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
NACWA Receives Key Groups’ Endorsements of Watershed Principles
NACWA Meets with EPA Officials on Stormwater Rule
EPA Directs Regions, States to Focus on Increased NPDES Program Integration & Oversight
Work with Mayors Yields Vital Legal Report on Clean Water Act Affordability Concerns
NACWA Meets with Key Congressional Staff with Sights on the 112th Congress
NACWA Continues to Urge Members to Provide Affordability Case Studies, Use
Money Matters
Messaging in Local Media Efforts
NACWA Comments on Proposed Chesapeake Bay TMDL
NACWA Provides Input on Unused Pharmaceutical Practices
NACWA, Regional Members Discuss Regulatory Challenges at Kansas City Summit
November 5
Republicans Score Significant Wins in Mid-Term Elections, NACWA to Continue Aggressive Legislative Advocacy
NACWA, Water Associations Meet on Climate Change
NACWA Active on Stormwater Advocacy Issues
NACWA Meets with EPA about Registration of Nanosilver Products
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 NACWA
Flow Series
& 2010 Winter Conference in Austin
Nomination Process for NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Underway
NACWA Continues to Seek Information on Satellite Collection Agencies