,,ii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dbcf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #ag1 #bjbb,mr4 ,heinrich 7for himself and ,mr4 ,lujn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to provide for a national water data framework1 to provide for the water security of the ,rio ,grande ,basin1 to reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,water ,data and ,security ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,water data,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,national ,water ,data ,framework4,sec4 #ajc4 ,water ,data ,council4,sec4 #ajd4 ,advisory ,committee on ,water ,information4,sec4 #aje4 ,water data grant program4,sec4 #ajf4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,ii--,rio ,grande water security,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjb4 ,integrated water resources management plan for the ,rio ,grande ,basin4,sec4 #bjc4 ,rio ,grande ,basin ,working ,group4,sec4 #bjd4 ,effect of title4,,title ,,iii--,pueblo irrigation,sec4 #cja4 ,reauthorization of ,pueblo irrigation infrastructure grants4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 ,i ,water data #aja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,advisory ,committee on ,water ,information established by section #ajd7;a74 7#b7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,water ,data ,council established under section #ajc7;a74 7#c7 ,data standards ,the term data standards means standards relating to the manner in which data are to be structured1 populated1 and encoded in machine-readable formats1 and made interoperable for data exchange4 7#d7 ,departments ,the term ,departments means each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7,e7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,f7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,g7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7,h7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,i7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#e7 ,national ,water ,data ,framework ,the term ,national ,water ,data ,framework means the national water data framework developed under section #ajb4 7#f7 ,water data ,the term water data means measurements of basic properties relating to the planning and management of water resources1 including streamflow1 precipitation1 groundwater1 soil moisture1 snow1 evaporation1 water quality1 and water use in agriculture1 industry1 natural systems1 and municipal uses4 7#g7 ,water ,data ,grant ,program ,the term ,water ,data ,grant ,program means the water data grant program established under section #aje7;a74 7#h7 ,water data infrastructure ,the term water data infrastructure means an integrated system of information technologies that includes common standards1 formats1 and tools to make water data easy to find1 access1 and share online4 #ajb4 ,national ,water ,data ,framework 7a7 ,in general ,for the purpose of improving water resources management and access across the ,united ,states1 including addressing drought1 floods1 and other water management challenges1 the heads of the ,departments shall jointly develop and implement a national water data framework for integrating1 sharing1 and using water data4 7b7 ,requirements ,in developing and implementing the ,national ,water ,data ,framework1 the ,departments shall-- 7#a7 identify and prioritize key water data needed to support water resources management and planning1 including-- 7,a7 water data sets1 types1 and associated metadata2 and 7,b7 water data infrastructure1 technologies1 and tools2 7#b7 develop and adopt common national water data standards for collecting1 sharing1 and integrating water data1 infrastructure1 technologies1 and tools in consultation with ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 local governments1 and relevant bodies2 7#c7 ensure that ,federal water data are made findable1 accessible1 interoperable1 and reusable in accordance with the standards developed and adopted pursuant to this title2 7#d7 integrate water data and tools through common approaches to data infrastructure1 platforms1 models1 and tool development2 7#e7 establish a common1 national geospatial index for publishing and linking water data from ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and other non-,federal sources for online discovery2 7#f7 harmonize and align policies1 programs1 protocols1 budgets1 and funding programs relating to water data to achieve the purposes of this title to the maximum extent practicable2 7#g7 participate in and coordinate water data activities with the ,council2 and 7#h7 support the adoption of new technologies and the development of tools for water data collection1 sharing1 and standardization by ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and other entities4 #ajc4 ,water ,data ,council 7a7 ,in general ,the heads of the ,departments shall establish an interagency ,council1 to be known as the ,water ,data ,council1 to support the development and implementation of the ,national ,water ,data ,framework4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,duties of ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 serve as the ,chair of the ,council2 7,b7 in collaboration with the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 convene the ,council not less frequently than #d times each year2 and 7,c7 provide staff support for the ,council through the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#b7 ,members ,council ,members shall include the heads of the following entities3 7,a7 ,the ,departments4 7,b7 ,bureaus and offices of the ,departments that have a significant role or interest in water data1 including-- 7i7 the ,corps of ,engineers2 7ii7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 7iii7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 7iv7 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7v7 the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission2 7vi7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7vii7 the ,indian ,health ,service2 7viii7 the ,forest ,service2 7ix7 the ,national ,laboratories2 7x7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7xi7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7xii7 the ,rural ,development program of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7xiii7 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7,c7 ,offices of the ,executive ,office