The Association of Clean Water Administrators (hereinafter “ACWA” or the “states”) is the independent, nonpartisan, national organization of state, interstate, and territorial water program managers, who on a daily basis implement the water quality programs of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). ACWA is a nationally recognized organization whose agenda and mission are set by a Board of Directors and leadership which are composed entirely of state/interstate water quality program administrators and managers. ACWA is uniquely positioned as a critical resource to EPA as ACWA can quickly and efficiently facilitate feedback from its members, the nation’s experts on implementing the CWA. Because the states, largely, implement CWA regulations and policies, proposed changes to applicable EPA regulations and policies should be developed in collaboration with the states. The complexity of today’s water quality issues requires effective collaboration to ensure reasonable, balanced, and effective strategies for water quality improvement.
Letters
Final Comment Letter – Proposed Guidance CSO Integrated Planning
The Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) submits this letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to notice of available Draft Guidance for Future NPDES Permitting of… Read More »
Final Comment Letter – Proposed Maui Guidance 12-23-2023
ACWA appreciates that EPA has drafted a guidance document that reinforces support for the Supreme Court created list of seven factors that could be considered when determining whether a discharge… Read More »
Extension Request: Implementing the Supreme Court’s Maui Decision in the Clean Water Act Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program
In its published notice of the Draft Guidance, EPA has provided an opportunity for public participation through the submission of public comments to the rulemaking docket. However, EPA has unnecessarily… Read More »
FY 2024 House Appropriations Letter
FY 2024 House Appropriations Letter
FY 2024 Senate Appropriations Letter
FY 2024 Senate Appropriations Letter
ACWA Comments on 304(a) PFAS Criteria
On this page: (1) June 29, 2022 ACWA comments on the Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria Recommendations for PFOA and PFOS. ACWA noted their general support for development of these… Read More »
ACWA Comments On Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States”
As the agencies proceed with this process to revise WOTUS and work to create a durable rule the states remind the agencies of several foundational principles that must be adhered to. (1) respect the role of the states as co-regulators and provide early, continuous, and meaningful opportunities for dialogue and input as any new rule is developed; (2) respect and follow the science though balanced within the limitations of statute and judicial precedent; (3) recognize the geographic, geologic, climatic, hydrologic, and leadership diversity among states and craft a definition that provides clarity but also flexibility for state implementers; (4) prepare to provide the states, well in advance, with technical assistance, tools, and trainings to assist with implementation of any revised definition; and (5) consider a delayed effective date dependent on the significance and scope of the final rule to give state partners adequate time to revise state regulations and/or to develop new state policy to cover any changes in coverage as a result of the revised jurisdictional definition.
Letter: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation Guidelines Recommendations
An ACWA letter to the Office of Wastewater Management on the states/interstates recommendations for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation Guidance.
Protecting Against Malicious Cyber Activity before the Holidays
TO: Corporate Executives and Business Leaders FROM: Anne Neuberger, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology and Chris Inglis, National Cyber Director… Read More »
Letter from EPA Administrator Regan to Governors on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Water Infrastructure
A copy of a letter from the EPA Administrator to Governors on the Water Infrastructure provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
ACWA Comments on Preliminary ELG Plan 15
Comments ACWA submitted to EPA regarding EPA’s Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Preliminary Plan 15).
