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Utilities Stakeholder Meeting Mon Mar 31 9:00-10:30 am Washington, DC Utilities/Associations: ENS Resources, American Water Works Association, American Public Works Association, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Water Environment Federation, CA association Overview of proposed rule; scope of jurisdiction; implementation; exclusions; green infrastructure; urban stormwater management; adjacency; ditches impact on energy-related permitting

Environmental Stakeholder Meeting Mon Mar 31 10:30-12:00 pmWashington, DC NGO/Environmental: MN Center for Environmental Advocacy, Clean Water Action, Natural Resources Defense Council, EarthJustice, American Rivers, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, Environment America Overview of proposed rule; interpretive rule and exemptions; impoundments versus waste treatment systems; importance of protecting headwaters, smaller streams, geographically remote waters; other waters; implementation; outreach; ditches; economic analysis

National Rural Water Association (NWRA) Meeting Mon Mar 31 10:30 AM Washington, DC NGO: NWRA Potential impacts on drinking water industry

Environmental Council of States (ECOS) Spring Meeting Mon Mar 31-Apr 2 Sausalito, CA State Association: ECOS Perceived expansion of jurisdictional scope, potential impact on assumption of 404 program

National Pork Producers Tue Apr 1 11:00-11:45 am Washington, DC Agriculture: Natl Pork Producers CouncilOverview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) Meeting Tue Apr 1 11:00-12:30 pmWashington, DC Sportsmen/Hook and Bullet: TRCP, National Parks Association, National Association of State Conservation Agencies, Ducks Unlimited, National Wildlife Federation, Trout Unlimited Importance of protecting headwaters, smaller streams, geographically remote waters

Water Advocacy Coalition Tue Apr 1 1:00 PM Washington, DC NGO/Associations: Water Advocacy Coalition Overview of proposed rule and discussion of what qualifies under the proposal as a jurisdictional feature (e.g., where do tributary limits cease, where do the uplands start, how do you define riparian and floodplains in a field situation); ditches; exclusions; interpretive rule and exemptions

Agriculture StakeholdersWed Apr 2 10:00-11:30 amWashington, DC Agriculture/Academia/Association/Indust ry: TX Mexico Border Coalition, Whatcom Conservation District, OK State University Agriculture Policy, Heart of Iowa, Forest Resources Assoc., Strat Conservation, McGuire Woods, Chesapeake Bay Commission, NA Wheat Growers, Crop Cross Am., Forest, American Forest Fund, Barnes & Thornburg, NASDA, Sustainable Agriculture, Strategic Conservation, National Pork Producers Council, NAFO Alliance, AFT, DC Legislative and Reg. Services, National Farmers Union, National Corn Growers Assoc., American Farmland Trust, CF Industries, USA Rice, Natl Cattlemen's Beef Association, Wheat World, American Farm Bureau, KCPS, The Ferguson Group, IN Pork Advocacy Coalition, Natl Pork Producers Assoc., NCGA, Bayard Ridge Group Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

Association of State Wetland Managers (ASWM) Conference Call Wed Apr 2 1-3 pm Conference Call State wetland managers Overview of proposed rule, specific areas where states should comment. 

## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Interstate Council on Water Policy and Western States Water Council (WSWC) Meeting Wed Apr 2 1:00 p.m. Arlington, VA State Association: Interstate Council on Water Policy, Western States Water Council Overview of proposed rule; state consultation; no more stringent than study (ELI); what qualifies under the proposal as a jurisdictional feature (e.g., where do tributary limits cease, where do the uplands start, how do you define riparian and floodplains in a field situation); ditches; exclusions; interpretive rule and exemptions

StatesFri Apr 4 1:00-2:30 pm Washington, DC States: ASDWA, National League of Voters, ACWA, Western Governors Assoc., National Council of State Legislators (NCSL), National Waterways Conference, Railroad Commission of Texas, GA Municipal Assoc., Jackson Energy Authority, NASDA, ASWM, MA Dept. of Environmental Protection, VA DEQ, IN, AL, Mayor (Pona City) OK, AL, Southern GA Assoc., FL DEP, NM Envir. Dept., WY, OK DEQ, NASCA, MT Assoc. of Conservation District, San Antonio, NACo, FL League of Cities, Jackson Energy Authority, MA Dept. Envir., NY State DEP, VA DEQ, AC WA, Indiana, NV, AL, County Exec of America, Natl Rural Water Assoc., Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, ASFPM, Harris City Flood Control District Overview of proposed rule, scope of jurisdiction, adjacency, tributaries, state consultation

National Water Policy Forum & Fly in Mon Apr 7 11:00-12:00 pm Washington, DC National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) Overview of EPA's clean water initiatives including proposed rule

Watershed Academy WOUS Webcast Mon Apr 7 12:00-3:00 pm Webinar 1,418 webinar participants from a broad range of stakeholders Overview of proposed rule, scope of jurisdiction, ephemeral waters/tributaries, exemptions, adjacency Flyer, Presentation, See also: http://water.epa.gov/learn/traini ng/wacademy/archives.cfm#20 140407

Industry Stakeholders Mon Apr 7 3:30-5:30 pm Washington, DC Industry: Edison Electric Institute, Duke Energy, Entergy Corp., Iberdrola Renewables, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy Corp., Consol Energy, National Stone, Sand and Gravel, Ameren Services, FL Power and Light Co., ML Bradley & Associates, Edison International, Global Communications, American Iron and Steel Institute, American Petroleum Institute, TroutmanSanders, Hunton & Williams, American Road and Transportation Builders Assoc., Chevron, National Association of Home Builders, Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates, Nuclear Energy Institute, BT Law, Chevron, Energy Efficient Technologies (EET), American Gas, BP, Association of General Contractors of America, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Assoc. of Realtors, AF+PA, McGuire Woods Overview of proposed rule, ditches, significant nexus, adjacent waters/shallow subsurface, exclusions including pits excavated in uplands and waste treatment systems, exemptions, floodplain, definition of upland

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Mon Apr 7 4:00-4:30 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: National Cattlemen's Beef Association Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions
Palm Beach County Water Utility Dept Tue Apr 8 3:00-4:00pm Washington, DC Local government: Palm Beach Countyoverview of proposed rule, role of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) under proposed rule National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) ConferenceWed Apr 9 8:00-8:30 am Washington, DC Utilities/Association: NACWA Overview of proposed rule, MS4s and stormwater, ditches, exemptions
Water Resiliency Conference Wed Apr 9 10:45-11:15 am Washington, DC Variety of stakeholders Overview and scope of proposed rule

National Tribal Water Council Call Wed Apr 9 2:15 - 2:45 pm Conference Call Tribes; United South and Eastern TribesOverview of proposed rule, review of consultation process and next steps

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Meeting Thu Apr 10 10:30-11:30 am Washington, DC Agriculture: National Cattlemen's Beef Association Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Conference Call Thu Apr 10 11:00-12:00pm Conference Call Agriculture: NASDA Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, interpretive rule and exemptions, pesticide applications

General Stakeholders - Call Fri Apr 11 1:00-2:30 pm Washington, DC Tribes, State, Local Government, NGOs, Associations, Industry: Clearwater, Wetland Studies, AL Dept. of Environmental Management, MT Department of Environmental Quality, MI Department of Environmental Quality, National Congress American Indians, Iowa Governor's Office, Ground Water Protection Council, Water Alliance, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Association of Water Companies, Sierra Club, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Counties (NACo), Izaak Walton League, US Council of Mayors Ditches, MS4s, ditch maintenance exclusion, conservation practices, green infrastructure, waters going through tribal lands, adjacent waters and subsurface flow, neighboring,

