WATER

Amendments

Arizona: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 437), S9855 [28SE], S10865 [8OC], S11127 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out agreement resolving major issues relative to the adjudication of water rights in the Snake River Basin (S. 2605), S11566 [19NO]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (S. Res. 248), S11584, S11651 [19NO]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), S9299 [15SE], H5433 [9JY], H8224 [6OC]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), consideration (H. Res. 711), H5413 [9JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4614), H4894 [23JN], H4928, H5072 [24JN], H5102, H5106, H5111, H5116, H5118, H5123, H5125, H5126, H5151 [25JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4614), consideration (H. Res. 694), H5082 [25JN]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), S11178 [10OC], H9826 [17NO]

Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (S. 2691), S11319 [11OC]

Native Americans: provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River (S. 1530), S11577 [19NO]

Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (S. 2488), S11811 [20NO]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (H.R. 1284), H9837 [17NO]

Articles and editorials

Lead Pipes Unsatisfactory, H5103 [25JN]

Major Shift Mapped for Delta Water, H8233 [6OC]

Potomac Water and Lead Pipe, H5103 [25JN]

Rewrite Softens Report on Risks to Fish, H8232 [6OC]

Trust Betrayed? Native Americans Claim the U.S. Mismanaged Their Oil and Gas Legacies It Promised To Protect, S361 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize participation in funding and implementation of a balanced, long-term groundwater remediation program in California (see H.R. 4459), H3439 (see H.R. 4459), H3539 [20MY] (see H.R. 4606), H4391 (see H.R. 4606), H4506 [17JN]

———conduct a feasibility study of the Chimayo, NM, water supply system and provide for planning, design, and construction of a water supply, reclamation, and filtration facility for Espanola, NM (see S. 2511), S6628 [8JN]

———conduct a water resource feasibility study for the Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins in Oregon (see S. 2958), S10846 [8OC]

Chesapeake Bay Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 4688), H4926 (see H.R. 4688), H5070 [24JN]

Collier County, FL: authorize ecosystem restoration projects for the Indian River Lagoon and the Picayune Strand (see S. 2857), S9936 [29SE] (see H.R. 5232), H8408 [6OC]

Colorado: authorize contracts for use of excess storage and conveyance capacity of certain Fryingpan-Arkansas Project water resource areas (see H.R. 5373), H9962 [17NO] (see H.R. 5418), H10079 [19NO]

———conduct feasibility study on long term water needs for area served by Fryingpan-Arkansas Project (see H.R. 4691), H4926 (see H.R. 4691), H5070 [24JN]

———redesignate Ridges Basin Reservoir as Lake Nighthorse (see S. 2508), S6499 [7JN]

Conservation of natural resources: conservation of freshwater resources (see H. Con. Res. 468), H5150 [25JN]

Corps of Engineers: maintain a minimum quantity of stored water in certain reservoirs in the vicinity of the upper portion of the Missouri River (see S. 2357), S4493 [28AP]

———prohibit release of water from Fort Peck Dam if the water level of Fort Peck Lake is at a certain point below the reservoir's full pool (see H.R. 4315), H2727 [6MY]

———provide assistance to design and construct a project to provide a continued safe and reliable municipal water supply system for Devils Lake, ND (see S. 2387), S4911 [5MY]

———provide funding for operations and maintenance of essential waterways (see H.R. 4819), H5653 [13JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a national laboratories water technology research and development program (see S. 2658), S8118 [14JY]

———make incentive payments to the owners or operators of qualified desalination facilities to partially offset the cost of electrical energy required to operate such facilities (see H.R. 3834), H632 [25FE]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in the planning, design, and construction of the Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation Project in Deschutes County, OR (see S. 2750), S8688 [22JY]

———authorize participation in the Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project (see H.R. 4300), H2727 [6MY]

———authorize participation in the El Paso, TX, water reclamation, reuse, and desalinization project (see H.R. 4775), H5330 [7JY]

———carry out agreement resolving major issues relative to the adjudication of water rights in the Snake River Basin (see S. 2605), S7435 [24JN] (see H.R. 4981), H6704 [22JY]

———conduct a feasibility study to design and construct a three-reservoir intertie system to improve the water supply reliability and water yield of San Vicente, El Capitan, and Loveland Reservoirs (see H.R. 4791), H5470 [9JY]

———construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River in California (see H.R. 4389), H3390 [19MY]

———establish a water supply enhancement demonstration program that includes desalination (see H.R. 4835), H5793 [14JY]

———establish rural water supply program for certain rural residents and conduct appraisal and feasibility studies and establish guidelines for rural water projects (see S. 2218), S2859 [22MR]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), consideration (see H. Res. 711), H5401 [8JY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside the service area of Corona, CA (see H.R. 3945), H1071 [11MR]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, CA (see H.R. 3900), H871 [4MR]

———participate in Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Wildomar Service Area Recycled Water Distribution Facilities, and Alberhill Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility Projects (see H.R. 4907), H6701 [22JY]

———provide financial assistance to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System (see S. 2513), S6673 [9JN] (see H.R. 4623), H4580 [18JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4614), H4579 [18JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4614), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H4892 [23JN] (see H. Res. 694), H4926 (see H. Res. 694), H5070 [24JN]

EPA: improve environmental enforcement and security (see S. 2269), S3566 [1AP]

———reauthorize National Estuary Program (see S. 2606), S7518 [25JN] (see H.R. 4731), H5149 [25JN]

Everglades National Park: exchange of certain land (see S. 2046), S370 [2FE] (see H.R. 3785), H433 [10FE]

Falcon International Dam: celebrate anniversary and urge Mexico to honor its obligations under the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande (see H. Res. 527), H515 [11FE] (see H. Res. 818), H8038 [4OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 4843), H5908 [15JY]

———extend authorization of appropriations for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 4470), H3604 [1JN]

———extend pilot program for alternative water source projects (see S. 2621), S7827 [8JY] (see H.R. 4761), H5195 [6JY]

———reauthorize programs to improve the quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 4922), H6701 [22JY]

Florida: authorize water resources projects for Indian River Lagoon-South and Southern Golden Gates Estates, Collier County (see S. 2209), S2778 [12MR] (see H.R. 4344), H2917 [12MY]

Government regulations: exempt nonprofit small public water systems from certain drinking water standards relating to naturally occurring contaminants (see S. 2717), S8687 [22JY]

Great Lakes: establish a grant program to support coastal and water quality restoration activities in bordering States (see S. 2337), S4300 [22AP]

Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Committee: establish (see H.R. 4416), H3437 (see H.R. 4416), H3537 [20MY]

Helena, MT: extend water contracts between the U.S. and specific irrigation districts (see H.R. 5009), H6755 [7SE]

Irrigation: clarify the acreage for which the North Loup division is authorized to provide irrigation water under the Missouri River Basin project (see S. 2304), S4024 [8AP]

Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (see S. 2691), S8473 [20JY] (see H.R. 4876), H6127 [20JY]

Long Island Sound Stewardship System: establish (see S. 2350), S4428 [27AP]

Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act: authorize additional projects and activities (see S. 2564), S7311 [23JN] (see H.R. 4588), H4286 [16JN]

Mammoth Community Water District: remove certain restrictions on the ability to use certain acquired property (see H.R. 4580), H4170 [15JN]

Montana: provide for continued operation of Yacht Basin Marina and allocate recreation fees collected at the Canyon Ferry Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program (see S. 2670), S8229 [15JY]

Native Americans: provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River (see H.R. 4949), H6703 [22JY]

Natural resources: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see S. 2554), S7104 [21JN] (see S. 2773), S8860 [7SE]

New Jersey: provide priority funding of water, waste disposal, and community facilities loans and grants for flood-impacted communities in Burlington and Camden Counties (see H.R. 4987), H6704 [22JY]

New Mexico: provide assistance for development of comprehensive State water plans (see S. 2460), S5949 [20MY]

New York: restrict dumping of dredged material in Long Island Sound (see S. 2482), S6274 [1JN] (see H.R. 4482), H3719 [2JN]

North Dakota: provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (see S. 2552), S7104 [21JN]

Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (see S. 2488), S6348 [2JN]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: extend water service contract for the Ainsworth Unit, Sandhills Division in Nebraska (see S. 2509), S6628 [8JN] (see H.R. 5016), H6755 [7SE]

Power resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (see H.R. 4017), H1369 [23MR]

Public utilities: allow small public water systems to request exemption from national primary drinking water requirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see H.R. 4717), H5149 [25JN]

