Water-Resources Bill Starts To Move in Senate

摘要

Anew Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, has picked up steam in Congress. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on March 20 unanimously approved a bill that would authorize new Corps of Engineers projects, revise civil-works policies and give added financial help to get projects built. Industry officials say they welcome progress on the WRDA bill and generally support its provisions. But environmental groups contend some policy provisions would weaken key environmental laws. "We're just really pleased that it's moving, given that it's been six years since the last WRDA," says Jim Walker, American Association of Port Authorities director of navigation policy and legislation.