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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April 6, 2015

AMWA Calls for Preservation of Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds

Association joins letter pushing back against White House proposal to roll back tax benefits.

DHS Schedules April 10 Webinar on Precipitation, Drought and Cascading Effects

Impacts on critical infrastructure to be highlighted.

EPA Launches Water Utility Response On-The-Go Mobile Website

Mobile-friendly site makes emergency information and tools accessible to operators in the field.

Public Meeting on Lead-Free Fittings and Fixtures Regulations Slated for April 14

Those wishing to attend in person or by webinar must contact EPA by April 7.

New Report Highlights Green Infrastructure Best Practices

Profiles presented for 30 Sustainable Communities Initiative grantees.

Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Data Released

FracFocus website includes information from 20 states.

EPA Announces Extreme Events/Climate Adaptation Training Workshops for Utilities

Free workshops are planned for June and July.

March 30, 2015

Capitol Hill Looking to Address WIFIA’s Muni Bond Restriction

Lawmakers and staff tell Water Policy Conference a fix is “on the radar.”

Lawmakers Plan Bills Directing EPA to Rewrite WOTUS Rule

GOP-backed measures would clarify federal jurisdiction over wetlands.

Water Policy Conference Presentations Now Online

Review presenter slides or check out what you missed.

Department of the Interior Publishes Fracking Rule

New regulations apply to federal public and American Indian lands.

FEMA Requiring States to Consider Climate Change in Disaster Mitigation Plans

Plans are required in order to receive mitigation grants.

AMWA Submits Comments to CEQ on Draft Guidance for Consideration of Climate Change in NEPA Reviews

March 25 letter is available on AMWA’s Sustainability Committee page.

Water Research Foundation to Conduct Algae Bloom Webcast

Case studies will help utilities plan for algae bloom season.

March 23, 2015

Water Executives Gather For AMWA Policy Conference

Spring meeting brings together water policy leaders and utility executives in Washington, D.C.

EPW Committee Leaders Voice Support for SRFs, WIFIA

Bipartisan duo asks budget leaders to make room for water infrastructure.

Water Utility Adaptation Bill Offered in Senate

Sen. Cardin’s bill complements House version introduced earlier this month.

House Approves GOP Bills Targeting EPA’s Regulatory Process

President Obama promises vetoes for pair of measures to reform science standards underpinning EPA regulations.

Kopocis Talks SRFs, WIFIA in Congressional Testimony

EPA official defends agency’s FY16 budget request.

DHS Schedules April 10 Webinar on Precipitation, Drought and Cascading Effects

Impacts on critical infrastructure to be highlighted.

EPA Kicks Off 2015 Green Infrastructure Webcasts

First webcast to focus on green infrastructure in arid communities.

Public Meetings of EPA’s SAB Drinking Water Committee and EFAB Set

Meetings to cover CCL4, water infrastructure financing issues.

EPA Hosts Online Exercises on Laboratory Responses to Contamination Incidents

Coordination of lab services in drinking water incidents is goal of sessions.

This Week In Congress

House and Senate to consider respective budget blueprints.

March 16, 2015

Final Call for Water Policy Conference

Water sector leaders gather March 22-25 in Washington, D.C.

AMWA Requests Room in Budget for SRFs, WIFIA

Association signs letter asking lawmakers to provide for SRFs and WIFIA while protecting municipal bonds.

Value of Water Coalition Announces New Partners, New Director

Water infrastructure champions also launch new website.

Bill Would Renew Water Research Efforts

Senate legislation reauthorizes water resources research institutes in all 50 states.

Water Sector Cyber Threat Briefing Scheduled for March 25

Webcast to cover control system incidents, vulnerabilities and threats.

Free Webinar on EPA’s Climate Ready Utilities Program This Week

NOAA hosts session on managing water resource risks.

New CEQ Chairperson Starts Today

Acting chair named for White House environmental post.

This Week In Congress

Data breach, FY16 budget hearings are on the agenda.

March 9, 2015

Hotel Rooms Still Available for Water Policy Conference

Attendees in need of lodging should contact AMWA office.

Senators Speak Up for Water at EPA Budget Hearing

Cardin, Boxer express concerns about proposed SRF cuts.

Water Infrastructure Adaptation Measure Reintroduced in House

Bill from Rep. Capps would offer assistance to help utilities study and adapt to climate change.

California Revises Perchlorate Public Health Goal

New target could lead to lower California drinking water standard.

