 



Grant 



Grant 

1. Award Contract 03/01/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

2. Permit data 

uploaded to EPA's ICIS 

system on NEIEN 

3. Submit RFP to DOA 12/01/2009 Behind 

Schedule 


On Track: EPA data exchange extended to April 2011. DEB MERRILL 03/22/2010 

Behind Schedule: Project delayed after PRC approval to take advantage 

of ongoing enhancements to EPA ICIS. Delayed purchase will allow State 

to take advantage of product development to conform to ICIS changes. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

On Track: EPA data exchange extended to April 2011. DEB MERRILL 03/22/2010 

Behind Schedule: Project delay intentional. Next step is RFP and 

Purchase Order 

On Track: ICIS data exchange extended to April 2011. DEB MERRILL 03/22/2010 

Behind Schedule: Project delay intetnional. Now it is a priority task. will 

be complete by 7/30/10 

Primary 

Staff 

MERRILL BECK 

ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

Behind Schedule: Project delayed DEB MERRILL 09/09/2010 

MERRILL BECK 


ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

Behind Schedule: Project delayed to wait for EPA ability to upload data. DEB MERRILL 09/09/2010 

MERRILL BECK 




ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

Behind Schedule: RFP under internal review DEB MERRILL 09/09/2010



Status 

R. Enable electronic 

submission of 

environmental data. 










a. Enable Electronic 

Submittal of DMRs 







1. File final regulations 


2. Publish Public Notice 

of Draft Regulations 

3. Submit Draft 

Regulations to 

Attorney General 

4. Submit CROMERR 

application to EPA 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

07/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

05/01/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: resources have become an issue. This task is now 

becoming a critical path deliverable. 

10/15/2010 Behind 

Schedule 


Behind Schedule: may be delayed 1-2 months due to lack of resopurces. ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

Behind Schedule: waiting for 106 funds for assisatnce ERIC BECK 10/25/2010 

Behind Schedule: waiting for 106 funds for assistance ERIC BECK 10/25/2010 

On Track: Regulation changes are in development. DEB MERRILL 03/22/2010 

On Track: Reviewing submittal by Connecticut as model. ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

Behind Schedule: CROMERR application incomplete. Awaiting regulation 

changes. 

Primary 

Staff 

BECK LIBERTI 


On Track: cannot tell if prior delays will effect final deadline ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

Behind Schedule: waiting for 106 funds for assicstance ERIC BECK 10/25/2010 

BECK LIBERTI 


BECK LIBERTI 


ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

MERRILL BECK 



DEB MERRILL 09/09/2010



Status 


Enforcement 

A. Document and 

respond to citizen 

complaints in a timely 

manner 

B. Ensure that 

complaints are 

responded to 

completely and 

sufficiently 

a. Complete complaint 

forms for each 

incoming complaint 

and enter information 

into complaint data 

base for tracking. 

a. OC&I program 

supervisors will review 

all incoming complaints 

for priority assignment. 

Assign priority to 

complaints alleging 

harm to public health 

or the environment. 

Objective: 3. Respond to citizen complaints 


complaints received for 

investigation on a 


~ 3,000 annually. 


complaints 

investigated per media 

program on a quarterly 

basis. 

On Track: 205 complaints received Jan 1-Mar 31 2010 LYNNE 

DEBRITTO 


On Track: Air:49; Dams:0; HW:4; OWTS:39; SW:21; UST:0; Water:22; 

Wetlands:40 Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 

Complete: Jan 1-March 31:30AIR, 21DAM, 6HW, 59OWTS, 21SW, 0UST, 

16WP, 91WET 

April 1-June 30:96AIR, 16DAM, 14HW, 70OWTS, 35SW, 0UST, 25WP, 

81WET 

July 1-Sept 30:75AIR, 1DAM, 1HW, 39OWTS, 26SW, 1UST, 17WP,64WET 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete DEBRITTO 


On Track: 179 complaints received Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 DAVE CHOPY 04/15/2010 

On Track: 308 complaints received Apr 1-Jun 30 3010 LYNNE 

DEBRITTO 

Complete: 230 complaints received July 1-Sept 30, 2010 LYNNE 

DEBRITTO 



11/01/2010 

11/01/2010 

11/01/2010 






Status 



responded to 


sufficiently 



responded to 


sufficiently 


















complaints 

investigated that result 

in confirmed violation 

(s) per media on a 



complaints pending 

investigation by media 

on a quarterly basis. 


On Track: Air:3; Dams:0; HW:9; OWTS:15; SW:11; UST:13; Water:2; 

Wetland:5 Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 NOTE: these are # of informals issued, no 

stats kept on complaints investigated that result in confirmed violations 

Complete: Jan 1-March 31:AIR-0,DAM-0,HW-13,OWTS-29,SW-12,UST- 

10,WP-2,WET-6 

April 1-June 30:AIR-13,DAM-0,HW-10,OWTS-24,SW-11,UST-13,WP- 

3,WET-2 

July 1-Sept 30:AIR-12,DAM-0,HW-12,OWTS-7,SW-24,UST-190,WP- 

4,WET-9 


On Track: 0-5 for all programs except SW (~30) and Wetlands (~250) as 

of Dec 31 2009 

Complete: as of March 31:same as last quarter 

as of June 30:0-5 for all programs except WP (7), OWTS (10), SW (20, 

and WET (197) 

as of Sept 30: 0-5 for all programs except WET (204) 

Primary 

Staff 











Status 



responded to 


sufficiently 

C. Ensure that staff 

comply with the 

inspection guidelines 

and regulations 

D. Follow-up to all 

Agricultural & non- 

Agricultural Pesticide 

Complaints 









a. Ensure that staff 




a. Investigate all 

complaints to ensure 

compliance with 

federal & State 

Requirements 



per media program on 

a quarterly basis. 

1. Complaints 

investigated by staff 


On Track: Air:44; Dams:0; HW:8; OWTS:44; SW:22; UST:0; WP:18; 

Wetlands:80 Oct 1-Dec 31 2009 

Complete: Jan 1-March 

31:AIR53,DAM20,HW30,OWTS65,SW44,UST7,WP19,WET 104 

April 1-June 30:AIR102,DAM52,HW23,OWTS72,SW-82,UST-20,WP- 

53,WET-119 

July 1-Sept 30:AIR-97,DAM-7,HW-17,OWTS-40,SW-76,UST-15,WP- 

19,WET-102 

1. Refresher Training 11/30/2010 Behind 

on 

inspection /administrati 

ve warrant rules, 1 

training program biannually. 

Schedule 

On Track: Last training session held 11/18/08-training due 11/18/10 No 

action taken to date to schedule this training session 



Change to deliverable on 05/07/2010: Training performed every two 

years and is due 11/30/10. (As per D. Chopy 5/7/10) (Approved by 

THOMAS GETZ) 

Behind Schedule: training scheduled for November 16th-likely will be 

held in mid January 2011 

Primary 

Staff 

CHOPY 







THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



05/05/2010 

05/07/2010 





Status 


Enforcement 

A. Improve compliance 

through assistance 



B. Implement dental 

amalgam separator 

certification program 

C. Continue Auto Body 

ERP 

a. Promote ERP 1. Develop RCRA small 

quantity generator ERP 

b. Participate in EPA 

ERP consortium 

a. Maintain electronic 

data base on 

participating dental 

offices. 

a. Add Federal NESHAP 

requirements to work 

book and check list. 


conference calls per 

year. 

1. List of participating 

dental offices with 

amalgam separators 

installed. 

1. New work book and 

check list with new 

requirements added. 

Complete: 2 complaints investigated in 2010 as per discussion at the 


Objective: 4. Provide effective compliance assistance 



Complete: Planning meeting with OCI held on June 18, 2010. Project will 

continue into next planning priod. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



Behind Schedule: Participated in 2 conference calls. RONALD 

GAGNON 




09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

09/30/2010 Complete ENANDER GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: List is available on DEM web site. RONALD 

GAGNON 

ENANDER GAGNON 



11/16/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 


05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 




Status 

D. Continue Auto 

Salvage ERP. 

F. Implement Green 

Hospitality Self- 

Certification Program 

a. Distribute 2nd round 

of self certification 

packages 

E. Continue UST ERP a. Produce 1st Two 

Year EBPI Report 

E. Continue UST ERP b. Distribute 

Certification Packages 

E. Continue UST ERP c. Maintain Electronic 

Data Base 

a. Conduct 12 audits 

per year 


completed selfcertification 

packages. 

1. Distribute packages 

by 1/1/2010 

1. 12 audit reports 

completed. 

Complete: As per R. Enander, the final report was submitted prior to 

9/30/10. 

Complete: All self-certification packages were distributed. RONALD 

GAGNON 

1. Data Base 09/30/2010 Complete ENANDER 



Complete: All returned self-certifications entered into data base. List of 

non-compliers forwarded to OCI. 

Primary 

Staff 

Behind Schedule: New target date is December 31, 2010. RONALD 

GAGNON 

09/30/2010 Complete ENANDER 

Complete: 66 self-certification packages distributed. RONALD 

GAGNON 

1. Report 09/30/2009 Complete ENANDER 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 



08/30/2010 


08/30/2010 


12/10/2010 


08/30/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete GAGNON ARMSTRONG 




Status 




G. Implement RIPDES 

Construction ERP 





b. Distribute 


to participants 

a. Distribute Selfcertifications 

b. Hold 2 stakeholder 

meetings 

c. Produce final Project 


1. Certification 

packages 

mailed/delivered. 

1. Self-certification 

packages distributed 

1. 2 meeting 

summaries 



Complete: Six audits completed by Brown intern. Additional audits will 

be conducted by OCTA staff pending availability. Note reduction of 

audits due to retirement of T. Armstrong. 



07/31/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



Behind Schedule: Delayed due to lack of base line inspections. New 

target date is January 2011. 




Complete: Stakeholder meetings held on February 2, 2010 and March 

18, 2010. 

1. Final project report 09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Certification packages are distributed as requested. RONALD 

GAGNON 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

GAGNON 

Behind Schedule: New completion date is June 2012. RONALD 

GAGNON 



05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 

09/30/2010 Complete GAGNON ARMSTRONG 


05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 


08/30/2010



Status 

H. Assure Pesticide 

Applicators 

Certification Programs 

are being implemented 

and maintained in 


State's Approved 

Certification Plan. 


Applicators 







I. State Pesticide 

Certification Template 

a. Work with URI to 

schedule at least 5 

Core Training sessions 

as well as Category 

training 

b. Review and Approve 


Sessions, for 

continuing educational 

credit offered by 

outside 

agencies/organizations 

a. Update & Complete 

State Certification Plan 

& report annual 

certification and 

training 

accomplishments 

through use of 

electronic template 

reporting database 

1. Update on number 

of core training 

sessions conducted 

On Track: 61 training sessions held in 2010. THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Completed THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: This seems to be a duplicate deliverable (see Goal III, 

Objective 5, Strategy F, Project j, Deliverable 1). It should be deleted in 

2011. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: 61 training sessions held in 2010. THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 





11/30/2010 

1. Training Agenda 09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


11/30/2010 

11/30/2010 

1. Electronic Database 09/30/2010 Complete MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


11/16/2010



Status 

J. Participate in 

NEWMOA 

K. Conduct 4 risk 

assessment reviews for 

the Site Remediation 

Program 

A. Promote 

management 

strategies of wildlife 

through the fair 

enforcement of wildlife 

regulations. 

a. Attend 4 NEWMOA 

Director's meetings 

a. Conduct 4 risk 



Program 


Enforcement 

a. Enforce fish and 

wildlife regulations 

throughout the state. 

1. Four meeting 

summaries. 

1. Four completed risk 

assessment reviews 

with comments. 

Objective: 5. Ensure public safety and resource protection at DEM 

facilities and compliance with facility management requirements 

1. # of citations issued 

for Wildlife 

management 

regulations. 



On Track: Participated in 2 of 3 meetings to date. Next meeting is 

September 23-24, 2010. 

Complete: Attended/Participated in 4 NEWMOA meetings. Note that one 

meeting is now conducted via internet. 




09/30/2009 No Update HALL 


Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: 4 risk assessments reviewed. RONALD 

GAGNON 




05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 

10/29/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 




Status 

B. Prevent facility 

degradation and 

enhance public safety 

through the 

enforcement of Forest 

Environment facility 

management 

regulations. 

C. Promote public 

safety at state 

facilities. 



facilities. 



facilities. 

a. Enforce facility 

regulations at Forest 

Management areas. 

a. Increase law 

enforcement presense 

at facilities. 

b. Increase number of 

FTEs in Law 

Enforcement to allow 

more directed patrols 

at facilities without 

detracting from other 

areas of responsibility. 

c. Increase number of 

evening/night boat 

patrols. 

1. Number of citations 

issued for infraction of 

Forest Environment 

rules. 

1. X number of 

increased patrols. 

1. X number of 

additional FTE's. 

1. X increase in BUI 

arrests. 








Primary 

Staff 










Status 



facilities. 



facilities. 



facilities. 



facilities. 



facilities. 

d. Promote public 

safety on water bodies 

by providing ice safety 

information. 

e. Increase number of 

joint BUI patrols with 

Coast Guard. 

f. Promote public 

safety at state beaches 

by the certification of 

lifeguards. 

g. Promote public 

safety at state parks 

by training 

new/summer park 

rangers. 

h. Promote boater 

safety education 

programs by providing 

public information on 

the DEM website. 

1. Updates to the DEM 

Website. 

1. X increase in 

patrols. 

1. # of lifeguards 

certified. 

1. # of Park Rangers 

trained. 

1. Update of the 

Division of Law 

Enforcement webpage. 





09/30/2009 No Update PAQUETTE WRIGHT 






Primary 

Staff 










Status 

Goal: V. Open and Effective 

Government 

A. Provide Assistance 

to Consultants / 

Applicants 



Applicants 



Applicants 

a. Educational 

Workshop 

b. Review applications 

for pollution control 

equipment tax rebates. 

c. Retrieve files, assist 

with microfiche file 

reviews and respond to 

public requests for 

information regarding 

OWTS and Wetlands 

Objective: 1. Provide Effective Customer Service 

1. 4 Certification 

Letters 





Primary 

Staff 

1. 2 Workshop Held 09/30/2010 Complete GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Workshop held with EPA for new auto body regulations. RONALD 

GAGNON 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: No requests for certification received in 2010. RONALD 

GAGNON 

1. Provide assistance 09/30/2010 Complete WASHINGTON 

On Track: progress update is on track/completed LINDA 

WASHINGTO 

N 

On Track: 8/31/2010 LINDA 

WASHINGTO 

N 

On Track: progress update is on track/completed LINDA 

WASHINGTO 

N 

Complete: completed LINDA 

WASHINGTO 

N 




05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


06/16/2010 

08/31/2010 

10/29/2010 

12/10/2010



Status 

B. Respond to 

information requests 

B. Respond to 


B. Respond to 


a. Manage the DEM 

switch board. 

b. Schedule file 

reviews 

c. Conduct Preapplications 

Meetings 

1. Produce 12 monthly 

reports 

1. produce 12 monthly 

reports, approximately 

250 file reviews per 

quarter 



35 pre-application 

meetings per quarter 

09/30/2010 Complete CASEY 

09/30/2010 Complete CASEY 



On Track: 252 file reviews Jan -March 2010; 261 file reviews April - June 

2010. 




On Track: 39 pre-apps for Jan-March 2010; 32 pre-appps for April-June 

2010. 

Complete: All monthly reports completed, 31 pre-application meetings 

held in last quarter. 

Primary 

Staff 

On Track: Monthly updates submitted. RONALD 

GAGNON 

Complete: All monthly reports completed. RONALD 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

Complete: All monthly reports completed. RONALD 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

RONALD 

GAGNON 

RONALD 

GAGNON 




08/30/2010 

10/29/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 

10/29/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 

C. Establish a Single 

Point of Contact and 

provide internal 


projects involving 

multiple offices 













a. Coordinate projects 

involving multiple 


b. Coordinate Dredge 

projects 

c. Coordinate Federal 

EIS projects. 

1. 5 Municipal 

subdvision reviews 

5 Quonset Point 

project reviews 

4 Comprehensive 

Master Plan reviews 



new dredging projects 

per year 



EIS project per year 








THOMAS 

GETZ 

On Track: DEIS for airport expansion currently under review. RONALD 

GAGNON 

Complete: Completed review of Draft EIS for RIAC airport expansion. 

Coordinated comments and issued review letter on September 15, 2010. 

Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: All reviews completed as submitted. RONALD 

GAGNON 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

On Track: 5 new dredge projects in 2010 at this time. RONALD 

GAGNON 

Complete: Five new dredge projects received this year. RONALD 

GAGNON 

RONALD 

GAGNON 




05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 

10/29/2010 


05/05/2010 

08/30/2010 

10/29/2010



Status 













D. Improve and 

monitor customer 

service in the Bureau 

of Natural Resources. 

d. Develop a multisector 

permitting team 

for ARRA, KeepSpace 

and EDC CEC projects. 

e. Develop DEM permit 

portal in OCTA to 

receive and track DEM 


a. Improve customer 

service to 900-1000 

disabled applicants for 

free beach passes by 

allowing them to have 

passes issued by the 

RI Governor's 

Commission on 

Disability. 


summaries 

1. Produce 

consolidated permit 

application and policy 

for permit portal 


reports, anticipate 

approximately 8,000 

calls per quarter 

On Track: Team developed, 22 projects reviewed at this time. RONALD 

GAGNON 

Complete: Permitting team developed, conducted LEAN event to 

streamline process, all monthly summaries comleted, status of permit 

reviews available on DEM web site. 


Complete: Project on hold at this time due to resource constraints. RONALD 

GAGNON 

09/30/2009 No Update MORETTI 


Primary 

Staff 


RONALD 

GAGNON 




08/30/2010 

10/29/2010 


10/28/2010 




Status 









E. Develop a 

coordinated DEM public 

involvment process 


Government 

A. Improve 

participation by 

stakeholders in 

regulatory proceedings 

a. Improve customer 

service to 900-1000 

disabled applicants for 

free beach passes by 

allowing them to have 

passes issued by the 

RI Governor's 

Commission on 

Disability. 

b. Determine customer 

satisfaction of the 

Division of Fish and 

Wildlife activities. 

a. Develop a public 

involvment policy for 

DEM 

a. Increase 


stakeholders in the 

DFW regulatory 

process. 

2. Sponsor legislation 

that will allow the 

Governor's 

Commission on 

Disabilities to issue 

free beach passes. 

1. Participation and 

results of satisfaction 

surveys, license sales. 

1. DEM Public 

Involvement Policy 

Objective: 2. Improve Public Information, Education and 

Participation 

1. Measure 

participation at public 

meeting, host 

additional meetings. 




09/30/2010 Complete ENANDER GAGNON 

Complete: Policy drafted but needs further review and coordination with 

other programs. 



Primary 

Staff 


RONALD 

GAGNON 






10/28/2010 




Status 

A. Improve 




B: Increase effective 

public participation for 

Brownfield / site 

remediation projects in 

Environmental Justice 

Areas. 






Areas. 






Areas. 

b. Determine if the 

Remediation 

Regulations need to be 

updated based on 

stakeholder input. 

a. Maintain online 

EJ/brownfields 

communication tools. 

c. Implementation of 

the June 2009 Final EJ 

policy and stakeholder 

recommendations. 

d. Particpate as DEM 

representative to EJ 

League EPA C.A.R.E. 

grant outreach 

activities. 

1. Complete Public 

notice for revised Site 

Remediation 

Regulation 

1. Utilize/promote 

RIDEM brownfields/EJ 

listserv. 

1. Complete final 

phase of EJ 

stakeholder process 

(scheduled to end 

March 2009) 

1. Assist EJ League 

with implementation of 

EPA CARE grant; 

includes attending 

monthly meetings. 


On Track: Q1: Ongoing ; 

Q2: ongoing ; 

Complete: Q3: ongoing; 

Q4: Draft ongoing -will take place during next fiscal year. 


On Track: Utilized as needed. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Listserve is up and running and continues to be available on 

an as needed basis. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Behind Schedule: Delayed. ELIZABETH 

STONE 


Primary 

Staff 

KELLY 

OWENS 

KELLY 

OWENS 

GRAY STONE 




05/13/2010 

11/05/2010 


11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 


11/04/2010 




Status 

C. Provide the public 

with information on 

issues of public 

concern. 




concern. 

D. Provide public 

information on 

emergency response 

topics. 

E. Improve the Division 

of Fish & Wildlife 

Information and 

Education program. 

a. Issue timely press 

releases and update 

the DEM webpage 


activities that increase 

environmental 

awareness 

a. Conduct Training 

and Outreach - List 

activities/quarter 

a. Reinstitute 

Publication of the DFW 

newsletter. 

1. Coordinate the 

review of the DEM 

website quarterly, to 

ensure the programs 

are keeping their 

websites up to date. 

1. Participate as a DEM 

representative to the 

RI Environthon, RC&D 

and other events. 


type of training on a 

quarterly basis 

Complete: Believe the last 2010 CARE Meeting in 11.10.10 - - will be 

attending meeting to determie DEM's level of involvement psot Nov. 

2010 w/ upcoming grants. 

Complete: As per G. Mastrati 12/10/10- Director schedules are posted 

monthly and press releases daily. Web site review conducted as needed 

but generally twice a year. 



12/31/2010 Complete LEO 

Complete: URI and Police Academy MELINDA 

HOPKINS 

1. Publish newsletter 09/30/2009 No Update GIBSON 


Primary 

Staff 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

09/30/2010 Complete MASTRATI 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Staff participated in 2010 Environthon. RONALD 

GAGNON 



11/04/2010 


12/10/2010 


05/05/2010 

10/28/2010 


09/27/2010 




Status 










Government 

A. Ensure decisionmaking 

is supported by 

sound science by 

coordinating the 

assessment and 

implementation of a 

DEM Quality System. 


assistance to public. 

c. Increase DFW 

outreach and education 

to reduce impact of 

resident waterfowl in 

urban areas that cause 

surface water 

impairment as a result 

of human feeding. 

a. Support 


DEM QMP by planning 

Quality Team 

Meetings. 

1. Number requests 

serviced. 

1. Number of web 

postings, number of 

groups contacted, 

meetings attended. 

Objective: 3. Improve Business Processes of the Agency 

1. Meet with Quality 

Team 1st Quarter. 




12/31/2009 Complete GETZ 

Complete: The Quality Team met on 11/17/90. Issues discussed were a 

summary of the 2009 QA self-assessments, the upcoming EPA 

assessment, QA Regional Roundtable update and 2010 PPA QA reporting 

issues. 

Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 






03/02/2010



Status 






















a. Support 



Quality Team 

Meetings. 

a. Support 



Quality Team 

Meetings. 

a. Support 



Quality Team 

Meetings. 

2. Meet with the 

Quality Team - 2nd 

Quarter. 

3. Organize Quality 

Team meeting - 3rd 

Quarter 


Team Meeting - 4th 

Quarter 


Complete: The Quality Team met and discussed finalization of the 

revisions to the 2009 QMP, the 2009 QA Status Report and the upcoming 

EPA assessment of the DEM QA System. 


Complete: Quality Team meeting set for May 11. The team will discuss 

2010 Assessment Guidance, 2010 QT workplan and results of EPA 

Assessment conducted in Feb 2010. 


Complete: Quality Team met on 8/17/10 and reviewed the 2010 draft 

QMP. QMP to be finalized in August. Next meeting set for October 19, 

2010. 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




03/02/2010 


05/07/2010 


08/26/2010



Status 






















b. Determine if 

programs are using the 

DEM QMP by 

coordinating a program 

self-assessment. 

c. Assess the QA 

systems of the Air 

Monitoring Program 

d. Assess the QA 


Pollution Inventory 

Program 

1. Provide guidance to 

programs to initiate 

2009 QA System Selfassessment. 

1. Complete the QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 

Assessment for 2010. 


System Annual 

Program Self- 

Assessment for the Air 

Pollution Emissions 

Inventory for 2010. 


On Track: Guidance sent to Quality Team on 5/4/10 and will be discussed 

at 5/11/10 meeting.Goal is to finalize Guidance by 6/1/10. 

Complete: Guidance finalized and sent to the Quality Team members in 

June 2010. 2010 self-assessments can now begin. 


Change to deliverable on 04/22/2010: Changed year to 2010 from 2009. 


07/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Completed, submitted to QA officer. BARBARA 

MORIN 


THOMAS 

GETZ 


SLATTERY 




05/07/2010 

08/26/2010 


04/22/2010 

10/01/2010 


04/22/2010 

09/30/2010



Status 






















e. Assess the QA 

systems of the 

Emergency Response 

Program 

f. Assess the QA 


Compliance Program 

g. Assess the QA 

system for the RCRA 

and Medical Waste 

Facility Compliance 

Programs 

1. Complete the 2010 

QA System Annual 

Program Self- 

Assessment for the 


Program. 


System Annual 

Program Self- 

Assessment for 

2010. 


System Annual 

Program Self- 




07/30/2010 Complete JOHN 

07/30/2010 Complete TYRRELL 



Complete: The Office of Compliance and Inspection conducts no 

inspections of medical waste generators at this time, although it is a 

targeted entity for 2011. As such, there is no Program to assess at this 

time 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

TRACEY 

TYRRELL 


On Track: On track - will complete by 7/30/10 CHRIS JOHN 04/16/2010 



Primary 

Staff 

07/31/2010 Complete EASTMAN 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Self-assessment submitted 8/17/10. THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 



04/22/2010 

08/19/2010 

04/22/2010 

Complete: Form A submitted to Chief 6/14/2010 CHRIS JOHN 06/14/2010 


04/22/2010 

11/04/2010



Status 






















h. Assess the QA 

system for the Solid 

Waste Compliance 

Program 

i. Assess the QA 

system for the UST 


j. Assess the QA 

system for the ISDS 



System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 


2010. 



Change to deliverable on 04/22/2010: Changed time from 2009 to 2010. 


07/30/2010 Complete MACLAUGHLIN CHOPY 



Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Self-assessment completed and submitted to Quality Manager. THOMAS 

GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 


GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


GETZ 




04/22/2010 

08/19/2010 


04/22/2010 

08/19/2010 


04/22/2010 

08/19/2010



Status 






















k. Assess the QA 

system for the Water 


l. Assess the QA 

system for the OTCA 

Programs 

m. Assess the QA 


Waste Permitting 

Program. 


System Annual 

Program Self- 


2010. 


System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the Solid 


Program QA System 

Self-assessment for 

2010. 

07/30/2010 Complete HOGAN 





09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

On Track: On target for July 30, 2010 deliverable. PATRICK 

HOGAN 


GETZ 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Assessments completed by October 29, 2010. RONALD 

GAGNON 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Behind Schedule: Self assessment not completed until November 2010 MARK 

DENNEN 

SCHMIDT DENNEN 




04/22/2010 

05/12/2010 

08/19/2010 


04/22/2010 

10/28/2010 


04/22/2010 

11/03/2010



Status 






















n. Assess the QA 

system for the LUST 

Program 

o. Assess the QA 

system for the TBA 

Program 

p. Assess the QA 

system for the Pre 

remedial Program 


System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 




07/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



07/30/2010 Complete KULPA 



Primary 

Staff 

07/30/2010 Complete KACZOR 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


GETZ 

KULPA 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Behind Schedule: No self-assessmnet of TBA program completed. THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 


GETZ 




04/22/2010 

08/19/2010 


04/22/2010 

11/30/2010 


04/22/2010 

08/19/2010



Status 






















q. Assess the QA 

system for all the 

federal Superfund, 

NPL, DOD Programs 

r. Assess the QA 

system of the RCRA 

Permitting Program 

s. Assess the QA 

systems for the State 

Site Remediation / VCP 

Program / Brownfields 

Programs 


System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the RCRA 

Permitting Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the State 



Programs QA System 

Annual Program Self- 




09/30/2010 Complete LI 






On Track: Q1: Expected to be during Q4 ; 

Q2: Expected to be conducted during Q4 ; 

Primary 

Staff 


THOMAS 

GETZ 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 


DESTEFANO 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

KELLY 

OWENS 




04/22/2010 

05/11/2010 

06/29/2010 

07/26/2010 


04/22/2010 

Complete: Assess the QA for RCRA program YAN LI 11/03/2010 


04/22/2010 

05/13/2010



Status 






















t. Assess the QA 

system for the HW & 

Medical Transporter & 

Treatment Facility 

Permitting and 

Manifest Programs. 

u. Assess the QA 

system for the 

Biological and Habitat 

Assessment of 

Wadeable Streams 

Program. 

1. Complete the HW & 




Manifest Programs QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the 







v. Assess the QA 1. Complete the 

system for the Ambient 

(lake) Water Quality 


Ambient (lake) Water 

Quality Monitoring 




09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



On Track: Staff are working with QA Team to finalize the 2010 self 

assessment forms. 

