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Washington Report – February 26, 2024

FY 2024 Appropriations Update March 1 funding for approximately half of federal government agencies will expire as part one of the current continuing resolution (CR) expires. The second CR will…

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CPWA Submits Letter Supporting Standards on PFAS in Biosolids

CPWA submitted a letter to the Canadian government on implementing an interim standard on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids. The letter stated CPWA’s consistent support for standards and…

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Ottawa Report – February 19, 2024

Follow CPWA on Twitter! The next edition of the Ottawa Report is scheduled to be sent Monday, March 4. Latest News National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Bill C-317,…

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CPWA Participates in Finance Department 2024 Pre-Budget Consultations

The CPWA Board of Directors provided a written submission for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 budget. The document provides 14 recommendations across three categories: Emergency management and…

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Ottawa Report – February 12, 2024

Follow CPWA on Twitter! The next edition of the Ottawa Report is scheduled to be sent Monday, February 19. Latest News CPWA Participates in Finance Department 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation The…

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Washington Report – February 12, 2024

Due to the President’s Day holiday, Feb. 19, the next APWA Washington Report will be sent Feb. 26. Be sure to follow APWA’s Government Affairs team on X and LinkedIn…

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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

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Washington Report – February 5, 2024

Final Day: Share Feedback with EPA on Proposed Update to Lead and Copper Rule Comments are consistent with APWA policy priorities opposing unfunded mandates and supporting greater access to assistance…

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Ottawa Report – February 5, 2024

Latest News Government Releases Details on ICIP Processing Time The Government of Canada has outlined the province-by-province processing time for Infrastructure Canada Program funding in response to an order paper…

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