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

USA119th CongressS-1254| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Crapo (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify and streamline the use of existing infrastructure for aquifer recharge purposes. It allows holders of existing rights-of-way, easements, or permits to use them for aquifer recharge and water transport without requiring additional authorization from the Secretary of the Interior. This use is explicitly defined as *not* an expansion, modification, major Federal action, or substantial deviation. A 30-day notice must be submitted to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) before such use, detailing the involved entities, the specific authorization, and the intended scope. These aquifer recharge uses are generally exempt from additional rent payments to the BLM, except for any for-profit uses or for-profit entities. The bill also explicitly states that it does not waive compliance with critical environmental laws, such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Endangered Species Act. Furthermore, it clarifies that the bill does not grant authority to construct, modify, or expand any existing infrastructure.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4999
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-331
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4999
    A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-331
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-331: To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

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

USA119th CongressS-1254| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
This bill amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify and streamline the use of existing infrastructure for aquifer recharge purposes. It allows holders of existing rights-of-way, easements, or permits to use them for aquifer recharge and water transport without requiring additional authorization from the Secretary of the Interior. This use is explicitly defined as *not* an expansion, modification, major Federal action, or substantial deviation. A 30-day notice must be submitted to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) before such use, detailing the involved entities, the specific authorization, and the intended scope. These aquifer recharge uses are generally exempt from additional rent payments to the BLM, except for any for-profit uses or for-profit entities. The bill also explicitly states that it does not waive compliance with critical environmental laws, such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Endangered Species Act. Furthermore, it clarifies that the bill does not grant authority to construct, modify, or expand any existing infrastructure.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4999
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-331
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4999
    A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-331
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Crapo (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-331: To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted