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The Program concentrates its efforts on identifying pollution sources and implementing pollution prevention measures that are within the authority and ability of its Co-permittees.  The following goals and objectives stress the practical, focused approach formulated in the Mission Statement.

 

GOAL 1: Comply with Permit

o    Effectively prohibit non-stormwater discharges (unless exempt or managed  according to approved conditions

o    Reduce, to the maximum extent practicable, pollutants in stormwater runoff.

o    Comply with permit submittal requirements

GOAL 2:  Determine Success

o    Periodically evaluate the attainment of beneficial uses in selected waterways.

o    Evaluate changes in public awareness and behavior

o    Evaluate effectiveness of specific control measures at pollution reduction.

GOAL 3:  Adjust Activities to Meet Changes

o    Define what constitutes success (how much is enough?) as it relates to programmatic and technical MEP

o    Utilize what we learn to plan the next steps

GOAL 4:  Achieve Acceptance of Urban Runoff Management Activities

o    Effectively facilitate public input into Program planning process

o    Integrate urban runoff goals at various intra-agency levels

o    Develop and maintain a proactive interrelationship with regulatory authorities

o    Publicize the efforts of the Co-permittees (Program)

GOAL 5:  Integrate Urban Runoff Program Elements into other Programs

o    Promulgate and understanding of the role of the urban runoff program

o    Encourage other agencies to become involved in urban runoff issues

o    Encourage action by the appropriate agencies

 

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