{"database": "openregs", "table": "legislation", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where congress = 96 and policy_area = \"Water Resources Development\" sorted by introduced_date descending", "rows": [["96-hr-8429", 96, "hr", 8429, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide to the State of South Dakota funds for the development and implementation of plans for the mitigation of economic losses to the State which have occurred as a result of the taking of land within South Dakota for the Missouri River Basin project, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-12-05", "1980-12-05", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]", "SD", "R", "A000009", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to the State of South Dakota to develop plans for the mitigation of economic losses incurred within such State as a result of the taking of land by the United States for the Missouri River Basin project. Requires such grants to cover the cost to the State of the development of economic development plans for the State or any sector thereof. Specifies that such a grant be approved by the Secretary only after the Secretary determines that the plan is economically feasible under the terms of such Act. Limits such grants to not more than 95 percent of the cost to carry out an economic development plan and not more than 90 percent of the cost of any plan for which the State requires repayment under this Act, except that the Secretary may make available to the State and local sponsoring agencies 100 percent of the cost to carry out a plan for which the State or local sponsoring agencies agree to repay ten percent of the cost. Requires the Western Area Power Administration to make available according to the direction of the State not less than a specified number of kilowatts of electric power and to sell not less than a specified number of kilowatt-hours of electric energy at a price not to exceed the cost of production and transmission of such energy. Allows the State to establish a higher price, and any revenues collected in excess of the cost to the Western Area Power Administration shall accrue to the State. Specifies that in order to qualify for the receipt of such electric power or revenue, the State must submit to the Secretary a plan for the sharing of any such power or revenues with Indian tribes within the State and, after consulting with such Indian tribes, the Secretary shall determine that such plan provides for the equitable sharing of such power or revenues. Deauthorizes the construction, operation, and maintenance of the initial stage Oahe unit irrigation project, James division, Missouri River Basin project, South Dakota. States that those Oahe Unit works, facilities, and related properties that have been acquired or constructed shall be disposed of by the Secretary according to a plan developed by the State and approved by the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations for the planning and project grants provided for by this Act. Permits the Secretary to make grants to any Indian tribe within the State for the same purposes and on the same terms as grants may be made to the State under this Act.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-8435", 96, "hr", 8435, "A bill to prohibit the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-12-05", "1980-12-05", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9]", "GA", "D", "J000083", 0, "Prohibits the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hr-8436", 96, "hr", 8436, "A bill to prohibit the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-12-05", "1980-12-05", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7]", "GA", "D", "M000413", 0, "Prohibits the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-s-3240", 96, "s", 3240, "A bill to prohibit the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-12-04", "1980-12-04", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA]", "GA", "D", "N000171", 1, "Prohibits the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-s-3170", 96, "s", 3170, "Water Resources Development Act of 1980", "Water Resources Development", "1980-09-30", "1980-09-30", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]", "NY", "D", "M001054", 1, "Water Resources Development Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provision - Limits the appropriations for any project authorized by this Act to the sum listed in this Act plus such amounts as are due to increases in construction costs.  Authorizes additional increases if approved by the appropriate Congressional committees. Title II: National Water Resources Policy and Development Demonstration Act-  National Water Resources Policy and Development Demonstration Act of 1980 - Authorizes the States to request the Water Resources Council for detailed studies of specific water resources needs.  Sets forth the procedures for determining which such feasibility studies shall be carried out.  Sets forth the method of implementation of water resource projects after the completion of a feasibility study. Requires States to publish annually a priority list of water resources projects to determine the order of funding such projects.  Establishes the method allocating appropriations among the States for implementation of such projects.  Requires the Council to report to Congress on: (1) the implementation of projects and reports under this title as compared with projects and reports under this title as compared with projects implemented under other authorities; (2) the estimated needs and costs regarding national and State water resources priorities and the best ways to achieve maximum efficient use of water supplies for existing Federal projects; and (3) the cost-sharing mechanisms for water resources projects. Title III: Water Resources Studies - Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to submit to Congress feasibility reports on the following projects: (1) erosion control of the Kuskokwim River, Alaska; (2) flood control of Saint Francis Lake, Arkansas; (3) river regulation of the Halifax River, Florida; (4) bank stabilization of the Illinois River, Florida; (5) flood control at Caty Marsh Ditch, Indiana; (6) flood control, on major tributaries draining into the Mississippi River, Mississippi; (7) flood control for the Kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin; and (8) abatement of streambank erosion along the Tensaw River, Alabama. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to investigate the feasibility of: (1) rehabilitating the Trilby Wash Detention Basin (McMicken Dam), Arizona; and (2) constructing the project for Missouri River improvements in South Dakota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Montana. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to report to Congress on: (1) alleviation of siltation problems on the Mississippi River, Illinois; (2) on flood protection  the Clinton River, Michigan; and (3) on water resource development in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Title IV: Flood Control - Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following flood control projects: (1) Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California, (2) Little Wood River, Idaho; (3) Des Moines River Basin, Iowa and Minnesota; (4) Halstead, Kansas; (5) Root River Basin, Minnesota; (6) Wears Creek, Missouri; (7) Rahway River Basin and Robinson's Branch New Jersey; (8) Albuquerque, New Mexico; (9) Cazenovia Creek, New York; (10) Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and Byram River, Connecticut; (11) Hocking River at Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio; (12) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (13) Lock Haven, Pennsylvania; (14) Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania; (15) Johns Creek Tributary, Tennessee; (26) Boggy Creek, Texas; (17) Lake Wichita, Texas; (18) White Oak Bayou, Texas; (19) Chehalis River, Washington;(20) Cabin Creek, West Virgimia; and (21) Agana River, Guam. Modifies the following projects to authorize the Secretary: (1) Chena River, Alaska, to monitor the project and report any changing conditions and their effects on the area's economy; and (2) Eight Mile Creek, Arkansas, to carry out the flood control improvements.  Authorizes the Secretary to implement a flood warning system for the Whitewater River, California.  Modifies the flood control project for Heise-Roberts, Idaho, to make the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project. Modifies the following flood control projects to authorize the Secretary: (1) Clinton, Iowa, to provide recreational development at the project site; (2) Davenport, Iowa, to preserve Nahant Marsh; (3) Mississippi River and Tributaries project to construct a flood control project near Bushley Bayou, Louisiana; and (4) lower Mississippi River project to insure the safety of the Old River Control Complex, Louisiana. Authorizes a flood control project on the South Fork Zumbro River, Minnesota.  Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Soil Conservation Service, to construct the watershed plan for the South Zumbro Watershed, Minnesota. Modifies the following flood control projects to authorize the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers: (1) Saint Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, Missouri, to construct such project; (2) Sandridge Dam, New York, to construct channel improvements along Ellicott Creek; (3) Burlington Dam, North Dakota, to provide for: (a) the construction of a flood water diversion tunnel from the Des Lacs River Basin to Burlington Reservoir, (b) the acquisition of wetlands for fish and wildlife mitigation, (c) the modification of Lake Darling Dam and the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge, (d) the compensatory payment to Canada for project-induced flood damages, (e) the acquisition of flowage easements downstream from such project, (f) the construction of flood protection works at Velva, North Dakota, and (g) additional protection to specified areas; and (4) Galveston Bay, Texas, to provide payments and benefits to certain property owners. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to implement flood control and flood damage reduction measures to protect against flooding on portions of the Big Sandy River in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia, and the Cumberland River in Kentucky.  Modifies the flood control and levee project for Jackson Hole Snake River, Wyoming, to make the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to provide technical assistance, at Federal expense, to States for clearing and straightening channels in navigable streams. Title V: Navigation - Authorizes the Secretary through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following navigation improvements projects: (1) Kodiak Harbor, Alaska; (2) Oakland Outer Harbor, California; (3) San Francisco Harbor, California; (4) Tampa Harbor, Florida; (5) Savannah Harbor, Georgia; (6) Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi; (7) Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina with certain modifications; (8) Chetco River, Oregon; (9) Memphis Harbor, Tennessee; (10) Brazos Island Harbor, Texas; (11) Tacoma Harbor, Washington. Modifies the navigation project for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Virginia and North Carolina, with respect to specified bridges. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to report on the feasibility of enlarging the navigation project for Brunswick Harbor, and to reimburse local interests for funds to construct specified portions of such project, if subsequently authorized by Congress. Modifies:  (1) the Barbers Point Harbor, Hawaii, navigation project to require non-Federal cash contributions to Federal construction costs; and (2) the Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor improvement project to delete the requirement for an initial cash contribution from local interests. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1970 to require non-Federal interests to contribute a specified portion of the costs to maintain a clear channel on the North Branch of the Chicago River, Illinois. Grants the consent of the Congress for the construction of retaining dikes at Hart and Miller Islands in the Chesapeake Bay and at disposal areas in Baltimore Harbor for the disposition of dredged material from Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland and Virginia. Modifies the following projects in New Jersey to authorize the Secretary to carry out the dredging required in connection with navigational improvements independently of all other aspects: (1) Great Egg Harbor Inlet and Peck Beach; (2) Carson Inlet and Ludlum Beach; (3) Townsend Inlet and Seven Mile Beach; (4) Hereford Inlet; and (5) Barnegat Inlet. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the feasibility of enlarging and deepening the navigation project for Ambrose and Anchorage Channels, New York, and to reimburse local interests, if Congress subsequently authorizes such project. Modifies the following navigation projects: (1) Mamaroneck Harbor, New York, to specify the Federal share of dredge material disposal costs; (2) Moriches and Shinnecock Inlets, New York, to stablilize Moriches Inlet, to make the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project, and to require contributions from local interests; and (3) Hudson River, New York, to authorize the removal of shoals between the mouth of Roeliff Jansen Kill and the present navigation channel. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to report on the feasibility of enlarging the navigation projects for Brazos Island Harbor, Corpus Christi Ship Channel, and Galveston Harbor, Texas, and to reimburse local interests, if Congress subsequently authorizes such project.  Modifies the Houston Ship Channel, Texas, navigation project to authorize necessary dredging operations. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the plan of improvements at Grays Harbor, Washington, in accordance with specified conditions. Authorizes the project for extension of the navigation season of the Great Lakes. Provides for the closing of locks.  Directs an interagency task force to study the environmental and ecological effects of such an extension.  Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on island transportation need and mitigation of shore line damages. Repeals the prohibition against tolls on Government canals.  Authorizes the Secretary to reconstruct or replace navigation projects if specified conditions are met. Extends for one year the deadlines for the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission to publish a preliminary plan for the management of the Upper Mississippi River System. Title VI: Erosion Control - Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following erosion control projects: (1) Panama City Beaches, Florida, and hurricane flood protection; (2) Jekyll Island, Georgia; and (3) Coney Island, New York. Directs the Secretary to: (1) correct erosion problems along the Coosa River, Alabama, to protect Fort Toulouse National Historic Landmark and Taskigi Indian Mound; (2) construct beach erosion protection facilities for Cox Park, Kentucky; and (3) construct specified erosion control structures on an emergency basis to protect Tangier Island, Virginia, and Smith Island, Maryland and Virginia. Authorizes bank protection activities in Starr County, Texas, as part of the Rio Grande Bank Protection Project in accordance with specified conditions. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to include the Saint Lawrence River, New York, in the plan for erosion control along Lake Ontario.  Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the extent of shoreline damage in the United States caused by the regulation of Lake Superior by the International Joint Commission -United States and Canada. Amends the Erosion Control and Demonstration Act of 1974 to: (1) require completion of shoreline demonstration by September 30, 1982; (2) lengthen the time allotted the Shoreline Erosion Advisory Panel to meet and organize; (3) extend the deadline for the Secretary's final progress report on shoreline erosion control programs; and (4) extend and increase the authorization of appropriations.  Amends the Streambank Erosion Control Evaluation and Demonstration Act of 1974 to: (1) increase authorized appropriations for streambank programs; (2) extend the deadline for completion of the final report on streambank programs; and (3)authorize the Secretary to provide technical assistance to retard streambank erosion to specified persons or agencies.  Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the work undertaken under the amended streambank erosion control programs. Title VII: Water Supply - National Water Supply Policy Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to recommend to the Congress the construction of feasible single and multiple purpose water supply projects, including projects to desalinate water. Directs the Secretary to explain to the appropriate Congressional committees any determination that water supply studies or design work should be done by Federal employees rather than private contractors. Modifies the South Platte River Basin, Colorado, flood control project to authorize the reassignment of a portion of the storage space in the Chatfield Lake project for joint flood control and conservation purposes.  Directs the Secretary to prepare a feasibility study on water facilities in Buffalo, New York.  Authorizes the Secretary, upon completion of such study, to construct pumping facilities and treatment and filtration facilities in Buffalo. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to begin to undertake construction of a specified New York City Water Tunnel .  Authorizes the Secretary to prepare a feasibility report on the water supply for the New York metropolitan area, including reassessments of the water deficit for such area, the possibilities for environmental quality plan alternatives to the Hudson River Diversion Project, and an interim report on such water tunnel. Includes the supply of water as a purpose of the Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma, flood control project. Authorizes the Secretary to make agreements with interested cities and rural water districts for the storage of water from a hydroelectric power pool. Amends the Flood Control Acts of 1962 and 1938 to direct the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers to provide treatment facilities and a regional conveyance system of water from Kaw Lake and Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Oklahoma, for the use of non Federal entities.  Directs the Secretary to relocate the water supply intake facility on the Missouri River, South Dakota. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with the city of Weatherford and the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, Texas.  Amends the Flood Control Act of 1946 to provide that the conservation storage capacity of Belton Reservoir, Texas, be available for water supply as well as irrigation purposes.  Directs the Secretary to determine the need for water storage in single and multiple purpose projects in northeastern Texas. Title VIII: Dam Safety - Dam Safety of 1980 - Amends the Act providing for a national dam inspection program to repeal the provision limiting the coverage of such Act to dams of a specified size.  Exempts dams located in States with an approved dam safety program from the Secretary's national inspection program. Sets forth the authority of the Secretary when inspecting dams.  Exempts contractors from liability beyond the amount of any contract entered into pursuant to the Act.  Directs the Secretary to provide assistance to States maintaining approved dams safety programs. Provides for insurance guarantees to enable dam owners to obtain liability insurance at reasonable rates. Establishes a Federal Dam Safety Review Board. Title IX: Power Production - Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following power production projects: (1) the construction of a second powerhouse at McNary Lock and Dam, Oregon amd Washington; (2) the Lucky Peak Lake, Idaho, to include an increase in the diameters of the additional dam outlet; and (3) the construction of a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility at the Fort Randall Dam, South Dakota.  