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.

Past Issues (Join or Login to Continue)

February 27, 2023

Raftelis provides water sector financial trends in INSIGHT webinar

Webinar recording and slides are available online.

AMWA member utilities remain vigilant in East Palestine train derailment response

Monitoring data shows chemicals from the train derailment now undetectable.

AMWA to testify at March hearing on infrastructure law implementation

Association to be represented by Randy Hayman of the Philadelphia Water District.

EPA unleashes $550 million for community organizations to address environmental justice and policy

New EJ-focused grantmaking program will help community based organizations address a range of pollution issues.

Rochester Public Utilities is hiring for a General Manager

WSSC, other systems, have several open positions.

February 20, 2023

EPA releases small, disadvantaged community funding for PFAS, while CEQ pushes new Justice40 instructions

Agencies’ guidance documents encourage broad consideration of what constitutes a disadvantaged community.

Nominations open for Sixth Contaminant Candidate List

List includes chemicals, microbes, or other substances not currently regulated in drinking water.

EPA unveils updated water technical assistance website

Changes include a streamlined water technical assistance request form.

Innovative diversity program focus of upcoming EPA water workforce webinar

Registration is open for the March 21 event.

Chief Financial Officer position is open at WSSC Water

Utilities can advertise on AMWA job board to find the right candidates.

February 13, 2023

Friday is the last day to reserve special hotel rates for Water Policy Conference

Hotel discount expires on February 17.

AMWA pitches to preserve “polluter pays” approach to PFAS pollution

Water Coalition Against PFAS introduces itself on Capitol Hill.

Bebe Schaefer joins AMWA as its new Legislative Associate

New staff member brings experience in water, public policy, and politics to the role.

EPA seeks input on Inflation Reduction Act environmental and climate justice program

Public responses to EPA will inform the development of the program.

AMWA’s Erica Brown joins expert panel to discuss innovative solutions to water challenges

Registration is open for the March 8 event.

EPA convenes seventh meeting of NDWAC MDBP Rule Revisions Working Group

Group will initiate discussions on interventions that will extend over several meetings.

Baltimore City Department of Public Works seeks a Chief, Water Facilities Division

WSSC Water also is hiring.

February 6, 2023

AMWA pushes for full SRF, EPA grant program funding in FY24

Association asks White House to request fully authorized amounts from Congress.

AMWA backs EPA on TRI reporting requirements

Association submitted comments supporting the agency’s actions to better track PFAS releases.

Newly released ASDWA white paper documents states’ disadvantaged community definitions

Report can assist utilities seeking to encourage states to reevaluate definitions.

EPA seeks input on Inflation Reduction Act programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction materials and products

EPA will hold three public engagement webinars.

AMWA encourages more utility case studies in draft national climate assessment

The national climate assessment is the leading source on national climate change impacts.

EPA releases final Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment guidance

Document details financial strategies for compliance with the Clean Water Act.

Water Utility Climate Alliance releases stormwater and wastewater resilience planning report.

Report emphasizes how translating climate science is critical to making communities more resilient.

EPA seeks nominations to Science Advisory Board

Interested individuals have until March 2 to submit.

New senators join EPW Committee

Pennsylvania freshman Fetterman joins panel as California’s Padilla takes water subcommittee gavel.

January 30, 2023

AMWA reiterates concerns with EPA cybersecurity plan

Water and municipal groups say cyber reviews not appropriate for sanitary surveys.

AMWA member needs survey closes tomorrow

Association seeks feedback from member utilities on programs, engagement.

AMWA joins coalition fighting for PFAS liability protections

Water Coalition Against PFAS seeks to ensure polluters, not water systems, pay for CERCLA cleanups.

White House announces new lead pipe replacement initiative

AMWA recognized as an inaugural member of new “Get the Lead Out Partnership.”

AMWA’s Water Policy Conference special hotel prices end on February 10

Reserve hotel accommodations today to receive the best room rates.

GOP rebrands House subcommittee with SDWA oversight

Drinking water legislation likely to fall within jurisdiction of new “Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals” subpanel.

Remembering Rob Hunter

Remembrances can be sent in memory of longtime AMWA Board member.

Upcoming EPA public meetings feature information on UCMR 5 and Chromium VI

EPA to discuss accessing and communicating UCMR 5 results; SAB convenes its Cr VI review panel.

January 23, 2023

Early bird registration rates for AMWA’s Water Policy end this Friday, January 27

AMWA connects with OGWDW on regulatory issues

EPA, AMWA staff look forward to many areas of collaboration.

EPA publishes final Waters of the United States definition

Agency rule will go into effect on March 20.

AMWA staff, members participate in the first community water day at Reservoir Center

Water sector partners in marketing and communications convened for a day of learning and sharing.

WSSC Water searches for a Director of Utility Services (Infrastructure Maintenance)

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

January 16, 2023

AMWA highlights PFAS, affordability challenges for EPA OW leaders

Association takes part in water sector meeting.

CEQ releases interim NEPA greenhouse gas reporting guidance

AMWA will work with members to submit related comments.

EPA to hold sixth MDBP rule revisions working group meeting

Discussions continue on environmental justice and water system implementation and compliance challenges.

New and closing sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice grants are available

Utilities can learn more about funding opportunities from various federal agencies.

US Water Alliance releases report on water pricing model for equity and financial resilience

AMWA member Greater Cincinnati Water Works implemented the model highlighted in the document.

EPA releases draft National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for 2024-2027

Agency proposes new initiatives on mitigating climate change and addressing PFAS.

AMWA searches for a Marketing and Events Coordinator

Executive water utility opportunities are available on AMWA job site.

January 9, 2023

AMWA CEO highlights 2022 successes in video

Association sets dates for quarterly membership updates.

AMWA to release 2022 INSIGHT utility financial survey results next month

Raftelis will provide a high-level overview of findings during February 22 webinar.

EPA finalizes revisions to the Waters of the United States definition

Agency intends to propose further revisions to the definition in Fall 2023.

Nominations open for two federal environmental justice advisory committees

Nominations to advise the White House and EPA are due January 17, March 17 respectively.

EPA releases interactive online database on PFAS occurrence throughout the US

Webpage to help individuals better understand potential PFAS sources in their communities.

City of Anaheim advertises for an Assistant GM of Water Services

More utility positions are listed on AMWA job board.

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