I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2010 Mr. Weiner (for himself and Mr. Bilbray) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a clearinghouse of information on best practices for ocean lifeguard training programs.

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Clearinghouse of Information for Lifeguard Training Programs

(a)

Establishment of Clearinghouse

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall establish a clearinghouse of information that disseminates to States and units of general local governments information on how to carry out ocean lifeguard training programs that use best practices with respect to program materials and tests, particularly with respect to materials and tests involving rip current awareness and safety. (b)

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Ocean lifeguard training program

The term ocean lifeguard training program means an ocean lifeguard training program that meets or exceeds the standards set forth in the most recent lifeguarding instructor’s manual published by the American Red Cross. (2)

Rip Current

The term rip current has the meaning given the term by the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (3)

State

The term State means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. (4)

Unit of general local government

The term unit of general local government means any city, county, town, township, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State. (c)

Funding

Any new spending authority or new authority to enter into contracts provided by this Act and under which the United States is obligated to make outlays shall be effective only to the extent, and in such amounts, as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts.