Waters of the U.S.
Please join Davis Graham & Stubbs for a discussion of EPA's and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's recently finalized jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. rule, related Clean Water Act issues, and what it all means for your business. Topics will include:
- Discussion of the new jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. rule, including the new definition of tributary, adjacent waters, significant nexus, and new exclusions
- Identifying jurisdictional waters in the field under the new rule
- Section 404 permitting after the new rule
- Discussion of pending litigation and legislation
- Legal and technical considerations and risks for your facilities and projects
- Practical steps to avoid or minimize risk under the new rule
Our Speakers for this program are:
- Eric Waeckerlin, Partner, DGS (moderator)
- Zach Miller, Partner, DGS
- Mave Gasaway, Associate, DGS
- Noah Greenberg, Wetlands Scientist & Aquatic Specialist, Wright Water Engineers
Event Information
July 30, 2015 Breakfast | 7:30 AM Program | 8-9:30 AM
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Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, one of the Rocky Mountain region’s preeminent law firms, serves clients nationally and internationally, with a strong focus on corporate finance and governance, mergers and acquisitions, natural resources, environmental law, real estate, and complex litigation. Our lawyers have extensive experience working with companies in the energy, mining, technology, hospitality, private equity, manufacturing, asset management, and aviation industries. As the exclusive member firm in Colorado for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms, DGS has access to in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide.