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.

Latest Issue (Free for Everyone)

November 23, 2020

INSIGHT financial survey deadline extended to December 9

Three weeks added to allow greater participation.

AMWA outlines water policy priorities for incoming administration

Association urges president-elect to focus on infrastructure investment, economic equity.

AMWA reiterates need for water-focused COVID aid

Association joins letter to congressional leaders backing revenue aid, low-income bill assistance.

AMWA office closed for Thanksgiving

AMWA and Congress observe federal holiday.

Employment opportunities on the AMWA job board

Utilities and agencies can post online job listings.

Past Issues (Join or Login to Continue)

November 16, 2020

2020 INSIGHT financial surveys due this Wednesday

Final call issued to submit surveys by November 18 deadline.

Senators propose level EPA funding, reject WIFIA cuts

FY21 proposal attempts to jumpstart talks on appropriations bill ahead of December deadline.

2020 Water Utility Resilience Virtual Forum agenda highlights the need for financial resilience

Leaders and experts will also explore other resilience challenges and strategies.

AMWA submits comments on newly proposed U.S. Army Corps general permits

New permits cover water utility lines and water reuse projects.

National Drinking Water Advisory Council to meet December 2

EPA to present overview of SDWA programs for 2021.

November 9, 2020

Closely divided Congress complicates policy landscape for 2021

January runoffs could decide Senate control, fate of expansive Democratic agenda.

U.S. officially exits Paris Climate Accord

By design, agreement is harder to leave than to join.

2021 WateReuse Symposium issues call for presentations

“Resilience Redefined” is theme of 36th annual conference.

AMWA office closed on Wednesday for Veterans Day

Association observes federal holiday.

November 2, 2020

Elections promise to steer direction of water policy on Capitol Hill

SDWA reform, climate change legislation will be shaped by incoming lawmakers.

Register for the 2020 Water Utility Resilience Virtual Forum

Water utilities will gain insight on preparing and planning for resiliency.

EPA begins awarding lead exposure reduction grants

Agency says $39.9 million on the way to ten projects through AMWA-backed program.

AMWA updates COVID-19 resource page with vaccination information

New additions address employee protection and vaccine prioritization.

Updated AMWA policy resolutions get stamp of approval

New resolution on water reuse among revisions for 2020.

October 26, 2020

AMWA canvasses for INSIGHT: Where is your financial survey?

Completed surveys due by November 18.

WaterISAC webinar to feature firsthand account of cyberattack

Utility speakers will share experience with response and recovery.

AMWA urges EPA to consider all water costs in comments on Financial Capability Assessment Guidance

EPA should continue to consider effects of rising infrastructure costs on low-income ratepayers.

AMWA members reminded to vote on policy resolutions

Utility GMs asked to cast votes by Wednesday.

Upcoming workshop to explore extreme events mitigation

EPA, AMWA among webinar partners.

There’s still time to play in EarthEx

International black sky exercise remains open through October 31.

October 19, 2020

AMWA announces new board members and officers

Congratulations to members elected for 2021.

AMWA recognizes utility management achievement

Thirteen member utilities receive awards for exceptional performance.

Trump administration announces initiative to modernize country’s water resource management and infrastructure

Executive order outlines objectives for newly created Water Subcabinet.

AMWA joins letters opposing dialed back water efficiency standards

Dozens of organizations sign on to Alliance for Water Efficiency’s letters.

Remembering Carman

Water executive John Carman had a long career leading municipal utilities.

National Forum marks Imagine a Day Without Water on October 21

Still time to participate in the VOW event.

EPA releases cybersecurity webinar recording

AMWA and WaterISAC staff explored disinformation and cybersecurity threats.

Recordings of AMWA’s Virtual Executive Management Conference now available

Recordings capture utility leaders and experts discussing key topics.

October 12, 2020

AMWA’s Virtual 2020 Executive Management Conference underway tomorrow

There’s still time to register for two afternoons of insight and peer interaction.

Report analyzing heat impacts on utility personnel and facilities now available

AMWA- and WUCA-sponsored study includes strategies to reduce heat stress on personnel and other critical assets.

AMWA offers comments on new ESA proposal

Letter reiterated the need to define terms in the proposed rule.

EPA announces water workforce recruitment initiative

Retention challenges also addressed in collaboration with other federal agencies and partners.

White House, federal agencies to host summit on the future of water infrastructure and innovation

Registration open for virtual event scheduled for October 27 and 28.

October 5, 2020

Congress averts shutdown, but deal on COVID relief remains elusive

House departs for pre-election recess as Senate preps for Supreme Court confirmation hearings.

EPA announces public meeting to inform potential revisions to microbial and disinfection byproducts rules

October 14-15 meeting will include perspectives from AMWA members East Bay Municipal Utility District and Philadelphia Water Department.

EPA surveys water utilities on COVID-19 impacts

Survey will inform future technical assistance.

President issues executive order on diversity training for federal agencies, contractors, and grantees

Order applies to “divisive” themes.

December 2020: Water Utility Resilience Virtual Forum

Hear from utility leaders and other experts about pressing threats to resilience.

House approves new grants to address microplastics in water supplies

Funding authorized as part of larger effort to address ocean pollution.

Sign up for sixth annual Imagine a Day Without Water on October 21

Diverse stakeholders raise awareness about water infrastructure.

September 28, 2020

Urgent water utility management challenges highlighted in AMWA conference program

Virtual utility executive gathering set for October 13-14.

Congress set to avert shutdown, punt spending decisions to after elections

Continuing resolution will extend EPA funding through December 11.

New design challenge seeks new ways to reimagine Consumer Confidence Reports

Environmental Policy Innovation Center is taking applications until December 1.

EPA to convene cybersecurity webinar

AMWA panelist will address disinformation risks.

September 21, 2020

AMWA, NACWA ask EPA to consider COVID’s impact on capital project planning

Associations say regulators and communities should work together to update project completion timetables that are no longer feasible.

Deadline extended to September 24 for Raftelis survey on pandemic financial impacts

AMWA urges member participation to collect robust data in support of federal funding for COVID-19 relief for low-income rate payers and utilities.

EPA finalizes rule to increase transparency in the development of guidance documents

New rule allows for public to petition for removal or reinstatement of guidances.

Federal government releases COVID-19 vaccine guide

Interim playbook includes essential workers among top-priority populations.

EPA proposes updated CWA affordability payment guidance

Revamped approach identifies drinking water costs as metrics for consideration.

New energy bill promotes water efficiency advances

Water utility grants, federal building standards included in Democratic package.

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