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S. 623 (106th)

Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000

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Introduced

16 March 1999

Last action

16 October 2000 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large]

Subjects

Environment, Taxation

Source updated

24 March 2026

Environment · Taxation

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Summary

Dakota Water Resources Act of 1999 - Amends Federal provisions relating to the Garrison water diversion unit, North Dakota (part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program), to include within authorized unit purposes the development of municipal, rural, and industrial water systems, fish, wildlife, and other natural resource conservation and development, recreation, flood control, ground water recharge, and augmented stream flows (currently, only irrigation is authorized). Authorizes the State of North Dakota (currently, only the Secretary of the Interior) to plan and construct within the State a multipurpose water resource development irrigation project. Directs the Secretary to estimate the actual construction cost of unit facilities already in existence, as well as their annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs. Makes the Secretary responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of that portion of the capacity of such facilities that remain unused. Requires the Secretary to enter into one or more contracts with North Dakota to carry out this Act, including O&M of the completed unit facilities and design and construction of new facilities. Authorizes water systems constructed under this Act to deliver Missouri River water into the Hudson Bay basin, after a certain determination. (Sec. 3) Revises provisions concerning unit operational costs to make nonreimbursable: (1) all fish and wildlife enhancement costs incurred in connection with waterfowl refuges or production areas, as well as wildlife conservation areas proposed for Federal or State administration; and (2) 50 percent of recreation area costs, if non-Federal public bodies assume the remainder of such costs. Provides for the determination of such non-Federal share. Deauthorizes Taayer Reservoir and Lonetree Dam and Reservoir as project features. (Sec. 4) Allows the calculation of interest during construction of a feature only until such feature is substantially complete, and regardless of whether it is placed into service. (Sec. 5) Includes certain areas of North Dakota within the area in which the Secretary is authorized to develop irrigation facilities, but prohibits the development of any such facility in the Hudson Bay-Devils Lake Basin. Allows such developed irrigation to receive Pick-Sloan pumping power. Directs the Secretary to investigate and report on an undesignated 28,000 acres of irrigation areas in North Dakota. (Sec. 6) Prohibits any reallocation of project costs to Pick-Sloan customers. (Sec. 7) Revises provisions authorizing the construction of municipal, rural, and industrial water systems in North Dakota to: (1) authorize the State to use Federal and non-Federal funds for grants or loans for such systems; (2) make additional projects eligible for such funding; (3) authorize the State to develop and implement a water conservation program; (4) make nonreimbursable the costs of features constructed on the Missouri River by the Secretary of the Army before the date of enactment of this Act; and (5) add Turtle Mountain to the areas in which the Secretary is required to maintain necessary water systems. (Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to select and construct a feature or features to deliver Missouri River water to the Sheyenne River water supply and release facility. Directs the Secretary and the State to jointly report to Congress on the comprehensive water quality needs of the Red River Valley and options for meeting those needs. Requires environmental impact statements to be provided. Directs the Secretary to construct, operate, and maintain a Sheyenne River water supply and release feature capable of delivering a specified water supply for the cities of Fargo and Grand Forks and surrounding communities. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the State to convey U.S. rights and interests in the Oakes Test Area. (Sec. 10) Authorizes additional appropriations to carry out provisions added by this Act. (Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary, from funds authorized under this Act, to make an annual Federal contribution to the Natural Resources Trust (previously named the Wetlands Trust), limiting such annual contribution to $12 million. Directs the Secretary to make additional annual contributions equal to five percent of the total amount appropriated for such Trust in a fiscal year. Adds to authorized Trust uses the enhancement, restoration, and management of grassland conservation and riparian areas. Adds to Trust authority the power to fund incentives for conservation practices by landowners.

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2733-2734)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 March 1999

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 18 March 1999

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 April 1999

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 May 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-208.

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 September 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  11. 1 November 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 1 November 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 106-203.

    Source: Committee

  13. 1 November 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 106-203.

    Source: Committee

  14. 13 October 2000

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S10530-10538; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S10530-10535)

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 October 2000

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10535-10538)

    Source: Floor

  16. 16 October 2000

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  17. 16 October 2000

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 October 2000

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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