108 STAT. 4562
PUBLIC LAW 103-434—OCT. 31, 1994
(d) OTHER YAKIMA RIVER BASIN TRIBUTARIES. —Enhancement
programs similar to the enhancement program authorized by this
section may be investigated and implemented by the Secretary
in other tributaries contingent upon the agreement of the appropriate tributary water right owners to participate. The provisions
set forth in this section shall be applicable to such programs.
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. — (1) There is hereby
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $500,000 for the
study of the Taneum Creek Project and such amount as the Secretary subsequently determines is necessary for implementation
of tributary measures pursuant to this section.
(2) There is also authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary
such funds as are necessary for the investigation of enhancement
programs similar to the enhancement program authorized by this
section in other Yakima River basin tributaries contingent upon
the agreement of the appropriate water right owners to participate.
Funds for the implementation of any such similar enhancement
program may not be appropriated until after the Secretary submits
an investigation report to the appropriate congressional committees.
SEC. 1208. CHANDLER PUMPING PLANT AND POWERPLANT-OPER-
ATIONS AT PROSSER DIVERSION DAM.
(a) AUTHORIZATION OP APPROPRIATIONS FOR ELECTRIFICATION.—
In order to provide for electrification to enhance instream flows
by eliminating the need to divert water to operate the hydraulic
turbines which pump water to the Kennewick Irrigation District,
there is authorized to be appropriated—
(1) $50,000 to conduct an assessment of opportunities for
alternative pumping plant locations;
(2) $4,000,000 for construction; and
(3) such sums as may be necessary for the prorata share
of the operation and maintenance allocated to fish and wildlife
as determined by the Secretary.
(b) POWER FOR PROJECT PUMPING.—(1) The Administrator of
the Bonneville Power Administration shall provide for project power
needed to effect the electrification as provided in subsection (a).
(2)(A) There is authorized to be appropriated for the Bureau
of Reclamation for each fiscal year in which the Administrator
provides power under this subsection an amount equal to the cost
to the Bonneville Power Administration of providing power under
this subsection during such fiscal year. The rate to be utilized
by the Administrator in determining the cost of power under this
paragraph in a fiscal year shall be the rate for priority firm power
charged by the Bonneville Power Administration in that fiscal year
under section 7(b) of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning
and Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 839e(b)).
(B) The Bureau of Reclamation shall, using funds appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subparagraph
(A), reimburse the Bonneville Power Administration for the costs
of the project power provided under this subsection. Such funds
shall be available for such purpose without fiscal year limitation.
(c) SUBORDINATION.— Any diversions for hydropower generation
at the Chandler Powerplant shall be subordinated to meet the
flow targets determined under subsection (f).
(d) WATER SUPPLY FOR KENNEWICK IRRIGATION DISTRICT.—
The Secretary shall ensure that the irrigation water supply for
the Kennewick Irrigation District shall not be EifTected by conserva-
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