Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2014

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Explore the details of House Bill 4166 Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2014 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4166

Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2014 - (Sec. 4) Transfers the administrative jurisdiction over specified land underlying or adjacent to Lake Berryessa in California from the Bureau of Reclamation to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for administration as the Lake Berryessa Recreation Area.

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from diminishing or altering: (1) day-use, short-term, or annual occupancy levels; (2) motorized boating or water surface zoning restrictions; (3) recreational hiking or equine access; or (4) hunting, fishing, shooting sports, or trapping within the area.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to act in accordance with any existing agreement with any organization for the management of campgrounds, marinas, lodging facilities, food and beverage services, and boating and boat rental facilities located in the Area.

Requires the Secretary to adopt the recreational use plan adopted by the Bureau of Reclamation on June 2, 2006.

(Sec. 6) Declares that nothing in this Act or any subsequent management plan shall impair the ability of the Bureau of Reclamation and its managing partners to operate, maintain, or manage Monticello Dam, Lake Berryessa, and other Solano Project facilities in accordance with that project's authorized purposes. Requires the Commissioner of Reclamation to continue to administer and operate the Dam and any power facility related to it.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4166

Bill HR 4166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2014. Bill HR 4166 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2014. Bill HR 4166's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527. as of December 22, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4166

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Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

226

Democrat Cosponsors

183

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4166

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

CaliforniaDams and canalsLakes and riversLand transfersOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4166

Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2014To transfer recreational management authority for Lake Berryessa in the State of California from the Bureau of Reclamation to the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes.Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2014Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2014

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