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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January 4, 2021

Drinking water, climate policy at stake as 117th Congress begins

AMWA outlines policy goals as narrowly divided Congress prepares to tackle thorny issues.

Months-long wait is over as EPA releases final Lead and Copper Rule revisions

Biden administration could put rule on hold for review.

Water sector continues response to nationwide SolarWinds Orion cybersecurity incident

WaterISAC engages with partners and utilities as situation unfolds.

CDC addresses new coronavirus variant found in United States

Local officials confirm first case of variant initially identified in the United Kingdom.

AMWA’s job board highlights utility positions

Employment opportunities listed online.

December 21, 2020

Congress works into the weekend on massive year-end package

FY21 appropriations, COVID relief, WRDA reauthorization all could be part of the final legislation of the 116th Congress.

Biden nominates chiefs of key environment agencies

Nominees cited for experience in climate, equity, and environmental justice.

COVID relief bill expected to drop state and local aid, include utility ratepayer assistance

Controversial water service disconnection moratorium appears absent from bill as lawmakers wrap up negotiations.

Water sector responds to nationwide SolarWinds Orion cybersecurity incident

WaterISAC engages with partners and utilities as situation unfolds.

New CDC study evaluates ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to waterborne illnesses

CDC estimates biofilm-associated illnesses result in $2.39 billion in direct healthcare costs annually.

Water Sector Coordinating Council releases statement on ensuring COVID-19 vaccine prioritization

Statement emphasizes need for utilities to collaborate with local health agencies.

Agencies define “habitat” under Endangered Species Act

Final definition addresses many of AMWA’s previous comments.

Researchers seek water utility perspectives on SRF programs

Duke University study looks to understand how communities use loan programs.

New listings on AMWA’s job board

Utility leadership positions posted online.

Happy Holidays from AMWA

AMWA and Congress observe 2020 federal holidays.

December 14, 2020

Negotiations on COVID relief package go down to the wire

Inclusion of state and local government aid among sticking points in talks.

EPA releases guidance meant to clarify when CWA permits are needed for releases to groundwater

Agency is taking public comment on the document until January 11.

New interim strategy for addressing PFAS in wastewater permits released by EPA

Agency also provides update on development of new method to test for PFAS in wastewater and other environmental media.

Lawmakers agree on narrow water resources package

Drinking water, wastewater authorizations absent from 2020 WRDA bill.

Congress approves one-week funding extension to avert shutdown

Lawmakers still hope to finalize FY21 appropriations before departing for the holidays.

The AMWA job board highlights utility leadership positions

Online resource connects employers and candidates.

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