———improve water and wastewater infrastructure (see S. 2550), S7104 [21JN]

Rivers: modify certain resources projects for the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers (see S. 2169), S2223 [4MR]

Safety: ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provided with a safe, lead free supply of drinking water (see S. 2377), S4837 [4MY] (see H.R. 4268), H2548 [4MY]

———require a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (see H.R. 5344), H9049 [8OC]

Santa Clarita, CA: remediate groundwater contamination caused by perchlorates (see H.R. 5234), H8408 [6OC]

Ships and vessels: establish vessel ballast water management requirements (see S. 2490), S6348 [2JN]

States: establish a program to provide grant assistance for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams (see H.R. 5190), H7944 [30SE]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see H. Con. Res. 454), H4391 (see H. Con. Res. 454), H4507 [17JN]

Taxation: exempt certain transportation provided by seaplanes from the excise tax imposed on the transportation of persons by air (see H.R. 3770), H392 [4FE]

———impose excise tax on international transportation by water and establish the Caribbean Ports and Infrastructure Improvement Trust Fund and the Water and Marine Wildlife Protection Trust Fund (see H.R. 4975), H6703 [22JY]

———provide a credit for production of water and energy efficient appliances (see S. 2655), S8118 [14JY]

———provide incentives for the conservation of water (see H.R. 4921), H6701 [22JY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see H.R. 4073), H1739 [30MR]

Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4794), H5470 [9JY]

Water Resources Act: reauthorize (see S. 2847), S9722 [27SE]

Wetlands: impose limitations on wetlands mitigation activities carried out through the condemnation of private property (see H.R. 4638), H4765 [22JN]

World Summit on Sustainable Development: affirm U.S. commitment to improve worldwide access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation services (see H. Res. 782), H7329 [21SE]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (S. 2773): CBO, S10682-S10685 [7OC]

Factsheets

Background on Ethiopia, H5884 [15JY]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior: implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), H5438 [9JY]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), consideration (H. Res. 711), H5408, H5414 [9JY]

Press releases

States Receive More Than $1 Billion From Share of Federal Mineral Revenue: Dept. of the Interior, S9270 [15SE]

Proclamations

Tribute to Stanley E. Sprague: Representative Royce, E191 [24FE]

Remarks in House

Africa: allocate certain agricultural development funds for small-scale irrigation, crop and livestock diversification, and rural infrastructure, H5883-H5886 [15JY]

Alaska: authorize certain hydrographic services programs and name a cove in Alaska in honor of Eric S. Koss (H.R. 958), H1330, H1331 [23MR]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (H.R. 3622), H2344 [22AP]

Arizona: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 437), H9793-H9820 [17NO], E2113 [20NO]

Beaufort, SC: Beaufort Water Festival celebration, H5989 [20JY]

Broward County, FL: National Association of Counties Acts of Caring Awards recipient for Water Matters Program and Library Friends Tutoring Program, E761 [5MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize participation in funding and implementation of a balanced, long-term groundwater remediation program in California (H.R. 4459), H7257, H7258 [21SE]

———authorize participation in funding and implementation of a balanced, long-term groundwater remediation program in California (H.R. 4606), H7680, H7681 [28SE]

———conduct a feasibility study of the Chimayo, NM, water supply system and provide for planning, design, and construction of a water supply, reclamation, and filtration facility for Espanola, NM (S. 2511), H8350 [6OC], E1861 [10OC]

———conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA (H.R. 3597), H7679, H7680 [28SE]

———conduct a water resource feasibility study for the Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins in Oregon (H.R. 3210), H7679 [28SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5122 [25JN]

California: anniversary of Valley Center Municipal Water District, E1356 [12JY]

Camp Lejeune, NC: cleanup of drinking water, H2603 [5MY], E827 [12MY]

Colorado: redesignate Ridges Basin Reservoir as Lake Nighthorse (S. 2508), H7682 [28SE]

Connecticut: dredging projects funding, H5096 [25JN]

Corps of Engineers: District of Columbia lead pipe replacement funding, H5102, H5103 [25JN]

———require congressional approval prior to reprogramming of water development program funding, H5117 [25JN]

———Upper Mississippi River System Environmental Management Program funding, H5103, H5104, H5106 [25JN]

Dallas, TX: flood control projects funding, H5098 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program, H5406, H5407, H5425-H5439 [9JY], E1354 [12JY]

———authorize participation in the Brownsville Public Utility Board water recycling and desalinization project (H.R. 2960), H7965 [4OC]

———conduct a feasibility study to design and construct a three-reservoir intertie system to improve the water supply reliability and water yield of San Vicente, El Capitan, and Loveland Reservoirs (H.R. 4791), E1347 [9JY]

———construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River in California (H.R. 4389), H7967-H7969 [4OC]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), H5416-H5440 [9JY], E1354 [12JY]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), Senate amendment, H8224-H8235 [6OC], E1917 [11OC]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), amendment process, H5167 [6JY]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), consideration (H. Res. 711), H5405-H5415 [9JY]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), motion to recommit, H5438, H5439 [9JY]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), technical corrections, H5464 [9JY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (H.R. 142), H5939, H5940 [19JY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, CA (H.R. 3334), H7261 [21SE]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (H.R. 2991), H5933-H5935 [19JY], E1468 [22JY]

———provide financial assistance to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System (H.R. 4623), E1179 [18JN]

Disasters: include drought in definition of disaster, H2778 [11MY]

Ecology and environment: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 20), E611 [22AP]

———evaluation of Bush administration policies, H2339 [22AP]

———improve water quality, E614 [22AP]

———Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund funding, H1455 [24MR]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H5126 [25JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4614), H5084-H5131 [25JN], H7543 [23SE], E1308 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4614), amendment process, H5119 [25JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4614), consideration (H. Res. 694), H5074 [25JN]

EPA: reauthorize National Estuary Program (H.R. 4731), H7811, H7812 [29SE]

Everglades National Park: exchange of certain land (H.R. 3785), H5935, H5936 [19JY]

Falcon International Dam: celebrate anniversary and urge Mexico to honor its obligations under the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande (H. Res. 818), H8398 [6OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (H.R. 4843), E1409 [19JY]

———extend authorization of appropriations for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program (H.R. 4470), H8337, H8338 [6OC]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H2345 [22AP]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health funding, H4209, H4210 [16JN]

Florida: tribute to Diageo Spirit of America Fund for hurricane recovery efforts, E1920 [11OC]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (H.R. 2707), H520-H523 [24FE]

Great Lakes: aquatic invasive species dispersal barrier funding, H5091 [25JN]

Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Committee: establish (H.R. 4416), E939 [21MY]

Green Valleys Association: anniversary, E1810 [6OC]

Gunnison, CO: anniversary of Gunnison Water Commission, E1435 [21JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: funding, H4229 [16JN]

Helena, MT: extend water contracts between the U.S. and specific irrigation districts (H.R. 5009), H7681 [28SE], E1745 [30SE]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), Senate amendment, H9826-H9828 [17NO]

Idaho: anniversary of Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District, E327 [9MR]

India: Legislative Assembly of Punjab annulment of agreement permitting diversion of water to other Indian states, E1369 [14JY], E1375 [15JY]

Iraq: improvement of water and power facilities, H1161 [17MR]

Kerry, Senator: Great Lakes basin policies, H2412 [28AP]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H4208 [16JN]

———limit use of available funds for maintenance, E1139 [16JN]

Lewis & Clark Rural Water System: funding, H5100 [25JN]

Native Americans: provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River (H.R. 4949), E1478 [22JY]

New Mexico: ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (S. 1791), H8349 [6OC]

NOAA: funding, H5266 [7JY]

Oceans: role in global warming, H3695 [2JN]

Orange County, CA: increase the ceiling on the Federal share of certain costs of the Regional Water Reclamation Project (H.R. 1156), H5929 [19JY]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: extend water service contract for the Ainsworth Unit, Sandhills Division in Nebraska (H.R. 5016), H7681, H7682 [28SE]

Power resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (H.R. 4017), E431 [23MR]

Public utilities: allow small public water systems to request exemption from national primary drinking water requirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (H.R. 4717), E1289 [25JN]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (H.R. 1284), Senate amendment, H9837 [17NO]

Riverside County, CA: anniversary of Western Municipal Water District, E566 [20AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize, H2601-H2604 [5MY], E959 [21MY]

Safety: require a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate (H.R. 5344), E1908 [11OC]

———support water and wastewater infrastructure programs, E621 [22AP]

