82 FR 52722 - Information Session; Implementation of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 218 (November 14, 2017)

The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing plans to hold an information session on January 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. The purpose the session is to provide prospective borrowers with a better understanding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program requirements and application process.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 14, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 52722]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24639]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9970-62-OW]


Information Session; Implementation of the Water Infrastructure 
Finance and Innovation Act of 2014

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing plans to 
hold an information session on January 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. The 
purpose the session is to provide prospective borrowers with a better 
understanding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act 
(WIFIA) program requirements and application process.

DATES: The session in Washington, DC will be held on January 17, 2018 
from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (MT).

ADDRESSES: The session in Washington, DC will be held at: U.S. EPA 
Headquarters, William Jefferson Clinton East Building, 1201 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004.
    To Register: Registration information is available at https://www.epa.gov/wifia.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about this 
notice, including registration information, contact Karen Fligger, EPA 
Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management at tel.: 
202-564-2992; or email: [email protected].
    Members of the public are invited to participate in the session as 
capacity allows.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under WIFIA (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.), EPA 
can provide long-term, low-cost supplemental loans and loan guarantees 
for regionally and nationally significant water infrastructure 
projects. During the information session, EPA will provide an overview 
of the program's statutory and eligibility requirements, application 
and selection process, and creditworthiness assessment. It will also 
explain the financial benefits of WIFIA credit assistance and provide 
tips for completing the application materials. The intended audience is 
prospective borrowers including municipal entities, corporations, 
partnerships, and State Revolving Fund programs, as well as the private 
and non-governmental organizations that support prospective borrowers.

    Authority: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, 33 
U.S.C. 3901 et seq.

    Dated: November 2, 2017.
Andrew D. Sawyers,
Director, Office of Wastewater Management.
[FR Doc. 2017-24639 Filed 11-13-17; 8:45 am]
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