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Development and Elements of the EnPPA

The development process:

  1. Initial List: An initial list of EnPPA priorities began with IDEM team members discussing and listing the past, present and future goals of each program area.
  2. Draft Priority List: The draft priority list was developed from the initial list, focusing on those priorities that were funded primarily by U.S. EPA grants.
  3. Draft EnPPA: The draft EnPPA was developed from the priority list and presented to U.S. EPA Region 5 during a kick-off meeting held in Chicago on April 10, 2007.
  4. Program Work Group Discussion: Program groups from both agencies met jointly to discuss work plans, goals and EnPPA priorities. (The joint land group meeting, via teleconference, was held on March 21, 2007, the air group meeting was held on March 19, 2007 and the water group meeting, via teleconference, was held on March 21, 2007.)
  5. Final EnPPA: The final EnPPA was a result of shared discussions and mutual agreement between the agencies.

The elements:

  1. The elements of the EnPPA provide a framework for accountabilities by clearly identifying IDEM and U.S. EPA actions, roles and specific program area contacts.
  2. The elements of the EnPPA require a joint assessment. The joint assessment will be an annual discussion between IDEM and U.S. EPA at the end of year one. The joint assessment will highlight successful program achievements; identify areas that need improvement and/or additional resources; provide a mechanism for discussions and adjustments in specific program directions or approaches.
  3. The reporting elements of the EnPPA will be interpreted into a formal closure report.
  4. The EnPPA is viewed as a "living document" that is flexible and can be modified, upon agreement, to reflect changes in IDEM and U.S. EPA needs.

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