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43 U.S.C. § 390h–1 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–1. Appraisal investigations
(a) Purposes; recommendations
The Secretary shall undertake appraisal investigations to identify opportunities for water reclamation and reuse. Each such investigation shall take into account environmental considerations as provided by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and regulations issued to implement the provisions thereof, and shall include recommendations as to the preparation of a feasibility study of the potential reclamation and reuse measures.
(b) Matters to be considered
Appraisal investigations undertaken by the Secretary or the non-Federal project sponsor pursuant to sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title shall consider, among other things—
(1) all potential uses of reclaimed water, including, but not limited to, environmental restoration, fish and wildlife, groundwater recharge, municipal, domestic, industrial, agricultural, power generation, and recreation;
(2) the current status of water reclamation technology and opportunities for development of improved technologies;
(3) measures to stimulate demand for and eliminate obstacles to use of reclaimed water, including pricing;
(4) measures to coordinate and streamline local, State and Federal permitting procedures required for the implementation of reclamation projects; and
(5) measures to identify basic research needs required to expand the uses of reclaimed water in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
(c) Consultation and cooperation
The Secretary shall consult and cooperate with appropriate State, regional, and local authorities during the conduct of each appraisal investigation conducted pursuant to sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title.
(d) Nonreimbursable costs
Costs of such appraisal investigations shall be nonreimbursable.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1603, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4664; Pub. L. 104–266, § 3, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3295.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–266 inserted “by the Secretary or the non-Federal project sponsor” after “undertaken” in introductory provisions.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–6 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–6. Phoenix metropolitan water reclamation study and program
(a) General authority
The Secretary, in cooperation with the city of Phoenix, Arizona, shall participate in the planning, design, and construction of the Phoenix Metropolitan Water Reclamation and Reuse Project to utilize fully wastewater from the regional wastewater treatment plant for direct municipal, industrial, agricultural and environmental purposes, groundwater recharge and indirect potable reuse in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
(b) Federal share
The Federal share of the costs associated with the project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 per centum of the total. The Secretary shall not provide funds for operation or maintenance of the project.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1608, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4666; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594; Pub. L. 106–53, title V, § 596, Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 384.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–53, § 596(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “The Secretary, in cooperation with the city of Phoenix, Arizona, shall conduct a feasibility study of the potential for development of facilities to utilize fully wastewater from the regional wastewater treatment plant for direct municipal, industrial, agricultural, and environmental purposes, groundwater recharge and direct potable reuse in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and in cooperation with the city of Phoenix design and construct facilities for environmental purposes, ground water recharge and direct potable reuse.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–53, § 596(2), struck out first sentence which read as follows: “The Federal share of the costs of the study authorized by this section shall not exceed 50 per centum of the total.”
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–53, § 596(3), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “The Secretary shall submit the report authorized by this section to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives not later than two years after appropriation of funds authorized by sections 390h to 390h–15 of this title.”
1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” before “of the House”.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–7 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–7. Tucson area water reclamation study
(a) General authority
The Secretary, in cooperation with the State of Arizona and appropriate local and regional entities, shall conduct a feasibility study of comprehensive water reclamation and reuse system for Southern Arizona. For the purpose of this section, the term “Southern Arizona” means those portions of the counties of Pima, Santa Cruz, and Pinal within the Tucson Active Management Hydrologic Area as defined by the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
(b) Federal share
The Federal share of the costs of the study authorized by this section shall not exceed 50 per centum of the total.
(c) Report
The Secretary shall submit the report authorized by this section to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives not later than four years after appropriation of funds authorized by sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1609, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4666; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” before “of the House”.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–8 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–8. Lake Cheraw water reclamation and reuse study
(a) General authority
The Secretary is authorized, in cooperation with the State of Colorado and appropriate local and regional entities, to conduct a study to assess and develop means of reclaiming the waters of Lake Cheraw, Colorado, or otherwise ameliorating, controlling and mitigating potential negative impacts of pollution in the waters of Lake Cheraw on groundwater resources or the waters of the Arkansas River.
(b) Federal share
The Federal share of the costs of the study authorized by this section shall not exceed 50 per centum of the total.
(c) Report
The Secretary shall submit the report authorized by this section to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives not later than two years after appropriation of funds authorized by sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1610, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4667; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” before “of the House”.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–9 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–9. San Francisco area water reclamation study
(a) General authority
The Secretary, in cooperation with the city and county of San Francisco, shall conduct a feasibility study of the potential for development of demonstration and permanent facilities to reclaim water in the San Francisco area for the purposes of export and reuse elsewhere in California.
(b) Federal share
The Federal share of the costs of the study authorized by this section shall not exceed 50 per centum of the total.
(c) Report
The Secretary shall submit the report authorized by this section to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives not later than five years after appropriation of funds authorized by sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1611, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4667; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594; Pub. L. 104–266, § 6, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3296.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–266 substituted “five” for “four”.
1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” before “of the House”.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–10 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–10. San Diego area water reclamation program
(a) The Secretary, in cooperation with the city of San Diego, California 1 or its successor agency in the management of the San Diego Area Wastewater Management District, shall participate in the planning, design and construction of demonstration and permanent facilities to reclaim and reuse water in the San Diego metropolitan service area.
