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Stay informed on latest developments in federal water quality standards, permits, TMDLs, and human health & aquatic life issues. Get expert insights on selenium, conductivity, aluminum, chloride, and more. Contact Fredric P. Andes at Barnes & Thornburg LLP for guidance.
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Federal Water Quality CoalitionIssues Update Fred AndesBarnes & Thornburg LLP Western Coalition of Arid StatesJune 21, 2017
Issues - FWQC • Agency Organization and Process • Water Quality Standards • Permits • TMDLs • Methods • Waters of US • Miscellaneous
Aquatic Life Standards Issues • Selenium • Conductivity • Aluminum • Chloride • Ammonia • Review of aquatic life guidelines
Other Standards Issues • Human Health Standards • New EPA WQS Regulation • Variances • Nutrients
Permit Issues • Permit as a Shield • Groundwater Coverage in NPDES – Conduit Theory • NPDES Update Rule • Whole Effluent Toxicity • Stormwater Permits
TMDL Issues • Issuance of Permits While Ignoring TMDL Allocations • TMDL Vision • Guidance – Changing TMDLs • Guidance – Antideg Listings
Other Issues • Analytical Methods • PCBs • Methods Update Rule • Waters of US Rule • Hydrologic Alteration Guidance
Questions? Fredric P. Andes Barnes & Thornburg LLP fandes@btlaw.com (312) 214-8310