of the ,president1 including-- 7i7 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 7ii7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 and 7iii7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7,d7 ,other ,federal entities that the ,chair and a majority of the members of the ,council described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 determine to be appropriate4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,council shall-- 7#a7 support the development and implementation of the ,national ,water ,data ,framework2 and 7#b7 facilitate communication and collaboration among members of the ,council-- 7,a7 to establish1 adopt1 and implement common national water data standards2 7,b7 to promote water data sharing and integration across ,federal departments and agencies1 including-- 7i7 water data collection1 documentation1 maintenance1 distribution1 and preservation strategies2 and 7ii7 development and use of water data infrastructure1 tools1 and technologies to support water management and planning2 7,c7 to align the policies1 programs1 protocols1 budgets1 and funding programs relating to water data of the members of the ,council2 and 7,d7 to promote partnerships across ,federal entities and non-,federal entities-- 7i7 to advance innovation and solutions in water data1 technology1 tools1 planning1 and management2 and 7ii7 to develop guidelines for data sharing and protecting data privacy4 7d7 ,water ,data ,council reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 in conjunction with the annual budget submission of the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary1 acting on behalf of the ,council1 shall submit to members of the ,council and the appropriate committees of ,congress and make available publicly online a report that describes-- 7#a7 the ,national ,water ,data ,framework2 7#b7 the actions undertaken by the ,departments to implement this title pursuant to section #ajb2 7#c7 key water data sets1 types1 and infrastructure needed to support water management and planning2 7#d7 goals1 targets1 and actions to carry out the ,national ,water ,data ,framework in the subsequent fiscal year2 7#e7 a summary and evaluation of the progress of the ,departments in achieving any prior goals1 targets1 and actions to carry out the ,national ,water ,data ,framework2 7#f7 actions needed to align policies1 programs1 and budgetary resources to carry out the ,national ,water ,data ,framework in the subsequent fiscal year2 7#g7 grants and assistance provided to ,state1 ,tribal1 and local entities toward the development and adoption of new technologies and tools2 7#h7 opportunities to develop and incentivize the deployment of promising next-generation technologies1 including new water data technologies and tools1 in partnership with the private sector and others to accomplish the purposes of this title2 and 7#i7 metrics for achieving the ,national ,water ,data ,framework4 #ajd4 ,advisory ,committee on ,water ,information 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department of the ,interior an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,advisory ,committee on ,water ,information1 to advise the ,secretary1 ,departments1 and ,council on the development and implementation of the ,national ,water ,data ,framework4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary in a manner that provides for-- 7,a7 balanced representation among various entities involved in water-related activities2 and 7,b7 consideration for a geographic balance of individuals representing localities across the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,selection ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be selected by the ,secretary from among entities involved in water-related activities1 including-- 7,a7 ,states2 7,b7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,c7 local governments2 7,d7 ,federal entities2 7,e7 water agencies1 utilities1 conservation districts1 irrigation districts1 acequias1 and other water user associations2 7,f7 organizations that facilitate collaboration across ,states and multi-state instrumentalities2 7,g7 educational institutions2 7,h7 professional organizations2 7,i7 water data and technology-related experts1 professionals1 and industries2 7,j7 private sector entities2 and 7,k7 nonprofit organizations4 7#c7 ,term ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed by the ,secretary for a term not to exceed #d years4 7c7 ,chair ,the ,secretary shall serve as the ,chair of the ,advisory ,committee4 7d7 ,staff support ,the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey shall provide support services for the ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chair1 but not less frequently than #d times each year4 7f7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,advisory ,committee are to advise the ,secretary1 ,departments1 and ,council on-- 7#a7 the development and implementation of the ,national ,water ,data ,framework2 7#b7 efforts to operate a cost-effective national network of water data collection and analysis that meets the priority water information needs of the ,federal ,government and1 to the extent practicable using available resources1 the needs of the non-,federal community that are tied to national interests2 7#c7 efforts to develop uniform standards1 guidelines1 and procedures for the collection1 analysis1 management1 and dissemination of water information to improve quality1 consistency1 and accessibility nationwide2 and 7#d7 the effectiveness of existing water information programs and recommended modifications needed to respond to changes in legislation1 technology1 and other conditions4 7g7 ,applicability of ,,faca 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,no termination ,section #ad7;a77#b7 of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 #aje4 ,water data grant program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a water data grant program under which the ,secretary shall award grants-- 7#a7 to support non-,federal entities in making water data sets findable1 accessible1 interoperable1 and reusable in accordance with the water data standards established under this title2 7#b7 to advance the development of water data infrastructure1 tools1 and technologies to facilitate the sharing and use of water data2 7#c7 to support programs and projects that facilitate water data sharing and