States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention regarding the repair, operation, and ownership of Albeni Falls Dam.

The Albeni Falls Dam was constructed in 1954 with the approval of the residents and the State of Idaho. The Federal government made promises to the State to operate the dam responsibly. Some of those promises have been kept. Others, like the duration of summer-pool, have not been adhered to. Most recently, maintenance problems have plagued the dam and impacted its operation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been responsible for dam operations and maintenance since it was constructed 70 years ago. The power generated by the dam is used across the Northwest and is marketed by the Bonneville Power Authority. This Joint Memorial calls on the U.S. President, the House of Representatives, and the Senate to immediately make the necessary repairs to the dam and to re-evaluate the effectiveness of the USACE dam operations plan with consideration for the economic, long-term operations, and ownership of the Albeni Falls Dam.