Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009

Summary

Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to revise and expand requirements for assessments by covered water systems of their vulnerability to intentional acts of sabotage. Defines "covered water system" as a public water system that is a community water system serving a population greater than 3,300 or that presents a security risk requiring the issuance of regulations. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue regulations to: (1) establish tiered risk-based performance standards for the security of covered water systems and requirements and deadlines for such systems to conduct and update vulnerability assessments; (2) develop site security and emergency response plans for such systems; and (3) provide annual training to system employees and contractor employees. Sets forth matters which such regulations must address, including the vulnerability of a water system to intentional acts, levels of risk, and the role of employees in developing site security and emergency risk plans. Requires the Administrator to review and approve the vulnerability assessments and site security plans of covered water systems. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) designate any chemical substance as a substance of concern in issuing water system security standards; and (2) award grants to assist states in implementing regulations promulgated under this Act and for assessing and implementing methods to reduce the consequences of a release of a substance of concern. Prohibits disclosure of protected information relating to the security of covered water systems. Exempts such information from Freedom of Information disclosure requirements. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of protected information.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 23 October 2009

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 23 October 2009

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 23 October 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 20 July 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 20 July 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 July 2009

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