S.Amdt. 4902
What it does: 10 changes: adds 2 sections, inserts text in 5 places, strikes text in 2 places, replaces text
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA)What it changes
10 changes to S. 3036 · 1 shown in the bill's text
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Change 1: Adds SEC. 126. RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE after section 125
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 126. RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
Inserted: Title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317S (42 U.S.C. 247b-21) the following:
Inserted: "SEC. 317T. IMPROVING THE PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Inserted: "(a) Expansion of Research Within CDC.--The Secretary, acting through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall, to the extent that amounts are appropriated under subsection (b)--
Inserted: "(1) provide funding for research on the health effects of climate change;
Inserted: "(2) develop additional expertise in the prevention and preparedness for the health effects of climate change;
Inserted: "(3) provide technical support to State and local health departments in developing preparedness plans, and communicating with the public relating to the health effects of climate change; and
Inserted: "(4) develop training programs for public health professionals concerning the health risks and interventions related to climate change.
Inserted: "(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to carry out activities under subsection (a) in each of fiscal years 2009 through 2013.".
Original wording
Insert after section 125, the following:
Change 2: Adds Subtitle E--Partnerships To Improve the Public Health Response to Climate Change SEC. 641. PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE at the end of title VI
Adds a sectionIn S. 3036 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(c) Effective Date.--An adjustment under subsection (b)(1) shall take effect beginning on January 1 of the compliance year immediately following the date on which the adjustment is made.
Inserted: Subtitle E--Partnerships To Improve the Public Health Response to Climate Change SEC. 641. PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Inserted: (a) In General.--Not later than 330 days before the beginning of each of calendar years 2012 through 2050, the Administrator shall allocate a percentage of the quantity of emission allowances established pursuant to section 201(a) for the applicable calendar year for distribution among States for activities carried out in response to the impacts of global climate change, in accordance with subsection (b).
Inserted: (b) Percentages for Allocation.--For each of calendar years 2012 through 2050, the Administrator shall distribute in accordance with subsection (a) the percentage of emission allowances specified in the following table:
Inserted: ------------------------------------------------------------------------Percentage for auction Calendar year for Deficit Reduction Fund 2012..................................................... 0.5 2013..................................................... 0.5 2014..................................................... 0.5 2015..................................................... 0.5 2016..................................................... 0.5 2017..................................................... 0.5 2018..................................................... 0.5 2019..................................................... 0.5 2020..................................................... 0.5 2021..................................................... 0.75 2022..................................................... 0.75 2023..................................................... 0.75 2024..................................................... 0.75 2025..................................................... 1 2026..................................................... 1 2027..................................................... 1 2028..................................................... 1 2029..................................................... 1 2030..................................................... 1 2031..................................................... 1 2032..................................................... 1 2033..................................................... 1 2034..................................................... 1 2035..................................................... 1 2036..................................................... 1 2037..................................................... 1 2038..................................................... 1 2039..................................................... 1 2040..................................................... 1 2041..................................................... 1 2042..................................................... 1 2043..................................................... 1 2044..................................................... 1 2045..................................................... 1 2046..................................................... 1 2047..................................................... 1 2048..................................................... 1 2049..................................................... 1 2050..................................................... 1.
Inserted: (c) Distribution.--The emission allowances available for allocation under subsection (b) for a calendar year shall be distributed among the States in proportion to the population of each such State.
Inserted: (d) Use of Emission Allowances or Proceeds.--
Inserted: (1) In general.--During any calendar year, a State receiving emission allowances under this section shall use the emission allowances (or proceeds of the sale of those emission allowances) only for projects and activities to plan for and address the impacts of climate change on public health.
Inserted: (2) Specific uses.--The projects and activities described in paragraph (1) shall include projects and activities to--
Inserted: (A) develop, improve, and integrate disease surveillance systems to respond to the health-related effects of climate change;
Inserted: (B) develop rapid response systems for extreme weather events;
Inserted: (C) identify and prioritize vulnerable communities and populations and actions that should be taken to protect them from the health-related effects of climate change;
Inserted: (D) study and develop communication methods and materials to determine the most effective ways to communicate with individuals and communities concerning potential threats, protective behaviors, and preventive actions relating to climate change;
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Inserted: (E) pursue collaborative efforts to develop community strategies to prevent the effects of climate change;
Inserted: (F) train or develop the public health workforce to strengthen the capacity of such workforce to respond to, and prepare for, the health effects of climate change; and
Inserted: (G) carry out other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary of Health and
Inserted: Human Services to plan for and address the impacts of climate change on public health.
Inserted: (3) Coordination.--In carrying out this subsection, a State shall coordinate with the Administrator and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, an efficient and effective use of emission allowances (or proceeds of sale of those emission allowances) allocated under this section.
Inserted: (e) Return of Unused Emission Allowances.--Any State receiving emission allowances under this section shall return to the Administrator any such emission allowances that the State has failed to use in accordance with subsection (d) by not later than 5 years after the date of receipt of the emission allowances from the Administrator.
Inserted: (f) Use of Returned Emission Allowances.--The Administrator shall, in accordance with subsection (c), distribute any emission allowances returned to the Administrator under subsection (e) to States other than the State that returned those allowances to the Administrator.
Inserted: (g) Report.--
Inserted: (1) In general.--A State receiving allowances under this section shall annually submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and the appropriate Federal agencies a report describing the purposes for which the State has used--
Inserted: (A) the allowances received under this section; and
Inserted: (B) the proceeds of the sale by the State of allowances received under this section.
Inserted: (2) Definition.--As used in this subsection, the term "the appropriate committees of Congress" shall include the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate.
Original wording
Add at the end of title VI, the following:
Change 3: Inserts “public health,” after “climate change,”
InsertsSection 1223(a)(1)(B)…climate change,[inserted: public health,]…
Original wording
In section 1223(a)(1)(B), insert “public health,” after “climate change,”.
Change 4: Inserts “public health,” after “ecosystems,”
InsertsSection 1223(b)(1)(A)…ecosystems,[inserted: public health,]…
Original wording
In section 1223(b)(1)(A), insert “public health,” after “ecosystems,”.
Change 5: Strikes “and” at the section 1601(b)(1)
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Original wording
In section 1601(b)(1), strike “and” at the end.
Change 6: Replaces the period at the section 1601(b)(2)(F) with “; and”
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[struck: .][inserted: ; and]Original wording
In section 1601(b)(2)(F), strike the period and insert “; and”.
Change 7: Inserts new text at the end of section 1601(b)
InsertsInserted: (3) provide recommendations for the design and integration of public health systems that can recognize and respond to the health effects of climate change, particularly emerging and reemerging communicable diseases.
Original wording
In section 1601(b), add at the end the following:
Change 8: Inserts new text at the end of section 1602
InsertsInserted: (f) Recommendations on Improving the Public Health Response to Climate Change.--Not later than January 1, 2013, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress legislative recommendations based in part on the most recent report submitted by the National Academy of Sciences pursuant to section 1601(b)(3).
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In section 1602, add at the end the following:
Change 9: Strikes “and” at the section 1603(b)(4)
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In section 1603(b)(4), strike “and” at the end.
Change 10: Inserts new text after section 1603(b)(4)
InsertsInserted: (5) the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and
Original wording
In section 1603(b), insert after paragraph (4) the following and redesignate accordingly:
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In section 1402(c), strike the table and insert the following:
In section 1602, amend the section heading to read as follows:
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SA 4902. Mr. REID (for Mr. Kennedy) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3036, to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
Insert after section 125, the following:
SEC. 126. RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
Title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317S (42 U.S.C. 247b-21) the following:
“SEC. 317T. IMPROVING THE PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
“(a) Expansion of Research Within CDC.--The Secretary, acting through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall, to the extent that amounts are appropriated under subsection (b)--
“(1) provide funding for research on the health effects of climate change;
“(2) develop additional expertise in the prevention and preparedness for the health effects of climate change;
“(3) provide technical support to State and local health departments in developing preparedness plans, and communicating with the public relating to the health effects of climate change; and
“(4) develop training programs for public health professionals concerning the health risks and interventions related to climate change.
“(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to carry out activities under subsection (a) in each of fiscal years 2009 through 2013.”.
Add at the end of title VI, the following:
Subtitle E--Partnerships To Improve the Public Health Response to Climate Change SEC. 641. PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 330 days before the beginning of each of calendar years 2012 through 2050, the Administrator shall allocate a percentage of the quantity of emission allowances established pursuant to section 201(a) for the applicable calendar year for distribution among States for activities carried out in response to the impacts of global climate change, in accordance with subsection (b).
(b) Percentages for Allocation.--For each of calendar years 2012 through 2050, the Administrator shall distribute in accordance with subsection (a) the percentage of emission allowances specified in the following table:
------------------------------------------------------------------------Percentage for auction Calendar year for Deficit Reduction Fund
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2012..................................................... 0.5
2013..................................................... 0.5
2014..................................................... 0.5
2015..................................................... 0.5
2016..................................................... 0.5
2017..................................................... 0.5
2018..................................................... 0.5
2019..................................................... 0.5
2020..................................................... 0.5
2021..................................................... 0.75
2022..................................................... 0.75
2023..................................................... 0.75
2024..................................................... 0.75
2025..................................................... 1
2026..................................................... 1
2027..................................................... 1
2028..................................................... 1
2029..................................................... 1
2030..................................................... 1
2031..................................................... 1
2032..................................................... 1
2033..................................................... 1
2034..................................................... 1
2035..................................................... 1
2036..................................................... 1
2037..................................................... 1
2038..................................................... 1
2039..................................................... 1
2040..................................................... 1
2041..................................................... 1
2042..................................................... 1
2043..................................................... 1
2044..................................................... 1
2045..................................................... 1
2046..................................................... 1
2047..................................................... 1
2048..................................................... 1
2049..................................................... 1
2050..................................................... 1.
