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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & the Department of the Armi" Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Step 2 Rulemaking: State Co-Regulators Meeting U.S. EPA William Jefferson Clinton East Building 1201 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20004 Room: 1153 EPA East (Map Room) Thursday, March S, 9:00am-5:00pm through Friday, March 9, 9:00am-5:00pm Meeting Objectives > Consult with states on the status and general policy direction of the WOTUS Step 2 rulemaking. > Discuss how the agencies can define key terms. Gather feedback on how the WOTUS rulemaking could affect slates and their Clean Water Act programs. 9:00-9:15 am 9:15-9:45 am 9:45-10:00 am 10:00-10:45 am 10:45-11:00 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 12:00-l:15pm 1:15-2:30 pm 2:30-2:45 pm 2:45-4:30 pm 4:30-5:00 pm A g e n d a - D ay I Welcome & Opening Comments, David Ross, Ryan Fisher Introductions Roles/Responsibilities, Ground Rules, Logistics, facilitator Background and Overview of Key Policy Topics, David Ross, Ryan Fisher Break State Authorities and State Perspectives Working Lunch (overall approach, CWA 101(b), CWA 101(g)) Wetlands Discussion (working from provided materials) Break Tributaries Discussion (working from provided materials) Remaining Questions from the Day Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 10 ED 002061 00159950-00001 9:00-9:30 am 9:30-11:30 am 11:30- 11:45 am 11:45-1:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 3:00-3:15 pm 3:15-4:00 pm 4:00 - 4:45 pm 4:45-5:00 5:00 pm Agenda-D ay2 Opening Comments, facilitator m Additional Day 1 Feedback s Day 2 Process Overview Exclusions Discussion (working from provided materials) Review of Definition Discussions and preview afternoon discussion Lunch Program Discussion - Potential Program Implications; Development or Expansion of State Programs to Respond to Definitional Clarification m 303 - Listing Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads " 311 - Oil and Hazardous Substances m 401 - State Water Quality Certification 402 - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System " 404 - Dredge or Fill Permits Break Discussion o f Additional State Issues Recommendations for Future Engagement w ith States W rap Up & Closing Comments Meeting Adjourns Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 10 ED 002061 00159950-00002