S. 2970 · 110th Congress
Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Harry Reid
- Introduced
- 2008-05-02
- Latest action
- 2008-09-24 · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With written report No. 110-487.
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish and provide funding for a program of directed and applied research, to be conducted through a nonprofit water research foundation and sponsored by drinking water utilities, to assist suppliers of drinking water in adapting to the effects of climate change.
Requires research areas to include: (1) water quality and quantity impacts and solutions; (2) impacts on groundwater supplies from carbon sequestration; (3) infrastructure impacts and solutions; (4) desalination, water reuse, and alternative supply technologies; (5) energy efficiency and greenhouse gas minimization; (6) regional and hydrological basin cooperative water management solutions; (7) utilities management, decision support systems, and water management models; (8) greenhouse gas emissions reduction and energy demand management; (9) water conservation and demand management; and (10) communications, education, and public acceptance.
Authorizes appropriations.