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.

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September 11, 2017

David Ross Nominated to Lead EPA Office of Water

Nominee boasts experience with enforcement, water issues.

Congress Approves Stopgap Funding Bill with Disaster Funds

Deal averts government shutdown while keeping WIFIA applications on track.

Lawmakers Boost CWSRF Funding During Debate on FY18 Spending Measure

House’s FY18 omnibus proposal still includes 6.5 percent EPA cut.

AMWA Innovation Series Webinar on September 13 Explores Climate Change and Resilience Planning

Fort Collins and Austin featured on Wednesday program.

Study Finds Microplastic Contamination in High Percentage of Taps Tested

WRF issues media talking points on microplastics for utilities.

This Week In Congress

House to finalize FY18 omnibus spending proposal.

September 4, 2017

Texas WARN Working to Organize Support for Texas Utilities Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Beaumont is the state’s largest water system to suffer an outage.

Hurricane Harvey Overtakes Busy September Agenda in Congress

Relief funding added to appropriations, debt ceiling votes on congressional calendar.

Momentum Building for AMWA Executive Management Conference

Healthy registration numbers reflect strong interest in utility management agenda.

Mitigation Funding Available Through FEMA

Application window for $90 million in funding closes November 14.

Climate Change and Resilience Planning Webinar Marks Innovation Series Return

Fort Collins and Austin featured on September 13.

AMWA Survey Shows Concerns with Increasing CCR Frequency

Water systems report continued satisfaction with electronic delivery.

EPA, Army Corps Schedule WOTUS Outreach Teleconferences

Water sector call is November 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET.

This Week In Congress

Lawmakers expected to begin fall session with vote on spending bill.

August 7, 2017

Senator Introduces WaterSense, Efficiency Bills

Proposals would solidify EPA program and authorize new energy-water efficiency grants.

EPA to Host Webinars on New Water Finance Clearinghouse

Online tool aims to connect utilities with water infrastructure financing options.

AMWA Innovation Series Returns this Fall with Webinar on Climate Change and Resilience Planning

Ft. Collins and Austin featured on September 13.

Senate Committee Examines Water Management Strategies

Sonoma County testifies on importance of improved forecasting, updated Army Corps rule curves.

Flint SRF Debt Forgiven

EPA acts on congressional mandate to write off more than $20 million.

AMWA Seeks Data on CCR Production, Delivery Costs

Annual survey identifies savings from electronic delivery.

Registration Now Open for Imagine a Day Without Water 2017

Annual advocacy day supports water infrastructure funding.

Congress in Recess, Monday Morning Briefing Takes a Break

Time off for lawmakers extends through Labor Day.

July 31, 2017

DWSRF Reauthorization, Electronic CCRs Part of SDWA Bill Approved by Committee

House panel also adds “risk and resilience assessment” amendment to legislation.

EPA Releases Strategic Plan for Lead Outreach Under WIIN Act

Plan outlines actions required when in receipt of lead data outside of existing LCR framework.

Public Comment Period Begins on EPA Proposal to Rescind Clean Water Rule

Federal Register publishes proposal on rule defining Waters of the United States.

House Approves FY18 Spending Bill with Army Corps Funds

Legislation increases funds for Corps construction, lowers BuRec appropriation.

Senate Panel Approves Slight NOAA Cut

Appropriators reject Trump plan to shave $1 billion from the agency.

Briefing Outlines Benefits to Water Utilities of Electricity Grid Security Exercise

Systems would play in conjunction with their electricity suppliers.

New Emergency Best Practices to Be Shared in August 17 Webinar

Water Research Foundation will describe external practices applicable to water sector.

This Week In Congress

House begins break as Senate tackles defense bill.

July 17, 2017

Subcommittee Advances SDWA Reforms, DWSRF Reauthorization With Bipartisan Support

Issues remain to be negotiated in $8 billion, five-year bill.

New Legislation Envisions Quarterly Consumer Confidence Reporting

Democratic measure would quadruple frequency of water quality reports.

DWSRF, WIFIA Funding Would Stay Flat in FY18 Spending Bill

CWSRF would see $250 million reduction under House plan.

House Panel Approves Agriculture, Energy & Water Spending Bills

Programmatic cuts fall short of President Trump’s requests.

House Approves California Water Bill

Measure would update rules on Western water movement and storage.

This Week In Congress

EPW panel to hold hearing on water infrastructure financing.

July 10, 2017

AMWA Speaks Out Against Plastic Pipe Mandates

Association urges Congress to let local professionals make decisions on project materials.

