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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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February 25, 2013

Rep. Capps Reintroduces Water Utility Resiliency Legislation

Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives earlier this month that would help water and wastewater utilities

AMWA Urges Climate Task Force To Support Research, Adaptation

The federal government should focus resources on developing region-specific data on climate change impacts and helping water systems adapt their

Key Policy Leaders Confirmed For AMWA Conference Agenda; Hotel Deadline Today

Key policy leaders from the White House and the Department of Homeland Security have confirmed their participation in AMWA’s 2013 Water Policy

White House Infrastructure Plan Largely Overlooks Water, Focuses On Transportation

A new infrastructure rebuilding initiative announced by President Obama during his State of the Union address earlier this month would largely focus

February 18, 2013

Congress Out For Week-long Recess

The House and Senate are in recess the week of February 18 and Monday Morning Briefing is being published early in advance of Presidents’ Day. The

WIFIA Legislation Reintroduced In Senate

Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the “Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013,” better known as “WIFIA,” as S. 335 on February

Obama Executive Order To Boost Cyber Threat Sharing, Encourage Adoption of Standards

A long-awaited cybersecurity executive order released by the White House last week seeks to boost the nation’s cyber defenses by increasing cyber

It’s Official: Revised Total Coliform Rule Published In Federal Register

With its February 13 publication in the Federal Register, promulgation of the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) became official. Based on the 2008

President Calls For Climate Response, Infrastructure Investment In State Of The Union Address

President Barack Obama touched on a number of issues of importance to the drinking water community during his State of the Union speech last week

Boozman Elevated To Lead Republican On Water and Wildlife Subcommittee

Arkansas Senator John Boozman has taken on the role of ranking Republican on the Senate Water and Wildlife Subcommittee, leaders of the Environment

WaterRF Plans Sustainable Infrastructure Webcast

On Thursday, February 26, the Water Research Foundation will conduct a webcast on “Changing Mindsets to Promote Design of Sustainable Infrastructure.”

February 11, 2013

Cybersecurity, Chemical Security Oversight Among E&C Committee’s 2013 Priorities

Continued oversight of federal cybersecurity activities and the implementation of a physical security program for chemical storage facilities are

Hotel Deadline Approaches For AMWA Water Policy Conference

It’s just two weeks to the February 25 deadline for making hotel reservations at the preferred participant rate at the Washington Court Hotel on

AMWA’s Utility Financial Information Webcast Recording, Slides Available

A recording of the February 5 webcast on AMWA’s 2012 Utility Financial Information (UFI) survey and database is now available on the UFI webpage

Lisa Jackson To Step Down February 14

The timing of Lisa Jackson’s departure from EPA has been clarified from “after the State of the Union speech” to a firm date of February 14. Deputy

Obama Announces Nominee To Head Interior

President Obama announced the nomination of Sally Jewell to head the Department of the Interior, a post that has significant influence over water

February 4, 2013

Financial Data Webcast Set For February 5

AMWA members are encouraged to make the most of one of their top member benefits by participating in the Utility Financial Information Webcast on

President Obama Signs Sandy Relief Bill With SRF Resiliency Funds

President Obama signed a long-awaited Hurricane Sandy relief bill (H.R. 152) into law last week after it was given final approval by the U.S. Senate

Expanded Speakers List For AMWA Water Policy Conference Covers Wide Range Of Water Issues

Newly confirmed speakers for AMWA’s 2013 Water Policy Conference – March 17-20 in Washington, D.C. – provide added depth to an already powerful

Climate Change Task Force Seeks Input On Mitigation/Adaptation Policies

The co-chairs of a Democratic task force charged with developing proposals to combat global climate change reached out to AMWA and more than 300 other

Updated Climate Resilience Evaluation And Awareness Tool Available From EPA

Version 2.0 of the EPA’s Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) is now available. Developed to assist drinking water, wastewater and

Report Assesses Coastal Impacts Of Climate Change

A collaborative report developed under the auspices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

EPA Releases Updated Water Health And Economic Analysis Tool; Training Available

EPA last week released WHEAT 2.0, the newest version of its Water Health and Economic Analysis Tool. WHEAT is a downloadable electronic tool designed

January 28, 2013

AMWA Releases Financial Survey Results; Database Available And Webinar Scheduled

The results of AMWA’s 2012 Utility Financial Information (UFI) survey were released last Friday in the January-February 2013 issue of AMWA’s Water

Senator Reintroduces “IST” Bill As Greenpeace Report Calls Out Water Utilities

Legislation that could require certain drinking water and wastewater facilities to replace their chosen disinfectant chemicals with so-called

CFATS Oversight, Cybersecurity Among Top Priorities of House Committees

Republican committee leaders in the House of Representatives spent last week rolling out their 2013 policy priorities. Chemical security, water

Water Sector Council Selects Leadership

The Water Sector Coordinating Council (WSCC) last week elected a new chair and vice chair. Charles Hilton, General Manager, Breezy Hill Water and

January 21, 2013

Holiday Schedule For Briefing

Monday Morning Briefing is being published early in advance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. The AMWA office will be closed on January

House Approves Sandy Relief Bill With $600 Million For Water Infrastructure Resiliency

A long-awaited Hurricane Sandy relief bill approved by House lawmakers last week includes a $600 million infusion into the Drinking Water and Clean

Key Policies To Be Addressed At AMWA’s March Conference

AMWA’s 2013 Water Policy Conference will take place March 17-20 in Washington, D.C. A number of key policy makers are slated to speak and others are

ASCE Sees $84 Billion Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Gap In 2020

In its new report on infrastructure investment, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) says current trends indicate $126 billion will be

EPA Memo Attempts To Clarify Water Project Affordability Criteria

Following a June 2012 Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework, a new memorandum to EPA regional administrators and

New Federal Memorandum Addresses Pharmaceuticals In Drinking Water

EPA’s Office of Water joined with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S

EPA Finalizes Amendments To Reciprocating Engine Standards

On January 14, EPA finalized new amendments to its 2010 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion

January 14, 2013

AMWA Joins Coalition Defending Municipal Bonds

Last week AMWA became the latest organization – and the first representing water systems – to join Municipal Bonds for America, a coalition dedicated

Supreme Court Reaffirms Clean Water Act Discharge Definition

On January 8, the Supreme Court overturned a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District was liable for

Draft Third National Climate Assessment Report Released For Public Comment

A draft of the Third National Climate Assessment (NCA) Report has been posted online for public review and comment by the U.S. Global Change Research

Reminder – Climate Ready Water Utilities Webinars Begin January 23

The first webinar in EPA’s Climate Ready Water Utilities (CRWU) series will be broadcast January 23, with successive webinars scheduled approximately

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