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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 24, 1996
Umatilla Basin Project Completion Act - Amends the Umatilla Basin Project Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to complete construction of, and to operate and maintain, the Umatilla River basin project, Oregon, including specified water pump exchange projects. Authorizes the Secretary to construct a third and final phase of such project to provide additional water flows into the Umatilla River for anadromous fish through a water exchange with the Westland Irrigation District (District). Requires a feasibility study prior to such construction. Requires the execution of an exchange agreement with such District and any other participating irrigators to allow the use of Columbia River water in exchange for an equal amount of Umatilla River or McKay Reservoir water. Directs the Secretary to operate McKay Reservoir in accordance with Federal and State laws and water rights. Requires the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to provide for project power necessary to effect the phase III water exchange. Adjusts the boundaries of the three irrigation districts with functioning Columbia River water exchange facilities. Adjusts the boundaries of the District when the phase III exchange is completed and fully functional. Extends for an additional ten years the District's temporary contract with the Bureau of Reclamation. Provides for recognition and realization of certain water obligations of the United States toward the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Directs the Secretary to continue to cooperate with Oregon, the Confederated Tribes, the irrigation districts, and the affected public toward developing a comprehensive water management plan for restoring the Umatilla River basin's anadromous fishery. Requires appropriate agreements to provide funding for the monitoring and administration of such plan. Authorizes appropriations. Protects existing water rights.
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Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R–OR
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By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-387.
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-387.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-774.
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8639-8640)
Introduced in Senate
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