2010 Clean Water Current Archive

December 2010

December 17	NACWA Convenes Farm Bill Working Group Focused on Water Quality Impacts Greenhouse Gas Regulations May Affect Public Agencies NACWA, NAFSMA Host Meeting of Municipal, State Groups on Stormwater Issues NACWA Participates in First Meeting of EPA’s Science Advisory Board on Florida Criteria Methodology NACWA Participates in National Academies Meeting on EPA Sustainability Efforts EPA Letter Addressing Affordability Lends Momentum to Money Matters Effort, Upcoming Summit & Fly-In Leadership Center Application Deadline Extended to December 31! Deadline Extension for NACWA Index Survey, Due by Friday, January 14th
December 10	NACWA Participates in EPA Meeting on Stormwater Rule, Submits Comments on Potential Chesapeake Bay Provisions NACWA Participates in CSO Summit, Highlights Importance of Money Matters Campaign Heeding NACWA Recommendation, EPA Seeks Extension to Incineration Rule Deadline NACWA Discusses Climate Change Strategy with EPA Leadership Center Adds Leading Organizational Change Simulation to Curriculum Jeff Eger Named Executive Director of WEF NACWA Index Responses Due by Next Friday, December 17
December 3	NACWA Files Extensive Comments on Proposed Air Emissions Standards for Sewage Sludge Incinerators NACWA Winter Conference to Examine Prioritized Infrastructure Investment EPA Releases Controversial Memo on Stormwater TMDLs and Permits, NACWA to Respond NACWA, Municipal Groups Urge Congress to Take Action on Stormwater Fees NACWA Provides Input to EPA on Dental Amalgam Rule Development NACWA Plans EPA Briefing for Members on Aquatic Life Common Effects Methodology Biosolids Experts Gather in Virginia to Discuss Future Needs, Challenges Applications for the 2011 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center due December 10!

November 2010

November 19

NACWA Law Seminar Focuses on Affordability Issues, Growing Number of Legal and Regulatory Challenges Facing Clean Water Utilities
EPA Finalizes Florida Nutrient Criteria, NACWA Board Approves Legal Action
NACWA Meets with Key EPA Office of Air Personnel on Sewage Sludge Incineration
NACWA Board Acts on Engagement in Florida Nutrient Criteria Litigation/Other Matters

November 12

November 5

October 2010

October 29	NACWA Brings Message on Incineration to Public Hearing, Seeks Meeting with EPA Administrator NACWA Meets with Leaders of ASIWPCA to Discuss Mutual Priorities NACWA Requests Member Input on Proposed Chesapeake Bay TMDL NACWA 2011 Winter Conference Sets Sights on New Paradigm for Wet Weather & Collection System Management 2011 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center Applications Are Available Don’t Miss NACWA's Developments in Clean Water Law Seminar
October 22	Chesapeake Bay Members Exchange Concerns with EPA’s Proposed TMDL NACWA Meets with EPA on Unused Pharmaceutical Practices Save the Date for NACWA’s March 1-2 Money Matters Summit & Fly-In in Washington, DC NACWA’s PR Committee to Discuss Next Steps for Money Matters Campaign — Members Urged to Participate NACWA Takes Lead in Organizing Water Quality Push in Upcoming Farm Bill Oct. 25 Hotel Registration Deadline Approaching – Plan Now to Attend NACWA’s Law Seminar
October 15	NACWA Member Agency Leaders Meet with EPA Deputy Administrator to Discuss Future Funding, Money Matters Campaign EPA Publishes Proposed Clean Air Act Standards for Sewage Sludge Incinerators NACWA Meets with EPA to Discuss Path Forward on Nutrients EPA Requests Public Input on Stormwater Rulemaking Specific to Chesapeake Bay EPA Releases VSAT 5.0 and Water Health & Economic Analysis Tool (WHEAT) The Hotel Registration Deadline for NACWA’s Law Seminar Is Rapidly Approaching
October 8	NACWA Participates in Council on Environmental Quality's GreenGov Symposium NACWA Moves Forward on Legislative Fix to Federal Stormwater Fee Issue EPA Unveils SRF Sustainability Strategy and its FY 2011-2015 Priorities NACWA Brings Public Utility Message to WEFTEC 2010 in New Orleans Law Seminar to Address Key Affordability, Regulatory Issues
October 1	NACWA Meets with DOJ on Stormwater Fees; Plans Response to GAO Opinions on Impervious Surface Charges EPA Proposes Clean Air Act Standards for Sewage Sludge Incinerators, NACWA to Comment NACWA Members Testify at Stimulus Implementation and Green Infrastructure Hearings Money Matters Campaign Flyer Now Available to Members NACWA Efforts on Affordability Build Momentum on Capitol Hill NACWA’s Comments on EPA’s Environmental Justice Plan Urge New Affordability Approach EPA to Develop Pretreatment Standards for Dental Clinics One More Week to Apply for the National Environmental Achievement Awards Water & Wastewater Leadership Center Applications Now Available

