Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Updates-Nov 2021
CICWQ’s regulatory priority is the renewal process for the Construction General Permit for stormwater, which affects nearly all CICWQ member companies and workforce. We continue to pay close attention to the drought conditions in California and ever-changing weather patterns and do everything we can—representing the construction industry—to ensure a reliable water supply for the future.
4 ISSUES WORTH YOUR TIME
1.) Construction General Permit for Stormwater Renewal
In mid-October, Caltrans gave a compelling presentation to the California Transportation Commission focusing on the potential cost impact of the CGP's new TMDL requirements on the agency's transportation projects.
Learn more about the revised permit here >>
2.) Metropolitan General Manager Issues Statement on Governor Newsom’s Expanded Statewide Drought Declaration
Metropolitan Water District will consider whether to call upon member agencies to implement mandatory conservation in their communities.
3.) Water Quality Credit Trading Program for Orange County
Orange County Public Works is wrapping up a multi-year study of program feasibility—CICWQ is collaborating with OC Public Works on private sector involvement and program development opportunities and helping write the final report.
4.) CICWQ Meets with Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officer
Mike Lewis, Senior Vice President, and Dr. Mark Grey, Principal Technical Director for CICWQ met with Jayne Joy, Executive Officer, and William Ruh, Board Member (since 2001) in October. We had the opportunity to introduce Ms. Joy (selected as new EO August 2021) to CICWQ, its purpose and mission, and how our organization has interacted with the Regional Board as a key industry stakeholder. CICWQ highlighted our commitment to a collaborative approach to solving water quality compliance issues and challenges while emphasizing our role as an educational and technical resource.
