To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other appropriate agencies for the purpose of improving water quality throughout the marine ecosystem of the Florida Keys.
Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements Act of 1998 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority or other appropriate agencies of the State of Florida or Monroe County, Florida.
Makes eligible for such grants projects to: (1) replace inadequate wastewater treatment systems in the County; (2) establish, replace, or improve stormwater management systems in the County; or (3) improve water quality in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Requires such grants to be consistent with specified growth management ordinances and agreements, policies of the Water Quality Steering Committee, and Federal water quality standards.
Sets forth conditions on grants, including non-Federal cost share and planning and assessment requirements.
Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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