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Lawmakers press to extend Fort Peck rural water authorization to finish Dry Prairie pipeline
Summary
The subcommittee heard that HR 7250 would extend the Fort Peck Reservation/Dry Prairie rural water project authorization to 2028 so remaining construction can finish after pandemic-related cost increases and a recent BLM permit delay affecting sage-grouse habitat. Witnesses said no new federal appropriations are required to complete work already allocated.
Representative Troy Downing and project leaders told the subcommittee HR 7250 is needed to extend the authorization for the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System to allow completion of two remaining pipeline phases.
Rick Nick, chair of the Dry Prairie Water Authority, said the project has delivered safe drinking water to more than 18,000…
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