2008 Clean Water Current Archive

December 2008

December 19	Public Agency Members Urged to Contact Members of Congress on Stimulus Deadline for 2008 NACWA Index Survey is Today, December 19 Register Today for NACWA’s 2009 Winter Conference! Offices Closed but NACWA Remains Accessible to Members
December 12	NACWA Continues to Ramp Up Efforts in Support of Stimulus Funding Deadline for 2008 NACWA Index Survey is Dec. 19, Complete Online Today NACWA, Fellow Environmental Groups Discuss Potential Collaboration NACWA Reaches Out to Waxman on Climate Change, Chemical Security Issues NACWA Web Seminar Focuses on Economic Downturn
December 5	NACWA Meets with Mayors, Other Advocacy Groups on Stimulus NACWA Meets with Obama’s EPA Transition Team on Key Priorities NACWA Sponsors Meeting on Antimicrobials in Consumer Products Supreme Court Denies Review of ELG Case, Preserves NACWA Victory EPA Releases Revised CWA Jurisdiction Guidance to Congressional Criticism NACWA Web Seminar on Impacts of Economic Downturn Open to Members & Affiliates Apply today! 2009 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center Applications due Dec. 12! Register Today for NACWA’s 2009 Winter Conference DHS to Present Webinar on Critical Infrastructure Protection
December 3	Key Group Calls for Stricter Chemical Security Rules, NACWA Ensures Clean Water Community’s Voice Gets Heard
December 2	2009 National Environmental Achievement Awards Nominations Due

November 2008

November 21	NACWA Web Seminar to Examine Impacts & Opportunities from Economic Downturn NACWA Seeks Additional Clean Water Funding in Economic Stimulus Bill NACWA Plans Meetings with EPA Transition Officials NACWA Continues Collaboration with Groups to Draft Green Infrastructure Bill National Environmental Achievement Award Application Deadline Nears
November 14	NACWA Keeps up Pressure on Clean Water Priorities as Transition Moves Forward NACWA Provides Input to Key Congressional Staff on Second Stimulus Bill Ready-to-Go Green Projects Also Solicited Elections, Biosolids, Critical Lawsuits Discussed at Law Seminar
November 7	NACWA to Engage Obama, Transition Team on Clean Water Priorities Focus on Economic Stimulus Continues Ready-to-Go Project Sought NACWA Prepares for Busy Year as Democrats Increase Majorities in Congress Major Changes to EPA Pesticide Rules Will Improve Protection of Clean Water Utilities, Environment
November 5	NACWA Seeks Member Agency Input on Impacts from Economic Downturn

October 2008

October 31	House Hearing on Stimulus Bill Puts Spotlight on Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Dick Lanyon Provides Insight into Chicago’s Work on Sewer Overflow Control, Biosolids CLE Credits Approved For Law Seminar DHS Offers Webinar on Voluntary Emergency Preparedness Program
October 24	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Could Allow Remote Cyber Attacks
October 24	Stimulus Bill Talk Heats Up in D.C., NACWA Focuses on Wastewater Projects NACWA Highlights Clean Water Advocacy Priorities at WEFTEC Law Seminar Hotel Registration Deadline TODAY!
October 22	Hotel Cutoff Reminder for 2008 NACWA Law Seminar
October 20	FY 2009 Critical Issues Action Initiative . . . A Progress Report Initial Member Response Shows Strong Support for Critical Issues Action Initiative Critical Issues Action Initiatives Make Key Progress
October 17	NACWA Urges Congress to Enact Stimulus Bill with Water Infrastructure Funding NRC Report on Stormwater Calls for Watershed Permitting, Increased Federal Funding NACWA, EPA, DC WASA, Others Participate in Event Honoring CWA 36th Anniversary NACWA Hosts Meeting on Stormwater Mitigation Funding in Transportation Bill NACWA to Update Members on Critical Issues Action Initiative Next Week NACWA Participates in Proposed NPDES Program Rule Listening Session Submit Security Reporting Information Before October 23 Deadline! NACWA to Highlight Advocacy Efforts at WEFTEC Hotel Deadline Approaching for Law Seminar
October 10	NACWA Raises Concerns with New EPA Test Methods for Pharmaceuticals, Steroids NACWA Meets with EPA, Water Sector Associations on Climate Change NACWA, States, Activist Groups Work to Draft Green Infrastructure Legislation NACWA Visits the Windy City for WEFTEC – Blow By To See Us! Grumbles, Nakayama, Amy Walter to Speak at NACWA’s 2008 Law Seminar
October 3	NACWA Works to Ensure Last Minute Hill Actions Reflect Clean Water Needs NACWA Requests Peer Review from EPA on New Nutrient Standard Methodology NACWA Join Coalition Requesting Congressional Hearing on Green Infrastructure NACWA to Meet with EPA on Final Climate Change Strategy for Water Top Speakers, Key Issues to Headline NACWA Law Seminar NACWA Confirms Nationwide Airings of Liquid Assets

