Section 46A-15-6 – Settlement framework–Short-term objectives.
46A-15-6. Settlement framework–Short-term objectives. South Dakota’s Pick-Sloan settlement framework shall consist of short-term objectives enumerated in this section, long-term objectives pursuant to §46A-15-7, and the Missouri River cost recovery program pursuant to §46A-15-9. The short-term objectives shall include, at federal expense, the projects and total project costs enumerated in this section, subject to nonfederal cost-sharing […]
Section 46A-15-7 – Long-term objectives.
46A-15-7. Long-term objectives. The long-term objectives of the Pick-Sloan settlement shall include the future development of irrigation and hydroelectric power projects when conditions are appropriate for such development. Any final settlement of South Dakota’s Pick-Sloan claims shall fulfill the long-term objectives as recommended by the Board of Water and Natural Resources in its report to […]
Section 46A-15-8 – Authorization of additional future projects not precluded.
46A-15-8. Authorization of additional future projects not precluded. Nothing in §§46A-15-5 to 46A-15-14, inclusive, is intended, nor may be construed, to preclude the state, any Indian tribes or any other eligible entity from seeking Congressional authorization and appropriation to plan, design, and construct additional projects in the future. Nothing in §§46A-15-5 to 46A-15-14, inclusive, prevents […]
Section 46A-15-9 – Missouri River cost recovery program established as part of settlement–Use of revenue.
46A-15-9. Missouri River cost recovery program established as part of settlement–Use of revenue. There is hereby established as a part of South Dakota’s Pick-Sloan settlement the Missouri River cost recovery program to provide revenues to the state using the resources of the Pick-Sloan system. Such revenues shall be deposited in the water and environment fund […]
Section 46A-15-10 – Legislative finding as to Missouri River cost recovery program–Authorized as preferred, priority state objective.
46A-15-10. Legislative finding as to Missouri River cost recovery program–Authorized as preferred, priority state objective. The Legislature finds that the following water resources project is necessary for the general welfare of the people of the state and authorizes the project pursuant to §46A-1-2 to be included in the state water resources management system to serve […]
Section 46A-15-11 – Missouri River cost recovery authority established–Recommendation of options by authority–Limits on recommended options.
46A-15-11. Missouri River cost recovery authority established–Recommendation of options by authority–Limits on recommended options. There is hereby established the Missouri River cost recovery authority to evaluate, analyze, and recommend options, including, but not limited to, state-financed upgrading of Pick-Sloan hydroelectric power generation facilities, integration into the Pick-Sloan program of Missouri River riverside irrigation projects and […]
Section 46A-15-12 – Composition of authority–Chairman–Submission of recommendations–Dissolution.
46A-15-12. Composition of authority–Chairman–Submission of recommendations–Dissolution. The Missouri River cost recovery authority shall be composed of nine members: two at-large members appointed by the Governor, two members of the Board of Water and Natural Resources appointed by the Governor, two members of the Legislature appointed by the Governor, one member appointed by the South Dakota […]
Section 46A-15-13 – Expenses of members–Staff services–Payment of expenses incurred.
46A-15-13. Expenses of members–Staff services–Payment of expenses incurred. No member of the Missouri River cost recovery authority may receive any compensation for services rendered under §§46A-15-5 to 46A-15-14, inclusive. Members shall be reimbursed for per diem and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the duties and powers of the Missouri River cost recovery authority. All […]
Section 46A-15-14 – Governor authorized to negotiate, make agreements, with federal government.
46A-15-14. Governor authorized to negotiate, make agreements, with federal government. The Governor may enter into negotiations and subsequent agreements with Congress and the federal government for resolution of South Dakota’s Pick-Sloan entitlements. Source: SL 1988, ch 369, §10.
Section 46A-15-5 – Settlement of state claim relating to Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program authorized–Damages and obligations enumerated.
46A-15-5. Settlement of state claim relating to Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program authorized–Damages and obligations enumerated. The state shall proceed as quickly as possible to enact and implement at the state and federal levels a settlement, pursuant to §§46A-15-5 to 46A-15-14, inclusive, of South Dakota’s claims resulting from damages and unfulfilled federal obligations to South Dakota […]