1. PSD Reform Recommendations
PSD Reform Initiative Workgroup
WESTAR Spring 2005 Business Meeting

2. Project Goals To recommend changes to the PSD program that will:
manage and protect increments and AQRVs as resources
eliminate disincentives discouraging states from addressing cumulative impacts on Class I and Class II areas

3. Participants
47 representatives from states, FLM agencies, and EPA participated in the initiative
Facilitation provided through a contract with Ross & Associates beginning mid-2004

4. Key Process Steps Existing framework/new framework
First , address existing framework
Scope of work for “New framework” recommendations to be discussed next
Clarify consultation role of EPA
Designated representative from each agency

5. Results Consensus on 14 recommendations
To improve program’s effectiveness to manage increments and AQRVs
To eliminate disincentives to conduct cumulative assessments

6. Next Steps Executive Session Discussion
Endorse recommendations or direct workgroup to address remaining issues
Consider delivering recommendations:
Directly to EPA
To STAPPA for concurrence before delivering to EPA
Other options