Water Resources Planning Act Amendments of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Water Resources Planning Act Amendments of 1979 - Title I - Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to specify in greater detail the coverage of such Act. Title II - Changes the composition of the Water Resources Council to provide for members and associate members, who may vote on issues directly affecting their responsibilities. Provides for a Chairman to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Chairman to appoint the Chairman of the State Advisory Committee, who shall be an associate member. Decreases the frequency of water supply assessments required of the Council. Increases the duties of the Council to: (1) advise the President on water and related land resources investments; (2) review water resources projects to insure compliance with statutory requirements; and (3) identify and resolve conflicting regulations controlling water and related land resources programs. Establishes a State Advisory Committee to provide for broad national representation in the area of water management. Title III - Stipulates that the Council Chairman, (presently the President) shall appoint the chairman of each river basin commission. Title IV …