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Week Ending July 13, 2006

H.R.1904 To provide assistance to the State of New Mexico for the development of comprehensive State water plans, and for other purposes.

Should New Mexico ask for assistance in developing and managing New Mexico’s water resources the Secretary of Interior is authorized to provide technical assistance and grants for a comprehensive plan, conduct water resource mapping conduct a comprehensive study of groundwater resources to assess the quantity, quality and interaction of groundwater and surface water resources (the study would include potable, brackish and saline waters)

The technical assistance may include acquisition of hydrological data, groundwater characterization, database development and data distribution; expansion of climate, surface water, and groundwater monitoring networks; assessment of existing water resources, surface water storage, and groundwater storage potential; numerical analysis and modeling necessary to provide an integrated understanding of water resources and water management options; participation in State planning forums and planning groups;

coordination of Federal water management planning efforts; technical review of data, models, planning scenarios, and water plans developed by the State; and provision of scientific and technical specialists to support State and local activities.

The Federal share may not exceed 50%.

Sponsor:  Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM-1^st)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote July 10, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: $3 million yearly through 2012.

Earmark Certification:   Not applicable to this bill.

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