Water Quality Task Force Meeting
Meeting
Summary
Participants
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Gregg Good |
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Matt Short |
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John Olson |
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Adam Schnieders |
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Marvin Hora |
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Mohsen Dkhili |
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Jim Baumann |
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Holly Arrigoni |
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Bill Franz |
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Mari Nord |
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Larry Shepard |
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Dave Hokanson |
UMRBA |
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Holly Stoerker |
UMRBA |
Call to Order and Introductions
The meeting of the Water Quality Task Force (WQTF) was
called to order at
Approval of Previous
Meeting Summaries
Dave Hokanson asked if there were any changes or corrections
to be made to the summaries of the
Selection of New
Chair of Water Quality Task Force
Hokanson noted that the group had, at its previous meeting, agreed that a new Chair would be selected at this meeting. Hokanson thanked Hora for his service in this position over the last several years. Jim Baumann indicated willingness to serve as chair for the next year. Good agreed to serve as Vice Chair. Good and Hora indicated that a two year term may actually be preferred in the long run, but all agreed that Baumann’s commitment would be for one year (with extension for another year a possibility if Baumann had interest).
Water Quality Task
Force Operational Items
Hokanson provided an overview of the meeting agenda, and then led a discussion of several “operational” items for the Task Force’s consideration.
Organizational Options
Report
Hokanson provided a brief review of the recently completed
organizational options report, and indicated that it had been approved by the
UMRBA Board via conference call on
Holly Stoerker next provided an update on the activities of the UMRBA Water Quality Executive Committee (WQEC) in support of the recommendations of the report. Baumann reported that Wisconsin DNR had been discussing how to fund the Task Force’s activities and that there may be an opportunity to work through Representative Kind’s office to establish dedicated funding. Larry Shepard commented that the Organizational Options report should be circulated widely and that he would like to share copies with the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes (MORAST). Stoerker added that the WQEC is still working on its approach for funding and implementation.
Stoerker also commented on the status of the National Research Council’s panel on the “The Mississippi River and the Clean Water Act”, indicating that the panel’s specific recommendations were not known at this time and that the panel was scheduled to meet later in January. Mohsen Dkhili indicated that he had reviewed draft materials circulated by a panel member and corrected some of the information in these materials.
Relationship Between
the Water Quality Task Force and the Water Quality Executive Committee
Hokanson noted that the UMRBA Board had approved the WQEC Charter in November 2006. He added that, beyond simply establishing the WQEC, the charter includes a description of the relationship between the WQEC and the Task Force. Specifically, the charter indicates that the WQEC will appoint Task Force members, guide the Task Force in setting direction/priorities, and take recommendations from the Task Force forward, implementing them as determined to be appropriate.
Baumann commented that creating the WQEC is a good idea. He
further noted that, for the idea to work well, the WQEC will need to work
together with the Task Force to set priorities.
Baumann also raised the further question of how the Task Force is related to the UMRCC-Water Quality Technical Section. Matt Short observed that he has had to allocate time between the two groups and as a result his participation in the UMRCC has been reduced. Hokanson asked what the functional difference between the two groups was. John Olson responded that the primary distinction is that the Task Force deals with Clean Water Act issues, which is not a subject addressed by the Tech Section. Bill Franz concurred with this distinction, adding that the Tech Section is more of a science-focused group and in that sense is less constrained by regulatory considerations. Baumann asked whether the WQTF would envision requesting the assistance of the Tech Section on specific areas of investigation. Stoerker indicated that it would be important for each individual State agency to consider how it would see the relationship defined. Baumann and Good encouraged further cooperation between the groups, while each agency considered the relationship.
Water Quality Task
Force Work Plan
Hokanson reviewed the current status of the Water Quality Task Force work plan, noting the addition of the “designated use” work element and the adjustment of some tasks related to the sediment project. He suggested delaying further adjustments in the work plan until the completion of this meeting, as its discussions – particularly surrounding fish consumption advisories and designated uses – may substantially impact the work plan. Franz noted that Dale Robertson’s work on nutrient contributions from UMR sub-basins was progressing and the maps should be ready by the end of April. He also mentioned an upcoming conference call on the topic, inviting Hokanson’s participation. Baumann asked when the work plan for FY08 should be formulated, suggesting that this be a topic of conversation for the next Task Force meeting (in May 2007). Hokanson concurred that the May meeting would be an appropriate forum to discuss FY08 work plan.
