To update requirements for the operation of the Central Valley Project and Klamath River Basin Reclamation Project by the Bureau of Reclamation.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires adjustment of cost requirements The operation and maintenance costs required to be paid by Central Valley Project water contractors and the Bureau of Reclamation shall be reversed, such that— the allocation, requires report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes an account of amounts that irrigation districts and water user, and requires water operations in Upper Klamath Lake When operating the Klamath River Basin Reclamation Project, the Secretary, in accordance with State-adjudicated water rights, shall— operate all water in Upper Klamath. It relies on compliance mandates, procurement rules, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Water Infrastructure and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk and Water infrastructure operators and water 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 and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires adjustment of cost requirements The operation and maintenance costs required to be paid by Central Valley Project water contractors and the Bureau of Reclamation shall be reversed, such that— the allocation...
- Requires report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes an account of amounts that irrigation districts and water user...
- Requires water operations in Upper Klamath Lake When operating the Klamath River Basin Reclamation Project, the Secretary, in accordance with State-adjudicated water rights, shall— operate all water in Upper Klamath...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires adjustment of cost requirements The operation and maintenance costs required to be paid by Central Valley Project water contractors and the Bureau of Reclamation shall be reversed, such that— the allocation, requires report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes an account of amounts that irrigation districts and water user, and requires water operations in Upper Klamath Lake When operating the Klamath River Basin Reclamation Project, the Secretary, in accordance with State-adjudicated water rights, shall— operate all water in Upper Klamath.
Key Policy Areas
Water Infrastructure, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires adjustment of cost requirements The operation and maintenance costs required to be paid by Central Valley Project water contractors and the Bureau of Reclamation shall be reversed, such that— the allocation, requires report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes an account of amounts that irrigation districts and water user, and requires water operations in Upper Klamath Lake When operating the Klamath River Basin Reclamation Project, the Secretary, in accordance with State-adjudicated water rights, shall— operate all water in Upper Klamath.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water 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
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. LaMalfa introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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