Algal toxin risk assessment and management

evaluate the risk to human health from drinking water provided by public water systems contaminated with algal toxins; establish, publish, and update a comprehensive list of algal toxins which the Administrator determines may have an adverse effect on human health when present in drinking water provided by public water systems, taking into account likely exposure levels; the known adverse human health effects of algal toxins included on the list published under subparagraph (B) when present in drinking water provided by public water systems; and factors that cause toxin-producing cyanobacteria and algae to proliferate and express toxins; publish health advisories pursuant to section 300g–1(b)(1)(F) of this title for such algal toxins in drinking water provided by public water systems; establish guidance regarding feasible analytical methods to quantify the presence of algal toxins; and establish guidance regarding the frequency of monitoring necessary to determine if such algal toxins are present in drinking water provided by public water systems; recommend feasible treatment options, including procedures, equipment, and source water protection practices, to mitigate any adverse public health effects of algal toxins included on the list published under subparagraph (B); and enter into cooperative agreements with, and provide technical assistance to, affected States and public water systems, as identified by the Administrator, for the purpose of managing risks associated with algal toxins included on the list published under subparagraph (B). The Administrator shall, as appropriate, update and submit to Congress the strategic plan developed under paragraph (1). the human health effects of algal toxins included on the list published under subsection (a)(1)(B); and methods and means of testing and monitoring for the presence of harmful algal toxins in source water of, or drinking water provided by, public water systems; examine or analyze cyanobacteria or algal toxins; or address public health concerns related to harmful algal blooms; States; operators of public water systems; multinational agencies; foreign governments; research and academic institutions; and companies that provide relevant drinking water treatment options; and examined or analyzed cyanobacteria or algal toxins; or addressed public health concerns related to harmful algal blooms. The Administrator shall carry out this section in accordance with the requirements described in section 300g–1(b)(3)(A) of this title, as applicable. For purposes of this section, the term “feasible” has the meaning given such term in section 300g–1(b)(4)(D) of this title. Not later than 90 days after August 7, 2015, the Administrator shall develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing risks associated with algal toxins in drinking water provided by public water systems. The strategic plan shall include steps and timelines to— summarize— with respect to algal toxins included on the list published under subparagraph (B), determine whether to— In carrying out this section the Administrator shall— identify gaps in the Agency’s understanding of algal toxins, including— as appropriate, consult with— other Federal agencies that— assemble and publish information from each Federal agency that has— (Source: (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIV, § 1459, as added Pub. L. 114–45, § 2(a), Aug. 7, 2015, 129 Stat. 473.))