S 2797 · 106th Congress · Water Resources Development

Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act

Introduced 2000-06-27· Sponsored by Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 730.(2000-07-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act - Approves the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan contained in the "Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement" dated April 1, 1999, as modified by this Act (the Plan) as a framework for modifications and operational changes to the Central and Southern Florida Project that are needed to: (1) restore, preserve, and protect the South Florida ecosystem; (2) provide for the protection of water quality in, and the reduction of the loss of fresh water from, the Everglades; and (3) provide for the water-related needs of the region. Directs the Secretary of the Army (the Secretary): (1) in carrying out the Plan, to integrate such activities with ongoing Federal and State projects and activities; (2) to carry out specified listed projects included in the Plan, taking into account the protection of water quality by considering applicable State water quality standards and including features necessary to ensure that all ground water and surface water discharges from any authorized project feature will meet all applicable water quality standards and applicable water quality permitting requirements; …

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S. 2797, Restoring the Everglades, an American Legacy Act

Aug 11, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on July 27, 2000

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans