GLLC 2020 Virtual Meetings Briefing Book


Front Matter
1

GLLC 2020 Virtual Meetings Schedule
1

Virtual Meetings 101
2

GLLC Officers and Executive Committee Members in 2019-2020
3

GLLC Member Roster
5

Policy Agenda for 2018-2022
7

State and Provincial Great Lakes and Water Legislation, 2019-20
8

Federal Great Lakes and Water Legislation, 2019-20
38

September 11: Assuring Access to Safe, Affordable Drinking Water
50

Agenda
50

Attendee List
51

Speaker Biographies
52

Policy Update: GLLC Policies for Reducing Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water , Elin Betanzo
54

Filter First! Fact Sheet
58

Michigan Filter First Cost Estimate
60

Model Policies to Reduce the Population’s Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water
62

Action Plan to Reduce the Population’s Exposure to and Contamination from Lead in Drinking Water
66

Resolution on Reducing Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water
67

Letter to EPA on proposed revisions to Lead and Copper Rule
69

Stateline Midwest: Utility shutoff moratoria serve a public health need in pandemic, but what will happen when they expire?
73

September 21: Improving the Management of Nutrients in the Region
74

Agenda
74

Attendee List
75

Speaker Biographies
76

GLLC Task Force on Nutrient Management
77

Meeting the Binational Goals for Nutrient Management in the Region: 2020 Update
82

Model Policies to Reduce Nutrient Pollution in the Great Lakes Region
93

Task Force on Nutrients Action Plan
95

Resolution on Reducing Nutrient Pollution in the Great Lakes Region
97

Stateline Midwest: Ohio using new dollars and partnerships to tackle problem of harmful algal blooms
99

October 2: Responding to the Contamination of Drinking Water with PFAS
100

Agenda
100

Attendee List
101

Speaker Biography
102

Forever Chemicals Michigan’s Response to PFAS Contamination
103

Stateline Midwest: States Take Lead on PFAS Problem
107

October 9: Building Resilient Communities, Coastal Priorities, and the Great Lakes Impact Investment Platform
109

Agenda
109

Attendee List
110

Speaker Biographies
112

Building a Resilient Great Lakes Basin
115

Municipal Engagement on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Issues
122

Great Lakes Impact Investment Platform
125

Candidates Recommended for Election as Officers and Executive Committee Members in 2021-2022
134

Resolution #20-1: Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Great Lakes Basin
137

Resolution #20-2: The Risk Posed to Great Lakes Basin Water Resources and the Health of Residents by Sulfide-Ore Copper Mining
138

Resolution #20-3: In Support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
140

Resolution: #20-4: Recommending Lifting the Private Activity Bonds’ Volume Cap for Water and Wastewater Projects
142

Resolution #20-5: Recommending Federal Rate Relief Remedies for Low Income Water and Wastewater Customers Resulting from the COVID-19 Health Emergency
143

Resolution: #20-6: Calling for Federal Guidance and State Planning to Address Potential Contamination from PFAS Chemicals
144

Key Talking points PFAS/PFOA Resolution
146

Resolution #20-7: The Dangers of Coal-Tar-Based Sealcoats and Other High-PAH Sealants
148

Proposed Resolution Honoring Senator Ed Charbonneau, GLLC Chair
150

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