WOTUS and Clean Water Act Update For State and Local Government Officials
-
WebinarOn December 11, NACo will host a webinar with the State and Local Legal Center on the regulatory status of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), a regulatory term used in the Clean Water Act to determine which waters and their conveyances fall under federal and state permitting authority.WOTUS and Clean Water Act Update For State and Local Government Officials
-
Event
WOTUS and Clean Water Act Update For State and Local Government Officials
On December 11, NACo will host a webinar with the State and Local Legal Center on the regulatory status of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), a regulatory term used in the Clean Water Act to determine which waters and their conveyances fall under federal and state permitting authority. The webinar will feature Samuel Brown, a former EPA attorney and currently a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
During the webinar, Brown will provide an overview of the recent repeal of the 2015 WOTUS rule, a discussion of which WOTUS rules apply across the United States, the potential impacts of the Trump Administration’s proposed WOTUS rule and how the upcoming presidential election may affect the definition of WOTUS and the litigation surrounding it. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time.
On December 11, NACo will host a webinar with the State and Local Legal Center on the regulatory status of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), a regulatory term used in the Clean Water Act to determine which waters and their conveyances2019-12-11Webinar2023-07-28
On December 11, NACo will host a webinar with the State and Local Legal Center on the regulatory status of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), a regulatory term used in the Clean Water Act to determine which waters and their conveyances fall under federal and state permitting authority. The webinar will feature Samuel Brown, a former EPA attorney and currently a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
During the webinar, Brown will provide an overview of the recent repeal of the 2015 WOTUS rule, a discussion of which WOTUS rules apply across the United States, the potential impacts of the Trump Administration’s proposed WOTUS rule and how the upcoming presidential election may affect the definition of WOTUS and the litigation surrounding it. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time.
-
Blog
The County Countdown – September 13, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. Watch the video and explore NACo resources below on some of the top issues we are covering this week. -
Blog
The County Countdown – August 7, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. -
Webinar
Exploring Outdoor Recreation as a Component of Economic Diversification
Jul. 27, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmJoin the BRECC National Network for a conversation on outdoor recreation as a viable component to build a robust, diverse local economy. Learn more about research trends linked to outdoor recreation economic development, small business ecosystems and resources that could support coal communities. -
Blog
How counties can use the new elective pay mechanism to finance clean energy projects
On June 14, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations on elective pay (otherwise known as direct pay), a new tax credit delivery mechanism established in the Inflation Reduction Act. -
Blog
The County Countdown – July 10, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews federal advocacy updates on topics related to counties and the intergovernmental partnership. Watch the video above for your intergovernmental policy bulletin, and explore below for NACo's resources on the key issues we covered this week. -
Policy Brief
Urge Congress and EPA to Consult with Counties on any Future Regulations on PFAS
Advocate for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies to study the health and environmental impacts of PFAS compounds and to work closely with state and local governments throughout the rule-making process.
-
Basic page
Environment, Energy & Land Use Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to air, water, energy, and land use, including water resources/management, stormwater, pesticides, air quality standards, solid, hazardous, and nuclear waste handling, transport, and disposal, national energy policy, renewable/alternative energy, alternative fuel vehicles, energy facility siting, electricity utility restructuring, pipeline safety, oil spills, superfund/brownfields, eminent domain, land use, coastal management, oceans, parks and recreation.pagepagepage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to air, water, energy, and land use, including water resources/management, stormwater, pesticides, air quality standards, solid, hazardous, and nuclear waste handling, transport, and disposal,
-
Reports & Toolkits
Implementing Infrastructure Investments at the County Level: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (P.L. 117-58)
As intergovernmental partners, counties play a key role in ensuring the successful interpretation and implementation of the BILReports & Toolkitsdocument100710:00 amReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out transparent jump">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Contact
-
Executive Director, State and Local Legal Center
Upcoming Events
-
28Sep2023Webinar
How Overloaded County IT Organizations Can Address Traditional and New AI-Generated Cyber Threats
Sep. 28, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm -
28Sep2023Webinar
BRECC National Network Learning Series: The Nuts and Bolts of Community Benefits Plans
Sep. 28, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm -
3Oct2023Webinar
NACo Information Series on Treasury’s ARPA Flexibility Guidance: Relief from Natural Disasters
Oct. 3, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm