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Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (P.L.102-580, Title I).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Public Law 102-580, 31 October 1992, pp. 4797-4871.
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the United States Army Corps of Engineers civil works program to construct various projects for improvements to the Nation's infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Flood Wetlands Waterworks Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Navigation Sustainable development
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out specified projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes. The Act also contains general provisions about water infrastructure projects at federal an state level. The sections of this Act are divided in 5 Parts: Water Resources Projects (I); Generally Applicable Provisions (II); Miscellaneous Provisions (III); Infrastructure Technology, Research and Development (IV); Contaminated Sediment and Ocean Dumping (V).

Full text
English
Website
www.govinfo.gov

References - Legislation

Amends

Water Resources Development Act of 1990.

Legislation | United States of America | 1990

Keyword: Water supply, Freshwater resources management, Flood, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

33 USC Ch. 36: Water Resources Development

Legislation | United States of America

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Early warning system, Erosion, Royalties/fees, Flood, Harbour, Hazards, Inland waters, Navigation, Research, Risk assessment/management, Social protection, Surface water, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX