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Join us for a public meeting on November 8, 10, and 14, focusing on key changes from Round 1 of the Planning Grant Program Statement of Purpose (PSP) for Proposition 84 IRWM. We will discuss updates to the program, modifications to the PSP, and gather public comments. The agenda includes an introduction, clarification of changes, a Q&A session, and additional information on the IRWM Grant Program. Don't miss this opportunity to participate and share your insights. Comments are due by November 18, 2011, at 5 PM.
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Draft Planning Grant PSP Public Meeting Proposition 84 IRWM Grant ProgramRound 2 Department of Water Resources November 8, 10, 14
Meeting Objective Discuss changes from Round 1 Planning Grant PSP Accept public comment Update program status
Agenda • Introduction • Changes/Clarifications • Question and Answer • Comments • Additional IRWM Grant Program Information
Changes • Round 1 PSP as point of reference • Types • Legislative • Text Changes • Scoring Changes
Legislative Changes • CWC § 5103 (e) (2) – Surface Water Diversions • Only applies to grant applicant • Added BMS question • State Board self-certification form in final • CWC §10933.7 – GW elevation monitoring • Only applies to grant applicant • Grant staff to confer with CASGEM staff • New Statewide Priority • SB855 • Integrate storm water resource plan requirements
Text Changes • Work Plan text restructured • How to structure work plan • Emphasize what you need to have a standards compliant plan • Program Preference text restructured • Reduce ambiguity of applying preferences to plans • DAC Funding Target needed - $2.15 M • Available funding - approx $9M • Last planning round with this funding source
Scoring Changes • Reduce weighting factor on schedule • Change program preference scoring • 0.5 pts each, 5 pts max • More focus on the work plan • Tie Breaker • DWR limited discretion in case of tie • Replaces Geographic Balance Points
Planning PSP Schedule • Release final PSP – mid Dec 2011 • Applications due –mid to late Feb • At least 2 months after final • Applicant workshops – late Jan/early Feb 2012 • Draft recommendations approx April 2012 • Final recommendations approx June 2012
Comments • Can take comments now • Comment period closes – November 18, 2011 5pm • Comments to Rolf Frankenbach rfrankenbach@water.ca.gov DWR DIRWM/FAB PO BOX 942836 Sacramento, CA 94236 Attention: Rolf Frankenbach
Other IRWM Grant Program Info • Climate Change bar – Imp. Grant Round 2 & 3 • Process Improvement Meetings • Other Program Questions http://www.water.ca.gov/irwm/