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Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act of 1996

Introduced: July 11, 1996 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Jul 25, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 11, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 11, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue water quality criteria for pathogens in coastal recreation waters. Requires States to adopt consistent water quality standards.

Requires the Administrator to publish regulations specifying methods to be used by States to monitor coastal recreation waters during periods of use by the public for compliance with standards. Requires notification of local governments and the public of water quality standards violations.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) issue guidance on uniform assessment and monitoring procedures for floatable materials in coastal recreation waters; and (2) specify the conditions under which the presence of floatable material constitutes a threat to public health and safety.

Requires studies and reports to the Congress on developing better indicators for detecting harmful bacteria and viruses in coastal recreation waters.

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

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 25, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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