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

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 constructed by the Salt River Project are owned by Reclamation, but the Salt River Project is responsible for the facilities' operation and maintenance.

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.