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.

Past Issues (Join or Login to Continue)

January 8, 2024

CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell to headline AMWA’s 2024 Water Policy Conference

Congratulations to AMWA’s Brian Redder on promotion to Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

The association eagerly anticipates Brian’s continued success.

EPA grants LA primacy for underground carbon storage wells

Other states are in application pipeline to receive authority to permit underground injection wells.

AMWA honors eleven new sustaining members

The association will be celebrating sustaining members at the 2024 Executive Management Conference.

Engineering Manager II (Bureau Chief) is open at Howard County Maryland Department of Public Works

City of Norfolk is also hiring a Director of Utilities.

January 2, 2024

NDWAC sends recommendations to EPA on potential MDBP rule revisions

Recommendations largely mirror those developed by the MDBP Working Group.

Share your views on affordability and partnership in U.S. Water Alliance survey

Responses to utility leader survey due January 31.

AMWA provides information on the availability of products used in water infrastructure projects

Association’s comments to EPA highlight supply chain delays, long lead times, and workforce shortages.

City of Norfolk seeks a Director of Utilities

Utilities can advertise on AMWA’s job board to find the right candidates.

December 18, 2023

AMWA expresses support for full SRF funding in FY25

Coalition letter to President Biden backs $3.25 billion for each program next year.

AMWA Q4 all-membership meeting recording and slides are now available

Save the dates for the 2024 quarterly meetings.

AMWA joins amici curiae brief on proposed DuPont settlement

Brief urges court to consider complexities of western water systems.

EPA publishes second annual progress report PFAS strategic roadmap

Efforts in authorities and drinking water actions cited in update.

AMWA encourages White House to prioritize data gaps in research plan

White House to develop a federal environmental justice research and data plan.

Water Utility Climate Alliance released its 2023 annual report

Alliance tackled topics like equity, climate modeling, and demand forecasting in 2023.

AMWA updates website to better reflect membership

The association will continue upgrading the website as time progresses.

Happy holidays to everyone

Monday Morning Briefing will return in the new year.

December 11, 2023

Registration for AMWA’s 2024 Water Policy Conference is open

Members of Congress and federal leaders will provide a legislative and regulatory overview.

Lead and Copper Rule Improvements published in the Federal Register

The 60-day comment period has begun and ends February 5.

Renew your AMWA membership by December 31, 2023

The association anticipates further enhancing the membership experience in 2024.

Consolidated brief filed objecting to PFAS multi-district litigation settlement

Main concerns center around the broad releases of future claims in the settlement.

Share your thought leadership with your peers through AMWA’s Water Utility Executive

The newsletter provides insights into new management thinking, trends, and more.

Post utility and water sector openings on AMWA job site

Employment seekers can sign up for job alerts.

December 4, 2023

EPA releases Lead and Copper Rule improvements

Proposed rule requires 100 percent LSL removal in 10 years, lowers action level to 10 ppb.

Timelines approaching for PFAS settlement decisions

Settling parties ask for final certification.

EPA announces upcoming webinars on water cybersecurity, technical assistance

Virtual events will offer best practices, funding application assistance.

EPA reallocates millions in lead service line replacement dollars

43 states are in line to receive a boost in funding to replace lead lines.

Nominations open for EPA Environmental Financial Advisory Board

AMWA encourages interested applicants to work with our policy staff to submit nominations.

EPA releases draft guidance on NPDES discharges through groundwater

Association will work with members to develop comments.

Join AMWA for an overview of its Strategic Plan next Thursday, December 14

The meeting will also feature an LCRI update and a presentation from a 2023 award winner.

Hayden MacLachlan joins AMWA as its Organizational Assistant

New staff member brings a background in nonprofit and project management.

November 20, 2023

Congress extends EPA funding into February

“Laddered CR” staves off government shutdown but sets up additional spending votes next year.

Administration releases Fifth National Climate Assessment

Report shows decline in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions even as population and GDP have grown.

Water sector convenes roundtable to discuss advancing environmental equity

Federal agency representatives delivered updates on key grants programs and other initiatives.

AMWA wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Association office closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of holiday.

Advertise water sector opportunities on the AMWA job site

Utilities can connect with executives, engineers, financial professionals, and more.

November 13, 2023

EPA announces support for 200 disadvantaged communities in Get the Lead Out Initiative

AMWA members note community collaboration and funding critical to GLO.

Act now to renew your 2024 AMWA membership

Ensure continuity of benefits by renewing before December 31, 2023.

Next week! AMWA sustainability committee will discuss resilience tools for infrastructure projects

AMWA members working on sustainability, capital projects, and engineering are encouraged to join the conversation.

White House releases draft memorandum on AI in government

Federal agencies will be required to develop and post AI strategies by late 2024.

Water sector opportunities highlighted on AMWA job board

Executive leadership opportunities are still available.

October 23, 2023

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