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February 3, 2020
NOTICE OF MEETING
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Monday, February 10, 2020 – 12:00 p.m.
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
WWW.OCSD.COM
A meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County
Sanitation District will be held at the above location, date, and time.
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
MEETING DATES
BOARD MEETING DATES
Monday 02/10/20 12:00 p.m. 02/26/20
Monday 03/09/20 12:00 p.m. 03/25/20
Monday 04/13/20 3:30 p.m. 04/22/20
Monday 05/11/20 12:00 p.m. 05/27/20
JUNE – DARK 06/24/20
Monday 07/13/20 3:30 p.m. 07/22/20
AUGUST – DARK 08/26/20
Monday 09/14/20 12:00 p.m. 09/23/30
OCTOBER – DARK 10/28/20
Monday 11/09/20 12:00 p.m. 11/18/20 *
DECEMBER – DARK 12/16/20 *
JANUARY – DARK 01/27/21
* Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
ROLL CALL
LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: February 10, 2020 Time: 12:00 p.m.
Adjourn:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (7)
Peter Kim, Chair
Allan Bernstein, Vice-Chair
Lucille Kring, Member-At-Large
Erik Peterson, Member-At-Large
Christina Shea, Member-At-Large
David Shawver, Board Chair
John Withers, 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
Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
Jennifer Cabral, Administration Manager
Daisy Covarrubias, Pr. Public Affairs Specialist
Rebecca Long, Senior Public Affairs Specialist
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 01/22/2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Complete Roster
AGENCY/CITIES
ACTIVE DIRECTOR
ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR
Anaheim
Lucille Kring
Denise Barnes
Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp
Buena Park Fred Smith Connor Traut Cypress Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry
Fountain Valley Cheryl Brothers Patrick Harper
Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Jan Flory
Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill Huntington Beach Erik Peterson Lyn Semeta
Irvine Christina Shea
Anthony Kuo
La Habra Tim Shaw Rose Espinoza
La Palma Peter Kim Nitesh Patel
Los Alamitos Richard Murphy Dean Grose Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner
Orange Mark Murphy Kim Nichols
Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith
Santa Ana Cecilia Iglesias David Penaloza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt
Schelly Sustarsic
Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Allan Bernstein Chuck Puckett
Villa Park Robert Collacott Chad Zimmerman
Sanitary/Water Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
James M. Ferryman
Bob Ooten Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen
Margie L. Rice Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers
Douglas Reinhart
Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones Phil Hawkins
County Areas
Board of Supervisors Doug Chaffee Michelle Steel
Orange County Sanitation District
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 10, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any
special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District 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 Sanitation District’s Administration Building located at
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District’s website at www.ocsd.com 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. Please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at (714) 593-7433 to request the audio file.
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@ocsd.com at least 14
days before the meeting.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT:
General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7300
Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7550
Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7310
Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7202
Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7365
Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7450
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, February 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a Speaker’s Form (located at the table outside
of the Board Room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of the Board the item number on
which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairperson and are requested to limit comments to
three minutes.
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.
1.2019-830APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs
Committee held December 9, 2019.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
12-09-2019 LaPA Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
NON-CONSENT:
2.2020-884PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2019
AND JANUARY 2020
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of December 2019 and
January 2020.
Originator:Jim Herberg
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LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, February 10, 2020
Agenda Report
Outreach and Media Summary December 2019 and January
2020
Attachments:
3.2020-886LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
2020
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of January 2020.
Originator:Jim Herberg
Agenda Report
Federal Update - ENS Resources
Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources
State Update - Townsend Public Affairs
State Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs
Coalition Letter for Bond Funding
Grant Matrix
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
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:
The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9,
2020 at 12:00 p.m.
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Orange County Sanitation District
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2019-830 Agenda Date:2/10/2020 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
December 9, 2019.
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. OCSD 19-19
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·Minutes of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting held December 9, 2019
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes for the
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Monday, December 9, 2019
12:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order by Committee
Chair Peter Kim on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:01 p.m. in the Administration Building of
the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Peter Kim led the pledge of allegiance.
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
PRESENT:Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina
Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
ABSENT:None
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Herberg, General Manager; Robert Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner,
Assistant General Manager; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board;
Jennifer Cabral; Tanya Chong; Daisy Covarrubias; Lisa Frigo; Al Garcia; Rebecca Long; Joshua
Martinez; Kelly Newell; Wally Ritchie; and Ruth Zintzun.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources (via teleconference); Eric
O’Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA); and Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA).
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Kim and General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2019-720
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
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Minutes December 9, 2019
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs
Committee held November 4, 2019.
AYES:Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson and Christina
Shea
NOES:None
ABSENT:David Shawver and John Withers
ABSTENTIONS:None
Board Chairman Dave Shawver arrived at the meeting at 12:03 p.m.
NON-CONSENT:
2.PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2019 2019-766
Originator: Jim Herberg
Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral stated that to save time she would not be
providing a report but noted that the Orange County Business Council will be in
attendance at the December 18th Board meeting to present OCSD with an award. She
also shared the upcoming holiday activities which will take place during the month.
At the request of Chair Kim, and in an effort to reduce paper, the Committee agreed to
eliminate the hard copy version of the media clips previously provided in the printed
agenda packet.
WITHOUT OBJECTION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the month of November 2019.
Board Vice-Chair John Withers arrived at the meeting at 12:20 p.m.
3.LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
2019
2019-779
Originator: Jim Herberg
Eric Sapirstein from ENS Resources provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding key
legislative activities: PFAS: National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2020
Appropriations Status, and Extended NPDES permit terms.
Eric O'Donnell from TPA provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the legislation
currently scheduled and a look ahead for the fiscal year 2020-2021 State budget; and
Impact Fee legislation update.
WITHOUT OBJECTION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
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Minutes December 9, 2019
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of November 2019.
4. 2020 LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY PLAN 2019-782
Originator: Jim Herberg
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2020 Legislative and Regulatory Plan.
AYES:Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina
Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
5. LEGISLATIVE CONCEPTS 2019-785
Originator: Jim Herberg
Cori Williams from TPA provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the three
legislative concepts for consideration and the proposed next steps needed to move
forward to draft bill language and secure a bill author.
At the request of General Counsel an amended motion was made.
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Legislative Concept 2: Amend Public Contracting Code for sanitation districts
to allow sanitation districts, whose service area includes a population of more than 1
million, the opportunity to utilize Job Order Contracting as a bid procurement
procedure. This change should be an addition to Public Contract Code, Division 2,
Part 3, Chapter 1, Article 50; and
Approve only on the condition that General Counsel opines that authority under the Job
Order Contracting process does not already exist currently.
Approve Legislative Concept 2: Amend Public Contracting Code for sanitation districts
to allow sanitation districts, whose service area includes a population of more than 1
million, the opportunity to utilize Job Order Contracting as a bid procurement
procedure. This change should be an addition to Public Contract Code, Division 2,
Part 3, Chapter 1, Article 50.
AYES:Peter Kim, Allan Bernstein, Lucille Kring, Erik Peterson, Christina
Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
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Minutes December 9, 2019
ABSENT:None
ABSTENTIONS:None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Kim adjourned the meeting to the next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee
meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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Orange County Sanitation District
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-884 Agenda Date:2/10/2020 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2019 AND JANUARY 2020
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Public Affairs Update for the months of December 2019 and January 2020.
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 (Sanitation District)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 for the Groundwater Replenishment System.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
By providing tours,community outreach,education,and general communication via the Sanitation
District’s website,social media outlets,and direct mailings,we have the ability to 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.
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TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If we do not educate the community,local agencies,and area businesses about the Sanitation
District, we may not have the support necessary to deliver our mission.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
December 2019 and January 2020
Activity ## of Guests
OCSD/OCWD Tours 6 169
OCSD Tours 10 154
Current Activities - December 2019 and January 2020
Holiday Luncheons
During the month of December,the Sanitation District hosted lunches for all Sanitation District
employees at Plant Nos.1 and 2.The night crews also got in on the celebration with holiday dinners.
A special holiday mug was also presented to each Sanitation District employee.
CASA Conference
Last month,the Sanitation District staff and Board Chairman attended the CASA Conference in Palm
Desert.Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral attended the Communications Committee Meeting
and Rebecca Long,Senior Public Affairs Specialist,attended the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Committee Meeting.General Manager Jim Herberg presented on “Climate Resiliency,What Does it
Mean for Your Agency?”.
GWRS Final Expansion Public Outreach
OCWD has begun construction of the Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion project
at Plant No.2.Since work is within the Sanitation District property,Sanitation District staff is
managing the outreach efforts and has sent out a notification to the neighbors informing them about
the upcoming work and the benefits that will come from the project.
Southeast Huntington Beach Council Committee Meeting
In January,Sanitation District staff attended the committee meeting to provide updates on the Plant
No.2 activity including the various projects for the Final Expansion of the Groundwater
Replenishment System and share upcoming tour dates for Plant No. 2.
