Board of Directors Meeting – Sunday August 12, 2018 Meeting Attire Business Casual Agenda 2018 AM Agenda ACWA’s block of rooms are full! The hotels listed below may have availability. Benson Hotel (one block away): Hotel link to the Benson 8/12 – $185.00 8/13 – $288.00 8/14 – $272.00 Hotel Lucia (two blocks away): Hotel… Read More »
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ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 29 (Week of August 6, 2018)
News ACOE Issues Memo Clarifying Sec. 404 Assumption The U.S. Army today released a memorandum taking initial steps to empower States and tribes in assuming Section 404 permit authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA). In taking on this authority, States and tribes can accelerate job-creating economic development and infrastructure, all while continuing to protect… 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 most authorization approvals, Idaho will phase in the program over time along the following schedule. Phase I (July 1, 2018): Domestic Wastewater Facilities and the… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 20 (Week of May 21, 2018)
News Evolution of Stormwater Permitting and Program Implementation Approaches On May 17, 2018 EPA released a Region 9 workshop report that summarized discussions among 29 national stormwater experts from local, state, and federal agencies, along with participants from consulting firms and nonprofit organizations. The report provides a “synthesis of participant ideas and contributions, along with… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 19 (Week of May 14, 2018)
News EPA Extends WIFIA Deadline Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced at a meeting with water sector associations that the deadline to submit letters of interest for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans has been extended to July 31, 2018. Administrator Pruitt also sent a letter highlighting the deadline extension to… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 16 (Week of April 23, 2018)
News ECHO Data Visualization Gallery Available for State Testing/Review This week EPA announced open testing of several new display tools in ECHO Gov. Federal, state, local and tribal government employees were asked to provide feedback on the new designs. The release of these demo dashboards is the first step in generating a broader dialogue on these… Read More »
Mid-Year Meeting 2018
States Co-regulator Roundtable
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 10 (Week of March 5, 2018)
Association Updates 2018 ACWA Member Priorities Survey In preparation for the upcoming Mid-Year Meeting, we are asking each ACWA member to complete a short survey. The survey is designed to identify states’ key implementation or policy priorities. These priorities will help ACWA leadership and staff focus and guide our work over the coming 12 months. … Read More »
2018 National Stormwater Roundtable
Registration This meeting is only open to states, EPA staff, and invited presenters. For those state staff that have already been provided account access to ACWA’s new Member365 tool, please use your login and select the 2018 National Stormwater Roundtable as the event for which you wish to register. If you are a state employee… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 7 (Week of February 12, 2018)
News Webinar: What States Must Consider Before Assuming Clean Water Act §404 Authority to Regulate Alteration of Wetlands. The National Governors Association Water Policy Learning Network is hosting a webinar on state assumption of the 404 program. The webinar will be held on Thursday March 1, 2018 from 1:00pm-2:00pm EST. Please use this link to register: NGA Webinar… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 5 (Week of January 29, 2018)
News President Gives First State of the Union Address On Tuesday, January 30, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union Address. Regarding infrastructure, the president called for a $1.5 trillion bill from Congress combining both public and private investment stating, “I am asking both parties to come together to give us safe,… Read More »
2017 Nutrients Permitting Workshop
Agenda 2017 ACWA Nutrients Permitting Final Agenda The agenda is still in draft form. Check back for more information. Travel Information Transportation Options – Nutrients Permitting Accommodations Accommodations: Single $93.00 – Double $106.00 plus tax. Ask for the Nutrient Permitting Workshop group rate. Meeting registration link provided below.