Water Quality Task
Force Membership and Representation
Hokanson asked the group to consider the membership of the Task Force, as reflected in the membership roster distributed with the meeting materials. He also noted that it may be necessary to think about participation in the Task Force as varying according to the topics being addressed. Good indicated that Bruce Yurdin should be moved to the “other contact” column, that the chair (and vice chair) designations would need to be updated, and that Dean Maraldo’s phone number appeared to be incorrect. Shepard noted that Dave Bolgrien would like it to be clear that he is an “other” contact for EPA (rather than as a Task Force member). Hora indicated that Wayne Anderson could be deleted from the list.
Preparation for Fish
Consumption Advisory Conference Call
Hokanson noted that the purpose of the upcoming conference call is to determine how the recommendations of the 2005 Fish Consumption Advisory report might be implemented and, specifically to explore the potential for forming an interstate work group to establish a minimum set of sampling and analysis procedures for all five States. Hora indicated that the Task Force should try to determine what the fish consumption advisory experts would like to see as an outcome, and that it is important to make progress on the sampling and analysis issues. Baumann emphasized that a primary purpose of the call is to share the idea of establishing a work group and to move forward in establishing such a work group. Stoerker reminded the Task Force that the fish consumption advisory experts were part of the group that established the recommendations in the first place. Baumann noted that, for Wisconsin DNR, the participants in the call have different roles in the fish consumption advisory process and therefore may have different opinions and reactions to the prospect of an interstate work group.
Fish Consumption
Advisory Conference Call
Hokanson initiated the conference call regarding Fish Consumption Advisory project. The following fish consumption advisory experts joined the meeting at this time via conference call:
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Ken Runkle |
Illinois Department of Public Health |
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Tom Hornshaw |
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Stu Schmitz |
Iowa Department of Public Health |
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Pat McCann |
Minnesota Department of Health |
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Mark Briggs |
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources |
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Todd Blanc |
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services |
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Rich Burdge |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
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Mike McKee |
Missouri Department of Conservation |
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Candy Schrank |
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
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Lorenzo Sena |
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Hokanson began with a review of the recommendations of the 2005 Fish Consumption Advisory report produced by the Task Force, in cooperation with the fish consumption advisory experts. He noted that some brief updates would be presented before returning to discussion of the implementation of the report’s recommendations.
John Olson noted that Iowa DNR has now moved to a risk-based
approach for fish consumption advisories and that the work of the Task Force
helped encourage this change. He indicated that the new approach had been
adopted in January 2006. Olson also observed that the net result of this change
would be an increased number of advisories. He further noted that the category of “1 meal
per week” had been added to the types of advisories being used. Pat McCann asked if there was a “1 meal per
month” category in
Regional Update (Holly
Arrigoni)
ORSANCO’s Approach to Fish Consumption Advisories: Holly
Arrigoni provided an update on the approach being used by the Ohio River Valley
Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) regarding fish consumption
advisories. She explained that,
currently, ORSANCO carries out sampling and fish tissue analysis and determines
if the fish consumption designated use is being met. The data is then sent to
the States and each State decides whether to issue a fish consumption advisory.
Arrigoni added that ORSANCO is seeking to adjust the approach so that they not
only do sampling, analysis, and 305(b) assessment, but also determine whether a
fish consumption advisory is to be issued. McCann asked for a clarification that
just a single entity (ORSANCO) was both collecting and analyzing fish tissue on
the
Methylmercury Guidance: Arrigoni commented on EPA’s guidance regarding methylmercury criteria, indicating that it utilizes a fish tissue value for methylmercury (as opposed to a water column value).
2007 Fish Contaminant Forum: Arrigoni reported that the 2007 U.S. EPA Fish Contaminant Forum would likely be held in late July /early August in the northeast. McCann concurred with this schedule/location.
Implementing Report
Recommendations/Possibility of an Interstate Work Group
Hokanson initiated the discussion, asking whether the report’s recommendations were still appropriate and if the group wanted to proceed in implementing them.
