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REPORT - ADOPTION OF REVISED WATER, RECYCLED WATER AND SEWER STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DELEGATION OF APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR FUTURE UPDATES TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
BACKGROUND: The Water, Recycled Water and Sewer Standards and Specifications (standards) set forth the design polices and construction methods associated with additions and modifications to the public potable water, recycled water and sewer systems. The standards and specifications require routine updates to ensure that new installations and modifications are consistent with all regulatory requirements and are designed in a fashion that addresses long term maintenance needs. Delegating approval authority to the Board of Public Utilities will streamline the process of adopting future revisions and allow for a timelier response to identified maintenance issues or regulatory changes. The delegation of approval authority is consistent with the general policy and management authority over the water and sewer ut...
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