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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 Legislative Priorities Key Message Card.pdf2018 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESKEY MESSAGE CARD ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, www.ocsd.com 01/2018 GUIDING PRIORITIES • Seek funds for OCSD projects through grants, appropriations, or other means;• Maintain local control over governance of special districts and other local entities;• Oppose redundant regulatory requirements;• Support regulatory streamlining that promotes public health and the environment. @OCSewers STATE • Secure funding through grants and legislation for the final expansion of the Groundwater Replenishment System as well as infrastructure, collection improvements and alternative renewable energy at the Fountain Valley, Plant No. 1 and Huntington Beach, Plant No. 2. • Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system and legislation or regulations that discourage the flushing of wipes through the sewer system. • Support OCSD sponsored legislation to amend sanitation district public contracting code to create a more effective and efficient bid advertising process. FEDERAL • Advocate for funding of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act including water/wastewater infrastructure provisions. • Support legislation, policies and regulations that offer to provide below market bonding rate assistance to construct treatment facilities, including credit assistance and infrastructure banks. • Work with Administration and Congress to advance commonsense permitting processes including ten-year National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and programmatic permits issued by United States EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to promote reduced costs to ratepayers. • Advocate for a robust federal commitment to fund the SRF program and to preserve this core program as part of any national infrastructure policy.