Schedule for Development of the Bitterroot Nutrient TMDLs
The table below displays the projected time periods for major tasks in the development of the Bitterroot Mainstem Nutrient TMDLs. The status of each task is displayed as either:
Not Started
In Progress
Completed
Delayed
The table will be updated if there are project delays resulting in significant changes to the task start and end dates. The original dates will be struck through, and new dates will be posted beneath. You may download a PDF of the Microsoft Project document to see the complete, detailed project schedule. Click on the Adobe icon below if you need to download the free software needed to view the document. For questions regarding schedule tasks or dates, please contact Darrin Kron, DEQ Nutrient Project Manager at 406-444-4765.
Main Tasks |
Subtasks |
Start Date |
End Date |
Status |
Data Gathering |
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1/1
2010
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12/13
2010
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In Progress
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Compile Existing Data |
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Collect Data (summer 2010 tributary nutrient sampling) |
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Complete Summary of Gathered Data |
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SWAT Modeling |
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1/1
2010
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2/11
2011
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In
Progress
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Development of Nutrient Source Reports |
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Development of Model QAPP (Quality Assurance Project Plan) by DEQ Modeler |
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Calibration of SWAT Model by DEQ Modeler |
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DEQ Project Manager Review of Model Calibration |
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Analysis of Model Scenarios |
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Development of Model Scenario Results Report by DEQ Modeler |
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DEQ Project Manager Review of Model Scenario Results |
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TAG Review of Model Results |
1/17
2011
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2/11
2011
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Write Up of Nutrient Document Section |
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11/13
2010
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4/29
2011
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Not Started |
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Development of Targets to Evaluate Existing Stream Conditions |
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Analysis of Existing Stream Conditions |
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Analysis of Nutrient Source Contributions |
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Development of the TMDLs, Allocations, & Margins of Safety |
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Write Up of Initial & Latter Document Sections |
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4/25
2011
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6/10
2011
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Not Started
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Introduction
Watershed Description
Description of MT Water Quality Standards
Restoration Objectives / Implementation
Monitoring Effectiveness
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WAG / TAG Document Review & Meeting |
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5/16
2011
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6/10
2011
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Not Started |
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Public Review & Response |
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6/13
2011
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10/24
2011
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Not Started |
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Project Manager Review & Consideration of Stakeholder Comments |
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Format & Publish Public Document |
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Public Comment Period |
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Conduct Public Meeting |
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Address Public Comments |
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Format & Publish EPA Submittal Document |
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Projected Date of Document Submission to EPA |
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11/2
2011
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