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Q: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Adult Day Center Enhancement Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    The Congress finds the following:
            (1) One in 6 people in the United States lives with a 
        neurological disease or condition that can often result in 
        disability, and which may require the individual to seek 
        assistance in carrying out the activities of daily living. 
        Neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis 
        (MS), early-onset Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain 
        injury (TBI) can also typically affect younger adults in the 
        middle of their lives.
            (2) Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling 
        disease that attacks the central nervous system with symptoms 
        ranging from numbness in limbs to paralysis and loss of vision. 
        Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 
        years of age. MS is a leading cause of disability in young 
        adults. Persons living with MS who experience more severe forms 
        of the disease are likely to require either home care or 
        nursing home placement, though the vast majority would prefer 
        to remain at home to receive the care they need. Where home 
        care is concerned, approximately 80 percent of such care is 
        provided by unpaid caregivers who are generally family members.
            (3) Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive 
        neurological disease. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's 
        disease are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and 
        face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; 
        bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural 
        instability, or impaired balance and coordination. Other 
        symptoms may include cognitive changes; difficulty in 
        swallowing, chewing, and speaking; urinary problems or 
        constipation; skin problems; and sleep disruptions. As these 
        symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty 
        walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. It is 
        estimated that nearly 500,000 to 1,500,000 people live with 
        Parkinson's and of those 5 to 10 percent are diagnosed younger 
        than 60 and deemed ``early-onset''.
            (4) Traumatic brain injury is a neurological condition that 
        typically results from a blow or jolt to the head or a 
        penetrating head injury and that can impact one or more parts 
        of the brain, thereby temporarily or permanently disrupting 
        normal brain function. The Centers for Disease Control and 
        Prevention estimates that 1,700,000 TBIs occur annually, 
        resulting in disabilities affecting up to 90,000 people among a 
        broad range of age groups. Traumatic brain injury is also a 
        serious issue that affects military servicemembers. Estimates 
        in prior military conflicts indicate that TBI was present in 
        14-20 percent of surviving casualties.
            (5) Family caregivers are a crucial source of support and 
        assistance for individuals suffering with disabilities. Family 
        caregivers, the majority of whom are women, provide an 
        estimated $470,000,000,000 in ``free'' services annually. The 
        supply of family caregivers is unlikely to keep pace with 
        future demand. The caregiver support ratio of potential 
        caregivers aged 45 to 64 for each person aged 80 and older, for 
        instance, is 7 to 1 in 2010, 4 to 1 in 2030, and 3 to 1 in 
        2050.
            (6) The majority of family caregivers (or 53 percent) are 
        caring for someone ages 18 to 74. Forty-seven percent of family 
        caregivers are caring for someone 75 or older.
            (7) Adult day programs can offer services, including 
        medical care, rehabilitation therapies, dignified assistance 
        with the activities of daily living, nutrition therapy, health 
        monitoring, social interaction, stimulating activities, and 
        transportation to seniors, people with disabilities, and 
        younger adults with chronic diseases.
            (8) Adult day programs geared toward people living with 
        neurological diseases or conditions such as MS, Parkinson's 
        disease, TBI, or other similar diseases or conditions provide 
        an important response to the needs of people living with these 
        conditions and their family caregivers. Adult day programs can 
        help to ameliorate symptoms, reduce dependency, provide 
        important socialization opportunities, and maintain quality of 
        life.
            (9) Adult day programs have been shown to provide a range 
        of documented benefits including improvements in functional 
        status, social support, and reductions in fatigue, depression 
        and pain. Adult day programs also reduce ongoing medical care 
        and hospital costs and decrease admissions to nursing home 
        facilities, which can be costly for many families, by allowing 
        individuals to receive health and social services while 
        continuing to live at home.
            (10) There are currently few adult day programs focused on 
        younger adult populations in the United States. Although young 
        people living with neurological diseases or conditions may be 
        able to access existing adult day programs, such programs are 
        not typically intended for younger adults living with chronic 
        diseases or conditions, and may not provide the appropriate 
        services to meet the age-related or disability status of these 
        individuals.

SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADULT DAY PROGRAMS.

    (a) Survey of Existing Adult Day Programs.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
        the enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary for 
        Aging shall initiate a comprehensive survey of current adult 
        day programs that provide care and support to individuals 
        including young adults living with neurological diseases or 
        conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, 
        traumatic brain injury, or any similar disease or condition.
            (2) Survey elements.--In carrying out the survey under 
        paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary for Aging may utilize 
        existing publicly available research on adult day programs, and 
        shall--
                    (A) identify ongoing successful adult day programs, 
                including by providing a brief description of how such 
                programs were initially established and funded;
                    (B) identify which adult day programs are serving 
                young adults living with neurological diseases or 
                conditions;
                    (C) develop a set of best practices to help guide 
                the establishment and replication of additional 
                successful adult day programs, including--
                            (i) program guidelines;
                            (ii) recommendations on the scope of 
                        services that should be provided to individuals 
                        with neurological diseases or conditions 
                        including young adults (which may include 
                        rehabilitation therapy, psychosocial support, 
                        social stimulation and interaction, and 
                        spiritual, educational, or other such 
                        services); and
                            (iii) performance goals and indicators to 
                        measure and analyze the outcomes generated by 
                        the services provided and to evaluate the 
                        overall success of the program; and
                    (D) evaluate the extent to which the Administration 
                for Community Living supports adult day programs, 
                either directly or indirectly, through current Federal 
                grant programs.
            (3) Report.--Not later than 180 days after initiating the 
        survey under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary for Aging 
        shall produce and make publicly available a summary report on 
        the results of the survey. Such report shall include each of 
        the elements described in paragraph (2).
    (b) Establishment of Grant Program.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after producing the 
        report required by subsection (a)(3), the Assistant Secretary 
        for Aging shall establish within the Administration for 
        Community Living a competitive grant program for awarding 
        grants annually to eligible entities, based on the best 
        practices developed under subsection (a), to fund adult day 
        programs serving younger people with neurological diseases or 
        conditions.
            (2) Eligible entities.--In order to be eligible for a grant 
        under this subsection, an entity shall demonstrate the 
        following:
                    (A) Understanding of the special needs of younger 
                people living with neurological diseases or conditions 
                such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, 
                traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or 
                conditions, including their functional abilities and 
                the potential complications across all types of cases 
                and stages of such diseases or conditions.
                    (B) Understanding of the issues experienced by 
                family caregivers who assist a family member with 
                neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple 
                sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, 
                or other similar diseases or conditions.
                    (C) A capacity to provide the services recommended 
                by the best practices developed under subsection (a).
            (3) Additional selection requirement.--The Assistant 
        Secretary for Aging shall not award a grant to an entity under 
        this subsection if the amount of the award would constitute 
        more than 40 percent of the operating budget of the entity in 
        the fiscal year for which funds for the grant are authorized to 
        be expended. For purposes of this subsection, the fair market 
        value of annual in-kind contributions of equipment or services 
        shall be considered as part of the operating budget of the 
        entity.
            (4) Selection of grant recipients.--Not later than 90 days 
        after establishing the grant program under this subsection, the 
        Assistant Secretary for Aging shall award the first annual 
        series of grants under the program. In awarding grants under 
        this subsection, the Assistant Secretary should ensure, to the 
        extent practicable, a diverse geographic representation among 
        grant recipients and that, subject to the availability of 
        appropriations--
                    (A) a minimum of 5 entities are selected as grant 
                recipients for the first fiscal year for which such 
                grants are awarded;
                    (B) a minimum of 10 entities are selected as grant 
                recipients for the second such fiscal year;
                    (C) a minimum of 12 entities are selected as grant 
                recipients for the third such fiscal year; and
                    (D) a minimum of 15 entities are selected as grant 
                recipients for the fourth such fiscal year.
            (5) Report.--No later than 1 year after the initial award 
        of grants under this subsection, and annually thereafter, the 
        Assistant Secretary for Aging shall produce and make publicly 
        available a brief summary report on the grant program under 
        this section. Each such report shall include the following:
                    (A) A description of the adult day programs 
                receiving funding under this section, including the 
                amount of Federal funding awarded and the expected 
                outcomes of each program.
                    (B) A description of performance goals and 
                indicators to monitor the progress of grant recipients 
                in--
                            (i) responding to the needs of younger 
                        individuals living with neurological diseases 
                        or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, 
                        Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, or 
                        other similar diseases or conditions; and
                            (ii) assisting the family caregivers of 
                        such individuals.
                    (C) Any plans for improving oversight and 
                management of the grant program.
    (c) Definitions.--In this Act:
            (1) The term ``adult day program'' means a program that 
        provides comprehensive and effective care and support services 
        to individuals living with neurological diseases or conditions 
        such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic 
        brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions that may 
        result in a functional or degenerative disability and to their 
        family caregivers and that may assist participants in ways 
        that--
                    (A) maintain or improve their functional abilities, 
                or otherwise help them adjust to their changing 
                functional abilities;
                    (B) prevent the onset of complications associated 
                with severe forms of the disease or condition;
                    (C) promote alternatives to placement in nursing 
                homes;
                    (D) reduce the strain on family caregivers taking 
                care of a family member living with such diseases or 
                conditions;
                    (E) focus on supporting the emotional, social, and 
                intellectual needs of a younger adult population; or
                    (F) address the needs of veterans living with such 
                diseases or conditions.
            (2) The term ``family caregiver'' means a family member or 
        foster parent who provides unpaid assistance (which may include 
        in-home monitoring, management, supervision, care and 
        treatment, or other similar assistance) to another adult family 
        member with a special need.
    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, in 
addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purpose, there 
are authorized to be appropriated, and to remain available until 
expended, the following:
            (1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.
            (2) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2018.
            (3) $6,000,000 for fiscal year 2019.
            (4) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2020.
            (5) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.

