|
Milestones and Actions |
Start
Date |
End
Date |
Lead |
% Comp |
|
Seek and promote cooperative efforts to achieve conservation
goals. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Establish partnerships to help people get conservation on the
land through Federal, State, and local partnership dedicated to
natural resource conservation through locally led efforts. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs, AC's |
50% |
|
Attend the SWCD area meetings |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs |
100% |
|
Establish relationship with EKU, WKU, Morehead and Murray State
to hold field days relating to locally led conservation |
02/01/08 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
25% |
|
Continue relationship with UK and KSU |
10/01/07 |
9/30/008 |
Hubbs |
20% |
|
Continue visiting with individual counties |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs |
40% |
|
Work with Conservation Commission to effectively utilize the
State Cost Share Program to complement Federal Farm Bill
Programs |
10/01/07 |
01/30/08 |
Waggoner |
100% |
|
Support RC&D coordinators to work with RC&D councils and partner
to conduct compost workshops to promote use of animal by
products |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
40% |
|
Support and coordinate implementation of the National
Cooperative Soil Survey. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Craddock |
100% |
|
Establish two MLRA offices (Frankfort, Owensboro) |
|
|
Craddock |
50% |
|
Through training and collaboration with U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, streamline the Endangered Species Act consultation
processes. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Waggoner |
100% |
|
Develop strategy to increase Farm Bill participation in Eastern
Kentucky highlighting TSI on private forestland |
01/02/08 |
09/30/08 |
Waggoner, Bradley, RC&D |
30% |
|
Develop and implement initiatives for diversity and outreach in
Cooperative Conservation. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs |
50% |
|
Hold area outreach field day emphasizing the new farm bill and
its potential for underserved clientele |
|
|
CRC, AC's |
20% |
|
Coordinate NRCS and partner easement programs and investment
strategies to provide more effective land planning and use of
agricultural easements to maintain active agriculture. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
40% |
|
Implement the FRPP for 2008 |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Wheby |
75% |
|
Develop and implement a community conservation action plan that
provides a policy statement and plan for providing technical
information, data, and tools to help communities to address
natural resource concerns associated with land fragmentation,
water quality degradation, and loss of natural system function. |
10/01/07 |
03/31/07 |
AC's |
35% |
|
Work with Urban DC to aid local communities on providing
technical information, data and tools to address natural
resource concerns associated with land fragmentation, water
quality degradation, and loss of natural resource function. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
20% |
|
Work through RC&D councils to aid local communities to develop a
farm land protection program. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
35% |
|
(EQIP) Implement two State level Conservation Innovation Grants
with University of Kentucky |
10/1/07 |
7/8/09 |
Wheby |
10% |
|
(WHIP) Complete Mill Branch Stream Restoration work in
conjunction with U of L, KDFWR, USFWS, Cumberland Valley RC&D,
others |
11/1/07 |
3/1/08 |
Wheby |
100% |
|
(WHIP) Complete Mill Branch Fish Passage project in conjunction
with USFWS, Cumberland Valley RC&D, others |
11/1/07 |
3/1/08 |
Wheby |
75% |
|
(FRPP) Work with Kentucky PACE, US Department of Defense, and
Fayette County RLMB to acquire conservation easements on prime
and statewide important soils and/or those of historical or
archaeological importance |
10/1/07 |
9/30/07 |
Wheby |
50% |
|
Provide guidance to Conservation Districts to call Local Work
Group meetings to identify local natural resource concerns for
program activities |
10/1/07 |
12/31/07 |
Wheby |
100% |
|
Ensure field offices achieve at least 95% of their goals (See
PRS) |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
45% |
|
Review, revise and execute the Kentucky State Level Agreement
with the State Historic Preservation Office with the goal of
streamlining and reducing field workload |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
kuhn |
50% |
|
Develop strategy and prioritization system for the development
of "area of potential impact" maps for PL-566 flood control dams |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn |
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Facilitate the growth of market-based opportunities that
encourage business and industry to invest in conservation on
