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Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Public Engagement Update August 1, 2018 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00001 (3SEE0*5 07f^^^^'/'k'> IlsBIffSs 1 !l '.'>i Commitment to Engagement, Inclusion, and Transparency 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 00175557-00002 * 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 00175557-00003 V "It is the Council's intent to seek broad participation and input from the diverse stakeholders who live, work, and play in the Gulf Coast region in both the continued development of this Plan and the ultimate selection and funding of ecosystem restoration activities." Gulf wide public meetings Social media Webinars Workshops Videos eBlasts "The Council intends to continue offering public engagement opportunities that reflect the richness and diversity of Gulf Coast communities to ensure ongoing public participation in the Council's restoration efforts." Educating stakeholders- one consistent Council message Gulf-wide meetings Webinars Workshops Continuation of Council Member state/agency portals for project/program ideas RESTORE Council acronyms/glossary Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00005 "The Council fully appreciates the importance of strong, productive, and predictable public engagement and maintaining transparency throughout its operations and decision-making." Managing stakeholder expectations- use clear and concise language Continue using existing Council tools Website- post upcoming public meetings eBlasts- project award announcements, Council decisions RESTORE Council Newsletter PE Milestones and deliverables Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00006  RESTORE Council tools vs Council Member tools Websites, social media, newsletters, stakeholder text messaging PE WG either control or have influence over member tools RESTORE Council skills vs PE WG Member skills Writers/editors * Social media Photographer Formation of PE sub workgroups * RESTORE Council acronyms/glossary RESTORE Council newsletter PE Milestones and deliverables Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00007 Revised Proposed FPL/10-Year Funding Strategy Timeline Project/Program Idea Synthesis Funding Partner Coordination Exfemai BAS Input Member-Led Public Meetings Council Members defirte/reuise high- level desired Outcomes" of the FPL Framework S Funding Strategy May 2018- March 2019 Council Staff Develops Framework Options for Council approval Feb 2019 Draff 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 * Public Comments September 2019 Draft FPL/Fundlng Strategy Internal Review Panel Approval of Draft * FPL-'Fundlng Strategy Council-led Public Meetings January 2020 Council approval of FPL/Fundlng Strategy 8 May 2020 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00008 roup Recommendations t Future PE WG meeting schedule based on SC agenda structure 2020 FPL Timeline Remove "public comment" from Box 6 and focus on transparency Include Council member contact info on cover pages of proposals Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00009 Public Engagement Roles & Responsibilities Identifying opportunities to educate/engage 2018 State of the Coast Gulf of Mexico Alliance Come Fish Off My Boat NRDA Public Meetings o LA TIG o Annual Meeting (mini RESTORE 101) Public Engagement Casework- over 150 stakeholder inquiries Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00010 x'*r. -rii Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00011 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00012 ..'is,v' yp laas-- g^M-- i 714 i c f j i g g g i ^ ^ ^ M 30071 695 209 292 299 261 207 212 216 W B 229 235 431 442 30087 812 Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 BH| 722 727 703 710 213 218 302 307 266 272 217 223 222 230 239 248 451 460 820 828 ED 002061 00175557-00013 ouncilI I I I toI!T37>rTl--rJTflnSRHI Serve as POC for transpai , <:.< n 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 yr Commemoration Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 3/4 ED 002061 00175557-00014