A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

This bill changes the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. It would let holders of existing rights-of-way, easements, or permits on federal land use them to move water and recharge underground aquifers, acting for themselves or for a state, local government, Indian Tribe, or public entity, without getting additional approval from the Secretary. Holders would have to notify the Bureau of Land Management at least 30 days before such use, including a copy of their agreement with the public partner. Non-profit aquifer recharge uses would not owe additional rent to the Bureau of Land Management, and the bill states it does not waive clean water, endangered species, or wild and scenic rivers laws or allow new construction or expansion of infrastructure.

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Sponsors

• James E. Risch Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors