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Bill97th CongressFiled Apr 9, 1981Water Resources Development
S. 956

A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize additional appropriations, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 19, 1982)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 97-533)

Amends the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to replace or remove (currently only to modify) Bureau of Reclamation dams and related facilities as determined necessary. Increases the authorized appropriations to carry out such Act after October 1, 1983.

States that the Secretary may obligate construction funds for dam safety earlier than the required 60-day waiting period after notifying Congress, when the appropriate congressional committees approve such earlier date.

Includes within the scope of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978: (1) Fish Lake, Four Mile, Ochoco, Savage Rapids Diversion and Warm Springs Dams, Oregon; (2) Como Dam, Montana; (3) Little Wood River Dam, Idaho; (4) Twin Buttes Dam, Texas; and (5) Foss Dam, Oklahoma. Makes specified costs of the Twin Buttes Dam and Foss Dam nonreimbursable and nonreturnable under Federal reclamation laws.

What just happenedAug 19, 1982

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 771.

Who’s behind it

Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Aug 19, 1982Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 771.

  2. Aug 19, 1982Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-533.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Aug 19, 1982Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-533.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Aug 18, 1982Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. May 4, 1982Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Apr 22, 1982Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  7. Apr 9, 1981IntroReferral

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Apr 9, 1981IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 19, 198201
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 97-533)

Amends the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to replace or remove (currently only to modify) Bureau of Reclamation dams and related facilities as determined necessary. Increases the authorized appropriations to carry out such Act after October 1, 1983.

States that the Secretary may obligate construction funds for dam safety earlier than the required 60-day waiting period after notifying Congress, when the appropriate congressional committees approve such earlier date.

Includes within the scope of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978: (1) Fish Lake, Four Mile, Ochoco, Savage Rapids Diversion and Warm Springs Dams, Oregon; (2) Como Dam, Montana; (3) Little Wood River Dam, Idaho; (4) Twin Buttes Dam, Texas; and (5) Foss Dam, Oklahoma. Makes specified costs of the Twin Buttes Dam and Foss Dam nonreimbursable and nonreturnable under Federal reclamation laws.

Introduced in SenateApr 9, 198100

Amends the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to increase authorized appropriations for fiscal year 1982 and ensuing fiscal years to preserve the structural safety of Federal dams.

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