Sustainability & Security Report

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AMWA's Sustainability and Security Report explores how the latest trends in sustainability, emergency preparedness, and homeland security may affect the water sector.

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December 2021

WaterISAC-EPA webinar to highlight Russian threat and cyber best practices

Webinar set for January 5, 2022.

FEMA releases compendium of climate resilience resources

Programs and initiatives organized along a community resilience cycle.

FEMA prioritizes equity, climate resilience, and national preparedness in new strategic plan

Equity not a one-size-fits-all approach, says FEMA.

FEMA releases long-term community resilience exercise resource guide

Resources may help understanding climate change risk, build local capability, and explore hazard mitigation planning.

Sector associations pen letter opposing cyber requirements in sanitary surveys

EPA’s plan would finalize interpretive rule in April 2022.

Climate resilience in Australia, New Zealand showcased in WSAA whitepaper

Approaches for mitigation, adaptation and 16 case studies highlighted.

Past Issues

November 2021

AMWA weighs in on proposed NEPA revisions

Association supports timely assessments, notes local and federal agencies’ mutual interest in community resilience.

AMWA urges EPA to outline definitive actions to achieve its strategic goals

Comments submitted in response to EPA’s proposed 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.

Proposed Endangered Species Act changes garner AMWA responses

Association comments emphasize effects of regulatory clarity on hazard mitigation, financial planning.

Think tank makes far-reaching federal policy recommendations for water sector cybersecurity

Research memo calls for increased federal support and new regulations.

WaterISAC releases recording from webinar on employee wellbeing and stress management

Panelists examined how utilities can support employees despite persistent stressors.

EPA releases tool for identifying source water protection funding

Resource connects utilities with federal funding opportunities.

DHS issues new terrorism advisory

Bulletin describes a “diverse and challenging threat environment.”

October 2021

White House takes on 2020 NEPA revisions

Proposed changes to 2020 revisions would reinstate previous definitions and procedures.

WaterISAC and NAWC webinar to focus on employee wellbeing and stress management

The Nov. 4 webinar will examine how utilities can support employees despite persistent stressors.

Federal government warns of ongoing threats to water systems

Joint advisory recommends mitigation measures based on past incidents.

Utilities seek intervention from EPA to secure treatment chemicals

Liquid oxygen among vital supplies utilities seek to acquire.

Leading practices in climate change is the topic of webinars hosted by utility alliance and partners

The eight-part series examines climate change across a variety of utility-relevant topics.

EPA’s Climate Adaptation Plan sets goals for integrating adaptation across agency programs, processes and infrastructure

Plan is among 20 federal adaptation plans released.

Program takes shape for Water Utility Resilience Forum; register now!

Sessions highlight challenges and successes in communities throughout the United States.

Southwest drought to endure “at least into 2022, potentially longer”

End of nearly two-year drought would require “several seasons (and potentially years) of above-average precipitation.”

Federal government releases new climate change reports

Intelligence estimate warns of “increasingly costly” climate change impacts.

UN climate conference seeks to accelerate climate action

Emissions targets, resilient infrastructure among COP26 agenda’s priorities.

November 1 webinar will highlight water sector frameworks for climate adaptation planning

Free event hosted by Association of Adaptation Professionals.

September 2021

Lawmakers push for cyber incident reporting standards

Language added to defense bill would likely cover drinking water systems.

Florida utilities facing liquid oxygen shortages

AMWA solicits information on supply chain disruptions.

AMWA webinar recording provides strategies to mitigate construction disruptions

A diverse panel shared best practices on partnering to complete capital projects.

Federal outreach to utilities expected as part of White House ICS security push

AMWA seeks information from any utilities contacted.

DHS releases preliminary cross-sector control systems security goals

Voluntary cybersecurity framework will be finalized by July 2022.

EPA shares fact sheet on water system contamination after wildfires

Resource draws on recent incidents to describe how to address VOCs in systems.

AWIA compliance tops 99 percent for large systems

Large systems’ compliance rates for resilience assessments and emergency planning lead the sector.

August 2021

December forum will explore all aspects of utility resilience; Register now

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

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

FEMA announces $1 billion in mitigation funding

Local governments must apply through states to access funding.

New climate change report warns of effects on extreme events

Working group notes the global prevalence of climate impacts.

EPA announces free cybersecurity training for utilities

Two-part workshop examines cybersecurity risks and offers mitigation steps.

Utilities seek intervention from EPA to secure treatment chemicals

Agency completes first step as it applies a previously unused SDWA authority to address treatment chemical supply disruptions.

July 2021

AMWA testifies in favor of greater cybersecurity focus, resources

Association says WaterISAC could play enhanced role in sector preparedness.

CEQ postpones deadline to implement 2020 NEPA assessment revisions

CEQ will initiate further rulemaking following review.

AMWA weighs in on equity in FEMA programs

Association recommends changes to expand access to funding.

National Security Memorandum promises cybersecurity goals for critical infrastructure

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

White House guidance on federal agency implementation of Justice40 Initiative unveiled

DWSRF program announced as a priority pilot program.

EPA Water Security Division announces August webinars

Topics to include contamination and continuity of operations.

DOE announces intent to reinstate 2013 showerhead rule

Revision would undo AMWA-opposed 2020 changes.

DHS announces 2021 chemical security series

Ransomware, pandemic-related security challenges among expected topics.

June 2021

AMWA seeks input as FEMA reevaluates programs

Evaluation focus is via climate and equity lens.

Cybersecurity implementation mixed across the sector, survey shows

Sector-wide effort identifies opportunities for expanded federal support of security programs.

CISA’s Bad Practices list highlights “exceptionally risky” vulnerabilities

Living list will expand as new precarious practices are identified.

White House urges corporate action on ransomware

Memo from deputy national security advisor highlights key practices.

Northwest heat wave punctuates western drought

Over 90 percent of western U.S. faces drought conditions.

EPA fact sheets examine DWSRF funding for preparedness and mitigation

New resources detail how external funding can support emergency planning and mitigation measures.

May 2021

New climate normals show record warmth throughout U.S.

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

Biden directs federal government to mitigate financial risks of climate change

President says new risk management approach will strengthen America’s financial system.

Biden administration doubles size of FEMA mitigation grant program

Program will make $1 billion available to applicants.

DHS report examines malicious cyber actors and water system security

Report was previously shared by WaterISAC on May 20.

EPA relaunches climate indicators page after four-year hiatus

Newly released data demonstrates increased acceleration of warming trends.

FEMA opens applications for regional preparedness grants

Water-related projects among those eligible for funding.

DHS releases new terrorism bulletin

Advisory warns of "complex and volatile" threat.

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