Tom Hornshaw observed that the overall goal of getting a
common approach is valuable, but the challenge is getting the right people
together and overcoming basic differences, such as skin-on vs. skin-off
analysis of samples. He noted that a similar process for
Mark Briggs questioned the importance of establishing
uniformity UMR-wide. Specifically, he asked if it was really important that
Hokanson observed that part of the motivation for develop a common approach, from the point of view of the Task Force, was that it may lead to more consistent 303(d) listings under the Clean Water Act, as the States incorporate fish consumption advisories into their assessment and listing methodologies. Hokanson stated that, since this group created the recommendations, the assumption is that they are still valid and valuable, unless a different indication is given.
Todd Blanc commented that it made sense to begin with the sampling and analytical methods. Good explained that the thought behind establishing a work group would be to get people together to resume discussions. Hokanson asked the fish consumption advisory experts whether they would participate in a work group meeting organized by UMRBA.
Mike McKee stated that, if a guidance document could be
developed,
Hora further suggested that the Great Lakes Protocol could be used as a starting point for further discussion. Matt Short suggested looking at ORSANCO’s protocols and Olson added that Region 7’s approach could also be informative. Olson additionally noted that monitoring frequency would also need to be considered.
Baumann recalled that there had been consensus in the 2005 discussions that progress could be made on sampling and analysis (in that order).
Hokanson asked whether it would be important to include others in the discussion, either to participate or to help facilitate changes at multiple agencies/levels in agencies.
Candy Schrank noted that spring is not a good time of the
year for meetings and travel. She noted
the importance of taking simple measures such as the sharing of data and the
sharing of advisories. Schrank further
indicated that she and McCann are already doing this for
McCann added that
Good asked whether financial support would be needed to
facilitate fish consumption advisory experts’ attendance at meetings. Fish
consumption experts again emphasized that spring was not a desirable meeting
time. McCann stated that considerable work had gone into the Great Lake
Protocol and she did anticipate that
Hokanson asked what level of discussion seemed most appropriate: 1) standing work group, 2) meeting at the Fish Contaminant Forum, or 3) no further discussions at this time.
Good asked whether
Hokanson suggested that the Task Force would need time to reflect on next steps and perhaps mock up a meeting agenda, then worry about timing of a meeting.
McCann suggested comparing Great Lake Protocol and ORSANCO’s approach.
Good noted that progress had been made in
(The conference call
with the fish consumption advisory experts ended at this time.)
Task Force Discussion
of Fish Consumption Advisory Conference Call
Baumann observed that there is still value in getting people together. He noted that several of the items identified by “voting” in the fish consumption project were still relevant and should be reviewed. Baumann further observed that progress may be slow, but it is still important to pursue progress.
Arrigoni indicated that she would send the Great Lakes Protocol to Hokanson, who would in turn distribute to the Task Force.
Hora asked whether there was any possibility that Region 7
would consider changing its protocol to more closely align with the Great Lakes
Protocol. Shepard indicated that Region
7 would be willing to look at its protocol, and there may be potential for the
downriver States in pursuing compatibility in approaches. Olson observed that
there is considerable consistency between
Baumann suggested drawing up checklist that would identify
similarities and differences, where there is consistency and inconsistency
between protocols. He also noted that there is indeed difference between
Good asked what the role of the WQEC can/should be in this discussion. Baumann indicated that individual staff may be limited in what they can do/commit to. Stoerker indicated that agency buy-in is important for staff to move forward on this type of issue.
Hokanson suggested the following action items as a result of the conference call:
1) Communicate with the WQEC on the issue.
2) Encourage communication between EPA regions
3) Compile information on existing protocols/extract from 2005 report
4) Draft preliminary agenda for a meeting of fish consumption advisory experts
Arrigoni commented that Region 5 is going to a “maintenance level” regarding fish consumption advisories, unless there is a new direction from the division director.
Stoerker suggested that a one-page “briefing paper” be developed for the WQEC on this topic. Baumann agreed, stating that this should define the expectations for the work ahead, which he described as “to provide a forum for the exchange of information.” Good, Baumann, and Hora all expressed an interest in continuing forward with the fish consumption advisory work at this time.
Sediment-Related
Water Quality Criteria Project-Status and Next Steps
Issue Paper
Hokanson indicated that the Task Force would need to make decisions regarding both the content of the issue paper and the process by which it is distributed. He stated his assumption that there is value in simply completing the issue paper at this point and moving on to subsequent portions of the project. Baumann concurred with this assessment about the value of completing the project.
