Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act of 1996

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Introduced

11 July 1996

Last action

25 July 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Summary

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.

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Timeline

11 July 1996
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 July 1996
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/3789
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/hr/3789
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