H.R. 1607 became law 650 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 124 words.
This act transfers National Forest System land near the Salt River in Arizona to the Bureau of Reclamation to expand the area used for generating hydropower for the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project. Any facilities on the covered land constructed by the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District or the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association must conform to Reclamation's standards. Once the facilities are substantially completed, Reclamation must take ownership of them. The district and the association must take responsibility for the facilities' operation and maintenance. The act also exempts the land transfer from review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It also directs the Bureau of Reclamation to serve as the lead agency with respect to environmental compliance.
- Committees
- House Natural Resources Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Policy area
- Water Resources Development: 21 of 627 bills became law, 113th–118th (3.3%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 138 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 929 words
- Subjects
- ArizonaElectric power generation and transmissionGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLand transfers
- Latest action
- Dec 23, 2024: Became Public Law No: 118-162.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 118th S. 739 A bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes. D · Reported