To establish the Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Data Program.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides definitions In this Act: The term evapotranspiration or ET means the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by— evaporation from soil and other surfaces; and transpiration, requires findings Congress finds that— evapotranspiration is the second largest component of the water budget, which is an accounting of the allocation of water resources to various water uses, and creates open access evapotranspiration (openet) data program. It relies on appropriations, compliance mandates, reporting requirements, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Agriculture, and Energy.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides definitions In this Act: The term evapotranspiration or ET means the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by— evaporation from soil and other surfaces; and transpiration...
- Requires findings Congress finds that— evapotranspiration is the second largest component of the water budget, which is an accounting of the allocation of water resources to various water uses.
- Creates open access evapotranspiration (openet) data program.
- Provides report Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Appropriations...
- Provides authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act $23,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides definitions In this Act: The term evapotranspiration or ET means the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by— evaporation from soil and other surfaces; and transpiration, requires findings Congress finds that— evapotranspiration is the second largest component of the water budget, which is an accounting of the allocation of water resources to various water uses, and creates open access evapotranspiration (openet) data program.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Environment, Agriculture, Energy
Primary Purpose
The bill provides definitions In this Act: The term evapotranspiration or ET means the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by— evaporation from soil and other surfaces; and transpiration, requires findings Congress finds that— evapotranspiration is the second largest component of the water budget, which is an accounting of the allocation of water resources to various water uses, and creates open access evapotranspiration (openet) data program.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Lee of Nevada (for herself, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Huffman, …
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