Member Pipeline - Legislative - Update - Bill Digest (February 2001)
AMSA Bill Digest
February 2001
(Current as of March 6, 2001
The AMSA Bill Digest provides up-to-date summary information for legislation introduced in the 106th Congress. The specific listings include bills which are receiving considerable attention or which are of particular importance to AMSA’s membership.
This Digest provides a direct linkage to Congressional legislation through AMSA’s web site, allowing members to instantaneously track bills of interest. A complete summary and status of any of the listed legislation can be found in the web version of the Legislative Update. The most recent Update, with the attached Digest, is posted in the What’s New section of AMSA’s website (http://www.amsa-cleanwater.org). The complete text of the bill, as well as detailed status information, can be accessed by double clicking on the bill name. The Digest is linked to the Library of Congress’ "Thomas" site located at http://thomas.loc.gov/. Copies of legislation, committee reports and status reports can be downloaded from the site free of charge. Past issues of the Legislative Update can also be found on the AMSA website in the Member Pipeline - Legislative Update section.
The up-to-the-minute status of any of the legislation listed in the Update can be obtained by calling: U.S. Congress, Legislative Status Office at 202/225-1772. For any questions regarding AMSA’s position on or activities related to any specific bill, please contact Greg Schaner at 202/296-9836 or by e-mail gschaner@amsa-cleanwater.org.
Table of Contents
Note:
The sections covering the Clean Air Act Amendments, Endangered Species,
Superfund/CERCLA/RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act, Environmental Crimes & Citizen Suits,
and Energy & Electricity Reform Sections will return once bills of interest are
introduced.
Clean Water Act & Other Water Quality Issues
Municipal Biological Monitoring Use Act (HR109) HEFLEY (R-CO) Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the use of biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works, municipal separate storm sewer systems, and municipal combined sewer overflows, and for other purposes.
Affordable Drinking Water Act of 2001 (HR626) BOEHNER (R-OH) Status: Referred to House Agriculture Committee
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the secretary of Agriculture to make grants to nonprofit organizations to finance the construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individually-owned household water well systems in rural areas for individuals with low or moderate incomes. 1 Cosponsor
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Amendment (HR325) TANNER (D-TN) Status: Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on Resource
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a program for fisheries habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement, and for other purposes.15 Cosponsors.*********
Water Resource Study Act of 2001 (S240) FRIST (R-TN) Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
A bill to authorize studies on water supply management and development.
Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization of 2001 (S382) SNOWE (R-ME) Status: Introduced.
A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act. 4 Cosponsors.
Establishment of Two New Deputy Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency (HR64) EHLERS (R-MI) Status: Referred to Committee on Science
A bill to provide for the establishment of the position of Deputy Administrator for Science and Technology of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
Abolishment of the Council on Environmental Quality (HR227) DINGELL (D-MI) Status: Referred to House Committee on Resources
A bill to abolish the Council on Environmental Quality.**********
Department of Environmental Protection Affairs Act of 2001 (S159) BOXER (D-CA) Status: Referred to Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
A bill to elevate the Environmental Protection Agency to a cabinet level department, to redesignate the Environmental Protection Agency as the Department of Environmental Protection Affairs, and for other purposes.
State and Local Government Participation Act of 2001 (S301) THOMAS (R-WY) Status: Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require that federal agencies consult with state agencies and county and local governments on environmental impact statements. 6 Cosponsors
Biosolids Management/Interstate Transportation Initiatives/ Solid Waste Disposal
Amendment to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (HR172) SERRANO (D-NY) Status: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Energy and Commerce
A bill to amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the egg, meat, and poultry inspection laws to ensure that consumers receive notification regarding food products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on land on which sewage sludge was applied.
Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Reform Act of 2001 (HR297) RAHALL (D-WV) Status: House Committee on Resources
A bill to foster the reclamation of abandoned coal mine sites in order to protect public health and safety, and for other purposes.**********
Mercury Reduction and Disposal Act of 2001 (S351) COLLINS (R-ME) Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling, and disposal of mercury, and for other purposes. 1 Cosponsor
Ammendment, Federal Water Pollution Control Act (HR668) KELLY (R-NY) Status: Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. 15 Cosponsors.*********
Clean Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2001 (S252) VOINOVICH (R-OH) Status: Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.
Water Conservation and Quality Incentives Act (S285) WYDEN (D-OR) Status: Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the use of state revolving loan funds for construction of water conservation and quality improvements. 1 Cosponsor
Voluntary Environmental Self-Evaluation Act (HR352) HEFLEY (R-CO) Status: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on Resources, House Committee on Agriculture
A bill to establish certain privileges and immunities for information disclosed as part of a voluntary self-evaluation of compliance with environmental requirements, relating to compliance with environmental laws, and for other purposes.********
Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization of 2001 (S328 ) SNOWE (R-ME) Status: Placed on Legislative Calendar
A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act. 4 Cosponsors