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DC Code § 34-2114 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 21 - Sanitary Sewage Works|Subchapter I - District Sanitary Sewage Works|§ 34-2114. Rules and regulations

The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to make rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.  (May 18, 1954, 68 Stat. 120, ch. 218, title XVII, § 1701.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1614. 1973 Ed., § 43-1618. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(329) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-2131 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 21 - Sanitary Sewage Works|Subchapter II - Dulles International Airport Sanitary Sewer|§ 34-2131. Commissioner authorized to develop plan for interceptor and sewer line

The Mayor of the District of Columbia (or his designated agents), hereinafter called the Mayor, is hereby authorized to develop a plan for a sanitary interceptor and trunk sewer line to extend from Dulles International Airport to the District of Columbia system, hereinafter called the Potomac interceptor, which shall be of sufficient capacity to provide service for such airport and for the expected community growth and development in the adjacent areas in the States of Maryland and Virginia. Such plan shall be developed in consultation with the National Capital Planning Commission and the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments.  (June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 210, Pub. L. 86-515, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1621. 1973 Ed., § 43-1620. Section References This section is referenced in § 34-2132. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-2132 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 21 - Sanitary Sewage Works|Subchapter II - Dulles International Airport Sanitary Sewer|§ 34-2132. Potomac interceptor — Plans, construction, operation, and maintenance; charges for use

(a) Upon completion of the plan authorized by § 34-2131, the Mayor is authorized to provide for acquisition of rights-of-way, development of the detailed plans and specifications, and construction of the Potomac interceptor. When such interceptor is completed, it shall be operated and maintained by the Mayor as a part of a regional sanitary sewer system in cooperation with the proper authorities of the state and local jurisdictions concerned, under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Council of the District of Columbia. (b) The Mayor is authorized to establish, by agreements with the appropriate agencies of the United States and with the proper authorities of the States and local jurisdictions concerned, charges for the use of the Potomac interceptor, which shall be based upon the costs of operation, maintenance, and amortization of the cost of all planning and construction (including acquisition of rights-of-way) of such interceptor, but which shall exclude such amount as may be appropriated pursuant to § 34-2133. (c) The Mayor shall also charge all users of the Potomac interceptor, including any agency of the United States for carrying, treating, and disposing of sewage in the sewerage system of and within the District of Columbia consistently with the provisions of §§ 2-207.01 and 2-207.02.  (June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 211, Pub. L. 86-515, § 2; Sept. 11, 1967, 81 Stat. 224, Pub. L. 90-84, § 1; Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 654, Pub. L. 92-196, title V, § 502; Jan. 22, 1976, D.C. Law 1-42, § 4(a), (b), 22 DCR 6316.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1622. 1973 Ed., § 43-1621. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(330) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-2133 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 21 - Sanitary Sewage Works|Subchapter II - Dulles International Airport Sanitary Sewer|§ 34-2133. Potomac interceptor — Appropriations

For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, there is authorized to be appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, the sum of $3,000,000, as the federal contribution toward the cost of planning, acquiring rights-of-way for, and constructing the Potomac interceptor.  (June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 210, Pub. L. 86-515, § 3; Jan. 22, 1976, D.C. Law 1-42, § 4(c), 22 DCR 6316.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1623. 1973 Ed., § 43-1622. Section References This section is referenced in § 34-2132.
DC Code § 34-2134 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 21 - Sanitary Sewage Works|Subchapter II - Dulles International Airport Sanitary Sewer|§ 34-2134. Potomac interceptor — Acquisition of land in Maryland or Virginia; transfer of land from department or agency of United States

(a) The Mayor is authorized to acquire by purchase, condemnation, donation, or otherwise, any land or any interest in land located in Maryland or Virginia needed for construction and operation of the Potomac interceptor. Title to any such land or interest in land shall be taken in the name of the United States but shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Mayor. For the purpose of acquiring any such land or any interest in land, the Mayor shall be deemed to be an officer of the government within the meaning and for the purposes of § 257 [revised; see now 40 U.S.C. § 3113] of Title 40, United States Code. The provisions of §§ 258a-258e and 258f [revised; see now 40 U.S.C. §§ 3114 to 3118] of Title 40, United States Code, shall be applicable to any condemnation proceedings instituted pursuant to authority of this subchapter. (b) When any land under the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States may be needed for the construction or operation of the Potomac interceptor, the appropriate officer of such department or agency is authorized, upon request of the Mayor, to transfer to the Mayor jurisdiction over so much of such land, or of such interests therein, as the Mayor shall request.  (June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 211, Pub. L. 86-515, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1624. 1973 Ed., § 43-1624. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 34-2202.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.02. Establishment of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; general purpose of the Authority

