Wichita Project Equus Beds Division Authorization Act of 2005
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 109-299.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 16, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Wichita Project Equus Beds Division Authorization Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the funding and implementation of the Equus Beds Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Component of the Integrated Local Water Supply Plan, Wichita, Kansas (referred to as the Equus Beds Division). Makes operation, maintenance, and replacement of the Division the sole responsibility of the City of Wichita. Authorizes appropriations for the federal share of the Division's total cost. Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Wichita Project Equus Beds Division Authorization Act of 2005 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide federal funding and support for the Equus Beds Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Component, part of the Integrated Local Water Supply Plan in Wichita, Kansas. The Act assigns full responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and replacement of this water infrastructure to the City of Wichita. It also authorizes federal appropriations to cover the federal share of the project's total cost and includes a sunset provision terminating the Secretary's authority to implement the Act 10 years after enactment.
This law enables federal funding and support for a local water supply project in Wichita, Kansas, while placing long-term operational responsibility on the city and limiting federal involvement to a 10-year period.
- Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to assist in funding and implementing the Equus Beds Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Component in Wichita, Kansas.
- Makes the City of Wichita solely responsible for operation, maintenance, and replacement of the project after implementation.
- Authorizes federal appropriations for the federal share of the project's total cost and terminates federal authority 10 years after enactment.
['City of Wichita, Kansas', 'Local water supply stakeholders in Wichita', 'U.S. Department of the Interior', 'Residents and businesses relying on the Equus Beds Aquifer water supply']
['The City of Wichita assumes full responsibility for ongoing operation, maintenance, and replacement costs, which may impact local budgets.', 'Federal funding is limited to the authorized appropriations and the 10-year implementation period, potentially affecting project completion or long-term support.', 'Oversight mechanisms for ensuring proper use of federal funds and project accountability are not detailed in the summary.']
The bill was passed by the Senate on December 16, 2005, and subsequently signed into law on October 5, 2006, as Public Law No: 109-299. It falls under the policy area of Water Resources Development, reflecting federal involvement in supporting local water infrastructure projects through partnership and cost-sharing.
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['Potential improvement in local water supply reliability and sustainability due to federal support for aquifer recharge and recovery.', 'Long-term financial and operational burden on the City of Wichita could influence local water rates or municipal budgets.', 'Federal funding sunset may encourage timely project completion but could also create challenges if additional federal support is needed after 10 years.']
The bill includes a clear sunset provision limiting federal authority to 10 years, which is important for transparency regarding the duration of federal involvement. The assignment of full operational responsibility to the City of Wichita highlights the need for oversight on local management and financial capacity. The summary does not provide detailed information on oversight mechanisms or specific funding amounts, which are relevant for monitoring implementation and fiscal accountability.
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