S. 4999 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4999 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2024Mr. Risch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes. 1. Conveyance for aquifer recharge purposes Subsection (c)(3) of the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act (43 U.S.C. 390g–9) is amended by striking may transport water for aquifer recharge purposes without requiring additional authorization from the Secretary where the use does not expand or modify the operation and inserting may, acting for the holder or on behalf of a third party, use the right-of-way, easement, permit, or other authorization for the purpose of aquifer recharge without requiring additional authorization from the Secretary, which use shall not be considered an expansion or modification.