To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California, and for other purposes.

February 25, 2003

Mr. OSE (for himself and Mr. DOOLITTLE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE ADJACENT TO FOLSOM DAM, CALIFORNIA.

(a) IN GENERAL- The Secretary of the Interior may carry out a project to design and construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California. In carrying out the project, the Secretary may also construct necessary linkages from the bridge to existing roadways and provide for reestablishment of administrative facilities located at the Dam that will be affected by construction of the bridge.

(b) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION- In designing and constructing the bridge, the Secretary shall--

(1) maximize the economy, safety, and security of Folsom Dam's future operation, maintenance, and construction activities; and

(2) provide appropriate sizing and linkages to support present and future traffic flow requirements for the city of Folsom.

(c) TRANSFER TO CITY OF FOLSOM- Before initiation of construction of the bridge, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the city of Folsom to provide that, upon completion of construction of the bridge--

(1) the Secretary shall transfer to the city of Folsom all right, title, and interest of the United States to the bridge and connecting structures;

(2) the Secretary shall transfer to the city of Folsom necessary easements to provide access to the bridge; and

(3) the city of Folsom shall assume full responsibility for operation and maintenance of the bridge and connecting structures in perpetuity.

(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section a total of $66,500,000 for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2003.

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