ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION WORKPLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE CONTINUATION GRANT

DIS CUSSION: The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) administers the Federal Clean Water Act Sections 205(j)(2) and 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Program, and Section 314 Clean Lakes Program in California. Funding for the Water Quality Management Planning program administration is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) under a Continuation Grant from the federal appropriation. The term of the Continuation Grant coincides with the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY), October 1 through September 30.

The Continuation Grant for FFY 1998 must be requested from U.S. EPA by June 1, 1997. It is projected that up to $356,310 will be required to fund the administrative activity associated with approximately 28 ongoing Clean Lakes and Sections 205(j)(2) and 604(b) projects (Phases VI through X); approximately five upcoming Phase XI projects; and follow-up work on the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's and other areawide water quality management (208) plans. A workplan describing the program administration activity, including the proposed budget, is attached and will accompany the Program Administration Continuation Grant request.

POLICY ISSUE: Should the SWRCB adopt a resolution:

1. Approving the SWRCB's FFY 1998 Water Quality Management Planning Program Administration Workplan?

2. Authorizing the Executive Director, or his designee, to apply for the Water Quality Management Planning Program Administration Continuation Grant in an amount not to exceed $356,310 and to accept the grant when offered?

FISCAL IMPACT: The funding for this Continuation Grant will come from the FFY 1998, Section 604(b) allocation and any rollover of federal funds from the FFY 1993 Continuation Grant. This grant request proposal is fully federally reimbursable and does not impact the SWRCB's General- or Bond-funded resources. The acceptance of the grant will not exceed the Water Quality Management Planning Program budget authority.

REGIONAL BOARD IMPACT: None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the SWRCB adopt a resolution:

1. Approving the SWRCB's FFY 1998 Water Quality Management Planning Program Administration Workplan.

2. Authorizing the Executive Director, or his designee, to apply for the Water Quality Management Planning Program Administration Continuation Grant in an amount not to exceed $356,310 and to accept the grant and subsequent amendments.

Note: The Water Quality Management Administration Workplan is not available electronically. For copies, contact: H. Paul Lillebo, Division of Water Quality, SWRCB, P.O. Box 944213, Sacramento, CA 94244-2130, (916) 657-1031 or FAX (916) 654-8375

WHEREAS:

1. The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) administers the Federal Clean Water Act Sections 205(j)(2) and 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Program, and Section 314 Clean Lakes Program in California.

2. The SWRCB's Water Quality Management Planning and Clean Lakes Program Administration activity is funded under an annually renewable Continuation Grant from the overall Section 604(b) allocation awarded to the State by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

3. The SWRCB must request the Continuation Grant for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 1998 by June 1, 1997.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SWRCB:

1. Approves the SWRCB's FFY 1998 Water Quality Management Planning Program Administration Workplan.

2. Authorizes the Executive Director, or his designee, to apply for the Water Quality Management Planning Program Administration Continuation Grant in an amount not to exceed $356,310 and to accept the grant and subsequent amendments.

The undersigned, Administrative Assistant to the Board, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board held on May 14, 1997.