DAMS

Amendments

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6057 [11JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5864, S5868 [22AU]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H5703, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3519 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: establish a Federal cost share percentage for the St. Mary Storage Unit of the Milk River Project in Montana (see S. 3570), S6770 [10OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6038), H4979 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (see H.R. 6039), H4979 [7JN]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (see H. Res. 985), H6040 [10JY]

——— modify terms of Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project in Colorado (see S. 3069), S3951 [14JN] (see H.R. 6083), H5151 [13JN]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

——— deauthorize portions of project for raising and improving existing levees on the Walluski River in Clatsop County, OR (see H.R. 5748), H3928 [10MY]

——— exempt certain structures from removal from property on Table Rock Lake (see H.R. 7126), H9525 [14NO]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and the Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 6700), H7824 [4SE]

——— provide for certain water resources development activities (see S. 3789), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: consider threat of invasive species before imposing a fishway requirement on a hydroelectric dam license (see H.R. 7170), H9667 [27NO]

——— determine feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and flexibility in certain areas (see H.R. 6782), H8169 [12SE]

——— establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (see S. 2560), S1765 [15MR]

FEMA: extend authorization for National Dam Safety Program (see H.R. 5827), H3977 [15MY]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

——— extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in California (see H.R. 5817), H3976 [15MY]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN] (see S. 3315), S5518 [31JY]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

Hydroelectric power: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams (see S. 2655), S2120 [12AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 839), H3505 [24AP]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]

Letters

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Noah Oppenheim, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, H5700 [26JN]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council and Jaime A. Pinkham, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, H5701 [26JN]

——— several fish and wildlife agencies, H5702 [26JN]

——— Terry Turner, Ed Northern, and Brad Throssel, Trout Unlimited (organization), H5699 [26JN]

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Annette Creekpaum, Mason County, WA, Public Utility District 3, H3556 [25AP]

——— Annie Terracciano, Northern Lights, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Asotin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

——— Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3550 [25AP]

——— David R. Tramblie, Wahkiakum County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Debbie Bone-Harris, Franklin County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— Dena Diamond-Ott, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3556 [25AP]

——— F. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille County, WA, Public Utility District, H3553 [25AP]

——— Gary R. Ivory, Douglas County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— George Caan, Washington Public Utility Districts Association, H3555 [25AP]

——— Jack W. Heffling, United Power Trades Organization, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, H3547 [25AP]

——— Jim Matheson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, H3545 [25AP]

——— Jo Elg, United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

——— Joe Jarvis, Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association, H3549 [25AP]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H3546 [25AP]

——— Ken Dizes, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., H3550 [25AP]

——— Lewis County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, National Electrical Contractors Association, H3546 [25AP]

——— Matthew Boast, Kittitas County, WA, Public Utility District 1, H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3557 [25AP]

——— Scott Corwin, Public Power Council, H3556 [25AP]

——— several environmental and fishing organizations, H3548 [25AP]

——— several fishing-related businesses and business associations, H3547 [25AP]

——— Steven D. Kern, Cowlitz County, WA, Public Utility District, H3556 [25AP]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Organizations supporting H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5700 [26JN]

Organizations supporting H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3555 [25AP]

Motions

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S7141 [27NO]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6160 [12JY]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]

Hydroelectric power: provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3558 [25AP]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), H9482, H9483 [13NO]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), H6154–H6162 [12JY], H6269 [17JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), consideration (H. Res. 985), H6053–H6057 [11JY]

——— facilitate transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (H.R. 3281), motion to recommit, H6160 [12JY]

——— prohibit transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities if qualifying entity has recently employed senior Dept. of the Interior officials as lobbyists, H6160 [12JY]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3922–H3924 [10MY], H6269 [17JY]

——— water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]

Corps of Engineers: acquire minimum interest in real property necessary to support projects or actions, H4824 [6JN]

——— assess certain dams and report on impact of Federal versus local maintenance of dams, H4840 [6JN]

——— authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3923 [10MY], E617 [9MY]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— dam rehabilitation funding, H4789 [6JN]

——— enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]

——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]

——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of feasibility study for Warren Glen Dam Removal Project, H4829, H4830 [6JN]

——— expedite completion of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike in Florida, E849 [15JN]

——— expedite feasibility study for Abiquiu Dam, H4830 [6JN]

——— expedite projects in Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]

