February 22, 2021
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AMWA-backed provisions will build upon earlier COVID legislation.
Chamber of Commerce leads push for major infrastructure investment.
New employment opportunities available.
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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February 15, 2021
March 4 webinar will highlight COVID-19 impacts and other trends from survey.
WaterISAC issued frequent updates and coordinated with federal partners.
Coalition says collaborative process will advance public health protection.
Series of bills would deliver billions to states and communities.
Full Senate could vote to confirm following impeachment trial.
New resources emphasize masking practices, vaccinations.
White House says it aims to restore public trust in government’s scientific integrity.
Search for water sector opportunities online.
Association observes federal holiday.
February 8, 2021
National webinar promises sector-specific insights about vaccinations.
Speakers will deliver a policy-packed program.
Members encouraged to participate in new campaign.
Michael Regan stops short of promising to regulate substances in drinking water.
Controversial rulemaking’s future unclear under new administration.
Proposal would make state-chartered water districts directly eligible for Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Utilities will learn how to use EPA process to choose improvement projects.
Water sector jobs listed.
February 1, 2021
All eligible members are encouraged to apply.
Measure would condition low-income assistance on implementing shutoff moratorium.
Affordable Water, Resilient Communities initiative will highlight need for federal action.
Additions round out 2021 officers.
New order represents comprehensive national action plan, includes roles for local governments.
Bulletin also notes increase in threats to critical infrastructure in 2020.
Water sector event previewed upcoming agenda in Congress and the Biden administration.
Environmental organization alleges agency has missed statutory deadline to finalize reforms.
New employment opportunities listed.
January 25, 2021
Charlie Cook will kick off the event.
Former US Water Alliance CEO begins work as Acting Assistant Administrator.
Once published in the Federal Register, EPA has two years to propose drinking water regulations.
Rule timeline is uncertain under the new administration.
New administration will review pending regulations, revisit others finalized under Trump.
Working group established to determine social costs of greenhouse gases.
Biden nominates Eric Lander to Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Water utilities list new staff positions.
January 18, 2021
Federal resources include new personal security practices fact sheet for critical infrastructure employees.
Rule goes into effect March 16; water systems now have three years to comply with rule requirements.
American Rescue Plan includes $5 billion for low-income utility assistance.
AMWA collaborates with other organizations for January 28 event.
AMWA members among new projects being considered.
Standardized instructions for communities to incorporate these costs included in document.
Utilities post staff openings.
Association observes the federal holiday.
January 11, 2021
Party will control congressional agenda with little room for error.
Veteran policy analyst will open online event.
February 3 webinar to feature perspectives from water utilities, public health sector, regulators, and environmental groups.
Final rule narrows scope, only applicable to dose-response data from studies used in significant regulatory actions.
Proposed new general permit for water reuse removed; new water utility line general permit remains.
Agency maintains refusal to consider drinking water exposures.
Partner organization to examine current security environment.
The new year brings new opportunities.
January 4, 2021
AMWA outlines policy goals as narrowly divided Congress prepares to tackle thorny issues.
Biden administration could put rule on hold for review.
WaterISAC engages with partners and utilities as situation unfolds.
Local officials confirm first case of variant initially identified in the United Kingdom.
Employment opportunities listed online.
December 21, 2020
FY21 appropriations, COVID relief, WRDA reauthorization all could be part of the final legislation of the 116th Congress.
Nominees cited for experience in climate, equity, and environmental justice.
Controversial water service disconnection moratorium appears absent from bill as lawmakers wrap up negotiations.
WaterISAC engages with partners and utilities as situation unfolds.
CDC estimates biofilm-associated illnesses result in $2.39 billion in direct healthcare costs annually.
Statement emphasizes need for utilities to collaborate with local health agencies.
Final definition addresses many of AMWA’s previous comments.
Duke University study looks to understand how communities use loan programs.
Utility leadership positions posted online.
AMWA and Congress observe 2020 federal holidays.
December 14, 2020
Inclusion of state and local government aid among sticking points in talks.
Agency is taking public comment on the document until January 11.
Agency also provides update on development of new method to test for PFAS in wastewater and other environmental media.
Drinking water, wastewater authorizations absent from 2020 WRDA bill.
Lawmakers still hope to finalize FY21 appropriations before departing for the holidays.
Online resource connects employers and candidates.