Water Quality Standards Regulatory		

Clarifications Proposed Rule:

Webinar Access Instructions

Thank	you	for	registering	for	the	Tribal	consultation	webinar	on	EPA’s	Water	Quality	

Standards	Regulatory	Clarifications	Proposed	Rule.	The	webinar	is	schedule	for	November

19, 1:00–3:00 pm (Eastern).	The	first	part	of	the	webinar	will	provide	Tribes	an	

opportunity	to	ask	questions	and	learn	more	about	the	proposed	revisions	to	WQS	

rulemaking.		The	second	part	will	be	reserved	for	consultation	comments	from	Tribal	

leaders	or	their	consultation	designees.	

Below,	please	find	information	on	how	to	access	the	webinar,	as	well	as	several	important	

notes.	Printable	instructions	are	also	attached.	

HOW TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR

There	are	two	ways	to	access	the	webinar.	If	your	computer	system	has	speakers,	please	

use	Option	1:	

Option 1—If your computer system has speakers:

1. Access	the	audio	and	video	portions	of	the	presentations	at:	

https://epa.connectsolutions.com/wqsruletribes/

a. Log	in	as	“Guest.”	Enter	your	first	and	last	name.	

b. You	will	see	the	screen	for	the	presentation.	On	the	right	side	of	the	screen,	

you	will	see	a	list	of	participants	and	a	“chat”	window.	

2. You	do	not	need	to	dial‐in	using	your	phone.	Once	EPA	begins	the	webinar,	you	will	

be	able	to	hear	the	presentation	through	your	computer’s	speakers.	

a. The	webinar	will	begin	at	1:00	pm	(Eastern).	If	you	log‐in	to	the	system	

before	that	time,	you	will	hear	silence.	

3. During	the	Q&A,	you	can	type	your	clarifying	questions	in	the	“chat”	window.	EPA	

will	respond	to	as	many	questions	as	time	allows,	but	may	not	be	able	to	respond	to	

every	question	submitted	during	the	webinar.	

Option 2—If your computer does not have speakers:

a. To	access	the	presentation,	go	to:	

https://epa.connectsolutions.com/wqsruletribes/			

b. Log	in	as	“Guest.”	Enter	your	first	and	last	name.	

c. You	will	see	the	screen	for	the	presentation.	On	the	right	side	of	the	screen,	

you	will	see	a	list	of	participants	and	a	“chat”	window.	

2. To	access	the	audio	portion,	dial	in	to	the	conference	line	through	your	phone:	
a. Conference	Number:		1‐866‐299‐3188		

b. Participant	Code:	2025661149		

c. The	webinar	will	begin	at	1:00	pm	(Eastern).	If	you	log	in	to	the	system	

before	that	time,	you	will	hear	silence.	

3. During	the	Q&A,	you	can	type	your	clarifying	questions	in	the	“chat”	window.	EPA	

will	respond	to	as	many	questions	as	time	allows,	but	may	not	be	able	to	respond	to	

every	question	submitted	during	the	webinar.	

OTHER NOTES

 Please do not share the url or phone number so that EPA can be sure that

individuals who have pre‐registered are able to access the webinar.

 Test	your	system	prior	to	the	date	of	the	webinar	to	ensure	that	you	are	able	to	

connect.	To	test	your	system,	go	to:	

https://epa.connectsolutions.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

 The	webinar	will	begin	at	1:00	pm	(Eastern).	If	you	log	in	to	the	system	before	that	

time,	you	will	hear	silence.	

 Please	use	your	computer	speakers	to	hear	the	presentation,	if	possible	(option	1	

above).		

o If	you	use	both	computer	speakers	and	dial	in	to	the	phone	call‐in	number,	

you	will	hear	feedback.