News EPA, Army Corps Publish Proposed Rule Redefining WOTUS On Thursday, February 14th, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers published the long-anticipated official proposed rule redefining WOTUS in the Federal Register. That also means the 60-day comment period began Thursday – you can submit comments on regulations.gov here. The proposed rule as published is substantively identical to… Read More »
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ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 5 (Week of February 4, 2019)
News Committee Approves Wheeler’s Appointment The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works voted to advance Wheeler’s Nomination to Administrator of the EPA on a 11-10 party line vote. His nomination now goes to the Senate floor. The Democrats are critical of Wheeler’s ties to the coal industry. Wheeler is expected to be confirmed. The… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 4 (Week of January 28, 2019)
News EPA Release 2018 Year in Review This week EPA released a report outlining its accomplishments for 2018 and outlines its policy agenda for the coming year. The report includes updates enforcement numbers, summaries of the past year’s regulatory and deregulatory activities and outlines key policy priorities for the coming year. Trump Signs Executive Order… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 3 (Week of January 21, 2019)
News Senate EPW Sets Date for Wheeler Confirmation Vote The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is set to vote on Acting Administrator Wheeler for EPA Administrator on February 5th. Wheeler had his confirmation hearing on January 16th. The Ranking Member and Chairman agreed to delay the committee vote until February to allow for enough… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 1 (Week of January 7, 2019)
News Federal Government Shutdown Continues On December 21, 2018 Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to ensure federal agencies could continue to operate. Several federal agencies had funding reserves they were permitted to use to stay open for a short time thereafter. On December 28, 2018 EPA closed with approximately 800 “essential” employees still… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 41 (Week of November 5, 2018)
News AA Wheeler Releases Memo on State Oversight of Federal Programs The 2018-2022 EPA Strategic Plan identifies cooperative federalism (Goal 2) as a fundamental priority for the agency with a stated objective (Objective 2.1) to enhance shared accountability between the EPA, state, local and tribal co-regulators in the implementation of federal environmental programs. To address… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 39 (Week of October 22, 2018)
News America’s Water Infrastructure Act Signed Into Law This week President Trump signed “American’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018“, which authorizes Army Corps of Engineers water resources projects as well EPA-related provisions, into law. The new water resources development legislation authorizes federal funding for water infrastructure projects, expands the country’s water storage capabilities, provides needed resources… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 38 (Week of October 15, 2018)
News Vessel Permit Expiration EPA’s 2013 Vessel General Permit is set to expire December 18, 2018 and a new permit has not yet been finalized. EPA will be administratively continuing this permit until the new permit is issued. All owners/operators of vessels covered by the 2013 permit should continue to comply with the terms and… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 34 (Week of September 17, 2018)
News AWRA Hosts Webinar on Groundwater Hydrologic Connection On Wednesday, September 19, the American Water Resources Association hosted a webinar on discharges to groundwater that lead to surface water through hydrologic connections. Speakers included Marcia Greenblatt, an engineer with Integral Consulting out of Colorado, and Kathy Robb, an attorney with Sive, Paget & Riesel out… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. IX, Issue 33 (Week of September 10, 2018)
News ECOS Officers Announced This year is the 25th Anniversary for the Environmental Council of States (ECOS). New officers this year include: President Becky Keogh, Director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality; Vice President Jim Macy, Director of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality; and Secretary-Treasurer Patrick McDonnell, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of… 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 »
