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Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 [HB-267]
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Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to increase from 5,000 to 10,000 kilowatts the size of small hydroelectric power projects which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) may exempt from its license requirements. (Sec. 4) Amends the Federal Power Act to revise the limitation on the maximum installation capacity of qualifying conduit hydropower facilities that are eligible for an exemption from licensing requirements. Requires any person, state, or municipality
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Became Public Law No: 113-23. on 08/09/2013
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Crooked River Collaborative Water Security and Jobs Act of 2014 [HB-2640]
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Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to modify the boundary of the Crooked River, Oregon. Requires the developer for any hydropower development at Bowman Dam to analyze any impacts to the Outstanding Remarkable Values of the Wild and Scenic River that may be caused by such development and propose mitigation for such impacts as part of any license application submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Increases (from 10 to 17 cubic feet per second) the minimum release that shall be
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Sponsored by: Rep. Greg Walden
Became Public Law No: 113-244. on 12/18/2014
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To amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of clarifying certain property descriptions, and for other purposes. [HB-255]
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Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Became Public Law No: 113-129. on 07/25/2014
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San Gabriel Watershed Restoration Act [HB-2436]
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San Gabriel Watershed Restoration Act - Directs the Chief of Engineers, in coordination with Los Angeles County, California, to: (1) prepare a feasibility study for environmental ecosystem restoration, flood control, water quality control, water supply storage, outdoor recreation enhancements, and other aspects of the San Gabriel River Watershed revitalization that is consistent with the goals of the San Gabriel River master plan published by that County; and (2) identify demonstration projects for construction and restoration of the San Gabriel
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 06/20/2013
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Flood Control Credit Act of 2013 [HB-2293]
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Flood Control Credit Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to apply credit for in-kind contributions by a non-federal interest that exceed the required non-federal cost-share for a water resources study or project, including credit for in-kind contributions provided to accelerate completion of such a study or project, toward the required non-federal cost-share for a different water resources study or project. Allows credit in excess of non-federal cost-share for a study or project to be approved only if: (1) the non-federal interest
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 06/07/2013
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National Mitigation Fisheries Coordination Act [HB-2261]
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National Mitigation Fisheries Coordination Act - Directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to impose a charge for conducting mitigation fishery activities in connection with federal water resources development projects carried out by water development agencies (Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority [TVA]). Requires such agencies to pay the charge in accordance with a fishery mitigation plan developed and approved by the USFWS Director and the agency head. Defines "mitigation fishery activities"
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, And Insular Affairs. on 06/10/2013
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-2208]
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act - Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to reauthorize appropriations for allocations to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects through FY2018. Prohibits: (1) the Secretary of the Interior from using these funds to acquire land, or (2) a nongovernment organization from using these funds to acquire land unless the acquisition is approved by the state or insular area fish and wildlife agency with jurisdiction with respect to that land. Revises reporting requirements by requiring
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-501. on 06/30/2014
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More Water and Security for Californians Act [HB-1927]
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More Water and Security for Californians Act - Deems requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 relating to operations of the Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project to be satisfied with regard to the species and their critical habitat covered by the biological opinions for the operations of such Projects issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) if: the alternatives described in that portion of the biological opinions entitled "Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives"
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Costa
Committee Hearings Held. on 09/09/2014
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To extend the authorization period for certain uses of funds from the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund. [HB-1822]
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Amends the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001 to extend the period during which the Secretary of the Army may use amounts in the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund to operate and maintain a water quality project administered by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, in California, or the Central Basin Water Quality Project administered by the Central Basin Municipal Water District from 10 to 15 years after the initial date of operation of the project.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water And Power. on 05/06/2013
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Recognizing the National Benefits of Flood Protection Act of 2013 [HB-1769]
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Recognizing the National Benefits of Flood Protection Act of 2013 - Requires a feasibility study for a flood, hurricane, or storm damage reduction project to include calculations of the anticipated: (1) reduction in damage to public and private property and infrastructure; (2) direct and indirect economic benefits, including from potential reductions in national and regional economic volatility, disruptions, and losses; and (3) benefits to public safety, including protection of evacuation routes. Authorizes the non-federal interest for such a project
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Richmond
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 04/29/2013
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Fort Sumner Project Title Conveyance Act [HB-1651]
