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 96 STAT. 1662

PUBLIC LAW 97-350—OCT. 18, 1982

(d) Additionally, the Secretary may dispose of land or interests therein within the area described in subsection (b) by exchange if the Secretary determines that the public will be well-served by the exchange: Provided, That the Secretary determines that the values of the watersheds as sources of drinking water are protected: And provided further. That such exchanges shall not alter, diminish, or abridge rights and obligations contained in State law and watershed management agreements between local government and landowners inside the watershed existing as of the effective date of this Act. Approved October 18, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1210 (H.R. 1953): HOUSE REPORT No. 97-50 accompanying H.R. 1953 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORT No. 97-116 (Comm. on Environmental and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): June 2, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 21, 22, H.R. 1953 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 1210, amended, passed in lieu. Vol. 128 (1982): June 14, Senate concurred in House amendments with an amendment. Sept. 30, House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment. Oct. 1, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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