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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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.

Past Issues

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.

April 2021

Fitch Ratings: Cyber events could pose water utility credit risks

Breaches and mitigation costs could reduce ability to repay debt.

Biden pledges new GHG reduction targets at Earth Day Summit

U.S. aims for net zero emissions economy-wide by 2050.

New resilience resource emphasizes equity in planning

Guidance builds on community input in fall forum series.

U.S. Intelligence Community warns of hostile cyber operations, domestic violent extremism, and extreme weather

Latest threat assessment cites threats to government facilities.

National Intelligence Council's Global Trends 2040 report forecasts cyber and climate risks

Quadrennial report examines effects of pandemic recovery, cyber threats, and climate change in coming decades.

AMWA pandemic page highlights telework resources

Members can now review peers’ telework policies.

Resilience tool training scheduled for southeast U.S.

EPA to host free regional training online.

U.S. and Canadian environmental agencies release joint statement on climate change

Statement highlights importance of bilateral cooperation, local engagement.

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.

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