To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, upon payment of a specified sum, to transfer title to certain water supply facilities of the Solano Project to an organization composed of the users of water from the Solano Project, to enhance Putah Creek, to authorize use of the proceeds of the sale to fund selected environmental enhancement measures, and for other purposes.
Solano Project Transfer and Putah Creek Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer all title to certain water supply facilities of the Solano Project, California, in accordance with an agreement to enhance Putah Creek and other specified conditions, to an organization representing the users of water from the Project after such organization makes a specified payment to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Requires the Secretary to retain title to Lake Berryessa, Federal lands surrounding the Lake, and specified recreational facilities.
Authorizes and directs the Secretary to participate in a program, at full Federal cost, to enhance the instream, riparian, and environmental values of Putah Creek.
Authorizes appropriations.
Provides that all proceeds from the transfer of the Solano Project will be dedicated to environmental purposes.
Became Public Law No: 102-575.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
See H.R.429.
Provisions Not Included in Final Version of H.R.429.
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