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H.R.1327 / 109th Congress

Wichita Project Equus Beds Division Authorization Act of 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 15, 2005

Wichita Project Equus Beds Division Authorization Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the funding and implementation of the Equus Beds Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Component of the Integrated Local Water Supply Plan, Wichita, Kansas (referred to as the Equus Beds Division). Requires that construction of the Division be in substantial accordance with the plans and designs. Makes operation, maintenance, and replacement of the Division, including funding for those purposes, the sole responsibility of the City of Wichita.

Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into or agree to amendments of cooperative or other appropriate agreements; and (2) charge an appropriate share related to administrative costs.

Directs the Secretary: (1) before obligating funds for design or construction, to work cooperatively with the City to use plans, designs, and engineering and environmental analyses that have already been prepared by the City for the Division; and (2) to assure that such information is used in a manner consistent with applicable Federal laws and regulations, including principles and guidelines used in preparing feasibility level project studies.

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Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] · R–KS

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  • Natural Resources Committee
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    1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    2. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    3. Introduced in House

    4. Introduced in House

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