Stearns County, MN, Soil and Water Conservation District: Minnesota Outstanding Soil and Water Conservation District of the Year award recipient, E113 [4FE]

Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4794), H8338-H8340 [6OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit addition of species to endangered species list prior to completion of a population viability assessment of the Concho water snake, H4229, H4230 [16JN]

———study the water needs of the Klamath River Basin relative to how much, and when, water is needed, H4242 [16JN], H4456, H4457 [17JN]

Valmont Industries, Inc.: anniversary of center pivot irrigation, H5990 [20JY], E1415 [19JY]

Wabash River: flood damage reduction and control funding, H5090 [25JN]

Water Awareness Month: observance, E959 [21MY]

Waukegan, IL: cleanup of contaminated sediment from Waukegan Harbor, H10191 [20NO]

West Virginia: infrastructure projects funding, E1208 [22JN]

World Summit on Sustainable Development: affirm U.S. commitment to improve worldwide access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation services (H. Res. 782), H7581 [28SE], E1665 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arizona: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 437), S11127-S11172 [10OC], S11297 [11OC], S11795 [20NO]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize participation in funding and implementation of a balanced, long-term groundwater remediation program in California (H.R. 4606), S10185 [30SE], S10276 [1OC]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (S. 1516), S5844 [19MY]

———conduct a feasibility study of the Chimayo, NM, water supply system and provide for planning, design, and construction of a water supply, reclamation, and filtration facility for Espanola, NM (S. 2511), S6630 [8JN], S9354 [15SE]

———conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico (S. 1071), S9326 [15SE]

———prohibit funding to release water from the Middle Rio Grande project to comply with the Endangered Species Act, S11746 [20NO]

Capitol buildings and grounds: dedication of demonstration rain garden on Senate side to reduce stormwater flooding and to reduce pollutants entering local streams and rivers, S6494 [7JN]

Colorado: redesignate Ridges Basin Reservoir as Lake Nighthorse (S. 2508), S6501 [7JN], S9354 [15SE]

Corps of Engineers: implement drought conservation methods outlined in the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual, S9519 [22SE]

———maintain a minimum quantity of stored water in certain reservoirs in the vicinity of the upper portion of the Missouri River (S. 2357), S4497 [28AP]

———provide assistance to design and construct a project to provide a continued safe and reliable municipal water supply system for Devils Lake, ND (S. 2387), S4916 [5MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a national laboratories water technology research and development program (S. 2658), S8135 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize contracts with Cheyenne, WY, for water storage in the Kendrick Project (S. 943), S5840 [19MY]

———carry out agreement resolving major issues relative to the adjudication of water rights in the Snake River Basin (S. 2605), S11571, S11572 [19NO]

———convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Montecito Water District in California (H.R. 1648), S9332 [15SE]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (S. 1957), S9340 [15SE]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (S. Res. 248), S11584 [19NO]

———establish rural water supply program for certain rural residents and conduct appraisal and feasibility studies and establish guidelines for rural water projects (S. 2218), S2862 [22MR]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), S9360 [15SE]

———participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (H.R. 1598), S5847 [19MY]

———participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (H.R. 1732), S9332 [15SE]

———provide financial assistance to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System (S. 2513), S6674 [9JN]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), S5847 [19MY]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S361 [2FE], S1617 [26FE]

Developing countries: access to clean water, S11773 [20NO]

Devils Lake, ND: emergency road repair and reconstruction project funding, S1702 [26FE]

Disasters: develop a plan to address weather-related natural disasters that impact farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, S4446 [28AP]

Ecology and environment: comparison of environmental and legislative accomplishments of former U.S. Presidents with those of President Bush, S3964 [8AP]

———evaluation of Bush administration policies, S4339 [26AP]

EPA: approve requests from certain communities to delay compliance with arsenic standards for drinking water, S8671 [22JY]

———improve environmental enforcement and security (S. 2269), S3568 [1AP]

———reauthorize National Estuary Program (H.R. 4731), S11326 [11OC]

———reauthorize National Estuary Program (S. 2606), S7518 [25JN]

Everglades National Park: exchange of certain land (H.R. 3785), S12020 [8DE]

———exchange of certain land (S. 2046), S375 [2FE], S9342 [15SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: extend pilot program for alternative water source projects (S. 2621), S7834 [8JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S5039 [7MY]

