Water Resources Planning Act (42 U.S.C.)

Country/Territory: United States of America
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1965 (2000)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the optimum development of the Nation’s natural resources through the coordinated planning of water and related land resources, through the establishment of a water resources council and river basin commissions, and by providing financial assistance to the States in order to increase State participation in such planning.

Subject: Water
Keyword: Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Flood River basin institution Basin/catchment/watershed Policy/planning Water supply
Geographical area: Americas, North America

Abstract: This Act establishes a Water Resources Council to be composed of Cabinet representatives, including the Secretary of the Interior. It also provides for establishment of River Basin Commissions and stipulates their duties and authorities. The Council shall maintain a continuing assessment of the adequacy of water supplies in each region of the U.S. In addition, the Council establishes principles and standards for Federal participants in the preparation of river basin plans and in evaluating Feder
Full text: English
Website: www.epw.senate.gov