4: Regulations and Legislation

Review, testify, and comment on environmental regulations and legislation

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Government Affairs -- Under the leadership of the Legislative Subcommittee of WEF’s Government Affairs Committee, WEF tracks, monitors, and actively comments on legislation impacting clean water issues. WEF works closely with its membership to educate Congress on clean water issues impacting their districts and states. Under the leadership of the Regulatory Subcommittee of WEF’s Government Affairs Committee, WEF tracks, monitors, and actively comments on regulatory and compliance issues related to clean water. Regulations and guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies often impact WEF members’ activities and how environmental goals are met. The WEF Regulatory Program has two primary functions: to allow WEF members to have input in the federal regulation-setting process and to inform WEF members of new regulations and actions needed to comply with existing regulations. National Clean Water Policy Forum -- The National Clean Water Policy Forum is a joint effort between WEF and the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Held each spring in Washington, DC, the event brings together elected and appointed U.S. officials, government employees, and water quality experts to discuss recent trends in U.S. environmental policy, legislation, and regulation.

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