The role of the Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys in the ACMP

(and some Natural Hazard Housekeeping)Patty Burns, DGGS 4/25/2007

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OUTLINERequested Topics

Agency authorization and how DGGS manages resources

How DGGS permits projects

DGGS process and how we work with ACMP

How DGGS participates, comments and lends expertise to the consistency review process

Hazards Housekeeping

Hazard Needs Assessment Questionnaire

Training opportunity

Hazard Area Designations

Agency authorization and how DGGS manages resources

DGGS has no regulatory authority and does not manage resources

How DGGS permits projects

DGGS does not permit projects

DGGS process and how we work with ACMP

There is no formal process for the way DGGS works with the ACMP

In my view, a good process, if one is developed, would do the following:• Ensure that high-risk projects are reviewed• Ensure that Coastal Districts, ACMP, OPMP, consultants, and others have easy access to existing hazards information • Develop and implement a community hazard mapping program (that does not reinvent the wheel)

How DGGS participates, comments and lends expertise to the consistency review process

DGGS staff function in a reactionary way, fitting in ACMP requests in between other projects with known deadlines

Usually DGGS gets involved in the consistency review process when requested by a reviewer or applicant

DGGS reviews related to hazards are not done for most proposed projects

A risk-based criteria may help ensure that high-risk projects get a review by DGGS

Hazard Needs Assessment Questionnaire

BackgroundRisk-Based Hazard CriteriaInformation DisseminationProductsDGGS priorities

Hazard Needs Assessment Questionnaire

If necessary, Please see this graphic in your binder to help you understand some of the data questions.

I will explain some of the data issues during the hazard mapping talk tomorrow

Training Opportunity

Orson Smith is wiling to put together a customized training course for ACMP

Please indicate interest and thoughts on the Questionnaire

Hazard Area Designations

DNR may designate hazard areas during the consistency review or plan revision process

Districts may request hazard area designations during the consistency review process

DGGS can propose hazard area designations during the consistency review process

A scientific basis is required for hazard area designation

OPMP has the authority to designate hazard areas during the consistency review

Designations that occur during the consistency review process only last for the project – need a public process for permanent designation

Public process can be initiated by DNR (DGGS, OPMP) or the Coastal Districts