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CWA Section 401 Certification

Public Webinar for the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule

On June 1, 2020, the EPA finalized the "Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule" to implement the water quality certification process consistent with the text and structure of the CWA. On June 17, 2020, the EPA hosted a public webinar to help explain the key elements of the final rule. The webinar slides and recording can be accessed below.