II Calendar No. 246 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 542 [Report No. 110–113] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 8, 2007 Mr. Craig introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources June 28, 2007 Reported by Mr. Bingaman, without amendment A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies to address certain water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.

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Authority to conduct feasibility studies

(a)

In general

The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, may conduct feasibility studies on projects that address water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in the State of Idaho, and are considered appropriate for further study by the Bureau of Reclamation Boise Payette water storage assessment report issued during 2006. (b)

Bureau of Reclamation

A study conducted under this section shall comply with Bureau of Reclamation policy standards and guidelines for studies. (c)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this section $3,000,000. (d)

Termination of effectiveness

The authority provided by this section terminates on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

June 28, 2007 Reported without amendment