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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2022 LaPA Committee Meeting Complete Agenda Packet ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 361 on September 16, 2021, which, in part, addresses the conduct of public meetings in light of the continued State of Emergency order. Effective October 1, 2021, AB 361 suspends the requirements located in California Government Code, Section 54953, Subdivision (b), Paragraph (3) specifically pertaining to the conduct of public meetings. As such, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board of Directors has determined that due to the size of OC San’s Board of Directors (25), and the health and safety of the members, the Board of Directors will be participating in meetings of the Board telephonically and via Internet accessibility. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Your participation is always welcome. OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings. You will find information as to these opportunities below. ONLINE MEETING PARTICIPATION You may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser by using the link below: Click here to join the meeting We suggest testing joining a Teams meeting on your device prior to the commencement of the meeting. For recommendations, general guidance on using Teams, and instructions on joining a Teams meeting, please click here. Please mute yourself upon entry to the meeting. Please raise your hand if you wish to speak during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the name you joined with. Meeting attendees are not provided the ability to make a presentation during the meeting. Please contact the Clerk of the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you wish to present any items. Additionally, camera feeds may be controlled by the meeting moderator to avoid inappropriate content. OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE To join the meeting from your phone: Dial (213) 279-1455 When prompted, enter the Phone Conference ID: 130 813 145# All meeting participants may be muted during the meeting to alleviate background noise. If you are muted, please use *6 to unmute. You may also mute yourself on your device. Please raise your hand to speak by use *5, during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the last 4 digits of your phone number as identification. NOTE: All attendees will be disconnected from the meeting at the beginning of Closed Session. If you would like to return to the Open Session portion of the meeting, please login or dial-in to the Teams meeting again and wait in the Lobby for admittance. VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE ONLY The meeting will be available for online viewing only at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx HOW TO SUBMIT A COMMENT You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand as described above or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may also submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRIOR TO AND DURING MEETINGS For technical assistance before and during the meeting, please call 714-593-7431. For any other questions and/or concerns, please contact the Clerk of the Board’s office at 714-593-7433. Thank you, in advance, for your patience in working with these technologies. We appreciate your interest in OC San! September 7, 2022 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Monday, September 12, 2022 – 4:30 P.M. ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in this meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. The Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the above location and in the manner indicated on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. 0 ~SAN 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 714.962.2411 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT www.ocsan.gov Our Mission: To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. Serving: Anaheim Brea Buena Park Cypress Fountain Valley Fullerton Garden Grove Huntington Beach Irvine La Habra La Palma Los Alamitos Newport Beach Orange Placentia Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Tustin Villa Park County of Orange Costa Mesa Sanitary District Midway City Sanitary District Irvine Ranch Water District Yorba Linda Water District LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE BOARD MEETING DATE Monday, 09/12/22, 4:30 p.m. 09/28/22 OCTOBER DARK 10/26/22 Monday, 11/14/22, 4:30 p.m. 11/16/22 ** DECEMBER DARK 12/21/22 ** JANUARY DARK 01/25/23 Monday, 02/06/23 * 02/22/23 Monday, 03/13/23, 4:30 p.m. 03/22/23 Monday, 04/10/23, 4:00 p.m. 04/26/23 Monday, 05/08/23, 4:30 p.m. 05/24/23 JUNE DARK 06/28/23 Monday, 07/10/23, 4:00 p.m. 07/26/23 AUGUST DARK 08/23/23 * Meeting will be held on the first Monday of the month ** Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month ROLL CALL LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Meeting Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 4:00 p.m. Adjourn: COMMITTEE MEMBERS (7) Jesus J. Silva, Chair Kim Carr, Vice-Chair Anthony Kuo, Member-At-Large Andrew Nguyen, Member-At-Large John Withers, Member-At-Large Chad Wanke, Board Chair Ryan Gallagher, Board Vice-Chair OTHERS Brad Hogin, General Counsel STAFF Jim Herberg, General Manager Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 03/07/2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster AGENCY/CITIES ACTIVE DIRECTOR ALTERNATE DIRECTOR Anaheim Stephen Faessel Gloria Ma’ae Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp Buena Park Art Brown Connor Traut Cypress Paulo Morales Anne Hertz-Mallari Fountain Valley Patrick Harper Ted Bui Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Nick Dunlap Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill Huntington Beach Kim Carr Dan Kalmick Irvine Anthony Kuo Farrah N. Khan La Habra Rose Espinoza Steve Simonian La Palma Marshall Goodman Nitesh Patel Los Alamitos Ron Bates NONE Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner Orange Kim Nichols Chip Monaco Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith Santa Ana Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Nelida Mendoza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt Schelly Sustarsic Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Ryan Gallagher Austin Lumbard Villa Park Chad Zimmerman Robert Collacott Sanitary/Water Districts Costa Mesa Sanitary District Bob Ooten Art Perry Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Mark Nguyen Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers Douglas Reinhart Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones Ted Lindsey County Areas Board of Supervisors Donald P. Wagner Doug Chaffee LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, September 12, 2022 - 4:30 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Clerk of the Board’s office at (714) 593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. AGENDA POSTING: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the OC San's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the OC San’s website at www.ocsan.gov not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all, or a majority of the Board of Directors, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate. MEETING AUDIO: An audio recording of this meeting is available within 24 hours after adjournment of the meeting at https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Clerk of the Board at (714) 593-7433. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, the item must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board: Kelly A. Lore, MMC, (714) 593-7433 / klore@ocsan.gov at least 14 days before the meeting. FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT: General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7300 Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7550 Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7310 Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7202 Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7365 Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450 Director of Operations & Maintenance: Riaz Moinuddin, rmoinuddin@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7269 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, September 12, 2022 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Clerk of the Board PUBLIC COMMENTS: Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in a meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand (directions provided in the Special Notice attached to this agenda) or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. REPORTS: The Committee Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business. 1.2022-2503APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held July 11, 2022. Originator:Kelly Lore Page 1 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, September 12, 2022 Agenda Report 07-11-2022 LaPA Committee Minutes Attachments: NON-CONSENT: 2.2022-2498VIDEO RETENTION BILL RECOMMENDATION: Direct Orange County Sanitation District staff and Lobbyist to pursue legislation amending the California Government Code Section 53160 requirements for retention of video records. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report AB 510 Attachments: 3.2022-2476INSIDE THE OUTDOORS YEAR END RECAP RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Inside the Outdoors Annual Recap Report. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report OC San Inside the Outdoors Annual Report 2021-22 Presentation - Inside the Outdoors Attachments: 4.2022-2497LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2022. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report ENS Resources Legislative Update Federal Legislative Martrix - ENS Resources Presentation - ENS Update TPA Legislative Update State Legislative Matrix - TPA Presentation - TPA Legislative Update Draft 2023 Legislative Plan V4 Grant Matrix 2022 Attachments: Page 2 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, September 12, 2022 5.2022-2499PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2022. Originator:Jim Herberg Agenda Report Outreach Report - July & August 2022 Presentation - Public Affairs Update Attachments: INFORMATION ITEMS: None. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn the Committee meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee on November 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Page 3 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2503 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:1. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held July 11, 2022. BACKGROUND In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure, an accurate record of each meeting will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Resolution No. OC SAN 21-04 ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: ·Minutes of the LaPA Committee meeting held July 11, 2022 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 8/30/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Orange County Sanitation District Minutes for the LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Monday, July 11, 2022 4:00 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was called to order by Committee Chair Jesus J. Silva on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 4:01 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Silva stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via Internet accessibility in accordance with new provisions in California Government Code Section 54953 and Resolution No. OC SAN 22-19, due to the continued State of Emergency Order. Chair Silva announced the teleconference meeting guidelines and Committee Vice-Chair Carr led the flag salute. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present, as follows: PRESENT:Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Ryan Gallagher, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers ABSENT:None STAFF PRESENT: Brian Engeln was present in the Board Room. Jim Herberg, General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Jennifer Cabral; Tanya Chong; Daisy Covarrubias; Rebecca Long; Tina Knapp; Laura Maravilla; Rob Michaels; Kelly Newell; Wally Ritchie; Thomas Vu; and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Eric O’Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA); and Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, were in attendance telephonically. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REPORTS: Chair Silva introduced new Committee Vice-Chair Kim Carr and welcomed new members Board Chair Chad Wanke and Board Vice-Chair Ryan Gallagher to the Committee. General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide a report. Page 1 of 4 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes July 11, 2022 CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2414 Originator: Kelly Lore MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held May 9, 2022. AYES:Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Ryan Gallagher, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None NON-CONSENT: 2.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE 2022 2022-2405 Originator: Jim Herberg Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long introduced Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, who provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Federal FY 2023 appropriations, PFAS/PFOA liability, Build America/Buy America, Federal procurement, and Supreme Court Climate Decision. Eric O'Donnell, TPA, provided a PowerPoint presentation which included a 2022 State Legislative General Overview, adopted budget provisions, and a review and status of priority bills: AB 2247, SB 991, and SB 1157. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022. AYES:Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Ryan Gallagher, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None Page 2 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes July 11, 2022 3.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE 2022 2022-2407 Originator: Jim Herberg Principal Public Affairs Specialist Daisy Covarrubias provided a PowerPoint presentation which included a list of Public Affairs activities, events, and awards received during the months of May and June. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of May and June 2022. AYES:Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Ryan Gallagher, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None 4.PUBLIC AFFAIRS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 2022-2406 Originator: Jim Herberg Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral provided a brief introduction to the item. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2024. AYES:Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Ryan Gallagher, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTENTIONS:None INFORMATION ITEMS: None. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: None. Page 3 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Minutes July 11, 2022 CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Silva declared the meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m. to the next Regular Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting to be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Submitted by: __________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Page 4 of 4 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2498 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:2. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: VIDEO RETENTION BILL GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Direct Orange County Sanitation District staff and Lobbyist to pursue legislation amending the California Government Code Section 53160 requirements for retention of video records. BACKGROUND In 2019, the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee authorized staff and our Lobbyist to work with the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) and the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) to carry a bill updating and amending video retention requirements in California Government Code Section 53160. Working with CSDA and MISAC, Assemblyman Cooley authored Assembly Bill (AB) 510. The goal of AB 510 was to allow local public agencies, including special districts, to adopt records retention policies designed for modern digital recording technologies, while ensuring the proper retention of any records in which an incident may have occurred. This proposed bill would have allowed agencies to retain important records while deleting useless ones, thus saving a significant amount of ratepayer dollars on unnecessary data storage costs. Unfortunately, AB 510 died in the State Assembly in January 2020. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program ·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities PROBLEM The California Government Code requires public agencies, including the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San), to retain all video records for a minimum of 12 months. Many of the video records stored by OC San, such as security camera footage, do not capture any useful information; but must be retained at an estimated cost of $72,000 per year. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2498 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:2. PROPOSED SOLUTION Work with associations such as CSDA and MISAC to update and amend Government Code Section 53160 to allow special districts to minimize retention requirements for useless information;but to ensure the proper retention of any records in which an incident may have occurred. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION Continued compliance with Government Code Section 53160 at an annual cost to OC San of approximately $72,000. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Following is an estimate of the costs that OC San will incur abiding by the current video retention regulations: ·FY22-23: With one year of retention - $72,000/year ·FY23-24: Estimated based on future expansion of OC San o With one year of retention - $90,000/year o With 90 days of retention - $52,000/year ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·Assembly Bill 510 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ california legislature—2019–20 regular session ASSEMBLY BILL No. 510 Introduced by Assembly Member Cooley February 13, 2019 An act to amend Sections 26202.6, 34090.6, and 53160 of the Government Code, relating to local government. legislative counsel’s digest AB 510, as introduced, Cooley. Local government records: destruction of records. Existing law authorizes the head of a department of a county or city, or the head of a special district to destroy recordings of routine video monitoring maintained by that county, city, or special district after one year if that person receives approval from the legislative body and the written consent of the agency attorney. Existing law authorizes the head of a department of a county or city, or the head of a special district to destroy recordings of telephone and radio communications maintained by that county, city, or special district after 100 days if that person receives approval from the legislative body and the written consent of the agency attorney. This bill would exempt the head of a department of a county or city, or the head of a special district from these recording retention requirements if the county, city, or special district adopts a records retention policy governing recordings of routine video monitoring and recordings of telephone and radio communications. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.​ State-mandated local program: no.​ 99 The people of the State of California do enact as follows: line 1 SECTION 1. Section 26202.6 of the Government Code is line 2 amended to read: line 3 26202.6. (a)  Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 26202, line 4 26205, and 26205.1, and except as provided in subdivisions (b) line 5 or (c), the head of a department of a county, after one year, may line 6 destroy recordings of routine video monitoring, and after 100 days line 7 may destroy recordings of telephone and radio communications line 8 maintained by the department. This destruction shall be approved line 9 by the legislative body and the written consent of the agency line 10 attorney shall be obtained. In the event that the recordings are line 11 evidence in any claim filed or any pending litigation, they shall line 12 be preserved until pending litigation is resolved. line 13 (b)  Subdivision (a) shall not apply in a county that has adopted line 14 a records retention policy that governs when recordings of routine line 15 video monitoring and recordings of telephone and radio line 16 communications may be destroyed. line 17 (c)  If a recording is evidence in any claim filed or any pending line 18 litigation, it shall be preserved until the claim or pending litigation line 19 is resolved. line 20 (b) line 21 (d)  For purposes of this section, “recordings section: line 22 (1)  “Recordings of telephone and radio communications” means line 23 the routine daily recording of telephone communications to and line 24 from a county and all radio communications relating to the line 25 operations of the departments. line 26 (c)  For purposes of this section, “routine line 27 (2)  “Routine video monitoring” means video recording by a line 28 video or electronic imaging system designed to record the regular line 29 and ongoing operations of the departments described in subdivision line 30 (a), including mobile in-car video systems, jail observation and line 31 monitoring systems, and building security recording systems. line 32 (d)  For purposes of this section, “department” line 33 (3)  “Department” includes a public safety communications line 34 center operated by the county and the governing board of any line 35 special district the membership of which is the same as the line 36 membership of the board of supervisors. line 37 SEC. 2. Section 34090.6 of the Government Code is amended line 38 to read: 99 — 2 — AB 510 line 1 34090.6. (a)  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 34090, line 2 and except as provided in subdivision (b) or (c), the head of a line 3 department of a city or city and county, after one year, may destroy line 4 recordings of routine video monitoring, and after 100 days may line 5 destroy recordings of telephone and radio communications line 6 maintained by the department. This destruction shall be approved line 7 by the legislative body and the written consent of the agency line 8 attorney shall be obtained. In the event that the recordings are line 9 evidence in any claim filed or any pending litigation, they shall line 10 be preserved until pending litigation is resolved. line 11 (b)  Subdivision (a) shall not apply in a city or city and county line 12 that has adopted a records retention policy that governs when line 13 recordings of routine video monitoring and recordings of telephone line 14 and radio communications may be destroyed. line 15 (c)  If a recording is evidence in any claim filed or any pending line 16 litigation, it shall be preserved until the claim or pending litigation line 17 is resolved. line 18 (b) line 19 (d)  For purposes of this section, “recordings section: line 20 (1)  “Recordings of telephone and radio communications” means line 21 the routine daily recording of telephone communications to and line 22 from a city, city and county, or department, and all radio line 23 communications relating to the operations of the departments. line 24 (c)  For purposes of this section, “routine line 25 (2)  “Routine video monitoring” means video recording by a line 26 video or electronic imaging system designed to record the regular line 27 and ongoing operations of the departments described in subdivision line 28 (a), including mobile in-car video systems, jail observation and line 29 monitoring systems, and building security recording systems. line 30 (d)  For purposes of this section, “department” line 31 (3)  “Department” includes a public safety communications line 32 center operated by the city or city and county. line 33 SEC. 3. Section 53160 of the Government Code is amended line 34 to read: line 35 53160. (a)  The Except as provided in subdivisions (b) or (c), line 36 the head of a special district, after one year, may destroy recordings line 37 of routine video monitoring, and after 100 days may destroy line 38 recordings of telephone and radio communications maintained by line 39 the special district. This destruction shall be approved by the line 40 legislative body and the written consent of the agency attorney 99 AB 510 — 3 — line 1 shall be obtained. In the event that the recordings are evidence in line 2 any claim filed or any pending litigation, they shall be preserved line 3 until pending litigation is resolved. line 4 (b)  Subdivision (a) shall not apply in a special district that has line 5 adopted a records retention policy that governs when recordings line 6 of routine video monitoring and recordings of telephone and radio line 7 communications may be destroyed. line 8 (c)  If a recording is evidence in any claim filed or any pending line 9 litigation, it shall be preserved until the claim or pending litigation line 10 is resolved. line 11 (b) line 12 (d)  For purposes of this article, “recordings article: line 13 (1)  “Recordings of telephone and radio communications” means line 14 the routine daily recording of telephone communications to and line 15 from a special district, and all radio communications relating to line 16 the operations of the special district. line 17 (c)  For purposes of this article, “routine line 18 (2)  “Routine video monitoring” means video recording by a line 19 video or electronic imaging system designed to record the regular line 20 and ongoing operations of the special district, including mobile line 21 in-car video systems, jail observation and monitoring systems, and line 22 building security recording systems. line 23 (d)  For purposes of this article, “special line 24 (3)  “Special district” shall have the same meaning as “public line 25 agency,” as that term is defined in Section 53050. O 99 — 4 — AB 510 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2476 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:3. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: INSIDE THE OUTDOORS YEAR END RECAP GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Inside the Outdoors Annual Recap Report. BACKGROUND Each year, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) invites the Orange County Department of Education, Inside the Outdoors (ITO) to present a year-end recap of our joint environmental education outreach program. OC San originally entered into a contract with ITO in March 2015 to enhance our environmental education outreach to students in elementary and high school. The program met the California State Standards and focused on a variety of topics including water, wastewater treatment, and environmental science. In 2021, based on the desire to have a program that is OC San centric, staff and ITO worked together to update and create a new wastewater focused program. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities ·Make it easy for people to understand OC San’s roles and value to the community PROBLEM Without this type of program, students may not have the opportunity to explore wastewater treatment and expand their knowledge, understanding, and stewardship of the environment. PROPOSED SOLUTION By providing this educational program, students learn about basic wastewater treatment concepts and how our daily actions could impact the sewer system and the environment. Additionally, students learn about the various roles we have in wastewater treatment through virtual interactive lab activities Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2476 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:3. learn about the various roles we have in wastewater treatment through virtual interactive lab activities and virtual tours of Plant No.1. TIMING CONCERNS N/A RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not educate the students,community,local agencies,and area businesses about OC San and the work we do,we may not have the support necessary to deliver our mission.In addition,by having early education programs, students are exposed to various wastewater careers. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS February 2015 -Approved a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)for Educational Services with Inside the Outdoors through June 30,2015,for an amount not to exceed $11,065,with four one-year renewal options at an amount not to exceed $24,365 per renewal year. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In 2020-2021,staff and ITO worked together to create a new program that focused on the wastewater industry.This was a one-year pilot program not to exceed $27,508 to serve as a trial for a future program with three annual options for renewal. In 2021-2022,staff continued with the contract and during the pandemic ITO switched their methodology from in-person to virtual.A total of 755 students were reached through 27 virtual programs:575 elementary students and 180 middle/high school students.Most of the participating schools are in Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and Tustin. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·OC San Inside the Outdoors Annual Report 2021-22 ·Presentation Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ Inside the Outdoors is Administered by the Orange County Department of Education 2021/2022 ANNUALREPORT OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 Table of Contents Table of Contents 02 Introduction 03 Elementary School Programs 04 Middle andHigh School Programs 06 Student Numbers 08 Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 Introduction For the 2021-2022 school year, Inside the Outdoors provided Virtual Field Trips, Virtual Traveling Scientist programs, digital classroom resources, and digital family resources to continue supporting Orange County students and families. Every live- streamed program presentation was grade level specific, supported California content standards and had the look and feel of a traditional Inside the Outdoors program. • • Scientists of the Sewers Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 Scientists of the Sewers Fifth Grade NGSS Standards Supported: 5-ESS3-1 & 3-5-ETS1-1 Fatbergs, massive clogs in the sewers, are a menace to public health, the community and the local environment. Students will investigate to discover the sources of these colossal clogs. Then using criteria and constraints, students will work together to design a solution to prevent fatbergs from clogging the sewers, all while developing an understanding of Orange County's sanitation process and how they can help safeguard community and environmental health. Elementary School Programs Virtual Traveling Scientist Fifth Grade Curriculum Inside the Outdoors provided Scientists of the Sewers virtual programs to students while modifying all activities for live- streamed video presentations. Pre- and –post-visit activities were developed to allow student participation in-class or in a distance learning setting. • Where does it an go? • ---• • --- Elementary School Programs Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 Student programs were extended through resources like pre- and post-activities and family engagement components. Fifth Grade Pre-Activity Sci:enitiists ,of ·the Sewe1rs - Pre-,Adiviity Grap,tJ'ic Qrgan.iz,er l'llli!ime - Group, 11 Group 2 !-low.> 5c C'M1sts mnsfarmed th<i Theo HJsro,y cf Tcileo.ts 14',11,' Vi'e 'l'lllWI: AOOUi' OiS~ Gr,oup, 3, Group 4 CM the Oc=r.i Rull Out of ◊X)"1M:1' ~r,;w po ~ >(n!;;iV If f,'l',Jt,;y" 1$· S,1(~ 10 l»lltlt? Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 Middle and High School Programs Scientists of the Sewers Middle School NGSS Performance Expectations Supported: MS-ESS3-3 or MS-LS2-4 Students will learn about the fragile ecosystem of the microorganisms which play a critical role in Orange County sanitation system. Students will collaborate and investigate a mock problem which will take them up stream from OC SAN as they test the sewer line to discover where the contaminant is originating. Students will then design a method to safeguard the system or create an argument explaining how changing factors can affect populations within an ecosystem. Traveling Scientist Inside the Outdoors provided Scientist of the Sewers virtual and in-person programs to middle school and high school students while modifying all activities for live-streamed video presentations. Pre- and –post-visit activities were developed to allow student participation in-class or in a distance learning setting. Middle School Curriculum OCSan Service Area Middle and High School Programs Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 High School Curriculum Scientists of the Sewers High School NGSS Performance Expectations Supported: HS-LS2-7, HS-ESS3-4 Students will be walked through the process of the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) uses to separate our enriched domestic waste water from it's trash and valuable biosolids. Students will be presented with an opportunity to test different solutions to reduce the weight and quantity of truck loaded need to transport the biosolids. Students will take their test results and evaluate which solutions will decrease human impact on our local environment and it's natural systems. Biosolids Orange County Sanitation Dislrlcl -Biosolids Management Biosolids Allocations by Contractor Facility A11Q<:al;iQl'I, B■Hol:i on: 645 Tans pe, o., 153 TtuChPM'llfl'Mt ~YIIGIWS..mt ~r~1 AZ F'lllf.uf•B1-=t;""'p c_., ~-'42..Biall 6SAN OMM0II! CQUlff't aANfDJlOII Dta'TNC'T Biosolids must travel 120-280 miles for further composting or for direct application to non-food agricultural fields. I Total number of students served 755 Participating Students by City Number of participating students and virtual program presentations. Anaheim Fountain Valley Fullerton Garden Grove Santa Ana Tustin Capistrano Beach 300 200 100 0 Student Numbers 755 Students Served Virtual programs presented 27 Santa Ana Unified School District Fullerton School District Centralia Elementary School District Community Home Education Program (OCDE) Capistrano Unified School District Anaheim Elementary School District Ocean View School District Magnolia School District Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 Participating School Districts Most reports conclude with a page acknowledging the contributions of the people who worked tirelessly on the projects mentioned within. Below, list down the names of those committed to these projects, such as: Those responsible for concept and coordination Your group of researchers The writers behind the impact report The designers of the impact report Your colleagues from Local and Partner Organizations Your contributors and donors We thank you for your continued support in our efforts to contribute to the SDGs. Acknowledgements Contact Your NFP Name 123 Anywhere St., Any City, ST 12345 123-456-7890 www.reallygreatsite.com hello@reallygreatsite.com @reallygreatsite Thank You Contact Inside the Outdoors Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 www.insidetheoutdoors.org insidetheoutdoors@ocde.us 714-708-3885 Inside the Outdoors | Year End Report 2021-2022 9/6/2022 1 INSIDE THE OUTDOORS ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Educational Services Division Curriculum, Instruction & Academic Instruction Unit Legislative and Public Affairs Committee September 12, 2022 INTRODUCTION Award-winning environmental education program administered by the Orange County Department of Education. A unique and hands-on program serving over 120,000 participants per school year. A leader in hands-on science and social science programs since 1974. INSIDE THE OUTDOORS PAGE 02 1 2 9/6/2022 2 Our mission is to empower students, teachers, parents and the community to explore natural areas and expand their knowledge, understanding, and stewardship of the environment through our Virtual Programs , Field Trips, Traveling Scientist, and Community programs. The curriculum created for our programs support current California academic standards and allows students to interact with these concepts in a real-world setting. WHAT WE DO PAGE 03INSIDE THE OUTDOORS PARTNERSHIPS Professional staff, with the support of local and statewide partners, facilitate meaningful experiences with a consistent focus on service and data-driven outcomes. PAGE 04INSIDE THE OUTDOORS 3 4 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 9/6/2022 3 Students will learn about the fragile ecosystem of the microorganisms which play a critical role in Orange County's sanitation system. Students will collaborate and investigate a mock problem which will take them upstream from OC SAN as they test the sewer line to discover where the contaminant is originating. Students will then design a method to safeguard the system or create an argument explaining how changing factors can affectpopulations withinan ecosystem. Students will be walked through the process of the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) uses to separate our enriched domestic waste water from it's trash and valuable biosolids. Students will be presented with an opportunity to test different solutions to reduce the weight and quantity of truck loaded need to transport the biosolids. Students will take their test results and evaluate which solutions will decrease human impact on our local environmentand it's naturalsystems. Fatbergs, massive clogs in the sewers, are a menace to public health, the community, and the local environment. Students will investigate to discover the sources of these colossal clogs. Then using criteria and constraints, students will work together to design a solution to prevent fatbergs from clogging the sewers, all while developing an understanding of Orange County's sanitation process and how they can help safeguard the community and environmentalhealth. SCIENTISTS OF THE SEWERS PAGE 05 Fifth Grade Middle School High School INSIDE THE OUTDOORS Pre- and post-visit activities were developed to allow student participation in class or in a distance learning setting. RESOURCES PAGE 06INSIDE THE OUTDOORS 5 6 «)!I:.-...:.::..-· EB 9/6/2022 4 PAGE 07 Participating Students by City 300 200 100 0 Total number of students served 755 Virtual programs presented 27 755 Students Served Participating School Districts Santa Ana Unified School District, Fullerton School District, Centralia Elementary School District, Community Home Education Program, Capistrano Unified School District, Anaheim Elementary School District, Ocean View School District, Magnolia School District INSIDE THE OUTDOORS E-mail Inisdetheoutdoors@ocde.us Website www.insidetheoutdoors.org Phone (714)708-3885 Address 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 CONTACT PAGE 08INSIDE THE OUTDOORS 7 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • tttttt tttttt ~ (111111111 q,.f:' ,__.,-'I o" ,.,.., ,:."' -4~ '&-e~ (_,'O ,,,'<' ~<:-<:-0 ,'f' ~<:-I:?" <:-" "'"<; .◊?j ~(:' <:-" '<" cl ""' g'C,j o' «o" c..,'li <oe"l> LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2497 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:4. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2022 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2022. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District’s (OC San) legislative affairs program includes advocating OC San’s legislative interests; sponsoring legislation (where appropriate); and seeking Local, State, and Federal funding for projects and programs. Staff will provide an update on recent legislative and grant activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program ·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities PROBLEM Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware of OC San’s mission, programs, and projects and how they could be impacted by proposed legislation. PROPOSED SOLUTION Continue to work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate OC San’s legislative interests. Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San, the wastewater industry, and the community as a whole. To assist in our relationship building activities, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2497 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:4. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not work with Local,State,and Federal elected officials,legislation could be passed that negatively affects OC San and the wastewater industry as a whole.Additionally,a lack of engagement may result in missed funding opportunities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Each year,staff crafts a legislative and regulatory plan,which is a summary of OC San’s goals,key issues,and policy positions.In mid-August,Public Affairs staff and State/Federal lobbyist staff met with OC San’s Subject Matter Experts to assist in the overall review,development,and update of the Draft 2023 Legislative and Regulatory plan.The legislative and regulatory policies in the Draft 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan were developed taking into consideration OC San’s priorities,the wastewater industry,and the needs OC San’s member agencies and wastewater policy.The current plan is in draft format and the near-final draft version will be brought to the November Legislative and Public Affairs Committee for the Committee’s guidance and then to the December Board of Directors meeting for approval. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·ENS Resources Legislative Update ·Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources ·Presentation - ENS Legislative Update ·Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) Legislative Update ·State Legislative Matrix - TPA ·Presentation - TPA Legislative Update ·2023 Draft Legislative and Regulatory Plan ·Grant Matrix 2022 Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 1 | Page TO: Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: August 18, 2022 SUBJECT: Washington Update Congress recessed for its traditional summer break that allows Members to meet with constituents, prior to its return work after September 12. Leading up to the recess, Congress approved, and the president swiftly signed into law, a budget reconciliation package that addresses western water, clean energy, wildfire, health care and corporate tax matters. The package includes $4 billion to address western water drought conditions with a focus on the Colorado River Basin States. This funding would support land fallowing and conservation efforts such as water recycling. The funding is supplemental to the substantial funding provided through the infrastructure law. This should allow for additional drought assistance to be provided for California projects. Looking forward, congressional action in September will likely be limited as the House is only in session for 10 days, before it recesses in October for the mid-term elections. Central to the September agenda will be passage of a continuing resolution to maintain governmental operations beyond October 1. This means that the Lame Duck Session will focus on finalizing the fiscal year 2023 spending bills along with a few outstanding issues. The following summarizes the issues of interest to OC San that we anticipate the Lame Duck Session will consider. • Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations and Community Projects As has become customary since 1992, Congress will not meet the fiscal year deadline of October 1 to fund federal programs. Instead, the top order of business in September will be passage of a stopgap spending bill. The only question is whether the measure will extend current year spending through December or extend into next year. The decision will likely hinge on which party controls the House and Senate after the elections. The House passed its United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) spending bill as part of a minibus spending bill. It is pending in the ~-;_--; = .. ':::. =-' ----------------r; i,i:,--------------- .1,,,,,J.L .. ..., ~ 2 | Page Senate. The Senate, divided 50-50, was unable to reach an agreement on spending levels for fiscal year 2023 spending bills and therefore has not taken committee actions to approve spending bills. This means that any negotiations on final spending bills will be based upon the House-passed bills. The appropriations process as currently structured is to OC San’s benefit. As reported previously, Representative Correa successfully supported the demonstration of OC San’s PFAS destruction technology, securing $3.4 million through USEPA’s water program to support the demonstration. Assuming final passage of the agency’s budget, prospects are positive that this Community Project request will be enacted. In other funding priorities, the House spending bill encourages USEPA to continue progress in the development PFAS policy and rules related to effluent limitation guidelines, designation of PFAS as hazardous substances, reviewing biosolids risks, and enhancement of research into treatment technologies. On a more general basis, the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund Program would receive almost $2 billion of which 7.2333 percent would be allocated to California. This would be in addition to the approximately hundreds of millions of dollars California will receive through the infrastructure law. • Build America/Buy America (BABA) Waivers Taking Shape USEPA continues to develop guidance on BABA implementation and the availability of waivers from the mandate. The agency has agreed to exempt any project that has submitted final designs and specs to a State Revolving Fund (SRF) agency. It has also established that it will delay compliance with the mandate for six months for projects outside of the SRF program; like those funded through grants. The agency has reportedly decided to defer on how it intends to address the requirement that domestic content of manufactured products must contain at least 55 percent U.S. made content. Instead, it will await an Office of Management and Budget guidance document that will apply to the entire federal government’s implementation of the mandate. At this writing, assuming that OC San’s Community Project assistance request is enacted, the assumption should be that the technology holder should validate that its technology will meet a blanket 55 percent domestic content threshold or develop a formal waiver application relying upon the broad general waiver in the public interest. • PFAS and Clean Water Agencies USEPA is working to meet the deadlines contained in its PFAS Roadmap to impose standards for the control of PFAS entering the environment. For OC San, the most serious policymaking matter is designating PFAS as hazardous under Superfund. 