HR 325 · 107th Congress · Environmental Protection
Fishable Waters Act of 2001
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(2001-02-15)
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Fishable Waters Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the Act) to establish a program of grants to States with approved fisheries habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement programs. Permits States to designate watershed councils to carry out fisheries habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement plans. Makes projects that support or implement specific recommendations contained in a council plan eligible for financial support from a State's fisheries habitat account established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, to establish a community fisheries habitat revitalization program to provide for assistance to State fish and wildlife agencies for projects to improve urban watersheds and public access to such watersheds in order to restore fisheries habitat or enhance fisheries uses and provide recreational opportunities. Requires States with approved programs to establish fisheries habitat accounts for providing financial support for recommended projects. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Directors of the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Geological Survey, …
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