September 2008

September 26	NACWA's Board & Committee Leadership Meet to Set Course for the Future Clean Water America Alliance Launched to Change Paradigm of Water Management NACWA, Conservation Fund Continue Development of Green Infrastructure Course
September 19	NACWA Testifies Before House T&I Panel on Need for Emerging Contaminants Studies Senate EPW Approves Bills on Sewer Overflow Notification, SRF Reauthorization NACWA Legal Call Focuses on Construction Law Issues, Nutrient Standards
September 15	NACWA Meets With Congressional Staff to Discuss Legislative Priorities
September 12	Senate Briefing Canceled After Controversial Letter by Anti-Biosolids Advocates Surfaces
September 5	EPA Signs Permit Fee Rule Despite Directive from Congress Barring its Implementation House Set to Introduce Bill Directing EPA to Revise 1997 CSO Affordability Guidance NACWA Meets with EPA to Discuss Triclosan Risk Assessment

August 2008

August 29	NACWA to Testify at Senate Environment Committee Hearing on Biosolids NACWA Encourages Members to Contact Senators and Urge Introduction of SRF Bill Head of Green Bay Sewerage District Discusses Nutrient Challenges, Increasing Mandates
August 22	NACWA Provides Input to Congress, GAO on Trust Fund Revenue Sources NACWA Seeks Member Input on Ready-to-Go Projects for Potential Stimulus Package NACWA Meets with NRDC, American Rivers to Discuss Priorities, Future Opportunities
August 15	NACWA Scores Litigation Victory with BEACH Act Settlement NACWA Intensifies Efforts to Promote Liquid Assets Documentary on Infrastructure Crisis
August 8	Ohio Senators Introduce Bipartisan Financial Capability Legislation EPA Announces Data Collection Effort, NAS Study on Pharmaceuticals in Water NACWA Meets with Key Senate Staff to Discuss Biosolids Excellence in Management Recognition Program Applications Due Aug. 15 Upcoming NACWA Conferences to Provide Valuable Information on Critical Issue Areas
August 1	NACWA’s Priorities Receive Senate’s Attention as Congress Leaves for August Recess Permit Fee Rule Clears OMB, Publication of Final Version Expected Soon Hill Forum Highlights the Need for Additional Water Infrastructure Investment Deadline for Excellence in Management Recognition Program Applications is August 15

July 2008

July 25	NACWA Continues Work on Senate Sewer Overflow Notification Bill NACWA, Water Sector Meet with USDA to Discuss Farm Bill Partnership Program DHS, HHS Release Key Pandemic Vaccination Policy Guidance NACWA Meets with EPA, Continues Green Infrastructure Advocacy NACWA, Key Groups Meet with Rep. Blumenauer to Discuss Infrastructure Investment
July 18	Marian Orfeo Elected 2008-2009 NACWA President NACWA Letter to Senate Seeks Key Changes to Sewer Overflow Bill NACWA, Water Sector Urge USDA to Develop Sound Farm Bill Program Rules
July 11	NACWA Provides Input to GAO on Trust Fund Revenue Sources NACWA Files Brief in U.S. Supreme Court on Use of Offset Analyses in Permitting NACWA Urges Senate Appropriations Committee to Increase Funds for SRF NACWA, Coalition to Comment on Draft Regulations for Key Farm Bill Program

June 2008

June 27	NACWA Board to Consider Support for Overflow Notification Bill Passed by House NACWA Briefed on EPA’s Rule for Mandatory Reporting of GHG Emissions Senate Poised to Introduce Bill Requiring EPA to Revise its Financial Capability Guidance NACWA Hosts Meeting to Plan Green Infrastructure Course Wondering What Anchorage Has to Offer? Join Us for the 2008 Summer Conference!
June 20	NACWA Provides Ohio Senator with Comments as Work Advances on Affordability Bill NACWA’s Legislative Policy Committee Focuses on Strategy for Fall, Next Year NACWA Issues Analysis of 2008 Farm Bill Provisions That Benefit Water Quality NACWA Summer Conference Is July 15 - Have You Registered Yet?
June 13	EPA, DHS Officials Ask House Panel to Close Water Security Gap, Extend CFATS NACWA Encourages Members to Submit Financial Survey Information House Spending Bill Boosts Funding for SRF, Outlook Positive for NBP Funding Webinar on Liquid Assets, Water Infrastructure Documentary, Scheduled for June 20 NACWA Comments on EPA Climate Change Strategy Long Awaited Water Transfer Rule Released By EPA NACWA, ASIWPCA Hold Joint Legal Call
June 6	NACWA Files Brief in Key Land Application Biosolids Case Climate Change Legislation in Senate Stalls; Focus Turns to Next Congress Blumenauer Seeks Input on Specifics as Work on Clean Water Trust Fund Bill Progresses NACWA Seeks Member Comment on House’s Draft Pharmaceutical Research Bill Register Today for the 2008 Summer Conference