3 | Page On August 12, the Office of Management and Budget finalized its review of USEPA’s proposed rulemaking to list PFAS as hazardous. This means that a proposed rule is likely to be published within the next ninety days. Once issued, a public comment period would be triggered. Under any scenario, it seems highly unlikely that any final rule would become effective before 2024. Other key actions involve developing a new risk assessment model to ascertain whether biosolids create an unacceptable risk to public health and the environment, issuing final effluent limitation guidelines for industries, and encouraging states to incorporate PFAS monitoring into National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Outside of water quality, the agency is on a clear path to issue drinking water standards based upon the stringent Health Advisories it published several weeks ago for PFAS and GenX chemicals. • Omnibus Water and Public Lands Legislation Prior to recessing for August, the House passed H.R. 5118, a bill that incorporates more than forty bills. H.R. 5118 would provide authorizations to support construction of water recycling and desalination projects, implement ecosystem restoration projects, increase funding of watershed projects to protect against wildfire threats and other resiliency needs, and deliver additional grants assistance for underserved and disadvantaged communities’ drinking water infrastructure needs. The bill is important because it offers the prospect of becoming an omnibus drought and water resources bill to address these issues and other matters that could support resiliency projects. To this end, the Senate has a number of bills pending that could become a Senate effort. Two bills sponsored by Senators Feinstein and Padilla are notable. First, Senator Feinstein’s STREAM Act (S. 4231) would renew expiring provisions of the WIIN Act to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to support water recycling, desalination, and storage projects. Senator Padilla’s Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2022 (S. 4279) would support the adoption of technologies to reduce water use and improve energy efficiency. S. 4279 includes authorizations of $25 million per year over five years that could support assistance to ratepayers to adopt such technologies through assistance provided to utilities. 1 of 6 Federal Legislative Report - August 2022 Bills by Priority & Position Bills High Medium Low Support Monitor Oppose 0 1 2 3 4 H ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT • • • 2 of 6 LaPA Bills 11 Bills Bill Id US HR 3684 Location United States Title Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Summary Comprehensive infrastructure investment package that provides the biggest infusion of U.S. federal spending on infrastructure in decades, including $55 billion for water infrastructure. The bill also includes a Western Water Infrastructure Title to address U.S. Bureau of Reclamation water infrastructure funding programs. Enacted into law on November 15, 2021. Became Public Law No: 117-58. Status Passed Last Action Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.. August 04, 2022 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 5118 Location United States Title Continental Divide Trail Completion Act Summary Legislation is collection of 40 individual bills addressing drought, wildfires and environmental justice programs. The bill includes provisions to increase funding of water recycling, desalination, and other drought responses to deliver alternative water supplies and restore fisheries. Notable funding increases include $600 million to support large water recycling projects and $260 million to support design and construction of desalination projects. Status Considering Last Action Received in the Senate.. August 02, 2022 Position Monitor Bill Id US S 3956 Location United States Title WIPPES Act Summary Directs Federal Trade Commission to require manufacturers to print "Do Not Flush" labels on non-flushable wipes product packaging and mirrors labeling requirements that are law in California. It also directs U.S. Environmental 3 of 6 Protection Agency to establish a grants program to assist states, utilities, non- profits, and public-private partnerships in education and outreach activities to educate ratepayers on the new label and proper disposal methods. The bill includes a preemption clause requiring states to enact identical labeling practices for covered products. Bill is the companion legislation to House bill H.R. 4602. Status Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.. March 30, 2022 Bill Id US S 3957 Location United States Title STREAM Act Summary STREAM Act would renew expiring provisions of the WIIN Act. Of note it would provide $750MM for water supply storage, $300 MM for water recycling and $250MM for desalination projects. Status Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.. March 30, 2022 Bill Id US HR 6591 Location United States Title PIPES Act Summary Codifies International Water Services Flushability Group's "(PAS)101: 2020 Criteria for Recognition as a Flushable Product" and require wipes manufacturers to demonstrate and certify with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that their wipes product(s) comply with the criteria to be able to market the wipes as "flushable" and/or "sewer and septic safe." The PIPES Act is complementary to the WIPPES Act (HR 4602) that requires wipes manufacturers to label synthetic wet wipes as "Do Not Flush." Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.. February 04, 2022 Priority High Position Support Bill Id US HR 4443 4 of 6 Location United States Title COMPOST Act Summary Creates a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administered grant program for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and for nonprofits, which would offer three types of grants: planning grants, measurement grants, and reduction grants. Program would be authorized at $200 million for each of the fiscal years 2021-2031. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.. August 11, 2021 Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 4602 Location United States Title WIPPES Act Summary Not later than 2 years after enactment, directs FTC, with consultation from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), to require manufacturers of single- use wet wipes print a "Do Not Flush" label notice on non-flushable wet wipes product packaging. FTC will develop guidance for manufacturers to conduct education and outreach campaigns on new labeling requirements and provide consumers with the following information: presence of the new label notice on product packaging, what products have the new label notice, intended effects of label notice on consumer behavior regarding the disposal of the products, and outreach may not promote, advocate, or depict wipes other than the wipes products defined by legislation. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.. July 22, 2021 Priority High Position Support Bill Id US HR 3622 Location United States Title Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 Summary Require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for PFAS under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and authorize $200 5 of 6 million in Federal grants to publicly owned treatment works to implement such guidelines and standards. Specifically, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act would do the following: Require USEPA to develop water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for all measurable PFAS chemicals within two years of bill’s enactment and develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards for all measurable PFAS chemicals within four years, including establishing pretreatment standards to prevent introduction of PFAS into POTWs and stopping PFAS at the source prior to contaminating municipal water systems. Identifies nine priority industry categories of industries that USEPA must establish standards for. Authorizes $200 million in grants per year through fiscal years 2022-2026 to assist POTWs with implementation of developed limitations and standards.Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.. June 01, 2021 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id US S 1907 Location United States Title Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 Summary Companion bill to H.R. 3622. The bill would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for PFAS under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and provide Federal grants to publicly owned treatment works to implement such guidelines and standards. Specifically, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act would do the following: • Require USEPA to develop water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for all measurable PFAS chemicals within two years of bill’s enactment and develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards for all measurable PFAS chemicals within four years, including establishing pretreatment standards to prevent introduction of PFAS into POTWs and stopping PFAS at the source prior to contaminating municipal water systems. • Identifies nine priority industry categories of industries that USEPA must establish standards for. • Authorizes $200 million in grants per year through fiscal years 2022-2026 to assist POTWs with implementation of developed limitations and standards. Status Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.. May 27, 2021 Priority High 6 of 6 Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 1881 Location United States Title To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes. Summary Extends the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to up to, but not exceeding, 10 years from the current 5 years, for a municipality. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.. March 15, 2021 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 1015 Location United States Title Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act Summary Increases the authorization level for the Title XVI Program to $500 million from the current $50 million and makes it a permanent program. The bill strikes requirement that projects must be in drought or disaster areas and strikes the requirement that the projects need to be designated in an appropriations legislation. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.. March 15, 2021 Priority High Position Support 9/6/2022 1 September 12, 2022 Page 1 Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations PFAS/PFOA Liability Rulemaking Build America/Buy America Lame Duck Session Outlook Page 2 1 2 9/6/2022 2 Senate Votes on Spending Bills Unlikely Stopgap Spending Bill House and Senate Committees Negotiate Final Agreement Last Quarter of 2022 (TBD) Page 3 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes PFAS Superfund Designation Public Comment Open 60 Days from 9/6/2022 Second Public Comment Period After Review Prior to Final Publication Key Takeaways: Impact to Biosolids Reportable Quantity Page 4 3 4 9/6/2022 3 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Decisions SRF Projects with Designs, Issued Contracts, Board Actions, Funding Commitments or Bonds Issued SRF Projects with Executed Agreements Subsequent to May 14, 2022 Comply Non-SRF Projects (Community Projects) Six Month Delay in Compliance Date of May 14, 2022 Page 5 Convenes on or around November 16 Legislative Activity Hinges on Election Returns Issues Likely to Dominate Finalize Fiscal Year 2023 Spending Bills Drought Water Conservation Tax Rebates Water Resources Development Act PFAS Page 6 5 6 9/6/2022 4 Questions Page 7 7 Page | 1 M E M O R A N D U M To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs Date: August 18, 2022 Subject: Monthly Legislative Report State Legislative Update On August 11, the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees considered legislation that originated in the opposite house that has a fiscal impact. This process essentially serves as a “fiscal filter” for active bills before they are sent to the floor for final consideration. Typically, any bill with a fiscal impact exceeding $150,000 is placed on the fiscal committee’s Suspense File. The fiscal committees had to pass these bills by August 12 and are then considered during floor sessions scheduled between August 15 through August 31. Suspense file hearings were conducted quickly, with Appropriations Chairs reading through the outcomes of hundreds of bills in just a few hours. The Assembly Appropriations Committee considered 323 total bills, 244 of which were passed (75 percent), and 79 held and deemed inactive (25 percent). The Senate Appropriations Committee considered 491 total bills – 368 of which were passed (75 percent), and 123 held and inactive (25 percent). Notably, many of the bills passed onto the floor received substantial amendments, which will set the stage for final deliberations until the Legislature adjourned on August 31. The Governor will have until September 30 to sign or veto any legislation State Legislature Priority bills that are slated for consideration before the August 31 deadline include the following: • SB 1157 (Hertzberg) would lower the indoor residential water use target to 42 gallons per capita per day starting in 2030. Recently adopted amendments require the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to conduct an additional study to determine the impact of the 2030 standard as well as addressing its affordability. Additionally, the bill expands the list of available variances that can be granted by the State Water Resources Control Board and DWR. SB 1157 passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee without any amendments requested by the water and wastewater industry. Several associations and water and sanitation agencies remain in an oppose unless amended stance or an oppose stance on the bill. T WNSEND PUBL C AFFAIRS EST TPA 9 8 2 • AB 2142 (Gabriel) authorizes a gross income exclusion for any amount received as a rebate, voucher, or other financial incentive issued by a local water agency or supplier for participation in a turf replacement water conservation program. AB 2142 passed the Senate Appropriations Committee without amendments. • AB 2247 (Bloom) requires a manufacturer of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or a product or product component containing regulated PFAS that is sold, offered for sale, or distributed into the state to register the PFAS or the product or product component containing regulated PFAS on the publicly accessible reporting platform created by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (ICC). AB 2247 passed the Senate Appropriations Committee with clarifying amendments and exemptions for life science products. • SB 230 (Portantino) requires the State Water Resources Control Board to establish, maintain, and direct a dedicated Constituents of Emerging Concern (CEC) in Drinking Water Program to assess the state of information and recommend areas for further study on the occurrence of CECs in drinking water. SB 230 passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee with amendments to clarify the details of the CEC Action Fund and science advisory panel and clarify that nothing in this bill shall duplicate, change, or interfere with the board’s ongoing efforts on PFAS chemicals. • AB 2011 (Wicks) and SB 6 (Caballero) allow for the ministerial or by-right approval of residential development on certain commercial and industrial sites so long as developers adhere to specified labor standards for workers. These bills both passed their Appropriations Committees with clarifying amendments meant to appease certain opposition groups. • AB 2449 (Rubio) would authorize members of a local agency legislative body to use teleconferencing under certain circumstances without complying with specific aspects of the Brown Act such as including the posting of the member’s location and accessibility to the public. The majority of the legislative body must participate in person, and the number of times a member can utilize these new provisions are limited. AB 2449 is currently on the Senate Floor. Governor Newsom Announces Water Strategy for a Hotter, Drier California In August, Governor Newsom announced California’s latest actions to increase water supply and adapt to more extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. The actions, outlined in a strategy document published by the Administration called “California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future” calls for investing in new sources of water supply, accelerating projects and modernizing how the state manages water through new technology. To help make up for the water supplies California could lose over the next two decades, the strategy prioritizes actions to capture, recycle, de-salt and conserve more water. These actions include: • Creating storage space for up to 4 million acre-feet of water, which will allow the state to capitalize on big storms when they do occur and store water for dry periods • Recycling and reusing at least 800,000 acre-feet of water per year by 2030, enabling better and safer use of wastewater currently discharged to the ocean 3 • Freeing up 500,000 acre-feet of water through more efficient water use and conservation, helping make up for water lost due to climate change. • Making new water available for use by capturing stormwater and desalinating ocean water and salty water in groundwater basins, diversifying supplies and making the most of high flows during storm events. These actions are identified broadly in the Newsom Administration’s Water Resilience Portfolio – the State’s master plan for water released in 2020 – but they will be expedited given the urgency of climate-driven changes. To advance the infrastructure and policies needed to adapt, the strategy enlists the help of the Legislature to streamline processes so projects can be planned, permitted and built more quickly, while protecting the environment. OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 1001 C. Garcia [D]Amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to 1) require mitigation to compensate for adverse air or water quality impacts in a disadvantaged community (DAC) to mitigate those impacts directly in the affected community and 2) require all public agencies implementing CEQA to give consideration to the principles of environmental justice by ensuring the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Air Quality - Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority, where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. ACC-OC - Oppose LOCC - Watch CASA - Disapprove CSDA - Oppose ACWA - Oppose AB 1240 Ting [D]Requires the Air Resources Board (ARB) to prepare an updated report on specified issues related to indoor air quality. Requires ARB, on or before January 1, 2025, to submit to the Legislature an addendum updating its prior indoor air quality report. Requires ARB to consider updates on potential health effects from ozone-emitting consumer products, natural gas sources, and per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances (PFAS). Currently on the Senate Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Air Quality - Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority, where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC AB 1724 Stone [D]Current law, to protect public health and water quality, regulates a broad range of consumer products and processes, including water softeners, water treatment devices, and backflow prevention devices, among others.This bill would require, on or before January 1, 2024, that all washing machines sold as new in California contain a microfiber filtration system. The bill would also require all state-owned washing machines to contain a microfiber filtration system. Dead Support State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - NYC ACWA - Watch AB 1774 Seyarto [R]This bill would require the Judicial Council to adopt rules of court applicable to actions or proceedings brought to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the certification or adoption of an environmental impact report for water conveyance or storage projects, or the granting of project approvals, including any appeals to the court of appeal or the Supreme Court, to be resolved, to the extent feasible, within 270 days of the filing of the certified record of proceedings with the court to an action or proceeding seeking judicial review of the lead agency’s action related to those projects. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - Watch ACWA - Watch Proposed Legislation 2022 High Priority OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 1817 Ting [D]Existing law prohibits, beginning January 1, 2023, any person from distributing, selling, or offering for sale in the state any food packaging that contains regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, as defined, and requires a manufacturer to use the least toxic alternative when replacing regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS in food packaging to comply with this requirement. Existing law similarly prohibits, beginning July 1, 2023, a person from selling or distributing in commerce in this state any new, not previously owned, juvenile product, as defined, that contains regulated PFAS chemicals.This bill would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2025, any person from manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale in the state any new, not previously owned, textile articles that contain regulated PFAS, except as specified, and requires a manufacturer to use the least toxic alternative when removing regulated PFAS in textile articles to comply with these provisions. The bill would require a manufacturer of a textile article to provide persons that offer the product for sale or distribution in the state with a certificate of compliance stating that the textile article is in compliance with these provisions and does not contain any regulated PFAS. Currently on the Senate Floor Watch State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor AB 1944 Lee [D]Current law, the Ralph M. Brown Act, requires, with specified exceptions, that all meetings of a legislative body of a local agency, as those terms are defined, be open and public and that all persons be permitted to attend and participate. Current law, until January 1, 2024, authorizes a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with those specified teleconferencing requirements in specified circumstances when a declared state of emergency is in effect, or in other situations related to public health. This bill would specify that if a member of a legislative body elects to teleconference from a location that is not public, the address does not need to be identified in the notice and agenda or be accessible to the public when the legislative body has elected to allow members to participate via teleconferencing. Allows, until January 1, 2030, members of a legislative body of a local agency to use teleconferencing without identifying each teleconference location in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, and without making each teleconference location accessible to the public, under specified conditions. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - Watch LOCC - Support CASA - Watch CSDA - Watch ACWA - Watch/Amend OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 1985 Rivas [D]Current law requires, no later than January 1, 2018, the State Air Resources Board to approve and begin implementing a comprehensive short-lived climate pollutant strategy to achieve a reduction in statewide emissions of methane by 40 percent, hydrofluorocarbon gases by 40 percent, and anthropogenic black carbon by 50 percent below 2013 levels by 2030. Current law requires the methane emissions reduction goals to include a 50 percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020 and a 75 percent reduction by 2025. Current law requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the state board, to adopt regulations to achieve these organic waste reduction goals that include, among other things, requirements intended to meet the goal that not less than 20 percent of edible food that is currently disposed of be recovered for human consumption by 2025 and that may include penalties to be imposed by the department for noncompliance, as provided. The department‘s regulations provide for, among other things, the calculation by the department of recovered organic waste product procurement targets for each local jurisdiction. This bill would require any penalties imposed by the department on a local jurisdiction that fails to meet its recovered organic waste procurement target to be imposed pursuant to a specified schedule based on the percentage of the local jurisdiction’s recovered organic waste product procurement target achieved. The bill would exempt jurisdictions in possession of a specified rural exemption from these requirements until December 31, 2026. Currently on the Senate Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Biosolids, Organics, and Biogas - Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy- back compost and other organics diverted from landfill. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Sponsor CASA - Support if Amended CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC AB 2026 Friedman [D]Would prohibit an online retailer that sells or offers for sale and ships purchased products in or into the state from using single-use plastic packaging that consists of shipping envelopes, cushioning, or void fill to package or transport the products, on and after January 1, 2024, for large online retailers, as defined, and on and after January 1, 2026, for small online retailers, as defined. The bill would prohibit a manufacturer, retailer, producer, or other distributor that sells or offers for sale and ships purchased products in or into the state from using expanded or extruded polystyrene packaging to package or transport the products, except as provided. Dead Watch State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC AB 2041 E. Garcia [D]Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to take specified actions if the state board adopts a primary drinking water standard with a compliance period for which public water systems are given a designated period of time to install necessary measures, including, but not limited to, installation of water treatment systems, to comply with the primary drinking water standard without being held in violation of the primary drinking water standard. Those actions would include, among other actions, developing a financial plan to assist public water systems that will require financial assistance in procuring and installing the necessary measures. Dead Watch State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - Watch OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 2247 Bloom [D]This bill would require the Department of Toxic Substances Control to work with the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse to establish, on or before January 1, 2024, a publicly accessible reporting platform to collect information about PFAS and products or product components containing regulated PFAS, as defined, being sold, offered for sale, distributed, or offered for promotional purposes in, or imported into, the state. This bill w ould require a manufacturer to provide, within 30 days, a certificate attesting that the manufacturer’s PFAS or product or product component containing PFAS complies with certain requirements. The bill would subject a manufacturer who violates this requirement to civil penalties not to exceed $2,500 per day, up to a maximum of $100,000 for each violation. Currently on the Senate Floor Support State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Support CASA - Co- Sponsor CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor AB 2357 Ting [D]Current law prescribes requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency, as defined, and requires, except as provided, a local agency disposing of surplus land to comply with certain notice requirements before disposing of the land or participating in negotiations to dispose of the land with a prospective transferee, particularly that the local agency send a notice of availability to specified entities that have notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of their interest in surplus land, as specified. Under current law, if the local agency receives a notice of interest, the local agency is required to engage in good faith negotiations with the entity desiring to purchase or lease the surplus land. This bill would also require the department to maintain on its internet website a listing of all entities, including housing sponsors, that have notified the department of their interest in surplus land for the purpose of developing low- and moderate-income housing. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - NYC CASA - NYC CSDA -NYC ACWA - NYC AB 2374 Bauer-Kahan [D]Current law prohibits the dumping of waste matter upon a road or highway or in other locations, as specified. A violation of this prohibition, generally, is an infraction punishable by specified fines that escalate for subsequent convictions. Under current law, the court may, as a condition of probation, order the convicted person to remove, or pay for the removal of, the waste matter. This bill would increase the maximum fine for the dumping of commercial quantities of waste by a business that employs more than 10 employees from $3,000 to $5,000 for the first conviction, from $6,000 to $10,000 for the second conviction, and from $10,000 to $20,000 for the third and any subsequent convictions. The bill would require a court, when imposing a fine, to consider the defendant’s ability to pay, as specified. Passed the Senate and sent back to the Assembly for Concurrence Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Biosolids, Organics, and Biogas - Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy- back compost and other organics diverted from landfill. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC AB 2387 E. Garcia [D]Would enact the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparation, Flood Protection, Extreme Heat Mitigation, and Workforce Development Bond Act of 2022, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $7,430,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance projects for safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparation, flood protection, extreme heat mitigation, and workforce development programs. This bill contains other related provisions. Dead Watch Guiding Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support if Amended CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor if amended OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 2428 Ramos [D]The Mitigation Fee Act, requires a local agency that establishes, increases, or imposes a fee as a condition of approval of a development project to, among other things, determine a reasonable relationship between the fee’s use and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed. The Mitigation Fee Act also imposes additional requirements for fees imposed to provide for an improvement to be constructed to serve a development project, or which is a fee for public improvements, as specified, including that the fees be deposited in a separate capital facilities account or fund. This bill would require a local agency that requires a qualified applicant, as described, to deposit fees for improvements, as described, into an escrow account as a condition for receiving a conditional use permit or equivalent development permit to expend the fees within 5 years of the deposit. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Watch CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC AB 2449 Rubio [D]Current law, until January 1, 2024, authorizes a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with specified teleconferencing requirements in specified circumstances when a declared state of emergency is in effect, or in other situations related to public health. This bill would authorize a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with those specified teleconferencing requirements if at least a quorum of the members of the legislative body participates in person from a singular location clearly identified on the agenda that is open to the public and situated within the local agency’s jurisdiction. The bill would impose prescribed requirements for this exception relating to notice, agendas, the means and manner of access, and procedures for disruptions. The bill would require the legislative body to implement a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with federal law. Currently on the Senate Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Support in Concept CASA - Support CSDA - Watch ACWA - Support/Amend AB 2536 Grayson [D]Current law requires a local agency that conducts an impact fee nexus study to follow certain standards and practices, as specified. Current law also requires a local agency to hold at least one open and public meeting prior to levying a new fee or service charge, as specified. This bill would, on and after January 1, 2023, require a local agency that imposes fees for water connections or sewer connections, or imposes capacity charges, as provided, and that conducts a study to support the estimate of the reasonable cost of providing the service to follow certain standards and practices, as defined and specified. Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Neutral CSDA - Neutral ACWA - Neutral OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS AB 2647 Levine [D]The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the meetings of the legislative body of a local agency to be conducted openly and publicly, with specified exceptions. Current law makes agendas of public meetings and other writings distributed to the members of the governing board disclosable public records, with certain exceptions. Current law requires a local agency to make those writings distributed to the members of the governing board available for public inspection at a public office or location that the agency designates. This bill would instead require a local agency to make those writings distributed to the members of the governing board available for public inspection at a public office or location that the agency designates or post the writings on the local agency’s internet website in a position and manner that makes it clear that the writing relates to an agenda item for an upcoming meeting. Passed the Senate and sent back to the Assembly for Concurrence Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Sponsor CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor AB 2771 Friedman [D]Would prohibit a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS. Currently on the Senate Floor Support State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - NYC AB 2787 Quirk [D]The Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law prohibits a person from selling or offering for promotional purposes in the state any personal care products containing plastic microbeads that are used to exfoliate or cleanse in a rinse- off product, including, but not limited to, toothpaste. This bill would, on and after specified dates that vary based on the product, ban the sale, distribution in commerce, or offering for promotional purposes in the state of designated products, such as leave-in cosmetics products and waxes and polishes, if the products contain intentionally added microplastics, as defined. The bill would exclude from this ban products consisting, in whole or in part, of specified substances or mixtures containing microplastics. The bill would make a violator liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 per day for each violation. Dead Support Guiding Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC AB 2811 Bennett [D]This bill would require, commencing January 1, 2024, all newly constructed nonresidential buildings with a total gross floor area of 100,000 square feet or more be constructed with dual plumbing to allow the use of nonpotable water sources for all applicable nonpotable water demands and provide for the collection, onsite treatment, and reuse of available onsite rainwater, graywater, and foundation drainage. The bill would establish exemptions to these requirements, including waiver by the board on a project-by-project basis if the board finds that strict compliance would have a significant adverse impact on public health, downstream water rights, water quality, operation of a sewer collection or treatment system, or plant life, fish, or wildlife. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - Oppose Unless Amended ACWA - Not Favor OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 45 Portantino [D]Current law requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, to adopt regulations to achieve the organic waste reduction goals established by the state board for 2020 and 2025, as provided. Current law requires the department, no later than July 1, 2020, and in consultation with the state board, to analyze the progress that the waste sector, state government, and local governments have made in achieving these organic waste reduction goals. Current law authorizes the department, if it determines that significant progress has not been made toward achieving the organic waste reduction goals established by the state board, to include incentives or additional requirements in its regulations to facilitate progress towards achieving the goals. This bill would require the department, in consultation with the state board, to assist local jurisdictions in complying with these provisions, including any regulations adopted by the department. Currently on the Assembly Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Biosolids, Organics, and Biogas - Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy- back compost and other organics diverted from landfill. ACC-OC - Monitor LOCC - Watch CASA - Support if amended CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC SB 54 Allen [D]This bill would establish the Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act, which would prohibit producers of single-use, disposable packaging or single-use, disposable food service ware products from offering for sale, selling, distributing, or importing in or into the state such packaging or products that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2032, unless they are recyclable or compostable. Signed into law Watch State Priorities: Support legislation or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics in any product that is disposed of through the sewer system. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Support in Concept CASA - NYC CSDA - Watch ACWA - NYC SB 230 Portantino [D]Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to establish, maintain, and direct an ongoing, dedicated program called the Constituents of Emerging Concern Program to assess the state of information and recommend areas for further study on, among other things, the occurrence of constituents of emerging concern (CEC) in drinking water sources and treated drinking water. The bill would require the state board to convene, by an unspecified date, the Science Advisory Panel to review and provide recommendations to the state board on CEC for further action, among other duties. The bill would require the state board to provide an annual report to the Legislature on the ongoing work conducted by the panel. Currently on the Assembly Floor Watch State Priorities: Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulatory activity related to PFAS. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Watch CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor SB 891 Hertzberg [D]Current law requires, when applying to a city or a county for an initial business license or business license renewal, a person who conducts a business operation that is a regulated industry, as defined, to demonstrate enrollment with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program by providing specified information, under penalty of perjury, on the application, including, among other things, the Standard Industrial Classification Code for the business, and an applicable identification number, as specified. Current law applies these provisions to all applications for initial business licenses and business license renewals submitted on and after January 1, 2020. This bill would require the city or county to make the applicable identification number available to the public upon request, as provided. Passed the Assembly and currently in the Senate for Concurrence Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - NYC ACWA - NYC OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 892 Hurtado [D]Would require the Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to develop, propose, and adopt reporting requirements applicable to companies and cooperatives in the food and agriculture industry if they identify a significant and verified cyber threat or active cyberattack. The bill would require a water and wastewater systems sector entity serving more than 3,300 people to report their risk assessments and emergency response plan required by the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, the Department of Water Resources, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Currently on the Assembly Floor Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Security - Support funding for the hardening of essential regional facilities such as water recycling and sewer collection and recycling sites. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - NYC CSDA - Neutral ACWA - Watch SB 991 Newman [D]This bill, until January 1, 2033, authorizes local agencies, defined as any city, county, city and county, or special district authorized by law to provide for the production, storage, supply, treatment, or distribution of any water from any source, to use the progressive design-build process for public works projects in excess of $5,000,000, similar to the progressive design- build process authorized for use by the Director of General Services. The bill would require specified information to be verified under penalty of perjury. Passed the Legislature and currently on the way to the Governor's desk Support Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Support CSDA - Support ACWA - Favor SB 1157 Hertzberg [D]Current law, until January 1, 2025, establishes 55 gallons per capita daily as the standard for indoor residential water use. Current law establishes, beginning January 1, 2025, the greater of 52.5 gallons per capita daily or a standard recommended by the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Resources Control Board as the standard for indoor residential water use, and beginning January 1, 2030, establishes the greater of 50 gallons per capita daily or a standard recommended by the department and the board as the standard for indoor residential water use. Current law requires the board, in coordination with the department, to adopt by regulation variances recommended by the department and guidelines and methodologies pertaining to the calculation of an urban retail water supplier’s urban water use objective recommended by the department. This bill would eliminate the option of using the greater of 52.5 gallons per capita daily and the greater of 50 gallons per capita daily, as applicable, or a standard recommended by the department and the board as the standard for indoor residential water use. The bill would instead require that from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2030, the standard for indoor residential water use be 47 gallons per capita daily and beginning January 1, 2030, the standard be 42 gallons per capita daily. Currently on the Assembly Floor Oppose Unless Amended Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Water Quality and Supply - Support legislation and regulation that promote improved water use efficiency through state assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and technologies and increasing public awareness of water use efficiency. ACC-OC - Oppose LOCC - Watch CASA - Oppose Unless Amended CSDA - Oppose Unless Amended ACWA - Oppose Unless Amended OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OC SAN POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER POSITIONS SB 1345 Ochoa-Bogh [R]This bill revises various provisions in the Dig Safe Act related to operator and excavator responsibilities when preparing for and conducting excavations. The Dig Safe Act excludes non-pressurized sewer lines, storm drains, and drain lines from the definition of “subsurface installations.” SB 1345 repeals that exclusion. The Dig Safe Act also exempts Caltrans, as an operator of subsurface installations, from being a member of, participating in, and sharing in the costs of a regional notification center (RNC). SB 1345 repeals that exemption on January 1, 2025. Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory Policies: Special Districts - Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. ACC-OC - NYC LOCC - Watch CASA - Oppose CSDA - Oppose Unless Amended ACWA - NYC Legend: ACC-OC - Association of California Cities, Orange County LOCC - League of California Cities NYC - Not Yet Considered CASA - California Association of Sanitation Agencies ACWA - Association of California Water Agencies CSDA - California Special Districts Association 9/6/2022 1 WWW.TOWNSENDPA.COM SACRAMENTO • WASHINGTON, DC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA • CENTRAL CALIFORNIA • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Update September 12, 2022 Page 2 Sacramento General Overview 2022 • Legislative Session adjourned August 31 • Governor has until September 30 to sign or veto legislation • New Legislature in January 2023 OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 1 2 OC 6 SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 9/6/2022 2 Page 3 Adopted Climate Provisions Zero Emission Vehicles Wildfire Prevention and Response Water Recycling PFAS Prevention and Removal Multi-benefit Drought Relief OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 Slide 4 AB 2247 (Bloom) – PFAS Reporting Platform (Support) Requires manufacturers to register PFAS or the product or product component containing intentionally added PFAS on a publicly accessible reporting platform. Requires the registry to be created by DTSC and continuously updated by the manufacturer of PFAS. Currently on the Governor’s desk. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 3 4 9/6/2022 3 Slide 5 AB 2771 (Friedman) – Cosmetic Products: Safety (Support) Prohibits manufacturing or selling cosmetic products with intentionally added PFAS. Starts January 1, 2025. Currently on the Governor's desk. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 Slide 6 SB 991 (Newman) – Progressive Design Build (Support) Authorizes local water agencies to use the progressive design-build method of project delivery for specified projects. OC San involved in requesting amendments to maintain negotiating powers and innovative solutions . Currently on the Governor’s desk. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 5 6 9/6/2022 4 Slide 7 SB 1157 (Hertzberg) – Indoor Residential Water Use (Oppose Unless Amended) Reduces the indoor residential water use standard to 47 GPCD by 2030 and 42 GPCD after 2030. Negotiated amendments include additional variances and another DWR study on the impacts of achieving the 2030 study. Currently on the Governor’s Desk. