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COUNTY
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DISTRICT
LAPA UPDATE
Presented By:
Eric Sapirstein
ENS Resources, Inc.
July 8, 2019
Key legislative activities
INFRASTRUCTURE: HOUSE REAUTHORIZATION
•$14 Billion over five years
•$2 Billion Set Asides: Green Infrastructure, Subsidized Assistance Etc.
•Funding for Worker Development Programs
•House Committee Mark-up July 24/26
PERMIT TERM LEGISLATION H.R. 1764
PFAS/PFOA: National Defense Authorization Act
•Senate adopts language requiring Interim Guidance on disposal of biosolids and Spent Filters
•House action pending with language to list PFAS/PFOA as Hazardous Waste under Superfund
•If Superfund designation prevails, biosolids could become hazardous waste creating obstacles if
no elimination for land application
•2-3 Co-sponsors Will Deliver Winning Margin in Committee
•Strong Support including CASA Mayors, Counties, NACWA, WEF, ACWA and WateReuse
•Republicans Negotiating to Include in H.R. 1764 as Condition to Support for Bipartisan
Committee Bill
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