Western Water Policy Review Act of 1989

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Western Water Policy Review Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) undertake a comprehensive review of Federal activities in the 19 Western States which affect the allocation and use of water resources; and (2) submit a report to the President, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives within five years on findings and recommendations. Establishes the Western Water River Commission to review: (1) present and anticipated national water resource problems affecting the Western States; (2) current Federal programs affecting such States; (3) the need for additional storage or other arrangements to augment existing water supplies; (4) the history, use, and effectiveness of various institutional arrangements to address problems of water development and use; (5) the legal regime governing water development and use and the respective roles of the Federal Government and the States; and (6) the activities, authorities, and responsibilities of the various Federal agencies with direct water responsibility. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 November 1989

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