The California Water Boards' Annual Performance Report - Fiscal Year 2011-12

WHAT THE CARD IS SHOWING

Each target card provides a direct comparison of actual outputs for FY 2011-12 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 This includes the number of permits revised, which should include the number of permits reviewed, revised and/or rescinded.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 27, 2011 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 This includes the number of permits revised, which should include the number of permits reviewed, revised and/or rescinded.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. In establishing the targets, 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: = Less than 80% of target met
  = Target met between 80% and 90%
  = Target met at 90% 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.
• Target Definitions FY 2011-2012

REGIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Discharge to Land Program

The Groundwater Permitting Unit accomplished 10 permit issued, revised and renewed at 333% of the target. Inspection at all other facilities was short of one count. However, total actual inspection of 31 exceeds total target inspection of 15 at 207% target.

Land Disposal Program

The Land Disposal Unit accomplished 100% of “Permit Issued, Revised and Renewed” commitment (4), 123% of its target for landfill inspections (29), and 313% of its target for all other facility inspections (30).

NPDES Program

In addition to the adopted six major and seven minor permits, there were 27 other related items and actions that went to the Board for adoption or as an information item which should be considered as supplemental accomplishments to the proposed FY 2011-2012 targets. Additional adopted Board items included seven permit terminations (one major and six minors), two permit amendments (one major and one minor), two Time Schedule Orders, four special studies, four dredging permit issuance, five dredging permit terminations as well as two information items and one Board member site visit.

R4 proposed 15 Major Individual permit inspections, 5 Minor Individual permit inspections and 30 General Permit inspections as proposed FY 2011-2012 Targets. These were resource based targets that the Region historically supplemented with CEI contract assistance provided by EPA and consistent with 106 workplan criteria. The listed target of 41 Major individual permits is a data error.

During the FY 2011-2012, the adoption of 10 NPDES permits (three majors and seven minors including two general permits) were being held pending USEPA’s approval for Harbor Toxic TMDL compliance schedule under 303(c).

( Page last updated:  10/12/12 )