To ensure the primary principle and priority of the Missouri River system focus on the control of water relative to navigation and flood control, and for other purposes.
Missouri River Management and Water Control Act of 1995 - Requires the Secretary of the Army to maintain permanent pool levels in the Missouri River system of above 18 million acre feet unless a lower level is required for emergency or commercial purposes. Increases the length of each navigation season by 15 days until the navigation season has increased by one month. Prohibits the Secretary from taking any action which would: (1) result in a reduction of a total of ten days or more a year in the number of days during which vessels are able to navigate channels; or (2) increase flood damages to land adjacent to navigation channels.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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