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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July 22, 2019

Senate panel hears testimony on water reuse legislation

Bureau of Reclamation offers to continue dialogue with lawmakers on proposal.

House panel advances energy-water bill

Measure would offer grants to improve energy efficiency of water systems.

EPA reviews proposed changes and possible contaminants to be considered for UCMR 5

Proposal for UCMR 5 slated for summer 2020 and the final rule in winter 2021.

WaterISAC webinar kicks off cybersecurity assessment series

Recording now available.

This week in Congress

House could vote on budget framework.

July 15, 2019

House approves defense bill with PFAS language, setting up negotiations with Senate

House package includes CERCLA designation but omits SDWA mandate, leaving conferees to settle differences.

New bill would rachet down lead action level

House measure would lower standard to 5 ppb by 2026.

July 17 WaterISAC webinar to kick off cybersecurity assessment series

Three-part series will examine new requirements for business and process control systems.

WaterISAC seeks sector security incident data in biannual survey

All participants will receive WaterISAC’s next threat analysis report.

This week in Congress

House to take up bill to raise the minimum wage.

July 1, 2019

Senate approves SDWA reforms targeting PFAS

Measure would accelerate SDWA regulatory process for PFAS, but House still must have its say.

House approves spending package with EPA, NOAA funds

DWSRF and WIFIA would receive fully authorized funding in FY20, but Senate negotiations loom.

After long wait perchlorate proposal makes it to Federal Register

Public has until August 26 to provide comments.

White House issues draft NEPA greenhouse gas guidance

Administration unveils replacement for withdrawn Obama emissions policy.

EPA publishes update to Freedom of Information Act regulations

Modifications better inform public of right to dispute resolution, extend time for appeals.

Updated INSIGHT database available for download

New version offers corrected data on typical residential customer consumption.

Congress on recess for Independence Day

AMWA office closed for July 4 observance.

June 24, 2019

PFAS bill proceeds apace as AMWA offers continued dialogue

Senate committee approves bipartisan measure to create distinct process for regulating PFAS in drinking water.

House panel wants study on water’s CFATS exemption

Reauthorization bill would require a look at security risks of exempting facilities from DHS oversight.

Senate bill would let states use CWSRF funds for lead projects

Committee approves measure to allow transfer of up to five percent of CWSRF balances.

House approves Army Corps appropriations as EPA spending bill goes to the floor

Chamber rejects president’s proposed funding cuts.

EIS Council invites registrants for international black sky exercise

Webinar describing multi-sector exercise will be conducted on June 27.

Federal agencies required to terminate one-third of advisory committees under new Executive Order

EO 13875 exempts certain committees including Science Advisory Board and NDWAC.

Source Water Collaborative hosts webinar on working with agriculture partners to protect drinking water sources

Webinar to be held this Tuesday, June 25 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET.

This week in Congress

House to vote on EPA spending bill despite veto threat.

June 17, 2019

Senate PFAS deal would expedite regulations and health advisories

Bipartisan proposal would require regulation of PFOA and PFOS, mandate ongoing reviews of other PFAS chemicals.

AMWA moves to protect weather forecasting capabilities

Association weighs in on wireless spectrum auction that could interfere with atmospheric water vapor measurements.

Speakers sought for AMWA’s Executive Management Conference

Abstracts for October meeting program due July 12.

AMWA helps EPA define “near significant sources” in TSCA comments

Recent comments suggest agency apply its current drinking water maps.

EPA fact sheet spells out new utility rights under AWIA

Revisions intended to promote utilities’ awareness of spills and hazardous materials in watersheds.

Register now for best rates for the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium

Early bird registration ends June 21.

This week in Congress

EPA spending bill heads to House floor.

June 10, 2019

WaterISAC unveils new cybersecurity fundamentals guide

Free document outlines essential utility security measures.

President signs disaster relief bill with drinking water resilience funds

Supplemental DWSRF dollars will be available to water systems affected by recent hurricanes and wildfires.

Wheeler promises more engagement, utilization of EPA’s Science Advisory Board

Administrator outlines new approach for SAB involvement, says LCR remains on track.

AMWA Security Committee releases materials from cybersecurity webinar

Slides and recording available on committee page.

Water Finance Conference set for August

Two-day meeting in Washington, D.C. is aimed at executive level utility professionals.

This week in Congress

First FY20 spending bill queued up in House.

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