2026 National NPDES Program Efficiency Workshop
November 2 at 12:00 pm – November 5 at 5:00 pm
Save the Date: This virtual workshop is currently scheduled to occur daily from 12:00pm – 5:00pm eastern. Details will be refined as the agenda further develops. Thank you for your patience.
Purpose: The 2026 National NPDES Program Efficiency Workshop supports implementation of EPA and state NPDES permitting programs nationwide by highlighting administrative efficiencies, sharing best management practices, showcasing innovative federal and state programs, improving data quality, highlighting new approaches and technologies, facilitating coregulator collaborations and identifying challenges and barriers. Program areas to be considered for the workshop include jurisdictional determination, permit application, public process, permit issuance, monitoring and reporting, data management, compliance monitoring, inspections, violations and response, enforcement, and oversight.
Attendees: The 2026 National NPDES Program Efficiency Workshop is a virtual meeting intended to provide for comprehensive and diverse participation. Attendees should include:
- State, interstate, territory, and EPA program managers, permit writers, data stewards, inspectors, compliance staff, and any other staff involved in NPDES program implementation
- Partnering state and federal agency staff that provide technical and/or regulatory assistance to the NPDES program
- Invited guests
Agenda: Currently pulling together a list of topics (see survey) and looking for presenters, and volunteers to help plan.
