Subchapter Z. SUSTAINABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
TASK FORCE

 The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force shall issue a report by October 1, 2008, that provides an analysis of the issues related to cost-effective and sustained investment in the water and sewer infrastructure of this Commonwealth, including investigation of potential funding sources and financing options with the goal of including these recommendations in the Governor’s fiscal year 2009-10 budget proposal. This report should address the following issues:

   (1)  The current and projected costs for the construction, upgrade, repair, operation and maintenance of this Commonwealth’s drinking water and sewage infrastructure.

   (2)  The projected cost savings realized by the consideration and implementation of available nonstructural alternatives.

   (3)  The current and projected financial resources to address water and sewer services and infrastructure needs.

   (4)  The current and projected gap between water and sewer service and infrastructure financing needs and available resources.

   (5)  The potential sustainable funding from Federal, State and local sources and public/private partnerships.

   (6)  The actual costs of water and sewer service, including recommendations for allocating the costs of capital investment, asset management, operation and maintenance among customers and State or Federal assistance programs.

   (7)  The targeting of funds to address the most serious and urgent needs of this Commonwealth, with particular focus on protecting public health and safety, maintaining recreational opportunities and encouraging continued economic development.

   (8)  Recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes to promote sustainable water and sewer services, including the following components of sustainability:

     (i)   Effective system management. Creation and implementation of business plans, workforce and management training, and development and the promotion of measures to ensure customer satisfaction and the protection of public health and the environment.

     (ii)   Asset management. Incorporation of accounting and business practices to assess and anticipate operational, replacement and long-term capital improvement costs, and to ensure the improvements are covered by available resources.

     (iii)   Efficient operation. Incorporation of water and energy conservation and system optimization to deliver cost-effective treatments that meet or exceed existing and future public health and environmental standards.

     (iv)   Regionalization. Integrated water resource planning and incentives for consolidation or decentralization of water systems to achieve the best scale to facilitate professional management.

     (v)   Maximization of nonstructural solutions. Integrating conservation, water reuse, trading strategies and comprehensive water resource planning into sewer and water infrastructure planning.

 The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force shall consist of the following members or a designee:

   (1)  The Secretary of Environmental Protection, who serves as Chairperson.

   (2)  The Secretary of Policy and Planning.

   (3)  The Secretary of Community and Economic Development.

   (4)  The Secretary of Banking.

   (5)  The Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority.

   (6)  The Consumer Advocate.

   (7)  The Chairpersons and Minority Chairpersons of the Local Government Committees and the Environmental Resources and Energy Committees of both the Senate of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

   (8)  A representative of the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association.

   (9)  A representative of the water supply industry, who will be selected by the Governor from recommendations provided by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Water Works Association and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies—Pennsylvania Chapter.

   (10)  A representative of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association.

   (11)  A municipal representative with experience in municipal governance, as well as water and sewer facility management, selected by the Governor.

   (12)  A public representative who will be selected by the Governor from recommendations provided by watershed associations or water quality advocacy nonprofit organizations.

   (13)  A representative selected by the Governor of an accredited college or university in this Commonwealth with a curriculum in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on water infrastructure.

   (14)  A member of the State Board of Landscape Architects selected by the Governor.

   (15)  A representative of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors.

   (16)  A representative of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.

   (17)  A representative of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities.

   (18)  A representative of the County Commissioners’ Association of Pennsylvania.

   (19)  A representative of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners.

   (20)  The Executive Director of the State Conservation Commission.

   (21)  The Executive Director of the Green Space Alliance.

   (22)  The Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Statewide Water Resources Committee.

 This subchapter takes effect immediately and supersedes Executive Orders 2008-02, dated February 27, 2008 and 2008-02 (as amended) dated April 3, 2008.