As a follow-up to our July 15, 2020 blog post regarding the State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Water Board) release of proposed General Waste Discharge Requirements for Winery Process Water Treatment Systems (proposed General Order), today the State Water Board issued a public notice regarding the first stakeholder meeting to discuss fees associated with the proposed General Order.

The stakeholder meeting is scheduled to occur remotely via webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 1:30-3:30 PM.  According to the notice, the meeting agenda will be available approximately one week prior to the meeting.  If you wish to ask questions or provide comments during the workshop, please complete the instructions outlined in the public notice prior to 5:00 PM on August 5, 2020.

Please refer to the public notice for additional details.

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Photo of Melissa Foster Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster, a partner in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources group in its Sacramento office, focuses her practice on energy facility siting and environmental compliance and is an active member of the firm’s Energy Initiative. Her experience includes permitting…

Melissa Foster, a partner in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources group in its Sacramento office, focuses her practice on energy facility siting and environmental compliance and is an active member of the firm’s Energy Initiative. Her experience includes permitting natural gas-fired and solar energy facilities, as well as regulatory compliance and permitting involving water quality issues. She also has experience with CEQA, environmental and real property litigation.

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Mike Mills is a partner and chair of the firm’s Oil & Gas, Pipelines and Mining Industry Team.  Oil & gas, as well as mining companies, look to Mike to skillfully advise them on natural resources development issues, counsel them on federal and…

Mike Mills is a partner and chair of the firm’s Oil & Gas, Pipelines and Mining Industry Team.  Oil & gas, as well as mining companies, look to Mike to skillfully advise them on natural resources development issues, counsel them on federal and state hazardous waste cleanup matters, and help them successfully navigate property tax valuation disputes.

When necessary to protect his clients’ interests, Mike relies on his understanding of complex regulatory matters and his clients’ businesses to defend them in environmental litigation, defeat citizen suit claims, and reduce or eliminate fines and penalties. He has been listed in Northern California Super Lawyer® since 2013 in Environmental Law and Energy & Natural Resources.

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Elizabeth Ewens, a water resources attorney in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources group, emphasizes the preservation and defense of water rights, and water right management and regulation. Elizabeth has represented public agencies, State Water Project contractors, and private individuals…

Elizabeth Ewens, a water resources attorney in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources group, emphasizes the preservation and defense of water rights, and water right management and regulation. Elizabeth has represented public agencies, State Water Project contractors, and private individuals and entities in complex water resources litigation in the western U.S. involving both surface and groundwater rights. Her practice also includes representing clients in state and federal administrative, trial court, and appellate proceedings, and representing clients in mediations and dispute resolution proceedings to achieve negotiated solutions to complex water issues.

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Lauren Neuhaus is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources group. Lauren combines her academic background and work experience in environmental law and policy to effectively serve clients with environmental permitting, compliance, and enforcement matters.

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Lauren Neuhaus is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources group. Lauren combines her academic background and work experience in environmental law and policy to effectively serve clients with environmental permitting, compliance, and enforcement matters.

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