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 Slide 8 AB 2449 (Rubio) – Brown Act Modification (Watch) Remote participation without location information. Limited uses per year. Just cause vs. emergency circumstances. Currently on the Governor’s desk. OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 7 8 9/6/2022 5 Page 9 Cori Takkinen Vice President CTakkinen@townsendpa.com www.townsendpa.com Eric O’Donnell Senior Associate EODonnell@townsendpa.com www.townsendpa.com Thank You OC San LaPA: Legislative Update: September 12, 2022 9 OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT T @WNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS EST TPA I 98 F 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 2 January 2023 Table of Contents • Legislative and Regulatory Team • Introduction • Procedure for Taking Positions • Guiding Priorities • Federal and State Priorities • Appendix Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Team OC San Legislative Advocacy Team Rebecca Long Senior Public Affairs Specialist (714) 593-7444 rlong@ocsan.gov Kelly Newell Public Affairs Specialist (714) 593-7102 knewell@ocsan.gov Jennifer Cabral Administration Manager (714) 593-7581 jcabral@ocsan.gov Jim Herberg General Manager (714) 593-7110 jherberg@ocsan.gov Federal Advocacy Team Eric Sapirstein ENS Resources (202) 466-3755 esap@ensresources.com Sarah Sapirstein ENS Resources (202) 466-3755 ssap@ensresources.com David French ENS Resources (202) 466-3755 dfrench@ensresources.com State Advocacy Team Cori Takkinen Townsend Public Affairs (949) 399-9050 ctakkinen@TownsendPA.com Eric O’Donnell Townsend Public Affairs (949) 399-9050 eodonnell@TownsendPA.com Christopher Townsend Townsend Public Affairs (949) 399-9050 ctownsend@TownsendPA.com OC San Regulatory Advocacy Team Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services (714) 593-7450 lwiborg@ocsan.gov Mark Kawamoto, Environmental Projection Manager (714) 593-7424 mkawamoto@ocsan.gov Tom Meregillano, Environmental Supervisor (714) 593-7457 tmeregillano@ocsan.gov OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 3 January 2023 Legislative Public Affairs Committee Jesus Silva Chairman Kim Carr Vice-Chairman Anthony Kuo Member-At-Large Andrew Nguyen Member-At-Large John Withers Member-At-Large Chad Wanke Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher Board Vice-Chairman Introduction The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) recognizes the need for an active local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory advocacy program to ensure that the interests of the ratepayers and the Board of Directors (Board) are advocated and supported. The legislative and regulatory team actively engages, pursues, and monitors activities in California and Washington, D.C. and takes appropriate action in support of or opposition to legislative and regulatory initiatives. Each year, the Board of Directors adopts a Legislative and Regulatory Plan, which is a summary of OC San’s goals, key issues, and policy positions. The legislative and regulatory policies in this document were developed taking into consideration OC San’s priorities, specifically for the wastewater industry and policy needs. These Board-approved policies serve as OC San’s official positions of support or opposition on issues of importance to the agency. The Legislative and Regulatory Plan is a dynamic document, adopted and modified annually to meet the everchanging federal, state, and local policymaking changes throughout the year. The legislative and regulatory team, in conjunction with the Board, may take appropriate action consistent with the Legislative and Regulatory Plan, including, but not limited to, drafting position letters, advocating to legislators and their staff, and proposing and/or commenting on legislation and regulations. Procedure for Taking Positions 1. Staff will track bills and proposed regulations of greatest interest to OC San, particularly those that fall within the goals and objectives identified by the Board and included in this plan. Staff will monitor bills and proposed regulations being watched by similar agencies within our region (Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, South Orange County Water Authority, Orange County Water District, Irvine Ranch Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange County, etc.) as well as state, federal and national associations such as California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP), California Special Districts Association (CSDA), Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC), League of California Cities (LOCC), and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). 2. For those bills and proposed regulations that are being tracked and where there is clear policy direction stated in the Board-adopted Legislative and Regulatory Plan, Public Affairs and Regulatory staff can send letters to legislators and regulators and give direction to the lobbyists to advocate that position. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 4 January 2023 3. When Regulatory Affairs is deciding to issue a comment letter on proposed regulations, they first review the Board approved criteria established in the Legislative and Regulatory plan. If the proposed position meets the established criteria, then the Regulatory Affairs team will work with OC San’s member associations including but not limited to Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP), California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). When appropriate, the member association(s) will take the lead and advocate on our behalf. Otherwise, a comment letter will be submitted from OC San directly. This will be decided by both the Regulatory Affairs team with input from the Public Affairs Office. Additionally, the Regulatory Affairs team will work directly with OC San’s Administration Manager and other manager’s as appropriate when crafting an official comment letter. 4. When an issue is not urgent, all legislative letters will be hand-signed by the Board Chairman or Vice- Chairman. If a matter is urgent, staff may use the electronic signature, so long as a clear policy direction exists, and the General Manager or Designee approves the letter. 5. When a bill does not fall within the scope of the Legislative and Regulatory Plan or is a controversial issue, staff will seek direction from the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. 6. If a bill does not fall within the scope of the Legislative and Regulatory Plan , but the Association of California Cities Orange County (ACCOC), the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) and/ or the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has adopted a position, staff may follow this position but must inform the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of such action at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Guiding Priorities • Oppose redundant regulatory and legislative requirements that cause undue constraints on efficient operations; • Support legislative and regulatory streamlining that promotes affordability, public health, and environmental protection; • Maintain local control over governance of special districts and other local entities; and • Obtain financial assistance for OC San projects through grants, loans, and legislative directed funding. Federal Priorities • Funding/Finance o Advocate for national infrastructure program that includes wastewater infrastructure needs. o Advocate for robust federal water infrastructure funding of existing programs in addition to national infrastructure initiative, including State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), Smart Water Infrastructure Grants, and Water Recycling. Additionally, advocate for federal support assistance for workforce training. o Secure competitive and direct federal grants assistance in support of green infrastructure, renewable energy, biosolids management, and water and organic management recycling projects assistance. o Monitor and obtain federal grants for funding of traditional wastewater treatment needs, alternative renewable energy, bioenergy, water recycling, biosolids beneficial use, and beach protection. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 5 January 2023 o Support development of infrastructure policies and legislation that will close funding gaps and encourage direct grants assistance in support of projects and programs addressing resiliency needs that protect OC San infrastructure investments from natural disasters. o Work with U.S. Department of Energy and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify and support efforts to secure funding assistance for the OC San’s energy-water nexus project demonstrations such as super critical water oxidation and/or future biosolids/biogas projects. o Support legislation, policies and regulations that offer to provide below market bonding rate assistance to construct treatment facilities, including credit assistance, Build America Bonds, Municipal Facility Assistance and infrastructure banks. Focus should include modernizing wastewater treatment facilities including energy and water use efficiency as well as sustainable energy recovery technologies and core infrastructure assistance related wastewater treatment. o Secure federal support of OC San’s capital project needs to aid in the budget decision making process for the coming fiscal year. o Promote restoration of federal deductibility of state and local tax payments and oppose elimination or restriction on the use or availability of tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure. o Support maximum funding in annual federal appropriations for the Clean Water Act State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). o Support legislation to revise the SRF allocation formula to allow for appropriate and fair share of funding to California consistent with the EPA study (20 percent increase in share). o Support removal of private activity Bond State Volume Cap as part of national infrastructure initiative on water and wastewater facilities to allow for innovative financing approaches. • Innovative Technology o Work with Congress and the EPA to enhance the WaterSense Program to increase the use of energy and water use efficient technologies at OC San while protecting against treatment cost increases related to program rulemaking. o Work with Congress to authorize and fund direct assistance to support innovative technology adoption. • Contaminants of Emerging Concern o Work with Congress to advance federal assistance to support the treatment of forever chemicals and to protect public agencies from liability for per- and polylfluoroalkyl acids (PFAS) presence in biosolids and wastewater. o Provide that any funding regime be derived from the manufacturers of PFAS chemicals to provide federal grants and low-interest loans to agencies impacted. o Support regulations or legislation that limit the creation, formulation, and general use of PFAS constituents. o Support the reduction/elimination of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (e.g., PFAS) within consumer and commercial products. o Oppose regulations or legislation that would place responsibility for addressing PFAS as a class of constituents on public treatment plants. o Oppose designation of PFAS as hazardous substances under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). o Secure liability exemption for wastewater agencies if PFAS or other “forever” chemicals defined as a hazardous substance under CERCLA or are regulated as a class. Work with the EPA on emerging regulatory issues of concern including integrated planning, method development, monitoring effluent limitations and guidelines, and contaminants of emerging concern including, but not limited to, PFAS and microplastics. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 6 January 2023 o Support legislation that will eliminate non-essential PFAS uses to reduce and mitigate PFAS in everyday consumer goods. • NPDES/Permitting o Work with the Administration and Congress to advance commonsense permitting processes including ten-year National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and programmatic permits issued by USEPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce ratepayer costs. Any authority to issue efficient permitting solutions should not impose new requirements or burdens on permittees. o Support streamlining the Clean Water Act permitting processes. • Environment/Climate Resiliency o Work with OC San’s congressional delegation and administration officials to advance funding of resiliency needs, including impacts associated with sea level rise, climate change, natural disasters such as wildfires that could affect our utility grid and cause power outages. Also, seismic events, drought and general resiliency planning that would support OC San’s water recycling, conservation, and other resiliency projects. • Source Control o Support legislation to label wipes as non-flushable/non-dispersible. o Advocate for federal policies that minimize regulatory burdens imposed upon communities and public agencies that seek to adopt programs for the giveback of pharmaceuticals that will result in the reduction of disposal of pharmaceuticals through wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, OC San will advocate for federal funding of programs currently authorized that support the development of pharmaceutical management programs including education. o Monitor legislation and regulations that limit PFAS in industrial wastewater. State Priorities • Funding/Finance o Secure funding through grants and legislation for infrastructure, collection improvements, and alternative renewable energy at the Fountain Valley, Plant No. 1 and Huntington Beach, Plant No. 2. o Promote a regional distribution/statewide equity approach to the disbursement of State Revolving Fund monies. o Oppose legislation or any regulations that would mandate volumetric pricing of wastewater. o Actively protect the allocation of local property taxes to special districts in the state budget process. o Monitor legislation that affects capacity and connection fees for accessory dwelling units or single- family residences. o Support legislation that would encourage or develop bulk energy storage facilities as well as legislation that would provide funding for long-term energy storage. o Obtain funding for projects that meet the State’s goals of expanded water supply, energy reduction, and renewable energy implementation. o Where appropriate, obtain State funding for critical aging infrastructure, through funding sources made available through any agency including but not limited to the SWRCB and the Department of Water Resources. o Support funding through grants and legislation for a Food Waste/Organic Co-Digestion facility. o Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills and relevant proposed regulations. o Support legislation that would supersede the Kaanana decision by limiting prevailing wage requirements for utilities to construction contracts. o Support targeted funding through grants and legislation for zero and near zero emission vehicles and the supporting infrastructure required for zero emission vehicles. o Monitor and support State grants for PFAS-containing firefighting foam collection and disposal programs. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 7 January 2023 • Contaminants of Emerging Concern o Support regulations and legislations that abide by the 'producer pays' principle when allocating clean up responsibility and enable cost recovery o Oppose regulations or legislation that puts responsibility of addressing PFAS as a class of constituents on public treatment plants. o Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and California Air Resources Control Board on regulatory activity related to PFAS. o Work with legislators to address concerns stemming from Mobile Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic substances (MPBTs) such as PFAS. Support funding opportunities for clean-up costs from the manufacturers of PFAS and through state grants and low-interest loans. o Support legislation that will eliminate non-essential PFAS uses to reduce and mitigate PFAS in everyday consumer goods. • Environment/Climate Resiliency o Support and participate in Integrated Regional Water Management planning efforts in the Santa Ana River watershed. o Oppose restrictive and redundant regulatory requirements for biosolids. o Support the creation of a Statewide Organics Management Plan that includes the beneficial use of biosolids, education, market expansion activities, and mandates to buy-back compost and other organics diverted from landfills. o Support efforts to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to streamline current procedures and regulations for projects to refurbish or replace existing infrastructure facilities. o Actively monitor the Little Hoover Commission hearings and reports related to climate change adaptation, special districts, and other topics as it relates to OC San. • Water Reuse o Work with legislators who introduced legislation such as SB 163 (Hertzberg, 2015) and SB 332 (Hertzberg, 2019) to ensure that no unrealistic, one size fits all, regulations are placed on wastewater treatment facilities. o Support the inclusion of recycled water credits during the continued development and implementation of long-term water conservation legislation and regulations. • Source Control o Support legislation and/or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sanitary sewer system. o Support legislation, such as AB 1672 (Bloom), or regulations that discourage the flushing of wipes through the sewer system, unless they meet certain performance standards. o Monitor legislation and regulations that limit PFAS in industrial wastewater. • Local Government o Support the State’s efforts to increase the effectiveness and efficiencies of Local Agency Formation Commissions. o Oppose state mandates, regulations, or legislation such as AB 1217 (Daly, 2015) that set, alter, or otherwise modify the governance structure of special districts, joint powers authorities, or other local government entities. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 8 January 2023 Appendix A. Federal Tactics B. State Tactics C. Legislative and Regulatory Policies D. State, Federal and Regulatory Processes Federal Tactics Initiative Action 1. Identify and advise on federal funding opportunities for the OC San infrastructure projects • Schedule meetings with federal agency stakeholders and senior officials in Washington D.C. and district offices to build support for OC San priority projects; and • Work with congressional delegation to update priority needs; and • Develop white papers to justify requested assistance through direct grants. 2. Seek funding assistance to advance recovery of energy and other resources from biosolids and other organics such as food waste • Meet with federal agency officials to review OC San’s needs and to discuss funding opportunities and options related to the energy water nexus; and • Work with EPA and other agencies to advance energy and water efficient technologies related to smart water technologies and WaterSense grant program. 3. Seek Infrastructure assistance A. Robust funding of State Revolving Fund (SRF) and revise SRF Allocation Formula B. Innovative Financing C. Regulatory Streamlining • Meet with congressional delegation and key congressional committees; and • Develop priorities and disseminate to OC San’s congressional delegation; and • Advocate before congressional infrastructure committees and applicable Executive Branch officials to secure adoption of alternative water infrastructure financing including credit, loans, public-private-partnerships and grants in addition to direct grants assistance; and Appendices Appendix A OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 9 January 2023 • Work to ensure expedited National Environmental Policy Act and related reviews and approvals; and • Work with Congress and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on proposals to provide enhanced alternative water infrastructure financing tools; and Seek opportunities to testify before Congress. 4. Support tax reform that protects public agencies • Work with NACWA and CASA in support of unrestricted use of tax- exempt financing and feasible innovative financing approaches such as infrastructure banks to supplement traditional funding approaches; and • Work with state and local government stakeholders to restore state and local tax deductibility and advocate before congressional delegation; and • Present or submit testimony; and • Transmit communications on tax-exempt financing. 5. Support resiliency legislation, regulations, and policies that support protection of OC San’s investments and promote water and biosolids recycling assistance • Work with delegation and regulators to ensure incorporation of new programs for water and biosolids recycling assistance; and • Work with NACWA, CASA and ACWA to support resiliency water and biosolids recycling legislation and regulations; and • Work with congressional infrastructure committees to secure assistance for resiliency projects. 6. Work with federal agencies on permitting issues • Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on environmental site assessment issues such as incidental take permits under Endangered Species Act (ESA); and • Advocate to authorize EPA to provide NPDES permits terms for a period of up to 10- years and to retain five-year administrative extension authority. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 10 January 2023 State Tactics Initiative Action 1. Develop a proactive legislative and regulatory advocacy agenda • Identify legislation that has the potential to benefit or impact OC San, as legislation is introduced and amended; and • Identify proposed state and local regulations that are introduced that have the potential to benefit or impact OC San; and • Recommend positions on identified legislation and proposed regulation to align with OC San’s Legislative and Regulatory Plan; and • Create and continually update a legislative and regulatory matrix to track identified pieces of priority legislation and proposed regulations; and • Schedule advocacy days in Sacramento with legislators and committee staff and regulators; and • Continue an active letter writing campaign to support or oppose priority legislation and proposed regulations; and • Schedule meetings with legislators, regulators, stakeholders, and senior officials in Sacramento and district offices to build support for OC San priority projects; and • Participate in CASA’s legislative committees and Regulatory Workgroup and SCAP’s air quality, water issues, collection systems, biosolids, and wastewater pretreatment committees. 2. Compile a comprehensive list of Capital Improvement projects • Meet with management to discuss future capital projects and priorities; and • Match capital improvements with funding opportunities based on project eligibility. 