use in water resources management and the implementation of the ,national ,water ,data ,framework2 and 7#d7 to provide a prize for accelerating innovation and developing next-generation water data tools and technologies4 7b7 ,coordination with the ,council ,the ,secretary shall consult and coordinate with the ,council in creating and implementing the ,water ,data ,grant ,program to ensure that-- 7#a7 the ,water ,data ,grant ,program is aligned with and carries out the purposes of this title2 and 7#b7 grants and programs are harmonized across the ,departments and members of the ,council to achieve the purposes of this title4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible for a grant under the ,water ,data ,grant ,program-- 7#a7 shall demonstrate significant needs or capabilities for advancing water data sharing and tools with a significant public benefit2 and 7#b7 may include-- 7,a7 a ,state1 multistate instrumentality1 ,indian ,tribe1 or other unit of local government2 7,b7 a water agency1 utility1 conservation district1 irrigation district1 acequia1 mutual domestic association1 or other entity organized pursuant to ,federal1 ,tribal1 or local laws for the purpose of water-related activities2 7,c7 an educational institution or nonprofit organization2 and 7,d7 in the case of carrying out activities described in subsection 7a77#d7-- 7i7 an individual who is a citizen or legal resident of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 an entity that is incorporated and maintains the primary place of business of the entity in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,data sharing and standards ,any project funded through the ,water ,data ,grant ,program shall be implemented in accordance with the water data standards established under section #ajb4 7#b7 ,use of existing water data infrastructure ,the recipient of a grant shall1 to the extent practicable1 leverage existing water data and water data infrastructure4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 in conjunction with the annual budget submission of the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the implementation of the ,water ,data ,grant ,program1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the use and deployment of amounts made available under the ,water ,data ,grant ,program2 7#b7 an accounting of all grants awarded under the ,water ,data ,grant ,program1 including a description of-- 7,a7 each grant recipient2 and 7,b7 each project funded under the ,water ,data ,grant ,program2 7#c7 an assessment of the success of the ,water ,data ,grant ,program in advancing the purposes of this title2 and 7#d7 a plan for the subsequent fiscal year to achieve the purposes of this title4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the ,water ,data ,grant ,program #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 to remain available until expended4 7g7 ,administrative costs ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7f71 not more than #c percent may be used by the ,secretary for administrative costs4 #ajf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out sections #ajb through #ajd #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 to remain available until expended4 ,,ii ,rio ,grande water security #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,basin ,plan ,the term ,basin ,plan means the integrated water resources management plan for the ,rio ,grande ,basin developed under section #bjb7;a74 7#b7 ,basin ,state ,the term ,basin ,state means each of the following ,states3 7,a7 ,colorado4 7,b7 ,new ,mexico4 7,c7 ,texas4 7#c7 ,nature-based feature ,the term nature-based feature has the meaning given the term in section #iejb of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcfb74 7#d7 ,rio ,grande ,basin ,the term ,rio ,grande ,basin means the mainstem of the ,rio ,grande from the headwaters of the ,rio ,grande in ,colorado to the mouth of the ,rio ,grande in ,texas and any hydrologically connected groundwater1 aquifers1 and tributaries1 including tributaries that provide water via basin transfers4 7#e7 ,working group ,the term ,working ,group means the ,rio ,grande ,basin ,working ,group convened under section #bjb7;a74 #bjb4 ,integrated water resources management plan for the ,rio ,grande ,basin 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall convene a ,federal ,working ,group1 to be known as the 8,rio ,grande ,basin ,working ,group01 to consult and collaborate with the ,basin ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 units of local government1 irrigation districts1 conservation districts1 acequias1 land ,grant-,mercedes1 and other local partners in the ,rio ,grande ,basin to develop and implement an integrated water resources management plan for the ,rio ,grande ,basin using the best available science1 data1 and local knowledge4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,basin ,plan is to improve-- 7#a7 water security and quality for communities throughout the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 7#b7 river and watershed health for ecosystems1 fish1 and wildlife in the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 7#c7 the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the ,rio ,grande ,basin to drought and hydrologic change2 and 7#d7 consultation1 collaboration1 and partnerships among ,federal agencies1 ,basin ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and local partners within the ,rio ,grande ,basin4 7c7 ,requirements ,the ,basin ,plan shall include-- 7#a7 a list of recommended projects and activities to achieve the purpose described in subsection 7b71 using the best available science for current and future conditions in the ,rio ,grande ,basin1 including recommendations for-- 7,a7 improving infrastructure design1 maintenance1 repair1 planning1 management1 and operations throughout the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 7,b7 improving science1 data1 monitoring1 and collaboration to improve understanding of the ,rio ,grande ,basin1 including-- 7i7 the hydrology and other processes of the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 and 7ii7 the long-term availability of water across the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 7,c7 increasing water conservation in the ,rio ,grande ,basin through partnerships with communities and water users2 7,d7 investments in nature-based