private lands. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Work with RC&D to hold meetings on carbon credits |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's, Hafner |
90% |
|
Provide information and assistance to encourage and enable
locally led, watershed-scale conservation. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Attend Water Quality Watershed meetings |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
|
|
Complete Rapid Watershed Assessment. |
10/01/07 |
06/30/08 |
Kuhn |
100% |
|
Develop a strategy assess priority watershed to utilize the RWA |
01/02/08 |
08/30/08 |
Kuhn |
20% |
|
Prepare a strategy for piloting an approach to report technical
and financial assistance and track accomplishments on a
watershed scale. |
10/01/07 |
07/31/08 |
Hafner |
40% |
|
Provide training and conduct comprehensive review of all
watershed sponsor operation and maintenance agreements, land
rights, and breach maps to better assist sponsors in managing
their federally-funded watershed infrastructure and meet their
obligations |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn, ac's |
60% |
|
Provide training and conduct operation and maintenance
inspections on all PL-566 funded watershed dams |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Hartsell |
50% |
|
Develop a strategy for utilizing the RWA in Kentucky and develop
a prioritization system for selection |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn, ac's |
20% |
|
Provide information to assist Local Work Groups to meet on a
watershed or regional basis (EQIP ranking areas) to identify
local natural resource concerns and ranking issues for inclusion
in EQIP and other programs. |
10/1/07 |
12/31/07 |
Wheby |
100% |
|
Develop and deliver new or revised Natural Resource Conservation
technology. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Train appropriate personnel on the use of Manure Management
Planner |
|
|
|
|
|
(EQIP) Implement two State Level Conservation Innovation Grants
with University of Kentucky. Encourage the use of these proven
technologies by our customers. |
10/1/07 |
7/8/09 |
Wheby |
10% |
|
Train appropriate personnel on the use of EFT |
12/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hartsell |
|
|
Complete development and deployment of programs self assessment
tools (e.g. soil quality, grazing land, wildlife habitat). |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Waggoner, Wheby |
55% |
|
Train field on RUSLE 2 |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Waggoner |
90% |
|
Update 10 conservation practice standards |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hartsell, Waggoner |
0% |
|
Develop and Implement the payment schedule. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Waggoner |
100% |
|
Implement Prescribed Grazing Technology Transfer |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's, Waggoner |
20% |
|
Conduct Energy Audits through Mammoth Cave RC&D |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Reckner |
|
|
Learn and adopt automated engineering software to conduct breach
analysis and produce "area of potential impact" maps for use by
sponsors for development of emergency action plans |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn |
25% |
|
Develop and deliver Natural Resource Information. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Target initial and update soil mapping on crop and range lands
to improve availability of soils information for conservation
program activities. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Craddock |
33% |
|
Continue to implement the State Soil Survey Geographic Database
(SSURGO) to provide digital soils information for use in natural
resource planning. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Craddock |
100% |
|
Participate as a pilot NRI Grassland assessment |
10/01/07 |
06/30/08 |
Craddock, Waggoner |
35% |
|
Utilize GIS Technology to overlay Cropland and Soils Layers to
Promote WRP Program |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Kuhn |
40% |
|
Work with Partners to revise WRP environmental evaluation used
for ranking that results in reduced restoration costs while
maintaining quality of easements selected for funding |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn |
100% |
|
Revised WRP maps used in the environmental assessment to better
improve site specificity for critical habitat that will be
improved for T&E specie on WRP offered lands |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn |
100% |
|
Work with USFWS, KDFWS, KNPC and TNC to re-define habitat
priority area maps used for WRP environmental assessment |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn |
100% |
|
develop statewide Arc View data layer of soils eligible for WRP
with existing cropland as current land use |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2007 |