Event: Environment Virginia, Chesapeake Bay - Small Business Owners Tue Apr 15 10:00-10:30 am Alexandria, VA Small Business Owners Overview of proposed rule

Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Meeting Thu Apr 17 9:30-11:00 am Washington, DC NGO: Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (Iowa National Heritage Foundation, Center for Rural Affairs, New England Farmers Union, Iowa Environmental Council, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Izaak Walton League, Nebraska Wildlife Federation Significant nexus, ditches, prairie potholes, prior converted cropland, waste treatment system, recommend local outreach, agriculture needs clean water a shared interest

NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) Meeting Thu Apr 17 11:00-12:00 pm Washington, DC Real Estate/Association: NAIOP Ditches, upland, economic analysis, exemptions, implementation concerns

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Agriculture Stakeholder Meeting #2 Fri Apr 18 10:00-12:00 am Washington, DC Agriculture: National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO), USA Rice Federation, CF Industries, National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, Michael Best, Rockspring Resource Solutions, CA Farm Bureau Federation, Society of American Foresters, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services, Bay Ridge Group, Hogan Lovells, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Barnes & Thornburg, Koch, National Milk Producers Federation, American Farmland Trust, Fertilizer Institute, Hunton & Williams, Corn Growers Significant nexus, application of rule to in-field streams and drainage features, adjacency, drainage ditches

State Governors Representatives Meeting Fri Apr 18 2:00-3:00 pm Washington, DC State Governor Representatives: MN, AK, UT, IA, NC, PR, WY, MT DNRC, IA DNR, WA, National Governors Association, Western Governors Association, Southern Governors Association Tributaries, ditches, impact of rule, state consultation

National Tribal Water Council Tue Apr 22 8:30-12:30 Washington, DC Tribal: National Tribal Water Council and EPA National Tribal Caucus Overview of proposed rule

Informa Economics Policy Round Table Wed Apr 23 10:15-11:05 am Arlington, VA Industry/Agricultural and commodity/product market research: Informa Economics Inc. Ditch exemption, ephemeral streams

States, EPA, Corps, NRCS - Call Wed Apr 23 1:00-3:00 pm Washington, DC OK DEQ, Ground Water Protection Council, National Association of State Foresters, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), Environmental Council of States (ECOS), Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) Exemptions

Local Governmental Associations (US Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties) - Call Fri Apr 25 1:00-2:30 pm Washington, DC Local government: US Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties Ditches, ditch maintenance, intermittent and ephemeral streams, MS4s, wanted to address 401 certifications on farmed wetlands and prior converted cropland, floodplain definition

Potato Council Tue Apr 29 8:30-9:30 am Washington, DC Agriculture: Potato Council Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

National Cotton CouncilTue Apr 29 9:00-10 am Washington, DC Agriculture: National Cotton Council Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions Eastern Municipal Water Dist. Tue Apr 29 2:00-2:30 pm Washington, DC Local government: Eastern Municipal Water District Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

USA Rice Federation Wed Apr 30 1:00-2:00 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: USA Rice Federation Overview of proposed rule, ditches, adjacent waters, exclusions, exemptions National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) Call Wed Apr 30 11:00-12:00 pm Washington, DC State Association: National Association of State Chief Administrators Impact of proposed rule on implementing conservation practices

American Chemistry Council Thu May 1 11:00-12:00 pm Washington, DC Association/Industry: American Chemistry Council Overview of proposed rule, waste treatment exclusion, other exclusions, ditches, adjacent waters, scope of jurisdiction National Association of Wheat Growers Thu May 1 11:00-11:30 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: Natl Association of Wheat Growers Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

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American Sustainable Business Council Thu May 1 1:30-2:00 pm Washington, DC Industry: American Sustainable Business Council Overview of proposed rule, economics, scope of jurisdiction, tributary limits, ditches, adjacency, other waters, general definitions

American Chemical Council Thu May 1 Washington, DC Industry: American Chemistry Council Overview of proposed rule, upland definition, flow definition, adjacent waters, effluent canals/ditches, Science Advisory Board (SAB) review findings National Governors Association (NGA) Washington Representatives - Meeting Mon May 5 1:30-2:30 pm Washington, DC State: National Governors AssociationOverview of proposed rule, definitions, limits of jurisdiction, exemptions, MS4s, green infrastructure

Environmental Stakeholder Meeting Wed May 7 12-1:00 pm Washington, DC NGO/Environmental Groups: Natural Resources Defense Council, Environmental Law and Policy Center/Sierra Club, American Rivers, League of Conservation Voters, Environment America, Clean Water Action Updates on proposed rule; communications and outreach; congressional briefings; extension

National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Webinar Wed May 7 2:30-4:00 PM Washington, DC Agriculture: NACD (190 participants) Overview of proposed rule; interpretive rule and exemptions

National Water Resources Association et al. Wed May 7 4-4:30 pm Washington, DC Variety of stakeholders: Colorado Springs Utilities, National Water Resources Association, and Don Bauer with Western Urban Water Coalition. Overview of proposed rule

State FIFRA Issues Research & Evaluation Group (SFIREG) (Pesticides) Mon May 12 11:30 am -12:00 pm Washington, DC State and Industry: State FIFRA

Research & Evaluation Group (State regulators and representatives for agriculture/industry) Implications for NPDES pesticide programmatic general permit; floodplains; agriculture; liability from 3rd party suits

Non-Traditional Stakeholders Briefing Mon May 12 3:00-4:30 pm Washington, DC Variety of stakeholders: Sustainable Business Network of MA, Local First Chicago, Klean Kanteen, One Percent for the Planet, Rural Coalition, Boxed Water is Better, ASBC, Lake Champlain International, Triple Ethos, Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Junxion Strategy, Barrett International Technology, Mile High Business, Illinois Green Business Association, HU, Ethical Markets Media, Night and Day Distribution, Transitioning to Green, The Young Zeronauts, University of St. Andrews, RxArtisans, IGBA Overview of proposed rule, impact on agriculture

Intergovernmental Associations Tue May 13 10-11:30 am Washington, DC National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Water Works Association, Association of Clean Water Administrators, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Environmental Council of the States, National Governors Association, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of Counties, County Executives of America, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) Overview of proposed rule, ditches, cost estimates, rule development schedule

River Network WebinarTue May 13 2:00-4:00 pm Washington, DC NGO: River Network Groups Overview of proposed rule

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Colorado Livestock Association Tue May 13 Greeley, CO Agriculture: CO Livestock AssociationOverview of proposed rule, ditches, scope of jurisdiction, exemptions, effects on agriculture
Colorado Agriculture Tour Wed May 14 Greeley, CO Agriculture: Colorado Livestock Association, Natl Cattleman's Beef Association Overview of proposed rule, ditches, scope of jurisdiction, exemptions, effects on agriculture

CA Farm Bureau - CallMon May 19 11:00-12:00 Conference Call Agriculture: CA Farm Bureau Exemptions, exclusions, scope of jurisdiction American Forest andPaper AssociationWater Committee Tue May 20 1:30-2:00 pm Washington, DC Industry/Forest: American Forest and Paper Association-Water Committee Overview of proposed rule, exemptions, adjacent waters, ditches, scope of jurisdiction
Waterways Alliance Tue May 20 2:00-4:00 pm Washington, DC NGO: Waterways Alliance Overview of proposed rule We Are Golf Coalition Association Wed May 21 1:30-2:30 pm Washington, DC Industry/Gulf: We Are Golf Coalition Association Overview of proposed rule
Crop Life America Meeting Wed May 21 2:00-2:45 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: Crop Life America Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

Florida Farm Bureau Thu May 21 8:00-9:00 am Washington, DC Agriculture: Florida Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau, Fern Grower, Citrus Growers (SE and central Florida), Dairy Farmers (Big Bend - FL and Panhandle Reed Hartman), FFBF, Forest Owner (FL, AL, GA) - large operator, cattleman (SE FL), Vegetable Grower (NE FL), FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions

Environmental Law Institute Meeting Thu May 22 11:45-1:30 pm Washington, DC Research/Education/Law: Environmental Law Institute Overview of proposed rule

National Alliance of Forest Owners MeetingThu May 22 3:00-4:00 pm Washington, DC Industry/Forest: National Alliance of Forest Owners, Society of American Foresters, Campbell Global, Weyerhaeuser, Molpus Woodlands, Hancock Natural Resource Group, Resource Management Service, LLC, Sidley Austin for Resource Management Services, Plum Creek Timber Co. Overview of proposed rule, water quality standards, ditches, exemptions, exclusions

Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting Fri May 23 10:00 AM Portland, OR Aquatic scientists and conference attendees Overview of proposed rule and CWA jurisdiction as part of a conference session on connectivity
Roaring Fork Conservancy Tue May 27 Basalt, CO NGO: Rising Fork Conservancy Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions Industry Stakeholder Meeting Wed May 28 9:00-10:00 am Washington, DC Industry Stakeholders Comment period, Connectivity report and SAB review

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Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Water Workgroup Meeting Wed May 28 9:00 am-12:30 pmSt. Paul, MN Local Government Officials (city manager, mayors, councilor, commissioner, executive directors); Public: Mayor, St. Paul, Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition, Ramsey County, North Star Electric Commissioner, Metro Corail, Ramsey County, Forest County Potawatomi, Forest County Potawatomi, Forest County Potawatomi, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Des Moines Water Works, MPCA, AMC Lake County, MPCA, Umbra McLiod County, Rinke Noonan, National Park Service, Mayor of Mankato, NRCS, League of Minnesota Cities, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, America’s Waterways Associations, RedwoodCounty Commissioner, RedwoodCottonwood Rivers Control Area, Commissioner Edmunds County, SD, Kittson County, MN Discussed LGAC Waters of the U.S. charge - http://www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index. Agenda

Peabody Coal, North American Coal, Alpha, and Alliance Wed May 28 1:00-2:30 pm Industry/Coal: Peabody Coal, North American Coal, Alpha Natural Resources, and Alliance Ditches

Northeast Ohio local elected officials Fri May 30 10-11 am Washington, DC Mentor City, Concord Township, Madison Village, and Lake County Overview of proposed rule; interpretive rule and exemptions.
River Rally Mon Jun 2 Pittsburgh, PA NGO: River Network River Rally Overview of proposed rule, other waters, connectivity report

State Associations callMon Jun 2 2:00-3:30 pm Conference Call States Associations: Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA), National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), Association of State Wetland Managers (ASWM), and Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) Ditches, ephemeral streams, subsurface connections, tributaries, need for regionalization

Western State Water Council - Call Tue Jun 3 2:00-3:00 pm Conference Call States: Western States Water CouncilOverview of proposed rule, interpretive rule and Section 404 exemptions, water rights, water quantity, water quality Choose Clean Water Tue Jun 3 Staunton, VA NGO: Choose Clean Water Overview of proposed rule Agriculture Stakeholders Wed Jun 4 9:00-10:00 am Washington, DC Agriculture Impact of proposed rule on agriculture, exemptions, exclusions National Pork Producers Expo Wed Jun 4 11:00-12:00 pm Des Moines, IA Agriculture: National Pork Producers Expo Proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) (Environmental Subcommittee Roundtable) Thu Jun 5 11-12:30 pm Washington, DC Industry/Developers/Association: NAHBGreen infrastructure, definition of tributary, definition of adjacent, groundwater/subsurface connections NAHB diagram

Environmental Council of the States -- Water Committee Thu Jun 5 2-3 pm Conference Call States/Association: ECOS Implications of WUS proposed rule, positions of major groups, possible next steps for ECOS

American Agri-WomenMon Jun 9 1:30-2:30 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: American Agri-Women Overview of proposed rule, ephemeral tributaries, scope of jurisdiction, exemptions and exclusions

Sacramento/Placer County Habitat/Crop Land Tue Jun 10 3:00-4:30 pm Local government/Agriculture: Sacramento/Placer County Habitat/Crop Land Overview of proposed rule, adjacent waters, rice growing exemptions

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Association General Contractors of America (AGC) Environmental Steering Committee Meeting Wed Jun 11 1:30-5:00 pm Arlington, VA Industry/Contractors: AGC Environmental Steering Committee: AGC, Kiewit Corporation, Construction EcoServices, Hamilton Construction Co., APAC-Kansas, Zachry Construction Corp, Kitchell Contractors Inc., Resource Professionals Alliance, Clark Construction Group, Sargent Corp., Walbridge, Flatiron Constructors Inc., The Lane Construction Corp., EnviroVantage, Grace Pacific Corp., CC Myers Inc., Dean Word Company Ltd.,General overview, tributary, adjacent waters, similarly situated waters, significant nexus, other waters, ditches, exclusions, MS4s, green infrastructure

American Farm Bureau Meeting Thu Jun 12 10:00-11:00 am Agriculture: American Farm Bureau Exemptions, exclusions

Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) Thu Jun 12 1:00-2:30 pm Conference Call States/Associations: ACWA (140 participants) Clarity on proposed definitions of significant nexus, economic analysis, subsurface flow,similarly situated not automatic would prefer caseby-case

Association General Contractors (AGC) Environmental Conference (Panel) Thu Jun 12 3:15-5:00 pm Arlington, VA Industry/Contractors: AGC Overview of proposed rule, MS4s, stormwater treatment ponds, waste treatment exclusion, adjacent waters, other waters; definitions (uplands, ditches, perennial flow, tributaries, riparian, floodplain, significant nexus, similarly situated waters, and other waters) National Farmers Union Webinar Thu Jun 12 4:00-5:30 pm Webinar Agriculture: Natl Farmers Union Wetland delineations, definition of upland

Rural Coalition Wed Jun 16 9:30-11:00 am Conference Call NGO: Rural Coalition Effects on rural communities; ditches; exemptions; civil rights and other than English issues; maps; changes to jurisdiction Federal Highway Administration/Departm ent of Transportation (FHWA/DOT) and State Webinar Wed Jun 16 12:45-2:00 pm Webinar FHWA/DOT divisions and state transportation partners; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS4s and stormwater; ditches; exemptions, including ditch maintenance; shallow subsurface flow; neighboring definition/riparian area; definition of tributary

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Local Government Conference Call Tue Jun 17 3:00-4:30 pm Conference Call Local Government: Sante Fe County, Maricopa County, Alamo County (VA), City of Scottsdale, Barnstable (MA), City of Grenko (AL), Salt Lake City, Ohio County Commissioners Association, Natl Assoc. of County Engineers, Georgia Municipal Assoc., Summerset County Commissioners Office, City of Brampton, Fairfax County (VA), Mera Copa County (AR), City of Kansas City, Allegheny County Maryland Public Works, City of Debuke, Lafourche Parish (LA), St. Marys County Public Works & Transportation, Iowa League of Cities, Prince Georges County, Capital Edge, Madison County, Vince Associates, Marion County, Austin Water Utilities, Texas Municipal League, City of San Curita, Pike County (AZ), Douglas County Colorado Engineering, CMANC, New Hanover County, City of Thousand Oak, Santa Cruz County (AZ), Eastern Municipal Water District, County of Los Angeles, US Conference of Mayors, Grant CO Auditor, North Hampton County (VA), Oklahoma League, NC League of Municipalities, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, VA Association of Counties, City of Monrovia, County Commissioner Assoc. (PA), Akin City of Huston, Page County Administrator (VA), Baltimore City Dept. Public Works, Flood Control District of Maricopa County (AZ), Attorney Louisa CO VA, Pashley Counch City Scottsdale, OK DEQ, City of Atlanta Dept. of Law, City of Aklin Water Reclamation Facility, Limb High CO Idaho, The Hamm Consulting Group, Scetcha County WA, FL cities, VA Assoc. of Counties, Rocketan County (VA), Napa County, San Diego County, Florence KY, City of Tucson, Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities, Miller Hold Capital Strategy Significant nexus, navigable waters, irrigation canals, Class 3 waters (under early Corps regs), water quality criteria, waste treatment exclusion, connectivity, exemptions for local governments, tributaries, ditches, roadside ditches, floodplains

