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 PUBLIC LAW 109–451—DEC. 22, 2006

120 STAT. 3361

SEC. 212. REPORT.

43 USC 2431.

Not later than 1 year after the date on which the eligibility criteria are published in the Federal Register under section 203(a), and every 2 years thereafter, 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 describes the implementation of the loan guarantee program under section 204. SEC. 213. EFFECT ON THE RECLAMATION LAWS.

43 USC 2432.

(a) RECLAMATION PROJECTS.—Nothing in this title supersedes or amends any Federal law associated with a project, or a portion of a project, constructed under the reclamation laws. (b) NO NEW OR SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS.—Any assistance provided under this title shall not— (1) be considered to be a new or supplemental benefit for purposes of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (43 U.S.C. 390aa et seq.); or (2) affect any contract in existence on the date of enactment of this Act that is executed under the reclamation laws. SEC. 214. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

43 USC 2433.

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this title, to remain available until expended. SEC. 215. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.

43 USC 2434.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), the authority of the Secretary to carry out this title terminates on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) EXCEPTION.—The termination of authority under subsection (a) shall have no effect on— (1) any loans guaranteed by the United States under this title; or (2) the administration of any loan guaranteed under this title before the effective date of the termination of authority.

TITLE III—REPORT ON TRANSFER OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES SEC. 301. REPORT.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 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 describes any impediments and activities that significantly delay the ability of the Secretary to complete timely transfers of title to reclamation facilities to qualified non-Federal entities under laws authorizing the transfers.

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