Kuhn |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Develop and execute an Implementation & Communications Strategy
for the Farm Bill. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Prepare analysis of impacts on Farm Bill Legislation on limited
resources farmers and landowners, beginning farmers and
ranchers, socially and geographically disadvantaged farmers and
community-based organizations. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Management Staff |
0% |
|
Provide training once Farm Bill is authorized and guidance is
provided from NHQ. |
TBD |
9/30/08 |
Wheby |
|
|
Obligate Farm Bill Program Funding |
TBD |
TBD |
Wheby & Kuhn |
95% |
|
Add cropland and soil quality emphasis to EQIP practice list and
payment schedule |
10/1/07 |
12/31/07 |
Wheby, Waggoner |
100% |
|
Provide state and local partners information on the Secretary's
proposal and on the progress of the Farm Bill legislation. |
|
|
Hubbs & Staff |
|
|
Actively participate with and provide advice for Farm Bill
implementation activities. |
10/01/07 |
10/01/07 |
Wheby & AC's |
0% |
|
Prepare products and training materials for field level program
implementation. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Wheby & AC's |
0% |
|
Work with partners to inform the public of programmatic changes. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs, Wheby, Jackson, & AC's |
0% |
|
Implement delegated provisions of the next Farm Bill. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs |
0% |
|
Develop communication media and outreach efforts to effectively
articulate new Farm Bill programs and NRCS services. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Jackson & Hafner |
0% |
|
Prepare communication strategy for Farm Bill implementation. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Jackson |
0% |
|
Complete restoration and de-obligate remaining funds for all
easements through 2003 funding year. |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn, Reckner |
80% |
|
Streamline policies and procedures, and improve business
processes and transparency. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Work within our control to ensure FRPP closing efficiencies are
good (<18 months for most easements) |
10/1/07 |
09/30/08 |
Wheby |
|
|
Implement payment schedule to facilitate consistent application. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Waggoner |
100% |
|
Update, and maintain manuals, handbooks, bulletins, and other
e-directives. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
All |
0% |
|
Implementing the Agency Conservation Easement Management Plan. |
10/01/07 |
12/31/07 |
Kuhn & Wheby |
100% |
|
Implement Late Rate Action Plan. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Wheby & AC's |
30% |
|
Implement Deobligation Action Plan. |
10/01/07 |
07/01/08 |
Wheby & AC's |
20% |
|
Implement agency's conservation easement management tool |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn & Wheby |
100% |
|
- Audit 20 travel vouchers to determine accuracy in
documentation across the state |
Nov-06 |
Jul-07 |
Haslett |
25% |
|
Ensure that the multi-level performance appraisal system for
individual performance is linked to the Agency’s Strategic Plan
for all organizational units and at all organizational levels;
that employees’ performance awards link to the Agency’s
Strategic Plan |
Oct-06 |
Nov-06 |
Haslett |
100% |
|
Demonstrate commitment to and ensure accountability for Civil
Rights. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Conduct field level Civil Rights Compliance reviews to ensure
compliance with Civil Rights laws, Agency and Departmental
policies and procedures. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's |
30% |
|
Participate in National Civil Rights Compliance review to ensure
compliance with Civil Rights laws, Agency and Departmental
policies and procedures. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs & Staff |
80% |
|
Ensure annual mandatory Civil Rights training of all NRCS KY
employees. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
All |
100% |
|
Incorporate Civil Rights priorities throughout its KY NRCS
operations to ensure that customers and employees are treated
fairly and equitably, with dignity and respect, by creating an
environment that is free of discrimination and harassment; and
being proactive in identifying potential barriers to employment
and program participation. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
All |
50% |
|
Improve program delivery initiatives, products, services and
tools to minority, underserved, Tribal, Alaskan Native, and
nontraditional customers. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Coordinate the distribution of technical and program materials
for underserved groups and communities. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hafner & AC's |
50% |
|
Contact leaders & membership of the above named groups to inform
