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S. 712 (95th)

A bill to authorize the construction of a replacement lock and dam for Locks and Dam 26, Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois and Missouri.

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Introduced

10 February 1977

Last action

10 February 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA], Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND]

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of channels in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River. Creates an Upper Mississippi River System Council. Directs the Council to prepare a master plan by 1981 for the management of the Upper Mississippi River. Requires public hearings on a preliminary plan prior to preparation of a final plan. Establishes criteria to be considered in preparing such master plan. Authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 for such study.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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