Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009/Title IX

SEC. 9001. SNAKE, BOISE, AND PAYETTE RIVER SYSTEMS, IDAHO.

 * (a) In General—
 * The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, may conduct feasibility studies on projects that address water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in the State of Idaho, and are considered appropriate for further study by the Bureau of Reclamation Boise Payette water storage assessment report issued during 2006.


 * (b) Bureau of Reclamation—
 * A study conducted under this section shall comply with Bureau of Reclamation policy standards and guidelines for studies.


 * (c) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this section $3,000,000.


 * (d) Termination of Effectiveness—
 * The authority provided by this section terminates on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 9002. SIERRA VISTA SUBWATERSHED, ARIZONA.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) APPRAISAL REPORT—
 * The term `appraisal report' means the appraisal report concerning the augmentation alternatives for the Sierra Vista Subwatershed in the State of Arizona, dated June 2007 and prepared by the Bureau of Reclamation.
 * (2) PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES—
 * The term `principles and guidelines' means the report entitled `Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies' issued on March 10, 1983, by the Water Resources Council established under title I of the Water Resources Planning Act (42 U.S.C. 1962a et seq.).
 * (3) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.


 * (b) Sierra Vista Subwatershed Feasibility Study-
 * (1) STUDY-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * In accordance with the reclamation laws and the principles and guidelines, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may complete a feasibility study of alternatives to augment the water supplies within the Sierra Vista Subwatershed in the State of Arizona that are identified as appropriate for further study in the appraisal report.
 * (B) INCLUSIONS—
 * In evaluating the feasibility of alternatives under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—
 * (i) include—
 * (I) any required environmental reviews;
 * (II) the construction costs and projected operations, maintenance, and replacement costs for each alternative; and
 * (III) the economic feasibility of each alternative;
 * (ii) take into consideration the ability of Federal, tribal, State, and local government sources and private sources to fund capital construction costs and annual operation, maintenance, energy, and replacement costs;
 * (iii) establish the basis for—
 * (I) any cost-sharing allocations; and
 * (II) anticipated repayment, if any, of Federal contributions; and
 * (iv) perform a cost-benefit analysis.
 * (2) COST SHARING REQUIREMENT-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * The Federal share of the total costs of the study under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 45 percent.
 * (B) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The non-Federal share required under subparagraph (A) may be in the form of any in-kind service that the Secretary determines would contribute substantially toward the conduct and completion of the study under paragraph (1).
 * (3) STATEMENT OF CONGRESSIONAL INTENT RELATING TO COMPLETION OF STUDY—
 * It is the intent of Congress that the Secretary complete the study under paragraph (1) by a date that is not later than 30 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
 * (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $1,260,000.


 * (c) Water Rights—
 * Nothing in this section affects—
 * (1) any valid or vested water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or
 * (2) any application for water rights pending before the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 9003. SAN DIEGO INTERTIE, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) Feasibility Study, Project Development, Cost Share-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as `Secretary'), in consultation and cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority, is authorized to undertake a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a four reservoir intertie system to improve water storage opportunities, water supply reliability, and water yield of the existing non-Federal water storage system. The feasibility study shall document the Secretary's engineering, environmental, and economic investigation of the proposed reservoir and intertie project taking into consideration the range of potential solutions and the circumstances and needs of the area to be served by the proposed reservoir and intertie project, the potential benefits to the people of that service area, and improved operations of the proposed reservoir and intertie system. The Secretary shall indicate in the feasibility report required under paragraph (4) whether the proposed reservoir and intertie project is recommended for construction.
 * (2) FEDERAL COST SHARE—
 * The Federal share of the costs of the feasibility study shall not exceed 50 percent of the total study costs. The Secretary may accept as part of the non-Federal cost share, any contribution of such in-kind services by the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority that the Secretary determines will contribute toward the conduct and completion of the study.
 * (3) COOPERATION—
 * The Secretary shall consult and cooperate with appropriate State, regional, and local authorities in implementing this subsection.
 * (4) FEASIBILITY REPORT—
 * The Secretary shall submit to Congress a feasibility report for the project the Secretary recommends, and to seek, as the Secretary deems appropriate, specific authority to develop and construct any recommended project. This report shall include—
 * (A) good faith letters of intent by the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority and its non-Federal partners to indicate that they have committed to share the allocated costs as determined by the Secretary; and
 * (B) a schedule identifying the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs that should be allocated to the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority, as well as the current and expected financial capability to pay operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.


 * (b) Federal Reclamation Projects—
 * Nothing in this section shall supersede or amend the provisions of Federal Reclamation laws or laws associated with any project or any portion of any project constructed under any authority of Federal Reclamation laws.


 * (c) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $3,000,000 for the Federal cost share of the study authorized in subsection (a).


 * (d) Sunset—
 * The authority of the Secretary to carry out any provisions of this section shall terminate 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 9101. TUMALO IRRIGATION DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT, OREGON.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) DISTRICT—
 * The term `District' means the Tumalo Irrigation District, Oregon.
 * (2) PROJECT—
 * The term `Project' means the Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation Project authorized under subsection (b)(1).
 * (3) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.


 * (b) Authorization To Plan, Design and Construct the Tumalo Water Conservation Project-
 * (1) AUTHORIZATION—
 * The Secretary, in cooperation with the District—
 * (A) may participate in the planning, design, and construction of the Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation Project in Deschutes County, Oregon; and
 * (B) for purposes of planning and designing the Project, shall take into account any appropriate studies and reports prepared by the District.
 * (2) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT-
 * (A) FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The Federal share of the total cost of the Project shall be 25 percent, which shall be nonreimbursable to the United States.
 * (B) CREDIT TOWARD NON-FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The Secretary shall credit toward the non-Federal share of the Project any amounts that the District provides toward the design, planning, and construction before the date of enactment of this Act.
 * (3) TITLE—
 * The District shall hold title to any facilities constructed under this section.
 * (4) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS—
 * The District shall pay the operation and maintenance costs of the Project.
 * (5) EFFECT—
 * Any assistance provided under this section shall not be considered to be a supplemental or additional benefit under Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.).


 * (c) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the Federal share of the cost of the Project $4,000,000.


 * (d) Termination of Authority—
 * The authority of the Secretary to carry out this section shall expire on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 9102. MADERA WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) DISTRICT—
 * The term `District' means the Madera Irrigation District, Madera, California.
 * (2) PROJECT—
 * The term `Project' means the Madera Water Supply Enhancement Project, a groundwater bank on the 13,646-acre Madera Ranch in Madera, California, owned, operated, maintained, and managed by the District that will plan, design, and construct recharge, recovery, and delivery systems able to store up to 250,000 acre-feet of water and recover up to 55,000 acre-feet of water per year, as substantially described in the California Environmental Quality Act, Final Environmental Impact Report for the Madera Irrigation District Water Supply Enhancement Project, September 2005.
 * (3) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
 * (4) TOTAL COST—
 * The term `total cost' means all reasonable costs, such as the planning, design, permitting, and construction of the Project and the acquisition costs of lands used or acquired by the District for the Project.


 * (b) Project Feasibility-
 * (1) PROJECT FEASIBLE—
 * Pursuant to the Reclamation Act of 1902 (32 Stat. 388) and Acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, the Project is feasible and no further studies or actions regarding feasibility are necessary.
 * (2) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS—
 * The Secretary shall implement the authority provided in this section in accordance with all applicable Federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 136; 16 U.S.C. 460 et seq.).


 * (c) Cooperative Agreement—
 * All final planning and design and the construction of the Project authorized by this section shall be undertaken in accordance with a cooperative agreement between the Secretary and the District for the Project. Such cooperative agreement shall set forth in a manner acceptable to the Secretary and the District the responsibilities of the District for participating, which shall include—
 * (1) engineering and design;
 * (2) construction; and
 * (3) the administration of contracts pertaining to any of the foregoing.


 * (d) Authorization for the Madera Water Supply and Enhancement Project-
 * (1) AUTHORIZATION OF CONSTRUCTION—
 * The Secretary, acting pursuant to the Federal reclamation laws (Act of June 17, 1902; 32 Stat. 388), and Acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement through the Bureau of Reclamation with the District for the support of the final design and construction of the Project.
 * (2) TOTAL COST—
 * The total cost of the Project for the purposes of determining the Federal cost share shall not exceed $90,000,000.
 * (3) COST SHARE—
 * The Federal share of the capital costs of the Project shall be provided on a nonreimbursable basis and shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost. Capital, planning, design, permitting, construction, and land acquisition costs incurred by the District prior to the date of the enactment of this Act shall be considered a portion of the non-Federal cost share.
 * (4) CREDIT FOR NON-FEDERAL WORK—
 * The District shall receive credit toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the Project for—
 * (A) in-kind services that the Secretary determines would contribute substantially toward the completion of the project;
 * (B) reasonable costs incurred by the District as a result of participation in the planning, design, permitting, and construction of the Project; and
 * (C) the acquisition costs of lands used or acquired by the District for the Project.
 * (5) LIMITATION—
 * The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of the Project authorized by this subsection. The operation, ownership, and maintenance of the Project shall be the sole responsibility of the District.
 * (6) PLANS AND ANALYSES CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW—
 * Before obligating funds for design or construction under this subsection, the Secretary shall work cooperatively with the District to use, to the extent possible, plans, designs, and engineering and environmental analyses that have already been prepared by the District for the Project. The Secretary shall ensure that such information as is used is consistent with applicable Federal laws and regulations.
 * (7) TITLE; RESPONSIBILITY; LIABILITY—
 * Nothing in this subsection or the assistance provided under this subsection shall be construed to transfer title, responsibility, or liability related to the Project to the United States.
 * (8) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $22,500,000 or 25 percent of the total cost of the Project, whichever is less.


 * (e) Sunset—
 * The authority of the Secretary to carry out any provisions of this section shall terminate 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 9103. EASTERN NEW MEXICO RURAL WATER SYSTEM PROJECT, NEW MEXICO.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) AUTHORITY—
 * The term `Authority' means the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority, an entity formed under State law for the purposes of planning, financing, developing, and operating the System.
 * (2) ENGINEERING REPORT—
 * The term `engineering report' means the report entitled `Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Preliminary Engineering Report' and dated October 2006.
 * (3) PLAN—
 * The term `plan' means the operation, maintenance, and replacement plan required by subsection (c)(2).
 * (4) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
 * (5) STATE—
 * The term `State' means the State of New Mexico.
 * (6) SYSTEM-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * The term `System' means the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, a water delivery project designed to deliver approximately 16,500 acre-feet of water per year from the Ute Reservoir to the cities of Clovis, Elida, Grady, Melrose, Portales, and Texico and other locations in Curry, Roosevelt, and Quay Counties in the State.
 * (B) INCLUSIONS—
 * The term `System' includes the major components and associated infrastructure identified as the `Best Technical Alternative' in the engineering report.
 * (7) UTE RESERVOIR—
 * The term `Ute Reservoir' means the impoundment of water created in 1962 by the construction of the Ute Dam on the Canadian River, located approximately 32 miles upstream of the border between New Mexico and Texas.


 * (b) Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System-
 * (1) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary may provide financial and technical assistance to the Authority to assist in planning, designing, conducting related preconstruction activities for, and constructing the System.
 * (B) USE-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * Any financial assistance provided under subparagraph (A) shall be obligated and expended only in accordance with a cooperative agreement entered into under subsection (d)(1)(B).
 * (ii) LIMITATIONS—
 * Financial assistance provided under clause (i) shall not be used—
 * (I) for any activity that is inconsistent with constructing the System; or
 * (II) to plan or construct facilities used to supply irrigation water for irrigated agricultural purposes.
 * (2) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * The Federal share of the total cost of any activity or construction carried out using amounts made available under this section shall be not more than 75 percent of the total cost of the System.
 * (B) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT COSTS—
 * For purposes of subparagraph (A), the total cost of the System shall include any costs incurred by the Authority or the State on or after October 1, 2003, for the development of the System.
 * (3) LIMITATION—
 * No amounts made available under this section may be used for the construction of the System until—
 * (A) a plan is developed under subsection (c)(2); and
 * (B) the Secretary and the Authority have complied with any requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) applicable to the System.
 * (4) TITLE TO PROJECT WORKS—
 * Title to the infrastructure of the System shall be held by the Authority or as may otherwise be specified under State law.


 * (c) Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Costs-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Authority shall be responsible for the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs associated with the System.
 * (2) OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT PLAN—
 * The Authority, in consultation with the Secretary, shall develop an operation, maintenance, and replacement plan that establishes the rates and fees for beneficiaries of the System in the amount necessary to ensure that the System is properly maintained and capable of delivering approximately 16,500 acre-feet of water per year.


 * (d) Administrative Provisions-
 * (1) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary may enter into any contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other agreement that is necessary to carry out this section.
 * (B) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the Authority to provide financial assistance and any other assistance requested by the Authority for planning, design, related preconstruction activities, and construction of the System.
 * (ii) REQUIREMENTS—
 * The cooperative agreement entered into under clause (i) shall, at a minimum, specify the responsibilities of the Secretary and the Authority with respect to—
 * (I) ensuring that the cost-share requirements established by subsection (b)(2) are met;
 * (II) completing the planning and final design of the System;
 * (III) any environmental and cultural resource compliance activities required for the System; and
 * (IV) the construction of the System.
 * (2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE—
 * At the request of the Authority, the Secretary may provide to the Authority any technical assistance that is necessary to assist the Authority in planning, designing, constructing, and operating the System.
 * (3) BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT—
 * The Secretary shall consult with the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and the Authority in preparing any biological assessment under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) that may be required for planning and constructing the System.
 * (4) EFFECT—
 * Nothing in this section—
 * (A) affects or preempts—
 * (i) State water law; or
 * (ii) an interstate compact relating to the allocation of water; or
 * (B) confers on any non-Federal entity the ability to exercise any Federal rights to—
 * (i) the water of a stream; or
 * (ii) any groundwater resource.