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Pretreatment Pollution Prevention Stormwater (P3S) Conference
At the end of January,Sanitation District employees and Director of Environmental Services Lan
Wiborg presented on different topics throughout the conference. The event was held in Long Beach.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·Outreach and Media Summary Report December 2019 and January 2020
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Outreach and Media
Summary
December 2019 and January 2020
O C S D P u b l i c A f f a i r s O f f i c e
Table of Contents
OUTREACH REPORT…………………………………………………………PAGE 1
FACEBOOK POSTINGS ……………………………………………...............PAGE 2
TWITTER POSTINGS …………………………………………………………PAGE 5
INSTAGRAM POSTINGS………………………………………………………PAGE 7
ARTICLE SUMMARY………………………………………………………….PAGE 8
Outreach Report December 2019 ‐ January 2020
Date Event Attendees
12/2/19 Saddleback College Tour 27
12/3/19 CSULB Nursing Tour 14
12/4/19 Kermira Tour 10
12/5/19 Santa Ana College Tour 25
12/6/19 CSUF Engineering Tour 20
12/9/19 CSULB Science Tour 18
12/20/19 BV Guests Tour 8
1/3/20 University HS Tour 15
1/10/20 Dana Hills HS Tours 42
1/15/20 Dana Hills HS Tours 46
1/16/20 Girl Scout Troop tour 10
1/21/20 SA Vallley HS Tours 52
1/22/20 UC Riverside Professor Tour 2
1/22/20 UC Riverside Professor Tour 2
1/23/20 OCC Tour 10
1/23/20 OCC Tour 10
1/28/20 New Employee/Open Tour 20
1/30/20 International Exec. Council Tour 40
Facebook Posts
Dec 2019 and Jan 2020
Twitter Posts
Dec 2019 and Jan 2020
Instagram Posts
Dec 2019 and Jan 2020
Article Date Source Link
Wastewater authority receives report on
Laguna Beach Thanksgiving sewage spill Jan. 9, 2020 Daily Pilot
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2020-01-09/wastewater-authority-
receives-report-on-laguna-beach-thanksgiving-sewage-spill
No one injured in blast at water treatment
plant in Corona Jan. 10, 2020 LA Times
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-10/no-one-injured-in-blast-at-water-
treatment-plant-in-corona
Desalinomics: How Taxpayers Created the
Desalination Industry Jan. 13, 2020 Surf City Voice
https://www.surfcityvoice.com/2020/01/13/desalinomics-how-taxpayers-created-the-
desalination-industry/
11,000-gallon sewage spill closes Long
Beach waters to swimmers Jan. 13, 2020 OC Register
https://www.ocregister.com/2020/01/13/11000-gallon-sewage-spill-closes-long-beach-waters-to-
swimmers/
Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones Selected
as New OCTA Chairman Jan. 13, 2020 OCTA Press Release
http://www.publicnow.com/view/124ADAE19C9A4CE71F54A5D24F1512186964CDAE?2020-01-
13-23:30:21+00:00-xxx7066
Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones selected
as new OCTA chairman Jan. 14, 2020 OC Breeze
http://www.oc-breeze.com/2020/01/14/150906_garden-grove-mayor-steve-jones-selected-as-
new-octa-chairman/
‘Forever chemicals’ in Orange County
drinking water to force widespread well
closures.Treatment plans are underway, but
more costly imported water will be used in
the interim Jan. 17, 2020 OC Register
https://www.ocregister.com/2020/01/17/forever-chemicals-in-orange-county-drinking-water-to-
force-widespread-well-closures/
Orange County Sanitation District
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-886 Agenda Date:2/10/2020 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
SUBJECT:
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month of January 2020.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District’s (Sanitation District)legislative affairs program includes
advocating the Sanitation District’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 that the Sanitation District is
more than a wastewater treatment plant - treating and sending water to the ocean.
The Sanitation District is an environmentally engaged organization which recycles more than 50
percent of its wastewater.Additionally,to help meet the goal of 100 percent recycling,the Sanitation
District uses the byproducts from the wastewater treatment process to produce biosolids to fertilize
crops and energy used to help power the two plants in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Continue to work with Local,State,and Federal officials to advocate the Sanitation District’s
legislative interests.Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit the Sanitation
District,the wastewater industry,and the community as a whole.To assist in our relationship building
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District,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 D.C. and Sacramento.
TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If we do not work with Local,State,and Federal elected officials,legislation could be passed that
negatively affects the Sanitation District and the wastewater industry as a whole.Additionally,this
could affect our chances of receiving grant funding.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To assist our committee and staff with key legislative message points,staff has created a 2020
Legislative Priorities Key Message Card.The card,which is the size of a business card,will be
distributed to the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee at the February 10 meeting.The card is
meant to have short,key messages that will provide a highlight of our State and Federal priorities to
be used when talking to member agencies, city representatives, and legislative officials.
The Sanitation District signed onto a joint coalition letter with the Bioenergy Association of California
and the California Association of Sanitation Agencies,along with other agencies,to request funding
from Senator Ben Allen,Chairman of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee.The funding
request is for organic waste diversion and recycling in the pending climate resilience bond legislation.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
·Federal Update - ENS Resources
·Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources
·State Update - Townsend Public Affairs
·State Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs
·Coalition Letter for Bond Funding
·Grant Matrix
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Rebecca Long
FROM: Eric Sapirstein
DATE: January 17, 2020
SUBJECT: Washington Update
Congress returned to work January 7, kicking off the second session of the 116th
Congress. Given the fact that the session will be influenced by the Senate
impeachment trial, much of the legislative activity will center on the House over the
next several weeks. The legislative agenda will pick-up from last year’s unfinished
business. This includes how to protect public health through regulation of the
Perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFAS/PFOA) family of
chemicals, as well as who should be responsible for the clean-up of contaminated
soils and groundwaters. The renewal of a Water Resources Development Act,
adoption of FY 2021 spending bills, and passage of water infrastructure and drought
legislation are expected to capture Congress’s attention. The following summarizes
the status of these and other matters as Congress prepares to resume legislative
work, leading up to the November elections.
Fiscal Year 2020 Spending Decisions Establish Baseline for 2021 Spending Bills
The congressional agreement to finalize the spending priorities for the remaining
months of FY 2020 was important for more than putting in place spending for the
remaining nine months of the year. It is also notable because even if a stop gap
continuing resolution is required during the election cycle for FY 2021, which begins
on October 1, 2020, spending will be set at levels that will provide meaningful
spending levels for programs of interest to OCSD.
As enacted into law, the funding agreement supports the State Revolving Fund
(SRF), Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), WaterSmart and
alternative water supply project funding assistance related to water recycling and
desalination. Overall, funding levels included $1.3 billion for the Clean Water SRF
program, as well as $28 million to support for the new stormwater/Combined
Sewer Overflow grants assistance program for publicly owned treatment works
(POTWs).
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Congress defeated efforts to impose policy riders to require regulation of clean
water agencies related to PFAS chemicals. It did, however, include several millions
of dollars in PFAS-related funding of research to help set monitoring standards and
a national drinking water standard (MCL) under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
PFAS Compromise Limits Impact to Public Agencies Under NDAA, But House
Moves Separate Legislation as First Order of Business in New Session
The House and Senate Committees on Armed Services finalized a National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA, S. 1790) agreement that was signed into law with a
handful of PFAS-related provisions. The long-delayed agreement includes a scaled-
back series of provisions to address groundwater contamination from PFAS
chemicals. The agreement means that public agencies and ratepayers would not be
unduly burdened with costly mandates to address PFAS contamination that were
created by industry. The agreement means the potential for Superfund liability for
cleanup costs is temporarily on hold. The Senate defeated proposals to rely on
Superfund’s liability framework that held the potential for cleanup directives issued
to agencies simply because an agency received contaminated waters in the course of
providing a public service. However, the agreement did impose a series of new
mandates that may impact public agencies. Among the provisions are: a new
priority for the monitoring for emerging contaminants of concern, monitoring
surveys into the presence of PFAS chemicals in waterways, and requirements to
issue monitoring and treatment standards. One notable provision will directly
impact clean water agencies. It involves a directive that United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issue “interim” guidance on how to treat
and dispose of biosolids, spent water filters and leachates that contain PFAS
chemicals. It is unclear how USEPA would develop such guidance. It has one year
from enactment of the measure to issue the guidance.
While designation of PFAS/PFOA chemicals as hazardous substances under
Superfund were left out of the NDAA package, the debate over the issue resurfaced
in January when the House approved the PFAS Action Act (H.R. 535). The bill
moved on a bipartisan vote with two dozen Republican votes in favor. H.R. 535 is a
collection of PFAS regulation and cleanup mandates that failed to be included in the
NDAA compromise. Under the House-passed measure, PFAS family of chemicals
would be designated as a hazardous substance under Superfund. If enacted, this
provision could expose clean water agencies to potential Superfund liability for
treating and disposing of PFAS contaminated materials, including biosolids. The
White House issued a forceful veto threat on H.R. 535. Adding to the tough
legislative climb for H.R. 535 is a statement from Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), upon House passage, who
effectively highlighted the fact that H.R. 535 is dead on arrival in the Senate.
