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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April 4, 2022

FY23 budget proposal would fund AMWA-backed programs, expand affordability aid

White House plan represents the opening salvo in FY23 appropriations debate.

AMWA pushes Congress on infrastructure funding access

Association submits statement for record of House hearing on drinking water policy.

EPA releases final version of five-year strategic plan

New goals look to address climate change and environmental justice.

EPA reaffirms decision to not regulate perchlorate in drinking water

Agency concluded the 2020 decision was based on the best available science.

NOAA Weather Prediction Center hosting town hall on April 5 and 22

Excessive Rainfall Outlook, future initiatives to be highlighted.

EPA convenes NDWAC to discuss PFAS regulation

Virtual meeting will be held on April 19.

EPA webinar to address water utility retention efforts

Water sector opportunities are available on AMWA job board

Potential candidates and employers can connect on the site.

March 28, 2022

Washington awaits President Biden’s FY23 budget request

Annual document will kick off next appropriations season.

Quarterly physical and cyber water sector incident summary released by WaterISAC

Publication summarizes reports from dozens of utilities.

AMWA unveils 2022 water policy priorities

Infrastructure investment, PFAS liability projections among top-tier policy goals.

AMWA provides insights on potential revisions to the Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines

Letter highlights source water protection and holding polluters accountable.

NEJAC seeks input on EPA investments addressing environmental justice

Two-day meeting will be held April 20-21.

New water utility positions posted to AMWA job board

Sector opportunities from across the country are listed on the site.

March 21, 2022

Arceneaux steps into AMWA leadership position

Association team committed to advancing AMWA policies and executive resources.

Recording of last week’s webinar provides strategies for combatting PFAS

A diverse panel shared lessons on treatment methods, provided recommendations for handling liabilities.

AMWA encourages eligible members to start 2022 awards applications

Deadline for submission is June 24.

AMWA to host virtual training of EPA environmental justice tool

Tool overview was presented to AMWA’s Water Policy Conference attendees.

EPA reminds industry of TSCA requirements related to PFAS

Letter seeks to help prevent unintended PFAS formation and contamination.

VOW releases Recruiting a Diverse Water Workforce Toolkit

The collection of resources aims to support utilities in attracting underrepresented groups.

Executive leadership opportunities added to AMWA job board

Employment seekers can find new water utility positions on the site.

March 14, 2022

New legislation would ease lead service line replacement financing

The FLOW Act responds to a need identified by AMWA member utility.

EPA memo outlines allowed uses of water funds from infrastructure law

Memo does not allow greater flexibility in directing additionally subsidized funds to low-income communities.

Earmarks return as Congress approves FY22 spending bill

EPA to enjoy slight increase as SRFs, WIFIA remain relatively flat.

Cyber incident reporting mandates added to spending bill

Critical infrastructure entities will be required to report cyber intrusions to DHS within 72 hours.

White House seeks feedback on Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool

Public meetings to be held in March and April with written comments due April 14.

AMWA webinar on PFAS happening this week

The event is free and open to all sector stakeholders.

New water utility positions listed on the AMWA job site

A variety of water opportunities are listed on the employment board.

March 7, 2022

Utility executives meet in the nation’s capital to discuss water policy

Savvy policy analyst opens the first session.

There’s still time to sign up for AMWA’s March 17 webinar on PFAS regulations

Utility leaders will hear about ways to address contaminants in drinking water.

Recordings and presentations from Water Utility Resilience Forum are now available

Panels shared best practices for building sustainable utilities.

Senate quickly approves new cyber incident reporting rules

Measure would have critical infrastructure operators report incidents, ransom payments to DHS.

EPA releases chemical supply chain tool

Tool may help utilities searching for alternative sources.

New executive leadership positions advertised on AMWA job board

Utilities can connect with prospective candidates on the site.

February 28, 2022

Free AMWA webinar to address PFAS regulations, treatment methods

CEQ seeks feedback on Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool Beta Version

Tool consists of interactive maps highlighting disadvantaged communities.

Proposed financial capability guidance hits Federal Register

EPA’s draft document is open for comment until April 25.

EPA’s March 8 webinar will examine strategies for navigating technology

Speakers will provide utilities with ways to help staff with new processes.

New utility opening recently posted on AMWA job board

A range of water sector positions is available.

February 21, 2022

Register for AMWA’s free March 17 webinar on PFAS

Speakers will explore methods to fight PFAS in the water supply.

EPA’s Water Office leader to provide policy updates at AMWA meeting

AMWA provides comments on the revised NRCS conservation practice handbook

Letter urges inclusion of source water protection measures.

EPA releases proposed financial capability guidance for comment

AMWA will develop comments in consultation with member committees.

UNC webinar to address ARPA Final Rule

Registration is open for the March 9 event.

Utility openings listed on AMWA job board

Job seekers can search for available water positions.

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