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 12, 2019

AMWA to host free webinar on climate equity

National Science Foundation sponsors study to fund community climate adaptation planning workshops

Interested communities must apply by August 30.

WaterSMART grant program funding announced for 2020, 2021

Reclamation seeks applications for drought resiliency, water and energy efficiency grants.

National Academies to host August 14 webinar on release of new Legionella report

Report examines Legionella occurrence in water systems, gives recommendations for managing bacterium.

Imagine a Day without Water set for October 23

Water utilities invited to join in fifth annual water infrastructure advocacy day.

August 5, 2019

Senate signs off on budget deal

Measure sets the stage for appropriations bills.

EPA Releases AWIA Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Compliance Resources

Resources include methods of certification.

Water Laboratory Alliance Security Summit Planned for November

Summit will focus on available tools.

Congress heads home for the summer

Lawmakers not due back in Washington until September.

July 29, 2019

Budget deal charts a path to finalize FY20 appropriations

EPA spending could see a bump under bipartisan agreement.

Risk and resilience assessment webinars offered by WaterISAC

Webinars will examine use of the J-100 risk management standard.

Water policy hits the campaign trail with the “Water Justice Act”

Proposal highlights water’s potential as a campaign issue.

Energy-water nexus bill sails through House

Bipartisan measure would direct Energy Department to include water conservation in R&D.

CEQ extends comment period for draft NEPA greenhouse gas guidance

Public now has until August 26 to submit comments.

This week in Congress

Senate to vote on budget deal before summer break.

July 22, 2019

Senate panel hears testimony on water reuse legislation

Bureau of Reclamation offers to continue dialogue with lawmakers on proposal.

House panel advances energy-water bill

Measure would offer grants to improve energy efficiency of water systems.

EPA reviews proposed changes and possible contaminants to be considered for UCMR 5

Proposal for UCMR 5 slated for summer 2020 and the final rule in winter 2021.

WaterISAC webinar kicks off cybersecurity assessment series

Recording now available.

This week in Congress

House could vote on budget framework.

July 15, 2019

House approves defense bill with PFAS language, setting up negotiations with Senate

House package includes CERCLA designation but omits SDWA mandate, leaving conferees to settle differences.

New bill would rachet down lead action level

House measure would lower standard to 5 ppb by 2026.

July 17 WaterISAC webinar to kick off cybersecurity assessment series

Three-part series will examine new requirements for business and process control systems.

WaterISAC seeks sector security incident data in biannual survey

All participants will receive WaterISAC’s next threat analysis report.

This week in Congress

House to take up bill to raise the minimum wage.

July 8, 2019

Call for speakers for AMWA management conference ends July 12

Members and subscribers urged to share their best management ideas at October meeting.

WaterISAC to present cybersecurity assessment webinars

Three-part series will examine AWIA requirements for business and process control systems.

More research needed on oil and gas produced water before policy decision

AMWA comments submitted to EPA July 1 on study of oil and gas extraction wastewater.

Comments submitted by water organizations on EPA’s planned Water Reuse Action Plan

AMWA joins in industry feedback focused on reuse applications.

EPA to hold public meeting on UCMR 5 development July 16 in Cincinnati

Public can attend in person or listen via webinar, will be able to participate in open discussion.

This week in Congress

Lawmakers return to take up defense policy measure.

July 1, 2019

Senate approves SDWA reforms targeting PFAS

Measure would accelerate SDWA regulatory process for PFAS, but House still must have its say.

House approves spending package with EPA, NOAA funds

DWSRF and WIFIA would receive fully authorized funding in FY20, but Senate negotiations loom.

After long wait perchlorate proposal makes it to Federal Register

Public has until August 26 to provide comments.

White House issues draft NEPA greenhouse gas guidance

Administration unveils replacement for withdrawn Obama emissions policy.

EPA publishes update to Freedom of Information Act regulations

Modifications better inform public of right to dispute resolution, extend time for appeals.

Updated INSIGHT database available for download

New version offers corrected data on typical residential customer consumption.

Congress on recess for Independence Day

AMWA office closed for July 4 observance.

June 24, 2019

PFAS bill proceeds apace as AMWA offers continued dialogue

Senate committee approves bipartisan measure to create distinct process for regulating PFAS in drinking water.

House panel wants study on water’s CFATS exemption

Reauthorization bill would require a look at security risks of exempting facilities from DHS oversight.

Senate bill would let states use CWSRF funds for lead projects

Committee approves measure to allow transfer of up to five percent of CWSRF balances.

House approves Army Corps appropriations as EPA spending bill goes to the floor

Chamber rejects president’s proposed funding cuts.

EIS Council invites registrants for international black sky exercise

Webinar describing multi-sector exercise will be conducted on June 27.

Federal agencies required to terminate one-third of advisory committees under new Executive Order

EO 13875 exempts certain committees including Science Advisory Board and NDWAC.

Source Water Collaborative hosts webinar on working with agriculture partners to protect drinking water sources

Webinar to be held this Tuesday, June 25 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET.

This week in Congress

House to vote on EPA spending bill despite veto threat.

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