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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December 7, 2015

Congress Approves Muni Bond Fix for WIFIA Program

President Obama expected to sign WIFIA revision as part of bipartisan transportation bill.

EPA Administrator Signs UCMR4 Proposal

Heavy emphasis placed on algal toxins for next round of UCMR monitoring.

This Week In Congress

Lawmakers aim to avoid government shutdown with FY16 omnibus bill.

November 30, 2015

Deadline Wednesday for International Water & Climate Forum

Last chance to register for San Diego meeting is December 2.

New Dates Announced for AMWA’s 2016 Water Policy Conference: March 20-23

Congressional schedule revision prompts date change for Washington, D.C. meeting.

Expectations High that Climate Negotiations at COP-21 Will Yield an Agreement

Conference runs November 30 - December 11; 147 heads of state to attend opening ceremony.

Infrastructure Week 2016 Scheduled for May 16-23

Annual event focuses attention on the need for infrastructure investment.

This Week In Congress

House to consider energy bill with water efficiency provisions.

November 23, 2015

AMWA Announces New Dates for 2016 Water Policy Conference, Holiday Schedule

Spring meeting in Washington, D.C. will be held March 20-23.

NDWAC Set to Send Lead and Copper Recommendations to EPA Administrator

Final lead and copper submission endorses working group report with focus on full service line replacement.

EPA Releases Algal Bloom Strategic Plan

Document will guide next steps in combatting cyanotoxin threats.

Lawmakers Keep Up Push for WIFIA Fix in Transportation Bill

Still time for utilities to contact Congress as negotiations will continue past Thanksgiving.

House Committee Advances Microbead Ban

Measure would end sale of personal care products with microbeads by 2019.

California Governor Extends Drought Emergency in New Executive Order

E.O. says state must prepare for fifth year of drought and potentially strong winter storms.

November 16, 2015

AMWA Presses to Add WIFIA Fix to Transportation Bill

Calls water infrastructure provision “critically important” component of transportation legislation.

Strong SRF, WIFIA Funding Urged in Letter to Congress

Water sector groups speak up for EPA programs as government develops FY16 funding plan.

Congress Asked to Reject Potentially Intrusive Cybersecurity Bill Provisions

Bill language could require EPA to develop regulations.

EPA Hosts Webinar On Using the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit for Community Resilience Planning

Interested participants must register online to attend the November 19 webinar.

Infrastructure Financing E-Newsletter Launched by EPA

New resource will cover many EPA funding programs for the water sector.

This Week In Congress

Congress works to reach transportation bill agreement before Friday deadline.

November 9, 2015

Register Now for the International Water and Climate Forum

San Diego is site of major climate resiliency, mitigation and adaptation event.

Congress Could Decide on WIFIA Fix in Coming Weeks

AMWA will urge conference committee to clear way for muni bonds as part of transportation policy bill.

Senate Votes to Repeal Clean Water Rule

White House threatens to veto GOP-backed measure.

This Week In Congress

Senate eyes vote on defense authorization bill.

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