This bill authorizes the Department of Interior to enter into contracts with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to deliver federal and non-federal water to Park City and Summit County using facilities associated with the original Weber Basin Project. This authorization is a result of the Warren Act, which requires Congressional approval of water projects to be moved from federal to non-federal projects.
Exemptions are routine in Western reclamation projects.
Park City Mayor Brad Olch has asked for help and my office is eager to do that. Hopefully this bill solves the problem of water shortages in Summit County and Park City, Cannon said. By taking this action, Park City can develop water for the 2002 Olympics, as well as for its future growth needs. The legislation we have introduced today addresses the county s long-term water needs, as well as its short term needs in planning for the portion of the 2002 Winter Games which will take place in Park City. I want to thank the delegation, especially Senator Bennett and Representative Cannon, for introducing this legislation which is necessary for the project to become a reality.