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Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 876

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a special use authorization for the continued operation and reconstruction of a water storage, transport, or diversion facility located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho if:

  • the facility was in existence on the date on which it was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
  • the facility has been in continuous use to deliver water for beneficial use on the owner's non-federal land;
  • the owner holds a valid water right under state law that predates the designation; and
  • relocating the facility is not practicable or feasible.

Current Status of Bill HR 876

Bill HR 876 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2013. Bill HR 876 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2013.  Bill HR 876's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 113-136. as of July 25, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 876

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 876

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Idaho
- Licensing and registrations
- Water storage
- Water use and supply
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 876

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act
To authorize the continued use of certain water diversions located on National Forest System land in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.
Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act

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