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Utah Senate Approves Bill Authorizing State Role in Lake Powell Pipeline
Summary
The Utah Senate passed SB 27 authorizing state participation in the Lake Powell Pipeline project, with sponsors saying construction and preconstruction costs will be repaid to the Board of Water Resources; senators questioned potential interstate participation and groundwater impacts.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 17 passed Senate Bill 27, authorizing state involvement in construction and development of the Lake Powell Pipeline, a proposed project to move Colorado River water into southwestern Utah.
Sponsor Senator Orrin Hatch (presenting the bill) said the measure authorizes the state to participate in building the pipeline and includes provisions ensuring the Board of Water Resources would be repaid for preconstruction and construction costs, including interest. "All of those costs will be…
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