§4731 Border Water Infrastructure Improvement Authority

Summary

The EPA Administrator must work with eligible public entities to plan, design, build, operate, and maintain high‑priority treatment works in the U.S. part of the Tijuana River watershed. These projects must treat wastewater (including stormwater), nonpoint pollution, and other problems from cross‑border water flows that come from Mexico. The Administrator must report to Congress within 1 year after January 29, 2020, and every year after. Covered area: the U.S. portion of the Tijuana River watershed. Eligible public entities: certain federal bodies (U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission; Corps of Engineers; North American Development Bank; Department of State; and other federal agencies), the State of California, and local governments, Indian Tribes, regional water boards, or public wastewater utilities with jurisdiction. Treatment works: as defined in section 1292 of title 33.