What does Preamble of Urban Canal Modernization Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. The proposed amendment would authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Urban Canal Modernization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Urban Canal Modernization Act.

What does EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED BY THE of Urban Canal Modernization Act do?

This section amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, specifically sections 9601 and 9603. It defines 'urban canal of concern' as a canal reach that poses a significant risk to population or property, or is classified as such by the Bureau of Reclamation. The definition of 'urban canal of concern' includes a canal reach where a failure would result in an estimated at-risk population of more than 100 individuals or an estimated property damage of more than $5,000,000. The Secretary or the transferred works operating entity can carry out necessary 'extraordinary operation and maintenance work' on urban canals of concern. The Secretary will provide Federal funds to cover 35 percent of the costs allocable to the transferred works operating entity for such work. Reimbursable funds provided under this section are considered a non-Federal source for cost-sharing requirements for Federal grants.

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Urban Canal Modernization Act

Last updated: 11/21/2025 · Introduced: 11/21/2025

Author: Michael Simpson (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize 'extraordinary operation and maintenance work' on designated urban canals of concern.
It defines 'urban canal of concern' as a canal reach posing a significant risk to population or property, including those with over 100 at-risk individuals or $5,000,000 in potential property damage.
The federal government will cover 35% of the costs for these maintenance projects for operating entities, and these funds can be used to meet cost-sharing requirements for federal grants.

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