September 2010

September 24	NACWA to Meet With Department of Justice Regarding Federal Stormwater Fees NACWA Members to Testify at House Hearings Next Week on Recovery Act Implementation and Green Infrastructure NACWA Cautions EPA on Potential Changes to Water Quality Standards Regulations NACWA Highlights its 2009-2010 Accomplishments in its Year-At-A-Glance Publication NACWA Provides Input to EPA on Electronic Reporting Rule NACWA Hosts Meeting of Municipal Organizations to Discuss Top Priorities Deadline for the NEAA Nominations Is Just Two Weeks Away . . . Apply Today!
September 17	NACWA Nutrient Summit Sheds Light on Potential National Path Forward NACWA Money Matters Task Force Holds Initial Strategic Discussion EPA Inspector General Releases Report Critical of Inconsistent State Enforcement Programs Mark Your Calendars & Join NACWA at WEFTEC ‘10
September 10	NACWA Meets with Key EPA, OMB Personnel in Final Push on Incineration Issues NACWA Weighs in with Justice Department on Stormwater Fees NACWA Urges Obama Administration to Include Clean Water Funding in Economic Stimulus Proposals EPA to Hold September 14 Web Seminar on NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule NACWA Comments on Proposed Regulations for Internal Combustion Engines NACWA, WIN Push for Increased Funding Through SRF Passage and Regulatory Relief NACWA Completes Flow Series with Successful Web Seminar on Legal Issues Surrounding Green Infrastructure NACWA Raises Concerns with EPA Approval of Nanosilver Pesticide Use Registration Now Open for 2010 NACWA Law Seminar National Environmental Achievement Award Submission Deadline Is Approaching!
September 3	NACWA Renews Objections to Proposed Nutrient Criteria for Florida NACWA Seeks Member Input on EPA’s Draft Strategy for Achieving Clean Water Key State, Local Groups Meet with EPA on Water Quality Standard Regulation Changes NACWA Participates in Workshop to Define Climate Change Research Needs

August 2010

August 27	NACWA Continues Incinerator-Related Efforts, Comments on Key CAA Rulemaking WIN, NACWA Continue to Press for Moving SRF Reauthorization, Trust Fund NACWA Comments on Proposed NESHAP for Boilers NACWA Requests Deadline Extension for Stormwater ICR Survey NACWA Award Recipients Garner Significant Local Press Attention Register Today for a Discussion on the Legal Implications of Green Infrastructure
August 20	NACWA President Establishes Money Matters Affordability Task Force NACWA to Meet with EPA Deputy Administrator on Priority Issues NACWA’s Nutrient Summit to Provide Key Strategic Input September 8 Green Infrastructure Web Seminar to Explore Legal, Regulatory Issues NACWA on YouTube
August 13	NACWA, Water Sector Groups Meet with EPA Water Chief on Top Strategic Issues NACWA Comments on EPA's Proposed Changes to Analytical Methods EPA to Release Stormwater Information Request Next Week, NACWA to Comment One Voice for Clean Water Video Debuts Nationally on NACWA Website NACWA Urges Agencies to Visit Members of Congress during August Recess
August 6	NACWA Provides EPA with Comments on Sanitary Sewer System Rule-Making NACWA Takes Strong Position in Comments to EPA on Sewage Sludge as Solid Waste NACWA Urges Senate to Ensure Local Flexibility in Chemical Security Decisions NACWA Communications Committee Discusses Vision for the Future – Money Matters Campaign Public Agency Members Urged to Complete Money Matters Online Affordability Survey National Environmental Achievement Award Applications Are Now Available

