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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) 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).
(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: Editorial Notes
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–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) 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).
(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: Editorial Notes
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–14 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–14. Groundwater study
(a) Investigation, analysis, and report
In furtherance of the High Plains Groundwater Demonstration Program Act of 1983 (98 Stat. 1675) [43 U.S.C. 390g et seq.], the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation and the Geological Survey, shall conduct an investigation and analysis of the impacts of existing Bureau of Reclamation projects on the quality and quantity of groundwater resources. Based on such investigation and analysis, the Secretary shall prepare a reclamation groundwater management and technical assistance report which shall include—
(1) a description of the findings of the investigation and analysis, including the methodology employed;
(2) a description of methods for optimizing Bureau of Reclamation project operations to ameliorate adverse impacts on groundwater,1 and
(3) the Secretary’s recommendations, along with the recommendations of the Governors of the affected States, concerning the establishment of a groundwater management and technical assistance program in the Department of the Interior in order to assist Federal and non-Federal entity development and implementation of groundwater management plans and activities.
(b) Consultation with Governors
In conducting the investigation and analysis, and in preparation of the report referred to in this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Governors of the affected States.
(c) Report
The report shall be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate within three years of the appropriation of funds authorized by section 390h–15 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1632, formerly § 1616, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4668; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594; renumbered § 1632 and amended Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(1), (b)(2), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3290, 3294.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The High Plains Groundwater Demonstration Program Act of 1983, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 98–434, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1675, which is classified generally to sections 390g to 390g–8 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 390g of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(b)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 390h–15 of this title.
1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Natural Resources” for “Interior and Insular Affairs” before “of the House”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Geological Survey redesignated United States Geological Survey by provision of title I of Pub. L. 102–154, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1000, set out as a note under section 31 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–15 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–15. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1992, $4,000,000 to carry out the study authorized by section 390h–14 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1633, formerly § 1617, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4669; renumbered § 1633 and amended Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(a)(1), (b)(3), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3290, 3294.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–266, § 2(b)(3), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 390h–14 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–17a (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–17a. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1636, as added Pub. L. 108–316, § 1(b), Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1202, which related to the Williamson County, Texas, water recycling and reuse project, was renumbered section 1637 of Pub. L. 102–575 by Pub. L. 109–70, § 2(a)(1), Sept. 21, 2005, 119 Stat. 2009, and transferred to section 390h–19 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–18 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–18. Irvine basin groundwater and surface water improvement projects
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Irvine Ranch Water District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to naturally treat impaired surface water, reclaim and reuse impaired groundwater, and provide brine disposal within the San Diego Creek Watershed.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the costs of the projects authorized by 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 authorized by this section.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1636, as added Pub. L. 108–233, § 2(a), May 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 654.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Another section 1636 of Pub. L. 102–575 was renumbered 1637 and is classified to section 390h–19 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–19 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–19. Williamson County, Texas, water recycling and reuse project
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Lower Colorado River Authority, Texas, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities to reclaim and reuse water in Williamson County, Texas.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the costs of the project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project described in subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1637, formerly § 1636, as added Pub. L. 108–316, § 1(b), Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1202; renumbered § 1637, Pub. L. 109–70, § 2(a)(1), Sept. 21, 2005, 119 Stat. 2009.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 390h–17a of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 109–70.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–21 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–21. Inland Empire regional water recycling project
(a) In general
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, may participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project described in the report submitted under section 390h–4(c) of this title.
(b) Cost sharing
The Federal share of the cost of the project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
(c) Limitation
Funds provided by the Secretary shall not be used for operation and maintenance of the project described in subsection (a).
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $20,000,000.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 16——, as added Pub. L. 110–161, div. C, title II, § 210, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1954.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section is based on section “16——” of Pub. L. 102–575. Two other sections “16——” of Pub. L. 102–575 have been enacted and are classified to sections 390h–22 and 390h–23 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–22 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–22. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 16——, as added Pub. L. 110–161, div. C, title II, § 210, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1955, which related to the Cucamonga Valley water recycling project, was omitted pursuant to subsec. (e) of section, which provided that the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to carry out any provisions of this section terminated 10 years after Dec. 26, 2007.
Section was based on section “16——” of Pub. L. 102–575. Two other sections “16——” of Pub. L. 102–575 have been enacted and are classified to sections 390h–21 and 390h–23 of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–23 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–23. Southern California desert region integrated water and economic sustainability plan
(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Mojave Water Agency is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to implement the “Mojave Water Agency’s Integrated Regional Water Management Plan”.
