H.R. 6254 (112th): Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012

Introduced:
Aug 01, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Russ Carnahan [D-MO3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 1, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 01, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 01, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams.

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Last updated Aug 01, 2012.
9 pages

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8/1/2012--Introduced.
Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a program to provide grant assistance to states for use in rehabilitating publicly-owned dams that fail to meet minimum safety standards and pose an unacceptable risk to the public (deficient dams).
Sets forth provisions regarding procedures for grant awards and fund allocation.
Requires the FEMA Administrator to:
(1) require a state to provide an assurance that the owner of the dam to be rehabilitated has developed and will carry out a maintenance plan during the expected life of the dam,
(2) require a recipient of a grant under this Act to comply with requirements applicable to contributions of federal funds under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and
(3) develop a risk-based priority system for identifying deficient dams for which such grants may be made.
Limits the federal share of rehabilitation costs to 65%.
Prohibits funds from being used to:
(1) rehabilitate a federal dam,
(2) perform routine operation or maintenance,
(3) modify a dam to produce hydroelectric power,
(4) increase water supply storage capacity, or
(5) make any other modification that does not also improve safety.
Conditions the receipt of grants by states upon compliance with specified requirements regarding contracts for architectural and engineering services.
Provides that such contracts shall not be considered to confer a proprietary interest upon the United States.

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  • 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11