Great Lakes: establish a grant program to support coastal and water quality restoration activities in bordering States (S. 2337), S4315 [22AP]

Hawaii: authorize certain water reclamation projects and modify the water resources study (S. 960), S5841 [19MY]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), S11178 [10OC]

Houma, LA: tribute to Terrebonne Parish, LA, School System students for participation in the Houma-Terrebonen Chamber of Commerce Save Our Soil Campaign, S5531 [17MY]

Irrigation: clarify the acreage for which the North Loup division is authorized to provide irrigation water under the Missouri River Basin project (H.R. 3209), S9332 [15SE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S9263 [15SE]

Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (S. 2691), S11327 [11OC]

Long Island Sound Stewardship System: establish (S. 2350), S4430 [27AP]

Natural resources: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (S. 2773), S10685 [7OC]

———use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund conservation programs, S3551, S3552 [1AP]

New Mexico: ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (S. 1791), S9330 [15SE]

———provide assistance for development of comprehensive State water plans (S. 2460), S5961 [20MY], S9353 [15SE]

New York: restrict dumping of dredged material in Long Island Sound (S. 2482), S6278 [1JN]

North Dakota: provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (S. 2552), S7110 [21JN]

Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (S. 2488), S6350 [2JN], S11840 [20NO]

Public utilities: repair and maintenance funding, S356 [2FE]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (H.R. 1284), S9360 [15SE]

Rivers: modify certain resources projects for the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers (S. 2169), S2231 [4MR]

Roads and highways: repeal certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S1233-S1235 [12FE]

Safety: ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provided with a safe, lead free supply of drinking water (S. 2377), S4839 [4MY]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (S. 1039), S8662 [22JY]

———enhance security of wastewater treatment works (S. 1039), unanimous-consent request, S8608 [22JY]

Ships and vessels: establish vessel ballast water management requirements (S. 2490), S6354 [2JN]

Taxation: provide a credit for production of water and energy efficient appliances (S. 2655), S8131 [14JY]

Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4794), S11390 [16NO]

Valmont Industries, Inc.: anniversary of center pivot irrigation, S8673 [22JY]

Water Resources Act: reauthorize (S. 2847), S11327 [11OC]

Reports filed

Arizona Water Settlements Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 437) (S. Rept. 108-360), S9812 [28SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 885) (H. Rept. 108-793), H10232 [20NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Feasibility Study on a Water Conservation Project Within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1071) (S. Rept. 108-267), S5948 [20MY]

Bureau of Reclamation Feasibility Study on the Alder Creek Water Storage and Conservation Project in El Dorado County, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3597) (H. Rept. 108-646), H6754 [7SE]

Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1097) (S. Rept. 108-268), S5948 [20MY]

Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1648) (S. Rept. 108-287), S7518 [25JN]

Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4688) (H. Rept. 108-677), H7072 [13SE]

Chimayo Water Supply System and Espanola Filtration Facility Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2511) (S. Rept. 108-328), S8861 [7SE]

Clarify the Acreage for Which the North Loup Division Is Authorized To Provide Irrigation Water Under the Missouri River Basin Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3209) (S. Rept. 108-289), S7518 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2828, Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 711) (H. Rept. 108-592), H5401 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4614, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 108-567), H4892 [23JN]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 694) (H. Rept. 108-569), H4926, H5070 [24JN]

Construction of a Desalination Research and Development Facility at the Tularosa Basin, Tularosa, NM: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1211) (S. Rept. 108-347), S9385 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior Contracts Authorization With Cheyenne, WY, for Water Storage in the Kendrick Project: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 943) (H. Rept. 108-653), H6754 [7SE]

Dept. of the Interior Facility Construction Providing Water for Irrigation, Municipal, Domestic, Military, and Other Uses From the Santa Margarita River, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 108-718), H8037 [4OC]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Inland Empire Regional Recycling Project and Cucamonga County Water District Recycling Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2991) (H. Rept. 108-506), H3436, H3536 [20MY]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Inland Empire Regional Water Recycling Project and Assistance to Agencies in Projects To Construct Regional Brine Lines in California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 142) (H. Rept. 108-564), H4857, H4892 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in the Brownsville Public Utility Board Water Recycling and Desalinization Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2960) (H. Rept. 108-664), H6898 [8SE]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in the El Paso, TX, Water Reclamation, Reuse, and Desalinization Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4775) (H. Rept. 108-760), H8856 [7OC]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1732) (S. Rept. 108-288), S7518 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior Repayment Contract Revision With Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 856) (S. Rept. 108-243), S2439 [9MR]