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White House to Transmit 2021 Federal Budget in February
The FY 2021 budget request will be formally transmitted by the White House to
Congress on February 10. The action could improve the odds that Congress will
have adequate time to develop spending bills by October 1, 2020 and avoid the need
for a stopgap spending bill to cover the months when Congress will be on recess in
the run-up to the November elections. An optimistic outlook is only possible
because Congress and the White House last year reached a two-year budget
agreement that established total spending. This means that Congress could speed
consideration of individual agency spending bills later this spring and summer.
WOTUS Rewrite Imminent
After three years of effort to repeal the Obama Administration’s rulemaking that
defined and governed waters subject to regulation under the Clean Water Act. The
White House and USEPA are readying the publication of a final rule known as the
Waters of the U.S. Under the soon-to-be publication in the Federal Register, the
rulemaking is expected to limit waterways subject to regulation and preserve the
existing regulatory exemptions for wastewater discharges that are regulated
through the NPDES program.
NEPA Rewrite Underway
The Administration is readying a second major environmental rule revision,
following its Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rewrite. After months of reviews,
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) will be revamped by a formal
rulemaking. Under the revision, the White House is working to streamline project
reviews to allow for speedier approvals and construction of projects. The proposal
would impact projects ranging from water to road projects. Under the fifty-year old
law, which has never been updated, project approvals have in some instances
required a decade to be reviewed and approved. Under the rule revision, project
reviews would be subjected to specific timetables and one federal agency would be
designated as a lead agency to reduce multiple project reviews that can often be
duplicative. Environmental organizations are expected to litigate the rule.
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
H.R. 1162 Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA)
Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act. Establishes a grant
program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other
purposes.
House - 6/13/19
Subcommittees Hearings
held
Watch CASA SUPPORTS
H.R. 1497 Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019. Provides nearly
$23.5 billion in direct infrastructure investment over the next five years to
address wastewater infrastructure and local water quality challenges. This
bill allocates $20 billion in grants for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
House - 10/29/19
Ordered to be Reported
Out as amended by
voice vote Watch CASA SUPPORTS
H.R. 535 Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI)R
PFAS Action Act of 2019. To require the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency to shall designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as
hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
House - 1/13/20 Passed
House and reported to
the Senate Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 876 Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019. Requires the
FEMA to develop a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake
early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The term "Cascadia
Subduction Zone".
House - 2/6/19 Passed
House by voice vote,
received in Senate and
referred to Committee
on Homeland Security
and Governmental
Affairs
Watch NYC
H.R. 667 Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA)
Regulatory Certainty for Navigable Waters Act. Repeals the Waters of the
United States rule and amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes.
House - 2/7/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Water Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
Federal Legislation 2019 - 2020
Priority
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
S. 403 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
IMAGINE Act. A bill to encourage the research and use of innovative
materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of
the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system, and for other
purposes.
Senate - 2/7/19 Referred
to Committee on
Environment and Public
Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 977 Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL)
Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2019. To require the Corps of Engineers
to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with
cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects, and for other purposes.
House - 2/7/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Water Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 892 Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit attorney fees
and penalties in citizen suits, and for other purposes.
House - 2/7/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Water Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 358 Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA)
California New River Restoration Act of 2019. Requires the USEPA to
establish a California New River restoration program for the New River.
USEPA must (1) implement projects, plans, and initiatives for the New River
supported by the California-Mexico Border Relations Council; and (2)
provide grants and technical assistance for coordinating restoration and
protection activities.
House - 2/7/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Water Resources and
Environment Watch NYC
S. 376 Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)
Defense Environment and Property Act of 2019. A bill to amend the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the definition of navigable
waters, and for other purposes.
Senate - 2/7/19 Referred
to Committee on
Environment and Public
Works
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
H.R. 658 Rep. Rosa DeLauro
National Infrastructure Development Bank Act. Facilitates efficient
investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation
through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Bank,
and for other purposes.
House - 2/7/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management Watch NYC
H.R. 1137 Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA)
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to repeal the
authority relating to reprogramming during national emergencies.
House - 2/12/19
Referred to the
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 1317 Rep. Harley Rouda (D-CA)
Coastal Communities Adaption Act. Improves the resilience of the built and
natural environment to natural disasters and climate change using, among
other measures, natural and nature-based features, and for other purposes.
House - 3/619 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Water Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
S. 638 Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE)
PFAS Action Act. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as
hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, Liability Act of 1980, and for other purposes.
Senate - 2/28/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 611 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2019. A
bill to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure, and for
other purposes.
Senate - 2/28/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 1331 Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN)
Local Water Protection Act. To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source
management, and for other purposes.
House - 4/9/19 Passed
House 329-56. Received
in Senate, referred to
Committee on
Environment and Public
Works
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
H.R. 1764 Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to
permitting terms, and for other purposes.
House - 3/15/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch CASA, NACWA,
ACWA - SUPPORTS
S. 950 Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
PFAS Detection Act of 2019. Requires the Director of the United States
Geological Survey to perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated
compounds, and for other purposes.
Senate - 3/28/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 933 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
BLUE GLOBE Act. Improves data collection and monitoring of the Great
Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts, and for other purposes.
Senate - 3/28/19
Referred to Committee
on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation
Watch NYC
S. 914 Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2019. Reauthorizes
the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, to clarify
the authority of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration with respect to post-storm assessments, and to require the
establishment of a National Water Center, and for other purposes.
Senate - 12/5/19 Placed
on Senate Legislative
Calendar Watch NYC
H.R. 2019 Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019. Provides for a smart water
resource management pilot program.
House - 4/9/19 Referred
to Committee on
Science, Space, and
Technology
Watch NYC
H.R. 1904 Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-CA)
Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act. Amends the Omnibus Public
Land Management Act of 2009 to make the Reclamation Water Settlements
Fund permanent.
House - 4/4/19
Committee on Natural
Resources Hearings Held Watch NYC
H.R. 2205 Rep. David McKinley (R-WV)
Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019. Amends the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality
certification, and for other purposes.
House - 4/11/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
H.R. 2189 Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD)
Digital Coast Act. Requires the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to
establish a constituent-driven program to provide a digital information
platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data with decision-support
tools, training, and best practices and to support collection of priority
coastal geospatial data to inform and improve local, State, regional, and
Federal capacities to manage the coastal region, and for other purposes.
House -11/26/19 Placed
on Union Calendar
Watch NYC
S. 1069 Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Digital Coast Act. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting
through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, to establish a constituent-driven program to provide a
digital information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data
with decision-support tools, training, and best practices and to support
collection of priority coastal geospatial data to inform and improve local,
State, regional, and Federal capacities to manage the coastal region, and for
other purposes.
Senate - 11/13/19
Ordered to be Reported
out of Committee on
Commerce, Science, and
Transportation favorably Watch NYC
S. 1087 Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)
Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019. A bill to amend the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water
quality certification, and for other purposes.
Senate - 11/19/19
Committee on
Environment and Public
Works hearings held
Watch NYC
H.R. 2473 Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA)
S.A.V.E. Water Resources Act. Promotes water supply reliability and
improved water management for rural communities, the State of
California, and the Nation, and for other purposes.
House - 6/13/19
Subcommittees Hearings
held
Watch NYC
S. 1251 Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act of 2019. Improves and coordinate
interagency Federal actions and provide assistance to States for responding
to public health challenges posed by emerging contaminants, and for other
purposes.
Senate - 4/30/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
H.R. 2458 Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL)
WISE Act. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require a
certain percentage of funds appropriated for revolving fund capitalization
grants be used for green projects, and for other purposes.
House - 5/2/19 Referred
to Subcomittee of Water
Resrources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 2377 Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019. Requires the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA
must publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national
primary drinking water regulation for total PFAS. PFAS are man-made
chemicals that may lead to adverse human health effects.
House - 9/26/19
Forwarded to Full
Committee by voice vote
Watch NYC
H.R. 2533 Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ)
Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act. To assist
community water systems affected by PFAS contamination, and for other
purposes.
House - 9/26/19
Forwarded to Full
Committee by voice vote Watch NYC
H.R. 2566 Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL)
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to
revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer Choice label for
pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do not contain PFAS, and for other
purposes.
House - 9/26/19
Forwarded to Full
Committee by voice vote Watch NYC
H.R. 2577 Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY)
PFAS Right-To-Know Act. Amends the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on
the Toxics Release Inventory, and for other purposes.
House - 9/26/19
Forwarded to Full
Committee by voice vote Watch NYC
S. 1372 Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
PFAS Accountability Act of 2019. A bill to encourage Federal agencies to
expeditiously enter into or amend cooperative agreements with States for
removal and remedial actions to address PFAS contamination in drinking,
surface, and ground water and land surface and subsurface strata, and for
other purposes.
