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- H.R.6814
H.R.6814: To affirm that exports and diversions of water from the Great Lakes may only be approved if such exports and diversions are in the public interest, to provide for enforcement, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about water resources development
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to authorize enforcement through a civil suit of the prohibition against the diversion or export of Great Lakes water by a state, federal agency, or private entity for use outside the Great Lakes basin unless such diversion or export is approved by the governor of each of the Great Lakes states.Allows such a civil suit to be filed by the federal government, a state or local government, or by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| Aug. 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |