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GULF COAST ECOSYSTEIVI RESTORATION COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING April 24-25, 2018 EPA Gulf Breeze Laboratory Gulf Breeze, Florida Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00001 April 24/25, 2018, Steering Committee Meeting Agenda and Presentation Materials Table of Contents Slides/topics: Page FPL3 and Funding Strategy Updating Workflow and Timeline 1 FPL3 and Funding Strategy Path Forward 8 FPL3 Submission Guidelines and Review Process Update 12 FPL Environmental Compliance Review 19 Education and Transparency 25 CPS Year-4 Evaluation Process 42 Potential FPL Budget Shortfalls Overview 46 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00002 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council FPL 3 and 10-Year Funding Strategy Updating Workflow and Timing April 2018 Steering Committee Meeting Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00003 2 http://www.collaborationforimpact.com/collaborative-approaches/ca-subpage-2/ Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00004 Collaboration: Vision to Implementation and Back Again * Stakeholder and Public in p u t/o u tp u t included in these steps GuIf Coast Ecosystern Restoration C* Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA A Watershed/Type "Vision" * W gS^^^^^m m Projects Concepts * Priorities S i'q iti'i'f 't'j -iffd ffR M r: h-ir srtii '.j Implement Project(s) Planning ^llll B ill M onitor Project metrics Watershed metrics Evaluate Project Project Technique Watershed Tier 3/4 3 ED 002061 00174892-00005 FPL/10-Year Funding Strategy Council prioritizes some regions/types. FPL Category 1 FPL Category 2 Watershed/Type lliiiiiftten ts FPL 4 Planning Framework FPL 5+ Examples of Planning Framework Options: Framework 1: Focus on key watersheds/estuaries Framework 2: Focus on key resources (e.g., oysters, wetlands) Framework 3: Mix of frameworks 1 and 2 NOTE: This represents all funds ($1.6B plus interest) Future Decisions Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Stott Work Product Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 4 ED 002061 00174892-00006 Filling FPL 3/Funding Strategy Information Gap Council prioritizes som e regions/types. FPL Category 1 FPL Category 2 Issue: Priority watersheds/restoration types (i.e. "Planning Framework") have not been identified for FPL 3 Solution: Member-led Collaboration meetings provide foundation for development of the Council's FPL3 "Planning Framework" Purpose: Signal Council's FPL3 priorities to the public, stakeholders, potential funding partners Seek Public feedback prior to proceeding with proposals development Guif Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00007 Publsc/StakuhoIdars Proposed FPL/10-Year Funding Strategy Timeline Member Agency Technical Staff Council i Memberis) ) Project/Program Idea Synthesis Funding Partner Coordination E \t- it BAS Pubiic Meetings Council Members define-'revise high-level desired "Outcomes" of the PPL Framework & Funding Strategy January 2018 Dates shown were discussed in Oct 2017 meeting Delays in CPS funding need to be factored into schedule and workflow Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA State-by-State Council Public Meetings external BAS input Public Meetings October 2018 Council Staff Develops Framework Options for Council approval January 2019 Draft Council FPL Framework / Funding Strategies Public Comments March 2019 Council Proposals Development 5 May 2019 Proposals Reviews RESTORE Act Compliance and Budget Environmental Compliance External Best AvailsUte Science Public Comments September 2019 Tier 3/4 Draft FPL/Finiding Strategy Internal Review Panel Approval of Draft FPL/Funding Strategy Public Comments January 2020 Council approval of FPL/Funding Strategy 8 May 2020 ED 002061 00174892-00008 Revised Proposed FPL/10-Year Funding Strategy Timeline 1 Project/Program Idea Synthesis Funding Partner Coordination External BAS Input Member-Led Public Meetings Council Members define/revise high-level desrred "Outcomes" of the FPL Framework & Funding Strategy May 2018- March 2019 Council Staff Develops Framework Options for Council approval Feb 2019 Draft Council Preferred FPL. Planning Framework March 2019 Public Comment on Draft FPL 3 Planning Framework External BAS input Council-Led Public Meetings April - May 2019 Council Proposals Development 5 June 2019 Proposals Reviews RESTORE Act Compliance and Budget Environmental Compliance External Best Available Science Public Comments September 2019 Draft FPL/Funding Strategy Internal Review Panel Approval of Draft * FPL/Funding Strategy Council-led Pubic Meetings January 2020 Council approval of FPDFuiiding Strategy 8 May 2020 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00009 