D&B President Steven A. Fangmann served as Chair of the Government Affairs Community (GAC) Legislative Focus Group during the GAC’s meeting at the 96th Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) held October 1 – 4, 2023 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. Known as largest annual water quality exhibition in the world, nearly 25,000 exhibitors and visitors were present for the event, which caters to all sectors of the water industry, including wastewater, stormwater, water quality, energy, biosolids, and technology issues and solutions.
The Government Affairs Community positions WEF as a recognized expert voice on water, provides input on environment-related policies, promotes the establishment of practical and scientifically sound international long-term environmental policy objectives, serves as an advocate of WEF positions within the US, and works with Committee members to implement strategic priorities and advance WEF’s Position Statements.
The GAC Legislative Focus Group responsibilities include updating the WEF-GAC on current legislation including recent activities on clean water funding, obtaining a CERCLA exemption for water-related municipal facilities and proper wipes labeling.
D&B looks to be present at the WEFTEC 2024 Conference to be held October 5 – 9 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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