A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and establish wetland areas in association with water resources development projects.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

4 January 1977

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and establish wetlands areas in connection with dredging activities required for water resources development projects. Sets forth criteria for the establishment of such areas, including the requirement that increased project costs shall not exceed $300,000. Stipulates that, in computing the benefit-cost ratio of any such project, the benefits of establishing any wetland area shall be deemed to be at least equal to the cost.

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summary · EN · 4 January 1977
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/618
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