BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
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Adopt Recommended Positions on Federal Legislation: H.R. 3717 (Harder) / S. 4603 (Schiff) - Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act; S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act; And Other Legislation That May Require Consideration by the Board.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Adopt a Position of "Support and Amend" on H.R. 3717 (Harder) / S. 4603 (Schiff) - Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act; and
B. Adopt a Position of "Support" on S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act.
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SUMMARY:
A. H.R. 3717 (Harder) / S. 4603 (Schiff) - Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act
Recommended Position: Support and Amend
Priority Recommendation: 2
This bill would establish a federal program to address the growing problem of golden mussel infestation in waterways and infrastructure. This bill would create a specific task force under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 dedicated to golden mussels. Specifically, the bill would:
* Establish a demonstration program to prevent, monitor, control, eradicate, research, and educate on golden mussels;
* Track dispersal and establishment of an early warning system to alert likely areas of future infestations;
* Establish a grant program, on a competitive basis, to state and local entities, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners to carry out similar projects that control and eradicate golden mussels; and
* Invest in new technology developed under the grant program.
The bill would authorize $15 million for each of fiscal years 2026-2030 for the program.
Proposed Amendment:
Staff recommends language to make funding eligible for grantees to conduct water infrastructure vulnerability assessments and to increase the tot...
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