Senate - 5/8/19 Referred
to Committee on
Environment and Public
Works
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
H.R. 2705 Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)
Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act of 2019. To establish a Water
Infrastructure Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
House - 5/15/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 2755 Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Buy America 2.0 Act. To standardize and extend certain Buy America
Provisions.
House - 5/16/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on
Aviation
Watch NYC
S. 1473 Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY)
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019. A bill to amend the Safe
Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency to set maximum contaminant levels for certain chemicals,
and for other purposes.
House - 5/15/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 1535 Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
Reinventing Economic Partnerships and Infrastructure Redevelopment Act.
A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure
projects and new, long-term job creation through the establishment of an
Infrastructure Financing Authority, and for other purposes.
Senate - 5/16/19
Referred to Committee
on Finance Watch NYC
H.R. 2776 Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA)
Stop Sewage Overflow Act. To make certain municipalities eligible for
grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other
purposes.
House - 5/16/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 2800 Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
PFAS Monitoring Act of 2019. To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to
require continued and expanded monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water, and for other purposes.
House - 5/16/19
Referred to Committee
on Energy and
Commerce
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
S. 1507 Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (D-WV)
A bill to include certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in
the toxics release inventory, and for other purposes.
Senate - 6/27/19 Passed
as an amendment to
National Defense
Authorization Act (S.
1790)
Watch NYC
S. 1613 Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)
Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements
for (CLEARR) Drinking Water Act of 2019. Amends the Safe Drinking Water
Act to update and modernize the reporting requirements for contaminants,
including lead, in drinking water, and for other purposes.
Senate - 5/22/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 1570 Sen. James Risch (R-ID)
Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. Provides flexibility to allow greater aquifer
recharge, and for other purposes.
Senate - 10/29/19
Placed on Senate
Legislative Calendar
Watch NYC
H.R. 2871 Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. Provides flexibility to allow greater aquifer
recharge, and for other purposes.
House - 6/10/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
S. 1604 Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Local Water Protection Act. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to nonpoint source
management, and for other purposes.
Senate - 5/22/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 1730 Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Living Shorelines Act of 2019. Directs the Administrator of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to make grants to State and local
governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying
out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal
communities by supporting ecosystem functions and habitats with the use of
natural materials and systems, and for other purposes.
Senate - 6/5/19 Referred
to Committee on
Commerce, Science and
Transportation Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
S. 1837 Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY)
PIPE Act. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency to establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and
wastewater infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.
Senate - 6/13/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 3254 Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY)
PIPE Act. To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency to establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and
wastewater infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.
House - 6/14/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 3521 Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
Wastewater Infrastructure Workforce Investment Act. To amend the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to wastewater
infrastructure workforce development, and for other purposes.
House - 6/27/19
Referred to the
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 3541 Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2019. To amend the Coastal
Zone Management Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce to
establish a coastal climate change adaptation preparedness and response
program, and for other purposes.
House - 11/15/19 Placed
on Union Calendar Watch NYC
S. 2086 Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act
of 2019. To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to improve transparency
under the national primary drinking water regulations for lead and copper,
and for other purposes.
Senate - 7/11/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 1932 Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO)
Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act. To support water
infrastructure in Reclamation States, and for other purposes.
Senate - 7/18/19
Subcommittee Hearings
Held
Watch
CASA, NACWA,
NWRA, ACWA -
SUPPORTS
H.R. 3115 Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ)
Living Shorelines Act of 2019. To direct the Administrator of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to make grants to State and local
governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying
out climate-resilient living shoreline projects that protect coastal
communities by supporting ecosystem functions and habitats with the use of
natural materials and systems, and for other purposes.
House - 11/26/19 Placed
on the Union Calendar
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
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Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
H.R. 3510 Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA)
Water Resources Research Amendments Act. To amend the Water
Resources Research Act of 1984 to reauthorize grants for and require
applied water supply research regarding the water resources research and
technology institutes established under that Act.
House - 7/25/19
Subcommittee on
Water, Oceans, and
Wildlife held
Watch NYC
H.R. 3723 Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA)
Desalination Development Act. To promote desalination project
development and drought resilience, and for other purposes.
House - 7/25/19
Subcommittee on
Water, Oceans, and
Wildlife hearing held
Watch NYC
H.R. 3677 Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI)
National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act
of 2017. To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to improve transparency
under the national primary drinking water regulations for lead and copper,
and for other purposes.
House - 7/10/19
Referred to Committee
on Energy and
Commerce
Watch NYC
H.R. 3919 Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Creating Opportunity And Sustainability Through Science Act. To require
research in coastal sustainability and resilience, to ensure that the Federal
Government continues to implement and advance coastal resiliency efforts,
and for other purposes.
House - 8/7/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Water, Oceans, and
Wildlife
Watch NYC
S. 2236 Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Environmental Justice Act of 2019. To require Federal agencies to address
environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in
certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.
Senate - 7/23/19
Referred to Committee
and Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 4033 Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI)
Water Justice Act. To provide supplemental appropriations for safe and
secure water, and for other purposes.
House - 9/4/19 Referred
to Subcommittee on
Commodity Exchanges,
Energy, and Credit
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
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Federal
Bills of Interest
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POSITIONS
H.R. 3944 Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK)
To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to
modify the procedure for communicating certain emergency risks, and for
other purposes.
House - 7/25/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
H.R. 3923 Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
Environmental Justice Act of 2019. To require Federal agencies to address
environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in
certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.
House - 8/15/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on the
Constitution, Civil Rights,
and Civil Liberties
Watch NYC
S. 2456 Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM)
Clean Water Through Green Infrastructure Act. To establish centers of
excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other
purposes.
Senate - 9/10/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 4266 Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA)
Clean Water Through Green Infrastructure Act. To establish centers of
excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure, and for other
purposes.
House - 9/11/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch NYC
S. 2466 Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Water Justice Act. To provide supplemental appropriations for safe and
secure water, and for other purposes.
Senate - 9/11/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 4378 Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY)Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 House - 9/27/19 Became
law Watch NYC
H.R. 4347 Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
PREPARE Act of 2019. To enhance the Federal Government’s planning and
preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government’s
dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby
increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the
financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather, and
for other purposes.
House - 9/19/19
Ordered to be reported
out of Committee by
Voice Vote Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
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Federal
Bills of Interest
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POSITIONS
S. 2596 Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Voluntary Water Partnership for Distressed Communities Act of 2019. To
amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize certain community water
systems to enter into partnerships to improve the water systems, and for
other purposes.
Senate - 10/15/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 2636 Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Clean Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act. To amend the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a program to make grants
to eligible entities to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment
works to natural hazards, and for other purposes.
Senate - 10/17/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 4687 Rep. Harley Rouda (D-CA)
SMART Infrastructure Act. To waive certain procurement provisions for a
project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies.
House - 10/17/19
Referred to Committees
on Transportation and
Infrastructure, Science,
Space, and Technology,
Agriculture, and Energy
and Commerce
Watch NYC
H.R. 4780 Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019. To establish a
Government corporation to provide loans and loan guarantees for
infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.
House - 10/23/19
Referred to
Subcommitee on
Highways and Transit
Watch NYC
S. 2687 Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2019. To amend
the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to
establish pilot programs to assist low-income households in maintaining
access to sanitation services and drinking water, and for other purposes.
Senate - 10/23/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
S. 2674 Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (D-WV)
Assuring Quality Water Infrastructure Act. To amend the Safe Drinking
Water Act to establish a grant program for improving infrastructure asset
management by small public water systems, and for other purposes.
Senate - 10/23/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
S. 2767 Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL)
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a pilot
competitive grant program for improving the sharing of water quality data,
and for other purposes.
Senate - 10/31/19
Referred to Committee
on Environment and
Public Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 5347 Rep. TJ Cox (D-CA)
Disadvantaged Community Drinking Water Assistance Act. To require the
Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to close gaps in access
to safe drinking water in disadvantaged communities, and for other
purposes.
House - 12/6/19
Referred to Committees
on Natural Resources
and Energy and
Commerce
Watch NYC
H.R. 5341 Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC)
Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act. To amend the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act with respect to citizen suits and the specification of disposal
sites, and for other purposes.
House - 12/9/19
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Envrionment
Watch NYC
S. 3160 Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2020. To amend the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act to modify the
payment periods of loans from State revolving funds under those Acts, and
for other purposes.
Senate - 1/8/20 Referred
to Committee on
Environment and Public
Works
Watch NYC
Updated January 2020
OCSD
Federal
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD POSITION OTHER
POSITIONS
S. 3171 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the
National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
Senate - 1/9/20 Referred
to Committee on
Environment and Public
Works
Watch NYC
H.R. 5589 Rep. Suzzane Bonamici (D-OR)
Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act. To establish an Interagency Working Group
on Coastal Blue Carbon, and for other purposes.
