Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act

Bill: 108-s-520
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Canals
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Drainage
Droughts
Emergency Management
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment
Fishery management
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability
Idaho
Infrastructure
Irrigation
Irrigation districts
Land transfers
Law
Licenses
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Water districts
Water use
Watersheds
Wells

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) convey to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District in Idaho, pursuant to a specified Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the District and the Secretary, the canals, lateral, drains, and other components of the water distribution and drainage system operated or maintained by the District; and (2) condition such conveyance on the District paying the administrative costs of the conveyance and related activities and the lesser of the net present value of the remaining obligations owed to the United States for the facilities conveyed or $280,000.
Requires the Secretary, in conveying the Teton Exchange Wells, to also convey to the District Idaho Department of Water Resources permit number 22-7022, including drilled wells under such permit and all appurtenant equipment.
Extends a specified water service contract between the Secretary and the District until all conditions described in this Act are fulfilled.
Requires the Secretary, prior to conveyance, to complete all environmental reviews and analyses as set forth in the MOA.
Increases the acreage within the District eligible to receive water from the Minidoka and Teton Basin Projects to reflect the number of acres within the District.
Requires the Secretary: (1) in collaboration with stakeholders in the Henry's Fork watershed, to initiate a drought management planning process to address all water uses in the watershed; and (2) report a final plan to Congress.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) convey to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District in Idaho, pursuant to a specified Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the District and the Secretary, the canals, lateral, drains, and other components of the water distribution and drainage system operated or maintained by the District; and (2) condition such conveyance on the District paying the administrative costs of the conveyance and related activities and the lesser of the net present value of the remaining obligations owed to the United States for the facilities conveyed or $280,000. Provides for amounts received to be deposited into the Reclamation Fund. Requires a report to Congress if the Secretary has not completed any conveyance required by this Act by September 13, 2004.
 
(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary, in conveying the Teton Exchange Wells, to also convey the Idaho Department of Water Resources permit number 22-7022 to the District, including drilled wells under such permit and all appurtenant equipment.
 
Extends a specified water service contract between the Secretary and the District until all conditions described in this Act are fulfilled.
 
(Sec. 6) Requires the Secretary, prior to conveyance, to complete all environmental reviews and analyses as set forth in the MOA.
 
(Sec. 7) Exempts the United States from liability for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the conveyed facilities, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States prior to conveyance.
 
(Sec. 8) Increases the acreage within the District eligible to receive water from the Minidoka and Teton Basin Projects to reflect the number of acres within the District. States that such increase does not alter authorized water deliveries.
 
(Sec. 9) Requires the Secretary: (1) in collaboration with stakeholders in the Henry's Fork watershed, to initiate a drought management planning process to address all water uses in the watershed; and (2) report a final plan to Congress.

action_date: 2003-06-16
text: 
Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) convey to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District in Idaho, pursuant to a specified Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the District and the Secretary, the canals, lateral, drains, and other components of the water distribution and drainage system operated or maintained by the District; and (2) condition such conveyance on the District paying the administrative costs of the conveyance and related activities and the lesser of the net present value of the remaining obligations owed to the United States for the facilities conveyed or $280,000. Provides for amounts received to be deposited into the reclamation fund. Requires a report to Congress if the Secretary has not completed any conveyance required by this Act by September 13, 2004.
 
(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary, in conveying the Teton Exchange Wells, to also convey the Idaho Department of Water Resources permit number 22-7022 to the District, including drilled wells under such permit and all appurtenant equipment.
 
Extends a specified water service contract between the Secretary and the District until all conditions described in this Act are fulfilled.
 
(Sec. 6) Requires the Secretary, prior to conveyance, to complete all environmental reviews and analyses as set forth in the MOA.
 
(Sec. 7) Exempts the United States from liability for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the conveyed facilities, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States prior to conveyance.
 
(Sec. 8) Increases the acreage within the District eligible to receive water from the Minidoka and Teton Basin Projects to reflect the number of acres within the District. States that such increase does not alter authorized water deliveries.
 
(Sec. 9) Requires the Secretary: (1) in collaboration with stakeholders in the Henry's Fork watershed, to initiate a drought management planning process to address all water uses in the watershed; and (2) report a final plan to Congress.

action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 16, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) convey to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District in Idaho, pursuant to a specified Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the District and the Secretary, the canals, lateral, drains, and other components of the water distribution and drainage system operated or maintained by the District; and (2) condition such conveyance on the District paying the administrative costs of the conveyance and related activities and the lesser of the net present value of the remaining obligations owed to the United States for the facilities conveyed or $280,000. Provides for amounts received to be deposited into the reclamation fund. Requires a report to Congress if the Secretary has not completed any conveyance required by this Act by September 13, 2004.
 
(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary, in conveying the Teton Exchange Wells, to also convey the Idaho Department of Water Resources permit number 22-7022 to the District, including drilled wells under such permit and all appurtenant equipment.
 
Extends a specified water service contract between the Secretary and the District until all conditions described in this Act are fulfilled.
 
(Sec. 6) Requires the Secretary, prior to conveyance, to complete all environmental reviews and analyses as set forth in the MOA.
 
(Sec. 7) Exempts the United States from liability for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the conveyed facilities, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States prior to conveyance.
 
(Sec. 8) Increases the acreage within the District eligible to receive water from the Minidoka and Teton Basin Projects to reflect the number of acres within the District. States that such increase does not alter authorized water deliveries.
 
(Sec. 9) Requires the Secretary: (1) in collaboration with stakeholders in the Henry's Fork watershed, to initiate a drought management planning process to address all water uses in the watershed; and (2) report a final plan to Congress.

action_date: 2003-09-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 16, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) convey to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District in Idaho, pursuant to a specified Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the District and the Secretary, the canals, lateral, drains, and other components of the water distribution and drainage system operated or maintained by the District; and (2) condition such conveyance on the District paying the administrative costs of the conveyance and related activities and the lesser of the net present value of the remaining obligations owed to the United States for the facilities conveyed or $280,000. Provides for amounts received to be deposited into the reclamation fund. Requires a report to Congress if the Secretary has not completed any conveyance required by this Act by September 13, 2004.
 
(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary, in conveying the Teton Exchange Wells, to also convey the Idaho Department of Water Resources permit number 22-7022 to the District, including drilled wells under such permit and all appurtenant equipment.
 
Extends a specified water service contract between the Secretary and the District until all conditions described in this Act are fulfilled.
 
(Sec. 6) Requires the Secretary, prior to conveyance, to complete all environmental reviews and analyses as set forth in the MOA.
 
(Sec. 7) Exempts the United States from liability for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the conveyed facilities, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States prior to conveyance.
 
(Sec. 8) Increases the acreage within the District eligible to receive water from the Minidoka and Teton Basin Projects to reflect the number of acres within the District. States that such increase does not alter authorized water deliveries.
 
(Sec. 9) Requires the Secretary: (1) in collaboration with stakeholders in the Henry's Fork watershed, to initiate a drought management planning process to address all water uses in the watershed; and (2) report a final plan to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Became Public Law No: 108-85.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Became Public Law No: 108-85.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2003-09-18
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2003-09-18
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8229)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8229)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 520.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8229)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2003-06-20
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2003-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7939)
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7939)
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7939)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-62.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-62.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-64.
action_date: 2003-03-17
text: Star Print ordered on on the bill.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 108-85