Section 46A-14-12 - Conservation commission duties as to watershed projects.
46A-14-12. Conservation commission duties as to watershed projects. The State Conservation Commission shall perform the following functions and duties with respect to watershed projects:
(1) Review proposed applications for watershed planning assistance under the Federal Watershed and Flood Prevention Act.
(2) Develop policies and procedures for processing such applications in accordance with state law and policies.
(3) Conduct field examination of watersheds with all state and federal agencies and other groups having an interest in development of watersheds.
(4) Determine physical feasibility of proposals for watershed projects.
(5) Recommend priorities for watershed planning assistance under federal P. L. 566, 83rd Congress.
(6) Make recommendations concerning all applications for planning assistance under the Federal Watershed and Flood Prevention Act P. L. 566, 83rd Congress, to the Board of Water and Natural Resources for consideration in official actions on behalf of the State of South Dakota.
(7) Assist, counsel, and advise conservation district supervisors in organizations of watershed districts under this chapter.
(8) Assist conservation districts within limits of appropriations and personnel with installations and maintenance of the land treatment phase of watershed projects.
Source: SDC Supp 1960, § 4.1520 as added by SL 1961, ch 7, § 1; SDCL, § 46-24-12; SL 1984, ch 12, § 66.