HR 3258

AS ALWAYS READ THE BILL FOR YOURSELF THESE ARE JUST QUICK GLIMPSES & MY REACTIONS
‘(c) Vulnerability Assessment- The regulations under subsection (a)(1) shall require each covered water system to assess the system’s vulnerability to a range of intentional acts, including an intentional act that results in a release of a substance of concern that is known to cause or may be reasonably anticipated to cause death, injury, or serious adverse effects to human health or the environment. At a minimum, the vulnerability assessment shall include a review of--

‘(1) pipes and constructed conveyances;

‘(2) physical barriers;

‘(3) water collection, pretreatment, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities;

‘(4) electronic, computer, and other automated systems that are used by the covered water system; THIS DOES NOT SPECIFY IF IT INCLUDES CUSTOMER INFO OR NOT

‘(5) the use, storage, or handling of various chemicals, including substances of concern; ALL PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS ADD CHOLORINE THAT TO ME IS A CHEMICAL OF CONCERN

‘(6) the operation and maintenance of the covered water system; and THIS IN EFFECT GIVES GOVT CONTROL OF OUR WATER SYSTEMS

‘(7) the covered water system’s resiliency and ability to ensure continuity of operations in the event of a disruption caused by an intentional act.