<p> STAC Agenda Wednesday, July 24, 2013</p><p>Call-in information: Teleconference line: 1-888=858-2144 Passcode: 9495162 Webinar: https://www.connectmeeting.att.com Meeting Number: 8888582144 Code: 9495162 Select: Participant</p><p>Time Duration Topic Presenters 9:30-9:35 5 minutes Welcome and Introductions All 9:35-11:00 85 minutes 2014 Local Working Group Input and Peter Bautista, Assistant Statewide Perspectives for Operations (Includes 30 min Q&A from STAC members) Jeff Harlow, Assistant for Programs Doug Allen, East Area Conservationist 11:00-11:30 30 minutes Nutrient Management Update Tracy Hanger, State Agronomist 11:30-11:50 20 minutes Water Quality Technical Note 2, Phosphorus Tracy Hanger Index Update 11:50-12:00 10 minutes Break 12:00-12:30 30 minutes Biology Technical Note 14, Review of Tim Dring, State Comments Biologist 12:30-12:40 10 minutes Status of Mazama Pocket Gopher, et al. and Sherre Copeland, tee up for next STAC meeting Partnership Liaison 12:40-1:00 10 minutes Round Table and Closing – Adjourn All</p><p>Rather than breaking for lunch, we will just run through the agenda. Please feel free to bring snacks or lunch to have during the meeting. STAC TOPIC FORM</p><p>TOPIC: 2014 Local Working Group Input and Statewide Perspective</p><p>PRESENTER: Peter Bautista, Jeff Harlow, Doug Allen</p><p>TIME REQUIRED: 85 minutes</p><p>OBJECTIVE OF TOPIC:</p><p>1. Present LWG data, priorities for 2014 2. Discuss objectives for next year such as screening tool, RMS planning, moving process forward (to WACD) 3. Obtain input from STAC on statewide perspective 4. Explain linkages between LWG input and budget and allocation process 4. Take a look back at how 2013 actuals in relation to LWG input</p><p>DECISION____INFORMATION__X__DISCUSSION__X___</p><p>IF ASKING FOR A DECISION, WHAT IS THE DECISION TO BE MADE: </p><p>BACKGROUND INFORMATION: </p><p>In January 2013, NRCS held the Local Working Group kick off session to explain programs, processes, and objectives for obtaining LWG input for 2014 program year. During the spring, LWGs held their meetings and developed their packages. Data and priorities from LWGs has been assembled and used for developing draft budget needs. These materials will be summarized and STAC will discuss any other input that it would like NRCS to consider for statewide implementation/application for 2014.</p><p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To be provided during meeting and posted to website after meeting. STAC TOPIC FORM</p><p>TOPIC: Nutrient Management Update at 11:00 am. </p><p>PRESENTER: Tracy Hanger</p><p>TIME REQUIRED: 30 minutes </p><p>OBJECTIVE OF TOPIC: Update on STAC Nutrient Mgmt Subcommittee – Present draft Nutrient Management Conservation Practice and revised Water Quality Tech Note 2, Phosphorus Index.</p><p>DECISION____INFORMATION__X__DISCUSSION__X___</p><p>IF ASKING FOR A DECISION, WHAT IS THE DECISION TO BE MADE: </p><p>BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Tracy will give a 10 minute update on the draft Conservation Practice and 10 minutes on the revised WQ Tech Note 2, the Phosphorus Index.</p><p>I figure it may generate another 10 minutes of questions. </p><p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Posted to STAC Nutrient Mgmt Subcommittee website. STAC TOPIC FORM</p><p>TOPIC: Water Quality Tech Note 2, Phosphorus Index Update at 11:30.</p><p>PRESENTER: Tracy Hanger</p><p>TIME REQUIRED: 20 minutes </p><p>OBJECTIVE OF TOPIC: Revised Water Quality Tech Note 2, Phosphorus Index.</p><p>DECISION____INFORMATION__X__DISCUSSION__X___</p><p>IF ASKING FOR A DECISION, WHAT IS THE DECISION TO BE MADE: </p><p>BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Tracy will give a 10 minute update on the revised WQ Tech Note 2, the Phosphorus Index. She will explain process for the new one to be updated September 2014. </p><p>I figure it may generate another 10 minutes of questions. </p><p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Posted to STAC Nutrient Mgmt Subcommittee website. STAC TOPIC FORM</p><p>TOPIC: Biology Tech Note 14 Review of Comments</p><p>PRESENTER: Tim Dring</p><p>TIME REQUIRED: 30 minutes </p><p>OBJECTIVE OF TOPIC: Update on Biology Tech Note 14 Comments, changes made, or just noted with no action. </p><p>DECISION____INFORMATION__X__DISCUSSION__X___</p><p>IF ASKING FOR A DECISION, WHAT IS THE DECISION TO BE MADE: </p><p>BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Tim will give a 15 minute update on the comments received for the Biology Tech Note 14. </p><p>I figure it may generate another 15 minutes of questions. </p><p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Talking points posted to STAC website. </p>