AMWA Signs Letter Urging Congress to Maintain RISA Program Funding

NOAA-sponsored research program supports adaptation to climate vulnerability and extremes.

AMWA’s Fall Conference to Spotlight Recruiting and Retaining Key Employees

Workshop will feature business model using motivation and performance management.

Water Utilities Invited to Participate in EARTH EX Cross-Sector Power Outage Exercise

August 23 exercise considers the impact of long-term outage on critical infrastructure.

Water-Power Resilience Workshops Planned for Texas and Arizona

September events focus on power outage mitigation.

WaterSense, Water Efficiency Programs Included in Energy Bill

Senate energy bill includes several water-savings provisions.

House Plans Vote on California Water Bill

Measure aims to update rules on Western water movement and storage.

Nestlé Study Finds Supermajority Of Americans Worry About Drinking Water

Results suggest clean drinking water is even more precious to Americans than clean air.

This Week In Congress

California water bill, energy policy measure on the agenda.

July 3, 2017

EPA Proposes to Rescind Clean Water Rule

Administrator Pruitt says action will provide certainty and return power to states.

Senators View Water Infrastructure as “Bright Spot” in EPA Funding Proposal

SRFs, WIFIA attract bipartisan support as lawmakers consider EPA budget.

House Spending Bills Reject Trump’s Most Severe Proposed Cuts

NOAA would still suffer funding reductions in draft FY18 appropriations measures.

EPA Finalizes WIFIA Fee Schedule

Most water systems would pay a $100,000 application fee.

AMWA Seeks to Boost WaterSMART Funding

Association asks appropriators to provide $30 million in FY18.

Forsgren Named Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA Office of Water

New appointee brings both private and federal experience to EPA.

NotPetya Malware Affects Computers Around the World

Ransomware variant affects several critical infrastructure sectors.

Congress, AMWA Celebrate Independence Day

Lawmakers take weeklong break.

June 26, 2017

House Approves Water Supply Permitting Reforms

Legislation to streamline permitting advances to Senate.

Planned Legislation Would Authorize Billions for DWSRF

House panel prepares bill to renew EPA loan program.

Senator Reintroduces Bill Targeting Lead in Schools

Measure would charge utilities with testing school water for lead.

WaterISAC Cyber Threat Briefing Scheduled For June 28

National Health ISAC to participate in webinar.

Interior Department Seeks Input on Implementing Regulatory Reform Agenda

Initial look by DOI identified review of oil and gas development rulemakings.

FEMA Administrator Brock Long Confirmed

Administrator returns to the agency where he served during the early 2000s.

AMWA Submits Follow-Up Replies After Congressional Testimony

Association expands on testimony delivered to lawmakers at May hearing.

This Week In Congress

Senate aims to consider healthcare overhaul.

June 19, 2017

Representatives Criticize Proposed EPA Cuts

Lawmakers endorse water infrastructure programs as Pruitt defends Trump budget.

Reminder: AMWA Seeks Speakers for Executive Management Conference

Members, Subscribers Encouraged to Submit Program Proposals by June 23.

Senate Panel Considers Water Storage Project Permitting Reforms

Bill mirrors House proposal to expedite water storage facility permitting.

AMWA Urges Preservation of USDA Water Programs

Eliminating rural water funding could increase strain on DWSRF.

Source Water Collaborative Information Exchange Features Emergency Preparedness Resources

Web platform provides case studies, knowledge exchange on source water protection.

CrashOverride Malware Cited as Threat to Industrial Control Systems

Malware used against Ukrainian power utilities could be adapted to water utilities.

This Week In Congress

House to consider water supply permitting bill as committee looks at DWSRF.

June 12, 2017

EWG Report Highlights PFOA and PFOS Detected at Utilities

Contaminated industrial or military sites also highlighted in interactive map.

GOP Appropriator Troubled by Proposed NOAA Cuts

Statement suggests broad skepticism of Trump Administration’s budget plan.

Lawmakers Plead to Maintain Climate Center Funding

USGS research hubs identify regional risks.

Workshop Output from Joint Canadian Water Network-AMWA Meeting Available

Peer-exchange with Canadian utility managers summarized in brief report.

June 14 WaterISAC Security Webinar Addresses Sensitive Information Exploitation

DHS specialist will discuss ways to protect facilities.

EPA Webinar on June 14 Focuses on Emergency Access and Fuel Supply

Webinar highlights emergency response challenges for utilities.

This Week In Congress

Administrator Pruitt to testify on EPA budget request.

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