H.R. 3323 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Water District.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Goleta Water Distribution System Conveyance Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Goleta Water District, Santa Barbara County, California, all rights of the United States to the Goleta Water Distribution System of the Cachuma Project, California, subject<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to valid existing rights and consistent with the termsHouse on May 13, 2008. The summary of a specified agreement.that version is repeated here.)</b>

Provides that afterGoleta Water Distribution System Conveyance Act of 2008 - Authorizes the conveyance,Secretary of the System shall not be consideredInterior to be partconvey all U.S. rights to the Goleta Water Distribution System of a federal reclamation projectthe Cachuma Project, California, consistent with the terms of the Agreement Between the United States and the Goleta Water District shall not be eligible to receive any benefits regarding any facility comprisingTransfer Title of the System, with an exception for benefits that would be availableFederally Owned Distribution System to a similarly situated entity involving property that is not part of such a project.the Goleta Water District.

Shields the United States from liability for damages relating to the conveyed property, except those caused by negligent acts by U.S. employees or agents prior to conveyance. Provides that after the conveyance, the System shall not be considered to be part of a federal reclamation project. Requires: (1) the Secretary to complete all actions required under environmental and historic preservation laws prior to any conveyance; and (2) the District to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in its operation of the transferred facilities. Provides that federal reclamation law shall continue to apply to project water provided to the District.

(Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary to report to Congress if the conveyance has not been completed within 12 months.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/13/2008:9/16/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar,Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393.1022.
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