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S. 739 (98th)

A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize additional appropriations, and for other purposes.

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9 March 1983

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

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Summary

Amends the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize additional appropriations to carry out such Act after October 1, 1983. States that the Secretary of the Interior may obligate construction funds for dam safety earlier than the required 60-day waiting period, after notifying Congress, when the appropriate congressional committees approve such earlier date. Includes within the scope of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978: (1) Fish Lake, Four Mile, Ochoco, Savage Rapids Diversion and Warm Springs Dams, Oregon; (2) Como Dam, Montana; (3) Little Wood River Dam, Idaho; (4) Twin Buttes Dam, Texas; and (5) Foss Dam, Oklahoma. Makes specified costs of the Twin Buttes Dam and Foss Dam nonreimbursable and nonreturnable under Federal reclamation laws.

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