Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014

To approve and implement the Klamath Basin agreements, to improve natural resource management, support economic development, and sustain agricultural production in the Klamath River Basin in the public interest and the interest of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Agreement The term Agreement (A) the Restoration Agreement; and (B) the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) Commission The term Commission (3) Facilities removal The term facilities removal (A) physical removal of all or part of each facility to achieve, at a minimum, a free-flowing condition and volitional fish passage; (B) site remediation and restoration, including restoration of previously inundated land; (C) measures to avoid or minimize adverse downstream impacts; and (D) all associated permitting for the actions described in this paragraph. (4) Facility The term facility (A) Iron Gate Dam. (B) Copco No. 1 Dam. (C) Copco No. 2 Dam. (D) J.C. Boyle Dam. (5) Hydroelectric settlement The term Hydroelectric Settlement Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (6) Joint management entity The term Joint Management Entity (A) is comprised of the Landowner Entity, the Klamath Tribes, the United States, and the State of Oregon; (B) represents the interests of the parties to the Upper Basin Agreement; and (C) is responsible for overseeing implementation of the Upper Basin Agreement, as described in section 7 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (7) Joint management entity technical team The term Joint Management Entity Technical Team (8) Keno facility The term Keno Facility (9) Klamath basin (A) In general The term Klamath Basin (B) Inclusions The term Klamath Basin (10) Klamath project (A) In general The term Klamath Project (B) Inclusions The term Klamath Project (11) Klamath project water users The term Klamath Project Water Users (12) Landowner entity The term Landowner Entity (13) Off-project area The term Off-Project Area (A) the areas within the Sprague River, Sycan River, Williamson River, and Wood Valley (including the Wood River, Crooked Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Fourmile Creek, and Crane Creek) subbasins referred to in Exhibit B of the Upper Basin Agreement; and (B) to the extent provided for in the Upper Basin Agreement, any other areas for which claims described by section 1.3 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement are settled as provided for in section 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (14) Off-project irrigator The term Off-Project Irrigator (A) (i) a claimant for water rights for irrigation uses in the Off-Project Area in Oregon’s Klamath Basin Adjudication; or (ii) a holder of a State of Oregon water right permit or certificate for irrigation use in the Off-Project Area; and (B) a Party to the Upper Basin Agreement. (15) Oregon’s klamath basin adjudication The term Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication In the matter of the determination of the relative rights of the waters of the Klamath River, a tributary of the Pacific Ocean (16) Pacificorp The term PacifiCorp (17) Party tribes The term Party tribes (A) the Yurok Tribe; (B) the Karuk Tribe; (C) the Klamath Tribes; and (D) such other federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin as may become party to the Restoration Agreement after the date of enactment of this Act. (18) Restoration agreement The term Restoration Agreement Klamath River Basin Restoration Agreement for the Sustainability of Public and Trust Resources and Affected Communities (19) Riparian program The term Riparian Program (20) Secretary The term Secretary (21) Secretaries The term Secretaries (A) the Secretary of the Interior; (B) the Secretary of Commerce; and (C) the Secretary of Agriculture. (22) Settlements The term Settlements (A) the Hydroelectric Settlement; (B) the Restoration Agreement; and (C) the Upper Basin Agreement. (23) Upper basin agreement The term Upper Basin Agreement Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement (24) Water use program The term Water Use Program 3. Authorization, execution, and implementation of settlements (a) Ratification of settlements (1) In general Except as modified by this Act, and to the extent that the Settlements do not conflict with this Act, the Settlements are authorized, ratified, and confirmed. (2) Amendments consistent with this act If any amendment is executed to make any of the Settlements consistent with this Act, the amendment is also authorized, ratified, and confirmed to the extent the amendment is consistent with this Act. (3) Further amendments If any amendment to any of the Settlements is executed by the parties to the applicable Settlement after the date of enactment of this Act, unless the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, or Secretary of Agriculture determines, not later than 90 days after the date on which the non-Federal parties agree to the amendment, that the amendment is inconsistent with this Act or other provisions of law, the amendment is also authorized, ratified, and confirmed to the extent the amendment— (A) is not inconsistent with this Act or other provisions of law; (B) is executed in a manner consistent with the terms of the applicable Settlement; and (C) does not require congressional approval pursuant to section 2116 of the Revised Statutes (25 U.S.C. 177) or other applicable Federal law. (b) Execution and implementation of settlements (1) The agreements (A) In general As authorized, ratified, and confirmed pursuant to subsection (a)— (i) the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture shall promptly execute and implement the Restoration Agreement; and (ii) the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce shall promptly execute and implement the Upper Basin Agreement. (B) Effect of executing agreements Notwithstanding subsection (l), execution by the applicable Secretaries under subparagraph (A) of either Agreement shall not be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (C) Participation in the upper basin agreement As provided for in the Upper Basin Agreement and as part of implementing the Upper Basin Agreement, the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce may— (i) participate in the Water Use Program and in the Riparian Program; and (ii) serve as members of the Joint Management Entity representing the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the United States Geological Survey, and the National Marine Fisheries Service of the Department of Commerce, with the Secretary serving as the voting member, as described in section 7.1.5 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) Hydroelectric settlement To the extent that the Hydroelectric Settlement does not conflict with this Act, the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Commission shall implement the Hydroelectric Settlement, in consultation with other applicable Federal agencies. (c) Federal responsibilities To the extent consistent with the Settlements, this Act, and other provisions of law, the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Commission shall perform all actions necessary to carry out each responsibility of the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Commission, respectively, under the Settlements. (d) Environmental compliance In implementing the Settlements, the Secretaries and the Commission shall comply with— (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (2) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (3) all other applicable law. (e) Publication of notice; effect of publication (1) Restoration agreement (A) Publication The Secretary shall publish the notice required by section 15.3.4.A or section 15.3.4.C of the Restoration Agreement, as applicable, in accordance with the Restoration Agreement. (B) Effect of publication Publication of the notice described in subparagraph (A) shall have the effects on the commitments, rights, and obligations of the Party tribes, the United States (as trustee for the federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin), and other parties to the Restoration Agreement as the rights and obligations that are provided for in the Restoration Agreement. (2) Upper basin agreement (A) Publication The Secretary shall publish the notice required by section 10.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement if all requirements of section 10 of the Upper Basin Agreement have been fulfilled, including the requirement for notice by the Klamath Tribes of the willingness of the Tribes to proceed with the Upper Basin Agreement following enactment of authorizing legislation as described in section 10.1.10 or 10.2 of the Upper Basin Agreement, as applicable, in accordance with the Upper Basin Agreement. (B) Effect of publication (i) Permanency On publication of the notice required under section 10.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement, the Upper Basin Agreement shall become permanent. (ii) Termination On publication of the notice required under section 10.2 of the Upper Basin Agreement, the Upper Basin Agreement shall terminate, according to the terms of that section. (3) Judicial review (A) In general Judicial review of a decision of the Secretary pursuant to this subsection shall be in accordance with the standard and scope of review under subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act (B) Deadline Any petition for review under this subparagraph shall be filed not later than 1 year after the date of publication of the notice required under this paragraph. (f) Eligibility for funds protected Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in this Act or the implementation of the Settlements, other than as explicitly provided for in this Act or the Settlements— (1) restricts or alters the eligibility of any party to any of the Settlements, or of any Indian tribe, for the receipt of funds; or (2) shall be considered an offset against any obligations or funds in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, under any Federal or State law. (g) Tribal rights protected Nothing in this Act or the Settlements— (1) affects the rights of any Indian tribe outside the Klamath Basin; or (2) amends, alters, or limits the authority of the Indian tribes of the Klamath Basin to exercise any water rights the Indian tribes hold or may be determined to hold except as expressly provided in the Agreements. (h) Water rights (1) In general Except as specifically provided in this Act and the Settlements, nothing in this Act or the Settlements creates or determines water rights or affects water rights or water right claims in existence on the date of enactment of this Act. (2) No standard for quantification Nothing in this Act or the Settlements establishes any standard for the quantification of Federal reserved water rights or any water claims of any Indian tribe in any judicial or administrative proceeding. (i) Willing sellers Any acquisition of interests in land or water pursuant to either Agreement shall be from willing sellers. (j) No private right of action (1) In general Nothing in this Act confers on any person or entity not a party to the Settlements a private right of action or claim for relief to interpret or enforce this Act or the Settlements. (2) Other law This subsection does not alter or curtail any right of action or claim for relief under any other applicable law. (k) State courts Nothing in this Act expands the jurisdiction of State courts to review Federal agency actions or determine Federal rights. (l) Relationship to certain other federal law (1) In general Nothing in this Act amends, supersedes, modifies, or otherwise affects— (A) Public Law 88–567 ( 16 U.S.C. 695k et seq. (B) the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. (C) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (D) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (E) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. (F) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (G) the Treaty between the United States and the Klamath and Moadoc Tribes and the Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians dated October 14, 1864 (16 Stat. 707); or (H) the Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act ( 25 U.S.C. 566 et seq. (2) Consistency The Agreements shall be considered consistent with subsections (a) through (c) of section 208 of the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1953 ( 43 U.S.C. 666 (3) Federal advisory committee act The actions of the Joint Management Entity and the Joint Management Entity Technical Team shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (m) Waiver of sovereign immunity by the United States Except as provided in subsections (a) through (c) of section 208 of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 1953 ( 43 U.S.C. 666 (n) Waiver of sovereign immunity by the party tribes Nothing in this Act waives or abrogates the sovereign immunity of the Party tribes. 4. Klamath project authorized purposes (a) Klamath project purposes (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2) and subsection (b), the purposes of the Klamath Project include— (A) irrigation; (B) reclamation; (C) flood control; (D) municipal; (E) industrial; (F) power; (G) fish and wildlife purposes; and (H) National Wildlife Refuge purposes. (2) Effect of fish and wildlife purposes (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the fish and wildlife purposes of the Klamath Project authorized under paragraph (1) shall not adversely affect the irrigation purpose of the Klamath Project. (B) Water allocations and delivery Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the water allocations and delivery to the National Wildlife Refuges provided for in the Restoration Agreement shall not constitute an adverse effect on the irrigation purpose of the Klamath Project for purposes of this paragraph. (b) Water rights adjudication For purposes of the determination of water rights in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication, until the date on which the Appendix E–1 to the Restoration Agreement is filed in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication pursuant to the Restoration Agreement, the purposes of the Klamath Project shall be the purposes in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Disposition of net revenues from leasing of tule lake and lower klamath national wildlife refuge land Notwithstanding any other provision of law, net revenues from the leasing of refuge land within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge under section 4 of Public Law 88–567 Kuchel Act (1) 10 percent of net revenues from land within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge that are within the boundaries of Tulelake Irrigation District to Tulelake Irrigation District, as provided in article 4 of Contract No. 14–06–200–5954 and section 2(a) of the Act of August 1, 1956 (70 Stat. 799, chapter 828). (2) Such amounts as are necessary to counties as payments in lieu of taxes as provided in section 3 of Public Law 88–567 16 U.S.C. 695m (3) 20 percent of net revenues to the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, for wildlife management purposes on the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. (4) 10 percent of net revenues from land within the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge that are within the boundaries of the Klamath Drainage District to Klamath Drainage District, for operation and maintenance responsibility for the Federal reclamation water delivery and drainage facilities within the boundaries of the Klamath Drainage District and the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge exclusive of the Klamath Straits Drain, subject to a transfer agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation under which the Klamath Drainage District assumes the operation and maintenance duties of the Bureau of Reclamation for Klamath Drainage District (Area K) lease land exclusive of Klamath Straits Drain. (5) The remainder of net revenues to the Bureau of Reclamation for— (A) operation and maintenance costs of Link River and Keno Dams incurred by the United States; and (B) to the extent that the revenues received under this paragraph for any year exceed the costs described in subparagraph (A)— (i) future capital costs of the Klamath Project; or (ii) the Renewable Power Program described in section 17.7 of the Restoration Agreement, pursuant to an expenditure plan submitted to and approved by the Secretary. 