On March 20, WEF hosted a webcast on Clean Water Act regulatory issues in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, water and wastewater utilities are currently triggering their response plans for continuity of operations. These events also trigger regulatory issues under the Clean Water Act as utilities work to maintain compliance during this pandemic. Utilities need to consider special conditions in their Consent Decrees and/or permits, consider regulatory obligations and maintain close contact with their regulators.
This webcast provides information on key considerations from a regulator and regulated communities perspective.
The webcast included presentations from:
- Susan Sullivan, Vice-chair, WEF Government Affairs Committee; Executive Director, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (moderator)
- Fred Andes, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, Chicago, IL
- Melanie D. Davenport, President, Association of Clean Water Administrators; Director, Water Permitting Division, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Shellie Chard, WEF Government Affairs Regulatory Subcommittee Chair; Director, Water Quality, Oklahoma DEQ, Oklahoma City, OK
