Communication Support Centers and Nogales Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement
This law establishes National Resource Centers for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to ensure that an estimated 4 million people in the U.S. with severe communication disabilities gain better access to essential tools, training, and resources, improving their opportunities in education, employment, and community life. Additionally, the act transfers control of a critical wastewater pipeline in Nogales, Arizona, to the federal government, reducing costs for the city and mandating the construction of a debris screen to intercept pollutants and illicit goods from Mexico.
Key points
Disability Support: Creation of three National Resource Centers (AACCENT) with an authorization of up to $9 million annually to provide training and resources, aiming to eliminate communication barriers for individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities.
Local Finance Relief: Transfer of ownership and control of the International Outfall Interceptor (IOI) in Nogales, AZ, to the Commission (USIBWC), limiting the city's financial contribution to costs related only to its own wastewater.
Border Security and Infrastructure: Requirement to construct a debris screen at the border in Nogales to intercept pollutants and illegal shipments (like drug bundles) flowing through the wastewater from Mexico.
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