The final agenda for the 2026 National NPDES Program Efficiency Workshop can be found below.
Documents
ACWA Comments to “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States'”, Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
On October 9, ACWA submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army Civil Works in response to the agencies’ Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition… Read More »
2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop Participant List
2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop Participant List
2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Presentations and Meeting Materials
2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Presentations and Meeting Materials
ACWA Comment Letter: OECA Priority Initiatives
The Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) represents state, interstate, and territorial water program managers who implement the Clean Water Act (CWA), including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)… Read More »
ACWA Request for Extension of Public Comment Period – “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations”
On January 20, 2026, ACWA requested that EPA extend the public comment period for the proposed rule, “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations”.
2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop Agenda
The final agenda for the 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop can be found below.
Association of Clean Water Administrators Comments on Proposed MSGP Permit
ACWA is the independent, nonpartisan, national organization of state, interstate, and territorial water program managers (hereafter referred to simply as “states”), who daily implement the clean water quality programs of… Read More »
ACWA Survey Results – 10 Year Permits
A significant majority of the 41 ACWA member states that responded, generally support updating the CWA to allow for “up to 10-year permits.”
Final 2024 National CAFO Roundtable Agenda
PURPOSE The 2024 National CAFO Roundtable supports the implementation of animal agriculture programs nationwide by sharing new technologies/best management practices, showcasing innovative state programs and initiatives, highlighting modern technologies, facilitating… Read More »
Extension Request: Implementing the Supreme Court’s Maui Decision in the Clean Water Act Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program
In its published notice of the Draft Guidance, EPA has provided an opportunity for public participation through the submission of public comments to the rulemaking docket. However, EPA has unnecessarily… Read More »
ACWA Comments on Preliminary ELG Plan 15
Comments ACWA submitted to EPA regarding EPA’s Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Preliminary Plan 15).

