S Bill 739 A bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-09

Bill 118 s 739, also known as the "Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Development Clarification Act," aims to clarify the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation in regards to certain pumped storage development projects. The bill specifically addresses the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation to oversee and regulate pumped storage development projects on federal lands. Pumped storage is a method of storing energy by pumping water uphill to a reservoir when electricity is abundant and cheap, and then releasing the water downhill through turbines to generate electricity when demand is high. The bill seeks to ensure that the Bureau of Reclamation has the necessary jurisdiction and authority to facilitate the development of pumped storage projects on federal lands, while also ensuring that these projects comply with all relevant environmental regulations and considerations. In addition to clarifying jurisdiction, the bill also includes provisions for the Bureau of Reclamation to work with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and private entities to promote the development of pumped storage projects in a collaborative and efficient manner. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 739 is to streamline the regulatory process for pumped storage development projects, while also ensuring that these projects are carried out in a responsible and environmentally sustainable manner.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 579.

Alternative Names

A bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

A bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

A bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

A bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

To clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact

Arizona

Electric power generation and transmission

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Land transfers

Arizona

Electric power generation and transmission

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Land transfers

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water and Power Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water and Power Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water and Power Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Energy and Natural ResourcesTo clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

A bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

11/22/2024, 11:56 AM

This bill transfers National Forest System land near the Salt River in Arizona to the Bureau of Reclamation to expand the area used for generating electric power for the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project. Any facilities on the covered land c...

Bill 118 s 739, also known as the "Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Development Clarification Act," aims to clarify the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation in regards to certain pumped storage development projects.

The bill spec...
Congress
118

Number
S - 739

Introduced on
2023-03-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill transfers National Forest System land near the Salt River in Arizona to the Bureau of Reclamation to expand the area used for generating electric power for the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project. Any facilities on the covered land c...

Bill 118 s 739, also known as the "Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Development Clarification Act," aims to clarify the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation in regards to certain pumped storage development projects.

The bill spec...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Water Resources Development

Potential Impact
Arizona•
Electric power generation and transmission•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Land transfers

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/26/2023

This bill transfers National Forest System land near the Salt River in Arizona to the Bureau of Reclamation to expand the area used for generating electric power for the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project. Any facilities on the covered land c...


Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 579.