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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May 11, 2020

Senators offer large water systems an avenue to resilience aid

Revised bill partially answers AMWA’s call for equal access for metropolitan systems.

Senate panel adds PFAS regulation to water infrastructure bill

Committee-approved measure would require EPA to regulate PFOA and PFOS within two years.

May 14 COVID-19 webinar focuses on re-opening issues for water utilities

Online forum offers opportunities to identify challenges, discuss plans.

WaterISAC to convene emergency response planning webinar

Second of three webinars explores plan elements, potential resources.

New federal resources enhance AMWA pandemic page

Latest additions include resources on telework security, social distancing.

New survey results show COVID-19 modifications to customer assistance program

Water systems share details of consumer aid plans.

House return in flux as Senate continues light schedule

House Democratic leaders plan to unveil water shutoff prohibition proposal.

May 4, 2020

Senate set to resume work on Capitol Hill

House Democrats eye fourth COVID-19 response bill.

AMWA responds to senatorial questions on water infrastructure testimony

Association answers queries on resilience, infrastructure finance ahead of markup this week.

EPA compiles list of suppliers of food-grade CO2

Utilities should contact companies directly for additional information.

Water leaders tackle new pandemic issues in fourth AMWA COVID-19 webinar on May 14

Series offers utility executives a forum to discuss emerging management concerns, practical solutions.

AMWA COVID-19 page tracks federal pandemic resources

Latest additions focus on workplace safety, new COVID-19 symptoms.

Legislation to deliver payroll tax credits to water systems introduced in House

New bill would allow public sector employers to access new tax benefit.

Public now has until June 10 to provide comment on EPA’s Fourth Regulatory Determination

30-day extension was requested by AMWA and the American Water Works Association.

VOW issues national opinion poll results on support for water infrastructure

Research shows continued public willingness to back needed investment.

April 27, 2020

Third AMWA COVID-19 webinar on April 30 to provide platform for diverse water utility responses

Water executives can join session to discuss management challenges and approaches.

AMWA makes case for access to resilience grants as Senate panel unveils WRDA draft

Statement on infrastructure legislation urges equal opportunity for large water systems.

AMWA lays out recommendations for federal water service disconnection moratorium

Association responds to congressional proposals with guidelines to make any mandate workable and effective.

Supreme Court rules CWA permits needed for certain pollution releases to groundwater

Determination must be made on whether release is functional equivalent of a direct discharge.

AMWA marshals latest COVID-19 resources

Joint AMWA-WaterISAC disinformation toolkit, FEMA PPE fact sheet among new resources.

New WOTUS rule makes the Federal Register

Navigable Waters Protection Rule to go into effect June 22.

Congress unsure of next stimulus move

Divisions emerging on state and local government aid in future package.

AMWA continues to urge EPA to utilize TSCA to protect drinking water sources

Association submits two comment letters in response to EPA proposals under TSCA.

EPA extends comment period on clarifying regulatory science transparency rule

Supplemental notice seeks clarity for 2018 proposal, new comment deadline is May 18.

April 20, 2020

Report estimates $14 billion in COVID-19-related revenue losses at water systems

AMWA urges members to ask Congress to support water system assistance in future stimulus bill.

AMWA adds newest resources to COVID-19 resource page

Value of Water communication resources, federal protective equipment guidance among new products.

AMWA extends management award application deadlines to July 15

Utilities’ need to focus on pandemic response prompts schedule change.

Senate panel to preview WRDA draft this week

AMWA chosen as one of five stakeholders invited to submit formal statement on proposal.

Shortages of CO2 possible during pandemic

Ethanol producers shutting down or curbing production.

AMWA posts recording of second COVID-19 webinar

Session featured insights from water utility executives in pandemic hotspots.

EPA elevates water sector concerns about personal protective equipment

At request of water sector, EPA encourages DHS to heighten water sector prioritization.

Lawmakers show interest in payroll tax fix, water shutoff ban

AMWA urges support for addressing utility personnel costs.

Cities anticipate revenue losses due to COVID-19

City services expected to be cut.

Congress will not return to Washington before May

House and Senate leaders update schedule as next COVID-19 response bill remains in flux.

April 13, 2020

AMWA sets April 16 COVID-19 part 2 webinar to expand utility leader discussions

Second session of popular pandemic resource will feature federal legislative update.

AMWA supports member pandemic responses through federal engagement

Consistent collaboration resolves member concerns, strengthens national response.

Federal government releases new pandemic resources

Topics include infection control, essential nature of water personnel.

Pelosi reverses course on infrastructure bill as Democrats continue push for water shutoff moratorium

80 House Democrats say water system aid should be tied to halting shutoffs, completing reconnections.

Legislation planned to extend payroll tax credits to water systems

House Democrats plan to introduce bill this week.

Webinar: how to develop an emergency response plan

WaterISAC webinar open to non-members, will discuss emergency response planning fundamentals.

WaterSense program secure, EPA announces

Specifications will not be updated.

EPA seeks nominations for Science Advisory Board and SAB standing committees

Drinking Water Committee among those seeking to fill positions; nominations are due May 1.

April 6, 2020

Democrats eye infrastructure aid for next coronavirus stimulus

House leaders want “phase 4” response bill to aid water systems, ban shutoffs.

AMWA revamps COVID-19 resource page

Online repository includes new documents from EPA, DHS.

Second AMWA COVID-19 webcast set for April 16, recording of first session now online

Water execs participating in initial webcast call for follow-on program in two weeks.

Labor Department deems public works personnel “emergency responders” under COVID-19 law

Move helps water systems maintain essential operational staff during crisis.

EPA reiterates enforcement discretion policy

Policy places higher burden on water systems, but still offers opportunity for discretion.

Temporary advisory for NPDES reporting issued

Guidance to EPA regions and authorized programs supplements enforcement policy.

AMWA endorses guiding principles for water amidst coronavirus pandemic

US Water Alliance enlists dozens of stakeholders in effort.

Tune in to ASDWA’s webinar on predictive tools for LSL inventories April 10

Webinar held in partnership with the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative.

EPA encourages Americans to only flush toilet paper

Widespread pandemic-fueled use of disinfecting wipes causing backups across nation.

March 30, 2020

Water utility leaders online COVID-19 discussion set for April 1

Wednesday webcast offers peer interaction on pandemic challenges to water system operation.

Latest COVID-19 legislation carries aid for states and municipalities

Direct water ratepayer subsidies not part of most recent stimulus bill.

AMWA engages with Labor Department on coronavirus leave benefits

Association seeks clarity on “emergency responder” definition, criticizes lack of payroll tax credit for public employers.

EPA seeks examples of COVID-19 supply chain impacts

AMWA will collect case studies, continues to seek utility COVID-19 resources.

Water Supply Rule withdrawn

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially drops 2016 proposed rule.

Congress departs Washington until late April

House and Senate not expected back in session before April 20.

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