PUB00145 ‎(2)‎

• Year: 2005
• Title: Western States Water Council - Seattle, WA., July 13-15, 2005
• CWCB Section: Administration
• Description: Western States Water Council - Seattle, WA., July 13-15, 2005
• Publications - Doc Type: Water Policy

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Western States Water Council
Water Quality Committee

Boise, Idaho .
April 21, 2005

ASIWPCA MEETING UPDATE - Mark Pifher

# 1 agenda for ASIWPCA is funding. The SRF is taking a significant hit. States get to take a part
off the top, so that is a hit to state operating money. 106 funding is being cut, which is significant
for states. 319 money is' being cut.

Water transfer issue -Miccosukee. ASIWPCA sent out survey that tries to fmd out where states
are on transfers. It will be difficult for ASIWPCA to take a position because there is such a diversity
of views among the states.

CAPO second circuit decision - duty to apply issue. To review all the CAPO management plans
will be a huge workload for the states.

General permits decision - another 2nd circuit decision.

PER - EP A indicated it will be contacting states regarding deficiencies.

Farm Bill reauthorization -- even though it is still 2 years out, there was a lot of discussion.
ASIWPCA wants to protect "green" programs in the farm bill.

Pesticides rule (Talent rule) - NPDES permit to apply pesticides under Talent decision.

Flow blending policy is still under review by EP A. Environmentalists adamantly opposed.

WATER OUALITY/QUANTITY ISSUES

Tom Stiles reported, based on the survey from last year, we had 9 states respond. In NM, Tom
summarized the responses. In NM, he said he would try to get more survey responses from states,
plus ASIWPCA put out a survey. The responses were very meager. No change in status since NM.
This project's work culminated into the recommended B.11. statement in the W GA policy resolution
on Arid West Water Quality issues. Tom would suggest that this project go dormant and pursue it
on ad hoc basis as needed. Tom will send out the information that he has collected to comply with
Workplan ("develop tool box").

TRIBAL WATER OUALITY ADMINISTRATION - SECTION 518

In the NM meeting, the WQ committee suggested preparing a letter. (Shaun handed out draft
letter).

Question-where does committee go with this issue and with letter to EP A?

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