Hokanson provided an overview of the changes that had been made to the paper since the previous Task Force meeting, including: additional information on effects of sediment on aquatic life, change in presentation style for Chapters 5 and 6, and the addition of the draft research needs list as Appendix 5.
Baumann suggested discussing the comments that had been provided
by US EPA Region 5. Mari Nord provided a
brief overview of the process by which the comments were drafted. Baumann asked whether the general observation
from Region 5 that not enough data was available to develop criteria applied to
the SAV-protection proposal, since
Shepard observed that Region 5’s comments appeared to
reflect their experience on the
Hokanson next provided a brief summary of the workshop held
by US EPA
Olson noted that the Region 5 comments call for more research, and that the paper should clearly state that the research does not currently exist to develop criteria. Olson and Baumann both noted the potential need for a UMR IBI approach.
Baumann stated that the paper should be considered final at this point. The Task Force concurred. Hokanson indicated that it would be finalized and sent out for printing shortly, and that the WQEC would not review before finalization. Nord suggested that the paper should be given to ORD with the suggestion that research is needed.
The meeting adjourned
for the day at
Designated Uses for
the UMR: Scoping Discussion
Baumann introduced the topic of designated uses. He noted that this had been identified by the WQEC as a priority for the Task Force to investigate and that the current expectation was that the Task Force would report to the WQEC about this topic at the May meeting (where both groups would be present). Marvin Hora observed that this may be, at least in part, a communication issue – as the uses as they exist are not that far apart in the intent for protection.
Hokanson gave a brief overview of the proposal that had been
put together regarding designated uses, which asks the question: “Should there
be a unique set of designated uses for the
Hora cautioned that standards need to be viewed as a whole (uses and criteria together), and that the Task Force would need to be careful when using the terminology of “unique” uses.
State-by-State Review
of Designated Uses
Matt Short provided an overview of
John Olson reported on
Marvin Hora reported on
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There is no specific fish consumption use set
out by
§ Designated uses are in administrative rules, covered under Administrative Procedures Act.
§ The current triennial standards review is over 700 pages in length.
§ The Governor approves at the end of the process, following public hearings, review board, etc. Typically this is a 3-4 year process.
§ In the current review, the most changes are to the “limited resource waters” (the lowest classification).
Mohsen Dkhili reviewed
§ There are seven total designated uses which apply to the UMR:
o Irrigation
o Livestock and wildlife watering
o Warm water aquatic life uses (including fish consumption/human health)
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Contact recreation (does not apply to the segment
from the
o Secondary contact recreation
o Drinking water
o Industrial use
§ Changing uses requires a change in Administrative Rules, including approval by the Secretary of State. Typically, the process involves stakeholder groups, a request to open the rules, public meetings, commission review, Secretary of State approval, then approval by US EPA. An additional requirement is a study of the effects on citizens, including social and economic impacts.
Jim Baumann summarized
§ He indicated that the chart developed by UMRBA staff is accurate. These uses include:
o Fish and aquatic life use
o Recreational use
o Public health
o Wildlife (which includes most criteria for toxics)
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The following use types do not exist in
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Various classifications for fisheries exist –
including warm and cold water. However,
§ If a waterbody is not otherwise identified, it is considered a warm water sport fishery. However, the UMR is specifically listed as a warm water sport fishery.
§ The tie to fish consumption advisories is not specifically spelled out in standards.
Short asked whether
Baumann returned to the overall description of the uses for
the UMR, indicating that there is no drinking water use designation for the UMR
in
Baumann next commented on the process of establishing
designated uses, noting that uses are part of administrative rules and that the
process involves the Natural Resources Board, is a public process, and allows
the state legislature an opportunity to comment, but not approve, the
uses. He added that the legislature does
have the option to direct the rules back for change and that all State
decisions are still subject to approval by U.S. EPA. Hora concurred that U.S.
EPA must also approve changes for
Olson added that
Region 7 Perspective
Larry Shepard offered comments from the perspective of Region 7 as follows:
§ States have the freedom to set designated uses, except for the presumptive fishable/swimmable uses set out in the Clean Water Act. This system does allow for some inconsistencies to arise between states.
§ U.S. EPA would like to steer states away from the “sport fishery” descriptions present in some current designated uses and begin to focus more on the ecosystem. This direction is also related to tiered aquatic life uses.
