SEP/ECA Project Solicitation Workshop

Chiara ClementeDeborah JayneRebecca Stewart

July 19, 20161-3 pm

Workshop Agenda

• Background on Penalty Process• Objective & Purpose• Our Funding Priorities• Eligibility to Apply• Schedule• Q&A

Background:• Supplemental Environmental Projects

(SEPs)• Enhanced Compliance Actions (ECAs)• Not otherwise required• Conform to the Enforcement Policy and

SEP Policy• Must be proposed by the discharger• Up to 50% as suspended liability

The Penalty Process

(ACLC)

Settlement Negotiations-penalty calculations-corrective actions-project proposals

Hearing

Stipulated Order

If issues cannot be resolved

Objective & Purpose• What?

– Create a list of pre-vetted, potentially eligible projects for dischargers to chose from

• Why?– Better align our funding with our regional and

state priorities– Reduce settlement negotiation time– Minimize chance of advisory rejection– Address AB1071 & implement R9-2015-0020

More about the why…

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Number of Projects Funded by Year

What kind of projects are we looking for?

Eligible Projects-See Checklist Page 1

Desirable Projects(Project Attributes on Checklist)

Applicants

• Eligible Applicants• Desirable Applicants

June 23, 2016Start public notice for solicitation

Review Projects

CONTINUOUS SUBMITTAL/REVIEW 

THEREAFTER?

July 19, 2016Public Workshop

October 20, 2016Close solicitation

December 14, 2016Present proposed list to Board

October 2016July 2016 December  2016

Project Solicitation Schedule

Draft Projects

Application Process…

• Review Eligibility Requirements• COMPLETE Project Application Form• ADDRESS Project Attributes• SUBMIT by October 20, 2016

Resources

• SDWB Enforcement Webpage• Checklist and Hyperlinks• Enforcement Policy and SEP Policy• Us to discuss!

– Chiara Clemente -619-521-3371– Rebecca Stewart -619-516-1977– Deborah Jayne -619-521-8050

Q&A