July 2010

July 30	Briefing on Water Trust Fund Garners Significant Attention on Capitol Hill NACWA, NAFSMA Expand Support for Stormwater Advocacy Efforts House Approves Drinking Water SRF Reauthorization Bill by Voice Vote NRDC Releases Beach Report, NACWA Provides Context on Findings to Members As Money Matters Affordability Campaign Advances, NACWA Urges Broad Agency Participation in PR Committee Senate Committees Consider Chemical Security Legislation
July 23	NACWA Summer Conference Highlights Past, Focuses on Future House Interior Panel Approves FY11 EPA Spending Bill, Discussion Focuses on Affordability Provision
July 16	NACWA Weighs in with EPA on Need for SSO Rule Representative Norton Introduces Bill Requiring Federal Payment of Stormwater Fees NACWA President Kevin Shafer to Provide Remarks at Capitol Hill Briefing on Water Trust Fund NACWA Provides Input into Mayors’ Clean Water Act Affordability Effort EPA Updates NACWA on Implementation of BEACH Act Litigation Settlement EPA Holds Public Meeting on NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule Association Hosts Summer Conference & 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting Next Week
July 9	NACWA Urges Members to Complete Money Matters Affordability Survey Online Key Senators Introduce Green Infrastructure Bill with Help from NACWA, Coalition NACWA Weighs in with EPA on Future of SRF Program, Federal Funding Media Continue to Look to NACWA as Leading Source on Clean Water Issues Countdown to the Summer Conference On
July 2	Key Senators Introduce Green Infrastructure Funding Bill with NACWA's Support Clean Water Community Voices Views on Sanitary Sewer Issues at Listening Sessions Senate Environment Committee Passes Chesapeake Bay, Other Watershed Legislation

June 2010

June 25	Key Senators Seek EPA Affordability Guidance Update Based on NACWA Input Web Seminar on Affordability Demonstrates Timeliness of Money Matters Campaign Utilities Express Support for Sanitary Sewer System Rule at First EPA Listening Session
June 18	NACWA Meets with Senior EPA Staff on Sanitary Sewer System Rulemaking Effort NACWA SSO Rule Focus Shifts to Comment Effort, Listening Sessions NACWA Advances Clean Air Act Legal Arguments on Incineration with EPA Attorneys Money Matters Affordability PR Campaign Takes Shape Web Seminar Next Tuesday to Highlight CWA Affordability, Enforcement Issues
June 11	NACWA Efforts on Stormwater Encourages Legislation Requiring Federal Payment of Fees NACWA Responds to NRDC Letter on Nutrients, Sets Date for Nutrient Summit NACWA Nutrient Summit Set for September 16 & 17 NACWA Presents Argument before Environmental Appeals Board in Whole Effluent Toxicity Permit Appeal NACWA Submits Comments on Stormwater ICR, Hosts Municipal Meeting on Stormwater Issues Senate Rejects Effort to Block EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Rules Flow Series Web Seminar Showcases Nexus between Stormwater and Water Quality
June 4	NACWA Meets with DOJ to Encourage Feds to Pay Stormwater Fees NACWA Takes Steps to Respond to EPA Notice on Sanitary Sewer and Blending Issues NACWA Comments on DC Municipal Stormwater Permit EPA’s 2008 Clean Water Needs Survey Shows Massive and Growing Funding Need U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Hear Biosolids Appeal in Kern County Case Register Today for NACWA’s Upcoming Web Seminars, Summer Conference

