WATERWAYS

Amendments

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (H.R. 999), S8988 [21SE], H8132 [26SE]

———improve quality of coastal recreation waters (S. 522), S8990, S8998 [21SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (S. 2951), S10528 [13OC]

———participation in the planning, design, and construction of the Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project in Oregon (S. 2425), S10526 [13OC]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (H.R. 3039), H2163 [12AP]

Corps of Engineers: develop and implement comprehensive program for fish screens and passage devices at agricultural water diversions (H.R. 1444), S2795 [13AP], S11277 [27OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (S. 3022), S10529 [13OC]

EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (H.R. 673), H2561 [4MY]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (H.R. 2941), H8800 [4OC], H8852, H8854 [5OC]

Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (S. 2691), S9966, S10000 [5OC]

Louisiana: authorize water quality restoration projects for Lake Pontchartrain Basin (H.R. 2957), H2464, H2465 [3MY]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (S. 623), S10530, S10592 [13OC]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), S8865 [20SE], S8885, S8916, S8929, S8960, S8986, S8987, S8988 [21SE], S9151, S9205 [25SE], S10852 [23OC], H10037 [17OC], H10257 [18OC], H10364 [19OC]

Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), S2003 [30MR], S10019 [5OC]

Analyses

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act Appropriations (S. 2410), S2625 [12AP]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 835, Clean Waters and Bays Act, S10027 [5OC]

———S. 835, Estuary Habitat and Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, H8766 [4OC]

———S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S10881 [23OC], H10365 [19OC]

Articles and editorials

Missouri River Trust Fund Is Worthy Idea, S1682 [23MR]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (see S. 2951), S7839 [27JY]

———participation in the planning, design, and construction of the Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project in Oregon (see S. 2425), S2727 [13AP] (see H.R. 4341), H2339 [13AP]

———study the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification at the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant in Washington (see S. 2163), S1117 [2MR] (see H.R. 3986), H1077 [15MR]

———study the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant in Washington (H.R. 3986), consideration (see H. Res. 581), H7870 [19SE]

California: authorize water reuse and recycling projects (see S. 3232), S10999 [25OC] (see H.R. 5555), H11194 [25OC]

———develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see S. 2248), S1461 [20MR]

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park Commission: reauthorize (see S. 3115), S9267 [26SE] (see H.R. 5402), H9011 [5OC]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration (H.R. 3039), consideration (see H. Res. 470), H2121 [11AP]

Clinton River: authorize Corps of Engineers authority over an extended portion (see S. 2847), S6474 [11JY]

Commission on Dredged Material Policy: authority to issue permits for transportation of dredged materials to be dumped into ocean waters (see H.R. 3892), H921 [9MR]

Corps of Engineers: conduct studies and carry out ecosystem restoration within Puget Sound and adjacent waters in Washington (see S. 2228), S1391 [9MR] (see H.R. 3882), H920 [9MR]

———conduct studies and ecosystem restoration projects within the Lower Columbia River and Tillamook Bay Estuaries in Oregon and Washington (see H.R. 5150), H7501 [12SE]

———develop and implement comprehensive program for fish screens and passage devices at agricultural water diversions (H.R. 1444), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 630), H10036 [17OC]

———reform (see H.R. 4879), H6469 [18JY]

———removal of accumulated snags and other debris from navigable waters to mitigate damages resulting from a major disaster (see H.R. 4752), H5168 [26JN]

Corps of Engineers Civil Works Independent Investigation and Review Commission: establish (see S. 2309), S1815 [28MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: facilitate a regional approach to the acquisition of permanent conservation easements in the Chino Basin, CA (see H.R. 4691), H4674 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (see S. 3022), S8291 [8SE]

———convey certain water distribution facilities to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (see S. 2400), S2527 [11AP] (see H.R. 4389), H2606 [4MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish program to market dredged material (see S. 2385), S2526 [11AP] (see H.R. 4185), H1851 [5AP]

———require use of dredged material in the construction of federally funded transportation projects (see S. 2384), S2526 [11AP] (see H.R. 4186), H1851 [5AP]

Ecology and environment: prevent and reduce contamination of navigable waters by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), tetrachloroethylene, and trichloroethylene (see H.R. 5049), H7208 [27JY]

EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see S. 2711), S4953 [12JN]

———authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (H.R. 673), consideration (see H. Res. 483), H2409 [2MY]

———make grants for the remediation of sediment contamination in certain areas of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 4283), H2337 [13AP]

———reauthorize the Great Lakes Program (see H.R. 3670), H509 [16FE]

