A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources in the State of New Mexico.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
New Mexico Aquifer Assessment Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), to study and report to specified congressional committees on water resources in New Mexico, to include: (1) a survey of groundwater resources and a characterization of surface and bedrock geology; and (2) the Estancia Basin, Salt Basin, Tularosa Basin, Hueco Basin, and middle Rio Grande Basin. Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S695-696)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S696)
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-86.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-112.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-112.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.
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