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 5, 2016

EPA Releases Final Drinking Water Action Plan

Plan outlines drinking water policy/regulatory priorities for the near future.

White House Unveils Recommendations on Science and Technology for Safe Drinking Water

Report compliments EPA’s Drinking Water Action Plan.

California Agencies Issue Draft Comprehensive Plan for Water Use and Drought Preparedness

State plan “seeks to make water conservation a way of life.”

GOP Chooses Walden to Chair Energy and Commerce Committee

Oregon Republican expected to focus on healthcare, economic development issues.

EPA to Host Webinar on Financing Resilience Mitigation

Agency’s water finance center and security division collaborate on December 7 session.

SRF American Iron and Steel Requirements Refresher Training Announced

December 15 webinar to provide update on AIS implementation.

US Water Alliance Plans Webinar on Accelerating Innovation in Water Sector

December 15 event looks at water sector risk-taking and innovating.

This Week In Congress

House and Senate aim to complete 114th Congress with spending extension.

November 28, 2016

Financial Survey on Track for Record Response, Deadline Extended to December 9

Members urged to submit UFI surveys, as only participants will have access to database.

Water Sector Seeks Place on Trump Agenda

Associations call for attention to infrastructure, affordability challenges.

EPA To Hold WIFIA Webinar Series

Sessions to cover program overview, project selection and loan closing.

This Week In Congress

House and Senate return to finalize spending extension.

November 21, 2016

AMWA Asks President-elect to Prioritize Water Infrastructure

Association praises early infrastructure focus, calls for preservation of muni bonds.

EPA Finalizes Fourth Contaminant Candidate List

List provides candidates for next round of regulatory determinations.

December NDWAC Meeting To Focus on Lead and Copper Rule Revisions

Milwaukee water superintendent Carrie Lewis named Council Chairperson.

GOP Leaders Punt FY17 Spending Decisions to Spring

WIFIA dollars could be on hold as Congress plans to extend current appropriations through March 31.

Still No WRDA Deal on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers continuing discussions on bill with Flint aid, WIFIA funds.

New Legislation Proposes LCR Reforms, 5 PPB Action Level

Proposal from Rep. Kildee not expected to advance.

EPA Clarifies PFOA/PFOS Health Advisories

Memorandum clarifies that HAs are applicable only to drinking water.

AMWA Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Holidays observed November 24 and 25.

November 14, 2016

Election Preserves Status Quo on Capitol Hill

Republicans hold on to control of House and Senate.

Water Infrastructure Could Be on Trump’s Agenda

President-elect plugs infrastructure investment in victory speech.

AMWA Financial Survey Deadline Is Friday, November 18

Utilities needing extension asked to contact AMWA.

Brief Filed in Clean Water Rule Case Says Water Storage Infrastructure Targeted

Supply projects including groundwater infiltration would be hindered, western utilities assert.

Next Water Resources Dashboard Webinar To Discuss Hurricane Outlooks

Registration now open for November 16 event.

This Week In Congress

Lame duck Congress returns to Washington.

November 7, 2016

November 18 Deadlines Approach for AMWA Financial Survey, Leadership Center Applications

Key dates are next week for important water sector management programs.

New EPA Resources Target Cyanotoxins

Tools and resources intended to help address risks from cyanotoxins in drinking water.

White House Report: Opportunities Abound for Federal Government to Support Climate Resilience

Report discusses Administration’s successes, says federal leadership remains important.

Water Sector Recommends Policies and Research to Energy Department

Energy-water nexus white paper submitted at behest of Energy Secretary Moniz.

Next Water Resources Dashboard Webinar To Discuss Hurricane Outlooks

Registration now open for November 16 event.

EPA to Host Webinar Series on Financing Disaster Recovery and Resilience Mitigation

Webinars scheduled for November 22 and December 7.

Waterkeeper Alliance Files Notice of Intent to File Lawsuit under SDWA

Notice challenges EPA on failure to regulate several drinking water contaminants.

WaterISAC Featured in Industry Publication

Municipal Water Leader provides overview of water sector security resource.

October 31, 2016

EPA Releases New White Paper on Potential LCR Revisions

Paper outlines options and issues under consideration for a planned 2017 Lead and Copper Rule proposal.

District Court Approves Perchlorate Consent Decree

Consent decree sets 2019 goal for a final perchlorate drinking water regulation.

