S. 1197 (112th): A bill to provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System.

Introduced:
Jun 15, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Daniel Coats [R-IN]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on June 15, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 15, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 15, 2011
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2R) (show)
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Senate Environment and Public Works

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Last updated Jun 15, 2011.
4 pages

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6/15/2011--Introduced.
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.

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