Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 ensures meaningful consultation with contractors in Reclamation States.
The Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 aims to enhance consultation and cooperation between federal and local entities in the operation of federal water projects in Reclamation States. It mandates that contractors of federal water projects have opportunities to discuss and submit information during the development of biological assessments and engage with the action agency regarding the preparation of these assessments. Contractors must also be informed and engaged if the action agency suggests an agency action that would not result in full water delivery.
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