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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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March 25, 2013

Congress Heads For Spring Break

Members of the Senate and House of Representatives have departed Washington for a two-week spring break. Monday Morning Briefing will resume

Senate Committee Approves WIFIA Pilot Program

A proposed Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) took a major step forward last week when the Senate Environment and Public Works

Policymakers Share Insights On Key Water Issues At AMWA Policy Conference

Municipal bonds, electronic Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) delivery and the status of Lead and Copper Rule revisions were among the many topics of

Reminder: Friday SAB Teleconference To Discuss Perchlorate

EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) will discuss recommendations for setting a Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) for perchlorate in drinking water

Revised Total Coliform Rule Webinar Scheduled

EPA has scheduled a webinar for April 10 to discuss the requirements of the recently promulgated Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR). The two-hour

FY13 Spending Bill With EPA Cuts Sent to President

Congressional leaders reached agreement last week on a $984 billion FY13 spending bill that will avert a government shutdown on March 27 but will cut

Drinking Water Infrastructure Grade Improves Slightly In ASCE Report Card

The nation's drinking water infrastructure received a slightly better grade in a report card released March 19 by the American Society of Civil

Water Infrastructure Summit Set For April 16

The Water for Jobs partnership will host a free National Water Infrastructure Summit: Reinvest, Rebuild, Revive on April 16 from 10:00 a.m. to noon

EPA Issues New Guidance On Building Laboratory Capabilities To Respond To Drinking Water Contamination

A new document, Water Security Initiative: Guidance for Building Laboratory Capabilities to Respond to Drinking Water Contamination, has been released

March 18, 2013

Water Policy Conference Opens On Capitol Hill

AMWA’s 2013 Water Policy Conference launches this week in the Nation’s Capital with more than 100 water industry leaders on hand for updates and

Senate Panel To Consider Bill With WIFIA Title

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee is expected to mark up a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) reauthorization this week that

Senate Spending Bill Would Trim SRF Dollars

Appropriations legislation debated in the Senate last week would trim FY13 funding for EPA’s Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)

House Panel Considers Water Infrastructure Financing Options

The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), a water trust fund and expanded access to private activity bonds were among the

McCaul, DHS Call For Cybersecurity Legislation

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a deputy DHS secretary each used a congressional oversight hearing last week to call for

Ken Kopocis Re-nominated To Head EPA’s Office of Water

On March 14, the White House announced it would resubmit the nomination of Ken Kopocis to serve as Assistant Administrator to head EPA’s Office of

EPA’s OIG Taking A Closer Look At DWSRF Backlogs

EPA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a memorandum notifying the Office of Water and EPA Region 9 that it “plans to begin preliminary

March 11, 2013

EPA, White House Officials To Speak At AMWA Conference

U.S. EPA's Acting Administrator, Bob Perciasepe, will address AMWA's 2013 Water Policy Conference on March 18. Perciasepe will discuss the agency's

Gina McCarthy Nominated For EPA Administrator

On March 4, President Obama made official the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be the next EPA Administrator. Most observers see the selection of

NIST Seeks Comments On Industry Cybersecurity Standards

On February 26, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published anotice in the Federal Register requesting comments on

EPA Sets SAB Meeting To Discuss Perchlorate

EPA has announced a teleconference during which its Science Advisory Board (SAB) will discuss recommendations for setting a Maximum Contaminant Level

EPA’s Sequestration Cuts Less Than Feared

Across-the-board federal budget cuts that began to take effect on March 1 will hit EPA less than initially feared, though the agency will still have

House Approves Spending Bill For Remainder Of FY13

Legislation approved by the House of Representatives last week would fund EPA and other federal agencies through the remainder of the fiscal year

“Buy America” Bill Would Impact CWSRF

New “Buy America” legislation introduced in the House of Representatives last week would restrict infrastructure projects funded by the Clean Water

Sequestration Cuts To Reduce Build America Bond Subsidies

Municipal issuers of Build America Bonds will see their subsidy payments from the federal government reduced through the end of the fiscal year due to

March 4, 2013

Budget Uncertainties Loom Over Federal Programs

With the “sequester” taking effect on March 1, federal agencies are gearing up to achieve $85 billion in mandated spending reductions. The government

Rep. Lois Capps, FEMA Deputy Administrator Serino To Speak At AMWA Conference

Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.), who recently introduced legislation that would help water and wastewater utilities adapt their infrastructure to the

Report Highlights Cost Savings Due To Tax-Exempt Muni Bonds

States and localities have issued nearly $258 billion in tax-exempt municipal bonds over the past ten years to pay for water and sewer infrastructure

Reminder: EPA’s Second CCR Electronic Delivery Webinar On March 7

EPA is holding a second webinar on its recently released Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) interpretive memorandum on March 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m

New EWG Report Critical Of Disinfection Byproduct Levels

A new report released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) takes issue with existing regulatory limits for disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in

Water For Jobs To Sponsor Water Infrastructure Summit

Water For Jobs, a water sector coalition advocating public support for water and wastewater infrastructure investment, will host a Water

GOP Reintroduces Bill To Block “IST” Mandates

Republicans in the House of Representatives have reintroduced legislation that would prevent EPA from using Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act to

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

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