High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act

Summary

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, working through the United States Geological Survey, to establish and carry out the High Plains Aquifer Comprehensive Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Program. Requires the Program to: (1) undertake mapping of the hydrogeological configuration of the Aquifer; (2) perform analyses of the current and past rates at which groundwater is being withdrawn and recharged, the net rate of decrease or increase in Aquifer storage, the factors controlling the rate of migration of water, and the current and past rate of loss of saturated thickness within the Aquifer; and (3) develop necessary regional databases and groundwater flow models. Requires the Program to include a Federal component and a State component and lists priorities of each, including (respectively): (1) coordinating Federal, State, and local data, maps and models into an integrated physical characterization of the Aquifer; and (2) hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring activities in areas of the Aquifer that will assist in addressing issues relating to groundwater depletion and resource assessment of the Aquifer. Provides for the establishment of a Federal Review Panel to evaluate the funding proposals submitted by entities of the High Plains Aquifer States. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, to prepare a plan for the Program to address overall priorities for the Program and a management structure and Program operations.

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Timeline

1. 23 July 2002

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7228-7229)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 July 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7228)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 July 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 July 2002

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-853.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 October 2002

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 8 October 2002

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659.

   Source: Calendars

7. 8 October 2002

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

8. 8 October 2002

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 8 October 2002 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 23 July 2002 · Official file

Documents

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 8 October 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 8 October 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 8 October 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 July 2002

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Sponsors

• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
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