3. Monitor and advise on possible funding opportunities, including but not limited to funding through Statewide bonds • Proactively engage in the drafting of grant funding guidelines and provide input to drafting agency or committee to ensure eligibility and competitiveness of OC San’s projects and priorities; and • Proactively engage on proposed legislation and regulations that would have an impact on the implementation of funding programs; and • Identify funding opportunities and provide recommendations for eligible projects. Create an advocacy and outreach schedule on the planning and execution of efforts to seek funds. Appendix B OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 11 January 2023 4. Monitor and advise on funding available through Cap and Trade • Monitor the rollout of the Cap and Trade Expenditure Plan for waste diversion projects. Continue to advocate for additional funding in future Cap and Trade Expenditure Plans that OC San is eligible for; and • Identify eligible and competitive projects and programs; and • Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy. 5. Monitor and advise on energy or other resource recovery related funding opportunities • Track energy related grant opportunities; and • Identify potential projects for funding, including, but not limited to alternative renewable energy, not limited to biogas, biosolids to energy conversion, organic waste (high strength food waste and fats, oils, and grease) to energy conversion, and greenhouse gas reduction projects; and • Ensure wastewater interests are protected as significant decisions are made related to renewable energy production financing, mandates, climate change goals, programs and continued efforts to extend the state’s emissions reduction target; and • Schedule meetings with local delegation as well as key members to discuss project benefits and funding opportunity; and • Support initiatives that help OC San strive for energy independence by minimizing energy utilization and maximizing useful energy recovery from the sewage it receives; and • Support fair and reasonable regulations for the pipeline injection of biomethane produced from anaerobic digestion; and • Support renewable energy initiatives that are reasonable and fair. 6. Schedule and attend advocacy and outreach meetings to provide OC San project updates • Educate current administration, key staff and agencies on priority projects and advocate for funding allocations that align with the OC San’s priorities; and • Schedule stakeholder meetings to build support for projects; and • Hold advocacy meetings in coordination with funding opportunities and project timelines; and • Work with relevant budget committees, budget sub-committees, policy committees and their staff to advocate for funding allocations that align with OC San’s priorities; and • Provide full briefings and updates to Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OC San’s priority projects. 7. Ensure that there is regulatory support in place to allow for non-reclaimable discharge such as brine • Outreach with the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances, State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Water Quality Control Board, the governor's office, legislative leadership and other appropriate stakeholders. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 12 January 2023 8. Ensure development and implementation of a statewide biosolids land application management policy • Work in conjunction with CASA , SCAP etc. to outreach and educate legislators and regulators to develop an advocacy strategy for regulatory framework that will support statewide objectives to manage biosolids land application. 9. Ensure development and implementation of a strategy to relieve the OC San of cumbersome and outdated bid advertising costs • Work with relevant legislators and committees to draft legislation that will lessen the cost burden on OC San rate payers of complying with outdated bid advertising requirements; and • Conduct outreach with various other sanitation districts/POTW’s across the State to form a coalition to support any efforts. 10. Ensure development and advocacy for legislation to raise the contracting and bid threshold for the OC San • Meet with local labor groups to initially present the issue; and • Brainstorm proposed solutions that will give OC San and other sanitation district’s/POTW’s more flexibility to complete small scale public works projects in house; and • Work in conjunction with CASA to outreach, educate, and develop an advocacy strategy that will target all sanitation districts/POTW’s affected by the current threshold limitations; and • Develop and advocate for legislation that will raise the threshold for work that can be performed in house as well as work that is required to be bid. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 13 January 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Policies a. Air Quality: OC San is committed to complying with federal, state, and local air quality laws, rules, regulations, and policies. a. Support air quality legislations, regulations, rules, and policies that minimize permitting barriers and encourage the use of advanced air emission control technologies through greater flexibility and financial incentives. b. Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision-making authority, where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. c. Support legislation and regulations to ensure greater consistency between the California and Federal Clean Air Acts. d. Support strategies that clearly demonstrate and provide for the most cost-effective means for meeting air quality goals. e. Continue to follow OC San’s odor policy to assure OC San is a good neighbor to the surrounding communities. f. Support regulatory and legislative changes that allow exemptions from CARB's medium and heavy-duty clean air requirements for critical wastewater response vehicles. g. Oppose regulations that mandate specific fuel types or neglect the significant benefits of renewable fuels. h. Obtain grant funding for zero-emitting vehicles and equipment and any necessary infrastructure to support those emerging technologies. i. Support legislation that will include emergency response vehicles from essential public services in the definition of “Emergency Vehicles” in CVC section 165. j. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in response to State’s goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality including the electrification of engine-driven equipment and fleets. Oppose measures that require special districts and local governments to be early adopters of this unproven technology. k. Monitor South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD’s) development of regulations and guidelines associated with AB 617 in the following areas: (1) implementation of best available retrofit control technology (BARCT) requirements for existing stationary sources; (2) deployment of air monitoring systems in selected communities; and (3) implementation of emissions reduction plans in selected Appendix C OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 14 January 2023 communities. l. Participate and engage in associations efforts to work with CARB and the local air districts in the implementation of the updated AB 617 Criteria Pollutants & Toxics Reporting and AB 2588 Air Toxics “Hot Spots” Programs. m. Oppose redundant and unreasonable requirements, such as potentially double reporting requirements, with respect to emissions reporting associated with AB 617. n. Track the SCAQMD’s Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) development. Oppose potential measures that place additional burdens to resource recovery operations generating renewable energy. o. Monitor and support any legislative development which would provide a relief on the use of diesel emergency power generators during State of Emergency events impacting the local electrical utility. b. Biosolids, Organics and Biogas: OC San strives to beneficially use biosolids through multiple management options performed at reasonable costs that are protective of public health and the environment. a. Support legislation, regulations and policies that support the beneficial use of biosolids on agricultural lands, landscape, horticulture, California Healthy Soils Initiatives, mine reclamation, fire ravaged lands, superfund sites, brownfields, overgrazed lands, carbon sequestration and wetland restoration. b. Support the promotion and funding of local pilot programs, studies, and research for the beneficial use of biosolids. c. Oppose legislation, regulations, and policies that imposes unreasonable new rules, guidance or bans that restrict use of biosolids for land application in any region, county, or state without scientific basis. d. Support alternative renewable energy legislation, regulation and policies that encourage use of biosolids as a renewable energy resource. e. Support for responsible local reuse of community-generated organics not limited to biosolids compost and biogas. f. Support streamlined legislation, regulations and policies that encourage the procurement of biogas, biosolids, and compost. g. Support CalRecycle, CARB, California Public Utilities Commission, (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) accepting quality standards that allow wastewater treatment plants to inject biogas production into existing pipelines for renewable use. h. Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy-back compost and other organics diverted from landfills. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 15 January 2023 i. Limit redundant reporting requirements on organics, recyclable material, and solid waste. j. Support organic co-digestion and recycling projects. c. Source Control: OC San supports legislation that reduces pollutants and harmful materials that could enter the sewer system. a. Support statewide or targeted public education programs and initiatives that teach appropriate “What To Flush” practices and fats, oils, and grease management. b. Support federal policies and legislation that regulates the disposal of flushable wipes to ensure clarity on the definition of “flushable”. c. Support legislation, regulations, and funding assistance would lead to decreased introduction of microplastics and other chemicals of concern discharged into the sewer system. d. Support legislation and funding mechanisms that reduce the amount of trash, waste, chemicals, and harmful organic material that enter the sewer system. e. Support legislation that would create forever homes for forever chemicals. f. Oppose regulations or legislation that would place the responsibility of addressing PFAS as a class of constituents on the public treatment plants. g. Support funding opportunities for clean-up costs from the manufacturers of PFAS and through state grants and low-interest loans. h. Support the reduction/elimination of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (e.g., PFAS) within consumer and commercial products. i. Monitor the development of PFAS-containing firefighting foam collection and disposal programs across the country. d. Grant Funding: OC San is committed to advancing the state of knowledge in the treatment and management of wastewater through the application of innovative and alternative technologies. To this end, OC San supports grants assistance to offset its research, special projects, and capital improvement projects. a. Support legislation, bonds, programs, and projects that provide funding for: infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, special studies and research or projects relating to security, environmental education, water quality, wastewater processing, urban runoff, wastewater recycling, biosolids and organics management, water quality improvement, resource recovery, or alternative energy. b. Support projects that provide for public benefit over projects that are primarily intended for private benefit or gain. c. Oppose proposals placing further requirements on grant recipients that return low value for high administrative costs. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 16 January 2023 d. Support regional collaboration and funding for public agencies for food waste co-digestion and recycling projects. e. Innovative Funding: OC San is committed to supporting programs that provide the highest quality services to its ratepayers. a. Support programs to leverage federal assistance such as credit assistance and highly subsidized loan assistance. b. Support Public-Private-Partnerships, Public to Public and other financing approaches that can reduce costs only if such projects do not impose costs on OC San ratepayers. c. Support the full funding of the Clean Water Act- State Revolving Fund Program at $4 billion annually. d. Seek federal assistance to support water conservation projects such as water recycling, green infrastructure through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and direct grants to reduce project costs. f. Labor Relations/Human Resources: OC San is committed to employer-employee relations including, but not limited to meeting and conferring in good faith with recognized employee organizations regarding the wages, hours of work and other terms and conditions of employment. As Congress considers reforming the federal tax code, many of the provisions subject to reform may impact labor relations. a. Support measures to reform current workers compensation formulas that rely on a proportionate exposure formula. b. Support health insurance reform that does not create additional financial burdens on special districts. c. Support measures to ease applicability of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on public agencies. d. Oppose any measure imposing compulsory and binding arbitration with respect to public employees. e. Oppose any measure that imposes upon local government mandated employee benefits that are more properly decided at the local bargaining table. f. Oppose efforts reducing local control over public employee disputes and imposing regulations on an outside agency. g. Oppose any measure granting essential public employees the right to strike. h. Oppose a new mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees. i. Oppose overreaching and costly mandates that require non-necessary disclosures to employees OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 17 January 2023 j. Oppose legislation and regulations that force OC San to adjust paid and unpaid leave time parameters. g. Security: OC San is committed to the safety of all personnel, facilities, and the entire sewer system. a. Support legislation that would create efficiencies around the retention policy of surveillance video recordings. b. Support funding assistance to implement COVID-19 type employee protection needs. c. Support funding for the hardening of essential regional facilities such as water recycling and sewer collection and recycling sites. d. Support legislation and funding for regional emergency management collaboration to protect critical infrastructure. h. Planning: OC San ensures the long-range planning of capital improvement programs in order to deliver the highest quality facilities. a. Support reform of existing state, regional and local planning processes only if directly linked to reforms in the current revenue and tax structure of state and local governments. b. Support measures that provide new revenues for growth management and the public facilities necessary to support expected growth. c. Support proposals encouraging regional, sub-regional or countywide cooperation in planning urban development strategies, especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed upon goals. d. Oppose legislation consolidating special districts that fail to address the concerns of cities affected by the proposed consolidation. e. Oppose measures that prevent or restrict the ability of cities or special districts to participate in the Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) sub-regional process. i. Public Health: Protection of public health is OC San’s core mission. OC San will work cooperatively with county and state health officers to assure local health protection. a. Support hazard mitigation, emergency response, planning, and recovery through direct legislation, policy directives, and funding toward floodplain security within the Santa Ana River watershed. b. Support funding assistance to implement COVID-19 and other viral type employee protection needs. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 18 January 2023 c. Support (generally) measures that provide for improved public health through regulation. d. Support the protection of public health and environment through the construction and implementation of advanced wastewater treatment technology. e. Support sharing critical information and data from state and county agencies in the interest of protecting the public health and saving taxpayer dollars. f. Monitor legislation that provides additional occupational safety and health standard requirements for employees, contractors, or subcontractors. j. Public Works: OC San is committed to the achievement of effective and efficient projects that provide wastewater treatment services that benefit its ratepayers. a. Support measures that provide funding and support to publicly owned treatment works and sewage collection systems. b. Support legislation and regulation that allow public agencies to procure goods and services in manners similar to private industry, thereby reducing overall costs of delivery. c. Support legislation and regulation that improve the Utility Underground Service Alert Program in order to improve coordination, identification, minimize damage, minimize environmental risks, and minimize cost exposure to publicly owned facilities when contractors are performing sub- surface work. d. Support a comprehensive response to the state’s electricity and natural gas shortages that provide a stable energy supply, respects the ability of municipalities to provide power, recognizes that infrastructure (i.e. emergency and standby generators) exists that could be employed temporarily during periods with minimal air quality impact and protects ratepayers (including cities and special districts) against dramatic rate increases and statewide power outages. e. Support legislation and regulation that allows OC San to utilize the Best Value Design Build, Progressive Design Build and Construction Manager at Risk Design Build option for the construction of public works projects. f. Oppose Buy American mandates legislation that would increase project costs or prevent the use of the most innovative technologies. g. Monitor legislation that would require the inspection and possible repair of sewer laterals at the time of sale in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. h. Monitor legislation connected with government claims against special districts regarding risk and wrap-up insurance. i. Support legislation that increases the thresholds for bid work and force account work. k. Tax Reform/Revenue and Taxation: Track pending legislation to ensure OC San remains in compliance with the government code as it pertains to wastewater system user fees and property tax revenues and the investment of public funds. a. Support measures leading to a greater financial independence from the state that would result OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 19 January 2023 in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting. b. Oppose measures that impose mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits. c. Oppose legislation that shifts tax revenues away from local governments without the adequate provision of a constitutionally guaranteed backfill to offset the lost revenues of those local governments. d. Oppose measures that shift existing local revenue sources back to the state, including the special district share of property tax, sales tax, vehicle license fees, and rate payer fees. e. Oppose the use of revenues traditionally used to fund the delivery of municipal services to fund programs for which the state is responsible, particularly the courts, health, and welfare programs. f. Oppose elimination or restriction of state and local tax deduction from federal tax liability of local taxpayers. g. Oppose elimination or restriction on the availability of municipal tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure projects. h. Monitor legislation regarding changes in law that influence the fees and charges that OC San facilitates. l. Special Districts: OC San supports the maintenance of special districts to provide specific services, in response to citizen’s demands, in a cost-effective manner. a. Support efforts to provide equitable treatment of special districts in emergency funding assistance. b. Support outreach to local, regional, and state elected officials to foster a greater understanding regarding the critical relationship between adequate reserves and the successful short-and-long- term operation of water and wastewater agencies. c. Support the work of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), and California Special Districts Association (CSDA) etc.in any future discussions or negotiations pertaining to the legislative and budget issues relative to preserving control of members’ reserves. d. Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. e. Oppose measures that create or grant powers to sub-regional or regional bodies that would result in an infringement on clearly local concerns. f. Oppose any administrative or legislative efforts to access or transfer any reserve funds held by water and wastewater districts. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 20 January 2023 g. Oppose the imposition of unfunded, mandated programs on local governments. h. Oppose efforts that diminish OC San’s ability to govern efficiently and effectively, including expanding the size of the Board of Directors. i. Support alternate methods of public meetings notices that maintain transparency but are more cost efficient and technologically advanced. j. Support maximum flexibility for special districts to conduct Board of Directors business virtually while providing for public transparency k. Support legislation that gives local control on video retention guidelines to special districts to maintain maximum flexibility and cost control. m. Water Quality and Supply: OC San is committed to participating collaboratively in the protection of regional water resources for the benefit of the people we serve. a. Support (generally) measures to increase water supply and improve water quality in the region, including drought relief legislations and regulations. b. Support measures that would increase funding for water reuse technologies, including support for the Groundwater Replenishment System project by the Orange County Water District and the OC San to create new water supplies through wastewater recycling. c. Support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water. d. Support policy development, funding, and research for addressing urban runoff, stormwater, and beach closures, including funding for studies that identify the sources of bacterial, viral, and other microbial contaminants and human pathogens. e. Support measures to evaluate water quality standards, as needed, to ensure the objectives are appropriately protecting the designated use. f. Support legislation and regulation that would direct U.S. EPA levied fines to remain in the region. g. Support measures addressing non-point source pollution in order to protect our ocean water quality and provide funding to mitigate its effects, including integrated permitting approaches that can reduce costs and achieve water quality improvements while allowing permits to be tailored to the needs of Orange County and its watershed. h. Support national infrastructure policies that contain aspirational goal that promotes improved water use efficiency in construction of water efficient buildings and communities. i. Support legislation and regulation that promote improved water use efficiency through state assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and technologies and increasing public awareness of water use efficiency. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 21 January 2023 j. Support legislation and regulation that provide for the development of the watershed approach, including watershed management plans and watershed-based permitting. k. Support legislation and regulation that necessitate the responsible use of water in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. l. Support streamlined environmental guidelines and regulations that would safeguard the region, providing increased protections and lesser costs to ratepayers. m. Oppose the imposition of statewide fees for environmental cleanup that is caused through private sector actions or are regional in nature (e.g., when the nexus between those responsible for environmental abuse and those required to pay for cleanup or mitigation is absent). n. Support approaches to reduce compliance costs associated with stormwater controls including the use of integrated plans. o. Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations related to contaminants of emerging concern (e.g.,PFAS). Legislative and Regulatory Process Flow Chart State Graphic Obtained from Leginfo.ca.gov Appendix D .. How a Bill Becomes a Law 111111 I I -,..::~ AcUon ~ Returned lo or1a,na1 hou,e /foryr,,i/tou~ conc,n fiiitl:I If not vetoed OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 22 January 2023 Federal How a Bill Becomes a Law ... ... .... _ .. •lilt• .... _ • ......,.. ___ ,. lnfographic attribution: Provide by behance.net and created by Rjay Juarez. OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 23 January 2023 -◄ Stakeholder Engagement Prior to Formal Rulemaking • Fact F1nd1ng through series of multiple meetings • Address concerns • Initial stage of shaping proposed language Legislature Grants Authority to Adopt Regulations to State Agency • L PUBLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OPENS RULEMAKNG RECORD ,. Stakeholder Engagement ■ . - ' ,. Substantial and Sufficiently Related: 15-Day Comment Penod- Agency Marls Notice and Text of Proposed Changes RELEVANT STATE AGENCY INTERACTIONS WITH OCSD • CalEPA • Department of Pesticides Minimum 45-Day Public Comment Period I ' J l Approve Office of Administrative Law Frie proposed regulation with the Secretary of state Agency Adopts Regulations • Cal Recycle (Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Disapprove-- • Department of Toxic Substance Control • Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (~ ____ R_u_L_E_M_A_K_IN_G_R_Ec_o_R_D_c_L_o_s_E_D ____ ~) y • State Water Resources Control Board including Regional Boards 1-9 OC San's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2022 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount Applying for Applying Y/N Project/Program Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grant/ Financing Y/N PHMSA Natural Gas Distribution Safety and Modernization Grant Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant has funds available for municipality- or community-owned utilities (not including for profit entities) to repair, rehabilitate, or replace their natural gas distribution pipeline system or portions thereof, or to acquire equipment to (1) reduce incidents and fatalities and (2) avoid economic losses. Estimated Total Program Funding:$196,000,000 Award Ceiling: $45,000,000 N/A No Interplant Gas Pipeline This grant is for natural gas distribution pipeline systems, therefore, the OCSan digester pipeline would not be eligible under this program. The FY 2022 NGDISM Grant Program is open to the following entities: a. Municipality-owned utilities operating a natural gas distribution system b. Community-owned utilities operating a natural gas distribution system. N/A 7/25/2022 Infrastructure N/A The Water Infrastructure Improvements Act (WIIN) The Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects funding opportunity allows for sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects that are congressionally authorized or are eligible under section 4009(c) of the WIIN Act to request cost-shared funding for planning, design and/or construction of those Projects. Water reclamation and reuse projects provide improved efficiency, flexibility during water shortages and diversifies the water supply. Reclamation is making up to $20 million available for those projects authorized under the WIIN Act. $3 million No Final Expansion of GWRS Headworks (P2-122) The Sanitation District developed a proposal in 2019 that could be used as a basis for a new submittal. $20 million or 25% of project costs whichever is less. 6/28/2019 Water/ Infrastructure N/A Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount Applying for Applying Y/N Project/Program Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grant/ Financing Y/N Organics Grant Program (CalRecycle) The grant program is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing capacity or establishing new facilities in California to reduce the amount of California- generated green materials, food materials, and/or Alternative Daily Cover being sent to landfills. TBD if FY 2022 Grant Applications will be available. It is possible that other organics related applications will also be available. TBD TBD Food-Waste Co-Digestion facility at Plant No.2 in Huntington Beach to accept up to 150 wet tons per day (wtpd) of pre- processed source separated organics. We will review the possible funding opportunity to determine if it is a fit for the Sanitation District. TBD TBD Energy/Recycling Pending NOFA Proposition 1 IRWM Grant The Proposition 1 IRWM Grant Program, administered by DWR, provides funding for projects that help meet the long-term water needs of the state, including: Assisting water infrastructure systems adapt to climate change; Providing incentives throughout each watershed to collaborate in managing the region's water resources and setting regional priorities for water infrastructure; and Improving regional water self-reliance, while reducing reliance on Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Due to negotiations between OC stakeholders and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), $7.18 Million from the Santa Ana IRWM Project Funding Area designated for North and Central Orange County. TBD TBD TBD No Projects Currently Identified We will review the possible funding opportunity to determine if it is a fit for the Sanitation District. TBD TBD Water TBD FEDERAL STATE Updated 8/22/2022 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Agenda Report Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 File #:2022-2499 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:5. FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2022 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2022. BACKGROUND Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS ·Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program ·Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders ·Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities ·Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is well-recognized within the water/wastewater industry; however, within our service area there is limited knowledge by our customers of the important work we do to protect public health and the environment. In general, the customers we serve do not realize that when they improperly dispose of waste into the sanitation system, it can negatively affect our sewer lines, our treatment plants, and the quality of water we supply to the Groundwater Replenishment System. PROPOSED SOLUTION By providing tours, community outreach, education, and general communication via OC San’s website, social media outlets, and direct mailings, we can educate the community, local agencies, and businesses on our messaging such as the What2Flush program, energy production, water recycling, biosolids, and our source control program. This, in turn, helps improve the quality of wastewater that is recycled or released to the ocean. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT File #:2022-2499 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:5. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not educate the community,local agencies,and area businesses about OC San,we may not have the support necessary to deliver our mission. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST 2022 Social Media Over the last two months, we have remained active on our social media accounts. ·Facebook: 32 posts and reached 6.6k people ·Twitter: 32 posts and reached 3.9k people ·Instagram: 23 posts and had 4.4k reached ·LinkedIn: 10 posts and had 9.1k reached Presentations Over the last two months,OC San has participated in a STEM Engineering presentation with Cypress College;presented at the Huntington Beach Southeast Council Meeting;attended a Huntington Beach Wetlands Meeting;and Lan Wiborg,Director of Environmental Services,gave a presentation at the SoCal 7th Annual Water Conference.Overall,OC San was able to reach over 180 people with these events. Headquarters Building Moves into Next Phase Staff visited the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning in Pico Rivera to gather ideas for OC San’s new Headquarter Building education component.Mock-ups of the future offices and cubicles for the new building were presented to staff to allow the opportunity to obtain feedback on use and functionality of space and arrangements proposed. Santa Ana Watershed Over the years,OC San has provided content for display boards along the Santa Ana River Watershed.These boards include our name,social media handles,and tour information.This year, we partnered with the Orange County Water District to also include information about water recycling. Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy The second Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy began on September 8,2022.The academy consists of four informational sessions presented by OC San staff and a virtual plant tour.The academy is intended to provide the participants with a thorough understanding of OC San’s operations and ongoing efforts to protect public health and the environment.The academy is free to attend, and completion of all four courses will result in a certificate of completion. Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #:2022-2499 Agenda Date:9/12/2022 Agenda Item No:5. Construction Outreach OC San continues to keep the communities informed of construction activities throughout our service area.There are currently active projects in Fountain Valley,Los Alamitos,Seal Beach,Westminster, Buena Park,Anaheim,and within both of our treatment facilities.Website updates,email and text alerts, and notifications continue to be distributed as the projects progress. Internal Communication To keep employees informed of OC San happenings,a variety of communication methods are used. There are daily posts on the intranet,The San Box;weekly emails are distributed on hot topics for the week;a monthly bathroom publication with general updates;and the employee newsletter,the Pipeline, is distributed every two months. Awards ·The Government Finance Officers Association awarded OC San with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting,and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by OC San and its management. ·OC San was awarded two American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.The awards are for the Annual Report and the Capital Improvement Annual Report. ·The National Procurement Institute awarded OC San the 2022 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.The Award is earned by public and non-profit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence.This annual program recognizes organizations that embrace Innovation, Professionalism, Productivity, Leadership, and e-Procurement. ·Jennifer Cabral,Administration Manager,was selected as the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)2022 Paul B.Clark Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.Ms. Cabral was selected for her leadership in the field through professional commitment,including the mentoring of others and fostering a greater understanding of the public communicator function among colleagues,community,and the media.The Paul B.Clark Award is the highest honor bestowed by CAPIO and is awarded to an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership in the communications field. ·CAPIO also awarded OC San the Dollar Stretcher award for the new logo and branding effort. The Dollar Stretcher category is for projects and/or tools that had a major impact using only in- house resources on a limited budget.OC San’s new logo and branding was done entirely in- house. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov)with the complete agenda package: ·Outreach and Media Summary Report - July and August 2022 ·Presentation Orange County Sanitation District Printed on 9/6/2022Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Outreach and Media Summary July and August 2022 OC San Public Affairs Off ice OC ~SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Table of Contents OUTREACH REPORT…………………………………………………………PAGE 1 FACEBOOK POSTINGS ……………………………………………...............PAGE 2 TWITTER POSTINGS …………………………………………………………PAGE 3 INSTAGRAM POSTINGS………………………………………………………PAGE 4 LINKEDIN POSTINGS………………………………………………………....PAGE 5 NEWS ARTICLES……………………………………………………………………………. PAGE 6 Outreach Report July-August 2022 Date Tours Attendees Tour Guide 07/28/22 Director Marshall Goodman 2 Rob Thompson Date Speaking Engagements/Events Attendees Presenter 07/27/22 Huntington Beach Southeast Area Council 20 Tanya Chong 08/03/22 Cypress College 50 Chris Cervellone 08/04/22 Huntington Beach Wetlands Presentation 30 Tanya Chong /Valerie Ratto *08/25/22 SoCal Water Conference 90 Lan Wiborg Project Area Construction Outreach Notifications # of People Reached Website Posts and Text Alerts Anaheim/ Buena Park Project Update 2 website alert Cypress Community survey & project intro 14,000 1 website alert Los Alamitos/ Seal Beach Project Update – Los Alamitos Blvd. notification 8,500 2 website post/ 2 text alert Westminster Project Update 1 website post / 1 text alert Service Area Community Newsletter – summer issue 4500 External Communications Distribution # of People Reached 5 Minutes Per Month Two 432 Board Member Talking Points Two 100 Member Agency Toolkit One – Wastewater 101 49 Website Posts 11 posts 739 views Facebook 32 posts 6.6 k reached Twitter 32 tweets 3.9 k reached Instagram 23 posts 4.4 k reached LinkedIn 10 posts 9.1 k reached *These events have not occurred at time of this report, therefore # of attendees is estimated. 1 Post performance - Facebook Data from 01 Jul, 2022 to 19 Aug, 2022 Sources Orange County Sanitation DistrictO Orange County Sanitation District Aug 18, 21:38O The Orange Western Trunk Sewer Project is full steam ahead. Some work is currently ongoing near the corner of Western Ave. and Crescent Ave. in the City of Buena Park - City Hall For more info visit ocan.gov/OrangeWestern… 1.3%772 2 Orange County Sanitation District Aug 18, 18:07O The OC San Steering Committee Meeting (5 p.m.) and Board of Directors Meeting (6 p.m.) is happening on August 24. Click here to view the agenda:6.67%15 1 Orange County Sanitation District Aug 18, 18:07O The OC San Steering Committee Meeting (5 p.m.) and Board of Directors Meeting (6 p.m.) is happening on August 24. Click here to view the agenda: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 3.85%52 1 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 15, 18:01O Where to begin? Not only does Wastewater Wanda treat wastewater at OC San'sPlant Nos.1 and 2, she also protects public health AND the environment. Don’teven get us started on the "flushable wipes. She WOULD NEVER and HAS NEV…5.94%101 4 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 13, 17:00O For #WaterQualityMonth it only seems fitting that we point out how OC Sanperforms around 100,000 tests ANNUALY! To ensure that the water being sent tothe @OCWD and being discharged into the ocean is up to standards.9.15%306 11 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 11, 17:00O Construction on Los Alamitos Blvd. starts on Monday, August 15. Please usealternate routes and allow extra time to reach your destination.#ocsanconstruction City of Los Alamitos @Rossmoor @sealbeachpolice 2.33%343 1 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 11, 14:02O TINY HOMES - OC San Edition. Everybody has a dierent type of home, and thismorning, as the sun rose near the Plant No. 2 truck loading area, we saw an eight-legged crawler making the final preparations for their tiny house.…7.93%328 10 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 09, 18:01O Tuesday’s are made for laughing!9.29%226 10 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 07, 18:00O Run don’t walk! The OC San Wastewater 101 - Citizens Academy is BACK! To sign up for this free academy visit ocsan.gov/wastewater101 6.64%226 4 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 05, 14:01O Don't sleep on these positions. OC San is hiring! Check out the new job openings at ocsan.gov/jobs #OCSanjobs #JobsInWastewater 5.63%817 5 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 03, 20:00O The summer issue of the OC San Connection Newsletter is here! Read it now and sign up for future issues.5.26%114 2 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 01, 20:30O Did you know that biosolids can help plants grow? Some of our biosolids arerecycled and used as fertilizer on farm areas to boost crop fields and build andmaintain healthy soils. Learn more at www.ocsan.gov/biosolids.4.35%92 3 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 01, 20:29O Did you know that biosolids can help plants grow? Some of our biosolids arerecycled and used as fertilizer on farm areas to boost crop fields and build andmaintain healthy soils. Learn more at www.ocean.gov/biosolids 3.45%87 2 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jul 29, 18:02O What a beautiful way to end the day, a Fountain Valley sunset! We appreciate all of the OC San sta who work nonstop to collect, treat, and recycle our water.5.48%146 4 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 27, 16:02O Do you see all that timber? Look a little closer, our new Headquarters Building is full of it! Mass timber is an environmentally friendly option that aligns with our goal to be sustainable. Visit the Construction tab - Headquarters Project on oc… 4.76%147 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 25, 20:01O OC San is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud of the veterans that are employed at our agency. Stay tuned for a special tribute highlighting our veterans on Veterans Day. 4.35%161 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 24, 16:01O What do you do to keep the beaches clean? We are proud to say that we help make beach days enjoyable days because of our eorts to protect the ocean. To learn more visit ocsan.gov and head over to the Education and Ocean… 3.42%146 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 22, 18:01O We have been recognized for the 27th time on our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2020-2021. The Government Finance Oicers Association awarded us with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in… 11.29%186 10 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 21, 16:45O Stay in the loop. The OC San Steering Committee Meeting (5 p.m.) and Board of Directors Meeting (6p.m.) is happening next week on Wednesday, July 27. Click here to view the agenda:2.6%77 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 20, 22:07O Congratulations to Justin Fenton on his promotion to Engineering PlanningManager. Learn about Justin and his new role at ocsan.gov.23.77%770 25 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 19, 18:38O Just like everyone else, we've been fascinated by the recent pictures released by @NASA. When we looked closer we saw some "stars" close to our heart. The #3Ps ! 7.24%221 8 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 18, 19:48O Check out the August Ad Hoc Committee Meeting happening this Wednesday, July 20 at 4 p.m.Click here to view the agenda: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 5.26%95 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 12, 17:31O The #WastewaterWord of the day is Ocean Monitoring. For more than 45 years, OC San has maintained a comprehensive ocean monitoring program to guarantee the protection of the marine environment and public health. Each… 5.08%118 6 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 11, 21:50O (Post with no description)8.78%262 9 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 08, 18:25O Manhole repair work today on eastbound Euclid St by 405 underpass inFountain Valley. Please use alternate routes to avoid traic.3.72%242 4 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 08, 14:03O We know that everyone is raving about Stranger Things. For us stranger things is actually when we see wipes come down those pipes even though we all know they should be throw in in the toilet. #What2Flush #W2F… 50%4 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 07, 18:01O Most of our content revolves around your toilet, poop, water, and OC San. We think its all exciting stu! But we want to know what you think. Using all emojis comment down below what you think about our content. 6.54%153 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 07, 17:52O Happening next week on Wednesday, July 13. Special Board of Directors Meeting (4:45 pm) andAdministrative Committee Meeting (5 pm). Click here to view the agenda:10.2%49 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 05, 22:33O The Legislative & Public Aairs Committee Meeting is happening on July 11 at 5 p.m. Click here toview the agenda:4.62%65 2 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 03, 16:01O We can't say for sure if this is or isn't a mega pint of OC San treated water, but it sure does look like it. We even put it on the stand to get the truth! What do you think? 8.33%192 9 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 01, 19:00O Hot o the press! The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 & 2023/24 is now in eect. You can view it at ocsan.gov -> About Us -> Transparency -> Financials -> Budget https://www.ocsan.gov/about-us/transparency/financia… 250%2 5 Orange County Sanitation District Jul 01, 14:02O Our oices will be closed on Monday, July 4.5.95%168 0 DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE REACH REACTIONS 2 ~ Hootsuite® 0 ...-rnuc••11. O!IIIIE.!E.llllBIDIIVL -' : ___ , ---·<; •• -:'·' ..:C.~ " . \, e .. 0 ~·"" ~,--~'" ■ , . ■ " . ■ ■ e e IIEllA PINI tr I( SAN llEATilllllII' t Post performance - Twitter Data from 20 Jun, 2022 to 19 Aug, 2022 Sources @OCSanDistrict @OCSanDistrict Aug 19, 18:01 Calling all @City_of_Cypress residents and businesses, please help us out by answering a few questions about an upcoming sewer construction project. Survey available in English, Spanish, and Korean at http://www.ocsan.gov/Cy… 0%0 0 @OCSanDistrict Aug 18, 21:38 The Orange Western Trunk Sewer Project is full steam ahead. Some work is currently ongoing near the corner of Western Ave. and Crescent Ave. in the @BuenaParkCA For more info visit http://ocan.gov/OrangeWestern… 3.08%6 195 @OCSanDistrict Aug 15, 18:01 Where to begin? Not only does Wastewater Wanda treat wastewater at OC San's Plant Nos.1 and 2, she also protects public health AND the environment. Don’t even get us started on the "flushable wipes. She WOULD NEVER and HAS NEV… 5.13%16 312 @OCSanDistrict Aug 13, 17:00 For #WaterQualityMonth it only seems fitting that we point out how OC Sanperforms around 100,000 tests ANNUALY! To ensure that the water being sent tothe @OCWD and being discharged into the ocean is up to standards. https://t…5.88%6 102 @OCSanDistrict Aug 11, 14:05 TINY HOMES - OC San Edition. Everybody has a dierent type of home, and thismorning, as the sun rose near the Plant No. 2 truck loading area, we saw an eight-legged crawler making the final preparations for their tiny house.