07/30/2010 Complete CAREY 



Primary 

Staff 


GETZ 

DENNEN 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Behind Schedule: Survey not completed until November 2010 MARK 

DENNEN 


CONNIE 

CAREY 

Complete: Self-assessment completed and signed on 8/26/10. THOMAS 

GETZ 

CONNIE 

CAREY 


GETZ 



08/19/2010 


04/22/2010 

11/03/2010 


05/12/2010 

08/26/2010 


05/12/2010 

08/26/2010



Status 






















w. Assess the QA 1. Complete the 


(river) Water Quality 


x. Assess the QA 

system for the Non 

Point Program 

y. Assess the QA 

system for the RIPDES 

Program 

Ambient (river) Water 





1. Complete the Non 

Point Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 



RIPDES Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


07/30/2010 Complete CAREY 




PANCIERA 


GETZ 

07/30/2010 Complete BECK 



Primary 

Staff 

CONNIE 

CAREY 


GETZ 

07/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA 

THOMAS 

GETZ 




05/12/2010 

08/26/2010 


06/09/2010 

08/19/2010 


04/22/2010 

On Track: just received forms from Tom G. User Fee Program done. ERIC BECK 06/29/2010 

Complete: completed 7/22 ERIC BECK 08/04/2010



Status 






















z. Assess the QA 

system for the TMDL 

Program 

za. Assess the QA 


Shellfish Area 

Monitoring Program in 

2010. 

zb. Assess the QA 

system for the UIC 

Program 

1. Complete the TMDL 






Monitoring Program QA 

self-assessment for 

2010. 

1. Complete the UIC 






On Track: TMDL Program 2010 Self-Assessment submitted to Quality 

Manager on 06/23/10. Waiting for comments. 



Primary 

Staff 

07/30/2010 Complete TRAVERS 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

HEIDI 

TRAVERS 

Complete: QA Assessment Complete. HEIDI 

TRAVERS 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

Behind Schedule: Have not looked at it. This was not to be an annual JOSEPH 

proccess for the shellfish program. The shellfish program QA is developed MIGLIORE 

and reviewed by the NSSP and FDA 

Complete: submitted last week JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

Complete: submitted last week JOSEPH 

MIGLIORE 

07/30/2010 Complete PANCIERA 




04/22/2010 

06/25/2010 

10/08/2010 


04/22/2010 

07/12/2010 

10/27/2010 

10/27/2010 




Status 






















zc. Assess the QA 

system for the User 

Fee Program 

zd. Assess the QA 

system for the WWTF 

O&M Program 

ze. Assess the QA 

system for the WQ 


1. Complete the User 

Fee Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the WWTF 

O&M Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the Water 

Quality Certification 








07/30/2010 Complete RICHARDSON 



Primary 

Staff 

On Track: On track. ERNIE 

PANCIERA 


GETZ 

07/30/2010 Complete BIRCHELL 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Self-Assessment Form A submitted JOHN 

BIRCHELL 


THOMAS 

GETZ 

On Track: Submitted June '10 BILL 

PATENAUDE 


GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 



06/09/2010 

08/19/2010 


04/22/2010 

06/28/2010 


04/22/2010 

07/07/2010 

08/26/2010 


04/22/2010



Status 






















zf. Assess the QA 


Narragansett Bay Fixed 

Site Water Quality 

Monitoring Network. 

zg. Assess the QA 


Pesticide Compliance 

Program 

zh. Assess the QA 

system of the Pesticide 

WQ Program 




Monitoring Network 





Pesticides Compliance 





Pesticides WQ 

Monitoring QA System 









Primary 

Staff 

On Track: on track ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 

Complete: completed ALISA 

RICHARDSO 

N 


CONNIE 

CAREY 


GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

Complete: Self-assessment completed on 11/3/10. THOMAS 

GETZ 



05/26/2010 

06/28/2010 


05/12/2010 

08/26/2010 

07/30/2010 Complete AYARS LOPES-DUGUAY 


04/22/2010 

05/05/2010 

11/16/2010 





Status 






















zi. Improve the DEM 

QA system by updating 

its key elements. 







1. Follow-up on the 

2009 QA System 

Status Report by 

reporting progress in 

the 2010 selfassessment. 

2. Revise the existing 

QMP to reflect changes 

in the DEM Quality 

System in 2009. 

Include an updated list 

of QAPPs and SOPs in 

the revision. 

3. Work with the 

Quality Team to 

finalize the 2010 QA 

System Status Report 





Complete: 2008 QA System Status Report completed and submitted to 

EPA February 2, 2010. 




Complete: QMP revision submitted to EPA on February 2, 2010. Revision 

incuded an update of QAPPs and SOPs approved by RIDEM programs in 

2009. 

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04/22/2010 

05/05/2010 

07/13/2010 

08/26/2010 


03/02/2010 

04/22/2010 


03/02/2010 




Status 































4. DEM will provide an 

update of its Quality 

System which will 

include a Quality 

System Status report, 

updates of QAPPs and 

SOPs implemented in 

2009 and updates to 

the QMP. 

5. Provide EPA with a 

listing of QAPP 

addendums approved 

under generic Program 

QAPPS as part of the 

2010 QA Program 

Status Update. 

6. Submit to EPA a list 

of projects with 

approved QAPPs that 

involve environmental 

data produced from 

models. 

Complete: Revisions to the 2009 QA System Status Report discussed at 

November 17, 2009 Quality Team meeting. 2009 QA System Status 

Report submitted to EPA on February 3, 2010. 


Complete: DEM provided an update to EPA on February 3, 2010, of its 

Quality System that included a Quality System Status report, updates of 

QAPPs and SOPs implemented in 2009 and updates to the QMP. 


On Track: INFORMATION IS BEING COLLECTED AS PART OF THE SELF- 

ASSESSMENT PROCESS. 

Complete: This deliverable really belongs in the next PPA. The listing of 

QAPP addendums approved under generic Program QAPPS will be 

submitted as part of the December 2010 QA Program Status Update. 


On Track: This information is being collected as part of the selfassessment 

process. This will be submittes as part of the DEM QA Status 

Report that is due in December 2010. 

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Staff 

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03/02/2010 


03/02/2010 


08/19/2010 

10/29/2010 


08/19/2010



Status 

B. Provide 

accountability of the 

DEM environmental 

programs through 

work plan reports that 

tracks its 


B. Provide 





tracks its 


a. Develop and report 

progress on workplan 

activities for the 

Bureau of 

Environmental 

Protection. 

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1. Revise the DEM 

2010 PPA Workplan to 

reflect negotiated 

changes required by 

RIDEM or EPA. 

1. Submit to EPA an 

annual performance 

report within 90 days 

of the close of the FY 

2009 that will detail 

DEM's progress in 

meeting grant 

commitments. The 

report will also include 

a broad discussion of 

issues that may be 

considered problem 

areas. 


QAPPs that involve environmental data produced from models will be 



Behind Schedule: PPA was not completed due to state budget shortfalls. 

EPA/DEM met on 12/3/09 to attempt to resolve issues. DEM and EPA 

continue to meet to address issues in the Water and Pesticides Programs. 

Complete: Finalized RIDEM 2010 PPA submitted to EPA on 3/19/10. PPG 

will be submitted when RIDEM receives the final EPA targets. 


Complete: DEM submitted to EPA its annual performance report on 

1/29/10 that detailed DEM's progress in meeting grant commitments. 

The report also include a broad discussion of issues that may be 

considered problem areas. 

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10/29/2010 


03/02/2010 

05/07/2010 


03/02/2010



Status 

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tracks its 


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tracks its 


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tracks its 


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tracks its 


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2. DEM will meet with 

EPA, if necessary, to 

discuss any issues of 

concern raised in the 

DEM report that was 

submitted on 

12/31/09. 

4. If necessary, DEM 

will provide EPA with a 

response to EPA's 

comments on DEM's 

PPA progress report. 


Complete: There were no comments on the performance reports 

submitted to EPA on 1/29/10; therefore there are no issues to discuss. 

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Complete: No issues were raised that needed a response or meeting. 

This deliverable is complete. 


Complete: There were no issues raised that need discussion; therefore 

this deliverable is complete. 

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5. RIDEM and EPA will 

hold annual program 

meeting(s) during PPA 

negotiations to perform 

a joint evaluation of 

the RI environmental 

efforts. 


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Staff 

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05/07/2010 


05/07/2010 


05/07/2010 




Status 

C. Improve efficiency 

through the broader 

use of information 

management systems 

and implement 

technology-aided 

solutions to improve 

customer service and 

efficiency. 





and implement 




efficiency. 

a. Improve the ability 

to track compliance 

and permitting efforts 

through the use of 

computerized systems. 

b. Improve access to 

DEM operated 

campgrounds by 

allowing the public to 

make electronic 

reservations. 

1. Coastal Resources 

will identify services 

they need to increase 

customer services at 

Galilee and will provide 

a report to the Bureau. 

1. Institute an 

automated Park 

Reservation System 

that applies to five 

DEM operated 

campgrounds. 

On Track: EPA notified DEM on 5/6/10 that the revised P&C list is 

undegoing EPA Reg I review. RIDEM should get revised list in early June. 

Program meetings will be scheduled with EPA after receipt of P&C List. 

On Track: DEM/EPA Air, RCRA, Water, Pesticides and Compliance 

Programs have all met and are finalizing the P&C List. Workplans work 

has commenced. 

Complete: Joint evaluations between the programs will be documented in 

the end of year report. DEM is willing to meet with EPA to further discuss 

this issue. 



this issue. 

09/30/2009 No Update PENA 




Primary 

Staff 

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05/07/2010 

08/19/2010 

10/29/2010 

10/29/2010 





Status 





and implement 




efficiency. 





and implement 




efficiency. 

D. Improve 

performance through a 

diverse, well-trained 

workforce. 

c. Improve data 

collection for 

attendance records in 

all state park and 

beach facilities 

providing the Division 

of Parks & Recreation 

the ability to better 

plan and react to 

patron usage. 

e. Develop on-line 

renewal system for all 

Division Ag-licenses, 


certifications, and 

applications. 

a. Recruit, hire and 

train adequate 

personnel in the 

summer program. 

1. Prepare a detailed 

budget and 

specifications to install 

low maintenance 

digital vehicle counters 

and people counters at 

all State Park facilities. 

1. # of on-line 

renewals % increase 

each year. 

1. Staffing strategy 

request. (Possible 

legislation ??) by 

9/30/07, especially for 

the summer program 

that will allow it to 

compete with private 

salary levels. 


09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



Behind Schedule: Electronic renewal system has been on hold due to IT 

issues. 



Primary 

Staff 


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05/05/2010 

11/16/2010 




Status 

D. Improve 



workforce. 

E. Review 


processes in the 

Bureau of Natural 

Resources. 

E. Review 


processes in the 


Resources. 

b. Increase Agriculture 

Division staff 

opportunities to attend 

professional 

development training 

in the field of 

Pesticides 

Management. 

a. Ensure all lease and 

license agreements are 

up to date. 

b. Administrative 

procedures should be 

standardized, 

especially with respect 

with divisions in the 


Resources, with 

respect to the 

collection of fees and 

lease payments. 

1. If funding is 

available, encourage 

Pesticides Program 

employees to attend 

important meetings 

and regional training 

including Pre-SFIREG, 

Container-containment 

Workshop and the 

Water Quality 

Roundtable. 

1. Execute and update 

lease and license 

agreements on all 

existing access sites. 

1. Finalize standard 


procedure for the 

collection of fees and 

lease payments by 

12/31/07. 

Complete: Employees attended training activities in 2010. THOMAS 

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09/30/2009 No Update DIAS 


09/30/2009 No Update MAGUIRE 


Primary 

Staff 





11/16/2010 





Status 

Goal: VI. Natural Resource 

Stewardship 

A. Implement DFW 

Comprehensive Wildlife 

Conservation Strategy 

(CWCS) 




(CWCS) 




(CWCS) 




(CWCS) 

a. Implement or 

achieve habitat 


enhancement for 

species in greatest 

conservation need 

affecting 5000 acres 

statewide. 

b. Continue federal 

assistance program for 

wildlife management. 

c. Provide for 

freshwater fish 


sustainability 

strategies. 

d. Provide technical 

assistance for 

freshwater fisheries 

management on 

private lands. 

Objective: 1. Manage healthy and sustainable populations of fish 

and wildlife 

1. Amount of habitat 

protected. 

1. # of acres degraded 

habitat. 

1. Number of fish 

passages devices 

installed. 

1. Continue federal aid 

freshwater fisheries 

program. 








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Staff 










Status 




(CWCS) 




(CWCS) 




(CWCS) 




(CWCS) 

e. Conduct sustainable 

saltwater fisheries 

management 

consistent with RIGL 

and ASMFC or NEFMC 

programs. 

f. Conduct sustainable 


management 



programs. 

g. Implement marine 

recreational fishing 

registry 

h. Provide technical 

assistance for wildlife 

habitat management 

on private lands. 

1. Develop or 

implement fishery 

management plans for 

species of greatest 

concern. 

1. Continue DFW 

fishery dependent and 

fishery independent 

surveys. 


participating marine 

anglers. 


harvest monitoring and 

independent surveys 

for 23 federal 

assistance jobs. 








Primary 

Staff 










Status 


Stewardship 

A. Increase 

development of 

programs that educate 

and heighten consumer 

awareness of locally 

produced agricultural 

and laternative forest 

products and the socioeconomic 

benefits of 

purchasing them. 

A. Increase 


programs that educate 

and heighten consumer 

awareness of locally 

produced agricultural 

and laternative forest 

products and the socioeconomic 

benefits of 

purchasing them. 

B. Aggressively 

monitor economic 

activity and regional 

market opportunities 

for agriculture and 

forestry products. 

a. Increase in direct 

marketing locations 

and increases in value 

added production. 

a. Increase in direct 

marketing locations 

and increases in value 


a. Determine regional 

market opportunities 

for agricultural and 

forestry products. 

Objective: 2. Increase marketing initiatives to promote RI natural 

resource based industries 

1. Number of direct 

marketing locations. 

2. Increase in value 


1. Economic growth 

indicators and # of 

new local agriculture 

and forest based 

initiatives. 







Primary 

Staff 








Status 


Stewardship 

A. Stewardship - 

increase landowner 

awareness about forest 

management 

opportunities that 

prevents fragmentation 

of forest land and 

provides landowners 

with grants and 

technical assistance 

and information on 

alternative forest uses. 

B. Urban Forestry - 

Promote stewardship 

of Rhode Island's trees 

in urban areas by 

assisting municipalities 

on forest canopy and 

forest health issues. 

B. Urban Forestry - 

Promote stewardship 

of Rhode Island's trees 

in urban areas by 

assisting municipalities 

on forest canopy and 

forest health issues. 

a. Meet with 

landowners to increase 

their stewardship 

awareness of forest 

land. 

a. Work with urban 

communitites on forest 

canopy and forest 

health issues. 

a. Work with urban 

communitites on forest 

canopy and forest 

health issues. 

Objective: 3. Promote stewardship of Rhode Island's forests 

1. Number of: 

Forestland owners 

assisted; Landowners 

that produce 

alternative forest 

based products; Acres 

in cultivation; Forest 

products harvested; 

and Management plans 

developed. 

1. # of communities 

assisted. 

2. Increase of 

percentage of urban 

areas covered by a 

tree canopy. 







Primary 

Staff 








Status 

C. Forest Health - 

Evaluate aspects of 

forest health in RI 

forests by surveying 

forests, participating in 

national forums on the 

issue and developing 

policies to limit the 

spread of forest 

threats. 

C. Forest Health - 

Evaluate aspects of 

forest health in RI 

forests by surveying 

forests, participating in 

national forums on the 

issue and developing 

policies to limit the 


threats. 

D. Timber 

Management/Harvest 

Strategies-Work with 

landownders to 

increase landowner 

awareness about forest 

mgnt. opportunities 

that prevents 

fragmentation of forest 

land & provides 

landowners with grants 

& technical assistance 

& information on 

timber mgnt 

a. Survey RI forests for 1. # of Acres surveyed. 09/30/2009 

forest health and 

develop policies to limit 


threats. 

No Update SPARKS 

a. Survey RI forests for 

forest health and 

develop policies to limit 


threats. 

a. Meet with 

landowners to increase 

their stewardship 

awareness of timber 

management. 

2. Policies developed 

and implemented on 

forest health threats. 

1. Number of: 

landowners assisted; 

Forest products 

harvested; Referrals to 

consulting foresters; 

Management plans 

developed, and Timber 

stand improvement 

practices 

accomplished. 






Primary 

Staff 








Status 


Stewardship 

A. Oversee landside 

and berthing leases of 

all state port facilities 

and Galilee's 

conformance with the 

Galilee Special Zoning 

Plan and berthing 

access of the 

commercial fishing 

fleet. 

B. Provide parking 

access and a leased 

public parking facility 

for Block Island 

residents and visitors 

to service Intermodal 

services at Galilee. 

C. Provide and 

maintain a public 

comfort station, the 

grounds and an office 

facility to service the 

public and the 

commercial fishing 

fleet. 

a. Division of Coastal 

Resources will provide 

the Bureau with a 

status report of all 

state facilities with 

respect to leases and 

capital development 

projects. 

a. Division of Coastal 

Resources will provide 

the Bureau with a 

status report on use of 

public parking facilities 

at Galilee. 

a. Coastal Resources 

will provide the Bureau 

with a status report on 

unresolved issues 

concerning the 

commercial fleet and 

any facility 

maintenance needs. 

Objective: 4. Provide, administer and maintain safe, suitable and 

reasonable priced docking facilities for Rhode Island's commercial 

fishing fleet 

1. Provide status 

report to Bureau. 











Primary 

Staff 








Status 


Stewardship 

A. Support efforts to 

restore habitats for fish 

and wildlife. 



and wildlife. 



and wildlife. 

a. Provide access to 

upstream habitats by 

developing and 

implementing a DFW 

Fish Ladder 

construction program. 

b. Support efforts to 

increase the acreage of 

eel grass plantings. 

c. Support efforts to 

increase habitats for 

fishes by removing 

dams. 

A. Support efforts to d. Encourage and 

restore habitats for fish support wildlife habitat 

and wildlife. 

restoration efforts. 

Objective: 5. Restore ecosystems allowing native plants, fish and 

wildlife to flourish 

1. Follow priority list 

for anadramous fish 

passage program. 

1. Number of acres 

restored. 

1. Remove high 

priority dams. 

1. Restore 100 acres of 

former gravel mines on 

state lands. 








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Staff 










Status 



and wildlife. 



and wildlife. 

A. Assist communities 

in the development of 

local conservation 

strategies that 

complement State 

Land Conservation 

Programs 

C. Work with RIDOT 

and State Greenways 

Council to seek 

expanded state funding 

to match federal 

funding for bikeway, 

equestrian and 

recreational trail 

projects over next 

three years. 

e. Conduct sustainable 


management 



programs. 

f. Implement marine 

recreational fishing 

registry. 

Goal: VII. Abundant Open Space and 

Recreation 

a. Attend meeting with 

land trusts and 

municipal conservation 

interests to assist as 

needed. 

a. Utilize federal 

transportation funds to 

support bikeway 

development. 


fishery dependent and 

fishery independent 

surveys. 


participating marine 

anglers. 

Objective: 1. Expand the statewide network of green spaces and 

greenways 

1. # of plans 

developed by land 

trusts and municipal 

agencies. 

1. Miles of bikeway 

completed. 







Primary 

Staff 










Status 

D. Continue active land 

aquisition and 

conservation programs 

to preserve important 

natural resources and 

provide recreational 


C. P&R, FE, P&D and 

F&W will work together 

to provide and operate 

a diverse, park and 

management area 

system offering quality 

recreational activities 

that meet user needs 









a. Continuation of the 

Sate Land 

Conservation Program, 

Local Open Space 

Matching Grants, Ag. 

Preservation Program, 

Forest Land Program; 

maximize partnerships 

and leveraging. 


Recreation 

a. Planning and 

Development, with 

input from FE, P&D and 

F&W will develop a 

Statewide 

Facility/Property 

Management Plan to 

coordinate the 

divisions management 

plans to provide the 

public with appropriate 

access to facilities for a 

variety of uses. 

b. P&D will update the 

SCORP. 

1. Report on: Acres per 

year, type of acreage, 

type of protection, 

management entity, 

and funding 

committed/leverage 

ratio. 

1. Development of a 

comprehensive 

Statewide 

Facility/Property 


1. P&D will update 

SCORP. 




Objective: 2. Operate existing state park and recreation areas to 

provide high quality recreational opportunities. 





Primary 

Staff 








Status 









G. Increase public 

participation in special 

events and continue 

partnership with the 

Governor's Office, 

state agencies, 

businesses, community 

organizations, and host 

communities. 









communities. 

c. Maintain the East 

Bay and Blackstone 

bike paths in a safe 

and user friendly 

condition. 

a. Continue to use 

state facilities to 

support special events. 

b. Celebrate the state's 

100th year 

involvement with 

operating the Rhode 

Island Park System. 

1. P&R will report on 

efforts with DOT to 

have the trails 

resurfaced on a regular 

basis. 

1. Continue support of 

Bay Day, the Jazz and 

Folk Festivals at Fort 

Adams, road races, 

charitable events, and 

react to other 

proposals to use state 

facilities. 

1. Form a public 

committee that will 

plan the 100 year 

celebration for the 

state. 







Primary 

Staff 








Status 









communities. 









communities. 

A. Improve facilities, 

routine maintenance 

procedures, and capital 

reinvestment by 

implementing/updating 

the asset management 

plans. 

c. Celebrate state's 

100th year 

involvement with 

operating the Rhode 

Island Park system. 

d. Document the 100 

year history of the RI 

Park system. 


Recreation 

b. Parks and 

Recreation will provide 

Planning and 

Development a 

prioritized summary 

description of the 

facility improvements, 



reinvestment needed 

by their program. 

1. Develop a draft plan 

for the state-wide 

celebration. 

1. Develop a brochure 

that details the 100 

year history of the RI 

Parks System. 




Objective: 3. Restore and maintain existing DEM-owned 

properties. 

1. Parks & Recreation 

will prepare and submit 

a prioritized summary 

report to Planning & 

Development about 








Primary 

Staff 









Status 







plans. 







plans. 







plans. 

c. Forest Environment 

will provide Planning 

and Development a 







by the their program. 

d. Coastal Resources 

will provide Planning 

and Development a 








e. Fish and Wildlife will 

provide Planning and 

Development a 








1. Forest Environment 



report to Planning and 








1. Fish & Wildlife will 

prepare and submit a 


report to P & D about 










report to Planning and 











Primary 

Staff 








Status 







plans. 

A. Enhance vitality and 

sustainability of forests 

through stewardship 

outreach. 

B. Establish broadbased 

and 

collaborative 

conservation education 

approach across 

disciplines. 

f. Planning & 

Development will 

prepare and submit an 

asset management 

plan to the Bureau 

from the information 

submitted to it by the 

divisions and will 

recommend high 

priority projects to be 

funded. 


Recreation 

a. Increase urban 

forestry efforts in the 

state. 

a. Increase 

conservation education 

efforts on the state. 

1. Asset Management 

Plan developed. 

1. # urban tree 

planting/neighborhood 

reclamation projects. 

1. # of partners 

trained and engaged in 

monitoring health of 

forests and agricultural 

lands. 



Objective: 4. Enhance green spaces and livability of urban areas of 

the state. 





Primary 

Staff 








Status 


Recreation 

A. Determine the 

existing state facilities 

that can not be 

supported in a safe 

manner. 

A. Determine the 

existing state facilities 

that can not be 

supported in a safe 

manner. 

A. Increase 

opportunities of the 

public to state wildlife, 

fishing and recreational 

resources. 

a. P&D, with input from 

Parks & Recreation, 

F&W, and Forest 

Environment will 

develop a prioritized 

list of existing state 

facilities that can best 

serve the needs of the 

public. 

b. DEM will use this list 

to de-emphasize or 

divest facilities that do 

not function as 

meeting a statewide 

recreation, habitat or a 

game sport need. 


Recreation 

a. Increase number of 

recreational 

opportunities and 

improve current 

facilities such as 

bikeways, greenways, 

camping facilities, 

beaches and 

management areas. 

Objective: 5. Improve the public experiences at high priority 

facilities in the state system by shifting resources to these 

facilities. (P&R) 

1. P&D will submit a 

report to the Bureau 

that prioritizes state 

facilities. 

1. DEM will publish the 

result of this initiative 

to provide the public 

with a list of facilities 

that do not meet 

statewide recreation, 

habitat or game sport 

needs. 

Objective: 6. Develop new facilities that support recreation. 

1. Complete study of 

Fisherman's Memorial 

Campground and 

abutting Salty Acres. 







Primary 

Staff 








Status 

A. Increase 




resources. 

A. Increase 




resources. 

A. Increase 




resources. 


recreational 






beaches and 



recreational 






beaches and 



recreational 






beaches and 



Blackstone Bike Path 

and the Trestle Trail. 

3. Increased visitations 

to management area 

facilities. 

4. Replace Arcadia 

check station with DFW 

field station. 






Primary 

Staff 









Status 

A. Increase 




resources. 

A. Increase 




resources. 

A. Increase 




resources. 


recreational 






beaches and 



recreational 






beaches and 



recreational 






beaches and 


5. Develoop with EDC 

on Tourism issues to 

identify priority State 

sites for Geotourism 

promotion. 

7. Develop 5 wildlife 

viewing sites statewide 

in 5 years. 


6. Conduct site 

assesssments of bay 

island properties; 

determine obstacles for 

public use and report 

findings. 





Primary 

Staff 









Status 

A. Increase 




resources. 

A. Increase 




resources. 

A. Increase 




resources. 

A. Increase 




resources. 


recreational 






beaches and 


b. Work with P&D to 

find and plan for 

additional camping 

areas with water, 

waste disposal and 

electrical utilities in the 

coastal areas, 

especially in the East 

Bay. 

c. Increase 


saltwater fishing based 

recreation. 

c. Increase 



recreation. 

8. Expand DFW 

shooting range 

program and report 

findings. 

1. P&D will prepare a 

report that details 

possible sites and the 

construction costs of 

building the facility. 

1. Develop DFW 

marine recreational 

fishing program. 

2. Continue familybased 

saltwater fishing 

program. 








Primary 

Staff 










Status 

A. Increase 




resources. 

B. Improve public 

access to the shoreline 

and to inland rivers, 

lakes, ponds, and 

streams. 





streams. 

c. Increase 



recreation. 

A. Increase 

d. Plan for additional 

opportunities of the fishing facilities. 



resources. 

A. Increase 

d. Plan for additional 

opportunities of the fishing facilities. 



resources. 

a. Develop a plan to 

build additional boat 

launch facilities. 

b. Improve existing 

sites. 

3. Monitor MRFSS 

participation estimates. 


1. P&D to begin design 

process to build a 

fishing pier on East 

Bay facility. 

2. P&D, F&W and P&R 

will develop a plan to 

build 10 fishing piers in 

ten years. 

1. Three-year plan to 

build additional boat 

launches. 

1. Update & improve 

20 boat launch & 

access sites. 








Primary 

Staff 











Status 





streams. 





streams. 

C. Improve public 

access at Great 

Swamp. 

D. Work with 

Governor's office and 

legislative body to 

secure full funding for 

priority needs for 

facility 

improvement/stabilizat 

ion; explore and 

develop where possible 

innovative funding 

sources. 

c. Build new sites. 1. Infrastruct 3 new 

sites 

d. Provide for 

freshwater fish 


sustainability 

strategies. 

a. Build new public Fish 

and Wildlife Service 

Center at Great 

Swamp location. 

a. Expand current 

efforts to utilize 

public/private 

partnerships to 

improve, maintain 

and/or operate 

services at facilities to 

offset costs. 

1. Provide plans to 

update the Carolina 

fish hatchery. 

1. Develop a schedule 

to construct new Great 

Swamp Facility. 

1. Provide report to 

Director on 










Primary 

Staff 










Status 

E. Demonstrate and 

promote sustainable 

design and building 

concepts in the 

development and 

maintenance of natural 

resources and areas. 

a. Incorporate 

sustainable design and 

building concepts in all 

facility designs. 

1. Number of designs 

incorporating 

sustainable 

construction concepts. 



Primary 

Staff 




Attachment A – 2. Agriculture (Pesticides) - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA 

Workplan 

4

2011 DEM Workplan Report - Office of Agriculture/Pesticide 

12/17/2010 


Status 




Pesticides 

Contamination 



Pesticides 

Contamination 



Pesticides 

Contamination 

D. Aquatic Herbicide 

Permits 

a. Coordinate with 1. Outreach Activities 

other state agencies on Management Plan 

monitoring programs 

(e.g. Health Dept, 

WRB) 

b. Continue to monitor 

targeted sample sites 

for specific pesticide 

c. Evaluate Pesticides 

in state waters. 



a. Coordinate with DEM 

review team 

concerning Aquatic 

Permits 

1. Provide samples to 

the new laboratory for 

possible enforcement 

cases. 

1. Evaluate 20 

pesticides in the 

Pesticides of Interest 

Tracking Database. 

1. Review & issue 


Permits 


09/30/2011 No Update LOPES- 

DUGUAY 



DUGUAY 



DUGUAY 


Primary 

Staff 


DUGUAY 





SCANDARIATO 




12/17/2010 


Status 



Strategy 

E. Assess the use of 

pesticides on water 

quality 

B. Coordinate with 

other agencies & 

stakeholders water 

resources affecting 

Agricultural 

establishments in 

drought situations 


exposure from 


diseases. 

a. review DOH public 

well sampling data for 


a. When necessary 

work with other 

stakeholders on 

coordinating protocols 

& polices to address 

drought conditions. 


