congressional_record: CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2136-3
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| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2136-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | SAN JOAQUIN RESTORATION SETTLEMENT ACT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2136 | E2136 | [{"name": "George Radanovich", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2136 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAN JOAQUIN RESTORATION SETTLEMENT ACT ______ HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, today, I submit to the House bipartisan legislation, the ``San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act,'' which implements an historic water settlement to resolve an 18-year lawsuit to restore a salmon fishery on the San Joaquin River. The settlement legislation achieves two coequal goals: it restores the San Joaquin River and secures water management objectives to mitigate water losses to farmers in the restoration process. These two elements are crucial to the success the Act, and they are to be implemented in tandem. The main reason I became involved in this issue last year was to ensure a stable water supply for Valley farmers. With that premise, the provisions in this measure were designed to make certain that water supply levels will remain manageable for farmers as the river is restored. It was also important to me that impacts to third parties, if any, be minimal and voluntary and the negotiators worked hard to create such language. The landmark bill introduced today gives the people of our Valley a say in how the river is restored, as opposed to waiting for an uncertain outcome from the Federal court. This solution is science- based and included involvement from individuals throughout the Valley, the State and Federal agencies. The significance of this bill cannot be understated. Over the past year and a half, countless hours have been spent in developing this measure, and I commend all those involved in this balanced resolution. I especially want to express my appreciation to the Friant Water Users Authority, Natural Resources Defense Council, Department of Interior, Department of Justice, the Department of Commerce and numerous third parties who were involved in the development of this bill. I also thank Senator Feinstein, who has introduced an identical bill in the Senate, for her steadfast commitment to this measure along with the members of the Valley delegation. I'm dedicated to the passage of this measure in Congress and will work toward that end until it is signed into law. ____________________ |