(a) There is established, as an independent authority of the District government, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. The Authority shall be a corporate body, created to effectuate certain public purposes, that has a separate legal existence within the District government. (b) Except as provided in §§ 34-2202.14 and 34-2202.15, the Authority shall be subject to all laws applicable to offices, agencies, departments, and instrumentalities of the District government, and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 1, including provisions granting oversight responsibilities to the Chief Financial Officer as defined in § 1-204.25(b). (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the general purpose of the Authority is to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, regulate, finance, repair, modernize, and improve water distribution and sewage collection, treatment, and disposal systems and services, and to encourage conservation.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 202, 43 DCR 548; Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 6062(a), 54 DCR 7052.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1672. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-204.53, § 1-204.90, § 2-223.01, § 8-105.71, § 34-2202.01, and § 42-3251. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-20, in subsec. (b), inserted “,including provisions granting oversight responsibilities to the Chief Financial Officer as defined in § 1-204.25(b)”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 6062(a) of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549). Short Title Short title: Section 6061 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that subtitle G of title VI of the act may be cited as the “Water and Sewer Authority Clarification of Authorities and Report Requirement Amendment Act of 2007”. Editor's Notes The phrase “including provisions granting oversight responsibilities to the Chief Financial Officer as defined in § 1-204.25(b)” in subsection (b) of this section, has been superseded by § 1-204.25(e). Mayor's Orders Establishment of the Executive Transition Team for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority: See Mayor’s Order 96-43, March 27, 1996 ( 43 DCR 1807).
DC Code § 34-2202.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06. General Manager; employment and duties

(a) The Board, by the affirmative vote of 8 of its members, shall employ a General Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the Authority. The General Manager shall not be a member of the Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The General Manager shall perform duties as determined by the Board. (b) The General Manager, in his or her sole discretion, may restrict combined sewer flow into the District from Maryland and Virginia, so long as the action does not violate § 34-2202.18.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206, 43 DCR 548; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-184, § 202(f), 43 DCR 4265; Feb. 6, 2008, D.C. Law 17-108, § 213(a), 54 DCR 10993; July 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 2491, Pub. L. 110-273, § 4(a); Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-370, § 3(a), 56 DCR 1350.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1676. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-108 inserted “The General Manager shall be a resident of the District and shall remain a District resident for the duration of his or her employment by the Authority. Failure to maintain District residency shall result in a forfeiture of the position.” Pub. L. 110-273 deleted the two sentences added by D.C. Law 17-108. D.C. Law 17-370 designated subsec. (a); and added subsec. (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(f) of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-293, July 9, 1996, 43 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(f) of the Water and Sewer Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-397, October 9, 1996, 43 DCR 5686), § 2(f) of the Water and Sewer Authority Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-466, December 30, 1996, 44 DCR 165), and § 2(f) of the Water and Sewer Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-48, March 31, 1997, 44 DCR 2105). Effective Dates Section 4(b) of Pub. L. 110-273 provided that subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of D.C. Law 17-172.
DC Code § 34-2202.06a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06a. Storm Water Administration. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206a; as added June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-311, § 2(b), 48 DCR 3512; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-371, § 3(b), 56 DCR 1353.)
DC Code § 34-2202.06b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06b. Storm Water Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206b; as added June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-311, § 2(b), 48 DCR 3512; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-371, § 3(b), 56 DCR 1353.)
DC Code § 34-2202.06c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06c. Storm Water Advisory Panel. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206c; as added June 9, 2001, D.C. Law 13-311, § 2(b), 48 DCR 3512; May 21, 2002, D.C. Law 14-137, § 11, 49 DRC 3444; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 52, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 48(d), 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-371, § 3(b), 56 DCR 1353.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-137, in subsec. (b), substituted “7” for “5”; in subsecs. (b)(4) and (b)(5), made nonsubstantive changes; and added subsecs. (b)(6) and (b)(7). D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (b), inserted “District” preceding “Department of Transportation”. D.C. Law 16-191 validated a previously made technical change in the directory language of D.C. Law 15-534.
DC Code § 34-2202.06d (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06d. Water quality testing