Ecosystems 

a. Maintain effective 

surveillance programs 

through mosquito 

trapping; continue 

cooperative 

agreements w/partners 

RIDOH & FDA. 

1. Report on review of 

DOH public well 

sampling data for 


1. Coordinating 

protocols & polices to 

address drought 

conditions. 

Objective: 5. Protect public health and the environment from 

animal and insect-borne diseases and improper use of pesticides 

1. # of mosquitos 

tested. 




09/30/2011 No Update AYARS 


09/30/2011 No Update GETTMAN 


Primary 

Staff 


DUGUAY 







12/17/2010 


Status 


exposure from 


diseases. 














distribute larvicides to 

cities & towns. 

a. Identify high risks 

situations for 

Agricultural 

Workers/Handlers. 

b. Coordinate & 

Communicate with EPA 

& DOH on pesticide 

exposure incidents. 

c. Submit reports to 

EPA on WPS activities. 






agricultural 

communities. 

1. # of cities & towns 

participating. 


provided in 

Enforcement 

Inspection Reports 


provided to EPA & DOH 

on an as needed basis 

1. This information will 

be part of the annual 

grant report 

1. Provide a link on 

the DEM website for 

applicators to access 

the Bulletin Live 

website 



09/30/2011 No Update SCANDARIATO MOONEY 




Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update GETTMAN 







09/30/2011 No Update SCANDARIATO LOPES-DUGUAY 


09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY SCANDARIATO 



12/17/2010 


Status 

















agricultural 

communities. 

b. As the Bulletins 

become available, 

provide outreach and 

training to growers 

rearding access to the 

bulletins and applicable 

information 

a. Review IPM Policies 

with Schools to ensure 

compliance 

a. Continue to monitor 


Sessions to ensure 

applicators are 

adequately trained in 

proper handling of 

pesticides. 

2. Pending EPA 

Development 

1. When available 

from EPA, add a link to 

the Endangered 

Species Website on the 

DEM website 

1. Ongoing 09/30/2011 No Update LOPES- 

DUGUAY 


Training Sessions 

monitored 





Primary 

Staff 











12/17/2010 


Status 









b. Continue to review 

and approve Pesticide 

Training for 

recertification credit. 

c. Continue to work 

with URI to co-sponsor 

the Health, 





d. Address Compliance 

and Enforcement 

Issues in Certification 

and Training programs 

e. As resources permit, 

Participate or attend 


Programs to assure the 

quality and consistency 

of the training 

programs are met. 


Training for 

recertification credit 

reviewed and 

approved. 

1. Co-sponsor with URI 

the Health, 





1. ongoing 09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY SCANDARIATO 



Programs monitored. 




09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY 


Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 







f. Continue to maintain 

and keep current the 

state's Certification 

and Training State Plan 

in accordance with the 

requirements in 40 

CFR Part 171. 

g. Continue to review 

and update as 

necessary, applicator 

training materials and 

programs when 

necessary coordinate 

with URI and other 

training providers, to 

reflect changing 

competency & 

certification standards. 


1. Ongoing 09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY 


h. Continue to review 

exams & when 

necessary, coordinate 

with URI Pesticide 

Coordinators and other 

training providers if 

available to assure that 

pesticide applicator 

exams are updated as 

needed to reflect 

changing competency 

& certification 

standards. 

1. Ongoing 09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY 


Primary 

Staff 

1. Update of project 09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY SCANDARIATO 







12/17/2010 


Status 








compliance 

i. Continue to review 

the Certification and 

Training State Plan and 

update as needed to 

address current 

competency standards, 

national security 

concerns and emerging 

regulatory issues or 

requirements 

j. Continue to update 

the state plans in the 

Certification Plan 

Reporting Database 

System (CPARD) and 

continue to submit the 

annual C & T 


reporting information 

annually. 


Enforcement 




Violations. 

1. Finalize Report 09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY 

1. Certification Plan 

update in Reporting 

Database System 

(CPARD) and 

submission of the 

annual C & T 


reporting. 





issued 


09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY 




Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 

G. Document & Track 



Measures 




Measures 




Measures 




Violations. 




Violations. 

a. Document percent 

of recipients receiving 


b. Document 

percentage of FIFRA 


which have been 

verified as corrected 

c. Document cost of 

conducting an effective 

inspection 




resolved 



referred to EPA. 

1. 2010 Enforcement 

Verification annual 

report 


Cost annual report 




1. 2010 annual report 09/30/2011 No Update SCANDARIATO MOONEY 


09/30/2011 No Update SCANDARIATO 



Primary 

Staff 








09/30/2011 No Update SCANDARIATO LOPES-DUGUAY 



12/17/2010 


Status 




Measures 




Measures 

D. Conduct Inspections 

for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 

d. Prepare 

Enforcement 

Accomplishment 


e. Maintain electronic 

enforcement tracking 

system 


Enforcement 

a. Conduct 45 

Marketplace 


annual basis 

b. Conduct 15 


Inspections per year 

c. Conduct 45 Non- 



annual basis 

1. 45 Marketplace 

Inspections 

1. 15 Agricultural Use 

Inspections (with 10 

being WPS inspections) 

1. 45 Non-Agricultural 

Use Inspections 


1. Electronic Database 09/30/2011 No Update SCANDARIATO MOONEY 










Primary 

Staff 

1. 2010 Enforcement bi 

-annual 

accomplishment Report 

09/30/2011 No Update SCANDARIATO 









12/17/2010 


Status 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 


for Pesticide 

Compliance 

d. conduct 2 Producer 

establishment 

Inspections 

e. Review 45 Certified 



f. Conduct 10 Licensed 

Dealers Records 

Review 

g. Ensure compliance 

with Worker Protection 

Standards at 

Agricultural 

Establishments 

h. Schedule one 


with EPA in FY 2010. 

1. 2 Producer 

establishment 

Inspections 

1. 45 Certified 



reviewed 

1. 10 Licensed Dealers 

Records Reviewed 

1. Conduct 10 

Inspections 

1. Coordinate 1 


with EPA in 2010 










Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 


Enforcement 

D. Follow-up to all 

Agricultural & non- 

Agricultural Pesticide 

Complaints 


Applicators 








Applicators 







a. Investigate all 

complaints to ensure 

compliance with 

federal & State 

Requirements 


Enforcement 

a. Work with URI to 

schedule at least 5 

Core Training sessions 

as well as Category 

training 

b. Review and Approve 


Sessions, for 

continuing educational 

credit offered by 

outside 

agencies/organizations 


1. Complaints 

investigated by staff 

1. Update on number 

of core training 

sessions conducted 





Primary 

Staff 







1. Training Agenda 09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY SCANDARIATO 



12/17/2010 


Status 

I. State Pesticide 

Certification Template 


Government 















a. Update & Complete 

State Certification Plan 

& report annual 

certification and 

training 

accomplishments 

through use of 

electronic template 

reporting database 

zh. Assess the QA 


Pesticide Compliance 

Program 

zi. Assess the QA 

system of the Pesticide 

WQ Program 


Pesticides Compliance 





Pesticides WQ 

Monitoring QA System 







Primary 

Staff 



1. Electronic Database 09/30/2011 No Update MOONEY SCANDARIATO 


07/30/2011 No Update AYARS LOPES-DUGUAY 





12/17/2010 


Status 

D. Improve 



workforce. 

a. Increase Agriculture 

Division staff 

opportunities to attend 

professional 

development training 

in the field of 

Pesticides 

Management. 

1. If funding is 

available, encourage 

Pesticides Program 

employees to attend 

important meetings 

and regional training 

including Pre-SFIREG, 

Container-containment 

Workshop and the 

Water Quality 

Roundtable. 


Primary 

Staff 





Attachment A – 3. Air Resources - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA Workplan 

5

2011 DEM Workplan Report - Office of Air Resources 

12/17/2010 


Status 

Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 1. Attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 

Ozone 

A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 



a. Promulgate 


Regulation 19 to 

implement new Control 

Technology Guidelines 

a. Promulgate 


Regulation 19 to 

implement new Control 

Technology Guidelines 

b. Work with EPA to 

evaluate the options 

for documenting how 

the NOx SIP call 

reductions are 

preserved in RI's SIP 

and the options for 

addressing new 

sources under the 

transport rule. 



2. Public notice 11/01/2010 No Update MORIN 

1. Have meeting, 

phone conversation 

and/or e-mail 

exchange with EPA. 

12/31/2010 No Update MORIN 



09/30/2011 No Update MCVAY 


Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 

A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 



A. Keep ozone 





quality 

c. Promulgate 

modifications to 


implement updated 


Guidelines 

c. Promulgate 





Guidelines 

c. Promulgate 





Guidelines 

a. Operate Ozone 

Network. E Providence 

- year round, 

Narragansett and W 

Greenwich - March- 

September 

1. Circulate draft 

amended Regulation 

21 for internal review 

2. File final amended 

regulation with 

Secretary of State. 

3. Public notice 01/31/2011 No Update MORIN 

1. Submit ozone and 

QA data to AIRS, 

>75% data capture 






09/30/2011 No Update MORIN GIULIANO 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 



quality 

















b. Operate PAMS 

Network to monitor 

ozone precursors. 

a. Send out annual 

survey forms 


assistance 

c. Continue 



c. Continue 





AIRS, >75% capture 

1. Approximately 600 

forms mailed 

1. Answer telephone 

and email questions 

1. Upload 2008 

emissions inventory 

data to the EPA's NEI 

database. 

2. Select base year for 

2010 8-hour ozone 

standard SIPs. 


03/01/2011 No Update SLATTERY MORIN 








Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 

















D. Submit ozone 

designation 

recommendation for 

the 2010 ozone 

NAAQS. 






Forms 


Forms 

a. Draft designation 


for Governor's 

signature. 

1. issue Letters of 

Noncompliance 

2. Referrals of 

nonresponders to OC&I 

1. Emissions calculated 

for small sources as 

time permits, reviewed 

for large sources, 

emissions and hazard 

factors entered in 

database 

2. Submit 2009 point 

source data for large, 

type A sources to EPA's 

NEI database. 

06/01/2011 No Update SLATTERY 


designation 


to Governor's office. 








Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 
















a. Follow the 


registration denial 

system at DMV 

b. Track the number of 

registration 

denials 

c. Evaluate the number 

of suspensions 

resulting from roadside 

checks 

by DMV and Police 

d. Track the inspection 

compliance 

rate 

e. Issue Annual Report 

to EPA on I/M 

operating parameters 

1. routine issuance of 

registration denials by 

DMV 



1. Annual Report 07/31/2011 No Update STEVENSON FIORE 








Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update STEVENSON FIORE 









12/17/2010 


Status 





II Program 




programs 




programs 

f. Submit regulations 

34 and DMV No. 1 to 

the EPA as a SIP 

amendment. 

a. Review reports from 

manufacturers 

a. Provide technical 

assistance to the State 

Energy Office, RIPTA 

and the Clean Cities 

Coalition 

b. Work with the 

Airport Corp. and the 

Clean Cities Coalition 

to identify 


emission reductions at 

Rhode Island Airports 

1. SIP amendment to 

EPA 

1. Compliance 



09/30/2011 No Update STEVENSON 


1. none specified 09/30/2011 No Update STEVENSON MARCACCIO 




Primary 

Staff 

03/31/2011 No Update STEVENSON FIORE 








12/17/2010 


Status 




programs 




programs 

H. Promote 



emissions 

H. Promote 



emissions 

c. Promote cleaner 

transportation fuels, 

including low sulfur 

diesel fuel in marine 

and locomotive 

applications, and 

biodiesel. 

d. Promote programs 

to improve fuel 

efficiency and reduce 

emissions from 

transportation and 

goods movement such 

as EPA's SmartWay 

Transport Partnership. 

a. Review submitted 


projects to assure the 

ozone precursor 

emissions is acceptable 

and/or the CO impact 

from the project is 

below the air quality 

standard. 

b. Participate on the 

Air 

Quality/Transportation 

Subcommittee to the 

State Planning Council 

1. Conduct workshops 


Clean Cities program. 


09/30/2011 No Update STEVENSON MARCACCIO 


1. Response to DOT 09/30/2011 No Update STEVENSON MARCACCIO 


1. Attend meetings 09/30/2011 No Update STEVENSON 


Primary 

Staff 



1. Letter report to EPA 09/30/2011 No Update STEVENSON MARCACCIO 






12/17/2010 


Status 

H. Promote 



emissions 



precursors 



precursors 

J. Work to attaining 

2010 ozone NAAQS 

c. Develop 


conformity rules or 

Memoranda of 

understanding between 

DEM/DOT and MPO, 

consistent with EPA's 

current rules 

promulgated on 

January 24, 2008. 



Commission 



Commission 

a. Participate in OTC 

Stationary/Area Source 

Committee 

1. Develop procedures 

to ensure review of 

transportation projects 


conformity. 

1. reduced emissions 

from upwind power 

plants 


northeast states to 

reduce ozone transport 




work with subgroups 








Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 

Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 2. Reduce emissions of toxic air pollutants and ensure 

that no source of toxic air pollutants poses an unreasonable risk 

to public health 





B. Evaluate Ambient 

Air Data Collected by 

RIAC 



a. Monitor black 

carbon, VOCs, 

carbonyls, metals, 

hexavalent chromium 

and SVOC at Urban 

League NATTS site 

b. Monitor VOCs at 

Vernon St., Pawtucket 

and Alton Jones, W. 

Greenwich sites and 

for VOCs, carbonyls 

and black carbon at 

the Francis School, E. 

Providence site. 

a. Report to EPA and 

the public and do a 

public presentation at 

end of study 




capture. 




capture 

1. Final written report 

reviewed and 

submitted to EPA 

a. Track expiration 1. Mail renewal 

dates of existing ATOPs applications to facilities 

120 days before 

expiration 






09/30/2011 No Update FRIEDMAN MORIN 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 






NESHAPS and 112(d) 

requirements 



requirements 

b. Mail ATOP 

application to new 

sources in HazFac 

priority order 

c. Issue new and 

renewal ATOPs 

a. Determine whether 

each new NESHAPS is 

applicable to RI 

sources 

b. If no covered RI 

sources, submit 

negative declaration to 

EPA 

1. Send out ATOP 

applications as needed 

in response to 

neighborhood concerns 

1. 4-6 new permits 

and/or complex 

renewals (requiring 

modeling); and 4-6 

standard renewals 

(with no additional 

modeling necessary). 

1. Applicability 

determination 






1. Negative declaration 09/30/2011 No Update FRIEDMAN MORIN 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 



requirements 



requirements 



requirements 



requirements 

c. Begin 


revised Federal 

Commercial and 

Industrial Solid Waste 

Incinerator rule. 

c. Begin 


revised Federal 


Industrial Solid Waste 

Incinerator rule. 

d. If NESHAPS 

applicable, accept 

delegation 

e. For source 







application 

1. If DEM obtains 

additional resources, 

submit a draft strategy 

to EPA for the 


ICI Boilers and Process 

Heaters NESHAP, 

including trainings, 

outreach mailings, 

information on DEM 

website, and technical 

assistance. 

2. Review CISWI rule 

and submit either a 

negative declaration 

letter or a State Plan 

within one year of 

effective date of final 

revised CISWI rule. 

1. Delegation checklist 09/30/2011 No Update FRIEDMAN MORIN 



review 





Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 



requirements 



requirements 



requirements 

e. For source 







application 

e. For source 







application 

e. For source 







application 

2. 112(l) submittal to 

EPA 

3. Final regulation filed 




09/30/2011 No Update FRIEDMAN 


4. Public notice. 09/30/2011 No Update FRIEDMAN 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 



requirements 



requirements 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 

f. Assist EPA in 


paint stripping and 

miscellaneous surface 

coating NESHAPs, as 

time permits 

g. Seek additional 

resources from EPA to 

implement a 

compliance and 

assistance strategy for 

the Industrial, 


Institutional Boilers 

and Process Heaters 

NESHAPS and other 

area source NESHAPS 

with RI sources. 

a. Work with the State 

Police, DMV and 

stakeholders to 

support roadside check 

program 


Northeast Diesel 

Collaborative 

1. Review NESHAP 

elements in OTCA 

autobody workplan & 

checklist, including 

training requirements. 

1. If additional funding 

is obtained from EPA, 

assess opportunities to 

provide training, 

outreach, information 

and technical 

assistance to sources 

covered by area source 

NESHAPS. 

1.State Police are 

conducting periodic 

roadside checks. 








Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 

c. Encourage local 

communities and other 

partners to take seek 

retrofit money from 

EPA/NEDC RFP 


d. Continue 











participate. 

d. Continue 











participate. 

1. Notices to 

communities on 

funding availability. 

1. Develop MOU with 

DOT for CMAQ funds 

for school bus retrofits. 


municipalities and 

school bus fleet owners 

to apply for CMAQ 

funded retrofit devices. 






Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 


from on-road 


vehicles 

F. Review refined air 

toxics modeling and air 

toxics modeling 

protocols associated 

with preconstruction 


e. Track RI DOT clean 

diesel pilot project as 

required by RI Diesel 

Emissions Reduction 

Act. 

f. Work with RI DOT to 

maximize the use of 

future CMAQ or other 

funding sources for the 

diesel retrofit program. 

g. Work with RIDOT, 

hospitals, and 




construction projects. 

a. When requested by 


permitting program, 

review refined air 

toxics modeling and 

modeling protocols 

submitted by 

applicants 


plan. 

1. Conduct three 

workshops for 

municipalities, 

hospitals and 


encourage the use of 

clean diesel practices 

on construction 

projects. 

1. Modeling evaluation 

submitted to 


permitting program 






09/30/2010 No Update LEMUS MORIN 


Primary 

Staff 



1. Letter report to EPA. 09/30/2010 No Update STEVENSON MARCACCIO 






12/17/2010 


Status 





















Pollutants. 


NESCAUM Air Toxics 

and Public Health 

Committee 

b. Review 2002 

National Scale Air 

Toxics Assessment 

c. Update EPA on 

Rhode Island's air 

toxics reduction efforts 




NEI. 


monthly conference 

calls. Attend annual 

meeting. 

1. Highlight air toxics 

reduction efforts in 

discussions with EPA 

Region I. 

1. Submit 2008 HAP 

data from sources for 

NEI 


1. Identify any errors 

in Rhode Island data in 

EPA draft National 

Scale Assessment in 

2002. Identify 

important Rhode Island 

findings in report. 





10/31/2010 No Update SLATTERY 


Primary 

Staff 



09/30/2011 No Update MORIN FRIEDMAN 






12/17/2010 


Status 






Pollutants. 








applications. 








applications. 




NEI. 



process for each minor 

source permit 

application 

b. Complete other 

preconstruction permit 

related work including: 

air pollution control 

equipment 


name/ownership 

changes, notifications 

of physical or 

operational changes, 

request for 

determinations as to 

whether a permit is 

needed and othe 

2. Review Rhode Island 

point source data 

released for comment 

under EPA's Risk and 

Technology 

rulemakings. 

1. Update Plover 

database for each 

minor source permit 

application. 



year 

1. Maintain a report to 


with goal. 


Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 3. Maintain healthful air quality for priority air 

pollutants 





Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 








applications. 








applications. 








applications. 




source permit 







source permit 





EPA's 







issuance. 







year 







year 











Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 








applications. 








applications. 













Program. 


EPA's 







issuance. 

e. Update the 

Preconstruction 

Permits page on the 

DEM website 




emissions cap 

application received. 








permits on a monthly 

basis 

1. Maintain report to 


with goal. 



year 





09/30/2011 No Update GOLD MCVAY 


Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 













Program. 













Program. 

b. Conduct a 

completeness review of 

any new applications 

received. 



process for any new 












year 







year 




Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 













Program. 













Program. 



process for any new 





d. Prepare draft 

operating permits and 

complete the 


process for all initial 


applications. 







year 

1. Initial Operating 

Permits for RI 

Resource Recovery 

Corporation and 

Quality Spray & 

Stenciling 




Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 













Program. 













Program. 

e. Complete the 



request for a minor 

modification or 


amendment received. 






1. Determine the final 

fees and send out fee 

bills 




Primary 

Staff 







minor 

modifications/administr 

ative amendments: 8 

per year 







12/17/2010 


Status 













Program. 













Program. 











2. Determine the 

preliminary fixed fee 

and dollar per ton fee 

for the subsequent 

year and publish public 

notice. 

3. Track fee payments 

received. 

Expected payments: 

$828,560 


06/30/2011 No Update DELSESTO GOLD 


Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 













Program. 













Program. 






























Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 













Program. 













Program. 








application 








application 






significant 


year 






significant 


year 




Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 













Program. 













Program. 



i. Review new NSPS 

and notify EPA of the 

State's delegation 

intentions. 

j. Update the 

Operating Permits 

page on the DEM 

website 

a. Participate in Mane- 

Vu 

1. Return completed 

checklist to EPA 



operating permits on a 

monthly basis 

1. Participate in calls 

and supply requested 

information to MANE 

VU 







Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 






quality 

b. Adopt a regulation 

implementing low 

sulfur fuel oil measure 

committed to in the 

Regional Haze SIP. 

Rulemaking to begin 

after several states in 

the Region have 

adopted similar 

measures and potential 

issues have been 

identified and 

addressed. 

c. Adopt control 

measures for outdoor 

wood boilers 

a. Operate network of 


for carbon monoxide, 

nitrogen dioxide and 

sulfur dioxide. 



and submit to EPA as a 

revision to the State 

Implementation Plan 

(SIP). 




State Implementation 

Plan (SIP) revision. 




capture 







Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 


quality 


quality 


quality 


quality 

b. Operate a 









b. Operate a 









c. Begin operation of 

all monitors required 

for NCore sites and of 

lead monitor required 

by the 2008 lead 

NAAQS at the E 

Providence monitoring 

site 

d. Certify monitoring 

data annually 




capture 

2. Speciation filters 

mailed to contract lab 

for analysis 



AQS,>75% data 

capture. 

1. Submit annual 

SLAMS data 

certification 




09/30/2011 No Update GIULIANO MORIN 




Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


quality 


quality 


quality 

E. Begin 

implementation of new 

NAAQS for lead 

e. Review monitoring 

network 

f. Summarize and 




toxics 

f. Summarize and 




toxics 

a. Submit draft lead 

NAAQS infrastructure 

SIP to EPA for review. 

Final submittal due 

Oct. 15, 2011. 

1. Submit annual air 


plan and schedule, 

including work towards 

developing monitoring 

networks consistent 

with requirements in 

new NO2, SO2 and 

ozone rules. 


Data Summary 


Data Summary 

1. Submit draft Pb 

infrastructure SIP to 

EPA for review. 









Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 





the public 





the public 





the public 





the public 

a. Hourly RI ozone and 

PM 2.5 data displayed 

on EPA AIRNOW map 

with link from DEM 

website 





public 





public 





public 

1. Transmit ozone & 

PM 2.5 data to 

AIRNOW 

1. Predicted AQI sent 

to AccuWeather for 

publication in the 

Providence Journal. 

2. Issue health alert 

press releases and 

EnviroFlash alerts for 


when unhealthy levels 

are predicted - 

approximately 15/year 

3. Post on RI DEM 

website predicted AQI 

for ozone and PM-2.5 

daily from April - 

September and 

predicted AQI for PM- 

2.5 at least twice a 

week October - March. 








Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 





the public 





the public 





the public 





the public 





the public 

c. Work with RIPTA to 

prepare for the Ozone 

Alert Days program 

d. Reevaluate DEM 


forecast web page 

e. Work with television 

stations 




funds permit. 




funds permit. 

1. Update joint 

communication plan 

1. Stations use 

ozone/PM-2.5 maps 

1. Attend National Air 

Quality Conference if 

travel approved by 

State 

2. Participate in Region 

I outreach and 

forecasting workshop 


1. Update page 09/30/2011 No Update GIULIANO 




09/30/2011 No Update GIULIANO 


Primary 

Staff 


09/30/2011 No Update GIULIANO 









12/17/2010 


Status 

G. Assure water reuse 

by air pollution sources 

does not pose health 

risk on surrounding 

neighborhoods 



neighborhoods 



neighborhoods 

I. Submit Designation 

recommendations for 

new NO2 and SO2 

NAAQS. 

a. Technical support 1. Recommend for 

permit conditions and 

review periodic 

sampling results 

a. Identify sources and 

review available 

emissions and 

monitoring data 

b. Collect additional 

emissions data and 

monitoring data if 

necessary 

1. Summarize available 

data and missing data 

1. Report findings to 

interested parties, 

recommend 

appropriate follow-up 

steps 

a. Draft designation 1. Send draft 

recommendation designation 

letters for the new NO2 recommendation letter 

and SO2 NAAQS for for NO2 to Governor's 

the Governor's office. Letter due to 

signature. 

EPA by 1/22/11. 









Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 

I. Submit Designation 

recommendations for 

new NO2 and SO2 

NAAQS. 

A. Reduce Greenhouse 

Gas emissions from 

motor vehicles 





Canada 





Canada 

a. Draft designation 2. Send draft 

recommendation designation 

letters for the new NO2 recommendation letter 

and SO2 NAAQS for to the Governor's 

the Governor's office. Letter due to 

signature. 

EPA by 6/2/11. 

Goal: I. Clean Air Objective: 4. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 


development of a low 

carbon fuel standard to 

be implemented on a 

regional basis in the 

Northeast and Mid- 

Atlantic states. 










work with subgroups. 



work with sub-groups 

2. Sell allowances in 

regional allowance 

auctions fourth quarter 

2010, first quarter 

2011, second quarter 

2011 and third quarter 

2011. 









Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 





Canada 





Canada 





Canada 





Canada 

b. Document progress 

to implement 

strategies under the RI 

Greenhouse Gas Action 


c. Promote energy 

efficiency 

c. Promote energy 

efficiency 

d. Participate in the 

Rhode Island Climate 

Change Commission. 

1. Maintain progress 

report on 


strategies 

1. Work with EPA and 

RI's Office of Energy 

Resources to promote 

energy efficiency 

upgrades in the 

wastewater and 

drinking water sectors 

2. Contingent on 

additional funding from 

EPA, work to build 

energy efficiency and 

climate change 

expertise in the 

Department. 





requests. 






09/30/2011 No Update MCVAY STEVENSON 


Primary 

Staff 



09/30/2011 No Update MCVAY STEVENSON 






12/17/2010 


Status 





Canada 





Canada 

C. Implement 

permitting programs 

for stationary sources 

of greenhouse gases. 

e. Work with EPA and 

the Bureau of Ocean 

Energy Management, 

Regulation and 

Enforcement on 

permits, rules and 

reporting for offshore 

energy development. 

f. Work with EPA on 

the implementation of 

the Greenhouse Gas 

Reporting Rule 

a. Provide guidance 

and technical 

assistance to facilities 

on the implementation 

of greenhouse gas 

permitting 





requests. 

1. Review EPA list of RI 

facilities potentially 

subject to GHG 

reporting rule, assist 

EPA in notifying 

facilities and answering 

questions, help EPA 

analyze and QA 

reported data. 

1. Conduct preapplication 

meetings 



modification to provide 

guidance and technical 

assistance on 

greenhouse gas 

permitting. 




09/30/2011 No Update MCVAY GOLD 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 

C. Implement 




C. Implement 




C. Implement 




b. After January 2, 

2011, address the 

permitting 

requirements for GHG 

emissions for those 

sources currently 

subject to either the 

PSD permitting 

program or the Title V 


program. 

c. After July 1, 2011, 

address the PSD and 

Title V permitting 


emissions for new, 

modified and existing 

sources exceeding the 

thresholds in EPA's 

Final GHG Tailoring 

Rule. 

c. After July 1, 2011, 

address the PSD and 

Title V permitting 


emissions for new, 

modified and existing 

sources exceeding the 



Rule. 

1. Address the 

applicability of the 

January 2, 2011 PSD 

permitting 



emissions in each 

application for a new 

major source or a 

major modification. 

2. Identify any sources 

exceeding the Title V 



Rule that are not 

currently subject to 

APC Regulation No. 29 

and notify each of the 

requirement to obtain 

an operating permit. 


1. Address the 

applicability of the July 

1, 2011 PSD permitting 



emissions in each 

permit for a new major 

source or a major 

modification. 





Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 

C. Implement 





Prevention 


Prevention 


Prevention 

d. Revise APC 

Regulation No. 9 and 

APC Regulation No. 29 

to meet the GHG 

permitting 

requirements of EPA's 


Rule. 


Ecosystems 

a. Recommend 

pollution prevention for 

complying with APC 

Reg. 22, "Air Toxics" 

b. Allow additional time 

to implement pollution 

prevent measures 

e. Reduce risk of 

chemical releases at 

schools 




State Implementation 

Plan (SIP) revision. 

