The membership supports the protection of public health and will work to comply with environmental regulation that has a sound scientific foundation. Nationally, the Association is writing letters to the new administrator encouraging an administrative review of the published rule. Technical assistance staff was invited by tribal utility personnel to visit their system. There were a number of questions regarding operation and compliance. Utility personnel were appreciative of the assistance provided and a follow up visit has been requested and scheduled.
Staff reports that progress is being made to recommended changes.
Technical assistance staff met with compliance representatives within Rural Development and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. We were happy to have been directed to struggling systems needing assistance. We are in the process of scheduling visits with these systems and will provide status reports to compliance officials. The Association has offered to perform revenue and expense analysis for systems desiring to adjust customer rates. The Association uses an application developed for the purpose of establishing a justifiable and reliable rate.