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor: establish (see S. 3154), S9702 [3OC] (see H.R. 5375), H8735 [3OC]

Fish and fishing: protect the public's ability to fish for sport (see S. 3234), S10999 [25OC]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: increase authorization (see H.R. 3926), H1075 [15MR]

Kennebunk River: deauthorize certain portions of the navigation project (see S. 2683), S4565 [6JN]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 3044), S8501 [13SE]

———establish (H.R. 2941), consideration (see H. Res. 610), H8799 [4OC]

Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (see S. 2691), S4669 [7JN] (see H.R. 4580), H3924 [6JN]

Louisiana: authorize water quality restoration projects for Lake Pontchartrain Basin (H.R. 2957), consideration (see H. Res. 484), H2409 [2MY]

Loveland, CO: authorize contracts with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to use Federal facilities to deliver non-Federal water (see S. 2906), S7448 [21JY] (see H.R. 4991), H7205 [27JY]

Mississippi: modify Yazoo Backwater Basin Area flood control project to compensate local interests for local tax revenue reductions (see H.R. 4123), H1588 [29MR]

Mississippi Delta Development Commission: coverage of Natchitoches Parish, LA (see S. 3266), S11423 [31OC]

Mississippi River: water quality and barrier island restoration projects funding for the Mississippi Sound (see H.R. 4104), H1476 [28MR]

Missouri River: establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota (see S. 2291), S1671 [23MR] (see H.R. 5527), H10808 [24OC]

———establish boundaries and classification of Montana segment (see H.R. 5041), H7207 [27JY]

———improve environmental quality and public use and appreciation, and expand Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat (see S. 2704), S4820 [8JN] (see H.R. 4754), H5168 [26JN]

Narraguagus River: redesignate and reauthorize as anchorage certain portions of the navigation project (see S. 2684), S4565 [6JN]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 2965), S7839 [27JY]

New Jersey: designate the Historic Area Remediation Site as a marine protected area (see H.R. 5118), H7280 [6SE]

———dumping of dredged material in the Historic Area Remediation Site (see H.R. 3549), H49 [27JA] (see H.R. 3652), H373 [14FE]

———redesignate the Historic Area Remediation Site as the Albert Gore, Jr., Mud Dump Site (see H.R. 3548), H49 [27JA]

———restrict ocean dumping of dredged material in the Historic Area Remediation Site relative to background ambient contamination levels (see H.R. 3893), H921 [9MR]

———restrict ocean dumping of dredged material in the Historic Area Remediation Site to States that have developed, and made commercially available, alternative uses for dredged materials (see H.R. 3894), H921 [9MR]

New Mexico: convey certain properties in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (see H.R. 5359), H8617 [2OC]

New York Canal National Heritage Corridor: establish as an affiliated unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4808), H5655 [29JN]

NOAA: reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office and enhance management and restoration programs (see S. 2777), S5663 [22JN] (see H.R. 4789), H5654 [29JN] (see H.R. 5133), H7365 [7SE]

Oil Pollution Act: improve provisions on the recovery of damages for injuries resulting from oil spills (see S. 3268), S11494 [1NO] (see H.R. 5617), H11781 [1NO]

———reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes (see S. 2944), S7839 [27JY] (see H.R. 5100), H7209 [27JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2410), S2616 [12AP]

———increase authorization of appropriations (see H.R. 3595), H254 [8FE]

Rivers: reduce sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4013), H1118 [16MR]

Summit County, UT: authorize contracts with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to use Federal facilities to deliver non-Federal water (see S. 2396), S2526 [11AP]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (see H.R. 3566), H164 [1FE]

Water: direct the Dept. of the Army to recommend water resources development and conservation projects only if there are certain projected benefits (see H.R. 5459), H9900 [12OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see S. 2437), S2728 [13AP] (see S. 2796), S5884 [27JN] (see H.R. 4411), H2770 [9MY]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration (see H. Res. 639), H10256 [18OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 665), H11781 [1NO]

Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 648), H10808 [24OC]

Conference reports

Estuaries and Clean Waters Act (S. 835), H10537-H10550 [24OC]

Water Resources Development Act (S. 2796), H11624-H11668 [31OC]

Cost Estimates

Bureau of Reclamation study of a water exchange in lieu of the electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant (H.R. 3986): CBO, E1596 [26SE]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area establishment (H.R. 2941): CBO, H8854 [5OC]

Missouri River Basin, Middle Loup Division Facilities Conveyance Act (S. 1612): CBO, S8284 [8SE]

