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Public Law105th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain facilities of the Minidoka project to the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jun 25, 1998)

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Burley Irrigation District, by quitclaim deed or patent, acquired lands, easements, and rights-of-way of the Southside Pumping Division of the Minidoka Project, Idaho, together with improvements or appurtenances to the land or used for the delivery of water from the headworks of the Southside Canal at the Minidoka Dam and reservoir to the land within the District, including all facilities used in conjunction with the Division (including the electric transmission lines used for the operation of the pumping facilities of the Project for which allocable construction costs have been fully repaid). Requires the first $80,000 in administrative costs of such transfer and related activities to be equally shared between the United States and the District, with any additional adminstrative costs to be paid by the United States.

Requires the Secretary to transfer to the District all natural flow, waste, seepage, return flow and groundwater rights held by the United States: (1) for the benefit of the Project or the District; (2) for use on the land within the District; and (3) which are set forth in contracts between the United States and the District or in the Foster decree.

Directs the Secretary to provide an allocation of storage space in Minidoka, American Falls, and Palisades reservoirs to the District in accordance with the terms of specified contracts, subject to the requirement that the District continue to assume its allocable costs of operation and maintenance associated with such storage facilities.

Requires the Secretary to continue to provide the District with project reserve power from specified power plants.

States that this Act shall not affect the right of Minidoka Irrigation District to joint use of the gravity portion of the Southside Canal.

Requires the Secretary to complete the transfer no later than two years after the enactment of this Act. Requires a report from the Secretary to specified congressional committees on the status of the transfer, any transfer obstacles, and the anticipated transfer completion date.

What just happenedNov 3, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-351.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Nov 3, 1998PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-351.

  2. Nov 3, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-351.

  3. Nov 3, 1998PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 3, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 22, 1998FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 22, 1998President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 12, 1998FloorH38310

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

  8. Oct 12, 1998FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  9. Oct 12, 1998Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  10. Oct 12, 1998FloorH30200

    Mr. Hansen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  11. Oct 12, 1998FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10602-10603)

  12. Jul 14, 1998FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Jul 14, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Jul 14, 1998FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jun 25, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Jun 25, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Jun 25, 1998Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Jun 25, 1998Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7226-7227)

  19. Nov 3, 1997Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

  20. Nov 3, 1997Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-131.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Nov 3, 1997Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-131.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Oct 22, 1997Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jun 10, 1997Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-145.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  24. May 15, 1997Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Apr 10, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  26. Apr 9, 1997IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Apr 9, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2926)

  28. Apr 9, 1997IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJun 25, 199835

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Burley Irrigation District, by quitclaim deed or patent, acquired lands, easements, and rights-of-way of the Southside Pumping Division of the Minidoka Project, Idaho, together with improvements or appurtenances to the land or used for the delivery of water from the headworks of the Southside Canal at the Minidoka Dam and reservoir to the land within the District, including all facilities used in conjunction with the Division (including the electric transmission lines used for the operation of the pumping facilities of the Project for which allocable construction costs have been fully repaid). Requires the first $80,000 in administrative costs of such transfer and related activities to be equally shared between the United States and the District, with any additional adminstrative costs to be paid by the United States.

Requires the Secretary to transfer to the District all natural flow, waste, seepage, return flow and groundwater rights held by the United States: (1) for the benefit of the Project or the District; (2) for use on the land within the District; and (3) which are set forth in contracts between the United States and the District or in the Foster decree.

Directs the Secretary to provide an allocation of storage space in Minidoka, American Falls, and Palisades reservoirs to the District in accordance with the terms of specified contracts, subject to the requirement that the District continue to assume its allocable costs of operation and maintenance associated with such storage facilities.

Requires the Secretary to continue to provide the District with project reserve power from specified power plants.

States that this Act shall not affect the right of Minidoka Irrigation District to joint use of the gravity portion of the Southside Canal.

Requires the Secretary to complete the transfer no later than two years after the enactment of this Act. Requires a report from the Secretary to specified congressional committees on the status of the transfer, any transfer obstacles, and the anticipated transfer completion date.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 3, 199701

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Burley Irrigation District, by quitclaim deed or patent, acquired lands, easements, and rights-of-way of the Southside Pumping Division of the Minidoka Project, Idaho, together with improvements or appurtenances to the land or used for the delivery of water from the headworks of the Southside Canal at the Minidoka Dam and reservoir to the land within the District, including the electric transmission lines used for the operation of the pumping facilities of the Project for which allocable construction costs have been fully repaid. Requires the cost of such transfer and related activities to be equally shared between the United States and the District up to a total cost of $80,000, at which time the United States shall pay all remaining costs.

Requires the Secretary to transfer to the District all natural flow, waste, seepage, return flow and groundwater rights held by the Secretary for the benefit of, and for the use on, the land within the District. Directs the Secretary to provide an allocation of storage space in Minidoka, American Falls, and Palisades reservoirs to the District in accordance with the terms of specified contracts, subject to the requirement that the District continue to assume its allocable costs of operation and maintenance associated with such storage facilities.

Requires the Secretary to continue to provide the District with project reserve power from specified power plants.

States that this Act shall not affect the right of Minidoka Irrigation District to joint use of the gravity portion of the Southside Canal being transferred to the District, under specified conditions.

Requires the Secretary to complete the transfer no later than two years after the enactment of this Act. Requires a report from the Secretary to specified congressional committees on the status of the transfer, any transfer obstacles, and the anticipated transfer completion date.

Introduced in SenateApr 9, 199700

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Burley Irrigation District, by quitclaim deed or patent, withdrawn and acquired lands, easements and rights-of-way of the Southside Pumping Division of the Minidoka Project, Idaho, together with improvements or appurtenances to the land or used for the delivery of water from the headworks of the Southside Canal at the Minidoka Dam and reservoir to the land within the District, including the electric transmission lines used for the operation of the pumping facilities of the Project for which allocable construction costs have been fully repaid. Requires the cost of such transfer and related activities to be equally shared between the United States and the District up to a total cost of $80,000, at which time the United States shall pay all remaining costs.

Requires the Secretary to transfer to the District all natural flow, waste, seepage, return flow and groundwater rights held by the Secretary for the benefit of, and for the use on, the land within the District. Affirms the allocation of storage space in Minidoka, American Falls, and Palisades reservoirs to the District in accordance with the terms of specified contracts, subject to the requirement that the District continue to assume its allocable costs of operation and maintenance associated with such storage facilities.

Requires the Secretary: (1) to continue to provide the District with a permanent right to project reserve power from specified power plants; and (2) upon the decision of the Federal Government to transfer ownership to the Minidoka Power Plant or Dam, to grant to those entities entitled to storage water in Lake Walcott under Federal spaceholder contracts a right of first refusal to acquire such Power Plant or Dam and related facilities.

Requires the District to continue to recognize the right of Minidoka Irrigation District to joint use of the gravity portion of the Southside Canal being transferred to the District, under specified conditions.

Requires the Secretary to complete the transfer no later than two years after the enactment of this Act. Provides that if the transfer is not completed by January 1, 2000, the U.S. title and interest cited in this Act shall be conveyed to the District on that date by operation of law.

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