CASA Connects Newsletter for October 26, 2015

CASA Connects October 26, 2015

 

October 26, 2015
Extension on Rule Means No Disruption in Deliveries

Last week we informed you that a looming rule to protect runaway trains could result in the disruption of chemical deliveries to wastewater treatment plants.
We’re happy to report that the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has called for a three-year extension. Under the provision, a rail carrier will be required to submit a plan of action to the federal government demonstrating how it will comply with the acquisition of PTC  hardware and software and personnel training.
Making Progress on Brand Refresh, Website Redesign
By Brooke Sobol, CASA Communications Manager
Since joining CASA in April, I’ve been busy learning about the wastewater sector, revamping CASA Connects, helping with conference materials, and handling other daily communication needs. But my biggest effort has been on CASA’s brand refresh and website redesign. Read more…
Get to Know… Steve Swanback
Steve Swanback, a CASA Associate Member, was elected to CASA’s Board of Directors in August of this year. He is Vice President at Carollo Engineers. Let’s take a minute to get to know Steve!Read more…
Agency News
Newsletter articles, vehicle signs, door hangers, and more, part of Leucadia Wastewater District’s comprehensive “No Wipes Down the Pipes” campaign. Read more…

Dublin San Ramon Services District Lowers Water Rates. Read more…
Mixed Bag
The State Water Board has approximately $30 million available in loan forgiveness from the 2015 Capitalization Grant. Learn more…
California Stormwater Quality Association has released a Request for Proposals for the development of the online learning management system for the Qualified industrial Storm Water Practitioner training. Learn more…
Careers
Events
Date
Organization
Event
Location
Sept. 26-30, 2015
Water Environment Foundation (WEF)
The Water Environment Foundation’s annual technical conference, WEFTEC.
Chicago
Oct. 16, 2015
Orange County Sanitation District
State of the District Breakfast
E-mail for more information
Fountain Valley
Oct. 22, 2015
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
  • View the program
  • Register online
Los Angeles
Oct. 28-29, 2015
Stanford University Global Projects Center
Stanford
Nov. 4-5, 2015
California Bioresources Alliance
Rancho Cordova, CA
Nov. 4-5, 2015
WateReuse
Brisbane, Australia
Nov. 4-6
NACWA
Henderson, NV
New! Dec. 2, 2015
Bioenergy Association of California
Annual Meeting
Contact Julia Levin
San Jose
Jan. 20-22, 2016
CASA
Palm Springs
Feb. 22-24, 2016
CASA
Washington, D.C.
Aug. 10-12, 2016
CASA
Monterey
In Case You Missed It…
  • Governor Signs AB 888: Microbeads Bill
  • Bills Signed, Vetoed, as Legislative Session Ends
  • Court Blocks Waters of the U.S. Rule
  • Federal Mandate Could Affect Delivery to Wastewater Treatment Plants
  • Senate Committee Begins Legislative Process on Drought Relief
  • CASA Prepares for Next Generation Leadership
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