Declares that the authorization for the project on the Neches and Angelina Rivers, Texas, is not construed as a reservation of power development. Requires any Federal agency which grants permits needed to utilize hydroelectric power at small facilities to simplify procedures. Directs the Secretary to survey the potential, and provide technical assistance, for utilizing and rehabilitating former industrial sites for hydroelectric power production.  Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out feasibility studies of specific hydroelectric power installations through fiscal year 1982. Title X: Wildlife Mitigation - Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to modify any water resources development project for mitigation of damages to fish and wildlife.  Requires recommendations to mitigate fish and wildlife losses to be included in any proposed project.  Modifies the following: (1) the Richard B. Russell Dam, Georgia and South Carolina, to authorize the acquisition of land for partial mitigation of wildlife and fish losses and the conveyance of such land to such States for wildlife management and fisheries uses; and (2) the Obion Creek, Kentucky, flood control project to authorize the acquisition of land for fish and wildlife management, recreation, and environmental purposes.  Authorizes the Secretary to carry out the Trimble Wildlife Area, Missouri, replacement plan. Title XI: Deauthorizations - Terminates the authorization for any project for which the Secretary is responsible and for which construction has not begun within ten years of authorization.  Rescinds surveys authorized by resolution for which no funds were spent within four fiscal years.  Provides for the deauthorization of inactive or deferred studies by committee resolution. Terminates the following: (1) the Helm Reservoir, Illinois project; (2) the Illinois Waterway, Illinois and Indiana, navigational project; (3) Lincoln Dam and Reservoir, Illinois and Indiana, flood control project; (4) the Big Blue Dam, Indiana, flood control project; (5) the Lafayette and Big Pine, Indiana, dam and reservoir projects; (6) the Trexler Dam and Lake, Pennsylvania, flood control project; (7) a portion of the project for the Nansemond River, Virginina; (8) further construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal, Florida; (9) Meramec Park Lake, Missouri, project; and (10) Kickapoo River, Wisconsin, flood control project. Extends the boundaries of the Ocala National Forest, Florida, to include land owned by the United States as part of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project.  Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands owned by the State of Florida within the extended boundaries of the Forest.  Requires the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers to report to Congress concerning the manner of disposition and future utilization of the Meramec Park Lake project's lands and structures.  Sets forth the procedure for disposing of the Kickapoo River, Wisconsin, project lands. Title XII: Amendments to Existing Law - Abolishes the California Debris Commission effective August 13, 1981. Transfers to the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, all authorities powers, functions, and duties of such Commission.  Increases the total cost of the authorized shoreline protection projects for which the Secretary may reimburse local interests for the work done by them. Amends the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to require each flood prevention or water or land conservation project to contain benefits directly related to agriculture that account for at least 20 percent of the total benefits of the project. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1958 to increase the authorized appropriations for control of aquatic weeds. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1960 to raise the ceiling on allotments for any construction of small river and harbor improvement project. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to permit an agreement between the Secretary and a State for construction of a water resources project to reflect that the agreement does not obligate future legislative appropriations, if inconsistent with the State's constitution. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to raise the ceiling on the allotment of flood control appropriations for repairs to emergency streambank and shoreline protection. Increases the allotment for such repairs at any single locality.  Permits a portion of the lands conveyed to the Mountrail County Park Commission, North Dakota, to be leased for cabin sites.  Requires the Commission to reimburse the Federal Government for such lands.  Increases the authorized appropriations for the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Tennessee and Kentucky. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to extend the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1983 for: (1) the design memorandum stage of water resources development projects; and (2) law enforcement services at water projects under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.  Terminates the certification procedure for local improvements of flood control projects on December 31, 1987. Extends the authorization of appropriations for drift and debris removal in publicly maintained commercial boat harbors through fiscal year 1984.  Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for anyone to kill a uniformed civilian employee of the Corps of Engineers. Title XIII: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to amend the contract with Illinois for use of water storage space in Rend Lake to relieve the State from payments for future use of storage. Directs the Secretary to: (1) construct a public recreation area on the Ohio River, Indiana; and (2) protect and restore the river diversion structures and associated canals of the community ditch and acequia associations in New Mexico.  Prohibits the Secretary from: (1) taking any legal or administrative action in connection with the Conchas Lake Project, New Mexico, seeking to remove specified improvements; (2) determining a specified cabin site at such Lake to be in excess of project needs prior to 1996, without the Governor's approval; and (3) requiring the removal of existing privately owned improvements prior to 1996 without the Governor's approval. Modifies the project for Los Esteros Lake, New Mexico, to authorize expenditures for the recovery of cultural resource data. Declares the Erie Basin, New York, and portions of the Trent River, North Carolina to be nonnavigable waters.  Exempts portions of the Great Miami River, Ohio, from specified limitations regarding navigable waters.  Declares the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be a lawful bridge. Directs the Secretary to carry out the project for removal of debris from the Martin Pena Canal, Puerto Rico. Directs the Chief of Engineers to submit an annual report to the Secretary on the Washington Aqueduct, District of Columbia, within nine months after the end of a fiscal year. Permits the Secretary to financially assist bridge owners in the construction or alteration of a bridge protection system.  Sets forth the conditions to such assistance. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on: (1) codification of laws relating to water resource development; and (2) on the use, costs, and effectiveness of the work of engineering contractors.  Authorizes the Secretary to maintain historic properties which are located on water resource development projects and have been entered into the National Register of Historic Places. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1948 to make funds available for the support of the Permanent International Commission of the Congresses of Navigation.  Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to report to the appropriate Congressional committees on requiring full public access to water impoundments with recreation-related potential. Directs the Secretary of the Army, prior to beginning work on any water resources project, which would increase anticipated land values for one land owner by ten percent, to enter an agreement providing that such owner will contribute a portion of the project's costs. Directs the Secretary to: (1) describe, when reporting on a project which includes recreation benefits, the benefits of other recreational facilities within the same general area; (2) undertake a program of river ice control; (3) establish a Tennessee- Tombigbee Human Resources Center to monitor and assist minority employment on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway project, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. Establishes an Advisory Board on Water Resources Complaints to evaluate and to make recommendation on complaints of the adverse impact of any water resources projects. Title XIV: Name Changes - Changes the name of: (1) Clark Hill Dam and Lake, Georgia and South Carolina, to Clarks Hill Dam and Lake; (2) Ririe Lake, Idaho, to Oscar Johnson Lake; (3) Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir, Missouri, to Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam; (4) Los Esteros Dam and Reservoir, New Mexico, to Santa Rosa Dam and Lake; and (5) Clayton Lake, Oklahoma, to Sardis Lake.", "2025-09-02T13:57:07Z", null], ["96-hr-8078", 96, "hr", 8078, "A bill to deauthorize the Oahe Unit, James division, Missouri River Basin project, South Dakota.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-09-04", "1980-09-04", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-1]", "SD", "D", "D000064", 1, "Deauthorizes the construction of the Oahe Unit, South Dakota, irrigation project as part of the James Division, Missouri River Basin project.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-3083", 96, "s", 3083, "A bill to deauthorize the Oahe Unit, James Division, Missouri River Basin Project, South Dakota.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-09-04", "1980-09-04", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]", "SD", "D", "M000452", 1, "Deauthorizes the construction of the Oahe Unit, South Dakota, irrigation project as part of the James Division, Missouri River Basin project.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-8041", 96, "hr", 8041, "A bill to change the name of Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-08-27", "1980-08-27", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]", "MO", "D", "V000112", 0, "Changes the name of the Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir, Missouri, to the Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hr-8003", 96, "hr", 8003, "A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to prohibit any Federal official from undertaking reconnaissance studies of any plan for the importation of water into the Colorado River Basin.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-08-22", "1980-08-22", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]", "WA", "D", "F000239", 0, "Amends the Colorado River Basin Project to prohibit any Federal official (presently, just the Secretary of the Interior) from undertaking reconnaissance studies of any plan for the importation of water into the Colorado River Basin from any other natural watershed outside of specified States.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-3017", 96, "s", 3017, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility investigations of certain water resource developments.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-08-05", "1980-09-29", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "Senate", "Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]", "CO", "R", "A000219", 11, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of the following salinity control proposals: (1) Lower Gunnison Basin unit, Glenwood-Dotsero Springs unit, Meeker Dome unit, and McElmo Creek unit all located in the State of Colorado; (2) Uinta Basin unit, Dirty Devil River unit, Price-San Rafael Rivers unit, and LaVerkin Springs unit all located in the State of Utah; (3) Lower Virgin River unit in the State of Arizona; and (4) Big Sandy River unit in the State of Wyoming.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-7781", 96, "hr", 7781, "National Water Utilities Bank Act", "Water Resources Development", "1980-07-21", "1980-07-21", "Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3]", "OK", "D", "W000194", 8, "National Water Utilities Bank Act - Charters the National Water Utilities Bank, as a Government corporation, to provide financial assistance for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of public water systems.  Sets forth the powers of such Bank.  Provides for a Board of Directors. Provides for such Bank's capitalization by water suppliers and the United States.  Establishes different classes of stock. Authorizes the Bank to borrow funds and to make loans to water suppliers.  Specifies preferences in making such loans.  Sets forth requirements of such loans. Exempts the Bank and its assets, other than real property, from taxation.", "2025-09-02T13:54:54Z", null], ["96-s-2843", 96, "s", 2843, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist the Yuma County Water Users' Association, Arizona, to relocate the headquarters of such Association.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-06-18", "1980-06-18", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]", "AZ", "D", "D000185", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take such action as may be necessary to make available to the Yuma County Water Users' Association, Arizona, suitable facilities for use by such association and to assist such association in relocating from its present facilities.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-2835", 96, "s", 2835, "To clarify and extend the service area for the Sacramento Valley Canals, Central Valley project, California, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-06-17", "1980-06-17", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]", "CA", "D", "C000877", 1, "Amends the Act reauthorizing the Central Valley project to include those portions of Yolo County within the boundaries of the Colusa County, Dunnigan, and Yolo-Zamora water districts within the service area for the Sacramento Valley Canals, California.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-7431", 96, "hr", 7431, "A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to the Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority to reimburse such authority for the portion of the costs incurred by such Authority in constructing its advanced waste water treatment plant in the Occoquan Reservoir watershed area in Fairfax County, Virginia, and to pay 5 percent of the costs of operating and maintaining such plant.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-05-22", "1980-05-22", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8]", "VA", "D", "H000241", 0, "Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to the Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority to reimburse the Authority for 75 percent of the costs incurred in constructing the advanced waste water treatment plant in the Occoquan Reservoir watershed area in Fairfax County, Virginia. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to the Authority to pay 25 percent of the costs of operating and maintaining such plant.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-sjres-176", 96, "sjres", 176, "A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 5, 1980, as \"National Port Week\", and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-05-20", "1980-09-19", "Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J. Res. 551 as pass Senate for similar provisions).", "Senate", "Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]", "HI", "D", "I000025", 34, "Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week beginning October 5, 1980, as \"National Port Week.\" Requires the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on the conditions of U.S. public ports.", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", null], ["96-hjres-551", 96, "hjres", 551, "A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 5, 1980, as \"National Port Week\", and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-05-14", "1980-10-03", "Public Law 96-371.", "House", "Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17]", "NY", "D", "M001098", 222, "Authorizes and requests the President to designate the seven-day period beginning October 5, 1980, as \"National Port Week.\" Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress on the conditions of U.S. public ports.", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", null], ["96-hjres-547", 96, "hjres", 547, "A joint resolution designating the week of October 20-25, 1980, as National Water Resources Week.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-05-13", "1980-05-13", "Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.", "House", "Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]", "CA", "D", "J000135", 8, "Requests the President to designate the week of October 20 through 25, 1980, as \"National Water Resources Week.\"", "2024-02-06T20:04:02Z", null], ["96-s-2684", 96, "s", 2684, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain improve facilities for accommodating visitors, improving traffic flow, alleviating safety hazards, and expediting access at Hoover Dam, Boulder Canyon Project, Nevada.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-05-08", "1980-05-08", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]", "WA", "D", "J000013", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to modify or expand authorized facilities of the Hoover Dam, Boulder Canyon project, Nevada, to eliminate dangerous parking and provide additional parking, improvement of visitor facilities, improved roadways, additional elevators, and other facilities which will contribute toward the relief of the existing traffic congestion and traffic-pedestrian hazards in the Hoover Dam area.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-7239", 96, "hr", 7239, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the protection, use and enjoyment of the aesthetic, educational and interpretive values inherent in the Federal lands and water at Shasta Dam, Central Valley Project, California.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-05-01", "1980-05-01", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]", "CA", "D", "J000135", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to develop, operate, and maintain such visitor and interpretive facilities as are necessary for the safety, health, protection, and education of the visiting public, and to administer the visitor and interpretive facilities associated with Shasta Dam, Central Valley Project, California.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-7226", 96, "hr", 7226, "National Water Resources Policy and Development Act of 1980", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-30", "1980-04-30", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]", "NJ", "D", "R000383", 0, "National Water Resources Policy and Development Act of 1979 - Title I: Directs States to review periodically their water resources needs. Authorizes the States to request the Water Resources Council for detailed studies of specific water resources needs.  Directs States to submit to the Council a list of authorized studies which have not been completed and which are necessary to meet identified water resources needs. Authorizes the appropriate Federal water resources agency to make detailed evaluations of specific water resources needs upon referral by the Council.  Stipulates that the State or other non-Federal body must agree to pay ten percent of the costs of the study before any study may be initiated.  Provides for State employees to work in coordination with the appropriate agency. Requires such agencies to assure that studies are equitably undertaken on a regional basis. Directs States to develop and submit to the Council annually a priority list of water resource needs and projects.  