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Legislation

Upcoming debates: Monday, June 5: Final stages of debate of Bill C-47, Budget Implementation Act 2023. Tuesday, June 6: Continue debate of Bill C-47. Thursday, June 7: Opposition Day. Remaining days of…

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Government Consulting to Amend the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations

Environment and Climate Canada posted a 60-day consultation starting May 27th to amend the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations. The proposed amendments would allow regulatees (owners and operators of wastewater systems that collect…

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New Canada Water Agency to be Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlighted another step forward with the Budget 2023 investment to protect Canada’s freshwater supply by establishing a new Canada Water Agency. The government heard from the public…

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Explore APWA’s Member Advocacy Tools:

APWA Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Resource page 118th Congress Public Policy Priorities APWA Washington Report Contact Congress “What is Public Works?” Tell Your Story Public Works Research  InfoNow…

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On The Horizon

(All times ET) June 6 at 10 a.m., the House Committee on Energy & Commerce will hold a hearing on the role of AM radio pertaining to certain vehicles; June 7…

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FHWA Releases Updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Guidance

In alignment with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy, and to increase awareness of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding opportunities for these types of projects, updated bicycle and pedestrian…

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FTA Seeks National Public Transportation Safety Plan Input – Due July 31

The Federal Transit Admin. (FTA) is seeking input on its Proposed updates to the National Public Transportation Safety Plan; Full required submission information and background is available at the Federal Register published…

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FEMA Releases 2022 National Advisory Council Report

FEMA is out with its 2022 National Advisory Council (NAC) Report; The report contains 20 recommendations, including guidance on: Expanding the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Direct Technical Assistance initiative to…

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FEMA Seeks Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act, National Risk Index Comments—Due July 25

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments on the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act and The National Risk Index; The act identifies disadvantaged communities most at risk to natural hazards.…

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APWA Advocates Submit over 200 Comments to EPA on PFAS

Thank you to the more than 200 people who submitted comments to the EPA related to its National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) and health-based maximum contaminant level goals (MCLG)…

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