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.

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March 5, 2018

Supreme Court Allows Water Transfers Rule to Stand

NPDES permits not required to move water.

Innovative WaterXchange Collaboration Platform Launched for Water Industry

Free trial of new site available to AMWA members.

EPA Homeland Security Webinar to Detail Real-Time Analytics Pilot Project

Webinar will discuss how SCADA, other data can improve utility preparedness and response.

Senate Panel Hears Testimony on Infrastructure Plan as Momentum Appears Lacking

GOP leaders avoid pledging action weeks after Trump unveils proposal.

Legislation Proposes to Offer Expanded Water Recycling Grant Opportunities

House bill would boost Title XVI, reauthorize Alternative Water Source program.

This Week In Congress

Energy, finance bills on tap.

February 26, 2018

AMWA Joins Letter Backing Water Research Funding

Associations seek $20 million for water research in 2019.

Top Legislative, Regulatory Policymakers to Address AMWA Conference

Leaders from EPA, CEQ and FEMA join key federal legislators on Water Policy Conference agenda.

Comment Sought on NPDES Applicability to Point Source Discharges from Groundwater

Public has 90 days to comment on whether EPA should review or revise statement.

Two Federal Lead Exposure Initiatives Launched in February

CDC establishes advisory committee and President’s task force will draft new strategy.

WateReuse Association Seeks Abstracts for Symposium

March 9 is deadline to submit abstracts for September meeting in Austin.

This Week In Congress

Lawmakers return from weeklong break.

February 19, 2018

Trump Infrastructure Plan Proposes $200 Billion for Grants, WIFIA Reforms

Proposal faces uncertain future in Congress.

Trump Budget Would Slash WIFIA Amid Severe EPA Cuts

President proposes 33 percent cut to WIFIA, SRFs funding would stay flat.

White House Budget Plan Would Cut WaterSMART by 75 Percent

Drastic reductions included for Title XVI, NOAA climate research funding.

President’s Task Force Meets to Discuss Federal Strategy for Reducing Childhood Lead Exposure

Draft of federal lead strategy expected to be available for public comment later this year.

EPA Releases FY18-FY22 Strategic Plan

Agency highlights need to modernize aging water infrastructure, omits climate change.

Monthly WaterISAC Cyber Threat Briefing Set for February 21

DHS cybersecurity official will discuss water sector threats, assessments available.

Presidents’ Day Holiday Sees Congress in Recess, AMWA Office Closed

Federal holiday observed.

February 12, 2018

Budget Deal Reopens Government, Promises Billions for Infrastructure Projects

Bill backs investing an additional $20 billion in infrastructure programs over two years.

AMWA Seeks Comments on Title XVI Program for GAO Report

Members in Bureau of Reclamation states may participate in a call or provide email comments.

Democrats Include Drinking Water in $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

Document intended to preempt President Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure proposal.

Wheeler Nomination for EPA Deputy Administrator Advances from Committee

Energy lobbyist, former EPW staff director received support along party lines.

This Week In Congress

Trump to release infrastructure principles as Senate preps for immigration debate.

February 5, 2018

Trump Outlines Infrastructure Plan in Address to Congress

President asks lawmakers to write a bill that generates $1.5 trillion for infrastructure.

New Bill Would Use WIFIA to Fund Expanded SRF Investments

AMWA maintains concerns about legislation that could divert WIFIA resources.

Pruitt Reiterates “War on Lead” in Senate Testimony

Democrats remain skeptical of administration’s commitment to LCR revisions.

Implementation of Clean Water Rule Delayed to 2020

Multi-state coalition plans to sue over delay.

Reclamation Drought Response Grant Applications Due in Early February

WaterSMART grants would cover drought contingency planning and resiliency projects.

This Week In Congress

Another shutdown deadline looms on Thursday.

January 29, 2018

Leaked Infrastructure Plan Prioritizes Matching Funds, Reorganizes WIFIA

Purported White House document outlines long-awaited infrastructure plan.

Senators Offer Version of WIFIA Reauthorization Bill

AMWA expresses support for measure to extend program five years.

Senate Bill Aims to Boost Water Utility Workforce

New grants would help train future utility workers.

R.D. James Confirmed by Senate to Lead Army Corps of Engineers

James encounters little opposition and is confirmed by a vote of 89-1.

Supreme Court Unanimously Rules WOTUS Jurisdiction Lies in the District Courts

Ruling increases uncertainty over future of EPA’s Waters of the United States rulemaking.

AMWA Submits Letter to EPA on TSCA Pre-Prioritization

Letter asks for prioritization of chemicals that may impact drinking water sources.

This Week In Congress

Pruitt testimony, State of the Union address make for a busy Tuesday.

January 22, 2018

Congress Goes Down to the Wire on Government Funding Bill

EPA Administrator says funds are available to keep the agency open this week if the government shuts down.

Corps Suggests Progress in Drafting WIFIA Rules

Official says agency is drafting policy for dormant program.

The National Academies Undertaking Legionella Project

Expert committee to develop report addressing Legionella in water systems.

Bureau of Reclamation Webinar to Detail Drought Response Funding

January 24 session covers opportunities through WaterSMART.

WaterISAC to Host Water Sector Cyber Threat Briefing Wednesday

Webinar to feature information about cybersecurity assessments and new vulnerabilities.

Black Sky Resilience Webinar This Tuesday

Online WaterISAC session addresses catastrophic power outages.

This Week In Congress

House recess may be interrupted by shutdown debate.

January 15, 2018

LCR Revisions Discussed in Federalism Consultation

AMWA to work with Regulatory Committee on response.

AMWA Backs Bill to Extend WIFIA

Association joins other water groups in support of five-year extension.

Lawmakers Pitch SRF, WIFIA Increases for Infrastructure Plan

Bipartisan “Problem Solvers Caucus” sees role for more regionalization and regulatory streamlining to fix water infrastructure.

Water Quality Surveillance and Response System Tools Available from EPA

Comprehensive website houses materials for utilities to learn, design and implement their own SRS system.

EPA Launches New Deregulation Webpage

Agency highlights actions completed and those still underway.

WaterISAC Webinar to Highlight Black Sky Resilience

Session will identify measures to address catastrophic power outages.

This Week In Congress

Lawmakers face Friday deadline to resolve budget impasse.

AMWA Office Closed Monday

D.C. headquarters observes MLK holiday.

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