H.R. 3313, the Long Island Sound Restoration Act, and H.R. 2957, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Act: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Second Session, February 29, 2000 |
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... citizens would be de- graded . And I don't think I need to detail how much this Nation would pay to maintain that jewel for the enjoyment of all . Mr. Chairman , that picture I just described is one we are living with today in the Long ...
... citizens would be de- graded . And I don't think I need to detail how much this Nation would pay to maintain that jewel for the enjoyment of all . Mr. Chairman , that picture I just described is one we are living with today in the Long ...
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... citizens of Louisiana and for the visitors to our beautiful State that made tremendous contributions in manpower and in money and in expertise and other resources to help bring back this basin . This legislation is to bring some Federal ...
... citizens of Louisiana and for the visitors to our beautiful State that made tremendous contributions in manpower and in money and in expertise and other resources to help bring back this basin . This legislation is to bring some Federal ...
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... citizens and local elected officials to get their input . And their response has been overwhelming and enthusiastic . These meetings were important in that they affirmed the strong support of folks in the area for the continued ...
... citizens and local elected officials to get their input . And their response has been overwhelming and enthusiastic . These meetings were important in that they affirmed the strong support of folks in the area for the continued ...
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... citizens throughout south Louisiana about how we can and are reducing pollution levels in the lake . And their tremendous success has given us hope for the future . For example , last summer for the first time in my lifetime , we ...
... citizens throughout south Louisiana about how we can and are reducing pollution levels in the lake . And their tremendous success has given us hope for the future . For example , last summer for the first time in my lifetime , we ...
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... citizens , it is supported by the States . We have Governors ' agreements that have been outlined for the Sound , and you have heard about the Governors ' commitment in dollars , the Governors from New York and Connecticut that have ...
... citizens , it is supported by the States . We have Governors ' agreements that have been outlined for the Sound , and you have heard about the Governors ' commitment in dollars , the Governors from New York and Connecticut that have ...
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Page 27 - I thank the Committee for giving me the opportunity to testify here today.
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Page 1 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me thank you for holding this hearing.
Page 97 - Watershed-based Effluent Allowance Trading: Identifying the Statutory and Regulatory Barriers to Implementation.
Page 52 - This new initiative aims to achieve clean water by strengthening public health protections, targeting community-based watershed protection efforts at high priority areas, and providing communities with new resources to control polluted runoff.
Page 61 - ... directors of cooperative extension services and State directors of Farmers Home Administration will be invited to meet for the purpose of reviewing the memorandum and arranging for its implementation. VI. This memorandum will become effective upon signatures by representatives of the two agencies. Its provisions will be reviewed annually and amended or supplemented as may be mutually agreed upon. EDWIN L.
Page 99 - Sound developed pursuant to section 1330 of this title, including efforts to establish, within the process for granting watershed general permits, a system for promoting innovative methodologies and technologies that are cost-effective and consistent with the goals of the Plan...
Page 41 - ... zone management program to specifically address polluted runoff in coastal areas. Today, 29 coastal states and territories have developed programs to prevent polluted runoff to coastal waters; NOAA and EPA have approved most of these, with conditions for further improvements. Additionally, in...