(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the costs of the projects authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $20,000,000.
(Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 16——, as added Pub. L. 110–161, div. C, title II, § 214(a), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1955.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section is based on section “16——” of Pub. L. 102–575. Two other sections “16——” of Pub. L. 102–575 have been enacted and are classified to sections 390h–21 and 390h–22 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Limitation on Funds; Credits Toward Non-Federal Share
text: Pub. L. 110–161, div. C, title II, § 214(c), (d), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 1956, provided that:
“(c) Limitation.—
The Secretary [of the Interior] shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project authorized by this section [enacting this section].
“(d) Credits Toward Non-Federal Share.—
For purposes of subsection (b) [probably means subsec. (b) of this section] the Secretary shall credit the Mojave Water Agency with the value of all expenditures made prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 26, 2007] that are used toward completion of projects that are compatible with this section.”
43 U.S.C. § 390h–24 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390h–24. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1639, as added Pub. L. 110–229, title V, § 511(a), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 840, which related to the Eastern Municipal Water District recycled water system pressurization and expansion project, California, was omitted pursuant to subsec. (e) of section, which provided that the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to carry out any provisions of this section terminated 10 years after May 8, 2008.
43 U.S.C. § 390h–35...390h–37 (PUBLIC LANDS)
§§ 390h–35 to 390h–37. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 390h–35, Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1652, as added Pub. L. 111–11, title IX, § 9111(a)(1), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1317, which related to the Prado Basin natural treatment system project, was omitted pursuant to subsec. (e) of section, which provided that the section would have no effect after the date that was 10 years after Mar. 30, 2009.
Section 390h–36, Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1653, as added Pub. L. 111–11, title IX, § 9111(b)(1), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1317, which related to the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration and reclamation project, was omitted pursuant to subsec. (e) of section, which provided that the section would have no effect after the date that was 10 years after Mar. 30, 2009.
Section 390h–37, Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, § 1654, as added Pub. L. 111–11, title IX, § 9113(a), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1319, which related to the Oxnard, California, water reclamation, reuse, and treatment project, was omitted pursuant to subsec. (d) of section, which provided that the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to carry out any provisions of section terminated 10 years after Mar. 30, 2009.
43 U.S.C. § 390aa (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390aa. Congressional declaration of purpose; short title
This subchapter shall amend and supplement the Act of June 17, 1902, and Acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof (43 U.S.C. 371), hereinafter referred to as “Federal reclamation law”. This subchapter may be referred to as the “Reclamation Reform Act of 1982”.
(Pub. L. 97–293, title II, § 201, Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1263.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title II (§§ 201–230) of Pub. L. 97–293, Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1263, known as the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 373a, 422e, 425b, and 485h of this title, and repealed section 383 of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.
Act of June 17, 1902, referred to in text, is act June 17, 1902, ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388, popularly known as the Reclamation Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 371 of this title and Tables.
43 U.S.C. § 390cc (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390cc. New or amended contracts
(a) Generally
The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to any district which—
(1) enters into a contract with the Secretary subsequent to October 12, 1982;
(2) enters into any amendment of its contract with the Secretary subsequent to October 12, 1982, which enables the district to receive supplemental or additional benefits; or
(3) which amends its contract for the purpose of conforming to the provisions of this subchapter.
(b) Amendment of existing contracts
Any district which has an existing contract with the Secretary as of October 12, 1982, which does not enter into an amendment of such contract as specified in subsection (a) shall be subject to Federal reclamation law in effect immediately prior to October 12, 1982, as that law is amended or supplemented by sections 209 through 230 of this title [43 U.S.C. 390ii—390zz–1, 373a, 422e, 425b, 485h]. Within a district that does not enter into an amendment of its contract with the Secretary within four and one-half years of October 12, 1982, irrigation water may be delivered to lands leased in excess of a landholding of one hundred and sixty acres only if full cost, as defined in section 390bb(3)(A) of this title, is paid for such water as is assignable to those lands leased in excess of such landholding of one hundred and sixty acres: Provided, That the interest rate used in computing full cost under this subsection shall be the same as provided in section 390ee(a)(3) of this title.
(c) Election by qualified or limited recipients in absence of amendment to contract
In the absence of an amendment to a contract, as specified in subsection (a), a qualified recipient or limited recipient may elect to be subject to the provisions of this subchapter by executing an irrevocable election in a form approved by the Secretary to comply with this subchapter. The district shall thereupon deliver irrigation water to and collect from such recipient, for the credit of the United States, the additional charges required by this subchapter and assignable to the recipient making the election.
