On October 31, EPA published a Federal Register Notice announcing a series of “information session” meetings and webinars to be held in November and December 2017 about the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program requirements and application process. During each information session, EPA 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.

The EPA WIFIA meetings will be held on:

• November 8, 2017 in Denver, Colorado
• November 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee
• November 29, 2017 in Lenexa, Kansas

The webinars will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (eastern time) on the following dates and topics:

• December 6 – Overview of the WIFIA program
• December 13 – Benefits of Financing with WIFIA Loans
• December 20 –  WIFIA Application Process: Tips for Submitting a Letter of Interest

For registration information for both the information sessions and the webinars go to https://www.epa.gov/wifia. For questions, please contact Karen Fligger of EPA at WIFIA@epa.gov or 202-564-2992.