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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHR 2510 Letters.pdf $e"ing Orange County Sanitation District Anaheim 10844 Ellis Avenue,Fountain Valley,CA 92708 714,962.2411 • www.ocsd.com Brea Buena Park June 12, 2017 Cypress Fountain Valley The Honorable Grace Napolitano Fullerton 1610 Longworth House Office Building Garden Grove Washington, DC 20515 Huntington Beach Re: H.R.2510 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017— Irvine CO-SPONSOR La Habra La Palma Dear Congresswoman Napolitano: Los Alamitos The increasing challenges of aging infrastructure, growing demands from an Newport Beach increasing population, and climate impacts continue to stress our ability to finance infrastructure needs. Confronted with these realities, there is clear Orange demand for increased infrastructure investment, including the need to invest in water recycling infrastructure and clean energy facilities derived from the Placentia Wastewater treatment process. Santa Ana The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)writes to express our support Seal Beach of legislation of which you are an original co-sponsor: the Water Quality Stanton Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2510). H.R. 2510 offers a commonsense approach to address the critical water infrastructure needs of Tustin agencies like OCSD by relying upon the success of the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund. It is notable that the bill enjoys bipartisan support. For Villa Park OCSD, this commitment is vital to ensure cost-effective financing for our County of Orange ratepayers. Costa Mesa Sanitary District Under H.R. 2510, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund would be renewed Midway city at $20 billion over five years. This authorization represents a critical down Sanitary District payment towards the nation's water infrastructure needs. According to a US Irvine Ranch Environmental Protection Agency report, the financial burden to simply meet Water District water quality and water-related public health goals of the Clean Water Act Yorb (CWA) in California was in excess of$26 billion in 2012. Due to drought WaWaterter District Linda conditions and other strains on our wastewater systems, that figure has only gone up over the last five years. Additionally, OCSD also supports the bill's provisions to authorize grant assis0tance for water recycling. In Orange County, we have demonstrated that federal assistance can be leveraged to construct important sustainable water `' '-' Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing affective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. 53 a infrastructure like the Groundwater Replenishment System. H.R. 2510 signals a commitment to such projects. As you and your colleagues work to develop a comprehensive water infrastructure policy for the nation, we look forward to working with you to advance meaningful federal policies, like H.R. 2510, to ensure that communities like Orange County will have the financing tools to construct important water infrastructure. Sincerely, Gregory C. Sebourn, PLS Board Chairman Orange County Sanitation District Orange County Sanitation District Anaheim 10844 Ellis Avenue,Fountain Valley,CA 92708 714.962.2411 www.ocsd.com Brea Buena Park Cypress June 12, 2017 Fountain Valley The Honorable Alan J. Lowenthal Fullerton 125 Cannon House Office Building Garden Grove Washington, DC 20515 Huntington Beach Re: H.R.2510 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017— CO-SPONSOR Irvine La Habra Dear Congressman Lowenthal: La Palma The increasing challenges of aging infrastructure, growing demands from an Los Alamitos increasing population, and climate impacts continue to stress our ability to finance infrastructure needs. Confronted with these realities, there is clear Newport Beach demand for increased infrastructure investment, including the need to invest Orange in water recycling infrastructure and clean energy facilities derived from the wastewater treatment process. Placentia Santa Ana The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)writes to express our support of legislation of which you are an original co-sponsor: the Water Quality Seal Beach Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2510). H.R. 2510 offers a commonsense approach to address the critical water infrastructure needs of Stanton agencies like OCSD by relying upon the success of the Clean Water State Tustl Revolving Loan Fund. It is notable that the bill enjoys bipartisan support. For `r. OCSD, this commitment is vital to ensure cost-effective financing for our Villa Pa ratepayers. County of Oran Under H.R. 2510, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund would be renewed Costa M at $20 billion over five years. This authorization represents a critical down Sanitary Distrl payment towards the nation's water infrastructure needs. According to a US Midway Cl Environmental Protection Agency report, the financial burden to simply meet Sanitary Dis water quality and water-related public health goals of the Clean Water Act Irvine Ba ' (CWA) in California was in excess of$26 billion in 2012. Due to drought Water Dist conditions and other strains on our wastewater systems, that figure has only gone up over the last five years. Yorba Lin Water Dis Additionally, OCSD also supports the bill's provisions to authorize grant assistance for water recycling. In Orange County, we have demonstrated that federal assistance can be leveraged to construct important sustainable water inir frastructure like the Groundwater Replenishment System. H.R. 2510 signals a commitment to such projects. Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing ettective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. •o as 0 h6 INE EM° As you and your colleagues work to develop a comprehensive water infrastructure policy for the nation, we look forward to working with you to advance meaningful federal policies, like H.R. 2510, to ensure that communities like Orange County will have the financing tools to construct important water infrastructure. Sincerely, GregoryOC. Seebourn, PLS Board Chairman Orange County Sanitation District serving: Orange County Sanitation District Anaheim 10844 Ellis Avenue,Fountain Valley,CA 92708 714.962.2411 www.ocsd.com Brea Buena Park June 12, 2017 Cypress Fountain Valley The Honorable Ed Royce Fullerton 2310 Rayburn House Office Building Garden Grove Washington, DC 20515 Huntington Beach Re: H.R. 2510(DeFazio)Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017—COSPONSOR Irvine-'' La Ha a Dear Congressman Royce: La Palm The increasing challenges of aging infrastructure, growing demands from an Los Alamitos increasing population, and climate impacts continue to stress our ability to finance infrastructure needs. Confronted with these realities, there is clear Newport Beach demand for increased infrastructure investment, including the need to invest Orange in water recycling infrastructure and clean energy facilities derived from the wastewater treatment process. Placentia Santa Ana' The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) writes to request that you co- sponsor the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 (H.R. Seal Beach 2510). H.R. 2510 is a bipartisan effort to address the critical water infrastructure needs of agencies like OCSD. It is notable for its focus on Stanton building upon the successful State Revolving Loan Fund Program by Tustin, providing for a sustainable funding level over the next five years. For OCSD, this commitment is vital to ensure cost-effective financing for our ratepayers. Villa Park'. County of orange Under H.R. 2510, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)would be renewed at $20 billion over five years. This authorization represents a critical CJMmrdown payment towards the nation's water infrastructure needs. According to Sanitaa US Environmental Protection Agency report, the financial burden to simply Mimeet water quality and water-related public health goals of the Clean Water SanitaAct (CWA) in California was in excess of$26 billion in 2012. Due to the Irv! previous drought conditions and other strains on our wastewater systems, Watthat figure has only increased over the last five years. Yorba Linda Additionally, OCSD also supports the bill's provisions to authorize grant Water District assistance for water recycling. In Orange County, we have demonstrated that federal assistance can be leveraged to construct important sustainable water infrastructure like the Groundwater Replenishment System. H.R. 2510 signals s y°- a commitment to such projects. Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing affective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. VV AN I I� As you and your colleagues work to develop a comprehensive water infrastructure policy for the nation, we look forward to working with you to advance meaningful federal policies, like H.R. 2510, to ensure that communities like Orange County will have the financing tools to construct important water infrastructure. Sincerely, Gr ory C. Sebourn, PLS Board Chairman Orange County Sanitation District Serving:; , Orange County Sanitation District Anaheim. 10844 Ellis Avenue.Fountain Valley,CA 92708 714.962.2411 • www.acstl.com Bass 4 Buena Park Cypress June 12, 2017 Fountain Valley The Honorable Mimi Walters Fullerton 215 Cannon House Office Building Garden Grove Washington, DC 20515 Huntington Beach Re: H.R. 2510(DeFazio) Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act Irvine of 2017—CO-SPONSOR La Habra La Palma Dear Congresswoman Walters: Los Alamitos The increasing challenges of aging infrastructure, growing demands from an increasing population, and climate impacts continue to stress our ability to Newport Beach "' finance infrastructure needs. Confronted with these realities, there is clear Orange demand for increased infrastructure investment, including the need to invest in water recycling infrastructure and clean energy facilities derived from the Placentia wastewater treatment process. Santa Ana The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)writes to request that you co- Seal Beach sponsor the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2510). H.R. 2510 is a bipartisan effort to address the critical water Stanton infrastructure needs of agencies like OCSD. It is notable for its focus on Tustin building upon the successful Stale Revolving Loan Fund Program by providing for a sustainable funding level over the next five years. For OCSD, Villa Park this commitment is vital to ensure cost-effective financing for our ratepayers. Na County of Orangg• Under H.R. 2510, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)would be Costs M renewed at $20 billion over five years. This authorization represents a critical Sanitary Dista'cy down payment towards the nation's water infrastructure needs. 