1. Pollution prevention 

emphasized in letters 

to sources 

1. compliance dates in 

provisional ATOPs 


Chemical Safe Schools 

Committee 












Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Ecosystems 






















a. Keep accidental 

release portion of RI 

DEM website current 

b. Distribute RI and 

EPA resource materials 


annual SERC/EPCRA 

workshop 

c. Interface with other 

RI officials concerned 

with accidental release 

prevention 



1. Update website 09/30/2011 No Update FRIEDMAN 

1. Applicable materials 

sent to sources and 

distributed at 

workshop 

1. Attend SERC 

meetings 






Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 











compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

d. Assist EPA in audits 

of RMP sources on 

request 


Enforcement 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 

1. Conduct audits on 

request 






issued 



issued 



12/31/2010 No Update BURNS 






Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 



issued 



resolved 



resolved 



resolved 



resolved 










Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 





compliance 






















Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 


Enforcement 


compliance 


compliance 


compliance 


compliance 


compliance 

a. Inspect air pollution 

sources required to 

obtain a Title V 


b. Inspect air pollution 

sources with 

enforceable emission 

caps 

c. Review all 

compliance 

certifications and semi 

annual monitoring 

reports for each Title V 

permitted source. 

d. Review all reports of 

continuous emissions 

monitoring data. 

e. Number of major 

sources of air pollution 

inspected 



1. 20 inspections of T5 

sources conducted 

1. Inspect 18 sources 

that have emission 

caps. 

1. Review all annual 

certifications and 

monitoring reports 

submitted. 

1. Review all reports 

annually 




09/30/2010 No Update WHITAKER BURNS 







Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 No Update CAROLA BURNS 









12/17/2010 


Status 


compliance 


compliance 


compliance 


compliance 

f. Number of synthetic 

minor sources of air 

pollution inspected 

g. On an ongoing 

basis, enter inspection, 


enforcement minimum 

data requirements into 

AFS data subsystem 

within 60 days of the 

activity. 

h. Identify and resolve 

high priority violations 

according to the HPVS 

policy on an ongoing 

basis. 

i. Develop a 

compliance monitoring 

strategy for federal 

year '11 



1. 

Inform EPA of HPV 

Activities 

1. 

Submit CMS plan to 

EPA 



1. Data Entry 09/30/2011 No Update BURNS 






Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 

B. Stack testing - 

Assure accuracy of 

emission tests and 

emissions monitoring 






















a. Observe Stage II 

compliance tests 


Government 







d. Assess the QA 


Pollution Inventory 

Program 

1. 75 Tests Observed 09/30/2011 No Update MORIN 


System Annual 

Program Self- 


Review Criteria 

Pollutants and Air 

Toxics Monitoring 

QAPPS. Submit 

updated QAPPs or 

letter confirming 

review and findings to 

EPA. 


System Annual 

Program Self- 

Assessment for the Air 

Pollution Emissions 

Inventory for 2011. 









Primary 

Staff 







Attachment A – 4. Bureau of Environmental Protection - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 

PPA Workplan 

6

2010 DEM Workplan Report - Bureau of Environmental Protection 

12/13/2010 


Status 


Ecosystems 



products 



products 




e. Track 



management 

provisions 

e. Track 



management 

provisions 

a. Develop a regulatory 

model for the 







1. Review annual 

switch removal reports 

(due Feb 15th of each 

year from 

ELVS/manufacturers). 

2. Review captures 

rates codified in 

regulation to 

determine if an 

adjustment is required. 

1. Create outline of 

comprehensive set of 

electronic waste 

regulations (separate 

from Universal Waste 

regulatory 

amendments). 


09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Mercury regs will likely be open for amendments in late 

2010/early 2011 - will consider amending targets at that point. 


Complete: have outline prepared by DEM legal intern. Needs review and 

further additions; plus must add ESM language. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Reviewed - numbers are not meeting mandated goals. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE GRAY 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 







12/13/2010 


Status 

























management. 

1. Use RI Electronics 

Waste Listserv as 

communication tool 

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3. Form informal 

partnership with RI 

retailer groups 

1. Accept and process 

manufacturer 

registration forms. 


On Track: Ongoing. Used on an as needed basis. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Listserv remains up and running; used as a communcation 

tool on an as needed basis. 


On Track: Ongoing throughout year. Participate on an as needed basis. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Ongoing throughout the year. Will likely ramp up in eary 2011 

with NCER (now associated with NERC). 

Complete: Have taken a passive appraoch w/ RRC on this for past 2+ 

yrs. because they've been doing ACTUAL counts, not sampling. Will be 

more involved in 2011 b/c RIRRC will be doing sampling, not actual 

counts. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: This has not been initiated yet - have been dealing one 

-on-one with major retailers instead. RI Retailers Association has shown 

no interest to-date in PS issues. 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 


Primary 

Staff 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 

11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 

12/10/2010 

11/04/2010 








12/13/2010 


Status 
















management. 




management. 




management. 




management. 

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5. Enforcement of 

sales ban 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Behind - fielding calls from manufacturers on this 

issue. 


Complete: Complete. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Behind. Expect movement on this topic soon. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Having one on one discussions with reatilers and 

manuf. as needed. 

Primary 

Staff 

Complete: Reg forms for 2010 have been collected and processed. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 



11/04/2010 






12/13/2010 


Status 
















management. 




management. 




management. 




management. 

6. Review/approval of 

RIRRCs determine of 


share & corresponding 

recycling fees. 

7. Review/approve 

RIRRCs 

counting/sampling 

methods for products 

collected per state 

program 

8. Notify 

01/30/2010 Behind 

manufacturers of 


shares & corresponding 

recycling fees owed to 

RIRRC (if in state 

program). 

Schedule 


DOA/Purchasing/DoIT 

to ensure state and 

vendors meet EPEAT 


01/15/2010 Behind 

Schedule 



STONE 

Complete: Activity oon this items has been passive this year given that 

RIRRC has performed ACTUAL counting fro PY 2009 and PY 2010, not 

sampling. Will change in 2011 when they begin sampling. 

Behind Schedule: Running late for 2010. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Primary 

Staff 

STONE 


STONE 

Behind Schedule: Ongoing. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

STONE 

STONE 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 

11/04/2010 








12/13/2010 


Status 



Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 




NERC 




NERC 


f. Develop MOU and 

funding agreement 

with RIRRC 

1. Monitor and 

participate in NERC 

operations/activities as 

necessary. 

2. Pay NERC dues- get 

established as 

participant 

On Track: Ongoing throughout the year. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Ongoing throughtout the year; NERC participation has evolved 

into more involvement in their electronics sub-organization called ERCC. 

11/15/2009 Complete GRAY 



Complete: As per E. Stone on 12/10/10, DEM is participating in the NERC 

process, but at a lower level of effort. 

1. Executed Agreement 11/30/2009 Complete GRAY 



Complete: As per T. Gray on 12/10/10, DEM and RIRRC did not sign an 

MOU but decided to go in another direction than an MOU and a funding 

agreement. 

Primary 

Staff 

Behind Schedule: HAs not yet begun. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

09/30/2010 Complete STONE GRAY 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 

05/05/2010 

12/10/2010 

05/05/2010 

12/10/2010 



11/04/2010 





12/13/2010 


Status 


Government 






Areas. 






Areas. 






Areas. 

a. Maintain online 

EJ/brownfields 

communication tools. 

c. Implementation of 

the June 2009 Final EJ 

policy and stakeholder 

recommendations. 

d. Particpate as DEM 

representative to EJ 

League EPA C.A.R.E. 

grant outreach 

activities. 


Participation 

1. Utilize/promote 

RIDEM brownfields/EJ 

listserv. 

1. Complete final 

phase of EJ 

stakeholder process 

(scheduled to end 

March 2009) 

1. Assist EJ League 

with implementation of 

EPA CARE grant; 

includes attending 

monthly meetings. 


On Track: Utilized as needed. ELIZABETH 

STONE 

Complete: Listserve is up and running and continues to be available on 

an as needed basis. 

09/30/2010 Behind 

Schedule 

Behind Schedule: Delayed. ELIZABETH 

STONE 


Complete: Believe the last 2010 CARE Meeting in 11.10.10 - - will be 

attending meeting to determie DEM's level of involvement psot Nov. 

2010 w/ upcoming grants. 

Primary 

Staff 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

GRAY STONE 

ELIZABETH 

STONE 

11/04/2010 

12/10/2010 

11/04/2010 

11/04/2010 







12/13/2010 


Status 


Government 





and implement 




efficiency. 

a. Improve the ability 

to track compliance 

and permitting efforts 

through the use of 

computerized systems. 



will identify services 

they need to increase 

customer services at 

Galilee and will provide 

a report to the Bureau. 



Primary 

Staff 




Attachment A – 5. Compliance and Inspection - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA 


7

2011 DEM Workplan Report - Office of Compliance and Inspection 

12/17/2010 


Status 


Enforcement 

A. Issue timely & 

appropriate informal 




B. Issue timely & 

appropriate formal 




C. Issue timely & 

appropriate 




F. Document 


and measures 



for less than significant 

noncompliance (SNC) 

or to provide notice of 

intent to enforce for 

SNC. 

a. Issue formal 


for violations 

determined to 

represent Significant 

Noncompliance 

("SNC"). 

a. Monitor and track 


actions in development 

for timely issuance. 

a. Produce and publish 


action summary for 

web page 






1. Report # of Formal 

Enforcement Actions 



~ 100 annually. 


age of pending formal 

enforcement cases per 

media program at 

monthly enforcement 


1. Monthly formal 

enforcement action 

summary for web page 

09/30/2011 No Update CHOPY 








Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 

F. Document 


and measures 

F. Document 


and measures 

H. Achieve compliance 


settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 

b. Produce and publish 


summary 

c. Prepare case 

conclusion data sheets 

a. Monitor OC&I 



actions to resolution or 

to formal enforcement 

action if necessary. 





1. Produce and publish 


summary 

1. Document number 

of informal and formal 


closed by OC&I 

quarterly. Expect ~ 

400 annually. 




actions per OC&I 



1. Report # of cases 

forwarded to and 

pending penalty 

collection services 

quarterly. 









Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 



settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 



settlement, 




Court. 



















closed/resolved 

quarterly 


cases filed in Superior 

Court quarterly 


cases needing Superior 

Court complaint 

quarterly 


cases pending before 

AAD quarterly. 









Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 














meetings/communicati 

ons with EPA and the 

New England States on 

environmental 

enforcement matters. 



and enforcement 

training efforts 

provided by the 

Northeast 

Environmental 

Enforcement Project. 


Enforcement 

a. Large quantity 

generators 

1. Document 

attendance at EPA/New 

England states 

environmental 

enforcement 


(approximately 4 

meetings annually) and 

update Assistant 

Director and BEP 

Chiefs at Enforcement 



1. Document 

attendance at NEEP 


(at least 2 annually) 

and other training 

sessions as provided. 

Update Assistant 

Director and other BEP 

Chiefs on issues raised 

at Enforcement Update 

Meetings. 



1. Inspect 18 large 

quantity generators (or 

20% of LQG universe 

whichever is larger) 




09/30/2011 No Update TYRRELL CARNEY 


Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 





F. Inspect priority 

dams 


Generators 


Generators 

E. Inspect UST facilities a. Inspect UST facilities 

in coordination with 

targets identified by 

the OWM to assist in 

meeting federal 

inspection goal of each 

UST facility being 

inspected once every 3 

years. 

a. Inspect high hazard 

dams as first priority 

followed by significant 

hazard dams if 

resources available. 

1. Inspect 42 small 

quantity generators 

with focus on federally 

regulated hazardous 

waste and not 

previously inspected. 

2. Screen ~1,000 

SQGs to determine if 

they are active 

businesses 


conducted annually 

with number of 

inspections completed 

reported quarterly. 

1. 47 inspections of 

high hazard dams and 

17 inspections of 

significant hazard 

dams 




09/30/2011 No Update CARNEY 


09/30/2011 No Update GUGLIELMINO 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Enforcement 

A. Document and 

respond to citizen 

complaints in a timely 

manner 



responded to 


sufficiently 



responded to 


sufficiently 

a. Complete complaint 

forms for each 

incoming complaint 

and enter information 

into complaint data 

base for tracking. 



















complaints received for 

investigation on a 


~ 1,200 annually. 


complaints 

investigated on a 



complaints pending 

investigation by media 








Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 



responded to 


sufficiently 

C. Ensure that staff 





Government 
















a. Ensure that staff 




f. Assess the QA 








System Annual 

Program Self- 


2011. 



1. Refresher Training 

on 

inspection /administrati 

ve warrant rules, 1 

training program biannually. 



07/30/2011 No Update JOHN 


Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 





























g. Assess the QA 

system for the RCRA 

and Medical Waste 

Facility Compliance 

Programs 

h. Assess the QA 


Waste Compliance 

Program 

i. Assess the QA 

system for the UST 


j. Assess the QA 

system for the ISDS 



System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 


2011. 


07/30/2011 No Update TYRRELL 




07/30/2011 No Update MACLAUGHLIN CHOPY 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 








k. Assess the QA 

system for the Water 



System Annual 

Program Self- 


2011. 

07/30/2011 No Update HOGAN 


Primary 

Staff 




Attachment A – 6. Customer and Technical Assistance - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 

PPA Workplan 

8

2011 DEM Workplan Report - Office of Technical and Customer Assistance 

12/17/2010 


Status 



may cause or 









may cause or 









may cause or 











Dredging Team 





Dredging Team 





Dredging Team 



and planning 

documents 


and planning 

documents 


and planning 

documents 


09/30/2011 No Update GAGNON CHATEAUNEUF 




Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 


may cause or 









Guidance 


Guidance 


Prevention 




Dredging Team 




program and 





program and 




Ecosystems 

c. Provide 

measurement tool for 

P2 projects 


and planning 

documents 



Clean Marina 

inspections with CRMC 

per year. 

2. Issue boat washing 

discretion letter. 





1. Implement NEWMOA 

P2 measurement 

Software when 

available (currently 

under redesign) 


09/30/2011 No Update GAGNON 


09/30/2011 No Update GAGNON MIGLIORE 


Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update ENANDER GAGNON 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Prevention 



products 



products 



products 

d. Implement Green 

cleaning initiative 

b. Participate in Toxics 

in Packages Clearing 

House 



thermometers, 

thermostats, and 




1. Conduct one 

outreach activity per 

year. 

a. Participate in IMERC 1. Produce 4 quarterly 

reports on IMERC 

activities. 

1. Produce 4 quarterly 

reports on TPCH 

activities 

1. 2011 report that 

includes thermostat 

take back status 



09/30/2011 No Update MIGLIORE 




09/30/2011 No Update MIGLIORE ARMSTRONG 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Enforcement 





B. Implement dental 

amalgam separator 

certification program 

C. Continue Auto Body 

ERP 

D. Continue Auto 

Salvage ERP. 

a. Promote ERP 1.Completed RCRA 

small quantity 

generator ERP Check 

List 

b. Participate in EPA 

ERP consortium 

a. Maintain electronic 

data base on 

participating dental 


a. Add Federal NESHAP 

requirements to work 

book and check list. 

a. Distribute 2nd round 

of self certification 

packages 


1. Participate in one 

conference call per 

year. 

1. List of participating 

dental offices with 

amalgam separators 

installed. 

1. Number of new work 

book and selfcertification 

check lists 

distributed to auto 

body shops. 


completed selfcertification 

packages 

received. 








Primary 

Staff 


09/30/2011 No Update ENANDER 









12/17/2010 


Status 

E. Continue UST ERP a. Maintain Electronic 

Data Base 











a. Conduct 12 audits 

per year 

b. Distribute 


to participants 

a. Distribute Selfcertifications 

b. Hold 2 training 

sessions on using the 

compliance check list. 

1. Six audit reports 

completed. 

1. Certification 

packages 

mailed/delivered to 

hotels, restaurants, 

golf courses and 

related business that 

request participation. 

1. Self-certification 

packages distributed 

1. 2 meeting 

summaries 











Primary 

Staff 

1. Data Base 09/30/2011 No Update ENANDER 









12/17/2010 


Status 




NEWMOA 

K. Conduct 4 risk 



Program 


Government 



Applicants 



Applicants 

c. Produce final Project 


a. Attend 4 NEWMOA 

Director's meetings 

a. Conduct 4 risk 



Program 

a. Educational 

Workshop 

b. Review applications 

for pollution control 

equipment tax rebates. 

1. Four meeting 

summaries. 

1. Four completed risk 

assessment reviews 

with comments. 


1. 2 Workshop Held 09/30/2011 No Update GAGNON 

1. 4 Certification 

Letters 




09/30/2011 No Update ENANDER 





Primary 

Staff 

1. Final project report 09/30/2012 No Update GAGNON 









12/17/2010 


Status 

B. Respond to 


B. Respond to 


B. Respond to 














a. Manage the DEM 

switch board. 

b. Schedule file 

reviews 

c. Conduct Preapplications 

Meetings 

a. Coordinate projects 

involving multiple 


b. Coordinate Dredge 

projects 


reports 

1. produce 12 monthly 


250 file reviews per 

quarter 



35 pre-application 

meetings per quarter 

1. 5 Municipal 

subdivision reviews 

5 Quonset Point 

project reviews 

4 Comprehensive 

Master Plan reviews 



new dredging projects 

per year 

09/30/2011 No Update CASEY 


09/30/2011 No Update CASEY 








Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 



















D. Develop a 

coordinated DEM public 

involvment process 

c. Coordinate Federal 

EIS projects. 

d. Review and issue 

multi-sector permits 

for ARRA, KeepSpace 

and EDC CEC and 

other similar projects. 

e. Develop DEM permit 

portal in OCTA to 

receive and track DEM 


a. Develop a public 

involvement policy for 

DEM 



EIS project per year 


summaries of permits 

reviewed and issued. 

1. Produce 

consolidated permit 

application and policy 

for permit portal 

1. DEM Public 

Involvement Policy 








Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Government 




concern. 


Government 









activities that increase 

environmental 

awareness 

l. Assess the QA 

system for the OTCA 

Programs 


Participation 

1. Participate as a DEM 

representative to the 

RI Environthon, RC&D 

and other events. 



System Annual 

Program Self- 






Primary 

Staff 





Attachment A - 7. Director’s Office - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA Workplan 

9

2010 DEM Workplan Report - Office of the Director 

12/13/2010 


Status 


Government 




concern. 


Government 















a. Issue timely press 

releases and update 

the DEM webpage 

a. Support 



Quality Team 

Meetings. 

a. Support 



Quality Team 

Meetings. 


Participation 

1. Coordinate the 

review of the DEM 

website quarterly, to 

ensure the programs 

are keeping their 

websites up to date. 

1. Meet with Quality 

Team 1st Quarter. 

2. Meet with the 

Quality Team - 2nd 

Quarter. 

Complete: As per G. Mastrati 12/10/10- Director schedules are posted 

monthly and press releases daily. Web site review conducted as needed 

but generally twice a year. 



Complete: The Quality Team met on 11/17/90. Issues discussed were a 

summary of the 2009 QA self-assessments, the upcoming EPA 

assessment, QA Regional Roundtable update and 2010 PPA QA reporting 

issues. 


Complete: The Quality Team met and discussed finalization of the 

revisions to the 2009 QMP, the 2009 QA Status Report and the upcoming 

EPA assessment of the DEM QA System. 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2010 Complete MASTRATI 

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12/10/2010 

03/02/2010 

03/02/2010 







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Status 






















a. Support 



Quality Team 

Meetings. 

a. Support 



Quality Team 

Meetings. 

b. Determine if 

programs are using the 

DEM QMP by 

coordinating a program 

self-assessment. 


Team meeting - 3rd 

Quarter 


Team Meeting - 4th 

Quarter 

1. Provide guidance to 

programs to initiate 

2009 QA System Selfassessment. 


Complete: Quality Team meeting set for May 11. The team will discuss 

2010 Assessment Guidance, 2010 QT workplan and results of EPA 

Assessment conducted in Feb 2010. 


Complete: Quality Team met on 8/17/10 and reviewed the 2010 draft 

QMP. QMP to be finalized in August. Next meeting set for October 19, 

2010. 


On Track: Guidance sent to Quality Team on 5/4/10 and will be discussed 

at 5/11/10 meeting.Goal is to finalize Guidance by 6/1/10. 

Complete: Guidance finalized and sent to the Quality Team members in 

June 2010. 2010 self-assessments can now begin. 

Primary 

Staff 

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05/07/2010 

08/26/2010 

05/07/2010 

08/26/2010 







12/13/2010 


Status 































1. Follow-up on the 

2009 QA System 

Status Report by 

reporting progress in 

the 2010 selfassessment. 

2. Revise the existing 

QMP to reflect changes 

in the DEM Quality 

System in 2009. 

Include an updated list 

of QAPPs and SOPs in 

the revision. 

3. Work with the 

Quality Team to 

finalize the 2010 QA 

System Status Report 

Complete: 2008 QA System Status Report completed and submitted to 

EPA February 2, 2010. 




Complete: QMP revision submitted to EPA on February 2, 2010. Revision 

incuded an update of QAPPs and SOPs approved by RIDEM programs in 

2009. 


Complete: Revisions to the 2009 QA System Status Report discussed at 

November 17, 2009 Quality Team meeting. 2009 QA System Status 

Report submitted to EPA on February 3, 2010. 

Primary 

Staff 

11/30/2009 Complete GETZ GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

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03/02/2010 

04/22/2010 

03/02/2010 

03/02/2010 







12/13/2010 


Status 































4. DEM will provide an 

update of its Quality 

System which will 

include a Quality 

System Status report, 

updates of QAPPs and 

SOPs implemented in 

2009 and updates to 

the QMP. 

5. Provide EPA with a 

listing of QAPP 

addendums approved 

under generic Program 

QAPPS as part of the 

2010 QA Program 

Status Update. 

6. Submit to EPA a list 

of projects with 

approved QAPPs that 

involve environmental 

data produced from 

models. 


Complete: DEM provided an update to EPA on February 3, 2010, of its 

Quality System that included a Quality System Status report, updates of 

QAPPs and SOPs implemented in 2009 and updates to the QMP. 


On Track: INFORMATION IS BEING COLLECTED AS PART OF THE SELF- 

ASSESSMENT PROCESS. 


QAPP addendums approved under generic Program QAPPS will be 



On Track: This information is being collected as part of the selfassessment 

process. This will be submittes as part of the DEM QA Status 

Report that is due in December 2010. 


QAPPs that involve environmental data produced from models will be 


Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

03/02/2010 

08/19/2010 

10/29/2010 

08/19/2010 

10/29/2010 







12/13/2010 


Status 

B. Provide 





tracks its 


B. Provide 





tracks its 


B. Provide 





tracks its 


a. Develop and report 

progress on workplan 

activities for the 

Bureau of 

Environmental 

Protection. 

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1. Revise the DEM 

2010 PPA Workplan to 

reflect negotiated 

changes required by 

RIDEM or EPA. 

1. Submit to EPA an 

annual performance 

report within 90 days 

of the close of the FY 

2009 that will detail 

DEM's progress in 

meeting grant 

commitments. The 

report will also include 

a broad discussion of 

issues that may be 

considered problem 

areas. 


EPA, if necessary, to 

discuss any issues of 

concern raised in the 

DEM report that was 

submitted on 

12/31/09. 


Behind Schedule: PPA was not completed due to state budget shortfalls. 

EPA/DEM met on 12/3/09 to attempt to resolve issues. DEM and EPA 

continue to meet to address issues in the Water and Pesticides Programs. 

Complete: Finalized RIDEM 2010 PPA submitted to EPA on 3/19/10. PPG 

will be submitted when RIDEM receives the final EPA targets. 


Complete: DEM submitted to EPA its annual performance report on 

1/29/10 that detailed DEM's progress in meeting grant commitments. 

The report also include a broad discussion of issues that may be 

considered problem areas. 


Complete: There were no comments on the performance reports 

submitted to EPA on 1/29/10; therefore there are no issues to discuss. 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

GETZ 

03/02/2010 

05/07/2010 

03/02/2010 

05/07/2010 







12/13/2010 


Status 

B. Provide 





tracks its 


B. Provide 





tracks its 


B. Provide 





tracks its 


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4. If necessary, DEM 

will provide EPA with a 

response to EPA's 

comments on DEM's 

PPA progress report. 

Complete: No issues were raised that needed a response or meeting. 

This deliverable is complete. 


Complete: There were no issues raised that need discussion; therefore 

this deliverable is complete. 

5. RIDEM and EPA will 

hold annual program 

meeting(s) during PPA 

negotiations to perform 

a joint evaluation of 

the RI environmental 

efforts. 


On Track: EPA notified DEM on 5/6/10 that the revised P&C list is 

undegoing EPA Reg I review. RIDEM should get revised list in early June. 

Program meetings will be scheduled with EPA after receipt of P&C List. 

On Track: DEM/EPA Air, RCRA, Water, Pesticides and Compliance 

Programs have all met and are finalizing the P&C List. Workplans work 

has commenced. 



this issue. 



this issue. 

Primary 

Staff 

THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

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THOMAS 

GETZ 

THOMAS 

GETZ 

05/07/2010 

05/07/2010 

05/07/2010 

08/19/2010 

10/29/2010 

10/29/2010 






Attachment A - 8. Emergency Response - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA 


10

2011 DEM Workplan Report - Office of Emergency Response 

12/17/2010 


Status 


Ecosystems 

A. Respond to 

emergency incidents 

within 1 hour of 

notification 







a. Maintain Emergency 

Response Team 

a. Serve as incident 

team coordinator for 

significant 

environmental 

situations (like 

Conimicut, other PRN 

issues) 

b. BART Complaint line 

(SSEER) 


(SSEER) 



1. Approximately 

800+/- Incident 


1. Initiate by 5/15/11 05/15/2011 No Update BALL HOPKINS 

2. Monitor BART Web 

Page 


1. Mitigate 2 Incidents 09/30/2011 No Update BALL 



09/30/2011 No Update BALL HOPKINS 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 












(SSEER) 

c. Continuity of 

Operations Plan 

d. Contract 

management (ER 

services, scientific 

support and training) 

e. Proactively address 

Sea Lettuce/Alge (Ulva 

lactuca) 

f. Radiation response 

plan 

3. Scientific Support 

Roster 

1. Review and update 

staff assignments in 

the COOP annually 

1. maintain/update 

contracts 

1. Anticipate 10-20 

harvests per year. 



(DOH) and EMA when 

necessary for Rad 

Responses and 

Ingestion Pathway. 

09/30/2011 No Update BALL 










Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 








training 




training 

g. Removal of 

hazardous materials 

from schools. 

h. support EPA 

Superfund emergency 

removal actions 

a. Targeted training on 

homeland security, 

incident management, 

and technical aspects 

of oil and hazardous 

materials response 

b. State-RI Dom 

Preparedness 

Subcommittee; LEPC; 

SER Commission; 

SERC Training 

Commission; RI Chem 

Safe School 

Committee; 

Emergency 

Mangagement Advisory 

Council; 

Hazmat/Decon; Port 

Safety cmtee; Port 

Security Cmtee; DOT 

Intelligence 

system;Fire Chiefs Ass 

1. remove hazardous 

materials from schools 

as requested 

1. support EPA 

superfund emergency 

removal actions as 

needed 

1. Minimum 32 hrs 

training/year; track 

and report team 

training 











Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 




training 




training 






c. Regional committees 

- Southeast Area 

Committee; Southeast 

Executive Steering 

Committee; Regional 

Response Team; 

Executive Port 

Safety/Security 

Committee. 

d. National - National 

Association of State 

AST Regulators 









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Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 









exercises 




exercises 




exercises 

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a. Organize and 

implement DEM 

organizational 

response exercises 


EMA/FEMA sponsored 

exercises 

c. Participate in US 

Coast Guard sponsored 

exercises 


Implement 1 Exercise 

1. Participate in up to 6 

Exercises 


Exercise 








Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 

H. OSPAR 

Management 

H. OSPAR 

Management 


Status 





programs 





programs 





programs 

a. Prepare grant 

application for 

homeland security 

funding 

b. Management 



b. Management 



1. Grant Application 09/30/2011 No Update BALL 


1. grant documentation 09/30/2011 No Update BALL 


2. Project Milestones 09/30/2011 No Update BALL 


a. Budget Prep 1. Budget 09/30/2011 No Update BALL 


b. Annual Report 1. Report 09/30/2011 No Update BALL 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Government 

D. Provide public 

information on 

emergency response 

topics. 


Government 








a. Conduct Training 

and Outreach - List 

activities/quarter 

e. Assess the QA 

systems of the 


Program 


Participation 


type of training on a 

quarterly basis 


1. Complete the 2011 

QA System Annual 

Program Self- 

Assessment for the 


Program. 