5. Tribal commitments; release of claims (a) Actions by klamath tribes (1) Restoration agreement commitments acknowledged and agreed to In consideration for the resolution of any contest or exception of the Klamath Project Water Users to the water rights claims of the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and members of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication), and for the other commitments of the Klamath Project Water Users described in the Restoration Agreement, and for other benefits described in the Restoration Agreement and this Act, the Klamath Tribes (on behalf of the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes) may make the commitments provided in the Restoration Agreement. (2) Upper basin agreement commitments acknowledged and agreed to In consideration for the resolution of any contest or exception of the Off-Project Irrigators to the water rights claims of the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and members of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication), and for the other commitments of the Off-Project Irrigators described in the upper Basin Agreement, and for other benefits described in the Upper Basin Agreement and this Act, the Klamath Tribes (on behalf of the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes) may make the commitments provided in the Upper Basin Agreement. (3) No further action required Except as provided in subsection (c), the commitments described in paragraphs (1) and (2) are confirmed as effective and binding, in accordance with the terms of the commitments, without further action by the Klamath Tribes. (4) Additional commitments The Klamath Tribes (on behalf of the tribe and the members of the tribe) may make additional commitments and assurances in exchange for the resolution of its claims described in section 1.3.1 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement, subject to the conditions that the commitments and assurances shall be— (A) consistent with this Act, the Settlements, and other applicable provisions of law, based on the totality of the circumstances; and (B) covered by a written agreement signed by the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the tribe and the members of the tribe in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication) pursuant to subsection (f). (b) Actions by karuk tribe and yurok tribe (1) Commitments acknowledged and agreed to In consideration for the commitments of the Klamath Project Water Users described in the Restoration Agreement, and other benefits described in the Restoration Agreement and this Act, the Karuk Tribe and the Yurok Tribe (on behalf of the tribe and the members of the tribe) may make the commitments provided in the Restoration Agreement. (2) No further action required Except as provided in subsection (c), the commitments described in paragraph (1) are confirmed as effective and binding, in accordance with the terms of the commitments, without further action by the Yurok Tribe or Karuk Tribe. (c) Release of claims by party tribes (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), subsection (d), and the Agreements, but without otherwise affecting any right secured by a treaty, Executive order, or other law, the Party tribes (on behalf of the tribes and the members of the tribes) may relinquish and release certain claims against the United States (including any Federal agencies and employees) described in sections 15.3.5.A, 15.3.6.B.i, and 15.3.7.B.i of the Restoration Agreement and, in the case of the Klamath Tribes, section 2.5 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) Conditions The relinquishments and releases under paragraph (1) shall not take force or effect until the terms described in sections 15.3.5.C, 15.3.5.D, 15.3.6.B.iii, 15.3.7.B.iii, 15.3.7.B.iv, and 33.2.1 of the Restoration Agreement and sections 2.4 and 10 of the Upper Basin Agreement have been fulfilled. (d) Retention of rights of party tribes Notwithstanding subsections (a) through (c) or any other provision of this Act, the Party tribes (on behalf of the tribes and the members of the tribes) and the United States (acting as trustee for the Party tribes), shall retain— (1) all claims and rights described in sections 15.3.5.B, 15.3.6.B.ii, and 15.3.7.B.ii of the Restoration Agreement; and (2) any other claims and rights retained by the Party Tribes in negotiations pursuant to section 15.3.5.D, 15.3.6.B.iv, and 15.3.7.B.iv of the Restoration Agreement. (e) Tolling of claims (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the period of limitation and time-based equitable defense relating to a claim described in subsection (c) shall be tolled during the period— (A) beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) ending on the earlier of— (i) the date on which the Secretary publishes the notice described in sections 15.3.5.C, 15.3.6.B.iii, and 15.3.7.B.iii of the Restoration Agreement; or (ii) December 1, 2030. (2) Effect of tolling Nothing in this subsection— (A) revives any claim or tolls any period of limitation or time-based equitable defense that expired before the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) precludes the tolling of any period of limitation or any time-based equitable defense under any other applicable law. (f) Actions of united states as trustee (1) Restoration agreement commitments authorized In consideration for the commitments of the Klamath Project Water Users described in the Restoration Agreement and for other benefits described in the Restoration Agreement and this Act, the United States, acting as trustee for the federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin and the members of such tribes, may make the commitments provided in the Restoration Agreement. (2) Upper basin agreement commitments authorized In consideration for the commitments of the Off-Project Irrigators described in the Upper Basin Agreement and for other benefits described in the Upper Basin Agreement and this Act, the United States, acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes, may make the commitments provided in the Upper Basin Agreement. (3) No further action The commitments described in paragraphs (1) and (2) are confirmed as effective and binding, in accordance with the terms of the commitments, without further action by the United States. (4) Additional commitments The United States, acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon’s Klamath Basin Adjudication, may make additional commitments and assurances of rights in exchange for the resolution of the tribal water right claims described in section 1.3.1 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement, subject to the conditions that the commitments or assurances shall be— (A) consistent with this Act, the Settlements, and other applicable provisions of law, based on the totality of the circumstances; and (B) covered by a written agreement signed by the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and the members of the tribe in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication) under subsection (a)(3)(B). (g) Judicial review Judicial review of a decision of the Secretary concerning any right or obligation under section 15.3.5.C, 15.3.6.B.iii, 15.3.7.B.iii, 15.3.8.B, or 15.3.9 of the Restoration Agreement shall be in accordance with the standard and scope of review under subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act (h) Effect of section Nothing in this section— (1) affects the ability of the United States to take any action— (A) authorized by law to be taken in the sovereign capacity of the United States, including any law relating to health, safety, or the environment, including— (i) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. (ii) the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. (iii) the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. (iv) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.); (v) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (vi) regulations implementing the Acts described in this subparagraph; and (B) as trustee for the benefit of any federally recognized Indian tribe other than an Indian tribe of the Klamath Basin; (C) as trustee for the Party tribes to enforce the Agreements and this Act through such legal and equitable remedies as are available in an appropriate United States court or State court or administrative proceeding, including Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication; or (D) as trustee for the federally recognized Indian tribes of the Klamath Basin and the members of the tribes, in accordance with the Agreements and this Act— (i) to acquire water rights after the effective date of the Agreements (as defined in section 1.5.1 of the Restoration Agreement and section 14.3 of the Upper Basin Agreement); (ii) to use and protect water rights, including water rights acquired after the effective date of the Agreements (as defined in section 1.5.1 of the Restoration Agreement and section 14.3 of the Upper Basin Agreement), subject to the Agreements; or (iii) to claim a water right or continue to advocate for an existing claim for water rights in an appropriate United States court or State court or administrative proceeding, subject to the Agreements; (2) affects the treaty fishing, hunting, trapping, pasturing, or gathering right of any Indian tribe except to the extent expressly provided in this Act or the Agreements; or (3) affects any right, remedy, privilege, immunity, power, or claim not specifically relinquished and released under, or limited by, this Act or the Agreements. 6. Water and power provisions The Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–498 (1) by redesignating sections 4 through 6 as sections 5 through 7, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 3 the following: 4. Water management and planning activities (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Off-project area The term Off-Project Area (A) the areas within the Sprague River, Sycan River, Williamson River, and Wood Valley (including Crooked Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Fourmile Creek, and Crane Creek) subbasins referred to in Exhibit B of the Upper Basin Agreement; and (B) to the extent provided for in the Upper Basin Agreement, any other areas for which claims described by section 1.3 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement are settled as provided for in section 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) On-project power user The term On-Project Power User (3) Restoration agreement The term Restoration Agreement Klamath River Basin Restoration Agreement for the Sustainability of Public and Trust Resources and Affected Communities Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014 (4) Upper basin agreement The term Upper Basin Agreement Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement (b) Action by secretary The Secretary may carry out any activities, including by entering into an agreement or contract or otherwise making financial assistance available— (1) to align water supplies with demand, including activities to reduce water consumption and demand, consistent with the Restoration Agreement or the Upper Basin Agreement; (2) to limit the net costs of power used to manage water (including by arranging for delivery of Federal power, consistent with the Restoration Agreement and the Upper Basin Agreement) for— (A) the Klamath Project (within the meaning of section 2); (B) the On-Project Power Users; (C) irrigators in the Off-Project Area; and (D) the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex; and (3) to restore any ecosystem and otherwise protect fish and wildlife in the Klamath Basin watershed, including tribal fishery resources held in trust, consistent with Restoration Agreement and the Upper Basin Agreement. . 