H.R. 5717 (112th): Army Corps of Engineers Communications Accountability Act of 2012

Introduced:
May 10, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Kristi Noem [R-SD0]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 10, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 10, 2012
Referred to Committee May 10, 2012
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3R) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To require the Army Corps of Engineers to notify the public of certain flood predictions regarding the Missouri River System, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 10, 2012.
3 pages

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5/10/2012--Introduced.
Army Corps of Engineers Communications Accountability Act of 2012 - Requires the Chief of Engineers:
(1) to notify the public within seven days after determining that runoff conditions in the Missouri River System are likely to reach the upper quartile or upper decile scenarios specified for a year in an annual operating plan for such System; and
(2) to meet with a state, local, or tribal government with jurisdiction over an area that will be affected by a flood occurring in the System within seven days after such government requests such a consultation regarding such an upper decile determination.
Authorizes the Chief to provide in such consultation information regarding expected water levels, advice regarding preparedness actions, and technical assistance.

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