Marika Selzler Williams, EIT, ENV SP, CEM named Manager, Energy and Sustainability Services

Marika Selzler Williams, EIT, ENV SP, CEM named Manager, Energy and Sustainability Services

 Marika Selzler, EIT, ENV SP, CEM has been promoted to the role of Department Manager. Marika has been a part of the Energy team since 2021, most recently as a Senior Energy Analyst. As the Department Manager, Marika will be responsible for daily operations of the Energy and Sustainability department and execution of the department’s strategic assignments.

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PA-AWWA & WWOAP Eastern Section 2024 Spring Conference

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

 

Discussion Topics

PA Legislative Update

  • House Bill 905 - Red Flag Water Usage

  • House Bill 2145 - Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Management

  • House Bill 1862, 1863, 1864, & 1865 - Act 12 Reform Package - Acquisition of Water and Wastewater Utilities

  • Senate Bill 286/House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting

  • Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act

  • Reauthorization of the PA Underground Utility Line Protection Act (PA One Call Law)

PA Regulatory Update

  • PA DEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCA Rule

  • PA DEP Public Water System Technical Assistance Center Board



Zane Britton Certified as a FAA Certified Remote Pilot

Zane Britton, Survey Crew Chief has received his certification as a FAA Certified Remote Pilot. Britton is one of three certified pilots at SSM.

He is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Associate of Applied Science, Civil Engineering Technology and Associate of Applied Science, Surveying Technology. Mr. Britton has 3 years of surveying experience. He is responsible for performing all aspects of site and boundary reconnaissance, construction stakeout, and boundary, topographic, roadway and as-built surveys, as well as ultimately turning that field data into AutoCAD drawings.

PA AWWA North and South Districts & WWOAP Central Section Meeting

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

Federal Legislative Update

  • Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill

Pennsylvania Legislative Update

  • House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure

  • House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016

  • Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition

  • House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility

  • Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases

  • House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection

  • Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting

  • Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act

  • Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding

  • Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management

Federal Regulatory Update

  • Federal Regulatory Schedule

  • EPA Final Rule - Enhanced PFAS Reporting

Pennsylvania Regulatory Update

  • PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)

  • PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring

  • Risk Mitigation Measures

PA AWWA SE & WWOAP Eastern Section Meeting: Legislative and Regulatory Update

PA-AWWA Southeast District and WWOAP Eastern Section Meeting

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

Federal Legislative Update

  • Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill

Pennsylvania Legislative Update

  • House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure

  • House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016

  • Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition

  • House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility

  • Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases

  • House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection

  • Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting

  • Technical Guidance - DEP ID 383-4200-003

  • Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act

  • Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding

  • Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management

Pennsylvania Regulatory Update

  • PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)

  • PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring

  • Risk Mitigation Measures

WWOAP: Legislative and Regulatory Update

Water Works Operators' Association of Pennsylvania (WWOAP) Annual Conference

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

Federal Legislative Update

  • Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill

Pennsylvania Legislative Update

  • House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure

  • House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016

  • Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition

  • House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility

  • Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases

  • House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection

  • Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting

  • Technical Guidance - DEP ID 383-4200-003

  • Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act

  • Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding

  • Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management

Pennsylvania Regulatory Update

  • PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)

  • PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring

  • Risk Mitigation Measures

BCWSA: Legislative and Regulatory Update

Berks County Water and Sewer Association Annual Conference

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

Federal Legislative Update

  • Draft PFAS Senate Bill

Regulatory Update

  • PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Proposed

  • Risk Mitigation Measures - Required



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PWEA - PennTec 2023 - Cost Effective Energy Conservation for Your Plant

PWEA - PennTec 2023 - Cost Effective Energy Conservation for Your Plant

Explore cost-effective energy conservation opportunities common to many plants, increasing challenges of balancing water and air quality regulations with energy and climate concerns to minimize overall negative impacts, and insight from DEP on the department’s sustainability goals and plans to assist municipalities in reaching their goals.

Presented to: PWEA PennTec2023 Utility Management & Government Affairs Technical Program
Presented by: Ben Pressman, PE

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PWEA - PennTec 2023 - Reed Bed Remediation Utilizing Recycled Glass

PWEA - PennTec 2023 - Reed Bed Remediation Utilizing Recycled Glass

Explore cost-effective energy conservation opportunities common to many plants, increasing challenges of balancing water and air quality regulations with energy and climate concerns to minimize overall negative impacts, and insight from DEP on the department’s sustainability goals and plans to assist municipalities in reaching their goals.

Presented to: PWEA PennTec 2023 Biosolids Technical Program
Presented by: Jason Coyle, Lo

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