Section 5501, Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1481, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3622; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 831, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1168, set forth short title and purpose of chapter, provided definitions, and authorized appropriations.

Section 5502, Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1482, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3622, related to soil and water activities.

Section 5503, Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1483, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3623; Pub. L. 102–237, title II, § 201(e), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1847, required establishment of water quality coordination program within each State.

Section 5504, Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1484, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3624, established water quality and nutrient management research program.

Section 5505, Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1485, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3626; Pub. L. 102–237, title II, § 201(f), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1847; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1011(r), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 710, directed establishment of repository of agriculture and ground water quality planning information.