H.R. 813House110th Congress (2007-2009)Passed House

Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2008

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1011.

September 16, 2008

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

February 5, 2007

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

February 5, 2007

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

February 7, 2007

HouseFloor

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

October 22, 2007 • 3:41 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11803-11804)

October 22, 2007 • 3:41 PM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 813.

October 22, 2007 • 3:41 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11803)

October 22, 2007 • 3:44 PM

HouseFloor

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11803)

October 22, 2007 • 3:44 PM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

October 22, 2007 • 3:44 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

October 23, 2007

SenateCommittee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

Water and Power Subcommittee

April 8, 2008

SenateCommittee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

September 11, 2008

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

September 16, 2008

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1011.

September 16, 2008

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Sen. Jeff BingamanD-NM · Mar 31, 2008

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Committee on Energy and…

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on April 8, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony on the following bills: S. 2259/H.R. 813, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project, to authorize the Secretary to participate in the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration and reclamation project, and for other purposes; H.R. 31, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Wildomar Service Area Recycled Water Distribution Facilities and Alberhill Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility Projects; H.R. 716, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Santa Rosa Urban Water Reuse Plan; H.R. 786, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Los Angeles County Water Supply Augmentation Demonstration Project, and for other purposes; H.R. 1140, to authorize the Secretary, in cooperation with the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system, and for other purposes; H.R. 1503, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project; H.R. 1725, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Rancho California Water District Southern Riverside County Recycled/Non-Potable Distribution Facilities and Demineralization/Desalination Recycled Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility Project; H.R. 1737, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the GREAT project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, California; and H.R. 2614, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in certain water projects in California.

Because of the limited time available for the hearing, witnesses may testify by invitation only. However, those wishing to submit written testimony for the hearing record should send it to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510-6150, or by email to [email protected].

For further information, please contact Michael Connor at (202) 224- 5479 or Gina Weinstock at (202) 224-5684.

Rep. Gary G. MillerR-CA-42 · Oct 22, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 813, the Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2007, which will significantly increase Southern California's water supply. The Santa Ana River…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 813, the Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2007, which will significantly increase Southern California's water supply.

The Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2007 authorizes federal funding for a number of important local water projects. When complete, these projects will increase Southern California's water supply by over 37 billion gallons per year.

Because of dwindling supplies, increasing demands, and looming drought, Southern California communities continue to seek non- traditional methods to produce dependable water sources. I am pleased that the House has recognized the importance of addressing the chronic water shortages in Southern California by providing the funding resources necessary to help local water agencies improve water reliability and diversity.

H.R. 813, the Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2007, will improve Southern California's water supply by developing wetlands in the Prado Basin, and expanding groundwater desalination in the Chino Basin, and constructing regional brine lines.

Specifically, H.R. 813 authorizes the federal government to spend $20 million to develop large-scale wetlands along the Santa Ana River in the Prado Basin, to purify the River before it replenishes Orange County's groundwater supplies. This expanded natural treatment system will provide an additional 24.5 billion gallons of water per year.

In addition, H.R. 813 authorizes $50 million in federal funding to expand groundwater desalination in the Chino Basin from the current 2.9 billion gallons per year to 13 billion gallons per year. This will provide a new fresh drinking water supply for Jurupa Community Services District, Santa Ana Mutual Water Company in Riverside County, and the cities of Norco, Chino, Chino Hills, and Ontario in San Bernardino County.

Also, the bill authorizes $40 million in federal funding to provide methods to safely and efficiently discard excess brine from nearby desalination plants by constructing a line that transports residual brine to the Pacific Ocean. This will ensure salt water does not contaminate fresh groundwater supplies.

If we want to sustain America's economic growth and provide for a rapidly increasing population, we must ensure our communities have efficient and reliable access to water resources. By encouraging the use of innovative technologies through water recycling and desalination, this bill ensures that more drinking water will be available across Southern California.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important bill. As it moves forward through the legislative process, I will continue to urge for its expeditious enactment.

Rep. Madeleine Z. BordalloD-GU · Oct 22, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 813) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to…

Rep. Louie GohmertR-TX-1 · Oct 22, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 813. H.R. 813 does enjoy bipartisan support from the Orange County, California delegation. This legislation seeks to…

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Reported to SenateIssued September 16, 2008

        [Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
[H.R. 813 Reported in Senate (RS)]

Calendar No. 1011
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 813

_______________________________________________________________________

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 23, 2007

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources

September 16, 2008

Reported by Mr. Bingaman, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]

_______________________________________________________________________

AN ACT

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and
Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
participate in the Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project, to
authorize the Secretary to carry out a program to assist agencies in
projects to construct regional brine lines in California, to authorize
the Secretary to participate in the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination
demonstration and reclamation project, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED>

<DELETED>    This Act may be cited as the ``Santa Ana River Water
Supply Enhancement Act of 2007''.</DELETED>

<DELETED>SEC. 2. PRADO BASIN NATURAL TREATMENT SYSTEM
PROJECT.</DELETED>

<DELETED>    (a) In General.--The Reclamation Wastewater and
Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43
U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>

<DELETED>``SEC. 16</DELETED>__<DELETED>. PRADO BASIN NATURAL TREATMENT
SYSTEM PROJECT.</DELETED>

<DELETED>    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in cooperation with the
Orange County Water District, shall participate in the planning,
design, and construction of natural treatment systems and wetlands for
the flows of the Santa Ana River, California, and its tributaries into
the Prado Basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(b) Cost Sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of the
project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the
total cost of the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(c) Limitation.--Funds provided by the Secretary shall
not be used for the operation and maintenance of the project described
in subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$20,000,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(e) Sunset of Authority.--This section shall have no
effect after the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment
of this section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections in
section 2 of Public Law 102-575 is further amended by inserting after
the last item the following:</DELETED>

<DELETED>``16</DELETED>__<DELETED>. Prado Basin Natural Treatment
System Project.''.

