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<br />Western States Water Council <br />Water Quality Committee <br /> <br />Sheridan, Wyoming <br />October 5, 2006 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />there were also representatives from Region 3. The announcement for this meeting is under Tab Q in <br />the briefing book. Several western states have had representatives attend these meetings. <br />I <br /> <br />Paul Frohardt asked Roger to emphasize to EP A Headquarters that we appreciate very much <br />that EP A is carrying this discussion forward and coming out with an EP A position. The November <br />workshop will be very helpful. <br /> <br />Other Matters <br /> <br />There was brief discussion about the federal budget and the continuing resolution. Further, <br />Roger announced a March meeting of EP A on Paying for Sustainable Water Infrastructure. This <br />meeting will look at truly innovative ways of financing. This fits in very closely with the Council's <br />report on Water Needs and Strategies for a Sustainable Future. <br /> <br />Roger's other hat is international work. EPA has been working with the World Health <br />Organization on some methodologies for a water safety plan that is very similar to vulnerability <br />assessments. They are looking at ways to provide safe drinking water. EP A is committed to doing a <br />watershed component. This has some applicability domestically as well. Roger would be willing to <br />share information with anyone interested. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />WGA SUSTAINABLE WATER ACTION PLAN - REPORT FROM SUBCOMMITTEE <br /> <br />The Western Governor's Association adopted or approved the Council's report entitled <br />"Water Needs and Strategies for a Sustainable Future." This was done at the request of Arizona <br />Governor Napolitano. As a result of the report, there have been a number of recommendations to be <br />implemented. The Western States Water Council has been charges with implementing the <br />recommendations. Over the last several months, a proposed Scope of Work for Implementing the <br />recommendations has been developed (see Tab I in the briefing book). This is a priority for the <br />Council. <br /> <br />The Water Quality Committee will playa role in implementing these recommendations. <br />Several of the items have an obvious water quality piece expressly identified. These items were also <br />identified more specifically in the Water Quality Committee draft work plan for 2007. Copies of a <br />spreadsheet were distributed to provide an idea of specific items where the Water Quality Committee <br />will be tasked with implementatio~. <br /> <br />UPDATE ON WATER QUALITY STANDARDS MANAGERS ASSOCIATION <br /> <br />Walt Baker provided an update on the WQSMA. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />16 <br />