features1 infrastructure1 and habitat improvements to improve river health1 resilience1 water security1 and hazard mitigation in the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 7,e7 updating reservoir operations authorities and water control manuals2 and 7,f7 improving consultation1 collaboration1 and partnerships throughout the ,rio ,grande ,basin to achieve the objectives described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e72 7#b7 a list of potential changes to existing ,federal authorities that may be needed to implement the ,basin ,plan2 and 7#c7 a timeline for implementing the ,basin ,plan over a #cj-year period4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 submit the ,basin ,plan to-- 7,a7 the appropriate committees of ,congress2 and 7,b7 the ,basin ,states1 ,indian ,tribes located within the ,rio ,grande ,basin1 and local partners2 and 7#b7 make the ,basin ,plan publicly available online4 7e7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,on submission of the ,basin ,plan to ,congress under subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 the relevant agencies of the ,working ,group may implement recommended projects and activities from the ,basin ,plan to achieve the purposes of this title1 including-- 7,a7 water conservation and restoration projects2 7,b7 streamflow and groundwater recharge improvements2 7,c7 optimization of ,federal project management1 including-- 7i7 improvements and flexibility in reservoir1 irrigation1 and flood control project operations2 and 7ii7 updates and amendments to particular reservoir operations authorities1 contracts1 and water control manuals within the ,rio ,grande ,basin1 consistent with the recommendations provided in subsection 7c77#a77;,e72 7,d7 studies of relevant projects and activities requiring further authorization2 7,e7 the establishment of a collaborative science1 data1 and monitoring program for the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 and 7,f7 the establishment of a coordinated technical assistance program to support ,rio ,grande ,basin stakeholders in accessing resources and programs to achieve the purposes of this title4 7#b7 ,waiver ,in implementing this subsection1 the relevant agencies of the ,working ,group may waive or reduce ,federal cost-share requirements for projects and activities that demonstrate significant public benefits in accordance with the purpose described in subsection 7b74 7f7 ,requirements ,the projects and activities implemented pursuant to subsection 7e7 shall be-- 7#a7 subject to required authorization and appropriation by ,congress2 7#b7 contingent on the completion of applicable feasibility studies1 environmental reviews1 and cost-benefit analyses that include favorable recommendations for the proposed projects and activities2 and 7#c7 implemented-- 7,a7 in accordance with applicable law1 including-- 7i7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7ii7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7iii7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 7,b7 in consultation with and in accordance with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local authorities in the ,basin ,states2 7,c7 in accordance with interstate and international agreements applicable to the ,rio ,grande ,basin2 and 7,d7 in accordance with the water rights of any ,indian ,tribe or agreements between any ,indian ,tribe and the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the heads of the agencies represented on the ,working ,group such sums as are necessary to carry out this title for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjeb4 #bjc4 ,rio ,grande ,basin ,working ,group 7a7 ,composition ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works4 7#c7 ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#d7 ,the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7#e7 ,the ,commissioner of the ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission4 7#f7 ,the ,commissioner of ,reclamation4 7#g7 ,the ,director of any ,national ,laboratory located in a ,basin ,state4 7#h7 ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7#i7 ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#aj7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#aa7 ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#ab7 ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#ac7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#ad7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development4 7#ae7 ,the heads of any other relevant ,federal agencies1 as determined to be appropriate by a majority of the members of the ,working ,group described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ad74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,working ,group shall consult1 collaborate1 and work with ,basin ,states1 ,indian ,tribes located within the ,rio ,grande ,basin1 and local partners-- 7#a7 to develop and implement a ,basin ,plan2 and 7#b7 on submission of the ,basin ,plan to ,congress under section #bjb7;d77#a77;,a71 to support ongoing collaboration across the ,rio ,grande ,basin among ,federal stakeholders and non-,federal stakeholders within the ,rio ,grande ,basin4 #bjd4 ,effect of title ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 affects1 waives1 abrogates1 diminishes1 defines1 or interprets any water right of any ,indian ,tribe or agreement between any ,indian ,tribe and the ,united ,states2 7#b7 affects a contract or benefit in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act that was executed pursuant to the reclamation laws1 unless otherwise agreed to by the parties to the contract or benefit2 7#c7 affects any interstate or international agreement regarding the ,rio ,grande and the waters of the ,rio ,grande1 or any other interstate compact or agreement regarding water2 7#d7 affects any ongoing treaty obligations2 or 7#e7 limits or affects any ,basin ,state or ,indian ,tribe in the management of water quantity or quality in accordance with ,state or ,tribal laws1 as applicable4 ,,iii ,pueblo irrigation #cja4 ,reauthorization of ,pueblo irrigation infrastructure grants ,section #iajf7;g77#b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #acji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking is authorized and inserting are authorized2 and 7#b7 by striking #f1jjj1jjj and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjcb44