International Erosion Control AssociationThe International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is offering a new benefit for members: Expert Chats. The first offering of this online-hosted, interactive event will be held 29 May 2009 from 2:00-3:00 pm (MDT). Phil Handley, REM, CPESC, of the San Antonio Water System will serve as the first expert in the informal chat series.

Handley will steer discussion on “Regulatory Construction Compliance – What Side of the Silt Fence Are You On?” He plans to address MS4 Regulatory Program Permit responsibilities, common “do’s and do not’s” (regulatory protocol), and communication between the construction industry and regulatory agencies.

Handley is a member of the IECA Board of Directors.

Members of IECA may log into the association website (http://www.ieca.org) and preview the chat and web-based chat forum.

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