about NRCS program opportunities. |
10/1/07 |
2/28/08 |
Field Office Staff (ACs responsible) |
50% |
|
Improve the delivery of NRCS technical and financial assistance
products and services to fairly and equitably meet the needs of
NRCS customers. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Ensure that program ranking criteria does not discriminate
against any particular group (small farmers, limited resource
producers, etc.) |
10/1/07 |
3/31/08 |
Wheby |
100% |
|
Provide information to contractors and vendors concerning NRCS
technical standards. |
|
|
AC's & SRC |
|
|
Maintain a diverse, proficient, and skilled workforce to achieve
the Agency's strategic goals. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Develop Training Committee to determine highest need for field
office employees |
2/1/08 |
9/30/08 |
MGT |
20% |
|
Ensure available training dollars meet competency levels within
available financial resources. (example: Certifying Officers
Trng for RCs) |
10/1/07 |
9/30/08 |
Haslett |
50% |
|
Identify by position, mission critical skills & levels. |
10/1/07 |
9/30/08 |
Haslett & AC's |
15% |
|
Ensure all selection request for advertised positions are
complete within 24 day of advertisement closing |
Oct-06 |
Sep-07 |
Haslett |
50% |
|
Utilize workload data and gap analysis to determine skill gaps
and needed positions |
Oct-06 |
Mar-07 |
Hafner/ Haslett/AC's |
40% |
|
Schedule visits with appropriate representatives from
Universities to review course curriculum and NRCS employment
requirements. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Haslett & AC's |
20% |
|
Evaluate twelve job descriptions and update as required |
Nov-06 |
Sep-09 |
Haslett |
0% |
|
Increase service to NRCS customers through technical service
providers, Agriculture Conservation Enrollees/Seniors Project,
Partners, and volunteers. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Identify positions where ACES employees for part-time or
short-term personnel needs could be used. (Ex: Retired NRCS
personnel could provide planning training, etc.) |
10/1/07 |
9/30/08 |
Haslett |
100% |
|
Review and certify (as appropriate) TSP (TechReg) applicants |
10/1/07 |
9/30/08 |
Wheby |
50% |
|
Implement Conservation TSP Initiative. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hubbs |
100% |
|
Review not-to-exceed rates utilizing ABC data and other sources. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Waggoner & Hafner |
0% |
|
Identify positions where NRCS Earth Team Volunteers could be
utilized. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Jackson |
0% |
|
Review, re-advertise and execute ID/IQ contracts and/or BPA's
for WRP survey, cultural resources, appraisals. Expand legal
services capacity to no less than three vendors. |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2008 |
Kuhn, Haslett |
50% |
|
Develop, improve, and maintain electronic tools, access, and
processes. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Provide support for the Conservation Plug-In pilot for TSPs.
(Monroe) |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Wheby & Reckner |
100% |
|
Implement National Easement Programs Management System. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Wheby & Kuhn |
100% |
|
Ensure that NRCS is issuing accurate and timely financial
information. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Conduct reviews and take actions that improve timeliness of
payments and reduce improper payments to acceptable limits
established by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Haslett & AC's |
50% |
|
Ensure Homeland Security by responding appropriately to any
major natural or domestic incident. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Review and update existing Emergency Communications Plan for
interconnectivity between the state office and field offices to
respond appropriately to man-made or natural disasters. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Haslett |
100% |
|
Achieve transparency and accountability for Environmental
Results. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
|
|
|
Implement Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) restructuring plan to
improve efficiency and effectiveness of Soil Survey Operations. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Craddock & Haslett |
75% |
|
Implement Quality Assurance Plan and conduct internal operations
reviews to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency. (See
addendum to agency business plan). |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hafner |
20% |
|
Conduct 20 Field Office Reviews |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
AC's, Hafner |
20% |
|
Conduct 9 assessments of Outreach initiatives and Agency
activities to ensure fair and equitable service delivery. |
10/01/07 |
09/30/08 |
Hafner |
20% |
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