S. 3189, The Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act of 2008

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S. 3189 would amend Public Law 106-392 to require the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration and the Commissioner of Reclamation to maintain sufficient revenues in the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund.

Detailed Summary

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends federal law providing funding to continue endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins by: (1) modifying the definition of "capital projects" to include rehabilitation and repair of facilities; (2) modifying the definition of "facilities" to include facilities for protection of critical habitat and for preventing entrainment of fish in water diversions; (3) increasing funding; and (4) extending the authorization period to fund recovery programs.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/16/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1005.

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