Stipulates that such lists will be deemed approved after 60 days unless the Council finds that such list was developed without adequate public participation. Requires reports to be filed by the appropriate agency with the Council and appropriate States upon completion of studies of water resource projects.  Provides for the authorization of construction of such projects upon: (1) certification by the Governor to the Council that a project is needed and entitled to priority consideration; and (2) recommendation of construction by the appropriate agency.  Stipulates that if a Governor of a State affected by such project objects to the Council within 90 days, then such project must be authorized by Congress. Requires the States or other non-Federal bodies to agree to pay specified percentages of the costs of construction and operation of such projects.  Permits the use of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund to pay the non-Federal contribution for commercial inland navigation projects.  Requires any revenues from such projects to be shared between the non-Federal interests and the participating Federal agencies based on their percentage contribution to the project.  Sets forth the formula for allocating authorized funds by the Council among the States. Terminates projects authorized prior to this Act if:  (1) construction has not begun within five years of enactment of this Act; and (2) the project is not on a State's priority list. Authorizes the Council to study and propose legislation authorizing construction of regional water resources projects which have national significance and priority. Directs the Council to select up to 25 of such projects from among projects authorized prior to enactment of this Act which shall be eligible for direct funding by Congress without regard to specific limitations in this Act.  Stipulates that such projects, if authorized specifically by Congress, shall be constructed at full Federal cost. Permits States to apply to the Council for loans to finance the construction of projects authorized prior to this Act. Requires the Council to report to Congress concerning:  (1) national priorities for water resources development; (2) the needs for cost-effective development of the projects; and (3) the best ways to achieve the maximum efficient use of water supplies from existing Federal projects. Prohibits the construction of water resource projects designed to bring land into production for crops receiving Federal price supports until such studies are submitted. Title II:  Amends the Water Resources Planning Act to provide for an independent Water Resources Council.  Revises the composition of such Council to include experts in the engineering or economics of water resources development.", "2025-09-02T13:54:38Z", null], ["96-s-2616", 96, "s", 2616, "A bill to amend the Crooked River Project Act of August 6, 1956, as amended.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-28", "1980-04-28", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]", "OR", "R", "H000343", 0, "Authorizes the additional functions of recreation, fish and wildlife enhancement, and municipal and industrial water supply at the Prineville Reservoir, Oregon. Provides for the reassignment of storage space associated with the Prineville Reservoir and the reallocation of project costs associated with such reassignment.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-2601", 96, "s", 2601, "A bill to amend Section 1 (5) of the Act of July 2, 1956, entitled \"An act relating to the administration by the Secretary of the Interior of Section 9, subsections (d) and (e), of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939\" (70 Stat. 483).", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-23", "1980-04-23", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]", "CA", "D", "C000877", 0, "Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide for bimonthly as well as annual or semiannual prepayment of rates for delivery of water under certain contracts relating to reclamation projects.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-7119", 96, "hr", 7119, "A bill to amend the authorization for the Closed Basin Division of the San Luis Valley Project, in the State of Colorado.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-22", "1980-04-22", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3]", "CO", "D", "K000304", 1, "Amends the Reclamation Project Authorization Act of 1972 to require that the closed basin division of the San Luis Valley project in Colorado be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the engineering plans set out in the report of the Secretary of the Interior on this project, as modified by the plans shown in the Definite Plan Report on the Water and Power Resources Service, dated November 1979. Requires the Secretary to operate the project in a manner that will not cause the water table available for any irrigation or domestic wells in existence outside the project boundary prior to project construction to drop more than two feet. Increases the authorization for the construction of such project.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-2584", 96, "s", 2584, "A bill to amend the authorization for the Closed Basin Division of the San Luis Valley Project, in the State of Colorado.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-18", "1980-04-18", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]", "CO", "D", "H000287", 1, "Amends the Reclamation Project Authorization Act of 1972 to require that the closed basin division of the San Luis Valley project in Colorado be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the engineering plans set out in the report of the Secretary of the Interior on this project, as modified by the plans shown in the Definite Plan Report on the Water and Power Resources Service, dated November, 1979. Requires the Secretary to operate the project in a manner that will not cause the water table available for any irrigation or domestic wells in existence outside the project boundary prior to project construction to drop more than two feet. Increases the authorization for the construction of such project.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-2573", 96, "s", 2573, "A bill to designate Clark Hill Dam and Lake on the Savannah River, Georgia and South Carolina, as Clarks Hill Dam and Lake.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-16", "1980-04-16", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]", "SC", "R", "T000254", 1, "Designates Clark Hill Dam and Lake on the Savannah River, in Georgia and South Carolina, as Clarks Hill Dam and Lake.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-s-2559", 96, "s", 2559, "A bill to amend the Water Resources Planning Act.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-15", "1980-04-15", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000046", 0, "Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 1982 for the Water Resources Council. Repeals specified limitations on the use of such funds.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-s-2545", 96, "s", 2545, "A bill to authorize certain additional measures to assure accomplishment of the objectives of Title II of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-03", "1980-04-03", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]", "CO", "R", "A000219", 8, "Amends the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize the construction of measures to mitigate fish and wildlife habitat losses as part of the salinity control program established under such Act. Specifies that the technical assistance provided to water users on means and measures for limiting excess water applications to irrigated lands, as an element of the Grand Valley salinity control unit, shall be available, after December 31, 1989, only to those lands that participate in the Department of Agriculture programs to improve onfarm water management. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, from time to time, to review the plans for implementation of the units authorized by such Act, and, based upon his findings, make recommendations to the appropriate Congressional committees regarding the desirability of continuing to implement such units or portions thereof. Requires the Secretary to notify the Governors of the Colorado River Basin States of such recommendations. Authorizes appropriations for the construction of works necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act. Specifies the portion of such funds that are to be used for mitigation of fish and wildlife habitat losses.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-2546", 96, "s", 2546, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a gunite lining on certain reaches of the Bessemer Ditch in the vicinity of Pueblo, Colorado, to prevent or reduce seepage damage on adjacent properties, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-04-03", "1980-07-09", "Public Law 96-309.", "Senate", "Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]", "CO", "R", "A000219", 1, "(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a gunite lining on certain reaches of the Bessemer Ditch in the vicinity of Pueblo, Colorado, to prevent or reduce seepage damage on adjacent properties. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed as establishing Federal liability.   Includes the costs of such works as capital costs of the Pueblo Dam and Reservoir project.   Specifies that the Bessemer Irrigating Ditch Company, which owns, operates, and maintains the Bessemer Ditch, shall be responsible for maintaining or replacing the completed gunite lining authorized by this Act.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-2494", 96, "s", 2494, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to study the water resources needs of the Northern Mariana Islands.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-03-28", "1980-03-28", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000046", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to study the water resources needs of the Northern Mariana Islands for the purpose of providing plans for the development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-s-2495", 96, "s", 2495, "A bill to amend Section 1812, Revised Statutes, pertaining to the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-03-28", "1980-03-28", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000046", 0, "Requires the Army Chief of Engineers, within nine months after the end of a fiscal year, to submit to the Secretary of the Army a report concerning the operations of the Washington Aqueduct, in the District of Columbia, during that year.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-s-2499", 96, "s", 2499, "A bill to amend the Act approved August 8, 1972, Public Law 92-367, \"To authorize the Secretary of the Army to maintain and update periodically the National Inventory of Dams\".", "Water Resources Development", "1980-03-28", "1980-03-28", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000046", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to maintain and periodically publish updated information on the National Inventory of Dams.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-hr-6918", 96, "hr", 6918, "A bill to designate the Curecanti Storage Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project as the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-03-25", "1980-03-25", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3]", "CO", "D", "K000304", 28, "Designates the Curecanti Storage Unit, Colorado, of the Colorado River Storage Project as the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-6707", 96, "hr", 6707, "A bill to rescind the authority of the Secretary of the Army to revoke unilaterally any permit for the use of any water delivered to any water system in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-03-05", "1980-03-05", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10]", "VA", "D", "F000151", 0, "Repeals the authority of the Secretary of War (now the Secretary of the Army) to revoke the permit for the delivery of water from the Dalecarlia Reservoir, in the District of Columbia, to the Arlington County Sanitary district, the Falls Church water system, or to any other State or local authority in the Washington metropolitan area in Virginia. Prohibits any Federal employee from exercising the Secretary of the Army's authority to revoke any permit or terminate any contract for the use of water entered into between the Secretary of the Army and any State or local authority in the Washington metropolitan area in Virginia.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-s-2380", 96, "s", 2380, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a study of the feasibility of increasing the height of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam located in the State of Arizona.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-03-05", "1980-03-05", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]", "AZ", "D", "D000185", 0, "Directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a study of the feasibility of increasing the height of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam in the State of Arizona.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-6684", 96, "hr", 6684, "A bill relating to the operation of the Bolivar Dam and Reservoir, Ohio.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-03-04", "1980-03-04", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]", "OH", "D", "A000214", 1, "States that any buildings in existence on the date of enactment of this Act which is on any real property subject to any flood easement or other right of the United States to back water up to elevation 962 feet above sea level in the operation of the Bolivar Dam and Reservoir, Ohio, shall be subject to removal only if such building has a first floor elevation 10 feet or more below such 962 feet elevation.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-s-2369", 96, "s", 2369, "Monongahela River Waterways Improvement Act of 1980", "Water Resources Development", "1980-02-28", "1980-02-28", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]", "PA", "R", "H000456", 3, "Monongahela River Waterways Improvement Act of 1980 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct specified locks and dams on the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania.", "2025-09-02T13:56:47Z", null], ["96-hr-6655", 96, "hr", 6655, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to contract with the City of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Lake.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-02-27", "1980-02-27", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17]", "TX", "D", "S000851", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to contract with the city of Weatherford, Texas, for the use of unused water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, until such storage is needed for navigation purposes.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hr-6572", 96, "hr", 6572, "A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-02-22", "1980-02-22", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Duncan, Robert B. [D-OR-3]", "OR", "D", "D000537", 8, "Amends the Colorado River Basin Project to prohibit any Federal official (presently, just the Secretary of the Interior) from undertaking reconnaissance studies of any plan for the importation of water into the Colorado River Basin from any other natural watershed outside of specified States.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-2324", 96, "s", 2324, "A bill to designate the Curecanti Storage Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project as the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-02-21", "1980-02-21", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]", "CO", "D", "H000287", 1, "Designates the Curecanti Storage Unit, Colorado, of the Colorado River Storage Project as the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-2237", 96, "s", 2237, "A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to prohibit any Federal official from undertaking reconnaissance studies of any plan for the importation of water into the Colorado River Basin.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-01-30", "1980-01-30", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]", "ID", "D", "C000388", 5, "Amends the Colorado River Basin Project to prohibit any Federal official (presently, just the Secretary of the Interior) from undertaking reconnaissance studies of any plan for the importation of water into the Colorado River Basin from any other natural watershed outside of specified States.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-6320", 96, "hr", 6320, "A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds for the WEB water system.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-01-29", "1980-01-29", "Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.", "House", "Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]", "SD", "R", "A000009", 2, "Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior to be used for planning and developing the WEB pipeline project in South Dakota.  Directs the Secretary to transfer such appropriated funds to the Secretary of Agriculture, who shall provide the services to carry out this Act.", "2024-02-05T11:45:06Z", null], ["96-s-2230", 96, "s", 2230, "A bill to authorize the planning and development of the WEB Pipeline Project in South Dakota.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-01-29", "1980-01-29", "Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.", "Senate", "Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]", "SD", "D", "M000452", 1, "Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior to be used for planning and developing a rural water treatment and distribution system, the WEB pipeline project, in South Dakota.  Directs the Secretary to transfer such appropriated funds to the Secretary of Agriculture, who shall provide the services to carry out this Act.", "2025-01-14T16:41:20Z", null], ["96-hr-6306", 96, "hr", 6306, "A bill to rescind the authority of the Secretary of the Army to revoke unilaterally any permit for the use of any water delivered to any water system in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1980-01-28", "1980-01-28", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10]", "VA", "D", "F000151", 8, "Repeals the authority of the Secretary of War (now the Secretary of the Army) to revoke the permit for the delivery of water from the Dalecarlia Reservoir, in the District of Columbia, to the Arlington County Sanitary district, the Falls Church water system, or to any other State or local authority in the Washington metropolitan area in Virginia. Prohibits any Federal employee from exercising the Secretary of Army's authority to revoke any permit or terminate any contract for the use of water entered into between the Secretary of the Army and any State or local authority in the Washington metropolitan area in Virginia.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hjres-480", 96, "hjres", 480, "A joint resolution authorizing and directing the President to issue a proclamation designating April 7-13, 1980, as \"National Submarine Week\".", "Water Resources Development", "1980-01-22", "1980-01-22", "Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.", "House", "Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]", "MN", "D", "O000006", 33, "Authorizes and directs the President to designate April 7 through April 13, 1980, as \"National Submarine Week.\"", "2024-02-06T20:04:02Z", null], ["96-s-2117", 96, "s", 2117, "A bill to authorize certain additional measures to assure accomplishment of the objectives of Title II of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-12-11", "1979-12-11", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]", "CO", "R", "A000219", 0, "Amends the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize fish and wildlife mitigation measures as part of the salinity control program. Directs the construction of the Grand Valley unit, Colorado, to stage one development.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior's assessment of stage one to be submitted to Congress before proceeding with construction of the remaining facilities.