(a) Beginning in January 2014, the Authority shall conduct testing of the District’s drinking water for, at a minimum, regulated contaminants included in the Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 141.40. (b) After receiving results of each test as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Authority, within 120 days or when it submits the related report to the Environmental Protection Agency, whichever comes first, shall: (1) Report to the Mayor the results of each test; and (2) Make the results available to the public via the Authority’s website.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206d; as added Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-240, § 2(b), 59 DCR 14790.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-2202.06e. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-240 added this section.
DC Code § 34-2202.06e (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06e. Water Quality Assurance Advisory Panel

(a) There is established the Water Quality Assurance Advisory Panel (“Panel”) for the purpose of providing information to the public and guidance to the Mayor and the General Manager of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (“General Manager”) on levels of unregulated contaminants in District drinking water and the presence and effects of endocrine disruptor compounds in wastewater effluent. The Panel shall make recommendations regarding the testing and treatment of the District’s drinking water and wastewater. (b) Within 90 days of the completion of one year of unregulated contaminant testing of drinking water and a study on the presence and effects of endocrine disruptor compounds in wastewater effluent, the Panel shall convene a public meeting to discuss the following: (1) An analysis of the health and environmental impact of unregulated contaminants as tested for a full calendar year pursuant to § 34-2202.06d; (2) Recommendations for continued monitoring of unregulated contaminants and endocrine disruptor compounds that were tested under §§ 34-2202.06d and 34-2202.06g; (3) Additional testing for unregulated contaminants and endocrine disruptor compounds not being tested under § 34-2202.06d or § 34-2202.06g; (4) Recommendations for improving the reduction of unregulated contaminants and endocrine disruptor compounds at their source; (5) Methods for improving public awareness and education related to unregulated contaminants and endocrine disruptor compounds; (6) Coordination with regional jurisdictions to improve source water quality; (7) Information sharing related to treatment alternatives analysis conducted at the Washington Aqueduct; (8) Treatment alternatives that reduce or eliminate unregulated contaminants in District’s drinking water and endocrine disruptor compounds in wastewater effluent; and (9) Presenting the latest research related to unregulated contaminants and endocrine disruptor compounds regarding their effect on the environment and public health to the public. (c) Pursuant to Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 141.40, 120 days after the Panel convenes, it shall issue a report to the Mayor and the General Manager summarizing the discussion set forth in subsection (b) of this section and any resulting water quality recommendations. The Panel may convene thereafter to provide the Mayor, the General Manager, and the public with additional recommendations regarding the monitoring and treatment of unregulated contaminants in the District’s drinking water. (d) The report shall be made public on the Authority’s website upon submission to the Mayor.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206e; as added Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-240, § 2(b), 59 DCR 14790.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-2202.06f and § 34-2202.06h. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-240 added this section.
DC Code § 34-2202.06f (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06f. Composition and organization of the Water Quality Assurance Advisory Panel

(a) The Panel established under § 34-2202.06e shall be composed of 9 experts who, at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge in at least one of the following professional fields: (1) Water quality; (2) Water treatment; (3) Toxicology; (4) Public health; (5) Civil engineering; or (6) Environmental engineering. (b) Of the 9 Panel members, one shall be the General Manager or the General Manager’s designee, and one shall be a representative from the Washington Aqueduct. (c) Panel members shall be appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the General Manager and the Council.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206f; as added Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-240, § 2(b), 59 DCR 14790.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-240 added this section.
DC Code § 34-2202.06g (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 22 - Water and Sewer Authority|Subchapter II - General Provisions|§ 34-2202.06g. Wastewater study and testing

(a) By July 1, 2013, the Authority shall initiate a study that tests for the presence of endocrine disruptor compounds in wastewater effluent. (b) The Authority shall present the findings of the study to the Panel, the General Manager, the Mayor, and the Council within 30 days of the completion of the study. (c) The Authority shall be required to implement the provisions of this section upon a transfer by the Chief Financial Officer of the District from the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia to the Authority of the funding necessary to implement the provisions of this section. (d) Repealed.  (Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-111, § 206g; as added Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-240, § 2(b), 59 DCR 14790; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 7012(a), 62 DCR 10905.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-2202.06e. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-240 added this section. The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 repealed (d). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7010c(a) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 20-155, § 7010c, and amendment of this section, see § 2(k) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Clarification Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-461, November 6, 2014, 61 DCR 11784, 20 STAT 4368). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7010c(a) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541). For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 20-155, § 7010c, and amendment of this section, see § 2(k) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-587, January 13, 2015, 62 DCR 1294, 21 STAT 758). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7016(k)(1) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) addition of D.C. Law 20-155, § 7010c, see § 2(j) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-179, March 7, 2015, 62 DCR 424). Legislative History Legislative history of Law 21-36