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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Seminar
LOCATION:IWEA, Medinah Shriners, Addison, IL, 60101
DESCRIPTION:Government Affairs Seminar\n\n01/30/26 08:00 AM CST\n - 01/30/26 02:30 PM CST\Description:\nGovernment Affairs Seminar\nFriday, January 30, 2026\n8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\nMedinah Shriners (550 Shriners Drive, Addison, IL 60101)\n\nThis event is now SOLD OUT!\n\nThis event provides updates on regulations of interest to Illinois water environment professionals. Topics to be covered include updates on Federal and State Regulatory Issues, PFAS and NARPs and a presentation from IEPA’s new Deputy Director for Environmental Policy Amanda Raddatz.\n\nAgenda (subject to change): \n \n\n	\n		\n			08:00 – 09:00 a.m.\n			Registration and Breakfast\n		\n		\n			09:00 – 09:15 a.m.\n			Welcome and Introductions\n		\n		\n			09:15 – 10:00 a.m.\n			IEPA Presentation\n			Amanda Raddatz, Deputy Director of Environmental Policy, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency\n		\n		\n			10:00 – 10:15 a.m.\n			Break and Networking\n		\n		\n			10:15 – 11:00 a.m.\n			Federal and State Regulations Update\n			Fred Andes, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP\n		\n		\n			11:00 – 11:15 a.m.\n			Break and Networking\n		\n		\n			11:15 a.m. – Noon\n			Pre-Treatment Program and PFAS\n			Emma Meade, Life Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\n		\n		\n			Noon – 1:00 p.m.\n			Lunch\n		\n		\n			1:00 – 1:45 p.m.\n			Updates on POTWs and Nutrient Assessments and Reduction Plans (NARPs)\n			Rick Manner, Executive Director, Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District\n			Stephen McCracken, Director, DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup\n		\n		\n			1:45 – 2:30 p.m.\n			Panel Discussion\n		\n	\n\n\nHosted by IWEA's Government Affairs Committee\nEarly Bird Registration (through January 16): Members $95 / Non-Members $125\nRegistration: Members $120 / Non-Members $150\n4 PDH/TCH\Location:\nIWEA\nMedinah Shriners\nAddison, IL 60101
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Government Affairs Seminar<br /><br />01/30/26 08:00 AM CST - 01/30/26 02:30 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><strong>Government Affairs Seminar</strong><br />
<strong>Friday, January 30, 2026</strong><br />
<strong>8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.<br />
Medinah Shriners (550 Shriners Drive,&nbsp;Addison, IL 60101)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:20px"><span style="color:#B22222"><em>This event is now SOLD OUT!</em></span></span></strong><br />
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This event provides updates on regulations of interest to Illinois water environment professionals. Topics to be covered include updates on Federal and State Regulatory Issues, PFAS and NARPs and a presentation from IEPA&rsquo;s new Deputy Director for Environmental Policy Amanda Raddatz.<br />
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<strong>Agenda (subject to change):&nbsp;</strong><br />
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			<td style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">08:00 &ndash; 09:00 a.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;">Registration and Breakfast</td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">09:00 &ndash; 09:15 a.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;">Welcome and Introductions</td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">09:15 &ndash; 10:00 a.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;"><strong>IEPA Presentation</strong><br />
			<em>Amanda Raddatz, Deputy Director of Environmental Policy,&nbsp;Illinois Environmental Protection Agency</em></td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">10:00 &ndash; 10:15 a.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;">Break and Networking</td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">10:15 &ndash; 11:00 a.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;"><strong>Federal and State Regulations Update</strong><br />
			<em>Fred Andes, Partner, Barnes &amp; Thornburg, LLP</em></td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">11:00 &ndash; 11:15 a.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;">Break and Networking</td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">11:15 a.m. &ndash; Noon</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;"><strong>Pre-Treatment Program and PFAS</strong><br />
			<em>Emma Meade, Life Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</em></td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">Noon &ndash; 1:00 p.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;">Lunch</td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">1:00 &ndash; 1:45 p.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;"><strong>Updates on POTWs and Nutrient Assessments and Reduction Plans (NARPs)</strong><br />
			<em>Rick Manner, Executive Director, Urbana &amp; Champaign Sanitary District<br />
			Stephen McCracken, Director, DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup</em></td>
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			<td style="vertical-align:top; padding:6px 10px; white-space:nowrap;">1:45 &ndash; 2:30 p.m.</td>
			<td style="padding:6px 10px;"><strong>Panel Discussion</strong></td>
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<strong>Hosted by IWEA's&nbsp;Government Affairs&nbsp;Committee</strong><br />
Early Bird Registration (through January 16): Members $95 / Non-Members $125<br />
Registration: Members $120&nbsp;/ Non-Members $150<br />
4 PDH/TCH<br />Location:<br />IWEA<br />Medinah Shriners<br />Addison, IL 60101
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