109 HR 6312 IH: New Mexico Rivers Feasibility Studies U.S. House of Representatives 2006-09-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6312 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2006 Mrs. Wilson of New Mexico introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies to identify opportunities to increase the surface flows of the Rio Grande, Canadian, and Pecos Rivers in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the New Mexico Rivers Feasibility Studies Act of 2006.

2.

Rio Grande, Canadian, and Pecos Rivers feasibility study

(a)

In general

The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation (referred to in this Act as the Secretary), in coordination with the State of New Mexico, shall, in accordance with this Act and any other applicable law, conduct feasibility studies to identify opportunities to increase the surface flows of the Rio Grande, Canadian, and Pecos Rivers in the State of New Mexico. (b)

Report

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes the results of the feasibility studies conducted under subsection (a). (c)

Authorization of Appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act $3,000,000.