The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy will present a joint webinar and panel discussion on the General Construction Storm Water Permit (CSW) on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is the first of NDEE’s Let’s Talk series for 2022.

The CSW event is open to the general public but intended for individuals who are seeking coverage under the General CSW Permit NDEE has issued. The first hour will be a series of three 20-minute presentations including an introduction from Cay Ewoldt, NDEE’s NPDES and State Permits Supervisor; an overview of the Conservation and Environmental Review Tool (CERT) from Melissa Marinovich, Assistant Division Administrator at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; and a tutorial of the online permitting process from NDEE permit writers Rebekah Simmons and Jordan Jaeger. Presentations will be followed by a short break and a panel discussion.

The panel includes experienced professionals who can answer questions and provide an opportunity for an open dialogue to discuss compliance strategies regarding General CSW permits.

Let’s Talk is a new panel discussion series hosted by NDEE. The CSW discussion and webinar is the first of four events that are planned for 2022. More information on upcoming Let’s Talk events will be released as it is available.

WHAT: Let’s Talk – General Construction Stormwater Permit (CSW)
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at 10 a.m.
WHO:

· Melissa Marinovich, Assistant Division Administrator with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
· Mark Pomajzl of JEO Consulting Group
· Josh Hanson of Olsson
· Cay Ewoldt, NPDES and State Permits Section Supervisor with NDEE
· Reuel Anderson, NPDES Compliance Section Supervisor with NDEE
· Rebekah Simmons, permit writer in the NPDES and State Permits section with NDEE
· Jordan Jaeger, permit writer in the NPDES and State Permits Section with NDEE

About the webinar: The Let’s Talk – CSW Webinar is a webinar and panel discussion that will cover the new application process under the General Construction Storm Water Permit, what is required, and a walkthrough of a test application from start to finish. This is intended for individuals who would like to engage in the discussion, are new to the online application process, or have questions about the new NER210000 Permit and associated requirements.

About the Presenters:
Melissa Marinovich works for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as the Assistant Division Administrator in the Planning and Programming Division. Her team reviews all projects across the state for impacts to listed endangered or threatened species, coordinates with federal agencies under NEPA and other environmental laws, and provides conservation measures and recommendations to project proponents. While she has been with the State of Nebraska for 10 years, her background includes time in both the private sector as an environmental consultant in the public sector as a threatened and endangered species biologist and wetland scientist for the Department of Transportation.

Mark Pomajzl works with JEO Consulting Group and has 20 years of professional experience inspecting construction stormwater, industrial stormwater, and major/minor wastewater treatment facilities. His experience with environmental permitting and inspections helps communities attain a high environmental standard.

Josh Hanson works for Olsson and is the company’s corporate technical resource for stormwater compliance. Hanson’s background includes working with a national and regional companies to meet their compliance needs.

Cay Ewoldt has been with NDEE for 13 years. He spent six years working in NPDES Permits and Compliance Section, four years as the Field Office Section Supervisor, and two years as the Ag Permits and Compliance Section Supervisor. He is currently the NPDES and State Permits Section Supervisor. He has a degree in Environmental Science from Doane University.

Reuel Anderson has been with NDEE for 14 years and is the supervisor for the NPDES Compliance Section in the Inspection and Compliance Division. Anderson has over 20 years of experience with environmental permitting and sampling. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Rebekah Simmons is a permit writer for the NDEE inside the NPDES and State Permitting Section. Simmons graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a minor in Water Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2020.

Jordan Jaeger is a permit writer for the NDEE inside the NPDES and State Permitting Section. Jaeger graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2014 with a background in Agribusiness.

To register for the webinar:
Please note, if you are a presenter, you must also register prior to the event.

1. Go to CSW – Let’s Talk
2. Click “Register.”
3. On the registration form, enter your information and then click “Submit.” Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event. For assistance, contact ndee.assistance@nebraska.gov.