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Revision by webmaster (June 12, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Authorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water projects in cooperation with: (1) Palo Alto and Mountain View, California; (2) Pittsburg, California, and the Delta Diablo Sanitation District; (3) Antioch, California, and the Delta Diablo Sanitation District; (4) the North Coast County Water District; (5) Redwood City, California; (6) the South County Regional Wastewater Authority and the Santa Clara Valley Water District; and (7) San Jose, California, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Limits the federal share of each project's cost to 25%. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

Expresses the intent of Congress that a comprehensive water recycling program for the San Francisco Bay Area include the San Jose Area water reclamation and reuse program authorized by the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008: Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Status as of June 11, 2008

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/11/2008: Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Revision by webmaster (April 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Limits the federal share of each project's cost to 25%. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/10/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.

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Status as of April 10, 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/10/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.

Revision by webmaster (January 31, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Limits the federal share of each project's cost to 25%. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 1/30/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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Status as of January 30, 2008

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

1/30/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Revision by webmaster (August 29, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Limits the federal share of each project's cost to 25%. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/1/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on Water and Power. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.

Points in Favor

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Status as of August 1, 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

8/1/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on Water and Power. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.

Revision by webmaster (July 31, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to request amounts necessary to fully fund, by September 30, 2010, the San Jose Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/1/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on Water and Power. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (July 25, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to request amounts necessary to fully fund, by September 30, 2010, the San Jose Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Revision by webmaster (July 24, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to request amounts necessary to fully fund, by September 30, 2010, the San Jose Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/23/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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Status as of July 24, 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Status as of July 23, 2007

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/23/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Revision by webmaster (June 29, 2007, 01:00:00)

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to request amounts necessary to fully fund, by September 30, 2010, the San Jose Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/28/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Points in Favor

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Status as of June 28, 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/28/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Revision by webmaster (June 13, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to request amounts necessary to fully fund, by September 30, 2010, the San Jose Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (June 13, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1526 would amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to request amounts necessary to fully fund, by September 30, 2010, the San Jose Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/12/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

Points in Favor

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Status as of June 12, 2007

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/12/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

Status as of May 24, 2007

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

5/24/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.