Economic and Environmental Principles for Water Resources Implementation Studies
Join our webinar to discuss the importance of economic and environmental principles in water resource projects. Learn about the history, input from various groups, and the significance of P&G in water resource development. Participants can provide input and access related documents on the Army Corps website.
Economic and Environmental Principles for Water Resources Implementation Studies
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Presentation Transcript
Webinar on the March 19, 1983 Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies
HISTORY • MAY 8, 2008 FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE OF LISTENING SESSION BY ASA(CW) • JUNE 5, 2008 LISTENING SESSION • SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 DRAFT OF PRINCIPLES IN FEDERAL REGISTER FOR COMMENT • COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE CAN BE ACCESSED AT THE ARMY CORPS WEBSITE - http://www.usace.army.mil/CECW/Pages/pgr.aspx
NEW ADMINISTRATION • P&G IS VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT • VARIOUS GROUPS (ENVIRONMENTAL, CONGRESSIONAL, INDUSTRY) PROVIDED INPUT ON DIRECTION
GROUPS’ INPUT • THE IDEALS OF WRDA 2007 ARE IMPORTANT • DIRECTION IN WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT THEY BELIEVE WAS SIGNIFICANT • NEED FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
WHY WEBINAR ? • NOW BROADER AUDIENCE IMPACTED – WANT ALL INPUT • WEBINAR CONVENIENT FOR PARTICIPANTS – REDUCES TRAVEL • WHY TIME PERIOD CHOSEN
WEBINAR RESULTS • POSTINGS TO CEQ WEBSITE • PARTICIPANTS • COMMENTS & QUESTIONS • ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS (AS COMPLETED)
SCHEDULE • TODAY • NOTIONAL TIMELINE
CONTACT INFORMATION NAME: Terry Breyman/(202) 761-9721 ADDRESS: Council on Environmental Quality 722 Jackson Place, NW Washington DC 20503 EMAIL: P&G@CEQ.EOP.GOV