PUBLIC LAW 104-147—MAY 24, 1996
110 STAT. 1375
Public Law 104-147
104th Congress
An Act
To amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to extend the authorizations
May 24, 1996
of appropriations through fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes.
[H.R. 1743]
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
Section 102 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42
U.S.C. 10301) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ", productivity of natural
resources and agricultural systems," after "environmental quality";
(2) in paragraph (6), by striking "and" at the end;
(3) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end
and inserting "; and"; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
"(8) long-term planning and policy development are essential to ensure the availability of an abundant supply of high
quality water for domestic and other uses; and
"(9) the States must have the research and problem-solving
capacity necessary to effectively manage their water resources.".
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
Section 103 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42
U.S.C. 10302) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (5)—
(A) by striking "to"; and
(B) by striking "and" at the end;
(2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end
and inserting "; and"; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
"(7) encourage long-term planning and research to meet
future water management, quality, and supply challenges.".
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