To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with the Solano County Water Agency, California, to use Solano Project facilities for impounding, storage, and carriage of nonproject water for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other beneficial purposes.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 106-467.
Official Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into water contracts with the Solano County Water Agency or any of its member unit contractors for the impounding, storage, and carriage of nonproject water for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other purposes, and for the exchange of water among such contractors for such purposes, using facilities associated with the Solano Project, California.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with the Solano County Water Agency and its member contractors to use facilities of the Solano Project in California for the impounding, storage, and carriage of nonproject water. The water can be used for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other beneficial purposes. The bill also allows for the exchange of water among these contractors using the Solano Project facilities.
The law enables the use of federal water infrastructure to manage and distribute nonproject water for various beneficial uses in Solano County, California.
- Authorizes contracts between the Secretary of the Interior and Solano County Water Agency or its member contractors.
- Allows use of Solano Project facilities for impounding, storing, and carrying nonproject water.
- Permits exchange of water among contractors for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other beneficial purposes.
['Solano County Water Agency', 'Member unit contractors of the Solano County Water Agency', 'Domestic, municipal, and industrial water users in Solano County', 'U.S. Department of the Interior']
['Implementation may require coordination between federal and local agencies to manage water contracts effectively.', 'Potential costs associated with maintaining and operating Solano Project facilities for nonproject water use.', 'Oversight mechanisms for contract enforcement and water exchange arrangements are not detailed in the summary.', 'Authority granted to the Secretary of the Interior to enter contracts may require clear guidelines to avoid disputes.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 106th Congress and was signed into law on November 9, 2000. It reflects ongoing federal involvement in water resource management and infrastructure use in California, particularly for local water agencies seeking to optimize water storage and distribution.
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['Improved water storage and exchange capabilities may enhance water supply reliability for domestic, municipal, and industrial users in Solano County.', 'Use of federal infrastructure for nonproject water could influence local water management practices and inter-agency cooperation.', 'Potential for increased operational costs for the Solano Project facilities due to expanded usage.']
The bill expands the Secretary of the Interior's authority to contract with local water agencies for use of federal water infrastructure, which necessitates clear oversight and transparency in contract terms and water management practices. The absence of detailed enforcement or oversight provisions in the summary highlights the importance of monitoring implementation to ensure accountability and effective resource management.
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