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H.R. 3258 (111th)

Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009

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Introduced

20 July 2009

Last action

23 October 2009 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 179.

Sponsors

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]

Subjects

Environment

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7 April 2025

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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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Timeline

  1. 20 July 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 July 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 October 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 October 2009

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 October 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 October 2009

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 October 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 October 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 179.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 23 October 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-313.

    Source: Committee

  12. 23 October 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-313.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported in House (text)

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