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43 U.S.C. § 616k to 616s (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616k to 616s. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616k, Pub. L. 87–594, § 1, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 395, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Arbuckle project, Oklahoma.
Section 616l, Pub. L. 87–594, § 2, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 395, related to allocation of costs of construction, operation, and maintenance of this project.
Section 616m, Pub. L. 87–594, § 3, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 396, related to contracts with water users’ organization.
Section 616n, Pub. L. 87–594, § 4, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 396, related to transfer of care, operation, and maintenance of this project to water users’ organization.
Section 616o, Pub. L. 87–594, § 5, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 397, related to construction of this project in stages or units.
Section 616p, Pub. L. 87–594, § 6, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 397, related to construction, operation, and maintenance of recreational facilities in connection with this project.
Section 616q, Pub. L. 87–594, § 7, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 397, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife in connection with this project.
Section 616r, Pub. L. 87–594, § 8, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 397, related to expenditures for the reservoir and aqueduct system.
Section 616s, Pub. L. 87–594, § 9, Aug. 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 397, authorized appropriations for this project.
43 U.S.C. § 616t to 616w (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616t to 616w. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616t, Pub. L. 87–706, § 1, Sept. 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 634, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Baker project, Oregon.
Section 616u, Pub. L. 87–706, § 2, Sept. 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 634, related to extension of period of repayment of construction costs, excess lands and conditions for furnishing water to these lands, and computation of acreage.
Section 616v, Pub. L. 87–706, § 3, Sept. 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 634, related to construction, operation, and maintenance of public recreational facilities and development of fish and wildlife in connection with this project and operation of this project for flood control.
Section 616w, Pub. L. 87–706, § 4, Sept. 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 635, authorized appropriations for this project.
43 U.S.C. § 616aa to 616hh (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616aa to 616hh. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616aa, Pub. L. 88–565, § 1, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 848, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Dixie project, Utah, and described the principal features of this project.
Section 616aa–1, Pub. L. 90–537, title III, § 307, Sept. 30, 1968, 82 Stat. 893, reauthorized this project for construction and provided for integration and participation of this project in Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund.
Section 616bb, Pub. L. 88–565, § 2, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 848, related to protection of downstream water users against impairment of water quality from operations of this project and to indemnification.
Section 616cc, Pub. L. 88–565, § 3, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 848, related to laws governing this project.
Section 616dd, Pub. L. 88–565, § 4, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 848, related to establishment of a conservancy district or similar organization prior to construction of this project.
Section 616ee, Pub. L. 88–565, § 5, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 848, related to interest rate, repayment of construction costs and period for repayment.
Section 616ff, Pub. L. 88–565, § 6, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 849, related to construction, operation, and maintenance of recreational facilities in connection with this project.
Section 616gg, Pub. L. 88–565, § 7, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 849, provided that use of water diverted for this project from Colorado river system be subject to Colorado River compact, Boulder Canyon Project Act (43 U.S.C. 617 et seq.), and Mexican Water Treaty (Treaty Series 994).
Section 616hh, Pub. L. 88–565, § 8, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 849; Pub. L. 90–537, title III, § 307, Sept. 30, 1968, 82 Stat. 893, authorized appropriations for this project.
43 U.S.C. § 616ii to 616mm (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616ii to 616mm. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616ii, Pub. L. 88–568, § 2, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 852, authorized construction and operation of Savery-Pot Hook project, Colorado-Wyoming, and Bostwick Park and Fruitland Mesa projects, Colorado.
Section 616jj, Pub. L. 88–568, § 3, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 852, provided that provisions of act Aug. 28, 1958 (72 Stat. 963), relating to Seedskadee project in Wyoming are applicable to these projects and set an acreage limitation for lands held in single ownership for reception of project water.
Section 616kk, Pub. L. 88–568, § 4, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 852, related to recreational and fish and wildlife facilities and transfer of lands to be administered by Secretary of Agriculture as a national forest.
Section 616ll, Pub. L. 88–568, § 5, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 853, related to restriction on delivery of water for production of excessive basic commodities.
Section 616mm, Pub. L. 88–568, § 1, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 852, authorized appropriations for these projects.
43 U.S.C. § 616nn to 616rr (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616nn to 616rr. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616nn, Pub. L. 88–583, § 1, Sept. 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 925, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Lower Teton Division of Teton Basin project.
Section 616oo, Pub. L. 88–583, § 2, Sept. 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 925, related to extension of period of repayment of construction costs.
Section 616pp, Pub. L. 88–583, § 3, Sept. 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 925, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of public recreation facilities in connection with this project.
Section 616qq, Pub. L. 88–583, § 4, Sept. 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 926; Pub. L. 96–470, § 108(d), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2239, related to water users contracts and conditions to be met prior to construction of facilities.
Section 616rr, Pub. L. 88–583, § 5, Sept. 7, 1964, 78 Stat. 926, authorized appropriations for this division.
43 U.S.C. § 616ss to 616vv–5 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616ss to 616vv–5. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616ss, Pub. L. 88–599, § 1, Sept. 18, 1964, 78 Stat. 955, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Whitestone Coulee unit of Okanogan-Similkameen division of Chief Joseph Dam project, Washington.
Section 616tt, Pub. L. 88–599, § 2, Sept. 18, 1964, 78 Stat. 955, provided that section 2 of the act July 27, 1954 (68 Stat. 568, 569) apply to this unit.
Section 616uu, Pub. L. 88–599, § 3, Sept. 18, 1964, 78 Stat. 955, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of recreational facilities in connection with this unit and allocated costs for conservation of fish and wildlife.
Section 616vv, Pub. L. 88–599, § 4, Sept. 18, 1964, 78 Stat. 956, authorized appropriations for this unit.
Section 616vv–1, Pub. L. 89–557, § 1, Sept. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 704, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Manson unit, Chelan division, Chief Joseph Dam project, Washington.
Section 616vv–2, Pub. L. 89–557, § 2, Sept. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 704, related to irrigation repayment contracts and period for repayment and charges for power and energy for irrigation water pumping.
Section 616vv–3, Pub. L. 89–557, § 3, Sept. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 704, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and enhancement of recreational facilities in connection with this unit.
Section 616vv–4, Pub. L. 89–557, § 4, Sept. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 704, related to restriction on delivery of water for production of excessive basic commodities.
Section 616vv–5, Pub. L. 89–557, § 5, Sept. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 705, authorized appropriations for this unit.
43 U.S.C. § 616ww to 616ww–5 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616ww to 616ww–5. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616ww, Pub. L. 94–228, title III, § 301, Mar. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 207, authorized construction of McKay Dam and Reservoir, Umatilla project, Oregon, and provided for allocation of costs.
Section 616ww–1, Pub. L. 94–228, title III, § 302, Mar. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 207, authorized modifications to spillway structure of McKay Dam.
Section 616ww–2, Pub. L. 94–228, title III, § 303, Mar. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 207, related to maximum storage capacity allocated for primary purpose of retaining and regulating flood control.
Section 616ww–3, Pub. L. 94–228, title III, § 304, Mar. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 207, related to allocation of costs for modification of McKay Dam and to allocation of all other costs.
Section 616ww–4, Pub. L. 94–228, title III, § 305, Mar. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 207, related to repayment contracts and reimbursable costs.
Section 616ww–5, Pub. L. 94–228, title III, § 306, Mar. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 207, authorized appropriations for this project.
43 U.S.C. § 616aaa to 616fff–7 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616aaa to 616fff–7. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616aaa, Pub. L. 89–161, § 1, Sept. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 615, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of the Auburn-Folsom South unit, American River division, Central Valley project, California, and described principal features of this unit.
Section 616bbb, Pub. L. 89–161, § 2, Sept. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 616, provided for financial and operational integration and coordination of this unit with Central Valley project.
Section 616ccc, Pub. L. 89–161, § 3, Sept. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 616, related to construction, operation, and maintenance of public recreational facilities and enhancement of fish and wildlife in connection with this unit.
Section 616ddd, Pub. L. 89–161, § 4, Sept. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 618, provided that in locating and designating works and facilities of this unit consideration be given to State of California water plan reports and that local interests be consulted.
Section 616eee, Pub. L. 89–161, § 5, Sept. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 618, related to allocation of water.
Section 616fff, Pub. L. 89–161, § 6, Sept. 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 618, authorized appropriations for this unit.
Section 616fff–1, Pub. L. 90–72, § 1, Aug. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 173, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of San Felipe division, Central Valley project, California.
Section 616fff–2, Pub. L. 90–72, § 2, Aug. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 174, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and enhancement of recreational facilities in connection with this division.
Section 616fff–3, Pub. L. 90–72, § 3, Aug. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 174, related to contracts for delivery of water through State facilities.
Section 616fff–4, Pub. L. 90–72, § 4, Aug. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 174, provided that in locating and designing works and facilities of this division consideration be given to State of California water plan reports and that local interests be consulted.
Section 616fff–5, Pub. L. 90–72, § 5, Aug. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 174, related to nonapplicability of other laws to this division.
Section 616fff–6, Pub. L. 90–72, § 6, Aug. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 174, related to restriction on delivery of water for production of excessive basic commodities.
Section 616fff–7, Pub. L. 90–72, § 7, Aug. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 174, authorized appropriations for this division.
43 U.S.C. § 616ggg to 616mmm (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616ggg to 616mmm. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616ggg, Pub. L. 89–292, § 1, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1068, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of the Southern Nevada project, Nevada.
Section 616hhh, Pub. L. 89–292, § 2, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1068, related to allocation of project costs and to repayment of these allocated project costs.
Section 616iii, Pub. L. 89–292, § 3, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1068, related to commencement of construction of this project, transfer of the care, operation and maintenance of this project to a State agency and to the permanent use of project facilities by Nevada.
Section 616jjj, Pub. L. 89–292, § 4, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1069, related to construction costs allocated to defense installations.
Section 616kkk, Pub. L. 89–292, § 5, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1069, related to control of diverted waters.
Section 616lll, Pub. L. 89–292, § 6, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1069; Pub. L. 89–510, July 19, 1966, 80 Stat. 312, related to contract provisions for subordination of rights of contracting parties to those of Basic Management, Inc. or its assignees.
Section 616mmm, Pub. L. 89–292, § 7, Oct. 22, 1965, 79 Stat. 1069, authorized appropriations for this project.
43 U.S.C. § 616nnn to 616sss (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616nnn to 616sss. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616nnn, Pub. L. 89–596, § 1, Sept. 20, 1966, 80 Stat. 822, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Tualatin project, Oregon.
Section 616ooo, Pub. L. 89–596, § 2, Sept. 20, 1966, 80 Stat. 822, related to irrigation repayment contracts, period of repayment, and charges for power and energy.
Section 616ppp, Pub. L. 89–596, § 3, Sept. 20, 1966, 80 Stat. 822, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and enhancement of recreational facilities in connection with this project.
Section 616qqq, Pub. L. 89–596, § 4, Sept. 20, 1966, 80 Stat. 822, related to repayment of project costs.
Section 616rrr, Pub. L. 89–596, § 5, Sept. 20, 1966, 80 Stat. 823, related to restriction on delivery of water for production of excessive basic commodities.
Section 616sss, Pub. L. 89–596, § 6, Sept. 20, 1966, 80 Stat. 823, authorized appropriations for this project.
43 U.S.C. § 616ttt to 616yyy (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616ttt to 616yyy. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616ttt, Pub. L. 90–453, § 1, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 624, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Oahe unit, James division, Missouri River Basin project, South Dakota.
Section 616uuu, Pub. L. 90–453, § 2, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 624, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and enhancement of recreational facilities in connection with this unit.
Section 616vvv, Pub. L. 90–453, § 3, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 625, provided for physical and financial integration of this unit with other Federal works.
Section 616www, Pub. L. 90–453, § 4, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 625, related to restriction on delivery of water for production of excessive basic commodities.
Section 616xxx, Pub. L. 90–453, § 5, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 625, related to interest rate.
