WWEMA 44th Washington Forum

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1 WWEMA 44th Washington Forum March 21-23, 2017 The Westin Georgetown Washington, DC Water Week 2017 Preliminary Agenda

2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration TUESDAY, MARCH 21 9:30-11:30 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on own 1:00-3:00 p.m. Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting (All Members) 3:00-5:00 p.m. Legislative/Regulatory Committee Meeting (All Members) 5:30-7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:00-8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon General Session 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:30-4:30 p.m. * General Session 4:30-6:30 p.m. Congressional Reception (Capitol Hill with other water associations) *3:00-4:30 p.m.. Joint Officers Meeting (Marriott) THURSDAY, MARCH 23 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Registration 8:00-8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. General Session 11:30 a.m. Meeting Adjourns 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. Board Lunch and Meeting Preliminary Agenda WWEMA 44TH WASHINGTON FORUM Join the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) for our 44 th Washington Forum, March 21-23, This is the Must Attend event of the year if you want to know the direction of the new Administration and what it means for your business. The first few weeks of the Trump Administration have been dominated by Presidential Memoranda and Executive Orders affecting the political, regulatory, environmental, and trade landscapes. How will these changes impact your customers and your company s bottom line? This year s theme is appropriately titled Understanding the New Reality Making Sense Out of Change. Join with us and the other major water associations as we celebrate Water Week 2017 and take this opportunity to highlight the value of water and water infrastructure. Wednesday, March 22 8:00-8:30 a.m. 8:30-9:00 a.m. Welcome and Announcements John Dyson, Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Washington Forum Chair 9:00-10:30 a.m. What Might the Political, Regulatory, Environmental, and Trade Landscapes Look Like Under the New Administration? With a new Administration comes change and this has been clearly evident in the first few weeks of While the transition phase continues and Cabinet nominations and senior agency appointments go through the approval process, the day-to-day business of running our country continues. Of particular interest are the changes that may impact the regulatory, environmental, and trade landscapes that will have direct and indirect impacts on U.S. businesses. WWEMA has invited several key senior leaders to share and engage with WWEMA members on the changes that have been set in motion and what they might mean for the future. David Schnare, Ph.D., J.D., Assistant Deputy Administrator, Office of EPA Administrator Change is definitely in the future for the EPA. Dr. David Schnare, a member of the President s Transition Team to EPA, and currently Assistant Deputy Administrator will share the Administration s new vision for EPA, water infrastructure investment, and the role of manufacturing and technology in ensuring public health and environmental protection. Vanessa M. Leiby, Executive Director, Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association WWEMA has been actively engaged with the U.S. Department of Commerce for many decades, supporting and promoting the reduction or elimination of tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers that hinder the ability of U.S. manufacturers to export products overseas. Recent Presidential Executive Orders and Memoranda have made it clear that the new Administration will look closely at trade negotiations and commitments. Two recent memoranda were referred to the Secretary of Commerce - the construction of U.S. pipelines with a requirement to submit a plan for implementation; and streamlining permitting and reducing

