Authority_October_2020

October 2020 - The Authority 29 The purpose of this presentation is threefold: 1) to demonstrate actual efficiencies gained through growth of a sewer utility, 2) identify tactics that other utilities can use to purposefully grow their systems in a way that ben- efits their customers, and 3) present a list of do’s and don’ts. As a result of these acquisitions, LASA has experi- enced measurable reductions in oper- ating costs, an expanded service area and has developed a reliable strategy that will be shared with attendees. November 4 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Cost: $50 Management Workshop • PMAA Legislative/Regulatory Update A comprehensive overview of associ- ation government relations activities, including newly enacted state law, tracked legislation currently under consideration in the Pennsylvania House and Senate, upcoming federal and state agency regulatory and policy initiatives, as well as other related areas of interest including available funding through the Army Corps of Engineers. • Cybersecurity for Municipal Authorities: Risks, Trends & Prepa- rations to Avoid Disaster Adeolu A. Bakare, Esq. McNees, Wal- lace & Nurick LLC Thomas Markey, Esq. and Certified Information Privacy Professional The presenters will address cybersecu- rity risks faced by municipal authori- ties, recent trends in cyberattacks, and the regulatory response from state and federal government. Attendees will learn best practices to prepare for, and respond to, cyber threats in a digital world, including risk mitigation prac- tices for employees and contractors. • Solicitors Update and Litigation Review Steven A. Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Ru- bin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin Michael Witherel, Esq., Witherel & Associates PMAA solicitors will address recent litigation involving municipal authori- ties and PMAA solicitors will address recent litigation impacting Pennsyl- vania municipal authorities, as well as discuss recent federal, state and administrative initiatives that munici- pal authorities need to be aware of in 2020. November 12 1:00 – 2:00 pm Cost: $40 Addressing Legacy Stormwater Issues in Today’s MS4 Environment (1 PDH)* Pierre O. MaCoy, Susquehanna River Basin Commission Jeremy Miller, Hampden Township Sewer Authority Stormwater management standards have changed over time, evolving as our understanding of stormwater has evolved. Legacy BMP’s may no longer be serving their intended purpose. The presenters will provide background on the evolution of stormwater manage- ment, unique difficulties in suburban karst landscape, and will present an innovative approach to dealing with legacy facilities. For more detailed session information or to register, please visit PMAA’s website municipalauthorities.org