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AWWA, NRWA renew call for collaborative approach after EPA withdraws cybersecurity rule

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.

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  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule.
  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • Finally, the rule would have required cybersecurity reviews by state regulatory agencies that lack expertise and resources for cybersecurity oversight.

Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

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  • Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge
    The Court's decision applies to all AWWA and NRWA members nationwide.
  • AWWA and NRWA requested that the court stay (pause) the rule during a legal challenge from three states so that their members would not have to undertake costly changes to their operations until the court decides if the rule is legally valid.
  • "AWWA is pleased the court recognized the importance of halting the Cybersecurity Rule for our utility members as it reviews the legality of the rulemaking process," said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.
  • "NRWA commends the court for issuing this stay preventing EPA from enforcing the Cybersecurity Rule until it is determined if it has been lawfully implemented," said NRWA CEO Matthew Holmes.

Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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DENVER, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted a request from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Cybersecurity Rule from going into effect until the current case challenging the rule has been decided.

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  • AWWA and NRWA requested that the court stay (pause) the rule during a legal challenge from three states so that their members would not have to undertake costly changes to their operations until the court decides if the rule is legally valid.
  • "AWWA is pleased the court recognized the importance of halting the Cybersecurity Rule for our utility members as it reviews the legality of the rulemaking process," said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.
  • "NRWA commends the court for issuing this stay preventing EPA from enforcing the Cybersecurity Rule until it is determined if it has been lawfully implemented," said NRWA CEO Matthew Holmes.
  • The National Rural Water Association is the largest public drinking water and sanitation utility organization representing the interests of more than 31,000 water and wastewater utilities nationwide.

$12.5 Billion Landmark Settlement With 3M Over PFAS Damages is Next Win for Water Systems

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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Coming just weeks after announcing settlements with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, an agreement has been reached with 3M to pay $12.5 billion in damages for their role in PFAS manufacturing.

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  • Coming just weeks after announcing settlements with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, an agreement has been reached with 3M to pay $12.5 billion in damages for their role in PFAS manufacturing.
  • The settlement with 3M Company is subject to approval by Judge Richard M. Gergel, who was assigned in December 2018 to oversee the ongoing multi-district litigation (MDL) proceedings.
  • NRWA has created the PFAS Cost Recovery Program to help systems with PFAS treatment costs.
  • NRWA strongly encourages water systems to contact Napoli Shkolnik PLLC today to sign up for the PFAS Cost Recovery Program.

Napoli Shkolnik Congratulates Partner Harold P. Naughton Jr., on his Judicial Appointment to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Napoli Shkolnik is proud to congratulate Partner Harold “Hank” Naughton, for his appointment as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts District Court.

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  • Napoli Shkolnik is proud to congratulate Partner Harold “Hank” Naughton, for his appointment as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts District Court.
  • A native of Clinton, Massachusetts, Hank served in the Massachusetts House from 1995 to 2021, consistently and successfully advocating for environmental and water protection in Central Massachusetts and throughout the Commonwealth.
  • He brought his environmental advocacy to Napoli Shkolnik when he opted against a reelection bid.
  • “It was an honor having Hank provide leadership on several areas of the most important environmental and Veteran litigations and injustices facing the nation,” said Partner Paul Napoli.

National Rural Water Association Hosts Annual Rural Water Rally in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting the rural water and wastewater sector, is set to host its annual D.C. fly-in, the Rural Water Rally, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. from February 7-9, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting the rural water and wastewater sector, is set to host its annual D.C. fly-in, the Rural Water Rally, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. from February 7-9, 2023.
  • Throughout the year, utilities from across the country compete at the State Rural Water Association (SRWA) competition and the winner of the statewide contest moves on to compete in the national contest at the Rural Water Rally.
  • The National Rural Water Association is the largest public drinking water and sanitation utility organization representing the interests of more than 31,000 water and wastewater utilities nationwide.
  • *The Rural Water Rally Opening Session on Tuesday, February 7, is for registered attendees only and closed to the press.

National Résumé Writers' Association (NRWA) Announces ROAR Competition Winners

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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FOREST HILL, Md., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The ROAR Awards are held annually by the NRWA to recognize top-tier résumé-writing talent in the career services industry. Winners of the ROAR competition join an elite circle of résumé writers who have been recognized for their technical writing and presentation skills. One winner is selected in each of several categories by a judging panel, consisting of the following NRWA members this year: Kathi Fuller, Lorraine Beaman, Bob Janitz, Arno Markus, and Dr. Cheryl Minnick.

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  • The winners of the 8th annual Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Rsums (ROAR) competition were recently announced at the National Rsum Writers' Association (NRWA) conference, Unveiling Strategies for Success, September 1820, 2022.
  • Winners of the ROAR competition join an elite circle of rsum writers who have been recognized for their technical writing and presentation skills.
  • The 2022 ROAR Award winners are:
    Anne Barnwell, winner in the Military to Civilian Transition Category.
  • Marie Plett of Toledo, Ohio, is an 11-time ROAR Award winner whose passion for rsum writing goes back to her childhood.

ServLine Leak Protection Program Passes $20 Million Savings Milestone for Utilities

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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ServLine by HomeServe, offers a unique leak adjustment program to participating utilities to help cover high water bill costs that result from leaking water pipes on a homeowners property.

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  • ServLine by HomeServe, offers a unique leak adjustment program to participating utilities to help cover high water bill costs that result from leaking water pipes on a homeowners property.
  • Today, ServLine has reached the significant milestone of saving its participating water utilities and their customers $22 million over the past seven years.
  • Utilities participating in the ServLine programs currently have more than 600,000 homeowner connections covered under the leak adjustment program.
  • ServLine by HomeServe, is a unique leak protection program available to water utilities to help them better serve customers while improving utility operations.

120Water and National Rural Water Association Announce New Partnership

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS andDUNCAN, Okla., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 120Water and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) announced a new partnership today that will expand the technical assistance and support available to state rural water chapters as they prepare to meet new regulatory requirements.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS andDUNCAN, Okla., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 120Water and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) announced a new partnership today that will expand the technical assistance and support available to state rural water chapters as they prepare to meet new regulatory requirements.
  • The partnership will equip state rural water association members across the country with tools and resources to manage water quality programs related to lead and other contaminants.
  • NRWA is excited to announce this new partnership and assist 120Water in bringing their solutions to the Rural Water industry."
  • The National Rural Water Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to training, supporting, and promoting the water and wastewater professionals that serve small and rural communities across the country.