House - 1/13/20
Referred to Committee
on Natural Resources
Watch NYC
H. Res. 797 Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain and
strengthen requirements under the Clean Water Act and reverse ongoing
administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and protections for
United States waters.
House - 1/14/20
Referred to
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment
Watch 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
NACWA - National Association of Clean Water Agencies
ACWA- Association of California Water Agencies
CSDA- California Special Districts Association
Updated January 2020
To: Orange County Sanitation District
From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Date: January 20, 2020
Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report
State Political Update
The Legislature returned from Interim Recess on January 6, 2020 to start the second year of the current two-year session. They face quick deadlines in January 2020 to pass all legislation from
last year that did not make it out of its house of origin. The second year of a two-year session is slightly condensed, resulting in quicker policy and appropriations deadlines for bills. Furthermore, the deadline for new bill introductions is on February 21, 2020. Once bills are introduced, they must sit for 30 days before they can be heard in any committee. In late February we will have the full list and perspective of all bills that will be considered in 2020.
Housing and homelessness are expected to once again dominate the Legislature’s time, however other topics are anticipated to be hotly debated including a natural resources/climate change bond for the November 2020 ballot, development impact fees, and legislation relating to 2020 Ballot Initiatives.
Below is a list of key upcoming deadlines in the Legislature:
January 31 – Last day for two-year bills to pass their house of origin
February 21 – Last day for new bills to be introduced
Governor Newsom’s January Budget Proposal
On January 10, Governor Newsom released his January Budget Proposal for the FY 2020-21
State Budget. The release of the January Budget Proposal marks the official beginning of the
state budget process, which will culminate with the Legislature’s approval of a state budget by
June 15, 2020.
The Governor’s January Budget Proposal contains $222 billion in proposed expenditures, $153.1
billion of which would be from the State’s General Fund. These proposed expenditures represent
a 2.2 percent increase in spending over the current adopted budget. The January Budget
Proposal also includes a $5.3 billion surplus for FY 2020-21, which is over $1 billion lower than
was projected by the Legislative Analyst’s Office in November 2019.
January 2020 Report 2
The Proposal focuses largely on one-time spending items, in addition to investing in the State’s
Rainy-Day fund and other budget reserves. The Proposal would increase the State’s Rainy-Day
fund to $18 billion by the end of FY 2020-21 and would reach the constitutional 10 percent reserve
cap in FY 2021-22.
During his press conference, the Governor touched on nearly all of the major items within his
budget proposal; however, the main focuses of his budget include education, housing and
homelessness, and climate resiliency.
Education: The Governor’s January budget proposes $84 billion in Proposition 98 funding for K-
12 and community college districts, up approximately $3.8 billion from the current fiscal year. The
bulk of this increase focuses on continued efforts to strengthen underperforming schools, close
achievement gaps, and improve student services in K-12 districts. Governor Newsom specifically
highlighted efforts to improve funding for teacher recruitment and retention, which total $900.1
million. An additional $100 million will be allocated to provide stipends for individuals who elect to
teach at some of the state’s most needy districts. Expansion of school meal programs, increased
focus on STEM, and additional funding for school facilities are also among the increases outlined
in the proposal.
Community Colleges: The Governor’s January budget offers only minor increases to programs
and called on the system to continue gathering data on the implementation of the new Student-
Centered Funding Formula. Approximately $83.2 million has been allocated to improve
apprenticeship opportunities and $15.8 million has been allocated for Dreamers and other
resources for immigrant students.
Housing and Homeless: The Governor’s January budget proposal builds on investments over
the past two budgets in the areas of housing and homelessness. Most notably, the budget
contains $750 million in one-time funding to establish the California Access to Housing and
Services Fund, which would be administered by the Department of Social Services. This funding
would be used to reduce homelessness by moving individuals and families to permanent housing
and to increase the number of units available to those that are at risk of becoming homeless. The
budget proposes to disperse the funding through regional administrators that can provide short-
and long-term rental subsidies, make contributions to the development of units, and stabilize
community facilities through capital projects and operating subsidies. These efforts are in addition
to the funding that was released via Executive Order earlier in January to secure temporary trailers
and tents for emergency shelters for homeless individuals.
Natural Resources/Climate Change Resiliency: In addition to the investments in education and
housing/homelessness, the Governor’s January budget proposal contains significant resources
for climate resiliency in response, and preparation, for extreme wildfires, flooding, heat, and
mudslides due to climate change. The cornerstone of the Governor’s proposal is a new $4.75
billion climate resiliency bond that the Governor proposes to be placed on the November 2020
ballot.
January 2020 Report 3
The bond measure would provide funding to five major areas: Drinking Water, Flood, Drought
($2.9B), Wildfire ($750M), Sea Level Rise ($500M), Extreme Heat ($325M), and Community
Resilience ($250M). In addition to the new bond measure, the Governor’s budget proposes $1.7
billion in climate related investments in FY 2020-21 and $12.4 billion in investments (including the
bond) over the next five years. These additional funds would be spread over a large number of
programs that focus on responding to the climate problem, including: transportation emission
reductions, smart agriculture and forestry, water resiliency, and emergency response and
preparedness.
The January budget proposal also includes a draft $965 million Cap and Trade expenditure plan
which furthers the Administration’s climate change goals. Included in the draft expenditure plan
is $35 million in strategic investments for reducing or eliminating short-lived climate pollutants
such as methane. This funding level has been standard for several years now, despite a concerted
effort from the sanitation and municipal government industries for a significant increase. It is
expected that the money will be distributed through existing grant programs offered by
CalRecycle.
Next Steps: The next step in the budget process is for the Legislature to begin to consider the
Governor’s budget. In the coming weeks, the Senate and Assembly Budget Committee, and the
various Budget Subcommittees, will conduct hearings to receive more detail about the various
items within the Governor’s budget proposal. Additionally, the committees will begin the process
of determining legislative priorities for inclusion in the budget. These hearings will continue for
several months until the Governor releases his May Revise of the budget, which will contain
updated revenue and expenditure figures, revised policy proposals, and incorporate certain
legislative items. Once the May Revise is released, the Legislature will move swiftly to make final
changes to the FY 2020-21 budget, which they will need to approve by June 15.
Governor’s Draft Climate Resiliency Portfolio
In April 2019, Governor Newsom signed an executive order directing three major State agencies
including the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), the California Department of
Food and Agriculture, and the California Natural Resources Agency to create a forward thinking
approach toward implementing a new water system in California that is climate resilient. With a
significant amount of emphasis from the Administration with regards to climate change awareness
and activity, this proposed Water Resilience Portfolio will be the blueprint for a sustainable water
future in California.
On January 3, 2020, the Newsom Administration released a draft Water Resilience Portfolio for
public comment and review. The Portfolio recognizes that no single solution will solve California’s
water problems or prepare its water system for the future and for climate resiliency. As a result, it
lists several goals and actions for the State to implement to prepare for the future. Written
feedback is due by February 7, and the final Water Resilience Portfolio is expected to be released
in Spring 2020.
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 11 Chiu [D]Community Redevelopment Law of 2019 Current law dissolved
redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and designates
successor agencies to act as successor entities to the dissolved
redevelopment agencies. This bill, the Community Redevelopment Law
of 2019, would authorize a city or county, or two or more cities acting
jointly, to propose the formation of an affordable housing and
infrastructure agency by adoption of a resolution of intention that meets
specified requirements, including that the resolution of intention include a
passthrough provision and an override passthrough provision, as
defined.
Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Continue to
monitor the state budget
process and actively protect
the allocation of local
property taxes to
special districts.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Oppose
unless amended
AB 68 Ting [D]Land use: accessory dwelling units. The Planning and Zoning Law
authorizes a local agency to provide, by ordinance, for the creation of
accessory dwelling units in single-family and multifamily residential
zones and sets forth required ordinance standards, including, among
others, lot coverage. This bill would delete the provision authorizing the
imposition of standards on lot coverage and would prohibit an ordinance
from imposing requirements on minimum lot size.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
AB 69 Ting [D]Land use: accessory dwelling units. Current law requires the
Department of Housing and Community Development to propose
building standards to the California Building Standards Commission, and
to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations governing, among other
things, apartment houses and dwellings, as specified. This bill would
require the department to propose small home building standards
governing accessory dwelling units smaller than 800 square feet, junior
accessory dwelling units, and detached dwelling units smaller than 800
square feet, as specified, and to submit the small home building
standards to the California Building Standards Commission for adoption
on or before January 1, 2021.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
AB 134 Bloom [D]Safe Drinking Water Restoration Would require the State Water
Resources Control Board to report to the Legislature by July 1, 2025, on
its progress in restoring safe drinking water to all California communities
and to create an internet website that provides data transparency for all
of the board’s activities described in this measure. The bill would require
the board to develop metrics to measure the efficacy of the fund in
ensuring safe and affordable drinking water for all Californians.
Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Support
legislation or regulations that
restrict the use of
microplastics in any product
that is disposed of through
the sewer system.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
Proposed Legislation 2019-2020
High Priority
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 223 Stone [D]California Safe Drinking Water Act: microplastics The California Safe
Drinking Water Act requires the State Water Resources Control Board to
administer provisions relating to the regulation of drinking water to
protect public health. Current law requires the state board, on or before
July 1, 2020, to adopt a definition of microplastics in drinking water and,
on or before July 1, 2021, to adopt a standard methodology to be used in
the testing of drinking water for microplastics and requirements for 4
years of testing and reporting of microplastics in drinking water, including
public disclosure of those results. This bill would require the state board,
to the extent possible, and where feasible and cost effective, to work with
the State Department of Public Health in complying with those
requirements.
Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Support
legislation or regulations that
restrict the use of
microplastics in any product
that is disposed of through
the sewer system.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
AB 231 Mathis [R]California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: recycled water.
Would exempt from CEQA a project to construct or expand a recycled
water pipeline for the purpose of mitigating drought conditions for which
a state of emergency was proclaimed by the Governor if the project
meets specified criteria. Because a lead agency would be required to
determine if a project qualifies for this exemption, this bill would impose
a state-mandated local program. The bill would also exempt from CEQA
the development and approval of building standards by state agencies
for recycled water systems.
Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: 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.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
AB 291 Chu Emergency preparedness Would establish a Local Emergency
Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Fund to support staffing, planning,
and other emergency mitigation priorities to help local governments meet
emergency management, preparedness, readiness, and resilience goals.
The bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, require the
Controller to transfer $500,000,000 to the fund. The bill would require the
Office of Emergency Services to establish the Local Emergency
Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Fund Committee under the
Standardized Emergency Management System Advisory Board.
Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: 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.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
AB 292 Quirk [D]Recycled water: raw water and groundwater augmentation Current
law requires the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before
December 31, 2023, to adopt uniform water recycling criteria for direct
potable reuse through raw water augmentation, as specified. This bill
would eliminate the definition of “direct potable reuse” and instead would
substitute the term “groundwater augmentation” for “indirect potable
reuse for groundwater recharge” in these definitions. The bill would
require, on or before December 31, 2023, the state board to adopt
uniform water recycling criteria for raw water augmentation.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Water Quality and
Supply - Support measures
that promote and provide for
the use of reclaimed water
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 352 E. Garcia [D]Wildfire Prevention, Safe Drinking Water, Drought Preparation, and
Flood Protection Bond Act of 2020. Would enact the Wildfire
Prevention, Safe Drinking Water, Drought Preparation, and Flood
Protection Bond Act of 2020, which, if approved by the voters, would
authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $3,920,000,000
pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a wildlife
prevention, safe drinking water, drought preparation, and flood protection
program.The bill would provide for the submission of these provisions to
the voters at the November 3, 2020, statewide general election.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Grant Funding -
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.
AB 405 Rubio [D]Sales and use taxes: exemption: water treatment. Would exempt
from Sales and Use Tax the gross receipts from the sale in this state of,
and the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of, chemicals
used to treat water, recycled water, or wastewater regardless of whether
those chemicals or other agents become a component part thereof and
regardless of whether the treatment takes place before or after the
delivery to consumers.
Two Year Bill Watch Guiding Principles: Seek
funds for OCSD projects
through grants,
appropriations, or other
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Support
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
AB 510 Cooley [D]Local government records: destruction of records. Current 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.
Two Year Bill Support Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Security - Support
legislation that would create
efficiencies around the
retention policy of
surveillance video for
innocuous recordings.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Sponsor
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 587 Friedman [D]Accessory dwelling units: sale or separate conveyance Current
property tax law establishes a welfare exemption under which property is
exempt from taxation if the property is owned and operated by a
nonprofit corporation that is organized and operated for the purpose of
building and rehabilitating single-family or multifamily residences for sale,
as provided, at cost to low-income families. This bill would authorize a
local agency to allow, by ordinance, an accessory dwelling unit that was
created pursuant to the process described above to be sold or conveyed
separately from the primary residence to a qualified buyer if certain
conditions are met.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Work w/
author
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
AB 756 Garcia [D]Public water systems: perfluoroalkyl substances and
polyfluoroalkyl substances Would authorize the State Water
Resources Control Board to order a public water system to monitor for
perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The bill would
require a community water system or a nontransient noncommunity
water system, upon a detection of these substances, to report that
detection, as specified. The bill would require a community water system
or a nontransient noncommunity water system where a detected level of
these substances exceeds the response level to take a water source
where the detected levels exceed the response level out of use or
provide a prescribed public notification.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Source Control -
Support legislation and
funding mechanisms that
reduce the amount of trash,
waste, chemicals, and
harmful organic material that
enter the sewer system.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Watch
ACWA - Watch
CSDA - Watch
AB 841 Ting [D]Drinking water: contaminants: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances. Would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment to adopt and complete a work plan within prescribed
timeframes to assess which substances in the class of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances should be identified as a potential risk to
human health, as provided. The bill would require the office, as part of
those assessments, to determine which of the substances are
appropriate candidates for notification levels to be adopted by the state
board. The bill would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment, by January 1, 2022, to provide to the Legislature an update
on the assessment.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Source Control -
Support legislation and
funding mechanisms that
reduce the amount of trash,
waste, chemicals, and
harmful organic material that
enter the sewer system.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Watch
ACWA - Watch
CSDA - Watch
AB 992 Mullin [D]Open meetings: local agencies: social media Would provide that the
Ralph M. Brown Act does not apply to the posting, commenting, liking,
interaction with, or participation in, internet-based social media platforms
that are ephemeral, live, or static, by a majority of the members of a
legislative body, provided that a majority of the members do not discuss
among themselves business of a specific nature that is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the legislative body of the local agency.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Approve
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 1080 Gonzalez [D]California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act
Would establish the California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution
Reduction Act, which would require the Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the State Water Resources
Control Board and the Ocean Protection Council, to adopt, on or before
January 1, 2023, regulations to achieve, by 2030, a 75% reduction by
manufacturers and retailers of the waste generated from single-use
packaging and products offered for sale or sold in the state through
source reduction, recycling, or composting.
Two Year Bill Watch State Priorities: Support
legislation or regulations that
restrict the use of
microplastics in any product
that is disposed of through
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Support
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - NYC
AB 1180 Friedman [D]Water: recycled water The California Safe Drinking Water Act requires
the State Water Resources Control Board to administer provisions
relating to the regulation of drinking water to protect public health.
Current law requires, on or before January 1, 2020, the state board to
adopt standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control
through the adoption of a policy handbook, as specified. This bill would
require that handbook to include provisions for the use of a swivel or
changeover device to supply potable water to a dual-plumbed system
during an interruption in recycled water service.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Recycled Water -
support measures that
promote and provide for the
use of reclaimed water.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Support
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
AB 1184 Gloria [D]Public records: writing transmitted by electronic mail: retention
Would, unless a longer retention period is required by statute or
regulation, require a public agency for purposes of the California Public
Records Act to retain and preserve for at least 2 years every writing
containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business
prepared, owned, or used by any public agency that is transmitted by
electronic mail.
Vetoed Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Oppose
CASA - Watch
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Oppose
AB 1588 Gloria [D]Drinking water and wastewater operator certification programs
Current law requires a person who operates a nonexempt wastewater
treatment plant to possess a valid, unexpired wastewater certificate or
water treatment operator certificate of the appropriate grade. This bill,
when applying for certification by the board as a water treatment
operator, distribution system operator, or wastewater operator, would
require operators of complex industrial facilities, including members of
the military and military service veterans, to receive appropriate
equivalent experience credit and education credit for work and tasks
performed that are directly related to the operation of water or
wastewater facilities, as specified.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Support
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
AB 1672 Bloom [D]Solid waste: flushable products The California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989, administered by the Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery, generally regulates the disposal, management,
and recycling of solid waste. This bill would, among other things, on or
after January 1, 2021, prohibit a covered entity, as defined, from labeling
a covered product as safe to flush, safe for sewer systems, or safe for
septic systems, unless the product is a flushable wipe that meets certain
performance standards. The bill would require nonflushable products to
be labeled clearly and conspicuously to communicate that they should
not be flushed, as specified.
Two Year Bill Support Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Source Control -
Support legislation that
regulates the disposal of
flushable wipes.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Sponsor
ACWA - Support
CSDA - Support
ACA 1 Aguiar-Curry [D]Local government financing: affordable housing and public
infrastructure: voter approval. The California Constitution prohibits the
ad valorem tax rate on real property from exceeding 1% of the full cash
value of the property, subject to certain exceptions. This measure would
create an additional exception to the 1% limit that would authorize a city,
county, city and county, or special district to levy an ad valorem tax to
service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund the construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of public infrastructure,
affordable housing, or permanent supportive housing, or the acquisition
or lease of real property for those purposes, if the proposition proposing
that tax is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, or city and
county, as applicable, and the proposition includes specified
accountability requirements.
