PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. RCW Chapter 41.56 requires the Port of Seattle to collectively bargain wages, hours and working conditions with the exclusive bargaining representative designated by the employees.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. Explain why the project is needed, including the scope and appropriate detail on the project’s uniqueness and complexity. Describe specific deficiencies such as pavement cracking, edge xxxxxxxx, surface deterioration, substandard geometrics, etc. Include and separately identify any 100% locally funded components of the project that are part of the overall improvement.
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PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. In spite of the many achievements in institutional and policy reform in the forest sector, basic countrywide information on the current state of forests and other ecosystems, including main land cover types and their distribution is inadequate. Reliable estimates of the forest and ecosystem resources, consumption rate and real economic potential are still lacking. Generally, inadequate baseline information on forests and ecosystems (biodiversity) and a low level of awareness on their values has impaired effective management. The rates by which forest ecosystems change over time and the overall distribution of the lands supporting them is not precisely known. Existing statistics on the forest sector are based on reconnaissance type inventories only and unrealistic assumptions about forest production and other impacts exerted by human activities (illegal logging, mining, encroachment, etc.) Timber harvesting is not allowed in all forests managed for protection of water catchment and biodiversity purposes, although illegal cutting is often reported. In production forest reserves (mainly Miombo woodlands) controlled harvesting is allowed. However, in order to bring about sustainable timber harvesting, knowledge of the growing stock is a prerequisite and necessitates carrying out a forest inventory. Forest inventories are expensive endeavours and therefore are not given priority due to limiting funds. As a result, timber harvesting is done haphazardly without any prior knowledge of the total resources and leads to poor management of forest ecosystems. An up to date survey of the current conditions of the forest resources in Tanzania would greatly help the performance of the on-going decentralisation process of the forestry administration, forest management planning, harvesting planning and building FBD capability to carryout monitoring of forestry resources. Moreover, NFA will greatly benefit public and private forestry sectors by increasing the forest and other ecosystem’ resource base information to guide investment and assist in setting up a coherent strategy for improving the overall management and use of natural resources. National Forestry Resources Monitoring and Assessment (NAFORMA) data will be used to identify research areas that will be basis for improved forest and ecosystems management techniques. Other stakeholders will also benefit from the collected data when assessing investment opportunities. NFA data are needed for making a National Forest Po...
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. Aquaculture is important to Bangladesh and is included in various national planning documents; accordingly the sector is receiving significant priority by the Government. Compliance with WTO/SPS requirements continues to be a key element in delivering poverty reduction and economic growth through trade. The objective of the project is to improve international market access for shrimp and prawn products originating from the small-scale farming sector in Bangladesh. This would be achieved through building the capacity of aquaculture industry stakeholders in Bangladesh and implementing international standards for aquaculture products, in particular addressing the issue of antimicrobial contamination and residues in shrimp/prawn products. Particular attention is directed towards the development of “bottom of the pyramid” solutions for small-scale producers in rural aquaculture communities to implement SPS standards combined with certification. In particular, the project will assist 800 small-scale farmers to increase their access to markets and support over 3000 people (family members) to achieve a better household income. Once the farmers achieve increased market access, many other people along the value chain will also benefit. The project is also intended to assist public and private stakeholders and shrimp and prawn value chain partners to design and develop tools and policies that will bring, particularly, small- scale farmers into SPS improvement schemes, thus contributing to national development goals for poverty alleviation and economic growth. This will be a highly complementary and innovative approach for STDF, with benefits beyond Bangladesh to other major aquaculture producers. The project will develop and implement BMPs through a cluster management approach in Bangladesh with a view to increase market access through improved compliance with international trade requirements. BMPs in the aquaculture context outline norms for responsible farming of aquatic animals. BMPs are management practices, the implementation of which is voluntary. Promoting the adoption of BMPs by small-scale farmers is not simple. Dedicated teams of field workers need to work with farmers on a daily basis to bring about attitudinal changes in the small-scale farmers and wean them from preconceived ideas and concepts and conventional practices that are not conducive to the environment, sustainability and food safety. This is a slow process and takes lot of time and resource inv...
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. Communities living in rural areas are closely involved in the use of forest resources. Therefore, the forest policies and decisions made at the central, provincial, district and community levels directly and indirectly affect people’s everyday subsistence and lives. Better information will most likely lead policy and decision makers to make better decisions on, for example, community based forest management, and thus improve people’s living conditions. And the only way for any policies to succeed is if they are based on a thorough understanding of local people’s livelihood strategies and help to create viable livelihoods while conserving the natural resource base. The ILUA project (2005-2008) produced a remarkable set of information not only on forest resources, but also on local communities and their use of the resource. The ILUA database with derived informative products, such as statistics and maps, contain a valuable source of information for the government administration, NGOs and the public. The analysis of ILUA data and linking it to ancillary and other geo-spatial data, with special attention to pertinent socio-economic, agricultural and climate change issues in the country, can help to inform policy decision making and facilitate monitoring and evaluation of policy impacts. Still there are many improvements to be made in terms of filling the information needs for XXXX monitoring and GHP reporting, dissemination and use of the information in the forestry and other sectors, stakeholder organizations and communities, especially at the province and district levels. Therefore the project aims to make information complete and available with information linked to large scale environmental reporting activities carried out by CSO, MTENR, ECZ, FAO and international organizations. As stated in the Fifth National Development Plan 2006–2010, environmental and climate change issues are emphasized on the government's agenda and many internationally supported processes. the Government of the Republic of Zambia is a signatory to a number of international conventions and protocols on the protection of the environment and biodiversity conservation. These include Agenda 21, Convention on Biological Diversity, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Forest Principles, the Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Flora and Fauna. Adaptation to climate change in the forestry and agriculture sectors is c...
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. The Frontline Supervision six-day course is required for anyone who supervises or manages others at the Port. Indeed, the course is strongly recommended even for more experienced individuals who join the organization mid-career, because it addresses specific expectations for leading and managing within the guidelines of our Port values, policies, and current initiatives. This course and the modules within it help minimize legal risk to the organization by deepening participant understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with leading and managing others in ways aligned with core Port values in accomplishing its mission and vision. Moreover, managers frequently ask for additional training follow up or for customized versions of the course modules so they can apply the frameworks and tools in their unique work environments. Without the availability of the course, HR&D or Workplace Integrity staff would need to guide individuals on a one-to-one basis. Frontline Supervision course topics include: • Module 1: Setting People up for Success • Module 2: It's About Respect • Module 3: Aha! Problem Solving • Module 4: Employment Laws and Port Policies Part I • Module 5: Employment Laws and Port Policies Part II • Module 6: Say What? Building Feedback Skills • Module 7: Diagnosing the Situation • Module 8: Leadership and Motivation • Module 9: Better Together: Building Positive Relationships • Module 10: High Performance Workplace: Setting Goals and Expectations • Module 11: All Ready Now: Supervisory Challenges and Opportunities • Module 12: It's Your Life: Being an Employer and Employee of Choice FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: HR&D expenses $22,470 of the $60,000 in their annual budget; the remaining $37,530 is optionally available to meet business unit needs and is funded by their approved operating budgets. Budget/Authorization Summary: Total Contract Original Budget $300,000 Previous Authorizations $0 Current request for authorization $300,000 Total Authorizations, including this request $300,000 Remaining budget to be authorized $0 Total Estimated Project Cost $300,000
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. The 480V 3-phase electrical distribution system is considered critical infrastructure. The distribution system has exceeded its useful life and requires replacement due to the unavailability of spare parts, maintainability, and reliability. As the likelihood of hardware failures increases due to the age and condition of the equipment, there is a concern of an increasing risk of equipment failures in operating the system which could lead to significant equipment downtime, particularly with the long lead times associated with the replacement of this type of equipment. There have already been recent catastrophic failures of the switchgear and the generators.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION. The overall goal of the T-117 cleanup is to significantly reduce or eliminate the exposure of ecological and human receptors to sediment and soil contamination and thereby reduce or eliminate adverse effects on resources in the T-117 EAA. The Port has signed previous EPA orders that required that the Port perform T-117 assessment, cleanup evaluation, and past cleanup actions (e.g., the Time-Critical Removal Action [TCRA]). The current EPA order under review and evaluation would likely be the last cleanup obligation required by the Port.
