HR289-118

Introduced

To update requirements for the operation of the Central Valley Project and Klamath River Basin Reclamation Project by the Bureau of Reclamation.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 11, 2023

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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

Water Infrastructure Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
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Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill:
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 11, 2023

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Water Infrastructure Environment

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