(d) Consent of non-Federal party
Amendments to contracts which are not required by the provisions of this subchapter shall not be made without the consent of the non-Federal party.
(Pub. L. 97–293, title II, § 203, Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1264.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Federal reclamation law, referred to in subsec. (b), is defined in section 390aa of this title.
Sections 209 through 230 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), are sections 209 through 230 of title II of Pub. L. 97–293, which enacted sections 390ii through 390zz–1 of this title, amended sections 373a, 422e, 425b, and 485h of this title, and repealed section 383 of Title 25, Indians.
43 U.S.C. § 390jj (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390jj. Water conservation
(a) Implementation of program by non-Federal recipients
The Secretary shall, pursuant to his authorities under otherwise existing Federal reclamation law, encourage the full consideration and incorporation of prudent and responsible water conservation measures in the operations of non-Federal recipients of irrigation water from Federal reclamation projects, where such measures are shown to be economically feasible for such non-Federal recipients.
(b) Development of plan
Each district that has entered into a repayment contract or water service contract pursuant to Federal reclamation law or the Water Supply Act of 1958, as amended (43 U.S.C. 390b), shall develop a water conservation plan which shall contain definite goals, appropriate water conservation measures, and a time schedule for meeting the water conservation objectives.
(c) Coordination of ongoing programs; full public participation
The Secretary is authorized and directed to enter into memorandums of agreement with those Federal agencies having capability to assist in implementing water conservation measures to assure coordination of ongoing programs. Such memorandums should provide for involvement of non-Federal entities such as States, Indian tribes, and water user organizations to assure full public participation in water conservation efforts.
(Pub. L. 97–293, title II, § 210, Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1268.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Federal reclamation law, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is defined in section 390aa of this title.
The Water Supply Act of 1958, as amended, referred to in subsec. (b), is title III of Pub. L. 85–500, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 319, as amended, which enacted section 390b of this title and enacted a provision set out as a note under section 390b of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 390b of this title and Tables.
43 U.S.C. § 390ll (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390ll. Corps of Engineers projects
(a) Applicability of Federal reclamation laws
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the ownership or pricing limitation provisions nor the other provisions of Federal reclamation law, including this subchapter, shall be applicable to lands receiving benefits from Federal water resources projects constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, unless—
(1) the project has, by Federal statute, explicitly been designated, made a part of, or integrated with a Federal reclamation project; or
(2) the Secretary, pursuant to his authority under Federal reclamation law, has provided project works for the control or conveyance of an agricultural water supply for the lands involved.
(b) Payment of construction, operation, maintenance and administrative costs allocated to conservation or irrigation storage
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, obligations that require water users, pursuant to contracts with the Secretary, to repay the share of construction costs and to pay the share of the operation and maintenance and contract administrative costs of a Corps of Engineers project which are allocated to conservation storage or irrigation storage shall remain in effect.
(Pub. L. 97–293, title II, § 212, Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1269.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Federal reclamation law, referred to in subsec. (a), is defined in section 390aa of this title.
43 U.S.C. § 390mm (PUBLIC LANDS)
§ 390mm. Repayment of construction charges
(a) Ownership and pricing limitations inapplicable when repayment obligation has been discharged
The ownership and full cost pricing limitations of this subchapter and the ownership limitations provided in any other provision of Federal reclamation law shall not apply to lands in a district after the obligation of a district for the repayment of the construction costs of the project facilities used to make project water available for delivery to such lands shall have been discharged by a district (or by a person within the district pursuant to a contract existing on October 12, 1982), by payment of periodic installments throughout a specified contract term, including individual or district accelerated payments where so provided in contracts existing on October 12, 1982.
(b) Certification of freedom from ownership and pricing limitations
(1) The Secretary shall provide, upon request of any owner of a landholding for which repayment has occurred, a certificate acknowledging that the landholding is free of the ownership or full cost pricing limitation of Federal reclamation law. Such certificate shall be in a form suitable for entry in the land records of the county in which such landholding is located.
(2) Any certificate issued by the Secretary prior to October 12, 1982, acknowledging that the landholding is free of the acreage limitation of Federal reclamation law is hereby ratified.
(c) Lump sum or accelerated repayment of construction costs
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as authorizing or permitting lump sum or accelerated repayment of construction costs, except in the case of a repayment contract which is in effect upon October 12, 1982, and which provides for such lump sum or accelerated repayment by an individual or district.
(Pub. L. 97–293, title II, § 213, Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1269.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Federal reclamation law, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is defined in section 390aa of this title.