<DELETED>SEC. 3. REGIONAL BRINE LINES.</DELETED>

<DELETED>    (a) In General.--The Reclamation Wastewater and
Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43
U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is further amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>

<DELETED>``SEC. 16</DELETED>__<DELETED>. REGIONAL BRINE
LINES.</DELETED>

<DELETED>    ``(a) Southern California.--The Secretary, under Federal
reclamation laws and in cooperation with units of local government, may
assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines to export
the salinity imported from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean as
identified in--</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(1) the Salinity Management Study prepared by
the Bureau of Reclamation and the Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California; and</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(2) the Southern California Comprehensive Water
Reclamation and Reuse Study prepared by the Bureau of
Reclamation.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(b) Agreements and Regulations.--The Secretary may enter
into such agreements and promulgate such regulations as are necessary
to carry out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(c) Cost Sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of a
project to construct regional brine lines described in subsection (a)
shall not exceed--</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(1) 25 percent of the total cost of the project;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(2) $40,000,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(d) Limitation.--Funds provided by the Secretary shall
not be used for operation or maintenance of any project described in
subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(e) Sunset of Authority.--This section shall have no
effect after the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment
of this section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections in
section 2 of Public Law 102-575 is further amended by inserting after
the last item the following:</DELETED>

<DELETED>``16</DELETED>__<DELETED>. Regional brine lines.''.

<DELETED>SEC. 4. LOWER CHINO DAIRY AREA DESALINATION DEMONSTRATION AND
RECLAMATION PROJECT.</DELETED>

<DELETED>    (a) In General.--The Reclamation Wastewater and
Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43
U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is further amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>

<DELETED>``SEC. 16</DELETED>__<DELETED>. LOWER CHINO DAIRY AREA
DESALINATION DEMONSTRATION AND RECLAMATION
PROJECT.</DELETED>

<DELETED>    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in cooperation with the
Chino Basin Watermaster, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, and the
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and acting under the Federal
reclamation laws, shall participate in the design, planning, and
construction of the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration
and reclamation project.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(b) Cost Sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of the
project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed--</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(1) 25 percent of the total cost of the project;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(2) $50,000,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(c) Limitation.--Funds provided by the Secretary shall
not be used for operation or maintenance of the project described in
subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are
authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out
this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    ``(e) Sunset of Authority.--This section shall have no
effect after the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment
of this section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections in
section 2 of Public Law 102-575 is further amended by inserting after
the last item the following:</DELETED>

<DELETED>``16</DELETED>__<DELETED>. Lower Chino dairy area desalination
demonstration and reclamation project.''.

</DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Santa Ana River Water Supply
Enhancement Act of 2008''.

SEC. 2. PRADO BASIN NATURAL TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT.

(a) In General.--The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study
and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 1649. PRADO BASIN NATURAL TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in cooperation with the Orange
County Water District, shall participate in the planning, design, and
construction of natural treatment systems and wetlands for the flows of
the Santa Ana River, California, and its tributaries into the Prado
Basin.
``(b) Cost Sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of the project
described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total
cost of the project.
``(c) Limitation.--Funds provided by the Secretary shall not be
used for the operation and maintenance of the project described in
subsection (a).
``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.
``(e) Sunset of Authority.--This section shall have no effect after
the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this
section.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections in section 2 of
Public Law 102-575 (43 U.S.C. prec. 371) is amended by inserting after
the last item the following:

``1649. Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project.''.

SEC. 3. LOWER CHINO DAIRY AREA DESALINATION DEMONSTRATION AND
RECLAMATION PROJECT.

(a) In General.--The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study
and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et
seq.) (as amended by section 2(a)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:

``SEC. 1650. LOWER CHINO DAIRY AREA DESALINATION DEMONSTRATION AND
RECLAMATION PROJECT.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in cooperation with the Chino
Basin Watermaster, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, and the Santa
Ana Watershed Project Authority and acting under the Federal
reclamation laws, shall participate in the design, planning, and
construction of the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration
and reclamation project.
``(b) Cost Sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of the project
described in subsection (a) shall not exceed--
``(1) 25 percent of the total cost of the project; or
``(2) $26,000,000.
``(c) Limitation.--Funds provided by the Secretary shall not be
used for operation or maintenance of the project described in
subsection (a).
``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
``(e) Sunset of Authority.--This section shall have no effect after
the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this
section.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections in section 2 of
Public Law 102-575 (43 U.S.C. prec. 371) (as amended by section 2(b))
is amended by inserting after the last item the following:

``1650. Lower Chino dairy area desalination demonstration and
reclamation project.''.
Calendar No. 1011

110th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 813

_______________________________________________________________________

AN ACT

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and
Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
participate in the Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project, to
authorize the Secretary to carry out a program to assist agencies in
projects to construct regional brine lines in California, to authorize
the Secretary to participate in the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination
demonstration and reclamation project, and for other purposes.

_______________________________________________________________________

September 16, 2008

Reported with an amendment