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IIB 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3184 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2007 Received August 3, 2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a competitive grant program for the Puget Sound area to provide comprehensive conservation planning to address water quality.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Puget Sound Watershed Comprehensive Conservation Project Act of 2007.

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Comprehensive conservation planning for Puget Sound area

(a)

In general

The Secretary of Agriculture shall carry out a competitive grant program for the Puget Sound area to provide comprehensive conservation planning to address water quality. The Secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with State and local governments, Indian tribes, or non-governmental entities with a history of working with agricultural producers to carry out projects under the program. (b)

Assistance

In carrying out the program, the Secretary may— (1)provide project demonstration grants, provide technical assistance and carry out information and education programs to improve water quality in the Puget Sound area by reducing soil erosion and improving sediment control; and (2)provide a priority for projects and activities that directly reduce soil erosion or improve water quality. (c)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012 to carry out the program.

Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 2007. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.