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US S199

A bill to authorize the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir.


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Introduced
01/24/2017
In Committee
03/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to authorize the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, in cooperation with the state of Wyoming, to amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project (authorized under the Colorado River Storage Project Act) to provide for the study, design, planning, and construction activities that will enable the use of all active storage capacity of Fontenelle Dam and Reservoir, including the placement of sufficient riprap on the upstream face of the dam to allow such storage capacity to be used for authorized project purposes. Interior may enter into: (1) any contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other agreement that is necessary to carry out this bill; and (2) contracts with Wyoming for division of any additional active capacity made available under this bill. Interior must enter into a cooperative agreement with Wyoming for planning, design, related preconstruction activities, and construction of any modification of the Fontenelle Dam, which shall specify the responsibilities of Interior and Wyoming regarding: (1) completing the planning and final design of the modification of the dam, (2) any environmental and cultural resource compliance activities required for the modification of the dam, and (3) the construction of the modification of the dam.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, in cooperation with the state of Wyoming, to amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project to enable the use of all active storage capacity of the Fontenelle Dam and Reservoir. The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with Wyoming for planning, design, and construction of any necessary modifications to the dam. It also allows the Secretary to enter into contracts with Wyoming for the division of any additional active capacity made available. The bill specifies that it does not modify or affect several existing laws and agreements related to the Colorado River and water rights.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126. (on 06/08/2017)

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