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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 7, 1998
Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of wastewater within and outside of the service area of Salem, Oregon. Limits the Federal share of the cost of such project to 25 percent. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for project operation and maintenance.
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Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R–OR
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11816)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11816)
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-374.
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-374.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-624.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4530)
Introduced in Senate
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