Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study and report on the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer for the purpose of preparing a model of the aquifer and establishing for the States of Idaho and Washington a mutually acceptable understanding of the aquifer as a groundwater resource. Authorizes appropriations.
[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 699 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 699
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive
study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer, located in Idaho
and Washington.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 11, 2003
Mr. Nethercutt introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive
study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer, located in Idaho
and Washington.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE RATHDRUM PRAIRIE/SPOKANE VALLEY
AQUIFER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation
with the State of Idaho and the State of Washington, shall conduct a
comprehensive study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer for
the purpose of preparing a model of the aquifer and establishing for
those States a mutually acceptable understanding of the aquifer as a
ground water resource.
(b) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on
the findings and conclusions of the study by not later than 3 years
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
For conducting the study under this Act there is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary $3,500,000.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mr. Pombo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1963)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 699.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1990)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 6 (Roll no. 70).(text: CR H1963)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 6 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H1963)
Roll Call #70 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.