# Sustainability

The Sustainability section captures whether a sustainability plan exists for the PSE change and documents the mechanisms, policies, stakeholders, and assessment results that support long-term maintenance of the effort.

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#### Indicate if a sustainability plan exists

Select **Yes** or **No** to indicate whether a sustainability plan exists for this PSE Site Activity.

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If you select **No**, no additional sustainability fields will be displayed. You may proceed to the next section.
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#### Rate sustainability mechanisms

Rate each of the following sustainability mechanisms to indicate how well they support the long-term maintenance of the PSE change:

* **Organizational Responsibility** — A specific organization or team is responsible for maintaining the PSE change.
* **Funding** — Dedicated funding exists to sustain the PSE effort over time.
* **Policies** — Formal policies are in place to support the continuation of the PSE change.
* **Reporting** — Regular reporting or monitoring mechanisms exist to track the status of the PSE change.
* **Stakeholders** — Key stakeholders remain engaged and committed to sustaining the effort.
* **Other** — Any additional mechanisms that support sustainability.
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#### Select policy levels

Select the **Policy Levels** at which policies supporting the PSE change exist. Multiple levels may be selected to reflect policies at different scopes (e.g., local, state, federal).
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#### Select stakeholder groups

Select the **Stakeholder Groups** that are engaged in sustaining the PSE change. Identify all groups that play a role in the long-term success of the effort.
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#### Enter assessment results

Enter the **Assessment Results** that document the current state of sustainability for the PSE change. Include any findings from sustainability evaluations or reviews.
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A strong sustainability plan addresses multiple mechanisms and engages diverse stakeholders. Review and update this section periodically to reflect changes in sustainability planning.
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