…2.74%2 73 @OCSanDistrict Aug 09, 18:01 Saturday's are made for laughing! https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/155 7064620426371074/photo/1 4.96%7 141 @OCSanDistrict Aug 07, 19:08 Run don’t walk! The OC San Wastewater 101 - Citizens Academy is BACK! To signup for this free academy visit http://ocsan.gov/wastewater101 https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1556356571822579712/photo/1 2.45%5 204 @OCSanDistrict Aug 07, 18:00 Run don’t walk! The OC San Wastewater 101 - Citizens Academy is BACK! To signup for this free academy visit http://ocsan.gov/wastewater https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1556339561881550851/photo/1 0%0 0 @OCSanDistrict Aug 05, 14:01 Don't sleep on these positions. OC San is hiring! Check out the new job openingsat http://ocsan.gov/jobs #OCSanjobs #JobsInWastewater https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1555554475703959552/photo/1 6.22%24 386 @OCSanDistrict Aug 03, 20:00 The summer issue of the OC San Connection Newsletter is here! Read it now andsign up for future issues. https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1554920169809518596/photo/1 0%0 89 @OCSanDistrict Aug 01, 20:31 Did you know that biosolids can help plants grow? Some of our biosolids arerecycled and used as fertilizer on farm areas to boost crop fields and build andmaintain healthy soils. Learn more at http://www.ocean.gov/biosolids https:/…1.32%1 76 @OCSanDistrict Jul 31, 16:01 Summer is here! Did you know that #biosolids can help plants grow? Some ofour biosolids are recycled and used as fertilizer on farm areas to boost cropfields and build and maintain healthy soils. Visit http://ocsan.gov/biosolids fo…0%0 0 @OCSanDistrict Jul 29, 18:02 What a beautiful way to end the day, a Fountain Valley sunset! We appreciateall of the OC San sta who work nonstop to collect, treat, and recycle our water.https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1553078415586213889/photo/1 5.32%5 94 @OCSanDistrict Jul 27, 16:02 Do you see all that timber?Look a little closer, our new Headquarters Building isfull of it! Mass timber is an environmentally friendly option that aligns with ourgoal to be sustainable. Visit the Construction tab- Headquarters Project on htt…0%0 105 @OCSanDistrict Jul 25, 20:01 OC San is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud of the veterans that are employed at our agency. Stay tuned for a special tribute highlighting our veterans on Veterans Day. https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/15516588… 0%0 81 @OCSanDistrict Jul 24, 16:01 What do you do to keep the beaches clean? We are proud to say that we help make beach days enjoyable days because of our eorts to protect the ocean. To learn more visit http://ocsan.gov and head over to the Education and Ocea… 2.39%6 251 @OCSanDistrict Jul 22, 18:01 We have been recognized for our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2020-21. The Government Finance Oicers Association awarded us with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Visit … 0%0 56 @OCSanDistrict Jul 20, 22:07 Congratulations to Justin Fenton on his promotion to Engineering Planning Manager. Learn about Justin and his new role at http://ocsan.gov. https://twitter. com/OCSanDistrict/status/1549878653047160832/photo/1 2.02%4 198 @OCSanDistrict Jul 20, 16:01 Congratulations to Justin Fenton on his promotion to Engineering Planning Manager. Learn about Justin and his new role at http://ocsan.gov. https://twitter. com/OCSanDistrict/status/1549786580172390407/photo/1 0%0 0 @OCSanDistrict Jul 19, 18:38 Just like everyone else, we've been fascinated by the recent pictures released by @NASA. When we looked closer we saw some "stars" close to our heart. The #3Ps ! https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1549463619166998529/phot… 0%0 68 @OCSanDistrict Jul 12, 17:31 The #WastewaterWord of the day is Ocean Monitoring. For 45+ years, we have maintained an ocean monitoring program to protect the marine life & public health. Each year the test results are compiled into a report.For more info visit:… 1.3%1 77 @OCSanDistrict Jul 08, 14:03 We know that everyone is raving about Stranger Things. For us stranger things is actually when we see wipes come down those pipes even though we all know they should be throw in in the toilet. #What2Flush #W2F… 5.13%14 273 @OCSanDistrict Jul 07, 18:01 Most of our content revolves around your toilet, poop, water, and OC San. We think its all exciting stu! But we want to know what you think. Using all emojis comment down below what you think about our content. https://twitter.com/… 3.88%4 103 @OCSanDistrict Jul 05, 16:02 Time to celebrate! Happy Independence Day! Remember that all the Fats, Oils, and Grease from your hot dogs, burgers, and desserts goes into the trash, not the down the drain. https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1544351025… 0%0 0 @OCSanDistrict Jul 03, 16:01 We can't say for sure if this is or isn't a mega pint of OC San treated water, but it sure does look like it. We even put it on the stand to get the truth! What do you think? https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1543625914256334849/phot… 2.06%2 97 @OCSanDistrict Jul 01, 19:00 Hot o the press! The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 & 2023/24 is now in eect. You can view it at http://ocsan.gov -> About Us -> Transparency -> Financials -> Budget https://www.ocsan.gov/about-us/transparency/financia… 4.96%6 121 @OCSanDistrict Jul 01, 14:02 Our oices will be closed on Monday, July 4. https://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1542871330646786048/photo/1 0%0 71 @OCSanDistrict Jun 29, 16:00 Can you flush hair? Q-tips? Kleenex? Let me stop you right there, the answer is no. The only 3 things that you should flush are Pee, Poop, and Toilet Paper. Visit http://ocsan.gov/What2flush for more info. #What2Flush #3Ps #W2F #… 2.48%4 161 @OCSanDistrict Jun 27, 16:27 Looking to apply for a new job this summer? OC San currently has openings in various fields. Visit http://ocsan.gov/jobs to apply. https://twitter.com/OCSanDi strict/status/1541458136367767552/photo/1 0%0 66 @OCSanDistrict Jun 25, 01:08 Trying to sneak in a beach day this summer? Heal the Bay released their beach report card and once again the OC had the most beaches on the Honor Roll so run, don't walk, to the beach now!! Visit http://ocsan.gov to learn how OC San… 4.63%5 108 @OCSanDistrict Jun 23, 19:01 Not to toot our own horn but TOOT! TOOT! Super honored to be recognized with this award. https:// twitter.com/cwea/status/1540047036791283712 1.93%8 414 @OCSanDistrict Jun 23, 18:19 Congratulations to Kevin on his promotion to Maintenance Manager for the Operations and Maintenance Department. To learn more visit http://ocsan.gov. h ttps://twitter.com/OCSanDistrict/status/1540036754559868930/photo/1 2.22%1 45 DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE ENGAGEMENTS IMPRESSIONS 3 ~ Hootsuite® OC.'!SAN --o OC.'!SAN --o OC.'!SAN --o -mg p: 09 ~~ amnuc,m .. 111;_ 0!111~1'11- _ . B!!illBa _,,r;,]\, ''">'.;ft f-;C'1 ~ 1111 ■ ■ ------- ------- ------ ------- Post performance - Instagram Business Data from 20 Jun, 2022 to 19 Aug, 2022 Sources ocsandistrictO ocsandistrict Aug 18, 21:38O The Orange Western Trunk Sewer Project is full steam ahead. Some work is currently ongoing near the corner of Western Ave. and Crescent Ave. in the @CityofBuenaPark. For more info visit ocan.gov/OrangeWestern… 1.1%101 1 91 ocsandistrict Aug 15, 18:02O Where to begin? Not only does Wastewater Wanda treat wastewater at OC San's Plant Nos.1 and 2, she also protects public health AND the environment. Don’t even get us started on the "flushable wipes. She WOULD NEVER and HAS NEV… 4.73%161 7 148 ocsandistrict Aug 13, 17:00O For #WaterQualityMonth it only seems fitting that we point out how OC San performs around 100,000 tests ANNUALY! To ensure that the water being sent to the @OCWD and being discharged into the ocean is up to standards. 8.54%224 17 199 ocsandistrict Aug 11, 17:00O Construction on Los Alamitos Blvd. starts on Monday, August 15. Please usealternate routes and allow extra time to reach your destination.#ocsanconstruction City of Los Alamitos @Rossmoor @sealbeachpolice 3.1%146 4 129 ocsandistrict Aug 11, 14:03O TINY HOMES - OC San Edition. Everybody has a dierent type of home, and thismorning, as the sun rose near the Plant No. 2 truck loading area, we saw an eight-legged crawler making the final preparations for their tiny house.…4.29%305 12 280 ocsandistrict Aug 09, 18:01O Saturday's are made for laughing!9.65%368 30 342 ocsandistrict Aug 07, 18:00O Run don’t walk! The OC San Wastewater 101 - Citizens Academy is BACK! To sign up for this free academy visit ocsan.gov/wastewater101 7.97%326 21 301 ocsandistrict Aug 05, 14:01O Don't sleep on these positions. OC San is hiring! Check out the new job openings at ocsan.gov/jobs #OCSanjobs #JobsInWastewater 1.98%351 5 303 ocsandistrict Aug 03, 20:00O The summer issue of the OC San Connection Newsletter is here! Read it now and sign up for future issues.6.61%141 8 121 ocsandistrict Aug 01, 20:30O Did you know that biosolids can help plants grow? Some of our biosolids arerecycled and used as fertilizer on farm areas to boost crop fields and build andmaintain healthy soils. Learn more at www.ocsan.gov/biosolids.3.39%142 4 118 ocsandistrict Jul 29, 18:02O What a beautiful way to end the day, a Fountain Valley sunset! We appreciate all of the OC San sta who work nonstop to collect, treat, and recycle our water.9.86%159 13 142 ocsandistrict Jul 27, 16:02O Do you see all that timber? Look a little closer, our new Headquarters Building isfull of it! Mass timber is an environmentally friendly option that aligns with ourgoal to be sustainable. Visit the Construction tab - Headquarters Project on oc…7.18%207 12 181 ocsandistrict Jul 25, 20:01O OC San is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud of the veterans thatare employed at our agency. Stay tuned for a special tribute highlighting ourveterans on Veterans Day.3.85%176 6 156 ocsandistrict Jul 24, 16:01O What do you do to keep the beaches clean? We are proud to say that we helpmake beach days enjoyable days because of our eorts to protect the ocean.To learn more visit ocsan.gov and head over to the Education and Ocean…6.15%148 8 130 ocsandistrict Jul 22, 18:01O We have been recognized for the 27th time on our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2020-2021. The Government Finance Oicers Association awarded us with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in… 4.73%171 6 148 ocsandistrict Jul 20, 22:07O Congratulations to Justin Fenton on his promotion to Engineering Planning Manager. Learn about Justin and his new role at ocsan.gov.7.22%210 14 194 ocsandistrict Jul 19, 18:38O Just like everyone else, we've been fascinated by the recent pictures released by @NASA. When we looked closer we saw some "stars" close to our heart. The #3Ps ! 6.51%183 10 169 ocsandistrict Jul 12, 17:31O The #WastewaterWord of the day is Ocean Monitoring. For more than 45 years, OC San has maintained a comprehensive ocean monitoring program to guarantee the protection of the marine environment and public health. Each… 7.5%140 9 120 ocsandistrict Jul 08, 14:03O We know that everyone is raving about Stranger Things. For us stranger things is actually when we see wipes come down those pipes even though we all know they should be throw in in the toilet. #What2Flush #W2F… 9.16%142 10 131 ocsandistrict Jul 07, 18:01O Most of our content revolves around your toilet, poop, water, and OC San. We think its all exciting stu! But we want to know what you think. Using all emojis comment down below what you think about our content. 2.74%160 2 146 ocsandistrict Jul 03, 16:01O We can't say for sure if this is or isn't a mega pint of OC San treated water, but it sure does look like it. We even put it on the stand to get the truth! What do you think? 6.3%261 15 238 ocsandistrict Jul 01, 19:00O Hot o the press! The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 & 2023/24 is now in eect. You can view it at ocsan.gov -> About Us -> Transparency -> Financials -> Budget https://www.ocsan.gov/about-us/transparency/financia… 1.83%114 2 109 ocsandistrict Jul 01, 14:02O Our oices will be closed on Monday, July 4.2.67%92 2 75 ocsandistrict Jun 29, 18:49O Can you flush hair? Q-tips? Kleenex? Let me stop you right there, the answer is no. The only 3 things that you should flush are Pee, Poop, and Toilet Paper. Visit ocsan.gov/What2flush for more info. #What2Flush #3Ps #W2F #… 5.56%161 7 144 ocsandistrict Jun 27, 16:27O Looking to apply for a new job this summer? OC San currently has openings invarious fields. Visit ocsan.gov/jobs to apply.4.89%381 16 348 ocsandistrict Jun 24, 18:43O Trying to sneak in a beach day this summer? Heal the Bay released their beach report card and once again the OC had the most beaches on the Honor Roll so run, don't walk, to the beach now!! Visit ocsan.gov to learn how OC San helps… 2.88%157 4 139 ocsandistrict Jun 23, 18:19O Congratulations to Kevin on his promotion to Maintenance Manager for theOperations and Maintenance Department. To learn more visit ocsan.gov.8.18%237 15 220 DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE IMPRESSIONS LIKES REACH 4 ~ Hootsuite® ... 1a1H~~~sfflf nVE ·~, . . ' ■ C C Post performance - LinkedIn Pages Data from 20 Jun, 2022 to 19 Aug, 2022 Sources Orange County Sanitation District Orange County Sanitation District Aug 13, 17:00 For #WaterQualityMonth it only seems fitting that we point out how OC San performs around 100,000 tests ANNUALY! To ensure that the water being sent to the @OCWD and being discharged into the ocean is up to standards. 5.67%1,199 28 0 Orange County Sanitation District Aug 07, 18:00 Run don’t walk! The OC San Wastewater 101 - Citizens Academy is BACK! To sign up for this free academy visit ocsan.gov/wastewater101 4.98%923 18 0 Orange County Sanitation District Aug 05, 14:01 Don't sleep on these positions. OC San is hiring! Check out the new job openings at ocsan.gov/jobs #OCSanjobs #JobsInWastewater 9.45%487 15 2 Orange County SanitationDistrict Aug 03, 20:00 The summer issue of the OC San Connection Newsletter is here! Read it now and sign up for future issues. To check it out visit ocsan.gov/OCSanConnection 1.95%205 3 0 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jul 27, 16:02 Do you see all that timber? Look a little closer, our new Headquarters Building isfull of it! Mass timber is an environmentally friendly option that aligns with ourgoal to be sustainable. Visit the Construction tab - Headquarters Project on oc…9.53%1,186 65 4 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jul 25, 20:01 OC San is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud of the veterans thatare employed at our agency. Stay tuned for a special tribute highlighting ourveterans on Veterans Day.3.38%711 12 0 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jul 22, 18:01 We have been recognized for the 27th time on our Annual ComprehensiveFinancial Report for fiscal year 2020-2021. The Government Finance OicersAssociation awarded us with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in…3.87%802 18 0 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jul 20, 16:01 Congratulations to Justin Fenton on his promotion to Engineering Planning Manager. Learn about Justin and his new role at ocsan.gov.6.82%2,390 87 0 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jul 01, 19:00 Hot o the press! The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 & 2023/24 isnow in eect. You can view it at ocsan.gov -> About Us -> Transparency ->Financials -> Budget https://lnkd.in/gmBu5TxX 4.25%729 6 0 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jun 30, 18:14 Visit www.ocsan.gov/jobs to apply!7.39%514 7 3 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jun 27, 16:27 Looking to apply for a new job this summer? OC San currently has openings in various fields. Visit ocsan.gov/jobs to apply.7.84%676 16 4 Orange County SanitationDistrict Jun 23, 18:19 Congratulations to Kevin on his promotion to Maintenance Manager for the Operations and Maintenance Department. To learn more visit ocsan.gov.6.38%1,223 44 0 DATE POST ENGAGEMENT RATE IMPRESSIONS REACTIONS SHARES 5 G Hootsuite® OC6SAN --1! OC6SAN ---(! Article Date Resource Link 374Water Offers a New Paradigm for Water and Sanitation Crisis Jun-22 Sustainability Next https://sustainabilitynext.in/374water-offers-a- new-paradigm-for-water-and-sanitation-crisis/ World's largest water recycling plant located in Orange County getting major expansion Jun-22 ABC7 https://abc7.com/orange-county-groundwater- replenishment-system-worlds-largest-water- recycling-plant-expansion-project/11988409/ From The Sewage To Your Cup. Can Recycling Water Save Southern California?27-Jun-22 LAist https://laist.com/news/climate- environment/recycled-sewage-water-southern- california Daily Commercial News 28-Jun-22 Daily Commercial News https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/ne ws/usa/2022/06/california-makes-way-for-tall- wood-buildings Poop Fire leaves Town Wretched 30-Jun-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32913&t=637921887603326100 Synagro hit with possible $765K air-pollution fine as High Desert waste fire hits 1 month 30-Jun-22 Victorville Daily Press https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32943&t=637934086099103196 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 1-Jul-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32947&t=637934091160634084 The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District installed two air sensors in Hinkley. What do they measure? 1-Jul-22 Victorville Daily Press https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32945&t=637934086105822049 Fire crew: Synagro fire to smolder for about two more weeks; agencies investigating fire's origins 1-Jul-22 Victorville Daily Press https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32941&t=637934086094103678 Crazy quilt of overlapping governments is no laughing matter 1-Jul-22 OC Register https://www.ocregister.com/2022/07/01/craz y-quilt-of-overlapping-governments-is-no- laughing-matter/ The Abundance Choice - Part 10: Time to Stop Wasting Wastewater 2-Jul-22 Californnina Policy Center https://californiapolicycenter.org/the- abundance-choice-part-10-time-to-stop- wasting-wastewater/ 6 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 8-Jul-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32949&t=637934091188917000 Successes, challenges mount as California launches organic waste recycling programectives: Indoor Residential Water Use 11-Jul-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32933&t=637931262784558395 Faulty firefighting equipment may have let Synagro waste blaze spread in High Desert 13-Jul-22 Victorville Daily Press https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32939&t=637934086087385325 Orange County Water District Named Most effective agency on Federal Issues by Association of California Water Agencies 14-Jul-22 OCWD https://www.ocwd.com/media/10707/ocwd- named-most-effective-agency-on-federal- issues-by-acwa.pdf Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 22-Jul-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32987&t=637951361625933865 Thirsty? What was derided as ‘toilet-to-tap’ is key to our water future 4-Aug-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=32995&t=637952124208199804 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 5-Aug-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33035&t=637964166358156052 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 12-Aug-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33033&t=637964166348937763 7 9/6/2022 1 Public Affairs Update July and August 2022 Presented by:Daisy Covarrubias, Pr. Public Affairs Specialist Legislative and Public Affairs Committee September 12, 2022 • Internal Communication • External Communication • Construction Outreach • ARC Center • Awards • Santa Ana Watershed Display Boards What We Did Tours 1 tours / 2 guests 4 speaking engagements Social Media Facebook: 32 posts / 6.6k reached Twitter: 32 tweets / 3.9k reached Instagram: 23 posts / 4.4k reached LinkedIn: 10 posts/ 9.1k reached 2 1 2 ----------- £l rJ ~fm 9/6/2022 2 What We Are Doing 3 • Internal Communications • External Communication • Annual Report • Construction Outreach • Wastewater 101 • Vendor Workshop • Inside the Outdoors • Community Outreach • Awards Awards 4 Paul B. Clark Award Jennifer Cabral, Administration Manager Dollar Stretcher Award New logo and branding National Procurement Institute Excellence in Procurement Government Finance Officers Association Excellence in Financial Reporting Graphic Design USA Inhouse Design Awards for Annual Report and CIP Annual Report 3 4 ADVANCING Pusuc SECTOR COMMUNICATC>f!S .,A, National Q1P1 Procurement LJ Institute ~e Certificate "Achievement Fmanrta!R,p11r11ng GD USA CORONAVIRUS 'C." (C0VID-19) .,,..~ ,,_f INFORMATIQ~·. ,6.8",f; • ------- 111111 111111 1111■ ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT COMMON ACRONYMS ACWA Association of California Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal APWA American Public Works Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board AQMD Air Quality Management District MOU Memorandum of Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board CARB California Air Resources Board NGOs Non-Governmental Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research Institute SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works CEQA California Environmental Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District CIP Capital Improvement Program OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency SRF Clean Water State Revolving Fund CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA Professional Consultant/Construction Services Agreement TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids gpd gallons per day PFAS Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances WDR Waste Discharge Requirements GWRS Groundwater Replenishment System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment Federation ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation IERP Integrated Emergency Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission PSA Professional Services Agreement WRDA Water Resources Development Act ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GLOSSARY OF TERMS ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS – A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater. BENTHOS – The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone. BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) – The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water. BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used as a fuel. BIOSOLIDS – Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) – Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities. COLIFORM BACTERIA – A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere, used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater. COLLECTIONS SYSTEM – In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water. CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues. CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants. DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample. GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming (“greenhouse effect”). GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (GWRS) – A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California’s current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70 million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment. NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects. PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon). PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents. PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant. SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. SANITARY SEWER – Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) – Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry. SECONDARY TREATMENT – Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater. SLUDGE – Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater. TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) – The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GLOSSARY OF TERMS TRICKLING FILTER – A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. URBAN RUNOFF – Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. WASTEWATER – Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. WATERSHED – A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.