The California Water Boards' Annual Performance Report - Fiscal Year 2009-10

TARGETS AND RESOURCES: REGION 4 LOS ANGELES

MEASUREMENTS
INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS

Region 4	Facilities Regulated	Inspections			Permits Issued (not including revised and rescinded)			Enforcement Actions	Program Budget ($)	Staff (PY)
Program		Actual	Target	% Target	Actual	Target	% Target
NPDES MAJOR	45	44	28	157%	6	6	100%	73	$1,406,825	18.2
NPDES MINOR	495	114	46	248%	48	17	282%
STORMWATER CONSTRUCTION	701	501	100	501%	257	NA	NA	10	$1,305,391	20.6
STORMWATER INDUSTRIAL	2,804	109	150	73%	130	NA	NA	45
STORMWATER MUNICIPAL	100	0	0	NA	0	NA	NA	1
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS	253	17	17	100%	11	12	92%	66	$598,840	5.2
LAND DISPOSAL	58	76	50	152%	6	5	120%	0	$481,621	4.9
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS	384	12			42			4	$1,318,727	11.5
TOTAL	4,840	873			500			199	$5,111,404	60.4

OTHER TARGETS

Region 4	FY 09-10 Actual	Target FY 09-10	% TARGET
1 Plan & Assess
# of combinations added/removed from 303(d) list (impaired waters)	105	98	107%
# of Implementation Provisions Adopted	31	0	NA
# of pollutant/waterbody combinations addressed	13	104	13%
# of SWAMP analyses conducted	80	68	118%
# of SWAMP Site Visits	20	17	118%
# of Total Maximum Daily Loads Adopted	2	8	25%
# of Use Attainability Analysis Adopted	0	0	NA
# of Water Quality Objectives Adopted	0	0	NA
2 Regulate
# of groundwater cleanup sites new in active remediation	97	65	149%
# of Site Cleanup Program sites projected closed	30	33	91%
# of Underground Storage Tank sites projected closed	204	160	128%
3 Enforcement
MMP Violations Not Addressed Within 18 Months of Discovery (as of June 30, 2010)	549	0

RESOURCES (INPUTS)

WHAT THE CARD IS SHOWING

Each target card provides a direct comparison of actual outputs for FY 2009-10 to the target estimates  established at the outset of the fiscal year.  While budgetary and personnel information is not directly aligned with the activities being assessed, it does provide a basis for understanding the relative priority of key programs within each region and across the State. For the actual outputs presented, the Water Boards are continuing to evolve its data bases for improved accuracy.  Some of the measurements reported may be different than the measurements tracked by the regions and programs.  In addition, there are several targets for which outputs cannot be readily displayed without modification to the databases.  This includes the number of permits revised, which should include the number of permits reviewed, revised and/or rescinded.

For the actual outputs presented, the Water Boards are continuing to evolve its data bases for improved accuracy.  Some of the measurements reported may be different than the measurements tracked by the regions and programs.  Notably, the data portrayed include entries completed through July 15, 2010 and do not reflect data input after that period.  In addition, there are several targets for which outputs cannot be readily displayed without modification to the databases.  This includes the number of permits revised, which should include the number of permits reviewed, revised and/or rescinded.

WHY THIS CARD IS IMPORTANT

Beginning with FY 2009-10, performance targets were established for certain output measures. Targets are goals that establish measurable levels of performance to be achieved within a specified time period. This card demonstrates how the resources of the region are being deployed to protect water quality. As with any first year effort, the ability to accurately estimate targeted levels of activity is a learning process. For this first year, the Regional Water Boards considered the unique differences and needs within their respective watersheds, their work priorities given available resources, external factors such as furloughs, and prior year outputs.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Target arrows: Red; less than 85% of target met, Yellow, target met between 85% and 100%, Green; target met at 100% or above.
• All other programs include:  Timber Harvest, Non point Source, 401 Certification, Tanks, Pretreatment, Recycling and miscellaneous programs (for budget information).
• Other Programs (budget): miscellaneous programs not included in the above.
• Permits issued: Does not include rescissions or permit revisions that may have been included in the targets.

REGIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

TMDLs
• Additional TMDLs were publicly noticed during the fiscal year, but were not heard for Board adoption.
• Resources were redirected from TMDL development to TMDL implementation to accelerate water quality improvements.
Site Cleanup & Underground Storage Tank Programs
• Funding may include Cleanup and Abatement Account project funds that do not contribute to staff resources.

( Updated 9/20/11 )