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WaterNews for August 26, 1999

WaterNews is a weekly on-line publication that announces publications, policies, and activities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water.

Inside this week's WaterNews:

President Clinton Signs Water Resources Development Act

On August 17, President Clinton signed the Water Resources Development Act that authorizes $6.3 billion in US Army Corps of Engineers flood control, navigation, shore protection and environmental restoration projects. The Act authorizes $200 million over five years beginning in 2001 for the "Challenge 21" program and funding would become available upon appropriation. The Challenge 21 program is part of the President's Clean Water Action Plan and budget initiative. Challenge 21 is a pilot program for nonstructural flood control and riverine restoration.

A three-page summary of the Act, prepared by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Conference report are available at http://www.house.gov/transportation/index.html Exit EPA Disclaimer on the Internet.

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