White House CEQ Chair Sutley to Join U.S. Senator Cardin for a Panel Discussion on Clean Water

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January 12, 2011

White House CEQ Chair Sutley to Join U.S. Senator Cardin for a Panel Discussion on Clean Water

WASHINGTON, D.C. – White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley will join U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) for a panel discussion entitled, "Taking Responsibility for Clean Water" this Thursday, January 13, 2011 in College Park, Maryland.  Chair Sutley will headline the dialogue among national and local officials regarding S. 3481, authored by Senator Cardin and signed into law by President Obama last week, which clarifies the Federal Government's responsibility to pay reasonable service charges to a State or local government to address stormwater pollution from Federal properties.  She will discuss the Obama Administration’s commitment to ensuring clean water, restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and promoting sustainability within Federal Government operations.

WHO:             Nancy Sutley, Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality
                        U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin

WHAT:           "Taking Responsibility for Clean Water" Remarks and Panel Discussion

WHEN:           Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM (EST)

WHERE:         College Park City Hall, Council Chambers
                         4500 Knox Road
                         College Park, MD 20740

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