Federal Water Tap, May 3: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Water Infrastructure Bill
The Rundown water infrastructure package. FERC commissioners discuss incorporating environmental justice into their evaluation of energy infrastructure. The EPA announces a new round of WIFIA funds and approves grant funding for water systems in two Alaska Native villages. President Biden nominates a government veteran to lead the Army Corps of Engineers. And lastly, the GAO recommends that the EPA updated its database with more accurate information on drinking water utility ownership. “This legislation represents, I think, a fantastic first effort for our ongoing work together to addr...