legislation: 95-s-2437
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| 95-s-2437 | 95 | s | 2437 | A bill to amend the Act of August 8, 1972 (Public Law 92-367) to provide Federal assistance to the States for the development and implementation of effective dam safety programs, in order to protect human life and property. | Water Resources Development | 1978-01-26 | 1978-06-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 11 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Excludes from the National Dam Inspection Program, dams in any State with an approved State Dam inspection program established in accordance with this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1979, 1980, and 1981, to the Secretary of the Army to develop and implement a national Dam Safety program. Stipulates the formula for allocation of such appropriations. Directs the Secretary to furnish financial and training assistance to any State which establishes a Dam Safety Program which meets specified criteria. Directs the Secretary to guarantee any dam failure liability insurance of a dam owner. Requires the Secretary and the Secretary of the Treasury to jointly report to the Congress within 18 months after enactment with an analysis of the development of insurance guarantees or reinsurance or other mechanishm providing financial protection for those owning a dam inspected under a State program. Establishes a Federal Dam Safety Review Board: (1) to review the procedures and standards in dam design and safety analysis; and (2) to monitor State implementation of this Act. Directs the Secretary to study techniques of dam inspection. Authorizes appropriations to the Board for the fiscal year 1979, and each fiscal year thereafter, of such sums as may be necessary. Requires the Secretary, in cooperation with the National Bureau of Standards, to research improved techniques and equipment for rapid and effective dam inspection. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z |