A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande.

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Bill Number

S 2719

Introduced

Jul 11, 2002

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6651)

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Topics

Animals Dredging spoil Easements Economics and Public Finance Emergency Management Endangered species Environmental Protection Federal aid to water resources development Flood control Forest conservation Forest ecology Infrastructure Land transfers New Mexico Outdoor recreation Parks Public Lands and Natural Resources Relocation Restoration ecology Right-of-way Riparian ecology Rivers Sports and Recreation Transportation and Public Works Waste disposal sites Water Resources Development

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico, from Cochiti Dam to the headwaters of the Elephant Butte Dam; and (2) consult with certain local environmental groups in carrying out such projects. Requires non-federal interests to pay 25 percent of project costs. Prohibits recreational features of a project from comprising more than 30 percent of the total project cost.

Actions

Jul 11, 2002

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6651)
Jul 11, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6650-6651)
Jul 11, 2002

Introduced in Senate

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