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-2102", 96, "s", 2102, "A bill to amend the Inland Waterway Authorization Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-502; 92 Stat. 1693).", "Water Resources Development", "1979-12-07", "1980-03-12", "Rereferred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI]", "WI", "D", "N000033", 0, "Amends the Inland Waterway Authorization Act of 1978 to extend the deadlines for the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission to submit a preliminary plan and a final master plan to Congress for the management of the Upper Mississippi River System.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-hr-6014", 96, "hr", 6014, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Santa Margarita Project, California, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-12-04", "1979-12-04", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43]", "CA", "R", "B001080", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Santa Margarita project, California, for purposes of water supply, flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement. Gives the Secretaries of the Interior and Army rights of ingress and egress to Camp Pendleton to conduct activities associated with such project.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-5807", 96, "hr", 5807, "A bill to deauthorize the construction of the irrigation project for the Oahe unit, James division, Missouri River Basin project in South Dakota, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-11-07", "1979-11-07", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6]", "IA", "D", "B000298", 0, "Deauthorizes the construction of the initial stage Oahe unit, South Dakota, irrigation project as part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress recommendations for the disposition of those Oahe unit works and related property already acquired, and, after 60 days, proceed with such disposition. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should honor its commitments to South Dakota for support of water development.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-1975", 96, "s", 1975, "Urban Rivers Rehabilitation Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-11-02", "1979-11-02", "Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.", "Senate", "Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]", "RI", "D", "P000193", 0, "Urban Rivers Rehabilitation Act of 1979 - Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to the State of Rhode Island, and to any political subdivision of such State, to rehabilitate the part of the Ten Mile River which is located in Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick, Rhode Island, so that such part of the river may be used for recreational purposes. Prohibits any such grant from being made unless it is determined by the Secretary that:  (1) 15 percent of the estimated costs of such rehabilitation will be provided by either the State of Massachusetts or the State of Rhode Island; and (2) 15 percent of the estimated cost of such rehabilitation occurring in a city or town will be provided by such city or town.", "2025-09-02T13:56:30Z", null], ["96-hr-5681", 96, "hr", 5681, "A bill to entitle foreign-built vessels registered to certain U.S. citizens and nationals pursuant to Section 4132 of the Revised Statutes for employment in the fisheries within the territorial seas of American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands and within that portion of the fishery conservation zone contiguous to the territorial seas of American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-23", "1979-10-23", "Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.", "House", "Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]", "GU", "D", "W000686", 0, "Entitles specified foreign-built vessels (owned by persons who are:  (1) U.S. citizens or nationals residing in American Samoa, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands; or (2) citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific exclusively domiciled in American Samoa, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands) to employment in the fisheries within the territorial seas of American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands and within that portion of the fishery conservation zone contiguous to such territorial seas.", "2021-06-14T19:37:06Z", null], ["96-hr-5684", 96, "hr", 5684, "A bill limiting use of project water for production of excess crops.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-23", "1979-10-23", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]", "AZ", "D", "U000001", 0, "Prohibits the delivery of water for producing a basic agricultural commodity on newly irrigated lands of Federal reclamation projects if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the supply of such commodity is likely to be excessive and that a set-aside shall be in effect.  Stipulates that such restriction on water delivery shall apply to those projects which have such a restriction in their authorizing legislation.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hjres-426", 96, "hjres", 426, "A joint resolution authorizing and directing the President to issue a proclamation designating December 3 through 9, 1979, as \"National Submarine Week\".", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-19", "1979-10-19", "Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.", "House", "Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]", "MN", "D", "O000006", 23, "Authorizes and directs the President to designate the week of December 3 through 9, 1979 as \"National Submarine Week.\"", "2024-02-06T20:04:02Z", null], ["96-hr-5594", 96, "hr", 5594, "National Water Resources Policy and Development Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-16", "1979-10-16", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Ambro, Jerome A. [D-NY-3]", "NY", "D", "A000170", 16, "National Water Resources Policy and Development Act of 1979 - Title I: Directs States to review periodically their water resources needs. Authorizes the States to request the Water Resources Council for detailed studies of specific water resources needs.  Directs States to submit to the Council a list of authorized studies which have not been completed and which are necessary to meet identified water resources needs. Authorizes the appropriate Federal water resources agency to make detailed evaluations of specific water resources needs upon referral by the Council.  Stipulates that the State or other non-Federal body must agree to pay ten percent of the costs of the study before any study may be initiated.  Provides for State employees to work in coordination with the appropriate agency. Requires such agencies to assure that studies are equitably undertaken on a regional basis. Directs States to develop and submit to the Council annually a priority list of water resource needs and projects.  Stipulates that such lists will be deemed approved after 60 days unless the Council finds that such list was developed without adequate public participation. Requires reports to be filed by the appropriate agency with the Council and appropriate States upon completion of studies of water resource projects.  Provides for the authorization of construction of such projects upon: (1) certification by the Governor to the Council that a project is needed and entitled to priority consideration; and (2) recommendation of construction by the appropriate agency.  Stipulates that if a Governor of a State affected by such project objects to the Council within 90 days, then such project must be authorized by Congress. Requires the States or other non-Federal bodies to agree to pay specified percentages of the costs of construction and operation of such projects.  Permits the use of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund to pay the non-Federal contribution for commercial inland navigation projects.  Requires any revenues from such projects to be shared between the non-Federal interests and the participating Federal agencies based on their percentage contribution to the project.  Sets forth the formula for allocating authorized funds by the Council among the States. Terminates projects authorized prior to this Act if:  (1) construction has not begun within five years of enactment of this Act; and (2) the project is not on a State's priority list. Authorizes the Council to study and propose legislation authorizing construction of regional water resources projects which have national significance and priority. Directs the Council to select up to 25 of such projects from among projects authorized prior to enactment of this Act which shall be eligible for direct funding by Congress without regard to specific limitations in this Act.  Stipulates that such projects, if authorized specifically by Congress, shall be constructed at full Federal cost. Permits States to apply to the Council for loans to finance the construction of projects authorized prior to this Act. Requires the Council to report to Congress concerning:  (1) national priorities for water resources development; (2) the needs for cost-effective development of the projects; and (3) the best ways to achieve the maximum efficient use of water supplies from existing Federal projects. Prohibits the construction of water resource projects designed to bring land into production for crops receiving Federal price supports until such studies are submitted. Title II:  Amends the Water Resources Planning Act to provide for an independent Water Resources Council.  Revises the composition of such Council to include experts in the engineering or economics of water resources development.", "2025-09-02T13:53:56Z", null], ["96-hr-5603", 96, "hr", 5603, "A bill to change the name of the Los Esteros Dam (New Mexico) to the Santa Rosa Dam.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-16", "1979-10-16", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1]", "NM", "R", "L000506", 1, "Renames the Los Esteros Dam, New Mexico, the Santa Rosa Dam.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hr-5608", 96, "hr", 5608, "A bill to amend provisions of Federal reclamation law restricting delivery of project water to newly irrigated lands for crops the supply of which is likely to be excessive.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-16", "1979-10-16", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]", "AZ", "D", "U000001", 0, "Prohibits the delivery of water for producing a basic agricultural commodity on newly irrigated lands of Federal reclamation projects if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the supply of such commodity is likely to be excessive and that a set-aside shall be in effect.  Stipulates that such restriction on water delivery shall apply to those projects which have such a restriction in their authorizing legislation.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-1895", 96, "s", 1895, "An act to change the name of the Los Esteros Dam (New Mexico) to the Santa Rosa Dam and Lake, and to designate Clark Hill Dam and Lake on the Savannah River, Georgia and South Carolina as \"Clarks Hill Dam and Lake\".", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-16", "1980-10-06", "Public Law 96-379.", "Senate", "Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]", "NM", "R", "D000407", 1, "(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Renames the Los Esteros Dam, New Mexico, the Santa Rosa Dam and Lake.   Designates Clark Hill Dam and Lake on the Savannah River, Georgia and South Carolina, as Clarks Hill Dam and Lake.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-hr-5514", 96, "hr", 5514, "Urban Rivers Rehabilitation Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-09", "1979-10-09", "Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.", "House", "Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1]", "RI", "D", "S000762", 0, "Urban Rivers Rehabilitation Act of 1979 - Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make grants to the State of Rhode Island and political subdivisions of such state to rehabilitate a specified part of the Ten Mile River for recreational purposes. Sets forth the factors the Secretary must consider in making such grants.", "2025-09-02T13:53:55Z", null], ["96-s-1856", 96, "s", 1856, "Federal Water Policy Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-10-04", "1979-10-04", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]", "OR", "R", "H000343", 0, "Federal Water Policy Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Army to investigate water resource development projects at the request of any State.  Authorizes the Secretaries to provide technical assistance to State water resource investigations.  Requires the State to repay 25 percent of the cost of such investigation or assistance.  Sets forth the requirements for feasibility reports, describing water resource problems and proposed solutions, prepared after such investigations. Permits the Secretaries to construct intrastate water resource development projects after submitting such feasibility reports upon:  (1) State request; (2) a State agreement to repay the entire Federal costs; and (3) congressional authorization.  Requires non-Federal entities to reimburse the United States for interstate water resource development projects according to specified formulas. Stipulates that:  (1) authorizations for water resource development projects shall be based on the feasibility reports; (2) a single Act shall authorize the appropriations for both the engineering and design and construction phases; and (3) Congress will review the authorization of appropriations after such phases are completed only if the engineering and design studies reveal significant differences from the project described in the feasibility report.", "2025-09-02T13:56:26Z", null], ["96-hr-5445", 96, "hr", 5445, "A bill to repeal section 1(b) of the Act of June 3, 1960, \"to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct the San Luis unit of the Central Valley project, California, to enter into agreement with the State of California with respect to the construction and operation of such unit, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-09-27", "1979-09-27", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15]", "CA", "D", "C000581", 0, "Repeals the prohibition against the use of water from the Federal San Luis unit, California, for the production of specified basic agricultural commodities in excess of normal supplies.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-5340", 96, "hr", 5340, "A bill to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to water resources research and development and saline water conversion research and development programs, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-09-19", "1980-09-23", "Measure laid on table in House, S. 1640 passsed in lieu.", "House", "Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]", "AZ", "D", "U000001", 0, "(Measure laid on table in House, S. 1640 passed in lieu)  Amends the Water Research and Development Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 for:  (1) water resources research and technology institutes and other qualified institutions; (2) water resources studies; (3) water research and development of saline waters; and (4) other water resources programs under such Act.   Removes the limitation on the number of desalting plants demonstrating the engineering and economic viability of membrane and phase-change desalting processes to be constructed by the Secretary of the Interior.  Specifies conditions such plants must meet.  Authorizes the Secretary to conduct such demonstrations by means of cooperative agreements with non-Federal public entities.   Requires reports to Congress concerning such plants to include information on how the proposed plant differs from others already constructed.   Revises the terms of proposed contracts or cooperative agreements between the Secretary and a non-Federal entity to require such entity to provide between 15 and 35 percent of the total cost of the demonstration (presently such entity must pay all costs).  Limits the Secretary's participation in the operation and maintenance of such demonstrations to four years.  Repeals the requirement that the proposed contracts provide for a future right to re-enter the facility by the Federal Government.   Increases the authorization of appropriations for such demonstration plants for the four year period of Federal participation in such costs, effective in fiscal year 1978. Provides that the contracting authority is effective only to the extent as provided by appropriation Acts.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-1770", 96, "s", 1770, "A bill to amend provisions of Federal reclamation law restricting delivery of project water to newly irrigated lands for crops the supply of which is likely to be excessive.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-09-19", "1979-09-19", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]", "WA", "D", "J000013", 0, "Prohibits the delivery of water for producing a basic agricultural commodity on newly irrigated lands of Federal reclamation projects if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the supply of such commodity is likely to be excessive and that a set-aside shall be in effect.  Stipulates that such restriction on water delivery shall apply to those projects which have such a restriction in their authorizing legislation.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-5278", 96, "hr", 5278, "An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility investigations of certain water resource developments, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-09-13", "1980-10-03", "Public Law 96-375.", "House", "Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]", "AZ", "D", "U000001", 3, "(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of the following projects:  (1) Hungry Horse powerplant enlargement and reregulating reservoir, Montana; (2) Boise power and modification study, Idaho and Oregon; (3) San Francisco Bay Area waste water reclamation project, California; (4) San Joaquin Valley drainage investigation, California; (5) Delta overland water service facilities, California; (6) Chino Valley project, Arizona; (7) North Platte River hydroelectric power study, Wyoming; (8) Wind-Hydroelectric energy project, Wyoming; (9) Lake Meredith salinity project, New Mexico and Texas; (10) Colorado-Big Thompson powerplants, Colorado; (11) the relocation of the intake of the Contra Costa County Water District Canal, California; (12) Los Vaqueros Dam pump-generating plant, California; (13) water supply along the Colorado River, California, for users with insufficient water rights; (14) determination of the cause and extent of the high groundwater levels which developed in and adjacent to the town of Moses Lake, Washington; (15) Cle Elum Dam and Tieton Dam powerplants, Washington; (16) Owyhee Dam powerplant, Oregon; (17) Wickiup Dam powerplant; Oregon; (18) Tiber Dam powerplant, Montana; (19) New Siphon Drop powerplant, Arizona-California; (20) Guernsey Dam powerplant enlargement, Wyoming; (21) increasing the height of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam, Arizona; (22) Sly Park Extension Unit, California; and (23) Prineville Dam powerplant, Oregon.   Authorizes the Secretary to engage in feasibility studies relating to:  (1) enlarging Shasta Dam and Reservoir, California, or constructing a replacement dam on the Sacramento River; and (2) the use of the Sacramento River for conveying water from such enlarged dam.  Requires participation by the State of California in such studies and their costs.   Authorizes the Secretary to revise the feasibility study of the Kellogg Unit, California.   Requires the Secretary to fully describe all potential impacts resulting from the construction or operation of the:  (1) Contra Costa County Water District Canal water intake relocation; (2) Los Vaqueros Dam pump-generating plant; and (3) Kellogg Unit.  Requires the Secretary to make recommendations to Congress for assuring that the construction and operation of such projects does not result in the deterioration of the water quality and ecology of the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta or the San Francisco Bay estuarine system.   