Arnold & Porter Co-Hosting a Clean Water Act Law and Regulation Program

Arnold & Porter is co-hosting the ALI-CLE: Clean Water Act 2024 Law and Regulation program, which will be held virtually on October 17-18, 2024. Allison Rumsey, partner and Co-Chair of the Environmental Practice Group, is co-chair for the event alongside Regina Buono, a senior attorney at the Environmental Law Institute, and Andrea Driggs, a partner at Perkins Coie.

This premier course transcends conventional updates on water law through the integration and examination of cutting-edge issues through high-level discussions. The program features a distinguished roster of faculty, including illustrious private practitioners, public interest advocates, and senior officials from federal and state/local regulatory and enforcement agencies. These experts will provide a comprehensive analysis of legal frameworks, policy perspectives, and the contemporary challenges confronting environmental attorneys and water law professionals.

Allison will moderate the “Enforcement of the Clean Water Act” and “401 Certification” panels, and partner Stacey Halliday will moderate the “Environmental Justice and Clean Water Act” panel.

Further details on the program, agenda, and registration information can be found here.

The program provides updates for seasoned environmental attorneys and related professionals, while offering general practitioners a robust framework for navigating and advising on this intricate and dynamic field. Panels will explore key topics including:

• Water regulation, permitting, and protection related to chemicals, products, and water quality, with a focus on PFAS policies and regulations
• The intersection of climate change and water resources
• The interactions between the Clean Water Act (CWA) and other key statutes such as NEPA, ESA, and the National Historic Preservation Act
• Prospects for the Colorado River negotiations
• Federal and state environmental justice policies impacting clean water initiatives
• The implications of WOTUS, Sackett II, and recent rulemakings
• Enforcement of the CWA at both federal and state levels
• The role of tribes in the Section 401 certification process

This prolific program will bequeath you a collegial and balanced approach to addressing the next clean water challenge in your practice. We can’t wait to see you there! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

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