Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Seward project, Oklahoma. Declares that the principal features of such project shall consist of the Navina Dam and Reservoir, appurtenant conveyance facilities, pumping plants, water treatment works, and public outdoor recreation facilities.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a contract with a qualified entity or entities, for delivery of water and for repayment of all the reimbursable construction costs. Prohibits construction of such project from commencing until such a contract has been executed.
Requires that the conservation and development of the fish and wildlife resources and the enhancement of recreation opportunities in connection with such project be in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Water Project Recreation Act.
Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department; OMB.
Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held Guthrie, OK. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1217.
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