Lets holders of existing rights-of-way, easements, and permits on federal land use them for aquifer recharge without new approval from the Secretary, provided they give the Bureau of Land Management advance notice.

• Allows the holder, or a state, political subdivision, Indian Tribe, or public entity acting for the holder, to use an existing right-of-way, easement, permit, or other authorization for aquifer recharge without additional authorization from the Secretary.
• Requires notice to the Bureau of Land Management at least 30 days before use, identifying the entity, the authorization, the intended scope of use, and a copy of the agreement between the parties.
• States that this use is not an expansion, modification, or substantial deviation, and clarifies that it does not waive compliance with federal laws or Bureau policies or authorize building or expanding infrastructure.
• Replaces the word "Act" with "section" in two subsections of the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act as a technical correction.

• Natural Resources Committee (House)
• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
• Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Senate)

Water Resources Development