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Dam Safety Act of 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-460.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jan 17, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 6, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Dam Safety Act of 2006 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require (currently, authorizes) the Secretary of the Army to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States, including any available information assessing each dam based on inspections completed by either a federal agency or a state dam safety agency. Requires the strategic plan for dam safety prepared by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish performance measures, in addition to goals, priorities, and target dates, toward effectively administering the Act to improve dam safety. Requires a state dam safety program, to be eligible for assistance under such Act, to include: (1) the authority to require or perform periodic evaluations of all dams and reservoirs to the extent of the threat to human life and property in case of failure; and (2) the authority to issue notices to require owners of dams to install and monitor instrumentation. Reauthorizes appropriations for the National Dam Safety Program, the National Dam Inventory, research, training, and staff.

81 Passed House without amendment Jan 17, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 6, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Dam Safety Act of 2006 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require (currently, authorizes) the Secretary of the Army to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States, including any available information assessing each dam based on inspections completed by either a federal agency or a state dam safety agency. Requires the strategic plan for dam safety prepared by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish performance measures, in addition to goals, priorities, and target dates, toward effectively administering the Act to improve dam safety. Requires a state dam safety program, to be eligible for assistance under such Act, to include: (1) the authority to require or perform periodic evaluations of all dams and reservoirs to the extent of the threat to human life and property in case of failure; and (2) the authority to issue notices to require owners of dams to install and monitor instrumentation. Reauthorizes appropriations for the National Dam Safety Program, the National Dam Inventory, research, training, and staff.

35 Passed Senate amended Dec 27, 2006

Dam Safety Act of 2006 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require (currently, authorizes) the Secretary of the Army to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States, including any available information assessing each dam based on inspections completed by either a federal agency or a state dam safety agency. Requires the strategic plan for dam safety prepared by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish performance measures, in addition to goals, priorities, and target dates, toward effectively administering the Act to improve dam safety. Requires a state dam safety program, to be eligible for assistance under such Act, to include: (1) the authority to require or perform periodic evaluations of all dams and reservoirs to the extent of the threat to human life and property in case of failure; and (2) the authority to issue notices to require owners of dams to install and monitor instrumentation. Reauthorizes appropriations for the National Dam Safety Program, the National Dam Inventory, research, training, and staff.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Sep 18, 2006

Dam Safety Act of 2006 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require (currently, authorizes) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States, including a summary of the results of any inspection completed by either a federal agency or a state dam safety agency. Requires the strategic plan for dam safety prepared by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish performance measures, in addition to goals, priorities, and target dates, toward effectively administering the Act to improve dam safety. Requires a state dam safety program, to be eligible for assistance under such Act, to include: (1) the authority to require or perform periodic evaluations of all dams and reservoirs to the extent of the threat to human life and property in case of failure; and (2) the authority to issue notices to require owners of dams to install and monitor instrumentation. Reauthorizes appropriations for the National Dam Safety Program, the National Dam Inventory, research, training, and staff.

00 Introduced in Senate Jun 20, 2006

Dam Safety Act of 2006 - Amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to require (currently, authorizes) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States, including an assessment of each dam based on inspections completed by either a federal agency or a state dam safety agency. Requires the strategic plan for dam safety prepared by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish performance measures, in addition to goals, priorities, and target dates, toward effectively administering the Act to improve dam safety. Requires a state dam safety program, to be eligible for assistance under such Act, to include: (1) the authority to require or perform inspection at least every five years of those dams and reservoirs that pose a significant threat to human life and property; (2) a procedure for more detailed and frequent safety inspections; and (3) the authority to issue notices to require owners of dams to install and monitor instrumentation. Reauthorizes appropriations for the National Dam Safety Program, the National Dam Inventory, research, training, and staff.

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Dec 22, 2006

Signed by President.

Dec 22, 2006

Signed by President.

Dec 22, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-460.

Dec 22, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-460.

Dec 20, 2006

Presented to President.

Dec 20, 2006

Presented to President.

Dec 9, 2006

Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Dec 9, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 H9205-9206)

Dec 9, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2735.

Dec 9, 2006

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/8/2006 H9205)

Dec 9, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/8/2006 H9205)

Dec 9, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 7, 2006

Received in the House.

Dec 7, 2006

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 7, 2006

Held at the desk.

Dec 6, 2006

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11382-11383; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 12/7/2006 S11382-11383)

Dec 6, 2006

The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 6, 2006

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 6, 2006

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 10, 2006

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-276.

Jul 10, 2006

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-276.

Jul 10, 2006

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.

May 23, 2006

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

May 4, 2006

Introduced in Senate

May 4, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4056-4057)

May 4, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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