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Water Quality Research, Education, and Coordination (7 USC Ch. 86)

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2020
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Cultivos, Agua
Palabra clave
Plaguicidas Extensión agrícola Desarrollo agrícola Contaminación de las aguas dulces Control de la contaminación Normas sobre calidad del agua Investigación Educación Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Transporte/depósito Gobernanza Entidad no gubernamental
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

This chapter provides for water quality research, education, and coordination. It states that the Department of Agriculture shall be the principal Federal agency responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of educational programs, technical assistance, and research programs for the users and dealers of agrichemicals to insure that (1) the use, storage, and disposal of agrichemicals by users is prudent, economical, and environmentally sound; and (2) agrichemical users, dealers, and the general public understand the implications of their actions and the potential effects on water. The Secretary is authorized to undertake such programs and assistance in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local governments and agencies, and appropriate nonprofit organizations. The Secretary shall disseminate the results of efforts in extension, technical assistance, research, and related activities. The Secretary shall undertake activities under this subtitle in coordination with the Office of Agricultural Environmental Quality in section 5402 of this title.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
uscode.house.gov