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) Wed Jun 18 9:00-10:00 am Washington, DC Sportsmen/Hook and Bullet: TRCP Overview of proposed rule, other waters, connectivity report

Livestock & Poultry Environmental Learning Center Webcast Fri Jun 20 2:15-3:45 pm Webinar 127 Webinar attendees Overview of proposed rule, ditches, perennial flow, floodplains, drained wetlands, exclusions, interpretive rule and 404(f) exemptions, groundwater, economic analysis, rule making process Flyer, presentation; see also: http://www.extension.org/pages/71028/epas-proposed-watersof-the-usregulations#.VGXrqfnF_lw The Idaho Water Users Association, Inc.’s Summer Water Law and Resource Issues Seminar Tue Jun 24 Sun Valley, ID ~250 meeting attendees Ditches, definition of tributary as including ephemeral waters, impacts on state water allocation

Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) Tue Jun 24 1:00-2:30 pm Conference Call States/Association: ACWA; VT, AK, WA, OH, OK Ditches, definition of perennial flow and uplands, MS4s, effluent dominated streams
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Call Wed Jun 25 3:00-4:00 pm Conference Call NGO: Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Traditionally navigable water, significant nexus, interstate waters, definition of floodplain, habitat restoration, implementation and enforcement

Water Environment Federation (WEF) Webinar Roundtable Thu Jun 26 1:00-3:00 pm Webinar NGO/Member Association: WEF Definition of tributaries and role of flow, implementation, waste treatment exclusion, sewer spills, water recharge, water transfer, water storage, other waters, floodplains

Environmental Council of States (ECOS) Thu Jun 26 4:30 -5:30 pm Conference Call State/Association: ECOS Basis for calculated increase in jurisdiction (economic analysis), categories of waters presumptively jurisdictional, floodplains, tributaries, ditches, significant nexus, other waters, adjacent, neighboring, federalism, implementation, how the rule helps states
Palm Beach County, Florida Tue Jul 1 11:00-12:00 pm Conference Call Local government: Palm Beach CountyMS4s, high water table, 404 permits from Corps to maintain MS4s, Waste Treatment exclusion

Environmental Stakeholders Wed Jul 2 12:00-1:00 pm Washington, DC NGOs/Environmental Overview of proposed rule

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National Association of Counties (NACo) Wed Jul 2 12:45-1:45 pm Conference Call Local government: NACo, , National Association of County Engineers, Blue Earth Co (MN), Orange County (CA), Association of Oregon Counties, Association of MN Counties, Madison County (OH), Pinellas County (FL), Douglas County (CO), Dade County (FL), VA Association of Counties Ditches, MS4s, flood control structures, more clarity on definitions, implementation, suggest geographical differences, coastal ditches, effects on natural disaster response

Kittson County, Minnesota Tue Jul 8 Conference Call Local Government: Kittson County, MNDitch maintenance permits, implementation of new rule

National Farmers UnionTue Jul 8 2:00-2:30 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: Natl Farmers Union Overview of proposed rule, impacts on agriculture, exemptions, exclusions, water quality standards

U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wed Jul 9 11:00-12:00 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: 26 ranchers representing the following states: TX, CA, SD, ND, WA, VA, NM, AR, NE and WY Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions, 402

Western States Water Council (WSWC) - CallWed Jul 9 12:30-2:00 pm Conference Call State Association: Western States Water Council, Utah Division of Water Quality, Western Governors' Association, Texas Water Resources Control Board, Office of Wyoming State Engineer, Assoc. of Clean Water Administrators, Texas Water Resources Development Board, Office of New Mexico State Engineer, Rigby Adrus, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment, Montana Attorney General's Office, Colorado State Engineer, South Dakota Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, North Dakota Attorney General's Office Adjacency and tributaries

National Mining Association Wed Jul 9 2:00-3:30 pm Washington, DC Industry: Natl Mining Assoc., Alliance Resource Partners, Barrick Gold, Holland & Hart, Cliffs Natural Resources, Walter Energy, General Electric, Crowell & Moring, Alaska Mining Assoc., AZ Mining Assoc., Kinross, Rosebud Mining Co., Peabody Energy, Newmont Mining, Materion Natural Resources, Rio Tinto, Environmental Standards, Dorsey & Whitney, Alpha Natural Resources, American Exploration & Mining Assoc., Arch Coal, Usibelli Coal, PA Coal Alliance, Coal Operators & Associates On-site ditches, adjacency, on-site ponds, sediment basins, impoundments, isolated waters, permit compliance requirements

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Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Water Workgroup Meeting Thu Jul 10 9:00-2:00 pm Atlanta, GA Local Government Officials (Commissioner, Thompkins County, NY; Mayor Pro Tem, Kansas City, MO; City Manager, Palm Bay, FL; Councilmember, Mesa, AZ; Commissioner, Lemhi County, ID; Mayor, Burnsville, MN; Mayor, Hattiesburg, MS). Public: Mayor Atlanta, GA; General Services Administration; Public Works, Griffin, GA; Mayor of Birmingham, AL; Burnt Fork Creek Watershed Alliance; TN Department of Agriculture; Georgia Municipal Association; GA Dept. of Agriculture; ACCG; MCBM; Florida Stormwater Association; Florida DEP, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina; Florida A&M University; field representatives of Senator Isakson; US Army Corps of Engineers; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; City of Savannah Stormwater Department; Office of Jefferson County Commissioner; Florida Association of Counties; Jefferson Valley, AL; Palm Beach County, FL; Chattahoochee Hills, GA Discussed LGAC Waters of the U.S. charge - http://www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index. Letter of Invitation

National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference Fri Jul 11 3:00-4:30 pm New Orleans, LALocal government: NACo Overview of proposed rule

State Water Quality Standards Managers Call Mon Jul 14 12:00-1:30 pm Conference Call State: State Water Quality Standards Managers Overview of proposed rule, implications for states' water quality standards programs, connectivity report

Iowa Farm Bureau Meeting Tue Jul 15 3:00-4:00 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: Iowa Farm Bureau NRCS technical standards, prior converted cropland determinations, difference between a gully and head water tributary, recapture provision, upland

Industry Stakeholder Meeting Wed Jul 16 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.Washington, DC Industry: International Council of Shopping Centers, ENS Resources, Independent Petroleum Association of America, American Iron and Steel Institute, BP America, Edison Electric Institute, Wiley Rein, National Association of Home Builders, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, Kohler Co., National Association of Manufacturers Update on Connectivity report

Trout Unlimited Wed Jul 16 10-10:30 am Washington, DC Environmental organizations: Trout Unlimited Overview of proposed rule

American Sustainable Business Council Wed Jul 16 2:00-3:00 pm Webinar Industry/Association: American Sustainable Business Council; One Percent for the Planet, Natural Resources Defense Council, Boxed Water is Better Overview of proposed rule, economic analysis, benefits of rule, importance of clean water for business

Misconceptions Webinar Wed Jul 16 3:00-4:00 pm Webinar Variety of stakeholders (1,418 webinar participants) Ditches, ephemeral waters, exemptions, scope of jurisdiction

Mr. Tom Hebert Wed Jul 16 Conference Call Agriculture Upland Ditches, floodplains, farmer’s modification of ephemeral streams Logoluso Farms (Madera, CA) Thu Jul 17 10:00-10:30 am Washington, DC Agriculture: Logoluso Farms Overview of proposed rule, ephemeral waters, impacts to agriculture

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Cotton Council MeetingThu Jul 17 1:00-2:00 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: Cotton Council Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions, 402

Small Business Administration Environmental Roundtable Mon Jul 21 10:00-12:00 pm Washington, DC Small Business Administration (~100 participants) Overview of proposed rule, ditches, tributaries, scope of jurisdiction, economic analysis, exemptions, Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) requirements, small business concerns Agenda

State Associations Meeting Wed Jul 23 1:00-3:00 pm Conference Call State Associations Overview of proposed rule, exemptions, outreach efforts

American Meat InstituteThu Jul 24 11:00-12:00 pm Washington, DC Agriculture: American Meat Institute Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions, 402

Association of California Water Agencies Thu Jul 24 4:00-5:30 pm Washington, DC and conference callRepresentatives from the Eastern

Municipal Water District, the Coachella Valley Water District, the Modesto Irrigation District, and the El Dorado Irrigation District WOUS Rule issues related to water conveyance/collection projects, and concerns about possible changes to operations & permit requirements.

Central Arizona ProjectTue Jul 29 3:00-4:00 pm Washington, DC Municipal Corporation: Central Arizona Project Overview of proposed rule, current jurisdiction of water supply structures, tributaries, effects of proposed rule on water supply structures, exemptions, scope of jurisdiction, Endangered Species Act Two letters from CAP

American Water Works Association (AWWA) Tue Jul 29 4:00-5:00 pm Conference Call Utilities: AWWA, Fairfax Water, Park Water, Halifax, MWD-Southern CA, NYC, Beaver Water District, Southern Nevada Water, Gannett Fleming, Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power, Arcadis, Tacoma Water, Green Bay Water, Philadelphia Water, Canton, Anchorage, Marshaltown Water WorksOverview of proposed rule, water supply infrastructure, conveyances of stormwater before water reaches streams, depressions, adjacent open waters, exemptions, waste treatment exclusion, water quality certifications

American Soybean Association Webinar Wed Jul 30 1:00-2:30 pm Webinar Agriculture: American Soybean Association, NC Soybean, KS Soybean, IN Soybean, IA Soybean, Gaesser Farms, IPM Institute, National Corn Growers Association, EWG, KY Soybean, IA State University, University of Wisconsin, Riceland Foods, Wellman Farms, Osborn Barr, Gordley Associates, Hickory Tech Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions, 402

Rural Coalition/National Wildlife Federation CallWed Jul 30 3:00-4:30 pm Conference Call NGOs: Rural Coalition, NWF, Conservation Stewards (CO), National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association (DC), NC Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Preservation Project, Federation of Southern Cooperatives (AL), Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project/Muscvgee Food Sovereignty Assoc., Colorado Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Assoc., Northern New Mexico Stockman's Assoc., NM Acequia Assoc., MS Assoc. of Coops., RC board member/tribal community, Farmworker Assoc. of FL, National Hmong American Farmers (Fresno, CA) Overview of proposed rule, scope of rule, interpretive rule and Section 404 exemptions, exclusions, ditches, ephemeral waters/tributaries, adjacent waters

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Thu July 31 Denver, CO Agriculture: Natl Cattlemen's Beef Association Tributaries, adjacent waters, significant nexus, ditches Environmental Council of States (ECOS) Leadership Meeting Fri Aug 1 8:30 -9:15 a.m. State Association: ECOS Overview of proposed rule, state and federal roles

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Water Workgroup Meeting Wed Aug 13 9:00-2:00 pm Tacoma, WA Local Government Officials (Mayor, Mayor Pro-tem, Vice-chair, Supervisor, Vice-chair, LGAC, SCAS, Council Members, Executive Director); Public: Mayor (City of Tacoma, WA), former EPA Administrator, Puget Sound Partnership, Council Member (City of Auburn, WA); City of Tacoma, WA; City of Auburn, WA; Kitsap Public Health Department; Oregon Department of Agriculture; Pierce County, WA; City of Tacoma, WA; Washington State Association of Counties, Washington State Department of Agriculture; Governor Inslee, Mason County; Association of Washington Cities; Ceiba Consulting; Pierce County, WA; Kaila Kluge, City of Tacoma, WA; Washington Association of Conservation Districts; Washington State Department of Ecology Discussed LGAC Waters of the U.S. charge - http://www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index. Agenda

Family Farm Alliance Thu Aug 14 12-1 pm Washington, DC NGO and Business: Family Farm Alliance and The Ferguson Group Overview of proposed rule, ditches, ephemeral tributaries, exclusions, exemptions American Society of Civil Engineers Tue Aug 19 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Washington, DC Professional Association: American Society of Civil Engineers Overview of proposed rule, exemptions, ditches, adjacent open waters, tributaries Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) Meeting Wed Aug 20 9:00 a.m. Washington, DC Sportsmen/Hook and Bullet: TRCP, Izaak Walton League, Corps Waters of the US proposal, outreach

Science Advisory Board (SAB) Wed Aug 20 1:00 - 4:00 pm Conference Call EPA Federal Advisory Committee; See Participant List The purpose of this public teleconference was for the SAB’s Panel for the Review of the EPA Water Body Connectivity Report to develop comments to the chartered SAB on the adequacy of the scientific and technical basis of the proposed rule. EPA gave a presentation regarding EPA and the Corps’ proposed rule and answered questions regarding ditches, groundwater, subsurface connections and significant nexus; the panel discussed language in the response. Presentation, Agenda, Participant List. Additional information is available at http://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sa bproduct.nsf/a84bfee16cc358a d85256ccd006b0b4b/0afcaa14 7379b79385257d03006de528! OpenDocument&Date=2014- 08-20.

National Council of State Legislatures Annual Legislative Summit Wed Aug 20 2:00 - 3:15 pm Minneapolis, MN State Association: Natl Council of State Legislatures (TX, UT, KY, NV, IN, AL, OH, GA, VI, TN, MN, ME, NH, AR, PA, SC, MS, NY, ND, WA, NC, MA, OR, ID, HI, AZ, WV, MD, AK, FL, NM, NE, RI, DE, WI, VA, VT, CT, CA, SD, MT, MO, OK, LA, CO, MI) Proposed rule, definition of uplands, cost of implementing the proposed rule, potential actions needed from state legislatures

Palm Beach County Wed Aug 21 8:30-5:00 p.m. Delray Beach, FLLocal government: Palm Beach CountyMS4, groundwater and treatment ponds, high water tables, water reclamation, farmer's collection of stormwater Agenda

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

National Association of Counties (NACo) Call #1 Thu Sept 4 10:00 a.m. Conference Call Local government: NACo, Association of Oregon Counties, St. Charles Parish (LA), Madison County (OH), Association of MN Counties, Dade County (FL), St. Louis County (MN), Blue Earth County (MN), Highlands County (FL), Orange County (CA), FL Association of Counties, VA Association of Counties, Pinellas County (FL), Association of OR Counties, Douglas County (CO), NACE, Riverside County (CA), UT Association of Counties, Juneau Borough (AK) Ditches; what constitutes connectivity between ditches and known jurisdictional waters; effect of tidal backflow though stormwater ditch systems; benefits of developing maps; applicability of TMDLs, the effect of ditch and canal adjacency to connections, ordinary high water mark; the effect of adjacency on routine maintenance, definition of uplands, tributaries, adjacent, neighboring

National Farmers Union and State Representatives Fri Sep 5 9:00-10:30 am Washington, DC Agricultural and state stakeholders Overview of proposed rule, impacts on agriculture

Western States Water Council (WSWC) Fri Sept 5 1:00 p.m. Washington, DC State Association/Western States Water Council: ACWA, AK/Dept. Of Environmental Conservation, AK Office of Attorney General, AZ Dept. of Water Resources; Snell & Wilmer, CA State Water Resources Control Board, Colorado Governor's Office, DC Dept. of Environment, FL DEP, GA Environmental Protection Division, Hawaii Dept. of Health, Rigby Andrus and Rigby (ID), KS Dept. of Health and Environment, KS Dept of Agriculture, MI Water Resources Division DEQ, MT Division of Water Resources DEQ, MT Dept of Natural Resources and Conservation, NE DEQ, NM Environment Dept., ND Office of Attorney General, OK Water Resources Board, OK DEQ, OR Office of Compliance and Enforcement, TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation, TX Commission on Environmental Quality, UT Division of Water Quality, VA DEQ, WY DEQ, WY State Engineers Office Tributaries, water quantity, water quality, water rights, state assumption

Arizona Farm Bureau Tue Sept 9 9:00 a.m. Washington, DC Agriculture: Arizona Farm Bureau Ephemeral waters, ditches, erosional features, exclusions, exemptions

National Associations Outreach Meetings Tue Sept 9 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Washington, DC National Associations: American Assoc. of State Highway and Transportation (AASHTO), OPHL, National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), Western States Water Council (WSWC), National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) Ephemeral waters, ditches, erosional features, exclusions, exemptions

Ducks Unlimited Tue Sept 9 3:15-4:15 pm Washington, DC Environmental and sportsmen stakeholder Overview of proposed rule, other waters, prairie potholes National Association of State Conservation Agencies Wed Sept 10 8:00 a.m. Montana Agriculture: Natl Association of State Conservation Agencies Ephemeral waters, ditches, erosional features, exclusions, exemptions
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Wed Sept 10 10:00 a.m. Washington, DC Agriculture: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Overview of proposed rule, exemptions and exclusions, ditches, tributaries, scope of rule

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Utility Water Act Group (UWAG) Thu Sept 11 11:30 a.m. Washington, DC Utilities/Trade group of electric utilities: Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Southern Company, Hunton & Williams, National Rural Electric Cooperative (NRECA), American Public Power Association (APPA) Waste treatment exclusion, comma placement in rule text in waste treatment exclusion, EPA view on temporarily or permanently shut down waste treatment systems

Governors' Offices & EPA Officials Fri Sept 12 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Washington, DC States: WY, MN, TX, OR, NGA, WA, CT, AZ, CO, AK, NV, IA, FL, VA, IL, MD, DE, UT, MI, NC, CA, Puerto Rico Overview of proposed rule, state and federal roles, process, consultation, cost, time line
Ramsey County (MN) - Follow-up to National Association of Counties (NACo) call Fri Sept 12 Conference Call Local government: Ramsey County (MN), NACo Overview of proposed rule

Environmental Council of States (ECOS) Meeting Mon Sept 15 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. Sante Fe, NM State Association: ECOS Overview of proposed rule, ECOS presentation of legal review of the CWA cases related to Waters of the U.S.

American Petroleum Institute (API) Tue Sept 16 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Washington, DC Industry: API, Barnes & Thornburg, XTO, Phillips66, Marathon Petroleum, Newpark, Marathon Oil, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, NOV, Chevron, ConocoPhillips Ditches, MS4s, Waste Treatment Systems, Ponds EPA’s presentation

Association of State Geologists Tue Sept 16 Washington, DC Association/Geologists: Association of State Geologists Overview of proposed rule, ephemeral waters

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Wed Sept 17 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Washington, DC Industry: National Association of Manufacturers (National Oilseed Processors Association, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Arch Coal Inc., National Stone, Sand & Gravel Assoc., Automotive Recyclers Assoc., Associated General Contractors of America, Caterpillar Inc., American Iron and Steel Institute, Miller Coors LLC, Hunton & Williams, The Fertilizer Institute, ConocoPhillips, The Doe Run Company, DuPont, Edison Electric Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers, Rubber Manufacturers Assoc., ALLETE, Inc., Portland Cement Assoc., Brick Industry Assoc., Occidental Petroleum Corp., American Forest & Paper Assoc., Valmont Industries, Inc., Industrial Minerals Assoc. North America, The Aluminum Assoc., Red Gold, Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Printing Industries of America, Inc., CF Industries Holdings, Inc., Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Assoc., Tri-State Generation & Transmission, Domtar Corporation, American Foundry Society, Scherder &Overview of proposed rule, ephemeral waters, adjacent waters, ditches, exemptions, regional differences, lack of clear definitions in the rule text, concern over groundwater as a Waters of the U.S., expansive scope of Waters of the U.S.

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Certified Crop Advisor Annual Meeting Wed Sept 17 Sacramento, CA Agriculture: Certified Crop Advisors (representatives from USDA-NRCS, American Society of Agronomy, Certified Crop Adviser program, state/regional Certified Crop Advisor programs: AR, CA, FL, IA, IL, KS, MO, NC, OH, PA, SC; Mid-Atlantic: DE, MD, NJ, VA, WV; Northeast: MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT; Northwest: ID, NV, OR, UT, WA; Rocky Mountain: MT, WY; Southeast: AL, GA)Overview of proposed rule, agriculture exemptions

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Thu Sept 18 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Washington, DC Agriculture: National Cattlemen's Beef Association Tributaries, adjacent waters, significant nexus, ditches

National Association of Counties (NACo) Call #2 Fri Sept 19 1:00 p.m. Washington, DC Local government: NACo, Association of Oregon Counties, Madison County (OH), Wisconsin Highway, St. Louis County (MN), Blue Earth County (MN), Pinellas County (FL), Riverside County (CA) Impact of proposed rule on MS4s, stormwater, green infrastructure, how water quality systems and TMDLs would be applied in NPDES permits to jurisdictional waters within an MS4 system

Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Water Workgroup Meeting Mon Sept 22 Worchester, MA Local Government Officials (Mayor of Burnsville, MN; Mayor of Greensburg, KS; Supervisor, Santa Barbara, CA; Councilor, Portland, ME; Mayor of Bridgeport, CT; Environmental Management Council, Ithaca, NY; Commissioner, Lemhi County, ID; Mayor of Hattiesburg, MS); Public: Assistant Commissioner, Utilities; City of New Bedford, MA; Mayor, City of Lawrence, MA; Chief of Staff, City of Lawrence, MA; Water & Sewer Commissioner, City of Lawrence, MA; Town Manager, West Borough, MA; City of Medway, Public Services, City of Portland, ME; Public Works- City of Wakefield, MA; Wilmington Public Works; Central MA Regional Stormwater Coalition; Central MA Regional Stormwater Coalition; Acting Deputy Commissioner, Land & Water Bureau ME Dept of the Environ; City Manager, City of Sanford, ME; City Manager, City of Auburn, ME; New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission; Bureau of Land and Water Quality; Department of Public Works, Weymouth, MA; New York Farm Bureau; Association of Towns, NY Assistant Attorney General; Massachusetts Municipal Association; Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Mayor of Fitchburg, MA; Council member, Mesa, AZ Discussed LGAC Waters of the U.S. charge - http://www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index. Letter of Invitation; agenda

National Mining Association Mon Sept 22 10:30-11:30 a.m.Washington, DC Industry/Association: National Mining Association Overview of proposed rule, significant nexus, neighboring and adjacent waters, isolated waters, ditches, tailings basins, zero discharge NPDES permits, subsurface connection connections, Waste Treatment Exclusion

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies - Annual Meeting Tue Sept 23 10:00 -11:00 amSt. Louis, MO Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Fisheries & Water Resources Policy (ID Dept. of Fish & Game, AK Dept of Fish & Game, CT Bureau of Natural Resources, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, Atlantic States Marine FIsheries Commission, GA Wildlife Resources Division, Ducks Unlimited, KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources, IL Dept. of Natural Resources, WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, MO Dept. of Conservation, AZ Game & Fish Dept., OH Div. of Wildlife, FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, AL Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries, US Fish & Wildlife Services, IA Dept. of Natural Resources, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, NOAA Fisheries Service, MI Dept. of Natural Resources, OR Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, NPS, MN Dept. of Natural Resrouces, WY Game and Fish Dept., NE Game & Parks Commission, Natl Marine Manufacturers Assoc,, USGS, MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, CO Division of Parks and Wildlife, BASS LLC, TRCP, IN Division of Fish & Wildlife, AK Dept. of Fish & Game, IA Division of Fish & Wildlife, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, American Sportfishing Assoc., TX Parks & Wildlife Dept., SD Game, FIsh & Parks Dept., VA Dept. of Game and Inland FIsheries, Northwest Marine Technology, BLM, KS Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, VT Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, MN Dept. of Natural Resources, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, SC Dept. of Natural Resources, TN Wildlife Resources Agency, MT Dept. of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, AZ Game & Fish Dept., ID Dept. of Fish & Game, NV Dept. of Wildlife, NM Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries, WI Dept. of Natural Resources, NY Dept. of Envir. Conservation, DE Division of Fish & Wildlife, Midwest Assoc. of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, USFS, USFWS, USDA, UT Division of Wildlife Resources, PA Fish & Boat Commission Overview of proposed rule, general discussion of all aspects of the proposed rule

State Discussions #1 Meeting with Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) and Association of Wetland Managers (ASWM) Tue Sept 23 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Washington, DC State Associations: ECOS, ACWA, ASWM Ephemeral waters, tributaries

Corn Growers Working Session Meeting Wed Sept 24 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.Washington, DC Agriculture: Corn Growers Tributaries, definitions, exclusions, impact on regulations of fertilizers and pesticides

Association of California Water Agencies and California Waters of the U.S. Coalition Call Wed Sept 24 2:00 p.m. Washington, DC Utilities: Association of California Water Agencies, CA Waters of the U.S. Coalition Ditches, water treatment systems, conveyances, canals and stormwater treatment systems

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BB&K) Wed Sep 24 2:00-3:30 pm Washington, DC Law firm Water treatment systems, conveyances and canals, and storm water treatment systems.

Pinellas County, Florida - Call Wed Sept 24 11:00 a.m. Conference Call Local Government: Pinellas County, FLMS4s, high water tables, historical wetlands, water quality standard compliance within MS4 not just at point of discharge Attachments provide by county: 1) Pictures of Joe’s Creek and Lake Seminole in Pinellas County; 2) FL Stormwater Association assessment of impacts from the proposed rule; 3) FL H2O Coalition estimated fiscal impacts on MS4s from the proposed rule

National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Meeting Thu Sept 25 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Washington, DC Agriculture: NACD Ephemerals streams, bright lines for jurisdiction, perceived expansion of jurisdiction, implementation

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Barrick and Newmont Meeting Mon Sept 29 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.Washington, DC Industry/Mining: Barrick and NewmontTributaries: arid west and frequently dry streams, meaning of "contributes flow,"similarly situated, adjacent waters

Science Advisory Board (SAB) Call Mon Sept 29 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Conference Call EPA Federal Advisory Committee; variety of groups represented Overview of proposed rule; questions regarding groundwater connections, waste treatment systems, prior converted cropland, waters that cross international borders, ambient water quality criteria; SAB deliberations on scientific and technical basis of proposed rule Presentation, Agenda; see also: http://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sa bproduct.nsf/MeetingCal/D8FA 4EB9005D50E485257D27004 E3897?OpenDocument
University of Florida, Wedgeworth Leadership, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Meeting Tue Sept 30 9:45 a.m.- 10:30

a.m. Washington, DC Agriculture/Academia: University of Florida and New York Overview of proposed rule, ditches, farming exemptions

State Discussions #2 with Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) and Association of Wetland Managers (ASWM) Tue Sept 30 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Washington, DC State Associations: ECOS, ACWA, ASWM MS4s; adjacency; tributaries; ditches; exemptions; definitions (need for clarity, definition of upland)

Meeting with Farm Bureau Tue Sept 30 4:00 p.m. Washington, DC Agriculture: Farm Bureau Overview of proposed rule, Conservation Reserve Programs, increase in permitting, 402 permitting, Supreme Court decisions

Agriculture Stakeholder Meeting Wed Oct 1 9:00 a.m. Washington, DC Agriculture: The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services (DCLRS), CF Industries, NPPL, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), The Garrison Group LLC, Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Strategic Conservation Solutions, Family Farm Alliance, Agriculture Fast Track Fund (AFT), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Ordinary highwater mark (OHWM), economic analysis, intermittent and ephemeral streams, drinking water analysis

National Association of Counties (NACo Call #3) Thu Oct 2 1:00 p.m. Conference Call Local government: NACo, Dade County (FL), Highlands County (FL), St. Charles Parish (LA), St. Louis County (MN), Blue Earth County (MN), Albemarle County (VA), Orange County (FL), FL Association of Counties, Pinellas County (FL), Association of OR Counties, Douglas County (CO), NACE, Riverside County (CA) Definitions of tributaries and relevance of flow volume, ditches, waste treatment exclusion, MS4s, state and tribal boundaries

State Discussions #3 - Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) and Association of Wetland Managers (ASWM) Thu Oct 2 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Washington, DC State Associations: ECOS, ACWA, ASWM Other waters, adjacency, subsurface flow, definitions of neighboring, floodplain and riparian

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American Soybean Association (ASA) Webinar Mon Oct 6 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.Webinar Agriculture: American Soybean Association Exemptions and exclusions, significant nexus, connectivity, ephemeral streams, fertilizer/pesticide applications, tile drainage, legal terms, implementation, appeals

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

State Discussions #4 - Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) and Association of Wetland Managers (ASWM) Tue Oct 7 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Washington, DC State Associations: ECOS, ACWA, ASWM Identification of streams; identification of ditches, development of water quality standards; other waters; mapping; science analysis; economic analysis; exemptions

Governors' Offices & EPA Officials MeetingThu Oct 9 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Washington, DC States: IL, OK, UT, NC, WY, IA, National Governors Association, AL, WAFloodplains, uplands, gullies, permits, economic impact on farmers for permits, ditches

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Governor's Office, Economic OfficeThu Oct 9 Iowa State: Iowa Other waters, significant nexus, agriculture practices, ditches and ephemeral waters

National Mining Association - Environment Committee Meeting Fri Oct 10 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Washington, DC Industry/Association: National Mining Association Overview of proposed rule, ephemeral streams

NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) Meeting Tue Oct 14 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC Industry/Real Estate Association Stormwater, MS4, exemptions, ditches

Douglas County (CO) - Follow-up to NACo CallTue Oct 14 Conference Call Local government: Douglas County, CO, NACo Economic discussion

