Episode Synopsis "What’s with WOTUS? Redefining the Waters of the United States and Understanding Recent Changes to Federal Permitting Regulation"

Bergmann environment and ecology experts discuss recent changes to nationwide permitting requirements for projects with wetland impacts, and share important steps project owners should take to help streamline planning and permitting for such projects. In the latest episode of Insights by Bergmann, host Stacy Lake is joined by Energy + Environment Practice Leader David Plante, AICP CEP, and Ecological Project Manager Rita Kozak, to talk about WOTUS (Waters of the United States). Dave and Rita provide important background on how WOTUS is defined and summarize a series of recent changes to nationwide permitting regulations and the Water Quality Certification Law, which have a direct impact on construction and development across the country. Listeners will benefit from learning important steps project owners should consider when planning and permitting projects with wetland impacts.

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