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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March 2021

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.

CISA bulletin highlights vaccine hesitancy in infrastructure sectors

Agency offers strategies to promote vaccination among employees.

EPA revives climate page

Agency declares “facts are back” with site’s return.

DWSRF funding announcement highlights cybersecurity, resilience

Security-related projects cited among those eligible for over $1.1 billion in federal support.

EPA releases report on harmful releases to source waters

Report offers actions to help utilities mitigate “significant” national risk.

EPA revamps federal disaster funding resource

Revisions include information on new FEMA program.

Resilience tool training scheduled for western U.S.

EPA to host free regional training online.

Past Issues

February 2021

WaterISAC provides alerts, resources on Florida cybersecurity incident

WaterISAC hosted briefing with top ICS security firm for the water sector.

CEQ withdraws Trump-era guidance on GHGs

Council will work to update Obama-era GHG guidance.

AMWA pandemic page features new resources on vaccinations and masking

New resources reflect emergence of coronavirus variants, vaccine rollout.

January 2021

Radhika Fox appointed to EPA Office of Water

Former U.S. Water Alliance CEO leads bevy of early appointments.

DHS bulletin warns of possible ideologically driven violence

Bulletin also notes increase in threats to critical infrastructure in 2020.

Biden issues sweeping executive order on climate change

New order represents comprehensive national action plan, includes roles for local governments.

WaterISAC develops physical security resource page

New page focuses on threats associated with domestic extremism.

U.S. reenters Paris Climate Agreement

Biden tasks working group to assess social costs of carbon, methane, and nitrous oxide.

DHS releases water sector cybersecurity report

Restricted report examines security trends, recommends mitigation measures.

EPA’s financial capability assessment guidance acknowledges drinking water costs to communities

Standardized instructions for communities to incorporate these costs included in document.

AMWA expands COVID-19 page

Updates reflect emergence of new virus variants.

EPA examines the future of renewable energy waste

Paper considers future challenges in disposal of solar panels, batteries.

Congress enacts new national cybersecurity provisions

Legislation focuses on supporting critical infrastructure.

EPA to offer resilience tool training in Northeast U.S.

Free training will be conducted in four parts online.

December 2020

Water Sector Coordinating Council releases statement on ensuring COVID-19 vaccine prioritization

Statement emphasizes need for utilities to collaborate with local health agencies.

Agencies define “habitat” under Endangered Species Act

Final definition addresses many of AMWA’s previous comments.

Water sector responds to nationwide SolarWinds Orion cybersecurity incident

WaterISAC engages with partners and utilities as situation unfolds.

Supreme Court upholds New Mexico water use credit

Justices affirm validity of framework to account for evaporative loss.

Recordings from successful Water Utility Resilience Virtual Forum available

Two-day event on pandemic and wildfire resilience draws hundreds.

Biden nominates chiefs of key environment agencies

Nominees cited for experience in climate, equity, and environmental justice.

Associations pen letter urging Biden Administration to continue implementation of reuse plan

Action plan is an important tool for facilitating sustainable water resources management, letter says.

November 2020

2020 Water Utility Resilience Virtual Forum begins December 1

Water utilities will gain insight on preparing and planning for resiliency.

COVID-19 updates: Face coverings and vaccine prioritization

CDC releases new guidance on masks as vaccine production moves forward.

WaterISAC to host DHS cybersecurity experts

Presenters will explore free security resources available to utilities.

WaterISAC posts resources from November Cyber Threat Briefing

Webinar explored DHS assessment of sector vulnerabilities.

FEMA announces new National Risk Index

Interactive resource reveals community vulnerabilities to 18 hazards.

DHS releases insider threat resource

New guide helps organizations identify and address internal threats.

New survey highlights societal value of drinking water

88 percent of respondents deemed safe drinking water an “urgent” concern.

October 2020

AMWA comments urge consistency in ESA exclusions

Letter reiterates the need to define terms in the proposed rule.

AMWA joins letters opposing weakened water efficiency standards

Comments say proposed DOE standards for showerheads, washing machines would increase water use nationally.

New executive order aims to modernize country’s water resource management and infrastructure

Trump administration initiative established water subcabinet meant to ensure greater federal coordination.

AMWA urges EPA to consider all water costs in comments on Financial Capability Assessment Guidance

EPA should continue to consider effects of rising infrastructure costs on low-income ratepayers.

CDC revises COVID-19 workplace guidance for utilities

Guidance emphasizes physical control measures, mental health support.

EPA to offer resilience tool training in Minnesota

Free training will be conducted in four parts online.

Upcoming workshop to explore extreme events mitigation

EPA, AMWA among webinar partners.

EPA releases cybersecurity webinar recording

AMWA and WaterISAC staff explored disinformation and cybersecurity threats.

September 2020

Fish and Wildlife Service proposes new Endangered Species Act exemptions

Proposal outlines standard process for exemptions from critical habitat designations.

EPA seeks comment on revised affordability guidance

Revamped approach identifies drinking water costs among metrics for consideration.

Federal government releases interim COVID-19 vaccine guide

Interim playbook includes essential workers among top-priority populations.

New FBI report describes potential security vulnerabilities for reservoirs

Report describes recent incidents, suggests mitigation measures.

CEQ issues memo, guidance on NEPA review for emergency response actions

New guidance establishes “alternative means for NEPA compliance” in emergencies.

EPA to convene cybersecurity webinar October 7

AMWA panelist will address disinformation risks.

DHS alert highlights practices for addressing malicious cyber activity

Bulletin includes recommended mitigation measures, common response mistakes.

AMWA comments on proposed definition of habitat under ESA

Comments request that final definition ensure regulatory certainty for utilities.

AMWA letter urges prioritization of water workers in vaccine framework

Letter notes key nature of sector’s contributions to pandemic response.

August 2020

FEMA publishes 2020 funding notices for mitigation grants

Grants include $500 million for new resilience program.

AMWA, WUCA submit comments on National Climate Assessment themes and framework

Groups ask for actionable information to inform local decision making.

USDA invites funding applications for locally driven conservation projects

NRCS hosting webinars to inform applicants.

Report finds water sector has third-highest ICS risk in 2020

Report based critical infrastructure sector risks on vulnerabilities in federal advisories.

Western U.S. and New England experiencing severe or extreme drought

Drought conditions expected to persist in western U.S. through November.

Georgetown Climate Center releases equitable adaptation toolkit

Resources can assist cities and utilities with legal and policy issues.

National Academies release review of New York City watershed protection program

Report finds program has been successful in maintaining and enhancing water quality for over 20 years.

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