12/31/2011 No Update LEO 


07/31/2011 No Update EASTMAN 


Primary 

Staff 





Attachment A – 9. Waste Management - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA Workplan 

11

2011 DEM Workplan Report - Office of Waste Management 

12/17/2010 


Status 


Ecosystems 












Brownfield 

Assessments 


Brownfield 

Assessments 


Brownfield 

Assessments 


Brownfield 

Assessments 


Brownfield 

Assessments 

Objective: 1. Investigate and clean up contaminated sites 

1. 25 Non-profit 

Organizations 


2. 39 municipalities 



09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO 





Primary 

Staff 






3. 4 Phase Is 09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


4. 4 QAPPs 09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


5. 6 TBA Reports 09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 



12/17/2010 


Status 











b. Negotiate Remedial 

Agreements 

c. Review projects that 

are utilizing BCRLF for 

compliance with NCP 

requirements, as well 

as site remediation 

rules 


TBAs 


TBAs 




1. 2 Remedial 

Agreements 

1. 1-3 applications 

expected to be 

reviewed for projects 

utilizing the BCRLF 

1. 1 reviews completed 

of EPA TBAs 

2. 1TBAs received from 

EPA 

1. 1 EDC SIRs 

Approved 

09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 










Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 








Program 




Program 




f. Letters of Support 

where other parties 

apply to EPA 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 



Program 

2. 1 EDC SIRs 

Received 

1. 10% increase in 

active sites over 12 

months (# of new 

notifications/previous 

12 months/current 

active sites) 

2. 40 SIRs approved 

(RDLs issued) 



1. 5 Letters of Support 01/15/2011 No Update OWENS 






Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 



Program 

3. 25 SIRs deficient 

(comment letters 

issued) 


in the investigation 

phase 



4. 30 SIRS received 09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 




Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 



Program 





necessary at 






necessary at 


6. 45 new notifications 

received- Tracking: # 

of LORs issued, # of 

VPLs issued, # of NJLs 

issued 

7. SIR Review time 

(initial comments). 

Goal to reply to SIR 

submittals within 75 

days 





1. 15 NFAs issued 09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 


2. 345 sites w/ELURs 09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 






necessary at 






necessary at 






necessary at 


3. 2 new sites added to 

long term monitoring 

during year 

5. 3 ILOCs Issued 09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 

6.20 RAWP Comment 

letters issued 



4. 20 LOCs Issued 09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 





Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 






necessary at 






necessary at 






necessary at 


7. 25 RAWPs approved 09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 


in remedial phase ( # 

active sites/RDLs/# of 

active sites) 




9. 30 RAWPs received 09/30/2011 No Update OWENS 


9a. 45% of known 

(State) sites that are in 

compliance 

w/applicable standards 

(# of inactive/total #of 

sites ) 



Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 




Program 





necessary at 


c. Oversee and 

manage high profile 

site remediation sites 

d. Complete internal 

draft of regulation 

change for Arsenic and 

other potential 

changes, as needed. 

e. Promulgate 

amended Site 

Remediation 

Regulations. 

9b. RAWP review time 

(to initial comments); 

goal to reply to RAWP 

within 75 days 

1. 2 high profile site 

remediation sites 

managed 

1. Conduct stakeholder 

and public outreach on 

draft of Remediation 

Regulations 

1. Promulgate 

amended Site 

Remediation 

Regulations. 









Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 




Contaminated 









Contaminated 









Contaminated 






1. Achieve human 

exposures controlled 

under current 

conditions at one 

facility. 

2. Achieve 

contaminated ground 

water migration under 

control at one facility. 

3. Achieve site-wide 

remedy selection at 

one facility. 


09/30/2011 No Update HELLESTED OWENS 




Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 




Program 




Program 




Program 







Contaminated 









Contaminated 









Contaminated 









4. Achieve construction 

completed at one 

facility. 

5. Assessment of 


current status for all 

new remedies. 

6. Verify adequacy of 


instrument for all 

remedies. 

1. SIRs received. 

(estimate 7) 






09/30/2011 No Update GILLEN 

Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 































2. SIRs reviewed 

(estimate 7) 


Federal LUST sites. 

(estimate 1332) 

4. Total active nonfederal 

LUST sites. 

(estimate 90) 

5. 18% of non-federal 

active LUST sites 

6. New Federal LUST 

sites this year. 

(estimate 5) 












Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 






























leaking UST's 

7. 20% of Federal 

LUST sites active 

8. 20 new non-federal 

LUST sites. 

9. 235 active Federal 

LUST sites 

9a. Total non-federal 

LUST sites. (estimate 

525) 

1. CAPs approved this 












Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


















leaking UST's 



leaking UST's 



leaking UST's 







2. CAPs received this 

year. 


initiated (RP lead 


w/State $ 


completed (RP lead 


w/State $$) 


Federal LUST sites 

closed. (estimate 

1080) 



closed this year. 

(estimate 20) 











Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 
























2 in OWM 


2 in OWM 



closed. (estimate 409) 


LUST sites closed this 


a. 97 EBS sites 1. 1 construction 

complete 





1. 1 5-year review 09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO 


2. 1 Remedial Action 09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO 




Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 















Landfills 

b. 34 NCBC/NETC 1. 1 remedial 

investigation 

c. 85 FUDs - 3 Army 1 

Air Force 

a. 150 archived 2. Oversee 2 Removal 

Actions 

a. Encourage owners of 

landfills to volunteer 

under the landfill 

closure program and 

work towards archiving 

the site from CERCLIS 

1. Number of Landfills 

on CERCLIS 


program (Goal - 32) 





09/30/2011 No Update GRANDCHAMP DENNEN 


Primary 

Staff 


1. 1 FUDs site 09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO 





a. 150 archived 1. 2 archived 09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 


09/30/2011 No Update DESTEFANO GIANFRANCESCO 




12/17/2010 


Status 



Landfills 





Grant. 





Grant. 





Grant. 

b. Oversee postclosure 

monitoring 

activities at closed 

landfills 













1. Number of landfills 

with completed 

remedies in long-term 

monitoring (Goal - 3) 


sites worked on using 




sites closed using 



3. Investigate 12 

projects using Stimulus 

funds in attempt to 

close out projects. 








Primary 

Staff 



09/30/2011 No Update DENNEN GRANDCHAMP 






12/17/2010 


Status 


Ecosystems 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 




managed in 

















b. Petroleum- 

Contaminated Soil 


c. Receive medical 

waste facility 

applications 





1. Change in 


generator per State 

reporting period 2007 

vs. 2009. 

2. Data summary and 

analysis compiled 

within 90 days of final 

report from EPA 

1. Expect 0 facility 

renewal 

1. 1 Applications 


Applications 




09/30/2011 No Update RUSSELL DENNEN 


09/30/2011 No Update LI DENNEN 


Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



d. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

(New/Renewal) 

e. Central Landfill 

Phase VI License 

Application to be 

reviewed. 

f. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

(New/Renewal) 

g. TSDF permit 

modifications as 

required 


Licensed/Register 

Facilities (by type) 

1. Review landfill 

renewal application for 

Phase V at RRC 

1. Renew Phase V 

permit at RRC in 

Johnston 

1. 3 TSDF permit 

modifications received 


04/01/2011 No Update ALI DENNEN 






Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



h. Evaluate 72-hour 


storage and/or transfer 

station applications. (4 

expected annually) 

i. Review of alternative 

medical waste 

treatment technologies 

j. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

(New/Renewal) 

k. Evaluate emergency 

permit request 

1. 72-hour transfer 


received and under 

review (3 expected). 

72-hour transfer 



expected) 

1. Applications rec'd 

and under review (2 

Expected) 

1. Expect 5 Transfer 

Station renewals and 0 

new 

1. Emergency permit 

applications 


(6 expected) 

Emergency permit 

applications 


expected) 


09/30/2011 No Update DENNEN LI 






Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



l. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

m. Evaluate variances 

for permitted 


operations 

n. Solid Waste 



reviewed. 

o. Track hazardous 

waste shipments 

through the manifest 

system to ensure 

proper disposal of 


1. Finalize 2 

Construction and 

Demolition Debris 


applications 

1. Approve or deny 

requests for variances 

from hazardous waste 

regulations. 

1. Expect 15 

Composting Facilities 

renewals and 1 new 

1. Percentage of 

manifests that are 

logged available for 

multi-office use within 

90 days of receipt. 

(Goal: 100%) 

(Approximately 90,000 

manifests received 

annually) 







Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 


managed in 




managed in 




managed in 



D. Improve 



Materials 


collections 


collections 

q. Evaluate and 

process permit 

applications and 

vehicle registrations for 

hazardous, medical 

and septage waste 

transporters 




Regulations. 

1. $890,000 fees 

collected 

2. Completion of 

annual HW Fee Report 

1. Process all 

transporter company 

permits within 30 days 

and all vehicle permit 

requests within 1 

week. 


EPA on a regular basis 

to discuss appropriate 

revisions to the RI 

RCRA regulations in 

order to maintain 

RCRA Program 

Authorization from 

EPA. 





Primary 

Staff 












12/17/2010 


Status 

E. Monitor the 

quantities and types of 

solid waste managed, 

disposed of and 

recycled in Rhode 




Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 


a. Compile annual 

survey report for solid 


facilities 






objectives. 






objectives. 






objectives. 

1. Data compiled, 

analyzed and Solid 

Waste Report Posted 

on DEM Webpage 

1. Review by DEM 

Legal 

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3. Promulgation of 

Regulations 







Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 



Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 




Commercially 


b. Conduct on-site 

visits/compliance 

assistance inspections 













1. Conduct Waste 

Assessments at 10 

companies 

1. Analyze and compile 

data collected from 

Annual Recycling 


2. Collect information 

for Annual Recycling 



09/30/2011 No Update SILVA DENNEN 




3. Notify companies 

with 50 employees or 

more of their obligation 

to complete the Annual 

Recycling Report 



Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update DENNEN SILVA 








12/17/2010 


Status 



Commercially 




active sites. 



active sites. 



active sites. 

g. Evaluate 

applications for 

alternative uses of 

solid waste in 


OWM Policy Memo, 

"Guidelines on 

Beneficial Use 

Determinations (BUDs) 

for Source Segregated 

Solid Wastes" 


Ecosystems 

a. Continually update 

UST facility information 

submitted by 

owners/operators. 

b. Maintain a 



facilities. 

b. Maintain a 



facilities. 

1. 4 applications 

rec'd /reviewed 

applications 


1. % of facilities that 

have paid registration 

fees. (target 100%) 


that have paid fees. 


Objective: 3. Ensure proper operation of underground storage 

tanks 

1. Database updates 09/30/2011 No Update GILLEN 






Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 



active sites. 



active sites. 










b. Maintain a 



facilities. 

b. Maintain a 



facilities. 











that owe registration 

fees. (target 0) 


of facilities invoiced. 

(1059 facilities in 

2007) 

1. # of companies 

licensed 

2. # of licensed tanks 09/30/2011 No Update GILLEN 

3. # of test methods 

approved 










Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 

D. Create and 

Implement an 



with Federal 

Requirements. 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 


tank closure 

applications 

a. Amend the UST 

regulations to add the 


requirement. 


applications received 


applications reviewed 


assessments reviewed 

4. # of closures 

attended 

1. Revise the UST 

regulations to include 

the Operator Training 

requirement. 











Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 

D. Create and 

Implement an 



with Federal 

Requirements. 

E. Track and enforce 












b. Create and 

Implement Operator 

Training Certification 

Program by 2012 

deadline. 













1. Modify/create 

database to track 

Operator training 

certifications. 

2. Abandoned UST 

facilities resolved. 

(estimate 5 facilities) 

3. 6 abandoned 

facilities w/informal 


4. 6 abandoned tank 

facilities 




referred to OC&I for 

enforcement. (estimate 

3) 









Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 

F. Ensure compliance 


installations 

F. Ensure compliance 


installations 

G. Process Fund 

Reimbursement 

Applications 


Reimbursement 

Applications 


Reimbursement 

Applications 



installations 



installations 




needed. 




needed. 




needed. 


installations received 


installations reviewed 

1. Issue 

reimbursement checks 

as needed. 


support UST Fund 

board meetings as 

needed. 

3. Prepare claim 

disbursement sheets 

as needed. 










Primary 

Staff 







09/30/2011 No Update GILLEN BROCKMANN 



12/17/2010 


Status 

H. Process a Fund 

Reimbursement 

Strategy 





monitored 





monitored 





monitored 

a. Assist in generating 

the Annual FUND 



Enforcement 







1. State Soundness 

Report and the Annual 

Fund Report 


Remediation ELUR, 

LNCs and NOIs 

resolved quarterly - 

quarterly /year-to-date 


Remediation informal 


(LNC's & NOIs) issued 

- current quarter / year 

-to-date 



Remediation referrals 


current quarter / yearto-date 








Primary 

Staff 

06/30/2011 No Update BROCKMANN 








12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 

G. Inspect solid waste 

facilities 



activities 



activities 


enforcement for waste 

facilities out of 

compliance 

b. Issue formal 


for waste facilities out 

of compliance 


Enforcement 



solid waste 

management facilities 


of permitted 

transporters 

b. Conduct TSDF 

inspections 

1. Number of waste 

facility management 


actions (LNCs & NOIs) 

issued - current 

quarter / year to date. 

1. Number of referrals 


current quarter / year 

to date. 


Conducted 


planned 


Conducted 






09/30/2011 No Update DENNEN ALI 




Primary 

Staff 











12/17/2010 


Status 



activities 

I. Conduct Inspections 

of Medical Waste 

activities 





monitored 





monitored 



Facilities 

c. Conduct inspections 

of 72-hour Temporary 

HW Transfer Stations 



medical waste facilities 


with institutional 

controls 

b. Continue audit 

program to monitor 

compliance of ELURs 

a. Conduct new 

installation inspections 


Conducted 


Conducted 

1. # of ELUR 

compliance 

certifications received 

1. 10% of ELURs 

audited 

1. 12 new installation 


this year. 











Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 



Facilities 



Facilities 



Facilities 



Facilities 


Government 

A. Improve 








c. Inspections resulting 

from complaints or 

referrals 

d. Conduct compliance 

inspections to comply 

with the Energy act. 

b. Determine if the 

Remediation 

Regulations need to be 

updated based on 

stakeholder input. 

1. 5 facilities inspected 

for abandoned tanks 

this year. 


inspected as a result of 

a complaint or referral 

this year. (estimate 5) 

1. Inspect 

approximately 210 

federally regulated UST 

facilities 



Participation 

1. Complete Public 

notice for revised Site 

Remediation 

Regulation 




abandoned tanks found 

this year. (estimate 5 

UST's) 







Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Government 






















m. Assess the QA 



Program. 

n. Assess the QA 

system for the LUST 

Program 

o. Assess the QA 

system for the TBA 

Program 

1. Complete the Solid 



Self-assessment for 

2011. 


System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 




09/30/2011 No Update SCHMIDT ALI 


07/30/2011 No Update KACZOR 


07/30/2011 No Update KULPA 


Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 





























p. Assess the QA 

system for the Pre 

remedial Program 

q. Assess the QA 

system for all the 

federal Superfund, 

NPL, DOD Programs 

r. Assess the QA 

system of the RCRA 

Permitting Program 

s. Assess the QA 

systems for the State 



Programs 


System Annual 

Program Self- 



System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the RCRA 

Permitting Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the State 



Programs QA System 



07/30/2011 No Update KULPA 




09/30/2011 No Update LI 




Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 








t. Assess the QA 

system for the HW & 




Manifest Programs. 

1. Complete the HW & 




Manifest Programs QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 



Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update DENNEN 




Attachment A - 10. Water Resources - Status of All Deliverables of the 2010 PPA Workplan* 

12

2011 DEM Workplan Report - Office of Water Resources 

12/17/2010 


Status 






















a. Reissue major 










Bucklin Pt. 


RIPDES permit: Fields 

Pt. 



Scarborough WWTF 


RIPDES permit: RIEDC 

WWTF 


03/31/2011 No Update HABEREK BECK 






Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 






































Jamestown WWTF 


RIPDES permit: Bristol 

WWTF 



Burrillville WWTF 



Clariant 


RIPDES permit: East 

Greenwich WWTF 








Primary 

Staff 











12/17/2010 


Status 





















b. Reissue minor 










Arkwright 



Anthony Mills 


RIPDES permit: Zions 

Bank f/k/a ATP 

Manufacturing 












Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 






































Carolina Trout 

Hatchery 



Coastal Plastics 



Tiverton High School 


RIPDES permit: EPA 

Lab 


RIPDES permit: Fox 









Primary 

Staff 











12/17/2010 


Status 





























9a. Reissue minor 

RIPDES permit: Glen 

Falls Cement 

9b. Reissue minor 


Perryville Trout 

Hatchery 

9c. Reissue minor 

RIPDES permit: Motiva 

9e. Reissue minor 

RIPDES permit: Inland 

Fuel 









Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


























c. Issue or Modify 














permit 



permit 



NBC Bucklin Point, NBC 

Fields Point 



Carolina Hatchery, 

Perryville Hatchery and 

Lafayette Hatchery 



Briar Cliff Manor 

1. Review Manchester 

Street 316 (a&b) 

Technology Report 

2. Complete review of 

2010 Do Thermister 

Data 






12/31/2010 No Update KAPLAN BECK 


Primary 

Staff 











12/17/2010 


Status 























permit 



permit 

e. Issue general 




3. Review of 

hydrothermal model 

validation report 

4. Summary of legal 

framework to support 

316(2) and 316(b) 

decisions 

1. Issue Pesticide 

Application general 

RIPDES permit 

2. Reissue 

Construction 

Stormwater general 

RIPDES permit 





06/30/2011 No Update MELLO BECK 


03/31/2011 No Update LAFAILLE BECK 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 























f. Issue new RIPDES 

permits 


permits 


permits 

3. Reissue MSGP 

general RIPDES permit 

1. Issue minor RIPDES 

permit: Cumberland 

Water Department 


permit: Prescott Point 

(f/k/a Freedom Bay) 


permit: Stone Bridge 

WTP 








Primary 

Staff 

06/30/2011 No Update CHATTERTON BECK 








12/17/2010 


Status 




backlogs. 




backlogs. 







a. Reduce combined 

RIPDES backlog to 

10% 

Achieve and maintain a 

90% overall permit 

issuance ratio for 

individual and nonstormwater 

general 

permits. 

b. Issue and maintain 

current 95% of priority 

permits. 

a. Review NOI & 

SWMPP for next Small 

MS4 General Permit 





1. Permit status report 

on meeting 10% 

backlog goal by end of 

FY11 

1. Update PMOS with 

the FY11 Priority 

Permit reissuance 

status 

1. Re-issue General 

Permit 

2. Public Notice Draft 

MS4 GP 




1. 39 SWPPP reviews 09/03/2011 No Update CHATTERTON BECK 






Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 















c. Oversee URI-RIDOT 

Phase II Public 

Education Grant 

d. MS4 Enforcement 

Review for permits 

years 1-5 




Orders 

3. Public Workshop 

MS4 GP 

4. Response to 

Comments MS4 GP 

1. Review 

reimbursement 

requests and project 

deliverables 

1. Issue letters for 

Referral, Deficiency 

Orders or Compliant 

MS4s. 


Reviews 



09/30/2011 On Track STOUT BECK 


STOUT 


On Track: 3 Referral letters for TMDLs left to be issued in 2010. The rest 

(5 more non-TMDL) to be issued in 2011 dependent upon status of noncompliance. 


On Track: Still ongoing. 7 more Yr6 AR reviews to go, likely to be 

completed by January 31, 2011. 

Primary 

Staff 



JENNIFER 

STOUT 

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STOUT 






12/16/2010 


12/16/2010 


12/16/2010


12/17/2010 


Status 





















Orders 

a. Review wastewater 

treatment facility 

designs, plans & specs. 

(6 total) 

b. Oversee 

construction of WWTF 

upgrades at 1 facility. 


WWTF/collection 

system bypass/over 

flow events and WWTF 

operational problems. 

Take appropriate follow 

up actions >2 months 

after investigation is 

completed. 

2. Review 39 Annual 

Reports for Year 7 

1. Orders of Approval 

for NBC CSO Phase II 

projects, NBC Bucklin 

Pt. WWTF BNR 

Upgrade, Smithfield 

WWTF Phosphorus 

upgrade 

1. NBC Fields Point 

inspection report 

1. Inspection reports 

and recommendations 


investigation 

On Track: Year 7 ARs not due until March 2011. JENNIFER 

STOUT 

09/30/2011 No Update ZEMAN PATENAUDE 


09/30/2011 No Update ZEMAN PATENAUDE 


09/30/2011 No Update PATENAUDE LIBERTI 


Primary 

Staff 





12/16/2010 





12/17/2010 


Status 





















d. Review and 

approve I/I and SSES 

reports and project 

designs to reduce 

system overflows. 

Review and approve as 

they are submitted. 

f. Coordinate with EPA 

on the priority SSO 

initiative 

g. Administer DMR QA 

Study. 

h. Revise the sludge 




1. Communications as 

needed 

1. Review DMRQA 

Study 31 Results 

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09/30/2011 No Update LIBERTI GOOD 


09/01/2011 No Update PINTO PATENAUDE 




Primary 

Staff 



1. Approvals 09/30/2011 No Update ZEMAN PATENAUDE 






12/17/2010 


Status 

































k. WWTF Operator 

Certification Exam 

Administration 

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1. Administer WWTF 

exams at a minimum 

twice a year. (Usually 

May and December) 


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09/30/2011 No Update PATENAUDE PINTO 


Primary 

Staff 



2. Public hearing 11/10/2010 No Update PINTO PATENAUDE 






12/17/2010 


Status 



are properly 






are properly 





may cause or 









may cause or 








a. Promulgate final 

amendments to the 

State pretreatment 

regulations 

b. Review annual 

pretreatment reports 

a. Implement WQC 


Review and determine 

if projects comply with 

state water quality 

standards (~125 WQC 

applications expected 

each year. 

b. Review Dredge 

Permit applications and 

coordinate final 

decision with DEM 

dredge coordinator 


review letters 


09/30/2012 No Update DISAIA BECK 


1. WQC 09/30/2011 No Update RICHARDSON 


Primary 

Staff 

1. Final revised regs. 09/30/2011 No Update DISAIA LIBERTI 

1. Dredge permits 09/30/2011 No Update RICHARDSON WALSH 








12/17/2010 


Status 


may cause or 










pollution 



pollution 

d. Monitor Hydropower 

Operations and 

compliance with terms 

and conditions 

a. Revise NPS 


following completion of 

the Integrated 

Watershed 


being developed 

cooperatively by NBEP, 

DOA, Coordination 

Team and DEM. 

a. Revise NPS 


following completion of 

the Integrated 

Watershed 


being developed 

cooperatively by NBEP, 

DOA, Coordination 

Team and DEM. 

1. Data reviews and 

reports, as needed 

1. Outline for Revised 

NPS Plan - consistent 

with Integrated 

Watershed 


2. Final Draft of 

Revised NPS Plan 



03/31/2011 No Update PANCIERA KIERNAN 




Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update RICHARDSON 







12/17/2010 


Status 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 

b. Administer and 

oversee grants 

awarded with NPS 

funds. 

c. Continue education 

and oversight efforts in 

support of No 

Discharge Designation 

d. Continue to ensure 

that all 319 projects 

will comply with EPA 

quality assurance 

requirements through 

individual project 

QAPPs or a generic 

NPS program QAPP. 

e. Coordinate with 

DOA, NBEP, and 

BRWCT in the 

development of the 

Narragansett Bay 

Region Integrated 

(Watershed) Plan. 

1. Grant agreements, 

quarterly progress 

reports; grant final 

reports. 

1. QAPPS 09/30/2011 No Update PANCIERA 

1. Comments on 

Integrated Plan draft 

documents; 


workshops 


1. Ongoing efforts 09/30/2011 No Update MIGLIORE 





Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update DAKE PANCIERA 








12/17/2010 


Status 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 

f. Submit Final Project 

Reports for completed 

projects 

h. Produce watershedbased 

plans, consistent 

with EPA guidance, 

building on TMDLs and 

other watershed 

planning projects. 







1. Reports as 

completed 

1. Final Draft of first 

watershed plan 


2. Final draft of two 


produced via EPA 

Technical Assistance 

Contract. 


g. Enter data into 

GRTS: annual update 

grant awards, update 

funding 

1. Annual update 03/31/2011 No Update PANCIERA DAKE 


06/30/2011 No Update PANCIERA 




Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 



pollution 













i. Refine monitoring 

strategies to enhance 

collection of data to 

assess the 

effectiveness of NPS 

BMP implementation. 

j. Submit Interim 



3. Establish DEM 

watershed webpage. 

4. Collaboration with 

NEIWPCC on technical 

assistance to support 

watershed-base 

planning 

1. Revised monitoring 

strategy 

1. January report on 

completed projects 




09/30/2011 No Update KIERNAN 


01/31/2011 No Update KIERNAN PANCIERA 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 



pollution 



pollution 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 


j. Submit Interim 



k. Submit Annual 











1. 2010 annual NPS 


1. Certificates of 

Approval 


Benefits Database - 1st 

Quarterly Update 

12/31/2010 No Update MANNING LIBERTI 



2nd Quarterly Update 




09/30/2011 No Update MANNING 





Primary 

Staff 

2. July progress report. 07/31/2011 No Update KIERNAN PANCIERA 









12/17/2010 


Status 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 





water quality 





water quality 



















3rd Quarterly Update 



4th Quarterly Update 


Review - 1st Quarterly 

Update 


Review - 2nd Quarterly 

Update 


Review - 3rd Quarterly 

Update 








Primary 

Staff 











12/17/2010 


Status 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 





water quality 





b. Administer State 

Bond Fund programs. 

c. Pursue new Clean 

Water 2010 Bond Fund 

d. Administer RFP and 

manage distribution of 

NPS funds for 


project. Give priority 

to restoration of 

impaired waters. 


Review - 4th Quarterly 

Update 

1. Capitol Budget 

Request 

1. RFP for 2012 NPS 

funds (including other 

remaining funds). 



1. Grant Agreements 09/30/2011 No Update MANNING 


12/31/2010 No Update GOOD MANNING 


11/15/2011 No Update PANCIERA DAKE 


Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 




water quality 





water quality 





water quality 





water quality 


e. Administer Clean 

Vessel Act grant 

funding. 







1. Submit final RFP for 



Need Survey (CWNS) 

to the Division of 

Purchases. 

2. Complete written 

recommendation on 

whether to use the gap 

approach or traditional 

method for completing 

the CWNS. 

3. Execute contract for 



Need Survey (CWNS). 








Primary 

Staff 

1. Grant awards 09/30/2011 No Update MIGLIORE 








12/17/2010 


Status 






Guidance 


Guidance 





protection. 

a. Manage consultant 

team to develop 

community site 

planning and 

development standards 

to achieve low impact 

development. 

b. Draft guidelines for 

new marinas and 


c. Finalize a policy for 

reuse of treated 

wastewater 

Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 2. Prevent groundwater quality impairments 

a. Review municipal 

comprehensive plans 

and water supplier 

management plans. 

Provide technical 

assistance where 

possible. 

1. Initiate training on 

community LID manual 

1. Wastewater reuse 

policy 

1. Comments to DOA 

and WRB 


1. Guidance 12/31/2011 No Update RICHARDSON 


03/28/2010 No Update PATENAUDE 


09/30/2011 No Update PANCIERA MANNING 


Primary 

Staff 

02/28/2011 No Update MILLAR KIERNAN 








12/17/2010 


Status 





protection. 


systems meet 





systems meet 





systems meet 






on issues of source 

water protection. 

a. Implement OWTS 


Review and process 

permits - anticipate 

2,000 per year. New 

construction - 

anticipate 650 pear 

year. Variance reports 

-anticipate 130 per 

year 

b. Implement cesspool 

phase-out 

requirements of the 

2010 OWTS Rule 

amendments. 

b. Implement cesspool 

phase-out 


2010 OWTS Rule 

amendments. 


coordinate policies and 

procedures. 

1. Letters sent to all 

homeowners that have 

been identified as 

potentially subject to 

the cesspool phase-out 


OWTS 


1. OWTS permits 09/30/2011 No Update MOORE 


01/31/2011 No Update ZWARG PANCIERA 


2. Tracking compliance 09/30/2011 

responses and 

answering questions on 

cesspool phase-out 

implementation. 

No Update ZWARG PANCIERA 


Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update PANCIERA PETERS 








12/17/2010 


Status 


systems meet 








environment. 





environment. 





environment. 


alternative strategies 

for nitrogen reduction 

and management in 

the critical resource 

areas based on recent 

research. 

a. Implement UIC 


review and process 

UIC applications- 100 

per year expected. 

b. Review and process 

UIC closures - 25 

closures per year 

expected. 

c. Track compliance at 

65 approved sites 

1. Policy analysis of 

applicability of 

alternative strategies 

for nitrogen reduction 

and management. 


1. UIC permits 09/30/2011 No Update SIMPSON ROY 


1. Closures completed 09/30/2011 No Update SIMPSON ROY 


1. Data review 09/30/2011 No Update SIMPSON ROY 


Primary 

Staff 

06/30/2011 No Update ZWARG PANCIERA 








12/17/2010 


Status 





environment. 





environment. 





environment. 





environment. 

d. Submit semi-annual 

reports on UIC 

activities to EPA per 

7520 form (quarterly if 

required per 40 CFR 

144.8). 






144.8). 






144.8). 

e. Development of 

regulatory procedures 

for geothermal 

discharges to UIC 

systems 

1. Submit Quarterly 

report 





1. Regulatory 


geothermal discharges 

to UIC systems. 


04/01/2011 No Update SIMPSON ROY 






Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 





environment. 





environment. 





environment. 





environment. 


program 

f. Development of 

UIC/Groundwater 

Discharge Rules 

g. Identification and 

closure of UIC 

discharges at RIDEM 

facilities 

g. Identification and 

closure of UIC 

discharges at RIDEM 

facilities 

h. Preparation of the 

application to EPA for 

the UIC Program 

Primacy Revision. 

a. Issue annual 

registration and collect 

well completion 

reports. 

