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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August 14, 2023

PFAS settlement: additional member discussion September 13

Philadelphia joins omnibus opposition to 3M settlement.

Summer reading list alert: the latest on AMWA’s advocacy initiatives

August update details work on priorities from PFAS to promoting resilience.

AMWA submits pair of comment letters to EPA on CERCLA and TSCA actions

Letters respond to potential additions of more PFAS as CERCLA hazardous substances and TSCA new chemicals regulations.

Founding Member Spotlight: Atlanta Department of Watershed Management

The largest water utility in the southeast serves 1.2 million customers daily and has won three AMWA awards.

Plan to attend free EPA webinar highlighting women in water

Event is on Monday, September 28.

Utility Pipeline Construction Senior Manager is open at WSSC Water

More open positions at various utilities are available on the AMWA job board.

August 7, 2023

Executive panel to explore utility governance in water municipalities at AMWA’s EMC

There is less than one month left to register at early-bird rates.

Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on AMWA’s Board of Directors

Association collecting nominations through August 25.

AMWA backs reintroduced water efficiency grant bill

Legislation authorizes three grant programs for water conservation.

Last opportunity to nominate a colleague for a President’s or Boyd Award

Members and subscribers should submit their recommendations to AMWA this week.

Doing nothing, costs nothing. Or does it? True costs of curtailment

AMWA members are invited to join their peers for a discussion in the August 21 meeting.

FEMA announces new water systems community lifeline for disaster response operations

Change responds to years of sector advocacy to develop a specific lifeline for water systems.

AMWA highlights source water protection in comments to EPA on plastic pollution prevention

Letter placed emphasis on a holistic approach to protecting drinking water sources.

CDP environmental disclosure now available for public authorities

AMWA members recently spoke about their experience with the disclosure platform.

Advertise water sector opportunities on AMWA’s job board

Director of Procurement is open at Toho Water Authority.

July 31, 2023

Bipartisan group of 22 AGs seek to intervene in landmark PFAS settlement

Attorneys General raise “serious concerns” that the price tag is not nearly enough to offset costs to water utilities.

CEQ releases phase 2 NEPA revisions

Association will work with members to submit comments by the September 20 deadline.

AMWA provides feedback on FEMA resilience designations

Agency requested input on measures affecting mitigation grants used by members.

Senate Appropriations bill proposes flat funding for SRFs

Senate panel rejects drastic spending cuts proposed by House, setting up appropriations standoff.

Registration open for EPA Investing in America: Climate Action Funding Fair

Webinars for local governments, including water utilities, to take place the week of August 7.

WaterISAC to host virtual fall conference on security issues, calling for abstracts

H2OSecCon returns for a second year, covering physical and cyber security.

EPA announces $58 million in grants to remove lead from schools and childcare facilities

Funding made available through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act.

Founding Member Spotlight: Portland Water Bureau

The utility serves nearly one million people across 225 square miles of the Portland area.

July 24, 2023

Register for AMWA’s PFAS Settlement Town Hall event on Wednesday, July 26

AMWA General Counsel Bob Saner to moderate presentations by Napoli Shkolnik and Marten Law.

AMWA writes to House appropriators in opposition of SRF cuts

House panel approves EPA spending bill, releases list of project earmarks.

Founding Member Spotlight: Philadelphia Water Department

The utility serves 1.5 million customers across a 130-square mile water service area.

AMWA’s Q2 All-Membership meeting recording now available

Save the date for the final two upcoming quarterly meetings.

AMWA requests information related to potential CO2 disruptions

Association asks members to complete a short survey on CO2 use.

Free webinar on EPA Office of Water Technical Assistance

Event is on Monday, July 31, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET.

Business Division Manager role is open at Saint Paul Regional Water Services

The City of Baltimore is also hiring.

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