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Message From: Sent: To: Subject: Abboud, Michael [abboud.michael@epa.gov] 4/28/2025 4:43:07 PM darren.bakst@cei.org Fw: EPA and Army to Host Listening Sessions to Gather Input on WOTUS from Key Stakeholder Groups FYI Get Outlook for iOS From: Vaseliou, Molly <Vaseliou.Molly@epa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 11:21 AM To: Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov> Subject: FW: EPA and Army to Host Listening Sessions to Gather Input on WOTUS from Key Stakeholder Groups From: EPA Press <EPAPress@govdelivery.epa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 11:02 AM To: Vaseliou, Molly <Vaseliou.Molly@epa.gov> Subject: EPA and Army to Host Listening Sessions to Gather Input on WOTUS from Key Stakeholder Groups Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00001 SC_EVERSPLIT0030459 View as a webpage / Share EPA.GOV/NEWSROOM Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00002 SC_EVERSPLIT0030460 EPA and Army to Host Listening Sessions to Gather Input on WOTUS from Key Stakeholder Groups WASHINGTON -- Next week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (Army) will host listening sessions to gather input on the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. On March 12, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agencies' intent to revise the definition of WOTUS to follow the clear direction of the Supreme Court in Sackett v. EPA while eliminating red tape, cutting compliance costs, and reducing the cost of living. To achieve this vision, the agencies will develop a proposed rule to revise the 2023 definition of WOTUS. The listening sessions are intended to help EPA and Army understand real-world perspectives and experiences with WOTUS implementation to inform the agencies' upcoming proposed rule. In addition to the sessions listed below, EPA will hold listening sessions for local governments, Tribes, and the general public. Registration information for these listening sessions can be found here: States Industry and Agricultural Stakeholders Environmental and Conservation Stakeholders Who: Peggy Browne, U.S. EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Stacey Jensen, U.S. EPA Division Director, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Milton Boyd, Acting Director of Policy and Legislation; Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) What: Listening session to gather input from states, tribes, agriculture and industry, and environmental and conservation groups on the definition of WOTUS. When: States: Tuesday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. -- 12 p.m. ET Industry and Agricultural Stakeholders: Thursday, May 1, from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Environmental and Conservation Stakeholders: Thursday, May 1, from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET Where: These listening sessions are being offered virtually and in person at EPA Headquarters (1201 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC) Please see additional information about Waters of the United States. Note: Credentialed press must RSVP/register 48 hours in advance by emailing pressRepa.gov. To enter EPA facilities, bring a valid ID issued by the Federal Government Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00003 SC_EVERSPLIT0030461 or a state (e.g., driver's license). An EPA employee escort will meet you at security and escort you to the listening session. Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00004 SC_EVERSPLIT0030462 ,,,;..e=k, eti givilia111111111111111g11111111111111.1 ...4******************************************************************************************************************************************************************* al11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00005 SC_EVERSPLIT0030463 afrolitvvo Alk" Ni4/ 7 Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00006 SC_EVERSPLIT0030464 EPA.GOV Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00007 SC_EVERSPLIT0030465 afrolitvvo Alk" Ni4/ 7 Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00008 SC_EVERSPLIT0030466 Stay Connected with EPA Office of the Administrator: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions I Unsubscribe All I Help This email was sent to vaseliou.mollvaileDa.aov using govDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: EPA Office of the Administrator 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460 Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000014-00009 SC_EVERSPLIT0030467