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council FPL 3 / Funding Strategy Path Forward April 2018 Steering Committee Meeting Gulf Breeze, FL Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff W ork Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00010 ~*+rOHN - wf / Project/Program Idea Synthesis Funding Partner Coordination External BAS Input Member-Led Public Meetings Council Members define/revise high-level desired Outcomes" of the FPL Framework & Funding Strategy May 2018- March 2019 Council Staff Develops Framework Options for Council approval Draft Courted Preferred FPL. Framework : Funding Strategy Public Comment on Draft Framework Council Proposals Development June 2019 RESTORE Act Compliance and Budget Environmental Compliance External Best Aval fable Public Comments September 2019 Draft FPL Funding Strategy Internal Review Panel Approval of Draft FPL/Funding Strategy Council-fed Public Meetings 7 January 2020 Council approval of FPL/Funding Strategy 8 May 2020 9 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00011 Tasks to Support Achievement of milestones: Member-led collaboration activities (Spring 2018 - Spring 2019) o Technical/Funding Partners/Stakeholder/Public/Funding meetings and workshops to develop concepts o Steering Committee Meetings to report out/discuss member-by-member progress increasing Public Transparency (Spring 2018 -...) o On-going Public Engagement Workgroup coordination o RESTORE Education Opportunities Submissions & reviews updates (Spring 2018- Spring 2019) o Submission guidelines o Proposals submission platform (i.e. RAIVIS replacement) o Science review process o Submissions review process Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approva Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00012 U ,O K ippi Member collaboration activities Restoration concepts Influence on revisions to Submission Guidelines Discuss Public Webinar FPL3 process etings & Milesto u Texas Member collaboration activities Restoration concepts Influence on revisions to Submission Guidelines Science review updates Council "Outcomes"/ refined Vision statement Florida Member collaboration activities Restoration concepts Approve draft FPL 3 Planning Framework Public Meetings Presentation Discuss draft Submission Guidelines July 2018 Alabama Member collaboration activities Restoration concepts Influence on revisions to Submission Guidelines Update on RESTORE education opportunities Louisiana Member collaboration activities Restoration concepts FPL 3 Planning Framework Options Influence on revisions to Submission Guidelines Council-led Public Meetings Logistics 11 Guif Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00013 .C* t'* HI -'.7 ? V * .'-JH 7 7. \*< , M i UW -vn a p i >fi *4ton c \ mm mixxmssms a.will mm \ W *| .V *<" Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council FPL3 Submission Guidelines and Review Process Update Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff W ork Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00014 i a!! FPL3 process is built on collaboration o Can improve both the efficiency of the FPL submission development and review process Update of FPL submission guidelines and review process will incorporate: o Lessons learned from Initial FPL and o Developments from FPL3 collaboration process e.g., collaboration may lead to fewer, more integrated submissions, which in turn could facilitate submission review process Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00015 FPL Submission Guidelines - Guide members in the development of FPL submissions by describing: Eligible activities Submission evaluation criteria Contents of submission packages Other info/requirements for effective submissions FPL Submission Review Process - Describes how submissions will be reviewed by Council: Consistency with Act, Comp Plan, including other Council priorities (e.g., FPL framework) Best Available Science review Environmental compliance "readiness" review Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00016 Purpose of Updates: Enhance efficiency and effectiveness of FPL process Incorporate lessons learned from Initial FPL o e.g., FPL funding categories, budgets, milestones... Address the Comprehensive Plan Update commitments o e.g., Collaboration, BAS, public engagement... o Incorporate future CMAWG monitoring and data management recommendations o Incorporate future PE Workgroup recommendations Account for BP settlement and future funding 15 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00017 O,. ,, -y ''ir .o 'i ' V ' '. V 1 idelines Upda Mmm Proposed Path Forward: Council staff drafts submission guidelines and review process updates Members review updates o Council staff addresses member comments Steering Committee