Congress 108 - S 520 - Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 16, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) convey to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District in Idaho, pursuant to a specified Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the District and the Secretary, the canals, lateral, drains, and other components of the water distribution and drainage system operated or maintained by the District; and (2) condition such conveyance on the District paying the administrative costs of the conveyance and related activities and the lesser of the net present value of the remaining obligations owed to the United States for the facilities conveyed or $280,000. Provides for amounts received to be deposited into the reclamation fund. Requires a report to Congress if the Secretary has not completed any conveyance required by this Act by September 13, 2004.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary, in conveying the Teton Exchange Wells, to also convey the Idaho Department of Water Resources permit number 22-7022 to the District, including drilled wells under such permit and all appurtenant equipment.

Extends a specified water service contract between the Secretary and the District until all conditions described in this Act are fulfilled.

(Sec. 6) Requires the Secretary, prior to conveyance, to complete all environmental reviews and analyses as set forth in the MOA.

(Sec. 7) Exempts the United States from liability for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the conveyed facilities, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States prior to conveyance.

(Sec. 8) Increases the acreage within the District eligible to receive water from the Minidoka and Teton Basin Projects to reflect the number of acres within the District. States that such increase does not alter authorized water deliveries.

(Sec. 9) Requires the Secretary: (1) in collaboration with stakeholders in the Henry's Fork watershed, to initiate a drought management planning process to address all water uses in the watershed; and (2) report a final plan to Congress.

Actions

Sep 30, 2003

Signed by President.
Sep 30, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-85.
Sep 18, 2003

Presented to President.
Sep 16, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229)
Sep 16, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8229)
Sep 16, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 520.
Sep 16, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229)
Sep 16, 2003

Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 20, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jun 20, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Jun 17, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 17, 2003

Received in the House.
Jun 17, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 16, 2003

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7939)
Jun 16, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7939)
Jun 16, 2003

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7939)
Jun 9, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126.
Jun 9, 2003

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-62.
May 21, 2003

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 13, 2003

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-64.
Mar 17, 2003

Star Print ordered on on the bill.
Mar 5, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 5, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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