AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PLANS AND DESIGNS TO REMOVE OLD PAPERMILL POND DAM IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

SB 167 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund the development of plans and designs for removing Old Papermill Pond Dam in Sprague. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection would provide a grant to the Town of Sprague specifically for this planning phase. The bill does not fund the dam removal itself, only the preliminary engineering and design work. This funding mechanism is limited to the planning stage, with no provisions for construction or other project costs. The bill directly affects Sprague residents and the state's environmental management processes.