Water Resources Development Act (S. 2796): CBO, S7995 [5SE]

Letters

Clean Water Act Total Maximum Daily Load Program: Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, H4880 [21JN], E1120 [26JN]

———several environmental organizations, H4879 [21JN], E1119 [26JN]

Corps of Engineers Missouri River management funding: Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, S7499 [25JY]

———several businesses, S7500 [25JY]

———Sioux City, IA, City Council, H9667 [11OC]

———U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S8174 [7SE]

———William J. Janklow, Governor of South Dakota, S7783 [27JY]

Delaware River channel deepening project: Nicholas A. DiPasquale, Corps of Engineers, S8279, S8281 [8SE]

———Representatives Saxton and LoBiondo, S8279 [8SE]

———Robert W. Hargrove, EPA, S8278 [8SE]

———Senator Biden and Representative Andrews, S8278 [8SE]

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act: Stephen C. Saunders, Dept. of the Interior, H10580 [24OC]

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office reauthorization and management and restoration programs enhancement: Bill Bolling, Brian E. Frosh, and Arthur D. Hershey, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5682 [22JN]

———Michael F. Hirshfield, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5683 [22JN]

Oregon Inlet stabilization project alternatives study: Ralph DeGennaro, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S7364 [20JY]

———Richard T. Selden, S7364 [20JY]

Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes Program: several Senators, S6502 [12JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations: Eluid L. Martinez, Dept. of the Interior, S2624 [12AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to raise Missouri River spring water levels: Clarence Harmon, Mayor of St. Louis, MO, S8079 [6SE]

———Kay Barnes, Mayor of Kansas City, MO, S8079 [6SE]

———Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, S8078 [6SE]

———Mike Huckabee, Southern Governors' Association, S8078 [6SE]

———National Waterways Alliance, S8079 [6SE]

Lists

Florida government officials and organizations who worked on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S9146 [25SE]

Senate staff who worked on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S9146 [25SE]

Motions

Water: provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), H10364, H10365 [19OC]

Remarks in House

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: funding, H5577-H5580, H5586 [29JN]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (H.R. 999), H8132-H8136 [26SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: accounting of costs of the Sugar Pine Dam and Reservoir of the Central Valley Project, H10725 [24OC]

———management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (S. 2951), H10519 [23OC]

———participation in the planning, design, and construction of the Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project in Oregon (S. 2425), H10517 [23OC]

———reauthorize participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy (H.R. 1787), H5670, H5671 [10JY]

———reauthorize participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy (S. 1027), H7399 [12SE]

———study the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant in Washington (H.R. 3986), H7747-H7749 [19SE], H7886-H7888 [20SE], E1596 [26SE]

———study the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant in Washington (H.R. 3986), consideration (H. Res. 581), H7885, H7886 [20SE]

———transfer irrigation project property to the Middle Loup Division irrigation district in Nebraska (H.R. 2984), H7662, H7663, H7688 [18SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2465 [3MY]

California: authorize water reuse and recycling projects (H.R. 5555), E1922 [25OC]

———develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (H.R. 1113), H7661, H7662 [18SE]

———Pajaro River flood control projects funding, H5219 [27JN]

———Southern California transportation projects funding, H9022 [6OC]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration, H9871 [12OC]

———restoration (H.R. 3039), H2156-H2163 [12AP]

———restoration (H.R. 3039), consideration (H. Res. 470), H2148, H2149 [12AP]

Chicago, IL: McCook and Thornton Reservoir projects funding, E1148 [29JN]

Colorado River: authorize additional measures to carry out control of salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a cost-effective manner (S. 1211), H10496, H10497 [23OC], E1892 [24OC]

Corps of Engineers: develop and implement comprehensive program for fish screens and passage devices at agricultural water diversions (H.R. 1444), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 630), H9984-H9986 [17OC]

———evaluation of Upper Mississippi and Illinois River Navigation Study, E380 [22MR]

———hopper dredge fleet operation and ready reserve status, H5222 [27JN]

———Kill Van Kull dredging project funding, H5221 [27JN]

———New York and New Jersey channel deepening projects funding, H11822, H11823, H11828 [3NO]

———reform, H10355 [19OC]

———reform (H.R. 4879), H6438 [18JY], H7654 [18SE]

———regulatory program account funding, H8424 [28SE]

Delaware River: channel deepening project funding, H5262-H5267 [27JN]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (S. 3022), H10512, H10513 [23OC]

———convey certain water distribution facilities to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (H.R. 4389), H8721 [3OC]

———Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Plan implementation, H4500-H4509, H4573 [15JN]

———Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes Program funding, E1028 [15JN], E1040 [19JN]

EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (H.R. 673), H2558-H2562 [4MY]

———authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (H.R. 673), consideration (H. Res. 483), H2555-H2557 [4MY]

———dredging of contaminated sediments, H4865, H4866 [21JN]

———dredging or other invasive sediment remediation technologies funding limitations, H4877-H4881 [21JN], H10384, H10390, H10392 [19OC], E1119 [26JN]

———enforce drinking water standards for arsenic, H4877-H4881 [21JN], E1119 [26JN]

———National Estuary Program funding through reductions in NASA programs, H4824 [21JN]

———reauthorize the Great Lakes Program (H.R. 3670), E157 [16FE]

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor: establish (H.R. 5375), H10577-H10581, H10703 [24OC], E2000 [28OC]

Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals, H11828 [3NO]

Harris County, TX: flood control projects funding, H5210, H5217, H5223 [27JN], H8422, H8423, H8424 [28SE]

Illinois: flood control projects funding, H5223 [27JN]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission: increase authorization (H.R. 3926), H9975 [17OC], E1834 [19OC]

Illinois River: Ballard's Island restoration funding, H10361 [19OC]

———conservation and development funding, H11824 [3NO]

Kankakee River: restoration funding, E1148 [29JN]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (H.R. 2941), H8850-H8855 [5OC]

———establish (H.R. 2941), consideration (H. Res. 610), H8847, H8848 [5OC]

Long Island Sound: management plan implementation funding (H.R. 3313), H2720-H2726 [9MY]

Louisiana: authorize water quality restoration projects for Lake Pontchartrain Basin (H.R. 2957), H2462-H2467 [3MY]

———authorize water quality restoration projects for Lake Pontchartrain Basin (H.R. 2957), consideration (H. Res. 484), H2461, H2462 [3MY]

Maryland: C&D Canal deepening project funding, H5227-H5231 [27JN], H10354 [19OC]

———Tolchester Channel S-turn straightening project funding, H5232-H5237 [27JN]

Miami River: dredging project funding, H4344 [14JN]

Minnesota River Basin Joint Powers Board: tribute, E1342 [27JY]

Mississippi River: Upper Mississippi River Comprehensive Plan funding, H5224-H5227, H5248, H5249 [27JN]

———water quality and barrier island restoration projects funding for the Mississippi Sound (H.R. 4104), H7480-H7482 [12SE]

Missouri River: Corps of Engineers river management funding, H8420, H8423 [28SE], H9666-H9670 [11OC], H10368 [19OC]

———establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota, H11829 [3NO]

———establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota (H.R. 5527), E1890 [24OC]

———establish boundaries and classification of Montana segment (H.R. 5041), H9966 [17OC]

———improve environmental quality and public use and appreciation, and expand Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat, H5223 [27JN]

Nebraska: flood control projects funding, H5223 [27JN]

New Jersey: dumping of dredged material in the Historic Area Remediation Site (H.R. 3652), E132 [14FE]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: partnership with Corps of Engineers to implement stormwater flood control project, H11823 [3NO], E2035 [31OC], E2087 [13NO], E2142 [7DE]

NOAA: reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office and enhance management and restoration programs (H.R. 4789), E1170 [30JN]

Oil Pollution Act: reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes (H.R. 5100), E13671 [27JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: increase authorization of appropriations (H.R. 3595), H10519, H10520 [23OC]

Richland, WA: Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation funding, H3286, H3287 [17MY], H5218 [27JN], H8425 [28SE], H9643 [11OC]

Rivers: economic development assistance for the lower Mississippi Delta region, H10358 [19OC], H11818 [3NO]

———establish a sediment and nutrient monitoring network for the Upper Mississippi River Basin, H2902, H2903 [10MY]

———reduce sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (H.R. 4013), H1116 [16MR]

Sacramento, CA: flood control projects funding, H5222 [27JN], H8424 [28SE], H10357, H10358 [19OC]

Santa Clarita, CA: tribute to Santa Clara River conservation efforts, E1525 [19SE]

Snake River: engineering, design, or post-feasibility phase activities funding relative to breaching dams, E1149 [29JN]

Summit County, UT: authorize contracts with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to use Federal facilities to deliver non-Federal water (H.R. 3236), H6882, H6883 [25JY]

