mr ANDREW COLOSIMO

Brief congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts on western water providers and various bills regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities. Support S2105, S2558, and S1853.

Brief congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts on western water providers and various bills regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities. Support S2105, S2558, and S1853.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support revised version of S.4232.

Brief congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts on western water providers and various bills regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities. Support S.4579, the Colorado River Basin Conservation Act.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.

Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.

Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.

Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

H.R. 803 - Camp Hale Section seeking changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefted staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.

Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.

Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.

Brief Congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts to western water providers, EPA's water transfer rule, EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule and HR2500 regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities. HR 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act Guidance pertaining to energy efficiency, building energy codes, energy storage, and carbon capture utilization and storage. Advocated for state guidance rather than language supporting federally mandated moratoriums on shut-offs and disconnections.

Brief Congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts to western water providers, EPA's water transfer rule, EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule and HR2500 regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities.

Brief Congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts to western water providers, EPA's water transfer rule, EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule and HR2500 regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities. HR 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act Guidance pertaining to energy efficiency, building energy codes, energy storage, and carbon capture utilization and storage. Advocated for state guidance rather than language supporting federally mandated moratoriums on shut-offs and disconnections.

Brief Congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts to western water providers, EPA's water transfer rule, EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule and HR2500 regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities.

Brief Congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts to western water providers, EPA's water transfer rule, EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule and HR2500 regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities.

Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities

Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities

Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities

Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities

S. 2299 PIPES Act of 2019 / H.R. 5120 SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019 - guidance related to Pipeline Safety Act reauthorization legislation. The Act affects the regulation of natural gas and liquid pipelines.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

S. 2299 PIPES Act of 2019 / H.R. 5120 SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019 - guidance related to Pipeline Safety Act reauthorization legislation. The Act affects the regulation of natural gas and liquid pipelines.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.

Brief Congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts to western water providers, EPA's water transfer rule, EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule and HR2500 regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities.

Brief Congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts to western water providers, EPA's water transfer rule, EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule and HR2500 regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.

Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.

Briefed Congressional staff on aspects of S. 47 including Section 1213 - Green River Wild and Scenic Designation, Section 8004 - Bureau of Reclamation title Transfer Criteria and Section 8101 to extend fish recovery program on the Colorado River. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities of municipal watersheds.

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title

Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of proposals in the budget to sell assets of the federal power marketing associations.

Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs Discuss draft legislation as it relates to implementing the drought contingency planning on the Colorado River.

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs

Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title