May 2008

May 30	Appeals Court Upholds, Broadens Significant NACWA Victory in ELG Case NACWA Meets with Ohio Senator’s Staff; Work Underway to Develop Affordability Bill Senate Set to Debate Cap-and-Trade Climate Change Bill North to Alaska! Join Your Colleagues for Our Summer Conference
May 23	Revised Climate Bill Has $995 Billion for Adaptation, Mitigation for States, Localities NACWA Meets With Key House, EPA Staff to Discuss Overflow Bill Senate Committee Passes BEACH Act Reauthorization, Doubles Funding for Monitoring NACWA Seeks Member Participation in Utility Executives Perspectives Luncheon Series Join NACWA in Anchorage for the 2008 Summer Conference and 38th Annual Meeting!
May 22	NACWA 2008 Financial Survey – Additional Responses Needed by June 13!
May 16	NACWA, Water Sector Associations Talk Pharmaceuticals with Water Office Chief NACWA Seeks Federal Funding for Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation Needs House and Senate Approve Farm Bill, Increase Conservation/Water Quality Funding NACWA, Municipal Partners Meet with Wastewater Office Officials House Committee Approves Sewer Overflow Notification Bill Make Your Plans for NACWA’s Summer Conference Today – Limited Space Available!
May 12	The Hilton Anchorage is Currently Sold Out!
May 9	2008 Clean Water Policy Forum Addresses 21st Century Challenges, Solutions EPA Responds to NACWA Request on Wet Weather Enforcement Initiatives NACWA Meets with Key Senate Staff to Discuss Biosolids NACWA Sponsors Meeting on Safe and Sustainable Consumer Products
May 2	NACWA Meets with Key Senate Subcommittee on Clean Water Priorities NACWA, WEF Send Letter Supporting Biosolids Use on Land, Balanced Panel in Hearing NACWA Meets with EPA Water Office Chief on Utility Management, Climate Change

April 2008

April 25	NACWA Urges Members to Contact Congress in Support of FY 2009 SRF Funding Farm Bill Negotiations Between House, Senate Conferees Near Completion Water Sector Developing Joint Climate Change Message NACWA, Dental Association Explore Best Management Practices for Mercury Waste Financial Survey Submittal Deadline Extended!
April 18	Clean Water Issues Get Significant Attention in Hearings This Week on Capitol Hill NACWA Coordinating Municipal Effort on Upcoming Senate Biosolids Hearing OMB Approves Proposed Water Transfer Rule; Could be Released in May NACWA Sends Letter Indicating Support for Revised Sewer Overflow Notification Bill Beach Protection Act Approved by House Please Submit Your 2008 Financial Survey Soon Still Time to Register for NACWA/WEF 2008 Clean Water Policy Forum
April 11	Court Grants NACWA Favorable Ruling in BEACH Act Case NACWA Board Votes to Support Revised Sewer Overflow Language NACWA Submits Comments on EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory NACWA Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conferees Urging Full Funding for Conservation NACWA Co-Hosts Webinar on Outreach to Media, Public Officials on Infrastructure NACWA Supports Massachusetts Members in Hill Meeting on Clean Water Permitting Hotel Registration Deadline for May Policy Forum is Monday; Register Today!
April 4	NACWA Questions EPA on Wet Weather Enforcement Policy, Requests Member Input Washington State Appeals Board Embraces NACWA Position on Stormwater Permits NACWA, WIN Participate in Meeting with Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on Funding NACWA Requests EPA to Clarify Use of 50 POTW Study Data CSO Workshop Promises Informative, Engaging Program NACWA to Participate in Webcast on Critical Role of Clean Water Infrastructure Key Leaders to Highlight NACWA/WEF Policy Forum; April 14 Hotel Deadline Nears Early Planning Encouraged for NACWA 2008 Summer Conference