approves updates Final submission guidelines and review process updates posted on Council website Proposed Completion Target: Spring 2019 16 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00018 FPL Science Review Process Update 2016 Comp Plan Update Science Commitments: Updating the science review process questions Continued use of external reviewers for future FPL reviews Exploring the use of one or more science review panels Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED_002061_00174892-00019 Proposed Path Forward: Council staff evaluate science review processes used by other restoration programs Members review approaches provided by Council staff o Council staff addresses member comments Steering Committee approves science review process update Final science review process updates posted on Council website Proposed Completion Target: Early 2019 18 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approva Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00020 c* HI -'.7 it V * . .'-JP t7 7. \*<, M i Hi -vn -- ? \ ^^roNc m:=:=:=:=amBsKm^ mm .Mill mm awl \ mm i l l I ft .. .V *<" Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council FPL 3 Environmental Compliance Review Gulf Coast Ecosystem Resto Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 1 c t-S u b je c t to Council Approval ED 002061 00174892-00021 Objectives: Review laws applicable to Bucket 2 funding approval Discuss opportunities for collaboration and efficiency in advance of FPL 3 20 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approva Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00022  FPL funding approval is a federal action Applicable laws (at funding approval stage): o National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) o Endangered Species Act (ESA) o Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) o National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) o Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FCWA) Apply to FPL implementation activities with environmental impacts o ...as opposed to planning only Other laws may apply at grant and/or implementation stage o Often it is most efficient to address laws concurrently 21 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00023 Mance: Backgro / FPL submissions for implementation funds must include: o NEPA documentation o Demonstration of compliance with other applicable laws (e.g., ESA, NHPA, MSA...) To approve implementation funding: o Council could adopt NEPA documentation (or use member Categorical Exclusion) o Ensure compliance with other applicable laws Implementation activities not ready for funding approval can be placed in FPL Category 2 22 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00024  Example 1: FPL submission with existing Clean Water Act Section 404 permit o As appropriate, Council could: Adopt associated NEPA documentation, and Include award condition requiring compliance with permit conditions (e.g., ESA, MSA, NHPA...) Example 2: FPL submission for habitat conservation activity o As appropriate, Council could: Use member NEPA Categorical Exclusion (CE), and Coordinate with members to ensure compliance with other potentially applicable laws Example 3: FPL submission for planning only o Council would use its planning CE Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00025  Collaboration can improve FPL submissions and increase environmental compliance efficiency o Incorporate interagency feedback and technical guidance at earliest opportunity o Determine if existing NEPA documentation, general permits, or consultations are applicable e.g., existing member CE, PEIS, or NWP... o Determine what additional compliance needs must be met prior to submission o Leverage expertise of regulatory agencies o Ensure planning proposals have sufficient budget for future regulatory needs CPS can be used for presubmission environmental compliance coordination Piease contact with Council staff with any questions. 24 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00026 * * :---,a>I W l ;1 -- lllllii * I- iV ^j .K>, ' ^ s -- a M A?;' 1** X JO k&rinw CB.1 ".m1mi\.1.,1ml1 Hiii \y* v,,. Hi -- I Wm 'O Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Education and Transparency April 24, 2018 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00027 S ifl'M V J s M lIk M Commitment to Engagement Inclusion, and Transparency -------------------- 8------------------------ - # Committed to setting and maintaining the highest standard for public engagement and transparency # Seek broad participation and input from the diverse stakeholders who live, work, and play in the Gulf Coast region # Support engagement with all stakeholders, including under-represented communities and federallyrecognized Tribes # Continue offering