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Urban Canal Safety: New Maintenance and Repair Rules

This bill authorizes urgent repairs and maintenance for water canals in densely populated urban areas to prevent disasters. This makes residents feel safer and better protects their property from flooding or damage in the event of water infrastructure failure.
Key points
Enables rapid repair actions on urban canals that pose a risk to life and property.
Introduces the definition of "urban canal of concern," allowing precise identification of facilities requiring urgent intervention.
Allows reimbursable funds to be considered as non-Federal contributions for federal grants, facilitating project financing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4175
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2022-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4175.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enables rapid repair actions on urban canals that pose a risk to life and property.
  • Introduces the definition of "urban canal of concern," allowing precise identification of facilities requiring urgent intervention.
  • Allows reimbursable funds to be considered as non-Federal contributions for federal grants, facilitating project financing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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