To exempt from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers between any of the States of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides exemption of certain water transfers from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Water Infrastructure, Finance, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Provides exemption of certain water transfers from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides exemption of certain water transfers from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981.
Key Policy Areas
Water Infrastructure, Finance, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill provides exemption of certain water transfers from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Moran introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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