The Workshop

The 21st Annual North Carolina Water Quality Compliance Workshop provides an informal setting to meet North Carolina state regulatory personnel and discuss permitting and compliance matters that may impact your operations in 2025.

The staffs of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) and Division of Energy Mining and Land Resources (DEMLR) will help you understand the laws, regulations and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) expectations to help your organization develop the most effective compliance strategies and control costs.

Topics

Regulatory and Policy Update • Emerging Contaminants • What to Expect During an NPDES Stormwater Inspection • Requirements, Suggestions, Tips for NPDES Stormwater Permitting (including renewals and transfers) • Post-Construction Stormwater Permitting • Surface/Groundwater Standards Update • Operator Certification Review • Q&A with Enforcement and Regional Office Panel

Speakers

Each topic is presented by NCDEQ staff who are subject matter experts in their respective regulatory programs.

Costs

Standard Registration – $260
NCMA Member Registration – $215
Late Registration (after Feb 5, 2025) – $310

Not sure if you are an NCMA Member?
To qualify for the member rate your company must be an NCMA member or business partner. Check your member status on our website at:

https://www.myncma.org/ncma-member-companies/ for members or https://www.myncma.org/ncma-business-partners/ for business partners.

Lunch and Breaks Provided

This workshop includes a catered buffet lunch and breaks during the day.

CE/PGH

The Workshop is designed to provide six contact hours of Continuing Education (CE) pending approval by the North Carolina Water Pollution Control Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) and six Professional Growth Hours (PGHs) by the North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operator Certification Board (WTFOCB).

Refund Policy

Full refund up to 20 days prior to the event.
50% refund after 20 days but before 10 days prior to the event.
NCMA cannot provide refunds within 10 days of the event due to commitments we make for food service based on anticipated attendance
Substitutions are allowed at any time.

Contact the host of 2025 Water Quality Compliance Workshop Hickory