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WRRDA Signed Into Law, Brings New Corps of Engineers Authorization Approach
On June 10, President Barack Obama signed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (PL 113-121) into law, paving the way for a new approach to authorizing water resources development projects (as outlined in Section 7001 of new WRRDA law).
NAFSMA President Dusty Williams Testifies to Congress on Proposed CWA Revisions
NAFSMA President Dusty Williams, General Manager and Chief Engineer for the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, on June 11, 2014, testified on behalf of NAFSMA and the National Association of Counties (NACo) regarding the impacts of the proposed changes to the Clean Water Act’s definition of “Waters of the US”. 
House of Representatives approves WRRDA Conference Report
On Tuesday, May 20th the House of Representatives overwhelmingly (412 to 4) approved the conference report for the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA).  The Senate is expected to act on the agreement by Thursday, May 22.  The White House is expected to sign the bill. Upon enactment, the WRRDA streamlines the project delivery process, promotes fiscal responsibility, and strengthens our water transportation networks to promote competitiveness, prosperity, and economic growth. 
Waters of the United States Proposed Rule Released
Waters of the United States Proposed Rule Released
April 7 Webcast Announced on Waters of the U.S. Proposed Rule
April 7 Webcast Announced on Waters of the U.S. Proposed Rule
NAFSMA Files Writ of Certiorari in LA County Stormwater Case - March 13, 2014
NAFSMA Files Writ of Certiorari in LA County Stormwater Case
NAFSMA and U.S. EPA Sign Green Infrastructure MOU - March 13, 2014
NAFSMA and U.S. EPA Sign Green Infrastructure MOU (click title to view PDF) NAFSMA and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support "implementation of low impact design (LID) and green infrastructure (GI) through joint education and outreach." The voluntary 5-year agreement was signed by NAFSMA President Dusty Williams on February 5, 2014.
NAFSMA Joins Other Organizations with Public Safety/Infrastructure Focus In Sending Letter on Levee Safety Provisions in WRRDA 2013
NAFSMA Sends Letter of Support to House Transportation and Infrastructure Leaders on WRRDA 2013
House of Representatives Approves WRRDA 2013 on October 23, 2013
House Approves Historic Water Resources Infrastructure Reforms Washington DC, Oct 23 

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