‘‘(2) DUTIES OF TEAMS.—Each Federal rapid 
response team shall, at a minimum— 
‘‘(A) implement rapid eradication or con-
trol responses for newly detected aquatic 
invasive species on Federal and tribal land; 
‘‘(B) carry out, or assist in carrying out, 
rapid responses for newly detected aquatic 
invasive species on non-Federal land at the re-
quest of a State, Indian tribe, or group of 
States or Indian tribes; 
‘‘(C) provide training and expertise for 
State, tribal, or regional rapid responders; 
‘‘(D) provide central sources of informa-
tion for rapid responders; 
‘‘(E) maintain a list of researchers and 
rapid response volunteers; and 
‘‘(F) in carrying out any rapid response 
activity with respect to an aquatic noxious weed 
listed under section 412(f) of the Plant Protec-
tion Act (7 U.S.C. 7712(f)), include representa-
tives of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service. 
‘‘(3) CRITERIA
FOR
IDENTIFYING
CASES
OF 
RAPID
RESPONSE
WARRANTING
FEDERAL
ASSIST-
ANCE.—Not later than 1 year after the date of en-
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actment of the Great Lakes Collaboration Implemen-
tation Act, the Task Force, with the concurrence of 
the Invasive Species Council, shall develop criteria to 
identify cases of rapid response warranting Federal 
assistance under this subsection, including criteria 
relating to, at a minimum— 
‘‘(A) the extent to which infestations of 
aquatic invasive species may be managed suc-
cessfully by rapid response; 
‘‘(B) the extent to which rapid response ef-
forts may differ from ongoing management and 
control; and 
‘‘(C) the extent to which infestations of 
nonindigenous aquatic invasive species are con-
sidered to be an acute or chronic threat to— 
‘‘(i) biodiversity of native fish and 
wildlife; 
‘‘(ii) habitats of native fish and wild-
life; or 
‘‘(iii) human health. 
‘‘(4) ENVIRONMENTAL
CRITERIA.—Not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Great 
Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act, the Ad-
ministrator, in consultation with the Invasive Spe-
cies Council, the Secretary of Transportation, the 
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Task Force (including regional panels of the Task 
Force established under section 1203), the Director, 
and the Director of the National Marine Fisheries 
Service, shall develop environmental criteria to mini-
mize nontarget environmental impacts of rapid re-
sponses carried out pursuant to this section.’’. 
SEC. 113. ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDNESS. 
Section 1202(k) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nui-
sance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 
4722) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(k) IMPROVEMENT OF TREATMENT METHODS FOR 
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.— 
‘‘(1) CRITERIA TO EVALUATE ENVIRONMENTAL 
SOUNDNESS OF TREATMENT METHODS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of the Great Lakes 
Collaboration Implementation Act, the Adminis-
trator, in consultation and cooperation with the 
Secretary, the Invasive Species Council, and the 
Task Force (including any regional panels of 
the Task Force) shall promulgate criteria to 
evaluate the treatment methods described in 
subparagraph (B) for the purpose of ensuring 
that the treatment methods pose no significant 
threat of adverse effect on human health, public 
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safety, or the environment (including air quality 
and the aquatic environment) that is acute, 
chronic, cumulative, or collective. 
‘‘(B) TREATMENT METHODS.—The treat-
ment methods referred to in subparagraph (A) 
are all mechanical, physical, chemical, biologi-
cal, and other treatment methods used in bodies 
of water of the United States (regardless of 
whether the bodies of water are navigable and 
regardless of the origin of the waters), to pre-
vent, treat, or respond to the introduction of 
aquatic invasive species. 
‘‘(C) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out 
subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall con-
sult with— 
‘‘(i) the Secretary of Transportation; 
‘‘(ii) the Task Force (including the re-
gional panels of the Task Force established 
under section 1203); 
‘‘(iii) the Director; 
‘‘(iv) the Assistant Secretary; 
‘‘(v) the Director of the National Ma-
rine Fisheries Service; and 
‘‘(vi) relevant State agencies. 
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