HR 2442

 
To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: George Miller (D) CA
 
Status: Passed
 
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5/14/2009--Introduced.Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) recycled water distribution systems in California in cooperation with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Ironhouse Sanitary District; and (2) recycled water system facilities in California in cooperation with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, the city of Petaluma, Redwood City, and the city of Palo Alto. Limits the federal share of each project to 25%. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for project operation and maintenance. Directs the Secretary to: (1) enter into individual agreements with the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Recycling implementing agencies to fund specified projects under such Act through the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies; and (2) include in such agreements a provision for the reimbursement of construction costs. Increases the authorization of appropriations for the design, planning, and construction of: (1) recycled water system facilities in cooperation with the city of Antioch, California; and (2) recycled water treatment facilities in cooperation with the city of San Jose, California, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
 
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HR 2442 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2442

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 14, 2009

Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California (for himself, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HONDA, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. STARK, Mrs. TAUSCHER, and Ms. WOOLSEY) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources


A BILL

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ‘Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009’.

SEC. 2. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.

    (a) In General- The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is amended by adding at the end the following:

‘SEC. 1649. CCCSD-CONCORD RECYCLED WATER PROJECT.

    ‘(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water distribution systems.

    ‘(b) Cost Share- The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.

    ‘(c) Limitation- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.

    ‘(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,800,000.

‘SEC. 1650. CENTRAL DUBLIN RECYCLED WATER DISTRIBUTION AND RETROFIT PROJECT.

    ‘(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.

    ‘(b) Cost Share- The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.

    ‘(c) Limitation- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.

    ‘(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,150,000.

‘SEC. 1651. PETALUMA RECYCLED WATER PROJECT, PHASES 2A, 2B, AND 3.

    ‘(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Petaluma, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.

    ‘(b) Cost Share- The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.

    ‘(c) Limitation- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.

    ‘(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,000,000.

‘SEC. 1652. CENTRAL REDWOOD CITY RECYCLED WATER PROJECT.

    ‘(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Redwood City, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.

    ‘(b) Cost Share- The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.

    ‘(c) Limitation- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.

    ‘(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000.

‘SEC. 1653. PALO ALTO RECYCLED WATER PIPELINE PROJECT.

    ‘(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Palo Alto, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.

    ‘(b) Cost Share- The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.

    ‘(c) Limitation- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.

    ‘(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,250,000.

‘SEC. 1654. IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT (ISD) ANTIOCH RECYCLED WATER PROJECT.

    ‘(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD), California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water distribution systems.

    ‘(b) Cost Share- The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.

    ‘(c) Limitation- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.

    ‘(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,000,000.’.

    (b) Project Implementation- In carrying out sections 1642 through 1648 of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act, and sections 1649 through 1654 of such Act, as added by subsection (a), the Secretary shall enter into individual agreements with the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Recycling implementing agencies to fund the projects through the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) or its successor, and shall include in such agreements a provision for the reimbursement of construction costs, including those construction costs incurred prior to the enactment of this Act.

    (c) Clerical Amendments- The table of contents of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. prec. 371) (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1648 the following new items:

      ‘Sec. 1649. CCCSD-Concord recycled water project.

      ‘Sec. 1650. Central Dublin recycled water distribution and retrofit project.

      ‘Sec. 1651. Petaluma recycled water project, phases 2a, 2b, and 3.

      ‘Sec. 1652. Central Redwood City recycled water project.

      ‘Sec. 1653. Palo Alto recycled water pipeline project.

      ‘Sec. 1654. Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Antioch recycled water project.’.

SEC. 3. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORIZED PROJECTS.

    (a) Antioch Recycled Water Project- Section 1644(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h-27) (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is amended by striking ‘$2,250,000’ and inserting ‘$3,125,000’.

    (b) South Bay Advanced Recycled Water Treatment Facility- Section 1648(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h-31) (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is amended by striking ‘$8,250,000’ and inserting ‘$13,250,000’.


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All Actions:

Actions Date
Action Text
5/14/2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
5/20/2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
7/21/2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
9/10/2009
Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
9/10/2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
9/29/2009
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-268.
9/29/2009
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
9/29/2009
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9/29/2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2442.
9/29/2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
9/30/2009
Considered as unfinished business.
9/30/2009
9/30/2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 170 (Roll no. 743).
10/14/2009
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 830 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2442 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
10/15/2009
Rule H. Res. 830 passed House.
10/15/2009
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 830.
10/15/2009
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2442 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
10/15/2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2442.
10/15/2009
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 2442.
10/15/2009
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10/15/2009
Mr. Nunes moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
10/15/2009
Mr. Miller, George raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. George Miller (CA) stated that the provisions of the Nunes motion to recommit is not germane to the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
10/15/2009
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
10/15/2009
Mr. Nunes appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
10/15/2009
Mr. Miller, George moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
10/15/2009
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 176 (Roll no. 788).
10/15/2009
Motion to appeal the ruling of the chair tabled.
10/15/2009
10/15/2009
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 789).
10/19/2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
 
Titles:

To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes.
Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009
Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009
Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009
 
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Referral, In Committee
Referral
Referral, Hearings
Referral, Markup, In Committee
Referral, Hearings, Discharged
Referral, Markup, Reporting
Referral, In Committee
 
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