Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:00 PMSummary of Bill HR 4643
Bill 118 hr 4643, also known as the Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of wastewater management in the city of Nogales, Arizona. The bill focuses on improving the infrastructure and systems related to wastewater treatment and disposal in order to protect public health and the environment.Specifically, the bill allocates funding for the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities, upgrades to existing facilities, and the implementation of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and regulating the discharge of wastewater to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
The Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023 also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community stakeholders, in addressing the wastewater management challenges facing Nogales. The bill encourages the development of partnerships and coordination efforts to maximize resources and expertise in achieving the goals of improved wastewater management. Overall, the Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to address a critical infrastructure issue in Nogales and ensure the long-term sustainability of wastewater management practices in the city. By investing in infrastructure improvements and promoting collaboration, the bill aims to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and support the economic development of the community.
Congressional Summary of HR 4643
Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023
This bill establishes requirements to address wastewater from the International Outfall Interceptor, which is a pipeline that carries wastewater from the United States-Mexico border to the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant, which is located in Rio Rico, Arizona, treats sewage and wastewater originating from Nogales, Mexico, and Nogales, Arizona.
The bill transfers the ownership, operations, and maintenance of the pipeline from the city of Nogales, Arizona, to the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. The commission must construct, operate, and maintain a debris screen at the pipeline's Manhole One for intercepting debris and drugs coming into the United States from Nogales, Mexico.
The bill also limits the portion of the costs that the city of Nogales, Arizona, must pay for the Nogales sanitation project.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4643
Bill HR 4643 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2023. Bill HR 4643 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2023. Bill HR 4643's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of July 17, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4643
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1Republican Sponsors
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Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4643
Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023To provide for the assumption of full ownership and control of the International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, Arizona, by the International Boundary and Water Commission, and for other purposes.Comments
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