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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2022 LaPA Committee Meeting Complete Agenda PacketC)C6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 361 on September 16, 2021, which, in part, addresses the conduct of public meetings in light of the continued State of Emergency order. Effective October 1, 2021, AB 361 suspends the requirements located in California Government Code, Section 54953, Subdivision (b), Paragraph (3) specifically pertaining to the conduct of public meetings. As such, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board of Directors has determined that due to the size of OC San's Board of Directors (25), and the health and safety of the members, the Board of Directors will be participating in meetings of the Board telephonically and via Internet accessibility. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Your participation is always welcome. OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings. You will find information as to these opportunities below. ONLINE MEETING PARTICIPATION You may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser by using the link below: Click here to join the meeting We suggest testing joining a Teams meeting on your device prior to the commencement of the meeting. For recommendations, general guidance on using Teams, and instructions on joining a Teams meeting, please click here. Please mute yourself upon entry to the meeting. Please raise your hand if you wish to speak during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the name you joined with. Meeting attendees are not provided the ability to make a presentation during the meeting. Please contact the Clerk of the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you wish to present any items. Additionally, camera feeds may be controlled by the meeting moderator to avoid inappropriate content. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE To join the meeting from your phone: Dial (213) 279-1455 When prompted, enter the Phone Conference ID: 939 177 277# All meeting participants may be muted during the meeting to alleviate background noise. If you are muted, please use *6 to unmute. You may also mute yourself on your device. Please raise your hand to speak by use *5, during the public comment section of the meeting. The Clerk of the Board will call upon you by using the last 4 digits of your phone number as identification. NOTE: All attendees will be disconnected from the meeting at the beginning of Closed Session. If you would like to return to the Open Session portion of the meeting, please login or dial -in to the Teams meeting again and wait in the Lobby for admittance. VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE ONLY The meeting will be available for online viewing only at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx HOW TO SUBMIT A COMMENT You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand as described above or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may also submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk(o)_ocsan.gov with the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)" or "PUBLIC COMMENT NON -AGENDA ITEM". You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRIOR TO AND DURING MEETINGS For technical assistance before and during the meeting, please call 714-593-7431. For any other questions and/or concerns, please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at 714-593-7433. Thank you, in advance, for your patience in working with these technologies. We appreciate your interest in OC San! 10844 Avenue Fountainn Valley, CA 92708 OC6SAN714...2.241, ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT www.ocsan_gov November 8, 2022 NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Monday, November 14, 2022 — 4:30 P.M. ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in this meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. The Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District will be held at the above location and in the manner indicated on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m Serving: Anaheim Brea Buena Park Cypress Fountain Valley Fullerton Garden Grove Huntington Beach Irvine La Habra La Palma Los Alam itos Newport Beach Orange Placentia Santa Ana Seal Beach Stanton Tustin Villa Park County of Orange Costa Mesa Sanitary District Midway City Sanitary District Irvine Ranch Water District Yorba Linda Water District Our Mission. To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE BOARD MEETING DATE Monday, 11/14/22, 4:30 p.m. 11116122 DECEMBER DARK 12115122 ** JANUARY DARK 01/25/23 Monday, 02/13/23, 4:30 p.m. 02/22/23 Monday, 03/13/23, 4:30 p.m. 03/22/23 Monday, 04/10/23, 4:00 p.m. 04/26/23 Monday, 05/08/23, 4:30 p.m. 05/24/23 JUNE DARK 06/28/23 Monday, 07/10/23, 4:00 p.m. 07/26/23 AUGUST DARK 08/23/23 Monday, 09/12/22, 4:30 p.m. 09/27/23 OCTOBER DARK 10/25/23 Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month ** Meeting will be held on the third Thursday of the month ROLL CALL LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Meeting Date: November 14, 2022 Time: 4:30 p.m. Adjourn: COMMITTEE MEMBERS (7) Jesus J. Silva, Chair Kim Carr, Vice -Chair Member -At -Large -AnthonyKuo, Andrew Nguyen, Member -At -Large John Withers, Member -At -Large Chad Wanke, Board Chair -Ryan Gallagher, Board Vice -Chair OTHERS Brad Hogin, General Counsel STAFF Jim Herber , General Manager Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 10/19/2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster ALTERNATE AGENCY/CITIES ACTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Anaheim Stephen Faessel Gloria Ma'ae Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp Buena Park Art Brown Connor Traut Cypress Paulo Morales Anne Hertz-Mallari Fountain Valley Patrick Harper Ted Bui Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Nick Dunlap Garden Grove Steve Jones John O'Neill Huntington Beach Kim Carr Dan Kalmick Irvine Anthony Kuo Farrah N. Khan La Habra Rose Espinoza Steve Simonian La Palma Marshall Goodman Nitesh Patel Los Alamitos VACANT Jordan Nefulda Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner Orange Kim Nichols Chip Monaco Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith Santa Ana Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Nelida Mendoza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt Schelly Sustarsic Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Ryan Gallagher Austin Lumbard Villa Park Chad Zimmerman Robert Collacott Sanitary/Water Districts Costa Mesa Sanitary District Bob Ooten Art Perry Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Mark Nguyen Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers Douglas Reinhart Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones Tom Lindsey County Areas Board of Supervisors Donald P. Wagner Doug Chaffee OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, November 14, 2022 - 4:30 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED: If you require any special disability related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Clerk of the Board's office at (714) 593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. AGENDA POSTING: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the OC San's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the OC San's website at www.ocsan.gov not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all, or a majority of the Board of Directors, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate. MEETING AUDIO: An audio recording of this meeting is available within 24 hours after adjournment of the meeting at https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Clerk of the Board at (714) 593-7433. NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, the item must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board: Kelly A. Lore, MMC, (714) 593-7433 / klore@ocsan.gov at least 14 days before the meeting. FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT: General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7300 Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, Ityner@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7550 Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7310 Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7202 Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7365 Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, Iwiborg@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7450 Director of Operations & Maintenance: Riaz Moinuddin, rmoinuddin@ocsan.gov / (714) 593-7269 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, November 14, 2022 ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Clerk of the Board PUBLIC COMMENTS: Your participation is always welcome. Specific information as to how to participate in a meeting is detailed in the Special Notice attached to this agenda. In general, OC San offers several ways in which to interact during meetings: you may join the meeting live via Teams on your computer or similar device or web browser, join the meeting live via telephone, view the meeting online, and/or submit comments for consideration before or during the meeting. You may provide verbal comment in real time during the meeting. In order to provide a verbal comment, please raise your hand (directions provided in the Special Notice attached to this agenda) or alert the Clerk of the Board before or during the public comment period. You may submit your comments and questions in writing for consideration in advance of the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or sending them to OCSanClerk@ocsan.gov with the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)"or "PUBLIC COMMENT NON -AGENDA ITEM". You may also submit comments and questions for consideration during the meeting by using the eComment feature available online at: https://ocsd.legistar.com/Ca/endar.aspx. The eComment feature will be available for the duration of the meeting. All written public comments will be provided to the legislative body and may be read into the record or compiled as part of the record. REPORTS: The 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2600 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held September 12, 2022. Originator: Kelly Lore Page 1 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, November 14, 2022 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Attachments: Agenda Report 09-12-2022 LaPA Committee Minutes NON -CONSENT: 2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND 2022-2605 OCTOBER 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2022. Originator: Jim Herberg Attachments: Agenda Report Outreach and Media Report Summary September -October The OC San Connection - Fall 2022 Issue Presentation - PAO Update 3. DRAFT 2023 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PLAN 2022-2601 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan. Originator: Jim Herberg Attachments: Agenda Report 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Presentation - Legislative and Regulatory Plan 4. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER 2022-2602 AND OCTOBER 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2022. Originator: Jim Herberg Page 2 of 3 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, November 14, 2022 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Attachments: Agenda Report Federal Update - ENS Resources Federal Legislative Martrix - ENS Resources Presentation - ENS Leaislative Update Inflation Reduction Act Summary State Update - Townsend Public Affairs State Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs Presentation - TPA Legislative Update Grant Matrix INFORMATION ITEMS: 10. rem DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn the Committee meeting until the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee scheduled for February 13, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Page 3 of 3 ration LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Ad10844tEllis Avenuueg �SAN COMMITTEE Fountain Valley, 92708 714) 593-743433 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Report File #: 2022-2600 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 1. FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held September 12, 2022. BACKGROUND In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure, an accurate record of each meeting will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Resolution No. OC SAN 21-04 ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: • Minutes of the LaPA Committee meeting held September 12, 2022 Orange County Sanitation District Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarTIM Orange County Sanitation District Minutes for the LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CALL TO ORDER OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Monday, September 12, 2022 4:30 PM Board Room Administration Building 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 593-7433 A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District was called to order by Committee Chair Jesus J. Silva on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 4:32 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Silva stated that the meeting was being held telephonically and via Internet accessibility in accordance with new provisions in California Government Code Section 54953 and Resolution No. OC SAN 22-24, due to the continued State of Emergency Order. Director John Withers led the flag salute. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present, as follows: PRESENT: Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers ABSENT: Ryan Gallagher STAFF PRESENT: Brian Engeln was present in the Board Room. Jim Herberg, General Manager; Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations and Maintenance; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Mo Abiodun; Jennifer Cabral; Belen Carrillo; Tanya Chong; Daisy Covarrubias; Tina Knapp; Rebecca Long; Tom Meregillano; Rob Michaels; Loc Trang; Thomas Vu; and Ruth Zintzun were in attendance telephonically. OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel; Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA); Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources; and Cuc Kim were in attendance telephonically. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. RFP0PTS- Chair Silva and General Manager Jim Herberg did not provide reports. Page 1 of 5 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Minutes September 12, 2022 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2022-2503 Originator: Kelly Lore MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee held July 11, 2022. AYES: Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: Ryan Gallagher and Chad Wanke ABSTENTIONS: None NON -CONSENT: 2. VIDEO RETENTION BILL Originator: Jim Herberg 2022-2498 Administration Manager Jennifer Cabral provided a brief introduction to the item and responded to questions regarding necessity and cost. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Direct Orange County Sanitation District staff and Lobbyist to pursue legislation amending the California Government Code Section 53160 requirements for retention of video records. AYES: Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: Ryan Gallagher and Chad Wanke ABSTENTIONS: None 3. INSIDE THE OUTDOORS YEAR END RECAP Originator: Jim Herberg 7n77_7d7r. Yarib Dheming, Inside the Outdoors, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding their Annual Report which included an overview of the Elementary, Middle, and High School programs curriculum; partnerships; resources; and number of students served. Page 2 of 5 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Minutes September 12, 2022 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO Directors to: Recommend to the Board of Receive and File the Inside the Outdoors Annual Recap Report. AYES: Jesus Silva, Kim Carr, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: Ryan Gallagher and Chad Wanke ABSTENTIONS: None Board Chair Chad Wanke arrived at the meeting at approximately 5:20 p.m. Committee Vice -Chair Carr departed the meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m. 4. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND 2022-2497 AUGUST 2022 Originator: Jim Herberg Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long stated that this item contained the 2023 Draft Legislative and Regulatory Plan which will be brought to the Committee for final approval in November. Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Federal Legislative update which included information regarding Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations; PFAS update; Build America, Buy America; and the lame duck session. Eric O'Donnell, TPA, provided a PowerPoint presentation which included the Sacramento General Overview; adopted climate provisions; and a review and status of priority bills AB 2247(Bloom), AB 2771 (Friedman), SB 991 (Newman), SB 1157 (Hertzberg), and AB 2449 (Rubio). MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2022. AYES: Jesus Silva, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: Kim Carr and Ryan Gallagher ABSTENTIONS: None Page 3 of 5 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Minutes September 12, 2022 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 5. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND 2022-2499 AUGUST 2022 Originator: Jim Herberg Principal Public Affairs Specialist Daisy Covarrubias provided a PowerPoint presentation which included a list of Public Affairs activities, events, and awards received during the months of July and August. MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Update for the months of July and August 2022. AYES: Jesus Silva, Anthony Kuo, Andrew Nguyen, Chad Wanke and John Withers NOES: None ABSENT: Kim Carr and Ryan Gallagher ABSTENTIONS: None INFORMATION ITEMS: None. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: rem CLOSED SESSION: None. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY: None. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING: None. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Silva declared the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. to the next Regular Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting to be held on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Page 4 of 5 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Minutes September 12, 2022 AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Submitted by: Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board Page 5 of 5 ration LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Ad10844tEllis Avenuueg �SAN COMMITTEE Fountain Valley, 92708 714) 593-743433 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Report File #: 2022-2605 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 2. FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2022 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and File the Public Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2022. BACKGROUND Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities • Listen to and seriously consider community input on environmental concerns PROBLEM The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is well -recognized within the water/wastewater industry; however, within our service area, as we do not have a direct communications through a billing method, there may be limited knowledge by our customers of the important work we do to protect public health and the environment. In general, the customers we serve may 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 OC San's website, social media outlets, and direct mailings, we can share information with 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 Orange County Sanitation District Page 1 of 4 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarTIM File #: 2022-2605 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 2. wastewater that is recycled or released to the ocean and the knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not inform the community, local agencies, and area businesses about OC San, we may not have the support necessary to deliver our mission. PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS N/A /_1QQ111If] 0/_111111019101NLYi/_%9[07►1 Current activities for the months of September -October 2022: Outreach Report An outreach report that includes tours, website postings, social media postings, construction notifications, speaker engagements, and more is included as an attachment to this Agenda Report. Social Media Announcements, program updates, and OC San messaging continues to be posted across OC San's social media platforms. • Facebook: 31 posts reaching 6.7k people • Twitter: 31 posts reaching 6.2k people • Instagram: 24 posts reaching 6.k people • Linkedln: 15 posts and reaching 11.7k people Presentations Over the last two months, employees participated in seven tours and 17 speaking engagements. Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services, spoke at the WateReuse conference and Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering, spoke at a Net Zero conference. Details about the additional speaking engagements can be found in the Outreach Report. Overall, OC San was able to reach over 1,100 people with these events. Community Newsletter The attached fall issue of the electronic community newsletter, The OC San Connection, was distributed to approximately 4,500 recipients. Distribution took place via social media, email lists, and to our member agencies. The issue features stories on various construction projects; OC San initiatives such as Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG); and much more. Vendor Outreach In September, OC San hosted a Vendor Workshop focusing on upcoming construction contract opportunities. In November, the last of the five workshops scheduled for the year will take place focusing on maintenance contracts. These virtual workshops give local companies the chance to learn how OC San does business and hear about upcoming bidding opportunities. Orange County Sanitation District Page 2 of 4 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarTM File #: 2022-2605 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 2. OC San Celebrates Its VIP's In September, the Board Chairman and General Manager thanked our volunteers, or VIP's, for their effort in spreading the OC San messaging and helping the community learn about the service OC San provides. Over the last year, our VIP's volunteered for 30 tours and 26 speaking engagements. Through these efforts, it is estimated that OC San reached over 1,300 people during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Headquarters Building Topping Off Celebration In October, employees were given the opportunity to sign the final large structural steel beam before it was installed in the Headquarters building. The beam was placed outside the construction area to allow access to staff to leave their mark on a part of the building. A recording of the celebratory moment is posted on the project website and via social media. Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy The second session of the Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy wrapped up in October. The academy consisted of four informational classes presented by OC San staff and a virtual plant tour. The academy concluded with a graduation ceremony during the October Board Meeting where each participant that successfully completed the four classes was presented with a certificate of completion. Construction Outreach OC San continues to keep the communities informed of construction activities throughout our service area. There are currently active projects in Fountain Valley, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Westminster, Buena Park, Anaheim, and within both of our plant facilities. Website updates, email text alerts, and direct notifications continue to be distributed as the projects progress. Employee Communications Survey Employees were surveyed about OC San's internal communication tools and content offered to gather feedback and identify any potential improvements that can be made. The results indicated that staff is satisfied with the level of information provided and the methods provided. Some suggestions were made which will be incorporated into the Public Affairs toolbox. As an example, videos from staff will be posted on The San Box to share topics of interest with the rest of the organization, the monthly Digester publication will be eliminated at the end of the year, and the employee newsletter, The Pipeline, will be moved to an electronic format only. As these changes are made, the information will be included in the Outreach Reports. Internal Communication To keep employees informed of OC San happenings, a variety of communication methods are used. There are daily posts on the intranet, The San Box; weekly emails are distributed on hot topics for the week; the Digester, a monthly bathroom publication with general updates; and the employee newsletter, The Pipeline, which is distributed every two months. Of special interest, a yearbook was created this month to capture staff highlights over the last couple of years. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The items comply with the authority levels of OC San's Purchasing Ordinance and have been budgeted in FY 2022-2024 budget. Orange County Sanitation District Page 3 of 4 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarTM File #: 2022-2605 Agenda Date: 11 /14/2022 Agenda Item No: 2. ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: Outreach and Media Summary Report - September & October 2022 The OC San Connection - Fall 2022 Issue • Presentation Orange County Sanitation District Page 4 of 4 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarT" Outreach and Media Summary OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT September and October 2022 OC San Public Affairs Office Table of Contents OUTREACH REPORT..................................................................PAGE 1 FACEBOOK POSTINGS..................................................................PAGE 3 TWITTER POSTINGS..................................................................PAGE 4 INSTAGRAM POSTINGS...............................................................PAGE 6 LINKEDIN POSTINGS...................................................................PAGE 7 NEWSARTICLES........................................................................................ PAGE H Outreach Report September- October 2022 Date Tours Attendees Tour Guide 09/23/22 Cal State Los Angeles 2 Pegah Brevan 09/27/22 Valley High School 20 Dawn Myers 09/28/22 Costa Mesa Sanitation District 3 Rob Thompson 10/12/22 UCI 55 Justin Fenton 10/13/22 Yorba Linda Water District 2 Jim Herberg 10/20/22 Cypress College 17 Giti Radvar 10/20/22 Cypress College 13 Andrew Brown 10/22/22 WW101 Virtual Tour 4 Dickie Fernandez 10/23/22 American Society of Civil Engineers 13 Jim Herberg/ Rob Thompson Date Speaking Engagements/Events Attendees Presenter Jim Herberg/ 09/08/22 Wastewater 101 Session 1 16 Rob Thompson/ Lorenzo Tyner 09/12/22 Water Reuse 100 Lan Wiborg 09/15/22 Net Zero Conference 30 Kathy Millea Victoria Pilko/ Alan 09/17/22 Coastal Clean Up Day 4 Suan/ David Lo/ Emily Tram Jackie Lerma/ Jim 09/22/22 Wastewater 101 Session 2 16 Spears/ Don Stokes/ Kevin Schuler Victoria Pilko/ Al Garcia/ 09/24/22 Westminster Fall Festival 200 Enisha Matthews/ Kelly Newell/ Aaliyah Richardson/ Maria Aguilar 09/28/22 World Water Tech North America 200 Jim Herberg 9/28/22 City of Huntington Beach Southeast 30 Daisy Covarrubias Area Council Committee Rebecca Long/ 10/05/22 CWEA Virtual Water Career Fair 54 Angel Hernandez/ Denise Martinez/ Ernie Castro 10/6/22 Wastewater 101 Session 3 7 Justin Fenton/ Michael Dorman 10/10/22 UCI Environmental Program 90 Matt Smith 10/14/22 Whittier High School 50 Cortney Light 10/17/22 UCI Basics of Wastewater 107 Violet Renick 10/19/22 OCWA Luncheon on Supercritical 75 Rob Thompson Water Oxidation Mark Kawamoto/ 10/20/22 Wastewater 101 Session 4 7 Tom Meregillano/ Sam Choi Suzanne Crider/ Yorba Linda Water District Community Julio Montes/ 10/22/22 Event 75 Samir Patel/ Aaliyah Richardson/ Kelly Newell 10/24/22 Seal Beach City Council Meeting 25 Raul Cuellar # of People Website Posts and Project Area Construction Outreach Notifications Reached Text Alerts Anaheim/ Project Update 2,250 2 website alerts/ Buena Park 2 text alerts Los Alamitos/ Project Update — Katella Ave. 2,750 2 website post/ Seal Beach notification 1 text alert Westminster Project Update 1,000 4 website post / 2 text alerts External # of People Method Distribution Communications Reached Community Fall issue 4,500 Website /Social Newsletter Media/Email 5 Minutes Per Two 432 Email Month Board Member Two 100 Email Talking Points Website Posts 16 posts 695 views Website Facebook 31 posts 6.7 k reached Social Media Twitter 31 tweets 6.2 k reached Social Media Instagram 24 posts 6 k reached Social Media Linkedln 15 posts 11.7 k reached Social Media *These events have not occurred at time of this report, therefore # of attendees is estimated. Z; Hootsuite° Post performance - Facebook Pages Data from 12 Sep, 2022 to 25 Oct, 2022 Sources ii Orange County Sanitation District DATE v POST ENGAGEMENT RATE -s-�v ODistrict Orange County Sanitation Forfull details and to stay up to date on all the latest construction news visit: oc san.gov/Ora geWestern and sign up for email and text alerts. o 2.15 /o Oct24, 20:10 Orange County Sanitation Don't forget to join us forthe Steering Committee Meeting (5 pm) and the Board of Directors Meeting 0 District (6 pm) on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Click here to view the agenda: 5.41% 0 Oct 24, 18:39 Orange County Sanitation And just like that, the final large structural steel beam was hoisted up and 0 District installed at our new Headq uarters Build ing, currently under construction. Learn 12.67% Oct 24,18:35 more about the project atwww.ocsan.gov headquarters. Orange County Sanitation On#ImagineADayWithoutWaterwestand with those who don't have access to a clean water 0 District supply. By treating the wastewater that comes into our treatment plant and partnering with Orange 2.94% Oct 20,14:03 County Water District for #GWRSwe help provide clean waterto 850,000 residents within our... 0 Orange County Sanitation District _--_ Wondering whatOC San is all about? Join us forthe State of OC San to find out! Visit OCSa 9- to register for FREE. o 5.42 /o Oct 18, 22:00 " Orange County Sanitation What happens when you flush "f[ushable wipes?" LET ME SHOW YOU! ... Only 0 District pee, poop and toilet paper belong down the drain. 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We are so grateful forthe team 0 District we have! #CAWaterWeek. #EssentialWorkers #WeAreCAWater#ThankWaterPros 9.14% Oct07, 16:03 #WorkForWater Orange County Sanitation Every single memberof ourteam is essential to ensure thatwe uphold our 0 District mission of protecting public health and the environment. #CAWaterWeek. 300% Oct 06,14:03 # Esse ntia [Workers #WeAreCAWater#ThankWaterPros #WorkForWater Orange County Sanitation The Administration Committee Meeting is happening on Oct. 12 at5 p.m. Click here to view the o 0 District agenda: 5.13/0 Oct O5, 19:51 Orange County Sanitation If haven't had a chance to sign up forthe California Water Environment you 0 District 2o: -; Association careerfair, we recommend you do.4 of ourvery own will be there to hand knowledge. 6.35% 0 Oct05, IS: 12 Wkt*- eirfirst experience and Orange County Sanitation If you've evertaken an OC San tour, you'll know that ourteam comes from a 0 District r� diverse and wide range of backgrounds. 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Perfectfor 0 District 9- #Nationa[ConstructionAppreciationWeek.Adam, Natalia and Victorare showing 21.43% Sep 23, 16:02 1 '` -,.; off the new Water Pump Station Building behind them. #OCSanAtWork... 0 Orange County Sanitation District Be Septic Smart for #SepticSystemWeek. And don't think you're free ofthe 3Ps. They still apply. Only flush Pee, Poop and Toilet Paper. 75% Sep 22, 14:02 Orange County Sanitation The OC San SteeringCommittee Meeting 5 m. and the Board Meeting 6 m. are happening on (e ) g( p' ) pp g 0 �j District t Wednesday, Septmeber 28. Click here to view the agenda: 6.25% Sep 21,19:30 Orange County Sanitation No green screen needed for Matt, a Senior Construction l nspector working on the 0 District ! ;;; Fountain Valley Headworks Project. #WorkWithAView 11.9% Sep 21, 16:02 - ry #Nationa[ConstructionAppreciationWeek #OCSanAtWork #JobslnWastewater Orange County Sanitation Inside Secret: Be a FOIT A what? A Friend Of IT! 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By treating the wastewater that comes into our treatment plant and partnering with @OCWD for#GWRS we help provide clean waterto... 0 OOct ocsandistrict 18, 22:00 �` Wondering what OC San is all about? Join us for the State of OC Santo find out! Visit ocsan.gov to register for FREE. 0 O ocsandistrict Oct 17,16:02 = What happens when you flush "flushable wipes?" LET ME SHOW YOU! ... Only pee, poop and toilet paper belong down the drain. Don't be fooled by the word "flushable." #What2flush #3Ps #W2F #NoWipesDownThePipes 0 OOct ocsandistrict 13,14:01 L Sometimes "in office" views look a little different around OC San but they never disappoint.#InsidePeek#OCSanAtWork#OCSanJobs#JobslnWastewater 0 OOct12'19:46 ocsandistrict "They see me rolling, they hatin"... 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ENGAGEMENT RATE IMPRESSIONS LIKES REACH 1.64% 126 2 122 5.19% 146 7 135 5.83% 245 13 223 11.22% 850 72 731 4.62% 204 8 173 9.42% 227 18 191 7.32% 406 26 355 10.7% 211 20 187 8.63% 284 19 255 7.24% 247 14 221 5.34% 243 11 206 6.99% 313 17 272 1.59% 222 3 189 4.43% 227 7 203 4.58% 397 15 349 9.17% 404 30 338 7.47% 363 22 308 3.74% 225 5 187 8.85% 263 20 226 9.13% 323 21 230 8.18% 383 27 330 Z; Hootsuite° Post performance - Linkedln Pages Data from 12 Sep, 2022 to 25 Oct, 2022 Sources ut` Orange County Sanitation District DATE POST Orange County Sanitation https://Inkd.in/g8XxXns9 And just like that, the final large structural steel beam OCeSAN District was hoisted up and installed at our new Headquarters Building, currently under Oct 24,18:35 construction. Learn more about the project atwww.ocsan.gov headquarters. Orange County Sanitation Wondering what OC San is all about? Join us forthe State of OC Santo find out! OCASAN District Oct 18, 22:00 ____ - Visit ocsan.gov to register for FREE. 1f�! Orange County Sanitation #CAWaterWeek is coming to an end so we are going to sneak in one last OC,SAN District employee highlight post. #Essentia[Workers #WeAreCAWater#ThankWaterPros Oct08, 16:00 #WorkForWater" Orange County Sanitation Water Professionals make up the OC San Team. We are so grateful forthe team OCeSAN District Oct 07, 16:03 43 we have! #CAWaterWeek. #EssentialWorkers #WeAreCAWater#ThankWaterPros #WorkForWater Orange County Sanitation * Every single memberof ourteam is essential to ensure thatwe uphold our OC,ASAN District ®� mission of protecting public health and the environment. #CAWaterWeek. Oct 06,14:03 # Esse ntia [Workers #WeAreCAWater#ThankWaterPros #WorkForWater Orange County Sanitation If you've evertaken an OC San tour, you'll know that ourteam comes from a OCeSAN District diverse and wide range of backgrounds. That's what makes OC San unique. 1f�J Oct os,18:01 #CAWaterWeek. #EssentialWorkers #WeAreCAWater#ThankWaterPros... Orange County Sanitation I The CIP Annual Reporttitle says itALL! Building A Stronger Foundation. Make OC,ASAN District sure you visit ocsan.govtoread the full report. 1L��J Oct 04, 18:01 OC6SAN Orange County Sanitation District ., Checkout one of our Water Professionals for #CAWaterWeek. #Essentia [Workers #WeAreCAWater#ThankWaterPros#WorkForWater 1f��J Oct 03,21:1a Orange County Sanitation Checkout all OC San employment opportunities atocsan.govjobs OCeSAN District #OCSanJobs#JobslnWastewater Wes! Sep 26, 17:44 Orange County Sanitation Just because the sun goes down doesn't mean that construction stops. Check OCASAN District out Hye, Senior Engineer, and Dickie, Engineer, outatthe LosAtamitos Trunk 1f��J Sep 24,16:01 Sewer Project. #NationalConstructionAppreciationWeek#OCSanAtWork... Orange County Sanitation Three's a crowd. But in this case, a construction crowd of Engineers. Perfect for OC6SAN District #NationalConstructionAppreciationWeek.Adam, Natalia and Victor are showing 1f��J Sep 23,16:02 offthe new Water Pump Station Building behind them. #OCSanAtWork... Orange County Sanitation No green screen needed for Matt, a Senior Construction Inspector working on the OCeSAN District Fountain Valley Headworks Project. #WorkWithAView Wes! Sep 21,16:02 y #NationalConstructionAppreciationWeek#OCSanAtWork#Jobs!nWastewater Orange County Sanitation Inside Secret: Be a FOIT.Awhat? A Friend Of IT! Trust us, ifyou are, you can get OCASDistrict things done. From fixing a printerto cybersecurity questions they know it A! Sep 20,18:01 Shoutout to our team on #ITProfessionalsDay. Who wouldn't want to friends wi... Orange County Sanitation Benefits of working in construction? Some cool selfies. 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OC�SAN Orange County Sanitation District _ M Newpositionsarein!Makesureyoucheckthemoutatocsan.govjobs.Thisis Sep 14, 20:48 your chance tojoin the OC San team! 1L��J ENGAGEMENT RATE 66.67% 11.04% 5.57% 5.49% 4.06% 7.92% 4.67% 7.43% 7.79% 6.09% 9.61% 6.36% 9.97% 5.83% 6.82% IMPRESSIONS 6 335 449 728 419 606 428 996 629 1,412 1,499 1,463 762 1,390 674 REACTIONS 5 18 13 24 11 12 14 28 11 48 31 48 15 47 10 7 SHARES 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 News Articles for months of September and October 2022 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 19-Aug-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33060&t=637975404490961657 Energy Firm Behind OC Oil Spill Admits Violating Federal Clean Water Act 8-Sep-22 City News Service https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33082&t=637987568993680086 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 9-Sep-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33080&t=637987568983211668 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 16-Sep-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33399&t=638005569785399778 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 23-Sep-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33395&t=638005569268309422 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 30-Sep-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33397&t=638005569282372100 Orange County Business Council 3-Oct-22 OCBC Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33393&t=638005563341907093 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 7-Oct-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33423&t=638012415029086026 Los Alamitos Newsletter - OC San Construction 14-Oct-22 Los Alamitos Newsletter https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument ?id=33431&t=638017726059629159 Clean Water Act at 50: Environmental gains, challenges I 18-Oct-22 OC Register https://www.ocsan.gov/home/showdocument �M=33425M=638016824107908472 IF community newsl C� The last large structural steel beam is being installed. etter Fa11 2022 Topping off the Headonartev Construction of OC San's new administrative Headquarters Building in Fountain Valley is scheduled to be completed by late 2023. And the project recently reached a milestone — the placement of the final large structural steel beam A "topping off" is a common tradition in construction to commemorate the completion of a building's structure, or the placement of the final steel beam. Employees were invited to sign this topping off beam and the hoisting of it for installation made for some great photos and video posted to social media. The new 3-story Headquarters Building will centrally locate approximately 300 administrative staff that are currently dispersed at Plant No.1 in Fountain Valley in aging buildings and temporary trailers that need repairs. The Headquarters will be a mix of mass timber combined with exposed steel -brace framing. Mass timber is an engineered wood product made of compressed layers of wood. It is designed to have strength ratings similar to concrete and steel but at a lighter weight. Mass timber is an eco-friendly product with a relatively low manufacturing carbon footprint, compared to concrete and steel materials which emit high levels of carbon into the atmosphere. Beams used for the Headquarters Building are comprised of individual 2-inch x 3-inch wood members that are glued and pressed together.The longest beam used in the main lobby of the new building measures 12-1/4 inch wide x 49-1/2 inch deep and 73 feet long. A future milestone to look forward to in 2023 will be for the pedestrian bridge that will span across Ellis Avenue from the Headquarters Building to the treatment plant, providing safe access for staff and visiting tour groups to get across without impacting traffic flow on Ellis Avenue. Visit www.ocsan.gov/headquarters to learn more about this project. NRAPPING I INESTMINSTE Great news Seal Beach and Westminster, the Westminster Blvd. Sewer project is wrapping up construction and is still on schedule to be off the streets later this year. The project, which began construction in April 2020, and replaced two side - by -side regional pipelines along a 3-mile stretch of Westminster Boulevard between Seal Beach Boulevard and Rancho Road, west of Springdale Street. Each new pipeline is 36-inches in diameter. One last major milestone near completion includes the rehabilitation of two siphons at the intersection of Westminster Boulevard and Rancho Road/Hammon Place in the City of Westminster. Siphons are pipelines that dip under an obstruction, in this case, the Barber City Channel, which runs along Rancho Road. Earlier in October, the two siphons were rehabilitated using the cured -in -place pipe method. Wastewater flows were first routed out of the siphons with the use of temporary bypass piping and pumps. A liner was then inserted into the siphon and cured for over 6 hours. After fully cured, the liner now acts as the pipeline, resulting in a new siphon, or a new pipeline within the old pipeline. Supporting structures to connect to the rehabilitated pipes will complete the work, followed by removal of the temporary bypass piping and restoration work. The project continues to button up the streets, putting back medians, irrigation, landscaping and paving where construction activity took place. For more information on the project visit www.ocsan.gov/westminster. Siphon Flo Flow Channel t Pipeline Crossing 1 Illustration of a siphon. Aerial view of the siphon rehabilitation work at the intersection of Westminster Boulevard and Hammon Place. 