News Office of Water Releases a BIL Implementation Question & Answers Document The Office of Water released updated questions and answers document on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law implementation to help… Read More »
Weekly Wrap
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 21 (Week of July 11, 2022)
News TN Governor Issues Clean Water Appreciation Week Proclamation Governor Bill Lee (TN) issued a proclamation announcing August 1-7, 2022, as “Clean Water Appreciation Week.” The proclamation recognizes the vital… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 20 (Week of June 27, 2022)
News EPA Releases Initial List of Programs Covered Under the Justice40 Initiative EPA released an initial list of programs covered under the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver 40 percent… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 19 (Week of June 13, 2022)
News Public Interest Waiver from BABA for EPA State Revolving Fund Programs (Plans and Specifications) Released for Comment EPA is seeking comments on a proposed waiver concerning the application of… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 18 (Week of June 6, 2022)
News Draft FY 2023-2024 NPMG Available for Comment EPA released the draft FY 2023-2024 National Program Managers Guidance for comment. NPGs are issued by the EPA’s five major national program… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 17 (Week of May 23, 2022)
News Environmental Justice Legal Toolbox EPA released a legal toolbox of existing laws that states and EPA can use to protect marginalized and/or disadvantaged communities. The toolbox, EPA Legal Tools… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 16 (Week of May 16, 2022)
News EPA Press Release: $1.9 Billion Additional State Revolving Loan Funds On May 13, 2022 EPA announced $1.9 billion in grant funding to the State Revolving Funds (SRF) to “accelerate… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 15 (Week of May 9, 2022)
News Administration Releases Permitting Action Plan The Biden Administration released a Permitting Action Plan to strengthen and accelerate federal permitting and environmental reviews. The Action Plan outlines the Administration’s strategy… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 14 (Week of May 2, 2022)
News New DOJ Enforcement Strategy This week the DOJ announced a comprehensive enforcement strategy for environmental justice. The DOJ has developed a strategy that “positions the Biden-Harris Administration to leverage… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 13 (Week of April 25, 2022)
News EPA Releases Draft 304(a) Aquatic Life Criteria for PFOA, PFOS This week, EPA released PFOA and PFOS Ambient Water Quality Criteria protective of Aquatic Life Designated Uses, in two… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 12 (Week of April 18, 2022)
News EPA Releases Compendium of State and Regional NPDES Nutrient Permitting Approaches On April 11, 2022, EPA released the Compendium of State and Regional NPDES Nutrient Permitting Approaches (pdf). The… Read More »
ACWA Weekly Wrap Vol. XIII, Issue 11 (Week of April 4, 2022)
News ACWA Joins 88 Organizations in Advocating for USGS Streamgage Network ACWA joined a coalition of over 80 organizations in urging Congressional Appropriators to fully maintain its streamgaging networks. The… Read More »
