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To provide for a memorandum of understanding to address the impacts of a certain record of decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund.
5/27/2025, 8:05 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1001
The Upper Colorado River Basin Fund is a critical source of funding for various projects and initiatives in the region. However, a recent record of decision has raised concerns about potential negative impacts on the fund. In response, this bill seeks to establish a collaborative agreement among key parties to address these concerns and ensure the continued effectiveness of the fund.
The MOU outlined in the bill would outline specific actions and strategies to mitigate the impacts of the decision on the fund. It would involve input from a diverse group of stakeholders, including government agencies, environmental organizations, and local communities. By working together, these parties can develop solutions that protect the fund while also addressing the needs of all involved. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1001 represents a proactive approach to addressing potential challenges facing the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund. By fostering collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders, the bill aims to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of this important funding source.
Congressional Summary of HR 1001
This bill directs the Bureau of Reclamation and the Western Area Power Administration, in consultation with the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group, to enter into a memorandum of understanding to explore and address the impact that the 2024 record of decision entitled Supplement to the 2016 Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Record of Decision has on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund. The memorandum of understanding must include a plan to (1) address the effects that the decision may have on the fund's obligations, (2) address the impact that the decision has on hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam, and (3) identify impacts that the decision has had on species listed as threatened or endangered species.
By way of background, Reclamation published a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) in 2024. The SEIS revises the 2016 LTEMP Record of Decision to address two issues: (1) responding to the threat of the invasive smallmouth bass below Glen Canyon Dam, and (2) incorporating the latest sediment science to assess when high-flow experiments should be conducted in order to protect the endangered humpback chub.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1001
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1001
Total Number of Sponsors
15Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
15Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1001
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1001
Comments
Kairo Miles
6 months ago
I think this bill is good for the river fund. It will help with the impacts.
