H.R. 1526 (110th): Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Authorization Act of 2007

Introduced:
Mar 14, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. George Miller [D-CA7]
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 July 23, 2007 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Mar 14, 2007
Referred to Committee Mar 14, 2007
Reported by Committee Jun 28, 2007
Passed House Jul 23, 2007
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (7D) (show)
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Full Title

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

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Last updated Apr 10, 2008.
8 pages

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7/23/2007--Passed House amended.
Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Authorization Act of 2007 - 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 recycled water projects in cooperation with:
(1) Palo Alto and Mountain View, California;
(2) Pittsburg, California, and the Delta Diablo Sanitation District;
(3) Antioch, California, and the Delta Diablo Sanitation District;
(4) the North Coast County Water District;
(5) Redwood City, California;
(6) the South County Regional Wastewater Authority and the Santa Clara Valley Water District; and
(7) San Jose, California, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Limits the federal share of each project's cost to 25%.
Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for operation and maintenance.
Authorizes appropriations.
Expresses the intent of Congress that a comprehensive water recycling program for the San Francisco Bay Area include the San Jose Area water reclamation and reuse program authorized by the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992.

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