S. 242 — A bill to provide for consideration of the comparative productive potential of irrigable lands in determining nonexcess acreages under Federal reclamation laws.

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Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish acreage limitations in excess of 160 acres under Federal reclamation laws for lands of lesser productive potential. Authorizes the Secretary to amend existing contracts to conform to the provisions of this Act.

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1977-01-14
Introduced in Senate
1977-01-14
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (Subsequently: Energy and Natural Resources).

A bill to provide for consideration of the comparative productive potential of irrigable lands in determining nonexcess acreages under Federal reclamation laws.

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