7. Klamath tribes tribal resource fund (a) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Klamath Tribes Tribal Resource Fund Fund (b) Transfers to fund The Fund shall consist of such amounts as are appropriated to the Fund under subsection (i), which shall be deposited in the Fund not later than 60 days after the amounts are appropriated and any interest under subsection (c) or (d). (c) Management by the secretary Absent an approved tribal investment plan under subsection (d) or an economic development plan under subsection (e), the Secretary shall manage, invest, and distribute all amounts in the Fund in a manner that is consistent with the investment authority of the Secretary under— (1) the first section of the Act of June 24, 1938 ( 25 U.S.C. 162a (2) the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 ( 25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. (3) this section. (d) Investment by the klamath tribes (1) Investment plan (A) In general In lieu of the investment provided for in subsection (c), the Klamath Tribes may submit a tribal investment plan to the Secretary, applicable to all or part of the Fund, excluding the amounts described in subsection (e)(4)(A). (B) Approval Not later than 60 days after the date on which a tribal investment plan is submitted under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall approve such investment plan if the Secretary finds that the plan— (i) is reasonable and sound; (ii) meets the requirements of the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); and (iii) meets the requirements of this section. (C) Disapproval If the Secretary does not approve the tribal investment plan, the Secretary shall set forth in writing the particular reasons for the disapproval. (2) Disbursement If the tribal investment plan is approved by the Secretary, the funds involved shall be disbursed from the Fund to the Klamath Tribes to be invested by the Klamath Tribes in accordance with the approved tribal investment plan, subject to the requirements of this section. (3) Compliance The Secretary may take such steps as the Secretary determines to be necessary to monitor the compliance of a Tribe with an investment plan approved under paragraph (1)(B). (4) Limitation on liability The United States shall not be— (A) responsible for the review, approval, or audit of any individual investment under an approved investment plan; or (B) directly or indirectly liable with respect to any such investment, including any act or omission of the Klamath Tribes in managing or investing amounts in the Fund. (5) Requirements The principal and income derived from tribal investments carried out pursuant to an investment plan approved under subparagraph (B) shall be— (A) subject to the requirements of this section; and (B) expended only in accordance with an economic development plan approved under subsection (e). (e) Economic development plan (1) In general The Klamath Tribes shall submit to the Secretary an economic development plan for the use of the Fund, including the expenditure of any principal or income derived from management under subsection (c) or from tribal investments carried out under subsection (d). (2) Approval Not later than 60 days after the date on which an economic development plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall approve the economic development plan if the Secretary finds that the plan meets the requirements of the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) and this section. (3) Use of funds The economic development plan under this subsection shall— (A) require that the Klamath Tribes spend all amounts withdrawn from the Fund in accordance with this section; and (B) include such terms and conditions as are necessary to meet the requirements of this section. (4) Resource acquisition and enhancement plan The economic development plan shall include a resource acquisition and enhancement plan, which shall— (A) require that not less than 1/2 (B) be reasonably related to the protection, acquisition, enhancement, or development of natural resources for the benefit of the Klamath Tribes and members of the Klamath Tribes. (5) Modification Subject to the requirements of this Act and approval by the Secretary, the Klamath Tribes may modify a plan approved under this subsection. (6) Limitation on liability The United States shall not be directly or indirectly liable for any claim or cause of action arising from— (A) the approval of a plan under this paragraph; or (B) the use or expenditure by the Klamath Tribes of any amount in the Fund. (f) Limitation on per capita distributions No amount in the Fund (including any income accruing to the amount) and no revenue from any water use contract may be distributed to any member of the Klamath Tribes on a per capita basis. (g) Limitation on disbursement (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), amounts in the Fund shall not be available for disbursement under this section until the Klamath Tribes— (A) make the commitments set forth in the Agreements; and (B) are determined by the Secretary to be in substantial compliance with those commitments. (2) Early disbursement Based on the unique history of the loss of reservation land by the Klamath Tribes through termination of Federal recognition and acknowledging that restoration of tribal land is essential to building the tribal economy and achieving self-determination, the Secretary may disburse funds to the Klamath Tribes prior to the satisfaction of the requirements of paragraph (1) on a determination by the Secretary that such funds are available and that early disbursement will support activities designed to increase employment opportunities for members of the Klamath Tribes. (3) Agreements Any such disbursement shall be in accordance with a written agreement between the Secretary and the Klamath Tribes that provides the following: (A) For any disbursement to purchase land that is to be placed in trust pursuant to section 6 of the Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act ( 25 U.S.C. 566d (B) For any disbursement to support economic activity and creation of tribal employment opportunities (including any rehabilitation of existing properties to support economic activities), the written agreement shall specify that if assurances made do not become permanent as described in section 15.3.3 of the Restoration Agreement and on publication of a notice by the Secretary pursuant to section 15.3.4.C of the Restoration Agreement or section 10.2 of the Upper Basin Agreement, any amounts disbursed from the Fund shall be repaid to the United States, without interest, in annual installments over a period not to exceed 40 years. (h) Prohibition Amounts in the Fund may not be made available for any purpose other than a purpose described in this section. (i) Annual reports (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2014, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the appropriate authorizing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the operation of the Fund during the fiscal year. (2) Contents Each report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, the following: (A) A statement of the amounts deposited into the Fund. (B) A description of the expenditures made from the Fund for the fiscal year, including the purpose of the expenditures. (C) Recommendations for additional authorities to fulfill the purpose of the Fund. (D) A statement of the balance remaining in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year. (j) No third party rights This section does not create or vest rights or benefits for any party other than the Klamath Tribes and the United States. (k) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000 for each fiscal year, not to exceed a total amount of $40,000,000. 8. Hydroelectric facilities (a) Secretarial determination (1) In general Subject to paragraph (3), in accordance with section 3 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, the Secretary shall— (A) as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, determine whether to proceed with facilities removal, based on whether facilities removal— (i) would advance restoration of the salmonid fisheries of the Klamath Basin; and (ii) is in the public interest, taking into account potential impacts on affected local communities and federally recognized Indian tribes; and (B) if the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) to proceed with facilities removal, include in the determination the designation of a dam removal entity, subject to paragraph (6). (2) Basis for secretarial determination to proceed For purposes of making a determination under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce and other appropriate entities, shall— (A) use existing information; (B) conduct any necessary additional studies; (C) comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (D) take such other actions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to support the determination of the Secretary under paragraph (1). (3) Conditions for secretarial determination to proceed The Secretary may not make or publish the determination under this subsection, unless the conditions specified in section 3.3.4 of the Hydroelectric Settlement have been satisfied. (4) Publication of notice The Secretary shall publish notification of the determination of the Secretary under this subsection in the Federal Register. (5) Judicial review of secretarial determination (A) In general For purposes of judicial review, the determination of the Secretary shall constitute a final agency action with respect to whether or not to proceed with facilities removal. (B) Petition for review (i) Filing (I) In general Judicial review of the determination of the Secretary and related actions to comply with environmental laws (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (II) Jurisdiction A petition for review under this paragraph may be filed only in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit or in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. (III) Limitation A district court of the United States and a State court shall not have jurisdiction to review the determination of the Secretary or related actions to comply with environmental laws described in subclause (I). (ii) Deadline (I) In general Except as provided in subclause (II), any petition for review under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date of publication of the determination of the Secretary in the Federal Register. (II) Subsequent grounds If a petition is based solely on grounds arising after the date that is 60 days after the date of publication of the determination of the Secretary in the Federal Register, the petition for review under this subsection shall be filed not later than 60 days after the grounds arise. (C) Implementation Any action of the Secretary with respect to which review could have been obtained under this paragraph shall not be subject to judicial review in any action relating to the implementation of the determination of the Secretary or in proceedings for enforcement of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (D) Applicable standard and scope Judicial review of the determination of the Secretary shall be in accordance with the standard and scope of review under subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act (E) Nontolling The filing of a petition for reconsideration by the Secretary of an action subject to review under this subsection shall not— (i) affect the finality of the action for purposes of judicial review; (ii) extend the time within which a petition for judicial review under this subsection may be filed; or (iii) postpone the effectiveness of the action. (6) Requirements for dam removal entity A dam removal entity designated by the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B) shall— (A) have the capabilities for facilities removal described in section 7.1.1 of the Hydroelectric Settlement; and (B) be the Department of the Interior, except that the Secretary, consistent with section 3.3.4.E of the Hydroelectric Settlement, may designate a non-Federal dam removal entity if— (i) the Secretary, in the sole judgment and discretion of the Secretary, finds that the dam removal entity-designate— (I) is qualified; and (II) has the capabilities described in subparagraph (A); (ii) the States of California and Oregon have concurred in the finding under clause (i); and (iii) the dam removal entity-designate has committed, if so designated, to perform facilities removal within the State Cost Cap as described in section 4.1.3 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (7) Responsibilities of dam removal entity The dam removal entity designated by the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B) shall have the responsibilities described in section 7.1.2 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (b) Facilities removal (1) Applicability This subsection shall apply if— (A) the determination of the Secretary under subsection (a) provides for proceeding with facilities removal; (B) the State of California and the State of Oregon concur in the determination of the Secretary, in accordance with section 3.3.5 of the Hydroelectric Settlement; (C) the availability of non-Federal funds for the purposes of facilities removal is consistent with the Hydroelectric Settlement; and (D) the Hydroelectric Settlement has not terminated in accordance with section 8.11 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (2) Non-federal funds (A) In general Notwithstanding title 31, United States Code, if the Department of the Interior is designated as the dam removal entity under subsection (a)(1)(B), the Secretary may accept, manage, and expend, without further appropriation, non-Federal funds for the purpose of facilities removal in accordance with sections 4 and 7 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (B) Refund The Secretary may administer and refund any amounts described in subparagraph (A) received from the State of California in accordance with the requirements established by the State. (3) Agreements The dam removal entity may enter into agreements and contracts as necessary to assist in the implementation of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (4) Proceeding with facilities removal (A) In general The dam removal entity shall, consistent with the Hydroelectric Settlement— (i) develop a definite plan for facilities removal as described in section 7 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, including a schedule for facilities removal; (ii) obtain all permits, authorizations, entitlements, certifications, and other approvals necessary to implement facilities removal, including a permit under section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344 (iii) implement facilities removal. (B) State and local laws (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), facilities removal shall be subject to applicable requirements of State and local laws relating to permits and other authorizations, to the extent the requirements are not in conflict with Federal law, including the determination of the Secretary under subsection (a) and the definite plan (including the schedule) for facilities removal authorized under this Act. (ii) Limitations Clause (i) shall not affect— (I) the authorities of the States regarding concurrence with the determination of the Secretary under subsection (a) in accordance with State law; or (II) the authority of a State public utility commission regarding funding of facilities removal. (iii) Jurisdiction The United States district courts shall have original jurisdiction over all claims regarding the consistency of State and local laws regarding permits and other authorizations, and of State and local actions pursuant to those laws, with the definite plan (including the schedule) for facilities removal authorized under this Act. (C) Acceptance of title to facilities (i) In general The dam removal entity may accept from PacifiCorp all rights, titles, permits, and other interests in the facilities and associated land, for facilities removal and for disposition of facility land (as provided in section 7.6.4 of the Hydroelectric Settlement) on providing to PacifiCorp a notice that the dam removal entity is ready to commence facilities removal in accordance with section 7.4.1 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (ii) Non-federal dam removal entity Notwithstanding section 8 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 801 (D) Continued power generation (i) In general In accordance with an agreement negotiated under clause (ii), on transfer of title pursuant to subparagraph (C) and until the dam removal entity instructs PacifiCorp to cease the generation of power, PacifiCorp may continue, consistent with State law— (I) to generate, and retain title to, any power generated by the facilities in accordance with section 7 of the Hydroelectric Settlement; and (II) to transmit and use the power for the benefit of the customers of PacifiCorp under the jurisdiction of applicable State public utility commissions and the Commission. (ii) Agreement with dam removal