II 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 13 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2010 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Chambliss) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Secretary of the Army to calculate the aggregate withdrawals of non-Federal entities, and for other purposes.

1.

Calculation of withdrawals

(a)

Definitions

In this section: (1)

Return flow

(A)

In general

The term return flow means a discharge that flows directly or indirectly into a reservoir from a wastewater or water supply system in accordance with applicable Federal law (including regulations). (B)

Exclusion

The term return flow does not include a discharge of storm water that would have flowed into a reservoir described in subparagraph (A) in the absence of a discharge by a non-Federal entity. (2)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers. (b)

Calculation of return flow

At the request of a State in which a Federal reservoir operated by the Secretary is located, the Secretary shall calculate the aggregate withdrawals of a non-Federal entity by subtracting any return flow from the aggregate withdrawals of the non-Federal entity.