A bill to modify the navigation project on the Cowlitz River, Washington, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to implement interim measures to control floods in the lower Cowlitz River area and improve navigation on the Columbia River.

Summary

Modifies Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement and maintain flood control measures on the Cowlitz and Toutle Rivers by dredging or other necessary means. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to reduce sedimentation flow and the chance of blockage on the Columbia River, Washington. Declares that such authorization shall remain in effect until certain permanent measures are fully implemented.

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Timeline

1. 12 April 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 April 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 May 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 18 May 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 April 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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