This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study for expanding the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, which serves parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The study will examine whether the project can be constructed to supply additional municipal, rural, and industrial water, and will determine if the project should be authorized for construction along with the non-federal entity's share of costs (at least 25 percent). The federal government will cover up to 50 percent of the feasibility study costs, with $10 million authorized for the study overall. The Secretary must consult with federal, state, tribal, and local authorities during the process and submit a public report to Congress with recommendations. The authority to conduct this study expires 10 years after the bill becomes law.
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