An Act Establishing the National Framework for Water Resource Management and Creating the Department of Water Resources and the Water Regulatory Commission, Defining Their Mandate, Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The National Water Resources Management Act would create a new Department of Water Resources to coordinate all water‑related policies and a Water Regulatory Commission to set tariffs, issue licenses, and enforce standards. It also adds a credit program for local water providers, a board to allocate water rights, and a transition plan to move existing agencies into the new structure.
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SBN-310 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch
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