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

Pays/Territoire
États-Unis d'Amérique
Type du document
Législation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Plantes cultivées, Eau
Mot clé
Pesticides Extension agricole Développement agricole Pollution des eaux douces Lutte contre la pollution Normes de qualité de l'eau Recherche Éducation Renforcement des capacités Transport/dépôt Gouvernance Entité non-gouvernementale
Aire géographique
Amériques, Arctique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
uscode.house.gov