Texas: Houston-Galveston Navigation Project funding, H5217 [27JN], H8422, H8423, H8424 [28SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (H.R. 3566), E50 [1FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 2720), H11824 [3NO]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 4411), E673 [9MY]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), H10292-H10365 [19OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), conference report, H11787, H11789 [2NO], H11821-H11832 [3NO], E2035 [31OC], E2080 [3NO], E2085, E2087 [13NO]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration (H. Res. 639), H10290-H10292 [19OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 665), H11816-H11821 [3NO]

Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs funding (H.R. 1237), H2621-H2623 [8MY], E1466 [13SE]

———restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (H.R. 1775), H7475-H7480 [12SE], E1466 [13SE], E1489 [14SE], E1505 [18SE]

———restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), H7482-H7491 [12SE]

———restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), conference report, H10857-H10867 [25OC], E1975, E1977 [28OC]

———restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 648), H10856, H10857 [25OC]

———restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), unanimous-consent agreement, H7491 [12SE]

Western Michigan University: Environmental Research Institute Kalamazoo River watershed study funding, H10384 [19OC]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: collapse of fish runs in the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers, S7357 [20JY]

Albuquerque, NM: flood control projects funding, S8170 [7SE], S8930 [21SE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: funding, S7095, S7096 [18JY], S10680 [18OC]

Bayonne, NJ: Military Ocean Terminal Bayonne environmental and infrastructure corrections funding, S5014 [13JN]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (H.R. 999), S8998 [21SE]

———improve quality of coastal recreation waters (S. 522), S8998-S9003 [21SE]

Breckenridge, MN: flood control projects funding, S8931 [21SE]

Brunswick, GA: harbor deepening project funding, S8181, S8182 [7SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River (S. 2951), S10527 [13OC]

———participation in the planning, design, and construction of the Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project in Oregon (S. 2425), S10526 [13OC]

———study the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification at the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant in Washington (S. 2163), S1124 [2MR], S2644 [12AP]

———study the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant in Washington (H.R. 3986), S10542 [13OC]

———transfer irrigation project property to the Middle Loup Division irrigation district in Nebraska (H.R. 2984), S10542 [13OC]

California: authorize water reuse and recycling projects (S. 3232), S10999 [25OC]

———develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (S. 2248), S1461 [20MR]

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park Commission: reauthorize (S. 3115), S9270 [26SE]

Chesapeake Bay: restoration, S2013 [30MR], S2037 [3AP]

Clinton River: spillway project funding, S8181 [7SE]

Coast Guard: replacement of Great Lakes icebreaker Mackinaw (vessel), S1186, S1187 [6MR]

———tribute to Mackinaw (vessel) for icebreaking efforts in the Great Lakes, S1022 [1MR]

Columbia River: preserve and protect Hanford Reach area, S4910 [8JN], S7039 [17JY]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to Water Resources Development Act, S9145, S9151 [25SE]

Corps of Engineers: develop and implement comprehensive program for fish screens and passage devices at agricultural water diversions (H.R. 1444), S2795, S2796 [13AP], S11276 [27OC]

———hopper dredge fleet emergency response capability, S8932 [21SE]

———independent review of water projects, S8932 [21SE]

———Kill van Kull dredging project funding, S8184 [7SE]

———permit regional offices to market dredge material for reuse, S9149 [25SE]

Corps of Engineers Civil Works Independent Investigation and Review Commission: establish (S. 2309), S1823 [28MR]

Crookston, MN: Red Lake River flood control project funding, S8185 [7SE]

Delaware River: channel deepening project funding, S8177 [7SE], S8277, S8278 [8SE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District (S. 3022), S8291 [8SE], S10529 [13OC]

———convey certain water distribution facilities to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (H.R. 4389), S10542 [13OC]

———dispute with New Mexico over diversion of water from San Acacia Dam in the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District to protect endangered silvery minnow, S6492 [12JY], S7744 [27JY], S8186 [7SE]

———Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes Program funding, S6322 [10JY], S6502, S6503 [12JY]

Detroit, MI: waterfront project funding, S10314 [12OC]

Edmund Fitzgerald (S.S.): anniversary of sinking, S10887 [23OC]

EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (S. 2711), S4953, S4954 [12JN]

———clean up of river and ocean sites contaminated with hazardous materials, S10302-S10306, S10309, S10314 [12OC]

———dredging or other invasive sediment remediation technologies funding limitations, S10311, S10312 [12OC], S10760, S10761, S10765 [19OC]

———enforce drinking water standards for arsenic, S10296-S10302, S10306, S10309, S10314 [12OC], S10585 [13OC]

———Great Lakes Program toxic contaminants monitoring funding, S10311 [12OC]

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor: establish (S. 3154), S9746 [3OC]

Fish and fishing: protect the public's ability to fish for sport (S. 3234), S11003 [25OC]

Florida: water consumptive use permitting process funding, S8930 [21SE]

Great Lakes: fish and wildlife restoration projects funding, S7093 [18JY]

———tributary transport models construction funding, S8282, S8283 [8SE]

Idaho: Land and Water Conservation Fund projects funding, S7038, S7039 [17JY]

Kennebunk River: deauthorize certain portions of the navigation project (S. 2683), S4575 [6JN]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (H.R. 2941), S11274 [27OC]

Little River: Waterbury Dam repair funding, S8932 [21SE]

Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (S. 2691), S4684, S4685 [7JN], S9999 [5OC], S11246 [27OC], S11485 [1NO]

Loveland, CO: authorize contracts with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to use Federal facilities to deliver non-Federal water (S. 2906), S7450 [21JY]

Missouri River: Corps of Engineers river management funding, S7418, S7419 [21JY], S7498-S7500, S7525, S7526, S7530 [25JY], S7782, S7786, S7823 [27JY], S8075-S8090 [6SE], S8129-S8132, S8173-S8175, S8177 [7SE], S9573-S9576 [2OC], S10037 [6OC], S10765 [19OC]

———establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota, S9150 [25SE]

———establish a trust fund to improve conservation, public use, erosion control, and maintenance of fish and wildlife in South Dakota (S. 2291), S1681 [23MR]

———improve environmental quality and public use, and expand the Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat, S8075-S8090 [6SE]

———improve environmental quality and public use and appreciation, and expand Corps of Engineers authority to protect, enhance, and restore the fish and wildlife habitat (S. 2704), S4847 [8JN]

Narraguagus River: redesignate and reauthorize as anchorage certain portions of the navigation project (S. 2684), S4575 [6JN]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 2965), S7859-S7862 [27JY]

New Hampshire: extend designation of a portion of the Lamprey River as a recreational river to include an additional river segment (H.R. 1615), S2811 [13AP]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: partnership with Corps of Engineers to implement stormwater flood control project, S11490 [1NO]

NOAA: reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office and enhance management and restoration programs (S. 2777), S5680 [22JN]

Norfolk, VA: deauthorizing process for inactive civil works projects relative to the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Deepening Project, S9147, S9148 [25SE]

North Carolina: Oregon Inlet stabilization project alternatives study, S7362-S7365 [20JY]

———stream gauges and monitoring equipment funding, S7041 [17JY]

North Dakota: increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (S. 623), S10530-S10538 [13OC]

———increase authorization for water supplies, meet water quantity and quality needs, and enhance natural resources and habitats (S. 623), unanimous-consent agreement, S10530 [13OC]

Oil Pollution Act: improve provisions concerning the recovery of damages for injuries resulting from oil spills (S. 3268), S11494 [1NO]

———reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes (S. 2944), S7841-S7843 [27JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 2410), S2624 [12AP]

Rockbridge, VA: Goshen Dam/Spillway system repair funding, S8183 [7SE]

Rouge River: emergency streambank and shoreline protection funding, S8181 [7SE]

St. Paul, MN: Mississippi Place Project funding, S8184 [7SE]

Summit County, UT: authorize contracts with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to use Federal facilities to deliver non-Federal water (H.R. 3236), S10528 [13OC]

———authorize contracts with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to use Federal facilities to deliver non-Federal water (S. 2396), S2535 [11AP]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), S5887-S5900 [27JN], S7995 [5SE], S8885-S8907, S8916-S8933 [21SE], S9142-S9181 [25SE], S10852-S10881 [23OC]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), conference report, S11405-S11409 [31OC], S11487, S11490 [1NO]

———provide for conservation and development of water resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2796), unanimous-consent agreement, S8885 [21SE]

Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), S2008-S2018 [30MR], S2037 [3AP], S2099 [4AP], S10019-S10027 [5OC]

———restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (S. 835), conference report, S10881-S10883 [23OC]

Reports

Congressional Guidance Needed on Federal Cost Share of Water Resource Projects When Project Benefits Are Not Widespread: GAO, H5265-H5267 [27JN]

Corps of Engineers' Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake Project: GAO, H5265 [27JN]

Corps of Engineers Should Reevaluate the Elk Creek Project's Benefits and Costs: GAO, H5265 [27JN]

Montana's Libby Dam Project—More Study Needed Before Adding Generators and a Reregulating Dam: GAO, H5264 [27JN]

Proposed Pricing of Irrigation Water From California's Central Valley New Melones Reservoir: GAO, H5265 [27JN]

TVA's Tellico Dam Project—Costs, Alternatives, and Benefits: GAO, H5264 [27JN]

Reports filed

Beaches Environmental Assessment, Cleanup, and Health Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 999), S8019 [5SE]

Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 522) (S. Rept. 106-366), S8018 [5SE]

Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2425) (S. Rept. 106-359), S7477 [24JY]

Bureau of Reclamation Management of Water Resources in the Salmon Creek Watershed of the Upper Columbia River: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2951) (S. Rept. 106-431), S9464 [28SE]

Bureau of Reclamation Participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1027) (H. Rept. 106-805), H7279 [6SE]

Bureau of Reclamation Reauthorization for Participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 106-712), H5735 [10JY]

Bureau of Reclamation Study of a Water Exchange in Lieu of the Electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2163) (S. Rept. 106-488), S9855 [4OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3986) (H. Rept. 106-864), H7869 [19SE]

Bureau of Reclamation Transfer of Irrigation Project Property to the Middle Loup Division Irrigation District in Nebraska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2984) (H. Rept. 106-829), H7364 [7SE]

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 106-550), H1587 [29MR]

Colorado River Additional Measures Authorization To Carry Out Control of Salinity Upstream of Imperial Dam in a Cost-Effective Manner: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1211) (H. Rept. 106-814), H7279 [6SE]

Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1113) (H. Rept. 106-811), H7279 [6SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 835, Estuaries and Clean Waters Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 648) (H. Rept. 106-1000), H10808 [24OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 665) (H. Rept. 106-1022), H11781 [1NO]

Consideration of H.R. 673, Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 106-601), H2409 [2MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2941, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 610) (H. Rept. 106-935), H8799 [4OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2957, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 484) (H. Rept. 106-602), H2409 [2MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3039, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 106-573), H2121 [11AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3986, Bureau of Reclamation Study of a Water Exchange in Lieu of the Electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 106-866), H7870 [19SE]

Consideration of S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 639) (H. Rept. 106-991), H10256 [18OC]

Dept. of the Interior Contracts With the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District To Use Federal Facilities To Deliver Non-Federal Water: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3236) (S. Rept. 106-434, S9464 [28SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3236) (H. Rept. 106-742), H6353 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior Conveyance of Certain Water Distribution Facilities to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2400) (S. Rept. 106-450), S9603 [2OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 106-812), H7279 [6SE]

Estuary Conservation and Management Programs Funding: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1237) (H. Rept. 106-596), H2409 [2MY]

Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 106-561), H4173 [9JN]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1775) (H. Rept. 106-561), H1762 [4AP]

Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 673) (H. Rept. 106-592), H2409 [2MY]

Irrigation Mitigation and Restoration Partnership Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1444) (S. Rept. 106-239), S1390 [9MR]

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2957) (H. Rept. 106-594), H2409 [2MY]

Lamprey Wild and Scenic River Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1615) (S. Rept. 106-269), S2616 [12AP]

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 106-934), H8799 [4OC]

Little Sandy River Watershed Protection as Part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2691) (S. Rept. 106-428), S9464 [28SE]

Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 855) (H. Rept. 106-595), H2409 [2MY]

Long Island Sound Restoration Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3313) (H. Rept. 106-597), H2409 [2MY]

Mississippi Sound Restoration Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 106-840), H7501 [12SE]

Missouri River Basin, Middle Loup Division Facilities Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1612) (S. Rept. 106-373), S8018 [5SE]

Nampa and Meridian Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3022) (S. Rept. 106-480), S9701 [3OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3067) (H. Rept. 106-870), H7931 [20SE]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act Appropriations Authorization Increase: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3595) (H. Rept. 106-836), H7501 [12SE]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2796) (H. Rept. 106-1020), H11716 [31OC]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2796) (S. Rept. 106-362), S7837 [27JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers projects review: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H950 [14MR], H5881, H5882 [12JY], H7216-H7219 [6SE], H9516 [10OC]

Missouri River flow management: Southern Governors' Association, S7500 [25JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Inter-American Convention on Sea Turtles, S8104 [6SE], S8867 [20SE]

Statements

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: OMB, S7363 [20JY]

Corps of Engineers Proposed Missouri River Changes Will Further Endanger Species: Joe Engeln, S7499 [25JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 470, consideration of H.R. 3039, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, H2148 [12AP]

