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US HR6985

US HR6985
Dam Safety Improvement Act


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Introduced
05/22/2020
In Committee
05/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to expand eligibility for the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dam program, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Dam Safety Improvement Act, amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to expand eligibility for the rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams. Key provisions include: 1) Broadening the definition of "high hazard potential dam" to include dams that have an emergency action plan that complies with FEMA guidelines and is approved by the state; 2) Replacing the term "non-Federal sponsor" with "recipient" and "subrecipient" to clarify the roles and responsibilities of entities receiving and distributing the rehabilitation assistance; and 3) Requiring subrecipients to maintain the rehabilitated dams for their expected lifespan and allowing the Administrator to recoup funds if required activities are not completed on time.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 05/26/2020)

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