Dept. of the Interior Water Storage Contract Authorization With Kendrick Project in Cheyenne, WY: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 943) (S. Rept. 108-231), S2439 [9MR]

Elephant Butte Irrigation District Receipt of Proceeds From the Sale of Certain Lands in the Vicinity of Elephant Butte Reservoir and Caballo Reservoir: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1791) (S. Rept. 108-272), S5948 [20MY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4614) (H. Rept. 108-554), H4579 [18JN]

EPA National Estuary Program Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4731) (H. Rept. 108-678), H7072 [13SE]

Everglades National Park Land Exchange: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2046) (S. Rept. 108-298), S7749 [7JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 108-516), H3604 [1JN]

Hawaii Water Resources Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 960) (S. Rept. 108-232), S2439 [9MR]

Highlands Conservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1964) (S. Rept. 108-376), S9812 [28SE]

Increase the Ceiling on the Federal Share of Certain Costs of the Orange County, CA, Regional Water Reclamation Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1156) (H. Rept. 108-562), H4857, H4892 [23JN]

Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1598) (S. Rept. 108-244), S2439 [9MR]

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program Appropriations Authorization Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4470) (H. Rept. 108-676), H7072 [13SE]

Llagas Reclamation Groundwater Remediation Initiative: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4459) (H. Rept. 108-650), H6754 [7SE]

Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act Additional Projects and Activities Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4588) (H. Rept. 108-758), H8856 [7OC]

Marine Debris Research and Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2488) (S. Rept. 108-401), S11305 [11OC]

Montana Water Contracts Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 5009) (H. Rept. 108-704), H7734 [28SE]

New Mexico Water Planning Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2460) (S. Rept. 108-326), S8861 [7SE]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act Amendment To Increase Federal Share of Costs of San Gabriel Basin Demonstration Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1284) (S. Rept. 108-331), S8861 [7SE]

Ridges Basin Reservoir Redesignation as Lake Nighthorse: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2508) (S. Rept. 108-327), S8861 [7SE]

Riverside-Corona Feeder Authorization Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3334) (H. Rept. 108-643), H6754 [7SE]

Salt Cedar and Russian Olive Control Assessment and Demonstration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2707) (H. Rept. 108-424), H574 [24FE]

Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1516) (S. Rept. 108-235), S2439 [9MR]

Sewer Overflow Control Grants Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 784) (H. Rept. 108-675), H7072 [13SE]

Snake River Water Rights Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2605) (S. Rept. 108-389), S10702 [7OC]

Southern California Groundwater Remediation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4606) (H. Rept. 108-668), H6898 [8SE]

Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4794) (H. Rept. 108-688), H7233 [15SE]

Tribal Parity Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1530) (S. Rept. 108-355), S9441 [21SE]

U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1957) (S. Rept. 108-297), S7749 [7JY]

Water Infrastructure Financing Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2550) (S. Rept. 108-386), S10702 [7OC]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2773) (S. Rept. 108-314), S8860 [7SE]

Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2828) (H. Rept. 108-573), H5148 [25JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior: implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (H.R. 2828), consideration (H. Res. 711), H5408 [9JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4614), H5101, H5105, H5106, H5110, H5122, H5123 [25JN]

Statements

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5098 [25JN]

Food Security, Water, and Agricultural Productivity in Africa: Jacques Diouf, Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N., H5884 [15JY]

Summaries

Native American Living Conditions: Commission on Civil Rights, S1618 [26FE]

Western Waters and Farm Lands Protection Act (H.R. 4017), E432 [23MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 694, consideration of H.R. 4614, energy and water development appropriations, H5074 [25JN]

H. Res. 711, consideration of H.R. 2828, Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act, H5405 [9JY]

H. Res. 818, celebrate anniversary of Falcon International Dam and urge Mexico to honor its obligations under the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, H8398 [6OC]

H.R. 142, Dept. of the Interior participation in design, planning, and construction of Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assistance to agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California, H5939 [19JY]

H.R. 856, revise Dept. of the Interior repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX, S5847 [19MY]

