Bureau Seeks Approval to Keep Tracking River Wells Indefinitely
Published Date: 7/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation wants to keep collecting info about wells along the Lower Colorado River. This helps manage water use better and affects well owners and water users in the area. They’re asking for approval to continue this work, with no big changes or extra costs, so everything stays on track.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Continued Well Data Collection
If you own a well or use water along the Lower Colorado River, the Bureau of Reclamation will continue collecting information about wells as part of a well inventory. The agency says this helps manage water use better and it is seeking Office of Management and Budget approval to renew the collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Bureau states there are no big changes or extra costs from continuing this collection.
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