19119_Authority_April_2026

municipalauthorities.org │ 31 12:30 pm – L unch & n etworking (For in-person meeting attendees only) 8:00 - 8:30 am – r egistration 8:30 – 9:00 am – L egisLative u pdate Jennie Shade, Senior Director of Government Relations, PMAA PMAA Government Relations staff will provide an overview of legislative activities including newly enacted state laws, legislation currently under consideration in the Pennsylvania House and Senate, upcoming federal and state agency regulatory and policy initiatives, and other related areas of interest. 9:00 – 10:00 am – d epartment of e nvironmentaL p rotection (dep) w ater , w astewater and ms4 u pdate DEP Representative DEP representatives will provide an update on priority policy initiatives, technical guidance, and regulation relevant to wastewater, urban and construction stormwater, surface water quality, and drinking water. 10:00 – 10:15 am – B reak 11:00 – 11:30 am – pennvest: w ater and w astewater p roject f inancing o verview and u pdates Tesra Schlupp, Senior Project Manager, PENNVEST Jamie Estep, Region II Project Specialist, PENNVEST This session will provide an overview of PENNVEST’s funding opportunities, changes with PENNVEST, and the latest updates on accessing funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – r ound t aBLe d iscussions (For in-person meeting attendees only) 1. Aging Infrastructure & Capital Improvement Planning 2. Regulatory Compliance & DEP-EPA Requirements 3. Funding, Grants, and Rising Project Costs 4. Workforce Shortages & Operator Certification 5. Asset Management & GIS Deployment 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – costars p rogram (For virtual meeting attendees only) Eugene Mizdail, Department of General Services The COSTARS program, administered by the Department of General Services (DGS), allows registered Pennsylvania municipal authorities to utilize DGS contracts for the purchase of supplies and services. Learn the details on how this approach leverages the purchasing power to obtain competitive pricing as well as providing taxpayer savings. 10:15 – 11:00 am – w orkforce d eveLopment r ecruitment and r etention PMAA Future Leaders Committee With an aging workforce and a shrinking talent pipeline, our industry is facing a real challenge. Hear from a panel of professionals, including leaders from PMAA and its Future Leaders Committee, as they share strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining the next generation through mentorship, scholarships, and regional collaboration. You will leave with clear ideas you can use right away to strengthen your workforce for the future. Scan to register