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. STATE OF COLORADO ~ . ~ Colorado Water Conservation Board Department of Natural Resources 721 Centennial Building 131 3 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone, 13031 866.3441 FNC 13031 866.4474 Roy Romer GovernQI Jil.mes S.lochheilo Executive Director, DNR DilriesC. Lile, PE. Director, eWeB MEMORANDUM FROM: Colorado Water Conservation Board Members Chris Bridges ~ \7- TO: DATE: March 10, 1998 SUBJECT: Agenda Item 12b, March 9, I 0 1998, Board Meeting-- Federal Energy Policy Act Background . U.S. Representative Kollenberg has introduced a bill in the House (HR 859) to repeal the water use efficiency plumbing requirements of the federal Energy Policy Act. This bill is gaining momentum with increased sponsorship. The current Energy Policy Act states that manufacturers will only supply 1.6 gallon toilets, 2,5 gpm showerheads and faucets. The manufacturers have already retooled their industry to support the current requirements in the Energy Policy Act. These items are now on the market. Status There has been a call for letters opposing the current amendment to the Energy Policy Act by several groups, including the government committee of the American Water Works Association. The State of New Mexico has replied to their Senator opposing Representative Kollenberg's bill. Denver Water has written a letter opposing H.R. 859. Many cities in Colorado have passed ordinances requiring water use efficiency plumbing. State agencies must consider low water use plumbing requirements when renovating or constructing new buildings. The State of Colorado has not passed a bill requiring 1.6 gallon toilets, low-flow showerheads or faucets. The issue we are presented with is supporting or opposing this bill based on whether or not the federal government should specify plumbing standards, or take no position. . I will keep the Board informed of the progress of Representative Kollenberg's bill as it progresses in the House and/or Senate. I have attached a list of sponsors of the bill as of February 17, 1998. If you need additional information, please let me know.