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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 25, 1993
Indian Dams Safety Act of 1993 - Establishes a dam safety operation and maintenance program (program) within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) develop a comprehensive list of dams located on Indian lands in New Mexico that are in fair, conditionally poor, poor, or unsatisfactory condition; and (2) perform such rehabilitation work as is necessary to bring such dams to a satisfactory condition. Requires that the dam, upon completion of rehabilitation work, be placed under the program and be regularly maintained pursuant to program guidelines. Specifies that work authorized by this Act shall be for the purposes of dam safety operation and maintenance and not to provide additional conservation storage capacity or to develop benefits beyond those provided by the original dams and reservoirs.
People & committees
Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D–NM
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For Further Action See H.R.1426.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9056-9057)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S9056-9057)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-86.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-86.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2105-2106)
Introduced in Senate
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