To provide for an evaluation of the aquifers in the area of the Jungo Disposal Site in Humboldt County, Nevada.
What it does: Adds SEC. 423. JUNGO DISPOSAL SITE EVALUATION on page 240, between lines 13 and 14
Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 2996
Adds SEC. 423. JUNGO DISPOSAL SITE EVALUATION on page 240, between lines 13 and 14
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 423. JUNGO DISPOSAL SITE EVALUATION.
Inserted: Using funds made available under this Act, the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall conduct an evaluation of the aquifers in the area of the Jungo Disposal Site in Humboldt County, Nevada (referred to in this section as the "site"), to evaluate--
Inserted: (1) how long it would take waste seepage (including asbestos, discarded tires, and sludge from water treatment plants) from the site to contaminate local underground water resources;
Inserted: (2) the distance that contamination from the site would travel in each of--
Inserted: (A) 95 years; and
Inserted: (B) 190 years;
Inserted: (3) the potential impact of expected waste seepage from the site on nearby surface water resources, including Rye Patch Reservoir and the Humboldt River;
Inserted: (4) the size and elevation of the aquifers; and
Inserted: (5) any impact that the waste seepage from the site would have on the municipal water resources of Winnemucca, Nevada.
Original wording
On page 240, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 2494. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2996, making appropriations for the Department of the interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 240, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following:
SEC. 423. JUNGO DISPOSAL SITE EVALUATION.
Using funds made available under this Act, the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall conduct an evaluation of the aquifers in the area of the Jungo Disposal Site in Humboldt County, Nevada (referred to in this section as the “site”), to evaluate--
(1) how long it would take waste seepage (including asbestos, discarded tires, and sludge from water treatment plants) from the site to contaminate local underground water resources;
(2) the distance that contamination from the site would travel in each of--
(A) 95 years; and
(B) 190 years;
(3) the potential impact of expected waste seepage from the site on nearby surface water resources, including Rye Patch Reservoir and the Humboldt River;
(4) the size and elevation of the aquifers; and
(5) any impact that the waste seepage from the site would have on the municipal water resources of Winnemucca, Nevada.
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Senate amendment submitted
September 22, 2009
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Senate amendment submitted
September 22, 2009
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2494 proposed by Senator Reid.(consideration: CR S9635-9636, S9645; text: CR S9635)
September 22, 2009
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2494 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.(text as modified: CR S9645)
September 22, 2009
Amendment SA 2494 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S9635-9636, S9645; text: CR S9635) To provide for an evaluation of the aquifers in the area of the Jungo Disposal Site in Humboldt County, Nevada.
September 22, 2009
Amendment SA 2494 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S9645)
September 22, 2009