2 OC San Connection Community Newsletter/Fall 2022 1 Published by The Orange County Sanitation District w aT maKes SIMPFeciaL� OC San is a Special District- a form of local government created by a local community to meet a special need. Often cities and counties cannot provide all the services that their citizens desire. Can you imagine a wastewater treatment plant in each city? Therefore, a Special District is formed to administer these services their cities and counties lack. In California alone, there are over 2,000 special districts, according to the California Special Districts Association. All provide essential services — water, energy, fire, public safety, treatment of wastewater, garbage removal, and more. Since Special Districts are a form of local government, voters and ratepayers hold the specific districts directly accountable. This is accomplished through an elected board, regulations, and financial accountability. OC San is governed by a 25-member Board of Directors appointed from 20 cities, two sanitary districts, two water districts and one representative from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. 0 Central Generation facility at Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley. L AO OC San Connection Community Newsletter/Fall 2022 1 Published by The Orange County Sanitation District Cool It With the FOG It's fall and that means the holidays are around the corner. The holidays usually involve gatherings which means baking and cooking and that means you are left with FOG (Fats, Oil, and Grease). At a time when you are busy entertaining the last thing you want to do is deal with plumbing issues, so make sure you dispose of the FOG the right way. FOG should never be poured down the drain. Even though FOG is discarded down the drain as a liquid, when it cools, it can quickly solidify and clump up forming a clog which can cause sewage backups. Some of you may be asking, can't I just use hot water when pouring FOG down the drain? Short answer: No. This will only move the FOG further down the line. Eventually the water will cool and the FOG will solidify and coat the pipes. This could cause a sewer back up in your home or your neighborhood streets which can be harmful to our health and the environment. "Water Break" Has a New Meaning We've all heard that when it rains, we should turn off our sprinklers. But that's not the only thing we can do. Heavy rain saturates the ground and water can infiltrate the sewer system; this can result in the system having to process more water than normal in a short amount of time and run the risk of a sewer spill. To help reduce the impact, you can help by deferring water -using chores until after the storm has passed. If it appears the storm isn't letting up, then wait until after 6 p.m. when less people are using the system to run the dishwasher, do laundry, and any other water -based activities. A small change by each of us can lead to positive impacts, so remember, every little bit counts. When sewer pipes back up at a home, the homeowner is responsible for the clean-up. Avoid costly repairs by keeping the FOG out of the pipes by following these simple steps: • Use an empty metal can to pour fats, oil and grease into it. • Let it cool in the can before throwing away in the trash. • Use paper towels to wipe dishes and greasy pans before washing and toss those in the trash Give us a look... Still wondering what OC San does and what it takes to make it happen? Take a virtual tour of our plant to get a behind the scenes look at how we treat approximately 180 million gallons of wastewater a day to protect public health and the environment. Sign up at www.ocsan.gov/tours. Follow us on social media @OCSanDistrict • For general information, email forinformation@ocsan.gov. For OC San construction projects, reach your community liaisons at ConstructionHotline@ocsan.gov or call 714.378.2965. - /� More at www.o OC 1 SA ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OC San Connection Community Newsletter/Fall 2022 1 Published by The Orange County Sanitation District 11/7/2022 1 • Wastewater 101 • Vendor Outreach • Outreach Toolkit • VIP Recognition • Community Newsletter • Construction Outreach • Employee Communication Survey • Community Events • Yearbook 'ommunit newsletter I • Topping o££ the Headquarters Tours 9 tours / 129 guests 17 speaking engagements 2 Social Media ©r) M Facebook: 31 posts / 6.7k reached Twitter: 31 tweets / 6.2k reached Instagram: 24 posts / 6k reached Linkedln: 15 posts/ 11.7k reached 1 11/7/2022 What We Are Doing • State of OC San • Annual Report • Construction Outreach • Inside the Outdoors • Awards • Internal Communications • External Communication BEACH SEWER PROJECT SEAL 2 ration LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Ad10844tEllis Avenuueg �SAN COMMITTEE Fountain Valley, 92708 714) 593-743433 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Report File #: 2022-2601 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 3. FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: DRAFT 2023 LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PLAN GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan. BACKGROUND Each year, the Board of Directors approves a legislative and regulatory plan, which is a summary of the Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) goals, key issues, and policy positions. The legislative and regulatory policies in this document were developed taking into consideration agency priorities, the wastewater industry, OC San's member agencies, and policy needs. These Board - approved policies serve as OC San's official positions of support or opposition on issues of importance to the agency. The legislative and regulatory plan is a dynamic document, adopted annually, and is modified to meet the needs of OC San as federal, state, and local policymaking agendas change throughout the year. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities PROBLEM Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware of OC San's mission, programs, and projects and how they could be impacted by proposed legislation. PROPOSED SOLUTION Approve the 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan directing staff to work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate OC San's legislative interests and work to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San, the wastewater industry, and the community. To assist in our relationship building efforts, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours Orange County Sanitation District Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarTIM File #: 2022-2601 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 3. (virtual/in-person), one-on-one meetings, and meetings/lobby trips with D.C. and Sacramento representatives (virtual/in-person). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: • Orange County Sanitation District 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan • Presentation Orange County Sanitation District Page 2 of 2 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarT" SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Table of Contents • Legislative and Regulatory Team • Introduction • Procedure for Taking Positions • Guiding Priorities • Federal and State Priorities • Appendix Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Team OC San Legislative Advocacy Team Rebecca Long (714) 593-7444 rlong@ocsan.gov Senior Public Affairs Specialist Kelly Newell (714) 593-7102 knewell@ocsan.gov Public Affairs Specialist Jennifer Cabral (714) 593-7581 jcabral@ocsan.gov Administration Manager Jim Herberg (714) 593-7110 jherberg@ocsan.gov General Manager Federal Advocacy Team Eric Sapirstein (202) 466-3755 esap@ensresources.com ENS Resources Sarah Sapirstein (202) 466-3755 slap@ensresources.com ENS Resources David French (202) 466-3755 dfrench@ensresources.com ENS Resources State Advocacy Team Cori Takkinen (949) 399-9050 ctakkinen@TownsendPA.com Townsend Public Affairs Eric O'Donnell (949) 399-9050 eodonnell@TownsendPA.com Townsend Public Affairs Christopher Townsend (949) 399-9050 ctownsend@TownsendPA.com Townsend Public Affairs OC San Regulatory Advocacy Team Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental (714) 593-7450 Iwiborg@ocsan.gov Services Mark Kawamoto, Environmental Projection (714) 593-7424 mkawamoto@ocsan.gov Manager Tom Meregillano, Environmental Supervisor (714) 593-7457 tmeregillano@ocsan.gov 2 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Legislative Public Affairs Committee Jesus Silva Chairman Kim Carr Vice -Chairman Anthony Kuo Member -At -Large Andrew Nguyen Member -At -Large John Withers Member -At -Large Chad Wanke Board Chairman Ryan Gallagher Board Vice -Chairman Introduction The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) recognizes the need for an active local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory advocacy program to ensure that the interests of the ratepayers and the Board of Directors (Board) are advocated and supported. The legislative and regulatory team actively engages, pursues, and monitors activities in California and Washington, D.C. and takes appropriate action in support of or opposition to legislative and regulatory initiatives. Each year, the Board of Directors adopts a Legislative and Regulatory Plan, which is a summary of OC San's goals, key issues, and policy positions. The legislative and regulatory policies in this document were developed taking into consideration OC San's priorities, specifically for the wastewater industry and policy needs. These Board -approved policies serve as OC San's official positions of support or opposition on issues of importance to the agency. The Legislative and Regulatory Plan is a dynamic document, adopted and modified annually to meet the everchanging federal, state, and local policymaking changes throughout the year. The legislative and regulatory team, in conjunction with the Board, may take appropriate action consistent with the Legislative and Regulatory Plan, including, but not limited to, drafting position letters, advocating to legislators and their staff, and proposing and/or commenting on legislation and regulations. Procedure for Taking Positions Staff will track bills and proposed regulations of greatest interest to OC San, particularly those that fall within the goals and objectives identified by the Board and included in this plan. Staff will monitor bills and proposed regulations being watched by similar agencies within our region (Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, South Orange County Water Authority, Orange County Water District, Irvine Ranch Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange County, etc.) as well as state, federal and national associations such as California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP), California Special Districts Association (CSDA), Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC), League of California Cities (LOCC), and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). For those bills and proposed regulations that are being tracked and where there is clear policy direction stated in the Board -adopted Legislative and Regulatory Plan, Public Affairs and Regulatory staff can send letters to legislators and regulators and give direction to the lobbyists to advocate that position. 3 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan 3. When Regulatory Affairs is deciding to issue a comment letter on proposed regulations, they first review the Board approved criteria established in the Legislative and Regulatory plan. If the proposed position meets the established criteria, then the Regulatory Affairs team will work with OC San's member associations including but not limited to Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (SCAP), California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). When appropriate, the member association(s) will take the lead and advocate on our behalf. Otherwise, a comment letter will be submitted from OC San directly. This will be decided by both the Regulatory Affairs team with input from the Public Affairs Office. Additionally, the Regulatory Affairs team will work directly with OC San's Administration Manager and other manager's as appropriate when crafting an official comment letter. 4. When an issue is not urgent, all legislative letters will be hand -signed by the Board Chairman or Vice - Chairman. If a matter is urgent, staff may use the electronic signature, so long as a clear policy direction exists, and the General Manager or Designee approves the letter. 5. When a bill does not fall within the scope of the Legislative and Regulatory Plan or is a controversial issue, staff will seek direction from the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee. 6. If a bill does not fall within the scope of the Legislative and Regulatory Plan , but the Association of California Cities Orange County (ACCOC), the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) and/ or the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has adopted a position, staff may follow this position but must inform the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee of such action at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Guiding Priorities • Oppose redundant regulatory and legislative requirements that cause undue constraints on efficient operations; • Support legislative and regulatory streamlining that promotes affordability, public health, and environmental protection; • Maintain local control over governance of special districts and other local entities; and • Obtain financial assistance for OC San projects through grants, loans, and legislative directed funding. Federal Priorities • Funding/Finance o Advocate for national infrastructure program that includes wastewater infrastructure needs. o Advocate for robust federal water infrastructure funding of existing programs in addition to national infrastructure initiative, including State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), Smart Water Infrastructure Grants, and Water Recycling. Additionally, advocate for federal support assistance for workforce training. o Secure competitive and direct federal grants assistance in support of green infrastructure, renewable energy, biosolids management, and water and organic management recycling projects assistance. o Monitor and obtain federal grants for funding of traditional wastewater treatment needs, alternative renewable energy, bioenergy, water recycling, biosolids beneficial use, and beach protection. 4 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan o Support development of infrastructure policies and legislation that will close funding gaps and encourage direct grants assistance in support of projects and programs addressing resiliency needs that protect OC San infrastructure investments from natural disasters. o Work with U.S. Department of Energy and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify and support efforts to secure funding assistance for the OC San's energy -water nexus project demonstrations such as super critical water oxidation and/or future biosolids/biogas projects. o Support legislation, policies and regulations that offer to provide below market bonding rate assistance to construct treatment facilities, including credit assistance, Build America Bonds, Municipal Facility Assistance and infrastructure banks. Focus should include modernizing wastewater treatment facilities including energy and water use efficiency as well as sustainable energy recovery technologies and core infrastructure assistance related wastewater treatment. o Secure federal support of OC San's capital project needs to aid in the budget decision making process for the coming fiscal year. o Promote restoration of federal deductibility of state and local tax payments and oppose elimination or restriction on the use or availability of tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure. o Support maximum funding in annual federal appropriations for the Clean Water Act State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). o Support legislation to revise the SRF allocation formula to allow for appropriate and fair share of funding to California consistent with the EPA study (20 percent increase in share). o Support removal of private activity Bond State Volume Cap as part of national infrastructure initiative on water and wastewater facilities to allow for innovative financing approaches. • Innovative Technology o Work with Congress and the EPA to enhance the WaterSense Program to increase the use of energy and water use efficient technologies at OC San while protecting against treatment cost increases related to program rulemaking. o Work with Congress to authorize and fund direct assistance to support innovative technology adoption. • Contaminants of Emerging Concern o Work with Congress to advance federal assistance to support the treatment of forever chemicals and to protect public agencies from liability for per- and polylfluoroalkyl acids (PFAS) presence in biosolids and wastewater. o Provide that any funding regime be derived from the manufacturers of PFAS chemicals to provide federal grants and low -interest loans to agencies impacted. o Support regulations or legislation that limit the creation, formulation, and general use of PFAS constituents. o Support the reduction/elimination of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (e.g., PFAS) within consumer and commercial products. o Oppose regulations or legislation that would place responsibility for addressing PFAS as a class of constituents on public treatment plants. o Oppose designation of PFAS as hazardous substances under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). o Secure liability exemption for wastewater agencies if PFAS or other "forever" chemicals defined as a hazardous substance under CERCLA or are regulated as a class. Work with the EPA on emerging regulatory issues of concern including integrated planning, method development, monitoring effluent limitations and guidelines, and contaminants of emerging concern including, but not limited to, PFAS and microplastics. 5 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan o Support legislation that will eliminate non -essential PFAS uses to reduce and mitigate PFAS in everyday consumer goods. • NPDES/Permitting o Work with the Administration and Congress to advance commonsense permitting processes including ten-year National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and programmatic permits issued by USEPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce ratepayer costs. Any authority to issue efficient permitting solutions should not impose new requirements or burdens on permittees. o Support streamlining the Clean Water Act permitting processes. • Environment/Climate Resiliency o Work with OC San's congressional delegation and administration officials to advance funding of resiliency needs, including impacts associated with sea level rise, climate change, natural disasters such as wildfires that could affect our utility grid and cause power outages. Also, seismic events, drought and general resiliency planning that would support OC San's water recycling, conservation, and other resiliency projects. • Source Control o Support legislation to label wipes as non-flushable/non-dispersible. o Advocate for federal policies that minimize regulatory burdens imposed upon communities and public agencies that seek to adopt programs for the giveback of pharmaceuticals that will result in the reduction of disposal of pharmaceuticals through wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, OC San will advocate for federal funding of programs currently authorized that support the development of pharmaceutical management programs including education. o Monitor legislation and regulations that limit PFAS in industrial wastewater. State Priorities • Funding/Finance o Secure funding through grants and legislation for infrastructure, collection improvements, and alternative renewable energy at the Fountain Valley, Plant No. 1 and Huntington Beach, Plant No. 2. o Promote a regional distribution/statewide equity approach to the disbursement of State Revolving Fund monies. o Oppose legislation or any regulations that would mandate volumetric pricing of wastewater. o Actively protect the allocation of local property taxes to special districts in the state budget process. o Monitor legislation that affects capacity and connection fees for accessory dwelling units or single- family residences. o Support legislation that would encourage or develop bulk energy storage facilities as well as legislation that would provide funding for long-term energy storage. o Obtain funding for projects that meet the State's goals of expanded water supply, energy reduction, and renewable energy implementation. o Where appropriate, obtain State funding for critical aging infrastructure, through funding sources made available through any agency including but not limited to the SWRCB and the Department of Water Resources. o Support funding through grants and legislation for a Food Waste/Organic Co -Digestion facility. o Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills and relevant proposed regulations. o Support legislation that would supersede the Kaanana decision by limiting prevailing wage requirements for utilities to construction contracts. o Support targeted funding through grants and legislation for zero and near zero emission vehicles and the supporting infrastructure required for zero emission vehicles. o Monitor and support State grants for PFAS-containing firefighting foam collection and disposal programs. 0 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan • Contaminants of Emerging Concern o Support regulations and legislations that abide by the 'producer pays' principle when allocating clean up responsibility and enable cost recovery o Oppose regulations or legislation that puts responsibility of addressing PFAS as a class of constituents on public treatment plants. o Monitor state legislation as well as State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and California Air Resources Control Board on regulatory activity related to PFAS. o Work with legislators to address concerns stemming from Mobile Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic substances (MPBTs) such as PFAS. Support funding opportunities for clean-up costs from the manufacturers of PFAS and through state grants and low -interest loans. o Support legislation that will eliminate non -essential PFAS uses to reduce and mitigate PFAS in everyday consumer goods. • Environment/Climate Resiliency o Support and participate in Integrated Regional Water Management planning efforts in the Santa Ana River watershed. o Oppose restrictive and redundant regulatory requirements for biosolids. o Support the creation of a Statewide Organics Management Plan that includes the beneficial use of biosolids, education, market expansion activities, and mandates to buy-back compost and other organics diverted from landfills. o Support efforts to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to streamline current procedures and regulations for projects to refurbish or replace existing infrastructure facilities. o Actively monitor the Little Hoover Commission hearings and reports related to climate change adaptation, special districts, and other topics as it relates to OC San. • Water Reuse o Work with legislators who introduced legislation such as SB 163 (Hertzberg, 2015) and SB 332 (Hertzberg, 2019) to ensure that no unrealistic, one size fits all, regulations are placed on wastewater treatment facilities. o Support the inclusion of recycled water credits during the continued development and implementation of long-term water conservation legislation and regulations. • Source Control o Support legislation and/or regulations that restrict the use of microplastics and chemicals of emerging concern in any product that is disposed of through the sanitary sewer system. o Support legislation, such as AB 1672 (Bloom), or regulations that discourage the flushing of wipes through the sewer system, unless they meet certain performance standards. o Monitor legislation and regulations that limit PFAS in industrial wastewater. • Local Government o Support the State's efforts to increase the effectiveness and efficiencies of Local Agency Formation Commissions. o Oppose state mandates, regulations, or legislation such as AB 1217 (Daly, 2015) that set, alter, or otherwise modify the governance structure of special districts, joint powers authorities, or other local government entities. 7 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Appendix A. Federal Tactics B. State Tactics C. Legislative and Regulatory Policies D. State, Federal and Regulatory Processes Federal Tactics Initiative Action 1. Identify and advise on federal • Schedule meetings with federal agency stakeholders and senior funding opportunities for the officials in Washington D.C. and district offices to build support for OC San infrastructure projects OC San priority projects; and • Work with congressional delegation to update priority needs; and • Develop white papers to justify requested assistance through direct grants. 2. Seek funding assistance to • Meet with federal agency officials to review OC San's needs and advance recovery of energy and to discuss funding opportunities and options related to the energy other resources from biosolids water nexus; and and other organics such as food 0 Work with EPA and other agencies to advance energy and waste water efficient technologies related to smart water technologies and WaterSense grant program. 3. Seek Infrastructure assistance • Meet with congressional delegation and key congressional committees; and A. Robust funding of State • Develop priorities and disseminate to OC San's Revolving Fund (SRF) and congressional delegation; and revise SRF Allocation Formula • Advocate before congressional infrastructure committees and B. Innovative Financing applicable Executive Branch officials to secure adoption of C. Regulatory Streamlining alternative water infrastructure financing including credit, loans, public -private -partnerships and grants in addition to direct grants assistance; and 0 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative Regulatory Plan • Work to ensure expedited National Environmental Policy Act and related reviews and approvals; and • Work with Congress and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on proposals to provide enhanced alternative water infrastructure financing tools; and Seek opportunities to testify before Congress. 4. Support tax reform that protects • Work with NACWA and CASA in support of unrestricted use of public agencies tax- exempt financing and feasible innovative financing approaches such as infrastructure banks to supplement traditional funding approaches; and • Work with state and local government stakeholders to restore state and local tax deductibility and advocate before congressional delegation; and • Present or submit testimony; and • Transmit communications on tax-exempt financing. 5. Support resiliency • Work with delegation and regulators to ensure incorporation of legislation, regulations, new programs for water and biosolids recycling assistance; and and policies that support protection of • Work with NACWA, CASA and ACWA to support resiliency water OC San's investments and biosolids recycling legislation and regulations; and and promote water and • Work with congressional infrastructure committees to secure biosolids recycling assistance for resiliency projects. assistance 6. Work with federal agencies • Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on environmental site on permitting issues assessment issues such as incidental take permits under Endangered Species Act (ESA); and • Advocate to authorize EPA to provide NPDES permits terms for a period of up to 10- years and to retain five-year administrative extension authority. January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative Regulatory Plan State Tactics Initiative Action 1. Develop a proactive legislative • Identify legislation that has the potential to benefit or impact OC and regulatory advocacy San, as legislation is introduced and amended; and agenda • Identify proposed state and local regulations that are introduced that have the potential to benefit or impact OC San; and • Recommend positions on identified legislation and proposed regulation to align with OC San's Legislative and Regulatory Plan; and • Create and continually update a legislative and regulatory matrix to track identified pieces of priority legislation and proposed regulations; and • Schedule advocacy days in Sacramento with legislators and committee staff and regulators; and • Continue an active letter writing campaign to support or oppose priority legislation and proposed regulations; and • Schedule meetings with legislators, regulators, stakeholders, and senior officials in Sacramento and district offices to build support for OC San priority projects; and • Participate in CASA's legislative committees and Regulatory Workgroup and SCAP's air quality, water issues, collection systems, biosolids, and wastewater pretreatment committees. 2. Compile a comprehensive list • Meet with management to discuss future capital projects and of Capital Improvement priorities; and projects • Match capital improvements with funding opportunities based on project eligibility. 3. Monitor and advise on possible • Proactively engage in the drafting of grant funding guidelines and funding opportunities, including provide input to drafting agency or committee to ensure eligibility but not limited to funding and competitiveness of OC San's projects and priorities; and through Statewide bonds • Proactively engage on proposed legislation and regulations that would have an impact on the implementation of funding programs; and • Identify funding opportunities and provide recommendations for eligible projects. Create an advocacy and outreach schedule on the planning and execution of efforts to seek funds. 10 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative Regulatory Plan 4. Monitor and advise on funding • Monitor the rollout of the Cap and Trade Expenditure Plan for available through Cap and waste diversion projects. Continue to advocate for additional Trade funding in future Cap and Trade Expenditure Plans that OC San is eligible for; and • Identify eligible and competitive projects and programs; and • Create a schedule on planning and execution of efforts to seek funds, including outreach and advocacy strategy. 5. Monitor and advise on energy • Track energy related grant opportunities; and or other resource recovery related funding opportunities • Identify potential projects for funding, including, but not limited to alternative renewable energy, not limited to biogas, biosolids to energy conversion, organic waste (high strength food waste and fats, oils, and grease) to energy conversion, and greenhouse gas reduction projects; and • Ensure wastewater interests are protected as significant decisions are made related to renewable energy production financing, mandates, climate change goals, programs and continued efforts to extend the state's emissions reduction target; and • Schedule meetings with local delegation as well as key members to discuss project benefits and funding opportunity; and • Support initiatives that help OC San strive for energy independence by minimizing energy utilization and maximizing useful energy recovery from the sewage it receives; and • Support fair and reasonable regulations for the pipeline injection of biomethane produced from anaerobic digestion; and • Support renewable energy initiatives that are reasonable and fair. 6. Schedule and attend advocacy • Educate current administration, key staff and agencies on priority and outreach meetings to projects and advocate for funding allocations that align with the OC provide OC San project updates San's priorities; and • Schedule stakeholder meetings to build support for projects; and • Hold advocacy meetings in coordination with funding opportunities and project timelines; and • Work with relevant budget committees, budget sub -committees, policy committees and their staff to advocate for funding allocations that align with OC San's priorities; and • Provide full briefings and updates to Orange County legislative delegation and relevant members on OC San's priority projects. 7. Ensure that there is regulatory • Outreach with the California Environmental Protection Agency, support in place to allow for Department of Toxic Substances, State Water Resources Control non -reclaimable discharge such Board, Regional Water Quality Control Board, the governor's office, as brine legislative leadership and other appropriate stakeholders. 11 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative Regulatory Plan 8. Ensure development and implementation of a statewide biosolids land application management policy • Work in conjunction with CASA , SCAP etc. to outreach and educate legislators and regulators to develop an advocacy strategy for regulatory framework that will support statewide objectives to manage biosolids land application. 9. Ensure development and • Work with relevant legislators and committees to draft legislation implementation of a strategy to that will lessen the cost burden on OC San rate payers of relieve the OC San of complying with outdated bid advertising requirements; and cumbersome and outdated bid • Conduct outreach with various other sanitation districts/POTW's advertising costs across the State to form a coalition to support any efforts. 10. Ensure development and • Meet with local labor groups to initially present the issue; and advocacy for legislation to 0 Brainstorm proposed solutions that will give OC San and other raise the contracting and bid sanitation district's/POTW's more flexibility to complete small threshold for the OC San scale public works projects in house; and • Work in conjunction with CASA to outreach, educate, and develop an advocacy strategy that will target all sanitation districts/POTW's affected by the current threshold limitations; and • Develop and advocate for legislation that will raise the threshold for work that can be performed in house as well as work that is required to be bid. 12 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Legislative and Regulatory Policies Air Quality: OC San is committed to complying with federal, state, and local air quality laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Support air quality legislations, regulations, rules, and policies that minimize permitting barriers and encourage the use of advanced air emission control technologies through greater flexibility and financial incentives. b. Support measures that maintain and enhance local decision -making authority, where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. C. Support legislation and regulations to ensure greater consistency between the California and Federal Clean Air Acts. Support strategies that clearly demonstrate and provide for the most cost-effective means for meeting air quality goals. Continue to follow OC San's odor policy to assure OC San is a good neighbor to the surrounding communities. f. Support regulatory and legislative changes that allow exemptions from CARB's medium and heavy-duty clean air requirements for critical wastewater response vehicles. Oppose regulations that mandate specific fuel types or neglect the significant benefits of renewable fuels. h. Obtain grant funding for zero -emitting vehicles and equipment and any necessary infrastructure to support those emerging technologies. Support legislation that will include emergency response vehicles from essential public services in the definition of "Emergency Vehicles" in CVC section 165. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in response to State's goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality including the electrification of engine -driven equipment and fleets. Oppose measures that require special districts and local governments to be early adopters of this unproven technology. k. Monitor South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD's) development of regulations and guidelines associated with AB 617 in the following areas: (1) implementation of best available retrofit control technology (BARCT) requirements for existing stationary sources; (2) deployment of air monitoring systems in selected communities; and (3) implementation of emissions reduction plans in selected 13 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan communities. Participate and engage in associations efforts to work with CARB and the local air districts in the implementation of the updated AB 617 Criteria Pollutants & Toxics Reporting and AB 2588 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Programs. M. Oppose redundant and unreasonable requirements, such as potentially double reporting requirements, with respect to emissions reporting associated with AB 617. n. Track the SCAQMD's Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) development. Oppose potential measures that place additional burdens to resource recovery operations generating renewable energy. o. Monitor and support any legislative development which would provide a relief on the use of diesel emergency power generators during State of Emergency events impacting the local electrical utility. Biosolids, Organics and Biogas: OC San strives to beneficially use biosolids through multiple management options performed at reasonable costs that are protective of public health and the environment. Support legislation, regulations and policies that support the beneficial use of biosolids on agricultural lands, landscape, horticulture, California Healthy Soils Initiatives, mine reclamation, fire ravaged lands, superfund sites, brownfields, overgrazed lands, carbon sequestration and wetland restoration. b. Support the promotion and funding of local pilot programs, studies, and research for the beneficial use of biosolids. C. Oppose legislation, regulations, and policies that imposes unreasonable new rules, guidance or bans that restrict use of biosolids for land application in any region, county, or state without scientific basis. Support alternative renewable energy legislation, regulation and policies that encourage use of biosolids as a renewable energy resource. Support for responsible local reuse of community -generated organics not limited to biosolids compost and biogas. Support streamlined legislation, regulations and policies that encourage the procurement of biogas, biosolids, and compost. Support CalRecycle, CARB, California Public Utilities Commission, (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) accepting quality standards that allow wastewater treatment plants to inject biogas production into existing pipelines for renewable use. Support compost associations and local cities and agencies in education, market expansion activities, and meeting mandates to buy-back compost and other organics diverted from landfills. 14 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Limit redundant reporting requirements on organics, recyclable material, and solid waste. Support organic co -digestion and recycling projects. c. Source Control: OC San supports legislation that reduces pollutants and harmful materials that could enter the sewer system. Support statewide or targeted public education programs and initiatives that teach appropriate "What To Flush" practices and fats, oils, and grease management. b. Support federal policies and legislation that regulates the disposal of flushable wipes to ensure clarity on the definition of "flushable". C. Support legislation, regulations, and funding assistance would lead to decreased introduction of microplastics and other chemicals of concern discharged into the sewer system. d. Support legislation and funding mechanisms that reduce the amount of trash, waste, chemicals, and harmful organic material that enter the sewer system. e. Support legislation that would create forever homes for forever chemicals. f. Oppose regulations or legislation that would place the responsibility of addressing PFAS as a class of constituents on the public treatment plants. g. Support funding opportunities for clean-up costs from the manufacturers of PFAS and through state grants and low -interest loans. In. Support the reduction/elimination of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (e.g., PFAS) within consumer and commercial products. i. Monitor the development of PFAS-containing firefighting foam collection and disposal programs across the country. d. Grant Funding: OC San is committed to advancing the state of knowledge in the treatment and management of wastewater through the application of innovative and alternative technologies. To this end, OC San supports grants assistance to offset its research, special projects, and capital improvement projects. Support legislation, bonds, programs, and projects that provide funding for: infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, special studies and research or projects relating to security, environmental education, water quality, wastewater processing, urban runoff, wastewater recycling, biosolids and organics management, water quality improvement, resource recovery, or alternative energy. b. Support projects that provide for public benefit over projects that are primarily intended for private benefit or gain. C. Oppose proposals placing further requirements on grant recipients that return low value for high administrative costs. 15 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Support regional collaboration and funding for public agencies for food waste co -digestion and recycling projects. e. Innovative Funding: OC San is committed to supporting programs that provide the highest quality services to its ratepayers. Support programs to leverage federal assistance such as credit assistance and highly subsidized loan assistance. b. Support Public -Private -Partnerships, Public to Public and other financing approaches that can reduce costs only if such projects do not impose costs on OC San ratepayers. C. Support the full funding of the Clean Water Act- State Revolving Fund Program at $4 billion annually. Seek federal assistance to support water conservation projects such as water recycling, green infrastructure through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and direct grants to reduce project costs. f. Labor Relations/Human Resources: OC San is committed to employer -employee relations including, but not limited to meeting and conferring in good faith with recognized employee organizations regarding the wages, hours of work and other terms and conditions of employment. As Congress considers reforming the federal tax code, many of the provisions subject to reform may impact labor relations. Support measures to reform current workers compensation formulas that rely on a proportionate exposure formula. b. Support health insurance reform that does not create additional financial burdens on special districts. C. Support measures to ease applicability of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on public agencies. Oppose any measure imposing compulsory and binding arbitration with respect to public employees. Oppose any measure that imposes upon local government mandated employee benefits that are more properly decided at the local bargaining table. Oppose efforts reducing local control over public employee disputes and imposing regulations on an outside agency. Oppose any measure granting essential public employees the right to strike. Oppose a new mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees. Oppose overreaching and costly mandates that require non -necessary disclosures to employees 16 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Oppose legislation and regulations that force OC San to adjust paid and unpaid leave time parameters. g. Security: OC San is committed to the safety of all personnel, facilities, and the entire sewer system. a. Support legislation that would create efficiencies around the retention policy of surveillance video recordings. b. Support funding assistance to implement COVID-19 type employee protection needs. C. Support funding for the hardening of essential regional facilities such as water recycling and sewer collection and recycling sites. d. Support legislation and funding for regional emergency management collaboration to protect critical infrastructure. Planning: OC San ensures the long-range planning of capital improvement programs in order to deliver the highest quality facilities. Support reform of existing state, regional and local planning processes only if directly linkedto reforms in the current revenue and tax structure of state and local governments. Support measures that provide new revenues for growth management and the public facilities necessary to support expected growth. Support proposals encouraging regional, sub -regional or countywide cooperation in planning urban development strategies, especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed upon goals. Oppose legislation consolidating special districts that fail to address the concerns of cities affected by the proposed consolidation. Oppose measures that prevent or restrict the ability of cities or special districts to participate in the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) sub -regional process. Public Health: Protection of public health is OC San's core mission. OC San will work cooperatively with county and state health officers to assure local health protection. Support hazard mitigation, emergency response, planning, and recovery through direct legislation, policy directives, and funding toward floodplain security within the Santa Ana River watershed. b. Support funding assistance to implement COVID-19 and other viral type employee protection needs. 