3.0.0 4016 2023-01-11T13:21:07Z 2023-01-11T13:21:07Z Senate S S 2010-12-08 111 ssev00 Environment and Public Works Committee Senate Standing Reported original measure 2010-12-08T17:54:05Z Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 111 3550 S 2010-06-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5541-5543) Identical bill CRS 2010-12-08 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 681. Calendars 2010-12-08 ssev00 Environment and Public Works Committee Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boxer. With written report No. 111-358. Committee 2010-12-08 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boxer. With written report No. 111-358. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssev00 Environment and Public Works Committee 2010-12-08 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B000711 Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] BARBARA BOXER D CA N Environmental Protection Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Lakes and rivers Oregon Washington State Water quality Watersheds Environmental Protection 00 2010-12-08 Introduced in Senate 2011-01-05T16:11:53Z Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a Columbia Basin Restoration Program to: (1) build on the work and collaborative structure of the existing Columbia River Toxics Reduction Working Group to develop a collaborative toxic contamination reduction approach for the Columbia River Basin; and (2) build on the work and collaborative structure of the Estuary Partnership in the Lower Columbia River Basin and Estuary.

Requires the Administrator to establish a Columbia River Basin Toxics Reduction Working Group to: (1) assess trends in water quality and toxic contamination or toxics reduction; (2) collect, characterize, and assess data on toxics and water quality to identify possible causes of environmental problems; (3) develop periodic updates to the Columbia River Basin Toxics Reduction Action Plan and the Estuary Plan; (4) submit to the Administrator annually a prioritized list of projects that would implement such Plans for consideration for funding; and (5) monitor the effectiveness of actions taken.

Requires the Estuary Partnership to function as the Working Group in the Lower Columbia River Estuary for such time as the Estuary Partnership is the management conference for the Lower Columbia River National Estuary Program.

Transboundary Flathead River Basin Protection Act of 2010 - Requires the President to preserve and protect the unique, pristine area of the transboundary Flathead River, with a particular focus on the River's North Fork. Authorizes the President to: (1) engage in negotiations with the government of Canada to establish an executive agreement to ensure permanent protection for the North Fork of the Flathead River watershed and the adjacent area of Glacier-Waterton National Park; and (2) participate in cross-border collaborations with Canada on environmental assessments of any project of cross-border significance that has the potential to degrade land or water resources.

Authorizes the President, acting through the Administrator, to provide grants to protect and preserve the natural resources, water quality, wildlife, and environmental conditions in the transboundary Flathead River Basin.

]]> 80 2010-12-08 Reported to Senate without amendment 2011-02-15T21:31:17Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a Columbia Basin Restoration Program to: (1) build on the work and collaborative structure of the existing Columbia River Toxics Reduction Working Group to develop a collaborative toxic contamination reduction approach for the Columbia River Basin; and (2) build on the work and collaborative structure of the Estuary Partnership in the Lower Columbia River Basin and Estuary. Sets forth the Administrator's duties with respect to such Program.

Requires the Administrator to establish a Columbia River Basin Toxics Reduction Working Group to: (1) assess trends in water quality and toxic contamination or toxics reduction; (2) collect, characterize, and assess data on toxics and water quality to identify possible causes of environmental problems; (3) develop periodic updates to the Columbia River Basin Toxics Reduction Action Plan and the Estuary Plan; (4) submit to the Administrator annually a prioritized list of projects that would implement such Plans for consideration for funding; and (5) monitor the effectiveness of actions taken.

Requires the Estuary Partnership to function as the Working Group in the Lower Columbia River Estuary for such time as the Estuary Partnership is the management conference for the Lower Columbia River National Estuary Program. Authorizes a state to: (1) elect to not participate in the Working Group; and (2) provide comments to the Administrator on the prioritized list of projects.

Transboundary Flathead River Basin Protection Act of 2010 - Requires the President to preserve and protect the unique, pristine area of the transboundary Flathead River, with a particular focus on the River's North Fork. Authorizes the President to: (1) engage in negotiations with the Canada to establish an executive agreement to ensure permanent protection for the North Fork of the Flathead River watershed and the adjacent area of Glacier-Waterton National Park; and (2) participate in cross-border collaborations with Canada on environmental assessments of any project of cross-border significance that has the potential to degrade land or water resources.

Authorizes the President, acting through the Administrator, to provide grants for: (1) developing baseline environmental conditions in the transboundary Flathead River Basin; (2) assessing the impact of any proposed projects on the natural resources, water quality, wildlife, or environmental conditions in such Basin; (3) implementing transboundary cooperative efforts identified by the United States and Canada; and (4) supporting projects to protect and preserve the natural resources, water quality, wildlife, and environmental conditions in the such Basin.

Limits the federal share of funding for projects carried out using such grant fund to no more than 75% of the total project costs. Provides for the allocation of such grant funds.

Sets forth reporting requirements.

Authorizes appropriations.

]]> Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 Display Title Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 Short Titles as Introduced Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 Short Titles as Reported to Senate Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 S Senate Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Transboundary Flathead River Basin Protection Act of 2010 Short Titles as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill Transboundary Flathead River Basin Protection Act of 2010 S Senate Official Title as Introduced An original bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish within the Environmental Protection Agency a Columbia Basin Restoration Program. Reported to Senate 2010-12-08T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111s4016rs/xml/BILLS-111s4016rs.xml 2010-12-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 681. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.