A bill to ensure equity in, and increased recreation and maximum economic benefits from, the control of the water in the Missouri River system, and for other purposes.
Missouri River Water Control Equity Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from allowing the permanent pool levels in the following areas to fall below the specified level, unless the Secretary finds that a lower level is required to provide necessary emergency flood control, hydropower, or water supply: (1) for the Missouri River system, 44 million acre-feet; and (2) for Fort Peck Lake, 12 million acre-feet.
Directs the Secretary to decrease the navigation season for the Missouri River by 30 days annually until it is eliminated.
Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a plan to mitigate streambank and reservoir erosion caused by the operation of the Missouri River system. Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3753-3755)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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