To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes. do?

This bill amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. The amendment clarifies a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

Q: What does CONVEYANCE FOR AQUIFER RECHARGE PURPOSES. of To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes. do?

This section amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act (43 U.S.C. 390g-9) to clarify the circumstances under which water may be transported for aquifer recharge. It allows holders of existing rights-of-way, easements, permits, or other authorizations to use them for aquifer recharge and water transport without additional authorization from the Secretary, provided certain conditions are met. The amendment requires holders to provide the Bureau of Land Management with a 30-day notice before using an existing right-of-way for aquifer recharge, including details about the intended use and a copy of the relevant agreement. The amendment also waives the obligation of the holder to comply with applicable Federal laws and Bureau policies. Finally, the amendment provides authority to construct, modify, or expand existing infrastructure covered under subsection (c)(3).

Last updated: 5/14/2025 · Introduced: 1/13/2025

Author: Russ Fulcher (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill clarifies that existing rights-of-way can be used for aquifer recharge and water transport without needing new authorization from the Secretary of the Interior, subject to certain conditions.
It requires those using existing rights-of-way for aquifer recharge to provide a 30-day notice to the Bureau of Land Management detailing the intended use and relevant agreements.
The bill allows for the construction, modification, or expansion of existing infrastructure related to aquifer recharge projects.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 1254(In Committee)Official page

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