A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to proceed with development of the WEB Pipeline, to provide for the study of South Dakota water projects to be developed in lieu of the Oahe and Pollock-Herreid irrigation projects, and to make available Missouri Basin pumping power to projects authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1944 to receive such power.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requthorizes the WEB rural water development project, South Dakota. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to proceed with such project according to specified terms and to make available for immediate obligation any funds appropriated for such project for fiscal year 1981. Authorizes the Secretary to study the following Pick-Sloan Missouri River basin programs in South Dakota: (1) the Oahe unit, James Division; (2) the Garrison unit; (3) the Pollock-Herreid unit; and (4) the potential for development of other water projects proposed by the Governor of South Dakota. Sets forth criteria to be considered by the Secretary in reporting such studies to Congress. Permits the Secretary to contract with the State to carry out such studies. Makes certain changes in the veatures of the authorized plan of development for the Oahe unit, initial stage. Authorizes the Secretary, in cooperation with the Department of Energy, to make available the Missouri River basin program pumping power to specified irrigation projects constructed in South Dakota by Indian tribes or by public entities. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.…