Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 84 Part 1.djvu/917

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PUBLIC LAW 91-407-SEPT. 25, 1970

industrial wastes should take into account the classification of the receiving waters according to present and proposed highest use, such as for drinking water supply, bathing and other recreational purposes, maintenance and propagation of fish life, industrial and agricultural uses, navigation and disposal of wastes. "ARTICLE III "For the purpose of dealing with the problems of pollution and of water and associated land resources in specific areas which directly affect two or more, but not all, signatory bodies, the Commission may establish Sections of the Commission consisting of the Commissioners from such affected signatory bodies: Provided, however, That no signatory body may be excluded from any Section in which it wishes to participate. The Commissioners appointed hj the President of the United States may participate in any Section. The Commission shall designate, and from time to time may change, the geographical area wath respect to which each Section shall function. Each Section shall, to such extent as the Commission may from time to time authorize, have authority to exercise and perform with respect to its designated geographical area any power or function vested in the Commission, and in addition may exercise such other powers and perform such functions as may be vested in such Section by the laws of any signatory body or by the laws of the United States. The exercise or performance by a Section of any power or function vested in the Commission may be financed by the Commission, but the exercise or performance of powders or functions vested solely in a Section shall be financed through funds provided in advance by the bodies, including the United States, participating in such Section. "ARTICLE IV "The moneys necessary to finance the Commission in the administration of its business in the Conservancy District shall be provided through appropriations from the signatory bodies and the United States, in the manner prescribed by the laws of the several signatory bodies and of the United States, and in amounts as follows: "The pro rata contributions shall be based on such factors as population; the amount of industrial and domestic pollution; and a flat service charge; as shall be determined from time to time by the Commission, subject, however, to the approval, ratification and appropriation of such contribution by the several signatory bodies. "ARTICLE V "Pursuant to the aims and purposes of this compact, the signatory bodies mutually agree: " 1. Faithful cooperation in the abatement of existing pollution and the prevention of future pollution in the streams of the Conservancy District and in planning for the utilization, conservation and development of the water and associated land resources thereof. "2. The enactment of adequate and, insofar as is practicable, uniform legislation for the abatement and control of pollution and control and use of such streams. "3. The appropriation of biennial sums on the proportionate basis as set forth in Article IV.

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