Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, H.R. 4727, the Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002, reauthorizes and amends the National Dam Safety Program. The program's goal is to reduce the risk to life and property by establishing an effective dam safety maintenance program that utilizes the resources and expertise of the Federal and non-Federal communities to achieve the reduction of dam safety hazards. One of the primary purposes of the National Dam Safety Program Act is to provide financial assistance to the States for strengthening their dam safety program. Since the passage of the National Dam Safety Program Act in 1996, the program has improved the Nation's dam safety. Dam inspections have increased by 25 percent. There have been advances in the state-of-the-art practice and user documentation; State training programs have been enhanced; research in the area of improving dam safety has increased; and an information technology plan will be developed that will establish an information resource system to centralize national dam safety information. Additionally, in light of our Nation's need to protect our infrastructure from possible terrorist attacks, the National Dam Safety Review Board has established the Dam Safety Security Task Force to facilitate dialogue and offer technical support on security-related policy and guidance.”