legislation: 112-s-1197

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112-s-1197 112 s 1197 A bill to provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System. Water Resources Development 2011-06-15 2011-06-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] IN R C000542 2 Directs the Chief of Engineers, prior to any major federal action to prevent the introduction or establishment of a population of aquatic nuisance species between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Basins that would impact the flow of commerce or commercial activity within the Chicago Area Water [sic] System, to prepare an economic impact statement regarding: (1) the impact on commerce and commercial activity and on jobs and job opportunities; (2) any adverse economic effects that could not be avoided; (3) alternatives to the proposed action; (4) the relationship between any local short-term impacts on commerce or commercial activity and maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity and environmental values; and (5) any adverse impacts to public or private property, including damage relating to flooding or new water drainage patterns. Allows such statement to be combined with a detailed statement of environmental impacts required to be prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. 2023-01-11T13:22:54Z  

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