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 16, 2022

EPA proposal could lead to higher chlorine costs

Comment period on rule to prohibit asbestos use in chlor-alkali industry ends June 13.

EPA administrator to testify on FY23 budget

Michael Regan to appear before subpanel as lead Republican loses reelection bid.

AMWA highlights source water protection in comments to EPA SAB on waters of the United States

SAB will hold public meetings May 31 and June 2.

EPA SAB to hold meeting on CCL 5 review

Meeting will be held June 6 from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. ET.

10th annual United for Infrastructure observance starts today

Celebrate water and other sectors during the week.

AMWA members to discuss utility priorities at June 8 meeting

Association staff to highlight legislative, regulatory activities.

Water sector listings advertised on AMWA job site

Utility leadership positions posted online.

May 9, 2022

EPA hosts engagement sessions on draft Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan

AMWA to continue providing feedback on the plan.

HHS to update on low-income water assistance program

May 19 web meeting will provide info on LIHWAP implementation, collect feedback.

EPA announces first meeting of the MDBP rule revisions working group

Group will ultimately provide recommendations on potential M/DBP rule revisions.

White House names Jalonne White-Newsome as senior environmental justice director

Longtime advocate for EJ issues presented climate equity webinar for AMWA in 2019.

Justice Department, EPA launch environmental justice strategy

Plan will create a new office, establish litigation strategy, and renew an enforcement tool.

Senate panel advances water resources bill

2022 WRDA proposal lacks drinking water provisions, in a departure from recent practice.

EPA releases draft ambient water quality criteria for PFOA and PFOS

States and Tribes can consider adopting these criteria to protect source waters.

Multiple water opportunities listed on AMWA job board

Leadership and scientific positions are available throughout the sector.

May 2, 2022

AMWA comments on EPA federalism consultation for proposed PFAS national primary drinking water regulation

EPA sought feedback on treatment options, monitoring requirements, and public notification.

Water sector makes case for PFAS cleanup liability protections

AMWA joins nine other organizations in asking Congress to hold polluters, and not water systems, liable for PFAS cleanups under Superfund law.

AMWA urges CEQ to clarify how its Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool will be used

Association stresses the importance of using the tool to expand access to funding for disadvantaged communities.

EPA looks to NPDES program to restrict PFAS discharges

Agency also approves new method for PFAS detection and proposes aquatic life criteria.

C-Suite positions available on AMWA job board

Potential applicants can search for water utility opportunities on the site.

April 25, 2022

AMWA weighs in on environmental justice considerations for PFAS national primary drinking water regulation

Association stresses the importance of water affordability and equitable distribution of BIL funding.

OMB guidance outlines application of new Buy America rules

EPA must apply Buy America rules to infrastructure funds awarded starting May 14.

AMWA urges EPA to minimize burdens on public in proposed Financial Capability Assessment Guidance

Letter stresses the importance of drinking water affordability and cost of infrastructure maintenance.

EPA listening session will collect perspectives on Consumer Confidence Report changes

Registration required for Tuesday’s virtual event.

CEQ issues final rule on phase 1 NEPA revisions

Agency restores climate change provisions and provides increased flexibility to agencies.

VOW national poll provides insight into Americans’ water infrastructure wants

Majority of voters approve of infrastructure investment.

CEQ extends deadline for Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool feedback

Comment period now ends May 25.

Two new opportunities added to AMWA job site

Several utility positions are listed on the site.

April 18, 2022

AMWA’s fall executive conference set for October 30 to November 2

Savannah meeting will tackle utility management topics.

EPA releases Equity Action Plan

Plan outlines priority actions aligning with agency’s FY22-26 Strategic Plan.

Model cybersecurity legislation would increase oversight of water systems

Group’s recommendation for new Water Risk and Resilience Organization based on 2020 Cyberspace Solarium report.

Inflation puts a damper on water utility projects

Rising supply costs cause cutbacks to scopes.

WHEJAC convenes to discuss climate resilience and environmental justice

Public meetings to be held May 11 and 12.

Utility jobs listed on AMWA employment site

Candidates can search, apply for positions online.

April 11, 2022

AMWA reiterates call to broaden access to BIL additional subsidization funds

Association points to needs in low-income urban neighborhoods.

New LIHWAP Data Dashboard tracks low-income water aid

Online tool allows the public to follow program implementation.

SAB PFAS review panel to hold public meetings

Panel to discuss MCLGs for PFOA and PFOS, among other topics.

SCOTUS reinstates Trump-era CWA 401 rule

Ruling weakens states’ ability to protect the quality of their waters.

AMWA welcomes Security and Resilience Policy Analyst

New staff member brings interdisciplinary drinking water background.

Utility system positions are advertised on AMWA job board

Executive, engineering, and other openings listed on the site.

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.

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