Jim Costa: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title II, add the following: SEC. 204. GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY. The Bureau of Reclamation, in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, the State of California, and local and State water agencies, may conduct detailed geophysical characterization activities of subsurface aquifer systems and groundwater vulnerability in California, which has experienced a critical, multi-year drought that resulted in severe groundwater overdraft in some areas, followed by less than optimal recharge from the heavy rainstorms and flooding during the 2016-2017 winter season. This geophysical survey should include data pertaining to the following: (1) Subsurface system framework: occurrence and geometry of aquifer and non-aquifer zones. (2) Aquifer storage and transmission characteristics. (3) Areas of greatest recharge potential. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentleman from California (Mr. Costa) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.”