 * (e) Authorization of Appropriations-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * In accordance with the adjustment carried out under paragraph (2), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section an amount not greater than $327,000,000.
 * (2) ADJUSTMENT—
 * The amount made available under paragraph (1) shall be adjusted to reflect changes in construction costs occurring after January 1, 2007, as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable to the types of construction necessary to carry out this section.
 * (3) NONREIMBURSABLE AMOUNTS—
 * Amounts made available to the Authority in accordance with the cost-sharing requirement under subsection (b)(2) shall be nonreimbursable and nonreturnable to the United States.
 * (4) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS—
 * At the end of each fiscal year, any unexpended funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be retained for use in future fiscal years consistent with this section.

SEC. 9104. RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT PROJECT, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) In General—
 * The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
 * `SEC. 1649. RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT PROJECT, CALIFORNIA.
 * `(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Rancho California Water District, California, may participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for water recycling, demineralization, and desalination, and distribution of non-potable water supplies in Southern Riverside County, California.
 * `(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 or $20,000,000, whichever is less.
 * `(c) Limitation- Funds provided by the Secretary under this section shall not be used for operation or maintenance of the project described in subsection (a).'.


 * (b) Clerical Amendment—
 * The table of items in section 2 of Public Law 102-575 is amended by inserting after the last item the following:
 * `Sec. 1649. Rancho California Water District Project, California.'.

SEC. 9105. JACKSON GULCH REHABILITATION PROJECT, COLORADO.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) ASSESSMENT—
 * The term `assessment' means the engineering document that is—
 * (A) entitled `Jackson Gulch Inlet Canal Project, Jackson Gulch Outlet Canal Project, Jackson Gulch Operations Facilities Project: Condition Assessment and Recommendations for Rehabilitation';
 * (B) dated February 2004; and
 * (C) on file with the Bureau of Reclamation.
 * (2) DISTRICT—
 * The term `District' means the Mancos Water Conservancy District established under the Water Conservancy Act (Colo. Rev. Stat. 37-45-101 et seq.).
 * (3) PROJECT—
 * The term `Project' means the Jackson Gulch rehabilitation project, a program for the rehabilitation of the Jackson Gulch Canal system and other infrastructure in the State, as described in the assessment.
 * (4) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.
 * (5) STATE—
 * The term `State' means the State of Colorado.


 * (b) Authorization of Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Project-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * Subject to the reimbursement requirement described in paragraph (3), the Secretary shall pay the Federal share of the total cost of carrying out the Project.
 * (2) USE OF EXISTING INFORMATION—
 * In preparing any studies relating to the Project, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use existing studies, including engineering and resource information provided by, or at the direction of—
 * (A) Federal, State, or local agencies; and
 * (B) the District.
 * (3) REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENT-
 * (A) AMOUNT—
 * The Secretary shall recover from the District as reimbursable expenses the lesser of—
 * (i) the amount equal to 35 percent of the cost of the Project; or
 * (ii) $2,900,000.
 * (B) MANNER—
 * The Secretary shall recover reimbursable expenses under subparagraph (A)—
 * (i) in a manner agreed to by the Secretary and the District;
 * (ii) over a period of 15 years; and
 * (iii) with no interest.
 * (C) CREDIT—
 * In determining the exact amount of reimbursable expenses to be recovered from the District, the Secretary shall credit the District for any amounts it paid before the date of enactment of this Act for engineering work and improvements directly associated with the Project.
 * (4) PROHIBITION ON OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS—
 * The District shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of any facility constructed or rehabilitated under this section.
 * (5) LIABILITY—
 * The United States shall not be liable for damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to a facility rehabilitated or constructed under this section.
 * (6) EFFECT—
 * An activity provided Federal funding under this section shall not be considered a supplemental or additional benefit under—
 * (A) the reclamation laws; or
 * (B) the Act of August 11, 1939 (16 U.S.C. 590y et seq.).
 * (7) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to pay the Federal share of the total cost of carrying out the Project $8,250,000.

SEC. 9106. RIO GRANDE PUEBLOS, NEW MEXICO.

 * (a) Findings and Purpose-
 * (1) FINDINGS—
 * Congress finds that—
 * (A) drought, population increases, and environmental needs are exacerbating water supply issues across the western United States, including the Rio Grande Basin in New Mexico;
 * (B) a report developed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 2000 identified a serious need for the rehabilitation and repair of irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos;
 * (C) inspection of existing irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos shows that many key facilities, such as diversion structures and main conveyance ditches, are unsafe and barely, if at all, operable;
 * (D) the benefits of rehabilitating and repairing irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos include—
 * (i) water conservation;
 * (ii) extending available water supplies;
 * (iii) increased agricultural productivity;
 * (iv) economic benefits;
 * (v) safer facilities; and
 * (vi) the preservation of the culture of Indian Pueblos in the State;
 * (E) certain Indian Pueblos in the Rio Grande Basin receive water from facilities operated or owned by the Bureau of Reclamation; and
 * (F) rehabilitation and repair of irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos would improve—
 * (i) overall water management by the Bureau of Reclamation; and
 * (ii) the ability of the Bureau of Reclamation to help address potential water supply conflicts in the Rio Grande Basin.
 * (2) PURPOSE—
 * The purpose of this section is to direct the Secretary—
 * (A) to assess the condition of the irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos;
 * (B) to establish priorities for the rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos in accordance with specified criteria; and
 * (C) to implement projects to rehabilitate and improve the irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos.


 * (b) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) 2004 AGREEMENT—
 * The term `2004 Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement By and Between the United States of America and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Providing for the Payment of Operation and Maintenance Charges on Newly Reclaimed Pueblo Indian Lands in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico' and executed in September 2004 (including any successor agreements and amendments to the agreement).
 * (2) DESIGNATED ENGINEER—
 * The term `designated engineer' means a Federal employee designated under the Act of February 14, 1927 (69 Stat. 1098, chapter 138) to represent the United States in any action involving the maintenance, rehabilitation, or preservation of the condition of any irrigation structure or facility on land located in the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos.
 * (3) DISTRICT—
 * The term `District' means the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, a political subdivision of the State established in 1925.
 * (4) PUEBLO IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE—
 * The term `Pueblo irrigation infrastructure' means any diversion structure, conveyance facility, or drainage facility that is—
 * (A) in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act; and
 * (B) located on land of a Rio Grande Pueblo that is associated with—
 * (i) the delivery of water for the irrigation of agricultural land; or
 * (ii) the carriage of irrigation return flows and excess water from the land that is served.
 * (5) RIO GRANDE BASIN—
 * The term `Rio Grande Basin' means the headwaters of the Rio Chama and the Rio Grande Rivers (including any tributaries) from the State line between Colorado and New Mexico downstream to the elevation corresponding with the spillway crest of Elephant Butte Dam at 4,457.3 feet mean sea level.
 * (6) RIO GRANDE PUEBLO—
 * The term `Rio Grande Pueblo' means any of the 18 Pueblos that—
 * (A) occupy land in the Rio Grande Basin; and
 * (B) are included on the list of federally recognized Indian tribes published by the Secretary in accordance with section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a-1).
 * (7) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.
 * (8) SIX MIDDLE RIO GRANDE PUEBLOS—
 * The term `Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos' means each of the Pueblos of Cochiti, Santo Domingo, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Sandia, and Isleta.
 * (9) SPECIAL PROJECT—
 * The term `special project' has the meaning given the term in the 2004 Agreement.
 * (10) STATE—
 * The term `State' means the State of New Mexico.


 * (c) Irrigation Infrastructure Study-
 * (1) STUDY-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * On the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with subparagraph (B), and in consultation with the Rio Grande Pueblos, shall—
 * (i) conduct a study of Pueblo irrigation infrastructure; and
 * (ii) based on the results of the study, develop a list of projects (including a cost estimate for each project), that are recommended to be implemented over a 10-year period to repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct Pueblo irrigation infrastructure.
 * (B) REQUIRED CONSENT—
 * In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall only include each individual Rio Grande Pueblo that notifies the Secretary that the Pueblo consents to participate in—
 * (i) the conduct of the study under subparagraph (A)(i); and
 * (ii) the development of the list of projects under subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the Pueblo.
 * (2) PRIORITY-
 * (A) CONSIDERATION OF FACTORS-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * In developing the list of projects under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall—
 * (I) consider each of the factors described in subparagraph (B); and
 * (II) prioritize the projects recommended for implementation based on—
 * (aa) a review of each of the factors; and
 * (bb) a consideration of the projected benefits of the project on completion of the project.
 * (ii) ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECTS—
 * A project is eligible to be considered and prioritized by the Secretary if the project addresses at least 1 factor described in subparagraph (B).
 * (B) FACTORS—
 * The factors referred to in subparagraph (A) are—
 * (i)(I) the extent of disrepair of the Pueblo irrigation infrastructure; and
 * (II) the effect of the disrepair on the ability of the applicable Rio Grande Pueblo to irrigate agricultural land using Pueblo irrigation infrastructure;
 * (ii) whether, and the extent that, the repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of the Pueblo irrigation infrastructure would provide an opportunity to conserve water;
 * (iii)(I) the economic and cultural impacts that the Pueblo irrigation infrastructure that is in disrepair has on the applicable Rio Grande Pueblo; and
 * (II) the economic and cultural benefits that the repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of the Pueblo irrigation infrastructure would have on the applicable Rio Grande Pueblo;
 * (iv) the opportunity to address water supply or environmental conflicts in the applicable river basin if the Pueblo irrigation infrastructure is repaired, rehabilitated, or reconstructed; and
 * (v) the overall benefits of the project to efficient water operations on the land of the applicable Rio Grande Pueblo.
 * (3) CONSULTATION—
 * In developing the list of projects under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall consult with the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (including the designated engineer with respect to each proposed project that affects the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos), the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Chief of Engineers to evaluate the extent to which programs under the jurisdiction of the respective agencies may be used—
 * (A) to assist in evaluating projects to repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct Pueblo irrigation infrastructure; and
 * (B) to implement—
 * (i) a project recommended for implementation under paragraph (1)(A)(ii); or
 * (ii) any other related project (including on-farm improvements) that may be appropriately coordinated with the repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of Pueblo irrigation infrastructure to improve the efficient use of water in the Rio Grande Basin.
 * (4) REPORT—
 * Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that includes—
 * (A) the list of projects recommended for implementation under paragraph (1)(A)(ii); and
 * (B) any findings of the Secretary with respect to—
 * (i) the study conducted under paragraph (1)(A)(i);
 * (ii) the consideration of the factors under paragraph (2)(B); and
 * (iii) the consultations under paragraph (3).
 * (5) PERIODIC REVIEW—
 * Not later than 4 years after the date on which the Secretary submits the report under paragraph (4) and every 4 years thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with each Rio Grande Pueblo, shall—
 * (A) review the report submitted under paragraph (4); and
 * (B) update the list of projects described in paragraph (4)(A) in accordance with each factor described in paragraph (2)(B), as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.


 * (d) Irrigation Infrastructure Grants-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary may provide grants to, and enter into contracts or other agreements with, the Rio Grande Pueblos to plan, design, construct, or otherwise implement projects to repair, rehabilitate, reconstruct, or replace Pueblo irrigation infrastructure that are recommended for implementation under subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii)—
 * (A) to increase water use efficiency and agricultural productivity for the benefit of a Rio Grande Pueblo;
 * (B) to conserve water; or
 * (C) to otherwise enhance water management or help avert water supply conflicts in the Rio Grande Basin.
 * (2) LIMITATION—
 * Assistance provided under paragraph (1) shall not be used for—
 * (A) the repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of any major impoundment structure; or
 * (B) any on-farm improvements.
 * (3) CONSULTATION—
 * In carrying out a project under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
 * (A) consult with, and obtain the approval of, the applicable Rio Grande Pueblo;
 * (B) consult with the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and
 * (C) as appropriate, coordinate the project with any work being conducted under the irrigation operations and maintenance program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
 * (4) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT-
 * (A) FEDERAL SHARE-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as provided in clause (ii), the Federal share of the total cost of carrying out a project under paragraph (1) shall be not more than 75 percent.
 * (ii) EXCEPTION—
 * The Secretary may waive or limit the non-Federal share required under clause (i) if the Secretary determines, based on a demonstration of financial hardship by the Rio Grande Pueblo, that the Rio Grande Pueblo is unable to contribute the required non-Federal share.
 * (B) DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary may accept from the District a partial or total contribution toward the non-Federal share required for a project carried out under paragraph (1) on land located in any of the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos if the Secretary determines that the project is a special project.
 * (ii) LIMITATION—
 * Nothing in clause (i) requires the District to contribute to the non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under paragraph (1).
 * (C) STATE CONTRIBUTIONS-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary may accept from the State a partial or total contribution toward the non-Federal share for a project carried out under paragraph (1).
 * (ii) LIMITATION—
 * Nothing in clause (i) requires the State to contribute to the non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under paragraph (1).
 * (D) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The non-Federal share under subparagraph (A)(i) may be in the form of in-kind contributions, including the contribution of any valuable asset or service that the Secretary determines would substantially contribute to a project carried out under paragraph (1).
 * (5) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE—
 * The Secretary may not use any amount made available under subsection (g)(2) to carry out the operation or maintenance of any project carried out under paragraph (1).


 * (e) Effect on Existing Authority and Responsibilities—
 * Nothing in this section—
 * (1) affects any existing project-specific funding authority; or
 * (2) limits or absolves the United States from any responsibility to any Rio Grande Pueblo (including any responsibility arising from a trust relationship or from any Federal law (including regulations), Executive order, or agreement between the Federal Government and any Rio Grande Pueblo).


 * (f) Effect on Pueblo Water Rights or State Water Law-
 * (1) PUEBLO WATER RIGHTS—
 * Nothing in this section (including the implementation of any project carried out in accordance with this section) affects the right of any Pueblo to receive, divert, store, or claim a right to water, including the priority of right and the quantity of water associated with the water right under Federal or State law.
 * (2) STATE WATER LAW—
 * Nothing in this section preempts or affects—
 * (A) State water law; or
 * (B) an interstate compact governing water.


 * (g) Authorization of Appropriations-
 * (1) STUDY—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (c) $4,000,000.
 * (2) PROJECTS—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (d) $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2019.

SEC. 9107. UPPER COLORADO RIVER ENDANGERED FISH PROGRAMS.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * Section 2 of Public Law 106-392 (114 Stat. 1602) is amended—
 * (1) in paragraph (5), by inserting `, rehabilitation, and repair' after `and replacement'; and
 * (2) in paragraph (6), by inserting `those for protection of critical habitat, those for preventing entrainment of fish in water diversions,' after `instream flows,'.


 * (b) Authorization To Fund Recovery Programs—
 * Section 3 of Public Law 106-392 (114 Stat. 1603; 120 Stat. 290) is amended—
 * (1) in subsection (a)—
 * (A) in paragraph (1), by striking `$61,000,000' and inserting `$88,000,000';
 * (B) in paragraph (2), by striking `2010' and inserting `2023'; and
 * (C) in paragraph (3), by striking `2010' and inserting `2023';
 * (2) in subsection (b)—
 * (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking `$126,000,000' and inserting `$209,000,000';
 * (B) in paragraph (1)—
 * (i) by striking `$108,000,000' and inserting `$179,000,000'; and
 * (ii) by striking `2010' and inserting `2023'; and
 * (C) in paragraph (2)—
 * (i) by striking `$18,000,000' and inserting `$30,000,000'; and
 * (ii) by striking `2010' and inserting `2023'; and
 * (3) in subsection (c)(4), by striking `$31,000,000' and inserting `$87,000,000'.

SEC. 9108. SANTA MARGARITA RIVER, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) DISTRICT—
 * The term `District' means the Fallbrook Public Utility District, San Diego County, California.
 * (2) PROJECT—
 * The term `Project' means the impoundment, recharge, treatment, and other facilities the construction, operation, watershed management, and maintenance of which is authorized under subsection (b).
 * (3) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.


 * (b) Authorization for Construction of Santa Margarita River Project-
 * (1) AUTHORIZATION—
 * The Secretary, acting pursuant to Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.), to the extent that law is not inconsistent with this section, may construct, operate, and maintain the Project substantially in accordance with the final feasibility report and environmental reviews for the Project and this section.
 * (2) CONDITIONS—
 * The Secretary may construct the Project only after the Secretary determines that the following conditions have occurred:
 * (A)(i) The District and the Secretary of the Navy have entered into contracts under subsections (c)(2) and (e) of section 9 of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h) to repay to the United States equitable and appropriate portions, as determined by the Secretary, of the actual costs of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Project.
 * (ii) As an alternative to a repayment contract with the Secretary of the Navy described in clause (i), the Secretary may allow the Secretary of the Navy to satisfy all or a portion of the repayment obligation for construction of the Project on the payment of the share of the Secretary of the Navy prior to the initiation of construction, subject to a final cost allocation as described in subsection (c).
 * (B) The officer or agency of the State of California authorized by law to grant permits for the appropriation of water has granted the permits to the Bureau of Reclamation for the benefit of the Secretary of the Navy and the District as permittees for rights to the use of water for storage and diversion as provided in this section, including approval of all requisite changes in points of diversion and storage, and purposes and places of use.
 * (C)(i) The District has agreed—
 * (I) to not assert against the United States any prior appropriative right the District may have to water in excess of the quantity deliverable to the District under this section; and
 * (II) to share in the use of the waters impounded by the Project on the basis of equal priority and in accordance with the ratio prescribed in subsection (d)(2).
 * (ii) The agreement and waiver under clause (i) and the changes in points of diversion and storage under subparagraph (B)—
 * (I) shall become effective and binding only when the Project has been completed and put into operation; and
 * (II) may be varied by agreement between the District and the Secretary of the Navy.
 * (D) The Secretary has determined that the Project has completed applicable economic, environmental, and engineering feasibility studies.


 * (c) Costs-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * As determined by a final cost allocation after completion of the construction of the Project, the Secretary of the Navy shall be responsible to pay upfront or repay to the Secretary only that portion of the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of the Project that the Secretary and the Secretary of the Navy determine reflects the extent to which the Department of the Navy benefits from the Project.
 * (2) OTHER CONTRACTS—
 * Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter into a contract with the Secretary of the Navy for the impoundment, storage, treatment, and carriage of prior rights water for domestic, municipal, fish and wildlife, industrial, and other beneficial purposes using Project facilities.


 * (d) Operation; Yield Allotment; Delivery-
 * (1) OPERATION—
 * The Secretary, the District, or a third party (consistent with subsection (f)) may operate the Project, subject to a memorandum of agreement between the Secretary, the Secretary of the Navy, and the District and under regulations satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy with respect to the share of the Project of the Department of the Navy.
 * (2) YIELD ALLOTMENT—
 * Except as otherwise agreed between the parties, the Secretary of the Navy and the District shall participate in the Project yield on the basis of equal priority and in accordance with the following ratio:
 * (A) 60 percent of the yield of the Project is allotted to the Secretary of the Navy.
 * (B) 40 percent of the yield of the Project is allotted to the District.
 * (3) CONTRACTS FOR DELIVERY OF EXCESS WATER-
 * (A) EXCESS WATER AVAILABLE TO OTHER PERSONS—
 * If the Secretary of the Navy certifies to the official agreed on to administer the Project that the Department of the Navy does not have immediate need for any portion of the 60 percent of the yield of the Project allotted to the Secretary of the Navy under paragraph (2), the official may enter into temporary contracts for the sale and delivery of the excess water.
 * (B) FIRST RIGHT FOR EXCESS WATER—
 * The first right to excess water made available under subparagraph (A) shall be given the District, if otherwise consistent with the laws of the State of California.
 * (C) CONDITION OF CONTRACTS—
 * Each contract entered into under subparagraph (A) for the sale and delivery of excess water shall include a condition that the Secretary of the Navy has the right to demand the water, without charge and without obligation on the part of the United States, after 30 days notice.
 * (D) MODIFICATION OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS—
 * The rights and obligations of the United States and the District regarding the ratio, amounts, definition of Project yield, and payment for excess water may be modified by an agreement between the parties.
 * (4) CONSIDERATION-
 * (A) DEPOSIT OF FUNDS-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * Amounts paid to the United States under a contract entered into under paragraph (3) shall be—
 * (I) deposited in the special account established for the Department of the Navy under section 2667(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code; and
 * (II) shall be available for the purposes specified in section 2667(e)(1)(C) of that title.
 * (ii) EXCEPTION—
 * Section 2667(e)(1)(D) of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to amounts deposited in the special account pursuant to this paragraph.
 * (B) IN-KIND CONSIDERATION—
 * In lieu of monetary consideration under subparagraph (A), or in addition to monetary consideration, the Secretary of the Navy may accept in-kind consideration in a form and quantity that is acceptable to the Secretary of the Navy, including—
 * (i) maintenance, protection, alteration, repair, improvement, or restoration (including environmental restoration) of property or facilities of the Department of the Navy;
 * (ii) construction of new facilities for the Department of the Navy;
 * (iii) provision of facilities for use by the Department of the Navy;
 * (iv) facilities operation support for the Department of the Navy; and
 * (v) provision of such other services as the Secretary of the Navy considers appropriate.
 * (C) RELATION TO OTHER LAWS—
 * Sections 2662 and 2802 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to any new facilities the construction of which is accepted as in-kind consideration under this paragraph.
 * (D) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION—
 * If the in-kind consideration proposed to be provided under a contract to be entered into under paragraph (3) has a value in excess of $500,000, the contract may not be entered into until the earlier of—
 * (i) the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary of the Navy submits to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report describing the contract and the form and quantity of the in-kind consideration; or
 * (ii) the end of the 14-day period beginning on the date on which a copy of the report referred to in clause (i) is provided in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of title 10, United States Code.


 * (e) Repayment Obligation of the District-
 * (1) DETERMINATION-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the general repayment obligation of the District shall be determined by the Secretary consistent with subsections (c)(2) and (e) of section 9 of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h) to repay to the United States equitable and appropriate portions, as determined by the Secretary, of the actual costs of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Project.
 * (B) GROUNDWATER—
 * For purposes of calculating interest and determining the time when the repayment obligation of the District to the United States commences, the pumping and treatment of groundwater from the Project shall be deemed equivalent to the first use of water from a water storage project.
 * (C) CONTRACTS FOR DELIVERY OF EXCESS WATER—
 * There shall be no repayment obligation under this subsection for water delivered to the District under a contract described in subsection (d)(3).
 * (2) MODIFICATION OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION BY AGREEMENT—
 * The rights and obligations of the United States and the District regarding the repayment obligation of the District may be modified by an agreement between the parties.


 * (f) Transfer of Care, Operation, and Maintenance-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary may transfer to the District, or a mutually agreed upon third party, the care, operation, and maintenance of the Project under conditions that are—
 * (A) satisfactory to the Secretary and the District; and
 * (B) with respect to the portion of the Project that is located within the boundaries of Camp Pendleton, satisfactory to the Secretary, the District, and the Secretary of the Navy.
 * (2) EQUITABLE CREDIT-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * In the event of a transfer under paragraph (1), the District shall be entitled to an equitable credit for the costs associated with the proportionate share of the Secretary of the operation and maintenance of the Project.
 * (B) APPLICATION—
 * The amount of costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be applied against the indebtedness of the District to the United States.


 * (g) Scope of Section-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as otherwise provided in this section, for the purpose of this section, the laws of the State of California shall apply to the rights of the United States pertaining to the use of water under this section.
 * (2) LIMITATIONS—
 * Nothing in this section—
 * (A) provides a grant or a relinquishment by the United States of any rights to the use of water that the United States acquired according to the laws of the State of California, either as a result of the acquisition of the land comprising Camp Joseph H. Pendleton and adjoining naval installations, and the rights to the use of water as a part of that acquisition, or through actual use or prescription or both since the date of that acquisition, if any;
 * (B) creates any legal obligation to store any water in the Project, to the use of which the United States has those rights;
 * (C) requires the division under this section of water to which the United States has those rights; or
 * (D) constitutes a recognition of, or an admission by the United States that, the District has any rights to the use of water in the Santa Margarita River, which rights, if any, exist only by virtue of the laws of the State of California.


 * (h) Limitations on Operation and Administration—
 * Unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary of the Navy, the Project—
 * (1) shall be operated in a manner which allows the free passage of all of the water to the use of which the United States is entitled according to the laws of the State of California either as a result of the acquisition of the land comprising Camp Joseph H. Pendleton and adjoining naval installations, and the rights to the use of water as a part of those acquisitions, or through actual use or prescription, or both, since the date of that acquisition, if any; and
 * (2) shall not be administered or operated in any way that will impair or deplete the quantities of water the use of which the United States would be entitled under the laws of the State of California had the Project not been built.


 * (i) Reports to Congress—
 * Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and periodically thereafter, the Secretary and the Secretary of the Navy shall each submit to the appropriate committees of Congress reports that describe whether the conditions specified in subsection (b)(2) have been met and if so, the manner in which the conditions were met.


 * (j) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
 * (1) $60,000,000, as adjusted to reflect the engineering costs indices for the construction cost of the Project; and
 * (2) such sums as are necessary to operate and maintain the Project.


 * (k) Sunset—
 * The authority of the Secretary to complete construction of the Project shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 9109. ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.

 * (a) In General—
 * The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by section 9104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
 * `SEC. 1650. ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT PROJECTS, CALIFORNIA.
 * `(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, California, may participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities needed to establish recycled water distribution and wastewater treatment and reclamation facilities that will be used to treat wastewater and provide recycled water in the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, California.
 * `(b) Cost Sharing- The Federal share of the cost of each project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
 * `(c) Limitation- Funds provided by the Secretary under this section shall not be used for operation or maintenance of the projects described in subsection (a).
 * `(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $12,500,000.'.


 * (b) Clerical Amendment—
 * The table of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102-575 (as amended by section 9104(b)) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1649 the following:
 * `Sec. 1650. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Projects, California.'.

