HOBAS PIPE, USA, INC.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation to ensure safety standards for water transporting pipe are not reduced in appropriations language and continue to be based upon science and professional engineering standards for public safety and increased longevity of water supply projects. Track and report on issues associated with Buy American policy and legislative language. Track and report on the implementation of FY2024 appropriations measures that are pertinent to water management. Track and report on the FY2025 and FY 2026 appropriations and budget process. Track and report on developments regarding the federal assistance pause directive.

NAT · Natural Resources

Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation regarding education opportunities on modern pipe construction methods, standards, and projects.

AGR · Agriculture

Track and report on the development of the upcoming Farm Bill.

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

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

TRA · Transportation

Track and report on issues associated with Buy American policy and legislative language. Track and report on the implementations of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-227).

FOR · Foreign Relations

Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation to highlight supply chain issues regarding the availability of fiberglass and resin.

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Track and report on proposed revisions to categorical exclusions under the National Environment Policy Act. Track and report on the Council on Environmental Quality rulemaking regarding National Environmental Policy Act regulations.