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Calendar No. 252
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 482
[Report No. 110–119]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 8, 2007
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
June 28, 2007
Reported by Mr. Bingaman, without amendment
AN ACT
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the American River Pump Station Project, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
American River Pump Station Project
Transfer Act of 2007
.
Authority to transfer
The Secretary of the
Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary
)
shall transfer ownership of the American River Pump Station Project located at
Auburn, California, which includes the Pumping Plant, associated facilities,
and easements necessary for permanent operation of the facilities, to the
Placer County Water Agency, in accordance with the terms of Contract No.
02–LC–20–7790 between the United States and Placer County Water Agency and the
terms and conditions established in this Act.
Federal costs nonreimbursable
Federal costs associated with construction of the American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, are nonreimbursable.
Grant of real property interest
The Secretary is authorized to grant title to Placer County Water Agency as provided in section 2 in full satisfaction of the United States’ obligations under Land Purchase Contract 14–06–859–308 to provide a water supply to the Placer County Water Agency.
Compliance with environmental laws
In general
Before conveying land and facilities pursuant to this Act, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable requirements under—
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and
any other law applicable to the land and facilities.
Effect
Nothing in this Act modifies or alters any obligations under—
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Release from liability
Effective on the date of transfer to the Placer County Water Agency of any land or facility under this Act, the United States shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the land and facilities, consistent with Article 9 of Contract No. 02–LC–20–7790 between the United States and Placer County Water Agency.
June 28, 2007
Reported without amendment