other than subsection (g) (1) and (2), not to exceed Ante, p. 111. $65,000,000 per fiscal year for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1969, June 30, 1970, and June 30, 1971. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (g) (1) of this section $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and $7,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (g) (2) of this section $2,500,000 per fiscal year for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1970, and June 30, 1971.". SEC. 106. Section 6 (e) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 466c-1) is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking out "three succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "five succeeding fiscal years,”. (2) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking out "two succeeding fiscal years," and inserting in lieu thereof "four succeeding fiscal years,". (3) Paragraph (3) is amended by striking out "two succeeding fiscal years," and inserting in lieu thereof "four succeeding fiscal years,". Research and development appropriation. 80 Stat. 1247. Repeal. 33 USC 431. Prevention and control study. SEC. 107. Redesignated section 24 of the Federal Water Ante, p. 91. Pollution Control Act, as amended, is amended by deleting the following: "the Oil Pollution Act, 1924, or". SEC. 108. The Oil Pollution Act, 1924 (43 Stat. 604), as amended (80 Stat. 1246-1252), is hereby repealed. SEC. 109. The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a full and complete investigation and study of the feasibility of all methods of financing the cost of preventing, controlling, and abating water pollution, other than methods authorized by existing law. The results of such investigation and study shall be reported to Congress no later than December 31, 1970, together with the recom- Report to mendations of the Secretary for financing the programs for preventing, controlling, and abating water pollution for the fiscal years beginning after fiscal year 1971, including any necessary legislation. SEC. 110. (a) The first sentence of section 2 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 466-1) is amended by striking out "Federal Water Pollution Control Administration" and inserting in lieu thereof "Federal Water Quality Administration". Congress. 79 Stat. 903. "Federal Water Quality Admin (b) Any other law, reorganization plan, regulation, Istration." map, document, record, or other paper of the United States in which the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration is referred to shall be held to refer to the Federal Water Quality Administration. SEC. 111. Section 8 (c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act is amended in the fourth sentence by inserting after "because of lack of funds" the following: "including States having projects eligible for reimbursement 75 Stat. 206; 79 Stat. 903. 33 USC 466e. Water quality standards. 79 Stat. 908. pursuant to the sixth and seventh sentences of this subsection". SEC. 112. Section 10 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, is amended by adding at the 33 U.S.C. 466g. end of subsection (c)(3) the following new sentence: "In establishing such standards the Secretary, the hearing board, or the appropriate State authority shall take into consideration their use and value for navigation." Office of Establishment. TITLE II—ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SHORT TITLE SEC. 201. This title may be cited as the "Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970.” FINDINGS, DECLARATIONS, AND PURPOSES SEC. 202. (a) The Congress finds (1) that man has caused changes in the environment; (2) that many of these changes may affect the relationship between man and his environment; and (3) that population increases and urban concentration contribute directly to pollution and the degradation of our environment. (b) (1) The Congress declares that there is a national policy for the environment which provides for the enhancement of environmental quality. This policy is evidenced by statutes heretofore enacted relating to the prevention, abatement, and control of environmental pollution, water and land resources, transportation, and economic and regional development. (2) The primary responsibility for implementing this policy rests with State and local governments. (3) The Federal Government encourages and supports implementation of this policy through appropriate regional organizations established under existing law. (c) The purposes of this title are (1) to assure that each Federal department and agency conducting or supporting public works activities which affect the environment shall implement the policies established under existing law; and (2) to authorize an Office of Environmental Quality, which, notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall provide the professional and administrative staff for the Council on Environmental Quality established by Public Law 91-190. OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SEC. 203. (a) There is established in the Executive Office of the President an office to be known as the Office of Environmental Quality (hereafter in this title referred to as the "Office"). The Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality established by Public Law 91-190 shall be the Director of the Office. There shall be in the Office a Deputy Director who shall be appointed by the 83 Stat. 852. President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The compensation of the Deputy Director shall be Pay. fixed by the President at a rate not in excess of the annual rate of compensation payable to the Deputy Director of the Bureau of the Budget. 