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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October 20, 2014

Water Executives Gather For 2014 Annual Executive Management Conference

120 water industry leaders meet in Newport Beach to share expertise on utility management.

Drinking Water Utilities Recognized For Management Excellence

First Sustainable Water Utility Management Awards presented.

CDC Responds to Fears of Ebola Threat; WRF Comments on Ebola's Fate in Water

Researchers say Ebola virus cannot survive long in water.

Senate Up For Grabs as Election Day Nears

GOP holds slight advantage two weeks before voters head to the polls.

EPA Releases Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Five Contaminants

Agency seeks comments on one positive and four negative determinations.

Utility Financial Information Survey Passes Midpoint

Deadline for submitting surveys is November 19.

White House Announces New Actions To Enhance Climate Resilience of Nation

Working group develops roadmap for management of nation’s lands and waters.

NDWAC Meeting to Discuss Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Scheduled

NDWAC Lead and Copper Rule Working Group will tackle issues related to lead service line replacements during November meeting.

Leadership Center Applications Due By October 31

Registration is limited for 11-day, residential executive education program.

October 6, 2014

AMWA Members Start Data Update with UFI Survey

Surveys due by November 19 for valuable water utility financial database.

Annual Executive Management Conference Promises High-Powered Agenda

Program sessions are designed to tackle water utility challenges from senior management perspectives.

WIFIA Listening Sessions Planned for California, Texas and Georgia

EPA will collect stakeholder input at series of four meetings through mid-November.

AMWA Submits Comments on Moody’s Proposed Methodology for Rating Municipal Revenue Bonds

Several questions raised in AMWA’s letter seek to clarify how Moody’s would implement its ratings approach scorecard.

Water and Wastewater Leadership Center Applications Due by October 31

Space is limited for the intensive executive training program.

EPA Sets Sustainability Roadmap Webinar Series

October 30 session looks at community sustainability.

October Is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Observance aims to raise awareness and increase resiliency.

September 22, 2014

Congress, MMB Break for Elections

Lawmakers expected to return to Washington November 12.

Congress Approves Funding Bill Before Departing to Campaign

Temporary spending bill funds EPA, SRFs at current levels.

AMWA’s Annual Executive Management Conference Just One Month Away

EPA Announces Fall Schedule of WIFIA Listening Sessions

Meetings in California, Texas, and Georgia planned over next 2 months.

DWSRF Bill Offers Broader Funding Preferences, 3-Year Reauthorization

$4.2 billion measure includes expanded opportunities for large utilities.

New Revised Total Coliform Rule Guidance Manual Available

Guidance provides information on conducting assessments and implementing corrective actions under the Revised Total Coliform Rule.

NDWAC Sets Dates for Next Meeting

Carcinogenic VOCs and harmful algal blooms at top of list of topics for discussion during November meeting.

EPA Issues Effluent Guideline Program Plan Updates

2012 (final) and 2014 (preliminary) Effluent Guidelines Program Plans posted by EPA.

USGS Publishes New Report on Pesticides in Nation’s Waterways

Report shows significant increase in pesticides found in urban waterways over the past twenty years.

September 15, 2014

Hill Events Promote Water Infrastructure Investment

Water Works advocacy makes use of new research findings on contributions of water utility spending to jobs and the economy.

Study of 30 Water Systems: Infrastructure Spending Boosts Economy, Jobs

More than half a billion dollars added to the economy by spending of 30 large systems.

House Votes to Block “Waters of the U.S.” Rule, But Senate Prospects Dim

Legislation would throw out proposed rule and direct EPA to reach “consensus” with states on waters subject to the CWA.

Leadership Center Registration Opens, Applications Due by October 31

Space is limited for the intensive executive training program.

EPA Provides Additional Guidance on Iron and Steel Requirements

New set of Q&As provides additional clarity on American iron and steel requirements for projects funded through SRFs.

New Bills Call for Microcystins Health Advisory

Legislation inspired by Toledo contamination would direct EPA to recommend safe level for human consumption.

EPA Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Storage Tanks

Upcoming public meeting will focus on practices and programs for inspecting and cleaning distribution system storage tanks.

This Week In Congress

Lawmakers target government funding bill before departing for campaign trail.