March 2008

March 28	NACWA Asks Court for Valid Science, Stakeholder Input During BEACH Act Hearing EPA Releases Climate Change Strategy for Water; NACWA to Comment NACWA Continues to Push House T&I Committee on Wastewater Security Jurisdiction Deadline to Apply for NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards is Fast Approaching April 14 Hotel Deadline for NACWA/WEF Policy Forum Nears – Reserve Today! Several NACWA Member Agencies to Participate in “Earth Hour” Tomorrow
March 21	NACWA Pursues Meeting with EPA, States on Nutrient Issues; Seeks Member Input NACWA Wins Important Legal Victory in DCWASA Permit Appeal Case NACWA Urges Key House Committee to Assert Jurisdiction over Wastewater Security U.S. House Members Send Letter to Appropriators in Support of the NBP NACWA Continues Advocacy Efforts on Climate Change NACWA Musters Green Infrastructure Course Design Team Registration Now Available for NACWA’s Summer Conference, Annual Meeting in Alaska
March 14	Rep. Blumenauer Announces Plans to Introduce Trust Fund Bill in April House Speaker Pelosi Discusses Need for New Infrastructure Investment Plan NACWA Helps Members Respond to AP Articles on Biosolids, Pharmaceuticals in Water Legal Issues Call Focuses on Recent CWA Ruling, Pending Climate Change Legislation NACWA Encourages Those Attending Policy Forum to Plan Hill Meetings, Visit EPA
March 12	Peak Performance Deadline Approaching!
March 10	NACWA Helps Respond to News Stories on Biosolids, Compounds in Drinking Water...
March 7	House Committee Approves Chemical Security Bill That Covers Water Sector Facilities NACWA, Sector Partners Developing New Resources for Effective Utility Management Policy Forum Invited Speakers Include Key Members of Congress, Top EPA Officials

February 2008

February 29	NACWA Sends Comments on NRDC Nutrient Petition to EPA Oberstar, Blumenauer Host Meeting to Build Support, Set Strategy for Trust Fund Bill National Clean Water Policy Forum Fast Approaching! Register Today! NACWA, Conservation Fund Sign MOU on Green Infrastructure Course Registration Now Available for 2008 CSO Workshop
February 22	NACWA Advocates on Funding, Green Infrastructure, Climate Change NACWA, WEF Mount Aggressive Campaign to Get NBP Funds Restored U.S. Supreme Court Decides Not to Review Healdsburg Decision NACWA, Stakeholders Meet With EPA on Research Plan for Recreational Water Criteria Save the Date for NACWA/WEF National Clean Water Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
February 15	NACWA Provides Input into Development of Trust Fund Legislation, Meets with Pelosi NACWA Hosts Head of WSSC at Utility Executives Perspectives Luncheon NACWA Participates in Ohio Public Radio Talk Show on Privatization Issues 2008 Winter Conference Presentations Now Online
February 8	NACWA’s 2008 Winter Conference Addresses Keys to Utility Management Water Sector Discusses Chemical Security Bill as Jurisdictional Battle Looms Proposed FY 2009 EPA Budget Slashes Funding for CWSRF to $555 Million
February 1	House Committee Leaders Ask GAO to Study Trust Fund Revenue Sources NACWA Releases Report on Mercury Control Effectiveness NACWA Joins Other Groups on Letter Seeking Green Infrastructure Incentives in SRF Bill NACWA Signs onto Letter Seeking Stormwater Provisions in WaterSense Specifications

January 2008

January 25	Subcommittee Includes Water, Wastewater Treatment Plants in Chemical Security Bill NACWA Survey for Economic Stimulus Yields More Than $2.7 Billion in Ready Projects NACWA, WIN Efforts on Trust Fund Garner Momentum
January 18	NACWA Provides Key Input to Congress on Economic Stimulus Package NACWA met with congressional staff this week to discuss the contents of an economic stimulus package EPA Releases Green Infrastructure Action Strategy Developed with NACWA Assistance NACWA, NAFSMA File Joint Brief in Washington State MS4 Case EPA Survey Finds National Needs for Wastewater Treatment Top $200 Billion
January 11	Water Sector Groups Discuss Strategy for Upcoming Chemical Security Bill NACWA, Water Sector Organizations Urge EPA to Complete Climate Change Strategy NACWA Meets with EPA to Address Regulation of Biosolids Incinerators under CAA NACWA Files Key Motion in BEACH Act Case NACWA Needs Your Index Data, Submittal Deadline is January 18! Secondary Treatment Petition Comments Due by January 18 Winter Conference Hotel Deadline is Monday!
January 4	Water Associations Summit Yields Key Next Steps on Priority Issues NACWA Submits Comments on Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Plan NACWA, NAFSMA Move to Participate in Washington State MS4 Permit Case Member Comments on NRDC Secondary Treatment Petition Due Jan. 18 NACWA Winter Conference Features Keynote on Motivation, Power of Mission

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