H. Res. 483, consideration of H.R. 673, Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements Act, H2555 [4MY]

H. Res. 484, consideration of H.R. 2957, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Act, H2461 [3MY]

H. Res. 581, consideration of H.R. 3986, Bureau of Reclamation study of a water exchange in lieu of the electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant, H7885 [20SE]

H. Res. 610, consideration of H.R. 2941, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, H8847 [5OC]

H. Res. 630, concur with Senate amendment to H.R. 1444, Irrigation Mitigation and Restoration Partnership Act, H9984 [17OC]

H. Res. 639, consideration of S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, H10290 [19OC]

H. Res. 648, consideration of conference report on S. 835, Estuaries and Clean Waters Act, H10856 [25OC]

H. Res. 665, consideration of conference report on S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, H11816 [3NO]

H.R. 673, Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements Act, H2560 [4MY]

H.R. 999, Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act, H8132-H8134 [26SE]

H.R. 1113, Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act, H7661 [18SE]

H.R. 1237, estuary conservation and management programs funding, H2621 [8MY]

H.R. 1444, Irrigation Mitigation and Restoration Partnership Act, S2795 [13AP], S11277 [27OC]

H.R. 1775, Estuary Restoration Act, H7475-H7478 [12SE]

H.R. 1787, Bureau of Reclamation reauthorization for participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy, H5670 [10JY]

H.R. 2941, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, H8852-H8854 [5OC]

H.R. 2957, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Act, H2464 [3MY]

H.R. 2984, Bureau of Reclamation transfer of irrigation project property to the Middle Loup Division irrigation district in Nebraska, H7662 [18SE]

H.R. 3039, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, H2161-H2163 [12AP]

H.R. 3236, Dept. of the Interior contracts with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to use Federal facilities to deliver non-Federal water to Summit County, UT, H6882 [25JY]

H.R. 3313, Long Island Sound Restoration Act, H2720 [9MY]

H.R. 3595, Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations increase, H10520 [23OC]

H.R. 3926, Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission authorization increase, H9975 [17OC]

H.R. 3986, Bureau of Reclamation study of a water exchange in lieu of the electrification of the Prosser Diversion Dam Chandler Pumping Plant, H7747 [19SE], H7886 [20SE]

H.R. 4104, Mississippi Sound Restoration Act, H7480 [12SE]

H.R. 4389, Dept. of the Interior conveyance of certain water distribution facilities to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, H8721 [3OC]

H.R. 5041, establish boundaries and classification of Montana segment of the Missouri River, H9966 [17OC]

S. 522, Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act, S8998-S9002 [21SE]

S. 623, Dakota Water Resources Act, S10535-S10538 [13OC]

S. 835, Clean Waters and Bays Act, S10019-S10027 [5OC], H7482-H7489 [12SE]

S. 835, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act, S2008-S2011, S2015-S2018 [30MR]

S. 1027, Bureau of Reclamation participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy, H7399 [12SE]

S. 1211, additional measures to carry out control of Colorado River salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a cost-effective manner, H10496 [23OC]

S. 2228, Corps of Engineers conducting of studies and carrying out of ecosystem restoration within Puget Sound and adjacent waters in Washington, S1396 [9MR]

S. 2309, Corps of Engineers Civil Works Independent Investigation and Review Act, S1824 [28MR]

S. 2425, Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project Act, S10527 [13OC], H10517 [23OC]

S. 2437, Water Resources Development Act, S2752-S2757 [13AP]

S. 2591, Bureau of Reclamation management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River, S10528 [13OC]

S. 2691, protection of Little Sandy River watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit, S9999, S10000 [5OC]

S. 2711, Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements Act, S4953 [12JN]

S. 2777, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office reauthorization and management and restoration programs enhancement, S5681 [22JN]

S. 2796, Water Resources Development Act, S5888-S5900 [27JN], S9152-S9181 [25SE], H10292, H10321-H10351 [19OC]

S. 2944, reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes, S7843 [27JY]

S. 2951, Bureau of Reclamation management of water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River, H10519 [23OC]

S. 3022, Nampa and Meridian Conveyance Act, S8291 [8SE], S10529 [13OC], H10512 [23OC]

S. 3154, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act, S9746-S9749 [3OC], H10577-H10579 [24OC]

S. 3232, California Reclaimed Water Act for the 21st Century, S11000-S11002 [25OC]

S. 3268, Fishery and Aquaculture Oil Spill Assistance Act, S11494 [1NO]