117 S3450 RS: Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act U.S. Senate 2022-10-18 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.

IICalendar No. 538117th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3450[Report No. 117–187]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 10, 2022Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Tester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesOctober 18, 2022Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of October 14, 2022, by Mr. Manchin, without amendmentA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain facilities in the Sun River project, Montana, for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act .

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Authorization of Sun River Project, Montana

(a)

Authorization

The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation and pursuant to the reclamation laws, may construct, operate, and maintain facilities in the Sun River project, Montana, for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation.(b)

Effect

The authorization under subsection (a) shall—(1)be in addition to any other authorizations for the Sun River project under existing law; and (2)not limit, restrict, or alter operations of the Sun River project in a manner that would be adverse to the satisfaction of valid existing water rights or water deliveries to the holder of any valid water service contract.

October 18, 2022Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of October 14, 2022, without amendment