Angie Powell

The document details the agenda for the 378th meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, which includes the summary of the 2026 State Match Bond Transaction and an opportunity for public comment. The minutes section covers the 377th meeting held on February 11, 2026. Key discussions during the 377th meeting involved program updates for the Clean Water (CW) and Drinking Water (DW) State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, including details on the Fiscal Year 2026 Intended Use Plans (IUPs) which committed significant funds for loans and grants. Furthermore, the Authority considered and adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $22,500,000 in Taxable State Revolving Fund Program State Match Funding Bonds (Series 2026) for the CW SRF program, utilizing an Interest Accumulation Fund (IAF) approach. Other business included legislative updates on House Bill No. 2661, which creates the Missouri Energy Infrastructure Bank, and Senate Bill No. 848, which modifies renewable energy standards to include nuclear power sources.

The 377th meeting of the Authority focused on several key financial and programmatic actions. The board addressed the State Revolving Fund Program, including receiving an update and considering the adoption of a resolution to issue up to $22,500,000 in Taxable State Revolving Fund Program State Match Funding Bonds (Clean Water SRF Program), Series 2026. Discussions also covered the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 audit results, which yielded an unqualified audit opinion with no findings. Furthermore, the Authority selected SCS Engineers as the Environmental Consultant for the MDNR Waste Management Program project and chose Guidehouse Inc. as the Energy Technical Service Provider for the MDNR Comprehensive State Energy Plan. Other business included updates on EPA grant workplans and legislative awareness regarding House Bill 2657 (concerning nuclear project financing) and House Bill 2761 (regarding abandoned landfill remediation funding). The Authority also noted plans to revise the Market Development Memorandum of Understanding with MDNR due to a change in fund carryover policy.

The agenda for this meeting included the approval of minutes from the 375th Open and Closed Webex Meetings held in October 2025. Key discussions involved the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit, which reported no findings or material weaknesses. The Authority planned to select an Environmental Consultant for the MDNR Waste Management Program and a Energy Technical Service Provider for the MDNR Comprehensive State Energy Plan. The meeting also included an opportunity for public comment and concluded with a closed session to discuss confidential matters, including negotiated contractual matters and personnel matters.

This Work Plan outlines the State of Missouri's strategy to enhance its solid waste management efforts through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants. The plan focuses on updating the 2005 Missouri Solid Waste Management Plan, incorporating a new statewide Market Development Plan and a Sustainable Organic Materials Management Plan. It aims to address the current recycling industry landscape, market conditions, and advance post-consumer materials management. The plan supports EPA's strategic goals to tackle climate change and safeguard communities, specifically targeting recycling and food loss reduction goals, with the ultimate objective of developing environmentally and economically sustainable, efficient, and effective solid waste management systems for all Missourians.

The agenda includes approval of minutes from the 374th meeting, an opportunity for public comment, and discussion of upcoming board meetings. The 374th meeting involved approval of open and closed teleconference meeting minutes from July 2, 2025. The board also discussed State Revolving Fund Intent Resolutions, including an overall program reimbursement resolution and resolutions for Missouri American Water South Plant and Central Water Plant reimbursement. There was also a discussion regarding the Nuclear Summit and the EPA's potential termination letters to Solar For All recipients, leading to a recommendation to pause work on the Solar For All program.