1. UIC/Groundwater 

Discharge Rules in 

effect. 

1. Inspection report for 

each RIDEM facility 

that has a UIC 

discharge. 

2. Closure report for 

each RIDEM facility 

UIC system 

permanently closed. 

1. UIC Primacy 

Package submitted to 

EPA. 


12/31/2010 No Update SIMPSON ANGELONE 


06/30/2011 No Update SIMPSON ANGELONE 




Primary 

Staff 

1. Annual registration 09/30/2011 No Update WASHINGTON SORENSEN 



01/31/2011 No Update SIMPSON SCHNEIDER 







12/17/2010 


Status 


program 

















b. Process Variance 

Requests (50-100 per 

year) 

a. Review and process 

freshwater wetland 

applications 600-700 

annually 

b. Develop refinements 

to policies concerning 

wetlands on 

redevelopment sites. 

a. Research options 

for improving 

mitigation 

b. Develop a model 

management plan for 

aquatic weed control in 

lakes. 

1. FWW decisions and 

permits 

1. Research 

summary/options 

analysis 



Goal: II. Clean and Plentiful Water Objective: 3. Protect freshwater wetlands 

09/30/2011 No Update HORBERT WENCEK 



12/31/2010 No Update MURPHY 


Primary 

Staff 

1. Model plan 03/31/2011 No Update KIERNAN 



1. Variance Decisions 09/30/2011 No Update PANCIERA ANGELONE 



1. Policy Document 03/31/2011 No Update KIERNAN CHATEAUNEUF 





12/17/2010 


Status 
















(WMAP) 

c. Survey and research 

local capacities to 

enhance wetland 


compliance. 

d. Development of RI 

Statewide Freshwater 

Wetlands Restoration 

Strategy: Phase 3. 

e. Map and verify 

vernal pools in the 

Wood-Pawcatuck 

Watershed 

f. Phase 2: Mitigation 

policy development 

a. Continue 





1. Strategy w/ tracking 

system. Final report. 

1. Updated Map of 

Vernal Pools 



06/30/2011 No Update MURPHY KIERNAN 




1. Policy document 09/30/2011 No Update MURPHY KIERNAN 


1. Reports and Data 03/31/2011 No Update KIERNAN MURPHY 


Primary 

Staff 

1. Report 06/30/2011 No Update MURPHY KIERNAN 









12/17/2010 


Status 




(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 




(WMAP) 

a. Continue 





a. Continue 





a. Continue 






participate in the 

NEBAWWG 

biomonitoring and 

assessment initiative 

c. Report on Status 

and Trends 






data entry 


meetings/year 

throughout New 

England, including 

travel and overnight 

stays 


09/30/2011 No Update KIERNAN MURPHY 






1. Report 12/31/2010 No Update MURPHY 

Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 



environmental 







environmental 








a. Prevention of 

wetland compliance 

problems associated 

with DOT construction 

and activities. 

b. Publish Wetland 

BMP Manual and 

distribute. 




year TMDL 

commitments 

1. Distribute BMP 

Manual 





1. Blackstone River 

(bacteria, lead, 

cadmium); Mill River 

(bacteria); Peters River 

(bacteria, copper); 

Cherry Brook (bacteria, 

copper) ; Scott Pond 

(TP/excess algae, 

copper) 

12/31/2010 No Update VIATOR 


Primary 

Staff 

1. Workshop 09/30/2011 No Update MURPHY KIERNAN 







12/17/2010 


Status 














TMDL's 


year TMDL 

commitments 


additional 50 - 70 

TMDLs 


additional 50 - 70 

TMDLs 

a. Encourage 







2. Ten Mile (metals, 

bacteria), Slater Park 

Pond (metals, TP), 

Central Pond (metals, 

TP), Turner Reservoir 

(TP, DO), Omega Pond 

(metals, TP, DO) 

1. Complete Statewide 

Bacteria TMDL (61 

waterbody 

impairments)with EPA 

Contractor Assistance 

2. Buckeye Brook 

(biodiversity) (1) 

1. Proposals for 

municipal pollution 

abatement projects as 

identified in completed 

TMDLs. 


09/30/2011 No Update SCOTT TRAVERS 


09/30/2011 No Update VIATOR 


09/30/2011 No Update SCOTT 


Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update ZALEWSKY 








12/17/2010 


Status 





TMDL's 





TMDL's 





TMDL's 





TMDL's 

a. Encourage 







a. Encourage 







b. Encourage 


riparian buffer 

restoration projects via 

Riparian Bond Fund. 


Blackstone Watershed 

Integrated Water 

Resource Management 

Project - will fund 

upgrade of wastewater 

and stormwater 

treatment in 

Chepachet Village. 

2. Review amended 

MS4 Stormwater 

Management Program 

Plans for consistency 

with TMDL 

requirements, as 

applicable 

3. Work with NRCS and 

Division of Agriculture 

to encourage 

agricultural producers 

in Palmer River 

watershed to 

implement Ag BMPs to 

address bacteria and 

nutrient impairments 

1. Completed 

restoration projects 

1. Design and 

construct integrated 

stormwater/ 

wastewater solution 




09/28/2010 No Update CASSIDY 


Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update SCOTT BECK 









12/17/2010 


Status 





TMDL's 

C. Oversee follow-up 

monitoring to evaluate 

success of pollution 

abatement activities as 

TMDL implementation 

activities are 

completed 

E. Assist with pollution 


licensed beaches. 

d. In priority 

waterbodies (L,Y.W 

measure) leverage 

existing tools to 

concentrate 

implementation efforts 

a. Evaluate 

improvements 

associated with TMDL 


activities 

a. Assist Health and 

other DEM programs in 

implementing pollution 


state licensed beaches 

as described in the 

Beach strategy. 

Beaches targeted for 

action include: First 

Beach and 

Scarborough State 

Beach 

1. Completed 

implementation actions 

1. Implementation 

projects 




1. Monitoring data 09/30/2011 No Update SCOTT 


09/30/2011 No Update SCOTT CHOPY 


Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 

F. Implement Phase I 

CSO Control Program. 

Targeted reductions: 

annual biological 

oxygen demand (BOD) 

and Total Suspended 

Solids (TSS) loadings 

by 30%; fecal coliform 

by 40% to reduce the 

days Conditional Areas 

A and B are closed to 

shellfishing by 50%. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 

a. Oversee 


activities: Monitor 

construction progress 

of 1 project. (tunnel 

pump station) 


developing numeric 

nutrient criteria for 

surface waters 

consistent with 

Nutrient Development 

& Adoption Plan and 


604b ARRA funds, as 

applicable 










applicable 

1. Semi-annual 

progress reports. 

Final inspection report. 

1. Draft Lake Nutrient 

Criteria. 

2. Memo and sampling 

plan for nutrient 

criteria development in 

rivers. 

09/30/2011 No Update ZEMAN 




Strategy 

12/31/2011 No Update CAREY KIERNAN 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 










applicable 










applicable 










applicable 

3. Draft river nutrient 

criteria. 

4. Background 

memorandum on 

approaches for 


criteria in coastal 

waters 


workshops on 


estuarine nutrient 

criteria. 



11/01/2010 No Update DEACUTIS KIERNAN 


06/30/2011 No Update KIERNAN CAREY 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 










applicable 










applicable 

b. Continue 


biological criteria for 

rivers and streams. 

6. Revised schedule of 

milestones for nutrient 

criteria development. 

7. Through a 

coordinated technical 

work group process, 

develop, refine and 

document the 

recommended 

approach for 


estuarine nutrient 

criteria. 

1. Annual progress 

report 


06/30/2011 No Update DEACUTIS KIERNAN 




Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 


groundwater 



as necessary. 


groundwater 



as necessary. 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 




b. Continue 


biological criteria for 

rivers and streams. 

c. Update 

groundwater 

classification map and 

wellhead protection 

area map. 




network, DO 

surveys. 




network, DO 

surveys. 

2. Execute technical 

assistance contract 

with EPA and Tetra 

Tech to advance 

Biological Condition 

Gradient (contingent 

on EPA technical 

assistance). 

1. Updated map; 


alternatives to simplify 

map updates. 

1. Operation of existing 

network and seasonal 

monitoring dataset 


management advisory 

committee related to 

second phase of CHRP 

research program 

based from URI-GSO 


09/30/2011 No Update PANCIERA PETERS 


12/31/2010 No Update KIERNAN TRAVERS 


Primary 

Staff 


10/31/2010 No Update KIERNAN DEACUTIS 








12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 




b. Sample 17 shellfish 

growing areas - 2000 

samples from 300 

stations per year. 

B. Monitor water c. Conduct Shoreline 

quality conditions in Surveys 




comprehensive 





monitoring in 



F&W and EPA. 

1. Monitoring data, ongoing 

1. 9 annual surveys 

6 triennial surveys 

1 12yr survey 

1. Complete 

development of QAPP 



12/31/2010 No Update MIGLIORE HANNUS 




Primary 

Staff 

12/31/2010 No Update MIGLIORE SPEAKER 







12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 





monitoring in 



F&W and EPA. 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 




2. Probabilistic 

sampling design for 

fish tissue 

1. Big River Region: 

Data analysis & report 

2. Pawcatuck 

Watershed: Data 

analysis & report 






Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 









comprehensive 




3. Pawtuxet: data 


4. Update report on 

biomonitoring 

program. 

5. Develop QAPP for 

second cycle of 

Rotating Basin 

Program. 






Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 









comprehensive 




6. Urban Rivers: data 


7. Wood River: Data 

analysis and report. 

8. Initiate field work 

and laboratory 

analyses for second 

cycle of Rotating Basin 

Approach. (Targeted 

watersheds TBD) 






Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 









comprehensive 




f. Partner with URI 

watershed watch and 

support volunteer 

monitoring of lakes. 

g. Continue to work 

with the Coordination 

Team, RIEMC and EPA 

to secure funding to 

support 


necessary monitoring 

programs. 

h. Participate in Bay 

Window and other 

regional initiative as 


1. Monitoring data 

(Seasonal) 

1. Reports and 

Monitoring data 


1. Additional funding 09/30/2011 No Update KIERNAN 


09/30/2011 No Update KIERNAN DEACUTIS 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 









comprehensive 




i. Report outcomes of 

monitoring activities 

related to 106 

supplemental 


j. Administer 

regulations on septage 

fees. 




1. Report on prior 

activities supported by 

EPA targeted 


1. Annual comparison 

of total fee revenue 

and total septage 

volumes 


09/30/2011 No Update PATENAUDE KIERNAN 


1. Updated Strategy 09/30/2011 No Update KIERNAN 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 







B. Monitor water l. Revise the User Fee 

quality conditions in Program 




comprehensive 







F&W to support 


standards. 

1. Propose legislation 

to establish budget 

article or a restricted 

receipt account so DEM 

to use fees collected 

from permittees to 

contract for services 

necessary to revise 

monitoring program 


11/01/2010 No Update LIBERTI KIERNAN 


1. Data report 09/30/2011 No Update RICHARDSON KIERNAN 


Primary 

Staff 

2. Complete 

assessment of 

monitoring programs in 

coordination with 

RIEMC 








12/17/2010 


Status 






comprehensive 









comprehensive 











F&W to support 


standards. 

n. Conduct post storm 

monitoring in 

Providence River and 

Upper Narragansett 

Bay to develop an 

early opening to 

shellfish harvesting 

and new closure and 

opening management 

plan based on the data 

collected. 









1. Monitoring Data and 

Summary Report 

1. Assessment 

Worksheets 

2. Populate ADB with 


assessment 

information. 


09/30/2011 No Update MIGLIORE SCOTT 


10/30/2010 No Update CAREY 




Primary 

Staff 

2. Final project report 09/30/2011 No Update RICHARDSON KIERNAN 








12/17/2010 


Status 



















b. Administer Bay 

Closures as Necessary 

c. Modifications to 

Consolidated 

Assessment and Listing 

Methodology. 

d. Initiate data review 

and assessments for 

2012 Integrated 


3. Submit Integrated 


4. Submit ADB 

electronic update of 

water quality 

assessments. 

1. Revised CALM for 


assessments. 

1. Assessment 

worksheets. 




1. Publicized Closures 12/31/2011 No Update MIGLIORE SPEAKER 




02/28/2012 No Update CAREY SCOTT 


Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 





trends 



trends 



trends 



trends 

e. Coordinate with 

DEM's Office of Waste 

Management on 

reviews of water 

quality data collected 

at site remediation 

projects.(e.g., Rose 

Hill, Mashapaug Pond) 

a. Continue 

implementation and 

maintenance of 

network node to 

support data sharing 

via NEIEN 

b. Prepare annual 

shellfish survey report 

c. Report on the 

progress for watershed 

measures L+Y 

d. Develop watershed 

improvement targets 

(measure W) for 

federal fiscal yr 09. 


Office of Waste 

Management on water 

quality issues. 


1. Operating Node 09/30/2011 On Track MERRILL 

On Track: Work has begun on upgrade to Node 2.0 under 2009 NEIEN 

grant. 

1. Report 05/31/2011 No Update SPEAKER HANNUS 


1. Progress Report 09/30/2011 No Update SCOTT 


1. Watershed targets 02/28/2011 No Update SCOTT 

Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 No Update CAREY SCOTT 










12/17/2010 


Status 



trends 



trends 



trends 



trends 



trends 

e. Report on progress 

for watershed measure 

W 

f. Exchange data with 

WQX periodically 

g. Develop watershed 

restoration targets 

(measure L+Y) for 

federal fiscal year 09. 

h. Complete water 

quality assessment 

entry into ADB and 

develop 2011 Odd Year 

Update. 

i. Maintenance of 

WQUAL database. 

1. Uploads of Data 

Accomplished 

1. Odd year update of 

ADB. 

1. Enter recent data 

into WQUAL database. 


1. Progress Report 09/30/2011 No Update SCOTT 


09/30/2011 On Track MERRILL CAREY 

On Track: Staffing not available to manage water quality data 

submissions from monitoring groups into WQX data source. 

1. Watershed targets 02/28/2011 No Update SCOTT 






Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 



trends 

A. Coordinate with the 


agencies 



agencies 



agencies 

i. Maintenance of 

WQUAL database. 

a. Participate in WRB 

and subcommittee 

meetings. 


Water Resources Board 

on Big River well 

development project. 

c. Participate in RI 

Division of Planning's 

Water Supply Advisory 

Committee to revise 

water supply elements 

of the State Guide Plan 

2. Internal and 

external water quality 

data requests. 






1. Attend Meetings 09/30/2011 No Update GOOD SCOTT 





Primary 

Staff 







provide technical input. 

09/30/2011 No Update RICHARDSON CHATEAUNEUF 




12/17/2010 


Status 

C. Complete 

Wastewater Reuse 

Study Project (ARRA 

project) 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

a. Complete a 

statewide evaluation of 

wastewater re-use 

opportunities including 

screening level 

feasibility analysis 


Enforcement 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

1. Final project report 

with conceptual 

engineering designs for 

selected projects 












12/31/2010 No Update KAPLAN 


03/31/2011 No Update KAPLAN PATENAUDE 




Primary 

Staff 



06/30/2011 No Update KIERNAN PATENAUDE 






12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

























Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 















actions issued in 1st 

Quarter. 








12/31/2010 No Update SIMPSON 


Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



actions issued in 2nd 

Quarter. 



actions issued in 3rd 

Quarter. 



actions issued in 4th 

Quarter 



actions resolved in 1st 

Quarter. 



actions resolved in 2nd 

Quarter. 










Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



actions resolved in 3rd 

Quarter. 



actions resolved in 4th 

Quarter 



















Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

















12/31/2010 No Update CHATEAUNEUF 








Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 



resolved 



resolved 



resolved 



resolved 













Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 

































Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 





























resolved 



resolved 



resolved 










Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 




compliance 























resolved 







OCI. 




OCI. 




OCI. 










Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 

I. Implement EPA 

State Review 

Framework 










a. Develop protocol to 

assure significant non- 

DMR violations are 

identified and properly 

coded into data system 

CWA 7.1 


Enforcement 

a. 1.Conduct 25 major 


inspections. 

b. Conduct 10 minor 


inspections annually. 

c. Inspect 10 

construction activities 

authorized under the 

GP. 

d. Inspect 5 industrial 

activities authorized 

under the GP 

1. Documented 

procedures 


reports 

1. 10 minor insp. 

reports 

1. 10 inspection 

reports 






09/30/2011 No Update MELLO BECK 


09/30/2011 No Update LAFAILLE BECK 


1. 5 Inspection Reports 09/30/2011 No Update CHATTERTON BECK 


Primary 

Staff 










12/17/2010 


Status 








inspections 

e. Conduct 

pretreatment 

compliance 

inspections. 

f. Conduct 

pretreatment audits 

g. Conduct yearly 

pretreatment sampling 

& inspection of 

permitted Significant 

Industrial User 

LaGinestra/Stedagio 

LLC, located in 

Burrillville. 




4. Perform 2 

Pretreatment 

Compliance 

Inspections and Issue 

PCI Reports - East 

Providence in 

November, 2010 and 

Smithfield in May, 

2011. 

Perform 2 

Pretreatment Audits 

and Issue Audit 

Reports - Warwick in 

February 2011, and 

Quonset Development 

Corporation in August 

2011. 

1. The Inspection 

Report is scheduled to 

be issued by 6/30/11. 

The SIU Inspection is 

scheduled to be 

performed by 5/1/11. 










Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


inspections 


inspections 


inspections 


inspections 













b. Evaluate compliance 

with historic wetland 

permits over time at 

100 selected sites per 


a. Review PCS data 

monthly and 

recommend 

appropriate follow up 

action. 







1. Report and 

Inspection data 








1. Update PCS data 09/30/2011 On Track MERRILL MCFARLAND 

On Track: Data entry staff on track for major/minor facility data entry 

and compliance and enforcement event resolution in ICIS. 

Primary 

Staff 









DEB MERRILL 12/16/2010


12/17/2010 


Status 




O. Conduct Sludge 

Handling Inspections 

P. Deliver a NPDES 


(NMS) capable of 










b. Implement MS-4 

permit compliance 

evaluation system. 

a. conduct 25 sludgehandling 

inspections 

annually. 



Grant 



Grant 

1. MS-4 Compliance 

System Complete. 

1. Award Contract 01/01/2011 On Track MERRILL BECK 

2. Permit data 

uploaded to EPA's ICIS 

system on NEIEN 

On Track: 37 users have installed Asset Management System locally and 

have received 1st round of training from vendor. Development of annual 

report evaluation tool in progress. 


Primary 

Staff 

09/30/2011 On Track MERRILL BECK 

1. Inspection reports 09/30/2011 No Update PINTO PATENAUDE 








On Track: RFP in process DEB MERRILL 12/16/2010 


On Track: on track DEB MERRILL 12/16/2010


12/17/2010 


Status 







Q. Enable electronic 














Grant 











2. Publish Public Notice 

of Draft Regulations 

3. Submit Draft 

Regulations to 

Attorney General 

4. Submit CROMERR 

application to EPA 


12/30/2010 No Update BECK LIBERTI 




Primary 

Staff 

3. Submit RFP to DOA 10/31/2010 On Track MERRILL BECK 






On Track: RFP in process DEB MERRILL 12/16/2010 





On Track: Awaiting reg modifications. DEB MERRILL 12/16/2010


12/17/2010 


Status 


Government 



Applicants 


Government 















c. Retrieve files, assist 

with microfiche file 

reviews and respond to 

public requests for 

information regarding 

OWTS and Wetlands 

u. Assess the QA 





Program. 

v. Assess the QA 1. Complete the 


(lake) Water Quality 



1. Provide assistance 09/30/2011 No Update WASHINGTON 








Ambient (lake) Water 











Primary 

Staff 







12/17/2010 


Status 





























w. Assess the QA 1. Complete the 


(river) Water Quality 


x. Assess the QA 

system for the Non 

Point Program 

y. Assess the QA 

system for the RIPDES 

Program 

z. Assess the QA 

system for the TMDL 

Program 

Ambient (river) Water 





1. Complete the Non 

Point Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 



RIPDES Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the TMDL 








07/30/2011 No Update BECK 


07/30/2011 No Update TRAVERS 


Primary 

Staff 








12/17/2010 


Status 





























za. Assess the QA 



Monitoring Program in 

2010. 

zb. Assess the QA 

system for the UIC 

Program 

zc. Assess the QA 

system for the User 

Fee Program 

zd. Assess the QA 

system for the WWTF 

O&M Program 



Monitoring Program QA 

self-assessment for 

2011. 

1. Complete the UIC 




1. Complete the User 

Fee Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 


1. Complete the WWTF 

O&M Program QA 

System Annual 

Program Self- 





07/30/2011 No Update BIRCHELL 




Primary 

Staff 









12/17/2010 


Status 


























and implement 




efficiency. 

ze. Assess the QA 

system for the WQ 


zf. Assess the QA 




Monitoring Network. 

zg. Assess the QA 

System for 

Biomonitoring of Rhode 

Island Non-Wadeable 

Streams Program. 

a. Develop a process 

for acceptance of 

electronic signatures; 

likely to include new 

regulations 

1. Complete the Water 

Quality Certification 







Monitoring Network 





Biomonitoring of Rhode 

Island Non-Wadeable 

Streams Program QA 

system annual 

program Self 



Draft regulations, 

supporting 

documentation (SOPs) 





Primary 

Staff 

07/30/2011 No Update RICHARDSON 









12/17/2010 


Status 


Primary 

Staff 


Delegate Staff

Attachment B – Deliverables Not Completed 


Objective / Strategy / Project- 

Deliverable 

1/A/a/1. Promulgate modifications to APC 

Regulations 19, 21 and 35 to implement new 

Control Technology Guidelines 

1/C/c/1. Upload 2008 major source inventory 

data to the EPA's NEI database. 

1/C/e/1. Process inventory forms - Emissions 

calculated for small sources as time permits, 

reviewed for large sources, emissions and 

hazard factors entered in database. 

2/B/a/1. Evaluate Ambient Air Data Collected 

by RIAC- Prepare final written report 

reviewed and submitted to EPA 

2/C/c/1. Issue new and renewal ATOPs – 4 to 

6 new permits and/or complex renewals 

(requiring modeling); and 4-6 standard 

renewals (with no additional modeling 

necessary). 

2/H/a/1. Submit 2008 HAP inventory data 

from sources for NEI. 

4/B/c/1. Submit APC Regulation No. 43 to 

EPA as a revision to the State Implementation 

Plan (SIP) 

V/A/d/1.Complete the QA System Annual 

Program Self-assessment for the Air 

Pollution Emissions Inventory for 2010. 

Goal 1 – Clean Air 

Reason for Delay / Revised Due Date 

The date of submission of the revised regulations has been extended to 

2011 as per the 2011 P&C List. 

Behind schedule, but deliverable was completed in the first quarter of 

2011. 


2011. 

Report will be completed by the end of 2010. 

Two permits are out to draft comment internally and/or at the facility and 

were not complete by 9/30/2010. They should be complete by the end of 

2010. 


2011. 

Not completed in workplan year. Not on 2011 P&C list. 

Self-assessment completed 11/8/10. 

13


Goal II – Clean & Plentiful Water 



Deliverable 

1/A/a/1. Reissue major RIPDES 

Moved to FY11 Work Plan. 

permit: Bucklin Pt. 

1/A/a/2. Reissue major RIPDES 


permit: Fields Pt. 

1/A/b/2. Reissue minor RIPDES 


permit: Anthony Mills 

1/A/b/4. Reissue minor RIPDES permit: Moved to FY11 Work Plan. 


1/A/b/9a. Reissue minor RIPDES permit: Glen Moved to FY11 Work Plan. 

Falls Cement 

1/A/b/9c. Reissue minor RIPDES permit: Moved to FY11 Work Plan. 

Motiva 

1/A/c/1. Issued or revised Consent 


Agreement: NBC Bucklin Point, NBC Fields 

Point 

1/A/c/2. Issued or revised Consent 


Agreement: Carolina Hatchery, Perryville 

Hatchery and Lafayette Hatchery 

1/C/b/1. Re-issue small MS4 General Permit Two workshops have been held, with the completion of the stormwater 

manual a third and possibly last workshop will be held. Public Notice time 

- July 2010. New date set in 2011 PPA - January 2011 

1/C/d/1. Issue letters for either Referral, Notice of Compliance & Deficiency (NOC & NOD) letters sent out Dec. 

Deficiency Orders or Compliant MS4s. 

2009-Feb.2010. Notice of Intent to Enforce and Notice of Referral letters 

will be sent following review of Year 6 Annual Reports. First group of 

referrals issued 7/9/10. Awaiting approval of MS4 Enforcement Response 

Plan from the Director. Review of Year 6 Annual Reports ongoing. 

1/C/e/1. Review 33 (Year) 6 Annual Report Goal delayed awaiting enforcement decision from Director. Year 6 Annual 

and any response to Deficiency Orders 

Report reviews are ongoing; 6 reviews and referrals left to be done. 

1/D/c/1. Prepare Inspection reports and While generally on track, O&M needs to determine the appropriate close- 

recommendations within 2 months of 

out function for events from the floods of March 2010. Other events are 

investigation of WWTF collection system ongoing. (W. Patenaude) 

problems. 

1/D/g/4. Revise the sludge regulations to Current schedule is to complete public notice requirements sometime near 

allow for more beneficial reuse of biosolids. the end of December 2010 or beginning of January 2011. 

1/E/a/1. Promulgate final amendments 

Preliminary regulation development has been completed. Regulation 

to the State pretreatment regulations 

promulgation has been put on hold. 

1/G/a/1. Outline for Revising NPS Plan - Staff is working on incorporation into the State's Integrated Plan for 

building on work related to Watershed-based Water Quality and Watershed Management which will attempt to 

plans 

incorporate much of what is needed for the NPS Plan. This deliverable has 

been rolled into 2011 with a target date of 3/31/2011 

1/G/f/1. Final Draft of first watershed plan Other priorities have caused work on this to be delayed. This deliverable 


has been rolled into 2011 with a target date of 6/30/2011 

1/G/f/2. Final draft of second watershed plan. Working with EPA to secure contractor to work on two watershed plans 

1/G/f/3. Establish DEM watershed webpage. Webpage being developed; this deliverable has been rolled into 2011 

1/G/g/1. Refine monitoring strategies to Project has been delayed into FY11. 

enhance collection of data to assess the 

effectiveness of NPS BMP implementation. 

1/H/f/1. Develop RFP for assistance 

Request made to Budget Office for increase in SRF Administrative Account 

completing the Clean Watersheds Need to support RFP for CWNS assistance. CWNS RPF drafted; projected to be 

Survey (CWNS). 

finalized by 3/1/11. 

1/I/b/1. Provide samples to the new 

Due to staffing resources, this activity is on hold. 

laboratory for possible enforcement cases. 

1/I/c/1. Evaluate 20 pesticides in the 

Completed 10 evaluations in 2010. 

Pesticides of Interest Tracking 

Database. 

1/K/c/1. Develop community LID manual and A draft manual has been completed and is being reviewed by an advisory 

training course 

committee Project moving forward but finalization of manual is still 

pending. 

1/L/a/2. Issue boat washing discretion letter. Compliance date pushed to Spring 2011. Coordination with Marine Trades 

is continuing. 

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Goal II – Clean & Plentiful Water (Continued) 


Deliverable 


1/L/b/1. Draft guidelines for new marinas and 


This is a lower priority now and drafting guidelines is not urgent at this time. 

3/A/b/1. Report on research to enhance 

science-based decision making per WPDG 

workplan. 

Bid award delayed by E-verify requirements. This project has been cancelled. 

3/A/c/1. Produce a document that develops Projected has been delayed until 2011 due to other workload including 

refinements to policies concerning wetlands 

on redevelopment sites. 

additional responsibilities for ARRA projects. 

3/B/a/1. Improve Freshwater Wetland 

Deliverable date was reset for the final DEM phase 1 mitigation 

conservation and restoration - Research 

summary/options analysis 

memorandum to 12/31/2010. 

3/B/b/1. Improve Freshwater Wetland 

Consultant completed two plans in January 2010. Next step is to draw from 

conservation and restoration – Develop model these to develop a template for a model plan. Model plan projected to be 

plan 

finalized by 3/31/11. 

3/B/c/1. Report on survey and research local 

capacities to enhance wetland protection and 

compliance. 

Project carried over into FY2011 workplan. 

3/B/d/1. Development of RI Statewide 

The work toward the draft strategy and data system recommendations is 

Freshwater Wetlands Restoration Strategy: 

Phase 3. 

complete. The final deliverables are in the 2011 plan. 

3/B/e/1. Map and verify vernal pools in the The year 1-2 map is completed. With wetland staff assistance, working 

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed 

toward final products by 9/30/2010 and local outreach by 12/31/2010. 

3/B/f/1. Wetlands Phase 2: Mitigation policy No action on phase 2 mitigation policy development. Policy is pending 

development. 

completion of phase 1. Deliverable is projected to be completed by 9/30/11. 

