Clean Water Act Telephone Seminars

Environmental Issues and Agriculture ...a growing list of environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Toxic Substances Control Act; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; Endangered Species Act; and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. While historically agriculture has  more...

Current Issues in Wetland Delineation ...BenefitsMany project proponents lack the familiarity with Clean Water Act Section 404 regulations and wetland resources needed to develop comprehensive permit applications and build sufficient time for regulatory compliance into project schedules. Similarly many project opponents who grasp the regulatory process are adept at identifying inconsistencies in the implementation of the delineation  more...

What You Need to Know About Section 404 Permits ...ect site, determination of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and ultimately the need for any permits can influence project design, schedule and cost. In today's atmosphere of changing regulatory practices, particularly with respect to the determination of federal jurisdiction, it is critical to understand how the Corps administers its regulatory programs. This live audio conference  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules ...iscussed to help prepare you for an inspection focused on Clean Water Act compliance. It is critical for those responsible for NPDES storm water compliance to avoid potential storm water violations and fines. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to identify who is responsible and applicable for construction and industrial sites. - You will be able to review NPDES regulatory changes. - You  more...

Wetlands Challenges and Use of Mitigation Bank Credits ...be able to describe wetlands regulation under the Federal Clean Water Act. - You will be able to identify wetland mitigation banks. - You will be able to discuss purchasing credits - You will be able to explain planning for construction activities. This live audio conference is designed for engineers, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, developers, contractors, planners,  more...

Turbidity Control and Testing on Construction Sites ... to the NPDES Construction General Permit, Turbidity, the Clean Water Act, established standards for turbidity, the TMDL in impaired waters, erosion controls to reduce turbidity in storm water runoff, and turbidity sample collection, testing and reporting. This live audio conference will allow participants to understand the impact of construction activities to the waters of the United States,  more...

EPA's Rules on Compensatory Mitigation for Impact on Wetlands, Streams and Other Waters ...anged its approach to mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates fill in wetlands and other waters of the United States. The new rules adopt a mitigation hierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for on-site, in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based mitigation programs. The rules also clarify the financial measures the corps will  more...

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings BenefitsLEED is a certification program for green buildings. Key elements of the program are water conservation, energy conservation and a reduction in waste going to landfill. Federal, state and local jurisdictions are looking for ways to incentivize improved performance in these key areas. The President is working with Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to protect our nation from the  more...

Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance Under the New Administration - Rapanos or Oberstar? ...t to expect next. Failing to give proper consideration to Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues on the front end can delay a project, substantially increase costs and occasionally kill a project. This teleconference will provide you with the knowledge base to avoid common and uncommon regulatory pitfalls. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to discuss the Rapanos decision. n- You will be  more...