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 17, 2021

Treasury outlines eligible water projects, local allocations for COVID-19 relief funds

Interim final rule allows SRF-eligible projects to access billions.

AMWA backs EPA’s proposal to require water utilities to test for 29 PFAS

Association highlights areas for improvement under proposed UCMR 5.

EPA relaunches climate indicators page after four-year hiatus

Newly released data demonstrates increased acceleration of warming trends.

EPA rescinds Trump-era rule on transparency in the development of guidance documents

Action is in accordance with Biden executive order.

AMWA job board has new employment listings

Executive and other utility openings are posted online.

May 10, 2021

AMWA backs Fox nomination to lead EPA Water office

Association announces support ahead of confirmation hearing.

New regulatory tracking tool available to AMWA members

Electronic spreadsheet follows latest movements by EPA and other federal agencies.

Water GMs invited to strategic communications Zoom roundtable

Informing policy makers and influencers of the general manager’s role.

New climate normals show record warmth throughout U.S.

NOAA asserts “upward shift in temperature averages is evident.”

Deadline for AMWA’s 2021 awards rapidly approaching

Submit your applications before June 18.

Join AMWA and member CEOs to discuss member benefits, utility priorities

Meeting will occur on May 27.

Executive positions recently posted to AMWA job board

Job seekers can also search for other water sector opportunities.

May 3, 2021

AMWA-backed water infrastructure bill sails through Senate

Water affordability, climate resilience, and infrastructure provisions included in landmark package.

Senators add drinking water cybersecurity provision to infrastructure bill

EPA, CISA would be directed to collaborate on drinking water cybersecurity.

EPA seeks suitors for $5.5 billion in water infrastructure loans

Communities invited to submit WIFIA letters of interest until July 23.

EPA establishes new council to tackle PFAS

Group charged to identify new priorities and develop multi-year strategy.

AMWA pandemic page highlights telework resources

Members can now review peers’ telework policies.

Climate resilience tool training scheduled for southeast U.S.

EPA to host free regional training online.

Celebrate water and other sectors during United for Infrastructure 2021

Join virtual events from May 10-14; VOW webinar to discuss water infrastructure challenges.

New water sector jobs posted to AMWA job board

List or search for employment opportunities online.

April 26, 2021

Senate leaders queue up water infrastructure bill

Passage of bill with funding reauthorizations, affordability pilot program possible this week.

AMWA outlines concerns with EPA's implementation of TSCA

Association joins ASDWA in calling to better protect drinking water sources.

Administrator Regan pitches lead service line replacement in Hill testimony

EPA reiterates goal of “100 percent” replacement of lead service lines and pipes.

Information on new water ratepayer assistance program trickles out as HHS seeks stakeholder feedback

Feds aim to get funding to states before June.

AMWA pandemic page highlights telework resources

Members can now review peers’ telework policies.

Utility officials come together for Water Week

Tuesday “Zoom-In” highlights week of activities.

VOW national poll reveals Americans attitudes on water infrastructure investment

Voters rate ensuring a reliable water supply as the highest federal priority.

Senate bill aims to protect forests, watersheds

Supporters hope $60 billion plan will find a home in infrastructure package.

Biden nominates NOAA and BLM directors

CEQ chair also confirmed by Senate.

April 19, 2021

Senate readies to consider bipartisan water infrastructure legislation

AMWA-backed proposal with key reauthorizations, affordability program heads to floor this week.

Water affordability key component of environmental justice concerns

Association delivers message as House subcommittee convenes hearing on suite of EJ-focused bills.

Radhika Fox nominated to lead EPA Office of Water

Nominee has been acting head of office since January.

House lawmakers try again to overhaul PFAS regulations

Democratic-led coalition reintroduces legislation to expedite drinking water regulations for PFAS.

Legislation eyes removal of lead pipes from public housing projects

$250 million proposal targets “lead-based water service pipes.”

Biden budget plan to get scrutiny on Capitol Hill

EPA administrator, DOI secretary set to testify on FY22 budget request.

Make the most out of AMWA membership

AMWA will convene discussion on April 29.

New opening posted to AMWA job board

Search for water sector jobs online.

April 12, 2021

AMWA urges EPA to move forward with Lead and Copper Rule

Association fears delay would postpone public health improvements that would be achieved by rule.

EPA would win big under Biden budget plan

Agency would enjoy 21 percent funding increase, $3.6 billion for water infrastructure.

New legislative tracking tool available to AMWA members

Electronic spreadsheet follows major drinking water legislation in Congress.

EPA announces new measures to advance environmental justice in agency actions

Administrator Regan highlights effort as a top priority.

Fitch Ratings: Cyber events could pose water utility credit risks

Breaches and mitigation costs could reduce ability to repay debt.

Plan to participate in 2021 Water Week from April 25 to May 1

Registration is open for policy webinar.

AMWA job board lists water sector positions

Search for utility jobs online.

April 5, 2021

Biden infrastructure plan includes billions for “100 percent” lead service line replacement, addressing PFAS in drinking water

$111 billion out of a $2 trillion-plus plan would support water and wastewater programs.

EPA announces public engagement series on LCR revisions

Agency seeking input from individuals and communities at greatest risk of lead exposure.

AMWA urges Treasury to keep recovery dollars focused on water infrastructure

Letter says Biden administration should follow congressional intent when doling out COVID-19 relief funds

In rare move, Regan wipes EPA Science Advisory Board clean; seeks new nominations

Agency looks to fill all standing committees, including for drinking water.

Supreme Court sides with Georgia in water dispute with Florida

Long-running spat ends with unanimous Georgia victory.

Water sector opportunities listed on AMWA job board

Utility jobs posted online.

March 29, 2021

Water infrastructure bill marches forward with unanimous support of Senate committee

Affordability, resilience programs among AMWA priorities included in legislation.

AMWA calls for collaboration in letter to EPA Administrator Regan, emphasizing issues of mutual concern

Association writes on topics of climate change, emerging contaminants, equity, affordability, and cybersecurity.

New WaterISAC threat briefing recording offers insights into Oldsmar incident and secure use of remote access tools

Experts from cybersecurity firm Dragos described technical details and remediation strategies.

EPA announces seven stakeholder meetings for potential revisions to M/DPBs Rules

All meetings to be held virtually; first stakeholder meeting scheduled for May 20.

AMWA job board highlights water sector listings

New opportunities posted weekly.

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