Implementing Agricultural
Performance Standards and Prohibitions

County Questionnaire Results
July 2003

Component 10: Annual Reporting

Fourteen counties (23%) said they would conduct the 8 reporting activities listed for this component, 23 (37%) reported that they would do "Some but not all", 5 (8%) said "No" and 19 (31%) were unsure. For those who answered "Some", a follow-up question asked which activities the county would and would not do. About half (11) identified specific items they would or would not do. The following further refines how counties responded they would perform items A-H in the reporting component.

• 6 counties said they would or probably would A) maintain and convey a record of annual site evaluations/location/compliance status, D) maintain and convey a record showing parcels where public cost sharing has been applied to implement standards and prohibitions, amount and source of those funds, and the landowner share.

• 5 counties said they would or probably would E) maintain and convey a record and location of parcels receiving notifications under component 5.B. and violation letters under Component 8.A and F) maintain and convey a record of the annual cost of technical and administrative assistance needed to administer agricultural performance standards and prohibitions, as established in NR151.

• 4 counties said they would or probably would do C) maintain a record of estimated costs of corrective measures for each parcel that has been evaluated and for which corrective measures have been estimated.

• 3 counties said they would/probably would do B) Report estimated timeframe and staff resources needed to complete remaining site evaluations in the County

• 1 or 2 counties said they would/probably would to G) Other reports as may be required in ATCP50 and H) Compile locally developed reports into regional and statewide NR 151 Progress Reports.

Several counties had concerns about G being too ambiguous and some said they would not do H. A few said they might be willing to do more if they had the staff time to do it. Some said the amount of reporting would depend on their degree of involvement in the activities.

Most counties who answered "No", "Some" or "Unsure", commented that that the agencies should keep the reporting data simple to collect and maintain, ask for only what is needed, streamline the process to avoid duplication and use the data to show accountability. Several questioned the value of all the tracking and reporting elements that were listed and did not want to see additional reporting requirements than already exist. They are willing to provide reports that are of value to the county or are statutorily or contractually required by the state agencies. A few counties requested that the agencies provide the necessary electronic tracking and reporting forms and computer upgrades.

Some suggested amending the cost-share agreements to collect information on item D and to evaluate the reports on an annual basis.

The following links provide more detailed information on each component

• Component 1: Plan the Implementation Approach
• Component 2: Define Level of Agencies' Commitment to NR 151 Workload
• Component 3: Conduct Information and Education (I&E) Activities
• Component 4: Determine Current Compliance
• Component 5: Prepare Report and Notify landowners of Compliance Status
• Component 6: Secure Funding and Technical Assistance/Issue NR 151 Notice
• Component 7: Administer Funding and Technical Assistance / Re-evaluate Parcel
• Component 8: Enforcement
• Component 9: Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
• Component 10: Annual Reporting
• Additional Questionnaire Information
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