COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT (FKA) WASHINGTON STATE WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Track and report on the Clean Water Act related legislation and Waters of the United States rulemaking. Track and report on PFAS related legislation and PFAS rulemaking.

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Track and report on proposed revisions to categorical exclusions under the National Environment Policy Act. Track and report on agency and department-level rulemaking and guidance regarding National Environmental Policy Act regulations and implementation.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Track and report on the implementation of FY2024 and FY2025 appropriations measures that are pertinent to water management. Track and report on the FY 2026 appropriations and budget process. Advocate for the inclusion of Report Language request in the FY2026 appropriations process. Track and report on developments regarding the federal assistance pause directive.

NAT · Natural Resources

Track and report on the implementation of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, Public Law No: 116-9, regarding Title Transfer authority. Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Track and report on developments regarding the Columbia River Treaty. Track and report on the Bureau of Reclamations programs and funding.

TRA · Transportation

Track and report on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). Track and report on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). Track and report on the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58) and the Office of Management and Budgets Initial Implementation Guidance M-22-11. Track and report on proposed Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58) waivers. Track and report on the implementations of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-227).

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

Track, report, and engage in the discussions related to the removal of the lower four Snake River Dams.

AGR · Agriculture

Track and report on the development of the upcoming Farm Bill. Track and report on the U.S. Department of Agricultures programs and funding.