Currently on the
Assembly Floor
Watch Guiding Principles: Seek
funds for OCSD projects
through grants,
appropriations, or other
means;
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Support
CASA - Support
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
SB 1 Atkins [D]California Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act
of 2019. This bill seeks to freeze federal Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act,
Safe Drinking Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Fair Labor Standards
Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act and Coal Mine Health and
Safety Act requirements to those in place as of January 19, 2017. SB 1
refers to federal requirements existing as of this date, as “baseline
federal standards.” SB 1 is intended to “ensure continued protections for
the environment, natural resources, and public health and safety” in
California, even if the noted federal laws are “undermined, amended or
repealed” by making the baseline environmental standards the new floor
for environmental and worker protections in California
Vetoed Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Public Health:
Protection of public health is
OCSD’s core mission. OCSD
will work cooperatively with
county and state health
officers to assure local health
protection.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - Oppose
CSDA - NYC
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 5 Beall [D]Local-State Sustainable Investment Incentive Program Would
establish in state government the Affordable Housing and Community
Development Investment Program, which would be administered by the
Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment
Committee. The bill would authorize a city, county, city and county, joint
powers agency, enhanced infrastructure financing district, affordable
housing authority, community revitalization and investment authority,
transit village development district, or a combination of those entities, to
apply to the Affordable Housing and Community Development
Investment Committee to participate in the program and would authorize
the committee to approve or deny plans for projects meeting specific
criteria.
Vetoed Watch State Priorities: Continue to
monitor the state budget
process and actively protect
the allocation of local
property taxes to
special districts.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Support
CASA - Watch
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
SB 13 Weickowski [D]Accessory dwelling units Would authorize the creation of accessory
dwelling units in areas zoned to allow single-family or multifamily
dwelling use. The bill would also revise the requirements for an
accessory dwelling unit by providing that the accessory dwelling unit may
be attached to, or located within, an attached garage, storage area, or
other structure, and that it does not exceed a specified amount of total
floor area. Bill was amended to remove the cap on capacity and
connection fees that agencies can charge new ADUs.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Special Districts -
Oppose further state
regulations that adversely
impact special district
financing, operations, and
administration.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Oppose
unless amended
CASA - Work w/
author
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Oppose
SB 33 Skinner Solid waste: reduction and recycling. The California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989, administered by the Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery, generally regulates the disposal, management,
and recycling of solid waste.This bill would state the intent of the
Legislature to enact legislation that would address the collapse of foreign
recycling markets by reducing solid waste generation, encouraging
transition to compostable or recyclable materials, and fostering domestic
recycling markets.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Biosolids and
Biogas - Limit redundant
reporting requirements on
organics, recyclable material,
and solid waste as mandated
by AB 901.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 134 Hertzberg [D]Water conservation: water loss performance standards:
enforcement. Current law requires the State Water Resources Control
Board, no earlier than January 1, 2019, and no later than July 1, 2020, to
adopt rules requiring urban retail water suppliers to meet performance
standards for the volume of water losses. This bill would prohibit the
board from issuing an information order, written notice, or conservation
order to an urban retail water supplier that does not meet its urban water
use objective if the board determines the urban retail water supplier is
not meeting its urban water use objective solely because the volume of
water loss exceeds the urban retail water supplier’s standard for water
loss and the board is taking enforcement action against the urban retail
water supplier for not meeting the performance standards for the volume
of water losses.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Policies: Water Supply -
Support legislation and
regulation that necessitate
the responsible use of water
in residential, commercial,
and industrial areas
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Support
SB 200 Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. Would establish the Safe
and Affordable Drinking Water Fund in the State Treasury to help water
systems provide an adequate and affordable supply of safe drinking
water in both the near and the long term. The bill would authorize the
board to provide for the deposit into the fund of federal contributions,
voluntary contributions, gifts, grants, and bequests and would provide
that moneys in the fund are available, upon appropriation by the
Legislature, to the board to fund grants, loans, contracts, or services to
assist eligible recipients.
Signed into law Watch State Tactics: Support tax
reform that
protects public agencies
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Watch
SB 210 Leyva [D]Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program. Current
law requires the State Air Resources Board, in consultation with the
Bureau of Automotive Repair and a specified review committee, to adopt
regulations requiring owners or operators of heavy-duty diesel motor
vehicles to perform regular inspections of their vehicles for excessive
emissions of smoke. Current law requires the state board, in consultation
with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development
Commission, to adopt regulations requiring heavy-duty diesel motor
vehicles to use emission control equipment and alternative fuels. This bill
would require the state board, in consultation with the bureau and other
specified entities, to implement a pilot program that develops and
demonstrates technologies that show potential for readily bringing heavy-
duty vehicles into an inspection and maintenance program.
Signed into law Recommen
d Oppose
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
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Watch
ACWA - Watch
CSDA - Watch
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 332 Hertzberg [D]Wastewater treatment: recycled water. Would declare, except in
compliance with the bill’s provisions, that the discharge of treated
wastewater from ocean outfalls is a waste and unreasonable use of
water. The bill would require each wastewater treatment facility that
discharges through an ocean outfall and affiliated water suppliers to
reduce the facility’s annual flow as compared to the average annual
wastewater discharge baseline volume, as prescribed, by at least 50%
on or before January 1, 2030, and by at least 95% on or before January
1, 2040. The bill would subject the owner or operator of a wastewater
treatment facility, as well as the affiliated water suppliers, to a civil
penalty of $2,000 per acre-foot of water above the required reduction in
overall volume discharge for the failure to meet these deadlines.
Two Year Bill Watch State Legislation: Work with
legislators who introduced
legislation such as SB 163
(Hertzberg, 2015) in order to
ensure that no unrealistic
regulations are placed on
wastewater treatment
facilities, including OCSD
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Oppose
CASA - Oppose
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - Oppose
SB 457 Hueso [D]Biomethane: gas corporations Under existing law, the Public Utilities
Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities, including gas
corporations. Existing law authorizes the commission to fix the rates and
charges for every public utility and requires that those rates and charges
be just and reasonable. Existing law requires the commission to adopt
policies and programs that promote the in-state production and
distribution of biomethane, as defined, and that facilitate the
development of a variety of sources of in-state biomethane. This bill
would require the Public Utilites Commission to extend the program until
December 31, 2026. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Polciies: Biosolids and
Biogas - Support
streamlined legislation,
regulations and policies that
encourage the procurement
of biogas, biosolids, and
compost.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - Refer to
Committee
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - NYC
SB 667 Hueso [D]Greenhouse gases: recycling infrastructure and facilities. Would
require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to
develop, on or before January 1, 2021, and would authorize the
department to amend, a 5-year investment strategy to drive innovation
and support technological development and infrastructure, in order to
meet specified organic waste reduction and recycling targets, as
provided. The bill would require, on or before June 1, 2021, the
department, in coordination with the Treasurer, to develop financial
incentive mechanisms, including, but not limited to, loans and incentive
payments, to fund organic waste diversion and recycling infrastructure.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Polciies: Biosolids and
Biogas - Support the
promotion and funding of
local pilot programs, studies,
and research for the
beneficial use of biosolids.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Support
CASA - Support
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - NYC
OCSD
State
Bills of Interest
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY LATEST ACTION OCSD
POSITION LEGISLATIVE PLAN OTHER
POSITIONS
SB 732 Allen [D]Transactions and use tax. Current law establishes the South Coast Air
Quality Management District vested with the authority to regulate air
emissions from stationary sources located in the South Coast Air Basin
and establishes a district board to govern the district. This bill would
authorize the south coast district board to impose a transactions and use
tax within the boundaries of the south coast district, as specified, with the
moneys generated from the transactions and use tax to be used to
supplement existing revenues being used for south coast district
purposes, as specified.
Two Year Bill Watch Legislative and Regulatory
Polciies: Air Quality -
Support air quality
legislations, regulations,
rules, and policies that
emphasize the use of
advanced technologies and
promote greater flexibility and
financial incentives to reduce
air emission.
ACCOC - NYC
LOCC - Watch
CASA - NYC
ACWA - NYC
CSDA - No
position
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
Updated November 2019
January 21, 2020
The Honorable Ben Allen, Chair
Senate Environmental Quality Committee
California State Legislature
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Need to Include Diverted Organic Waste Funding in Bond Legislation
Dear Senator Allen:
We are writing to urge you to include significant funding for organic waste diversion and
recycling in your pending climate resilience bond legislation. Organic waste diversion is
a critical requirement of the state’s climate policies and one of the most cost-effective
ways to reduce climate-forcing/global warming. Organic waste that is not recycled emits
methane, which has far more immediate and powerful warming impacts than carbon
dioxide (methane emissions are 74 times more damaging than carbon dioxide).As a
result, reducing methane emissions from organic waste helps the climate immediately.