Section 616yyy, Pub. L. 90–453, § 6, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 625, authorized appropriations for this unit.
43 U.S.C. § 616aaaa to 616ffff–2 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616aaaa to 616ffff–2. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616aaaa, Pub. L. 90–503, § 1, Sept. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 853; Pub. L. 93–493, title III, § 301, Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1492; Pub. L. 103–434, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4536, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of the Mountain Park project, Oklahoma.
Section 616bbbb, Pub. L. 90–503, § 2, Sept. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 853, related to repayment of costs and the interest rate.
Section 616cccc, Pub. L. 90–503, § 3, Sept. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 854, related to transfer of the care, maintenance, and operation of project works to water users’ organization.
Section 616dddd, Pub. L. 90–503, § 4, Sept. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 854, related to soil survey and land classification.
Section 616eeee, Pub. L. 90–503, § 5, Sept. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 854, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and enhancement of recreational opportunities in connection with this project.
Section 616ffff, Pub. L. 90–503, § 6, Sept. 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 854, authorized appropriations for this project.
Section 616ffff–1, Pub. L. 93–493, title III, § 302, Oct. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1492, authorized additional appropriations for this project.
Section 616ffff–2, Pub. L. 90–503, § 7, as added Pub. L. 103–434, title IV, § 402(b), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4536, authorized reallocation of project costs.
43 U.S.C. § 616gggg to 616llll (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616gggg to 616llll. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616gggg, Pub. L. 90–562, § 1, Oct. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 999, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Palmetto Bend project, Texas.
Section 616hhhh, Pub. L. 90–562, § 2, Oct. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 999, related to repayment of costs of this project.
Section 616iiii, Pub. L. 90–562, § 3, Oct. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 999, related to transfer of the care, operation, and maintenance of this project to a qualified contractor or contracting entities and to permanent usage rights.
Section 616jjjj, Pub. L. 90–562, § 4, Oct. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 1000, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and to enhancement of recreational opportunities in connection with this project.
Section 616kkkk, Pub. L. 90–562, § 5, Oct. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 1000, authorized appropriations for construction, operation, and maintenance of the first stage of this project.
Section 616llll, Pub. L. 90–562, § 6, Oct. 12, 1968, 82 Stat. 1000, authorized appropriations for acquisition of land for the second stage of this project.
43 U.S.C. § 616mmmm to 616ssss (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616mmmm to 616ssss. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616mmmm, Pub. L. 91–270, § 1, May 28, 1970, 84 Stat. 273, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Merlin Division, Rogue River Basin project, Oregon.
Section 616nnnn, Pub. L. 91–270, § 2, May 28, 1970, 84 Stat. 273, related to irrigation repayment contracts and assessment and collection of service charges.
Section 616oooo, Pub. L. 91–270, § 3, May 28, 1970, 84 Stat. 273, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and to enhancement of recreational opportunities in connection with this division.
Section 616pppp, Pub. L. 91–270, § 4, May 28, 1970, 84 Stat. 273, related to transfer of care, operation, and maintenance of this division to water user’s organization.
Section 616qqqq, Pub. L. 91–270, § 5, May 28, 1970, 84 Stat. 273, authorized power for irrigation water pumping.
Section 616rrrr, Pub. L. 91–270, § 6, May 28, 1970, 84 Stat. 273, related to restriction on delivery of water for production of excessive basic commodities.
Section 616ssss, Pub. L. 91–270, § 7, May 28, 1970, 84 Stat. 274, authorized appropriations for this division.
43 U.S.C. § 616tttt to 616yyyy (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 616tttt to 616yyyy. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 616tttt, Pub. L. 91–307, § 1, July 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 409, authorized construction, operation, and maintenance of Touchet Division, Walla Walla project, Oregon-Washington.
Section 616uuuu, Pub. L. 91–307, § 2, July 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 409, related to irrigation payment contracts and repayment of construction costs.
Section 616vvvv, Pub. L. 91–307, § 3, July 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 409, related to conservation and development of fish and wildlife and enhancement of recreational opportunities in connection with this division.
