Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to quickly amend the law creating the Office of District Waterways Management, allowing the agency to more efficiently plan for the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. The changes adjust how members of the District Waterways Advisory Commission are appointed, adding the Department of Parks and Recreation as a non-voting member and aligning approval timelines with other similar groups. It also updates the schedule for commission meetings to occur every two months and extends the time required to update the strategic waterways plan from two years to three. These modifications aim to provide the office with greater flexibility to engage stakeholders and implement its vision without unnecessary delays.