Format 4.0 – UpdateOhio EPA/SWMD Workgroup

August 18, 2011

Agenda for Presentation

Review structure and basic concepts

Example from a draft chapter

Discuss Chapter V (Programs)

What comes next?

Format Structure Basic Concepts

Technical information in appendices prescriptive

More Readable Narrative in Body

customized

Format Structure

Basic Concepts

“Build” the appendices first Calculations and analysis

Compose body of the plan second Conclusions and final numbers transferred from

appendices

A B CD E F

G HI

Plan

Format Structure

Basic Concepts

More energy spent on strategic decision making

Less energy spent on technical plan writing issues

Hopefully, fewer NBAO comments

The Solid Waste Management Plan

Body of plan will consist of 6 chapters

1. Introduction2. District Profile3. Waste Generation4. Landfill/Disposal Methods5. Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs6. Cost and Financing of Plan Implementation

Plan

The Solid Waste Management Plan

Appendices

Multiple appendices

Contain instructions, table templates, and suggestions

SWMD will replace instructions with SWMD-specific information

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Generation

Programs

And now….

…to the GINORMOUS sticky notes!

Sticky notes ahead!!

Format Structure – Chapter Organization

“Purpose” Text Box Provided for plan reader Explains reason for the chapter Writer will leave in SWMD’s plan

Instructions Text Box Provided for plan writer Explain what is to be provided and how to provide

it Writer will remove for SWMD’s plan

Format Structure – Chapter Organization

Headers Delineate sections required within chapter “Reminders” to include information about particular

topics Writer will leave in the SWMD’s plan

Sample Text Provide examples of appropriate text The plan writer will remove for SWMD’s plan Sample text in Format generally simpler/less

comprehensive than needed for SWMD’s plan

EXAMPLEFrom draft Format

QUESTIONS?

(About Structure)

V. WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS

An overview of Chapter V

Chapter V Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs

Contents:

Discussion of past and projected diversion rates

Summary of conclusions, and priorities

Program Descriptions

Chapter V Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs

Writer will use information from a number of appendices:

G. Diversion RatesI. Recycling Infrastructure InventoryJ. Reference Year Opportunity to Recycle/

Demonstration of Achieving Goal 1K. Strategic Program EvaluationL. Outreach Plan and General Education RequirementsM. Overall Conclusions and Descriptions of Programs to

be Provided

G. Diversion Rates

All SWMDs will calculate rates

Appendix will contain: Calculations Presentation of rates Minimal supporting text

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I. Recycling Infrastructure InventoryIncludes:

Residential Defined in appendix Typical recycling opportunities

Other Commercial/industrial recycling opportunities Material collection programs

Yard Waste Programs Facilities Community collection services

J. Reference Year Opportunity to Recycle & Goal 1 Demonstration

Reference year opportunity to recycle:

All SWMDs will calculate and present

Use infrastructure from Appendix I

Assign population credits Default Weight of material Survey

J. Reference Year Opportunity to Recycle & Goal 1 Demonstration

Demonstrate achieving Goal 1:

Standard demonstrationORAlternative demonstrations• PAYT start-up• Non-subscription start-up• Multi-county drop-off

Extensive instructions due to complexity

J. Reference Year Opportunity to Recycle/Goal 1 Demonstration

Demonstrate achieving Goal 1, continued:

Commercial sector demonstration

Other components: Target waste diversion rates Encourage participation

K. Program EvaluationDeliberate process for making decisions

Look back: How are existing programs

working? Where are we strong, where are

we weak?

Look forward: What do we still need/want to do? Where take SWMD during planning period?

K. Strategic Program Evaluation

Series of Analyses:

Recycling Infrastructure Analysis geographic coverage, population density,

appropriateness… Recycling Infrastructure Participation Analysis Waste Composition Analysis

recovering largest waste streams

K. Strategic Program Evaluation

Series of Analyses, cont.

Sector Analysis programs for all waste generators

Economic Incentive Analysis e.g. consider PAYT, incentive grants…

Restricted/Difficult to Manage Waste Analysis programs for yard waste, scrap tires, electronics,

etc.

K. Strategic Program Evaluation

Series of Analyses, cont.

Diversion Analysis trend, relation to goal, other SWMDs, state…

Special Program Needs Analysis unique needs, allowable uses, facility operation…

Financial Analysis available and potential money, cost effectiveness…

State Plan Goal Analysis programs to meet all goals

M. Conclusions/Program Descriptions

Appendix M will:

Describe the SWMD’s conclusions from the analyses

Provide the SWMD’s priorities

Describe the programs the SWMD will provide (based on priorities, and resources)

New programs Changes to existing programs Continue existing programs unchanged

M. Conclusions/Program Descriptions

Program Descriptions

Discuss both “as is” and the “will be” in the same description

Detailed descriptions in this appendix Information in appendix used for summaries in

Chapter V

Chapter V Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs

Contents:

Discussion of past and projected diversion rates

Summary of conclusions and priorities

Chapter V Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs

Contents, continued

Program Descriptions Summaries of descriptions from Appendix M For existing programs, summaries of “what was”

in reference year and descriptions of “what will be” during planning period

For new programs, summary of “what will be” Format provides headings as placeholders

QUESTIONS?

What Happens Next?

The Format will be a standing item on future agendas

Draft Format chapters on SWMD/Planning Page

E-mail when draft chapters posted

What Happens Next?

Comments can be submitted throughthe web page to Ernie

Also, call to talk directly

Will have group discussions Workgroup Web-based sessions

I love to talk about the format!

QUESTIONS?