(b) The Federal share of the costs of the facilities authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 per centum of the total. The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of the project.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1612, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4667.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–11 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–11. Los Angeles area water reclamation and reuse project
(a) The Secretary is authorized to participate with the city and county of Los Angeles, State of California, West Basin Municipal Water District, and other appropriate authorities, in the design, planning, and construction of water reclamation and reuse projects to treat approximately one hundred and twenty thousand acre-feet per year of effluent from the city and county of Los Angeles, in order to provide new water supplies for industrial, environmental, and other beneficial purposes, to reduce the demand for imported water, and to reduce sewage effluent discharged into Santa Monica Bay.
(b) The Secretary’s share of costs associated with the project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 per centum of the total. The Secretary shall not provide funds for operation or maintenance of the project.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1613, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4667.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12. San Gabriel basin demonstration project
(a) The Secretary, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Main San Gabriel Water Quality Authority or a successor public agency, is authorized to participate in the design, planning and construction of a conjunctive-use facility designed to improve the water quality in the San Gabriel groundwater basin and allow the utilization of the basin as a water storage facility; Provided, That this authority shall not be construed to limit the authority of the United States under any other Federal statute to pursue remedial actions or recovery of costs for work performed pursuant to this subsection.
(b) The Secretary’s share of costs associated with the project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 per centum of the total. The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of the project.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1614, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4668.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12a (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12a. North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project, consisting of projects to reclaim and reuse water within service areas of the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, the Leucadia County Water District, the City of Carlsbad, and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, California.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1615, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3290.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1615 of Pub. L. 102–575 was renumbered section 1631 and is classified to section 390h–13 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12b (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12b. Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project to reclaim and reuse water in the service area of the Calleguas Municipal Water District in Ventura County, California.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1616, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3290.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1616 of Pub. L. 102–575 was renumbered section 1632 and is classified to section 390h–14 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12c (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12c. Central Valley Water Recycling Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Central Valley Water Recycling Project to reclaim and reuse water in the service areas of the Central Valley Reclamation Facility and the Salt Lake County Water Conservancy District in Utah.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1617, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3291.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1617 of Pub. L. 102–575 was renumbered section 1633 and is classified to section 390h–15 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12d (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12d. St. George Area Water Recycling Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the St. George Area Water Recycling Project to reclaim and reuse water in the service area of the Washington County Water Conservancy District in Utah.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1618, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3291.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12e (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12e. Watsonville Area Water Recycling Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Watsonville, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Watsonville Area Water Recycling Project to reclaim and reuse water in the Pajaro Valley in Santa Cruz County, California.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1619, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3291.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12f (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12f. Southern Nevada Water Recycling Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Southern Nevada Water Recycling Project to reclaim and reuse water in the service area of the Southern Nevada Water Authority in Clark County, Nevada.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1620, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3291.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12g (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12g. Albuquerque Metropolitan Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is authorized to participate in the planning, design, and construction of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project to reclaim and reuse industrial and municipal wastewater and reclaim and use naturally impaired ground water and nonpotable surface water in the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1621, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3292; amended Pub. L. 105–62, title V, § 506, Oct. 13, 1997, 111 Stat. 1339.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 506 of Pub. L. 105–62, which directed the amendment of “section 1621 of title XVI of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Act, Public Law 104–266”, was executed by making the amendment to this section, which is section 1621 of title XVI of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act, Pub. L. 102–575, as added by Pub. L. 104–266, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Pub. L. 105–62, § 506(1), which directed the substitution of “project” for “study” in section catchline, was executed by substituting “Project” for “Study” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–62, § 506(2), (3), inserted “planning, design, and construction of the” after “to participate in the” and “and nonpotable surface water” after “impaired ground water”.
Pub. L. 105–62, § 506(1), which directed the substitution of “project” for “study”, was executed by substituting “Project” for “Study” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12h (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12h. El Paso Water Reclamation and Reuse Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the El Paso Water Reclamation and Reuse Project to reclaim and reuse wastewater in the service area of the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, El Paso, Texas.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1622, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3292.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12i (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12i. Reclaimed water in Pasadena
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the City of Pasadena, California, reclaimed water project to obtain, store, and use reclaimed water in Pasadena and its service area, as well as neighboring communities.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1623, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3292.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12j (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12j. Orange County Regional Water Reclamation Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Orange County Regional Water Reclamation Project, to reclaim and reuse water within the service area of the Orange County Water District in California.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1624, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3292; amended Pub. L. 111–11, title IX, § 9111(c), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1318.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–11, § 9111(c)(1), struck out “Phase 1 of the” before “Orange County” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–11, § 9111(c)(2), struck out “phase 1 of” before “the Orange County”.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12k (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12k. City of West Jordan Water Reuse Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of West Jordan, Utah, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the City of West Jordan Water Reuse Project to recycle and reuse water in its service area from the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility Discharge Waters in Utah.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1625, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3293.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12l (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12l. Hi-Desert Water District in Yucca Valley, California wastewater collection and reuse facility
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Hi-Desert Water District in Yucca Valley, California wastewater collection and reuse facility.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1626, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3293.)
43 U.S.C. § 390h–12m (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–12m. Mission Basin Brackish Groundwater Desalting Demonstration Project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Oceanside, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a 3,000,000 gallon per day expansion of the Mission Basin Brackish Groundwater Desalting Demonstration Project in Oceanside, California.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1627, as added Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3293.)