Volume 157, No. 107 covering the 1st Session of the 112th Congress (2011 - 2012) was published by the Congressional Record.
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“RECOGNITION OF ASIWPCA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1348-E1349 on July 18, 2011.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNITION OF ASIWPCA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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HON. JOHN L. MICA
of florida
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 18, 2011
Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators, ASIWPCA, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
ASIWPCA is an independent, nonpartisan, national organization of state and interstate water program directors, who everyday works on implementing water quality programs under the Clean Water Act, CWA. Founded in 1961, ASIWPCA was created by the states, to serve the states, and is the only nationally recognized organization completely led by state water directors. After five decades the ASIWPCA continues to protect and restore America's watersheds to achieve ``clean water everywhere for everyone.''
Long before the enactment of the Clean Water Act, state and interstate professionals--including those from my own State--were working together through ASIWPCA to protect and improve water quality across America. In addition to serving as a liaison among these officials, ASIWPCA facilitates state communication with the federal government and promotes public education. ASIWPCA has built credible collaborative relationships with Congress, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Geological Survey, and the United States Department of Agriculture. ASIWPCA is a key contributor in the legislative, regulatory, and policy arenas. When the federal government collaborates with states through ASIWPCA, better regulations are drafted, superior policy is created, and the public is better served.
As the chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I can attest to the fact that ASIWPCA has met and exceeded the goals its founders established 50 years ago. In the future, we look to ASIWPCA to continue their work to help states develop and implement sound water quality policies that advance clean water and a healthy environment. This benefits all Americans, including those in my home State of Florida.
Mr. Speaker, in light of ASIWPCA's state membership, national leadership on water quality issues, mission to serve the public, state government representation, and proven track record and collaboration efforts, it is my sincere pleasure to congratulate ASIWPCA on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has relied on ASIWPCA's assistance and expertise for decades and will undoubtedly continue to do so as we seek to protect and restore our Nation's waters in the future.
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