Formula Grant 02J84101

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO FUND THE STATE OF OREGON'S WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE IMPAIRED WATER AND PROTECT UNIMPAIRED WATERS ACROSS THE STATE BY CONDUCTING PLANNING THAT INFORMS AND SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 205(J)(3), THE RECIPIENT'S WAIVER REQUEST DATED JULY 19, 2024 WAS APPROVED BY EPA ON JULY 22, 2024. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58). ACTIVITIES:THE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT NEEDED TO DEVELOP TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLS) AND THEIR WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS (WQMPS) FOR THE STREAMS AND OTHER WATER BODIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN WATER ACT 303(D) LIST; CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF A NUTRIENT REDUCTION STRATEGY THROUGH MODELING, MAPPING, AND ANALYSIS EFFORTS; AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES IN THE KLAMATH, DESCHUTES, AND COASTAL BASINS TO MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPORTS, MAPS OF NUTRIENT LOADS AND SOURCE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND DATA FOR OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ODEQ) METRICS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PROTECTION OF BENEFICIAL USES, WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND MEETING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS IN OREGON'S WATERBODIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF, AND VISITORS TO, THE STATE OF OREGON.