Authorizes the Secretary to enter into new negotiated concession agreements with the present concessionaires at Lake Berryessa, California.  Sets forth conditions to such agreement. Specifies that all permanent facilities placed by the concessionaries in the seven resorts at Lake Berryessa shall be considered the property of the respective current concessionaries.  Stipulates that at the option of the Secretary, the United States may require that such permanent facilities not be removed from the concession areas, and instead, pay fair value for such facilities or, if a new concessionaire assumes operation of the concession, require that new concessionaire to pay fair value for the permanent facilities to the existing concessionaire.   Amends the Reclamation Project Authorization Act of 1972 to require that the closed basin division of the San Luis Valley Project in Colorado be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the engineering plans set out in the report of the Secretary of the Interior on this project, as modified by the plans shown in the Definite Plan Report on the Water and Power Resources Service, dated November 1979.  Requires the Secretary to operate such project in a manner that will not cause the water table available for any irrigation or domestic wells in existence outside the project boundary prior to project construction to drop more than two feet. Increases the authorization for the construction of such project.   Designates the Curecanti Storage Unit, Colorado, of the Colorado River Storage Project as the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.   Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the payment of rates under any contract entered into for water delivered from Federal reclamation projects in advance of delivery of such water on a bimonthly or monthly basis, as well as on an annual or semiannual basis.   Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, to conduct a three year study of the feasibility of integrating a solar powerplant in Arizona, Nevada, and California into the Federal hydroelectric system.   Amends the Colorado River Basin Project to prohibit any Federal official (presently, only the Secretary of the Interior) from undertaking reconnaissance studies of any plan for the importation of water into the Colorado River Basin from any other natural watershed outside of specified States.   Amends the Reclamation Project Authorization Act of 1972 to increase the authorization of appropriations for the construction of the Brantley Dam project, New Mexico.   Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of the following salinity control proposals:  (1) Lower Gunnison Basin unit, Glenwood-Dotsero Springs unit, Meeker Dome unit, and McElmo Creek unit all in the State of Colorado; (2) Uinta Basin unit, Dirty Devil River unit, Price-San Rafael Rivers unit, and La Verkin Springs unit all in the State of Utah; (3) Lower Virgin River unit in the States of Nevada and Arizona; and (4) Big Sandy River unit in the State of Wyoming.   Declares that nothing in this Act shall be interpreted to preclude or delay issuance of a license by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-5196", 96, "hr", 5196, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of a water supply for domestic, recreational, and municipal water users along the Colorado River in California.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-09-06", "1979-09-06", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]", "CA", "D", "P000121", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of obtaining water supplies for domestic, recreational, and municipal users along the Colorado River, California.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-5199", 96, "hr", 5199, "A bill to authorize certain additional measures to assure accomplishment of the objectives of Title II of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act, and to increase the authorized expenditures ceiling for the Paradox Valley Salinity Control Unit, Colorado, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-09-06", "1979-09-06", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Johnson, James P. (Jim) [R-CO-4]", "CO", "R", "J000148", 1, "Amends the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize fish and wildlife mitigation measures as part of the salinity control program. Limits the construction of the Grand Valley unit, Colorado, to stage one development. Provides for further construction of such unit based on the Secretary of the Interior's assessment of stage one. Authorizes an increase in the appropriations for the Paradox Valley unit, Colorado.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-5109", 96, "hr", 5109, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Grass Rope Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, South Dakota, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-08-02", "1979-08-02", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]", "SD", "R", "A000009", 1, "Reauthorizes the Grass Rope unit, South Dakota, as part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain such unit for irrigation, wildlife mitigation, and other purposes.  Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands and estimates necessary for such project. Sets forth provisions for the repayment of capital costs of such unit.  Authorizes the Secretary to transfer operation and maintenance of such unit to the Lower Brule Sioux tribal government or other qualified entity. Modifies Federal reclamation laws to limit land eligible to receive water from such unit to 160 acres of singly-owned land, exempting Indian trust lands. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to determine the interest rate on the construction and other costs of such unit.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-1632", 96, "s", 1632, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility investigations of certain water resource developments.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-08-02", "1979-08-02", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]", "WA", "D", "J000013", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of the following projects: (1) Hungry Horse powerplant enlargement and reregulating reservoir, Montana; (2) Palisades powerplant enlargement, Idaho; (3) Boise power and modification study, Idaho and Oregon; (4) enlarged Shasta Laka investigation, California; (5) Whiskey Town powerplant study, California; (6) Friant powerplants study, California; (7) San Francisco Bay Area waste water reclamation project, California; (8) San Joaquin Valley drainage investigation, California; (9) Delta overland water service facilities, California; (10) Chino Valley project, Arizona; (11) Canyon Ferry powerplant, Montana; (12) Yellowtail Afterbay powerplant investigation, Montana; (13) North Platte River hydroelectric power study, Wyoming; (14) Wind-Hydroelectric energy project, Wyoming; (15) Lake Meredith salinity project, New Mexico and Texas; (16) Colorado-Big Thompson powerplants, Colorado; and (17) Red Bluff diversion dam powerplant, California.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-1639", 96, "s", 1639, "Water Resources Planning Act Amendments of 1980", "Water Resources Development", "1979-08-02", "1980-05-15", "Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 96-772.", "Senate", "Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]", "AK", "D", "G000388", 0, "(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 96-772)  Water Resources Planning Act Amendments of 1980 - =Title I= - Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to specify in greater detail the coverage of such Act, including to provide that the Water Resources Council advise the President on water and related land resources investments and development of the Nations water resources.   =Title II= - Changes the composition of the Water Resources Council to provide for members and associate members, who may vote on issues directly affecting their responsibilities.  Provides for a Chairman to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.  Directs the Chairman to appoint the Chairman of the State Advisory Committee, who shall be an associate member.   Decreases the frequency of water supply assessments required of the Council.  Increases the duties of the Council to:  (1) advise the President on water and related land resources investments;  (2) review water resources projects to insure compliance with statutory requirements;  and (3) identify and resolve conflicting regulations controlling water and related land resources programs.   Establishes a State Advisory Committee to provide for broad national representation in the area of water management.   =Title III= - Stipulates that the Council Chairman, (presently the President) shall appoint the chairman of each river basin commission.   =Title IV= - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 for the Council for river basin commissions, Council expenses, assessments and preparation of river basin plans, the expenses of the Council Chairman and the State Committee and its chairman, and to aid States in developing comprehensive water and related land resources plans.  Requires that Federal appropriations for water and related land resource management studies to be conducted by and through the Council be made to the Council.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-s-1640", 96, "s", 1640, "A bill to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to water resources research and development and saline water conversion research and development programs, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-08-02", "1980-10-15", "Public Law 96-457.", "Senate", "Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]", "AK", "D", "G000388", 0, "(Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment)  Amends the Water Research and Development Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 for:  (1) water resources research and technology institutes and other qualified institutions; (2) water resources studies; (3) water research and development of saline waters; and (4) other water resources programs under such Act.   Removes the limitation on the number of desalting plants demonstrating the engineering and economic viability of membrane and phase-change desalting processes to be constructed by the Secretary of the Interior.  Specifies conditions such plants must meet.  Authorizes the Secretary to conduct such demonstrations by means of cooperative agreements with non-Federal public entities.   Requires reports to Congress concerning such plants to include information on how the proposed plant differs from others already constructed.   Revises the terms of proposed contracts or cooperative agreements between the Secretary and a non-Federal entity to require such entity to provide between 15 and 35 percent of the total cost of the demonstration (presently such entity must pay all costs).  Limits the Secretary's participation in the operation and maintenance of such demonstrations to four years.   Repeals the requirement that the proposed contracts provide for a future right of the Federal Government to re-enter the facility.   Increases the authorization of appropriations for such demonstration plants for the four year period of Federal participation in such costs, effective in fiscal year 1978.   Authorizes the Secretary, when appropriations have been made for the commencement or continuation of design, construction, or operation and maintenance of any demonstration plan, to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements for miscellaneous services, materials and supplies, and construction, which may cover such periods of time as the Secretary may consider necessary but in which the liability of the United States shall be contingent upon appropriations being made therefor.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-hr-5020", 96, "hr", 5020, "A bill to provide for an epidemiological study of fluorosis in certain areas where fluoride occurs naturally in drinking water systems to determine whether the presence of such fluoride presents any health problems, and if so, to what extent, and to suspend the application of the fluoride standard in such areas under the Safe Drinking Water Act pending the completion of such study, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-07-31", "1979-07-31", "Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6]", "SC", "D", "J000099", 0, "Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academy of Sciences or some other independent scientific organization to conduct a comprehensive epidemiological study of the occurrence of fluorosis in specified areas served by public water systems subject to the Safe Drinking Water Act. Specifies that such study include a determination of any adverse health effects associated with fluoride in drinking water at different concentrations. Stipulates that a report detailing the results of such study be submitted to Congress as promptly as practicable. Exempts the areas specified for study from the national interim primary drinking water regulation respecting fluoride.", "2024-02-05T14:30:09Z", null], ["96-sjres-101", 96, "sjres", 101, "A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 7, 1979, as \"National Port Week\".", "Water Resources Development", "1979-07-31", "1979-07-31", "Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.", "Senate", "Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]", "HI", "D", "I000025", 11, "Authorizes and requests the President to designate the seven-day period beginning October 7, 1979, as \"National Port Week.\"", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", null], ["96-hr-5006", 96, "hr", 5006, "A bill to provide assistance to rural water systems in achieving compliance with title XIV of the Public Health Service Act, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-07-30", "1979-07-30", "Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]", "SD", "R", "A000009", 1, "Title I:  Amendments to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to any water system to enable it to comply with any national primary drinking water regulation, schedule, or other requirement with which it does not currently comply, and to assist such water system to serve its users at a reasonable user rate. Authorizes grants to any association with the legal authority to construct, operate, and maintain a water system in order to construct a proposed water system to comply with such regulations, when such association has been notified by the Environmental Protection Agency that the current drinking water supply of any potential user of such proposed system would not comply with such regulations. Limits the amount of any such grant, in most cases, to that portion (not to exceed 90 percent) of the cost of constructing, installing, operating, or maintaining treatment facilities and equipment necessary to achieve compliance, which cannot be paid through reasonable user rates over a reasonable period of time. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to any water system which has achieved compliance with all national primary drinking water regulations, for the purpose of assisting such system to serve its users at a reasonable user rate.  Limits any such grant to the difference between 75 percent of the development cost of the system and the amount of any previous development grant. Establishes priorities for the making of grants to water systems. Title II:  Amendments to Title XIV of the Public Health Service Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to deem in compliance with national primary drinking water regulations, until any noncompliance is corrected or a grant application under this Act is withdrawn or rejected, any rural public water system:  (1) which the Environmental Protection Agency has notified of noncompliance with such regulations; and (2) which has certified to the Administrator in writing that the system is unable to comply because the expense of achieving compliance would require the imposition of an unreasonable user rate; and (3) which certifies that it has applied to the Secretary of Agriculture for a grant under Title I of this Act. Waives specified notice-to-user requirements for a noncomplying system during the period of deemed compliance. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, at the request of any association with legal authority to construct, operate, and maintain a public or similar water system, to determine whether the drinking water supply of any potential user of such proposed system, if such system were a public system, would be in compliance with all national primary drinking water regulations.", "2024-02-05T14:30:09Z", null], ["96-s-1599", 96, "s", 1599, "Federal Water Projects Financing Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-07-30", "1979-07-30", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]", "AK", "D", "G000388", 0, "Federal Water Projects Financing Act of 1979 - Requires States to agree in writing to fund the total State financing share of any Federal water resource project involving the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority.  Sets forth the formula for determining the State's share.  Provides for States to receive a share of the net operating revenues from the sale of vendible outputs. Requires non-Federal entities to agree in writing to pay 20 percent of the costs of flood control projects involving the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Soil Conservation Service, or the Tennessee Valley Authority. Directs the Chairman of the Water Resources Council to promulgate guidelines for the Federal agencies' rules necessary to implement this Act in order to insure uniformity. Encourages voluntary State financing of projects authorized prior to enactment of this Act in order to assist Federal authorities in setting priorities.  Stipulates that the abovementioned financing requirements be in addition to any other financing requirements.", "2025-09-02T13:56:21Z", null], ["96-hr-4994", 96, "hr", 4994, "A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide Federal financial assistance to public water systems required to remove naturally occurring fluoride from drinking water.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-07-27", "1979-07-27", "Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6]", "SC", "D", "J000099", 0, "Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to certain public water systems to enable such systems to meet the requirements of the national interim primary drinking water regulations with respect to fluoride. Sets forth the conditions for the receipt of such grants.", "2024-02-05T14:30:09Z", null], ["96-hr-4941", 96, "hr", 4941, "A bill to name a dam and reservoir on the San Gabriel River, Texas, as the \"North San Gabriel Dam\" and \"Lake Georgetown\", respectively.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-07-24", "1980-12-22", "Public Law 96-575.", "House", "Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10]", "TX", "D", "P000328", 0, "(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Designates:  (1) the dam on the San Gabriel River, Texas, as the North San Gabriel Dam; and (2) the reservoir created by such dam as Lake Georgetown.   Authorizes appropriations from the Building Management Fund, established pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, for major repairs and alterations to the following public buildings:  (1) U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, New Haven, Connecticut; (2) Old Post Office Building, Washington, District of Columbia.   Authorizes appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for the lease, at a maximum term of 20 years, of technical support facilities at the Technical Center of the Federal Aviation Administration in Atlantic County, New Jersey.  Makes such authorization effective only upon the proper delegation of authority to the Federal Aviation Administration from the Administrator of the General Services Administration.   Authorizes appropriations from the Building Management Fund for the construction of a public building in Redding, California.  