((a)) ** Preparation of Level B plans** The President, acting through the Water Resources Council, shall, as soon as practicable, prepare a Level B plan under the Water Resources Planning Act [ et seq.] for all basins in the United States. All such plans shall be completed not later than , except that priority in the preparation of such plans shall be given to those basins and portions thereof which are within those areas designated under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of .42 U.S.C. 1962section 1288 of this titleJanuary 1, 19801980-01-01
((b)) ** Reporting requirements** The President, acting through the Water Resources Council, shall report annually to Congress on progress being made in carrying out this section. The first such report shall be submitted not later than .January 31, 19731973-01-31
((c)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not to exceed $200,000,000.