Water & Environmental Resources Office |
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| 84-55000 |
| Ella Mae Herrera |
| Manager |
| (303) 445-2719 |
Manager, Water and Environmental Resources Office. Responsible for the policy and program formulation for water resources management which includes the areas of water-related contracts, incidental revenues management, economics, water conservation, and general water resources issues. This office is also responsible for environmental compliance which includes but is not limited to compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Water Act; hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal; hazardous material compliance; Environmental Management Systems; pest management and invasive species; and pesticide use and disposal. Under these programs, this office is responsible for the development, coordination, and consistent application of Federal laws, in particular Federal reclamation law, Federal environmental laws, regulations, and Reclamation Manual Policy and Directives and Standards. Provides program formulation, development, and coordination; policy formulation and analysis; advice in policy implementation; and strategic planning in both the water resources and environmental compliance areas. This includes but is not limited to resources planning; hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal; hazardous materials compliance; Environmental Management Systems; pest management and invasive species; and pesticide use and disposal. Establishes environmental liaison with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, universities, and public and special interest groups; and provides guidance and training to environmental personnel located in various Reclamation offices. Serves as the link among regional offices, the Commissioner, the Office of the Solicitor, and the Department to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies related to natural resources, water supply, water service, repayment and related contracts, and incidental revenues.