Work Plan 2007 - Interbasin Compact Process.do

• Title: Work Plan 2007 - Interbasin Compact Process
• IBCC - Doc Type: Program Planning, Budget & Contracts

Table 2: Roles of the Needs Assessment Working Group and State Agencies in the
Technical Assistance Contract

Needs Assessm ent Work Group State Agencies

The Needs Assessment Work Group will:
St ate agencies will:
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Provide input on Tracking Matrix including:
DNR /CWCB
Review roundtables task orders for
o
?
Compile a list of task orders proposed
studies;
Review input gathered by DNR and the by basin roundtables and assemble a
o
CWCB from the State Engineers Office, Tracking Matrix.
?
Attorney General’s Of fice and others on
Gather input from CWCB and other
broader state issues and concerns as they
agencies on coordination of task orders
relate to study requests;
to avoid duplication of efforts with
Review DNR and CWCB’s observations
ongoing efforts. Refle ct this input in
o
about possible studies and funding;
the Tracking Matrix.
Facilitate, as appropriate and up front,
?
o
Coordinat e task orders with ongoing
how studies that address issues and
CWCB and other agencies efforts
interests of multiple basins can be
?
Identify p otential options for funding of
encouraged and coordinated, and at the

studies proposed by basin roundtables.
same time assure that a specific basin’s
?
Determine if proposed studies impact or
issues and interests are addressed;

conflict with inter - state co mpact issues.
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Provide input on funding task orders
?
Gather input from the State Engineer,
Provide input on which sources of
o
the Attorney General , and other state
funding are appropriate;
agencies concerning potential impacts
Identify additional sources o f funding, if
o
of proposed studies on state - wide
appropriate, and ways to secure it;
issues or legal obligations. Reflect this
Suggest priorities if there are more
o
input in the Tracking Matrix.
requests than can be accommodated in
?
Coordinate logistics and agenda
any one fiscal year;
development for Work Group (with
Consider setting limits on funding any
o
assistance of the Technical Contractor).
specific study to assure that large
?
Make final legal contract decisions with
projects do not use all funding;
the Technical Assistance Contractor
?
Mak e recommendation to the State and the
regarding studies to be conducted.
IBCC on the prioritization of task orders.
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Oversee work of Technical Assistance
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Coordinate with DNR as they manage task
Contractor
orders for authorized studies .

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Assure that studies promote development of a
State Engi neer and Attorney General’s
state - wide perspective and a common
Office
technical platform .
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Determine if proposed studies impact or

conflict with inter - state compact issues.

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