S. 1473 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Madera Irrigation District for purposes of supporting the Madera Water Supply Enhancement Project.
Detailed Summary
Madera Water Supply Enhancement Act - Declares that the Madera Water Supply Enhancement Project is feasible. Prohibits the Bureau of Reclamation from conducting any further studies or reports related to determining its feasibility.
Requires all Project planning, design, and construction to be undertaken in accordance with a cooperative agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and the Madera Irrigation District, California. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement through the Bureau with the District for the support of the design and construction of the Project. Directs the Secretary, before obligating funds for design or construction, to work with the District to use plans, designs, and engineering and environmental analyses that have already been prepared by the District for the Project.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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