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(c) Distribution.--The emission allowances available for allocation under subsection (b) for a calendar year shall be distributed among the States in proportion to the population of each such State.
(d) Use of Emission Allowances or Proceeds.--
(1) In general.--During any calendar year, a State receiving emission allowances under this section shall use the emission allowances (or proceeds of the sale of those emission allowances) only for projects and activities to plan for and address the impacts of climate change on public health.
(2) Specific uses.--The projects and activities described in paragraph (1) shall include projects and activities to--
(A) develop, improve, and integrate disease surveillance systems to respond to the health-related effects of climate change;
(B) develop rapid response systems for extreme weather events;
(C) identify and prioritize vulnerable communities and populations and actions that should be taken to protect them from the health-related effects of climate change;
(D) study and develop communication methods and materials to determine the most effective ways to communicate with individuals and communities concerning potential threats, protective behaviors, and preventive actions relating to climate change;
(E) pursue collaborative efforts to develop community strategies to prevent the effects of climate change;
(F) train or develop the public health workforce to strengthen the capacity of such workforce to respond to, and prepare for, the health effects of climate change; and
(G) carry out other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary of Health and
Human Services to plan for and address the impacts of climate change on public health.
(3) Coordination.--In carrying out this subsection, a State shall coordinate with the Administrator and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, an efficient and effective use of emission allowances (or proceeds of sale of those emission allowances) allocated under this section.
(e) Return of Unused Emission Allowances.--Any State receiving emission allowances under this section shall return to the Administrator any such emission allowances that the State has failed to use in accordance with subsection (d) by not later than 5 years after the date of receipt of the emission allowances from the Administrator.
(f) Use of Returned Emission Allowances.--The Administrator shall, in accordance with subsection (c), distribute any emission allowances returned to the Administrator under subsection (e) to States other than the State that returned those allowances to the Administrator.
(g) Report.--
(1) In general.--A State receiving allowances under this section shall annually submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and the appropriate Federal agencies a report describing the purposes for which the State has used--
(A) the allowances received under this section; and
(B) the proceeds of the sale by the State of allowances received under this section.
(2) Definition.--As used in this subsection, the term “the appropriate committees of Congress” shall include the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate.
In section 1223(a)(1)(B), insert “public health,” after “climate change,”.
In section 1223(b)(1)(A), insert “public health,” after “ecosystems,”.
In section 1402(c), strike the table and insert the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------Percentage for auction Calendar year for Deficit Reduction Fund
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2012..................................................... 5.25
2013..................................................... 5.25
2014..................................................... 5.25
2015..................................................... 6.
2016..................................................... 6.25
2017..................................................... 6.25
2018..................................................... 6.75
2019..................................................... 6.5
2020..................................................... 7.5
2021..................................................... 8.75
2022..................................................... 8
2023..................................................... 9
2024..................................................... 10
2025..................................................... 9.75
2026..................................................... 11.75
2027..................................................... 11.75
2028..................................................... 11.75
2029..................................................... 12.75
2030..................................................... 12.75
2031..................................................... 18.75
2032..................................................... 16.75
2033..................................................... 16.75
2034..................................................... 15.75
2035..................................................... 15.75
2036..................................................... 15.75
2037..................................................... 15.75
2038..................................................... 15.75
2039..................................................... 15.75
2040..................................................... 15.75
2041..................................................... 15.75
2042..................................................... 15.75
2043..................................................... 15.75
2044..................................................... 15.75
2045..................................................... 15.75
2046..................................................... 15.75
2047..................................................... 15.75
2048..................................................... 15.75
2049..................................................... 15.75
2050..................................................... 15.75.
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In section 1601(b)(1), strike “and” at the end.
In section 1601(b)(2)(F), strike the period and insert “; and”.
In section 1601(b), add at the end the following:
“(3) provide recommendations for the design and integration of public health systems that can recognize and respond to the health effects of climate change, particularly emerging and reemerging communicable diseases.”.
In section 1602, amend the section heading to read as follows:
SEC. 1602. AGENCY RECOMMENDATIONS.
In section 1602, add at the end the following:
(f) Recommendations on Improving the Public Health Response to Climate Change.--Not later than January 1, 2013, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress legislative recommendations based in part on the most recent report submitted by the National Academy of Sciences pursuant to section 1601(b)(3).
In section 1603(b)(4), strike “and” at the end.
In section 1603(b), insert after paragraph (4) the following and redesignate accordingly:
“(5) the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and”.
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June 5, 2008