A: Adult Day Center Enhancement Act This bill requires the Administration on Aging (AOA) to initiate a comprehensive survey of current adult day programs that provide care and support to individuals with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or traumatic brain injury. The AOA must identify ongoing successful adult day programs and which of these serve young adults with neurological conditions and develop best practices to guide the establishment of additional successful adult day programs. The AOA must award grants for adult day programs that serve younger people with neurological conditions. An &quot;adult day program&quot; is defined as a program that provides comprehensive care and support services to individuals with neurological conditions and to their family caregivers and that may assist participants in ways that:  maintain or improve their functional abilities or otherwise help them adjust to their changing functional abilities; prevent the onset of complications associated with severe forms of the condition; promote alternatives to placement in nursing homes; reduce the strain on family caregivers of individuals with neurological conditions; focus on supporting the emotional, social, and intellectual needs of a younger adult population; or address the needs of veterans with neurological conditions. 
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Q: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Northwest Straits Marine 
Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION 
              INITIATIVE ACT.

    The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act (title IV 
of Public Law 105-384; 112 Stat. 3458) is amended--
            (1) in section 402, by striking ``(in this title referred 
        to as the `Commission')'';
            (2) by striking sections 403 and 404;
            (3) by redesignating section 405 as section 410; and
            (4) by inserting after section 402 the following new 
        sections:

``SEC. 403. FINDINGS.

    ``Congress makes the following findings:
            ``(1) The marine waters and ecosystem of the Northwest 
        Straits in Puget Sound in the State of Washington represent a 
        unique resource of enormous environmental and economic value to 
        the people of the United States.
            ``(2) During the 20th century, the environmental health of 
        the Northwest Straits declined dramatically as indicated by 
        impaired water quality, declines in marine wildlife, collapse 
        of harvestable marine species, loss of critical marine 
        habitats, ocean acidification, and sea level rise.
            ``(3) At the start of the 21st century, the Northwest 
        Straits have been threatened by sea level rise, ocean 
        acidification, and other effects of climate change.
            ``(4) In 1998, the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation 
        Initiative Act (title IV of Public Law 105-384) was enacted to 
        tap the unprecedented level of citizen stewardship demonstrated 
        in the Northwest Straits and create a mechanism to mobilize 
        public support and raise capacity for local efforts to protect 
        and restore the ecosystem of the Northwest Straits.
            ``(5) The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative 
        helps the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and 
        other Federal agencies with their marine missions by fostering 
        local interest in marine issues and involving diverse groups of 
        citizens.
            ``(6) The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative 
        shares many of the same goals with the National Oceanic and 
        Atmospheric Administration, including fostering citizen 
        stewardship of marine resources, general ecosystem management, 
        and protecting federally managed marine species.
            ``(7) Ocean literacy and identification and removal of 
        marine debris projects are examples of on-going partnerships 
        between the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative 
        and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

``SEC. 404. DEFINITIONS.

    ``In this title:
            ``(1) Commission.--The term `Commission' means the 
        Northwest Straits Advisory Commission established by section 
        402.
            ``(2) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian tribe' has the 
        meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
        Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
            ``(3) Northwest straits.--The term `Northwest Straits' 
        means the marine waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and of 
        Puget Sound from the Canadian border to the south end of 
        Snohomish County.

``SEC. 405. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION.

    ``(a) Composition.--The Commission shall be composed of up to 14 
members who shall be appointed as follows:
            ``(1) One member appointed by a consensus of the members of 
        a marine resources committee established under section 408 for 
        each of the following counties of the State of Washington:
                    ``(A) San Juan County.
                    ``(B) Island County.
                    ``(C) Skagit County.
                    ``(D) Whatcom County.
                    ``(E) Snohomish County.
                    ``(F) Clallam County.
                    ``(G) Jefferson County.
            ``(2) Two members appointed by the Secretary of the 
        Interior in trust capacity and in consultation with the 
        Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission or the Indian tribes 
        affected by this title collectively, as the Secretary of the 
        Interior considers appropriate, to represent the interests of 
        such tribes.
            ``(3) One member appointed by the Governor of the State of 
        Washington to represent the interests of the Puget Sound 
        Partnership.
            ``(4) Four members appointed by the Governor of the State 
        of Washington who--
                    ``(A) are residents of the State of Washington; and
                    ``(B) are not employed by a Federal, State, or 
                local government.
    ``(b) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in 
the manner in which the original appointment was made.
    ``(c) Chairperson.--The Commission shall select a Chairperson from 
among its members.
    ``(d) Meeting.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the 
Chairperson, but not less frequently than quarterly.
    ``(e) Liaison.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce, acting 
        through the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere and in 
        consultation with the Director of the Commission appointed 
        under section 407(a), shall appoint an employee of the National 
        Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--
                    ``(A) to serve as a liaison between the Commission 
                and the Department of Commerce; and
                    ``(B) to attend meetings and other events of the 
                Commission as a nonvoting participant.
            ``(2) Limitation.--Service of an employee as an appointee 
        under paragraph (1)--
                    ``(A) shall be limited to service as a liaison and 
                attendance of meetings and other events as a nonvoting 
                participant; and
                    ``(B) does not obligate the employee to perform any 
                duty of the Commission under section 406(b).

``SEC. 406. GOAL AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.

    ``(a) Goal.--The goal of the Commission is to protect and restore 
the marine waters, habitats, and species of the Northwest Straits 
region to achieve ecosystem health and sustainable resource use by--
            ``(1) designing and initiating projects that are driven by 
        sound science, local priorities, community-based decisions, and 
        the ability to measure results;
            ``(2) building awareness and stewardship and making 
        recommendations to improve the health of the Northwest Straits 
        marine resources;
            ``(3) maintaining and expanding diverse membership and 
        partner organizations;
            ``(4) expanding partnerships with governments of Indian 
        tribes affected by this title and continuing to foster respect 
        for tribal cultures and treaties; and
            ``(5) recognizing the importance of economic and social 
        benefits that are dependent on marine environments and 
        sustainable marine resources.
    ``(b) Duties.--The duties of the Commission are the following:
            ``(1) To provide resources and technical support for marine 
        resources committees established under section 408.
            ``(2) To work with such marine resources committees and 
        appropriate entities of Federal and State governments and 
        Indian tribes affected by this title to develop programs to 
        monitor the overall health of the marine ecosystem of the 
        Northwest Straits.
            ``(3) To identify factors adversely affecting or preventing 
        the restoration of the health of the marine ecosystem and 
        coastal economies of the Northwest Straits.
            ``(4) To develop scientifically sound restoration and 
        protection recommendations, informed by local priorities, that 
        address such factors.
            ``(5) To assist in facilitating the successful 
        implementation of such recommendations by developing broad 
        support among appropriate authorities, stakeholder groups, and 
        local communities.
            ``(6) To develop regional projects based on such 
        recommendations to protect and restore the Northwest Straits 
        ecosystem.
            ``(7) To serve as a public forum for the discussion of 
        policies and actions of Federal, State, or local government, an 
        Indian tribe affected by this title, or the Government of 
        Canada with respect to the marine ecosystem of the Northwest 
        Straits.
            ``(8) To inform appropriate authorities and local 
        communities about the marine ecosystem of the Northwest Straits 
        and about issues relating to the marine ecosystem of the 
        Northwest Straits.
            ``(9) To consult with all Indian tribes affected by this 
        title to ensure that the work of the Commission does not 
        violate tribal treaty rights.
    ``(c) Benchmarks.--The Commission shall carry out its duties in a 
manner that promotes the achieving of the benchmarks described in 
subsection (f)(2).
    ``(d) Coordination and Collaboration.--The Commission shall carry 
out the duties described in subsection (b) in coordination and 
collaboration, when appropriate, with Federal, State, and local 
governments and Indian tribes affected by this title.
    ``(e) Regulatory Authority.--The Commission shall have no power to 
issue regulations.
    ``(f) Annual Report.--
            ``(1) In general.--Each year, the Commission shall prepare, 
        submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
        Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Natural 
        Resources of the House of Representatives, and the Under 
        Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, and make available to the 
        public an annual report describing--
                    ``(A) the activities carried out by the Commission 
                during the preceding year; and
                    ``(B) the progress of the Commission in achieving 
                the benchmarks described in paragraph (2).
            ``(2) Benchmarks.--The benchmarks described in this 
        paragraph are the following:
                    ``(A) Protection and restoration of marine, 
                coastal, and nearshore habitats.
                    ``(B) Prevention of loss and achievement of a net 
                gain of healthy habitat areas.
                    ``(C) Protection and restoration of marine 
                populations to healthy, sustainable levels.
                    ``(D) Protection of the marine water quality of the 
                Northwest Straits region and restoration of the health 
                of marine waters.
                    ``(E) Collection of high-quality data and promotion 
                of the use and dissemination of such data.
                    ``(F) Promotion of stewardship and understanding of 
                Northwest Straits marine resources through education 
                and outreach.

``SEC. 407. COMMISSION PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.

    ``(a) Director.--The Manager of the Shorelands and Environmental 
Assistance Program of the Department of Ecology of the State of 
Washington may, upon the recommendation of the Commission and the 
Director of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 
appoint and terminate a Director of the Commission. The employment of 
the Director shall be subject to confirmation by the Commission.
    ``(b) Staff.--The Director may hire such other personnel as may be 
appropriate to enable the Commission to perform its duties. Such 
personnel shall be hired through the personnel system of the Department 
of Ecology of the State of Washington.
    ``(c) Administrative Services.--If the Governor of the State of 
Washington makes available to the Commission the administrative 
services of the State of Washington Department of Ecology, the 
Commission shall use such services for employment, procurement, grant 
and fiscal management, and support services necessary to carry out the 
duties of the Commission.

``SEC. 408. MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEES.

