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Read. Follow. Verify.Federal bill authorizes Interior Secretary participation in Los Angeles County water supply augmentation project
Last action · April 8, 2008: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
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What This Bill Would Do
This federal bill amends the to allow the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Los Angeles County Demonstration Project. The measure authorizes federal involvement in local water reuse and supply expansion efforts in Southern California.
This legislation establishes federal authorization and potential funding for regional water supply projects in Los Angeles County, affecting local water agencies and residents relying on imported or constrained water sources.
Who It Would Affect
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Los Angeles County water agencies
Eligible for federal participation and collaboration on local water supply augmentation infrastructure.
Secretary of the Interior
Granted the authority to participate in the Los Angeles County Water Supply Augmentation Demonstration Project.
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