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Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing ertecfive wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. \V 54XII4I,X ai 9olff MQ IMF ENJ\P� As you and your colleagues work to develop a comprehensive water infrastructure policy for the nation, we look forward to working with you to advance meaningful federal policies, like H.R. 2510, to ensure that communities like Orange County will have the financing tools to construct important water infrastructure. Sincerely, Gregory C. Sebourn, PLS Board Chairman Orange County Sanitation District Servng: Orange County Sanitation District Anaheim 1OB44 Ellis Avenue,Fountain Valley,CA 92708 714.962.2411 • www.ocsd.com Brea Buena Park June 12, 2017 CYP Fountain Vall ' The Honorable Dana Rohrabacher Funerto' 2300 Rayburn House Office Building Garden GrovJ Washington, DC 20515 Huntington Beach Re: H.R. 2510 (DeFazio) Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act Irvine of 2017—CO-SPONSOR La Habra La Palm 2 Dear Congressman Rohrabacher. Los Alamitos The increasing challenges of aging infrastructure, growing demands from an increasing population, and climate impacts continue to stress our ability to Newport Beach finance infrastructure needs. Confronted with these realities, there is clear Orange demand for increased infrastructure investment, including the need to invest in water recycling infrastructure and clean energy facilities derived from the Placentia wastewater treatment profess. Santa I The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) writes to request that you co- Seal Besponsor the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2510). H.R. 2510 is a bipartisan effort to address the critical water Staninfrastructure needs of agencies like OCSD. It is notable for its focus on Tubuilding upon the successful State Revolving Loan Fund Program by providing for a sustainable funding level over the next five years. For OCSD, Villa Pthis commitment is vital to ensure cost-effective financing for our ratepayers. County of OraUnder H.R. 2510, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)would be Costa Mrenewed at $20 billion over five years. This authorization represents a critical Sanitary Distdown payment towards the nation's water infrastructure needs. According to Midway City a US Environmental Protection Agency report, the financial burden to simply Sanitary District meet water quality and water-related public health goals of the Clean Water Act (CWA) in California was in excess of$26 billion in 2012. Due to the Irvine Ranch previous drought conditions and other strains on our wastewater systems, Water District that figure has only increased over the last five years. Yorba Linda; Water District Additionally, OCSD also supports the bill's provisions to authorize grant assistance for water recycling. In Orange County, we have demonstrated that federal assistance can be leveraged to construct important sustainable water infrastructure like the Groundwater Replenishment System. H.R. 2510 signals a commitment to such projects. Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. As you and your colleagues work to develop a comprehensive water infrastructure policy for the nation, we look forward to working with you to advance meaningful federal policies, like H.R. 2510, to ensure that communities like Orange County will have the financing tools to construct important water infrastructure. Sincerely, Gregory C. Sebourn, PLS Board Chairman Orange County Sanitation District Serving: Orange County Sanitation District Anaheim 10844 Ellis Avenue,Fountain Valley.CA 92708 714.962.2411 • www.ocsd.com Brea Buena Park June 12, 2017 Cypress Fountain Valley The Honorable Lou Correa Fullerton 1039 Longworth House Office Building Garden Grove Washington, DC 20515 Huntington Beach Re: H.R. 2510 (DeFazio) Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017—CO-SPONSOR rvine La Habra Dear Congressman Correa: La Palma The increasing challenges of aging infrastructure, growing demands from an Los Alamitos increasing population, and climate impacts continue to stress our ability to finance infrastructure needs. Confronted with these realities, there is clear Newport Beach demand for increased infrastructure investment, including the need to invest Orange in water recycling infrastructure and clean energy facilities