Bill Would Let Communities Test EPA’s Integrated Planning Framework

At least 15 communities per year would be part of new pilot program.

This Week In Congress

Legislative schedule is limited with House in recess.

March 2, 2015

House Approves Toxic Algae Legislation

Bill giving EPA 90 days to develop strategic plan moves to Senate.

AMWA Submits Comments to S&P on Proposed Rating Criteria for Municipal Bonds

Comments aimed at asking S&P to clarify how its final methodology will be implemented.

Administrator McCarthy Defends EPA Budget Request in Hill Hearings

EPA chief highlights SRF request, briefly mentions new WIFIA program.

Contact AMWA for Hotel Rooms for the March Water Policy Conference

The conference hotel has sold out of rooms at the special rate.

Utility Financial Database Webinar Available Online

Archive of the February 24 broadcast is posted on AMWA’s UFI webpage.

Connect With AMWA on LinkedIn

Association boosts social media presence on networking site.

This Week In Congress

House to vote on bills targeting science behind EPA regulations.

February 23, 2015

Getting Value from AMWA’s Utility Financial Database – Webcast Set for February 24

Program will cover ways to benefit from 2014 financial survey findings.

February 27 Is Deadline for Preferred Hotel Reservations for 2015 Water Policy Conference

Conference participants urged to act now to reserve lodging and obtain block rate.

Moody’s Publishes Scorecard Methodology for Rating Municipal Utility Debt

Agency expects a “modest number” of utility ratings will change with new scoring.

Senator Offers Cyber Info-Sharing Bill Based on Obama Proposal

New legislation would establish “Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations.”

CEQ Extends Comment Period for Revised Draft Guidance on NEPA Reviews

March 25 is new deadline for comments on GHG/climate considerations.

WRF Launches New Knowledge Portal

Portal provides wide range of resources related to water supply diversification.

This Week In Congress

House panel to review EPA budget request.

February 16, 2015

AMWA Office Closed Monday for Federal Holiday

The AMWA office is closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day.

House Panel Approves Algal Bloom Legislation

Unanimous vote puts measure on track for House consideration.

Algal Toxin Bills Offered in Senate

Sens. Portman, Brown team up on two proposals.

Sen. Whitehouse to Lead Democrats on Water Subcommittee

Move bumps Sen. Cardin from position in EPW Committee shakeup.

Congressman Offers Bill to Exclude Pesticide Applications from NPDES Permits

Bill mirrors earlier proposals in response to federal court decision.

EPA to Host Second Moving Toward Sustainability Webinar

February 24 session looks at climate-related challenges.

February 9, 2015

DWSRF Boost, WIFIA Dollars Part of Obama’s Budget Plan

EPA funding increase is part of $4 trillion proposal sent to Capitol Hill.

White House Budget Would Limit Muni Bond Tax Benefits

President again seeks to reduce interest income exemption for high-income earners.

Subcommittee Advances Bill Targeting Algal Toxins

Measure gives EPA 90 days to develop a strategic plan.

Lawmakers Find No Middle Ground on WOTUS Rule

Administrator McCarthy testifies final rule deadline could slip beyond April.

Presidential Order Sets New Standard for Federally Funded Projects to Address Flood Risk

Standard outlines three options for calculating the floodplain area.

EPA Publishes Draft Fourth Contaminant Candidate List

List will set stage for next round of drinking water regulatory evaluations.

This Week In Congress

House plans final vote on Keystone bill.

How to Get the Latest Water Policy News from Washington

News will be posted to AMWA’s website as events occur.

February 2, 2015

EPA Administrator to Deliver Water Policy Conference Keynote Address

Gina McCarthy to speak on EPA’s water initiatives at March 22-25 meeting in Washington, D.C.

AMWA Sends WIFIA Recommendations to EPA

Joins water organizations to request project diversity, no delays in loan awards.

2015 International Water and Climate Forum: Register Now

Global meeting will focus on mainstreaming climate considerations into water utility planning and operations.

Utility Financial Information Webinar Set for February 24

Program to cover findings and trends from AMWA’s 2014 financial survey.

Massive Infrastructure Bill Would Pour Money Into SRFs, WIFIA

Little chance of passage seen for Sen. Sanders’ proposal.

GOP Bill Would Rein In Federal Rules

Major regulatory proposals would face congressional review.

This Week In Congress

FY16 budget request, WOTUS hearing on tap this week.

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