II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2159 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 21, 2005 Mr. Smith (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To provide for reimbursement of the cost of certain projects at the Fern Ridge Dam, Oregon.

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Fern Ridge Dam, Oregon

(a)

Definition of dam safety project

Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including a regulation), the repairs initiated at Fern Ridge Dam, Oregon, during fiscal year 2005 shall be considered to be a dam safety project, as that term is defined by the Chief of Engineers. (b)

Costs of projects

(1)

In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the cost of the repairs described in subsection (a) shall be reimbursable in accordance with section 1203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 467n). (2)

Exception

The portion of repair costs allocated to irrigation as a project benefit shall not be reimbursable.