entity As a condition of transfer of title pursuant to subparagraph (C), the dam removal entity shall enter into an agreement with PacifiCorp that provides for continued generation of power in accordance with clause (i). (5) Licenses and jurisdiction (A) Annual licenses (i) In general The Commission shall issue annual licenses authorizing PacifiCorp to continue to operate the facilities until PacifiCorp transfers title to all of the facilities. (ii) Termination The annual licenses shall terminate with respect to a facility on transfer of title for the facility from PacifiCorp to the dam removal entity. (iii) Staged removal (I) In general On transfer of title of any facility by PacifiCorp to the dam removal entity, annual license conditions shall no longer be in effect with respect to the facility. (II) Nontransfer of title Annual license conditions shall remain in effect with respect to any facility for which PacifiCorp has not transferred title to the dam removal entity to the extent compliance with the annual license conditions are not prevented by the removal of any other facility. (B) Jurisdiction The jurisdiction of the Commission under part I of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 792 et seq. (C) Relicensing (i) In general The Commission shall— (I) stay the proceeding of the Commission regarding the pending license application of PacifiCorp for Project No. 2082 for the period during which the Hydroelectric Settlement remains in effect; and (II) resume the proceeding and proceed to take final action on the new license application only if the Hydroelectric Settlement terminates pursuant to section 8.11 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (D) Termination; limitations If the Hydroelectric Settlement is terminated pursuant to section 8.11 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, the Commission, in proceedings on the application for relicensing, shall not be bound by the record or findings of the Secretary relating to the determination of the Secretary or by the determination of the Secretary. (c) Liability protection (1) In general Notwithstanding any other Federal, State, local, or common law, PacifiCorp shall not be liable for any harm to an individual or entity, property, or the environment, or any damages resulting from facilities removal or facility operations arising from, relating to, or triggered by actions associated with facilities removal under this Act, including any damage caused by the release of any material or substance (including a hazardous substance). (2) Funding Notwithstanding any other Federal, State, local, or common law, no individual or entity contributing funds for facilities removal shall be held liable, solely by virtue of that funding, for any harm to an individual or entity, property, or the environment, or damages arising from facilities removal or facility operations arising from, relating to, or triggered by actions associated with facilities removal under this Act, including any damage caused by the release of any material or substance (including a hazardous substance). (3) Preemption Notwithstanding section 10(c) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 803(c) (4) Effective date Liability protection under this subsection shall take effect as the protection relates to any particular facilities on transfer of title to the facility from PacifiCorp to the dam removal entity designated by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1)(B). (d) Facilities not removed (1) Keno facility (A) Transfer On notice that the dam removal entity is ready to commence removal of the J.C. Boyle Dam, the Secretary shall accept the transfer of title to the Keno Facility to the United States in accordance with section 7.5 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (B) Effect of transfer On the transfer under subparagraph (A), and without further action by Congress— (i) the Keno Facility shall— (I) become part of the Klamath Reclamation Project; and (II) be operated and maintained in accordance with the Federal reclamation laws and this Act; and (ii) the jurisdiction of the Commission over the Keno Facility shall terminate. (2) East side and west side developments On filing by PacifiCorp of an application for surrender of the East Side and West Side Developments in Project No. 2082, the Commission shall issue an order approving partial surrender of the license for Project No. 2082, including any reasonable and appropriate conditions, as provided in section 6.4.1 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (3) Fall creek Not later than 60 days after the date of the transfer of title to the Iron Gate Facility to the dam removal entity, the Commission shall resume timely consideration of the pending licensing application for the Fall Creek development pursuant to the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq. (4) Iron gate hatchery Notwithstanding section 8 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 801 (A) the time of transfer to the dam removal entity of title to the Iron Gate Dam; or (B) such other time as may be agreed to by the parties to the Hydroelectric Settlement. 9. Administration and funding (a) Agreements (1) In general The Secretaries may enter into such agreements (including contracts, memoranda of understanding, financial assistance agreements, cost sharing agreements, and other appropriate agreements) with State, tribal, and local government agencies or private individuals and entities as the Secretary concerned consider to be necessary to carry out this Act and the Settlements, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary concerned considers to be necessary. (2) Tribal programs Consistent with paragraph (1) and section 32 of the Restoration Agreement, the Secretaries shall give priority to qualified Party tribes in awarding grants, contracts, or other agreements for purposes of implementing the fisheries programs described in part III of the Restoration Agreement. (b) Establishment of accounts There are established in the Treasury for the deposit of appropriations and other funds (including non-Federal donated funds) the following noninterest-bearing accounts: (1) The On-Project Plan and Power for Water Management Fund, to be administered by the Bureau of Reclamation. (2) The Water Use Retirement and Off-Project Reliance Fund, to be administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (3) The Klamath Drought Fund, to be administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. (c) Management (1) In general The accounts established by subsection (b) shall be managed in accordance with this Act and section 14.3 of the Restoration Agreement. (2) Transfers Notwithstanding section 1535 (d) Acceptance and expenditure of non-Federal funds (1) In general Notwithstanding title 31, United States Code, the Secretaries may accept and expend, without further appropriation, non-Federal funds, in-kind services, or property for purposes of implementing the Settlement. (2) Use The funds and property described in paragraph (1) may be expended or used, as applicable, only for the purpose for which the funds or property were provided. (e) Funds available until expended All funds made available for the implementation of the Settlements shall remain available until expended. (f) Termination of agreements If any Agreement terminates— (1) any appropriated Federal funds provided to a party that are unexpended at the time of the termination of the Agreement shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury; and (2) any appropriated Federal funds provided to a party shall be treated as an offset against any claim for damages by the party arising under the Agreement. (g) Budget (1) In general The budget of the President shall include such requests as the President considers to be necessary for the level of funding for each of the Federal agencies to carry out the responsibilities of the agencies under the Settlements. (2) Crosscut budget Not later than the date of submission of the budget of the President to Congress for each fiscal year, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to the appropriate authorizing and appropriating committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a financial report containing— (A) an interagency budget crosscut report that displays the budget proposed for each of the Federal agencies to carry out the Settlements for the upcoming fiscal year, separately showing funding requested under preexisting authorities and new authorities provided by this Act; (B) a detailed accounting of all funds received and obligated by all Federal agencies responsible for implementing the Settlements; and (C) a budget for proposed actions to be carried out in the upcoming fiscal year by the applicable Federal agencies in the upcoming fiscal year. (h) Report to congress Not later than the date of submission of the budget of the President to Congress for each fiscal year, the Secretaries shall submit to the appropriate authorizing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the status of implementation of all of the Settlements; (2) expenditures during the preceding fiscal year for implementation of all of the Settlements; (3) the current schedule and funding levels that are needed to complete implementation of each of the Settlements; (4) achievements in advancing the purposes of complying with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) under the Settlements; (5) additional achievements in restoring fisheries under the Settlements; (6) the status of water deliveries for the preceding water year and projections for the upcoming water year for— (A) the Klamath Project and irrigators in the Off-Project Area pursuant to the Agreements; and (B) the National Wildlife Refuges in areas covered by the Agreements; (7) the status of achieving the goals of supporting sustainable agriculture production (including the goal of limiting net power costs for water management) and general economic development in the Klamath Basin; (8) the status of achieving the goal of supporting the economic development of the Party tribes; and (9) the assessment of the Secretaries of the progress being made toward completing implementation of all of the Settlements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Agreement The term Agreement (A) the Restoration Agreement; and (B) the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) Commission The term Commission (3) Facilities removal The term facilities removal (A) physical removal of all or part of each facility to achieve, at a minimum, a free-flowing condition and volitional fish passage; (B) site remediation and restoration, including restoration of previously inundated land; (C) measures to avoid or minimize adverse downstream impacts; and (D) all associated permitting for the actions described in this paragraph. (4) Facility The term facility (A) Iron Gate Dam. (B) Copco No. 1 Dam. (C) Copco No. 2 Dam. (D) J.C. Boyle Dam. (5) Governors The term Governors (A) the Governor of the State of Oregon; and (B) the Governor of the State of California. (6) Hydroelectric settlement The term Hydroelectric Settlement Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (7) Joint management entity The term Joint Management Entity (A) is comprised of the Landowner Entity, the Klamath Tribes, the United States, and the State of Oregon; (B) represents the interests of the parties to the Upper Basin Agreement; and (C) is responsible for overseeing implementation of the Upper Basin Agreement, as described in section 7 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (8) Joint management entity technical team The term Joint Management Entity Technical Team (9) Keno facility The term Keno Facility (10) Klamath basin (A) In general The term Klamath Basin (B) Inclusions The term Klamath Basin (11) Klamath project (A) In general The term Klamath Project (B) Inclusions The term Klamath Project (12) Klamath project water users The term Klamath Project Water Users (13) Landowner entity The term Landowner Entity (14) Off-project area The term Off-Project Area (A) the areas within the Sprague River, Sycan River, Williamson River, and Wood Valley (including the Wood River, Crooked Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Fourmile Creek, and Crane Creek) subbasins referred to in Exhibit B of the Upper Basin Agreement; and (B) to the extent provided for in the Upper Basin Agreement, any other areas for which claims described by section 1.3 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement are settled as provided for in section 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (15) Off-project irrigator The term Off-Project Irrigator (A) (i) a claimant for water rights for irrigation uses in the Off-Project Area in Oregon’s Klamath Basin Adjudication; or (ii) a holder of a State of Oregon water right permit or certificate for irrigation use in the Off-Project Area; and (B) a Party to the Upper Basin Agreement. (16) Oregon’s klamath basin adjudication The term Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication In the matter of the determination of the relative rights of the waters of the Klamath River, a tributary of the Pacific Ocean (17) Pacificorp The term PacifiCorp (18) Party tribes The term Party tribes (A) the Yurok Tribe; (B) the Karuk Tribe; (C) the Klamath Tribes; and (D) such other federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin as may become party to the Restoration Agreement after the date of enactment of this Act. (19) Restoration agreement The term Restoration Agreement Klamath River Basin Restoration Agreement for the Sustainability of Public and Trust Resources and Affected Communities (20) Riparian program The term Riparian Program (21) Secretary The term Secretary (22) Secretaries The term Secretaries (A) the Secretary of the Interior; (B) the Secretary of Commerce; and (C) the Secretary of Agriculture. (23) Settlements The term Settlements (A) the Hydroelectric Settlement; (B) the Restoration Agreement; and (C) the Upper Basin Agreement. (24) Upper basin agreement The term Upper Basin Agreement Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement (25) Water use program The term Water Use Program 3. Authorization, execution, and implementation of settlements (a) Ratification of settlements (1) In general Except as modified by this Act, and to the extent that the Settlements do not conflict with this Act, the Settlements are authorized, ratified, and confirmed. (2) Amendments consistent with this act If any amendment is executed to make any of the Settlements consistent with this Act, the amendment is also authorized, ratified, and confirmed to the extent the amendment is consistent with this Act. (3) Further amendments If any amendment to any of the Settlements is executed by the parties to the applicable Settlement after the date of enactment of this Act, unless the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, or Secretary of Agriculture determines, not later than 90 days after the date on which the non-Federal parties agree to the amendment, that the amendment is inconsistent with this Act or other provisions of law, the amendment is also authorized, ratified, and confirmed to the extent the amendment— (A) is not inconsistent with this Act or other provisions of law; (B) is executed in a manner consistent with the terms of the applicable Settlement; and (C) does not require congressional approval pursuant to section 2116 of the Revised Statutes (25 U.S.C. 177) or other applicable Federal law. (b) Execution and implementation of settlements (1) The agreements (A) In general As authorized, ratified, and confirmed pursuant to subsection (a)— (i) the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture shall promptly execute and implement the Restoration Agreement; and (ii) the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce shall promptly execute and implement the Upper Basin Agreement. (B) Effect of executing agreements Notwithstanding subsection (l), execution by the applicable Secretaries under subparagraph (A) of either Agreement shall not be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (C) Participation in the upper basin agreement As provided for in the Upper Basin Agreement and as part of implementing the Upper Basin Agreement, the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce may— (i) participate in the Water Use Program and in the Riparian Program; and (ii) serve as members of the Joint Management Entity representing the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the United States Geological Survey, and the National Marine Fisheries Service of the Department of Commerce, with the Secretary serving as the voting member, as described in section 7.1.5 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) Hydroelectric settlement To the extent that the Hydroelectric Settlement does not conflict with this Act, the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Commission shall implement the Hydroelectric Settlement, in consultation with other applicable Federal agencies. (c) Federal responsibilities To the extent consistent with the Settlements, this Act, and other provisions of law, the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Commission shall perform all actions necessary to carry out each responsibility of the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Commission, respectively, under the Settlements. (d) Environmental compliance In implementing the Settlements, the Secretaries and the Commission shall comply with— (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (2) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (3) all other applicable law. (e) Publication of notice; effect of publication (1) Restoration agreement (A) Publication The Secretary shall publish the notice required by section 15.3.4.A or section 15.3.4.C of the Restoration Agreement, as applicable, in accordance with the Restoration Agreement. (B) Effect of publication Publication of the notice described in subparagraph (A) shall have the effects on the commitments, rights, and obligations of the Party tribes, the United States (as trustee for the federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin), and other parties to the Restoration Agreement provided for in the Restoration Agreement. (2) Upper basin agreement (A) Publication The Secretary shall publish the notice required by section 10.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement if all requirements of section 10 of the Upper Basin Agreement have been fulfilled, including the requirement for notice by the Klamath Tribes of the willingness of the Tribes to proceed with the Upper Basin Agreement following enactment of authorizing legislation as described in section 10.1.10 or 10.2 of the Upper Basin Agreement, as applicable, in accordance with the Upper Basin Agreement. (B) Effect of publication (i) Permanency On publication of the notice required under section 10.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement, the Upper Basin Agreement shall become permanent. (ii) Termination On publication of the notice required under section 10.2 of the Upper Basin Agreement, the Upper Basin Agreement shall terminate, according to the terms of that section. (3) Judicial review (A) In general Judicial review of a decision of the Secretary pursuant to this subsection shall be in accordance with the standard and scope of review under subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act (B) Deadline Any petition for review under this subparagraph shall be filed not later than 1 year after the date of publication of the notice required under this paragraph. (f) Eligibility for funds protected Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in this Act or the implementation of the Settlements, other than as explicitly provided for in this Act or the Settlements— (1) restricts or alters the eligibility of any party to any of the Settlements, or of any Indian tribe, for the receipt of funds; or (2) shall be considered an offset against any obligations or funds in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, under any Federal or State law. (g) Tribal rights protected Nothing in this Act or the Settlements— (1) affects the rights of any Indian tribe outside the Klamath Basin; or (2) amends, alters, or limits the authority of the Indian tribes of the Klamath Basin to exercise any water rights the Indian tribes hold or may be determined to hold except as expressly provided in the Agreements. (h) Water rights (1) In general Except as specifically provided in this Act and the Settlements, nothing in this Act or the Settlements creates or determines water rights or affects water rights or water right claims in existence on the date of enactment of this Act. (2) No standard for quantification Nothing in this Act or the Settlements establishes any standard for the quantification of Federal reserved water rights or any water claims of any Indian tribe in any judicial or administrative proceeding. (i) Willing sellers Any acquisition of interests in land or water pursuant to either Agreement shall be from willing sellers. (j) No private right of action (1) In general Nothing in this Act confers on any person or entity not a party to the Settlements a private right of action or claim for relief to interpret or enforce this Act or the Settlements. (2) Other law This subsection does not alter or curtail any right of action or claim for relief under any other applicable law. (k) State courts Nothing in this Act expands the jurisdiction of State courts to review Federal agency actions or determine Federal rights. (l) Relationship to certain other federal law (1) In general Nothing in this Act amends, supersedes, modifies, or otherwise affects— (A) Public Law 88–567 ( 16 U.S.C. 695k et seq. (B) the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. (C) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (D) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (E) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. (F) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (G) the Treaty between the United States and the Klamath and Moadoc Tribes and the Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians dated October 14, 1864 (16 Stat. 707); or (H) the Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act ( 25 U.S.C. 566 et seq. (2) Consistency The Agreements shall be considered consistent with subsections (a) through (c) of section 208 of the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1953 ( 43 U.S.C. 666 (3) Federal advisory committee act The actions of the Joint Management Entity and the Joint Management Entity Technical Team shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (m) Waiver of sovereign immunity by the United States Except as provided in subsections (a) through (c) of section 208 of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 1953 ( 43 U.S.C. 666 (n) Waiver of sovereign immunity by the party tribes Nothing in this Act waives or abrogates the sovereign immunity of the Party tribes. 4. Klamath project authorized purposes (a) Klamath project purposes (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2) and subsection (b), the purposes of the Klamath Project include— (A) irrigation; (B) reclamation; (C) flood control; (D) municipal; (E) industrial; (F) power; (G) fish and wildlife purposes; and (H) National Wildlife Refuge purposes. (2) Effect of fish and wildlife purposes (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the fish and wildlife and National Wildlife Refuge purposes of the Klamath Project authorized under paragraph (1) shall not adversely affect the irrigation purpose of the Klamath Project. (B) Water allocations and delivery Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the water allocations and delivery to the National Wildlife Refuges provided for in the Restoration Agreement shall not constitute an adverse effect on the irrigation purpose of the Klamath Project for purposes of this paragraph. (b) Water rights adjudication For purposes of the determination of water rights in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication, until the date on which the Appendix E-1 to the Restoration Agreement is filed in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication pursuant to the Restoration Agreement, the purposes of the Klamath Project shall be the purposes in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Disposition of net revenues from leasing of tule lake and lower klamath national wildlife refuge land Net revenues from the leasing of refuge land within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge under section 4 of Public Law 88–567 Kuchel Act (1) Directly, without further appropriation: (A) 10 percent of net revenues from land within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge that are within the boundaries of Tulelake Irrigation District to Tulelake Irrigation District, as provided in article 4 of Contract No. 14–06–200–5954 and section 2(a) of the Act of August 1, 1956 (70 Stat. 799, chapter 828). (B) Such amounts as are necessary to counties as payments in lieu of taxes as provided in section 3 of Public Law 88–567 16 U.S.C. 695m (2) Subject to appropriation and, when so appropriated, notwithstanding any other provision of law: (A) 20 percent of net revenues to the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, for wildlife management purposes on the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. (B) 10 percent of net revenues from land within the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge that are within the boundaries of the Klamath Drainage District to Klamath Drainage District, for operation and maintenance responsibility for the Federal reclamation water delivery and drainage facilities within the boundaries of the Klamath Drainage District and the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge exclusive of the Klamath Straits Drain, subject to a transfer agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation under which the Klamath Drainage District assumes the operation and maintenance duties of the Bureau of Reclamation for Klamath Drainage District (Area K) lease land exclusive of Klamath Straits Drain. (C) The remainder of net revenues after application of paragraph (1) and subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph to the Bureau of Reclamation for— (i) operation and maintenance costs of Link River and Keno Dams incurred by the United States; and (ii) to the extent that the revenues received under this paragraph for any year exceed the costs described in clause (i)— (I) future capital costs of the Klamath Project; or (II) the Renewable Power Program described in section 17.7 of the Restoration Agreement, pursuant to an expenditure plan submitted to and approved by the Secretary. 5. Tribal commitments; release of claims (a) Actions by klamath tribes (1) Restoration agreement commitments acknowledged and agreed to In consideration for the resolution of any contest or exception of the Klamath Project Water Users to the water rights claims of the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and members of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication), and for the other commitments of the Klamath Project Water Users described in the Restoration Agreement, and for other benefits described in the Restoration Agreement and this Act, the Klamath Tribes (on behalf of the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes) may make the commitments provided in the Restoration Agreement. (2) Upper basin agreement commitments acknowledged and agreed to In consideration for the resolution of any contest or exception of the Off-Project Irrigators to the water rights claims of the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and members of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication), and for the other commitments of the Off-Project Irrigators described in the upper Basin Agreement, and for other benefits described in the Upper Basin Agreement and this Act, the Klamath Tribes (on behalf of the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes) may make the commitments provided in the Upper Basin Agreement. (3) No further action required Except as provided in subsection (c), the commitments described in paragraphs (1) and (2) are confirmed as effective and binding, in accordance with the terms of the commitments, without further action by the Klamath Tribes. (4) Additional commitments The Klamath Tribes (on behalf of the tribe and the members of the tribe) may make additional commitments and assurances in exchange for the resolution of its claims described in section 1.3.1 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement, subject to the conditions that the commitments and assurances shall be— (A) consistent with this Act, the Settlements, and other applicable provisions of law, based on the totality of the circumstances; and (B) covered by a written agreement signed by the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the tribe and the members of the tribe in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication) pursuant to subsection (f). (b) Actions by karuk tribe and yurok tribe (1) Commitments acknowledged and agreed to In consideration for the commitments of the Klamath Project Water Users described in the Restoration Agreement, and other benefits described in the Restoration Agreement and this Act, the Karuk Tribe and the Yurok Tribe (on behalf of the tribe and the members of the tribe) may make the commitments provided in the Restoration Agreement, . (2) No further action required Except as provided in subsection (c), the commitments described in paragraph (1) are confirmed as effective and binding, in accordance with the terms of the commitments, without further action by the Yurok Tribe or Karuk Tribe. (c) Release of claims by party tribes (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), subsection (d), and the Agreements, but without otherwise affecting any right secured by a treaty, Executive order, or other law, the Party tribes (on behalf of the tribes and the members of the tribes) may relinquish and release certain claims against the United States (including any Federal agencies and employees) described in sections 15.3.5.A, 15.3.6.B.i, and 15.3.7.B.i of the Restoration Agreement and, in the case of the Klamath Tribes, section 2.5 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) Conditions The relinquishments and releases under paragraph (1) shall not take force or effect until the terms described in sections 15.3.5.C, 15.3.5.D, 15.3.6.B.iii, 15.3.7.B.iii, 15.3.7.B.iv, and 33.2.1 of the Restoration Agreement and sections 2.4 and 10 of the Upper Basin Agreement have been fulfilled. (d) Retention of rights of party tribes Notwithstanding subsections (a) through (c) or any other provision of this Act, the Party tribes (on behalf of the tribes and the members of the tribes) and the United States (acting as trustee for the Party tribes), shall retain— (1) all claims and rights described in sections 15.3.5.B, 15.3.6.B.ii, and 15.3.7.B.ii of the Restoration Agreement; and (2) any other claims and rights retained by the Party Tribes in negotiations pursuant to section 15.3.5.D, 15.3.6.B.iv, and 15.3.7.B.iv of the Restoration Agreement. (e) Tolling of claims (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the period of limitation and time-based equitable defense relating to a claim described in subsection (c) shall be tolled during the period— (A) beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) ending on the earlier of— (i) the date on which the Secretary publishes the notice described in sections 15.3.5.C, 15.3.6.B.iii, and 15.3.7.B.iii of the Restoration Agreement; or (ii) December 1, 2030. (2) Effect of tolling Nothing in this subsection— (A) revives any claim or tolls any period of limitation or time-based equitable defense that expired before the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) precludes the tolling of any period of limitation or any time-based equitable defense under any other applicable law. (f) Actions of united states as trustee (1) Restoration agreement commitments authorized In consideration for the commitments of the Klamath Project Water Users described in the Restoration Agreement and for other benefits described in the Restoration Agreement and this Act, the United States, acting as trustee for the federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin and the members of such tribes, may make the commitments provided in the Restoration Agreement. (2) Upper basin agreement commitments authorized In consideration for the commitments of the Off-Project Irrigators described in the Upper Basin Agreement and for other benefits described in the Upper Basin Agreement and this Act, the United States, acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes, may make the commitments provided in the Upper Basin Agreement. (3) No further action The commitments described in paragraphs (1) and (2) are confirmed as effective and binding, in accordance with the terms of the commitments, without further action by the United States. (4) Additional commitments The United States, acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and the members of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon’s Klamath Basin Adjudication, may make additional commitments and assurances of rights in exchange for the resolution of the tribal water right claims described in section 1.3.1 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement, subject to the conditions that the commitments or assurances shall be— (A) consistent with this Act, the Settlements, and other applicable provisions of law, based on the totality of the circumstances; and (B) covered by a written agreement signed by the Klamath Tribes and the United States (acting as trustee for the Klamath Tribes and the members of the tribe in Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication) under subsection (a)(3)(B). (g) Judicial review Judicial review of a decision of the Secretary concerning any right or obligation under section 15.3.5.C, 15.3.6.B.iii, 15.3.7.B.iii, 15.3.8.B, or 15.3.9 of the Restoration Agreement shall be in accordance with the standard and scope of review under subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act (h) Effect of section Nothing in this section— (1) affects the ability of the United States to take any action— (A) authorized by law to be taken in the sovereign capacity of the United States, including any law relating to health, safety, or the environment, including— (i) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. (ii) the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. (iii) the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. (iv) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) (v) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (vi) regulations implementing the Acts described in this subparagraph; and (B) as trustee for the benefit of any federally recognized Indian tribe other than an Indian tribe of the Klamath Basin; (C) as trustee for the Party tribes to enforce the Agreements and this Act through such legal and equitable remedies as are available in an appropriate United States court or State court or administrative proceeding, including Oregon’s Klamath Basin adjudication; or (D) as trustee for the federally recognized Indian tribes of the Klamath Basin and the members of the tribes, in accordance with the Agreements and this Act— (i) to acquire water rights after the effective date of the Agreements (as defined in section 1.5.1 of the Restoration Agreement and section 14.3 of the Upper Basin Agreement); (ii) to use and protect water rights, including water rights acquired after the effective date of the Agreements (as defined in section 1.5.1 of the Restoration Agreement and section 14.3 of the Upper Basin Agreement), subject to the Agreements; or (iii) to claim a water right or continue to advocate for an existing claim for water rights in an appropriate United States court or State court or administrative proceeding, subject to the Agreements; (2) affects the treaty fishing, hunting, trapping, pasturing, or gathering right of any Indian tribe except to the extent expressly provided in this Act or the Agreements; or (3) affects any right, remedy, privilege, immunity, power, or claim not specifically relinquished and released under, or limited by, this Act or the Agreements. 6. Water and power provisions The Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–498 (1) by redesignating sections 4 through 6 as sections 5 through 7, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 3 the following: 4. Water management and planning activities (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Off-project area The term Off-Project Area (A) the areas within the Sprague River, Sycan River, Williamson River, and Wood Valley (including Crooked Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Fourmile Creek, and Crane Creek) subbasins referred to in Exhibit B of the Upper Basin Agreement; and (B) to the extent provided for in the Upper Basin Agreement, any other areas for which claims described by section 1.3 or 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement are settled as provided for in section 2.5.1 of the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) On-project power user The term On-Project Power User (3) Restoration agreement The term Restoration Agreement Klamath River Basin Restoration Agreement for the Sustainability of Public and Trust Resources and Affected Communities Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014 (4) Upper basin agreement The term Upper Basin Agreement Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement (b) Action by Secretary (1) In general The Secretary may carry out any activities, including by entering into an agreement or contract or otherwise making financial assistance available— (A) to align water supplies with demand, including activities to reduce water consumption and demand, consistent with the Restoration Agreement or the Upper Basin Agreement; (B) to limit the net costs of power used to manage water (including by arranging for delivery of Federal power, consistent with the Restoration Agreement and the Upper Basin Agreement) for— (i) the Klamath Project (within the meaning of section 2); (ii) the On-Project Power Users; (iii) irrigators in the Off-Project Area; and (iv) the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex; and (C) to restore any ecosystem and otherwise protect fish and wildlife in the Klamath Basin watershed, including tribal fishery resources held in trust, consistent with Restoration Agreement and the Upper Basin Agreement. (2) Inclusion Purchases of power by the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B) shall be considered an authorized sale under section 5(b)(3) of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 839c(b)(3) . 7. Klamath Tribes Tribal Resource Fund (a) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Klamath Tribes Tribal Resource Fund Fund (b) Transfers to fund The Fund shall consist of such amounts as are appropriated to the Fund under subsection (k), which shall be deposited in the Fund not later than 60 days after the amounts are appropriated and any interest under subsection (c) or (d). (c) Management by the secretary Absent an approved tribal investment plan under subsection (d) or an economic development plan under subsection (e), the Secretary shall manage, invest, and distribute all amounts in the Fund in a manner that is consistent with the investment authority of the Secretary under— (1) the first section of the Act of June 24, 1938 ( 25 U.S.C. 162a (2) the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 ( 25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. (3) this section. (d) Investment by the klamath tribes (1) Investment plan (A) In general In lieu of the investment provided for in subsection (c), the Klamath Tribes may submit a tribal investment plan to the Secretary, applicable to all or part of the Fund, excluding the amounts described in subsection (e)(4)(A). (B) Approval Not later than 60 days after the date on which a tribal investment plan is submitted under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall approve such investment plan if the Secretary finds that the plan— (i) is reasonable and sound; (ii) meets the requirements of the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); and (iii) meets the requirements of this section. (C) Disapproval If the Secretary does not approve the tribal investment plan, the Secretary shall set forth in writing the particular reasons for the disapproval. (2) Disbursement If the tribal investment plan is approved by the Secretary, the funds involved shall be disbursed from the Fund to the Klamath Tribes to be invested by the Klamath Tribes in accordance with the approved tribal investment plan, subject to the requirements of this section. (3) Compliance The Secretary may take such steps as the Secretary determines to be necessary to monitor the compliance of a Tribe with an investment plan approved under paragraph (1)(B). (4) Limitation on liability The United States shall not be— (A) responsible for the review, approval, or audit of any individual investment under an approved investment plan; or (B) directly or indirectly liable with respect to any such investment, including any act or omission of the Klamath Tribes in managing or investing amounts in the Fund. (5) Requirements The principal and income derived from tribal investments carried out pursuant to an investment plan approved under subparagraph (B) shall be— (A) subject to the requirements of this section; and (B) expended only in accordance with an economic development plan approved under subsection (e). (e) Economic development plan (1) In general The Klamath Tribes shall submit to the Secretary an economic development plan for the use of the Fund, including the expenditure of any principal or income derived from management under subsection (c) or from tribal investments carried out under subsection (d). (2) Approval Not later than 60 days after the date on which an economic development plan is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall approve the economic development plan if the Secretary finds that the plan meets the requirements of the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) and this section. (3) Use of funds The economic development plan under this subsection shall— (A) require that the Klamath Tribes spend all amounts withdrawn from the Fund in accordance with this section; and (B) include such terms and conditions as are necessary to meet the requirements of this section. (4) Resource acquisition and enhancement plan The economic development plan shall include a resource acquisition and enhancement plan, which shall— (A) require that not less than 1/2 (B) be reasonably related to the protection, acquisition, enhancement, or development of natural resources for the benefit of the Klamath Tribes and members of the Klamath Tribes. (5) Modification Subject to the requirements of this Act and approval by the Secretary, the Klamath Tribes may modify a plan approved under this subsection. (6) Limitation on liability The United States shall not be directly or indirectly liable for any claim or cause of action arising from— (A) the approval of a plan under this paragraph; or (B) the use or expenditure by the Klamath Tribes of any amount in the Fund. (f) Limitation on per capita distributions No amount in the Fund (including any income accruing to the amount) and no revenue from any water use contract may be distributed to any member of the Klamath Tribes on a per capita basis. (g) Limitation on disbursement (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), amounts in the Fund shall not be available for disbursement under this section until the Klamath Tribes— (A) make the commitments set forth in the Agreements; and (B) are determined by the Secretary to be in substantial compliance with those commitments. (2) Early disbursement Based on the unique history of the loss of reservation land by the Klamath Tribes through termination of Federal recognition and acknowledging that restoration of tribal land is essential to building the tribal economy and achieving self-determination, the Secretary may disburse funds to the Klamath Tribes prior to the satisfaction of the requirements of paragraph (1) on a determination by the Secretary that such funds are available and that early disbursement will support activities designed to increase employment opportunities for members of the Klamath Tribes. (3) Agreements Any such disbursement shall be in accordance with a written agreement between the Secretary and the Klamath Tribes that provides the following: (A) For any disbursement to purchase land that is to be placed in trust pursuant to section 6 of the Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act ( 25 U.S.C. 566d (B) For any disbursement to support economic activity and creation of tribal employment opportunities (including any rehabilitation of existing properties to support economic activities), the written agreement shall specify that if assurances made do not become permanent as described in section 15.3.3 of the Restoration Agreement and on publication of a notice by the Secretary pursuant to section 15.3.4.C of the Restoration Agreement or section 10.2 of the Upper Basin Agreement, any amounts disbursed from the Fund shall be repaid to the United States, without interest, in annual installments over a period not to exceed 40 years. (h) Prohibition Amounts in the Fund may not be made available for any purpose other than a purpose described in this section. (i) Annual reports (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2014, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the appropriate authorizing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the operation of the Fund during the fiscal year. (2) Contents Each report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, the following: (A) A statement of the amounts deposited into the Fund. (B) A description of the expenditures made from the Fund for the fiscal year, including the purpose of the expenditures. (C) Recommendations for additional authorities to fulfill the purpose of the Fund. (D) A statement of the balance remaining in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year. (j) No third party rights This section does not create or vest rights or benefits for any party other than the Klamath Tribes and the United States. (k) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000 for each fiscal year, not to exceed a total amount of $40,000,000. 