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About - AMSA Year in Review - 2000-2001 -
Technical Action Fund Supports Major AMSA Initiatives

AMSA’s Technical Action Fund (TAF) continues its track record of providing significant support to a number of important activities and initiatives that provide a wide range of benefits to AMSA members, their communities and the environment. Established nearly six years ago to commemorate the Association’s 25th anniversary, AMSA’s TAF focuses resources on an increasing number of regulatory, legislative, legal and management priorities important to the Association’s membership.

As in years past, the TAF has proved to be an essential tool for AMSA in 2000/2001 – allowing the Association to gather and analyze data, initiate litigation, and develop expert responses to highly technical issues. Throughout what has been a dynamic period for the nation’s water policy, the fund has targeted hundreds of thousands of dollars to initiatives that have advanced the priorities of public agencies across the country. Over the past sixteen months, the TAF has supported important activities related to the following initiatives:

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  • The Water Infrastructure Network (WIN)
  • National Biosolids Partnership (NBP)
  • Round II Biosolids Regulations
  • NBP Radiation Dose Model Study
  • Biosolids Dioxin Survey
  • The Water and Wastewater
  • Leadership Center
  • Alternate Silver Control Study
  • “Permit Shield” Litigation
  • Stormwater Amicus Briefs
  • Sources and Control of Low-Level
  • Mercury at Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
  • Whole Effluent Toxicity Guidance
  • 1999 AMSA Financial Survey
  • EPA Nutrient Guidance
  • Metal Products & Machinery
    Effluent Guidelines
  • Aqua Venturer

This year, AMSA took steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Fund by convening a TAF Long-Range Planning Committee. The committee is exploring long-term funding options and sources, as well as planning for future projects to be funded by the TAF. AMSA’s Technical Action Fund continues to play a vital role in ensuring that POTW interest are protected and priorities are addressed.