2009 Clean Water Current Archive

December 2009

December 18	House Approves $2 Billion for Water in Jobs Bill; NACWA to Seek More Funds in Senate NACWA Releases Enforcement White Paper NACWA to File Comments on Draft Stormwater Information Collection Request NACWA Members Provide EPA With Hands-on Look at POTW Incinerators NACWA Index Survey Responses Due ASAP First of NACWA’s Flow Series Web Seminars to Address Stormwater Management Look for NACWA’s “Advocacy Alerts” in Your Inbox Starting In 2010
December 11	Water Funding Remains Under Consideration as Job Creation Discussions Continue NACWA Discusses Peak Flow Blending With EPA Staff NACWA Hosts Meeting of State/Regional Clean Water Groups on Advocacy Priorities NACWA Index Survey Responses Due Next Friday, December 18 Upcoming NACWA Events to Offer Valuable Information for Clean Water Utilities
December 4	NACWA Continues Dialogue With EPA on Nutrients NACWA, WIN Continue to Press for Funding for Clean Water in Job Creation Bill Congresswoman Edwards Introduces Green Infrastructure Legislation Water & Wastewater Leadership Center Applications Due Dec. 11 NACWA Seeks Information From Satellite Collection Agencies to Address Wet Weather NACWA’s Flow Web Seminar Series to Address Important Wet Weather Topics NACWA’s Winter Conference in Austin to Focus on Expanding Roles of Utilities
December 2	Satellite Collection Agencies Key to Wet Weather Progress

November 2009

November 30	NACWA NEAA Nominations Due Friday!
November 20	NACWA, WIN Press for Funding to Address Clean Water Needs, Help Economy Court Approves Settlement in Florida Nutrient Case, NACWA to Prepare Comments NACWA Weighs In With EPA Air Office on Data Request for Incineration NACWA Stormwater Committee Discusses EPA’s ICR, Seeks Comments NACWA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Green Infrastructure, Legislation Moving Forward NACWA’s Flow Web Seminar Series - New Insights on Critical Wet Weather Issues For NACWA . . . 40 is a Watershed Moment Application Deadline for National Environmental Achievement Awards Nears NACWA Mourns Loss of Vernon Lucy, Long-Time Clean Water Champion
November 13	NACWA Law Seminar Focuses on Enforcement, Emerging Legal Issues Facing POTWs NACWA Meets With EPA Pretreatment Officials on Dental Amalgam Law, Other Issues NACWA’s Board, Committee Leaders Meet to Consider Strategic Plan
November 6	NACWA Member Testifies On SRF Stimulus Implementation Chemical Security Legislation Likely Headed to House Passage Senate Environment Committee Passes Climate Bill Coordinating Council Meeting Focuses on Water Sector Security Priorities

October 2009

October 30	NACWA Testifies in Senate on Climate Change NACWA & AMWA Release Report on Climate Change Adaptation NACWA Participates in Interagency Climate Change Listening Session Congress Approves EPA Funding Bill Including NACWA-Backed Subsidization Provisions NACWA to Testify Next Week at House Hearing on Stimulus Package Chairman Jim Oberstar Sees Need, Supports Water Trust Fund Concept Chemical Security Bill Readied for House Floor, Reflects NACWA Advocacy Efforts NACWA Plans Flow Web Seminar Series. . . Save the Dates
October 23	NACWA to Release Report on Impacts of Climate Change; Testify at Senate Hearing Technology-Based Option Remains Viable as EPA Prepares Response to Nutrient Petition House E & C Committee Approves Security Bills; House to Consider CFATS Bill Water Sector Utilities Have One More Week to Complete Security Reporting Survey Law Seminar Promises Exciting, Engaging Agenda
October 16	EPA Release Enforcement Plan, NACWA to Respond with White Paper NACWA Advocacy Makes Prominent Showing at WEFTEC.09 NACWA to Assist in Economic Study of Low Impact Development Technologies Drinking Water Security Bill Approved by House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee NACWA Website Wins Award Law Seminar Hotel Registration Deadline Monday – Register Today!
October 9	NACWA to Issue Strong Response to EPA Letter Affirming Status Quo with Blending NACWA Leads Delegation to Meet with Blumenauer on Trust Fund Bill Strategy NACWA Participates in First BEACH Act Stakeholder Meeting NACWA Recommends Wastewater Facility Exclusion from Executive Order NACWA Asks for 15 Minutes of Your Time – Important Member Survey Underway NACWA Outreach Starts Early for Next Year’s Clean Water Policy Forum Hotel Registration Deadline for Law Seminar Quickly Approaching NACWA’s Funding Network to Host Call Oct. 20 on State Funding Programs
October 2	Comprehensive Climate Legislation Introduced in Senate Reflects NACWA Input NACWA Files Brief Asking Ninth Circuit to Rehear Biosolids Case Security Metrics Reporting Now Open – Please Participate! NACWA Continues Efforts to Gain Support for Clean Water Trust Fund Administration Testifies at Key Security Hearing in Support of EPA Oversight of POTWs National Environmental Achievement Award Applications Are Now Available Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits Approved for Law Seminar

