To provide for a research project in the Salton Sea area of Southern California regarding an enhanced evaporation system for saline water.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct, through the Bureau of Reclamation, a research project for the development of an enhanced evaporation system for saline water treatment in the area of the Salton Sea of Southern California. Sets the non-Federal share of the cost at 25 percent. Requires a report to the Congress on project results. Authorizes appropriations.

 
HR 3309 IH
101st CONGRESS
1st Session
 H. R. 3309
To provide for a research project in the Salton Sea area of Southern California
regarding an enhanced evaporation system for saline water.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 20, 1989
Mr. MCCANDLESS (for himself and Mr. HUNTER) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
A BILL
To provide for a research project in the Salton Sea area of Southern California
regarding an enhanced evaporation system for saline water.
  Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
  States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ENHANCED EVAPORATION SYSTEM FOR SALINE WATER.
  (a) RESEARCH PROJECT- The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the
  Bureau of Reclamation, shall conduct a research project for the development
  of an enhanced evaporation system for saline water treatment. The project
  shall be located in the area of the Salton Sea of Southern California.
  (b) COST SHARE- The non-Federal share of the cost of the project referred
  to in subsection (a) shall be 25 percent of the cost of the project.
  (c) REPORT- Not later than September 30, 1994, the Secretary shall submit
  a report to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of
  Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
  Senate regarding the results of the project referred to in subsection (a).
  (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- There is authorized to be appropriated
  $8,133,000 to carry out this Act.