Port of Tacoma MeetingTue Oct 14 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.Washington, DC Local government/independent municipal corporation/association/industry: Port of Tacoma, AICP, Capital Strategies Effect of proposed rule, MS4, drainage ditches, waste treatment, adjacent waters

Interstate Mining Compact Commission Meeting Wed Oct 15 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.Washington, DC State/Federal/Mining: Interstate Mining Compact Commission, Office of Surface Mining/Department of Interior, CO Division of Reclamation/Mining & Safety, OH DNR Div. of Mineral Resources Management, PA DEP, Railroad Commission of Texas, MT DEQ, WV DEP, NC DNR, ND Public Service Commission, AML DEQ, AK DNR, EHM/SC Dept of Health and Envir. Control, KY DNR, VA Dept. of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, MD DEP, NYS Dept. of Conservation, OK Dept. of Mines, AR DEQ, AL Abandoned Mine Lands, IN DNR Panel discussion on proposed rule and other water related issues (402, acid mine drainage, good Samaritan laws)

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) Meeting Wed Oct 15 9:00 a.m. Washington, DC Sportsmen/Hook and Bullet: TRCP Proposed rule schedule, timing for Connectivity Report, Small Business Administration letter

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Small Entity Meeting Wed Oct 15 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.Washington, DC National Cattlemen's Beef Association; National Cotton Council; American Farm Bureau Federation; The Associated General Contractors of America; Terra Verde Associates; International Council of Shopping Centers; National Association of Home Builders; Louisiana Home Builders Association; Associated General Contractors of America; Granite Commercial Real Estate; Buckeye Development, LLC; National Association of Manufacturers; Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District; City of Farmers Branch; American Exploration and Mining Association; National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association; Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment; D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services; Water Stewardship, Inc.; The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; American Public Power Association; Professional Landcare Network (PLANET); Golf Course Superintendents; Small Business Administration Definitions, ditches, increased exclusions, significant nexus, aggregation, pervious jurisdictional determinations, include implementation schedule with final rule, outreach with final rule, SBREFA panel Summary on Docket at EPAHQ-OW-2011-0880-22609

Western Urban Water Coalition Meeting Thu Oct 16 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Washington, DC Local government: leaders of western U.S. municipal water suppliers (40 participants) Definitions of ephemeral and intermittent tributaries, unintended consequences, ditches,

National Milk Producers Federation Meeting Thu Oct 16 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Washington, DC Agriculture: National Milk Producers Federation Overview of proposed rule, ephemeral streams, Supreme Court cases, definitions
Riverside County - CA (Follow-up to NACo call) Wed Oct 22 2:00 p.m. ET Conference Call Local government: Riverside County, California Waste Treatment Exclusions, MS4, prior jurisdictional determinations

Tribal Consultation CallThu Oct 23 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Conference Call Tribes: Pala Band of Luiseno Mission Indians (CA), Quapaw Tribe (OK), Barona Band of Inaja Mission Indians (CA), Pueblo of Santa Ana (NM), Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indians, Ricon Tribe. Great Lakes Indian Wildlife and Fish Commission Overview of proposed rule, definition of tributary, significant nexus, expansion of EPA jurisdiction

Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates Thu Oct 30 Washington, DC Industry/Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates Overview of proposed rule

Corn Growers Field TripFri Oct 31 Newburg, MarylandAgriculture: Corn Growers Exemptions, ditches, ephemeral features, conservation practices National Association of Wheat Growers Call Fri Oct 31 11:45 a.m. Washington, DC Agriculture: Natl Assoc. of Wheat Growers Potential impacts on agricultural exemptions, water allocation, broad scope of proposed rule

River Network Tribal Webinar Mon Nov 3 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.Webinar NGO: Tribal River Network, Tribes (88 webinar participants, mostly tribes) Tribal perspectives; native corporations; interstate commerce; ditches; definition of tributary, upland, neighboring; new types of waters not covered; impacts on boundary waters; prairie potholes; seepage lakes

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Meeting Tue Nov 4 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.Washington, DC Agriculture: NASDA Regulations should be left to states on nonnavigable waters; concerned about cost and time for permits; states should be able to define normal farming; upland ponds; Section 402 implementation

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BB&K) Tue Nov 4 2:00-3:00 pm Washington, DC Law firm Continuation of discussion on: water treatment systems, conveyances and canals, and storm water treatment systems Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA), Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) Meeting Tue Nov 5 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Washington, DC State Associations: ACWA, ASDWA, ECOS, GWPC Update on the Science Advisory Board review of connectivity report, post comment period activities

Environmental Stakeholder Meeting Wed Nov 5 12:00 Washington, DC NGOs/Enviro: American Rivers, Southern Environmental Law Center, Clean Water Action, Ohio Environmental Council, Gulf Restoration Network Timing of final rule in light of recent extension

National Pork Producers Council Meeting Thu Nov 6 10:30 a.m. Washington, DC Agriculture: National Pork Producers Council Values of ephemeral and intermittent drainages , definition of upland, definition of floodplain, prior converted cropland, need to define swales

Water Environment Federation Webinar: Viewpoints: Potential Impacts of Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking on Stormwater Infrastructure Thu Nov 6 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Webinar Associations/stormwater/MS4 (972 participants) Effect of proposed rule on MS4s, specifically on BMP/green infrastructure/stream restoration features; definition of an upland; constructed wetlands; ditches; groundwater; Waters of the U.S. versus waters of the states; ecoregions

Washington State Department of Ecology Call Mon Nov 10 2:00 p.m. Conference Call State: WA Ecology & WA Governor's Office Ditches, MS4s, implementation, classes of wetlands that are jurisdictional to avoid case by case determinations, need to work with states on definition of floodplain and riparian area, regional manuals for delineating tributaries, exemptions on ditch maintenance, "contributing flow"

Family Farm Alliance Meeting Mon Nov 10 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Washington, DC NGO and Business: Family Farm Alliance and The Ferguson Group Tributaries, ditches Participants provided a copy of the Family Farm Alliance's comments on the proposed rule, which they submitted to the docket.

Industry Stakeholder Meeting Wed Nov 12 9:00 a.m. Washington, DC Industry/Associations: National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Kohler Co., NSF International, XYLEM, Barnes & Thornburg, ARTVA, The Policy Group, GE Power & Water, American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Troutman Sanders, United Water, KCPS, Ecolab, Policy Navigation Group, Hunton and Williams, Associated GeneralContractors of America (AGC), StoneSand-Gravel Association Themes discussed at meetings, connectivity report

Douglas County (CO) Dept. of Public Works Engineering - Call Wed Nov 12 12:30 p.m. Conference Call Local government: Douglas County, COEconomic analysis

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## 2014 EPA Headquarters Proposed Rule Meetings/Events For Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880 (following the release of the proposed rule)

American Petroleum Institute (API) Board Members Meeting Wed Nov 12 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Washington, DC Industry/API, Hess, Devon Energy, Conoco Phillips, Shell, Exxon Mobil, XTO Energy, Halliburton, Chevron, BP, National Oilwell Varco Cost of rule, economic impacts, key terms not defined in proposed rule, connectivity report, underestimating the number of permits in economics analysis

Luck Stone & National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Wed Nov 12 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Washington, DC Industry/Stone, Sand & Gravel Primary focus of discussion was to explore when a tributary is no longer jurisdictional, what features would be jurisdictional in the floodplain, what is adjacency, and how to determine what waters are other waters; discussion on ditches and when they would qualify under the exclusions.

Western Urban Water Coalition Call Wed Nov 12 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Conference Call State Association: Western Urban Water Coalition (Perkins Coie, ERO Resources) Ephemeral and intermittent streams in the arid west; suggested regulatory language for waste treatment systems, stormwater systems, ditches, canals, arid west; exclusions for emergency conditions