May 2010

May 28	EPA Announces Consideration of an SSO Rule, NACWA Workgroup Continues Efforts NRDC Reaffirms Desire to Modify Secondary Treatment, EPA Considers Options NACWA Delivers Letter to Senator Cardin on Chesapeake Bay Legislation Key Groups Meet to Discuss Sewage Sludge Incineration Rules with EPA House, Senate Make Progress on Key SRF Bills Peter Gleick to Keynote Summer Conference
May 21	EPA Written Statement on Blending, SSO Policy Is Imminent NACWA Pretreatment Workshop Draws Strong Utility and EPA Representation NACWA Board Approves Watershed Principles; Key Endorsements to Be Sought NACWA Seeks Member Input on Federal Stormwater and Wastewater Fees NACWA Comments on Application of TMDLs to Ocean Acidification Legislation Seeking to Bolster Drinking Water SRF Moves Forward Web Seminars, Summer Conference Offer Added Value to Members
May 14	NACWA Prepared for Legal Action on Blending at Appropriate Time EPA Releases Federal Strategy for Chesapeake Bay Restoration New Climate Bill Omits Key Water Adaptation Provisions; NACWA to Seek Inclusion EPA Rule Limits Greenhouse Gas Controls to Largest Sources, Reflects NACWA’s Comments Massachusetts Developments & Media Coverage Show Trust Fund Momentum Growing NACWA Comments on Hydrogen Sulfide Reporting Requirements
May 7	NACWA Challenges EPA Position in Whole Effluent Toxicity Permit Appeal Case NACWA Seeks Input on Solid Waste Rule’s Impacts on Biosolids Incineration Watershed Principles Approved by Task Force, Move to Board NACWA Discusses Clean Water and Energy Issues with GAO EPA Memo Provides Direction to Regions, States on Priorities for FY 2010 SRF Spending Support for Key Legislation Grows on Capitol Hill NACWA Works with Congress to Ensure DOD Pays for Municipal Stormwater Services

April 2010

April 30	NACWA Ramps up Advocacy on Stormwater with a Win in the Courts, Letter to DOJ EPA Proposes to Define Incinerated Biosolids as Solid Waste, NACWA to Seek Reversal NACWA Begins Work on Board-Approved Nutrient Summit NACWA Comments on EPA Florida Nutrient Proposal NACWA Meets with Finishing Industry to Discuss Perfluorinated Compounds Legal Case Studies on Agenda for NACWA Pretreatment Workshop
April 23	Key Federal, Local Leaders Headline NACWA’s Policy Forum FY 2011 Preliminary Budget Approved – Dues to Remain Unchanged NACWA, Wet Weather Partnership Workshop Shows EPA’s Focus Remains on Urban Overflow Issues
April 16	NACWA, Chesapeake Bay Utility Leaders Discuss Key Bill with Sen. Cardin NACWA Files Brief with Supreme Court Seeking Review of Critical Biosolids Case NACWA Urges EPA to Revise Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates for Wastewater NACWA Participates in Two Key EPA Meetings NACWA and Stakeholder Groups to Develop Consensus Watershed Principles NACWA, Water Infrastructure Network Press for SRF Consideration
April 9	NACWA Outlines Impacts of Solid Waste Rule on Biosolids with Budget Office NACWA, GAO Discuss Pharmaceuticals; Expert Report Touted in Time Magazine NACWA Efforts on Affordability, Jurisdiction and Watersheds Advance Key Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Backs Trust Fund Bill NACWA’s Pretreatment Workshop to Feature Story of Sable the Sewage-Sniffing Dog
April 2	Momentum Grows for Legislative Affordability Fix; Mayors’ Report Provides Helpful Data NACWA Meets with EPA Deputy AA for Water; SSO Policy Announcement Expected Soon EPA Reaffirms Current Stance on Blending in Letter to Illinois Dischargers NACWA Explores Potential Merger of Key Green Infrastructure Bills NACWA Comments on EPA’s Revised, More Stringent Ammonia Criteria Apply Today — Peak Performance Award Application Deadline Is April 9! Time Is Running Out — Register Now for the 2010 National Environmental Policy Forum Make Your Plans Today for NACWA’s Pretreatment and Pollution Prevention Workshop

March 2010

March 26	NACWA Builds Momentum in Congress for Changes to EPA Approach on Affordability NACWA Sends Letter to EPA Regarding 2010-2013 National Enforcement Initiatives NACWA Submits Brief Supporting Member Agency in Permit Appeal over WET Limits NACWA Presses for Increased SRF Funding on Capitol Hill Register Today for NACWA’s 2010 Policy Forum – Hotel Deadline Extended to March 31st Free Access to WaterISAC Security Resources Available Deadline to Apply for NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Is April 19!
March 18	NACWA Workgroup Makes Progress toward Petition on SSO/Collection System Issues NACWA Participates in Capitol Hill Briefing on Green Infrastructure Legislation NACWA Advocacy Continues as Congress Contemplates Next Steps on Climate NACWA/WEF Group Discusses Problems of Flushed Non-Dispersible Products National Environmental Policy Forum Takes Place Next Month – Register Today! Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming NACWA Events
March 12	NACWA Takes Key Steps to Broaden Watershed Coalition, Advance Legislation NACWA Meets with Key Senator’s Office to Discuss Chemical Security NACWA Reiterates Concerns on Blending in Letter to AA Silva, Urges Quick Action Capitol Hill Visits to Be a Key Policy Forum Focus, Members Urged to Schedule Meetings Flow Series Web Seminar Showcases Nexus between Climate Change and Stormwater
March 5	NACWA Makes Headway with EPA on Regulatory Status of Biosolids, Incineration Senate Begins Chemical Security Consideration; DHS Drafts Legislation Trust Fund Effort Garners Momentum, Co-Sponsors Now Total 30 Based on NACWA’s Request, AA for Water to Hold Regular Meetings with Muni Groups Register Now for these Important NACWA Offerings