September 2009

September 25	NACWA Files Motion in Anacostia Riverkeeper TMDL Court Case Cardin Circulates Draft Bill on Chesapeake Bay Pollution; NACWA Provides Input NACWA Renews Objections to NRDC Nutrient Petition NACWA Moves Forward On Support for Water Trust Fund Bill NACWA Funding Network Call Urges Utilities to Get to Know Local Editorial Boards NACWA to Make Big Splash at WEFTEC09; Pete Silva to Speak at Hot Topics Breakfast Law Seminar Agenda to Address Critical Clean Water Issues
September 18	NACWA Meets with OMB on Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule; Review of Rule Complete NACWA Meets with House Leadership on Trust Fund; Media Focus on Bill Increases EPA Announces It Will Retain Primary Authority Over Water Sector Chemical Security Court Grants EPA More Time on Incineration Issue NACWA Funding Network to Host Call on Getting Public Utility Message in the News NACWA Strategic Planning Initiative to Include Member Survey NACWA Year in Review Headed Your Way
September 11	NACWA Takes Priority Clean Water Issues to EPA Assistant Administrator Silva NACWA Comments to Science Board on Problems with EPA Nutrient Criteria Guidance NACWA Requests Meetings with Water, Air and Waste Office Heads on Incineration Ninth Circuit Releases Adverse Decision in Biosolids Case NACWA Urges DHS, EPA to Support Leaving Chemical Security Oversight at EPA
September 4	NACWA Urges EPA to Make Water Quality Improvement Top Goal of Enforcement Plan Top EPA Officials Confirmed for NACWA Law Seminar, Registration Now Open EPA Releases Study of Emerging Contaminants at POTWs Water Sector to Launch Second Round of Security Metrics Reporting

August 2009

August 28	NACWA Tracking Development of Florida Nutrient Criteria, Legal Action Possible NACWA, OECA Discuss Clean Water Act Enforcement Action Plan NACWA Briefs EPA Air Office on Incineration, Biosolids Management Green Infrastructure Legislation Takes Shape in House
August 21	Clean Water Funding Network Hosts Lively Call on Generating Support for Funding Bills EPA Sends Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule to Budget Office NACWA Participates in USGS Briefing on Key Mercury Report New Guidance Released for Flu Season Preparations
August 14	NACWA Submits Blending Comments; Criticizes EPA Process for Addressing Tough Issue Court Allows NACWA to Intervene in Anacostia Riverkeeper TMDL Case NACWA Member Agencies Have One More Week to Apply for Management Awards EPA Opens Online Enforcement Policy Dialogue EPA Announces Modification to “De Minimis” Buy American Waiver
August 7	Member Comments on EPA Peak Flows Guidance Due August 12 Deadline for Excellence in Management Recognition Program Applications is August 21! EPA to Seek NACWA Input into Development of Enforcement Policy Recommendations Released for Flu Vaccination Priorities; Planning Guidance Available NACWA Meets with GAO on Wastewater Infrastructure Funding