Comment Period Extended for Feedback on EPA’s Perchlorate Model

EPA adds 11 days for stakeholder evaluation of complex modeling approach.

AMWA Asks for Robust SRF, WIFIA Funding in Final Spending Bill

Water organizations write lawmakers in advance of final FY17 appropriations decisions.

Source Water Collaborative Offers Two New Webinars

Webinars focus on accelerating investment and funding for source water protection.

EPA Releases EJ 2020 Action Agenda

Agenda outlines plan to address environmental justice issues in EPA programs.

Utilities Surveyed on Water Management and Disadvantaged Communities

New project seeks to catalogue promising programs and policies.

2016 Executive Management Conference PowerPoints Now Online

Presentations from AMWA’s Scottsdale meeting available.

October 24, 2016

This Week Is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Outreach includes an expanded focus on lead in drinking water.

New EPA Memorandum Provides Additional Clarifications on LCR Interpretation

Sample site selection and triennial monitoring are focus of latest missive.

EPA Office of Inspector General Issues Management Alert on Emergency Orders

Evaluation of Flint lead crisis leads to recommendations on guidance update, training.

AMWA Officers and Board Members Elected, Appointed at Executive Management Conference

Four new members join expanded governing group.

GAO Report Looks at Water Utility Challenges in the Face of Declining Populations

Case studies examine how cities are coping with infrastructure challenges.

2017 Leadership Center Applications Due by November 8

Deadline extended for water industry professional development program.

EPA WIFIA Information Sessions Continue in November

Briefings provide program overview to stakeholders.

EPA Webinar on October 26 to Focus on Green Infrastructure Tools

Five resources to address stormwater runoff will be highlighted.

October 17, 2016

Water Executives Gather in Scottsdale for AMWA Management Conference

NOAA Administrator Sullivan provides keynote address.

Management Excellence, Operational Achievement and Individual Contributions Recognized by AMWA’s 2016 Awards

Twenty water utilities and two water leaders honored in today’s awards ceremonies.

AMWA Publishes Green Bonds Paper To Provide Overview of Market

Available guidelines and standards described, utility examples provided.

Climate Bonds Initiative Releases Water Climate Bonds Standard Criteria

Criteria developed for certifying gray infrastructure projects.

AMWA Backs WIFIA Funding in Final WRDA Bill

Association asks lawmakers to include loan dollars, lead removal funds.

President Signs Executive Order to Prepare the Nation for Space Weather

Federal agencies directed to take actions to prepare critical infrastructure.

Utilities Are Submitting Their UFI Surveys. Is Yours Among Them?

Deadline for 2016 survey is November 18.

2017 Leadership Center Application Deadline Is October 26

Early application is recommended for popular program.

Webinars to Highlight New Version of EPA’s Climate Resilience Evaluation Tool

CREAT 3.0 includes monetized risk results, among other new features.

Take the Water Sector Cybersecurity Awareness Survey

Findings will help shape national cybersecurity resources.

October 10, 2016

WaterISAC Updates Hurricane Matthew Response Resources

Federal agencies’ latest information available on portal.

EPA Launches New Drinking Water Data Reporting Mechanism

New portal is expected to increase accuracy and efficiency of data submissions.

EPA Honors 2016 WaterSense Partners of the Year

AMWA members among honorees for water efficiency efforts.

New Website Launched to Evaluate Drinking Water Compliance Data

“Toxin Alert” aims to directly inform public and media of potential water issues.

October 3, 2016

Flint Deal Clears the Way for House WRDA Passage

WIFIA funding still on the table for conference committee negotiations.

Congress Departs for Campaign Trail After Passing Government Funding Bill

Lawmakers not due back in Washington until November 14.

EPA Announces Upcoming WIFIA Information Sessions

Series of briefings will provide program overview to stakeholders.

Apply Now for 2017 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center

Application deadline is October 26.

EPA Seeks Comment on Revised Perchlorate Model

Model will form the foundation for setting a perchlorate MCLG.

Reviewers Sought for Draft State Affordability Guides

Report will take a state-by-state look at alternative rate structure policies.

EPA Issues Technical Advisory for PFOA Analysis

Advisory clarifies differing interpretations of current method.

Call to Action Asks States to Renew Emphasis on Water Quality

EPA Memorandum stresses increased effort needed to reduce nutrient pollution.

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