Volume 143, No. 155 covering the 1st Session of the 105th Congress (1997 - 1998) was published by the Congressional Record.
The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL URBAN WATERSHED MODEL RESTORATION ACT” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E2189-E2190 on Nov. 7, 1997.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL URBAN WATERSHED MODEL RESTORATION ACT
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HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON
of the district of columbia
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, November 5, 1997
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act, a bill which will establish a new approach to restoring urban waters. This pilot program, to be administered by the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], will serve as a national model for the restoration of urban watersheds and community environments. To achieve more focused and rapid action, the new program will integrate the various regulatory and nonregulatory programs of the EPA with other Federal, State, and local programs to restore and protect the Anacostia River and promote community risk reduction. EPA is to coordinate its efforts with other Federal partners, particularly the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to addressing a major local environmental concern, this model program will provide a framework for urban communities around the Nation to work towards sustainable community redevelopment and to meet national environmental goals.
Under the new program, EPA shall allocate a total of $750,000 per year over the next 4 fiscal years to implement the provisions of the model program. EPA may authorize no less than $400,000 per year in the form of grants, which are to be matched on a 75-25 basis with other Federal funds and State, local, and private contributions.
The Anacostia River has been my top environmental priority since coming to Congress in 1991. I realize that restoring a river requires a long-term commitment. I am committed to whatever time and effort it takes to restore the river that runs through our neighborhoods. I am particularly pleased that all of the regional Members of Congress whose districts encompass the Anacostia River, Representatives Connie Morella, Steny Hoyer, and Albert Wynn, recognize the importance of this effort and have become original cosponsors of this legislation.
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