The bill before us, H.R. 3538, would give the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to issue special use authorizations to owners of specific water storage, transport, or diversion facilities within these wilderness areas. The permits would only be issued if the owner can prove that the water facility meets certain criteria specified in the legislation. Mr. Speaker, we support the passage of H.R. 3538, and I reserve the balance of my time.
Bordallo discusses H.R. 3538, which addresses water diversion permits in Idaho wilderness areas.
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