A bill to modify the authorization for the Burlington Dam, Souris River, North Dakota, contained in the Flood Control Act of 1970, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 5, 1981)
Modifies the Burlington Dam project in North Dakota to provide for: (1) the construction of a flood water diversion tunnel from the Des Lacs River Basin to the Burlington Reservoir; (2) the acquisition of wetlands for fish and wildlife mitigation; (3) modifications to Lake Darling Dam and certain structures in the National Wildlife Refuges; (4) a compensatory payment to Canada for project-induced flood damages; (5) the acquisition of flowage easements downstream from such project; (6) the construction of flood protection works at Velva, North Dakota; and (7) additional protection to specified areas.
Requires local interests to provide land for, and maintain, local flood protection works.
What just happenedJan 5, 1981
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Jan 5, 1981IntroReferral
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jan 5, 1981IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate