Best Practices for Expediting Compliance with the Reissued Collection System WDR

Presentation Description: Achieving full compliance with all the extensive new Statewide Sanitary Sewer System WDR requirements can be challenging for both new and seasoned professionals. Regulatory compliance with the State regulations involves much more than just “checking the boxes” because as of the June 2023 effective date of the Order, evaluating and continuously improving work programs is expected for compliance, including evaluating “Are we doing what we say we are doing as specified in SSMP?” To help provide a boost and accelerate short and long-term compliance as effectively and efficiently as possible, Legally Responsible Officials (LROs), supervisors, managers, and line operators will not want to miss this full-day workshop delivered by seasoned top professionals with > 200 years of career experience covering: How to avoid common violations, enforcement, penalties, and negative attention; preparing your SSMP and operators for inspections by regulators; tips for determining your current compliance with SSMP implementation requirements, an essential first step to identify potential areas of vulnerability and improving effectiveness; unpacking Water Board compliance inspections and recent enforcement actions; guidance on improving SSMP compliance, implementation, and monitoring effectiveness; pump station emergency response plans; and best practice recommendations/guidance for complying with key requirements (Annual Report, Annual SERP Reviews, SSMP Audits, SSMP Updates). Unique handouts will also be included for simplifying and expediting compliance.