Presented by: IAMU will be hosting an Equipment Demo & Exhibit Day outside on our eleven-acre training field.
Companies will have space on the field to demo/display equipment such as: line locators, directional drills, vacuum excavators, bucket trucks, and fiber splicers. If your city, utility, or company is in the market for equipment or simply would like the chance to try out a new technology, this event is for you. You can view the vendors that are currently registered to have displays here. The event will run from 8:00-4:00 and demonstrations will take place throughout the day. Register today for this FREE event. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged. The Administrative Rules Review Committee (ARRC) met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed amendments to Iowa’s antidegradation rules. The ARRC is a joint Senate-House of Representatives committee that meets monthly to oversee state executive branch rule making.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) previously held a public hearing on June 29 to discuss proposed changes to Iowa’s antidegradation standards brought forth by The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU), Iowa League of Cities, and Iowa Association of Business and Industry. Many of the comments from the Iowa DNR public hearing were in favor of capping utilities expenses at 115 percent of the utility upgrade. “The Administrative Rules Review Committee provides an essential duty in executive branch rule making,” said Timothy Whipple, general counsel for IAMU. “Iowans have spoken and are against rules that could bankrupt Iowa cities and towns. The ARRC’s rulemaking process is essential to the education of the public and policymakers about the need for clear state permitting rules for communities and industries.” An adjustment to the current antidegradation rules will not only be protective of human health and the environment, but will also help communities make critical infrastructure investments to fuel growth, without placing an increased cost on the shoulders of consumers. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a public hearing June 29th at the Wallace Building to discuss proposed changes to Iowa’s antidegradation implementation procedures.
“The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) is hopeful that today’s hearing will help educate the public and policy makers about the need for clear state permitting rules for communities and industries,” said Timothy Whipple, general counsel for IAMU. Today’s meeting was the next step for clarifying the current ambiguous rules and follows the Environmental Protection Commission’s decision to approve a petition submitted by the IAMU, the Iowa League of Cities, and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. The updated rules add much needed clarity and certainty to the permitting process. The rules will not only be protective of human health and the environment, they will also help communities make the critical infrastructure investments that fuel growth. “Today was the first step in creating a workable state permitting process for municipal utilities that will help communities avoid unsustainable debt, unnecessary legal challenges, and burdensome project costs. IAMU would like to thank the Iowa DNR for its willingness to make process improvements for Iowa communities,” Whipple stated. IAMU’s nominating committee is currently looking for interested parties to fill a vacant position on its board of directors starting immediately.
All director positions on the IAMU Board are “at large”, but we do consider a variety of criteria when evaluating potential candidates in an effort to maintain a balance of perspectives. In doing so we will consider many criteria including but not limited to: educational background, work experience, gender, race, utility location, type of utility represented, and size of community represented. The selected candidate will fill the remainder of a three year term ending February 28, 2017. The preferred candidate would serve at least one additional three year term. While directors can leave at any time we are particularly interested in candidates that, after some time on the board, are willing to consider serving on the executive board, ultimately culminating in being president. The board typically meets the second Thursday of the odd numbered months in Ankeny from 9 or 10 a.m. until 1 or 2 p.m. at the latest. If interested please contact Executive Director Troy DeJoode by email at tdejoode@iamu.org. *Line Maintainer apprentices will receive 21 Basic OJT Hours for taking the course* This is an excellent course to understand the entire electric system, from generation to the meter.
Mark your calendars for the Electric Utility System Operation Short Course (EUSO) and Smart Grid Course, presented by Skip Collier of Professional Training Systems, Inc. Skip is very well regarded and has an extensive background in electric utility design, construction, maintenance and operation. Provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Three recent Clean Power Plan-related items of interest have been noted by the iDNR and IAMU.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released a new FAQ on the Emerald Ash Borer in Iowa. Read it here.
Click here for a map of detections in Iowa. RCAP/AWWA Workshop - Small System Operator Training: Achieve and Maintain Compliance with SDWA7/1/2016 Small System Operator Training: Achieve and Maintain Compliance with SDWA
Thursday, July 14, 2016 Sponsored by: AWWA- IA Section Location: The Iowa Laboratory Facilities, Room 208 2240 DMACC Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023 Training: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Registration begins at 8:00 am) Light Lunch Provided Complimentary One Day Workshop Training- Designed just for Small Systems! There is no registration fee; however you must register by July 7, 2016 to attend. (Complete the registration form and return to AWWA- IA, as instructed on the form.) |
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