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110th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session 110-222
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RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT RECYCLED WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
ACT OF 2007
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July 10, 2007.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Rahall, from the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 1725]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Natural Resources, to whom was referred the
bill (H.R. 1725) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and
Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary
of the Interior to participate in the Rancho California Water
District Southern Riverside County Recycled/Non-Potable
Distribution Facilities and Demineralization/Desalination
Recycled Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility Project,
having considered the same, report favorably thereon without
amendment and recommend that the bill do pass.
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of H.R. 1725 is to amend the Reclamation
Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the
Rancho California Water District Southern Riverside County
Recycled/Non-Potable Distribution Facilities and
Demineralization/Desalination Recycled Water Treatment and
Reclamation Facility Project.
Background and Need for Legislation
H.R. 1725 authorizes funds for the implementation of the
Rancho California Water District's Regional Integrated
Resources Plan (IRP). Through partnerships with Western
Municipal Water District (WMWD) and Eastern Municipal Water
District (EMWD), the components of the IRP will create a new
supply of 16,000 acre-feet (AF) of water per year, sustain open
space, maximize local water storage, and relieve 144 cubic feet
per second (cfs) of treated water demand from Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California (MWD) during peak times.
These water recycling projects will free up enough treated
water supply to meet the demands of up to 70,000 households.
Currently, the Rancho California Water District (District)
imports over half of its water supply from the Sacramento-San
Joaquin Bay-Delta, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California, and the Colorado River. Groundwater resources are
used to meet the remainder of the District's water demand. The
District decided to pursue water recycling and desalination as
cost-effective and sustainable methods to reduce dependence on
traditional water supplies. When completed, the project will
increase Rancho California's recycled water supply
significantly, from 6,000 acre-feet to 25,000 acre-feet.
Committee Action
Rep. Mary Bono (R-CA-45) introduced H.R. 1725 on March 28,
2007. Reps. Calvert, Lewis, and Issa are cosponsors. There is
no Senate companion bill. The bill was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water and Power on April 4, 2007. On May 17,
2007, the Subcommittee met to consider the legislation. No
amendments were offered and the proposed legislation was
approved by unanimous consent and forwarded to the full
Committee on Natural Resources. On June 27, 2007, the full
Natural Resources Committee met to consider the bill. No
amendments were introduced. H.R. 1725 was ordered favorably
reported to the House of Representatives by unanimous consent.
Section-by-Section Analysis
Section 1. Title of section
Section 1 lists the short title of H.R. 1725 as the
``Rancho California Water District Recycled Water Reclamation
Facility Act of 2007.''
Section 2. Project authorizations
Section 2 amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater
Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43
U.S.C. 390h et seq.) by authorizing the Secretary of the
Interior to participate in the design and construction of
permanent facilities for water recycling, demineralization, and
desalination, and distribution of non-potable water supplies in
Southern Riverside County, California.
The legislation specifies that the Federal government is
responsible for 25 percent of the total cost of the project,
but is not responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
facility. This bill authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000
for the project.
Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Natural Resources' oversight findings and
recommendations are reflected in the body of this report.
Constitutional Authority Statement
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United
States grants Congress the authority to enact this bill.
Compliance With House Rule XIII
1. Cost of Legislation. Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives requires an estimate and
a comparison by the Committee of the costs which would be
incurred in carrying out this bill. However, clause 3(d)(3)(B)
of that rule provides that this requirement does not apply when
the Committee has included in its report a timely submitted
cost estimate of the bill prepared by the Director of the
Congressional Budget Office under section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
2. Congressional Budget Act. As required by clause 3(c)(2)
of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this
bill does not contain any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
3. General Performance Goals and Objectives. As required by
clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance goal or
objective of this bill is to amend the Reclamation Wastewater
and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the
Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Rancho
California Water District Southern Riverside County Recycled/
Non-Potable Distribution Facilities and Demineralization/
Desalination Recycled Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility
Project.
4. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate. Under clause
3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives and section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974, the Committee has received the following cost estimate
for this bill from the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office:
H.R. 1725--Rancho California Water District Recycled Water Reclamation
Facility Act of 2007
Summary: H.R. 1725 would authorize the Bureau of
Reclamation (BOR) to participate in the design, planning, and
construction of permanent facilities for water recycling,
demineralization, desalination, and distribution of nonpotable
water supplies in Southern Riverside County, California.
Assuming appropriation of the authorized amount, CBO
estimates that implementing the legislation would cost $10
million over the 2008-2012 period and another $10 million after
2012 to complete the project. Enacting the legislation would
have no effect on direct spending or revenues.
H.R. 1725 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)
and would benefit the Rancho California Water District.
Estimated cost to the Federal Government: The estimated
budgetary impact of H.R. 1725 is shown in the following table.
The costs of this legislation fall within budget function 300
(natural resources and environment).
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By fiscal year, in millions of dollars--
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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CHANGES IN SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION
Estimated Authorization Level................................. 1 10 9 0 0
Estimated Outlays............................................. * 2 2 3 3
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Note: * = less than $500,000.
Basis of estimate: For this estimate, CBO assumes that the
legislation will be enacted before the start of fiscal year
2008 and that the authorized amounts will be appropriated for
each year.
H.R. 1725 would authorize BOR to participate in the design,
planning, and construction of permanent facilities for water
recycling, demineralization, desalination, and distribution of
nonpotable water supplies in Southern Riverside County,
California. The total estimated cost for the project is $103
million. The legislation would authorize the agency to
contribute the lesser of $20 million, or 25 percent of the
total project costs.
Based on information provided by the agency, CBO
understands that construction on all components of the project
would be completed in approximately 10 years. The first year
would be dedicated to planning and design, and the next nine
years would be spent completing the project.
Assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO
estimates that implementing the bill would cost $10 million
over the 2008-2012 period and an additional $10 million after
2012.
Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: H.R. 1725
contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as
defined in UMRA and would impose no costs on state, local, or
tribal governments. The Rancho California Water District would
benefit from federal assistance authorized by the bill; any
costs to the district for the project would be incurred
voluntarily.
Estimate prepared by: Federal costs: Tyler Kruzich and
David Reynolds; Impact on State, local, and tribal governments:
Leo Lex; Impact on the private sector: Amy Petz.
Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant
Director for Budget Analysis.
Compliance With Public Law 104-4
This bill contains no unfunded mandates.
Earmark Statement
H.R. 1725 does not contain any congressional earmarks,
limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in
clause 9(d), 9(e) or 9(f) of rule XXI.
Preemption of State, Local, or Tribal Law
This bill is not intended to preempt any State, local or
tribal law.
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (new matter is
printed in italic and existing law in which no change is
proposed is shown in roman):
RECLAMATION PROJECTS AUTHORIZATION AND ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1992
(Public Law 102-575)
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Reclamation Projects
Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.
For purposes of this Act, the term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary of the Interior.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sec. 1. Short title.
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TITLE XVI--RECLAMATION WASTEWATER AND GROUND WATER STUDIES
Sec. 1601. Short title.
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Sec. 16__. Rancho California Water District Project, California.
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TITLE XVI--RECLAMATION WASTEWATER AND GROUNDWATER STUDIES
SEC. 1601. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be referred to as the ``Reclamation Wastewater
and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act''.
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SEC. 16----. RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT PROJECT, CALIFORNIA.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary, in cooperation with the
Rancho California Water District, California, may participate
in the design, planning, and construction of permanent
facilities for water recycling, demineralization, and
desalination, and distribution of non-potable water supplies in
Southern Riverside County, California.
(b) Cost Sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of the
project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent
of the total cost of the project or $20,000,000, whichever is
less.
(c) Limitation.--Funds provided by the Secretary under this
section shall not be used for operation or maintenance of the
project described in subsection (a).
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