Environmental Protection Strategies and Regulatory Framework Summary

Explore the comprehensive planning drivers, regulatory challenges, and implementation pathways in the environmental protection domain. Key elements include the strategic roadmap, funding priorities, regulatory analysis, and collaborative permitting strategies. Navigate the complexities of environmental regulations, innovation, and infrastructure constraints for sustainable restoration and green infrastructure projects supported by the U.S. EPA.

• Environmental Protection
• Planning Drivers
• Regulatory Context
• Implementation Pathways
• Sustainability

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1. Implementation Pathways: Planning drivers and regulatory context Sahrye Cohen Wetlands and Oceans Manager EPA Region 9

2. Photo: SFBRA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2

3. Planning drivers Executive Orders U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 3

4. Planning Drivers - Funding Photo: SFBRA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 4

5. Planning Drivers Strategic roadmap Update Policies Unlock Funding Lead with Federal Facilities and Assets Train the Workforce Prioritize Research, Innovation, Knowledge and Adaptive Learning 5 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

6. Regulatory Context Complex environment and regulations Many agencies, many regulations Agencies have differing mandates Regulations were not developed with restoration and green infrastructure in mind Innovation/Uncertainty increases cost Sea level rise and Infrastructure Constraints U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 6

7. Regulatory Context Analysis Issues Watershed and Regional Approach Short Term impacts vs. Long Term benefits Feasibility and Risk Monitoring U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 7

8. Regulatory Context Implementation Pathways Permitting Collaboration and programmatic efficiencies Technical Tools Analytical Approach to net benefit projects Adaptive management for project success Collaborative forums for lessons learned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 8

9. 9 Regional Planning Estuary Blueprint Adaptation Atlas Bay Adapt Aquatic Resource Type Conversion Framework Pilot Projects Regulatory Context Technical Tools U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

10. Regulatory Context - Permitting Collaboration and programmatic efficiencies Bay Restoration Regulatory Integration Team (BRRIT) Improved Permitting efficiency Identify conflicts BEFORE design is fixed (Pre- application meetings) Agencies and applicants work collaboratively to resolve issues Dedicated permit managers and agency management Challenges and Lessons Learned Cutting the Green Tape Programmatic Water Quality Orders and Biological Opinions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 10

11. Opportunity to Accelerate! U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 11