3/C/a/1. Continue implementation of the This item includes 2006, 2007, and 2008 products 2006=profiles pending 

Wetland Monitoring Program consistent with final editing. 2007=completed. 2008=completed (need binding). The 

WPDG workplan 

deliverable target date for the wetland watershed profiles is 3/31/2011 

3/C/a/2. Continue implementation of the With RINHS data analysis complete, and report and users guidance drafted 

Wetland Monitoring Program consistent with 

WPDG workplan – 2009 analysis and reports 

and pending DEM review. Completion projected to be by 12/31/10. 

3/C/c/1. Report on Status and Trends Data gathered from 4 DEM programs. Need information from one other DEM 

program and one other agency. Completion date projected by 12/31/2010. 

3/D/b/1. Publish Wetland BMP Manual and BMP manual complete, available online and multiple users informed; 

distribute. 

awaiting printing. 

4/A/a/3. Complete 15 prior year TMDL 

Draft TMDL in preparation; expected completion of draft for public review 

Commitments - Blackstone River (bacteria, and comment – Winter 2011. (TMDL addresses 10 waterbody impairments; 

biodiversity impairment); Mill River 

does not include any Valley Falls Pond impairments nor for Blackstone River 

(bacteria); Peters River (bacteria, copper); 

Valley Falls Pond (lead, bacteria, excess 

algae/DO/TP, biodiversity); Scott Pond 

(TP/excess algae) 

biodiversity impairment). 

4/A/b/1. Complete an additional 19 TMDLs -- Deliverable has been placed on new FY workplan with new completion date. 

Ten Mile (metals & biodiversity), Omega Pond Behind due to technical complexity, competing assignments, modifications to 

(metals, phosphorus), Turner Reservoir 

(metals, phosphorus, D.O. & pathogens) & 

Slater Park Pond (phosphorus & pathogens). 

analysis approach. 

4/A/b/2. Complete an additional 19 TMDLs - EPA Lexington Lab not able to conduct toxicity testing this past 

Buckeye Brook (biodiversity) (1) 

winter/spring, thus DEM unable to complete final round of planned winter 

time wet weather monitoring. 

4/A/b/3. Complete an additional 19 

Due to technical difficulties and lack of mid-level complexity nutrient/DO 

TMDLs - Pawcatuck River estuary (D.O.) model applicable to Pawcatuck River estuary, DEM has decided to move 

Pawcatuck DO TMDL schedule out to 2018 with hopes that other mid-level 

modeling tools become available and/or saltwater nutrient criteria developed. 

4/B/a/3. Encourage implementation of 

Due to conflicting priorities not able to dedicate time to 

pollution abatement strategies for watersheds work with partner agencies to advance implementation of agricultural 

where TMDLs or WQRP have been completed. BMPs in this bi-state watershed. The 2011-2013 PPA includes work with 

- Proposals by agricultural producers in NRCS and Division of Agriculture to encourage agricultural producers in 

Palmer River watershed 

Palmer River watershed to implement Ag BMPs to address bacteria and 

nutrient impairments with a completion date of 9/30/2011 

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Deliverable 


4/B/c/1. Oversee the Blackstone Watershed The deliverable is behind schedule due to complications with preferred 

Integrated Water Resource Management site for stormwater management. This deliverable has been rolled into 

Project - will fund upgrade of wastewater and 

stormwater treatment in Chepachet Village. 

2011 with a target date of 12/31/2011. 

5/A/a/1. Draft Lake Nutrient Criteria. Contract employee started August 2010. Preliminary evaluation of data 

indicates workplan will need to be revised to provide for a sampling 

program in 2011. Original schedule for completion of criteria is being 

revised for FY2011. 

5/A/a/2. Memo and sampling plan for nutrient Delays in hiring postponed this task into federal FY12. 

criteria development in rivers. 

Contract employee is now on board and working toward this deliverable. 

5/A/a/4. Background memorandum on 

DEM provided a summary memo on this topic for the BRWCT Scientific 

approaches for developing nutrient criteria in Advisory Committee at its October 2010 retreat. DEM is aiming at another 

coastal waters 

document for the spring 2011 that refines the approach(es) DEM wants to 

pursue. 

5/A/b/3. Start development of numerical Revised schedule will be based on when EPA can provide technical 

biological criteria for rivers and streams. assistance in FY11. 

5/B/a/2. Participate in management advisory 

committee related to second phase of CHRP 

research program based from URI-GSO 

Meeting deferred until December 2010. 

5/B/d/1. Conduct fish tissue monitoring in QAPP and probabilistic sampling design for fish tissue sampling are 

freshwaters in collaboration with DEM F&W 

and EPA. 1. Monitoring data for 2007 2. QAPP 

projected to be finalized by 3/31/11. 

5/B/e/1. Big River Region: Data analysis & Project delayed - lack of staffing. Report is projected to be completed by 

report 

12/31/10. 

5/B/e/2. Pawcatuck Watershed: Data analysis Project delayed - lack of staffing. Report is projected to be completed by 

& report 

12/31/10. 

5/B/e/3. Pawtuxet: data analysis and report Project delayed - lack of staffing. Report is projected to be completed by 

12/31/10. 

5/B/e/6. Urban Rivers: data analysis and Project delayed - lack of staffing. Report is projected to be completed by 

report 

6/30/11. 

5/B/e/7. Wood River: Data analysis and Project delayed - lack of staffing. Report is projected to be completed by 

report. 

12/31/10. 

5/B/j/1. Annual comparison of total fee Comparison of community data and projected fees are needed to 

revenue and total septage volumes 

complete project. 

5/B/k/1. Update Monitoring Strategy for 

current program status 

Schedule for revising the strategy has been changed until FY11. 

5/B/k/2. Complete assessment of monitoring The process for assessing programs was delayed. RIEMC met in May 2010 

programs in coordination with RIEMC 

and has initiated work. Work continuing into FY11. 

5/B/m/1. m. Report on targeted fish 

Intern started work on Sept 13th to assist schedule. DEM is still waiting 

community sampling in collaboration with 

DEM F&W, if resources allow. 

on USGS Streamstats. 

5/B/m/2. Final project report of targeted fish Final report delayed due a lack of staffing. New deliverable date has been 

community sampling in collaboration with 

DEM F&W, if resources allow. 

scheduled for 9/30/11. 

5/B/m/3. Work with EPA to develop a 

statewide statistically based sampling design 

for fish tissue sampling. 

Discussions with EPA initiated but work will not be completed until FY11. 

5/C/a/1. Conduct data evaluation and 

Staff has completed first draft of assessment worksheets and entry of 

assessments for 2010 Integrated Report. information into ADB. Upon finalization of the 303(d) List, these 

worksheets and data entry will also be finalized. 

5/C/a/2. Populate ADB with 2010 water Staff have conducted draft data evaluation and assessments and 

quality assessment information. 

populated ADB with 2010 water quality assessment information. These 

tasks will be finalized upon finalization of the 303(d) List. 

5/C/a/3. Submit Integrated Report. Staff has completed draft data evaluation and assessments for the 2010 

Integrated Report. These tasks will be finalized and Integrated Report 

submitted upon finalization of the 303(d) List. 

5/C/a/4. Submit ADB electronic update of Staff has completed draft data evaluation and entered information into 

water quality assessments. 

ADB. The 2010 assessment information will be finalized and submitted to 

EPA via ADB upon completion of the 303(d) List and IR. 

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Deliverable 

5/D/c/1. Report on the progress for 

watershed measures L+Y 

5/D/d/1. Develop watershed improvement 

targets (measure W) for federal fiscal yr 09. 



Awaiting finalization of 303d list to complete reporting. OWR awaiting 

response from EPA on response to EPA comments on proposed 2010 delisting 

document. Will prepare final draft for public review and comment 

once we hear back from EPA; expect to go out to public comment on draft 

303(d) list in Winter 2011. Will complete watershed measure W, L + Y 

reports once 2010 303(d) list final. 

Targets to be developed based upon assessment for 2010 Integrated 

Report. Targets to be developed based upon assessments completed for 

2010 Integrated Report which is projected to be completed by 2/28/11. 

See response to 5/D/c/1 

5/D/e/1. Report on progress for watershed 

measure W 

5/D/f/1. Exchange data with WQX periodically Water Quality data not being uploaded into data management system due 

to loss of staff. 

5/D/g/1. Develop watershed restoration Targets to be developed based upon assessments completed for 2010 

targets (measure L+Y) for federal fiscal year Integrated Report. Report expected to be finalized by 2/28/11. 

09. 

6/D/a/1. Complete a statewide evaluation of Contractor (Horsley and Witten) hired. Work is underway. Schedule 

wastewater re-use opportunities including revised following procurement. 

screening level feasibility analysis. 

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Goal III - Healthy Communities and Ecosystems 

Objective / Strategy / Project- Deliverable Reason for Delay / Revised Due Date 

1/B/d/e/1. Complete internal draft and promulgate EJ additions and Internal review; regulations will be promulgated 

amended Site Remediation Regulations 

during next fiscal year 

1/D/a/2. Work to construction/complete or de- Conduct field work to implement remedy at Davis Liquid Site. Work to 

listing on NPL site operable units 

be done in the Spring of 2011 now due to Responsible Party 

negotiations taking longer than expected. 

1/H/a/1. Number of LUST sites worked on using 

Stimulus funds. (estimate 12 sites) 

DEM has worked on 5 Stimulus project this past year. 

1/H/a/2. Number of LUST sites closed using 

Stimulus funds. (estimate 8 sites) 

1 LUST Stimulus project closed this past year. 

1/H/a/3. Investigate 12 projects using Stimulus 

funds in attempt to close out projects. 

DEM has worked on 5 Stimulus projects this past year. 

2/A/c/1. Implement NEWMOA P2 measurement 

Software when available (currently under redesign) 

EPA grant proposal to complete this was ranked 3rd and not funded. 

2/B/o/1. Percentage of manifests that are logged 

available for multi-office use within 90 days of 

receipt. (Goal: 100%) 

Working on backlog of about 4 months in processing manifest data. 

2/B/p/2. Completion of annual HW Fee Report Report was completed in November. 

2/C/e/2. Track implementation of auto mercury Mercury regs will likely be open for amendments in late 2010/early 

switch management provisions and review captures 

rates to determine if an adjustment is required. 

2011 Dem will consider amending targets at that point. 

2/E/a/1. Compile annual survey report for solid Annual surveys are mailed out in March 2010. Office still in process of 

waste management facilities 

receiving and compiling data. Anticipate survey report being finalized 

by 12/31/10. 

2/F/b/3. Develop outreach model for management This has not been initiated yet – DEM has been dealing one-on-one 


with major retailers instead. RI Retailers Association has shown no 

interest to-date in PS issues. 

2/F/c/2. Maintain online list of registered 

On-line list is not running, DEM is fielding calls from manufacturers 

manufacturers for electronic waste management. on this issue. 

2/F/c/4. Adopt regulations to define 

This task is being moved ahead to 2011. Delayed due to staffing 

“environmentally sound recycling and reuse” for 

manufacturers plan for electronic waste program. 

issues. 

2/F/c/5. Enforcement of sales ban Having one-on-one discussions with retailers and manufacturers as 

needed. 

2/F/c/6. Review/approval of RIRRCs determine of Awaiting final numbers for 2010 by end of December from RIRRC. 

return share/market share & corresponding 

Will be implemented shortly thereafter. Delayed due to staffing 

recycling fees for electronic waste. 

issues. 

2/F/c/8. Notify manufacturers of return 

Awaiting final numbers for 2010 by end of December from RIRRC. 

share/market shares & corresponding recycling fees Will be implemented shortly thereafter. Delayed due to staffing 

owed to RIRRC (if in state program) for electronic 

waste. 

issues. 

2/F/c/9. Coordination with DOA/Purchasing/ DoIT No specific date scheduled for this activity before end of year. Will be 

to ensure state and vendors meet EPEAT 


implemented in 2011. Delayed due to staffing issues. 

2/G/a/2-4. Promulgation of regulations to promote Draft regulations completed by OWM and under review by RIDEM 

the Recycling of Commercially Generated Waste. management. 

2/G/c/1. Analyze and compile data collected from Currently analyzing data from 2010 RI Annual Recycling Report. 

Annual Recycling Report for commercial recycling. Anticipate report being finalized by 12/31/10. 

2/G/c/3. Notify companies with 50 employees or DEM will notify companies in January 2011 which have not yet 

more of their obligation to complete the 

Annual Recycling Report. 

reported. 

3/D/a/1. Revise the UST regulations to include the DEM has completed additional revisions to the UST Regulations and 

Operator Training requirement. 

they should be available for public comment by the middle of 

January, and finalized by the end of February 2011. One of the 

reasons there was a delay in amending the Regulations was a new 

law passed extending the removal date of single walled UST’s. 

5/D/a/1. Provide a link on the DEM website for 

applicators to access the Bulletin Live website 

Deliverable not completed this year; link was not made on website. 

5/D/b/1. When available from EPA, add a link to 

the Endangered Species Website on the DEM 

Website. 

DEM did not add link to website due to lack of resources. 

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Deliverable 

1/J/c/1. Develop protocol to assure 

significant non-DMR violations 

are identified and properly coded 

into data system 

2/M/b/1. Evaluate and report compliance 

with historic wetland permits over time at 

100 selected sites per WPDG workplan 

2/N/b/1. Implement MS-4 Compliance 

System. 

2/Q/a/1. Award Contract for NPDES 

Management System (NMS) STAG Grant 

2/Q/a/2. STAG Grant Permit data uploaded 

to EPA's ICIS system on NEIEN 

2/Q/a/3. Submit RFP to DOA re. NPDES 

Management System (NMS) STAG Grant. 

2/R/a/1-3. File final Electronic Submittal of 

DMRs regulations with Secretary of State. 

2/R/a/4. Submit CROMERR application to 

EPA 

3/C/a/1. Refresher Training on inspection 

/administrative warrant rules, 1 training 

program bi-annually. 

4/A/b/1. Participate in 4 EPA ERP 

consortium conference calls per year. 

4/C/a/1. New auto body ERP work book and 

check list with new requirements added. 

4/G/a/1. Self-certification packages 

distributed for RIPDES Construction ERP. 

4/G/c/1. Prepare final project report for 

RIPDES Construction ERP. 



Deliverable 

2/B/c/1. Complete final phase of EJ 

stakeholder process (scheduled to end March 

2009) 

3/A/d/1. Complete the QA System Annual 

Program Self- Assessment for the Air 

Pollution Emissions Inventory for 2010. 

3/A/m/1. Complete the Solid Waste 

Permitting Program QA System Selfassessment 

for 2010. 

3/A/o/1. Complete the TBA QA System 

Annual Program Self-Assessment for 2010. 

3/A/t/1. Complete the HW & Medical 

Transporter & Treatment Facility Permitting 

and Manifest Programs QA System Annual 

Program Self-Assessment for 2010. 

Goal IV - Compliance Assistance and Enforcement 


On 10/1/10, EPA granted RIPDES an extension on this deliverable; the new 

deadline is 12/31/10. 

Deliverable needs data analysis and report writing. DEM staff assisted with 

final field inspections of lots. Report is projected to be completed 6/30/11. 

Asset Management and Reporting System distributed to 37 MS4 

permittees. 1 st training session completed. 2 nd training to be completed 

with reissuance of MS4 permit. 

Project delayed after PRC approval to take advantage of ongoing 

enhancements to EPA ICIS. Delayed purchase will allow State to take 

advantage of product development to conform to ICIS changes. As of 9/10 

project is delayed. Expect contract award by 2/26/2011 

Project delayed to wait for EPA ability to upload data. Data Upload by 

9/30/2011 

RFP under internal review. RFP to DOA by 1/1/2011 

DEM is waiting for 106 funds for assistance. Once funding has been 

confirmed by EPA RIDEM can develop a workplan and associated deadlines. 

CROMERR application incomplete. Regulatory changes will not be made 

until funding has been confirmed by EPA 

Training completed on November 16 th , 2010. 

Participated in only 2 conference calls in 2010. 

New target date is December 31, 2010. 

Delayed due to lack of base line inspections. New target date is January 

2011. 

Delayed due to lack of base line inspections. New target date is January 

2011. 

Goal V - Open and Effective Government 


Project has been put on hold. Will discuss process direction with the new 

director in 2011. 

Self-assessment completed in November 2011. 


Self-assessment not completed in 2011. 


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Attachment C – Air Resources Joint Evaluation 

DEM/EPA Region I PPA Discussion Meeting Notes 

July 21, 2010 

Meeting Participants 

EPA Region I – Anne Arnold, Cynthia Greene (By Phone), Dave Conroy and Ida McDonnell 

DEM Office of Air Resources (OAR) – Doug McVay, Barbara Morin, Frank Stevenson and Tom Getz 

Dave started out the meeting indicating that e proposed federal EPA’s FY 2011 budget request has a 

substantial increase for air program grants including both expanded air monitoring and and for 

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) permitting work. He indicated that this proposal still needs to go through the 

congressional budget process so he does not know when the extent of the increases will be known. 

Dave indicated the region’s will be allocation for continuing Air Program Grants will go from ng 

approximately $14.4M in FY 2010 to approximately -$17.3M to the New England states for the Air 

Grant. This will translate into a substantial potential increase for Rhode Island. He also mentioned that 

the New England states can expect even more than this from the EPA Headquarters requested $25M 

requested for for the states for the GHG permitting Initiative and the $15M requested for air 

monitoring equipment. 

He thought that EPA’s budget could be caught up in a continuing budget resolution for some time. He 

thought there was a goodreater chance of the state’s getting increased 105 funding for continuing air 

program work, but the proposed GHG money may be a harder sell. He proposed having the 2011 

workplan reflect last year’s’ funding levels and caveat new work that could be funded by the new 

funds. Doug indicated he would be working on the state’s 2012 budget in November. It would be 

difficult to budget any potential increase in funding unless the state could show we will actually be 

getting the increases from EPA. He also indicated there is still difficulty in hiring new personnel; even 

if there is federal funding available that would cover these expenses. 

Dave indicated there is some flexibility in using federal contractors to complete projects. He did 

caution that the existing federal contractors may not fit into categories of Rhode Island state needs. It 

would take about 18 months to competitively bid funding new contractors at the federal level. 

Doug indicated the program continues to lose personnel and does not have the ability to hire 

replacements. He may be down to 20 FTE by the end of this year. He was not able to replace a person 

working on RGGI activities. He was considering using the RI Technical Assistance Contract (TAC) to 

fill in some of the program holes if he cannot add additional personnel. The TAC is up for renewal and 

he will be requesting an air element be added to it when it goes out to bid. 

At this point the meeting focused on the elements of the Priorities and Commitments List (P&C List – 

Attachment A). Doug had distributed a list prior to the meeting of P&C items that were problematical. 

All items not discussed today were accepted as written. All numerical references noted below will be 

to the numbers listed in the attached P&C List. 

Item 5: DEM can commit to this new task because the state only has a few number of large, type A 

sources. 

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Items 6, 7, 8 & 9: Require DEM to propose new rulemaking. These items all require a significant 

level-of-effort either through rulemaking or providing sufficient documentation to show that 

rulemaking is not needed. It was the state’s opinion that implementing the regulations would not result 

in significant emission reductions. In addition, the guidance did not include any model regulations, 

which have been helpful in the past. Due to limited resources DEM may not complete all of these tasks 

in 2011. Barbara indicated that the surface coating regulations are close to being completed and the 

printing regulations will be next. There was a question if item #9 was needed since it is covered by one 

of the other listed items in this category. Dave indicated he would look into removing this item. 

Item 12: After reviewing EPA’s guidance for developing transportation conformity SIPS; DEM 

decided to adopt a regulation instead of an MOU. OAR has drafted a regulation and met with the MPO 

to finalize a draft regulation for public comment. DEM will initiate a stakeholder process and should 

be able to complete the regulation and incorporated into the SIP before the end of 2010. DEM will 

include EPA Region I as a stakeholder in this process. 

Item 13: DEM wants to reevaluate its options for addressing existing and new sources under the CAIR 

replacement rule. The wording in this task should be revised. Doug indicated existing sources are not a 

problem, however handling new sources and growth of emissions is the issue. Doug indicated the new 

rule would be better if it gave RI an emissions budget as a means to address new sources. Dave 

indicated that how RI will address new sources needs tocan be built into the SIP. This issue needs 

further thought and work. Dave agreed to reword this item. 

Item 16: New legislation was enacted this year establishing clean diesel requirements for construction 

projects. Frank indicated that DOT has a pilot project that will dedicate 1% of project costs for diesel 

retrofit activities in the construction industry. By 2013 all state agency contracts (including DOT 

projects) greater than $5M will require retrofits. DEM’s responsibilities in this program will include 

determining the retrofit equipment requirements, and conducting a stakeholder process to determine 

how to reduce emissions from pre-Tier 1 diesel equipment and how to create a statewide inventory of 

diesel equipment in use. Doug mentioned DEM has concern on having the resources to perform this 

work especially the inventory work. Using a contractor is an option, but the industry may have 

concerns with this option since business confidentiality issues may need to be addressed. Dave 

indicated this item should be reworded to reflect all the work that has been done on this issue. 

Items 18 & 19: will be revised to reflect the DEM contact is Barbara Morin. 

Item 21: Doug McVay will be the DEM contact. DEM will move forward with a low sulfur fuel oil 

measure after several states in the Region have completed their rulemaking and potential issues have 

been identified and addressed. DEM is taking this approach because of our limited resources. This is a 

resource and a timing issue, DEM is not certain this rulemaking will be completed by 9/30/11. 

Item 22: DEM indicated there is no available staff to conduct public outreach/education on wood 

smoke issues using materials from EPA's BurnWise Campaign. In addition this project is not a high 

priority for the state when considering all the other things that needs to be done. Dave indicated he will 

remove it from the list this year but would like to revisit it next year. 

Item 26: DEM has no expired Title V permits now and none will be expiring before 10/1/10 so the 

number of expired Title V permits will be zero. The metric does not make sense and EPA should 

consider language used in past P&C Lists. Dave will look to revise the language on this item. 

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Item 29: DEM indicated the air monitoring network plan pieces of this task will be completed before 

9/30/10. The 2010 annual plan including the 5-year network assessment were submitted to EPA on 

7/12/10 and EPA issued an approval of the annual plan on 7/14/10. Region I has forwarded the 5-year 

assessment to OAQPS for their review and approval. The task should probably be reduced to just 

“Implement plans to monitor for October 2008 lead NAAQS.” Dave will change this item to reflect the 

discussion. 

Item 35: The five-year Air Monitoring Network Assessment has been completed and submitted to the 

Region. This item should be deleted. Dave agreed to delete this item. 

Item 37: DEM indicated there is no available staff to work on minor sources in the Industrial, 

Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters NESHAPs promulgated by EPA. DEM can 

work on the major sources, but does not have the resources to work on the small sources. DEM thought 

the regulations, particularly the record keeping requirements were onerous and required significant 

resources to respond to questions from the small regulated entities. Dave indicated that this was an 

item that EPA envisioned would be completed with the new grant funding and mechanisms to do this 

should be explored if the new funding is authorized. 

Item 38 and 39: Doug indicated that like the previous task, DEM did not have the staff to work on 

assisting EPA with outreach on the area source NESHAPs except where the universe of regulated 

sources was fairly small. Doug had not had time to discuss these items with the Office of Customer 

and Technical Assistance (OCTA). He will need to get back to Dave on this issue. Using a federal 

TAC to assist in identifying sources in the categories is an option here. 

Items 41: Revise the DEM contact person to be Gina Friedman. 

Item 42: Revise the DEM contact person to be Karen Slattery. 

Item 43: Doug indicated an intern working for the Assistant Director is working to document progress 

to implement strategies under the RI Greenhouse Gas Action plan and to look at regional adaptation 

strategies. DEM contact person should be Doug McVay. 

Item 44: There is no OAR staff available to work on participating in NESCAUM’s Regional 

Adaptation Planning effort. The intern mentioned in Item 43 above will be making recommendations 

to the Assistant Director concerning DEM’s efforts in GHG activities. He mentioned that Janet 

Freedman works for the Coastal Resources Management Council and not for RI DEM. Cynthia Greene 

indicated that Tim Gleason who is on loan to the region is a good GHG contact and has a good 

inventory of work being done by the states in the region concerning adaptation. Doug indicated new 

legislation was enacted this year that creates the Rhode Island Climate Change Commission to address 

adaptation. DEM will see how this commission plays out. 

Item 45: DEM did not feel that sponsoring a workshop for industry on the implementation of GHG 

permitting was necessary. DEM rarely has major NSR permits and thought permitting issues 

concerning GHG could be accomplished on a case by case basis. Dave agreed to modify wording to 

reflect this. 

Item 46: Doug indicated he will submit the required letter to EPA which explains how DEM will 

apply EPA’s meaning of the term “subject to regulation”. EPA will provide some guidance on the 

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necessary content of the letter. Doug indicated he will get this to EPA in August. The purpose of the 

letter is to provide EPA with the information necessary to determine if a federal implementation plan 

needs to be imposed to regulate GHG from new sources in RI. 

Item 50, 51 and 52: All items involve air/energy issues. Doug indicated he would like to build 

capacity in OAR on these issues, but at the present, does not have the staff to work on these tasks. He 

would like to find a way to use some of the new air program ly programmed funding to work on these 

issues. Doug will talk to Ron Gagnon of OTCA to see if they are continuing their work with the 

hospitality sector (Item 50). 

Item 53: DEM will work with EPA on the implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and 

analysis of the reported data with the understanding that the number of RI sources subject is a dozen or 

less. If the numbers are substantially greater RI DEM may not be able to complete this task. EPA 

indicated they may need some assistance in identifying the sources and having DEM provide QA on 

the data submitted. Dave will revise item to reflect this. 

Item 54: Doug indicated he would like to build capacity in OAR on the promotion of energy 

efficiency upgrades in the wastewater and drinking water sectors. He would like to find a way to use 

some of the newly programmed funding to work on these issues. DEM contact person should be Doug 

McVay. 

Item 55: DEM contact person should be Doug McVay. 

Item 56: Frank Stevenson will continue to monitor port activities in Providence and Quonset Point to 

look for opportunities to promote programs to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions from 

transportation and goods movement. Frank is still involved in NEDC but ports are not a high priority. 

He is working on other diesel initiatives required by the legislature that are tied to public health. No 

changes necessary on this item. 

Tom indicated he will provide minutes for the meeting and will distribute them to DEM and EPA. He 

requested that changes to the P&C List be exchanged in the next two weeks. Dave will send a revised 

version of the air portion of the P&C list reflecting our discussions by July 30. Once the P&C List 

could be finalized, the DEM can proceed with the build of the workplan. The goal is to complete a 

draft of the workplan to distribute to EPA by the end of August. Tom will provide EPA with a 

crosswalk of P&C List items and the DEM workplan. 

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Attachment D – Customer and Technical Assistance Joint Evaluation 

The RIDEM/EPA joint evaluation for Compliance Assistance Program took place during the 14 th 

Annual New England Planning Meeting for Enforcement, Compliance & Assistance meeting held on 

June 18, 2009 at Worcester State College, Worcester, Massachusetts. 

Participants at the Rhode Island Breakout Session included: 

RIDEM: Ron Gagnon David Chopy, Tracy Tyrrell, Ted Burns DEM 

EPA: Larry Wells, Deb Harstedt, Rich Piligian, Joel Blumstein, Tom McCusker, Dave Turin 

This report will focus on the Compliance Assistance part of the discussion. 

Ron Gagnon outlined the programs of OCTA: 

• Performance inspections – DEM has completed two rounds of inspections and reports. Based 

on the morning assistance discussion, DEM will work with the green hospitality program and 

offer assistance for hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses. 

• Underground storage tanks – DEM would like to do more assistance in that sector. Our main 

effort right now is under the energy act. EPA is required to present a report to Congress on an 

alternative program, and we are working with EPA on this approach. The DEM program would 

propose to require self-certification inspections at a frequency of once every three years. 

• Small quantity generator inspections - environmental results program. Using the results 

obtained from the Regional Common Measures Project, OCTA will work with the Office of 

Compliance and Inspection to determine if an ERP can be applied to the RI hazardous waste 

small quantity generator sector. . 

• Lean – DEM has been working with a company called Vibco who are a great resource for the 

Lean process. Lean is based on a Toyota process to streamline operations. We have been using 

the tool to conduct value stream mapping of our processes. This will enable us to determine 

steps in the process that do not add value to the final product, i.e., issuance of a permit. We are 

looking at using these Lean tools for our permitting programs and assistance programs. The 

Lean process may be adapted to develop a better way to provide assistance. We’d like to be a 

pilot on using the Lean tools to be a better organization. Through the stimulus program, DEM 

has added seven new positions to the office. Their main function will be permitting. We are 

going to create a specialized permitting office that will enable DEM to quickly respond to 

permits needed under the recovery program. OCTA will be responsible for reviewing and 

issuing the permit. OCTA will be coordinating water quality review, wetlands, instead of going 

through each program and have to get each review. We would use a team approach to review 

to whole project and grant one permit 

• NESHAP rule for auto body shops – DEM is committed to adding those requirements. DEM 

has talked to Region 5, and are planning to adopt measurement from auto body shops that will 

use 6 to10 questions. We will be modifying the ERP checklist to adopt those requirements to 

measure those criteria. 

