H.R. 917

South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project of 2011

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112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 917

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 3, 2011

Mr. Filner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in phase one of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project of 2011.

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Project authorization

(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 after the last section the following:

16__.

Phase One of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project, California

(a)

Authorization

The Secretary, in cooperation with the Sweetwater Authority, Otay Water District, and the City of Chula Vista, California, is authorized to participate in phase one of a project to design, plan, and construct permanent facilities needed to reclaim, reuse, and treat groundwater and wastewater in the service area of Sweetwater Authority, Otay Water District, and the City of Chula Vista.

(b)

Costsharing

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 $20,000,000.

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(b)

Conforming Amendment

The table of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102–575 is amended by adding after the last item the following:

Sec. 16__. Phase One of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project, California.

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