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

Q: What does Preamble of A bill 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 purpose of the amendment is to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

Q: What does CONVEYANCE FOR AQUIFER RECHARGE PURPOSES. of A bill 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 purposes without requiring additional authorization from the Secretary, provided certain conditions are met. The amendment requires a 30-day notice to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) before using an existing right-of-way for aquifer recharge, including details about the intended use and a copy of the relevant agreement. Uses of existing rights-of-way for aquifer recharge are generally exempt from additional rent payments to the BLM, except for for-profit uses or entities. The amendment waives the obligation of right-of-way holders to comply with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in connection with aquifer recharge activities. The amendment also provides authority to construct, modify, or expand existing infrastructure covered under the act.

Last updated: 4/2/2025 · Introduced: 4/2/2025

Author: James Risch (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill clarifies that existing rights-of-way can be used for aquifer recharge without needing new authorization from the Secretary of the Interior, subject to certain conditions.
Right-of-way holders using existing authorizations for aquifer recharge must provide a 30-day notice to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), except for certain for-profit uses.
The bill waives compliance with specific environmental regulations, including the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Endangered Species Act, and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, for aquifer recharge activities utilizing existing rights-of-way.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 331(Passed House)Official page

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