§ U.S. EPA’s preference would be to see explicit protection for fish consumption, though this could be captured within the aquatic life use. Some states have been reluctant to provide comprehensive protection for fish consumption.
§ U.S. EPA would prefer to see consistent protection for whole body contact recreation. Providing for less than full body contact (e.g. partial contact) requires a UAA to be undertaken.
§ U.S. EPA would like to see a drinking water use for the entire stretch of the UMR. EPA has never favored the “point of withdrawal” designations, though it has not asked states to change so far.
§ Anti-degradation can be applied pollutant-by-pollutant or for the entire water body. An option could be to place the entire UMR in the category of outstanding resource water, which would preclude degradation. U.S. EPA does not have a preference here, but at least wants States to be aware of the option.
Baumann noted that
Baumann asked the Task Force to consider how they would ideally like to address designated uses, if they were able to start from scratch. He noted that Shepard’s points may already illustrate some of the desired components. Baumann added that he and John Sullivan have also discussed a subcategory of the aquatic life use that would be geared to the support of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in certain areas of the UMR.
Hora suggested that other groups may have
standards/designated uses to consider, noting that in
Baumann noted that
Holly Arrigoni asked whether any unique designated uses
would apply for the basin or just the mainstem. Short observed that it may be
necessary to apply different standards even within the main stem. Baumann concurred, indicating that backwaters
and lakes could even be considered separate categories. Nord observed that if a
certain set of criteria was a driving force, it would be more likely to apply
to the mainstem. She noted that this had
been the case for the
Hora observed that the WQEC is seeking all the designated uses to be the same, though they are already very similar. Adam Schnieders indicated that it was not necessary to have a unique set of designated uses in order to apply specific criteria for the UMR (such as has been done for temperature).
Baumann asked whether, for example, the UMR should have a drinking water designated use throughout, since it is used in the downstream states as a water supply. Schnieders suggested that an effort should be made to identify what is common among the five States in terms of designated uses.
Baumann went back to Shepard’s first three points: 1) ecological base for aquatic life use, 2) explicit protection for fish consumption, and 3) whole body contact recreation. He indicated that the States were very close on these, but that establishing a UMR-wide drinking water use may be more difficult. Baumann added that if States were to adopt the methylmercury criteria, this would indicate a move toward more explicit protection of fish consumption. He also noted, however, that having the explicit protection for fish consumption would not change the current work approach considerably. Finally, Baumann observed that differences in outcomes may arise from criteria, rather than designated uses.
Hokanson asked whether having specific designated uses would allow more easily for the application of unique criteria for the UMR. Hora replied that it might make the use of unique criteria easier. Baumann gave an example where it might be desirable to apply different dissolved oxygen (DO) criteria for different areas of the river, and to create subcategories of designated uses to facilitate the application of unique criteria.
Short commented that
Schneiders observed that it is difficult for the States to stay in step with each other. However, he noted that a placeholder or “empty bin” could be created in each state’s rules that would allow for the designated uses to be established. Existing criteria would still apply until something more specific was established. Baumann saw value in this approach and structure, noting that the “bin” could be created and guidance could be used to help fill it. Hora concurred, indicating that criteria could then be created over time.
Stoerker asked the group whether they felt the overall goal of unifying designated uses was worthwhile. Hora responded that he did not see a great environmental benefit overall, with the possible exception of SAV protection. Baumann noted again that he felt having the structure would be beneficial and would allow for subcategories and specific protections. Shepard characterized the value as an improvement in approach, not necessarily an improvement in the outcome. The group suggested the following areas in which having specific use categories and criteria may be beneficial: DO, biocriteria, SAV protection, and fish consumption advisories.
Hora noted that the process of developing UMR designated uses could be time and resource intensive. He also added that it is not predetermined whether the eventual use designations would imply that associated criteria would be higher or lower.
Baumann asked the group to consider what their message(s) to the WQEC would be regarding the designated use issue. He went on to suggest that an example might be that unique UMR designated uses help provide the basis for establishing biocriteria. Short suggested that the establishment of UMR uses may help address both navigation as a use, and more importantly, allow for distinctions to be made in setting benchmarks for a system with “irretrievable modifications.”
