WEDA Pacific Chapter Meeting set for tomorrow

Technology

WEDA’s Pacific Chapter Virtual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM PST. 

Tim Boyle, USACE

The meeting will be kicked off by Chapter Announcements and Future Meeting Updates. It will then proceed with USACE Federal Dredging Program Presentation, Current Rule Updates, COVID-19 Lessons Learned and Safety Precautions.

Also, some other current and pertinent topics, and ‘What to expect in 2021’ will be on the agenda.

The meeting will include Quick Rule Updates and Implications for Dredging/Navigation Projects:

  1. 1999 USFWS/NMFS ESA Final rule;
  2. 2020 NWPR (EPA/Corps) Final Rule;
  3. EPA’s 401 WQC;
  4. CEQ’s NEPA Final Rule;
  5. Corps 2020 NWP’s Proposed Rule.

The Pacific Chapter of WEDA represents the West Coast of the United States including Washington, Oregon, California, etc.