(Updated September 27, 2006)

H.R. 4545
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
 

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 4545, under suspension of the rules, on Thursday, September 28, 2006.  The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.R. 4545 amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in a neighborhood demonstration project to: (1) demonstrate the potential for infiltration of stormwater runoff to recharge groundwater by retrofitting sites in the Los Angeles area with features designed to reflect state-of-the-art best management practices for water conservation, pollution reduction and treatment, and habitat restoration; and (2) assess the potential new water supply yield based on increased infiltration and the value of the new water.

Legislative History

H.R. 4545 was introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez(CA) on December 14, 2005. The bill was referred to the Resources Committee but was not considered.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Resources Committee at 5-2761.