Beyond these emissions impacts, converting local organic waste into local energy
supplies will also increase Community Resilience and energy security. Unfortunately,
the Governor’s proposed budget and climate bond only include $15 million for organic
waste diversion projects. We urge the Legislature, therefore, to include $500 million for
diverted organic waste projects in bond legislation this year.
California’s climate policies require that we do a better job of recycling our organic
waste, but don’t provide sufficient funding to support implementation. Senate Bill 1383
(Lara, 2016) requires that, by 2025, California divert 75 percent of organic landfill waste
– 15 million tons per year - and puts that waste to beneficial use. The highest and best
use of most organic waste is to convert it to energy and use the byproducts – compost,
biosolids, or biochar – to produce fertilizer and other products that return carbon and
other nutrients to the soil (which also contributes to soil health and sequesters carbon).
According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, organic waste diversion is the single most
cost-effective investment the state can make to reduce carbon emissions, less than
one-tenth the average cost of carbon reductions funded by the state’s Cap and Trade
program.1
Converting organic waste to energy also builds Community Resilience because every
community generates organic waste that can be used to produce local low carbon (or
even carbon-negative) energy supplies. Diverted organic waste can be used to produce
biogas for electricity generation, backup generators, transportation fuels, energy
storage, grid reliability, and renewable hydrogen for fuel cells. Bioenergy can also
provide dispatchable power needed when solar or wind power are not available.
Bioenergy also increases the reliability of microgrids because it can be stored, provide
power around the clock, and provide a source of renewable hydrogen for fuel cells.
To meet the requirements of SB 1383, CalRecycle estimates that California will need to
build 100 or more new facilities that can convert organic waste into energy and compost
or biochar. Additionally, there are existing facilities such as anaerobic digesters at
wastewater treatment plants, that can be modified or expanded to accommodate the
acceptance and processing of organic waste which provide the same benefits.
Meeting California’s 2025 deadline will require significant funding – estimated at
$2-3 billion -- to jumpstart development of these facilities. With all of the public
benefits that will result and the rapidly approaching deadline, organic waste diversion
infrastructure should be included in the bond measure.
1 LAO Report on Cap & Trade revenues, presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on April 20, 2016.
For all these reasons, we urge you to include $500 million for diverted organic waste in
bond legislation. This funding will provide the most cost-effective carbon reductions,
reduce one of the most damaging climate pollutants, and build Community Resilience
and energy security.
Sincerely,
Jessica Gauger
California Association of Sanitation
Agencies (CASA)
Julia A. Levin
Bioenergy Association of California
Evan Edgar
California Compost Coalition
Stephen Jepsen
Southern California Alliance of Publicly
Owned Treatment Works (SCAP)
Laura J. Ferrante
California Refuse Recycling Council –
Northern District
Kathryn Lynch
California Refuse Recycling Council –
Southern District
Eileen M. White
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Yaniv Scherson
Anaergia
Jim Herberg
Orange County Sanitation District
Shawn Garvey
Momentum
Patrick Serfass
American Biogas Council
Gary Darling
Aries Clean Energy
Fred Tornatore
TSS Consultants
Paul Relis
CR&R Environmental Services
Norma McDonald
Organic Waste Systems
Robert C. Ferrante
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
Vince De Lange
Delta Diablo
Jerod Smeenk
San Joaquin Renewables
Paul Sicurezza
Brad Thompson Company
Mark Bragg
US Biogas
Tom Moody
City of Corona, Department of Water &
Power
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
The Organics Grant Program is part of California Climate
Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-
and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving
public health and the environment - particularly in
disadvantaged and/or low-income communities. The Cap-
and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for
industries to invest in clean technologies and develop
innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate
Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable
energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles,
environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture,
recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these
investments are made in disadvantaged and low-income
communities.
$16,112,753 ($13,312,753 is available for fiscal
year (FY) 2018–19, and $3 million is available
for fiscal year (FY) 2019–20)
$ 3 million Yes
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 11/21/2019 Energy/Recycling TBD
Integrated Regional Water Management
(IRWM) Grant Program
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
$3,000,000.00 per grant award NA TBD (Round 2)NA
TPA and OCSD are monitoring the
grant program development from the
Santa Ana Watershed Project
Authority (SAWPA). The solicitation
for bids was announced by SAWPA
and staff determined that an
application for funding was not
warranted due to a lack of eligible and
competitive projects.
50%NA. Will return in 2021
for Round 2 Water No
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 Yes Final Expansion of GWRS
Headworks (P2-122)
The Sanitation District applied for
Headworks Segregation project that
will help to bring more water to the
GWRS.
$20mm or 25% of
project costs
whichever is less.
6/28/2019 Water/ Infrastructure TBD
Stormwater and CSO Grant Program
USEPA is authorized to provide grants assistance of public
agencies to control stormwater flows and CSO's. Funding
through state awards.
Funding cost-share is not identified in the law TBD TBD. We will monitor for possible
funding opportunities/A TBD FY 2020 - $28 million Yes Anticipate by July 2020 Water/ Infrastructure TBD
The Department of Energy (DOE),
USBR and USEPA
The DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency is likely to continue
to be funded by Congress to support such efforts as
biogas, biosolids and green energy.
Through the WaterSmart program, USBR will
issue solicitations for innovative approaches to
managing water and water treatment through
technology and processes for FY 2020 - $60
million
TBD TBD. We will monitor for possible
funding opportunities
Project Funding Opportunity:
Energy production to reduce
costs of recycled water through
innovative technologies.
Innovative water monitoring
technology that can produce
efficient real time monitoring
and data analysis, Biogas
Management and Use
Improvements.
We will review the possible funding
opportunity to determine if it is a fit for
the Sanitation District.
N/A TBD Energy/Water/Infrastructure TBD
OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2019- 2020
STATE
FEDERAL
Updated 1/20/2020
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
OCSD's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2019- 2020
Community Partnering Program Grant Metropolitan Water District
The primary focus of the Community Partnering
Program (CPP) is sponsorship of water
conservation and water-use efficiency programs
and activities. Applications must be submitted
30 days prior to the start date of the event or
program.
Requests for a maximum $2,000 award will be
reviewed year-round and funds are awarded
throughout the year. Funds are limited, however,
and may be depleted prior to the ending of this
fiscal year (June 30).
$2,000 Yes For Plant No. 1 Signage Applied Match ongoing Education Yes
Mass Timber Competition CalGovOps
The California Government Operations Agency
(GovOps) will award $500,000 in grants as part
of the statewide California Mass Timber Building
Competition. Grants will be awarded to selected
proponent teams presenting viable and
repeatable mass timber solutions for commercial
and multi-family projects in California. The
competition is being hosted by GovOps and
administered by WoodWorks – Wood Products
Council.
$40,000 Yes Headquarters Building Applied No 03/18/19 Environment Yes
Other
Updated 1/20/2020
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
COMMON ACRONYMS
ACWA Association of California
Water Agencies LAFCO Local Agency Formation
Commission RWQCB Regional Water Quality
Control Board
APWA American Public Works
Association LOS Level Of Service SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
AQMD Air Quality Management
District MGD Million Gallons Per Day SARI Santa Ana River
Interceptor
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers MOU Memorandum of Understanding SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
CARB California Air Resources
Board NEPA National Environmental
Policy Act SCADA Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies NGOs Non-Governmental Organizations SCAP
Southern California
Alliance of Publicly Owned
Treatment Works
CCTV Closed Circuit Television NPDES National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality
Management District
CEQA California Environmental
Quality Act NWRI National Water Research
Institute SOCWA South Orange County
Wastewater Authority
CIP Capital Improvement
Program O & M Operations & Maintenance SRF Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
CRWQCB California Regional Water
Quality Control Board OCCOG Orange County Council of
Governments SSMP Sewer System
Management Plan
CWA Clean Water Act OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
CWEA California Water Environment
Association OCSD Orange County Sanitation
District SWRCB State Water Resources
Control Board
EIR Environmental Impact Report OCWD Orange County Water District TDS Total Dissolved Solids
EMT Executive Management Team OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
EPA US Environmental Protection
Agency OSHA Occupational Safety and
Health Administration TSS Total Suspended Solids
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PCSA
Professional
Consultant/Construction Services Agreement WDR Waste Discharge
Requirements
gpd gallons per day PDSA Professional Design Services
Agreement WEF Water Environment
Federation
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment
System POTW Publicly Owned Treatment
Works WERF Water Environment &
Reuse Foundation
ICS Incident Command System ppm parts per million WIFIA Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act
IERP Integrated Emergency
Response Plan PSA Professional Services
Agreement WIIN
Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the
Nation Act
JPA Joint Powers Authority RFP Request For Proposal 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 the Orange County
Sanitation District 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
Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment.
NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies and Water Environment Federation, with advisory support from the US Environmental Protection Agency. 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.
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. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban runoff.
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.
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. The Orange County Sanitation District’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.