To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Clarifies the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to allow holders of existing BLM rights-of-way, easements, or permits to use them for aquifer recharge purposes (including on behalf of states or tribes) without additional Interior authorization. Requires 30-day notice to BLM.
Who Benefits and How
States, tribes, and water districts can more easily pursue groundwater recharge projects. Water security enhanced through streamlined aquifer replenishment.
Who Bears the Burden and How
BLM receives notices but cannot delay projects. Infrastructure owners facilitate aquifer recharge.
Key Provisions
- Existing authorizations usable for aquifer recharge
- No new Interior approval required
- 30-day advance notice to BLM
- May act on behalf of states, tribes, or public entities
- Use not considered expansion or major federal action
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Clarifies that existing rights-of-way can be used for aquifer recharge without additional federal authorization
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Remove regulatory barriers to aquifer recharge"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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