Local Government Organizations Commend EPA’s Memorandum Concerning Financial Capability for Clean Water Act Requirements
NACo, National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors released a joint press statement regarding EPA's announcement that the agency will work with local governments to clarify how the financial capability of a community will be considered when developing schedules for municipal projects necessary to meet Clean Water Act (CWA) obligations.

NACo President Chris Rodgers said that NACo applauds EPA’s acknowledgement that the input of county and city leaders is critical to achieving the shared goals of the Clean Water Act.

"A reasonable balance between the costs to taxpayers and ratepayers and compliance with CWA regulations must be considered as we work to protect and improve water quality in communities across the country.”

With revenues still uncertain Natrona County prepares for worst case
Leah Todd of the Star-Tribune in Wyoming quotes NACo in an article about federal funding uncertainty regarding the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program (PILT). 

PILT is funding is compensation for counties with tax‐exempt federal land within their boundaries. NACo supports full funding of the PILT program, to the authorized levels of P.L.103‐379 and beyond.

For more information about PILT, contact: Ryan Yates 202.942.4207 or ryates@naco.org.