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Federal Water Tap, May 6: White House Issues Cybersecurity Memo for Critical Infrastructure

The Rundown Protecting water systems and other critical infrastructure is the heart of a Biden administration cybersecurity plan. EPA memo details requirements for states and tribes when using federal funds to replace lead drinking water pipes. EPA moves to protect tribal fishing rights when states set water quality standards for rivers and lakes. FDA finalizes […]

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Federal Water Tap, April 22: EPA Designates Two PFAS as Hazardous Substances

The Rundown EPA designation for PFOA and PFOS is meant to facilitate hazardous site cleanup. Water bills in Congress focus on shielding water utilities from PFAS cleanup costs, rural household water filters, and low-income water bill assistance. Biden administration releases a global health security strategy. CDC hosts its flagship disease detection conference this week with […]

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Federal Water Tap, April 15: EPA Limits Six PFAS in Drinking Water

The Rundown EPA sets first national drinking water standards for PFAS. Justice Department finds Canadian energy company is “liable for trespass” in continuing to operate an oil pipeline on a northern Wisconsin tribe’s land. Department of Energy water research hub receives more funding to investigate water treatment technology. Justice Department also settles a Clean Water […]

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Federal Water Tap, April 8: Western U.S. Snowpack Is High and Low

The Rundown Reclamation provides funds for tribal drinking water projects and solar panels at irrigation canals. EPA financial advisers will meet this week to discuss water affordability and federal infrastructure investment. States and tribes request extensions for spending household water bill assistance funds. Western mountain snowpack is a tale of two regions at the end […]

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Federal Water Tap, April 1: EPA Plans National Study of PFAS Entering, Exiting Municipal Sewage Treatment Facilities

The Rundown EPA intends to gather data on PFAS coming into and out of municipal sewage plants. House passes infrastructure permitting bill opposed by the White House. Western U.S. hydropower generation dropped to a 22-year low last year. Defense Department finalizes a rule restricting PFAS in firefighting foam. EPA enlists states in effort to protect […]

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Federal Water Tap, March 25: Plants for Energy: DOE Assesses Biomass Potential

The Rundown DOE report estimates biomass potential for energy production – and assumes careful stewardship of water to achieve it. Federal officials engage state governors on water utility cybersecurity. NOAA forecasters warn of water scarcity once again this fall in the lower Mississippi River. EPA watchdog finds cost overruns and delays for Gowanus Canal Superfund […]

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Federal Water Tap, March 18: Spy Agencies See Water, Climate as National Security Risks

The Rundown U.S. spy agencies release global threat assessment, highlighting water and climate. Eight states broke heat records during a warm winter. U.S. and Canadian governments ask a binational commission to intervene on worsening water pollution from mining in a cross-border watershed. EPA watchdog recommends a more thorough review for overseeing water infrastructure dollars sent […]

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Federal Water Tap, March 11: Congress Finalizes 2024 Budget for Water, Energy Agencies

The Rundown President Biden signs budget package for water, environment, and energy agencies that includes earmarks for water projects and an EPA spending cut. Reclamation publishes a final environmental impact statement for a short-term Colorado River conservation plan. IRS clarifies the tax status of lead service line replacements for homeowners. SEC finalizes a rule requiring […]

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Federal Water Tap, March 4: Permanent Water Bill Assistance Program Proposed in Senate

The Rundown In a Senate proposal, federal water bill assistance program would shed its temporary status. Reclamation tallies water losses in the lower Colorado River basin. EPA program updates its schedule for releasing chemical toxicity assessments. New EPA office will focus on agriculture and rural affairs. GAO assesses environmental justice implementation for federal infrastructure investment. […]