17 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan Support (generally) measures that provide for improved public health through regulation. Support the protection of public health and environment through the construction and implementation of advanced wastewater treatment technology. Support sharing critical information and data from state and county agencies in the interest of protecting the public health and saving taxpayer dollars. Monitor legislation that provides additional occupational safety and health standard requirements for employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Public Works: OC San is committed to the achievement of effective and efficient projects that provide wastewater treatment services that benefit its ratepayers. a. Support measures that provide funding and support to publicly owned treatment works and sewage collection systems. b. Support legislation and regulation that allow public agencies to procure goods and services in manners similar to private industry, thereby reducing overall costs of delivery. C. Support legislation and regulation that improve the Utility Underground Service Alert Program in order to improve coordination, identification, minimize damage, minimize environmental risks, and minimize cost exposure to publicly owned facilities when contractors are performing sub- surface work. d. Support a comprehensive response to the state's electricity and natural gas shortages that provide a stable energy supply, respects the ability of municipalities to provide power, recognizes that infrastructure (i.e. emergency and standby generators) exists that could be employed temporarily during periods with minimal air quality impact and protects ratepayers (including cities and special districts) against dramatic rate increases and statewide power outages. e. Support legislation and regulation that allows OC San to utilize the Best Value Design Build, Progressive Design Build and Construction Manager at Risk Design Build option for the construction of public works projects. f. Oppose Buy American mandates legislation that would increase project costs or prevent the use of the most innovative technologies. g. Monitor legislation that would require the inspection and possible repair of sewer laterals at the time of sale in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. h. Monitor legislation connected with government claims against special districts regarding risk and wrap-up insurance. i. Support legislation that increases the thresholds for bid work and force account work. k. Tax Reform/Revenue and Taxation: Track pending legislation to ensure OC San remains in compliance with the government code as it pertains to wastewater system user fees and property tax revenues and the investment of public funds. a. Support measures leading to a greater financial independence from the state that would result 18 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting. b. Oppose measures that impose mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits. c. Oppose legislation that shifts tax revenues away from local governments without the adequate provision of a constitutionally guaranteed backfill to offset the lost revenues of those local governments. Oppose measures that shift existing local revenue sources back to the state, including the special district share of property tax, sales tax, vehicle license fees, and rate payerfees. e. Oppose the use of revenues traditionally used to fund the delivery of municipal services to fund programs for which the state is responsible, particularly the courts, health, and welfare programs. Oppose elimination or restriction of state and local tax deduction from federal tax liability of local taxpayers. g. Oppose elimination or restriction on the availability of municipal tax-exempt financing for public infrastructure projects. Monitor legislation regarding changes in law that influence the fees and charges that OC San facilitates. Special Districts: OC San supports the maintenance of special districts to provide specific services, in response to citizen's demands, in a cost-effective manner. a. Support efforts to provide equitable treatment of special districts in emergency funding assistance. Support outreach to local, regional, and state elected officials to foster a greater understanding regarding the critical relationship between adequate reserves and the successful short -and -long- term operation of water and wastewater agencies. Support the work of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), and California Special Districts Association (CSDA) etc.in any future discussions or negotiations pertaining to the legislative and budget issues relative to preserving control of members' reserves. d. Oppose further state regulations that adversely impact special district financing, operations, and administration. e. Oppose measures that create or grant powers to sub -regional or regional bodies that would result in an infringement on clearly local concerns. f. Oppose any administrative or legislative efforts to access or transfer any reserve funds held by water and wastewater districts. 19 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan g. Oppose the imposition of unfunded, mandated programs on local governments. Oppose efforts that diminish OC San's ability to govern efficiently and effectively, including expanding the size of the Board of Directors. i. Support alternate methods of public meetings notices that maintain transparency but are more cost efficient and technologically advanced. j. Support maximum flexibility for special districts to conduct Board of Directors business virtually while providing for public transparency k. Support legislation that gives local control on video retention guidelines to special districts to maintain maximum flexibility and cost control. m. Water Quality and Supply: OC San is committed to participating collaboratively in the protection of regional water resources for the benefit of the people we serve. a. Support (generally) measures to increase water supply and improve water quality in the region, including drought relief legislations and regulations. b. Support measures that would increase funding for water reuse technologies, including support for the Groundwater Replenishment System project by the Orange County Water District and the OC San to create new water supplies through wastewater recycling. c. Support measures that promote and provide for the use of reclaimed water. d. Support policy development, funding, and research for addressing urban runoff, stormwater, and beach closures, including funding for studies that identify the sources of bacterial, viral, and other microbial contaminants and human pathogens. e. Support measures to evaluate water quality standards, as needed, to ensure the objectives are appropriately protecting the designated use. f. Support legislation and regulation that would direct U.S. EPA levied fines to remain in the region. g. Support measures addressing non -point source pollution in order to protect our ocean water quality and provide funding to mitigate its effects, including integrated permitting approaches that can reduce costs and achieve water quality improvements while allowing permits to be tailored to the needs of Orange County and its watershed. Support national infrastructure policies that contain aspirational goal that promotes improved water use efficiency in construction of water efficient buildings and communities. Support legislation and regulation that promote improved water use efficiency through state assistance in evaluating and implementing new programs and technologies and increasing public awareness of water use efficiency. 20 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Plan j. Support legislation and regulation that provide for the development of the watershed approach, including watershed management plans and watershed -based permitting. k. Support legislation and regulation that necessitate the responsible use of water in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. I. Support streamlined environmental guidelines and regulations that would safeguard the region, providing increased protections and lesser costs to ratepayers. m. Oppose the imposition of statewide fees for environmental cleanup that is caused through private sector actions or are regional in nature (e.g., when the nexus between those responsible for environmental abuse and those required to pay for cleanup or mitigation is absent). n. Support approaches to reduce compliance costs associated with stormwater controls including the use of integrated plans. o. Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations related to contaminants of emerging concern (e.g.,PFAS). Legislative and Regulatory Process Flow Chart State How a Bill Becomes a Law 01a Yiroducea Committee Henfnp NpoIM POW ro M6Who=) RMAurned to ) i Xp—d-ch house endmen[s .,, st Mls N orgiral house me last mxu-r 7 I of the Nnor Food Few W-d Graphic Obtained from Leginfo.ca.gov 21 January 2023 OC San 2023 Legislative Regulatory Plan Federal •Btu• � �� &LL• a .,.,. eiu exmMes snw ens nvnao lnfographic attribution: provide by behance.net and created by RjayJuarez 22 January 2023 Stakeholder Engagement Prior to Formal Rulemaking • Fact Finding through series of multiple meetings • Address concerns • Initial stage of shaping proposed language Engagement es and e rs Agency Holds Public Hearing as Scheduled or By Request Pre li mi nary Activities • Economic I mpact Assessment • Fiscal Impact • Regulations Development • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/ Regulatory Notice Register • Initial Statement of Reasons • Text of Regulation MAJ OR CHANGES: New 45-Days hanRulemaking agency transmit a de to ade to rulemaking action to the Office of Admin- egulations? Law for review within one year from the date that the notice was published in the California Regulatory Notice Register • Updated Informative No Changes or Digest Nonsubstantial OAL Approves • Final Statement of Disapprove the and Sufficiently Reasons (with rulemaking Related summary and action response to Substantial and Sufficiently Related: 15-Day Comment Period: AgenCy Mails Notice and Text of Proposed Changes RELEVANT STATE AGENCY INTERACTIONS WITH OCSD • CaIEPA • Department of Pesticides • CalRecycle (Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery • Department of Toxic Substance Control • Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment • State Water Resources Control Board including Regional Boards 1-9 comments) Final Text of Regulations Office of Administrative Law File proposed regulation with the S ecreta ry of state Agency Adopts Regulations 11/7/2022 • Oppose redundant regulatory and legislative requirements that cause undue constraints on efficient operations; • Support legislative and regulatory streamlining that promotes affordability, public health, and environmental protection; • Maintain local control over governance of special districts and other local entities; and • Obtain financial assistance for OC San projects through grants, loans, and legislative directed funding. 11/7/2022 • Cori Takkinen —Townsend Public Affairs • Eric O'Donnell —Townsend Public Affairs • Eric Sapirstein — ENS Resources • Sarah Sapirstein — ENS Resources • David French — ENS Resources • Jim Herberg — OC San • Jennifer Cabral — OC San • Rebecca Long — OC San • Lan Wiborg — OC San • Tom Meregillano — OC San 3 Procedure For Taking a Position 0 2 11/7/2022 • La PA Committee Feedback Throughout the Year • Obtain Feedback From OC San Staff/Subject Matter Experts • Work with State and Federal Lobbyist • Share with Various Organizations: • California Association of Sanitation Agencies • California Special Districts Association • Orange County Water District • Municipal Water District of Orange County • Irvine Ranch Water District • La PA Committee Review and Input • Board Adoption 5 • Proposed Video Retention Bill • Working with a local association to carry the bill • Support regulatory and legislative changes that allow exemptions from CARB's medium and heavy- duty clean air requirements for critical wastewater response vehicles • Additional focus on PFAS • Categorical priorities • Appendix D with process flow charts Z J 3 11/7/2022 Recommend to the Board of Directors to: • Approve the Orange County Sanitation District 2023 Legislative and Regulatory Plan. Page 0 M ration LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Ad10844tEllis Avenuueg �SAN COMMITTEE Fountain Valley, 92708 714) 593-743433 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Agenda Report File #: 2022-2602 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 4. FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2022 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to: Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the months of September and October 2022. BACKGROUND The Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) legislative affairs program includes advocating OC San's legislative interests; sponsoring legislation (where appropriate); and seeking Local, State, and Federal funding for projects and programs. Staff will provide an update on recent legislative and grant activities. RELEVANT STANDARDS • Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program • Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders • Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities PROBLEM Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware of OC San's mission, programs, and projects and how they could be impacted by proposed legislation. PROPOSED SOLUTION Continue to work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate OC San's legislative interests. Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San, the wastewater industry, and the community. To assist in our relationship building efforts, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials providing facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento. Orange County Sanitation District Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarTIM File #: 2022-2602 Agenda Date: 11/14/2022 Agenda Item No: 4. RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION If we do not work with Local, State, and Federal elected officials, legislation could be passed that negatively affects OC San and the wastewater industry. Additionally, a lack of engagement may result in missed funding opportunities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The State of OC San: The State of OC San will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will be held virtually and host Local, State, and Federal dignitaries for an update on OC San, our accomplishments, and the future direction of the agency. A virtual tour will be held immediately following the event. Invitations were sent out mid -October. If you would like to attend and have not registered, registration is available at ocsan.gov or email Kelly Lore at KLore@ocsan.gov or Tina Knapp at TKnapp@ocsan.gov. The Inflation Reduction Act Summary Sheet: The attached document provides an overview of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides for federal commitment to help start clean electricity projects. As enacted, a majority of the assistance is delivered as tax credits for project construction, which the Internal Revenue Service will implement. The incentives are important to local governments because the Inflation Reduction Act expands current tax credit policy by allowing all local governments to secure a cash subsidy (or transfer the credit to an entity with higher tax liability). ATTACHMENT The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OC San website (www.ocsan.gov) with the complete agenda package: • Federal Update - ENS Resources • Federal Legislative Matrix - ENS Resources • Presentation - ENS Legislative Update • Inflation Reduction Act Summary • State Update - Townsend Public Affairs • State Legislative Matrix - Townsend Public Affairs • Presentation - Townsend Public Affairs Legislative Update • Grant Matrix Orange County Sanitation District Page 2 of 2 Printed on 11/7/2022 powered by LegistarTM ■ ' 1 \1.1 RESOURCES TO: Rebecca Long FROM: Eric Sapirstein DATE: October 21, 2022 SUBJECT: Washington Update The House and Senate recessed for the month of October and will return to work November 14 following the mid-term elections. Prior to recessing, Congress approved a stopgap spending bill that would continue government operations until December 16. The following provides an update on pending issues of interest to OC San. USEPA Publishes PFAS CERCLA Designation Rule On September 6, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published the rule to designate PFAS under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). In a local government briefing, the agency detailed its priority to review public comments, due November 7, and then issue a final proposed rule that would be subject to a limited public comment period followed by a final rule effective date presumed to be late 2023 or early 2024. During the briefing, local agency stakeholders including CASA expressed forceful concerns about the liability impacts to local governments. USEPA staff rejected concerns, suggesting that the agency would use its discretionary enforcement authority. Why the rulemaking is important: The publication of the rule is important because it triggered requests from the public and private sectors to extend the comment period. Final publication will also start the clock for what we expect will be substantial litigation challenging the science and economics of the rulemaking. All in all, any final, effective date could be delayed from the projected timetable of the agency's PFAS Roadmap of 2023. Page 1 • USEPA Continues to Review Health Risks from PFAS in Biosolids The agency's Office of Water continues to examine the presence of PFAS chemicals in biosolids and risks to public health and the environment. In conversations with Office staff, the development of a new risk assessment model will be submitted to the agency's Science Advisory Board for review and approval of the evaluation and impacts on biosolids management practices. Why the risk assessment is important: Any final decisions on the risks associated with PFAS and biosolids could translate into new treatment and management standards to protect against the uptake of PFAS into crops and plants or percolation into groundwater supplies. It could also increase management costs or in a worst case scenario cause some management options to be eliminated. However, USEPA maintains that it intends to work to ensure existing management options are not foreclosed. • Fiscal Year 2023 Funding Decisions in December The House and Senate will work during the Lame Duck Session to finalize agency spending bills. As of this writing, finalizing a year -long spending agreement by December 16 is the priority for the House and Senate leadership. This deadline could change should control of the House and Senate switch. A wholesale change could allow the incoming Republican majority to make the case that any final spending decisions should reflect the change in majority control and delay any final decision making on spending bills until January/February. What It Means If Funding Decisions Made This Year: If Congress moves final spending bills in December to the president for enactment, Community Project Requests, like OC San's Supercritical Water Oxidation Project, would most likely be approved and funded. • Senate Committee Staff Developing PFAS Legislation Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Democrat staff have developed an approach to legislate PFAS controls. The legislative language is expected to become available to