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Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress
The Corps is a federal agency in the Department of Defense with military and civilian responsibilities. At the direction of Congress, the Corps plans, builds, operates, and maintains a wide range of water resources facilities in U.S. states and territories.
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress
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Water Resources Issues in the 109th Congress
Report on water resource issues, especially projected future issues, for Congress, including projects, engineering efforts, competing interests, and more.
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress
This report is about the construction of the water resources for environmental purposes in 109th congress .
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress
This report is about the construction of the water resources for environmental purposes in 109th congress .
Hydropower Licenses and Alternative Licensing Conditions in H.R. 6, 109th Congress
In the next ten years, nearly 20% of the nation’s nonfederal hydropower projects will require new federal licenses to continue operating. New licenses will establish facilities’ operating parameters for the next 30 to 50 years. These operating parameters will affect the total quantity and timing of electricity production. They will also affect flood control, irrigation, municipal and industrial water supplies, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, and transportation.
Safe Drinking Water Act: Background and Issues in the 109th Congress
This report examines the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is the key federal law for protecting public water supplies from harmful contaminants. First enacted in 1974 and broadly amended in 1986 and 1996, the act is administered through programs that regulate contaminants in public water supplies, provide funding for infrastructure projects, protect sources of drinking water, and promote the capacity of water systems to comply with SDWA regulations.
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