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S 1254119th CongressIntroduced
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Economy & TaxesEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill amends the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify conveyance provisions, enabling existing rights-of-way to be used for aquifer recharge without additional federal authorization, requiring 30-day notice to the Bureau of Land Management, and exempting non-profit uses from additional rent while waiving certain environmental compliance obligations.
Key Points
- 1Allows existing rights-of-way, easements, or permits to be used for aquifer recharge without expanding federal authorization requirements.
- 2Mandates 30-day notice to BLM with specific details about the entity, infrastructure, and recharge scope.
- 3Exempts non-profit aquifer recharge uses from paying additional rent but excludes for-profit entities and applications.
Impact Areas
States, local governments, Indian tribes, and public entities utilizing federal land conveyancesBureau of Land Management (BLM) administrative processesFor-profit entities engaged in aquifer recharge activitiesExisting water infrastructure on public lands
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