What does Preamble of Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study The study is for a project to supply water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System The project aims to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water

What does SHORT TITLE. of Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. A 'non-Federal project entity' is specifically defined as the Western Dakota Regional Water System, Inc. A 'proposed rural water supply project' refers to a project supplying water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System. The 'Secretary' is defined as the Secretary of the Interior.

What does WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY. of Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act do?

This section requires a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project. The Secretary must develop a feasibility report with a recommendation on project authorization and non-Federal cost share. The non-Federal share of construction costs must be at least 25% of total construction costs. A cost-sharing agreement is required for feasibility study costs, with a Federal share not exceeding 50%. The section authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations and expires 10 years after enactment.

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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 1/30/2026

Author: Dusty Johnson (R-SD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates a feasibility study by the Secretary of the Interior to assess a project supplying water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System for municipal, rural, and industrial use.
The study will include a recommendation on project authorization and require a non-Federal cost share of at least 25% of total construction costs.
The bill authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations for the feasibility study, with a Federal cost-sharing limit of 50%.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3723(In Committee)Official page

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