Review, Approval, and Evaluation of State Management Plans. Appendix A.Implementation Document for the Pesticides and Ground Water Strategy

摘要

This Appendix (Appendix A) to the Guidance for Pesticides and Ground Water StateManagement Plans provides the procedures and time frames for EPA's review, approval/concurrence, and evaluation of State Management Plans (SMPs). Specifically, it describes a two-step review process and the roles and responsibilities of the Regions and States. It also contains biennial review procedures for evaluating the implementation of SMPs to determine whether a State is successfully protecting its ground water resources from pesticide contamination. In addition, this Appendix presents methods for States to update their SMPs, should this become necessary. Finally, it outlines the conditions that might lead to withdrawal of approval for a Pesticide SMP and procedures for States to prevent or remedy such a withdrawal.