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Version 36 · Passed House amended · May 9, 2006
American River Pump Station Project Transfer Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, to the Placer County Water Agency.
Makes federal costs associated with construction of the Project nonreimbursable. Authorizes the Secretary to grant title to the Agency to provide a water supply to that Agency. Requires the Secretary, before conveying such land and facilities, to comply with requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and any other applicable law.
Provides that upon the transfer, the United States shall not be liable for damages relating to the land or facilities.
People & committees
Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] · R–CA
Legislative record
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2188)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2188)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4204.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2188-2189)
Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-430.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-430.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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