The "Pennsylvania Water Laws and Regulations" webinar is a comprehensive two-day event organized by HalfMoon Education, Inc., designed to provide in-depth knowledge on the state's water laws and regulatory framework. This program is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of water use, allocation, and quality issues within Pennsylvania.
The webinar covers a range of critical topics, including the ownership and regulation of surface and groundwater rights, the application and permitting processes, and current issues in water rights. Participants will also explore the Susquehanna and Delaware River Basin Commissions' roles, gain insights into the Federal Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting, and receive updates on PFAS and other contaminants in water. Additionally, the program addresses water quality issues associated with development and construction, compliance and enforcement processes, and strategies for mitigating risks related to water contamination.
This event is particularly beneficial for Pennsylvania attorneys, engineers, geologists, and floodplain managers, offering 6.5 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours for attorneys, 6.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for engineers and geologists, and 6.5 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for floodplain managers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experienced professionals and gain practical knowledge applicable to their fields.
Speakers(22)
Brenda Hustis Gotanda
Partner at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Ms. Hustis Gotanda has over 25 years of experience representing clients on environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting, transactions, and enforcement, with expertise in water, waste, air, and chemical substances.
Brian Franey
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Franey specializes in environmental law, advising clients on regulatory compliance, enforcement defense, and litigation, particularly in water and waste management.
Bryan Franey
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Franey has experience in counseling and representing clients on a range of environmental and energy matters, focusing on regulatory compliance and transactional matters, particularly in the areas of air and water quality, redevelopment, sustainability, permitting, energy efficiency, and renewable energy development.
David Silva
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Silva advises clients on environmental regulatory compliance and litigation, particularly in areas of water quality, stormwater management, and site remediation.
Diana Silva
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Ms. Silva concentrates her practice in environmental litigation, including statutory contribution and cost recovery actions, toxic tort claims, contractual disputes, and administrative enforcement actions.
Jennifer Hunt
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Ms. Hunt concentrates her practice in environmental regulatory compliance and permitting, with a focus on air and solid waste. She previously served as assistant counsel for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Jessica D. Hunt
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Ms. Hunt concentrates her practice in environmental regulatory compliance and permitting matters, with a particular focus in the areas of air and solid waste.
John Spergel
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Spergel focuses on environmental law, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, permitting, and litigation, especially concerning water and waste management.
Jonathan Spergel
Partner at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Spergel handles a wide variety of environmental legal issues, including the environmental aspects of commercial transactions and brownfields sites, environmental insurance procurement and coverage issues, public funding opportunities, regulatory compliance counseling, and litigation.
Joseph Spergel
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Spergel focuses his practice on environmental litigation and regulatory compliance, assisting clients with matters related to water quality, waste management, and site remediation.
Kate Campbell
Partner at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Ms. Campbell is a Chambers-ranked litigation partner focusing on environmental, toxic tort, and class action litigation, as well as Superfund and RCRA remediation matters.
Matthew Nines
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Nines focuses on environmental regulatory compliance and litigation, with emphasis on water and waste issues.
Michael Dillon
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Dillon specializes in environmental law, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, permitting, and litigation, particularly in water and waste management.
Michael Nines
Technical Consultant at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Nines provides technical consulting on environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives, with expertise in water and air quality.
Michael Nines P.E. LEED AP
Senior Technical Consultant at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Nines serves as one of the firm’s senior technical consultants and is a licensed professional engineer with diverse environmental engineering experience, focusing on complex manufacturing facilities, development projects, and related technologies.
Sarah Hill
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Ms. Hill focuses on environmental regulatory compliance and litigation, advising clients on matters related to water quality, waste management, and site remediation.
Shannon Daly
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Ms. Daly focuses on environmental regulatory compliance and litigation, assisting clients with matters related to water quality, waste management, and site remediation.
Spencer Hill Jr.
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Hill concentrates his practice on environmental litigation, with experience in white-collar criminal defense, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation.
Todd Kantorczyk
Partner at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Kantorczyk advises clients on regulatory compliance, litigation, and transactional matters, particularly in wetlands and stormwater permitting, chemical regulation, air, climate change, and energy.
Will Hitchcock
Technical Consultant at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Hitchcock brings nearly a decade of experience from the chemical manufacturing sector, advising clients on complex technical and regulatory issues with his background in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering.
William Hitchcock
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Hitchcock concentrates his practice on environmental law, including regulatory compliance, permitting, and litigation, with a focus on water and air quality issues.
Zachary Koslap
Associate at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
Mr. Koslap focuses on regulatory compliance and transactional matters, with emphasis on water, waste, brownfield redevelopment, permit compliance, agency enforcement, and environmental justice.
Event Details
- Date
- April 27, 2022
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Pennsylvania attorneys, engineers, geologists, and floodplain managers.
- CLE Credits
- 6.5 CLE hours for Pennsylvania attorneys