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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January 6, 2020

House to kick off 2020 with vote on PFAS legislation

Approval expected on CERCLA, SDWA changes.

2020 federal agenda holds hazy timelines for major regulatory actions on water

WOTUS set to be finalized soon, endpoint for LCR revisions still unclear.

DHS re-ups bulletin on Iranian cyber activity

Operators urged to pay particular attention to ICS cybersecurity.

January webinar to review SRF American iron and steel requirements

Refresher session will focus on implementation, coverage, and waivers.

This week in Congress

House to vote on PFAS bill as Senate impeachment trial remains on hold.

December 23, 2019

Water programs decline slightly as EPA enjoys FY20 funding boost

Appropriations agreement leaves SRFs and WIFIA funding near all-time highs.

PFAS mandate kept out of appropriations bill

Lawmakers cannot reach deal to require regulation of PFOA and PFOS.

EPA grants 30-day extension for LCR comments in response to stakeholder requests

Public now has until February 12 to provide input.

Defense policy bill with modest PFAS provisions goes to president

Senate follows House in overwhelmingly approving measure.

AMWA-inspired resilience program receives first funding

Congress provides $3 million for drinking water resilience projects as AMWA works to expand program.

AMWA weighs in on draft National Water Reuse Action Plan

Association expresses commitment to play a role in national conversation.

EPA releases new analytical method for detecting PFAS

29 PFAS can now be measured in water, including 11 not previously achievable.

Save the dates of March 30 to April 2 for AMWA’s 2020 Water Policy Conference

New meeting schedule runs from Monday through Thursday this year.

AMWA holiday schedule

Monday Morning Briefing will return in new year.

December 16, 2019

PFAS provisions limited in defense bill, but could find a home in spending measure

Lawmakers negotiating last-minute deal to alter SDWA, health advisory rules.

President wants to flush water efficiency standards

Mandatory toilet standards were codified in 1992.

AMWA and NACWA release latest resilience webinar materials

Speakers highlighted emerging changes in bond rating criteria, opportunities to apply data models.

EPA offers access to water workforce presentations

Online collection includes details on many successful utility programs.

New podcast series focuses on issues facing America’s water systems

Initial session looks at creating a high-performance regional utility.

This week in Congress

Lawmakers prepare to end 2019 with votes on impeachment, appropriations, and PFAS.

December 9, 2019

National Drinking Water Advisory Council explores EPA regulatory actions

NDWAC advises EPA on matters including lead, perchlorate, and PFAS.

Congress drops PFAS provisions from defense bill

Negotiators cannot agree on mandates for EPA to set drinking water standard, issue hazardous substance designation.

EPA seeks comment on adding PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory

Public has until February 3 to provide input on which, if any, PFAS should be included.

Government predicts high price tag for PFAS mandate

Congressional Budget Office says water systems would spend “several billion dollars” removing contaminants.

Early registration available for AWWA Potable Reuse Symposium

Registrants for international event receive reduced rate until January 17.

This week in Congress

Legislating continues as House drafts articles of impeachment.

November 25, 2019

Divided House panel advances PFAS reforms

AMWA cites objections to CERCLA designation, expedited SDWA process.

December 5 Webinar: Operationalizing Resilience in the Water Sector

Final RMP rule reverses Obama-era chemical security standards

AMWA recommendations adopted in final rule.

Congress pushes spending decisions into December

Current appropriations extended again, setting up pre-Christmas shutdown deadline.

New proposal revising EPA’s 2015 Steam Electric Power Plant Effluent Guidelines hits Federal Register

Public has until January 21 to provide comment.

PFAS debate goes Hollywood with Ruffalo testimony

Actor’s appearance on Capitol Hill coincides with release of “Dark Waters” movie.

US Water Alliance webinar to explore community climate resilience

Panel will include insights from two AMWA member utilities.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Congress and AMWA observe national holiday.

November 18, 2019

Proposed Lead and Copper Rule revisions hit Federal Register opening 60-day comment period

Public has until January 13 to provide comment; AMWA submits request for 30-day extension.

Lawmakers primed to punt on spending bills

Latest funding extension expected to last through December 20.

National Drinking Water Advisory Council to meet December 4 and 5

Perchlorate and Lead and Copper Rule proposals to be discussed.

EPA slams NYT article on “secret science” proposal

Agency alleges "glaring inaccuracies" in coverage of leaked draft rule.

This week in Congress

Congressional panels plan hearings on water resources resiliency, 401 authorities.

November 11, 2019

MOU between EPA and Bureau of Reclamation advances collaboration on funding for reuse

Agreement enables agencies to align and leverage funding through WIFIA and Title XVI programs.

WRF releases guide and toolbox for utility partnerships

New resource provides framework and workbooks to address partnership challenges.

Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to lead NRDC

Obama-era agency head expected to focus on climate change.

This week in Congress

Impeachment hearings begin in the House.

AMWA office closed for Veterans Day

Association observes federal holiday on Monday.

November 4, 2019

AMWA outlines considerations for EPA’s development of harmful algal blooms policy

Association recommends impacted utilities be given highest priority for designation of “nationally significant.”

Senate signs off on EPA funding bill

Agency’s final spending allotment likely to wait for wider appropriations deal.

CWSRF reauthorization, resilience program expansion advance in wastewater policy bill

Committee-approved measure could find a home in next WRDA.

“Skinny” defense bill would cut out PFAS

Senator offers slimmed-down defense measure that avoids controversy over emerging contaminant.

Spaces still available for 2020 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center

November 20 is deadline for applications.

November marks Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month

National campaign promotes infrastructure security practices.

Water workforce webinar recording available online

PowerPoint slides also provided from session addressing utilities’ workforce challenges.

This week in Congress

Senate begins the week with judicial nominations.

October 28, 2019

New board members elected, affordability policy approved at AMWA conference

Presentation slides from management conference now available online.

Final WOTUS repeal makes its way to Federal Register

Recodification of pre-2015 rules to take effect December 23.

AMWA reiterates call for strong funding for water infrastructure

Organizations write to Capitol Hill as lawmakers make progress on appropriations bills.

House and Senate bills would establish water affordability programs

Public water systems could access funds to ease burdens on low-income ratepayers.

Threat Analysis Report highlights current water sector risks

Extreme weather, IT security among security priorities.

This week in Congress

Senate could vote on EPA spending measure.

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