Legal Alerts Mar 15, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes New Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Six Forever Chemicals
Regulation Would Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, and PFNA
At a Glance
Ana supports communities, special districts and stakeholders to develop and advance strategic priorities on matters regarding water, wastewater, environmental and infrastructure issues.
Ana draws on her years of experience and relationships in Washington, D.C. to successfully navigate federal agencies and Congress, guiding clients through legal, policy, funding and regulatory processes.
Director of Government Affairs Ana D. Schwab works with communities, special districts and stakeholders on matters regarding water, wastewater, environmental and infrastructure issues. Ana draws on her years of experience working in Washington, D.C. to track, advance and guide the development of legislative and regulatory language to build solutions for clients. Ana utilizes the nexus of legal, policy, funding and regulatory processes to advance clients’ goals.
Accomplishments include playing an instrumental role in the passage of land transfer legislation and amendments to legislation regarding primary water and infrastructure funding and regulatory policy, as well as other pieces of legislation and amendments. Additionally, Ana secured federal funding for water, wastewater and recycling projects. She works with key stakeholders on developing funding and infrastructure solutions for cross-border water pollution.
Before joining Best Best & Krieger LLP, Ana served as a legislative coordinator and legislative assistant at two national law firms. She also served as professional staff for two members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
- University of Vermont, B.A.
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Legal Alerts Aug 29, 2022
EPA Releases Proposed Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
Municipalities and Special Districts Could Face Liability As a Result
Legal Alerts Jul 05, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Climate Change Authority Under the Clean Air Act
The Court’s Decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency Opens the Door For Courts to Reconsider and Potentially Erode Chevron Deference
Legal Alerts Jun 17, 2022
Environmental Protection Agency Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories
Advisories Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX and PFBS
Legal Alerts Apr 19, 2022
New Guidance on Buy America Requirements for Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects
Federal Agencies Must Ensure Applicable Programs Comply By May 14
Authored Articles & Publications Mar 16, 2022
Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter
BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in February Issue
Legal Alerts Jan 07, 2022
U.S. Treasury Releases Final Rule on ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Final Rule, Considered Victory for Local Governments, Takes Effect in April 2022
Legal Alerts Nov 18, 2021
The New Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
Guidance, Takeaways and Steps Forward for Employers
Authored Articles & Publications Nov 16, 2021
Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter
BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in October Issue
Legal Alerts Nov 16, 2021
Monumental $1.2 Trillion Bill Passed to Revitalize the Nation’s Infrastructure
Highlights of the Bill President Biden Signed Into Law on Nov. 15
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 28, 2021
Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter
BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Investigations and Clean Water Act Rulings in August/September Issue
Legal Alerts Sep 17, 2021
EPA Withdraws Trump-era Guidance on When Groundwater Releases Require Clean Water Act Permits
Withdrawal expands “functional equivalent” test for discharges that the Supreme Court established in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Legal Alerts Sep 07, 2021
EPA, Army Corps to Apply Pre-2015 Standard for Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
Announcement Follows Federal District Court Decision Vacating Trump Administration Waters of the United States Rule
Authored Articles & Publications Jul 20, 2021
ARPA Guidance for Municipalities
Six Main Categories for Recipients, Writes Attorneys Ana Schwab, Andre Monette and Gerard Lavery Lederer in PublicCEO
Legal Alerts Jun 24, 2021
EPA Publishes Instructions for Water Utilities to Obtain Chemicals in Short Supply
Water Agencies Can Obtain Priority to Chlorine and Other Chemicals
Legal Alerts Jun 18, 2021
Treasury Releases ARPA State and Local Recovery Funding Compliance and Reporting Requirements/Deadlines
Guidance Includes Four Key Principles to Know
Legal Alerts Jun 10, 2021
EPA and Army Corps to Propose Repealing and Replacing the Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Legal Filing Asks Court to Remand 2020 Rule Narrowing Scope of Clean Water Act
Legal Alerts May 25, 2021
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Guidance for NEUs
U.S. Treasury Provides Direction on Distribution to Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government
Legal Alerts May 10, 2021
U.S. Treasury Releases Guidance on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Six Ways the Funds Can be Used
Legal Alerts Apr 16, 2021
U.S. Treasury Releases New Guidance on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Agencies Should Be Aware of Pre-Award Requirements
Legal Alerts Mar 11, 2021
COVID-19 Relief Package Provides Substantial Aid to States, Counties and Cities
$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Federal Relief Package – American Rescue Plan Act
Legal Alerts Jun 05, 2020
EPA Issues Final Rule to Narrow Scope and Timelines for State Water Quality Certifications
Changes to Clean Water Act Section 401 Certifications
Legal Alerts Apr 23, 2020
Supreme Court Decision Creates New Standard for Clean Water Act NPDES Permit
County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund
Legal Alerts Apr 23, 2020
Fourth COVID-19 Federal Relief Package
Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration Disaster Loans and Health Care Funding
Legal Alerts Apr 20, 2020
Final Rule Narrowing Clean Water Act Jurisdiction to be Published Tomorrow
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers New “Waters of the U.S.” Definition Takes Effect on June 22*
Legal Alerts Mar 27, 2020
Third Federal Funding Bill Provides $2.2 Trillion for COVID-19 Impacts
The Legislation’s Key Provisions for Public Agencies and Local Governments
Legal Alerts Mar 17, 2020
Three Federal Actions to Address COVID-19
How These New Measures Impact Businesses, Public Agencies and Employees
Legal Alerts Mar 10, 2020
The EPA’s National Water Reuse Action Plan
Joint Plan Aims to Meet Rising Water Demands
Legal Alerts Sep 03, 2019
California Issues the Nation’s Strictest Notice Levels for PFAS in Drinking Water
New Response Thresholds and Regulations in the Works for Public Water Suppliers
Legal Alerts Aug 09, 2019
PFAS Concerns Trigger Regulatory and Legal Responses
Federal and State Governments and Courts Concerned About Toxicity and Water Contamination
Legal Alerts Jul 26, 2018
Federal Draft Infrastructure Bill Released
Aims to Provide Revenue to Repair Failing Infrastructure
Legal Alerts Feb 12, 2018
Federal Infrastructure Outline Released
Details Local Agencies Need are Included
Legal Alerts Jan 31, 2018
A Peek Inside the Trump Infrastructure Plan: What Local Government Agencies Should Know
The State of the Union Address and a Leaked Memo Give the Insight We’ve Been Waiting For
Legal Alerts Nov 02, 2017
Tax Bill Impacts
Immediate, Critical Impacts on State and Local Governments
Authored Articles & Publications Nov 01, 2017
The Proposed Tax Plan: What Public Agencies Should Know
By John Freshman and Ana Schwab
Authored Articles & Publications Sep 26, 2017
Congressional Hearing: Water Infrastructure
By Ana Schwab
Authored Articles & Publications Aug 30, 2017
August 2017 Federal Report: Infrastructure, Debt Ceiling and Budget
By John Freshman and Ana Schwab
Authored Articles & Publications Jul 12, 2017
House Passes California Water Bill
By Ana Schwab
Authored Articles & Publications Jul 12, 2017
Tracking Trump’s Appointments
By John Freshman and Ana Schwab
Authored Articles & Publications Jun 29, 2017
DOT Rebrands and Expands FAST Act Grant Opportunities for Infrastructure Projects
By Gregory Rodriguez and Ana Schwab
Authored Articles & Publications May 25, 2017
Trump’s Water Resources Budget Requests
By John Freshman and Ana Schwab
