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Public Law106th CongressWater Resources Development
H.R. 3986Became Law

To provide for a study of the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification of the Chandler Pumping Plant at Prosser Diversion Dam, Washington.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 20, 2000)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, as an alternative to providing for the electrification of the Chandler Pumping Plant and Powerplant operations at Prosser Diversion Dam, Washington, to use not more than $4 million of sums appropriated for the electrification to study the engineering feasibility of exchanging water from the Columbia River for water historically diverted from the Yakima River. Requires the Secretary, in coordination with the Kennewick Irrigation District and in consultation with the Bonneville Power Administration, to: (1) prepare a report that describes project benefits and contains feasibility level designs and cost estimates; (2) secure the critical right-of-way areas for the pipeline alignment; (3) prepare an environmental assessment; and (4) conduct such other studies or investigations as are necessary to develop a water exchange. Requires that the rate to be utilized by the Administrator of the Administration in determining the cost of power needed for the electrification or water exchange be the rate prescribed under current law or the equivalent of such rate.

What just happenedOct 27, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-372.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4](R-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 27, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-372.

  2. Oct 27, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-372.

  3. Oct 27, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 27, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 19, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 19, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 13, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 13, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Oct 13, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Oct 13, 2000Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10542)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Oct 13, 2000Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10542)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 21, 2000IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 20, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Sep 20, 2000FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 1 (Roll no. 483). (text: CR H7886-7887)

  15. Sep 20, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 1 (Roll no. 483).(text: CR H7886-7887)

  16. Sep 20, 2000FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  17. Sep 20, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3986.

  18. Sep 20, 2000FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3986 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill shal be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  19. Sep 20, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 581. (consideration: CR H7885-7888)

  20. Sep 20, 2000FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 581 passed House.

  21. Sep 19, 2000FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 581 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3986 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill shal be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  22. Sep 19, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 218 - 201 (Roll no. 480). (text: CR H7747)

  23. Sep 19, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  24. Sep 19, 2000Floor9000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 218 - 201 (Roll no. 480).(text: CR H7747)

  25. Sep 19, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7799)

  26. Sep 19, 2000FloorH37220

    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.

  27. Sep 19, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3986.

  28. Sep 19, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7747-7749)

  29. Sep 19, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Simpson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  30. Sep 19, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.

  31. Sep 19, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-864.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Sep 19, 2000Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-864.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Sep 13, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Sep 13, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Mar 21, 2000CommitteeH19200

    Referred to Bureau of Reclamation for comments.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. Mar 21, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  37. Mar 15, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. Mar 15, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  39. Mar 15, 2000IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 20, 200036
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, as an alternative to providing for the electrification of the Chandler Pumping Plant and Powerplant operations at Prosser Diversion Dam, Washington, to use not more than $4 million of sums appropriated for the electrification to study the engineering feasibility of exchanging water from the Columbia River for water historically diverted from the Yakima River. Requires the Secretary, in coordination with the Kennewick Irrigation District and in consultation with the Bonneville Power Administration, to: (1) prepare a report that describes project benefits and contains feasibility level designs and cost estimates; (2) secure the critical right-of-way areas for the pipeline alignment; (3) prepare an environmental assessment; and (4) conduct such other studies or investigations as are necessary to develop a water exchange. Requires that the rate to be utilized by the Administrator of the Administration in determining the cost of power needed for the electrification or water exchange be the rate prescribed under current law or the equivalent of such rate.
Introduced in HouseMar 15, 200000
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to study the engineering feasibility of exchanging water from the Columbia River for water historically diverted from the Yakima River as an alternative to providing for the electrification of the Chandler Pumping Plant and Powerplant operations at Prosser Diversion Dam, Washington.