I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6017 
To ameliorate the effects of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes by 
reducing phosphorus inputs, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2008 
Mr. STUPAK (for himself and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Com-
merce and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined 
by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To ameliorate the effects of harmful algal blooms in the 
Great Lakes by reducing phosphorus inputs, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM RESPONSE PLAN. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with 
other relevant Federal, State, and local government enti-
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ties, shall develop a regional response plan to address and 
mitigate harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes. 
(b) COMPONENTS OF PLAN.—Such plan shall in-
clude— 
(1) an analysis of the scientific data about the 
causes of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes; 
(2) proposed solutions to address and mitigate 
such harmful algal blooms; 
(3) an analysis of the ability of secondary treat-
ment by wastewater treatment facilities to reduce 
the amount of phosphorus and nitrogen being dis-
charged into the Great Lakes, including— 
(A) the degree of phosphorus and nitrogen 
reduction attainable through the application of 
secondary treatment; and 
(B) the economic feasibility of secondary 
treatment; 
(4) an evaluation of the relevant water quality 
standards promulgated by each of the Great Lakes 
States (as defined in section 118(a)(3) of the Fed-
eral Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
1268(a)(3))); 
(5) suggested revisions to such standards if the 
Administrator determines that such standards are 
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not adequate to reduce the incidence and severity of 
harmful algal blooms; 
(6) an analysis of the technological and eco-
nomic feasibility of proposed solutions; and 
(7) an estimate of the costs involved in imple-
menting proposed solutions. 
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 30 days 
after the plan required by subsection (a) is completed, the 
Administrator shall submit such plan to Congress. 
SEC. 2. REGULATION OF PHOSPHORUS AS A BANNED HAZ-
ARDOUS SUBSTANCE. 
Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 
pursuant to section 3 of the Federal Hazardous Sub-
stances Act (15 U.S.C. 1262), shall issue regulations de-
claring any cleaning product that contains greater than 
0.5 percent phosphorus by volume and is intended for use 
in individual households to be a banned hazardous sub-
stance under such Act. 
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