    ``(a) In General.--The government of each of the counties referred 
to in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of section 405(a)(1) may establish 
a marine resources committee that--
            ``(1) complies with the requirements of this section; and
            ``(2) receives from such government the mission, direction, 
        expert assistance, and financial resources necessary--
                    ``(A) to address issues affecting the marine 
                ecosystems within its county; and
                    ``(B) to work to achieve the benchmarks described 
                in section 406(f)(2).
    ``(b) Membership.--
            ``(1) In general.--Each marine resources committee 
        established pursuant to this section shall be composed of--
                    ``(A) members with relevant scientific expertise; 
                and
                    ``(B) members that represent balanced 
                representation, including representation of--
                            ``(i) local governments, including planning 
                        staff from counties and cities with marine 
                        shorelines;
                            ``(ii) affected economic interests, such as 
                        ports and commercial fishers;
                            ``(iii) affected recreational interests, 
                        such as sport fishers; and
                            ``(iv) conservation and environmental 
                        interests.
            ``(2) Tribal members.--With respect to a county referred to 
        in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of section 405(a)(1), each 
        Indian tribe with usual and accustomed fishing rights in the 
        waters of such county and each Indian tribe with reservation 
        lands in such county, may appoint one member to the marine 
        resources committee for such county. Such member may be 
        appointed by the respective tribal authority.
            ``(3) Chairperson.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Each marine resources committee 
                established pursuant to this section shall select a 
                chairperson from among members by a majority vote of 
                the members of the committee.
                    ``(B) Rotating position.--Each marine resources 
                committee established pursuant to this section shall 
                select a new chairperson at a frequency determined by 
                the county charter of the marine resources committee to 
                create a diversity of representation in the leadership 
                of the marine resources committee.
    ``(c) Duties.--The duties of a marine resources committee 
established pursuant to this section are the following:
            ``(1) To assist in assessing marine resource problems in 
        concert with governmental agencies, tribes, and other entities.
            ``(2) To assist in identifying local implications, needs, 
        and strategies associated with the recovery of Puget Sound 
        salmon and other species in the region of the Northwest Straits 
        listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 
        et seq.) in coordination with Federal, State, and local 
        governments, Indian tribes affected by this title, and other 
        entities.
            ``(3) To work with other entities to enhance the scientific 
        baseline and monitoring program for the marine environment of 
        the Northwest Straits.
            ``(4) To identify local priorities for marine resource 
        conservation and develop new projects to address those needs.
            ``(5) To work closely with county leadership to implement 
        local marine conservation and restoration initiatives.
            ``(6) To coordinate with the Commission on marine ecosystem 
        objectives.
            ``(7) To educate the public and key constituencies 
        regarding the relationship between healthy marine habitats, 
        harvestable resources, and human activities.

``SEC. 409. NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION.

    ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of the Commission and the 
Director of the State of Washington Department of Ecology, or his or 
her designee, may enter into an agreement with an organization 
described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
establish a nonprofit foundation to support the Commission and the 
marine resources committees established under section 408 in carrying 
out their duties under this Act.
    ``(b) Designation.--The foundation authorized by subsection (a) 
shall be known as the `Northwest Straits Marine Conservation 
Foundation'.
    ``(c) Receipt of Grants.--The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation 
Foundation may, if eligible, apply for, accept, and use grants awarded 
by Federal agencies, States, local governments, regional agencies, 
interstate agencies, corporations, foundations, or other persons to 
assist the Commission and the marine resources committees in carrying 
out their duties under this Act.
    ``(d) Transfer of Funds.--The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation 
Foundation may transfer funds to the Commission or the marine resources 
committees to assist them in carrying out their duties under this 
Act.''.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2009.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.

A: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Amends the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to define "Northwest Straits" as the marine waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and of Puget Sound from the Canadian border to the south end of Snohomish County, Washington.

Sets forth the membership of the Northwest Straits Advisory Commission. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, to appoint an employee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to serve as a liaison between the Commission and the Department of Commerce and to attend the Commission's meetings and events as a nonvoting participant. States the goal of the Commission as the protection and restoration of the marine waters, habitats, and species of the Northwest Straits region in Washington to achieve ecosystem health and sustainable resource use. Enumerates the duties of the Commission and establishes benchmarks for its work. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to Congress and the Under Secretary on its activities and its progress in achieving specified benchmarks.

