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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1901 
To provide for a comprehensive study by the National Research Council 
of the National Academy of Sciences to assess the water management, 
needs, and conservation of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River 
System. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 2, 2009 
Mr. BOYD (for himself, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. LINCOLN 
DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. MIL-
LER of Florida, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and 
Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To provide for a comprehensive study by the National Re-
search Council of the National Academy of Sciences to 
assess the water management, needs, and conservation 
of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River System. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STUDY ON THE APALACHICOLA-CHATTAHOO-
CHEE-FLINT RIVER SYSTEM. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(1) ACF RIVER
SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘ACF 
River System’’ means the Apalachicola-Chattahoo-
chee-Flint River System. 
(2) COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Council’’ means the 
National Research Council of the National Academy 
of Sciences. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Army. 
(b) NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL STUDY.—Not 
later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with 
the Council under which the Council shall conduct a com-
prehensive study of the water management, needs, and 
conservation of the ACF River System. 
(c) MATTERS TO BE ADDRESSED.—The study under 
subsection (b) shall include the following: 
(1) A summary of the existing body of scientific 
knowledge on— 
(A) the ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, 
and biogeochemistry of the Apalachicola River 
and the greater ACF River System; 
(B) the ecosystem services provided by the 
Apalachicola River; 
(C) the impact of variation in freshwater 
flow on the ecology of the river and downstream 
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coastal ecosystems, including the Apalachicola 
Bay ecosystem; and 
(D) how to restore the natural hydraulic 
function of the ACF River System, including 
restoration of floodplains and wetlands. 
(2) An assessment of models that serve as the 
basis for the master manuals of the ACF River Sys-
tem. 
(3) An assessment of water availability, supply 
options, demand-management alternatives, and so-
cioeconomic factors that influence uses in the ACF 
River System, including water quality, navigation, 
hydropower, recreation, in-stream ecology, and flood 
control. 
(4) An assessment of policies, regulations, and 
other factors that affect Federal water project oper-
ations. 
(5) Recommendations for an approach to deter-
mine water limits that recognize the needs of all 
water users along the ACF River System, including 
adequate in-stream flow requirements. 
(6) Recommendations for any additional meas-
ures to address the long-term watershed manage-
ment needs of the ACF River System as the Council 
considers to be appropriate. 
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(d) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after entering 
into an agreement under subsection (b), the Council shall 
submit to the Secretary and Congress a report containing 
the findings of the study under subsection (b), including 
such recommendations as the Council considers to be ap-
propriate. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$1,200,000. 
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