HR 7788
Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen federal support for Maryland’s efforts to protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It designates the Chesapeake Bay Program Office as an advisory member of the Maryland Whole Watershed Program and similar programs in other states. The office will coordinate with state and local governments and federal agencies, and provide technical assistance and financial resources to support watershed restoration projects. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding watershed.
Key provisions
- Designates the Chesapeake Bay Program Office as an advisory member of Maryland’s Whole Watershed Program.
- Authorizes the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to coordinate with state and local governments.
- Authorizes the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to provide technical assistance.
- Authorizes the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to provide financial resources for watershed projects.
Who is affected
- Maryland
- Chesapeake Bay watershed states
- State and local governments
- Federal agencies
- Chesapeake Bay Program Office
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 7788
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To authorize the Chesapeake Bay Program Office to serve as a member of certain State watershed programs, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act
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In carrying out subsection (a), the Chesapeake Bay Program Office is authorized to—
coordinate with State and local governments and Federal agencies; and
Chesapeake Bay Program Officemeans the office established and maintained pursuant to section 117(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267(b)).