Water Resources: Bonneville's Irrigation and Drainage System Is Not Economically Justified
RCED-91-73
Published: Jan 31, 1991. Publicly Released: Mar 04, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO prepared a: (1) benefit-cost analysis of the Irrigation and Drainage (I&D) system of the Central Utah Project Bonneville Unit; and (2) financial impacts analysis measuring the federal cost of not completing the I&D system.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| In its deliberation on whether to complete the system, Congress will be considering other factors such as the I&D system's contribution to regional economic development. As part of its decision, Congress should consider the benefit-cost analysis and the financial implications of not completing the system. | The Omnibus Water legislation signed by the President in October 1992 included $150 million for construction of the I&D system under the Drainage and Minor Construction Program. |
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