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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August 23, 2021

Pandemic-related construction costs and delays subject of upcoming AMWA webinar

AMWA’s fall conference sets an agenda for utility executives

CEOs will highlight wide-ranging management strategies.

Union of Concerned Scientists stress dangers of extreme heat on outdoor workers

Major impacts expected midcentury due to more frequent 100°F heat index days.

First-ever water shortage declaration for Colorado River triggers water cuts

Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico to reduce consumption.

UNC publishes compilation of pandemic-related financial relief programs

ARPA funds can be used for cybersecurity.

U.S. Water Alliance’s August 26 webinar to address workforce issues

New utility openings posted to AMWA job board

Water sector employment listings are available online.

August 16, 2021

Massive bill passes as Senate moves infrastructure priorities forward

$1.2 trillion bill heads to House alongside budget reconciliation resolution.

Top-of-mind workforce topics will take center stage at AMWA’s fall conference

Water CEOs will discuss existing and emerging utility issues.

New climate change report warns of effects on extreme events

Working group notes the global prevalence of climate impacts.

December forum will explore all aspects of utility resilience

Climate, emergency preparedness plenary will kick off the Miami event.

CEOs will convene on utility priorities at AMWA member roundtable

Association will also highlight member benefits during the September 2 discussion.

AMWA job board lists recent water sector openings

Find a variety of utility positions online.

August 9, 2021

Massive bill with $48.4 billion in drinking water and wastewater funding moves toward passage

Senators work into the weekend on infrastructure package.

Western water funds, cyber grants, and new Buy America rules all tucked into infrastructure bill

Landmark legislation carries a range of new policies alongside drinking water provisions.

AMWA cautions against weakening ability of states to protect their waters under CWA

Association supports streamlining regulatory procedures under Section 401 but prioritizes source water protection.

Pair of webinars this week to explore new water ratepayer assistance program

HHS prepares to dole out $1.1 billion in low-income aid.

Recent utility openings listed on AMWA job board

Leadership and other opportunities in the water sector are available.

August 2, 2021

AMWA offers improvements to LCR revisions in most recent comments to EPA

Association continues push for an achievable, practical, and enforceable Lead and Copper Rule.

Water funding comes into focus as Senate moves forward with infrastructure package

$23.4 billion for SRFs, $15 billion for lead service line replacement among new spending expected in bill.

National Security Memorandum promises cybersecurity goals for critical infrastructure

DHS secretary to finalize voluntary sector-specific guidelines within a year.

FY22 funding boost for EPA clears House hurdle

Lawmakers advance record $11.34 billion spending plan for agency.

DOE announces intent to reinstate 2013 showerhead rule

Revision would undo AMWA-opposed 2020 changes.

EPA announces plan to strengthen wastewater pollution discharge from power plants

Action will modify 2015 Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule for a second time.

AMWA encourages utilities to sign up for Imagine a Day Without Water

Plan to participate in the annual event on October 21.

New utility executive positions posted to AMWA job board

Search for employment opportunities online.

July 26, 2021

AMWA testifies in favor of greater cybersecurity focus, resources

Association says WaterISAC could play enhanced role in sector preparedness.

Water sector objects as House passes PFAS regulation bill

“PFAS Action Act” not expected to see imminent action in the Senate.

AMWA weighs in on equity in FEMA programs

Association recommends changes to expand access to funding.

Creating a culture of innovation at utilities among AMWA’s fall conference highlights

Registration and hotel booking open for utility management event.

Infrastructure negotiations continue as deal could emerge this week

Lawmakers say they are getting close to agreement on $1.2 trillion package.

House approves suite of cybersecurity bills as senators eye mandatory incident reporting

House-passed measures would bolster resources to strengthen critical infrastructure.

Guidance to federal agencies about implementing Justice40 Initiative released

DWSRF program announced as a priority pilot.

AMWA job board has new job openings

Recently listed water utility positions online.

July 19, 2021

House to vote on PFAS bill as Senate panel turns attention to cybersecurity

AMWA to deliver testimony at Wednesday hearing on cyber challenges.

AMWA says COVID-19 aid dollars should fund wide range of water projects

Association submits comments to Treasury Department in response to Interim Final Rule.

EPA releases Draft Fifth Contaminant Candidate List for public comment

List includes 66 chemicals, PFAS, cyanotoxins, disinfection byproducts, and 12 microbes.

Senate sets key vote on infrastructure package

Democratic leaders push to finalize details of bipartisan package as bounds of reconciliation deal are defined.

EPA webinar to provide strategies on developing workforce, equity partnerships

Utility leaders will learn examples of effective programs at the local and state levels.

Source Water Collaborative webinar on wildfire impacts to drinking water to include AMWA member

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority to discuss watershed-wide approach to reducing wildfire risk.

AMWA job board showcases water utility positions

Water workers can search for online employment opportunities.

July 12, 2021

Cybersecurity resilience, workforce strategies among topics at AMWA’s fall conference

Registration and housing are now open for 2021 EMC.

AMWA invites its member CEOs to meet on utility management priorities

Association will convene discussion on August 5.

How can FEMA better address resilience and disproportionate impacts to the underserved?

Final opportunities to provide input to AMWA’s comments this week.

AMWA member to provide water sector perspective at public M/DBP meeting

July 15 EPA meeting on possible M/DBP revisions open to all.

Focus on infrastructure to ramp up as lawmakers return to Washington

Senators hope to debut text of bipartisan infrastructure framework by next week.

AMWA job board lists new utility openings

Executives and others can post or search for online positions.

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