Authorizes the Manager of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program of Washington's Department of Ecology, upon the recommendation of the Commission and the Director of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, to appoint and terminate a Director of the Commission. Requires the Director to be confirmed by the Commission.

Provides for the establishment of marine resources committees in specified counties of Washington.

Authorizes the Director of the Commission and the Director of the State of Washington Department of Ecology to establish the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Foundation as a nonprofit foundation to support the Commission and the marine resources committees established by this Act.
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Q: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Groundwork USA Trust Act of 2011''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds that--
            (1) locally organized and controlled entities that are 
        linked together through a national program office have the 
        ability to lead cost-effective projects and programs that are 
        responsive to community needs and essential to improving the 
        local environment, economy, and quality of life;
            (2) local community involvement with how land is being used 
        is an essential component to the economic success of a 
        neighborhood;
            (3) underutilized and neglected vacant lands significantly 
        erode nearby property values and burden municipal tax bases;
            (4) landscaping and maintenance, especially when local 
        citizens are involved in the process, decreases negative stigma 
        and generates civic pride, which in turn significantly reduces 
        vandalism and illicit activities typically associated with idle 
        lands;
            (5) cleaning, landscaping, and tree planting within vacant 
        and abandoned land and brownfields adds economic value to a 
        community through increased occupancy rates, and improved sales 
        appeal of nearby residential and commercial real estate; and
            (6) the transformation of idle lands and brownfields into 
        cleaner, greener, community assets has been exemplified by a 
        network of federally backed Groundwork USA Trusts for over 8 
        years.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Brownfields.--The term brownfields means real property, 
        the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be 
        complicated by the presence or potential presence of a 
        hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
            (2) Eligible organization.--The term eligible organization 
        means a--
                    (A) nonprofit organization that applies for a grant 
                award under section 4(b) to establish a Ground USA 
                Trust; and
                    (B) Groundwork USA Trust.
            (3) Groundwork usa national office.--The term Groundwork 
        USA national office means the independent, nonprofit, 
        environmental business incorporated under the laws of the State 
        of New York, which overseas and creates a link between local 
        Groundwork USA Trust offices.
            (4) Groundwork usa trust.--The term Groundwork USA Trust 
        means an independent, nonprofit, environmental organization 
        that works with communities to improve their environment, 
        economy, and quality of life through local action.
            (5) Nonprofit organization.--The term nonprofit 
        organization means an organization that is described in section 
        501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt 
        from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.
            (6) Secretary.--The term Secretary means the Secretary of 
        the Interior.

SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF GROUNDWORK USA TRUST PROGRAM.

    (a) Authorization of Grant Program.--The Secretary, in consultation 
with the Groundwork USA national office, is authorized to award grants 
to eligible organizations.
    (b) Application.--An eligible organization desiring a grant under 
the program shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, 
in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary, in 
consultation with the Groundwork USA national office, may require.

SEC. 5. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION.

