The workshop focused on the relationship between permitting for nutrients and TMDLs. Representatives from 27 states attended along with representatives from EPA Headquarters and 5 Regions. Topics included breaking down… Read More »
Permitting, Compliance and Enforcement
ACWA Comment Letter Peak Flows Management
The August 31, 2018 Federal Register Notice indicates EPA is requesting input on “possible approaches to updating the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations related to the management of… Read More »
2018 National CAFO Roundtable Presentations
Presentations for the 2018 National CAFO Roundtable.
ECOS Sample Metrics for Evaluating the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Permit Systems
This week ECOS shared with state media associations version 1.0 of a report titled A Framework of Sample Metrics for Evaluating the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Environmental Permitting Systems. This… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 22 (Week of June 11, 2018)
News Idaho Approved for NPDES On June 5, 2018 Administrator Pruitt signed a delegation memorandum that allows Idaho DEQ to begin issuing NPDES permits starting July 1, 2018. As with… Read More »
Letter to USACE on Infrastructure Initiative
The President has proposed a $200 billion initiative to stimulate at least $1.5 trillion in new infrastructure investment. While much of the public and congressional interest regarding the Administration’s Infrastructure Initiative has been focused on the legislative principles, the Administration is also addressing infrastructure delivery through a range of policy and regulatory changes. One of the top priorities of the Administration is to rebuild and modernize the Nation’s infrastructure. The Administration’s goal is to seek and secure long-term reforms on how infrastructure projects are regulated, funded, delivered, and maintained. By streamlining project delivery and removing barriers, the Administration hopes to incentivize and expedite the delivery of our Nation’s infrastructure.
This letter encourages USACE to consult with the states as they consider any changes to section 401 authority under the CWA.
Stormwater Capture Enhancing Recharge and Direct Use Through Data Collection
Evolution of Stormwater Permitting Approaches and Program Implementation Final Report
ACWA Comment Letter – Clean Water Act Coverage of “Discharges of Pollutants” via a Direct Hydrologic Connection to Surface Water
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 17 (Week of April 30, 2018)
News Final 2016 Effluent Guidelines Plan Released EPA published a notice of the Final 2016 Effluent Guidelines Plan in today’s Federal Register. As this Plan explains, EPA has completed all… Read More »
ACWA Testimony – Senate EPW – Groundwater/Hydrologic Connection – 4-18-18
ACWA’s written testimony submitted to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding the April 18, 2018 hearing entitled, The Appropriate Role of States and the Federal Government in Protecting Groundwater.