July 2009

July 31	NACWA Letter Requests Participation in EPA Enforcement Policy Review House Passes BEACH Act Bill That Reflects NACWA Recommendations
July 24	NACWA to Comment on EPA Guidance for Peak Flows; Seeks Meeting with New AA Senate Poised to Consider $40 Billion SRF Bill Before August Recess House to Vote on BEACH Act Bill Soon; EPA Updates Settlement Report NACWA Meets With House Environment Panel to Discuss Wastewater Security Bill NACWA Sets Record Straight on Aspen Report, AWWA Trust Fund Testimony
July 17	Kevin Shafer Elected 2009-2010 NACWA President at Summer Conference NACWA Applauds Introduction, Testifies in Support of $60-Billion Water Trust Fund Bill
July 10	EPA Likely to Define Biosolids as Solid Waste; NACWA to Ramp up Advocacy Efforts NACWA Members Discuss Stimulus Package Issues, Inform Advocacy Priorities NACWA Seeks Water Adaptation Language in Senate Climate Bill; Markup Delayed EPA Memo Details Increased Focus on CWA Enforcement, More Transparency NACWA/AMWA Convene First Meeting of Pharmaceutical Peer Review Panel NACWA Briefed on Revisions to Ammonia Criteria Passage of Water Sector Security Bill Likely Pushed Back Until Next Year
July 2	GAO Releases Long-Awaited Trust Fund Report; NACWA to Testify at July 15 Hearing NACWA, Water Sector Partners Meet with EPA on Collection System Attributes Climate Change Bill Passes House; NACWA to Push for Adaptation Language in Senate Clean Water Funding Network Updates Members on Key Activities During Call Milwaukee Mayor to Open NACWA Summer Conference

June 2009

June 26	NACWA Discusses Nutrient Legal Analysis with Key EPA Staff NACWA Pushes for Water Sector Amendment to House Climate Bill NACWA Comments on OMB Buy American Guidance; Garners Info from EPA Webcast Senate Appropriations Advances EPA Budget Bill with $2.1 billion for CWSRF Homeland Security Committee Completes Markup of Chemical Security Bill Hotel Deadline for NACWA Summer Conference Extended Until Today - June 26! Save the Date – July 9 NACWA Conference Call on Stimulus Package Implementation Planned
June 19	Bill Providing Support for Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Introduced Senate EPW Moves Several Bills with NACWA’s Imprint on Them NACWA Continues Advocacy as Peak Flow Issues Expand NACWA’s Work on Security Continues to Move Forward NACWA Continues Dialogue, Briefs Congressional Staff on Watershed Act NACWA Members Invited to Participate in EPA Webcast on Buy American Issues Hotel Deadline for NACWA Summer Conference is June 23!
June 12	NACWA, Coalition Moves to Intervene in Key Daily Loads Case Pete Silva Nomination to Head EPA Water Office Approved by Senate EPW NACWA Comments on EPA’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule House Watershed Bill Delayed, NACWA Continues Work on 21st Century Watershed Act Work on Key Water Bills of Importance to NACWA Members Delayed in Senate NACWA Urges Members to Provide Updates on Stimulus Package Experiences NACWA Seeks Member Input on Water Efficiency Tax Credit Legislation House Appropriations Subcommittee Approves $2.4 Billion for CWSRF Share Your Green Infrastructure Experiences at NACWA’s Summer Conference EPA to Host Free Webinar on Developing Sustainability Policy for SRF Projects
June 5	NACWA, Member Efforts Lead to Revenue-Generating Provision in Senate Energy Bill NACWA Recommendations Incorporated into BEACH Act Bill Reported by House Panel NACWA Wins Legal Victory in Water Transfers Case Efforts by NACWA, Water Sector Groups Lead to Two EPA “Buy American” Waivers NACWA Comments on Proposed Emissions Limits for Reciprocating Engines Industry Leaders Will Provide Perspectives at NACWA Summer Conference