derived from the wastewater treatment process. Placentia Santa Ana The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) writes to request that you co- sponsor the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 (H.R. Seal Beach 2510). H.R. 2510 is a bipartisan effort to address the critical water infrastructure needs of agencies like OCSD. It is notable for its focus on Stanton building upon the successful State Revolving Loan Fund Program by Tustin providing for a sustainable funding level over the next five years. For OCSD, this commitment is vital to ensure cost-effective financing for our ratepayers. Villa Park County of Orange Under H.R. 2510, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) would be renewed at $20 billion over five years. This authorization represents a critical Costa Mesa down payment towards the nation's water infrastructure needs. According to Sanitary District a US Environmental Protection Agency report, the financial burden to simply Midway City meet water quality and water-related public health goals of the Clean Water Sanitary District Act (CWA) in California was in excess of$26 billion in 2012. Due to the previous drought conditions and other strains on our wastewater systems, Irvine an that figure has only increased over the last five ears. Water Dish 9 Y Y vorba Lind Additionally, OCSD also supports the bill's provisions to authorize grant Water Dist assistance for water recycling. In Orange County, we have demonstrated that federal assistance can be leveraged to construct important sustainable water infrastructure like the Groundwater Replenishment System, H.R. 2510 signals a commitment to such projects. Our Mission: 7o protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. � xxir�r� � � r As you and your colleagues work to develop a comprehensive water infrastructure policy for the nation, we look forward to working with you to advance meaningful federal policies, like H.R. 2510, to ensure that communities like Orange County will have the financing tools to construct important water infrastructure. Sincerely, Gregory C. Sebourn, PLS Board Chairman Orange County Sanitation District $eN`ng. Orange County Sanitation District Anaheim 10844 Ellis Avenue,Fountain Valley,CA 92708 714.962.2411 • www.ocsd.com Brea Buena Park Cypress June 12, 2017 Fountain Valley The Honorable Linda Sanchez Fullerton 2329 Rayburn House Office Building Garden Grove Washington, DC 20515 Huntington Beach Re: H.R. 2510 (DeFazio)Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017—CO-SPONSOR Irvine La Habra Dear Congresswoman Sanchez: La Palma The increasing challenges of aging infrastructure, growing demands from an Los Alamitos increasing population, and climate impacts continue to stress our ability to finance infrastructure needs. Confronted with these realities, there is clear Newport Beach demand for increased infrastructure investment, including the need to invest Orange in water recycling infrastructure and clean energy facilities derived from the wastewater treatment process. Placentia Santa Ana The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) writes to request that you co- sponsor the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 (H.R. Seal Beach 2510). H.R. 2510 is a bipartisan effort to address the critical water infrastructure needs of agencies like OCSD. It is notable for its focus on Stanton building upon the successful State Revolving Loan Fund Program by Test! providing for a sustainable funding level over the next five years. For OCSD, this commitment is vital to ensure cost-effective financing for our ratepayers. Villa Pa/ County of Oran Under H.R. 2510, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)would be renewed at $20 billion over five years. This authorization represents a critical Costa M down payment towards the nation's water infrastructure needs. According to Sanitary Distil- a US Environmental Protection Agency report, the financial burden to simply Midway Ci meet water quality and water-related public health goals of the Clean Water Sanitary Dist Act (CWA) in California was in excess of$26 billion in 2012. Due to the Irvine Ran previous drought conditions and other strains on our wastewater systems, Water Distil that figure has only increased over the last five years. Yorba Linda Additionally, OCSD also supports the bill's provisions to authorize grant Water District assistance for water recycling. In Orange County, we have demonstrated that federal assistance can be leveraged to construct important sustainable water infrastructure like the Groundwater Replenishment System. H.R. 2510 signals a commitment to such projects. Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. y SeNgq]� O' M1 As you and your colleagues work to develop a comprehensive water infrastructure policy for the nation, we look forward to working with you to advance meaningful federal policies, like H.R. 2510, to ensure that communities like Orange County will have the financing tools to construct important water infrastructure. Sincerely, Gregory 9 ry Board Chairman Orange County Sanitation District