To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize a program relating to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, and for other purposes.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 109-392.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (popularly known as the Clean Water Act) to extend through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program in Louisiana and Mississippi.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly known as the Clean Water Act, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Environmental Protection Agency's Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program. The extension covers fiscal years through 2011 and applies to restoration efforts in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin area spanning Louisiana and Mississippi. The program focuses on environmental protection and water quality improvements in this specific region.
The bill reauthorizes funding for the EPA's Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program through FY2011, supporting ongoing environmental restoration efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Extends authorization of appropriations for the EPA's Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program through fiscal year 2011.
- Targets environmental restoration and water pollution control in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin area.
- Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to maintain federal support for this regional environmental program.
['Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)', 'Residents and ecosystems in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin region of Louisiana and Mississippi', 'Local and state governments involved in water quality and environmental restoration', 'Organizations focused on environmental protection and water pollution control']
['The bill extends funding authorization but does not specify appropriation amounts, which may affect implementation depending on future budget decisions.', 'Oversight and effectiveness of the restoration program depend on EPA administration and coordination with state and local entities.', 'The bill text does not provide details on specific program goals or performance metrics, which could impact accountability.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress and was signed into law on December 12, 2006, becoming Public Law No: 109-392. It reflects ongoing federal efforts to support regional environmental restoration programs under the Clean Water Act framework.
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['Continued federal support may encourage state and local governments to maintain or increase their own investments in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin restoration efforts.', 'Sustained environmental restoration activities could have positive impacts on regional biodiversity, water quality, and local economies dependent on natural resources.', 'Extension of the program authorization may influence future legislative priorities related to water pollution control and regional environmental programs.']
The bill extends authorization for funding but does not guarantee appropriations, which is a common legislative practice but important for transparency. The absence of detailed program goals, oversight mechanisms, or performance metrics in the available summary and metadata limits the ability to assess how effectively the program will be managed or evaluated. Monitoring future appropriations and EPA implementation reports will be key to understanding the program's impact.
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