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.

Latest Issue (Free for Everyone)

June 14, 2021

Last call: AMWA utility management award applications due this Friday

Member utilities must submit entries this week.

Senate approves Buy American expansion for federal infrastructure programs

Manufactured products used in SRF, WIFIA-funded projects would have to be domestically produced.

The saga continues as EPA, Army Corps of Engineers announce intention to revise WOTUS

Agencies ask courts to remand Trump-era rule, reinstate pre-2015 water protections.

Senate panels turn attention to PFAS, EPA budget plan

Senators express bipartisan support for speedy regulatory action by EPA.

AMWA invites utility leaders to exclusive ZOOM discussion

Association will convene virtual meeting on July 1.

New utility positions advertised on AMWA job board

Executive, engineering, and other water sector opportunities are available.

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June 7, 2021

AMWA needs your input for 2021 fall conference topics

Please complete the EMC survey by June 8.

States receive funds to set low-income water assistance program rules

HHS releases $166.6 million to jumpstart administration of LIHWAP program.

AMWA’s award applications are due next week

Submit applications by the June 18 deadline.

White House urges corporate action on ransomware

Memo from deputy national security advisor highlights key practices.

New water utility positions on AMWA job board

Employment opportunities listed online.

June 1, 2021

AMWA’s 2021 in-person Executive Management Conference heads to Denver

October 3 to 6 leadership forum will feature education and peer-to-peer networking.

AMWA warns of shortcomings in House drinking water legislation

Association joins other water sector groups in asking lawmakers to undertake “comprehensive stakeholder engagement.”

AMWA lays out recommendations for EPA's new Council on PFAS

Association reiterates that EPA should leverage all regulatory authorities to address PFAS.

Biden budget request details big increase for EPA

SRFs, other water infrastructure initiatives would benefit under $11.2 billion plan.

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council submits recommendations

Council advises administration to replace all lead service lines in frontline communities by 2030.

Lead and Copper Rule delay inches forward

OMB review could be last step before effective date is pushed to December.

Assistant Administrator for Water nominee gets thumbs-up from Senate panel

Full Senate vote is the only remaining hurdle before Radhika Fox can formally assume post as head of Office of Water.

New executive listing posted to AMWA job board

Water utility positions listed online.

May 24, 2021

Cost-benefit analysis reforms, water disconnection moratoriums on the agenda for Tuesday House subcommittee hearing

Democrats to consider candidates for inclusion in infrastructure package.

Bipartisan House bill would establish permanent water ratepayer aid program

AMWA, NACWA applaud proposal as major step in affordability campaign.

AMWA urges caution on expanded Buy American mandates

Senate bill would subject manufactured products to domestic procurement rules.

Biden directs federal government to mitigate financial risks of climate change

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

AMWA job board lists water utility positions

Job seekers can search for executive and other opportunities.

May 17, 2021

Treasury outlines eligible water projects, local allocations for COVID-19 relief funds

Interim final rule allows SRF-eligible projects to access billions.

AMWA backs EPA’s proposal to require water utilities to test for 29 PFAS

Association highlights areas for improvement under proposed UCMR 5.

EPA relaunches climate indicators page after four-year hiatus

Newly released data demonstrates increased acceleration of warming trends.

EPA rescinds Trump-era rule on transparency in the development of guidance documents

Action is in accordance with Biden executive order.

AMWA job board has new employment listings

Executive and other utility openings are posted online.

May 10, 2021

AMWA backs Fox nomination to lead EPA Water office

Association announces support ahead of confirmation hearing.

New regulatory tracking tool available to AMWA members

Electronic spreadsheet follows latest movements by EPA and other federal agencies.

Water GMs invited to strategic communications Zoom roundtable

Informing policy makers and influencers of the general manager’s role.

New climate normals show record warmth throughout U.S.

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

Deadline for AMWA’s 2021 awards rapidly approaching

Submit your applications before June 18.

Join AMWA and member CEOs to discuss member benefits, utility priorities

Meeting will occur on May 27.

Executive positions recently posted to AMWA job board

Job seekers can also search for other water sector opportunities.

May 3, 2021

AMWA-backed water infrastructure bill sails through Senate

Water affordability, climate resilience, and infrastructure provisions included in landmark package.

Senators add drinking water cybersecurity provision to infrastructure bill

EPA, CISA would be directed to collaborate on drinking water cybersecurity.

EPA seeks suitors for $5.5 billion in water infrastructure loans

Communities invited to submit WIFIA letters of interest until July 23.

EPA establishes new council to tackle PFAS

Group charged to identify new priorities and develop multi-year strategy.

AMWA pandemic page highlights telework resources

Members can now review peers’ telework policies.

Climate resilience tool training scheduled for southeast U.S.

EPA to host free regional training online.

Celebrate water and other sectors during United for Infrastructure 2021

Join virtual events from May 10-14; VOW webinar to discuss water infrastructure challenges.

New water sector jobs posted to AMWA job board

List or search for employment opportunities online.

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