Works on bills relating to conservation and management of public
resources, fish and wildlife, regulation of oil, mining,
geothermal development, acid deposition, wetlands and lakes,
global atmospheric effects, ocean and bay pollution, forestry
practices, recreation, parks and historical resources and
beverage container recycling.
Jurisdiction includes all matters relating to soil and water
contamination; regulation of solid, hazardous, and nuclear
wastes; regulation of industrial plant security; regulation of
drinking water; and, regulation of toxic substances and noise.
Jurisdiction includes forest reserves and national parks; U.S.
Geological Survey; Endangered Species Act; interstate compacts
relating to apportionment of waters for irrigation; the Bureau of
Reclamation; mineral resources and mining; and American
Indian issues.
Jurisdiction includes flood control; federal management of
emergencies and natural water power; oil and other pollution of
navigable waters; Coast Guard; marine transportation; and
railroads.
Jurisdiction includes all matters relating to soil and water
contamination; regulation of solid, hazardous, and nuclear
wastes; regulation of industrial plant security; regulation of
drinking water; and, regulation of toxic substances and noise.
Involved in all aspects of shaping federal policies for water and
power resources management. With jurisdiction over important
areas including irrigation, water recycling and hydropower, the
Subcommittee is committed to working with state and local water
officials to meet these challenges at the federal level.
Jurisdiction consists of matters relating to water resources
development, conservation and management, water pollution control
and water infrastructure, and hazardous waste cleanup.
Jurisdiction includes responsibility for addressing global
warming and legislation related to America’s critical
transportation systems, flood protection, drinking water and
wastewater systems.
Jurisdiction includes oversight and legislative responsibilities
for: irrigation; Reclamation projects; power marketing
administrations; energy development impacts on water resources;
groundwater resources and management; hydroelectric power; low
head hydro; and energy-related aspects of deepwater ports.
Jurisdiction includes Clean Water Act, including wetlands; Safe
Drinking Water Act; Coastal Zone Management Act; Invasive
Species; Fisheries and Wildlife, Endangered Species Act (ESA),
National Wildlife Refuges; and Outer Continental Shelf Lands.
