(Updated May 5, 2006)
H.R. 4204
American River Pump Station Project Transfer Act of 2005
Floor Situation
The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 4204, under suspension of the rules on
Tuesday, May 9, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes,
may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.
Summary
H.R. 4204 directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the
American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, to the Placer
County Water Agency.
The bill makes federal costs associated with construction of the Project
nonreimbursable. The measure authorizes the Secretary to grant title to
the Agency to provide a water supply to that Agency. H.R. 4202 also requires the
Secretary, before conveying such land and facilities, to comply with
requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, and any other applicable law.
The bill provides that upon the transfer, the United States shall not be liable
for damages relating to the land or facilities.
Cost Estimate
CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 4204 would have
no significant impact on the federal budget.
Legislative History
H.R. 4204 was introduced by Rep. Doolittle (CA) on November 2, 2005. The bill
was reported from the Resources Committee, by unanimous consent, on March 29,
2006. House Report
109-430 was filed on April 25, 2006.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Resources Committee at 5-2761.