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Fort Sumner Project Title Conveyance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Fort Sumner Irrigation District, located in De Baca County, New Mexico, all works, land, and facilities of the Fort Sumner reclamation project in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the United States and the Fort Sumner Irrigation District Concerning Principles and Elements of Proposed Transfer of Title to Fort Sumner Irrigation District Facilities. Requires the Secretary, before carrying out such conveyance, to assure compliance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Stevan Pearce
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water And Power. on 04/29/2013
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Bringing Economic Advancement and Coastal Health Act [HB-161]
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Bringing Economic Advancement and Coastal Health Act - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to: (1) authorize the Chief of Engineers to provide periodic authorized beach nourishment for a water resources development project for such additional period as he or she determines necessary, but not beyond the 50th year that begins after the date of initiation of construction (current law) or after the date of the last estimated periodic nourishment as contemplated in the Chief's Report, whichever is later; and (2) require the Chief of Engineers,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike McIntyre
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 01/07/2013
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To authorize a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Surf City and North Topsail Beach, North Carolina. [HB-158]
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction at Surf City and North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, substantially in accordance with the Surf City and North Topsail Beach, North Carolina Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Report dated December 30, 2010, for periodic beach nourishment and monitoring over the 50-year economic life of the project.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike McIntyre
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 01/07/2013
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To authorize a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, West Onslow Beach and New River Inlet (Topsail Beach), North Carolina. [HB-157]
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction at West Onslow Beach and New River Inlet (Topsail Beach), North Carolina, substantially in accordance with the plans described in the West Onslow Beach and New River Inlet (Topsail Beach), North Carolina: Report of the Chief of Engineers dated September 28, 2009, for periodic beach nourishment and monitoring over the 50-year economic life of the project.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike McIntyre
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 01/07/2013
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To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the South Sacramento County Agriculture and Habitat Lands Water Recycling Project in Sacramento County, California. [HB-1540]
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Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of, and land acquisition for, a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater in Sacramento County, California. Requires the project to consist of three phases, the first of which shall include the planning, design, and construction of water conveyance and related infrastructure to provide recycled water to irrigate approximately 4,500 acres of land in southern Sacramento County.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Garamendi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water And Power. on 04/25/2013
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Dam Safety Act of 2013 [HB-1489]
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Dam Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to authorize appropriations for the national dam safety program for FY2013-FY2016. Requires the head of a federal agency, at the request of a state dam safety agency with respect to any dam the failure of which would affect the state, to provide information to that agency on the dam's condition and on its provisions for emergency operations. Includes as a program objective to develop and implement a comprehensive dam safety hazard education and public awareness program to assist
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 04/12/2013
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To direct the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise certain authorized purposes described in the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual. [HB-1460]
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Directs the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise the Missouri Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual and any related regulations to delete fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose of the Corps.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Graves
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 04/11/2013
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Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2013 [HB-136]
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Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement any flood risk management project for which the Secretary has transmitted to Congress, before the date of enactment of this Act, a letter that includes: (1) a description of the project as recommended in a report by the Chief of Engineers that concludes that the project is technically sound, environmentally acceptable, and economically justified; and (2) notification that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ami Bera
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 01/04/2013
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Lower Colorado River Protection Act [HB-1352]
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Lower Colorado River Protection Act - Establishes: (1) the Lower Colorado River Management Conference to develop a Lower Colorado River Pollution Elimination and Ecosystem Restoration Plan, and (2) the Lower Colorado River Protection Program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 office to provide staff and support services to the Conference. Directs the Administrator of EPA, acting through the Director of such Program, to establish a multidisciplinary environmental research program for the Lower Colorado River. Authorizes the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water And Power. on 04/11/2013
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Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2013 [HB-123]
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Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2013 - Establishes within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a WaterSense program to identify and promote water efficient products, buildings and landscapes, and services to reduce water use, conserve energy, and preserve water resources. Sets forth the duties of the EPA Administrator for promoting, publicizing, and administering the WaterSense program. Requires federal agencies to purchase WaterSense products or services or a Federal Energy Management Program designated product
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Sponsored by: Rep. George Miller
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 01/31/2013