Disposition and cost allocation study of Willamette Valley, Oregon

(a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue the report required by section 8220 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3762), as modified by this section. (b) Cost allocation The Secretary shall include in the report described in subsection (a)— (1) a review of the cost allocation for capital investments for fish passage, and associated monitoring facilities, constructed or proposed after September 30, 2025, and for operation and expenses related to such capital investments, at the dams, reservoirs, and related facilities of the Willamette Valley hydropower project; and (2) a description of the relative public value of continued hydropower operations at the Willamette Valley hydropower project compared to flood control and other authorized purposes. (c) Definition In this section, the term Willamette Valley hydropower project has the meaning given that term in section 8220(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3762).

(a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue the report required by section 8220 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3762), as modified by this section. (b) Cost allocation The Secretary shall include in the report described in subsection (a)— (1) a review of the cost allocation for capital investments for fish passage, and associated monitoring facilities, constructed or proposed after September 30, 2025, and for operation and expenses related to such capital investments, at the dams, reservoirs, and related facilities of the Willamette Valley hydropower project; and (2) a description of the relative public value of continued hydropower operations at the Willamette Valley hydropower project compared to flood control and other authorized purposes. (c) Definition In this section, the term Willamette Valley hydropower project has the meaning given that term in section 8220(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3762).