HR 10114 United States House · 118th Congress

To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

This bill clarifies rules for using existing water infrastructure to recharge aquifers. It allows states, tribes, local governments, or public entities to use current water rights, permits, or easements for aquifer recharge without needing new federal approvals, provided they give the Bureau of Land Management 30 days' notice detailing the location, scope, and agreements involved. The bill also exempts such use from additional rent payments to the Bureau and waives requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Endangered Species Act, and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act for these specific recharge activities. It directly affects entities managing water infrastructure in states or tribal lands seeking to enhance groundwater supplies.
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Nov 12, 2024
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