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Bill109th CongressFiled Mar 9, 2005Water Resources Development
H.R. 1190

San Diego Water Storage and Efficiency Act of 2005

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 8, 2006)

San Diego Water Storage and Efficiency Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority, to undertake a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a four reservoir intertie system to improve water storage opportunities, water supply reliability, and water yield of the existing non-federal water storage system.

Directs that the feasibility study: (1) document the Secretary's engineering, environmental, and economic investigation of the proposed reservoir and intertie project, taking into consideration the needs of and potential benefits to the area; and (2) indicate whether the proposed project is recommended. Limits the federal cost share and total federal costs.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) consult and cooperate with appropriate state, regional, and local authorities; and (2) submit to Congress a feasibility report and seek specific authority to develop and construct any recommended project. Requires such report to include: (1) good faith letters of intent by the City, the Authority, and its nonfederal partners to indicate that they have committed to share allocated costs; and (2) a schedule identifying the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs that should be allocated to the City and the Authority, as well as the current and expected financial capability to pay operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.

Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment.

What just happenedMar 9, 2006

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52](R-CA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Mar 9, 2006IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Mar 8, 2006FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 8, 2006FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H652)

  4. Mar 8, 2006Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H652)

  5. Mar 8, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1190.

  6. Mar 8, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H651-652)

  7. Mar 8, 2006FloorH30300

    Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Dec 6, 2005CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.

  9. Dec 6, 2005CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-321.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Dec 6, 2005Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-321.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Nov 16, 2005CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Nov 16, 2005CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Nov 16, 2005CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Nov 3, 2005CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  15. Mar 16, 2005CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  16. Mar 9, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Mar 9, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Mar 9, 2005IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 8, 200636

San Diego Water Storage and Efficiency Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority, to undertake a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a four reservoir intertie system to improve water storage opportunities, water supply reliability, and water yield of the existing non-federal water storage system.

Directs that the feasibility study: (1) document the Secretary's engineering, environmental, and economic investigation of the proposed reservoir and intertie project, taking into consideration the needs of and potential benefits to the area; and (2) indicate whether the proposed project is recommended. Limits the federal cost share and total federal costs.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) consult and cooperate with appropriate state, regional, and local authorities; and (2) submit to Congress a feasibility report and seek specific authority to develop and construct any recommended project. Requires such report to include: (1) good faith letters of intent by the City, the Authority, and its nonfederal partners to indicate that they have committed to share allocated costs; and (2) a schedule identifying the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs that should be allocated to the City and the Authority, as well as the current and expected financial capability to pay operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.

Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Dec 6, 200517

San Diego Water Storage and Efficiency Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority, to undertake a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a four reservoir intertie system to improve water storage opportunities, water supply reliability, and water yield of the existing non-federal water storage system.

Directs that the feasibility study: (1) document the Secretary's engineering, environmental, and economic investigation of the proposed reservoir and intertie project, taking into consideration the needs of and potential benefits to the area; and (2) indicate whether the proposed project is recommended. Limits the federal cost share and total federal costs.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) consult and cooperate with appropriate state, regional, and local authorities; and (2) submit to Congress a feasibility report and seek specific authority to develop and construct any recommended project. Requires such report to include: (1) good faith letters of intent by the City, the Authority, and its non-federal partners to indicate that they have committed to share allocated costs; and (2) a schedule identifying the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs that should be allocated to the City and the Authority, as well as the current and expected financial capability to pay operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.

Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment.

Introduced in HouseMar 9, 200500

San Diego Water Storage and Efficiency Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority public water agency, to undertake an appraisal investigation of opportunities for construction of a four-reservoir intertie system to improve water supply reliability and water yield of the existing non-Federal water storage system. Directs that: (1) the appraisal report include a determination of whether to recommend the initiation of a feasibility study for the proposed intertie system; and (2) Federal obligations for costs of the investigation conform with reclamation policy.

Authorizes the Secretary to determine the feasibility of the reservoir and intertie system recommended. Directs that the feasibility report: (1) document the Secretary's engineering, environmental, and economic investigation of the proposed reservoir and intertie project, taking into consideration the range of potential solutions and the circumstances and needs of the area to be served, the potential benefits to the people of that area, and improved operations of the proposed reservoir and intertie system; and (2) indicate whether the proposed project is recommended for implementation.

Limits the Federal cost share to 50 percent. Directs the Secretary to submit a feasibility report and to seek appropriate construction and development authority for any recommended project.