3 regulatory burdens for domestic manufacturing that includes outreach to stakeholders. Leiby will discuss the current landscape and opportunities where WWEMA might engage once Department of Commerce leadership has been confirmed. Carolina Mederos, Principal, Squire Patton Boggs LLP We are all aware that the new Administration ran on a platform of Buy American, Hire American but what does that really mean? Currently, there exists complex and confusing requirements at the Federal level across transportation, water, and other infrastructure related to Buy America, Buy American, American Iron and Steel and others. Navigating the existing requirements has become increasingly challenging at the Federal level not to mention the additional regulations in place in many states. New Presidential Executive Orders and Memoranda, Congressional legislation, state initiatives, and trade discussions have further complicated the discussion. Ms. Mederos, an expert on this topic, will provide an overview of current legislation and regulations and discuss recent new directions with the purpose of helping manufacturers better understand the current and potentially changing landscape to determine how best to position your companies for success. 10:30-11:00 a.m. Networking Break 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Construction Faces New Opportunities, New Uncertainties Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors Contractors have expressed greater optimism about the outlook for construction than in any year since the recession. Potentially higher economic growth, homebuilding, and infrastructure spending could boost water and wastewater construction along with other markets, and contractors are hoping for regulatory and tax relief. But the range of possible policy outcomes has also expanded--including higher costs, lower labor availability, and slower growth. AGC's Chief Economist will describe the possibilities, the threats, and his forecast. 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m. What s Next for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water? (Panel Discussion) This is an incredible time of transition for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. While it awaits confirmation of a new administrator, President Trump has already signed an Executive Order on reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs and a Presidential Memorandum streamlining permitting and reducing regulatory burdens for domes- tic manufacturing. Join WWEMA as we hear from the current leaders of the Office of Water to learn more about the impacts of the new Administration on the regulatory framework and the priorities of the Office of Water. Peter Grevatt, Ph.D., Director, EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW), together with states, tribes, and its many partners, protects public health by ensuring safe drinking water and protecting ground water. It oversees implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act. OGWDW develops and helps implement national drinking water standards; oversees and assists in funding of state drinking water programs and source water protection programs; helps small drinking water systems; protects underground sources of drinking water through the Underground Injection Control Program; and provides information about drinking water quality to the public. Andrew Sawyers, Ph.D., Director, EPA Office of Wastewater Management The Office of Wastewater Management (OWM) supports the Clean Water Act by promoting effective and responsible water use, wastewater treatment, disposal, and management and by encouraging the protection and restoration of watersheds. OWM provides regulatory standards, voluntary management approaches, and financial and technical assistance to states, tribes, communities, and regulated entities to protect human health and aquatic ecosystems, reduce flooding, and protect the nation s infrastructure investment. Betsy Southerland, Ph.D., Director, EPA Office of Science and Technology The Office of Science and Technology (OST) works with states, tribes, and other stakeholders to develop recommended safe water quality levels for toxics, nutrients, and pathogens to help ensure our nation's waters can be used for fishing, swimming, and drinking water. OST also develops national economically and technologically achievable performance standards to address water pollution from industry. 2:30-2:45 p.m. Break 2:45-3:30 p.m. Regulatory Implementation and Infrastructure Financing What Can We Learn from the States and State Financing Authorities? (Panel Discussion) The new Administration has promised to reduce the size of the Federal Government and put greater decision-making in the hands of the states. We have already seen several states take a leadership role in passing legislation and taking regulatory initiatives on monitoring for lead and proposing to set their own standards for drinking water and environmental protection. States will also have a critical role to play in

4 future infrastructure investments through the State Revolving Loan Funds and other financing mechanisms. This panel will share insights on the changes happening in state drinking water, wastewater, and financing programs and the role technology might play in promoting public health and environmental protection. Alan Roberson, P.E., Executive Director, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) is the professional Association serving state drinking water programs. It was formed in 1984 to address a growing need for state administrators to have national representation. ASDWA represents and advocates for state issues to Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other professional organizations. Alan Roberson became ASDWA s 4 th Executive Director in January 2017 following decades-long leadership as Director of Regulatory Affairs at the American Water Works Association. Julia Anastasio, J.D. Executive Director, Association of Clean Water Agencies Founded in 1961 and originally known as the Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators, the Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) is a national, nonpartisan professional organization. Association members are the State, Interstate, and Territorial officials who are responsible for the implementation of surface water protection programs throughout the nation. In addition to serving as a liaison among these officials, the Association facilitates their communication with the Federal Government and promotes public education. Rick Farrell, Executive Director, Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities The Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) is the national organization of state, regional, and local entities working for needed environmental infrastructure funding from governments and capital markets, and for effective use of these financial resources. CIFA promotes national policies that increase and facilitate the understanding of environmental infrastructure investment, and facilitate effective funding mechanisms and delivery systems. 3:30-3:45 p.m. Break 3:45-4:15 p.m. The Economic Opportunity of Investing in Water Infrastructure Emily Feenstra, Deputy Director, U.S. Water Alliance We have an incredible opportunity to make needed investments in our nation s clean water and drinking water infrastructure systems. Emily Feenstra will detail the findings from a new report from the Value of Water Campaign that evaluates the economic benefits of investing in water infrastructure. The report finds if we close the investment gap for water infrastructure, there is a ripple effect of sustained job creation, GDP growth, and other benefits. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Congressional Reception Join your WWEMA colleagues and members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environmental Federation (WEF), the Water Environment and Reuse Foundation (WE&RF), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), WaterReuse, the U.S. Water Alliance, and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for an evening of networking on Capitol Hill. The Reception will be held on the 9 th Floor of the Hart Senate Office Building. Join us for food and refreshments as we mingle with friends, colleagues, Congressmen, and Congressional staff and share our story about the importance of water infrastructure. 8:00-8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23 8:30-11:30 a.m. This morning s speakers will focus on innovation in research, technologies, procurement, and utility operations. The Future Direction of WWEMA Mark Turpin, WWEMA Chair, President, Duperon Corporation The New Precision Targeting Sales Model for the Water Industry Ahmed Badruddin, CEO, WatrHub, Inc. WatrHub is a fast-growing Big Data company that has introduced a novel, analytics-driven approach for water industry firms to pinpoint prospective utilities. Ahmed will share the WatrHub vision and practical applications used by companies to improve their approach to targeting sales opportunities using data. Renewing the Water Industry - Creating the Water Resources Utility of the Future Mike Lunn, Manager, Environmental Service Department, City of Grand Rapids, MI Karen Pallansch, Chief Executive Officer, Alexandria Renew Enterprises, Alexandria, VA The City of Grand Rapids, MI and Alexandria Renew (AlexRenew) Enterprises, Alexandria, VA are two outstanding examples of the water resources Utility of the Future. Through visionary and committed leadership, these utilities have gone above and beyond compliance to become agents of positive change in their communities. They have taken a holistic approach to water resources and developed partnerships to better serve their customers and

5 the environment. Mike and Karen will share how they are transforming the treatment of water resources and renewing the water industry. What Technologies Do Your End Users Need and How Can you Engage? Aaron Fisher, Ph.D., Technology and Innovation Manager, Water Environment & Reuse Foundation Aaron will present the results of a recent survey of municipalities that identifies their technology needs and provide an update on several innovative research projects including a novel project looking at creating diesel fuel and natural gas from municipal wastewater treatment biosolids. He will also provide an update on the FAST Water (Test Bed) Network and LIFT Link and share how manufacturers can engage more directly to meet end-users needs. 11:30 a.m. Meeting Adjourns 12:00-3:00 p.m. WWEMA Board Lunch and Board Meeting Thank You, Sponsors! HOTEL REGISTRATION The WWEMA 44 th Washington Forum will be held March 21-23, 2017 at The Westin Georgetown, 2350 M Street NW, Washington, DC WWEMA has secured a sleeping room rate of $299 per night plus tax. To obtain this special group rate, rooms must be booked by February 27, To book your hotel rooms, you may go directly to the Westin Georgetown website WWEMA 2017 WASHINGTON FO- RUM, or call the reservation line at (888) Indicate you are attending the WWEMA 2017 Meeting. CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION GOLD SILVER Mark Your Calendar Now Finance & Contract Administration Council May 17-18, 2017 Offices of Barnes & Thornburg LLC Chicago, IL 109 th Annual Meeting November 8-10, 2017 Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Scottsdale, AZ WWEMA meeting attendees will join with numerous other water associations during Water Week 2017 to provide opportunities for collaboration and to unite as one voice for water. One of these opportunities is a Congressional Reception being held Wednesday, March 22 in Room 902 of the Senate Hart Office Building. This evening will provide an opportunity for networking with Congressmen, Hill staff, and attendees from water associations who will all be in DC this week for Water Week 2017 events. Busses will leave the hotel at 4:30 p.m. sharp and return WWEMA attendees back to The Westin Georgetown at 6:30 p.m. Attendance at this event is included in your registration fee and all are strongly encouraged to attend. WWEMA Members will be given an opportunity to invite their Congressional delegations to the event.

6 WWEMA 44th WASHINGTON FORUM REGISTRATION (NOTE: Online registration is available at CONTACT INFORMATION (Please make copies of this form for additional registrants.) Full Name: First Name (for badge) Title: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: REGISTRATION FEE/ PAYMENT INFORMATION Quantity Amount WWEMA Member - First Registrant $875 WWEMA Member - Additional Registrant $775 WWEMA Member - Young Professional/New Entrant $450 Non-member* $1,250 SPONSORSHIPS (please circle one) Quantity Amount Platinum ($1,500) Gold ($1,000) Silver ($750) Bronze ($500) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE PAYMENT Check enclosed (payable to WWEMA) Credit card (please circle one) MasterCard Visa AmEx Name on card: Card number: Expires: Security ID #: Billing Address for card: CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund of all Washington Forum registration fees (less and $85 processing fee) will be issued on all cancellations received by March 3. Thereafter, a 50% refund will be issued on cancellations received by March 15. No refund will be issued for cancellations made after March 15. NON-MEMBER ATTENDANCE POLICY: * Attendance at the Washington Forum is available to non-members one-time only. If you or someone from your company has attended the Washington Forum previously, you must join WWEMA to be eligible to register. For membership information, please call (703) Send form with payment to: WWEMA 540 Fort Evans Road, Suite 304 Leesburg, VA Via to: anita@wwema.org Or register online at: Questions? Call (703)