84 Stat. 114. (c) The Director is authorized to employ such officers Duties. and employees (including experts and consultants) as may be necessary to enable the Office to carry out its functions under this title and Public Law 91-190, except 84 Stat. 115. that he may employ no more than ten specialists and other experts without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and pay such specialists and experts without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, but no such specialist or expert shall be paid at a rate in excess of the maximum rate for GS-18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5. (d) In carrying out his functions the Director shall assist and advise the President on policies and programs of the Federal Government affecting environmental quality by— (1) providing the professional and administrative staff and support for the Council on Environmental Quality established by Public Law 91-190; (2) assisting the Federal agencies and departments in appraising the effectiveness of existing and proposed facilities, programs, policies, and activities of the Federal Government, and those specific major projects designated by the President which do not require individual project authorization by Congress, which affect environmental quality; (3) reviewing the adequacy of existing systems for monitoring and predicting environmental changes in order to achieve effective coverage and efficient use of research facilities and other resources; (4) promoting the advancement of scientific knowledge of the effects of actions and technology on the environment and encourage the development of the means to prevent or reduce adverse effects that endanger the health and well-being of man; (5) assisting in coordinating among the Federal departments and agencies those programs and activities which affect, protect, and improve environmental quality; (6) assisting the Federal departments and agencies in the development and interrelationship of environ 5 USC 5101 5115; 5331 5338. 34 F.R. 9605. 5 USC 5332 note. Contract authority. Referred to congressional committees. Appropriations. 83 Stat. 852. mental quality criteria and standards established through the Federal Government; (7) collecting, collating, analyzing, and interpreting data and information on environmental quality, ecological research, and evaluation. (e) The Director is authorized to contract with public or private agencies, institutions, and organizations and with individuals without regard to sections 3648 and 3709 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529; 41 U.S.C. 5) in carrying out his functions. REPORT SEC. 204. Each Environmental Quality Report required by Public Law 91-190 shall, upon transmittal to Congress, be referred to each standing committee having jurisdiction over any part of the subject matter of the Report. SEC. 205. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, not to exceed $750,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, not to exceed $1,250,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, and not to exceed $1,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973. These authorizations are in addition to those contained in Public Law 91-190. Approved April 3, 1970. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY House reports: No. 91-127 (Committee on Public Works) and No. 91-940 (Committee of Conference). Senate report: No. 91-351 accompanying S. 7 (Committee on Public Works). Congressional Record: Volume 115 (1969): April 15, 16, considered and passed House. October 7, 8, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 7. Volume 116 (1970): March 24, Senate agreed to conference report. March 25, House agreed to conference report. Public Law 89-753 89th Congress, S. 2947 November 3, 1966 AN ACT To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in order to improve and make more effective certain programs pursuant to such Act. Clean Water Act of 1966. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- Restoration tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Clean Water Restoration Act of 1966". TITLE I SEC. 101. Section 3 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(c) (1) The Secretary shall, at the request of the Governor of a State, or a majority of the governors when more than one State is involved, make a grant to pay not to exceed 50 per centum of the administrative expenses of a planning agency for a period not to exceed 3 years, if such agency provides for adequate representation of appropriate State, interstate, local, or (when appropriate) international, interests in the basin or portion thereof involved and is capable of developing an effective, comprehensive water quality control and abatement plan for a basin. "(2) Each planning agency receiving a grant under this subsection shall develop a comprehensive pollution control and abatement plan for the basin which— "(A) is consistent with any applicable water quality standards established pursuant to current law within the basin; "(B) recommends such treatment works and sewer systems as will provide the most effective and economical means of collection, storage, treatment, and purification of wastes and recommends means to encourage both municipal and industrial use of such works and systems; and "(C) recommends maintenance and improvement of water quality standards within the basin or portion thereof and recommends methods of adequately financing those facilities as may be necessary to implement the plan. 70 Stat. 498: 75 Stat. 204; 79 Stat. 903. 33 USC 466a. 90-224 O 73 15 |