September 8, 2014

AMWA Launches 2014 Utility Financial Information Survey

Biannual UFI survey gathers financial data affecting large metropolitan water utilities for planning, benchmarking and trending.

Value of Water Coalition Joins Water Works Infrastructure Advocacy

Events focus spotlight on water utilities’ contributions to the economy.

Congress Returns With Eye on Budget Vote Before Elections

Government funding bill is one of few must-pass items in pre-election session.

EPA Plans September 22 WIFIA Listening Session in New York City

Agency will collect feedback from stakeholders during all-day session.

Hearing Planned for Bill to Expedite Reservoir Permitting

Legislation would set deadlines for environmental reviews.

EPA Schedules Water-Related Public Meetings for September

EPA announces public meetings to discuss lead and copper and “Waters of the U.S.”

Reminder: Comments Sought on Risk Management Program Request for Information

AMWA is collecting member feedback through September 12 to inform comments to EPA.

WRF Hosts Webcast on Effective Climate Change Communication

September 16 webcast is based on research into public attitudes on water and climate change.

This Week In Congress

Continuing resolution, “Waters of the U.S.” bill on House agenda.

August 7, 2014

Moody’s Seeking Comment on Proposed Rating Methodology for Utility Revenue Bonds

Moody’s is requesting comment by September 30 on its proposed methodology that would add some qualitative factors to its assessment of revenue bond

AMWA Whitepaper on Preparing for Credit Assessments Now Available for Members

Whitepaper is aimed at providing members with a common baseline of information about the interests of credit ratings agencies and bond markets in

August 4, 2014

August Congressional Recess Underway

House and Senate leave many issues for September.

Lawmakers Head to Recess Without Acting on EPA Funding Bill

Agency appropriations to be folded into larger spending package.

EPA Water Official Announces Departure

Nancy Stoner’s departure adds to growing void in EPA’s highest ranks.

Senate Panel Keeps Water Exemption in Latest CFATS Bill

Measure would extend program for four years, retain study of security implications.

House Approves Bill to Authorize Cyber Program, Promote Voluntary Standards

Legislation seeks to facilitate information sharing without new mandates or regulations.

FEMA Releases National Protection Framework

Planning document is final component under White House directive on community preparedness.

AMWA Seeks Data on CCR Delivery

Member survey on delivery methods open until August 12.

Corps of Engineers to Hold WRRDA Listening Sessions by Webinar

Four online sessions set to inform implementation of infrastructure bill.

Senators Seek Reinstatement of Superfund Tax

New bill from Democrats would make toxic polluters pay for cleanup.

July 28, 2014

Project Eligibility, Selection Criteria Discussed at WIFIA Listening Session

EPA pledges to establish program framework in the absence of appropriated funds.

EPA Seeks Comments on “Inherently Safer Technology” in Risk Management Program Proposal

EPA requests stakeholder input to inform potential updates to regulations under its Risk Management Program.

Registration Now Available for AMWA’s 2014 Executive Management Conference

Website provides preliminary program details, hotel information and registration.

“Smart Water” Legislation Picks Up Support

Representative introduces new versions of AMWA-backed water research, adaptation bills.

DHS Report Covers Threats to Water Systems, Cites Need for Resilience

Physical and cyber threats identified and better planning urged for outages and recovery.

National Academy of Sciences Report Urges National Vision to Address Coastal Risks

Study recommends cost-benefit approach to evaluate coastal risk management investments.

This Week in Congress

Lawmakers prepare to leave town for August recess.

July 21, 2014

Perciasepe Leaving EPA to Head Climate/Energy Think Tank

EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe will become C2ES president.

Committee Advances EPA Spending Bill with Buy American Restrictions

FY15 proposal maintains SRF cuts, requires use of U.S. iron and steel.

President Announces New Federal Efforts for Climate Adaptation

White House outlines new and/or improved programs at USGS, NOAA and other federal agencies.

EPA Site Provides Information about Federal Funding for Water Utilities in Disasters

Fed FUNDS site provides forms and information to apply for federal disaster relief funds with various federal agencies.

Finance Panel Leaves PAB Amendment Off Transportation Bill

Proposal sought to lift the state volume cap on water-wastewater private activity bonds.

This Week In Congress

Education financing, border response bills on the agenda.

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