Hora reiterated that this effort could consume a lot of staff time and would require commitment from the participating States. Baumann suggested that a preferred approach for now may be a short paper summarizing the issue, including some comparison of uses, and giving preliminary recommendations and perspectives from the Task Force. Hokanson asked if this would include a description of the “bin” idea for establishing a location in States’ rules regarding the UMR. Baumann replied that a brief description of this concept should be included. Schneiders commented that one, inclusive “bin” for use description may be the place to start on this approach.
Hokanson asked whether there were any questions the Task Force wanted to pose to the WQEC. The Task Force responded with the following questions for the WQEC:
§ What level of effort should be invested in this task?
§ Is there the “political” will to move this effort forward?
§ Can this effort help deal with/address hypoxia?
Interstate
Consultation on Assessment and Impairment Listing (2006 & 2008)
Hora reported that
Baumann reported that
Shepard asked whether changes in
Olson noted that
Good reported that
Mohsen Dkhili indicated that the public comment period had
closed on
Region 7 Comment
Shepard raised five questions regarding the States’ assessment and listing as follows:
1) Does your state meet the requirements of Clean Water Act, section 303d by submitting to EPA an Integrated Report as recommended by EPA guidance? If not, what is your format?
2) Does your state produce a formal "CWA section 305b report"? If not, how does your state meet the requirements of CWA section 305b and when was your last formal 305b Report issued? Do you plan on producing a formal 305b Report in the future?
3) Does your state assess the water quality of the
4) What are the impediments to states listing reaches of the UMR as "impaired" under CWA section 303d based solely on such a listing by an upstream or cross-stream state? What changes to current state approaches to CWA section 303d are required to secure such listings?
Would you consider such a change? If no, why not?
5) Would you consider modifying your CWA section 303d listing methodology to include a section specific to the UMR that would be consistent for all five states?
Hokanson suggested that these questions could be incorporated into the next meetings’ consultation. Baumann observed that some questions could be answered simply, while others may require further discussion.
Other/Related
Discussion
Hora informed the Task Force that
Baumann asked whether
Good informed the group that
Water Quality Task
Force Work Plan/Next Task Force Meeting
Hokanson gave a brief update on the Task Force work plan, indicating that he would be making adjustments to accommodate work on designated uses, and that further effort specific to the sediment project would probably be delayed until after the next meeting.
The dates of the next Task Force meeting were identified as
Agency Updates and
Additional Discussion Topics
Clean Water
Act-Ecosystem Restoration Workshop
Hokanson informed that group that UMRBA was still planning to hold workshops that would investigate the potentially beneficial connections between the Clean Water Act and ecosystem restoration efforts on the UMR. He noted that final plans and timeline were contingent on funding becoming available, but that UMRBA was still committed to the effort.
Long Term Resource
Monitoring Program (LTRMP) Additional Program Elements
Hokanson provided a brief overview of the additional program elements (APEs) that are conducted under the LTRMP program, as funds allow. He explained that, while the FY 07 APEs had not yet been funded, consideration of the FY 08 APEs was in process and that several of the “focal questions” identified to potentially guide APEs are related to water quality and of possible interest to the Task Force. He added that an RFP for FY 08 APEs is likely to be released in March, and that Task Force members should consult with their States’ member of the LTRMP Analysis Team for more information.
November 2006 Nutrient
Symposium
Baumann noted that the Gulf Hypoxia Task Force sponsored a
nutrient symposium in
Survey of the Nation’s
Rivers Planning Meeting
Good provided a report, with summary handout, regarding the
meeting held in
Shepard added further details about the meeting, noting that the non-wadeable survey will likely include fish monitoring (which was not done for wadeable streams). He also indicated that the survey would use a probabilistic design, as has been done for the EMAP program, which will lead to results that are more appropriately interpreted at the region or eco-region level, rather than on a state-by-state basis.
EMAP-GRE Workshop:
Indicators for the Assessment of
Shepard reported on the EMAP indicators workshop held
Upcoming Meetings
Arrigoni announced that U.S. EPA Region 5 will be holding
the annual Surface Water Monitoring and Standards (SWiMS) meeting January 30th
through February 1st in
Olson announced that the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee (UMRCC) – Water Quality Technical Section will be holding its next meeting in Red Wing, Minnesota on March 20th as part of the UMRCC annual meeting.
Early Warning
Monitoring Network
Hokanson reported on the status of the pilot monitor at Lock
and Dam 15 in
The meeting adjourned at