S. 1577 (109th): A bill to facilitate the transfer of Spearfish Hydroelectric Plant Number 1 to the city of Spearfish, South Dakota, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jul 29, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. Tim Johnson [D-SD]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on July 29, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 29, 2005
Referred to Committee Jul 29, 2005
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Last updated Jul 29, 2005.
4 pages

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7/29/2005--Introduced.
Exempts the Spearfish Hydroelectric Plant Number 1 located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, from the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the United States Geological Survey, to study the hydrology of Spearfish Creek, South Dakota. Expresses the sense of Congress that the city of Spearfish, South Dakota, in order to provide for the restoration and improvement of Spearfish Creek, should:
(1) uphold the Memorandum Agreement of the city of Spearfish and the Spearfish Canyon Landowners Association, dated September 14, 2004; and
(2) take action to release additional water flow of approximately five to 10 cubic feet per second between the Maurice Intake Dam and the Spearfish Diversion.

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