ACWA’s next Nutrients Permitting Workshop will take place Virtually, from October 26-29. This is the fifth workshop in a series of seven, and will focus on nutrients permitting flexibilities such as water quality trading and other market based methods, integrated planning, and more. Attendees will include: State program staff involved in managing nutrients and permitting programs EPA… Read More »
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ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XI, Issue 31 (Week of September 14, 2020)
News Proposal to Reissue and Modify Nationwide Permits The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Proposal To Reissue and Modify Nationwide Permits was published in the Federal Register this week. Nationwide Permits (NWPs) authorize certain activities under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XI, Issue 30 (Week of August 31, 2020)
News White House Memo – Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery On August 31, 2020, OMB sent a memo to federal agencies providing guidance on how to implement Executive Order 13,924 Regulatory Relief To Support Economic Recovery. This memo compiled a list of best practices for assisting agencies with their review of processes and procedures. The… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XI, Issue 29 (Week of August 24, 2020)
News New Report on Importance of Water Infrastructure Funding The American Society Civil Engineers and the US Water Alliance released a report entitled The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure: How a Failure to Act Would Affect the US Economic Recovery this week, which outlines the importance of infrastructure funding to economic growth. This… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XI, Issue 13 (Week of April 6, 2020)
News EPA Releases FY 2021 National Water Program Guidance Addendum The Office of Water released the FY 2021 National Water Program Addendum. In June of 2019, the FY 2020-2021 National Water Program Guidance (NWPG) was published. This guidance was streamlined in an effort to provide clear, concise guidance and to focus on achieving the long-term… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XI, Issue 10 (Week of March 9, 2020)
**ACWA 2020 Mid-Year Meeting (March 17/18) Will Go On…Virtually!** Pursuant to coronavirus (COVID-19) management efforts, the ACWA Executive Committee made the difficult decision to host the 2020 ACWA Mid-Year Meeting in a “Virtual” rather than “In-Person” format. Please see the Mid-Year Meeting event page for more information and to check for periodic updates. Speakers and… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XI, Issue 9 (Week of March 2, 2020)
News EPA Proposes Changes to MSGP On Monday this week, EPA’s proposed updates to the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) were published in the Federal Register. The comment period is 60 days and closes May 1, 2020. Comment can be submitted via Docket Number EPA–HQ–OW–2019–0372. If you think there would be value in having ACWA submit… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 40 (Week of November 11, 2019)
News EPA Releases Lead and Copper Rule Revisions This week, the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions was published in the Federal Register. The comment period on the proposed rule revisions closes January 13, 2020. The rule includes a suite of actions to reduce lead exposure in drinking water where… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 39 (Week of November 4, 2019)
News EPA Streamlines EAB Process EPA is proposing to streamline and modernize the review of permits by the agency’s Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) while providing more flexibility to regulated parties, states and tribes, and the public. Under this proposal, interested parties would be empowered to choose the option for resolving a permit dispute that is… Read More »
2019 Nutrients Permitting Workshop – Alexandria, VA
Attendees The Nutrients Permitting Workshop is a national event specifically organized by state and federal regulators for EPA and state program staff representatives. This is the fourth workshop in a series of seven. This workshop will focus on nutrients permitting and water quality standards. Attendees include: State program staff involved in managing nutrients and water… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 38 (Week of October 28, 2019)
News Water Quality Protection & Job Creation Act Approved by House Committee This week the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a slate of bipartisan measures by voice vote, including the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act. H.R. 1497, was introduced by Chairman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR), Water Resources Subcommittee Chairwoman Grace F.… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. X, Issue 37 (Week of October 21, 2019)
News EPA Releases National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies Screener Survey to POTWs EPA has initiated a multi-phase study to showcase nutrient removal at publicly owned treatment works (“POTWs”). The goals of the study are to establish a nationwide baseline for nutrient removal at municipal wastewater treatment plants, and to characterize lower cost… Read More »
