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 PUBLIC LAW 109–448—DEC. 22, 2006

120 STAT. 3331

(b) NEW ACTIVITY.—After the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall not initiate any new field studies or analyses under the program before consulting with, and coordinating the activity with, any Participating State water resource agencies that have jurisdiction over the aquifer. (c) STUDY PLANS; COST ESTIMATES.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall work closely with appropriate Participating State water resource agencies, water resources research institutes, and other relevant entities to develop a study plan, timeline, and cost estimate for each priority transboundary aquifer to be studied under the program. (2) REQUIREMENTS.—A study plan developed under paragraph (1) shall, to the maximum extent practicable— (A) integrate existing data collection and analyses conducted with respect to the priority transboundary aquifer; (B) if applicable, improve and strengthen existing groundwater flow models developed for the priority transboundary aquifer; and (C) be consistent with appropriate State guidelines and goals. SEC. 6. EFFECT.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this Act affects— (1) the jurisdiction or responsibility of a Participating State with respect to managing surface or groundwater resources in the Participating State; (2) the water rights of any person or entity using water from a transboundary aquifer; or (3) State water law, or an interstate compact or international treaty governing water. (b) TREATY.—Nothing in this Act shall delay or alter the implementation or operation of any works constructed, modified, acquired, or used within the territorial limits of the United States relating to the waters governed by the Treaty Between the United States and Mexico Regarding Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, Treaty Series 994 (59 Stat. 1219). SEC. 7. REPORTS.

Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and on completion of the program in fiscal year 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate water resource agency in the Participating States, an interim and final report, respectively, that describes— (1) any activities carried out under the program; (2) any conclusions of the Secretary relating to the status of priority transboundary aquifers; and (3) the level of participation in the program of entities in Mexico. SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2007 through 2016. (b) DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.—Of the amounts made available under subsection (a), 50 percent shall be made available to the water resources research institutes to provide funding to appropriate entities in the Participating States (including Sandia

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