Section 616wwww, Pub. L. 91–307, § 4, July 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 409, related to interest rate.
Section 616xxxx, Pub. L. 91–307, § 5, July 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 410, related to restriction on delivery of water for production of excessive basic commodities.
Section 616yyyy, Pub. L. 91–307, § 6, July 7, 1970, 84 Stat. 410; Pub. L. 94–175, Dec. 23, 1975, 89 Stat. 1030, authorized appropriations for this division.
43 U.S.C. § 617b (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 617b. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated from time to time, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums of money as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, not exceeding in the aggregate $242,000,000, of which $77,000,000 (October 1983 price levels) shall be adjusted plus or minus such amounts as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations of construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable to the type of construction involved herein. Said $77,000,000 represents the additional amount required for the uprating program and the visitor facilities program.
(Dec. 21, 1928, ch. 42, § 3, 45 Stat. 1058; Pub. L. 98–381, title I, § 103(a)(2), Aug. 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 1334.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–381 substituted “$242,000,000, of which $77,000,000 (October 1983 price levels) shall be adjusted plus or minus such amounts as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations of construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable to the type of construction involved herein. Said $77,000,000 represents the additional amount required for the uprating program and the visitor facilities program” for “$165,000,000”.
43 U.S.C. § 617f (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 617f. Canals and appurtenant structures; transfer of title; power development
The Secretary of the Interior may, in his discretion, when repayments to the United States of all money advanced, with interest, reimbursable hereunder, shall have been made, transfer the title to said canal and appurtenant structures, except the Laguna Dam and the main canal and appurtenant structures down to and including Syphon Drop, to the districts or other agencies of the United States having a beneficial interest therein in proportion to their respective capital investments under such form of organization as may be acceptable to him. The said districts or other agencies shall have the privilege at any time of utilizing by contract or otherwise such power possibilities as may exist upon said canal, in proportion to their respective contributions or obligations toward the capital cost of said canal and appurtenant structures from and including the diversion works to the point where each respective power plant may be located. The net proceeds from any power development on said canal shall be paid into the fund and credited to said districts or other agencies on their said contracts, in proportion to their rights to develop power, until the districts or other agencies using said canal shall have paid thereby and under any contract or otherwise an amount of money equivalent to the operation and maintenance expense and cost of construction thereof.
(Dec. 21, 1928, ch. 42, § 7, 45 Stat. 1062.)
43 U.S.C. § 617g (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 617g. Colorado River compact as controlling authority in construction and maintenance of dam, reservoir, canals, and other works
(a) The United States, its permittees, licensees, and contractees, and all users and appropriators of water stored, diverted, carried, and/or distributed by the reservoir, canals, and other works herein, authorized shall observe and be subject to and controlled by said Colorado River compact in the construction, management, and operation of said reservoir, canals, and other works and the storage, diversion, delivery, and use of water for the generation of power, irrigation, and other purposes, anything in this subchapter to the contrary notwithstanding, and all permits, licenses, and contracts shall so provide.
(b) Also the United States, in constructing, managing, and operating the dam, reservoir, canals, and other works herein authorized in including the appropriation, delivery, and use of water for the generation of power, irrigation, or other uses, and all users of water thus delivered and all users and appropriators of waters stored by said reservoir and/or carried by said canal, including all permittees and licensees of the United States or any of its agencies, shall observe and be subject to and controlled, anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, by the terms of such compact, if any, between the States of Arizona, California, and Nevada, or any two thereof, for the equitable division of the benefits, including power, arising from the use of water accruing to said States, subsidiary to and consistent with said Colorado River compact, which may have been negotiated and approved by said States and to which Congress shall have given its consent and approval on or before January 1, 1929; and the terms of any such compact concluded between said States and approved and consented to by Congress after said date: Provided, That in the latter case such compact shall be subject to all contracts, if any, made by the Secretary of the Interior under section 617d of this title prior to the date of such approval and consent by Congress.
(Dec. 21, 1928, ch. 42, § 8, 45 Stat. 1062.)