8. Hydroelectric facilities (a) Facilities removal determination (1) In general Subject to paragraph (3), in accordance with section 3 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, the Governors and the Secretary shall jointly— (A) as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, determine whether to proceed with facilities removal, based on but not limited to factors identified in the Hydroelectric Settlement; and (B) if the Governors and the Secretary determine under subparagraph (A) to proceed with facilities removal, include in the determination the designation of a dam removal entity, subject to paragraph (6). (2) Basis for determination to proceed For purposes of making a determination under paragraph (1)(A), the Governors and the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce and other appropriate entities, shall— (A) use existing information; (B) conduct any necessary additional studies; (C) comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (D) take such other actions as the Governors and the Secretary determine to be appropriate to support the determination under paragraph (1). (3) Conditions for determination to proceed The Secretary and the Governors may not make or publish the determination under this subsection, unless the conditions specified in section 3.3.4 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, as modified by this Act as applicable, have been satisfied. (4) Publication of notice The Secretary shall publish notification of the determination under this subsection in the Federal Register. (5) Judicial review of determination (A) In general For purposes of judicial review, the determination of the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall constitute a final agency action with respect to whether or not to proceed with facilities removal. (B) Petition for review (i) Filing (I) In general Judicial review of the determination and related actions to comply with environmental laws (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. (II) Jurisdiction A petition for review under this paragraph may be filed only in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit or in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. (III) Limitation A district court of the United States and a State court shall not have jurisdiction to review the determination of the Secretary or related actions to comply with environmental laws described in subclause (I). (ii) Deadline (I) In general Except as provided in subclause (II), any petition for review under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date of publication of the determination in the Federal Register. (II) Subsequent grounds If a petition is based solely on grounds arising after the date that is 60 days after the date of publication of the determination in the Federal Register, the petition for review under this subsection shall be filed not later than 60 days after the grounds arise. (C) Implementation Any action of the Secretary with respect to which review could have been obtained under this paragraph shall not be subject to judicial review in any action relating to the implementation of the determination of the Secretary or in proceedings for enforcement of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (D) Applicable standard and scope Judicial review of the determination of the Secretary shall be in accordance with the standard and scope of review under subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act (E) Nontolling The filing of a petition for reconsideration by the Secretary of an action subject to review under this subsection shall not— (i) affect the finality of the action for purposes of judicial review; (ii) extend the time within which a petition for judicial review under this subsection may be filed; or (iii) postpone the effectiveness of the action. (6) Requirements for dam removal entity A dam removal entity designated by the Governors and the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B) shall, in the sole judgment of the Governors and the Secretary— (A) have the capabilities for facilities removal described in section 7.1.1 of the Hydroelectric Settlement; (B) be otherwise qualified to perform facilities removal; and (C) have committed, if so designated, to perform facilities removal within the State Cost Cap as described in section 4.1.3 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (7) Responsibilities of dam removal entity The dam removal entity designated by the Governors and the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B) shall have the responsibilities described in section 7.1.2 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (b) Facilities removal (1) Applicability This subsection shall apply if— (A) the determination of the Governors and the Secretary under subsection (a) provides for proceeding with facilities removal; (B) the availability of non-Federal funds for the purposes of facilities removal is consistent with the Hydroelectric Settlement; and (C) the Hydroelectric Settlement has not terminated in accordance with section 8.11 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (2) Non-Federal funds (A) In general Notwithstanding title 31, United States Code, if the Department of the Interior is designated as the dam removal entity under subsection (a)(1)(B), the Secretary may accept, manage, and expend, without further appropriation, non-Federal funds for the purpose of facilities removal in accordance with sections 4 and 7 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (B) Refund The Secretary may administer and refund any amounts described in subparagraph (A) received from the State of California in accordance with the requirements established by the State. (C) Inclusion The costs of dam removal shall include, within the State Cost Cap described in section 4.1.3 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, reasonable compensation for property owners whose property or property value is directly damaged by facilities removal, consistent with State, local, and Federal law. (3) Agreements The dam removal entity may enter into agreements and contracts as necessary to assist in the implementation of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (4) Proceeding with facilities removal (A) In general The dam removal entity shall, consistent with the Hydroelectric Settlement— (i) develop a definite plan for facilities removal as described in section 7 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, including a schedule for facilities removal; (ii) obtain all permits, authorizations, entitlements, certifications, and other approvals necessary to implement facilities removal, including a permit under section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344 (iii) implement facilities removal. (B) Report (i) In general The Governors and the Secretary shall prepare and make public a report on the determination and plan for facilities removal. (ii) Inclusions The report shall, at a minimum— (I) provide a detailed explanation of the basis for the determination to proceed with facilities removal and for the designation of the dam removal entity, including relevant supporting documents; (II) include any comments received from the Commission on the determination and a written response to the comments; (III) state specific goals intended to be achieved by facilities removal; (IV) include specific performance measures that will be used to show achievements in meeting the goals; (V) provide a detailed explanation of factors that are unique to facilities removal in the Klamath Basin, including why the Federal role is limited to the Klamath Basin and sets no precedent for future Federal action; (VI) describe plans to address any potential costs in excess of the State Cost Cap described in section 4.1.3 of the Hydroelectric Settlement; (VII) describe plans for addressing or mitigating intentional or unintentional impacts on local communities and property owners; and (VIII) describe how any potential environmental or other liability concerns will be addressed. (iii) Submission The report required under this subparagraph shall be submitted to— (I) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (II) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (III) the Commission. (iv) Comment and consultation by Commission Not later than 180 days before the publication of the report required by this subparagraph, the Governors and the Secretary shall submit to the Commission the section of the report describing the basis of the determination to proceed with dam removal for comment and, as appropriate, consultation. (v) Deadline The report required under this subparagraph shall be made public— (I) not less than 1 year before the date of implementation of facilities removal; and (II) not more than 2 years before the date of implementation of facilities removal. (C) State and local laws (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), facilities removal shall be subject to applicable requirements of State and local laws relating to permits and other authorizations, to the extent the requirements are not in conflict with Federal law, including the determination of the Governors and the Secretary under subsection (a) and the definite plan (including the schedule) for facilities removal authorized under this Act. (ii) Limitations Clause (i) shall not affect— (I) the authorities of the States regarding concurrence with the determination of the Secretary under subsection (a) in accordance with State law; or (II) the authority of a State public utility commission regarding funding of facilities removal. (iii) Jurisdiction The United States district courts shall have original jurisdiction over all claims regarding the consistency of State and local laws regarding permits and other authorizations, and of State and local actions pursuant to those laws, with the definite plan (including the schedule) for facilities removal authorized under this Act. (D) Acceptance of title to facilities (i) In general The dam removal entity may accept from PacifiCorp all rights, titles, permits, and other interests in the facilities and associated land, for facilities removal and for disposition of facility land (as provided in section 7.6.4 of the Hydroelectric Settlement) on providing to PacifiCorp a notice that the dam removal entity is ready to commence facilities removal in accordance with section 7.4.1 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (ii) Non-Federal dam removal entity Notwithstanding section 8 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 801 (E) Continued power generation (i) In general In accordance with an agreement negotiated under clause (ii), on transfer of title pursuant to subparagraph (C) and until the dam removal entity instructs PacifiCorp to cease the generation of power, PacifiCorp may continue, consistent with State law— (I) to generate, and retain title to, any power generated by the facilities in accordance with section 7 of the Hydroelectric Settlement; and (II) to transmit and use the power for the benefit of the customers of PacifiCorp under the jurisdiction of applicable State public utility commissions and the Commission. (ii) Agreement with dam removal entity As a condition of transfer of title pursuant to subparagraph (C), the dam removal entity shall enter into an agreement with PacifiCorp that provides for continued generation of power in accordance with clause (i). (F) Report Not later than 3 years after the date of the completion of facilities removal, the Governors and the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, and the Commission— (i) a detailed report describing the results of facilities removal, including the status of achieving the performance measures and goals included in the report described in subparagraph (B); and (ii) such additional reports as the Committees consider appropriate, to be completed and submitted by the Secretary, in consultation with the Governors. (5) Licenses and jurisdiction (A) Annual licenses (i) In general The Commission shall issue annual licenses authorizing PacifiCorp to continue to operate the facilities until PacifiCorp transfers title to all of the facilities. (ii) Termination The annual licenses shall terminate with respect to a facility on transfer of title for the facility from PacifiCorp to the dam removal entity. (iii) Staged removal (I) In general On transfer of title of any facility by PacifiCorp to the dam removal entity, annual license conditions shall no longer be in effect with respect to the facility. (II) Nontransfer of title Annual license conditions shall remain in effect with respect to any facility for which PacifiCorp has not transferred title to the dam removal entity to the extent compliance with the annual license conditions are not prevented by the removal of any other facility. (B) Jurisdiction The jurisdiction of the Commission under part I of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 792 et seq. (C) Relicensing (i) In general The Commission shall— (I) stay the proceeding of the Commission regarding the pending license application of PacifiCorp for Project No. 2082 for the period during which the Hydroelectric Settlement remains in effect; and (II) resume the proceeding and proceed to take final action on the new license application only if the Hydroelectric Settlement terminates pursuant to section 8.11 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (D) Termination; limitations If the Hydroelectric Settlement is terminated pursuant to section 8.11 of the Hydroelectric Settlement, the Commission, in proceedings on the application for relicensing, shall not be bound by the record or findings of the Secretary relating to the determination of the Secretary or by the determination of the Secretary. (c) Liability protection (1) In general Notwithstanding any other Federal, State, local, or common law, PacifiCorp shall not be liable for any harm to an individual or entity, property, or the environment, or any damages