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Clean Water Act Research Amendments of 1993

Introduced: February 24, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 28, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jun 28, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 23, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 9, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1059-1060)
Mar 8, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 1, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.
Feb 24, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Feb 24, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Feb 24, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Clean Water Act Research Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to revise the authorized activities of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to water pollution control and investigations.

Establishes a National Water Quality Research Committee to advise the Administrator on research activities. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Congress on: (1) research conducted in the preceding year; (2) highest priority research needs for the following five-year period; (3) planned research activities; and (4) opportunities to coordinate Federal and State research.

Establishes a Water Quality Monitoring Council to ensure the coordination of Federal and State surface and groundwater quality monitoring programs.

Directs the Administrator to conduct a program of research and development of methods for the control of nonpoint sources of pollution.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) conduct a national survey of data regarding bottom sediment contamination; and (2) conduct a program of research and development of methods for improved remediation and control of pollution problems resulting from contaminated sediments.

Directs the Administrator to conduct a program of research and investigation concerning groundwater quality.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) conduct a program of research and development to improve understanding of the status and trends of ecosystems and to develop improved predictive models upon which to base standardized protocols; and (2) issue protocols based on such program for use by States in conducting water quality assessments.

Directs the Administrator to conduct a research technology development and demonstration program to identify and demonstrate cost-effective preventive measures for sources of pollution in complex watersheds having a mix of land use types.

Requires the Adminstrator to conduct a basic research, development, and demonstration program for wetlands.

Revises provisions concerning grants for research and development to require the Administrator to establish a grant program to demonstrate practices for the prevention and control of industrial and municipal sources of water pollution.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now June 28, 1994

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1