(2) designate the Secretary of Interior to serve 
as a member of the Commission and as coordinator 
of participation of relevant Federal agencies in the 
activities of the Commission. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall include a 
Federal representative designated by the President, and 
the Governors of the 5 States whose territory is encom-
passed by the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin and its associ-
ated ground waters; New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, 
Massachusetts, and Vermont. Each of the 4 Governors 
shall appoint an alternate to act on the Governor’s behalf 
including attendance at meetings of the Commission and 
with the power to vote in the absence of the member. 
(c) DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.—The Commission 
shall— 
(1) develop and implement plans, policies, and 
projects relating to the water resources of the Hud-
son-Mohawk River Basin; 
(2) adopt and promote uniform and coordinated 
policies for management and conservation of water 
resources in the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin; 
(3) adopt an annual capital budget, including 
all projects the Commission proposes to undertake 
or continue during the budget period with a state-
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ment of the estimated cost of each project and the 
method of financing the project; and 
(4) coordinate and direct the development, im-
plementation, operation, and financing of water re-
sources projects consistent with its plans and poli-
cies. 
SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. 
(a) PLAN DEVELOPMENT.—The Commission shall 
develop and adopt a comprehensive plan for the develop-
ment and use of water resources of the Hudson-Mohawk 
River Basin. In developing the plan the Commission 
shall— 
(1) consult with State and Federal agencies 
with jurisdiction over water resources, local govern-
ments, non-governmental organizations, public utili-
ties, water users, and other interested parties; 
(2) prior to adoption of the plan or any subse-
quent revision of the plan, publish a draft plan and 
provide opportunity for public comment; and 
(3) periodically review and revise the plan. 
(b) PLAN CONTENTS.—The plan shall address all 
projects and facilities required for development, conserva-
tion, use, management, and control of the water resources 
of the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin to meet present and 
future needs. The plan shall— 
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(1) identify water resource needs in the Hud-
son-Mohawk River Basin related to water supply, 
water quality, flooding, ecosystems, fisheries, energy 
production, navigation, recreation, agriculture, and 
economic development and establish goals for protec-
tion or enhancement of water resources to address 
the identified needs; 
(2) inventory the historic and cultural resources 
of the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin and identify 
projects to provide for cultural enrichment, preserva-
tion of cultural resources, public education about 
local heritage and historical significance of prop-
erties, canals, and other historic sites within the 
Hudson-Mohawk River Basin; 
(3) provide a comprehensive assessment of the 
status of water resources in the Hudson-Mohawk 
River Basin and identify additional research and in-
formation required to support management of water 
resources in the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin; and 
(4) provide a mechanism to promote commu-
nication and coordination among the organizations 
engaged in water resource management activities to 
encourage efficient use of scarce resources, avoid 
conflicts and inconsistencies, to promote consistent 
and fair treatment of all water users, and to pro-
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mote collaborative working relationships among all 
entities working in the Hudson-Mohawk River 
Basin. 
SEC. 6. WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM. 
The Commission shall adopt a water resources pro-
gram on an annual basis, based upon the comprehensive 
plan, that identifies specific projects and facilities to be 
undertaken by the Commission, other governmental and 
private entities, educational institutions, non-govern-
mental organizations, and individuals during the imme-
diate 5-year period. The water resources program shall in-
clude a systematic presentation for each of the five sub- 
basins of— 
(1) the specific needs to be addressed by the 
water resources program; 
(2) the existing and proposed projects, studies, 
and facilities required to satisfy the identified needs; 
(3) the subset of projects and studies that will 
be undertaken by the Commission during such pe-
riod; and 
(4) the budget for the identified projects and 
studies. 
SEC. 7. SAVINGS PROVISIONS. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to repeal, mod-
ify, or limit the authority of— 
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(1) the Federal Government or the State gov-
ernment members of the Commission to enact legis-
lation or enforce any additional conditions or restric-
tions within their jurisdictions; and 
(2) local governments to regulate land use as 
provided for by law or regulation. 
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) COMMISSION.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to the Commission $500,000 for each fiscal year 
to carry out the duties of the Commission. 
(b) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.—There is authorized to 
be appropriated to the Secretary of Interior $25,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2020 to carry out 
projects consistent with the comprehensive plan that are 
identified in the annual Hudson-Mohawk Water Resources 
Program adopted by the Commission in accordance with 
section 6. 
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