S 1280 · 95th Congress · Environmental Protection
A bill to provide for the maintenance or enhancement of the quality of water in rural areas.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.(1977-04-07)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Rural Development Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to implement a nationwide rural source water quality assistance program. Requires affected localities to submit rural source water quality plans to the Secretary for approval. Stipulates that plans developed pursuant to this act shall be consistent with plans and programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and other appropriate State programs. Authorizes the Secretary to appoint an advisory board to assist in carrying out the provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary to prepare annual reports on the program in connection with budget preparation for fiscal years 1979 through 1990. Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall terminate on September 30, 1991.…
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