KENNEWICK IRRIGATION DISTRICT

NAT · Natural Resources

Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions, water supply issues, reclamation law, and federal budgetary issues. Track and report on the implementation of John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law No: 116-9) regarding Title Transfer authority. Track and report on the Bureau of Reclamations programs and funding. Track and report on the delivery of water to the lower Yakima River.

AGR · Agriculture

Track and report on the development of the upcoming Farm Bill.

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Track and report on the Clean Water Act related legislation and Waters of the United States rulemaking. Track and report on PFAS related legislation and PFAS rulemaking.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Track and report on the implementation of FY2024 appropriations measures that are pertinent to water management. Track and report on the FY2025 and FY 2026 appropriations and budget process. Track and report on developments regarding the federal assistance pause directive.

TRA · Transportation

Track and report on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). Track and report on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). Track and report on the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58) and the Office of Management and Budgets Initial Implementation Guidance M-22-11. Track and report on proposed Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58) waivers. Track and report on the implementations of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-227).

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Track and report on proposed revisions to categorical exclusions under the National Environment Policy Act. Track and report on the Council on Environmental Quality rulemaking regarding National Environmental Policy Act regulations.