33 U.S.C. § 610 : US Code - Section 610: Control of aquatic plant growths

Search 33 U.S.C. § 610 : US Code - Section 610: Control of aquatic plant growths

(a) In general
There is hereby authorized a comprehensive program to provide for
control and progressive eradication of noxious aquatic plant
growths from the navigable waters, tributary streams, connecting
channels, and other allied waters of the United States, in the
combined interest of navigation, flood control, drainage,
agriculture, fish and wildlife conservation, public health, and
related purposes, including continued research for development of
the most effective and economic control measures, to be
administered by the Chief of Engineers, under the direction of the
Secretary of the Army, in cooperation with other Federal and State
agencies. Local interests shall agree to hold and save the United
States free from claims that may occur from control operations and
to participate to the extent of 30 per centum of the cost of such
operations. Costs for research and planning undertaken pursuant to
the authorities of this section shall be borne fully by the Federal
Government.
(b) Appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such amounts, not in
excess of $15,000,000 annually, as may be necessary to carry out
the provisions of this section. Any such funds employed for control
operations shall be allocated by the Chief of Engineers on a
priority basis, based upon the urgency and need of each area, and
the availability of local funds.
(c) Support
In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary is
encouraged to use contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants
with colleges and universities and other non-Federal entities.