——— expedite reset and restoration of damaged Mississippi River and Tributaries Project levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— municipality water supply assistance funding relative to adverse affects of construction projects, H4823 [6JN]

——— notify all residential property stakeholders of the Corps’ interest in adjacent properties, H4841 [6JN]

——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Sites Reservoir construction in Colusa County, CA, funding, H10191 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: convey certain land along the Columbia River to the Tri-Cities area of Washington, H4676 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: report to Congress on potential impact of lethal taking of sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H5704 [26JN]

FERC: allow transfer of ownership of Woodland Pulp LLC Forest City dam to Maine, H906 [7FE]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), H6226, H6227 [16JY]

Fish and fishing: clarify that lethal take authority relative to reducing predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species applies to only sea lions, rather than all pinnipeds, H5704 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), H4591 [23MY], H5696–H5705 [26JN], E934 [27JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), consideration (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (H.R. 2083), corrections in engrossment, H5706 [26JN]

——— reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), H10085 [11DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

Hydroelectric power: allow sale of electric power generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System at the lowest possible rate consistent with sound business practices, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

——— modify definition of renewable energy to include hydropower, allow FERC extension of preliminary permits, and establish a schedule following the filing of a licensing application, H8228 [13SE]

——— promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), H3542–H3560 [25AP], H5698, H5701 [26JN]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), consideration (H. Res. 839), H3513–H3520 [25AP]

——— provide for operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs (H.R. 3144), motion to recommit, H3558, H3559 [25AP]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H1328–H1330 [27FE], H1421–H1424 [6MR], H3962–H3964 [15MY], H4590 [23MY], H4788 [6JN], H7816 [4SE]

Native Americans: protect Northwest States tribal fishing rights in the Columbia River, H3555 [25AP]

Tippy Dam: anniversary, E962 [3JY]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Reclamation: establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), S6550 [4OC]

——— establish procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota (S. 2074), House amendment, S7141 [27NO]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam (S. 490), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Cannonsville Dam (H.R. 2292), S4808, S4809 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam (H.R. 447), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gathright Dam (H.R. 446), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam (H.R. 951), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects in Louisiana (S. 1142), S5868 [22AU]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam (H.R. 2122), S4808, S4810 [28JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7368, S7369 [6DE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE]

Native Americans: settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 995), S6546–S6549 [4OC]

Reports filed

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Dickinson Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6038) (H. Rept. 115–900), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Procedure for Conveyance of Certain Federal Land Around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2074) (S. Rept. 115–314), S5581 [1AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6039) (H. Rept. 115–901), H7754 [14AU]

Bureau of Reclamation Use of Active Capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 648) (S. Rept. 115–235), S2439 [25AP]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 839) (H. Rept. 115–650), H3505 [24AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 985) (H. Rept. 115–812), H6040 [10JY]

Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 115–400), S7240 [29NO]

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 115–643), H3440 [18AP]

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142), S5455 [30JY]

——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1142) (S. Rept. 115–311), S5516 [31JY]

Reclamation Title Transfer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2560) (S. Rept. 115–395), S7189 [28NO]

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 995) (S. Rept. 115–240), S2517 [7MY]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs: Benton County, WA, Public Utility District, H3551 [25AP]

——— Benton Rural Electric Association, H3554 [25AP]

——— Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H3554 [25AP]

——— United Electric Co-Op Inc., H3551 [25AP]

Statements

Federal Columbia River Power System Operation That Allows Certain Snake River Dams To Continue To Operate While Also Protecting Salmon Runs: Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, H3548 [25AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 839, consideration of H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3513 [25AP]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4785 [6JN]

H. Res. 985, consideration of H.R. 50, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act and H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6053 [11JY]

H. Res 961, consideration of H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5668 [26JN]

H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4804–H4813 [6JN]

H.R. 2083, Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, H5703 [26JN]

H.R. 3144, Federal Columbia River Power System operation that allows certain Snake River dams to continue to operate while also protecting salmon runs, H3542 [25AP]

H.R. 3281, Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act, H6155 [12JY]

S. 490, FERC deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam extension, S4809 [28JN], H6226 [16JY]

S. 995, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act, S6546–S6548 [4OC]

S. 1142, J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act, S5869 [22AU]

S. 2074, Bureau of Reclamation procedure for conveyance of certain Federal land around the Jamestown Reservoir in North Dakota, H9482 [13NO]

S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, H8185–H8221 [13SE]

S. 3119, Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act, H10085 [11DE]