NEWSLINE LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

摘要

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program that will provide long-term, low-cost credit assistance in the form of direct loans and loan guarantees to creditworthy water projects. WIFIA provides another option for financing large infrastructure projects - generally at least $20 million - in addition to the State Revolving Funds and bond market. The new program is available to state, local, and tribal governments; private entities; partnerships; and State Revolving Fund programs.