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The Latest AWWA, U.S. EPA, PA. DEP, Legislative and Regulatory Information:

  • US EPA: Federal Register Notice-Preliminary Regulatory Determinations

    Federal Register Notice-Preliminary Regulatory Determinations Today, a notice appeared in the Federal Register announcing EPA’s preliminary regulatory determinations. See:  https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-03-10/pdf/2020-04145.pdf   The Agency is making preliminary determinations to regulate two contaminants (i.e., PFOS and PFOA) and to not regulate six contaminants (i.e., 1,1-dichloroethane, acetochlor, methyl bromide, metolachlor, nitrobenzene, and RDX).   A preliminary regulatory determination…

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  • AWWA providing coronavirus resources, updates

    AWWA providing coronavirus resources, updates AWWA has created a resource page to assist water utilities in addressing the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. As the scope of the outbreak becomes clearer, utilities should be assessing workforce and supply chain contingency plans. Many have likely been doing so already in preparation for compliance with Section 2013 of America’s…

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  • PEMA New Tool: Keystone Mesonet…One-Stop Shop for Weather and Environmental Data

    PA Emergency Management Agency recently launched Keystone Mesonet, an internet-based one-stop shop for weather and environmental data. The website provides users with all PA and federally owned weather data in one location. Visit keystone-mesonet.org and learn more: http://bit.ly/3csl9NP

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