Monday Morning Briefing

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Our Monday Morning Briefing offers weekly coverage of all the latest water policy news. The latest issue of MMB is available for everyone to read but you must be a member to see the archives.

Past Issues (Join or Login to Continue)

January 16, 2023

AMWA highlights PFAS, affordability challenges for EPA OW leaders

Association takes part in water sector meeting.

CEQ releases interim NEPA greenhouse gas reporting guidance

AMWA will work with members to submit related comments.

EPA to hold sixth MDBP rule revisions working group meeting

Discussions continue on environmental justice and water system implementation and compliance challenges.

New and closing sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice grants are available

Utilities can learn more about funding opportunities from various federal agencies.

US Water Alliance releases report on water pricing model for equity and financial resilience

AMWA member Greater Cincinnati Water Works implemented the model highlighted in the document.

EPA releases draft National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for 2024-2027

Agency proposes new initiatives on mitigating climate change and addressing PFAS.

AMWA searches for a Marketing and Events Coordinator

Executive water utility opportunities are available on AMWA job site.

January 9, 2023

AMWA CEO highlights 2022 successes in video

Association sets dates for quarterly membership updates.

AMWA to release 2022 INSIGHT utility financial survey results next month

Raftelis will provide a high-level overview of findings during February 22 webinar.

EPA finalizes revisions to the Waters of the United States definition

Agency intends to propose further revisions to the definition in Fall 2023.

Nominations open for two federal environmental justice advisory committees

Nominations to advise the White House and EPA are due January 17, March 17 respectively.

EPA releases interactive online database on PFAS occurrence throughout the US

Webpage to help individuals better understand potential PFAS sources in their communities.

City of Anaheim advertises for an Assistant GM of Water Services

More utility positions are listed on AMWA job board.

January 2, 2023

AMWA-backed water system resilience program included in Congress’ $1.7 trillion FY23 funding bill

$5M for the Midsize & Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience & Sustainability program is among $10.1B in EPA appropriations.

AMWA submits comments supporting members in the Colorado River Basin

Association urged Reclamation to prioritize public health and safety and develop long-term support for water utilities.

AMWA urges Interior to include water sector representatives on new climate adaptation science advisory council

Utility staff should submit nominations to the Council by January 16.

White House releases Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook for clean energy and climate programs

Utilities can browse the Guidebook for programs of interest.

AMWA offers feedback on cyber resource for water systems

NIST document seeks to identify common cyber risk scenarios and potential defenses.

Director of Utilities position is open at the City of Sacramento

Executive, engineering, and other opportunities available at water systems.

December 19, 2022

Register today for AMWA’s March Water Policy Conference

Join members of Congress and federal leaders for a legislative and regulatory overview.

AMWA weighs in on potential revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule

Association highlighted challenges associated with identifying and replacing lead service lines.

Hear from your peers about holistic water management today

Interested members can join today’s AMWA Sustainability Committee meeting to hear from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply.

Low income water assistance program celebrates one year of implementation

HHS releases snapshot of the program to date.

Happy holidays from AMWA

AMWA will be closed on December 26 and January 2. The association wishes everyone happy holidays!

City of Loveland is hiring for a Water Engineering Manager

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, other systems seek to fill various positions.

December 12, 2022

Registration opens this week for AMWA’s Water Policy Conference

Savvy political journalist Jonathan Martin to provide 2023 outlook of Capitol Hill.

EPA releases guidance for addressing PFAS discharges in NPDES permitting

Agency intends to leverage program to reduce PFAS contamination at the source.

Give your utility and ratepayers an early holiday gift: Renew with AMWA

Re-up your AMWA membership by December 31.

Global change group releases free comprehensive guide to policy-ready climate portals

Free guide helps decision-makers quickly navigate and use climate change information.

Congress set to approve biennial water resources legislation

2022 WRDA bill authorizes dozens of USACE projects and feasibility studies.

Free Water Research Foundation webinar on holistic flood management and modeling

The foundation will host an open webinar this Thursday, December 15.

Beaufort-Jasper Water searches for a General Manager

Advertise water sector positions on AMWA’s job board.

December 5, 2022

2022 INSIGHT financial survey is due this Friday, December 9

Members should submit completed forms this week.

Congress moves to head off rail strike as AMWA urges action

Association warned that halt in rail shipments would threaten water treatment and public health.

New Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool will help identify burdened communities

CEQ tool is a key component of the Biden administration’s Justice40 Initiative.

US Water Alliance launches a ready-to-use equity toolkit for utilities

The Racial Equity Toolkit provides useful tools to develop a diverse workforce, engage communities, and more.

AMWA, WaterISAC to discuss cybersecurity on virtual panel

Free hour-long event will look at ways to reduce risk.

EPA webinar to feature sustainable workforce strategies from DC Water

Registration is open for the December 15 event.

Tampa Water Department seeks a Water Distribution Manager

Seattle Public Utilities Water also has job openings.

November 21, 2022

2022 INSIGHT financial survey deadline extended to December 9

Members have three additional weeks to complete the survey and retain access to this benefit.

Save the dates of March 6-8 for AMWA 2023 Water Policy Conference

Federal policy priorities amid midterm shakeups to top program.

AMWA requests workable cyber incident reporting rules

Association submits comments to CISA in response to Request for Information ahead of next year’s rulemaking.

AMWA encourages EPA to consider unintended consequences in comments on developing lead and copper rule

The comments summarize EJ considerations for EPA as the agency develops the LCRI.

Climate alliance hosting international webinar on novel climate adaptation approach

AMWA members and subscribers are encouraged to attend the free December 5 webinar.

AMWA office closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving

MMB will resume on December 5.

AMWA is hiring a legislative assistant

Water sector positions are listed on the association job board.

November 14, 2022

2022 INSIGHT utility financial survey is due this week

AMWA encourages members to submit forms before the cutoff date.

AMWA again warns of unintended consequences of a PFAS CERCLA designation

Proposed rule would hold drinking water utilities liable for waste generated by others.

Act now to re-up your AMWA membership for 2023

Ensure continuity of benefits by renewing before December 31.

Fifth National Climate Assessment open for comment

AMWA will deliver comments.

EPA convenes public meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council

Group will meet virtually to discuss Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.

Free webinar to help utilities use the CDC Environmental Justice Index

Utilities can learn how the EJI differs from other screening tools during the December 7 event.

EPA releases BABA implementation procedures for federal financial assistance programs

Document provides information for EPA’s grantees, contractors, and manufacturers on BABA compliance.

Seattle Public Utilities advertises two positions on AMWA employment site

Job board lists water sector opportunities.

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