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Bill106th CongressFiled Mar 3, 1999Environmental Protection
S. 522

Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000

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Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000- Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require States having coastal recreation waters to adopt water quality criteria and standards for such waters for pathogens and pathogen indicators for which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has published criteria under such Act. Requires States to adopt new or revised standards for such waters after the Administrator publishes new or revised criteria.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Administrator to complete studies for use in developing: (1) an assessment of potential health risks from exposure to pathogens in coastal recreation waters; (2) appropriate and effective indicators and appropriate, accurate, and expeditious methods for detecting or predicting the presence of pathogens in coastal recreational waters; and (3) guidance for State application of the criteria for pathogens to account for the diversity of geographic and aquatic conditions. Requires the Administrator to publish new or revised water quality criteria for pathogens in such waters for purposes of protecting human health.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator to publish performance criteria for: (1) the monitoring and assessment of, and specifying methods for monitoring, coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches for attainment of water quality standards for pathogens; and (2) prompt notification of local governments, the public, and the Administrator of exceedances, or the likelihood of exceedances, of standards for such waters.

Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and local governments to implement monitoring and notification programs. Lists requirements for such programs.

Requires Federal agencies to develop such programs for coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches subject to their jurisdiction that protect public health and safety, meet the performance criteria under this Act, and address certain matters required for State and local programs.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a national coastal recreation water pollution occurrence database; and (2) provide technical assistance for development of assessment and monitoring procedures for floatable materials in such waters.

Requires the Administrator, with respect to States without monitoring and notification programs, to conduct such programs for coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches in such States.

Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 6) Treats Indian tribes as States for purposes of provisions of this Act regarding coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification programs and grants.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

What just happenedSep 22, 2000

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
13 cosponsors12 D1 R
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  1. Sep 22, 2000FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Sep 22, 2000FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Sep 22, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 21, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9001-9002)

  5. Sep 21, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9001-9002)

  6. Sep 21, 2000Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Sep 21, 2000Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8998-9003; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8998-9000)

  8. Aug 25, 2000Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 743.

  9. Aug 25, 2000Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/26/2000 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-366.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  10. Aug 25, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/26/2000 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-366.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Apr 13, 2000Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Jul 22, 1999Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-284.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Mar 3, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2214-2215)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  14. Mar 3, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2213-2214)

  15. Mar 3, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 21, 200035
Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000- Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require States having coastal recreation waters to adopt water quality criteria and standards for such waters for pathogens and pathogen indicators for which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has published criteria under such Act. Requires States to adopt new or revised standards for such waters after the Administrator publishes new or revised criteria.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Administrator to complete studies for use in developing: (1) an assessment of potential health risks from exposure to pathogens in coastal recreation waters; (2) appropriate and effective indicators and appropriate, accurate, and expeditious methods for detecting or predicting the presence of pathogens in coastal recreational waters; and (3) guidance for State application of the criteria for pathogens to account for the diversity of geographic and aquatic conditions. Requires the Administrator to publish new or revised water quality criteria for pathogens in such waters for purposes of protecting human health.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator to publish performance criteria for: (1) the monitoring and assessment of, and specifying methods for monitoring, coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches for attainment of water quality standards for pathogens; and (2) prompt notification of local governments, the public, and the Administrator of exceedances, or the likelihood of exceedances, of standards for such waters.

Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and local governments to implement monitoring and notification programs. Lists requirements for such programs.

Requires Federal agencies to develop such programs for coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches subject to their jurisdiction that protect public health and safety, meet the performance criteria under this Act, and address certain matters required for State and local programs.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a national coastal recreation water pollution occurrence database; and (2) provide technical assistance for development of assessment and monitoring procedures for floatable materials in such waters.

Requires the Administrator, with respect to States without monitoring and notification programs, to conduct such programs for coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches in such States.

Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 6) Treats Indian tribes as States for purposes of provisions of this Act regarding coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification programs and grants.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 25, 200001
Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000- Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require States having coastal recreation waters to adopt water quality criteria and standards for such waters for pathogens and pathogen indicators for which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has published criteria guidance under such Act. Requires States to adopt new or revised standards for such waters after the Administrator publishes new or revised criteria.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Administrator to complete studies for use in developing: (1) an assessment of potential health risks from exposure to pathogens in coastal recreation waters; (2) appropriate and effective indicators and appropriate, accurate, and expeditious methods for detecting or predicting the presence of pathogens in coastal recreational waters; and (3) guidance for State application of the criteria guidance for pathogens to account for the diversity of geographic and aquatic conditions. Requires the Administrator to publish new or revised water quality criteria guidance for pathogens in such waters for purposes of protecting human health.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator to publish performance criteria for: (1) the monitoring and assessment of, and specifying methods for monitoring, coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches for attainment of water quality standards for pathogens; and (2) prompt notification of local governments, the public, and the Administrator of exceedances, or the likelihood of exceedances, of standards for such waters.

Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and local governments to implement monitoring and notification programs. Lists requirements for such programs.

Requires Federal agencies to develop such programs for coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches subject to their jurisdiction that protect public health and safety and meet the performance criteria under this Act.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a national coastal recreation water pollution occurrence database; and (2) provide technical assistance for development of assessment and monitoring procedures for floatable materials in such waters.

Requires the Administrator, with respect to States without monitoring and notification programs, to conduct such programs for coastal recreation waters adjacent to public beaches in such States.

Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 6) Treats Indian tribes as States for purposes of provisions of this Act regarding coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification programs and grants.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Introduced in SenateMar 3, 199900

Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require States to adopt water quality criteria for coastal recreation waters consistent with criteria published by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under such Act.

Directs the Administrator to conduct studies for use in developing: (1) a more complete list of potential health risks from inhalation, ingestion, or body contact, including effects to the upper respiratory system; (2) appropriate and effective indicators and appropriate, accurate, and expeditious methods for detecting the presence of pathogens in coastal recreational waters; and (3) guidance for State-to-State application of the revised water quality criteria for pathogens required to be issued by the Administrator under this Act that accounts for the diversity of geographic and aquatic conditions nationwide. Directs the Administrator to publish and revise regulations requiring monitoring of, and specifying methods to be used by States to monitor, coastal recreation waters and beaches for compliance with water quality criteria and protection of public safety. Requires notification of local governments, the public, and the Administrator of exceedances, or the likelihood of exceedances, of water quality criteria for such waters.

Requires the Administrator to issue guidance establishing core performance measures for testing, monitoring, and notification programs and for the delegation of such programs to local government authorities. Makes State resources available to such authorities if the programs are so delegated.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) provide technical assistance to States for uniform assessment and monitoring procedures for floatable materials in such waters; (2) specify the conditions under which the presence of floatable material constitutes a threat to public health and safety; and (3) establish a national coastal recreation water pollution occurrence database and a listing of communities complying with the monitoring and notification regulations published pursuant to this Act.

Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States to fulfill requirements under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.