19 U.S.C. § 4731

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 4731 - Border water infrastructure improvement authority

(a) In general

The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall, in coordination with eligible public entities, carry out the planning, design, construction, and operation and maintenance of high priority treatment works in the covered area to treat wastewater (including stormwater), nonpoint sources of pollution, and related matters resulting from international transboundary water flows originating in Mexico.

(b) Report to Congress

Not later than 1 year after January 29, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to this section.

(c) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Covered area

The term "covered area" means the portion of the Tijuana River watershed that is in the United States.

(2) Eligible public entities

The term "eligible public entities" means-

(A) the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission;

(B) the Corps of Engineers;

(C) the North American Development Bank;

(D) the Department of State;

(E) any other appropriate Federal agency;

(F) the State of California; and

(G) any of the following entities with jurisdiction over any part of the covered area:

(i) A local government.

(ii) An Indian Tribe.

(iii) A regional water board.

(iv) A public wastewater utility.

(3) Treatment works

The term "treatment works" has the meaning given that term in section 1292 of title 33.

19 U.S.C. § 4731

Pub. L. 116-113, title VIII, §821, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 95.