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PHCC PAC Awards State Legislative Efforts

October 30, 2019

PHCC of Missouri, PHCC of Iowa, and PHCC of Ohio were recognized for their exemplary service to PHCC's members through their grassroots and legislative programs.

Two Big Changes to Lead in Drinking Water

October 24, 2019

Steve Smith

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However, critics think allowable lead levels should be even lower and that the proposal gives utilities more time to replace lead lines.

ACCA Educates State Energy Officials on Workforce Needs and Safety

ACCA Supports Access to Non-Condensing Furnaces

October 11, 2019

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In response to a recent Department of Energy request, ACCA highlighted that the industry does not oppose providing consumers the option to purchase condensing products.

PMI Supports Proposed Revisions to Lead and Copper Rule

October 11, 2019

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The association states that the proposed rule is "an important step forward," representing the first major overhaul of federal protections for lead in drinking water in two decades.

EPA Proposes Updates to Lead and Copper Rule

October 10, 2019

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The proposal marks the first major overhaul to lead levels in drinking water in more than two decades.

Coalition Urges Congress to Pass New Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive Bills

October 3, 2019

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The legislation would reinstate and reform two key energy efficiency tax credits that expired Dec. 31, 2017 – the 25C credit for homeowner efficiency improvements and the 45L credit for new home construction.

PMI Applauds Preservation of WaterSense, Increased Water Infrastructure Funding in Senate FY20 Interior-EPA Budget Bill

October 1, 2019

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Today, more than 2,000 WaterSense partners, including manufacturers, water utilities, retailers, distributors, trade associations, state and local governments and non-profit organizations, collaborate with the EPA on the program.

Boltex and Weldbend Win Jury Verdict in Lawsuit Against Ulma

September 30, 2019

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The lawsuit accused Ulma of engaging in false advertising and unfair competition for falsely claiming that it normalized its flanges in accordance with American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) A105 standards.

IAPMO, WaterAid and Millennium Water Alliance Team for WASH Partnership Event

September 13, 2019

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The "Partnerships for Advancing International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene" event served as an important opportunity to recognize the incredible work being done in solving the global water, sanitation and hygiene crisis.

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Resolving Disputes Under Prompt Payment Statutes

Be mindful of the governing prompt payment statute in the jurisdiction where the project is located.

September 5, 2019

Steven Nudelman

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Prompt payment statutes come in a variety of “flavors,” depending on the type of project (public or private), the location of the project (i.e., which state) and the nature of the project (state or federal).