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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December 12, 2022

Registration opens this week for AMWA’s Water Policy Conference

Savvy political journalist Jonathan Martin to provide 2023 outlook of Capitol Hill.

EPA releases guidance for addressing PFAS discharges in NPDES permitting

Agency intends to leverage program to reduce PFAS contamination at the source.

Give your utility and ratepayers an early holiday gift: Renew with AMWA

Re-up your AMWA membership by December 31.

Global change group releases free comprehensive guide to policy-ready climate portals

Free guide helps decision-makers quickly navigate and use climate change information.

Congress set to approve biennial water resources legislation

2022 WRDA bill authorizes dozens of USACE projects and feasibility studies.

Free Water Research Foundation webinar on holistic flood management and modeling

The foundation will host an open webinar this Thursday, December 15.

Beaufort-Jasper Water searches for a General Manager

Advertise water sector positions on AMWA’s job board.

December 5, 2022

2022 INSIGHT financial survey is due this Friday, December 9

Members should submit completed forms this week.

Congress moves to head off rail strike as AMWA urges action

Association warned that halt in rail shipments would threaten water treatment and public health.

New Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool will help identify burdened communities

CEQ tool is a key component of the Biden administration’s Justice40 Initiative.

US Water Alliance launches a ready-to-use equity toolkit for utilities

The Racial Equity Toolkit provides useful tools to develop a diverse workforce, engage communities, and more.

AMWA, WaterISAC to discuss cybersecurity on virtual panel

Free hour-long event will look at ways to reduce risk.

EPA webinar to feature sustainable workforce strategies from DC Water

Registration is open for the December 15 event.

Tampa Water Department seeks a Water Distribution Manager

Seattle Public Utilities Water also has job openings.

November 21, 2022

2022 INSIGHT financial survey deadline extended to December 9

Members have three additional weeks to complete the survey and retain access to this benefit.

Save the dates of March 6-8 for AMWA 2023 Water Policy Conference

Federal policy priorities amid midterm shakeups to top program.

AMWA requests workable cyber incident reporting rules

Association submits comments to CISA in response to Request for Information ahead of next year’s rulemaking.

AMWA encourages EPA to consider unintended consequences in comments on developing lead and copper rule

The comments summarize EJ considerations for EPA as the agency develops the LCRI.

Climate alliance hosting international webinar on novel climate adaptation approach

AMWA members and subscribers are encouraged to attend the free December 5 webinar.

AMWA office closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving

MMB will resume on December 5.

AMWA is hiring a legislative assistant

Water sector positions are listed on the association job board.

November 14, 2022

2022 INSIGHT utility financial survey is due this week

AMWA encourages members to submit forms before the cutoff date.

AMWA again warns of unintended consequences of a PFAS CERCLA designation

Proposed rule would hold drinking water utilities liable for waste generated by others.

Act now to re-up your AMWA membership for 2023

Ensure continuity of benefits by renewing before December 31.

Fifth National Climate Assessment open for comment

AMWA will deliver comments.

EPA convenes public meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council

Group will meet virtually to discuss Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.

Free webinar to help utilities use the CDC Environmental Justice Index

Utilities can learn how the EJI differs from other screening tools during the December 7 event.

EPA releases BABA implementation procedures for federal financial assistance programs

Document provides information for EPA’s grantees, contractors, and manufacturers on BABA compliance.

Seattle Public Utilities advertises two positions on AMWA employment site

Job board lists water sector opportunities.

November 7, 2022

AMWA announces new board members and officers

Association finalizes new roster during Executive Management Conference.

AMWA comments on proposed changes to the Risk Management Program

Association argues water sector's miniscule incident rate should be considered when revising RMP requirements.

AMWA urges action to avert rail strike

Threatened work stoppage could halt shipments of chlorine, other treatment chemicals.

Carrie Lewis receives AMWA’s 2022 President’s Award

Eight water systems were also awarded for utility management excellence.

EPA finalizes the fifth contaminant candidate list

List includes 66 individually listed chemicals, three chemical groups, and 12 microbes.

City of Loveland seeks a financial rate analyst

AMWA job board lists various water utility positions.

October 31, 2022

AMWA executive conference opens today with vigorous session on leading change

Association to recognize water systems for utility management excellence at special ceremony.

AMWA speaks up for water infrastructure, low-income assistance funding

Association coauthors letter with NACWA urging lawmakers to deliver strong FY23 appropriations.

EPA Office of Water staff want to hear from AMWA utilities about climate priorities

Interested AMWA members are encouraged to join the November 8 AMWA Sustainability Committee meeting.

AMWA encourages EPA SAB to consider practical implications in lead and copper rule improvements

Comments emphasize using most practical environmental justice screening tools and data.

CISA offers performance goals to reduce cyber risks

Cross-sector resource outlines voluntary approaches to improving cybersecurity.

Water Resources Director position open at City of Bakersfield

AMWA job board lists a range of water sector opportunities.

October 24, 2022

Applications are now open for the 2023 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center

Interested applicants should submit forms by December 9, 2022.

AMWA marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act

Association notes how the law contributes to protection of drinking water sources.

AMWA provides input to EPA on potential revisions to the Consumer Confidence Report rule

Association stressed the importance of minimizing burdens on public water systems.

EPA Office of Water staff to discuss utility climate priorities with AMWA members

Interested members can join the November 8 AMWA Sustainability Committee meeting.

Last call: register today for AMWA’s 2022 Executive Management Conference

Water sector leaders will share utility best practices and solutions at the event.

Free climate change planning project webinar featuring AMWA member WSSC

The November 4 webinar is open to the public.

EPA releases draft IRIS toxicological review of hexavalent chromium

Public comment period ends December 19.

Portland Water Bureau has two openings advertised on AMWA site

Utility leadership and finance listings are also available on the job board.

October 17, 2022

AMWA members approve new policy resolutions

Latest revisions recognize new infrastructure programs, include new resolution on Environmental Justice.

Renew your AMWA membership by December 31, 2022

The association mailed copies of 2023 notices to members and subscribers last week.

Two weeks until the water sector’s top-rated executive management conference

There is still time to secure a last-minute spot at AMWA’s premier event.

EPA announces updates to EJScreen

Agency will hold a series of office hours for public engagement.

International webinar on novel climate adaptation approach open to AMWA members and subscribers

The Water Utility Climate Alliance will host the event on December 5.

EPA to hold events covering LCRI, PFAS regulation process, and environmental justice

Agency seeks public input on environmental justice considerations for the development of LCRI.

FEMA announces alternative method to increase program accessibility for two hazard mitigation grants

Changes will apply to the 2022 application cycle for the FMA and BRIC programs.

City of Bakersfield is recruiting for a Water Resources Director

AMWA job board highlights several utility openings.

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