February 2010

February 26	NACWA Files Comments on EPA’s Draft Stormwater Rule EPA Announces National Enforcement Initiatives for 2011-2013 NACWA Meets with EPA Enforcement and Policy Staff on Financial Capability NACWA Continues Efforts on Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization NACWA Comments on Preliminary 2010 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan Trust Fund Efforts Continue with Focus on T & I Committee Support Join NACWA on March 10 for the Second Installment of the Flow Web Seminar Series — Climate Change: It’s All About Water Register Today for NACWA’s 2010 National Environmental Policy Forum Peak Performance Awards Applications Available – April 9 Deadline Approaching
February 19	NACWA Meets with EPA Water Chief, Urges EPA Action on Blending Facilitated Session on Watershed Act Yields Path Forward Recovery Act Deadline Passes Successfully: All CWSRF Funds Under Contract NACWA Requests Member Input on EPA Effluent Guidelines Plan National Environmental Policy Forum Agenda and Registration Now Available Online
February 12	NACWA Board of Directors Provides Valuable Input on Chesapeake Bay Legislation Save the Date for NACWA's National Environmental Policy Forum Presentations from NACWA Winter Conference Available Online
February 5	NACWA Winter Conference Highlights New Roles for Utilities NACWA Board Adopts Updated Strategic Plan, Takes Action on Priority Issues Dean Marriott Appointed to NACWA Board Administration’s Proposed Budget Includes Solid Clean Water Funding; Jobs Bill Advances

January 2010

January 29	NACWA Discusses Stormwater Proposal with EPA, Seeks Members’ Written Comments President Urges Passage of Jobs Bill in State of the Union; NACWA Focuses on Senate NACWA Provides Input into Workshop Exploring Energy from Wastewater
January 22	Senate Poised to Move Forward on Job Creation, NACWA Urges Members to Contact Senators EPA Provides Update to NACWA on BEACH Act Agreement Implementation, Next Steps NACWA Helps Water Infrastructure Network Shape Strategy for Trust Fund Register Today. . . Don’t Miss Out on These Unique Opportunities!
January 15	NACWA Submits Comments on Proposed EPA Enforcement Priorities for 2011-2013 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization Bill on Track for Mark-up after President’s Day Recess EPA Proposes Nutrient Criteria for Florida; NACWA to Comment NACWA Members Urged to Press Senators for CWSRF Funds in Jobs Bill Support for Green Infrastructure Bill Grows in House; NACWA Seeks Senate Action Perciasepe Confirmed as EPA Deputy; NRDC’s Stoner Moves to EPA Water Office NACWA Raises Concerns with New WET Test Analysis Procedure NACWA Flow Series Launches with Web Seminar on Stormwater Management NACWA Participates in Water Summit, EPA Officials Emphasize Nutrients, Watersheds
January 8	NACWA, Industry Groups Meet with White House Officials on Florida Nutrient Criteria NACWA Provides Comments on EPA Draft Strategy for Chesapeake Bay New Jobs Bill Is a Top Senate Priority as ARRA SRF Funding Deadline Approaches NACWA Recommends Changes to Proposed Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule NACWA Weighs in with EPA on New National Drug Disposal Guidelines EPA to Hold Listening Sessions on Proposed Stormwater Rulemaking Register Today for NACWAFlow Series & 2010 Winter Conference in Austin Nomination Process for NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Underway NACWA Continues to Seek Information on Satellite Collection Agencies

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