• Lead Certification – DEM has seen a few contractors come in and ask for certification. HUD is 

now requiring that contractors have that certification. We have at least been able to maintain 

that checklist. 

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There were a number of areas where RIDEM was interested in working on in the future and included: 

• Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) - DEMs OCTA is participating in the FOG work through a 

partnership with Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC) and University of Rhode Island (URI) . 

NBC is the lead, this project includes conducting energy audits at wastewater treatment plants 

(being done by Gene Park, URI P2 Program) 

• Energy Management at Waste Water Treatment Plants 

• Sectors: Dry cleaners, Auto Recyclers/Salvage 

• Need for discussion and training regarding environmental justice mapping/targeting tools to 

help states and EPA Region I consider risk and environmental justice issues. Tools mentioned 

were EJSEAT, OTIS, RSEI and others. It was suggested that a webinar could be used to 

demonstrate use of these tools for all compliance assurance staff. We should also identify any 

potential EJ overlays in each of the areas we discuss. 

Overarching topics that were of interest to many: 

Using "Better Communication options for EPA Region I and NE State Assistance and P2 Programs" 

(e.g. Web 2.0, Wikis, Blogs, Twitter, etc.) to share info about our successes and to market our 

programs. 

It was noted there are legal deliberations going on in EPA and at the White House as to federal policy 

on use of these communication tools. Some states indicated that they are prohibited from using some 

of these progressive tools. However, there is some current active use of these tools by EPA and some 

states. The focus on follow-up therefore should be on what we can use right now to better tell our 

stories and market our programs. 

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Attachment E - Compliance and Inspection Joint Evaluation 

The joint DEM/EPA 2011 PPA joint program review was held as part of the 15 th New England Annual 

Planning Meeting for Enforcement, Compliance and Assistance. The meeting took place on June 16, 

2010 at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services in Concord, NH. The minutes for 

the Rhode Island Break-out Session are enclosed below. 

Dave Chopy provided general comments on the state budget and resources. He indicated the situation 

is stable for the time being with respect to layoffs. After June 2011 things could change since 

agreement between unions and governor expires and layoffs could be on the table to meet budget 

deficits. RI is presently only filling fully federally funded positions. Since the office is working at 

reduced personnel levels, DEM will need flexibility with respect to meeting their commitments. 

Areas for cooperation include SSOs and CSOs (on-going) and help with the Portsmouth situation 

(failing sub-surface systems affected by flooding). 

FY 11 Priorities: 

The parties agreed the following will constitute priorities in 2011: 

Water: 

• Plans to conduct ten construction/storm water inspections. For last few years DEM had been 

doing 100 or so consistent with the approved ERP. 

• Evaluation of fast track NOVs. 

• There is a need to fix ECHO data which became evident after NY Times story. 

• There is a problem with pH and fecal coliform data and how RI writes permit v/v these 

parameters as well as 4 or 5 others. 

• Wants to continue marina/pressure washing inspections but want to couple that with 

enforcement discretion. 

• RI finding MS4 inspection/audit most time consuming; has devoted 1 FTE for 1.5 years and the 

work is still not completed. 

• Encourages fixing of non-receipt issues in QNCR and other “quick-fixes” being proposed in 

CWA Enforcement Action Plan. 

Bottom line – need flexibility between permits and enforcement with respect to implementing 

various strategies and conducting inspections. 

Air: 

• Will limit Title 5 inspections to synthetics and minors. 

• Continues to find that data entry into AFS is time consuming and difficult. 

• Will continue to need EPA assistance in FY 11 (same level as FY 10) on stack testing, although 

DEM will continue to develop in-house capabilities as time/resources permit. 

Enforcement: 

• Air has 4 inspectors. The program is trying to get actions out the door more efficiently. 

• RCRA staff is stable at present and will do what was committed to for FY 10. In 2011 the 

program may be even exceed targets by a small amount. 

• The program is actively working on a fast track enforcement process for FY 11 and beyond. 

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• Need to discuss with the Region for FY 2011 on what an appropriate mix of LQGs and SQGs 

for RCRA inspections. 

• Short term priority is participating in the discussions about the permitting/enforcement intersect 

coming out of the CWA action plan. There is an interest in a meeting with the other authorized 

states to discuss the topics. 

• EPA was interested in DEM’s Mystic River approach focusing on bacteria. 

• RI sees a lot at stake for FY 11 in permit/enforcement issues and the “resetting of the state/EPA 

relationship.” 

• Frequency of RCRA inspections at either good or bad facilities is an issue. 

• State does not have a relationship with its tribes. The lack of one is a fallout from other actions 

not involving RIDEM. 

• Wetlands enforcement is difficult post-Rapanos; but more importantly the staff reduction of 

staff (5 FTEs down to 2 FTEs) is posing a problem. Wetlands enforcement is a specialty area 

that needs specific training particularly with construction storm water overlay. DEM could use 

assistance from Army Corps. 

• Lead RRP is DOH issue. DOH has applied and has been given primacy for rule 

implementation and enforcement. 

Meeting Summary 

• RIDEM needs flexibilities from Region I going into FY 2011 in recognition of staff/resource 

limitations 

• RIDEM will identify training needs and work with region. 

• Post 06/2011 may cause concern and consternation. Region needs to be prepared to factor in to 

EOY FY 2011 activities. 

• Data quality/transparency is an on-going issue that needs constant attention. 

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Attachment F - Pesticides Program Joint Evaluation Summary 

In 2010, meeting minutes were not recorded for this meeting. 

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Attachment G –Program Joint Evaluation Summary 

RCRA Joint Evaluation Meeting Notes 

May 27, 2009 

Draft Conference Call Notes: RI DEM RCRA Program Goal Meeting, June 14, 2010 

Participants: 

RI DEM: Tom Getz, Leo Hellested, Mark Dennen 

EPA NE: Mary Sanderson, Stuart Gray, Robin Biscaia, Jui Yu Hsieh, James Chow, Frank 

Battaglia, Jeri Weiss 

Overview: 

The purpose of the call was to discuss the status of our mutual program goals, update our five-year 

goal chart to the federal FY2011-2015 time frame, and discuss the FY2011 PPA. 

Significant agreements, action items and points of information for each program area are captured 

below. RI DEM reminded EPA of the difficult budget backdrop that continues in the state with no 

hiring, as well as the spring floods that had significant impact. 

1. Permits 

• RI DEM has no permit targets for FY2010. They noted they may issue some permit 

modifications this year due to flooding caused by heavy spring rains (Safety Kleen facility 

flooding impacts). 

• The 2011 commitment is one (Safety Kleen). 

2. Authorization 

• RI DEM reported that the current reg package still needs AG signature (they’ve had it since 

May). The regs became effective June 7, 2010. Action: Mark will call the AG’s office. 

EPA will issue the Federal Register notice in July 2010. 

• We discussed future reg work, as well as the February meeting between EPA and RI DEM 

and subsequent February 25, 2010 memo from Jeff Fowley to Terry Gray with 

recommendations on updating RI generator regulations. Action: RI needs to respond to 

EPA’s memo and (hopefully) assign staffconcerning this issue about possible future 

EPA involvement to work with EPA. 

• There was a lengthy discussion concerning CC inspections. Mary Sanderson focused on 

generator regs and waste codes. This was an issue where future discussion needed to occur 

and how it would impact AA/BB/CC inspections. DEM was uncomfortable in conducting 

these inspections and EPA should assist in these inspections. There needed to be further 

discussions on this topic especially with respect to state and federal enforcement 

responsibilities. 

• I have a statement recorded that the manifest rules require LDR rules and they need to tie 

into the evaporator rules. I had no outputs for this. 

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3. Corrective Action 

• The status of FY2010 PPA goals was discussed: 1 remedy selection and construction 

completion is done (Fort Barton). Action: Frank is planning a visit in July to work with 

RI DEM to complete the 2 EIs that are due this fiscal year. 

• FY2011 targets were reviewed; EPA noted an increase in work for the out years (from 1 to 

2 per year). Action: Potential sites for FY11 accomplishments will be discussed when 

Frank visits RI DEM in July. 

• James mentioned the recent release of the National Enforcement Strategy for Corrective 

Action (NESCA). In FY2011, EPA will seek to review sites with RI DEM to identify any 

potential candidates for some type of enforcement action. This could include financial 

assurance at the time that a final remedy is selected. One site that may be a candidate is the 

Strawberry Fields site (formerly Leesona) where the facility has been reluctant to provide 

financial assurance in the past. Action: Frank will discuss this with RI DEM during his 

visit in July. 

4. Data 

• EPA gave a reminder on where we are in the biennial reporting cycle (we’re in the 2009 

cycle now; 2011 will start the next cycle). RI DEM reported they are on schedule – they’ve 

submitted the draft report and are reviewing for data quality. 

5. Compliance and Enforcement 

• EPA or DEM enforcement staff were not on the call; enforcement will have a separate call. 

EPA noted that RI was not able to attend the recent enforcement meeting held at EPA’s lab, 

and that RI DEM should call in at a minimum for the valuable information exchange with 

EPA and among the six states. 

• EPA Personnel update: Mary Jane O’Donnell is the acting chief of the RCRA enforcement 

unit. 

6. Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) 

• EPA reviewed the general RCC language in the P&C list and the regional priorities. RI 

DEM indicated they will consider including “hard targets” in their workplan since they are 

active in this area. My notes did not indicate we would pick up any hard targets in this area. 

• EPA briefly summarized the priorities for the RCC program: (1) continued focus on 

sustainable materials management and making the connection between climate and how we 

use materials throughout the life cycle; and (2) continued focus on the health care and 

hospitality sectors. RI has a grant for work with the hospitality industry. EPA is promoting 

WasteWise as a tool for partners to assess their purchasing, recycling, and waste 

management systems, and converting the results into greenhouse gas equivalents (again, 

making the climate change connection). 

• RI DEM noted they are awaiting the outcome on a court case that may impact their draft 

commercial recycling regs. 

Mark mentioned he wanted to be in the loop on a pharmaceutical issue. 

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Attachment H – Water Resources Program Joint Evaluation Summary 

RIDEM PPA Meeting Notes 

July 20, 2010 

Meeting Participants 

EPA Region I: Lynne Hamjian, Katrina Kipp, Margherita Pryor, Ellen Weitzler, Steve Winnett and 

David Webster (Via Phone) 

DEM: Connie Carey, Alicia Good, Sue Kiernan, Angelo Liberti, Ernie Panciera, Elizabeth 

Scott and Tom Getz 

Brief Summary of Budget Issues 

Lynne began the meeting and summarized the expectations of the meeting. She indicated the purpose 

of the meeting was to briefly highlight 2010 accomplishments; negotiate 2011 Water PPA 

commitments; begin developing a conceptual work plan; note/discuss priorities and challenges for each 

major category of the work plan. 

Alicia mentioned one piece of good news from the water program is that no staff had left in the last 

year. She indicated there are still major budget issues in the state and DEM has been assigned a larger 

vacancy rate, which means vacant positions will need to be left vacant for a longer time. DEM’s 

budget cap for the year is 403 FTEs and we are now at 401 FTEs. It is not anticipated that the Office of 

Water Resources (OWR) will be able to fill any FTEs. Priorities have been assigned to other parts of 

the agency that had greater impacts from past retirements. Alicia indicated in the short-term some 

program holes will be supported by contractor help wherever possible. 

Lynne indicated the federal 2011 budget looks pretty stable. She expressed concern that the budget 

may be tighter in 2012 due to national concerns on deficits. It is not clear how this will translate to 

state programs. The administrator is in the process of determining EPA’s priorities and there is some 

re-alignment concerning EPA’s discretionary funding with respect to the ten regions. 

Alicia indicated DEM has reviewed the P&C List and did not see any major issues with the draft 

document. She suggested changes could be discussed as they come up in the meeting. 

TMDLs 

Connie indicated the draft 303(d) list will be completed at the end of July. The information in the 

303(d) list will form the basis of the narrative for the integrated report. She thought she would be able 

to forward the draft 303(d) List to Steve for EPA’s initial review during the first week of August, so it 

is available when he gets back from vacation. She indicated DEM will be delisting a number of 

impairments based on data generated by the rotating basin monitoring program (Department of Health 

lab analyses). She added that the delistings are based on better quality data, and in some instances, 

because of water quality improvements. Lynne asked if DEM could flag segments that have shown 

improvements due to water quality improvements. 

Steve indicated EPA is continuing with work to get the contractor assistance for developing the 

statewide bacteria TMDL underway. Steve indicated that contracting work may be a problem with 

respect to initiating the Impervious Cover TMDL with FB Environmental. At this point, Sue and 

Katrina mentioned that Katrina had been pursuing a funding mechanism for the Biological Condition 

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Gradient (BCG) work which incorporates many aspects of the Impervious Cover TMDL needs. 

Katrina is using National Coastal Assessment Program funding because RI opted not to participate 

directly in this project and regional EPA staff at the Chelmsford Laboratory will be able to complete 

some of the planned work. It is intended that the Coastal Assessment Program funding will be directed 

through a blanket contractor PO managed at EPA Headquarters to allow Tetra Tech to conduct the 

BCG work for RI. Funding for this project will be available in September. Upon completion of the 

BCG work, the information generated for that project will be available to EPA’s contractor; e.g. FB 

Environmental to conduct the Impervious Cover TMDL. This work will likely not start until FY2012. 

Elizabeth reported the following: 

• The program will complete 15 TMDLs that were from the prior years commitment 

• The program will develop 19 new TMDLs for the next year. Mt. Hope accounts for seven of 

them. 

• Belleville Pond TMDL went out to notice on 7/29/10, comments ending on 8/30/10 

• Pawcatuck River TMDL will go out to notice on 8/19/10, comments ending on 9/18/10 (This 

accounts for 6 TMDLs) 

• Blackstone River draft is under review and draft should be completed by December this 

accounts for 12 TMDLs 

• Ten Mile River TMDL will account for 22 TMDLs but was initially listed as 19 

• Buckeye Brook wet weather monitoring samples could not be tested at EPA as anticipated. 

DEM will try to work on this in the coming year 

• Pawcatuck Estuary dissolved oxygen TMDL will be put off and deferred until a later date. 

• The Blackstone and Ten Mile River TMDLs may be difficult to finalize because of the WWTF 

issues 

Steve mentioned New Hampshire will finalize more than 200 TMDLs next year and bacteria TMDLs 

may account for more than 60 of them. 

For 2011, DEM will finalize greater than 100 TMDLs with the Blackstone River accounting for 19, the 

Ten Mile River 22 and more than 60 Bacteria TMDLs accounting for the rest. 

Water Quality Standards 

Connie and Sue indicated that they have had difficulties in finding a qualified person to hire through an 

agreement with NEIWPCC to advance RIDEM’s development of numeric nutrient criteria for 

freshwaters. After two postings, a woman from Iowa has agreed to take the job and will start at 

RIDEM in early August. This project is supported with ARRA funding. The project is scheduled to 

develop the lakes criteria first and then move on to initiating work on the rivers portion. At this time 

DEM expects there will be a need to collect additional data to support nutrient criteria development for 

rivers. Sue anticipates implementing a river sampling program in 2011. Sue also mentioned that there 

is some 604(b) funding available in addition to the ARRA funds to extend this project. Connie 

questioned if the intent of P&C List Item 72 required total phosphorus and nitrogen standards for both 

lakes and rivers. She questioned if standards for both pollutants were necessary for both types of water 

bodies. EPA indicated the intent was to develop standards for both pollutants for the waterbodies 

listed, but acknowledged many states have focused to date on one rather than both criteria in 

freshwaters. They further indicated they are looking for a schedule to develop the standards by 

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December. Sue indicated DEM would need to take a two tiered approach to this issue and EPA agreed 

that would be fine. 

With respect to P&C List item 71, Sue indicated that Chris Deacutis and Ames Colt, through the 

Coordination Team, will be focusing on developing a strategy for determining nutrient criteria for 

Narragansett Bay. There is a lot of information available and additional analysis of the data is 

necessary before the issue could be resolved. Margherita indicated there has been and may continue to 

be some EPA resources to assist in the criteria development process. 

Elizabeth raised the issue of the status of EPA’s review of DEM’s Water Quality Standards revisions. 

She indicated that DEM is waiting EPA action on a number of items and would appreciate EPA’s 

response to DEM 2001 letter concerning this issue. Ellen indicated that she would forward a copy of 

her review of the water quality regulation revisions that EPA has not taken action on. 

P&C List Item 70 was mentioned and DEM requested EPA to identify any outstanding water quality 

standard issues by a date certain. December 31, 2010 was suggested. 

For nutrient criteria development, there was some discussion concerning the need to expand 

monitoring to fish and periphyton. EPA expressed some concern that macroinvertebrates had different 

responses to nutrients and we should perhaps look at other response organisms as we develop nutrient 

criteria. DEM indicated its approach was not focused on macroinvertebrates but was expected to 

incorporate other biological data; e.g. chlorophyll, etc. 

P&C List Item 70 was mentioned and DEM requested EPA to identify any outstanding water quality 

stand issues by a date certain. December 31, 2011 was suggested. 

This topic was closed out by Ellen mentioning that EPA is holding a meeting on regulation revisions 

that may have an impact on state’s anti-degradation policy. There is a session only for states and she 

will provide DEM with the details of the meeting at a latter date. 

Watershed Measures (P & C List Items 73-76) 

Margherita began the discussion indicating it was important to identify instances where there have 

been success stories in implementing strategies that resulted in water quality improvements. Liz 

countered with an instance of a pond that was downstream of a WWTF that should have been delisted. 

The delisting did not happen because EPA requested additional sampling of ponds further downstream 

to prove the connection of water quality improvements. They were trying to determine if the pollution 

signal was from the WWTF or stormwater run-off. Liz indicated there needs to be more dialogue 

between EPA and DEM on the issue of the representative nature of sampling points. 

There was a suggestion to modify and update measure W by adding the Runnins, Barrington River to 

the list. 

NPS Program Issues 

Ernie reported that DEM received $4M in request for NPS project funding for the FY09/10 RFP that 

has available about $650K. He indicated there will be good projects that DEM will not be able to be 

fund due to the lack of funding. He mentioned that two-thirds of the proposals were for TMDL related 

projects. DEM suggested possibly adding the FY2011 funds to the FY 09/10 funds for additional 

projects that were submitted pursuant to the recent RFP. EPA agreed depending on the final 

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evaluation of the project submittals. EPA questioned if DEM could use some of the unexpended prior 

year NPS funds to move some of these projects along? At this point Sue provided a background of the 

status of NPS funds. She mentioned there was approximately $1M of grant years 2002-2005 NPS 319 

money that was being worked on this year. She said 4 projects are completed and six are ongoing, and 

should be completed by the end of September. There is one outstanding project in Warwick that will 

not be completed by October 1. She indicated the city is in the bid stage, but does not see the work 

being completed in time. She mentioned that Warwick was hit very hard with the spring flood and she 

would recommend shifting some funding around to allow Warwick to complete the project. Sue would 

like to discuss this matter further with Margherita. Sue indicated she anticipates all $1M NPS 319 

funding from grant years 2006-2007 to be completed by September 30, 2011. NPS 319 funding from 

grant years 2008 is progressing and may also be spent by September 30, 2011. Sue indicated it is 

sometimes difficult to estimate the progress of municipal spending because they tend to submit bills to 

DEM after the project has been completed. EPA would like to see incremental draw-downs. Sue 

indicated this will be a feature in future awards where payments will be tied to specific milestones. 

Margherita questioned if it was possible to use unexpended NPS funds to work on additional 

Watershed plans. Sue questioned if there were any additional funds remaining in this category. She 

indicated the excess funding was reprogrammed last year. The only way there might be excess funding 

is if a project is completed under budget (FY02-FY07) or possibly cancelled (FY08-FY10). DEM will 

not know if this happens until all the project bills are submitted. Sue indicated she would like to meet 

with EPA in two weeks to review the submitted NPS projects to develop a revised list of funded 

projects that makes some adjustments to the assigned funding years in order to support closing out the 

FY02-FY05 PPGs as of September 2010. 

Other topics discussed in this segment included: 

• Margherita indicated the contractor paperwork for the Watershed Plan is under review and 

should be issued in September 

• EPA was looking for success stories in NPS implementation 

● DEM was doing fine in providing EPA with 319 work plan and annual reports, progress in 

meeting PPA/PPG metrics (GRTS, restoration of primarily NPS restored water segments) 

• There is a farm in Rhode Island causing problems. DEM will be working to address the issues 

• DEM may have some specific issues that are interstate that EPA can help with. There is also a 

role for EPA to help in working with NRCS. There are confidentiality issues that can get in the 

way of getting information. DEM supports the idea of a regional NRCS meeting. 

● NPS Management Plan update: DEM is working with a committee to develop an integrated 

water quality plan that would incorporate several water quality state guide plan elements 

(including the NPS Management Plan) into one element of the state guide plan. It is still 

anticipated that a stand alone “NPS Management Plan” will be prepared. 

Wetlands 

To close out the FY02-FY05 PPGs, DEM needs to request some adjustments or possible 

reprogramming of funds associated with the 2002-2004 Wetland Demonstration Program Grant. 

Funds are unexpended in part because of difficulties in getting the localities to complete the local 

demonstration grant projects and Sue is recommending this funding (Approximately $135K in the 

older program and $65 K in the Pilot Grant) be reprogrammed; with a large portion assigned to the 

DEM Fish and Wildlife Division to execute a wetland restoration project on state lands managed for 

wildlife habitat. She requested this funding be folded into the 2011 PPG and use the flexibility of the 

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PPG program to reprogram the funding. Sue indicated she needed to talk to Matt about the 

reprogramming request. Matt indicated a meeting would be appropriate. 

Sue indicated there was a kick-off meeting of the Wetlands Restoration Planning Work Group. There 

is a lot of energy in the group and interest in habitat restoration in general. DEM will need to be 

focused on Wetlands Restoration work. Sue expects a draft strategy document to be developed by the 

end of December. DEM has a contract employee funded through NEIWPCC who is working on this 

project. 

The Rhode Island Freshwater Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Plan is in its fourth year and is 

focused on validating and refining a wetland rapid assessment method. Data generated from 

monitoring and assessment will contribute to an improved understanding of wetland conditions in 

Rhode Island and foster changes in management programs to enhance wetland protection. DEM is 

partnering with the RI Natural History Survey. 

DEM is on target to publish a BMP Manual by this September. The BMP will focus on minimization 

and avoidance techniques to be used when working near wetland areas. 

Sue indicated DEM needs to submit the Wetlands Status and Trends Report. She also mentioned DEM 

is not participating in the National Wetlands Assessment because there are no internal staff resources 

to work on the project. She approached the RI Natural History Survey about partnering on the project 

but they also declined citing limited resources. She did indicate it might be possible to participate in 

the work via assisting EPA’s contractors. 

Monitoring Strategy and Program Implementation 

Sue indicated the Integrated Report will be completed after the 303(d) list is finalized. She said there 

were no issues with ABD and the CALM updates. WQX is running, but DEM has lost its technical 

support to administer the data system. OWR would like to recruit someone for this position. A question 

was asked of EPA concerning a minimum level of effort needed to keep updating the system. EPA 

(Katrina) agreed to check on this and get back to Sue on this issue. 

DEM indicated an updated monitoring strategy will be actively worked on and available no later than 

the fall of 2011. DEM would like to work with EPA to look at TMDL development more holistically. 

There is an issue with metals that needs to be addressed. DEM has seen instances where the biological 

assessments have indicated a healthy water body but the monitored value for metals is above the 

standard. Would EPA consider listing a water body based on the health of the stream which might be a 

better indicator thant monitored metal values? EPA was skeptical this would work. Nevertheless, DEM 

would like to have further discussions with EPA (Ellen) on this issue. 

Sue indicated the fixed monitoring system, in the past, has been funded through NOAA grants that 

were given to the state through the federal earmark process. It is not reasonable to assume this 

mechanism will continue in the future. Sue indicated that majority of the network is focused on 

evaluating improvements related to nutrient reductions from WWTFs. DEM will be seeking to use 

SRF administrative funds as a source of future funding to sustain this monitoring effort. The existing 

fixed monitoring system monitors for dissolved oxygen, salinity, chlorophyll among other parameters 

and has been valuable in tracking trends and long-term compliance. 

DEM indicated the freshwater fish tissue program was suspended due to lack of staffing. DEM has 

committed however to developing a probabilistic survey design for lakes. DEM will be using a 

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probabilistic sampling survey and will be seeking EPA input on the criteria that will be used in 

weighting the design. Implementation of the design will be contingent on available resources. All fish 

sample collection to date has been done in collaboration with DEM F&W. 

Sue indicated she will be providing Katrina shortly with the final workplan for the 106 supplemental 

funding for monitoring. At this point the funding needs to be distributed to support monitoring, 

nutrients ($25K for the BCG contract). 

EPA noted it would be conducting much of the field work for the RI NCA sites in the coming weeks. 

A contractor will be conducting the fish sampling. Katrina indicated a range of parameters are 

sampled for during a single trip to each site. She agreed to forward details to DEM on the parameters 

included. EPA also is offering the opportunity for DEM personnel to participate in the surveys if 

interested. 

EPA indicated they have an equipment loan program for volunteer monitors. The equipment is 

considered a long term loan for a volunteer monitoring program and may include YSI 85, flow meters, 

GPS and other sampling equipment. Alicia indicated while this may be a good program, she does not 

have anyone in DEM to coordinate this opportunity. She suggested EPA contact Linda Green who is a 

URI volunteer coordinator. EPA was hoping this could be a joint effort. Alicia indicated she would be 

interested in signing a joint letter to push the EPA program. Alicia thought the GPS would be useful 

because DEM does not have a lot of GPS information from the volunteer programs. In addition she 

thought it would be helpful in determining profiles in deep lakes. Sue also indicated that Jamison 

Chase from Salve Regina (Newport), who is coordinating a volunteer monitoring effort on Aquidneck 

Island, should also be made aware of this opportunity. 

Katrina reviewed the technical support commitments EPA-Chelmsford was able to make for 2010. 

EPA indicated they would be conducting sampling on Warwick Beach and would be conducting DO 

studies on the Woonasquatucket River and at Buckeye Brook. DEM indicated RI HEALTH should be 

notified on any sampling at the beaches. 

NPDES – (P&C List Numbers 88-93) 

Dave Webster joined the meeting via telephone. He indicated EPA headquarters conducted a Permit 

Quality Review of the RIPDES Program. He indicated there may be some issues that need to be 

discussed when the report is finalized. EPA’s goal is 90% current rate and a 10 % backlog rate. At this 

point in time DEM has an 83% issuance rate by Sept., 2010, DEM will end up at 88%. Dave thought 

DEM was a little behind in the issuance of general permits. With respect to item 89, EPA would like 

DEM to identify 4 priority permits to be issued in 2011. Angelo indicated four would be pushing the 

envelope; three might be possible, but he would like to commit to only two permits. Dave indicated he 

would agree to two permits but he expects push back from headquarters on this number. Angelo 

indicated there are a number of permits expiring next year which will make permitting targets in 2012 

a challenge. 

EPA asked the status of the MS4 General Permit reissuance. Eric indicated the permit is in draft and he 

can provide it to EPA in August for their comments. He anticipates the General Permit would be heard 

in the September/October time period and anticipated them to be finalized in December. 

Eric mentioned that DEM held workshop(s) with municipalities to explain the draft MS4 GP, including 

comparison to the EPA draft permit. 

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Eric indicated DEM is participating in the national review of the MS4 program. Eric mentioned that 

Deb Merrill’s software package will assist in the collection and analysis of this data. He also 

mentioned that the information could also be used as a compliance resource. 

Eric mentioned it was the goal of the program to shorten the length of time to review the MS4 Program 

compliance from 24 months to six months. He would like to move forward with state regulations that 

coordinate a number of issues like the Stormwater Manual and the stormwater ERP. He did mention 

there was an issue concerning wet weather versus dry weather monitoring that needs to be addressed. 

Dave indicated DEM should move forward with the regulations. 

DEM will include the EPA ELG for the construction industry in the draft GP for stormwater 

discharges associated with construction activity. 

Dave mentioned that DEM should be mindful of the court date requirement in P&C List Item 92 that 

indicated when pesticide use in or near surface water would require a RIPDES Permit. 

It was agreed the reissuance of the industrial stormwater GP should be completed by May 2011. 

DEM indicated the UIC Primacy Regulations were in draft form. As soon as the Stormwater Manual is 

finalized, the UIC Regulations will be finalized. 

EPA indicated there was a meeting concerning water compliance/enforcement that will be held in 

August. EPA encouraged DEM’s participation and will provide DEM with additional information 

concerning this meeting. 

There was a brief discussion on tribal issues concerning the use of the state revolving fund. Lynne was 

encouraged to talk to Lois Adams to make sure there were no outstanding issues on this topic that 

would hold up the signing of the PPA. 

Alicia and Lynne agreed that there did not appear to be any problems with the PPA that would need 

problem resolution. Tom encouraged both parties to make changes to the P&C List in the next two 

weeks. It would be DEM’s goal to complete a draft of the workplan by September 1, 2010. 

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