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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June 20, 2016

Online Registration Opens for AMWA’s 2016 Executive Management Conference

Meeting set for October 16-19 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Congressional Spending Bills Seek Boosts to DWSRF, WIFIA

House and Senate committee-approved bills offer gains for water infrastructure spending.

AMWA Urges Action on Senate WRDA Bill

Letter presses for floor consideration before Congress leaves for summer break.

EPA Seeking Volunteers to Review WIFIA Application Materials

Utility officials sought to provide feedback on draft forms and instructions.

WaterISAC Completes Two-Part Webinar on Workplace Attacks and Active Shooter Preparedness

Webinar recording available to WaterISAC Pro members.

DHS Releases Updated National Threat Advisory

Bulletin discusses homegrown violent extremists.

EPA Launches Online Adaptation Case Study Information Exchange

Utilities can submit additional case studies to EPA for inclusion in the CRWU tool.

This Week In Congress

Appropriations work continues on Capitol Hill.

June 13, 2016

Senators Press for WRDA Vote Before Summer Break

AMWA members invited to contact senators in support of WRDA vote.

TSCA Reform Bill Sent to the President

First update to 40-year-old law will allow EPA to review safety of household and commercial chemicals.

AMWA Seeks Member Feedback on Proposed WIFIA Application

EPA proposing two-step application process, application fees.

EPA Releases Proposed Protective Action Guide for Drinking Water Following Radiological Incidents

Guide provides recommended operational limits during emergency recovery.

EPA Webinar Will Discuss Contaminants of Emerging Concern

Presentation will present findings from recent EPA/USGS study.

This Week In Congress

EPA spending bills on the move through committees.

June 6, 2016

AMWA Meets with Top EPA Officials on More Efficient SDWA Implementation

Discussions also included overall public confidence in drinking water.

Save the Date: AMWA’s 2016 Executive Management Conference Is October 16 – 19

Registration opens soon for Scottsdale meeting.

EPA Webinar to Look at Customer Assistance Programs

Tuesday web event will build on agency’s recent study on customer assistance approaches.

Two Part WaterISAC Webinar on Workplace Attacks Starts June 8

Discussion will include preparedness and “Run, Hide, Fight” protocol.

USGS Releases New Interactive Mapping Tool

Tool provides long-term look at changes in groundwater quality.

This Week In Congress

Senate hopes to finish work on chemical reform bill.

May 30, 2016

DWSRF, WIFIA Receive Boost in FY17 Spending Bill

House subcommittee advances EPA funding measure with billions for water infrastructure.

AMWA Management Award Deadlines Approach

Gold Award applications due June 1.

AMWA Speaks Out Against Proposed Muni Bond Changes

IRS proposal could restrict utilities’ ability to issue tax-exempt debt.

House Committee Advances WRDA Bill, Minus Funds for Flint

“Back to basics” legislation avoids broad reforms of Senate version.

WIFIA Loan Application Requirements Proposed

Utilities would be asked for information to validate projects’ eligibility, creditworthiness.

Rate Approval Communication Is WRF Webcast Topic

June 7 session to address strategy and toolkit.

Energy and Water Spending Bill Derailed

Legislation would have delivered $6.1 billion for Army Corps, blocked Clean Water Rule.

House Panel Approves NOAA Spending Cuts

Climate research activities in line for 20 percent reduction.

This Week in Congress

Lawmakers take time off to observe Memorial Day.

May 23, 2016

Health Advisory Established for PFOA and PFOS

New combined advisory level replaces 2009 provisional advisories.

FY17 Spending Bill Would Trim NOAA Climate Research

House appropriators take aim at “lower-priority activities.”

WIFIA Rule Proposal Set for October

Loans could still be issued prior to rule finalization.

EPA Conducting Webinar on Harmful Algal Blooms

Presentations will focus on monitoring and treatment strategies.

WaterISAC Webinar Series on Active Shooter Preparedness Set for June 8 and 15

Discussion will include the “Run, Hide, Fight” protocol.

Senate Panel Considers Options to Address Drought

Proposals from Sen. Feinstein and others likely to be part of eventual bill.

This Week In Congress

House to take up TSCA reform agreement.

May 16, 2016

Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds Supported at Hearing

AMWA-backed group submits statement warning against tax status changes.

AMWA Raises Questions on Risk Management Program Rule Revisions

Comments question changes based on limited potential for risk reduction.

Updated Water Sector Plan on Security and Resilience Released

Plan identifies general risks, priorities and goals.

Senate Approves Energy and Water Spending Bill

Measure is first FY17 appropriations bill to pass either chamber of Congress.

Value of Water Coalition Celebrates Infrastructure Week with National Water Innovators Tour

Water agencies join groups around the nation to address America’s deferred maintenance crisis and highlight areas of innovation.

This Week In Congress

Senate to continue work on appropriations measures.

May 9, 2016

AMWA Green Bonds Market Survey Continues Through May 20

Association is interested in members’ experience with and opinions about green and climate bonds.

Join Infrastructure Week – May 16-23

Value of Water Coalition is on steering committee for national week of infrastructure awareness and advocacy.

Circle of Blue to Broadcast America’s Water: Infrastructure in Peril

May 11 live, interactive broadcast is part of H2O Catalyst series.

Webinars Highlighting NOAA Tool, EPA Draft Report Scheduled This Week

Reminder for May 11 and May 12 online events.

This Week In Congress

Senate will try again to vote on energy and water spending bill.

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