HR 12023 · 95th Congress · Water Resources Development
Water Resources Research Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1978-04-11)
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Water Resources Research Act - Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 to establish water resources research centers and to promote a national program of water research. Title I: State Water Resources Research Institutes - Authorizes funds to allow the Secretary of the Interior to assist participating States in the establishment of water resources research institutes. Permits the governor of each State to designate one college or university to be the site of such research center or to cooperate with other States in the establishment of regional research centers. Authorizes sums to be annually awarded by the Secretary for the support of approved research centers. Directs such approved centers to coordinate water resources research within their area and to act as a clearinghouse for research data. Provides a specified amount of matching funds to institutes for high priority projects. Directs the Secretary to designate such projects and provides criteria for such determination. Permits moneys authorized by this Act to be used for printing and publishing of research results and for other administrative costs. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Require…
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