Requires the Administrator of General Services to conduct a design competition to select an architect for such building.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-hr-4788", 96, "hr", 4788, "Water Resources Development Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-07-13", "1980-02-07", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "House", "Rep. Roberts, Ray [D-TX-4]", "TX", "D", "R000312", 3, "(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #29 (283-127))  Water Resources Development Act of 1979 - =Title I:  Water Resources Project Authorizations= - Declares that the estimated costs of projects in this Act shall be the maximum amount authorized, except for specified automatic increases.  Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to proceed with the following projects subject to specified conditions:  (1) flood control on Cazenovia Creek, New York;  (2) flood control for the Rahway River Basin, New Jersey;  (3) flood control for the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York and the Byram River, Connecticut;  (4) flood control in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania;  (5) flood control on Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania;  (6) strip mining reclamation on Cabin Creek, West Virginia;  (7) erosion control and flood protection for the Panama City Beaches, Florida;  (8) navigation improvements in Savannah Harbor, Georgia;  (9) navigation improvements in Greenville Harbor, Mississippi;  (10) navigation improvements to Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi; (11) navigation improvements and beach erosion control at Lake Pontchartrain North Shore, Louisiana;  (12) flood control of the Root River Basin, Minnesota;  (13) flood control of the Des Moines River Basin, Iowa and Minnesota;  (14) flood protection on Saint Johns Bayou and the New Madrid Floodway, Missouri;  (15) flood control on Wears Creek, Missouri;  (16) light-draft navigation improvements to San Francisco Harbor, California;  (17) navigation improvements to Tacoma Harbor, Washington;  (18) flood control on the Chehalis River, Washington;  (19) powerhouse construction at McNary Lock and Dam, Oregon and Washington;  (20) flood control on the Little Wood River, Idaho;  (21) navigation improvements to Kodiak Harbor, Alaska; (22) flood control on the Agana River, Guam;  (23) flood protection for Halstead, Kansas;  (24) flood protection for Lake Wichita, Holliday Creek, Texas; (25) flood protection for Muscatine Island, Illinois;  (26) navigation improvements at the Chetco River, Oregon;  (27) flood control of the Schuylkill River Basin, Pennsylvania; (28) erosion control for Tangier Island, Virginia; (29) flood control on the Johns Creek Tributary and erosion control in the Nonconnah Creek Basin, Tennessee; (30) erosion protection of Cox's Park, Kentucky;  (31) flood control on portions of the Big Sandy River, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, and the Cumberland River, Kentucky;  (32) a channel in Umbrella Creek, Georgia, connecting it with the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway;  (33) removal of silt and other debris from the Martin Pena Canal, Puerto Rico;  (34) dredging the Yazoo River, Mississippi; (35) a demonstration project to remove silt and other material from Lake George and a part of Deep River, Indiana;  (36) flood control of the Zumbro River, and watershed plan for the South Zumbro Watershed, Minnesota;  (37) a demonstration project to remove silt from Albert Lea Lake, Minnesota; (38) Cleveland Harbor improvements, Ohio;  (39) recreation and greenbelt area development along the Des Moines River, Iowa;  (40) relocate the water supply intake facility on the Missouri;  (41) navigation improvements for Oakland Outer Harbor, California; (42) flood control of the Susquehanna River Basin at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania; (43) streambank protection of the Black Warrior River to protect Mound State Monument, Alabama;  (44) water distribution system for Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands;  (45) flood control for Parker Lake, Oklahoma;  (46) flood control for Rivergate-North Portland, Oregon;  (47) landslide remedial measures near Burkshire Terrace, Kentucky; (48) flood control for Yakima-Union Gap, Washington;  (49) navigation season extension for the Great Lakes, with an interagency task force required to make a two-year study of the environmental and ecological effects of such extension;  (50) flood control for the Bushley Bayou area, Louisiana;  (51) maintenance of the channel from Vermilion Bay to the Port of Iberia, Louisiana;  (52) flood control on the Scioto River, Ohio; and (53) navigation improvements at Helena, Arkansas.   =Title II:  Water Resources Studies= - Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to submit feasibility reports to Congress on the following projects:  (1) navigation improvements to Grays Harbor, Washington;  (2) flood control on Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California (Authorizes the detailed engineering and design phase after submission of the report.);  (3) navigation improvements on the Sacramento River, California (Authorizes the detailed engineering and design phase after submission of the report.);  (4) Ashtabula Harbor improvements, Ohio;  (5) harbor improvements at Crescent City, California; (6) water treatment facilities and a regional water conveyance system from Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Oklahoma;  (7) navigation improvements for Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina;  (8) pumped storage facilities for the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake, Georgia;  (9) lock and dam replacements at Grays Landing and Point Marion, Pennsylvania;  (10) water treatment facilities and a regional water conveyance system from Kaw Lake, Oklahoma (Authorizes such construction to treat and convey water to Stillwater.);  and (11) water supply for the New York metropolitan area, including reassessments of the water deficit for such area and the possibilities for environmental quality plan alternatives to the Hudson River Diversion Project.   Directs the Secretary to determine and report to Congress on the extent of shoreline erosion damage in the United States caused by the regulation of Lake Superior by the International Joint Commission - United States and Canada.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to include San Francisco and Marin counties in the investigation of flood and related problems along San Francisco Bay, California.   Directs the Secretary to prepare feasibility reports for: (1) flood control of certain Mississippi River tributaries, Mississippi;  (2) flood control of Saint Francis Lake, Arkansas;  (3) river regulation for the Halifax River, Florida;  (4) bank stabilization of the Illinois River, Illinois;  (5) erosion control of the Kuskokwim River, Alaska;  (6) flood control of the Kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin;  (7) water storage needs in northeast Texas; (8) redevelopment of the hydroelectric capacity of Jackson Mills and Mines Fall Dams, New Hampshire;  and (9) enlargement of the navigation projects for Galveston Harbor and Channel and Brazos Island Harbor, Texas.  Provides for Federal reimbursement of local interests upon approval by Congress and the Chief of Engineers of the Texas navigation projects.   Directs the Secretary to design a flood control project for Milton, Pennsylvania.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to extend the authorization of appropriations for feasibility reports of specific hydroelectric power installations having high potential for meeting regional power needs.   Directs the Secretary to study:  (1) the feasibility of completing the LaFarge Dam flood control project, Wisconsin;  (2) the siltation problems in the vicinity of Quincy Bay, Broad Lake, and Triangle Lake, Illinois; (3) water and related land resources development of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands;  (4) the feasibility of streambank protection measures along the Tensaw River to protect Blakeley, Alabama; (5) the possibility of rehabilitating the hydroelectric potential at former industrial sites for use as new, small hydroelectric projects;  (6) the feasibility of utilizing the capabilities of the Corps of Engineers to conserve wildlife;  and (7) the nature and scope of flood problems and the effectiveness of existing programs in the United States. Requires the Secretary to prepare a feasibility report on water treatment and distribution facilities for Buffalo, New York. Directs the Secretary to survey and report to Congress on water supply projects and improvements of existing water supply systems needed to meet existing and anticipated future demand.  Directs the Secretary to prepare feasibility reports on:  (1) water treatment, conveyance, and distribution facilities for Berlin, New Hampshire and Rochester, New York (Authorizes the construction of such project upon completion of such report with all costs of construction to be repaid to the Federal Government.);  and (2) the need for such facilities in the metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts, area.   =Title III:  Project Modifications= - Modifies the following projects:  (1) Caesar Creek, Ohio, flood control project to direct construction of a water supply system;  (2) Theodore Ship Channel navigation project, Alabama, to provide for non-Federal contributions to the costs of spoil sites unless specified conditions are met;  (3) Sagninaw River flood protection project, Michigan, to:  (a) direct the implementation of a nonstructural project for flood damage reduction and recreation on the Tittabawassee River;  and (b) authorize the Secretary to acquire real property from the State for the construction of such project at Shiawassee Flats;  (4) East Fork Lake flood control project, Ohio, to provide for the construction of a water supply system;  (5) Noyo, California, harbor improvement to provide for non-Federal contributions to the costs of spoil sites unless specified conditions are met;  (6) Lynnhaven Inlet and Bay, Virginia, navigation project to provide for Federal payment for specified remedial work;  (7) Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, Virginia, navigation project to delete the local contribution requirement;  (8) Ohio River Basin flood control project to authorize the reconstruction of specified bridges in Massillon, Ohio;  (9) Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program to authorize the construction of a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility as part of the Fort Randall Dam project, South Dakota;  (10) Stamford Harbor, Connecticut, navigation project to provide for non-Federal contributions to the costs of spoil sites, unless specified conditions exist;  (11) Lavon Dam, Texas, flood control project to require Federal reimbursement for the cost of relocating a waterline;  (12) Galveston Channel, Texas, navigation project to provide for a non-Federal contribution unless specified conditions exist;  (13) Mamaroneck Harbor, New York, navigation project to set forth the Federal share of dredge material disposal costs;  (14) Wenatchee, Washington, flood control project to authorize the acquisition of lands if local interests agree to reimburse the United States;  (15) Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Georgia and Florida, to provide for non-Federal contributions unless specified conditions exist;  (16) Sandridge Dam, New York, flood control project to authorize the construction of channel improvements along Ellicott Creek;  (17) Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, flood protection project to authorize the construction of necessary protective features to locally constructed pumping stations;  (18) Saint Francis Basin flood control project to provide for improvement of Fifteen Mile Bayou and Eight Mile Creek, Arkansas;  (19) Yaquina Bay, Oregon, navigation project to provide for the protection of vehicular access to public use areas adjacent to the south jetty;  and (20) Yazoo River, Mississippi, navigation project to stipulate that the entire cost of the Shepardstown Bridge alteration be borne by the United States.   Modifies the following projects in New Jersey to require the Secretary to carry out the dredging required in connection with navigational improvements independently of all other aspects:  (1) Great Egg Harbor Inlet and Peck Beach;  (2) Carson Inlet and Ludlum Beach;  (3) Townsend Inlet and Seven Mile Beach;  (4) Hereford Inlet;  and (5) Barnegat Inlet.  Modifies the Willow Creek, Oregon, flood protection project substantially in accord with a 1974 special report of the Chief of Engineers.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to authorize the construction of a replacement lock to the Gallipolis Locks and Dam, Ohio.   Modifies the following projects:  (1) Barbers Point Harbor, Hawaii, navigation project to require a non-Federal contribution to construction costs;  (2) Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii, improvement project to delete the requirement for an initial cash contribution from local interests;  (3) Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, navigation project to extend the harbor navigation channel;  (4) the dredging and the financing of the sand bypassing facility as part of the Santa Cruz Harbor, California, navigation project;  (5) East Saint Louis, Illinois, flood control project to provide drainage channels;  (6) channel diversion project for the Colorado River to stipulate that the United States shall bear all expenses;  (7) Winona, Minnesota, flood protection project to stipulate that certain bridge modifications shall be done at Federal expense;  (8) Humboldt Harbor, California, navigation project to authorize the construction of shoreline protection works near Buhne Point;  (9) Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway navigation project regarding certain bridges in North Carolina and Virginia;  (10) Harlan County Lake, Nebraska, water resources development project to direct the renovation and maintenance of recreation facilities;  (11) Burlington Dam, North Dakota, project in accordance with proposed recommendations of the Chief of Engineers after reporting to Congress on such modifications and securing congressional approval;  (12) Corte Madera Creek flood control project, California, to direct the construction of the project in the vicinity of the Lagunitas Road Bridge;  (13) Niobrara, Nebraska, relocation to relocate a highway through such town;  (14) Teche-Vermilion Basin, Louisiana, improvement project to require the relocation of a bridge at Federal expense;  (15) Heise-Roberts flood protection project, Idaho, to provide for operation and maintenance by the Chief of Engineers; (16) Jackson Hole Snake River, Wyoming, flood protection and levee project to provide for operation and maintenance by the Chief of Engineers;  (17) Granger Dam project, Texas, to require the upgrading of specified Williamson County roads;  (18) King Harbor navigation project, California, to stipulate that the United States shall bear the expenses of dredging and maintenance;  (19) Lewisville Lake, Texas, to require the elevation of a road crossing Cottonwood Branch;  and (20) Dardanelle lock and dam project, Arkansas, to replace the Cane Creek bridge.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the authorization of appropriations for dam repair on the Big Sandy River, Kentucky and West Virginia. Authorizes the Secretary to maintain a clear channel on the Little Calumet River, Illinois, with non-Federal interests paying a portion of the costs of such maintenance. Provides for a modification of the agreement with Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, concerning installment payments on the Lake Pontchartrain hurricane-flood protection project.   Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1970 to require non-Federal interests to contribute a portion of the costs of maintaining a clear channel on the North Branch of the Chicago River, Illinois.   Authorizes the replacement and expansion of the existing industrial canal lock and connecting channels in the vicinity of Meraux, Louisiana.  Directs the Secretary to assure full minority participation in the construction of such project.  Requires the Chief of Engineers to report annually to Congress concerning minority participation.   Amends the Flood Control Act of 1946 to provide that the conservation storage capacity of the Belton Reservoir, Texas, be available for water supply as well as irrigation.   Modifies the following projects:  (1) Cheatham lock and dam project to direct the paving of a portion of Cheatham County Road, Tennessee;  (2) Irondequoit Bay, New York, navigation project to delete the construction of a movable railroad bridge;  (3) Shallotte River navigation project, North Carolina, to authorize the removal of a sand bar and maintain an access channel; (4) Masonboro Inlet, North Carolina, navigation project to authorize the correction of erosion problems at Wrightsville Beach;  (5) Houston Ship Channel (Greens Bayou), Texas, navigation project to authorize necessary dredging operations; (6) South Platte River Basin, Colorado, flood control project to authorize the reassignment of a portion of the storage space in the Chatfield Lake project for joint flood control and conservation purposes;  (7) Sacramento River, California, flood protection project to authorize the construction of bank protection works along a portion of such river;  (8) Obion Creek, Kentucky, project to authorize the acquisition of woodlands for fish and wildlife management, recreation, and environmental purposes;  (9) Lucky Peak Lake, Idaho, project to provide for an increase in the diameter of the additional dam outlet;  (10) Twin Valley Lake, Minnesota, project to authorize the acquisition of lands and measures for fish and wildlife mitigation;  (11) Osceola Harbor, Arkansas, project to authorize the construction of two dikes at Lake Neark;  (12) Walter F. George Lock and Dam, Alabama and Georgia, project to provide for an 80 percent Federal contribution to such project; (13) Mississippi River project to provide for land acquisitions to mitigate the effect of the Tensas-Cocodrie pumping plant, Louisiana;  (14) Buffalo Ship Canal navigation project, New York, to insure that a lift span bridge over such canal be restored;  (15) Susquehanna River flood protection project, Pennsylvania, to direct the permanent sealing of the closure structure at the abandoned Reading Railroad site;  (16) Hudson River, New York, project to authorize the removal of shoals between the mouth of Roeliff Jansen Kill and the present navigation channel;  (17) Anacostia River project, District of Columbia and Maryland, to authorize works to prevent damage to such project caused by the 100-year flood;  (18) Fort Gibson Lake and Tenkiller Ferry Lake projects, Oklahoma, to authorize the allocation of water storage for the city of Broken Arrow;  (19) San Lorenzo River flood control project;  California, to direct the dredging of such river to provide flood protection to Santa Cruz; (20) San Leandro Marina project, California, to direct an access channel to the relocated boat launching ramp;  and (21) Yazoo backwater flood control project, Mississippi, to construct a pumping station.   Authorizes the Secretary to modify any water resources development project for fish and wildlife mitigation up to specified amounts upon securing congressional approval.  Permits bank protection activities to be undertaken in Starr County, Texas, as part of the Rio Grande bank protection project.  Authorizes the Secretary to investigate and construct additional new marina facilities at Lake Texoma, Texas and Oklahoma.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to authorize the Chief of Engineers to undertake the detailed engineering and design for the Santa Ana River flood control project, California, after completion of the feasibility report.  Directs the Secretary to study the Clinton River watershed, Michigan to determine whether the District Engineer's recommendations are the most effective flood protection measures.  Requires the Secretary to report the results of such study and any recommendations to Congress.   Modifies the following projects:  (1) the Sacramento River, California, flood protection project to direct the Secretary to restore specified project flood control levees;  (2) the Prosperity Lake, Missouri, flood control project to require the Secretary to rehabilitate or replace specified bridges;  (3) the water resources study of the Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Florida, to authorize the construction of deep monitoring wells for determining salt water intrusion and groundwater quality;  (4) the navigation project for Moriches and Shinnecock Inlets, New York, to require the Secretary to (a) take actions to stabilize Moriches Inlet and (b) be responsible for the operation and maintenance of such project;  (5) the navigation project for Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina to authorize specified recommendation, but to prohibit the acquisition of wetlands; (6) the San Leandro Marina project, California, to authorize the acquisition of spoil sites;  (7) the Pascaqoula Harbor, Mississippi, navigation improvements to require a 25 percent non-Federal contribution for spoil sites, unless specified conditions are met;  (8) the flood control project for the Kawkawlin River, Michigan, to make the Secretary responsible for project operation and maintenance;  (9) the New Melores Dam and Reservoir project, California, to authorize the upgrading of specified roads;  (10) the Juniata River, Pennsylvania, project to authorize (a) a land exchange with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources and (b) appropriation for recreational development at Raystown Lake;  and (11) Mississippi River flood protection project at Davenport, Iowa, to authorize mitigation and enhancement measures.   =Title IV:  General Provisions= - Requires the Secretary to prepare a feasibility report on any water resources project whenever a study of such project is authorized.  Sets forth the information to be included in such report.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to repeal the requirement that a water diversion structure for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission not conflict with the Secretary's report.  Extends the authorization of appropriations for projects to remove drift and debris from publicly maintained commercial boat harbors.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the authorized appropriation for the streambank erosion prevention and control demonstration program.  Extends the time by which a final report on streambank erosion control must be submitted to Congress to 1983 (from 1981). Authorizes the Secretary to provide to any person or agency, upon request, technical assistance to retard streambank erosion.  Extends the national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program.  Directs the Secretary to apply to specified sites in New Jersey those shoreline erosion control techniques found most feasible by such program.   Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1958 to increase the authorization of appropriations for the control of aquatic plant growths.   Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to States for removing obstructions and clearing channels. Increases:  (1) the authorization of appropriations for such projects;  and (2) the amount that may be spent on any one project.   Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to require the Secretary to include in water resources development project reports cost-benefit information concerning each of the following:  (1) regional economic development;  (2) environmental quality;  (3) well-being of the people;  and (4) national economic development. Makes the possible prevention of loss of life a benefit.   Declares the Port of Houston Authority bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be a lawful bridge.  Authorizes the Secretary to renovate Federal quarters at Dalecarlia Reservoir in Washington, D. C.   Directs the Secretary to undertake a program of river and harbor ice control. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to transmit to Congress a list of bridges over U.S. navigable waters which have been constructed or removed.  Directs the Secretary of the Army to compile laws relating to water resource development.   Requires the Secretary to transmit to Congress a copy of any rules or regulations relating to water resources development. Gives Congress veto power over such rules or regulations.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the authorization of appropriations for streambank protection works for Boone County, Kentucky. Exempts portions of the Great Miami River, Ohio, from specified limitations regarding navigable waters.  Modifies the Lower Mississippi River flood control project to direct the construction of necessary measures to insure the stability of the Old River Control Complex, Louisiana.   Directs the Secretary to study and recommend to Congress the extent of non-Federal cooperation that should be required for necessary dredged material retaining works.  Stipulates that such costs shall be borne by the United States pending action on such recommendations, if not otherwise specified.  Directs the Secretary to study and recommend criteria for determining Federal and non-Federal interests in flood protection.  Stipulates the criteria to be used until legislation is enacted.   Terminates the following authorizations:  (1) Trexler Lake, Pennsylvania, flood control project;  (2) Beargrass Creek Basin, Kentucky, flood control survey; (3) a portion of the Nansemond River project, Virginia;  (4) Dickey-Lincoln School hydroelectric power project, Maine;  (5) Illinois Waterway navigation project, Illinois and Indiana;  (6) the Big Blue River flood control project, Indiana; (7) a specified portion of the Norfolk Harbor and Thimble Shoal Channel, Virginia, improvement project;  (8) Cascadia Dam and Reservoir project, Oregon;  (9) flood control projects for South Plymouth, Genegantslet, West Oneonta, Davenport Center, and Copes Corner Lakes, New York;  (10) Chester River improvements, Pennsylvania; (11) Connecticut River improvements Connecticut;  (12) Sixes Bridge Dam and Lake project, Maryland;  (13) Salt Creek Lake project, Ohio;  (14) Lincoln Dam and Reservoir project, Illinois;  (15) Helm Lake project, Illinois;  and (16) Coney Island Creek project, New York.   Prohibits the authorization of Federal money for planning or implementation of the Northfield Mountain or Miller's River Basin Water Supply Projects, Massachusetts.   Directs the Secretary to review and report to Congress concerning the continued authorization of the Lafayette Lake Dam and Reservoir project, Indiana, and the Elk Creek Lake project, California.   Declares portions of the Trent River, North Carolina, nonnavigable.   Authorizes the Corps of Engineers Historical Foundation to design and erect a memorial in the District of Columbia in honor of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.   Transfers from the Secretary of the Air Force to the Secretary of the Army authority over the Trilby Wash Detention Basin (McMicken Dam), Arizona.  Authorizes the Secretary to assure the structural integrity and flood control capacity of such Dam.   Authorizes the Secretary to:  (1) acquire real property for park and recreation purposes as a part of any water resources development project;  (2) preserve and maintain historic properties located on water resource development projects;  (3) compensate any owner of a water well, spring, or artesian well if the construction of any identifiable segment of a major waterway damages such well or spring.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to extend the authorization of appropriations for law enforcement services at water resources development projects, until September 30, 1982.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to increase the authorization of appropriations for financial assistance to specified counties in Kentucky and Tennessee for losses resulting from the establishment of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.   Requires Federal agencies to simplify application procedures for hydroelectric power licenses or permits.  Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress concerning such procedures.   Prohibits the Secretary from determining the cabin site in the South Recreation Area at Conchas Lake, New Mexico, to be in excess of project needs.   Amends the Federal Criminal Code to make it unlawful to kill any civilian employee of the Corps of Engineers.   Directs the Secretary to convey to Ohio land acquired for the Big Darby Lake flood control project on the condition that the land is administered for wildlife management purposes.  Directs the Secretary to convey to Georgia specifically described land in Chatham County.   Authorizes the Secretary to restore to a safe condition dams found to constitute a danger to human life and property if the public agency or instrumentality owning such dam agrees to repay the costs of such restoration.  Permits such restoration only in States having a dam safety program for non-Federal dams.  Repeals the provision limiting the coverage of the dam inspection program to dams of a specified size.  Authorizes the Secretary, upon the owner's request, to perform detailed engineering studies to determine the structural integrity of any dam found to be in hazardous condition after an inspection.   Permits the Secretary to financially assist bridge owners in the construction or alteration of a bridge protection system.  Sets forth the conditions to such assistance.   Amends the Flood Control Act of 1948 to increase the amounts which may be allotted for small flood control projects at any single locality.  Amends the Flood Control Act of 1968 to repeal the requirement that the construction of the Big Walnut Dam and Reservoir be approved by the President.  Exempts the agreements for local cooperation on the Big Walnut Lake, Indiana, project from the requirements contained in the Flood Control Act of 1970.   Authorizes the Secretary to develop and implement a flood warning system for the Whitewater River, California.   Requires the Chief of Engineers to submit the annual report on the Washington Aqueduct within nine months after the end of the fiscal year.   Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary to implement a demonstration project for the removal of debris and obsolete buildings in the vicinity of Fort Glenn on Umnak Island, Alaska.   Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse non-Federal interests for expenditures made for Oakland Inner Harbor improvements, California.   Exempts the agreements for local cooperation from the requirements contained in the Flood Control Act of 1970 for the following projects:  (1) the erosion protection project at the Louisville State Recreation Area, Nebraska;  and (2) the Long Branch Lake project, Missouri.  Permits both such States to make their performance contingent upon legislative appropriations.   Authorizes the Secretary to construct a bridge over the Tombigbee River, between Alabama and Mississippi.   Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the possibility of expanding the functions of the Lake Superior Area Office of the Army Corps of Engineers in Duluth, Minnesota, if the Great Lakes functions of the Corps are transferred to the Detroit District Office.   Includes the U.S. territories and possessions within the provisions authorizing the Secretary to cooperate with the States in the preparation of water conservation plans.   Authorizes the flood control project on the Hocking River at Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio, for construction.   Establishes a Commission on Federal Water Policy to investigate U.S. water policy and directs such Commission to submit to Congress its recommendations for a comprehensive Federal water policy by January 1, 1981.", "2025-09-02T13:53:37Z", null], ["96-hr-4608", 96, "hr", 4608, "A bill to amend the Water Resources Planning Act.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-06-25", "1979-06-25", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]", "AZ", "D", "U000001", 0, "Amends the Water Resources Planning Act to broaden the coverage of such Act over water and related land resources development programs and studies. Places the Secretary of Energy on the Water Resources Council in place of the Federal Power Commission Chairman. Decreases the frequency of required assessments by the Council of water supplies.  Directs the Council to:  (1) advise the President on water and related land resources investments; and (2) periodically compile and compare regional funding levels for water and related land resources programs. Authorizes the Council to establish an advisory committee composed of State and local representatives. Stipulates that all Federal appropriations for water and related land resource management studies to be conducted by the Council shall be made to the Council.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hr-4575", 96, "hr", 4575, "A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-06-21", "1979-06-21", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 1, "Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and implement a demonstration project for the removal and disposal of debris and obsolete buildings in the vicinity of Fort Glenn on Umnak Island, Alaska.  Stipulates that such project shall use local resources in order to reduce the high rate of unemployment.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hr-4502", 96, "hr", 4502, "A bill to authorize modernization and improvement of the Belle Fourche project and to integrate the project into the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-06-18", "1979-06-18", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2]", "SD", "R", "A000009", 0, "Modifies the Belle Fourche Irrigation project, South Dakota, to include construction, betterment of works, land rehabilitation, water conservation, recreation, fish and wildlife conservation and development, and silt control.  Redesignates such project as the \"Belle Fourche Unit\" of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate and execute an amendatory repayment contract with the Belle Fourche Irrigation District covering all lands of the existing Belle Fourche project.  Limits the period for repayment of the construction and rehabilitation and betterment costs by irrigation water users to not more than 40 years. Permits costs incurred under the provisions of this Act to be covered by appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-1361", 96, "s", 1361, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of the enlargement of Shasta Dam and Reservoir, Central Valley project, California, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-06-18", "1979-06-18", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]", "CA", "D", "C000877", 1, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies concerning: (1) enlarging Shasta Dam and Reservoir, California, or replacing such dam; and (2) using the Sacramento River for conveying water downstream from such enlarged dam and reservoir.  Requires State participation in the studies and the costs of the studies.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-1316", 96, "s", 1316, "Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-06-12", "1979-06-12", "Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.", "Senate", "Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]", "MD", "R", "M000241", 0, "Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act of 1979 - Establishes in the executive branch an independent establishment known as the Office for Chesapeake Bay Research, Planning, and Coordination. Requires such Office to: (1) ensure the existence of a Chesapeake Research Exchange; (2) review and evaluate, on a periodic basis, the research effort; (3) identify the need for, and the priority of, additional research projects; (4) establish an effective mechanism for coordinating the research projects with the research of State and local government agencies; (5) remain cognizant of ongoing research projects; (6) conduct periodic meetings with representatives of Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, and representatives of the scientific community having responsibility for the administration of research programs in the Chesapeake Bay area; (7) determine existing Federal and State programs on the Chesapeake Bay; (8) plan and conduct a conference on Chesapeake Bay affairs at least once every two years; (9) submit an annual report to Congress and to the Secretary of Commerce with respect to administration and recommendations for improving research efforts; and (10) perform such other activities that are consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make available such administrative services and staff as may be reasonably necessary. Establishes the Chesapeake Bay Research Board which shall:  (1) develop a Chesapeake Bay Research Plan consistent with the missions and interests of appropriate agencies and States; (2) advise the Director of the Office; and (3) review, evaluate, and comment upon the annual report submitted by the Office.", "2025-09-02T13:56:11Z", null], ["96-hr-4417", 96, "hr", 4417, "Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act of 1980", "Water Resources Development", "1979-06-11", "1980-10-15", "Public Law 96-460.", "House", "Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]", "MD", "R", "B000244", 2, "(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish in the Department of Commerce a separate office known as the Office for Chesapeake Bay Research Coordination.  Requires that the Office be headed by a Director whose knowledge and experience in research efforts on the Chesapeake Bay area qualifies the Director to serve as an advisor with respect to research.  Directs the Secretary to seek the recommendations of the Governors of Maryland and Virginia and, in consultation with the heads of specified agencies, to appoint the Director.  Authorizes the Director to appoint personnel for the Office.   Requires such Office, when directed to do so by the Chesapeake Bay Research Board, to:  (1) identify Federal and State research programs relating to the Chesapeake Bay area and annually update such inventory; (2) establish a Chesapeake Bay Research Exchange; (3) make recommendations to the Research Board on the relationship of Federal programs to the Chesapeake Bay Research Plan; and (4) make recommendations to the Research Board on possible revisions to such Research Plan.   Requires the Office to work with the Research Board to:  (1) identify the need for, and the priority of, research programs which could benefit the management of the resources of the Chesapeake Bay area; (2) promote optimum utilization of available funds and resources to benefit the Chesapeake Bay area; (3) remain cognizant of ongoing research programs and assist in the dissemination of the results and findings of research programs; (4) conduct periodic meetings with representatives of Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, and representatives of the scientific community having responsibility for the administration of research programs in the Chesapeake Bay area; (5) review proposed Federal legislation which may affect the Chesapeake Bay area and comment on the relation of such legislation to the Research Plan; (6) determine existing Federal and State programs relating to the Chesapeake Bay area and annually update this inventory; (7) plan and conduct a conference on Chesapeake Bay area affairs at least once every two years; (8) prepare for the Board an annual report on research programs pertaining to the Chesapeake Bay area; and (9) perform such other activities as are consistent with the purposes of this Act.   Directs the Secretary to make available to the Office such administrative services and staff as may be reasonably necessary.   Establishes the Chesapeake Bay Research Board, to consist of 15 members selected by the Governors of Virginia and Maryland and by the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of specified agencies. Directs the Secretary and the Governors to ensure that the Board is comprised of qualified individuals who represent the interests of Federal, State, and local government, industry, the public, and the scientific and environmental communities.  