City Notices Roundup: Oversight Hearings Conclude and Potomac Advisory Updates

Council Performance Oversight Hearings Reach Conclusion

The Council of the District of Columbia is concluding its official Performance Oversight Hearings for the 2025-2026 fiscal years today, Friday, March 6, 2026. These proceedings, which began in late January, serve as a critical period for the Council to review the performance and spending of various District agencies. Residents are encouraged to monitor the final sessions as committees wrap up their assessments ahead of the upcoming budget season.

• Viewing Information: Hearings are broadcast live on DC Council Channel 13 and streamed via the official Council website.
• Public Testimony: While today marks the conclusion of the scheduled hearings, written testimony for recently held sessions may still be submitted via the Council’s Hearing Management System (LIMS).

DC Health Lifts Recreational Advisory for Potomac River

Following weeks of intensive water quality monitoring, DC Health has officially lifted the recreational advisory for the District’s portion of the Potomac River. The advisory was originally implemented on January 19, 2026, following a significant sewer line collapse involving the Potomac Interceptor. Recent testing confirms that bacterial levels, specifically E. coli, have remained within the federal safety standards for more than 21 consecutive days.

• Permitted Activities: Residents may resume water-based recreation, including kayaking, boating, and fishing.
• Safety Reminder: While recreational contact is once again deemed safe, swimming remains legally prohibited in all District river waters.

Professional Licensing and Regulatory Notices

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) and various independent boards have issued updates regarding professional requirements and public meetings for Friday, March 6.

• Board of Accountancy: The DC Board of Accountancy is holding a virtual open session meeting today at 9:00 a.m. to discuss licensing standards and regulatory updates.
• Renewal Deadline: Professionals in Industrial Trades and Combat Sports are reminded that licenses not renewed via the Access DC portal by March 31, 2026, will be converted to inactive status or require full reinstatement.

Utility Oversight: Natural Gas Planning Investigation

The Public Service Commission (DCPSC) has opened a formal investigation into natural gas distribution system planning following a March 4 decision to modify Washington Gas Light’s (WGL) proposed budget for pipeline replacement. The Commission has significantly reduced the proposed budget for the Strategic Accelerated Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Plan, emphasizing a shift toward climate commitments and long-term environmental quality mandates established by the D.C. Council.