    Each grant award provided under section 4(a) shall be made on the 
basis of the quality of the application submitted, taking into 
consideration such factors as the following:
            (1) The population and demographics of the community and 
        the environmental, community, or economic development issues 
        which an eligible entity could help address.
            (2) The level of experience with community and 
        environmental improvement activities of an eligible 
        organization and the role such organization will play in the 
        implementation of Groundwork USA Trust activities.
            (3) The level in which the community or local government in 
        which the eligible organization is based is a current or past 
        recipient of funding or assistance from the EPA Brownfields 
        Program and demonstrated success in those efforts.
            (4) The level in which the eligible organization has 
        partnered with the National Park Service and demonstrated 
        success in those efforts.
            (5) The level of community interest and commitment to learn 
        about, evaluate, and partner with a Groundwork USA Trust.
            (6) The number and level of opportunities to improve the 
        local environment for conservation, recreation, and economic 
        development, including:
                    (A) The potential to facilitate the creation, 
                improvement, and stewardship of parks, greenways, open 
                space, and nature reserves and increase opportunities 
                for recreation, conservation, food security, 
                environmental education, and other environmental 
                improvements in communities impacted by brownfields.
                    (B) The potential to stimulate economic and 
                environmental rejuvenation of communities impacted by 
                brownfield issues.
                    (C) The potential to increase the capacity of 
                communities with limited means to improve their 
                environment, economy, and quality of life.
                    (D) The potential to engage the local community in 
                the planning and development of projects and programs 
                to improve its local environment, including the 
                assessment, cleanup, and reuse of brownfield sites for 
                parks, recreation facilities, nature areas, gardens, 
                trails, and other community benefits.
                    (E) The potential to contribute to the use or reuse 
                of existing infrastructure.
            (7) The ability to address the issue of brownfields in the 
        community or target area, including:
                    (A) The potential to leverage or stimulate funds 
                from other sources to support the assessment and 
                remediation of brownfields and their reuse for parks, 
                recreation facilities, nature areas, and other 
                community benefits.
                    (B) The potential to engage the local community in 
                the planning and implementation of projects and 
                programs to assess, cleanup, and reuse brownfields for 
                parks, recreation facilities, nature areas, and other 
                community benefits.
                    (C) The potential to help reduce the threats to 
                human health and the local environment associated with 
                the presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or 
                contaminants.
                    (D) The potential to help address or facilitate the 
                identification and reduction of threats to the health 
                and welfare of populations at risk.

SEC. 6. USE OF FUNDS.

    A grant award provided under the program may be used to--
            (1) provide training, research, and technical assistance to 
        individuals and organizations, as appropriate, to facilitate 
        the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, 
        remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site 
        preparation;
            (2) increase the capacity of communities to improve and 
        care for their local environment;
            (3) reclaim vacant and derelict lands for conservation, 
        recreation, and economic development;
            (4) clean up and care for neglected areas to signal 
        community pride and rejuvenation;
            (5) return brownfields to economically productive use while 
        restoring blighted landscapes with healthy environments;
            (6) integrate environmental education, food security, 
        health and fitness, resource management, and job training;
            (7) encourage businesses, local governments, nonprofits, 
        and communities to work together for sustainable environmental 
        care and enhancement;
            (8) support businesses, local governments, nonprofits, and 
        communities in efforts to improve their local environment;
            (9) raise the profile of urban environmental improvements 
        as part of a comprehensive approach to smart growth strategies 
        and rejuvenation of inner city communities;
            (10) acquire real property and buildings to rehabilitate 
        and improve upon for the local community and perform 
        maintenance on such property and buildings, including mowing, 
        irrigating, landscaping, painting, and providing structural 
        repairs;
            (11) expand operations and locations of offices to benefit 
        a larger geographic area, and increase staff;
            (12) develop information systems and utilize such systems 
        for community- and regional-based research and data 
        dissemination; and
            (13) develop programs that encourage regional and national 
        partnering with other environmental organizations.

SEC. 7. MAXIMUM GRANT AWARD.

    A grant award under the program shall not exceed $400,000 for any 
fiscal year.

SEC. 8. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

    The Secretary may reserve not more than 15 percent of the amount 
made available under this Act to carry out the program in a fiscal year 
for administrative costs, including managing, administering, and 
assisting with technical support of operations for national and local 
Groundwork USA offices.

SEC. 9. ANNUAL REPORT.

    Each grant recipient shall submit to the Secretary and the national 
Groundwork USA national office an annual report at such time, in such 
manner, and containing such information as the Secretary, in 
consultation with the Groundwork USA national office, may require.

SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program 
$15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2017.

A:
Groundwork USA Trust Act of 2011 - Establishes the Groundwork USA Trust Program.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Groundwork USA national office, to award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to: (1) facilitate the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site preparation; (2) reclaim vacant and derelict lands; (3) cleanup and care for neglected areas; (4) return brownfields to productive use; (5) integrate environmental education, food security, health and fitness, resource management, and job training; (6) encourage and support business, local government, nonprofit, and community cooperation in sustainable environmental care and enhancement; (7) acquire, rehabilitate, and improve real property and buildings; and (8) develop programs that encourage partnering with other environmental organizations.
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