Comment: Input on NY EXPRESS to Cut Administrative Red Tape for Water Infrastructure

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Written By Erica Galante-Johnson

By Erica Galante-Johnson, Janet Pritchard, and Denise Schmidt

New York Governor Hochul called for ideas to cut administrative red tape to make it easier, faster, and more affordable to deliver infrastructure projects in the state as part of her EXPRESS NY initiative.

One area where we believe state reform can have a meaningful impact is water infrastructure, specifically the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program. Water utilities across the state rely on this critical source of funding to pay for infrastructure projects,  but too often the process for accessing these funds is slow and difficult to navigate.

EPIC provided recommendations via the submission portal along the following themes:

  • Simplify the Application Process

  • Streamline Procurement and Reporting Requirements

  • Encourage Cost-Effective Project Delivery

  • Use Set-Aside Funds Strategically to Stretch Available Funding

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Erica Galante-Johnson

Erica is the Senior Lead Service Line Replacement Policy Analyst at EPIC. Prior to joining EPIC in 2023, Erica worked in the New York State Assembly in the office of the Health Committee Chair, Amy Paulin. Erica holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Biology from the City University of New York and a bachelor’s degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela. As a scientist, she has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary research projects addressing issues operating at the interface of environmental conservation and human health, in both academic and non-profit settings.

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