H.R.3105 - Turn on the Pumps Act

To provide that operations of the Central Valley Project shall not be restricted pursuant to any biological opinion issued under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, if such restrictions would result in levels of export less than the historical maximum level of export. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To provide that operations of the Central Valley Project shall not be restricted pursuant to any biological opinion issued under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, if such restrictions would result in levels of export less than the historical maximum level of export. as introduced.
  • Short: Turn on the Pumps Act as introduced.

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12/13/10
Sustainable Agriculture: Central Valley Dust Bowl, Part Two

Nunes has created the "Turn on the Pumps Act" (HR 3105) which states its cause as: "To provide that operations of the Central Valley Project shall not be restricted pursuant to any biological opinion issued under the Endangered Species ...

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10/13/10
CA Central Valley Farmers Protest Congressman George Miller's ...

Miller and Congressional Democrats had an opportunity just a few weeks ago to turn on valley water pumps again, in time to avert a disaster via HR 3105, but Miller voted instead to protect a non-threatened species of fish [the Delta ...

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03/18/10
Water Torture - Another Backroom Deal for Health Care Takeover ...

He introduced H.R. 3105, the Turn on the Pumps Act, which would restore the flow of water in California by waiving the Endangered Species Act (ESA) provisions responsible for the Delta pumping restrictions. ...

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03/18/10
Water For Votes? |

He introduced H.R. 3105, the Turn on the Pumps Act, which would restore the flow of water in California by waiving the Endangered Species Act (ESA) provisions responsible for the Delta pumping restrictions. ...

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02/16/10
Aquafornia

Congressman Nunes has introduced sweeping legislation (H.R. 3105) to prevent ESA protections for the Bay-Delta from being implemented. Recently Senator Feinstein announced that she is also considering legislation that would block ESA ...

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02/15/10
Proposed ESA Rollbacks -- A Fork in the Road

Congressman Nunes has introduced sweeping legislation (HR 3105) to prevent ESA protections for the Bay-Delta from being implemented. Recently Senator Feinstein announced that she is also considering legislation that would block ESA ...

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02/15/10
Docudharma:: DiFi Does a Pombo on Salmon, Jobs Bill Amend Guts ...

Meanwhile, Mr. Nunes of California has introduced HR 3105, the "Turn On the Pumps Act," which does exactly the same thing that Congress did under far less severe circumstances several years ago in New Mexico. }}} ...

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02/15/10
Switchboard, from NRDC :: Barry Nelson's Blog :: Proposed ESA ...

Congressman Nunes has introduced sweeping legislation (H.R. 3105) to prevent ESA protections for the Bay-Delta from being implemented. Recently Senator Feinstein announced that she is also considering legislation that would block ESA ...

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02/10/10
Super Bowl Sunday Highlights Need To Turn On The Pumps

Devin Nunes has introduced a "Turn On The Pumps Act", (HR 3105). It is patterned after legislation passed in 2003 when New Mexico was experiencing water shortages because of the Endangered Species Act. All they have to do is pass it. ...

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02/04/10
Aquafornia

... although I am extremely disappointed that neither this, nor any other hearing to date, is addressing additional legislation that would provide immediate relief for our farmers and communities – H.R. 3105, the Turn on the Pumps Act. ...

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02/02/10
The NObama County Register: What is "theTruth" acording to Jim ...

Ben's current aim is at finding an explanation for why Democrat Congressman Costa apparently lied about his "support" for Rep. Devin Nunes H.R. 3105, the "Turn on the Pumps Act." Here's Ben in action: ...

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02/01/10
U.S. Rep. Costa Disrespects, Ignores Constituents Concerned About ...

On July 23, 2009, Jim Costa voted to block the consideration of a bill aimed at restoring water to California's drought stricken lands (H.R. 3105, the "Turn on the Pumps Act"). (HRC 616). Bookmark and Share ...

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01/27/10
Republican Congressmen Blast Administration's Misleading ...

Congressman Devin Nunes has introduced Turn on the Pumps Act (HR 3105), to provide immediate relief. This bill would suspend portions of the Endangered Species Act to turn the pumps on to full operating capacity. ...

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01/26/10
Ag in the West

Nunes filed a Discharge Petition for H.R. 3105, the Turn on the Pumps Act. Costa has signed the discharge petition. Unfortunately, Congressman Cardoza refuses to sign the petition. I guess Cardoza is more afraid of Speaker Pelosi than ...

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01/26/10
Nunes Blog: Republican Congressmen Blast Administration's ...

Congressman Devin Nunes has introduced "Turn on the Pumps Act" (H.R. 3105), to provide immediate relief. This bill would suspend portions of the Endangered Species Act to turn the pumps on to full operating capacity. ...

Source: Nunes Blog
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01/25/10
Poke And Nudge: Turn The Water On

Devin Nunes introduced HR 3105 the "Turn On The Pumps Act." This would have turned on the Delta pumps to its normal operations. Consideration of this bill was killed by the Democrats. Just this last month the "Two Gates Plan" was put ..

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01/25/10
Aquafornia

H.R. 3105, the Turn on the Pumps Act, which would allow for the continued operation of the Central Valley Project, which would help get more water back into our communities regardless of biological opinions issued under the Endangered ...

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12/09/09
S.1214: National Fish Habitat Conservation Act - U.S. Congress ...

Opposing Bill, Opposing Representative. S.773 Cybersecurity Act of ... 1 · H.R.875 Food Safety Moderniza... 1 · H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2009. 1 · H.R.3105 Turn on the Pumps Act... 1 · S.607 Ski Area Recreational. ...

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12/02/09
Congressman McCarthy calls for up or down vote on Turning on the Pumps

... that its allocation for 2010 would be the lowest allocation of water in history. Congressman McCarthy and several of his California colleagues signed a discharge petition for The Turn on the Pumps Act (HR 3105), of which he [...]

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12/02/09
Congressman McCarthy calls for up or down vote on Turning on the Pumps

... that its allocation for 2010 would be the lowest allocation of water in history. Congressman McCarthy and several of his California colleagues signed a discharge petition for The Turn on the Pumps Act (HR 3105), of which he [...]

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12/01/09
Congressman Nunes' blog: The Turn on The Pumps Act

“After receiving news from California that the State Water Project allocation for 2010 would be the lowest in history, a mere 5%, I began circulating a discharge petition for my bill, “The Turn on the Pumps Act” (HR3105). ...

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12/01/09
The Turn on the Pumps Act

Afterreceiving news from California that the State Water Project allocationfor 2010 would be the lowest in history, a mere 5%, I began circulating a discharge petition for my bill, "The Turn onthe Pumps Act" (HR3105). ...

Source: Nunes Blog
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12/01/09
Aquafornia

“After receiving news from California that the State Water Project allocation for 2010 would be the lowest in history, a mere 5%, I began circulating a discharge petition for my bill, “The Turn on the Pumps Act” (H.R.3105). ...

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11/17/09
American Thinker- Print Article | North Houston Tea Party Patriots

An effort to force a vote on the “Turn on the Pumps Act” (HR 3105) put forth by Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) was defeated by House Democrats. Not a single California Democrat voted for this legislation that would alleviate the ...

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11/13/09
American Thinker- Print Article | North Houston Tea Party Patriots

An effort to force a vote on the "Turn on the Pumps Act" (H.R. 3105) put forth by Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) was defeated by House Democrats. Not a single California Democrat voted for this legislation that would alleviate the ...

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10/14/09
My home state:Endangering People to Protect Fish

An effort to force a vote on the "Turn on the Pumps Act" (HR 3105) put forth by Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) was defeated by House Democrats. Not a single California Democrat voted for this legislation that would alleviate the ...

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10/14/09
Endangering People to Protect Fish

An effort to force a vote on the "Turn on the Pumps Act" (H.R. 3105) put forth by Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) was defeated by House Democrats. Not a single California Democrat voted for this legislation that would alleviate the ...

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08/12/09
CA Central Valley Farmers Protest Congressman George Miller's ...

Miller and Congressional Democrats had an opportunity just a few weeks ago to turn on valley water pumps again, in time to avert a disaster via HR 3105, but Miller voted instead to protect a non-threatened species of fish [the Delta ...

Source: Stupidica
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07/30/09
OPPOSING ECO-TYRANNY: CA Farmers Fight to Prevent Dust Bowl II ...

The area's Congressman, Devon Nunes of the 21st District, tried to get the US congress to vote on HR 3105 – a bill that would have returned water supplies to California residents by ending pumping restrictions. It went down to defeat. ...

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07/23/09
Turn on the Pumps Act Killed

Yesterday, House Democrats defeated my effort to force a vote on HR 3105 – the Turn on the Pumps Act. The Speaker used a procedural tactic to “table” my appeal for a vote – thus killing consideration of my bill. It is noteworthy that, .

Source: Nunes Blog
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