To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Mike Lee
R-UT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Romney) introduced the following …
Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Romney) introduced the following …
Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Romney) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes the Secretary to use unexpended Central Utah Project funds for water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin. Addresses declining lake levels.
Who Benefits and How
Great Salt Lake ecosystem gains water conservation support. Utah communities benefit from lake preservation. Central Utah Project resources directed to urgent need.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Original Central Utah Project may see funding diverted. Water users may face conservation requirements.
Key Provisions
- Allows unexpended CUP funds for Great Salt Lake conservation
- Conservation measures must not interfere with project completion
- Measures deemed compliant with Definite Plan Report
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
Authorizes use of Central Utah Project funds for Great Salt Lake water conservation
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Redirect existing project funds for lake conservation"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Interior
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