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Hydroelectric Power. Section 167 authorizes the Chief of Engineers to
study efficient methods of using hydroelectric power resources at
Corps' water resource development projects.
Comprehensive Planning Cooperation. Section 168: Increases the
authorized funding in Section 22 of WRDA of 1974 from ,000,000 to
,000,000.
Drift Removal. Section 202 establishes the drift and debris removal
program. The Corps may undertake a project costing less than 0,000
without Congressional approval. Cost sharing is 2/3 Federal and 1/3
non-Federal. (90 Stat. 2917-2948).
Alaska Hydropower Fund. Section 203 establishes the Alaska
Hydroelectric Power Fund (initial sum deposited ,000,000) for use
by the Secretary of the Army to study and develop hydropower
facilities in Alaska.
B-137. 20 June 1977, Public Law 95-51--Disaster Relief Act of 1974
Appropriations. Amends Section 5 of the 1941 FCA, as amended, to
authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct wells and transport
water in drought areas. (91 Stat. 233-234).
B-138. 3 August 1977, Public Law 95-87--Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977. Provides for the cooperation between the
Secretary of the Interior and the states with respect to the
regulation of surface coal mining operations, and the acquisition and
reclamation of abandoned mines.
Establishment of Standards. Section 515 provides for the Secretary of
the Interior with concurrence of the Chief of Engineers to establish
standards and criteria regarding new and existing coal mine waste
piles when used as dams or embankments. (91 Stat. 445-532).
Other Federal Agency Assistance. Section 702allows the Secretary to
obtain assistance from other Federal agencies.
B-139. 12 October 1977, Public Law 95-128.
Title VII: Extends the time and fiscal constraints of the National
Flood Insurance Program. In addition; procedures are established for
the purchase and/or designation of flood prone properties. (91 Stat.
1111-1150).
B-140. 27 October 1977, Public Law 95-217--Clean Water Act of 1977.
Amends Federal Water Pollution Control Act and extends the
appropriations authorization.
Written Agreements. Section 51 requires EPA to enter into written
agreements with Secretaries of Agriculture, Army, and Interior to
provide maximum utilization of the laws and programs to maintain water
quality.
Federal Compliance. Section 60 provides for Federal compliance with
all Federal, state, interstate, and local requirements, administrative
authority, and process and sanctions in the same manner and extent as
other entities.
Processing of Permits. Section 67 provides for the processing of
permits for dredged or fill material through the Secretary of the Army
acting through the Chief of Engineers and defines requirements to be
met in the construction of Federal projects. (91 Stat. 1566).
B-141. 22 October 1977, Public Law 95-220--Federal Program
Information Act. Authorizes the preparation and publishing of the
catalog of Federal Assistance Programs. (91 Stat. 1617).
B-142.
26 April 1978, Public Law 95-269.
Amends Acts of 11 August
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