stakeholders for review and comment in the coming months. Prospects for passage remain slim in the currently equally divided Senate. Why Draft Language is Important: The decision of Democrat committee staff to develop a draft approach means a last ditch effort is underway to find a path forward during the Lame Duck Session. Reportedly the draft includes "cut and paste" liability and management provisions from other legislative initiatives. This means opportunities to work with the committee membership to ensure that the water sector is protected from liability under any legislative or regulatory mandates could exist. Page 2 Inflation Reduction Act Summary: Biogas Project The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides for a significant federal commitment to jump start clean electricity projects. As enacted, the bulk of assistance is delivered as tax credits for project construction, which the Internal Revenue Service will implement. The incentives are important to local governments because the IRA expands current tax credit policy by allowing all local governments to secure a cash subsidy (or transfer the credit to an entity with higher tax liability). The base credit can be up to 40 percent of the project cost with an additional 10 percent if the project complies with federal mandates. Since local governments are tax-exempt and do not benefit from tax credits, the policy will be a critical driver in deciding whether to construct biogas facilities. A summary sheet of the IRA is included in the LaPA report. Page 3 OC6SAN ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Federal Legislative Report - October 2022 Bills by Priority & Position (■ High M Medium 0 Low Bills Monitor Oppose I 2 3 4 1 of 7 Bill Id US HR 5376 Location United States Title Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Summary Provides Federal assistance for clean electricity projects, including biogas, through tax credits for project construction. Status Passed Last Action Became Public Law No-117-169.. August 16, 2022 Bill Id US HR 3684 Location United States Title Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Summary Comprehensive infrastructure investment package that provides the biggest infusion of U.S. Federal spending on infrastructure in decades, including $55 billion for water infrastructure. The bill also includes a Western Water Infrastructure Title to address U.S. Bureau of Reclamation water infrastructure funding programs. Enacted into law on November 15, 2021. Became Public Law No-117-58. Status Passed Last Action Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.. August 04, 2022 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 5118 Location United States Title Continental Divide Trail Completion Act Summary Legislation is collection of 40 individual bills addressing drought, wildfires and environmentaljustice programs. The bill includes provisions to increase funding of water recycling, desalination, and other drought responses to deliver alternative water supplies and restore fisheries. Notable funding increases include $600 million to support large water recycling projects and $260 million to support design and construction of desalination projects. Status Considering 2 of 7 Last Action Received in the Senate.. August 02, 2022 Position Monitor Bill Id US S 3956 Location United States Title WIPPESAct Summary Directs Federal Trade Commission to require manufacturers to print "Do Not Flush" labels on non-flushable wipes product packaging and mirrors Labeling requirements that are Law in California. It also directs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grants program to assist states, utilities, non- profits, and public -private partnerships in education and outreach activities to educate ratepayers on the new label and proper disposal methods. The bill includes a preemption clause requiring states to enact identical labeling practices for covered products. Bill is the companion legislation to House bill H.R. 4602. Status Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.. March 30, 2022 Bill Id US S 3957 Location United States Title STREAM Act Summary STREAM Act would renew expiring provisions of the WI IN Act. Of note it would Provide $750MM for water supply storage, $300 MM for water recycling and $250MM for desalination projects. Status Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.. March 30, 2022 Bill Id US HR 6591 Location United States Title PIPES Act Summary Codifies International Water Services Flushability Group's "(PAS)101: 2020 Criteria for Recognition as a Flushable Product" and require wipes manufacturers to demonstrate and certify with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that their wipes product(s) comply with the criteria 3 of 7 to be able to market the wipes as "flushabLe" and/or "sewer and septic safe" The PIPES Act is complementary to the WIPPES Act (HR 4602) that requires Status ynprosa manufacturers to label synthetic wet wipes as "Do Not FLush"uced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.. February 04,2022 Priority High Position Support Bill Id US HR 4443 Location United States Title COMPOSTAct Summary Creates a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administered grant program for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and for nonprofits, which would offer three types of grants: planning grants, measurement grants, and reduction grants. Program would be authorized at $200 miLLion for each of the fiscal years 2021-2031. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.. August 11, 2021 Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 4602 Location United States Title WIPPESAct Summary Not later than 2 years after enactment, directs FTC, with consuLtation from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), to require manufacturers of single - use wet wipes print a "Do Not Flush" label notice on non-flushabLe wet wipes product packaging. FTC wiLL develop guidance for manufacturers to conduct education and outreach campaigns on new labeling requirements and provide consumers with the Following information: presence of the new LabeL notice on product packaging, what products have the new label notice, intended effects of label notice on consumer behavior regarding the disposaL of the products, and outreach may not promote, advocate, or depict wipes other than the wipes products defined by LegisLation. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.. July 22, 2021 4 of 7 Pos tiom Support Bill Id US HR 3622 Location United States Title Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 Summary Require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for PFAS under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and authorize $200 million in Federal grants to publicly owned treatment works to implement such guidelines and standards. Specifically, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act would do the following: Require USEPA to develop water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for all measurable PFAS chemicals within two years of bill's enactment and develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards for all measurable PFAS chemicals within four years, including establishing pretreatment standards to prevent introduction of PFAS into POTWs and stopping PFAS at the source prior to contaminating municipal water systems. Identifies nine priority industry categories of industries that USEPA must establish standards for. Authorizes $200 million in grants per year through fiscal years 2022-2026 to assist POTWs with implementation of developed limitations and standards. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.. June 01, 2021 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id US S 1907 Location United States Title Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 Summary Companion bill to H.R. 3622. The bill would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for PFAS under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and provide Federal grants to publicly owned treatment works to implement such guidelines and standards. Specifically, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act would do the Following: • Require USEPA to develop water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for all measurable 5 of 7 PFAS chemicals within two years of bill's enactment and develop effluent Limitations guidelines and standards for all measurable PFAS chemicals within four years, including establishing pretreatment standards to prevent introduction of PFAS into POTWs and stopping PFAS at the source prior to contaminating municipal water systems. • Identifies nine priority industry categories of industries that USEPA must establish standards for. • Authorizes $200 million in grants per year through Fiscal years 2022-2026 to assist POTWs with implementation of developed limitations and standards. Status Introduced Last Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.. May 27, 2021 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 1881 Location United States Title To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes. Summary Extends the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to up to, but not exceeding,10 years from the current 5 years, for a municipality. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.. March 15, 2021 Priority High Position Monitor Bill Id US HR 1015 Location United States Title Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act Summary Increases the authorization level for the Title XVI Program to $500 million from the current $50 million and makes it a permanent program. The bill strikes requirement that projects must be in drought or disaster areas and strikes the requirement that the projects need to be designated in an appropriations legislation. Status Introduced Last Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.. March 15, 2021 6 of 7 Priority High Position Support 7 of 7 LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITT FEDERAL UPDATE November 14, 2022 Page 1 THE ISSUES y Community Project Request PFAS/PFOA Rulemaking Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Lame Duck Session Outlook Page 2 COMMUNITY PROJECT REQUE House Senate Committee Staff Develop Options Supercritical Oxidation in Mix Deadline 12/16 — 12/23 Page 3 PFAS SUPERFUND RULE UPDA v U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Denies Public Comment Extension Public Comments Stress: ❖ Violations of Admin. Procedures Act ❖ Flawed Science ❖ Exceeding Authority s Second Public Comment Period After Review Key Takeaways: ❖ Going Through Motions ❖ No Substantive Changes Expected ❖ Trigger Litigation: Industry, Wastewater and Wate Sectors Page 4 INFLATION REDUCTION ACT Potential Opportunities For Clean Electricity Projects Tax Credits and Cash Subsidies ❖ Up to 50% of Project Cost -*.-Strict Construction Deadlines Treasury Runs Implementation Page 5 LAME DUCK SESSION Page 6 Questions Page 7 Inflation Reduction Act Summary: Biogas Project Opportunities The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides for a significant federal commitment to jump start clean electricity projects. As enacted, the bulk of assistance is delivered as tax credits for project construction. The Internal Revenue Service will implement. CASA is providing this summary to assist you in any discussions on developing biogas projects. CASA encourages you to consult with your tax counsel on the feasibility of any project being eligible for federal assistance. The incentives are important to local governments: IRA expands current tax credit policy by allowing all local governments to secure a cash subsidy (or transfer the credit to an entity with higher tax liability). The base credit can be up to 40% of the project cost with an additional 10% if the project complies with federal mandates described below. Since local governments are tax-exempt and do not benefit from tax credits, the policy will be a critical driver in deciding whether to construct biogas facilities. Why the provision matters: For the first time, incentives for biogas are elevated to the same level as other clean electricity generation technologies. This means that CASA agencies that are developing projects to comply with SB 1833 now have a federal assistance program. There are some important elements to be aware of that are detailed below: • Diminished benefit if tax exempt bonds used • Construction start dates qualify • Methane concentration levels define eligibility • Compliance with BABA, prevailing wage and apprenticeship/journeyman mandates There is an important condition attached to application of the credit. If a project is financed using tax-exempt obligations, then the credit would be reduced based upon a formula. The following summarizes the tax credit program (Subtitle D—Energy Security, Part 1-Clean Electricity and Reducing Carbon Emissions). The Details Behind The Incentive Program: Summary of Tax Credits for Biogas Projects (Subtitle D—Energy Security, Part 1-Clean Electricity and Reducing Carbon Emissions) • A qualified biogas property is eligible for tax credits based upon the definition of such facilities that effectively eliminates any use of coal or oil in the generation of energy (subsection (f) ). o Qualified property is a system that converts biogas that: ■ Consists of not less than 52% methane by volume or ■ Concentrated by system into a gas not less than 52% methane and ■ Captured gas is for sale or productive use and not disposal o Property that is for cleaning or gas conditioning is eligible as qualified • Property that begins construction after 12/31/2024 is excluded as a defined qualified property. o No double benefits are allowed if the project has a credit under section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code • Increased amount of tax credit is determined by a set of criteria. o Credit is equal to amount multiplied by 5 o Energy project for purposes of increased credit is defined as a project consisting of one or more properties that are part of a single project provided project meets criteria: ■ Net output of less than 1MW of electrical or thermal energy ■ Project construction begins before the date that is 60 days after Treasury issues guidance related prevailing wage and apprenticeship mandates ■ Project complies with prevailing wage and apprenticeship mandates Prevailing Wage mandate required for any project construction and for alteration or repair during the five year period after placed in service date o Penalties similar to existing rules apply o If violation of mandate occurs, Treasury can recapture benefits from increased credit awarded Apprenticeship to Journeyman mandate for employment ratio applies: o Project construction begins before 1/1/2023 10% o Project construction begins after 12/31/2022 but before 1/1/2024 12.5% o Project construction begins after 12/31/2023 15% o Penalties for failure to comply provided • Domestic Content bonus credit amount would be determined if a project meets compliance with U.S. produced iron, steel, and manufactured products o The bonus credit would be 10% o For manufactured products compliance would be deemed met if the total costs of all manufactured products in the project are not less than 40% o In the case of a project that elects a credit, the credit would be applied to the tax year elected ■ Value of credit would be phased out by value of credit multiplied by applicable percentage of 2% for a project that does not comply with domestic content ■ Value of bonus credit would be set at 10% if project complies with domestic content ■ Value of bonus credit would be boosted an additional 10% if project located in an energy community (if a project does not comply with Domestic Content, credit is only 2%) For purposes of effective date, the amendments made by the section are applicable to property place in service after 12/31/2022 T(I'D/WNSEND T PA MEMORANDUM To: Orange County Sanitation District From: Townsend Public Affairs Date: October 21, 2022 Subject: Monthly Legislative Report State Legislative Update Following the end of the 2022 Legislative Session on August 31, the Governor had until September 30 to sign or veto legislation. The Legislature introduced a total of 2,055 bills this year — 672 in the Senate and 1,383 in the Assembly. Of those bills, the Governor signed 997 into law and vetoed 169. The Governor's bill consideration trends during the month of September were inconsistent with previous years, largely because of delays associated with pressing matters like grid strain during the months unprecedented heat wave and the Governor's travels out of state, which precludes him from acting on legislation. Another anomaly for this year's final legislative actions is the Governor's high veto rate. In 2021, the Governor vetoed 66 bills, constituting a 7.8% veto rate. This year, the Governor vetoed 169 bills total — a veto rate of roughly 16% - which is well beyond his typical veto rate. Notably, nearly all of his veto messages point to a lack of planned budget funding to accomplish the goals set forth in the measures. While this messaging is not abnormal, it does point to the Governor's regimented spending practices for the budget's one-time spending allocations The Governor largely followed his previous bill -signing trends and packaged bills with other similar measures for signing into law. These packages include measures that address housing and land use, behavioral health supportive services, climate change and energy, and Brown Act Modernization, among others. SB 1157 (Hertzberg) — Indoor Residential Water Use Standards SB 1157 (Hertzberg), the bill to reduce the indoor residential water use standards to an eventual 42 gallons per capita daily (GPCD), was signed into law by the Governor. Included in his signature of the bill was a message to the Legislature and the State Water Resources Control Board encouraging additional variances for water recycling and existing investments in alternative resources. While the measure goes into effect January 1, 2023, the bill does not require a reduction in indoor water use standards until 2025 (47 GPCD) and 2030 (42 GPCD). Source Control In the 2022 Legislative Session, several source control bills that aim to keep certain forever chemicals and contaminants out of the environment were passed by the Legislature. For example, AB 2247 (Rubio), the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) sponsored bill that would have required the creation of a State clearinghouse to track chemicals being used in manufacturing, was passed by the Legislature after significant negotiations and advocacy. Unfortunately, the Governor vetoed the bill citing concerns with the cost to implement the bill at the State's Department of Toxic Substances Control. However, other source control bills such as AB 2771 (Friedman) and AB 1817 (Ting) both passed and were signed into law by the Governor. These two bills outlawed the sale or manufacturing of cosmetic products and textiles, respectively, that include intentionally added regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It is expected that additional safeguards and source control measures that address PFAS related substances will continue to be introduced in the Legislature. Brown Act Reform The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated reforms to the Brown Act to provide remote flexibilities to adhere to social distancing orders. During the 2021 Legislative Session, the Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, AB 361 (Rivas) into law, which allows local agencies to use teleconferencing without complying with specified Ralph. M Brown Act restrictions in certain state emergencies. Following the passage of AB 361, it was thought there would be no appetite to modify its provisions or looks toward additional Brown Act modernization requirements. However, this Session, three measures addressing public meetings requirements were passed by the legislature and signed into law. These include AB 2449 (Rubio), which allows members of a legislative body of a local agency to use teleconferencing without identifying each teleconference location in the notice and agenda of the meeting, and without making each teleconference location accessible to the public. AB 2647 (Levine) allows writings that have been distributed to members of a legislative body of a local agency less than 72 hours before an open, regular meeting to be exempt from specified requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act), if the agency meets certain requirements. Both AB 2449 and AB 2547 were signed into law and become effective January 1, 2023. An additional measure, SB 1100 (Cortese), has already been signed into law. This bill authorizes the presiding member of a legislative body conducting a meeting, or their designee, to remove an individual for disrupting the meeting, and defines "disrupting" for these purposes. Each of these three measures reflect modest changes to the Brown Act to allow for additional flexibilities for local agencies. Continued remote teleconferencing for all members of a legislative body is currently provided via the provisions established under AB 361, which are set to expire January 1, 2024, or when the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted in February 2023. Pa COVID-19 State of Emeraencv Set To End On November 17, the Governor announced his plans to lift the COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023 — nearly three years since the order was instated. The timing reflects what the Administration believes is enough time to accommodate the transition process at the state and local levels. The State of Emergency provided for the issuance of masking and vaccination mandates, social distancing orders, intergovernmental collaboration for distribution of COVID-19 materials and vaccines, emergency response contracts, and teleconferencing allowances for state and local governing bodies. For local governments, Brown Act flexibility for meetings was provided under AB 361 (R. Rivas, Statutes of 2021), which allows for teleconferencing only under an existing state of emergency that requires social distancing or physically precludes members of an elected body from meeting in person. Once the State of Emergency is lifted on February 28, the local teleconferencing allowances under AB 361 will also expire. While AB 361 does apply to emergencies arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, it also specifically references Government Code section 8558, which contains a broad definition of emergency including, among others, fire, flood, storm, epidemic and earthquake. However, many state of emergencies do not meet the requirements set forth in AB 361, which requires emergencies to either necessitate social distance or physically precludes a local agency from meeting. While the usage of AB 361 provisions will expire in February 2023, the provisions of AB 2449 above will come into effect. Looking forward, it is possible that the Legislature could move forward with additional bills that would provide for additional remote meeting flexibility in January. COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Extension Existing law entitles a covered employee to 40 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave if the employee is subject to a COVID-19 quarantine or isolation period, is attending a vaccine or vaccine booster appointment, experiencing related symptoms, or caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed. In the final month of session, the Legislature passed AB 152 (Committee on Budget), which extends COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave provisions contained in SB 114 (Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, Statutes of 2022) from September 30, 2022 to December 31, 2022, which entitles covered employees up to 80 hours of paid sick leave under specified circumstances. AB 152 was signed into law and became effective immediately. Looking Forward The decennial redistricting process caused numerous lawmakers to move, battle for new district spots, or retire. This, coupled with the onset of another graduating class of legislators under the new term limit requirements established by Prop. 140 (1990), has prompted many legislators to not seek reelection. As such, 2023 will bring forward a new class of freshman legislators — specifically, 10 new Senators and 19 new Assembly Members. This is likely to spark new leadership changes, bill proposals, and shift the makeup of factions within the Democratic Caucus. Assembly Member Robert Rivas has already signaled his intentions of battling incumbent Speaker Anthony Rendon for the coveted Assembly Speakership. Cl OC San State Bills of Interest BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY ProposedTHER AB 1001 C. Garcia[D] High Priority Amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to 1) require Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - Oppose mitigation to compensate for adverse air or water quality impacts in a Policies: Air Quality - LOCC - Watch disadvantaged community (DAC) to mitigate those impacts directly in the Support measures that CASA - Disapprove affected community and 2) require all public agencies implementing CEQA maintain and enhance local CSDA - Oppose to give consideration to the principles of environmental justice by ensuring decision -making authority, ACWA - Oppose the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, where appropriate, in the cultures, incomes, and national origins. development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. AB 1240 Ting [D] Requires the Air Resources Board (ARB) to prepare an updated report on Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC specified issues related to indoor air quality. Requires ARB, on or before Policies: Air Quality - LOCC - Watch January 1, 2025, to submit to the Legislature an addendum updating its prior Support measures that CASA - NYC indoor air quality report. Requires ARB to consider updates on potential maintain and enhance local CSDA-NYC health effects from ozone -emitting consumer products, natural gas sources, decision -making authority, ACWA-NYC and per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances (PFAS). where appropriate, in the development and implementation of air quality attainment strategies. AB 1724 Stone [D] Current law, to protect public health and water quality, regulates a broad Dead Support State Priorities: Support ACC-OC - NYC range of consumer products and processes, including water softeners, water legislation or regulations that LOCC - Watch treatment devices, and backflow prevention devices, among others. This bill restrict the use of CASA - Support would require, on or before January 1, 2024, that all washing machines sold microplastics and chemicals CSDA-NYC as new in California contain a microfiber filtration system. The bill would also of emerging concern in any ACWA - Watch require all state-owned washing machines to contain a microfiber filtration product that is disposed of system. throu h the sewers stem. AB 1774 Seyarto [R] This bill would require the Judicial Council to adopt rules of court applicable Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC to actions or proceedings brought to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Watch the certification or adoption of an environmental impact report for water Oppose further state CASA - NYC conveyance or storage projects, or the granting of project approvals, regulations that adversely CSDA - Watch including any appeals to the court of appeal or the Supreme Court, to be impact special district ACWA - Watch resolved, to the extent feasible, within 270 days of the filing of the certified financing, operations, and record of proceedings with the court to an action or proceeding seeking administration. judicial review of the lead agency's action related to those projects. OC San State Bills of Interest .- .- AB 1817 Ting [D] Existing law prohibits, beginning January 1, 2023, any person from Signed into law Watch State Priorities: Monitor ACC-OC - NYC distributing, selling, or offering for sale in the state any food packaging that state legislation as well as LOCC - Watch contains regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, as State Water Resources CASA - Support defined, and requires a manufacturer to use the least toxic alternative when Control Board (SWRCB) CSDA - Support replacing regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS in regulatory activity related to ACWA - Favor food packaging to comply with this requirement. Existing law similarly PFAS. prohibits, beginning July 1, 2023, a person from selling or distributing in commerce in this state any new, not previously owned, juvenile product, as defined, that contains regulated PFAS chemicals. This bill would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2025, any person from manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale in the state any new, not previously owned, textile articles that contain regulated PFAS, except as specified, and requires a manufacturer to use the least toxic alternative when removing regulated PFAS in textile articles to comply with these provisions. The bill would require a manufacturer of a textile article to provide persons that offer the product for sale or distribution in the state with a certificate of compliance stating that the textile article is in compliance with these provisions and does not contain any regulated PFAS. AB 1944 Lee [D] Current law, the Ralph M. Brown Act, requires, with specified exceptions, Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - Watch that all meetings of a legislative body of a local agency, as those terms are Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Support defined, be open and public and that all persons be permitted to attend and Oppose further state CASA - Watch participate. Current law, until January 1, 2024, authorizes a local agency to regulations that adversely CSDA - Watch use teleconferencing without complying with those specified impact special district ACWA - teleconferencing requirements in specified circumstances when a declared financing, operations, and Watch/Amend state of emergency is in effect, or in other situations related to public health. administration. This bill would specify that if a member of a legislative body elects to teleconference from a location that is not public, the address does not need to be identified in the notice and agenda or be accessible to the public when the legislative body has elected to allow members to participate via teleconferencing. Allows, until January 1, 2030, members of a legislative body of a local agency to use teleconferencing without identifying each teleconference location in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, and without making each teleconference location accessible to the public, under specified conditions. OC San State Bills of Interest AB 1985 Rivas [D] Current law requires, no later than January 1, 2018, the State Air Resources Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC Board to approve and begin implementing a comprehensive short-lived Policies: Biosolids, LOCC - Sponsor climate pollutant strategy to achieve a reduction in statewide emissions of Organics, and Biogas - CASA - Support if methane by 40%, hydrofluorocarbon gases by 40%, and anthropogenic Support compost associations Amended black carbon by 50% below 2013 levels by 2030. Current law requires the and local cities and agencies CSDA - NYC methane emissions reduction goals to include a 50% reduction in the level in education, market ACWA - NYC of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020 and a expansion activities, and 75% reduction by 2025. Current law requires the Department of Resources meeting mandates to buy - Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the state board, to adopt back compost and other regulations to achieve these organic waste reduction goals that include, organics diverted from landfill. among other things, requirements intended to meet the goal that not less than 20% of edible food that is currently disposed of be recovered for human consumption by 2025 and that may include penalties to be imposed by the department for noncompliance, as provided. The department's regulations provide for, among other things, the calculation by the department of recovered organic waste product procurement targets for each local jurisdiction. This bill would require any penalties imposed by the department on a local jurisdiction that fails to meet its recovered organic waste procurement target to be imposed pursuant to a specified schedule based on the percentage of the local jurisdiction's recovered organic waste product procurement target achieved. The bill would exempt jurisdictions in possession of a specified rural exemption from these requirements until December 31, 2026. AB 2026 Friedman [D] Would prohibit an online retailer that sells or offers for sale and ships Dead Watch State Priorities: Support ACC-OC - NYC purchased products in or into the state from using single -use plastic legislation or regulations that LOCC - Watch packaging that consists of shipping envelopes, cushioning, or void fill to restrict the use of CASA - NYC package or transport the products, on and after January 1, 2024, for large microplastics and chemicals CSDA - NYC online retailers, as defined, and on and after January 1, 2026, for small of emerging concern in any ACWA - NYC online retailers, as defined. The bill would prohibit a manufacturer, retailer, product that is disposed of producer, or other distributor that sells or offers for sale and ships purchased through the sewer system. products in or into the state from using expanded or extruded polystyrene packaging to package or transport the products, except as provided. AB 2041 E. Garcia [D] Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to take specified Dead Watch State Priorities: Monitor ACC-OC - NYC actions if the state board adopts a primary drinking water standard with a state legislation as well as LOCC - Watch compliance period for which public water systems are given a designated State Water Resources CASA - NYC period of time to install necessary measures, including, but not limited to, Control Board (SWRCB) CSDA - NYC installation of water treatment systems, to comply with the primary drinking regulatory activity related to ACWA - Watch water standard without being held in violation of the primary drinking water PFAS. standard. Those actions would include, among other actions, developing a financial plan to assist public water systems that will require financial assistance in procuring and installing the necessary measures. OC San State Bills of Interest AB 2247 rBloomD] This bill would require the Department of Toxic Substances Control to work Vetoed Support State Priorities: Monitor ACC-OC - NYC with the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse to establish, on or before state legislation as well as LOCC - Support January 1, 2024, a publicly accessible reporting platform to collect State Water Resources CASA - Co - information about PFAS and products or product components containing Control Board (SWRCB) Sponsor regulated PFAS, as defined, being sold, offered for sale, distributed, or regulatory activity related to CSDA - Support offered for promotional purposes in, or imported into, the state. This bill PFAS. ACWA - Favor would require a manufacturer to provide, within 30 days, a certificate attesting that the manufacturer's PFAS or product or product component containing PFAS complies with certain requirements. The bill would subject a manufacturer who violates this requirement to civil penalties not to exceed $2,500 per day, up to a maximum of $100,000 for each violation. AB 2357 Ting [D] Current law prescribes requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC local agency, as defined, and requires, except as provided, a local agency Policies: Special Districts - LOCC-NYC disposing of surplus land to comply with certain notice requirements before Oppose further state CASA - NYC disposing of the land or participating in negotiations to dispose of the land regulations that adversely CSDA-NYC with a prospective transferee, particularly that the local agency send a notice impact special district ACWA - NYC of availability to specified entities that have notified the Department of financing, operations, and Housing and Community Development of their interest in surplus land, as administration. specified. Under current law, if the local agency receives a notice of interest, the local agency is required to engage in good faith negotiations with the entity desiring to purchase or lease the surplus land. This bill would also require the department to maintain on its internet website a listing of all entities, including housing sponsors, that have notified the department of their interest in surplus land for the purpose of developing low- and moderate -income housing. AB 2374 Bauer -Kahan [D] Current law prohibits the dumping of waste matter upon a road or highway or Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC in other locations, as specified. A violation of this prohibition, generally, is an Policies: Biosolids, LOCC - Watch infraction punishable by specified fines that escalate for subsequent Organics, and Biogas - CASA - Support convictions. Under current law, the court may, as a condition of probation, Support compost associations CSDA-NYC order the convicted person to remove, or pay for the removal of, the waste and local cities and agencies ACWA - NYC matter. This bill would increase the maximum fine for the dumping of in education, market commercial quantities of waste by a business that employs more than 10 expansion activities, and employees from $3,000 to $5,000 for the first conviction, from $6,000 to meeting mandates to buy- $10,000 for the second conviction, and from $10,000 to $20,000 for the third back compost and other and any subsequent convictions. The bill would require a court, when organics diverted from landfill. imposing a fine, to consider the defendant's ability to pay, as specified. AB 2387 E. Garcia [D] Would enact the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Dead Watch Guiding Priorities: Support ACC-OC - NYC Preparation, Flood Protection, Extreme Heat Mitigation, and Workforce legislation or regulations that LOCC - Watch Development Bond Act of 2022, which, if approved by the voters, would restrict the use of CASA - Support if authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $7,430,000,000 pursuant microplastics and chemicals Amended to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance projects for safe of emerging concern in any CSDA - Support drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparation, flood protection, product that is disposed of ACWA - Favor if extreme heat mitigation, and workforce development programs. This bill through the sewer system. amended contains other related provisions. OC San State Bills of Interest .- .-*ei MDead b1-1 MR I -1 -1 Wk E. owe, AB 2428rRamosD] The Mitigation Fee Act, requires a local agency that establishes, increases, 7WatchLegislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC or imposes a fee as a condition of approval of a development project to, Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Watch among other things, determine a reasonable relationship between the fee's Oppose further state CASA - Watch use and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed. The regulations that adversely CSDA - Watch Mitigation Fee Act also imposes additional requirements for fees imposed to impact special district ACWA - NYC provide for an improvement to be constructed to serve a development financing, operations, and project, or which is a fee for public improvements, as specified, including administration. that the fees be deposited in a separate capital facilities account or fund. This bill would require a local agency that requires a qualified applicant, as described, to deposit fees for improvements, as described, into an escrow account as a condition for receiving a conditional use permit or equivalent development permit to expend the fees within 5 years of the deposit. AB 2449 Rubio [D] Current law, until January 1, 2024, authorizes a local agency to use Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC teleconferencing without complying with specified teleconferencing Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Support in requirements in specified circumstances when a declared state of Oppose further state Concept emergency is in effect, or in other situations related to public health. This bill regulations that adversely CASA - Support would authorize a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying impact special district CSDA - Watch with those specified teleconferencing requirements if at least a quorum of financing, operations, and ACWA - the members of the legislative body participates in person from a singular administration. Support/Amend location clearly identified on the agenda that is open to the public and situated within the local agency's jurisdiction. The bill would impose prescribed requirements for this exception relating to notice, agendas, the means and manner of access, and procedures for disruptions. The bill would require the legislative body to implement a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with federal law. AB 2536 Grayson [D] Current law requires a local agency that conducts an impact fee nexus study Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC to follow certain standards and practices, as specified. Current law also Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Watch requires a local agency to hold at least one open and public meeting prior to Oppose further state CASA - Neutral levying a new fee or service charge, as specified. This bill would, on and regulations that adversely CSDA - Neutral after January 1, 2023, require a local agency that imposes fees for water impact special district ACWA - Neutral connections or sewer connections, or imposes capacity charges, as financing, operations, and provided, and that conducts a study to support the estimate of the administration. reasonable cost of providing the service to follow certain standards and practices, as defined andspecified. OC San State Bills of Interest AB 2647rLevineD] The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the meetings of the legislative body of a Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC local agency to be conducted openly and publicly, with specified exceptions. Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Sponsor Current law makes agendas of public meetings and other writings distributed Oppose further state CASA - Support to the members of the governing board disclosable public records, with regulations that adversely CSDA - Support certain exceptions. Current law requires a local agency to make those impact special district ACWA - Favor writings distributed to the members of the governing board available for financing, operations, and public inspection at a public office or location that the agency designates. administration. This bill would instead require a local agency to make those writings distributed to the members of the governing board available for public inspection at a public office or location that the agency designates or post the writings on the local agency's internet website in a position and manner that makes it clear that the writing relates to an agenda item for an upcoming meeting. AB 2771 Friedman [D] Would prohibit a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, Signed into law Support State Priorities: Monitor ACC-OC - NYC holding, or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains state legislation as well as LOCC - Watch perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS. State Water Resources CASA - Support Control Board (SWRCB) CSDA - Support regulatory activity related to ACWA - NYC PFAS. AB 2787 Quirk [D] The Microbeads Nuisance Prevention Law prohibits a person from selling or Dead Support Guiding Priorities: Support ACC-OC - NYC offering for promotional purposes in the state any personal care products legislation or regulations that LOCC - Watch containing plastic microbeads that are used to exfoliate or cleanse in a rinse- restrict the use of CASA - Support off product, including, but not limited to, toothpaste. This bill would, on and microplastics and chemicals CSDA - Watch after specified dates that vary based on the product, ban the sale, of emerging concern in any ACWA - NYC distribution in commerce, or offering for promotional purposes in the state of product that is disposed of designated products, such as leave -in cosmetics products and waxes and through the sewer system. polishes, if the products contain intentionally added microplastics, as defined. The bill would exclude from this ban products consisting, in whole or in part, of specified substances or mixtures containing microplastics. The bill would make a violator liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 per day for each violation. AB 2811 Bennett [D] This bill would require, commencing January 1, 2024, all newly constructed Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC nonresidential buildings with a total gross floor area of 100,000 square feet Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Watch or more be constructed with dual plumbing to allow the use of nonpotable Oppose further state CASA - NYC water sources for all applicable nonpotable water demands and provide for regulations that adversely CSDA - Oppose the collection, onsite treatment, and reuse of available onsite rainwater, impact special district Unless Amended graywater, and foundation drainage. The bill would establish exemptions to financing, operations, and ACWA - Not Favor these requirements, including waiver by the board on a project -by -project administration. basis if the board finds that strict compliance would have a significant adverse impact on public health, downstream water rights, water quality, operation of a sewer collection or treatment system, or plant life, fish, or wildlife. OC San State Bills of Interest SIB 45 Portantino [D] Current law requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - Monitor in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, to adopt regulations to Policies: Biosolids, LOCC - Watch achieve the organic waste reduction goals established by the state board for Organics, and Biogas - CASA - Support if 2020 and 2025, as provided. Current law requires the department, no later Support compost associations amended than July 1, 2020, and in consultation with the state board, to analyze the and local cities and agencies CSDA - Watch progress that the waste sector, state government, and local governments in education, market ACWA - NYC have made in achieving these organic waste reduction goals. Current law expansion activities, and authorizes the department, if it determines that significant progress has not meeting mandates to buy - been made toward achieving the organic waste reduction goals established back compost and other by the state board, to include incentives or additional requirements in its organics diverted from landfill. regulations to facilitate progress towards achieving the goals. This bill would require the department, in consultation with the state board, to assist local jurisdictions in complying with these provisions, including any regulations adopted by the department. SIB 54 Allen [D] This bill would establish the Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act, Signed into law Watch State Priorities: Support ACC-OC - NYC which would prohibit producers of single -use, disposable packaging or legislation or regulations that LOCC - Support in single -use, disposable food service ware products from offering for sale, restrict the use of Concept selling, distributing, or importing in or into the state such packaging or microplastics in any product CASA - NYC products that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2032, unless they are that is disposed of through CSDA - Watch recyclable or com ostable. the sewers stem. ACWA - NYC SB 230 Portantino [D] Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to establish, Signed into law Watch State Priorities: Monitor ACC-OC - NYC maintain, and direct an ongoing, dedicated program called the Constituents state legislation as well as LOCC - Watch of Emerging Concern Program to assess the state of information and State Water Resources CASA - Watch recommend areas for further study on, among other things, the occurrence Control Board (SWRCB) CSDA - Support of constituents of emerging concern (CEC) in drinking water sources and regulatory activity related to ACWA - Favor treated drinking water. The bill would require the state board to convene, by PFAS. an unspecified date, the Science Advisory Panel to review and provide recommendations to the state board on CEC for further action, among other duties. The bill would require the state board to provide an annual report to the Legislature on the ongoing work conducted by the panel. SB 891 Hertzberg [D] Current law requires, when applying to a city or a county for an initial Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC business license or business license renewal, a person who conducts a Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Watch business operation that is a regulated industry, as defined, to demonstrate Oppose further state CASA - NYC enrollment with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulations that adversely CSDA-NYC (NPDES) permit program by providing specified information, under penalty impact special district ACWA - NYC of perjury, on the application, including, among other things, the Standard financing, operations, and Industrial Classification Code for the business, and an applicable administration. identification number, as specified. Current law applies these provisions to all applications for initial business licenses and business license renewals submitted on and after January 1, 2020. This bill would require the city or county to make the applicable identification number available to the public upon request, as provided. OC San State Bills of Interest SB 892 rHurtado [D] Would require the Office of Emergency Services (CaIOES) to develop, Signed into law Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC propose, and adopt reporting requirements applicable to companies and Policies: Security - Support LOCC - Watch cooperatives in the food and agriculture industry if they identify a significant funding for the hardening of CASA - NYC and verified cyber threat or active cyberattack. The bill would require a water essential regional facilities CSDA - Neutral and wastewater systems sector entity serving more than 3,300 people to such as water recycling and ACWA - Watch report their risk assessments and emergency response plan required by the sewer collection and recycling America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to the California Cybersecurity sites. Integration Center, the Department of Water Resources, and the State Water Resources Control Board. SIB 991 Newman [D] This bill, until January 1, 2033, authorizes local agencies, defined as any Signed into law Support Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC city, county, city and county, or special district authorized by law to provide Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Watch for the production, storage, supply, treatment, or distribution of any water Oppose further state CASA - Support from any source, to use the progressive design -build process for public regulations that adversely CSDA - Support works projects in excess of $5,000,000, similar to the progressive design- impact special district ACWA - Favor build process authorized for use by the Director of General Services. The bill financing, operations, and would require specified information to be verified under penalty of perjury. administration. SB 1157 Hertzberg [D] Current law, until January 1, 2025, establishes 55 gallons per capita daily as Signed into law Oppose Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - Oppose the standard for indoor residential water use. Current law establishes, Unless Policies: Water Quality and LOCC - Watch beginning January 1, 2025, the greater of 52.5 gallons per capita daily or a Amended Supply - Support legislation CASA - Oppose standard recommended by the Department of Water Resources and the and regulation that promote Unless Amended State Water Resources Control Board as the standard for indoor residential improved water use efficiency CSDA - Oppose water use, and beginning January 1, 2030, establishes the greater of 50 through state assistance in Unless Amended gallons per capita daily or a standard recommended by the department and evaluating and implementing ACWA - Oppose the board as the standard for indoor residential water use. Current law new programs and Unless Amended requires the board, in coordination with the department, to adopt by technologies and increasing regulation variances recommended by the department and guidelines and public awareness of water methodologies pertaining to the calculation of an urban retail water use efficiency. supplier's urban water use objective recommended by the department. This bill would eliminate the option of using the greater of 52.5 gallons per capita daily and the greater of 50 gallons per capita daily, as applicable, or a standard recommended by the department and the board as the standard for indoor residential water use. The bill would instead require that from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2030, the standard for indoor residential water use be 47 gallons per capita daily and beginning January 1, 2030, the standard be 42 gallons per capita daily. OC San State Bills of Interest .-SB 1345 7Ochoa[R] This bill revises various provisions in the Dig Safe Act related to operator Dead Watch Legislative and Regulatory ACC-OC - NYC and excavator responsibilities when preparing for and conducting Policies: Special Districts - LOCC - Watch excavations. The Dig Safe Act excludes non -pressurized sewer lines, storm Oppose further state CASA - Oppose drains, and drain lines from the definition of "subsurface installations." SB regulations that adversely CSDA - Oppose 1345 repeals that exclusion. The Dig Safe Act also exempts Caltrans, as an impact special district Unless Amended operator of subsurface installations, from being a member of, participating financing, operations, and ACWA - NYC in, and sharing in the costs of a regional notification center (RNC). SB 1345 administration. repeals that exemption on January 1, 2025. 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 11/7/2022 1 • Legislative Session ended on August 31 • Governor had until September 30 to sign or veto legislation • 2,055 bills introduced this year o 1,166 bill reached the Governor's Desk o Governor signed 997 bills into law o Veto rate higher than prior years (16% in 2022 vs. 7.8% in 2021) 2 COVID-19 State of Emergency Set to End February 28, 2023 AB 361 (Rivas) 4 AB 2449 (Rubio) 1, OC San: Legislative Update - November 14, 2022 AB 2449 (Rubio) — Brown Act Modification Page 3 Remote Participation Without Location Information Limited Uses Per Year Just Cause vs Emergency Circumstances State of Emergency Declaration OC San: Legislative Update - November 14, 2022 Slide 4 11/7/2022 5 AB 1724 Mandates washing machines to contain a microfiber Support Dead (Stone) filtration system AB 2247 Creates a publicly accessible reporting database for Support Vetoed (Bloom) manufacturers of intentionally added PFAS AB 2536 Mandates additional connection and capacity charge Oppose Amended. (Grayson) justification for local agencies Signed AB 2771 Prohibits manufacturing or selling cosmetic products that Support Signed (Friedman) have intentionally added PFAS AB 2787 Prohibits the sale, distribution, or offering products Support Dead (Quirk) containing intentionally added microplastic. SB 991 Allows local agencies that provide water service to use Support Signed (Newman) progressive design -build for 15 projects over $5 million each SB 1157 Changes indoor residential water use beginning 2025 to OUA Signed (Hertzberg) 47 gallons per capita daily (GPCD) and beginning 2030 to 42 GPCD. 0 3 11/7/2022 OC 6. SAN TOWNSEND ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC AFFAIRS EST TPA 1998 Thank You Cori Takkinen Vice President CTakkinen@townsendpa.com www.townsendpa.com Eric O'Donnell Deputy Director EODonnell@townsendpa.com www.townsendpa.com m OC San's Grant and Loan Funding Tracker 2022 Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount Applying Y/N Applying for Project/Program Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grant/ Financing YIN FEDERAL This grant is for natural gas distribution pipeline systems, therefore, the OCSan Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant has funds digester pipeline would not be eligible PHMSA Natural Gas Distribution available for municipality- or community -owned utilities (not including for profit , Estimated Total Program Funding:$196000,000 under this program. The FY 2022 NGDISM Grant Program is open to the Safety and Modernization Grant entities) to repair, rehabilitate, or replace their natural gas distribution pipeline system Award Ceiling: $45,000,000 N/A No Interplant Gas Pipeline following entities: N/A 7/25/2022 Infrastructure N/A or to acquire equipment to 1 reduce incidents and fatalities and or portions thereof, q() a. Municipality -owned utilities operating (2) avoid economic losses. a natural gas distribution system b. Community -owned utilities operating a natural gas distribution system. The Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects funding opportunity allows for After researching this opportunity it was sponsors of water reclamation and reuse projects that are congressionally authorized Reclamation is making up to $20 million decided to not pursue as we did not o $20 million or 25 /o of The Water Infrastructure or are eligible under section 4009(c) of the WIIN Act to request cost -shared funding for available for those projects authorized under the $3 million No Final Expansion of GWRS receive a grant from WIIN during the project costs 2/1/2022 Water/ Infrastructure N/A Improvements Act WIIN p (WIIN) Tannin design and/or construction of those Projects. Water reclamation and reuse planning, g � WIIN Act. Headworks P2-122 ( ) last two 0 ortunites and with our pp whichever is less. projects provide improved efficiency, flexibility during water shortages and diversifies agreement with OCWD it would not the water supply. deem benificial to OC San. STATE Name of Grant/Loan Synopsis of Grant/Loan Amount of Grant/Loan Amount Applying Y/N Applying for Project/Program Reason Match Deadline Category Rcvd Grant/ Financing YIN Food -Waste Co -Digestion facility The grant program is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing TBD if FY 2022 Grant Applications will be at Plant No.2 in Huntington We will review the possible funding Organics Grant Program (CalRecycle) capacity or establishing new facilities in California to reduce the amount of California- available. It is possible that other organics TBD TBD Beach to accept up to 150 wet opportunity to determine if it is a fit for TBD TBD Energy/Recycling Pending NOFA generated green materials, food materials, and/or Alternative Daily Cover being sent to related applications will also be available. tons per day (wtpd) of pre- the OC San. landfills. processed source separated organics. 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; Due to negotiations between OC stakeholders and the We will review the possible funding Proposition 1 IRWM Grant Providing incentives throughout each watershed to collaborate in managing the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), $7.18 TBD TBD TBD No Projects Currently opportunity to determine if it is a fit for TBD TBD Water TBD region's water resources and setting regional priorities for water infrastructure; and Million from the Santa Ana IRWM Project Funding Area Identified the OC San. Improving regional water self-reliance, while reducing reliance on Sacramento -San designated for North and Central Orange County. Joaquin Delta. Updated 10/25/2022 ACWA APWA AQMD ASCE BOD CARB CASA ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT COMMON ACRONYMS Association of California LOS Water Agencies American Public Works MGD Association Air Quality Management District MOU American Society of Civil NACWA Engineers Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA California Air Resources Board NGOs California Association of Sanitation Agencies NPDES CCTV Closed Circuit Television I NWRI California Environmental CEQA Quality Act O & M Capital Improvement CIP Program OCCOG California Regional Water CRWQCB Quality Control Board OCHCA CWA Clean Water Act OCSD California Water Environment CWEA Association OCWD EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS EMT Executive Management Team I OSHA EPA US Environmental Protection I PCSA Agency FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease I PDSA gpd gallons per day PFAS GWRS Groundwater Replenishment PFOA System ICS Incident Command System PFOS IERP Integrated Emergency POTW Response Plan JPA Joint Powers Authority Ippm LAFCO Local Agency Formation I PSA Commission Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal Million Gallons Per Day RWQC Re Tonal Water Qualit Memorandum of SARFP Understanding National Association of Clean SARI Water Agencies National Environmental Policy SARW Act Non -Governmental SAWP Organizations National Pollutant Discharge SCADA Elimination System B g y Control Board A Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Santa Ana River Interceptor Santa Ana Regional Water QCB Quality Control Board A Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition National Water Research Southern California Institute SCAP Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works Operations & Maintenance SCA South Coast Air Qualit Orange County Council of SOC Governments Orange County Health Care SRF Agency Orange County Sanitation SSM District Orange County Water District ISSO QMD y Management District WA South Orange County Wastewater Authority Clean Water State Revolving Fund P Sewer System Management Plan Sanitary Sewer Overflow Ocean Outfall Booster Station 1SWRCState Water Resources B Occupational Safety and TDS Health Administration Professional Consultant/Construction TMDL Services Agreement Professional Design Services TSS Agreement Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances WDR Perfluorooctanoic Acid IWEF Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Publicly Owned Treatment WIFIA Works parts per million 1WIIN Professional Services I WRDA Agreement Control Board Total Dissolved Solids Total Maximum Daily Load Total Suspended Solids Waste Discharge Requirements Water Environment Federation Water Environment & Reuse Foundation Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act 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) — Ajoint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70 million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply. LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) — Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance. N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) — A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer -causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra -violet treatment. NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) —An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance. PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) — A large group (over 6,000) of human -made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects. PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) — An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon). PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) — A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents. PLUME — A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility. PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) — A municipal wastewater treatment plant. SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non - reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment. SANITARY SEWER — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater. SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry. SECONDARY TREATMENT — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater. SLUDGE — Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater. TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) — The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GLOSSARY OF TERMS TRICKLING FILTER — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them. URBAN RUNOFF — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. WASTEWATER — Any water that enters the sanitary sewer. WATERSHED — A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.