A bill to modify the navigation project on the Cowlitz River, Washington, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to implement interim measures to control floods in the lower Cowlitz River area and improve navigation on the Columbia River.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 12, 1983)
Modifies Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement and maintain flood control measures on the Cowlitz and Toutle Rivers by dredging or other necessary means.
Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to reduce sedimentation flow and the chance of blockage on the Columbia River, Washington.
Declares that such authorization shall remain in effect until certain permanent measures are fully implemented.
What just happenedMay 18, 1983
Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- May 18, 1983Committee
Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.
Environmental Protection Subcommittee - May 17, 1983Committee
Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.
Environmental Protection Subcommittee - Apr 12, 1983IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Apr 12, 1983IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate