File #: 2023-3099    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 7/10/2023 In control: STEERING COMMITTEE
On agenda: 7/26/2023 Final action: 7/26/2023
Title: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023
Sponsors: Rob Thompson
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. Federal Legislative Update, 3. Federal Legislative Matrix, 4. State Legislative Update, 5. State Legislative Matrix
Related files: 2023-3119
FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager

SUBJECT:

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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION

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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:

Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month June 2023.
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BACKGROUND

The Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) legislative affairs program includes advocating for OC San's legislative interests; sponsoring legislation (where appropriate); and seeking Local, State, and Federal funding for projects and programs.

RELEVANT STANDARDS

* Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program
* Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities

PROBLEM

Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware of OC San's mission, programs, and projects and how they could be impacted by proposed legislation.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Continue to work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate for OC San's legislative interests. Help to create/monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San, the wastewater industry, and the community. To assist in relationship building efforts, OC San will continue to reach out to elected officials providing facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento.




RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION

If OC San does not work with Local, State, and Federal elected officials, legislation could be passed that negatively affects OC San and the wastewater industry. Additionally, a lack of engagement may result in missed funding opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Federal Update:
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works' staff released their draft proposals to address PFAS contamination of the environment and public health. As a result, OC San and other associations ...

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