public engagement opportunities & ensure public participation # Refine process for considering public input Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00028 Revised Proposed FPL/10-Year Funding Strategy Timeline 1 Project/Program Idea Synthesis Funding Partner Coordination External BAS Input 2 3 Member-Led Public Meetings Council Members define/revise high- level desired "Outcomes" of the FPL Framework & Funding Strategy Council Staff Develops Framework Options for Council approval Feb 2019 Draft Council Preferred FPL Planning Framework March 2019 C May 2018- March 2019 ' Development Proposais Reviews RESTORE Act Compliance and Budget Environmental Compliance External Best Available Science Public Comments 5 June 2019 6 September 2019 4 Public Comment on Draft FPL 3 Planning Framework Extern! BAS Input Council-Led Public! Meetings April - May 2019 Draft FPL'Funding Strategy Internal Review Panel Approval of Draft FPL/Fundlng Strategy Council-led Public Meetings 7 January 2020 ,,.K Hr Counci I approvai of FPL UiiUiiiy Siraiegy 8 May 2020 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 27 ED 002061 00174892-00029 *\Vv?s Public Engage t Roles & Resoonsibili iji-i; Educating stakeholders Coordinating with PE Workgroup Identifying outreach opportunities Meetings/Conferences Webinars Public Engagement Casework Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00030  Develops cooperative relationships with stakeholders Internal Stakeholders Council Members/Steering Committee & Staff Council Staff External Stakeholders Congressional Members/Staff Federally recognized Tribes Intergovernmental Non Governmental Organizations Media General Public (including but not limited to limited English proficient and underserved/underrepresented communities) Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED_002061_00174892-00031 wIII!?H '4rt o f Builds trust and improves communication between stakeholders and decision makers Creates new opportunities for transparency and stakeholders involvement in problem solving and decision making Builds common understanding Helps stakeholders weigh a variety of perspectives and listen to each other's views Manages differences and establishes path forward on tough issues Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 30 ED 002061 00174892-00032 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA dkHtlnl fiJi i <* Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00033 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00034 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00035 OR-'-' VilfOUR' V ' ! Project Abstract The State of Florida has completed the construction phase of the Apalachicola Say Oyster Restoration project funded by the RESTORE Council. This $4.7 million project is the first completed implementation phase of a project tended from the GouneJ-Seiected Restoration Component's Initial Funded Priorities List. Approximately 05,000 cubic yards of lime rock material was taken by barge and placed in the bay waters on an estimated 317-acre area in Franklin County. This has provided a new base that larval oysters may naturally settle on and grow in size to maturity. Newly settled oyster larvae are referred to as oyster spat. This effort complements other oyster restoration projects within Apalachicola Bay, an area with nationally and regionally significant oyster reefs which have suffered from; degradation. Oysters improve water quality through filtering out excess sediment and pollutants. Oyster beds provide habitat that sustains fish and other bay organisms, Florida's Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will monitor the project by measuring the colonization and growth of oysters in the restored area over the next two years. Contact Rachel Home email: deepwatertiofizon@dep.state.fi.us Budget Award amount: $4,660,000.00 Federal Award ID Number: GNTCP17FL0Q39 P -u cci Sturt Date llliiliillllllllllllllllllllllllll Promet Eno Date 7//2820 Award Amount $4,68tMS. O rgan zarois " ir: ' Watershed ' ! ->! . '! : Corgrps? or.s C sirsf :s FL-2: Suiifs} ' O! !j>: P-r^ct P w *r implementation Pmif'i:! ID . . ,-r ! . : ; 34 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00036 Current RESTORE eBlasts Products (Fact Sheets, FAQs, Talking Points) Project Pages Social Media Webinars Website Future RESTORE Education Opportunities Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED_002061_00174892-00037 What is an "FPL"? What is RESTORE? } have health issues reiated to oil spill clean Who is on the RESTORE 00110011? When wiii the next FPL be released? Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 37 ED 002061 00174892-00039 Who RESTORE staff Public Engagement Workgroup members Council Member representatives (as needed) What A series of 30 minute to 1 hour informal small group meetings Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA How Advertised on RESTORE website/eBlasts Pre-approved RE5TORE/NRDA/NWFW products Where Previously scheduled meetings Faith based/Houses of worship Community centers Fairs/Festsvals Restoration effort meetings Other partner identified venues 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00040 Provide feedback to Council Staff/Steering Committee members identity stakeholders Assess stakeholder RESTORE knowledge level Coordinate with Council Staff/State/Federal Members Compile appropriate Public Engagement products W M 5 Supporting engagement with all stakeholders Increasing diversity of participants Increasing public engagement opportunities Ensuring public participation Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00042  Serve as POC for transparency of member activities Project Page content/update Develop member project award roll out Public Meeting announcements Member collaboration activities CPS activities Participate in developing coordinated Council message Enhance public knowledge of ongoing Council restoration activities/efforts Communicate FPL/10 year funding strategy RESTORE Council DWH 10 Anniversary strategy Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00043 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Commitment and Planning Support (CPS) Year 4 Evaluation Process Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff W ork Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00044 1*1 O,. '*f m K uaton - PurpoI- Per the CPS FPL, at Year-4, review the effectiveness of CPS Funds in: Supporting Council members in meeting the Comprehensive Plan commitments Identifying future investments that maximize achievement of Gulf-wide restoration goals Considering whether extending planning and support efforts beyond the five-year period is needed to continue to meet the Comprehensive Plan commitments. 43 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00045 Recommended Approach Use both qualitative and quantitative information to evaluate effectiveness Initiate evaluation at the beginning of Year 4, thereby evaluating the first 3 years of activities Evaluation would inform: o CPS FPL renewal determination o Whether revisions to parameters (e.g., funding amounts, allowable activities) are warranted o Any necessary revisions to commitments in the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update 44 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approva Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00046 cfvm7rasi m o rio n i l i mmmm Initiate CPS Activities n Timeline m' m l End Year 1 Early 2020 End Year 2 Mid 2020 End Year 3 Mid 2021 Complete Review of CPS Activities & Make Renewal Recommendation End Year 4 Mid 2022 Pending Outcome of Year-4 Evaluation. Finalize Second CPS FPL End Year 5 Mid 2023 45 Guif Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00047 C* wm t -'.7 it V * . .-J j: 77 7. M l aIaHpa \ ^^roNc .l i l i i :=:=:=:=aBK^ gdl \ mm N.* ill *| ft .. .V Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Potential FPL Budget Shortfalls: Overview Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approval Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00048  Goal of presentation: o Heads up to members regarding issue o Initial feedback/thoughts from members Issue: Members might request additional funds to cover budget shortfalls for approved FPL activities (pre- or post-award) o Due to unanticipated costs (materials, labor...) o Not uncommon in programs such as this o Council process needed for addressing such requests Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff Work Product - Subject to Council Approva Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00049 Amend FPL to increase funding to meet budget shortfall Determine alternative way to continue within approved budget (e.g., downsize project, alternative funding source(s) to cover shortfall) Deauthorize project and/or move it to consideration for funding in a subsequent FPL (could include termination of award) 48 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff W ork ProtluU - Subject to Council Approval Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00050  Council policy and process for potential budget shortfalls would need to address: o Role of sponsor, Council staff and other members in reviewing matter and making recommendations to Council o Timing for considering such requests (e.g., ad hoc versus periodic Council meetings) o Budget considerations (e.g,, funds for potential increases limited in some way) 49 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Staff W ork Product - Subject to Council Approva Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00174892-00051