To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 28, 1996

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the withdrawn and acquired lands and rights-of-way of the Southside Pumping Division of the Minidoka Project, Idaho, together with certain related improvements and appurtenances, to the Burley Irrigation District. Requires: (1) the transfer of associated water rights; (2) the Secretary to provide the District with a permanent right to Project reserve power; and (3) the District to continue to recognize the right of Minidoka Irrigation District to the joint use of a specified portion of the Southside Canal. Indemnifies the United States from damages arising out of any act or omission related to the transferred works (with an exception for negligence). Requires the transfer: (1) to be completed within 24 months after the enactment of this Act; or (2) if not completed by January 1, 1999, to be made by operation of law.

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Rep. Crapo, Mike [R-ID-2] · R–ID

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Natural Resources Committee

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Sep 30, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1819)
Sep 28, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sep 28, 1996
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 1996
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.4295, 104th Congress: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/4295

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-09-28.

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Discuss H.R.4295, 104th Congress: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/4295

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-09-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr4295/BILLS-104hr4295ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.4295, 104th Congress: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/4295

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-09-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr4295/BILLS-104hr4295ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T13:36:51Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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