May 2009

May 29	NACWA Takes Strong Stance on Peak Flows with EPA NACWA Improvements Reflected in BEACH Act Compromise NACWA Looks to Clean Water Funding Network to Boost Advocacy Efforts Wet Weather Challenges to be Addressed at NACWA Summer Conference
May 22	House Panel Marks Up Climate Bill; Water Sector Amendment Delayed NACWA Meets With House Security Panel to Discuss Water Title, Jurisdiction NACWA Meets With EPA Solid Waste Officials to Discuss Biosolids Incineration Administration Supports CWA Jurisdiction Bill, Helps NACWA’s Advocacy Efforts Green Infrastructure Partnership Meets to Discuss Ongoing Efforts
May 15	Senate Panel Approves $38.5 Billion SRF Bill That Reflects NACWA Recommendations NACWA Raises Concerns Over Emerging Contaminants Database NACWA Works to Include POTW-Generated Biomass in Renewable Electricity Standards Registration Now Open National Agenda on Water to be Focus of NACWA’s Summer Conference
May 8	Administration Officials Headline Successful NACWA/WEF Policy Forum NACWA Board Approves Preliminary FY 2010 Budgets SRF Bill with $38.5 Billion Over Five Years Introduced in Senate; Mark-up Set for May 14 EPA Budget Proposal Includes $2.4 Billion for CWSRF, $475 Million for Great Lakes NACWA Urges Congress to Revise BEACH Act Legislation’s Test Method Provisions
May 1	Clean Water Agencies Urged To Review Pandemic Preparedness Plans in Light of H1N1 Flu BEACH Act Reauthorization Bill Reflects NACWA Improvements EPA Releases Guidance on Buy American Requirements in Stimulus Bill EPA Administrator Jackson Testifies on Recovery Act Implementation Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill Authorizing $1.8 Billion in Sewer Overflow Grants Congress Passes Budget Resolution, Talk of Trust Fund Ramps Up House Approves Legislation to Improve and Coordinate Water Research

April 2009

April 24	NACWA Opens Dialogue to Broaden Support for Draft Watershed Act NACWA, Municipal Groups Urge Streamlined EPA Process for Buy American Waivers NACWA Participates in Effort to Develop Water Sector Emergency Response Tool CSO Workshop Focuses on Enforcement Trends, Green Infrastructure Issues NACWA Launches New Clean Water Funding Website NACWA Encourages Policy Forum Attendees to Schedule Meetings on Hill
April 17	NACWA Sends Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee on Climate Bill EPA Proposed Finding on Public Health Link to Climate Change May Trigger CAA Regs NACWA Meets with Senate Security Panel, Discusses Jurisdiction and IST First NACWA/Conservation Fund Green Infrastructure Course A Success Hotel Deadline for Clean Water Policy Forum Extended to April 20
April 10	EPA Administrator Jackson to Speak at NACWA/WEF Clean Water Policy Forum Pete Silva, Civil Engineer, Nominated to Head EPA Water Office NACWA Reviewing OMB Stimulus Package Guidance, Buy American Provisions Clarified NACWA Provides Comments to EPA on Greenhouse Gas Inventory NACWA Comments on Antimicrobial Pesticide Data Requirements House and Senate Approve Budget Resolutions
April 3	NACWA Gathers Stimulus Information from Members, Takes Issues to EPA CEQ Chair Sutley, Other Key Leaders to Speak at 2009 National Clean Water Policy Forum Sen. Feingold Introduces Bill to Clarify Waters Covered Under Clean Water Act Deadline to Apply for NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards is Fast Approaching NACWA Continues Outreach Efforts to Build Support for Infrastructure Funding
April 1	NACWA Peak Performance Deadline Approaching!

March 2009

March 27	NACWA Continues Strong Push on Funding Bills in Senate and Hous Pretreatment Workshop Panels Focus on ELG Implementation, Emerging Contaminants NACWA Advocacy Helps Lead to Repeal of EPA Permit Fee Rule NACWA Conference Call to Provide Information on Stimulus Package Implementation Climate Change, Clean Water Funding to be Significant Focus of Policy Forum
March 20	Save the Date for April 1st Step up to the Stump! NACWA Seeks Member Input on Stimulus Package NACWA Testifies at House Hearing on Stormwater; Interest Seen in Revising CSO Policy NACWA Meets with Key Appropriations Leader, Speaker Pelosi’s Office NACWA Briefed on EPA Study of Emerging Contaminants at POTWs NACWA Advocacy Paper on Chemical Security Legislation Highlights POTW Concerns NACWA, WEF Gear Up for 2009 National Clean Water Policy Forum Green Infrastructure Course Offers Timely Information on Funding Opportunities
March 13	NACWA Efforts Support Wastewater Treatment Process Exclusion from EPA Proposal NACWA Supports SRF Bill Approved by House with $13.8 Billion over Five Years Green Infrastructure Course Registration Deadline Approaching Water & Wastewater Leadership Center Alumni Program Applications Now Available!
March 6	House T&I Committee Approves $18.7 Billion SRF Reauthorization Bil NACWA Comments Seek Better Coordination on Unused Pharmaceutical Management Oral Arguments Held in Biosolids Land Application Case NACWA Signs onto Letter Urging Support for USGS Streamgaging Efforts Clean Water Policy Forum to Bring Utility Executives Together to Discuss Stimulus Issues NACWA Pretreatment Workshop Hotel Deadline is March 10

