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A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

12/5/2024, 9:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 4999

Bill 118 s 4999, also known as the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act, aims to make a specific amendment to clarify a provision related to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes. The bill seeks to address any ambiguity or confusion surrounding the conveyance of water for the purpose of recharging aquifers.

Aquifers are underground layers of rock or sediment that hold water and are crucial for providing drinking water and supporting ecosystems. Aquifer recharge involves replenishing these underground water sources to ensure their sustainability and availability for future use.

The proposed amendment in Bill 118 s 4999 aims to provide clarity and guidance on how water can be conveyed for aquifer recharge purposes. By specifying the rules and regulations surrounding these conveyances, the bill aims to streamline the process and ensure that water is effectively and efficiently recharged into aquifers. Overall, Bill 118 s 4999 seeks to support and promote the sustainable management of aquifers by clarifying the conveyance process for aquifer recharge purposes. This legislation is important for ensuring the long-term availability and quality of groundwater resources, which are essential for communities, agriculture, and the environment.

Congressional Summary of S 4999

This bill modifies the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to expand provisions concerning authorizations (e.g., rights-of-way) to transport water across public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for aquifer recharge purposes.

Under the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act, the holder of existing rights-of-way, easements, permits, or other authorizations to transport water across BLM land may transport the water for aquifer recharge purposes without additional authorization from the Department of the Interior so long as the use does not expand or modify the operation of such authorizations across public land.

The bill allows the holders of such authorizations to act, not only on behalf of themselves, but also on behalf of third parties to use the existing authorizations for aquifer recharge without additional authorization from Interior.

Current Status of Bill S 4999

Bill S 4999 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2024. Bill S 4999 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 10, 2024.  Bill S 4999's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4999

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 S 4999

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4999

A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

Comments

Sapphire Nguyen profile image

Sapphire Nguyen

690

1 year ago

This bill is good, it helps with water stuff. I like it.

Dean Khan profile image

Dean Khan

624

1 year ago

I don't see the point of this bill. Why do we need to clarify conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes? Seems like a waste of time and resources to me.