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Spring 2023 Unified Agenda Published: Proposal Delays CERCLA PFAS Rulemaking Last week, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs released the Spring 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The Agenda outlines short-term and long-term schedules for rulemaking efforts across the agency and also makes revisions to earlier rulemaking timetables that will govern its [...]

Results from the First-Ever State of One Water Field Assessment The US Water Alliance surveyed over 500 people to better understand the current state of the One Water field and find pathways for achieving a One Water future. The inaugural State of the One Water Field Survey reveals: A diverse array of One Water supporters [...]

Come Grow With Us! CASA is delighted to share that we will be continuing the CASA Mentoring Program in 2023-24 after another successful year. Join us as a mentor or mentee to inspire others, share knowledge and drive change! This 11-month comprehensive program, kicking off in October and concluding in August 2024, serves to connect [...]

Support National Wipes Legislation Last month, the bipartisan, bicameral WIPPES Act was introduced in Congress. The Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (S. 1350/H.R. 2964), would require wipes manufacturers to print a clear and conspicuous "Do Not Flush" label on their nonflushable wipes product packaging. We’re asking CASA members to reach out to your congressional [...]

Sign up for CASA’s State Legislative Updates CASA has created a new comprehensive e-newsletter to share state legislative updates with the CASA membership. If you are interested in receiving these updates, please contact Spencer Saks. The first edition is available here.    

CARB Approves New Regulations The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the In-Use Locomotive Regulation on Thursday, April 27 and the Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulations on Friday April 28. The ACF Regulations are of significant importance to CASA members as they require phasing in zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks for truck replacements in the near term (if [...]

New Members Welcome to CASA! City of Santa Clara     Ridgeline Municipal Strategies         Central San Welcomes New Board Member Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) is delighted to welcome Florence Wedington as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Ms. Wedington was sworn into office on April 26, [...]

2023 Special Districts Legislative Days CASA is a proud Partner of the 2023 Special Districts Legislative Days, scheduled for May 16 - 17 at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. Gain the edge on policy changes impacting your agency and exchange ideas with California’s top decision-makers at the 2023 Special Districts Legislative Days, an interactive and informative [...]

Awards Deadline Approaching! Apply today for the CASA Awards of Excellence! Each year we honor our members' community outreach, education, innovation, organizational strategies and capital projects through our Awards of Excellence program. Your organization works hard to do what's right for California, and we want to recognize your hard work and accomplishments statewide. The award [...]

EPA Hosts PFAS CERCLA Potential Liability Listening Session On March 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Office of Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance held the second of two public listening sessions to seek public input on concerns regarding future potential liability enforcement policies for PFAS contamination under CERCLA. The purpose of the listening [...]