February 2009

February 27	NACWA Applauds Obama FY 2010 Budget Proposal with $3.9 Billion for SRFs House Passes FY 2009 Spending Bill, Including $689 Million for CWSRF NACWA, NGOs Meet to Discuss Watershed, Nonpoint Source Issues NACWA Launches Survey of Members Regarding Green Projects Hotel Deadline for NACWA Pretreatment Workshop Extended to March 10 Register Today for the CSO Workshop!
February 20	NACWA Hosts Web Seminar on Implementing Provisions of Economic Stimulus EPA Agrees to Peer Review of Controversial Procedure for Developing Nutrient Criteria NACWA Releases Consent Decree Handbook Supplement Clean Water, Drinking Water Dispute Involving NACWA Member Agency Gets Settled Designing, Financing Green Infrastructure to be Addressed in NACWA Course
February 13	NACWA Efforts Garner $4 Billion in SRF Funds, Improve Provisions in Stimulus Bill NACWA Web Seminar, Other Key Tools to Provide Information about Stimulus Funding NACWA Primer to Help POTWs with Issues, Opportunities Related to Climate Change NACWA’s Pretreatment Workshop to Explore Source Control Issues
February 6	NACWA’s 2009 Winter Conference Provides Keys for Controlling Capital Chaos NACWA Continues Efforts to Boost Clean Water Funding in Senate Stimulus Bill NACWA Comments Oppose Designation of Sludge Destined for Incineration as Solid Waste NACWA Works with Congressional Staff on SRF Bill Expected in Spring Registration Available for Green Infrastructure Course, CSO Workshop Register Today for NACWA’s National Pretreatment & Pollution Prevention Workshop!

January 2009

January 30	House Passes Economic Recovery Package with $6 Billion for Clean Water House Panel Looks to Include Water, Wastewater Agencies in Chemical Security Bill NACWA Works with Water Sector Groups on Strategy for CFATS Bill Register Today for NACWA’s National Pretreatment & Pollution Prevention Workshop!
January 23	NACWA Testifies on Need for Water Infrastructure Funding in Stimulus House Appropriations Committee Advances Economic Stimulus Bill NACWA Works with Key Senators to Increase Stimulus Funding Senate Confirms Lisa Jackson as EPA Administrator, Nancy Sutley to Head CEQ
January 16	House Includes $6 Billion for Wastewater Infrastructure in Stimulus Proposal Cam Davis Rumored to Be Next Head of EPA Water Office; Other Officials Also Named NACWA Provides Expert Review of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Supreme Court Denies Review in Pinto Creek Appeal NACWA PR Committee Eyes Opportunities for National Environmental Education Week Applications Are Now Available for NACWA’s 2008 Peak Performance Awards
January 9	House Forum Focuses on Economic Stimulus, Stresses Infrastructure Needs NACWA Signs MOU with EPA, Dental Association to Improve Handling of Mercury NACWA Hosts Meeting of Key Water Sector Organizations Deadline for 2008 NACWA Index Survey Extended to Jan. 23 Water Sector Releases Results of Security Metrics Reporting DHS Briefs Trade Associations on Infrastructure Protection NACWA Participates in EPA Climate Change Workshop Applications are Now Available for NACWA’s 2008 Peak Performance Awards Join Us in Atlanta for NACWA’s 2009 Winter Conference – Hotel Deadline is Jan. 23!

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