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 »
Permitting, Compliance and Enforcement Committee
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.
Stay of Certain Compliance Deadlines
Administrator Pruitt announced the EPA’s decision to reconsider the Steam Electric ELG and stay of any of the compliance dates that have not yet passed
The Water Transfers Rule Upheld
A brief description of the Court’s ruling on the Water Transfers Rule.
Wisconsin’s Proposed Phosphorus Multi-Discharger Variance (MDV)
The Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources’ Amanda Minks presentation on Wisconsin’s Multi-Discharger Variance program for phosphorous.
Petition for review from CRR to review New Hampshire’s MS4 permit
CRR filed a petition for review with the DC Circuit asking that it overturns EPA’s MS4 general permit for New Hampshire.
NWGP Exception Request Letter
Letter from ECOS, ACWA, and ASWM to EPA supporting the reissuance of the Clean Water Act 404 Nationwide General Permits.
Bill Summary: The Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017
Summary provides an overview of the proposed bill, the Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017
EPA Water Regulations, Guidance and Policy Chart
ACWA provides a summary of key EPA water regulations, guidance and policy documents with key dates and outcomes.
OVEV v FOLA Coal Company 4th Circuit Decision
OVEV v FOLA Coal Company 4th Circuit Decision concluded Fola was still obligated to meet the narrative WQS.
Joint letter from ACWA, ECOS, and ASDWA to EPA and Army Corps of Engineers emphasizing importance of Army Corps, EPA, and stakeholders reaching consensus for NACEPT subcommittee
Letter to US EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers from ACWA, ECOS, and ASWM expressing concern due to lack of a consensus between Army Corps of Engineers and other parties in Assumable Waters Subcommittee.
Re: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Proposed Information Collection Request for the National Study of Nutrient Removal and Secondary Technologies: Publicly Owned Treatment Works Screener Questionnaire
ACWA letter to EPA regarding use of CWA Section 308 authority to collect information.
