HR 6962 · 95th Congress · Water Resources Development

A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to provide that the drilling of ground water wells to meet the water supply needs of the Washington metropolitan area may not be authorized if the county in which such drilling is to take place disapproves the drilling.

Introduced 1977-05-05· Sponsored by Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-05-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to prohibit the Congress from authorizing well drilling for the water needs of the Washington metropolitan area if the county in which the drilling is to take place disapproves such drilling by referendum.…

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