SEC. 9110. NORTH BAY WATER REUSE AUTHORITY.

 * (a) Project Authorization—
 * The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by section 9109(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
 * `SEC. 1651. NORTH BAY WATER REUSE PROGRAM.
 * `(a) Definitions- In this section:
 * `(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY- The term `eligible entity' means a member agency of the North Bay Water Reuse Authority of the State located in the North San Pablo Bay watershed in—
 * `(A) Marin County;
 * `(B) Napa County;
 * `(C) Solano County; or
 * `(D) Sonoma County.
 * `(2) WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROJECT- The term `water reclamation and reuse project' means a project carried out by the Secretary and an eligible entity in the North San Pablo Bay watershed relating to—
 * `(A) water quality improvement;
 * `(B) wastewater treatment;
 * `(C) water reclamation and reuse;
 * `(D) groundwater recharge and protection;
 * `(E) surface water augmentation; or
 * `(F) other related improvements.
 * `(3) STATE- The term `State' means the State of California.
 * `(b) North Bay Water Reuse Program-
 * `(1) IN GENERAL- Contingent upon a finding of feasibility, the Secretary, acting through a cooperative agreement with the State or a subdivision of the State, is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities for the planning, design, and construction of water reclamation and reuse facilities and recycled water conveyance and distribution systems.
 * `(2) COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES- In carrying out this section, the Secretary and the eligible entity shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use the design work and environmental evaluations initiated by—
 * `(A) non-Federal entities; and
 * `(B) the Corps of Engineers in the San Pablo Bay Watershed of the State.
 * `(3) PHASED PROJECT- A cooperative agreement described in paragraph (1) shall require that the North Bay Water Reuse Program carried out under this section shall consist of 2 phases as follows:
 * `(A) FIRST PHASE- During the first phase, the Secretary and an eligible entity shall complete the planning, design, and construction of the main treatment and main conveyance systems.
 * `(B) SECOND PHASE- During the second phase, the Secretary and an eligible entity shall complete the planning, design, and construction of the sub-regional distribution systems.
 * `(4) COST SHARING-
 * `(A) FEDERAL SHARE- The Federal share of the cost of the first phase of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the first phase of the project.
 * `(B) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE- The non-Federal share may be in the form of any in-kind services that the Secretary determines would contribute substantially toward the completion of the water reclamation and reuse project, including—
 * `(i) reasonable costs incurred by the eligible entity relating to the planning, design, and construction of the water reclamation and reuse project; and
 * `(ii) the acquisition costs of land acquired for the project that is—
 * `(I) used for planning, design, and construction of the water reclamation and reuse project facilities; and
 * `(II) owned by an eligible entity and directly related to the project.
 * `(C) LIMITATION- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
 * `(5) EFFECT- Nothing in this section—
 * `(A) affects or preempts—
 * `(i) State water law; or
 * `(ii) an interstate compact relating to the allocation of water; or
 * `(B) confers on any non-Federal entity the ability to exercise any Federal right to—
 * `(i) the water of a stream; or
 * `(ii) any groundwater resource.
 * `(6) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- There is authorized to be appropriated for the Federal share of the total cost of the first phase of the project authorized by this section $25,000,000, to remain available until expended.'.


 * (b) Conforming Amendment—
 * The table of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102-575 (as amended by section 9109(b)) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1650 the following:
 * `Sec. 1651. North Bay water reuse program.'.

SEC. 9111. PRADO BASIN NATURAL TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by section 9110(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
 * ` SEC. 1652. PRADO BASIN NATURAL TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT.
 * `(a) In General- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Orange County Water District, shall participate in the planning, design, and construction of natural treatment systems and wetlands for the flows of the Santa Ana River, California, and its tributaries into the Prado Basin.
 * `(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 the 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 $10,000,000.
 * `(e) Sunset of Authority- This section shall have no effect after the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section.'.
 * (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT—
 * The table of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102-575 (43 U.S.C. prec. 371) (as amended by section 9110(b)) is amended by inserting after the last item the following:
 * `1652. Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project.'.


 * (b) Lower Chino Dairy Area Desalination Demonstration and Reclamation Project-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by subsection (a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
 * ` SEC. 1653. LOWER CHINO DAIRY AREA DESALINATION DEMONSTRATION AND RECLAMATION PROJECT. ===
 * `(a) In General- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Chino Basin Watermaster, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and acting under the Federal reclamation laws, shall participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration and reclamation project.
 * `(b) Cost Sharing- The Federal share of the cost of the project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed—
 * `(1) 25 percent of the total cost of the project; or
 * `(2) $26,000,000.
 * `(c) Limitation- Funds provided by the Secretary shall not be used for operation or maintenance of the project described in subsection (a).
 * `(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
 * `(e) Sunset of Authority- This section shall have no effect after the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section.'.
 * (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT—
 * The table of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102-575 (43 U.S.C. prec. 371) (as amended by subsection (a)(2)) is amended by inserting after the last item the following:
 * `1653. Lower Chino dairy area desalination demonstration and reclamation project.'.


 * (c) Orange County Regional Water Reclamation Project—
 * Section 1624 of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h-12j) is amended—
 * (1) in the section heading, by striking the words `phase 1 of the'; and
 * (2) in subsection (a), by striking `phase 1 of'.

SEC. 9112. BUNKER HILL GROUNDWATER BASIN, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) DISTRICT—
 * The term `District' means the Western Municipal Water District, Riverside County, California.
 * (2) PROJECT-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * The term `Project' means the Riverside-Corona Feeder Project.
 * (B) INCLUSIONS—
 * The term `Project' includes—
 * (i) 20 groundwater wells;
 * (ii) groundwater treatment facilities;
 * (iii) water storage and pumping facilities; and
 * (iv) 28 miles of pipeline in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties in the State of California.
 * (C) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.


 * (b) Planning, Design, and Construction of Riverside-Corona Feeder-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary, in cooperation with the District, may participate in the planning, design, and construction of the Project.
 * (2) AGREEMENTS AND REGULATIONS—
 * The Secretary may enter into such agreements and promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this subsection.
 * (3) FEDERAL SHARE-
 * (A) PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION—
 * The Federal share of the cost to plan, design, and construct the Project shall not exceed the lesser of—
 * (i) an amount equal to 25 percent of the total cost of the Project; and
 * (ii) $26,000,000.
 * (B) STUDIES—
 * The Federal share of the cost to complete the necessary planning studies associated with the Project—
 * (i) shall not exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the total cost of the studies; and
 * (ii) shall be included as part of the limitation described in subparagraph (A).
 * (4) IN-KIND SERVICES—
 * The non-Federal share of the cost of the Project may be provided in cash or in kind.
 * (5) LIMITATION—
 * Funds provided by the Secretary under this subsection shall not be used for operation or maintenance of the Project.
 * (6) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection the lesser of—
 * (A) an amount equal to 25 percent of the total cost of the Project; and
 * (B) $26,000,000.

SEC. 9113. GREAT PROJECT, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) In General—
 * The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by section 9111(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
 * `SEC. 1654. OXNARD, CALIFORNIA, WATER RECLAMATION, REUSE, AND TREATMENT PROJECT.
 * `(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Oxnard, California, may participate in the design, planning, and construction of Phase I permanent facilities for the GREAT project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired water in the area of Oxnard, California.
 * `(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 following:
 * `(1) The operations and maintenance of the project described in subsection (a).
 * `(2) The construction, operations, and maintenance of the visitor's center related to the project described in subsection (a).
 * `(d) Sunset of Authority- The authority of the Secretary to carry out any provisions of this section shall terminate 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section.'.


 * (b) Clerical Amendment—
 * The table of sections in section 2 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (as amended by section 9111(b)(2)) is amended by inserting after the last item the following:
 * `Sec. 1654. Oxnard, California, water reclamation, reuse, and treatment project.'.

SEC. 9114. YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) In General—
 * The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by section 9113(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
 * `SEC. 1655. YUCAIPA VALLEY REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY RENEWAL PROJECT.
 * `(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Yucaipa Valley Water District, may participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to treat impaired surface water, reclaim and reuse impaired groundwater, and provide brine disposal within the Santa Ana Watershed as described in the report submitted under section 1606.
 * `(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 or 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.
 * `SEC. 1656. CITY OF CORONA WATER UTILITY, CALIFORNIA, WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECT.
 * `(a) Authorization- The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Corona Water Utility, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of, and land acquisition for, a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater, including degraded groundwaters, within and outside of the service area of the City of Corona Water Utility, California.
 * `(b) Cost Share- The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
 * `(c) Limitation- The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.'.


 * (b) Conforming Amendments—
 * The table of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102-575 (as amended by section 9114(b)) is amended by inserting after the last item the following:
 * `Sec. 1655. Yucaipa Valley Regional Water Supply Renewal Project.
 * `Sec. 1656. City of Corona Water Utility, California, water recycling and reuse project.'.

SEC. 9115. ARKANSAS VALLEY CONDUIT, COLORADO.


 * (a) Cost Share—
 * The first section of Public Law 87-590 (76 Stat. 389) is amended in the second sentence of subsection (c) by inserting after `cost thereof,' the following: `or in the case of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, payment in an amount equal to 35 percent of the cost of the conduit that is comprised of revenue generated by payments pursuant to a repayment contract and revenue that may be derived from contracts for the use of Fryingpan-Arkansas project excess capacity or exchange contracts using Fryingpan-Arkansas project facilities,'.


 * (b) Rates—
 * Section 2(b) of Public Law 87-590 (76 Stat. 390) is amended—
 * (1) by striking `(b) Rates' and inserting the following:
 * `(b) Rates-
 * `(1) IN GENERAL- Rates'; and
 * (2) by adding at the end the following:
 * `(2) RUEDI DAM AND RESERVOIR, FOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE, AND SOUTH OUTLET WORKS AT PUEBLO DAM AND RESERVOIR-
 * `(A) IN GENERAL- Notwithstanding the reclamation laws, until the date on which the payments for the Arkansas Valley Conduit under paragraph (3) begin, any revenue that may be derived from contracts for the use of Fryingpan-Arkansas project excess capacity or exchange contracts using Fryingpan-Arkansas project facilities shall be credited towards payment of the actual cost of Ruedi Dam and Reservoir, the Fountain Valley Pipeline, and the South Outlet Works at Pueblo Dam and Reservoir plus interest in an amount determined in accordance with this section.
 * `(B) EFFECT- Nothing in the Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.)) prohibits the concurrent crediting of revenue (with interest as provided under this section) towards payment of the Arkansas Valley Conduit as provided under this paragraph.
 * `(3) ARKANSAS VALLEY CONDUIT-
 * `(A) USE OF REVENUE- Notwithstanding the reclamation laws, any revenue derived from contracts for the use of Fryingpan-Arkansas project excess capacity or exchange contracts using Fryingpan-Arkansas project facilities shall be credited towards payment of the actual cost of the Arkansas Valley Conduit plus interest in an amount determined in accordance with this section.
 * `(B) ADJUSTMENT OF RATES- Any rates charged under this section for water for municipal, domestic, or industrial use or for the use of facilities for the storage or delivery of water shall be adjusted to reflect the estimated revenue derived from contracts for the use of Fryingpan-Arkansas project excess capacity or exchange contracts using Fryingpan-Arkansas project facilities.'.


 * (c) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * Section 7 of Public Law 87-590 (76 Stat. 393) is amended—
 * (1) by striking `SEC. 7. There is hereby' and inserting the following:
 * `SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
 * `(a) In General- There is'; and
 * (2) by adding at the end the following:
 * `(b) Arkansas Valley Conduit-
 * `(1) IN GENERAL- Subject to annual appropriations and paragraph (2), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.
 * `(2) LIMITATION- Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall not be used for the operation or maintenance of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.'.

SEC. 9201. TRANSFER OF MCGEE CREEK PIPELINE AND FACILITIES.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) AGREEMENT—
 * The term `Agreement' means the agreement numbered 06-AG-60-2115 and entitled `Agreement Between the United States of America and McGee Creek Authority for the Purpose of Defining Responsibilities Related to and Implementing the Title Transfer of Certain Facilities at the McGee Creek Project, Oklahoma'.
 * (2) AUTHORITY—
 * The term `Authority' means the McGee Creek Authority located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
 * (3) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.


 * (b) Conveyance of Mcgee Creek Project Pipeline and Associated Facilities-
 * (1) AUTHORITY TO CONVEY-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * In accordance with all applicable laws and consistent with any terms and conditions provided in the Agreement, the Secretary may convey to the Authority all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the pipeline and any associated facilities described in the Agreement, including—
 * (i) the pumping plant;
 * (ii) the raw water pipeline from the McGee Creek pumping plant to the rate of flow control station at Lake Atoka;
 * (iii) the surge tank;
 * (iv) the regulating tank;
 * (v) the McGee Creek operation and maintenance complex, maintenance shop, and pole barn; and
 * (vi) any other appurtenances, easements, and fee title land associated with the facilities described in clauses (i) through (v), in accordance with the Agreement.
 * (B) EXCLUSION OF MINERAL ESTATE FROM CONVEYANCE-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * The mineral estate shall be excluded from the conveyance of any land or facilities under subparagraph (A).
 * (ii) MANAGEMENT—
 * Any mineral interests retained by the United States under this section shall be managed—
 * (I) consistent with Federal law; and
 * (II) in a manner that would not interfere with the purposes for which the McGee Creek Project was authorized.
 * (C) COMPLIANCE WITH AGREEMENT; APPLICABLE LAW-
 * (i) AGREEMENT—
 * All parties to the conveyance under subparagraph (A) shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, to the extent consistent with this section.
 * (ii) APPLICABLE LAW—
 * Before any conveyance under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall complete any actions required under—
 * (I) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
 * (II) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);
 * (III) the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.); and
 * (IV) any other applicable laws.
 * (2) OPERATION OF TRANSFERRED FACILITIES-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * On the conveyance of the land and facilities under paragraph (1)(A), the Authority shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) in the operation of any transferred facilities.
 * (B) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * After the conveyance of the land and facilities under paragraph (1)(A) and consistent with the Agreement, the Authority shall be responsible for all duties and costs associated with the operation, replacement, maintenance, enhancement, and betterment of the transferred land and facilities.
 * (ii) LIMITATION ON FUNDING—
 * The Authority shall not be eligible to receive any Federal funding to assist in the operation, replacement, maintenance, enhancement, and betterment of the transferred land and facilities, except for funding that would be available to any comparable entity that is not subject to reclamation laws.
 * (3) RELEASE FROM LIABILITY-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * Effective beginning on the date of the conveyance of the land and facilities under paragraph (1)(A), the United States shall not be liable for damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to any land or facilities conveyed, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States (including any employee or agent of the United States) before the date of the conveyance.
 * (B) NO ADDITIONAL LIABILITY—
 * Nothing in this paragraph adds to any liability that the United States may have under chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code.
 * (4) CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as provided in subparagraph (B), any rights and obligations under the contract numbered 0-07-50-X0822 and dated October 11, 1979, between the Authority and the United States for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the McGee Creek Project, shall remain in full force and effect.
 * (B) AMENDMENTS—
 * With the consent of the Authority, the Secretary may amend the contract described in subparagraph (A) to reflect the conveyance of the land and facilities under paragraph (1)(A).
 * (5) APPLICABILITY OF THE RECLAMATION LAWS—
 * Notwithstanding the conveyance of the land and facilities under paragraph (1)(A), the reclamation laws shall continue to apply to any project water provided to the Authority.

SEC. 9202. ALBUQUERQUE BIOLOGICAL PARK, NEW MEXICO, TITLE CLARIFICATION.

 * (a) Purpose—
 * The purpose of this section is to direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue a quitclaim deed conveying any right, title, and interest the United States may have in and to Tingley Beach, San Gabriel Park, or the BioPark Parcels to the City, thereby removing a potential cloud on the City's title to these lands.


 * (b) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) CITY—
 * The term `City' means the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 * (2) BIOPARK PARCELS—
 * The term `BioPark Parcels' means a certain area of land containing 19.16 acres, more or less, situated within the Town of Albuquerque Grant, in Projected Section 13, Township 10 North, Range 2 East, N.M.P.M., City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, comprised of the following platted tracts and lot, and MRGCD tracts:
 * (A) Tracts A and B, Albuquerque Biological Park, as the same are shown and designated on the Plat of Tracts A & B, Albuquerque Biological Park, recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of Bernalillo County, New Mexico on February 11, 1994 in Book 94C, Page 44; containing 17.9051 acres, more or less.
 * (B) Lot B-1, Roger Cox Addition, as the same is shown and designated on the Plat of Lots B-1 and B-2 Roger Cox Addition, recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of Bernalillo County, New Mexico on October 3, 1985 in Book C28, Page 99; containing 0.6289 acres, more or less.
 * (C) Tract 361 of MRGCD Map 38, bounded on the north by Tract A, Albuquerque Biological Park, on the east by the westerly right-of-way of Central Avenue, on the south by Tract 332B MRGCD Map 38, and on the west by Tract B, Albuquerque Biological Park; containing 0.30 acres, more or less.
 * (D) Tract 332B of MRGCD Map 38; bounded on the north by Tract 361, MRGCD Map 38, on the west by Tract 32A-1-A, MRGCD Map 38, and on the south and east by the westerly right-of-way of Central Avenue; containing 0.25 acres, more or less.
 * (E) Tract 331A-1A of MRGCD Map 38, bounded on the west by Tract B, Albuquerque Biological Park, on the east by Tract 332B, MRGCD Map 38, and on the south by the westerly right-of-way of Central Avenue and Tract A, Albuquerque Biological Park; containing 0.08 acres, more or less.
 * (3) MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT—
 * The terms `Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District' and `MRGCD' mean a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico, created in 1925 to provide and maintain flood protection and drainage, and maintenance of ditches, canals, and distribution systems for irrigation and water delivery and operations in the Middle Rio Grande Valley.
 * (4) MIDDLE RIO GRANDE PROJECT—
 * The term `Middle Rio Grande Project' means the works associated with water deliveries and operations in the Rio Grande basin as authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1948 (Public Law 80-858; 62 Stat. 1175) and the Flood Control Act of 1950 (Public Law 81-516; 64 Stat. 170).
 * (5) SAN GABRIEL PARK—
 * The term `San Gabriel Park' means the tract of land containing 40.2236 acres, more or less, situated within Section 12 and Section 13, T10N, R2E, N.M.P.M., City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, and described by New Mexico State Plane Grid Bearings (Central Zone) and ground distances in a Special Warranty Deed conveying the property from MRGCD to the City, dated November 25, 1997.
 * (6) TINGLEY BEACH—
 * The term `Tingley Beach' means the tract of land containing 25.2005 acres, more or less, situated within Section 13 and Section 24, T10N, R2E, and secs. 18 and 19, T10N, R3E, N.M.P.M., City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, and described by New Mexico State Plane Grid Bearings (Central Zone) and ground distances in a Special Warranty Deed conveying the property from MRGCD to the City, dated November 25, 1997.


 * (c) Clarification of Property Interest-
 * (1) REQUIRED ACTION—
 * The Secretary of the Interior shall issue a quitclaim deed conveying any right, title, and interest the United States may have in and to Tingley Beach, San Gabriel Park, and the BioPark Parcels to the City.
 * (2) TIMING—
 * The Secretary shall carry out the action in paragraph (1) as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with all applicable law.
 * (3) NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENT—
 * The City shall not be required to pay any additional costs to the United States for the value of San Gabriel Park, Tingley Beach, and the BioPark Parcels.


 * (d) Other Rights, Title, and Interests Unaffected-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as expressly provided in subsection (c), nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any right, title, or interest in and to any land associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project.
 * (2) ONGOING LITIGATION—
 * Nothing contained in this section shall be construed or utilized to affect or otherwise interfere with any position set forth by any party in the lawsuit pending before the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, 99-CV-01320-JAP-RHS, entitled Rio Grande Silvery Minnow v. John W. Keys, III, concerning the right, title, or interest in and to any property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project.

SEC. 9203. GOLETA WATER DISTRICT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, CALIFORNIA.

 * (a) Definitions—
 * In this section:
 * (1) AGREEMENT—
 * The term `Agreement' means Agreement No. 07-LC-20-9387 between the United States and the District, entitled `Agreement Between the United States and the Goleta Water District to Transfer Title of the Federally Owned Distribution System to the Goleta Water District'.
 * (2) DISTRICT—
 * The term `District' means the Goleta Water District, located in Santa Barbara County, California.
 * (3) GOLETA WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM—
 * The term `Goleta Water Distribution System' means the facilities constructed by the United States to enable the District to convey water to its water users, and associated lands, as described in Appendix A of the Agreement.
 * (4) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.


 * (b) Conveyance of the Goleta Water Distribution System—
 * The Secretary is authorized to convey to the District all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Goleta Water Distribution System of the Cachuma Project, California, subject to valid existing rights and consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement.


 * (c) Liability—
 * Effective upon the date of the conveyance authorized by subsection (b), the United States shall not be held liable by any court for damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the lands, buildings, or facilities conveyed under this section, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States or by its employees or agents prior to the date of conveyance. Nothing in this section increases the liability of the United States beyond that provided in chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code (popularly known as the Federal Tort Claims Act).


 * (d) Benefits—
 * After conveyance of the Goleta Water Distribution System under this section—
 * (1) such distribution system shall not be considered to be a part of a Federal reclamation project; and
 * (2) the District shall not be eligible to receive any benefits with respect to any facility comprising the Goleta Water Distribution System, except benefits that would be available to a similarly situated entity with respect to property that is not part of a Federal reclamation project.


 * (e) Compliance With Other Laws-
 * (1) COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION LAWS—
 * Prior to any conveyance under this section, the Secretary shall complete all actions required under 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.), the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and all other applicable laws.
 * (2) COMPLIANCE BY THE DISTRICT—
 * Upon the conveyance of the Goleta Water Distribution System under this section, the District shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations in its operation of the facilities that are transferred.
 * (3) APPLICABLE AUTHORITY—
 * All provisions of Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.) and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act) shall continue to be applicable to project water provided to the District.


 * (f) Report—
 * If, 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary has not completed the conveyance required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall complete a report that states the reason the conveyance has not been completed and the date by which the conveyance shall be completed. The Secretary shall submit a report required under this subsection to Congress not later than 14 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 9301. RESTORATION FUND.

 * Section 110 of division B of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001 (114 Stat. 2763A-222), as enacted into law by section 1(a)(4) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106-554, as amended by Public Law 107-66), is further amended—
 * (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B), by inserting after clause (iii) the following:
 * `(iv) NON-FEDERAL MATCH- After $85,000,000 has cumulatively been appropriated under subsection (d)(1), the remainder of Federal funds appropriated under subsection (d) shall be subject to the following matching requirement:
 * `(I) SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY- The San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority shall be responsible for providing a 35 percent non-Federal match for Federal funds made available to the Authority under this Act.
 * `(II) CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT- The Central Basin Municipal Water District shall be responsible for providing a 35 percent non-Federal match for Federal funds made available to the District under this Act.';
 * (2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
 * `(4) INTEREST ON FUNDS IN RESTORATION FUND- No amounts appropriated above the cumulative amount of $85,000,000 to the Restoration Fund under subsection (d)(1) shall be invested by the Secretary of the Treasury in interest-bearing securities of the United States.'; and
 * (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
 * `(d) Authorization of Appropriations-
 * `(1) IN GENERAL- There is authorized to be appropriated to the Restoration Fund established under subsection (a) $146,200,000. Such funds shall remain available until expended.
 * `(2) SET-ASIDE- Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1), no more than $21,200,000 shall be made available to carry out the Central Basin Water Quality Project.'.

SEC. 9401. DEFINITIONS.

 * In this subtitle:
 * (1) LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM—
 * The term `Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program' or `LCR MSCP' means the cooperative effort on the Lower Colorado River between Federal and non-Federal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada approved by the Secretary of the Interior on April 2, 2005.
 * (2) LOWER COLORADO RIVER—
 * The term `Lower Colorado River' means the segment of the Colorado River within the planning area as provided in section 2(B) of the Implementing Agreement, a Program Document.
 * (3) PROGRAM DOCUMENTS—
 * The term `Program Documents' means the Habitat Conservation Plan, Biological Assessment and Biological and Conference Opinion, Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report, Funding and Management Agreement, Implementing Agreement, and Section 10(a)(1)(B) Permit issued and, as applicable, executed in connection with the LCR MSCP, and any amendments or successor documents that are developed consistent with existing agreements and applicable law.
 * (4) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
 * (5) STATE—
 * The term `State' means each of the States of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

SEC. 9402. IMPLEMENTATION AND WATER ACCOUNTING.

 * (a) Implementation—
 * The Secretary is authorized to manage and implement the LCR MSCP in accordance with the Program Documents.


 * (b) Water Accounting—
 * The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the States providing for the use of water from the Lower Colorado River for habitat creation and maintenance in accordance with the Program Documents.

SEC. 9403. ENFORCEABILITY OF PROGRAM DOCUMENTS.

 * (a) In General—
 * Due to the unique conditions of the Colorado River, any party to the Funding and Management Agreement or the Implementing Agreement, and any permittee under the Section 10(a)(1)(B) Permit, may commence a civil action in United States district court to adjudicate, confirm, validate or decree the rights and obligations of the parties under those Program Documents.


 * (b) Jurisdiction—
 * The district court shall have jurisdiction over such actions and may issue such orders, judgments, and decrees as are consistent with the court's exercise of jurisdiction under this section.


 * (c) United States as Defendant-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The United States or any agency of the United States may be named as a defendant in such actions.
 * (2) SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY—
 * Subject to paragraph (3), the sovereign immunity of the United States is waived for purposes of actions commenced pursuant to this section.
 * (3) NONWAIVER FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS—
 * Nothing in this section waives the sovereign immunity of the United States to claims for money damages, monetary compensation, the provision of indemnity, or any claim seeking money from the United States.


 * (d) Rights Under Federal and State Law-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as specifically provided in this section, nothing in this section limits any rights or obligations of any party under Federal or State law.
 * (2) APPLICABILITY TO LOWER COLORADO RIVER MULTI-SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM—
 * This section—
 * (A) shall apply only to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program; and
 * (B) shall not affect the terms of, or rights or obligations under, any other conservation plan created pursuant to any Federal or State law.


 * (e) Venue—
 * Any suit pursuant to this section may be brought in any United States district court in the State in which any non-Federal party to the suit is situated.

SEC. 9404. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

 * (a) In General—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to meet the obligations of the Secretary under the Program Documents, to remain available until expended.


 * (b) Non-Reimbursable and Non-Returnable—
 * All amounts appropriated to and expended by the Secretary for the LCR MSCP shall be non-reimbursable and non-returnable.

SEC. 9501. FINDINGS.

 * Congress finds that—
 * (1) adequate and safe supplies of water are fundamental to the health, economy, security, and ecology of the United States;
 * (2) systematic data-gathering with respect to, and research and development of, the water resources of the United States will help ensure the continued existence of sufficient quantities of water to support—
 * (A) increasing populations;
 * (B) economic growth;
 * (C) irrigated agriculture;
 * (D) energy production; and
 * (E) the protection of aquatic ecosystems;
 * (3) global climate change poses a significant challenge to the protection and use of the water resources of the United States due to an increased uncertainty with respect to the timing, form, and geographical distribution of precipitation, which may have a substantial effect on the supplies of water for agricultural, hydroelectric power, industrial, domestic supply, and environmental needs;
 * (4) although States bear the primary responsibility and authority for managing the water resources of the United States, the Federal Government should support the States, as well as regional, local, and tribal governments, by carrying out—
 * (A) nationwide data collection and monitoring activities;
 * (B) relevant research; and
 * (C) activities to increase the efficiency of the use of water in the United States;
 * (5) Federal agencies that conduct water management and related activities have a responsibility—
 * (A) to take a lead role in assessing risks to the water resources of the United States (including risks posed by global climate change); and
 * (B) to develop strategies—
 * (i) to mitigate the potential impacts of each risk described in subparagraph (A); and
 * (ii) to help ensure that the long-term water resources management of the United States is sustainable and will ensure sustainable quantities of water;
 * (6) it is critical to continue and expand research and monitoring efforts—
 * (A) to improve the understanding of the variability of the water cycle; and
 * (B) to provide basic information necessary—
 * (i) to manage and efficiently use the water resources of the United States; and
 * (ii) to identify new supplies of water that are capable of being reclaimed; and
 * (7) the study of water use is vital—
 * (A) to the understanding of the impacts of human activity on water and ecological resources; and
 * (B) to the assessment of whether available surface and groundwater supplies will be available to meet the future needs of the United States.

SEC. 9502. DEFINITIONS.

 * In this section:
 * (1) ADMINISTRATOR—
 * The term `Administrator' means the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
 * (2) ADVISORY COMMITTEE—
 * The term `Advisory Committee' means the National Advisory Committee on Water Information established—
 * (A) under the Office of Management and Budget Circular 92-01; and
 * (B) to coordinate water data collection activities.
 * (3) ASSESSMENT PROGRAM—
 * The term `assessment program' means the water availability and use assessment program established by the Secretary under section 9508(a).
 * (4) CLIMATE DIVISION—
 * The term `climate division' means 1 of the 359 divisions in the United States that represents 2 or more regions located within a State that are as climatically homogeneous as possible, as determined by the Administrator.
 * (5) COMMISSIONER—
 * The term `Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Reclamation.
 * (6) DIRECTOR—
 * The term `Director' means the Director of the United States Geological Survey.
 * (7) ELIGIBLE APPLICANT—
 * The term `eligible applicant' means any State, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority.
 * (8) FEDERAL POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATION—
 * The term `Federal Power Marketing Administration' means—
 * (A) the Bonneville Power Administration;
 * (B) the Southeastern Power Administration;
 * (C) the Southwestern Power Administration; and
 * (D) the Western Area Power Administration.
 * (9) HYDROLOGIC ACCOUNTING UNIT—
 * The term `hydrologic accounting unit' means 1 of the 352 river basin hydrologic accounting units used by the United States Geological Survey.
 * (10) INDIAN TRIBE—
 * The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
 * (11) MAJOR AQUIFER SYSTEM—
 * The term `major aquifer system' means a groundwater system that is—
 * (A) identified as a significant groundwater system by the Director; and
 * (B) included in the Groundwater Atlas of the United States, published by the United States Geological Survey.
 * (12) MAJOR RECLAMATION RIVER BASIN-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * The term `major reclamation river basin' means each major river system (including tributaries)—
 * (i) that is located in a service area of the Bureau of Reclamation; and
 * (ii) at which is located a federally authorized project of the Bureau of Reclamation.
 * (B) INCLUSIONS—
 * The term `major reclamation river basin' includes—
 * (i) the Colorado River;
 * (ii) the Columbia River;
 * (iii) the Klamath River;
 * (iv) the Missouri River;
 * (v) the Rio Grande;
 * (vi) the Sacramento River;
 * (vii) the San Joaquin River; and
 * (viii) the Truckee River.
 * (13) NON-FEDERAL PARTICIPANT—
 * The term `non-Federal participant' means—
 * (A) a State, regional, or local authority;
 * (B) an Indian tribe or tribal organization; or
 * (C) any other qualifying entity, such as a water conservation district, water conservancy district, or rural water district or association, or a nongovernmental organization.
 * (14) PANEL—
 * The term `panel' means the climate change and water intragovernmental panel established by the Secretary under section 9506(a).
 * (15) PROGRAM—
 * The term `program' means the regional integrated sciences and assessments program—
 * (A) established by the Administrator; and
 * (B) that is comprised of 8 regional programs that use advances in integrated climate sciences to assist decisionmaking processes.
 * (16) SECRETARY-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior.
 * (B) EXCEPTIONS—
 * The term `Secretary' means—
 * (i) in the case of sections 9503, 9504, and 9509, the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Commissioner); and
 * (ii) in the case of sections 9507 and 9508, the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director).
 * (17) SERVICE AREA—
 * The term `service area' means any area that encompasses a watershed that contains a federally authorized reclamation project that is located in any State or area described in the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (43 U.S.C. 391).

SEC. 9503. RECLAMATION CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER PROGRAM.

 * (a) In General—
 * The Secretary shall establish a climate change adaptation program—
 * (1) to coordinate with the Administrator and other appropriate agencies to assess each effect of, and risk resulting from, global climate change with respect to the quantity of water resources located in a service area; and
 * (2) to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that strategies are developed at watershed and aquifer system scales to address potential water shortages, conflicts, and other impacts to water users located at, and the environment of, each service area.


 * (b) Required Elements—
 * In carrying out the program described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
 * (1) coordinate with the United States Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the program, and each appropriate State water resource agency, to ensure that the Secretary has access to the best available scientific information with respect to presently observed and projected future impacts of global climate change on water resources;
 * (2) assess specific risks to the water supply of each major reclamation river basin, including any risk relating to—
 * (A) a change in snowpack;
 * (B) changes in the timing and quantity of runoff;
 * (C) changes in groundwater recharge and discharge; and
 * (D) any increase in—
 * (i) the demand for water as a result of increasing temperatures; and
 * (ii) the rate of reservoir evaporation;
 * (3) with respect to each major reclamation river basin, analyze the extent to which changes in the water supply of the United States will impact—
 * (A) the ability of the Secretary to deliver water to the contractors of the Secretary;
 * (B) hydroelectric power generation facilities;
 * (C) recreation at reclamation facilities;
 * (D) fish and wildlife habitat;
 * (E) applicable species listed as an endangered, threatened, or candidate species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);
 * (F) water quality issues (including salinity levels of each major reclamation river basin);
 * (G) flow and water dependent ecological resiliency; and
 * (H) flood control management;
 * (4) in consultation with appropriate non-Federal participants, consider and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate each impact of water supply changes analyzed by the Secretary under paragraph (3), including strategies relating to—
 * (A) the modification of any reservoir storage or operating guideline in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act;
 * (B) the development of new water management, operating, or habitat restoration plans;
 * (C) water conservation;
 * (D) improved hydrologic models and other decision support systems; and
 * (E) groundwater and surface water storage needs; and
 * (5) in consultation with the Director, the Administrator, the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service), and applicable State water resource agencies, develop a monitoring plan to acquire and maintain water resources data—
 * (A) to strengthen the understanding of water supply trends; and
 * (B) to assist in each assessment and analysis conducted by the Secretary under paragraphs (2) and (3).


 * (c) Reporting—
 * Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes—
 * (1) each effect of, and risk resulting from, global climate change with respect to the quantity of water resources located in each major reclamation river basin;
 * (2) the impact of global climate change with respect to the operations of the Secretary in each major reclamation river basin;
 * (3) each mitigation and adaptation strategy considered and implemented by the Secretary to address each effect of global climate change described in paragraph (1);
 * (4) each coordination activity conducted by the Secretary with—
 * (A) the Director;
 * (B) the Administrator;
 * (C) the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service); or
 * (D) any appropriate State water resource agency; and
 * (5) the implementation by the Secretary of the monitoring plan developed under subsection (b)(5).


 * (d) Feasibility Studies-
 * (1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
 * The Secretary, in cooperation with any non-Federal participant, may conduct 1 or more studies to determine the feasibility and impact on ecological resiliency of implementing each mitigation and adaptation strategy described in subsection (c)(3), including the construction of any water supply, water management, environmental, or habitat enhancement water infrastructure that the Secretary determines to be necessary to address the effects of global climate change on water resources located in each major reclamation river basin.
 * (2) COST SHARING-
 * (A) FEDERAL SHARE-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as provided in clause (ii), the Federal share of the cost of a study described in paragraph (1) shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the study.
 * (ii) EXCEPTION RELATING TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP—
 * The Secretary may increase the Federal share of the cost of a study described in paragraph (1) to exceed 50 percent of the cost of the study if the Secretary determines that, due to a financial hardship, the non-Federal participant of the study is unable to contribute an amount equal to 50 percent of the cost of the study.
 * (B) NON-FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The non-Federal share of the cost of a study described in paragraph (1) may be provided in the form of any in-kind services that substantially contribute toward the completion of the study, as determined by the Secretary.


 * (e) No Effect on Existing Authority—
 * Nothing in this section amends or otherwise affects any existing authority under reclamation laws that govern the operation of any Federal reclamation project.


 * (f) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2023, to remain available until expended.

SEC. 9504. WATER MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT.

 * (a) Authorization of Grants and Cooperative Agreements-
 * (1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
 * The Secretary may provide any grant to, or enter into an agreement with, any eligible applicant to assist the eligible applicant in planning, designing, or constructing any improvement—
 * (A) to conserve water;
 * (B) to increase water use efficiency;
 * (C) to facilitate water markets;
 * (D) to enhance water management, including increasing the use of renewable energy in the management and delivery of water;
 * (E) to accelerate the adoption and use of advanced water treatment technologies to increase water supply;
 * (F) to prevent the decline of species that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (or candidate species that are being considered by those agencies for such listing but are not yet the subject of a proposed rule);
 * (G) to accelerate the recovery of threatened species, endangered species, and designated critical habitats that are adversely affected by Federal reclamation projects or are subject to a recovery plan or conservation plan under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) under which the Commissioner of Reclamation has implementation responsibilities; or
 * (H) to carry out any other activity—
 * (i) to address any climate-related impact to the water supply of the United States that increases ecological resiliency to the impacts of climate change; or
 * (ii) to prevent any water-related crisis or conflict at any watershed that has a nexus to a Federal reclamation project located in a service area.
 * (2) APPLICATION—
 * To be eligible to receive a grant, or enter into an agreement with the Secretary under paragraph (1), an eligible applicant shall—
 * (A) be located within the States and areas referred to in the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (43 U.S.C. 391); and
 * (B) submit to the Secretary an application that includes a proposal of the improvement or activity to be planned, designed, constructed, or implemented by the eligible applicant.
 * (3) REQUIREMENTS OF GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS-
 * (A) COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS—
 * Each grant and agreement entered into by the Secretary with any eligible applicant under paragraph (1) shall be in compliance with each requirement described in subparagraphs (B) through (F).
 * (B) AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS—
 * In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not provide a grant, or enter into an agreement, for an improvement to conserve irrigation water unless the eligible applicant agrees not—
 * (i) to use any associated water savings to increase the total irrigated acreage of the eligible applicant; or
 * (ii) to otherwise increase the consumptive use of water in the operation of the eligible applicant, as determined pursuant to the law of the State in which the operation of the eligible applicant is located.
 * (C) NONREIMBURSABLE FUNDS—
 * Any funds provided by the Secretary to an eligible applicant through a grant or agreement under paragraph (1) shall be nonreimbursable.
 * (D) TITLE TO IMPROVEMENTS—
 * If an infrastructure improvement to a federally owned facility is the subject of a grant or other agreement entered into between the Secretary and an eligible applicant under paragraph (1), the Federal Government shall continue to hold title to the facility and improvements to the facility.
 * (E) COST SHARING-
 * (i) FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The Federal share of the cost of any infrastructure improvement or activity that is the subject of a grant or other agreement entered into between the Secretary and an eligible applicant under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the infrastructure improvement or activity.
 * (ii) CALCULATION OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE—
 * In calculating the non-Federal share of the cost of an infrastructure improvement or activity proposed by an eligible applicant through an application submitted by the eligible applicant under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall—
 * (I) consider the value of any in-kind services that substantially contributes toward the completion of the improvement or activity, as determined by the Secretary; and
 * (II) not consider any other amount that the eligible applicant receives from a Federal agency.
 * (iii) MAXIMUM AMOUNT—
 * The amount provided to an eligible applicant through a grant or other agreement under paragraph (1) shall be not more than $5,000,000.
 * (iv) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS—
 * The non-Federal share of the cost of operating and maintaining any infrastructure improvement that is the subject of a grant or other agreement entered into between the Secretary and an eligible applicant under paragraph (1) shall be 100 percent.
 * (F) LIABILITY-
 * (i) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as provided under chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code (commonly known as the `Federal Tort Claims Act'), the United States shall not be liable for monetary damages of any kind for any injury arising out of an act, omission, or occurrence that arises in relation to any facility created or improved under this section, the title of which is not held by the United States.
 * (ii) TORT CLAIMS ACT—
 * Nothing in this section increases the liability of the United States beyond that provided in chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code (commonly known as the `Federal Tort Claims Act').


 * (b) Research Agreements-
 * (1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
 * The Secretary may enter into 1 or more agreements with any university, nonprofit research institution, or organization with water or power delivery authority to fund any research activity that is designed—
 * (A) to conserve water resources;
 * (B) to increase the efficiency of the use of water resources; or
 * (C) to enhance the management of water resources, including increasing the use of renewable energy in the management and delivery of water.
 * (2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SECRETARY-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * An agreement entered into between the Secretary and any university, institution, or organization described in paragraph (1) shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
 * (B) AVAILABILITY—
 * The agreements under this subsection shall be available to all Reclamation projects and programs that may benefit from project-specific or programmatic cooperative research and development.


 * (c) Mutual Benefit—
 * Grants or other agreements made under this section may be for the mutual benefit of the United States and the entity that is provided the grant or enters into the cooperative agreement.


 * (d) Relationship to Project-Specific Authority—
 * This section shall not supersede any existing project-specific funding authority.


 * (e) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $200,000,000, to remain available until expended.

SEC. 9505. HYDROELECTRIC POWER ASSESSMENT.

 * (a) Duty of Secretary of Energy—
 * The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Administrator of each Federal Power Marketing Administration, shall assess each effect of, and risk resulting from, global climate change with respect to water supplies that are required for the generation of hydroelectric power at each Federal water project that is applicable to a Federal Power Marketing Administration.


 * (b) Access to Appropriate Data-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * In carrying out each assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall consult with the United States Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the program, and each appropriate State water resource agency, to ensure that the Secretary of Energy has access to the best available scientific information with respect to presently observed impacts and projected future impacts of global climate change on water supplies that are used to produce hydroelectric power.
 * (2) ACCESS TO DATA FOR CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS—
 * In carrying out each assessment under subsection (a), with respect to the Bonneville Power Administration and the Western Area Power Administration, the Secretary of Energy shall consult with the Commissioner to access data and other information that—
 * (A) is collected by the Commissioner; and
 * (B) the Secretary of Energy determines to be necessary for the conduct of the assessment.


 * (c) Report—
 * Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes—
 * (1) each effect of, and risk resulting from, global climate change with respect to—
 * (A) water supplies used for hydroelectric power generation; and
 * (B) power supplies marketed by each Federal Power Marketing Administration, pursuant to—
 * (i) long-term power contracts;
 * (ii) contingent capacity contracts; and
 * (iii) short-term sales; and
 * (2) each recommendation of the Administrator of each Federal Power Marketing Administration relating to any change in any operation or contracting practice of each Federal Power Marketing Administration to address each effect and risk described in paragraph (1), including the use of purchased power to meet long-term commitments of each Federal Power Marketing Administration.


 * (d) Authority—
 * The Secretary of Energy may enter into contracts, grants, or other agreements with appropriate entities to carry out this section.


 * (e) Costs-
 * (1) NONREIMBURSABLE—
 * Any costs incurred by the Secretary of Energy in carrying out this section shall be nonreimbursable.
 * (2) PMA COSTS—
 * Each Federal Power Marketing Administration shall incur costs in carrying out this section only to the extent that appropriated funds are provided by the Secretary of Energy for that purpose.


 * (f) Authorization of Appropriations—
 * There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2023, to remain available until expended.

SEC. 9506. CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER INTRAGOVERNMENTAL PANEL.

 * (a) Establishment—
 * The Secretary and the Administrator shall establish and lead a climate change and water intragovernmental panel—
 * (1) to review the current scientific understanding of each impact of global climate change on the quantity and quality of freshwater resources of the United States; and
 * (2) to develop any strategy that the panel determines to be necessary to improve observational capabilities, expand data acquisition, or take other actions—
 * (A) to increase the reliability and accuracy of modeling and prediction systems to benefit water managers at the Federal, State, and local levels; and
 * (B) to increase the understanding of the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems.


 * (b) Membership—
 * The panel shall be comprised of—
 * (1) the Secretary;
 * (2) the Director;
 * (3) the Administrator;
 * (4) the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment);
 * (5) the Commissioner;
 * (6) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers;
 * (7) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; and
 * (8) the Secretary of Energy.


 * (c) Review Elements—
 * In conducting the review and developing the strategy under subsection (a), the panel shall consult with State water resource agencies, the Advisory Committee, drinking water utilities, water research organizations, and relevant water user, environmental, and other nongovernmental organizations—
 * (1) to assess the extent to which the conduct of measures of streamflow, groundwater levels, soil moisture, evapotranspiration rates, evaporation rates, snowpack levels, precipitation amounts, flood risk, and glacier mass is necessary to improve the understanding of the Federal Government and the States with respect to each impact of global climate change on water resources;
 * (2) to identify data gaps in current water monitoring networks that must be addressed to improve the capability of the Federal Government and the States to measure, analyze, and predict changes to the quality and quantity of water resources, including flood risks, that are directly or indirectly affected by global climate change;
 * (3) to establish data management and communication protocols and standards to increase the quality and efficiency by which each Federal agency acquires and reports relevant data;
 * (4) to consider options for the establishment of a data portal to enhance access to water resource data—
 * (A) relating to each nationally significant freshwater watershed and aquifer located in the United States; and
 * (B) that is collected by each Federal agency and any other public or private entity for each nationally significant freshwater watershed and aquifer located in the United States;
 * (5) to facilitate the development of hydrologic and other models to integrate data that reflects groundwater and surface water interactions; and
 * (6) to apply the hydrologic and other models developed under paragraph (5) to water resource management problems identified by the panel, including the need to maintain or improve ecological resiliency at watershed and aquifer system scales.


 * (d) Report—
 * Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes the review conducted, and the strategy developed, by the panel under subsection (a).


 * (e) Demonstration, Research, and Methodology Development Projects-
 * (1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
 * The Secretary, in consultation with the panel and the Advisory Committee, may provide grants to, or enter into any contract, cooperative agreement, interagency agreement, or other transaction with, an appropriate entity to carry out any demonstration, research, or methodology development project that the Secretary determines to be necessary to assist in the implementation of the strategy developed by the panel under subsection (a)(2).
 * (2) REQUIREMENTS-
 * (A) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The Federal share of the cost of any demonstration, research, or methodology development project that is the subject of any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, interagency agreement, or other transaction entered into between the Secretary and an appropriate entity under paragraph (1) shall not exceed $1,000,000.
 * (B) REPORT—
 * An appropriate entity that receives funds from a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, interagency agreement, or other transaction entered into between the Secretary and the appropriate entity under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the results of the demonstration, research, or methodology development project conducted by the appropriate entity.


 * (f) Authorization of Appropriations-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsections (a) through (d) $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, to remain available until expended.
 * (2) DEMONSTRATION, RESEARCH, AND METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (e) $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2013, to remain available until expended.

SEC. 9507. WATER DATA ENHANCEMENT BY UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

 * (a) National Streamflow Information Program-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary, in consultation with the Advisory Committee and the Panel and consistent with this section, shall proceed with implementation of the national streamflow information program, as reviewed by the National Research Council in 2004.
 * (2) REQUIREMENTS—
 * In conducting the national streamflow information program, the Secretary shall—
 * (A) measure streamflow and related environmental variables in nationally significant watersheds—
 * (i) in a reliable and continuous manner; and
 * (ii) to develop a comprehensive source of information on which public and private decisions relating to the management of water resources may be based;
 * (B) provide for a better understanding of hydrologic extremes (including floods and droughts) through the conduct of intensive data collection activities during and following hydrologic extremes;
 * (C) establish a base network that provides resources that are necessary for—
 * (i) the monitoring of long-term changes in streamflow; and
 * (ii) the conduct of assessments to determine the extent to which each long-term change monitored under clause (i) is related to global climate change;
 * (D) integrate the national streamflow information program with data collection activities of Federal agencies and appropriate State water resource agencies (including the National Integrated Drought Information System)—
 * (i) to enhance the comprehensive understanding of water availability;
 * (ii) to improve flood-hazard assessments;
 * (iii) to identify any data gap with respect to water resources; and
 * (iv) to improve hydrologic forecasting; and
 * (E) incorporate principles of adaptive management in the conduct of periodic reviews of information collected under the national streamflow information program to assess whether the objectives of the national streamflow information program are being adequately addressed.
 * (3) IMPROVED METHODOLOGIES—
 * The Secretary shall—
 * (A) improve methodologies relating to the analysis and delivery of data; and
 * (B) investigate, develop, and implement new methodologies and technologies to estimate or measure streamflow in a more cost-efficient manner.
 * (4) NETWORK ENHANCEMENT-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * Not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall—
 * (i) increase the number of streamgages funded by the national streamflow information program to a quantity of not less than 4,700 sites; and
 * (ii) ensure all streamgages are flood-hardened and equipped with water-quality sensors and modernized telemetry.
 * (B) REQUIREMENTS OF SITES—
 * Each site described in subparagraph (A) shall conform with the National Streamflow Information Program plan as reviewed by the National Research Council.
 * (5) FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The Federal share of the national streamgaging network established pursuant to this subsection shall be 100 percent of the cost of carrying out the national streamgaging network.
 * (6) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS-
 * (A) IN GENERAL—
 * Except as provided in subparagraph (B), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to operate the national streamflow information program for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2023, to remain available until expended.
 * (B) NETWORK ENHANCEMENT FUNDING—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the network enhancements described in paragraph (4) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2019, to remain available until expended.


 * (b) National Groundwater Resources Monitoring-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary shall develop a systematic groundwater monitoring program for each major aquifer system located in the United States.
 * (2) PROGRAM ELEMENTS—
 * In developing the monitoring program described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
 * (A) establish appropriate criteria for monitoring wells to ensure the acquisition of long-term, high-quality data sets, including, to the maximum extent possible, the inclusion of real-time instrumentation and reporting;
 * (B) in coordination with the Advisory Committee and State and local water resource agencies—
 * (i) assess the current scope of groundwater monitoring based on the access availability and capability of each monitoring well in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act; and
 * (ii) develop and carry out a monitoring plan that maximizes coverage for each major aquifer system that is located in the United States; and
 * (C) prior to initiating any specific monitoring activities within a State after the date of enactment of this Act, consult and coordinate with the applicable State water resource agency with jurisdiction over the aquifer that is the subject of the monitoring activities, and comply with all applicable laws (including regulations) of the State.
 * (3) PROGRAM OBJECTIVES—
 * In carrying out the monitoring program described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
 * (A) provide data that is necessary for the improvement of understanding with respect to surface water and groundwater interactions;
 * (B) by expanding the network of monitoring wells to reach each climate division, support the groundwater climate response network to improve the understanding of the effects of global climate change on groundwater recharge and availability; and
 * (C) support the objectives of the assessment program.
 * (4) IMPROVED METHODOLOGIES—
 * The Secretary shall—
 * (A) improve methodologies relating to the analysis and delivery of data; and
 * (B) investigate, develop, and implement new methodologies and technologies to estimate or measure groundwater recharge, discharge, and storage in a more cost-efficient manner.
 * (5) FEDERAL SHARE—
 * The Federal share of the monitoring program described in paragraph (1) may be 100 percent of the cost of carrying out the monitoring program.
 * (6) PRIORITY—
 * In selecting monitoring activities consistent with the monitoring program described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to those activities for which a State or local governmental entity agrees to provide for a substantial share of the cost of establishing or operating a monitoring well or other measuring device to carry out a monitoring activity.
 * (7) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS—
 * There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2023, to remain available until expended.


 * (c) Brackish Groundwater Assessment-
 * (1) STUDY—
 * The Secretary, in consultation with State and local water resource agencies, shall conduct a study of available data and other relevant information—
 * (A) to identify significant brackish groundwater resources located in the United States; and
 * (B) to consolidate any available data relating to each groundwater resource identified under subparagraph (A).
 * (2) REPORT—
 * Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that includes—
 * (A) a description of each—
 * (i) significant brackish aquifer that is located in the United States (including 1 or more maps of each significant brackish aquifer that is located in the United States);
 * (ii) data gap that is required to be addressed to fully characterize each brackish aquifer described in clause (i); and
 * (iii) current use of brackish groundwater that is supplied by each brackish aquifer described in clause (i); and
 * (B) a summary of the information available as of the date of enactment of this Act with respect to each brackish aquifer described in subparagraph (A)(i) (including the known level of total dissolved solids in each brackish aquifer).
 * (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $3,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2011, to remain available until expended.


 * (d) Improved Water Estimation, Measurement, and Monitoring Technologies-
 * (1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
 * The Secretary may provide grants on a nonreimbursable basis to appropriate entities with expertise in water resource data acquisition and reporting, including Federal agencies, the Water Resources Research Institutes and other academic institutions, and private entities, to—
 * (A) investigate, develop, and implement new methodologies and technologies to estimate or measure water resources data in a cost-efficient manner; and
 * (B) improve methodologies relating to the analysis and delivery of data.
 * (2) PRIORITY—
 * In providing grants to appropriate entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to appropriate entities that propose the development of new methods and technologies for—
 * (A) predicting and measuring streamflows;
 * (B) estimating changes in the storage of groundwater;
 * (C) improving data standards and methods of analysis (including the validation of data entered into geographic information system databases);
 * (D) measuring precipitation and potential evapotranspiration; and
 * (E) water withdrawals, return flows, and consumptive use.
 * (3) PARTNERSHIPS—
 * In recognition of the value of collaboration to foster innovation and enhance research and development efforts, the Secretary shall encourage partnerships, including public-private partnerships, between and among Federal agencies, academic institutions, and private entities to promote the objectives described in paragraph (1).
 * (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2019.

SEC. 9508. NATIONAL WATER AVAILABILITY AND USE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.

 * (a) Establishment—
 * The Secretary, in coordination with the Advisory Committee and State and local water resource agencies, shall establish a national assessment program to be known as the `national water availability and use assessment program'—
 * (1) to provide a more accurate assessment of the status of the water resources of the United States;
 * (2) to assist in the determination of the quantity of water that is available for beneficial uses;
 * (3) to assist in the determination of the quality of the water resources of the United States;
 * (4) to identify long-term trends in water availability;
 * (5) to use each long-term trend described in paragraph (4) to provide a more accurate assessment of the change in the availability of water in the United States; and
 * (6) to develop the basis for an improved ability to forecast the availability of water for future economic, energy production, and environmental uses.


 * (b) Program Elements-
 * (1) WATER USE—
 * In carrying out the assessment program, the Secretary shall conduct any appropriate activity to carry out an ongoing assessment of water use in hydrologic accounting units and major aquifer systems located in the United States, including—
 * (A) the maintenance of a comprehensive national water use inventory to enhance the level of understanding with respect to the effects of spatial and temporal patterns of water use on the availability and sustainable use of water resources;
 * (B) the incorporation of water use science principles, with an emphasis on applied research and statistical estimation techniques in the assessment of water use;
 * (C) the integration of any dataset maintained by any other Federal or State agency into the dataset maintained by the Secretary; and
 * (D) a focus on the scientific integration of any data relating to water use, water flow, or water quality to generate relevant information relating to the impact of human activity on water and ecological resources.
 * (2) WATER AVAILABILITY—
 * In carrying out the assessment program, the Secretary shall conduct an ongoing assessment of water availability by—
 * (A) developing and evaluating nationally consistent indicators that reflect each status and trend relating to the availability of water resources in the United States, including—
 * (i) surface water indicators, such as streamflow and surface water storage measures (including lakes, reservoirs, perennial snowfields, and glaciers);
 * (ii) groundwater indicators, including groundwater level measurements and changes in groundwater levels due to—
 * (I) natural recharge;
 * (II) withdrawals;
 * (III) saltwater intrusion;
 * (IV) mine dewatering;
 * (V) land drainage;
 * (VI) artificial recharge; and
 * (VII) other relevant factors, as determined by the Secretary; and
 * (iii) impaired surface water and groundwater supplies that are known, accessible, and used to meet ongoing water demands;
 * (B) maintaining a national database of water availability data that—
 * (i) is comprised of maps, reports, and other forms of interpreted data;
 * (ii) provides electronic access to the archived data of the national database; and
 * (iii) provides for real-time data collection; and
 * (C) developing and applying predictive modeling tools that integrate groundwater, surface water, and ecological systems.


 * (c) Grant Program-
 * (1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
 * The Secretary may provide grants to State water resource agencies to assist State water resource agencies in—
 * (A) developing water use and availability datasets that are integrated with each appropriate dataset developed or maintained by the Secretary; or
 * (B) integrating any water use or water availability dataset of the State water resource agency into each appropriate dataset developed or maintained by the Secretary.
 * (2) CRITERIA—
 * To be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1), a State water resource agency shall demonstrate to the Secretary that the water use and availability dataset proposed to be established or integrated by the State water resource agency—
 * (A) is in compliance with each quality and conformity standard established by the Secretary to ensure that the data will be capable of integration with any national dataset; and
 * (B) will enhance the ability of the officials of the State or the State water resource agency to carry out each water management and regulatory responsibility of the officials of the State in accordance with each applicable law of the State.
 * (3) MAXIMUM AMOUNT—
 * The amount of a grant provided to a State water resource agency under paragraph (1) shall be an amount not more than $250,000.


 * (d) Report—
 * Not later than December 31, 2012, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that provides a detailed assessment of—
 * (1) the current availability of water resources in the United States, including—
 * (A) historic trends and annual updates of river basin inflows and outflows;
 * (B) surface water storage;
 * (C) groundwater reserves; and
 * (D) estimates of undeveloped potential resources (including saline and brackish water and wastewater);
 * (2) significant trends affecting water availability, including each documented or projected impact to the availability of water as a result of global climate change;
 * (3) the withdrawal and use of surface water and groundwater by various sectors, including—
 * (A) the agricultural sector;
 * (B) municipalities;
 * (C) the industrial sector;
 * (D) thermoelectric power generators; and
 * (E) hydroelectric power generators;
 * (4) significant trends relating to each water use sector, including significant changes in water use due to the development of new energy supplies;
 * (5) significant water use conflicts or shortages that have occurred or are occurring; and
 * (6) each factor that has caused, or is causing, a conflict or shortage described in paragraph (5).


 * (e) Authorization of Appropriations-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsections (a), (b), and (d) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2023, to remain available until expended.
 * (2) GRANT PROGRAM—
 * There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (c) $12,500,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2013, to remain available until expended.

SEC. 9509. RESEARCH AGREEMENT AUTHORITY.

 * The Secretary may enter into contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, for periods not to exceed 5 years, to carry out research within the Bureau of Reclamation.

SEC. 9510. EFFECT.

 * (a) In General—
 * Nothing in this subtitle supersedes or limits any existing authority provided, or responsibility conferred, by any provision of law.


 * (b) Effect on State Water Law-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * Nothing in this subtitle preempts or affects any—
 * (A) State water law; or
 * (B) interstate compact governing water.
 * (2) COMPLIANCE REQUIRED—
 * The Secretary shall comply with applicable State water laws in carrying out this subtitle.

SEC. 9601 DEFINITIONS.

 * In this subtitle:
 * (1) INSPECTION—
 * The term `inspection' means an inspection of a project facility carried out by the Secretary—
 * (A) to assess and determine the general condition of the project facility; and
 * (B) to estimate the value of property, and the size of the population, that would be at risk if the project facility fails, is breached, or otherwise allows flooding to occur.
 * (2) PROJECT FACILITY- The term `project facility' means any part or incidental feature of a project, excluding high—
 * and significant-hazard dams, constructed under the Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.).
 * (3) RESERVED WORKS—
 * The term `reserved works' mean any project facility at which the Secretary carries out the operation and maintenance of the project facility.
 * (4) SECRETARY—
 * The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.
 * (5) TRANSFERRED WORKS—
 * The term `transferred works' means a project facility, the operation and maintenance of which is carried out by a non-Federal entity, under the provisions of a formal operation and maintenance transfer contract.
 * (6) TRANSFERRED WORKS OPERATING ENTITY—
 * The term `transferred works operating entity' means the organization which is contractually responsible for operation and maintenance of transferred works.
 * (7) EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK—
 * The term `extraordinary operation and maintenance work' means major, nonrecurring maintenance to Reclamation-owned or operated facilities, or facility components, that is—
 * (A) intended to ensure the continued safe, dependable, and reliable delivery of authorized project benefits; and
 * (B) greater than 10 percent of the contractor's or the transferred works operating entity's annual operation and maintenance budget for the facility, or greater than $100,000.

SEC. 9602. GUIDELINES AND INSPECTION OF PROJECT FACILITIES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRANSFERRED WORKS OPERATING ENTITIES.

 * (a) Guidelines and Inspections-
 * (1) DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES—
 * Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary in consultation with transferred works operating entities shall develop, consistent with existing transfer contracts, specific inspection guidelines for project facilities which are in proximity to urbanized areas and which could pose a risk to public safety or property damage if such project facilities were to fail.
 * (2) CONDUCT OF INSPECTIONS—
 * Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct inspections of those project facilities, which are in proximity to urbanized areas and which could pose a risk to public safety or property damage if such facilities were to fail, using such specific inspection guidelines and criteria developed pursuant to paragraph (1). In selecting project facilities to inspect, the Secretary shall take into account the potential magnitude of public safety and economic damage posed by each project facility.
 * (3) TREATMENT OF COSTS—
 * The costs incurred by the Secretary in conducting these inspections shall be nonreimbursable.


 * (b) Use of Inspection Data—
 * The Secretary shall use the data collected through the conduct of the inspections under subsection (a)(2) to—
 * (1) provide recommendations to the transferred works operating entities for improvement of operation and maintenance processes, operating procedures including operation guidelines consistent with existing transfer contracts, and structural modifications to those transferred works;
 * (2) determine an appropriate inspection frequency for such nondam project facilities which shall not exceed 6 years; and
 * (3) provide, upon request of transferred work operating entities, local governments, or State agencies, information regarding potential hazards posed by existing or proposed residential, commercial, industrial or public-use development adjacent to project facilities.


 * (c) Technical Assistance to Transferred Works Operating Entities-
 * (1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE—
 * The Secretary is authorized, at the request of a transferred works operating entity in proximity to an urbanized area, to provide technical assistance to accomplish the following, if consistent with existing transfer contracts:
 * (A) Development of documented operating procedures for a project facility.
 * (B) Development of documented emergency notification and response procedures for a project facility.
 * (C) Development of facility inspection criteria for a project facility.
 * (D) Development of a training program on operation and maintenance requirements and practices for a project facility for a transferred works operating entity's workforce.
 * (E) Development of a public outreach plan on the operation and risks associated with a project facility.
 * (F) Development of any other plans or documentation which, in the judgment of the Secretary, will contribute to public safety and the sage operation of a project facility.
 * (2) COSTS—
 * The Secretary is authorized to provide, on a non-reimbursable basis, up to 50 percent of the cost of such technical assistance, with the balance of such costs being advanced by the transferred works operating entity or other non-Federal source. The non-Federal 50 percent minimum cost share for such technical assistance may be in the form of in-lieu contributions of resources by the transferred works operating entity or other non-Federal source.

SEC. 9603. EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED BY THE SECRETARY.

 * (a) In General—
 * The Secretary or the transferred works operating entity may carry out, in accordance with subsection (b) and consistent with existing transfer contracts, any extraordinary operation and maintenance work on a project facility that the Secretary determines to be reasonably required to preserve the structural safety of the project facility.


 * (b) Reimbursement of Costs Arising From Extraordinary Operation and Maintenance Work-
 * (1) TREATMENT OF COSTS—
 * For reserved works, costs incurred by the Secretary in conducting extraordinary operation and maintenance work will be allocated to the authorized reimbursable purposes of the project and shall be repaid within 50 years, with interest, from the year in which work undertaken pursuant to this subtitle is substantially complete.
 * (2) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY—
 * For transferred works, the Secretary is authorized to advance the costs incurred by the transferred works operating entity in conducting extraordinary operation and maintenance work and negotiate appropriate 50-year repayment contracts with project beneficiaries providing for the return of reimbursable costs, with interest, under this subsection: Provided, however, That no contract entered into pursuant to this subtitle shall be deemed to be a new or amended contract for the purposes of section 203(a) of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (43 U.S.C. 390cc(a)).
 * (3) DETERMINATION OF INTEREST RATE—
 * The interest rate used for computing interest on work in progress and interest on the unpaid balance of the reimbursable costs of extraordinary operation and maintenance work authorized by this subtitle shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which extraordinary operation and maintenance work is commenced, on the basis of average market yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States with the remaining periods of maturity comparable to the applicable reimbursement period of the project, adjusted to the nearest 1/8 of 1 percent on the unamortized balance of any portion of the loan.


 * (c) Emergency Extraordinary Operation and Maintenance Work-
 * (1) IN GENERAL—
 * The Secretary or the transferred works operating entity shall carry out any emergency extraordinary operation and maintenance work on a project facility that the Secretary determines to be necessary to minimize the risk of imminent harm to public health or safety, or property.
 * (2) REIMBURSEMENT—
 * The Secretary may advance funds for emergency extraordinary operation and maintenance work and shall seek reimbursement from the transferred works operating entity or benefitting entity upon receiving a written assurance from the governing body of such entity that it will negotiate a contract pursuant to section 9603 for repayment of costs incurred by the Secretary in undertaking such work.
 * (3) FUNDING—
 * If the Secretary determines that a project facility inspected and maintained pursuant to the guidelines and criteria set forth in section 9602(a) requires extraordinary operation and maintenance pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary may provide Federal funds on a nonreimbursable basis sufficient to cover 35 percent of the cost of the extraordinary operation and maintenance allocable to the transferred works operating entity, which is needed to minimize the risk of imminent harm. The remaining share of the Federal funds advanced by the Secretary for such work shall be repaid under subsection (b).

SEC. 9604. RELATIONSHIP TO TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WATER WORKS ACT.

 * Nothing in this subtitle shall preclude a transferred works operating entity from applying and receiving a loan-guarantee pursuant to the Twenty-First Century Water Works Act (43 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.).

SEC. 9605. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

 * There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.