To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Mr. Risch introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Risch introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Clarifies that holders of water rights-of-way can use them for aquifer recharge without needing additional federal authorization. Streamlines groundwater recharge activities.
Who Benefits and How
Water agencies gain clearer path to aquifer recharge. Western states benefit from improved groundwater management. Existing rights-of-way holders face less bureaucracy.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Interior must provide 30-day notice period for projects. Some federal oversight reduced. Environmental review potentially limited.
Key Provisions
- Allows existing rights-of-way for aquifer recharge without new permits
- Use not considered expansion, modification, or major federal action
- 30-day notice required before project commencement
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 water rights-of-way can be used for aquifer recharge without additional federal authorization
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Remove barriers to aquifer recharge on federal lands"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Interior
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