Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:55 PMSummary of Bill HR 1560
Bill 118 hr 1560, also known as the Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of invasive species in public water supplies. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of protecting public water supplies from the harmful effects of invasive species.The bill requires public water suppliers to develop and implement plans to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species in their water supplies. These plans must include measures to monitor for invasive species, prevent their introduction, and control their spread if they are detected.
Additionally, the bill provides funding for research and development of new technologies to detect and control invasive species in public water supplies. It also establishes a grant program to assist public water suppliers in implementing invasive species prevention and control measures. Overall, the Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023 aims to protect public water supplies from the negative impacts of invasive species and ensure the safety and reliability of our drinking water.
Congressional Summary of HR 1560
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023
This bill addresses transfers between Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana of water that contains invasive species.
The bill exempts certain water transfers between public water supplies in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from prohibitions on illegal trade of plants and wildlife. Specifically, the prohibitions do not apply to covered water transfers containing prohibited species if
- the species are present in both public water supplies before the transfer, the water is subject to mitigation measures, and the water is transferred directly between the supplies; or
- the water is transferred in a closed conveyance system, such as a pipe system, and sent directly to treatment facilities where the species will be destroyed.
The costs of the mitigation measures must be borne by the entity that sells the water for financial gain.
Finally, the bill establishes notification requirements for water transfers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1560
Bill HR 1560 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1560 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1560's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. as of March 22, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1560
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1560
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
Aquatic ecologyArkansasCrimes against animals and natural resourcesEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchLouisianaTexasTrade restrictionsWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1560
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023To exempt from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers between any of the States of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and for other purposes.Comments
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