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H.R. 6170

Referred to Committee

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to the consolidation of public water systems, and for other purposes.

Introduced 9/26/2016•114th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

9/26/2016 • House

Summary

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize states and the Environmental Protection Agency to require public water systems that have repeatedly failed to comply with drinking water standards to assess options for consolidation.

Public water systems are eligible for financial assistance to assist with undertaking consolidation activities.

Additionally, the bill provides liability protection for compliant public water systems that consolidate with non-compliant systems.

Introduced in House • 9/26/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresPollution liabilityPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply

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Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]

Democrat • CA-3

Sponsored 9/26/2016

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 26, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House9/26/2016
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Related Bills (1)

H.R. 6116

Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 2016

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Committee

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0
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