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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 5, 1993
Good Neighbor Environmental Assistance Act of 1993 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, for purposes of carrying out construction of treatment works in the U.S.-Mexican border region, to: (1) transfer funds to the Secretary of State or the heads of other Federal agencies; and (2) make grants to appropriate entities or border States designated by the President. Permits the Administrator to make grants for construction projects in Mexico if an existing treatment works is not sufficient to protect residents of border States from water pollution originating in Mexico. Requires such projects to be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Administrator. Provides for full funding of projects by the Federal Government unless a cost-sharing agreement with the Mexican Government is executed. Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D–AZ
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10574-10575)
Introduced in Senate
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