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Appendix D
H.R. 1901
1 11TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION H. R. 1901
T o provide for a comprehensive study by the National Research Council of the National
Academy of Sciences to assess the water management, needs, and conservation of the
Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River System.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVES
APRIL 2, 2009
Mr. BOYD (for himself, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. CRENSHAW , Mr. LINCOLN
DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Ms. GINNY BROWN-W AITE of Florida, Mr. MILLER
of Florida, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. W ASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and
Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
T o provide for a comprehensive study by the National Research Council of the National
Academy of Sciences to assess the water management, needs, and conservation of the
Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River System.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STUDY ON THE APALACHICOLA-CHATTAHOOCHEE-FLINT RIVER
SYSTEM.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
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1 (1) ACF RIVER SYSTEM.—The term ‘ ‘ACF River System’ ’ means the Apalachicola-
Chattahoochee-Flint River System.
(2) COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Council’’ means the National Research Council of the National
Academy of Sciences.
(3) SECRETARY .—The term ‘‘Secretary’ ’ means the Secretary of the Army.
(b) NA TIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL STUDY .—Not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the Council under
which the Council shall conduct a comprehensive study of the water management, needs, and
conservation of the ACF River System.
(c) MA TTERS TO BE ADDRESSED.—The study under subsection (b) shall include the
following:
(1) A summary of the existing body of scientific knowledge on—
(A) the ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, and biogeochemistry of the Apalachicola River and
the greater ACF River System;
(B) the ecosystem services provided by the Apalachicola River;
(C) the impact of variation in freshwater flow on the ecology of the river and downstream
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coastal ecosystems, including the Apalachicola Bay ecosystem; and
(D) how to restore the natural hydraulic function of the ACF River System, including
restoration of floodplains and wetlands.
(2) An assessment of models that serve as the basis for the master manuals of the ACF River
System.
(3) An assessment of water availability, supply options, demand-management alternatives, and
socioeconomic factors that influence uses in the ACF River System, including water quality,
navigation, hydropower, recreation, in-stream ecology, and flood
control.
(4) An assessment of policies, regulations, and other factors that affect Federal water project
operations.
(5) Recommendations for an approach to determine water limits that recognize the needs of all
water users along the ACF River System, including adequate in-stream flow requirements.
(6) Recommendations for any additional measures to address the long-term watershed
management needs of the ACF River System as the Council considers to be appropriate.
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(d) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after entering into an agreement under subsection (b), the
Council shall submit to the Secretary and Congress a report containing the findings of the study
under subsection (b), including such recommendations as the Council considers to be
appropriate.
(e) AUTHORIZA TION OF APPROPRIA TIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section $1,200,000.
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