H.R. 958, authorize certain hydrographic services programs and name a cove in Alaska in honor of Eric S. Koss, H1330 [23MR]

H.R. 1156, increase the ceiling on the Federal share of certain costs of the Orange County, CA, Regional Water Reclamation Project, H5929 [19JY]

H.R. 1284, increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project under the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act, S9360 [15SE]

H.R. 1598, Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act, S5847 [19MY]

H.R. 1964, Highlands Conservation Act, S11178-S11180 [10OC], H9826 [17NO]

H.R. 2707, Salt Cedar and Russian Olive Control Assessment and Demonstration Act, H520 [24FE]

H.R. 2828, Water Supply, Reliability, and Environmental Improvement Act, H5416-H5425 [9JY], H8224-H8229 [6OC]

H.R. 2960, Dept. of the Interior participation in the Brownsville Public Utility Board water recycling and desalinization project, H7965 [4OC]

H.R. 2991, Dept. of the Interior participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project, H5933 [19JY]

H.R. 3210, conduct a Bureau of Reclamation water resource feasibility study for the Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins in Oregon, H7679 [28SE]

H.R. 3334, Riverside-Corona Feeder Authorization Act, H7261 [21SE]

H.R. 3597, conduct a Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA, H7679 [28SE]

H.R. 3785, Everglades National Park land exchange, H5935 [19JY]

H.R. 4389, Dept. of the Interior construction of facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River in California, H7967 [4OC]

H.R. 4459, Llagas Reclamation Groundwater Remediation Initiative, H7257 [21SE]

H.R. 4606, Southern California Groundwater Remediation Act, H7680 [28SE]

H.R. 4731, National Estuary Program reauthorization, H7811 [29SE]

H.R. 4794, Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act appropriations, H8338 [6OC]

H.R. 5009, Montana Water Contracts Extension Act, H7681 [28SE]

H.R. 5016, extend the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program water service contract for the Ainsworth Unit, Sandhills Division in Nebraska, H7681 [28SE]

S. 437, Arizona Water Settlements Act, S11127-S11172 [10OC], H9793-H9819 [17NO]

S. 943, Dept. of the Interior authorization of contracts with Cheyenne, WY, for water storage in the Kendrick Project, S5840 [19MY]

S. 960, Hawaii Water Resources Act, S5841 [19MY], S6017 [20MY]

S. 1071, Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico, S9326 [15SE]

S. 1516, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S5844 [19MY]

S. 1530, Tribal Parity Act, S11577 [19NO]

S. 1791, ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir, S9330 [15SE]

S. 1791, ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir in New Mexico, H8349 [6OC]

S. 1957, U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act, S9340-S9342 [15SE]

S. 2046, Everglades National Park land exchange, S9342 [15SE]

S. 2169, Restore the Apalachicola River Ecosystem (RARE) Act, S2232 [4MR]

S. 2350, Long Island Sound Stewardship Act, S4430 [27AP]

S. 2357, Corps of Engineers maintenance of a minimum quantity of stored water in certain reservoirs in the vicinity of the upper portion of the Missouri River, S4497 [28AP]

S. 2460, New Mexico Water Planning Assistance Act, S5961 [20MY], S9353 [15SE]

S. 2482, Long Island Sound Protection Act, S6278 [1JN]

S. 2488, Marine Debris Research and Reduction Act, S6350-S6352 [2JN]

S. 2490, Ballast Water Management Act, S6354-S6358 [2JN]

S. 2508, redesignate Ridges Basin Reservoir, CO, as Lake Nighthorse, S6501 [7JN], S9354 [15SE], H7682 [28SE]

S. 2511, Chimayo Water Supply System and Espanola Filtration Facility Act, S6630 [8JN], S9354-S9356 [15SE], H8350 [6OC]

S. 2513, Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Act, S6674 [9JN]

S. 2605, Snake River Water Rights Act, S11566-S11571 [19NO]

S. 2606, National Estuary Program reauthorization, S7519 [25JN]

S. 2621, Federal Water Pollution Control Act extension of pilot program for alternative water source projects, S7835 [8JY]

S. 2655, Water and Energy Efficient Appliances Act, S8131 [14JY]

S. 2658, Dept. of Energy National Laboratories Water Technology Research and Development Act, S8135-S8137 [14JY]

S. 2847, Water Resources Act reauthorization, S11327 [11OC]