Requires the Board membership to elect the Chairman of the Board annually.   Requires the Board to:  (1) develop and biennially update a Chesapeake Bay Research Plan consistent with the missions and interests of appropriate agencies and States; (2) review and evaluate, periodically, Federal research programs pertaining to the Chesapeake Bay area, and ascertain the extent to which such programs are consistent with the Research Plan; and (3) submit an annual report to Congress and the Governors of Maryland and Virginia on research programs pertaining to the Chesapeake Bay area, their relationship to the Research Plan, and any recommendations for improving the coordination of such research.   Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act for each of fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984.   Terminates the authority conferred by this Act on September 30, 1984.", "2025-01-14T19:03:55Z", null], ["96-s-1299", 96, "s", 1299, "A bill to change the names of a dam and reservoir on the Salt River, Missouri, from the \"Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir\" to the \"Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam\".", "Water Resources Development", "1979-06-07", "1979-06-07", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO]", "MO", "D", "E000004", 0, "Redesignates the Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir, Missouri, as the Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-s-1241", 96, "s", 1241, "National Water Resources Policy and Development Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-24", "1979-05-24", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]", "NM", "R", "D000407", 3, "National Water Resources Policy and Development Act of 1979 - Title I - Directs States to review periodically their water resources needs.  Authorizes the States to request the Water Resources Council for detailed studies of specific water resources needs.  Directs States to submit to the Council a list of authorized studies which have not been completed and which are necessary to meet identified water resources needs. Authorizes the appropriate Federal water resources agency to make detailed evaluations of specific water resources needs upon referral by the Council.  Stipulates that the State or other non-Federal body must agree to pay ten percent of the costs of the study before any study may be initiated.  Provides for State employees to work in coordination with the appropriate agency.  Requires such agencies to assure that studies are equitably undertaken on a regional basis. Directs States to develop and submit to the Council annually a priority list of water resource needs and projects.  Stipulates that such lists will be deemed approved after 60 days unless the Council finds that such list was developed without adequate public participation. Requires reports to be filed by the appropriate agency with the Council and appropriate States upon completion of studies of water resource projects.  Provides for the authorization of construction of such projects upon: (1) certification by the Governors to the Council that such project is needed and entitled to priority consideration; and (2) recommendation of construction by the appropriate agency.  Stipulates that if a Governor affected by such project objects to the Council within 90 days, then such project must be authorized by Congress. Requires the States or other non-Federal bodies to agree to pay specified percentages of the costs of construction and operation of such projects.  Permits the use of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund to pay the non-Federal contribution for commercial inland navigation projects.  Requires any revenues from such projects to be shared between the non-Federal interests and the participating Federal agencies based on their percentage contribution to the project.  Sets forth the formula for allocating authorized funds by the Council among the States. Terminates projects authorized prior to this Act if:  (1) construction has not begun within five years of enactment of this Act; and (2) the project is not on a State's priority list. Authorizes the Council to study and propose legislation authorizing construction of regional water resources projects which have national significance and priority. Directs the Council to select up to 25 of such projects from among projects authorized prior to enactment of this Act which shall be eligible for direct funding by Congress without regard to specific limitations in this Act.  Stipulates that such projects, if authorized specifically by Congress, shall be constructed at full Federal cost. Permits States to apply to the Council for loans to finance the construction of projects authorized prior to this Act. Requires the Council to report to Congress concerning:  (1) national priorities for water resources development; (2) the needs for cost-effective development of the projects; and (3) the best ways to achieve the maximum efficient use of water supplies from existing Federal projects. Prohibits the construction of water resource projects designed to bring land into production for crops receiving Federal price supports until such studies are submitted. Title II:  Amends the Water Resources Planning Act to provide for an independent Water Resources Council.  Revises the composition of such Council to include experts in the engineering or economics of water resources development.", "2025-09-02T13:56:10Z", null], ["96-s-1245", 96, "s", 1245, "A bill to authorize the construction of a project for navigation at the Bonneville lock and dam, Oregon and Washington.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-24", "1979-05-24", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]", "OR", "R", "H000343", 3, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a navigational project at the Bonneville lock and dam, Oregon and Washington.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-hr-4184", 96, "hr", 4184, "A bill to amend Section 2 of the act entitled, \"An Act to authorize the American River Basin Development, California, for Irrigation and Reclamation, and for other purposes\" (Act of October 14, 1949, 63 Stat. 852).", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-22", "1979-05-22", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14]", "CA", "R", "S000393", 0, "Expands the authorization for the American River Basin Development, California, to include a diversion structure and tunnel from the North Fork Consumnes River to Camp Creek.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-4144", 96, "hr", 4144, "A bill to provide for rehabilitation of Conconully Dam, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-21", "1979-05-21", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]", "WA", "D", "F000239", 0, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to declare nonreimbursable and nonreturnable costs incurred for emergency repairs and modifications to Conconully Dam, Washington.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-4135", 96, "hr", 4135, "Federal Water Projects Financing Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-17", "1979-05-17", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]", "CA", "D", "J000135", 2, "Federal Water Projects Financing Act of 1979 - Requires States to agree in writing to fund the total State financing share of any Federal water resource project involving the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority.  Sets forth the formula for determining the State's share.  Provides for States to receive a share of the net operating revenues from the sale of vendible outputs. Requires non-Federal entities to agree in writing to pay 20 percent of the costs of flood control projects involving the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Soil Conservation Service, or the Tennessee Valley Authority. Directs the Chairman of the Water Resources Council to promulgate guidelines for the Federal agencies' rules necessary to implement this Act in order to insure uniformity. Encourages voluntary State financing of projects authorized prior to enactment of this Act in order to assist Federal authorities in setting priorities.  Stipulates that the aforementioned financing requirements be in addition to any other financing requirements.", "2025-09-02T13:53:19Z", null], ["96-hr-4127", 96, "hr", 4127, "Federal Water Projects Financing Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-16", "1979-05-16", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]", "AZ", "D", "U000001", 0, "Federal Water Projects Financing Act of 1979 - Requires States to agree in writing to fund the total State financing share of any Federal water resource project involving the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority.  Sets forth the formula for determining the State's share.  Provides for States to receive a share of the net operating revenues from the sale of vendible outputs. Requires non-Federal entities to agree in writing to pay 20 percent of the costs of flood control projects involving the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Soil Conservation Service, or the Tennessee Valley Authority. Directs the Chairman of the Water Resources Council to promulgate guidelines for the Federal agencies' rules necessary to implement this Act in order to insure uniformity. Encourages voluntary State financing of projects authorized prior to enactment of this Act in order to assist Federal authorities in setting priorities.  Stipulates that the aforementioned financing requirements be in addition to any other financing requirements.", "2025-09-02T13:53:19Z", null], ["96-s-1164", 96, "s", 1164, "A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to authorize and direct the removal of disposal of certain debris and obsolete buildings in the vicinity of Ft. Glenn on Umnak Island in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-16", "1979-05-16", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]", "AK", "D", "G000388", 0, "Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and implement a demonstration project for the removal and disposal of debris and obsolete buildings in the vicinity of Fort Glenn on Umnak Island, Alaska.  Stipulates that such project shall use local resources in order to reduce the high rate of unemployment.", "2025-01-14T17:12:38Z", null], ["96-hr-4097", 96, "hr", 4097, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies of the enlargement of Shasta Dam and Reservoir, Central Valley Project, California, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-05-15", "1979-05-15", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1]", "CA", "D", "J000135", 2, "Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to engage in feasibility studies concerning: (1) enlarging Shasta Dam and Reservoir, California, or replacing such dam; and (2) using the Sacramento River for conveying water downstream from such enlarged dam and reservoir.  Requires State participation in the studies and the costs of the studies.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-1005", 96, "s", 1005, "A bill to terminate the authority to make grants to the Las Vegas Valley Water District under the Act of August 27, 1954.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-04-25", "1979-04-25", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV]", "NV", "R", "L000148", 1, "Amends the Act granting certain public lands of the United States to the Las Vegas Valley Water District to terminate such authority after December 31, 1979.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hjres-303", 96, "hjres", 303, "A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 7, 1979, as \"National Port Week\".", "Water Resources Development", "1979-04-24", "1979-10-06", "Public Law 96-80.", "House", "Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17]", "NY", "D", "M001098", 105, "Authorizes and requests the President to designate the seven-day period beginning October 7, 1979, as \"National Port Week.\"", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", null], ["96-hr-3592", 96, "hr", 3592, "A bill to change the names of a dam and reservoir on the Salt River, Missouri, from the \"Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir\" to the \"Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam\".", "Water Resources Development", "1979-04-10", "1979-04-10", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]", "MO", "D", "V000112", 0, "Redesignates the Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir, Missouri, as the Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam.", "2024-02-07T16:02:17Z", null], ["96-hr-3538", 96, "hr", 3538, "Flood Control Procedure Reform Act of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-04-09", "1979-04-09", "Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]", "NJ", "D", "R000383", 22, "Flood Control Procedure Reform Act of 1979 - Establishes a flood control survey and engineering fund in the U.S. Treasury.  Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to use such fund for surveys or other planning of authorized flood control projects.  Authorizes appropriations as necessary for such fund.  Provides for the authorization of flood control projects by resolution of the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to permit the Secretary to enter into agreements with States for water resources projects even if such agreements are contingent upon the State legislative appropriation process.", "2025-09-02T13:53:03Z", null], ["96-s-922", 96, "s", 922, "A bill to recognize the joint development by the State of Texas and the State of Louisiana of a recurring and environmentally sound source of energy represented by the Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir and exempt Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana,  and Sabine River Authority, State of Texas, from charges for use, occupancy, and enjoyment of certain lands of the United States within the Sabine National Forest, Texas.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-04-09", "1979-04-09", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]", "LA", "D", "J000189", 3, "Exempts the Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir project from annual payments to the United States for the use of lands within the Sabine National Forest, Texas, in consideration of the joint development by Texas and Louisiana of an energy source from such project.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-hr-3489", 96, "hr", 3489, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain an enlarged Bumping Lake, Supplemental Storage Division, Yakima Project, Washington.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-04-05", "1980-09-26", "Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1404.", "House", "Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4]", "WA", "D", "M000365", 0, "(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1404)  Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain an enlarged Bumping Lake as part of the Yakima project, Washington, to consist of an enlarged Bumping Lake Dam, fish passage and protective facilities, fish hatchery, Tieton Dam modification, and other appurtenant water service facilities, necessary fishery equipment, and wildlife mitigation facilities.   Requires that:  (1) the first 33,700 acre-feet of water from storage in the enlarged Bumping Lake be used for irrigation pursuant to existing water rights; (2) 75 percent of any additional water from storage in the enlarged Bumping Lake be used for maintenance and enhancement of anadromous and resident fish resources in the Yakima River System; and (3) 25 percent of any additional water be used for irrigation, in integrating and coordinating the operations of the enlarged Bumping Lake into other features of the Yakima project, to effect the fullest, most beneficial and most economic utilization of the available water resources.   Directs the Secretary, prior to initiation of project construction,to:  (1) secure the necessary permits from the State of Washington for water storage in and operation of an enlarged Bumping Lake; and (2) regulate releases from new storage to carry out the purposes of this Act through agreement with the State of Washington.   Directs the Secretary to prepare a detailed fish and wildlife compensation plan in coordination with the United States Forest Service and with appropriate agencies of the State of Washington.   Requires that irrigation repayment contracts shall provide for repayment within 50 years.  Sets forth the formula to be used in determining the interest to be paid by non-Federal entities.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-hr-3447", 96, "hr", 3447, "Boulder City Act Amendments of 1979", "Water Resources Development", "1979-04-04", "1979-04-04", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98]", "NV", "D", "S000058", 0, "Boulder City Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Boulder City Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to Boulder City, Nevada, portions of the Federal interest in the water supply system if such municipality agrees to reimburse the United States for the operating and maintenance costs of the water delivery system.  Repeals:  (1) the ceiling on the costs of supplying water; (2) the provisions concerning the costs of operating such system; (3) the requirement that the Secretary determine the number of employees on such project; and (4) the requirement that the Secretary report to Congress every five years concerning the need for assistance to such municipality.", "2025-09-02T13:53:00Z", null], ["96-hr-3332", 96, "hr", 3332, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain modifications of the existing Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir, Shoshone project, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program, Wyoming, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-03-29", "1979-03-29", "Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Cheney, Dick [R-WY-At Large]", "WY", "R", "C000344", 0, "Authorizes the enlargement of the Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir, Wyoming, for various purposes, including water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation.  Requires repayment contracts for the costs of municipal and industrial water supply be negotiated prior to construction of such facilities.  Sets forth the formula for computing interest during the construction of the modifications.", "2024-02-07T13:32:55Z", null], ["96-s-821", 96, "s", 821, "A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain modifications of the existing Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir, Shoshone project, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program, Wyoming, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-03-29", "1979-03-29", "Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "Senate", "Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY]", "WY", "R", "W000092", 1, "Authorizes the enlargement of the Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir, Wyoming, for various purposes, including water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation.  Requires repayment contracts for the costs of municipal and industrial water supply be negotiated prior to construction of such facilities.  Sets forth the formula for computing interest during the construction of the modifications.", "2025-04-23T11:41:33Z", null], ["96-s-833", 96, "s", 833, "A bill amending the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to implement state water management and conservation technical assistance programs, and for other purposes.", "Water Resources Development", "1979-03-29", "1979-03-29", "Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000046", 0, "Amends the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 to establish a program of financial and program assistance to the States and to federally recognized Indian tribes for the development, implementation, and modification of State water management programs and the establishment and implementation of water conservation technical assistance programs. Authorizes appropriations to the Water Resources Council in the amount of $50,000,000 annually.  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