A Clear Commitment to America’s Waters
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Legal, Legislative Pressure on SSI Rule
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Capitol Hill Engaged on Issue
At the same time, NACWA stepped up efforts on Capitol Hill to
focus attention on the SSI issue. In late September, the Association
met with congressional staff to seek a potential legislative solution.
These meetings resulted in agreement from key congressional of-
fces to weigh in with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and her staff
urging that the Agency revisit its plan to deny NACWA’s adminis-
trative reconsideration request. Additionally, NACWA forwarded
a
to Administrator Jackson on Sept. 30 asking her to re-
evaluate EPA’s planned denial of the reconsideration request. The
letter highlights the signifcant negative impacts that the rule will
have on urban communities, all across the nation, during a time
of economic distress. It further notes that NACWA is not seeking
to avoid regulation of SSIs, but instead is seeking to ensure that
SSIs are regulated under the appropriate section of the CAA, as
Congress intended.
Additional information on NACWA’s SSI advocacy efforts can be
found on the
nd
sections of the Association’s website. NACWA’s on-
going work on SSI issues is supported through the Association’s
Sewage Sludge Incineration Advocacy Coalition (SSIAC). NACWA
is extremely grateful to all the SSIAC members for their continued
support.
Integrated Permitting/Regulatory Prioritization
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All options within current authorities under the CWA will be ex-
plored.
A memorandum to Regional Offces is planned for release in
October. EPA has already begun work on a draft framework of an
integrated planning approach for clean water utilities. With the
draft framework in hand, EPA will then seek stakeholder feedback,
and a continued discussion with NACWA and its members to refne
the concept further.
NACWA continues to maintain an aggressive effort on Capitol Hill
to boost support for its legislation and to encourage Members of
Congress to weigh in with EPA regarding the importance of ad-
vancing with this initiative in a timely manner. NACWA plans to
maintain pressure on all fronts to provide the relief the clean water
community needs.
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