HR 2793 · 106th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Water Quality Policy Oversight Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-08-05· Sponsored by Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.(1999-08-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Agricultural Water Quality Policy Oversight Act of 1999 - Establishes in the executive branch the Interagency Water Quality Policy Working Group, to be chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Group to conduct an analysis of national water quality policy, including consideration of Federal, State, local, and tribal laws. Subjects all new Federal water policy affecting agricultural and rural lands to Group approval. (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a related advisory committee, which shall consider: (1) the oversight and coordinating role of the Department of Agriculture; (2) mechanisms to ensure the use of sound science in policy development; (3) the financial considerations of farmers and ranchers; and (4) priority watersheds. (Sec. 5) Directs te Secretary to ensure: (1) cooperation between the Department and other Federal entities; and (2) oversight of research results. (Sec. 6) Provides for personal data confidentiality. (Sec. 7) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to certain contracts for nonpoint source water pollution control management to: (1) replace the Soil Conservation Service with the Natural Resources Conser…

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