resulting from facilities removal or facility operations arising from, relating to, or triggered by actions associated with facilities removal under this Act, including any damage caused by the release of any material or substance (including a hazardous substance). (2) Funding Notwithstanding any other Federal, State, local, or common law, no individual or entity contributing funds for facilities removal shall be held liable, solely by virtue of that funding, for any harm to an individual or entity, property, or the environment, or damages arising from facilities removal or facility operations arising from, relating to, or triggered by actions associated with facilities removal under this Act, including any damage caused by the release of any material or substance (including a hazardous substance). (3) Preemption Notwithstanding section 10(c) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 803(c) (4) Effective date Liability protection under this subsection shall take effect as the protection relates to any particular facilities on transfer of title to the facility from PacifiCorp to the dam removal entity designated by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1)(B). (d) Facilities not removed (1) Keno facility (A) Transfer On notice that the dam removal entity is ready to commence removal of the J.C. Boyle Dam, the Secretary shall accept the transfer of title to the Keno Facility to the United States in accordance with section 7.5 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (B) Effect of transfer On the transfer under subparagraph (A), and without further action by Congress— (i) the Keno Facility shall— (I) become part of the Klamath Reclamation Project; and (II) be operated and maintained in accordance with the Federal reclamation laws and this Act; and (ii) the jurisdiction of the Commission over the Keno Facility shall terminate. (2) East side and west side developments On filing by PacifiCorp of an application for surrender of the East Side and West Side Developments in Project No. 2082, the Commission shall issue an order approving partial surrender of the license for Project No. 2082, including any reasonable and appropriate conditions, as provided in section 6.4.1 of the Hydroelectric Settlement. (3) Fall creek Not later than 60 days after the date of the transfer of title to the Iron Gate Facility to the dam removal entity, the Commission shall resume timely consideration of the pending licensing application for the Fall Creek development pursuant to the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq. (4) Iron gate hatchery Notwithstanding section 8 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 801 (A) the time of transfer to the dam removal entity of title to the Iron Gate Dam; or (B) such other time as may be agreed to by the parties to the Hydroelectric Settlement. 9. Administration and funding (a) Agreements (1) In general The Secretaries may enter into such agreements (including contracts, memoranda of understanding, financial assistance agreements, cost sharing agreements, and other appropriate agreements) with State, tribal, and local government agencies or private individuals and entities as the Secretary concerned consider to be necessary to carry out this Act and the Settlements, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary concerned considers to be necessary. (2) Tribal programs Consistent with paragraph (1) and section 32 of the Restoration Agreement, the Secretaries shall give priority to qualified Party tribes in awarding grants, contracts, or other agreements for purposes of implementing the fisheries programs described in part III of the Restoration Agreement. (b) Establishment of accounts There are established in the Treasury for the deposit of appropriations and other funds (including non-Federal donated funds) the following noninterest-bearing accounts: (1) The On-Project Plan and Power for Water Management Fund, to be administered by the Bureau of Reclamation. (2) The Water Use Retirement and Off-Project Reliance Fund, to be administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (3) The Klamath Drought Fund, to be administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. (c) Management (1) In general The accounts established by subsection (b) shall be managed in accordance with this Act and section 14.3 of the Restoration Agreement. (2) Transfers Notwithstanding section 1535 (d) Acceptance and expenditure of non-federal funds (1) In general Notwithstanding title 31, United States Code, the Secretaries may accept and expend, without further appropriation, non-Federal funds, in-kind services, or property for purposes of implementing the Settlement. (2) Use The funds and property described in paragraph (1) may be expended or used, as applicable, only for the purpose for which the funds or property were provided. (e) Funds available until expended All funds made available for the implementation of the Settlements shall remain available until expended. (f) Termination of agreements If any Agreement terminates— (1) any appropriated Federal funds provided to a party that are unexpended at the time of the termination of the Agreement shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury; and (2) any appropriated Federal funds provided to a party shall be treated as an offset against any claim for damages by the party arising under the Agreement. (g) Budget (1) In general The budget of the President shall include such requests as the President considers to be necessary for the level of funding for each of the Federal agencies to carry out the responsibilities of the agencies under the Settlements. (2) Crosscut budget Not later than the date of submission of the budget of the President to Congress for each fiscal year, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to the appropriate authorizing and appropriating committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a financial report containing— (A) an interagency budget crosscut report that displays the budget proposed for each of the Federal agencies to carry out the Settlements for the upcoming fiscal year, separately showing funding requested under preexisting authorities and new authorities provided by this Act; (B) a detailed accounting of all funds received and obligated by all Federal agencies responsible for implementing the Settlements; and (C) a budget for proposed actions to be carried out in the upcoming fiscal year by the applicable Federal agencies in the upcoming fiscal year. (h) Report to congress Not later than the date of submission of the budget of the President to Congress for each fiscal year, the Secretaries shall submit to the appropriate authorizing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the status of implementation of all of the Settlements; (2) expenditures during the preceding fiscal year for implementation of all of the Settlements; (3) the current schedule and funding levels that are needed to complete implementation of each of the Settlements; (4) achievements in advancing the purposes of complying with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) under the Settlements; (5) additional achievements in restoring fisheries under the Settlements; (6) the status of water deliveries for the preceding water year and projections for the upcoming water year for— (A) the Klamath Project and irrigators in the Off-Project Area pursuant to the Agreements; and (B) the National Wildlife Refuges in areas covered by the Agreements; (7) the status of achieving the goals of supporting sustainable agriculture production (including the goal of limiting net power costs for water management) and general economic development in the Klamath Basin; (8) the status of achieving the goal of supporting the economic development of the Party tribes; (9) the assessment of the Secretaries of the progress being made toward completing implementation of all of the Settlements; (10) (A) identification of performance measures established for the goals of the Agreements and of facilities removal as described in the report to Congress required under section 8(b)(4)(B); and (B) until achieved, the assessment of the Secretaries of the progress being made toward meeting the performance measures; and (11) the status of plans to address any potential cost in excess of the State cost cap as described in the report to Congress required under section 8(b)(4)(B). December 10, 2014 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms: (1) the Hydroelectric Settlement (Settlement), the Klamath River Basin Restoration Agreement for the Sustainability of Public and Trust Resources and Affected Communities (Restoration Agreement), and the Upper Klamath Basin Comprehensive Agreement (Upper Basin Agreement), except as modified by this Act; and (2) any amendments to the Settlement, Restoration Agreement, or Upper Basin Agreement that are executed to make them consistent with this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture to promptly execute and implement the Restoration Agreement. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce to promptly execute and implement the Upper Basin Agreement. Directs the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to implement the Settlement to the extent that it does not conflict with this Act. (Sec. 4) Includes in the Klamath Reclamation Project's purposes irrigation, reclamation, flood control, municipal uses, industrial uses, power, fish and wildlife purposes, and National Wildlife Refuge purposes. Prohibits water allocations for fish and wildlife and National Wildlife Refuge purposes from adversely affecting water allocations for irrigation purposes, with the exception of allocations to refuges as provided for in the Restoration Agreement. Provides for the disposition of net revenues from the leasing of refuge land within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. (Sec. 5) Authorizes the Klamath Tribes, and the United States acting as trustee for such Tribes, to make the commitments set forth in the Restoration Agreement and Upper Basin Agreement in consideration of: (1) the benefits those Agreements provide to the Tribes, and (2) the resolution of any contest or exception the Klamath Project Water Users and Off-Project Irrigators had to the Tribes' water rights claims. Authorizes the Karuk Tribe and Yurok Tribe to make the commitments set forth in the Restoration Agreement in consideration for the commitments of the Klamath Project Water Users described in that Agreement and the other benefits provided in that Agreement and this Act. Authorizes the Klamath Tribes, Karuk Tribe, Yurok Tribe, and any other federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin that become party to the Restoration Agreement after this Act's enactment to relinquish and release certain claims against the United States. (Sec. 6) Amends the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary, consistent with the Agreements, to carry out any activities to: align water supplies with demand, including activities to reduce water consumption and demand; limit the net costs of power used to manage water for the Klamath Project, the On-Project Power Users, irrigators in the Off-Project Area, and the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex; and restore any ecosystem and otherwise protect fish and wildlife in the Klamath Basin watershed, including tribal fishery resources held in trust. (Sec. 7) Establishes in the Treasury the Klamath Tribes Tribal Resource Fund to be managed, invested, and administered by the Secretary for the benefit of the Klamath Tribes in accordance with the Upper Basin Agreement. Authorizes the Klamath Tribes to submit a tribal investment plan that, if approved by the Secretary, would allow funds from the Fund to be disbursed to the Tribes for investment in accordance with that plan. Requires the Klamath Tribes to submit for the Secretary's approval an economic development plan for the use of the Fund. Requires that plan to include a resource acquisition and enhancement plan that requires at least 50% of the amount appropriated each fiscal year for the Fund to be used to enhance, restore, and utilize the natural resources of the Tribes in a manner that also provides for the Tribes' economic development and benefits adjacent non-Indian communities. Prohibits any amount in the Fund or revenue from any water use contract from being distributed to any member of the Klamath Tribes on a per capita basis. Requires the Tribes to make the commitments set forth in the Agreements and to be in substantial compliance with those commitments before amounts in the Fund are disbursed. Directs the Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress on the operation of the Fund. Authorizes appropriations for the Fund. (Sec. 8) Directs the Governors of Oregon and California and the Secretary, in accordance with the Settlement, to jointly: (1) determine whether to proceed with the removal of the Iron Gate Dam, the Copco No. 1 Dam, the Copco No. 2 Dam, and the J.C. Boyle Dam on the Klamath River based on, but not limited to, factors identified in the Settlement; and (2) designate a dam removal entity if they decide to proceed. Directs the Secretary and the Governors to: (1) report to Congress and make public a report on the determination and plan for facilities removal, and (2) report to Congress on the results of facilities removal within three years after facilities removal is completed. Requires the Secretary to accept title to the Keno Dam in Klamath County, Oregon, upon receiving notice that the dam removal entity is ready to remove the J.C. Boyle Dam. Terminates FERC's jurisdiction over the Keno Dam and makes it part of the Klamath Reclamation Project upon the Secretary's acceptance of title to it. Requires FERC to: (1) issue an order approving partial surrender of the license for the East Side and West Side Developments associated with the Link River Dam upon PacifiCorp's filing of an application for such surrender; and (2) resume timely consideration of the pending licensing application for the Fall Creek Development within 60 days after title to the Iron Gate Dam is transferred to the dam removal entity, regardless of whether PacifiCorp retains ownership of the Development. Transfers title to PacifiCorp's California hatchery facilities to California when the dam removal entity takes title to the Iron Gate Dam or such other time as may be agreed to by the Settlement parties. (Sec. 9) Authorizes the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements with state, tribal, and local governments and private individuals and entities in order to implement the Act, the Settlement, and the Agreements. Requires priority to be given to the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe, the Klamath Tribes, and any other federally recognized tribes of the Klamath Basin that become party to the Restoration Agreement in awarding grants or contracts to implement the fisheries programs in that Agreement. Sets forth budgetary provisions. Requires the Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Agriculture to report to Congress each fiscal year regarding the implementation of the Settlement and the Agreements.