H.R. 1114 (110th): Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007

Introduced:
Feb 16, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Don Young [R-AK0]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on May 7, 2007 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Feb 16, 2007
Reported by Committee May 02, 2007
Passed House May 07, 2007
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation and the United States Geological Survey, to conduct a study on groundwater resources in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 08, 2007.
4 pages

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5/7/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to conduct a study that includes: (1) a survey of accessible water supplies, including aquifers, on the Kenai Peninsula in the municipality of Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the city of Fairbanks, and the Fairbanks Northstar Borough; (2) a survey of water treatment needs and technologies applicable to the water resources of Alaska; and (3) a review of the need for enhancement of the streamflow information collected by the Geological Survey in the state relating to critical water needs in areas such as infrastructure risks to state transportation, flood forecasting, resource extraction, and fire management. Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment. Authorizes appropriations.

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