Orland Project Water Management Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer water from the Orland Project to the Sacramento Canal Unit of the Central Valley Project at any time upon request from the Orland Unit Water Users Association. It relies on exemptions and definition changes. The main policy areas are Environment and Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Orland Unit Water Users Association could gain revenue opportunities, Central Valley Project water users could gain revenue opportunities, and Agricultural operations in California Central Valley could see lower costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer water from the Orland Project to the Sacramento Canal Unit of the Central Valley Project at any time upon request from the Orland Unit Water Users Association...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer water from the Orland Project to the Sacramento Canal Unit of the Central Valley Project at any time upon request from the Orland Unit Water Users Association.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer water from the Orland Project to the Sacramento Canal Unit of the Central Valley Project at any time upon request from the Orland Unit Water Users Association.
Policy Domains
Section 2 - Amendment to Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act
Identified Gains
- Orland Unit Water Users Association
- Central Valley Project water users
- Agricultural operations in California Central Valley
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gallagher asked unanimous consent that …
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Mr. LaMalfa introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Agricultural operations in California Central Valley, Central Valley Project water users
Existing water rights holders in Orland Project, Orland Unit Water Users Association
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A Bureau of Reclamation water project in Northern California managed by the Orland Unit Water Users Association
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