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43 U.S.C. § 3205 — Competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse program

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43 U.S.C. § 3205 — Competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse program

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Eligible entity** — The term “eligible entity” means— (A) a State, Indian Tribe, municipality, irrigation district, water district, wastewater district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority; (B) a State, regional, or local authority, the members of which include 1 or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; or (C) an agency established under State law for the joint exercise of powers or a combination of entities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) **Eligible project** — The term “eligible project” means a project described in subsection (c). (3) **Program** — The term “program” means the grant program established under subsection (b). (4) **Reclamation State** — The term “Reclamation State” means a State or territory described in the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 ([43 U.S.C. 391](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section391&num=0&edition=prelim); 32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093). **(b) Establishment** The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities on a competitive basis for the planning, design, and construction of large-scale water recycling and reuse projects that provide substantial water supply and other benefits to the Reclamation States in accordance with this section. **(c) Eligible project** A project shall be eligible for a grant under this section if the project— (1) reclaims and reuses— (A) municipal, industrial, domestic, or agricultural wastewater; or (B) impaired groundwater or surface water; (2) has a total estimated cost of $500,000,000 or more; (3) is located in a Reclamation State; (4) is constructed, operated, and maintained by an eligible entity; and (5) provid

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**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Eligible entity** — The term “eligible entity” means— (A) a State, Indian Tribe, municipality, irrigation district, water district, wastewater district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority; (B) a State, regional, or local authority, the members of which include 1 or more organizations with water or power delivery authority; or (C) an agency established under State law for the joint exercise of powers or a combination of entities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) **Eligible project** — The term “eligible project” means a project described in subsection (c). (3) **Program** — The term “program” means the grant program established under subsection (b). (4) **Reclamation State** — The term “Reclamation State” means a State or territory described in the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 ([43 U.S.C. 391](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section391&num=0&edition=prelim); 32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093). **(b) Establishment** The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities on a competitive basis for the planning, design, and construction of large-scale water recycling and reuse projects that provide substantial water supply and other benefits to the Reclamation States in accordance with this section. **(c) Eligible project** A project shall be eligible for a grant under this section if the project— (1) reclaims and reuses— (A) municipal, industrial, domestic, or agricultural wastewater; or (B) impaired groundwater or surface water; (2) has a total estimated cost of $500,000,000 or more; (3) is located in a Reclamation State; (4) is constructed, operated, and maintained by an eligible entity; and (5) provides a Federal benefit in accordance with the reclamation laws. **(d) Project evaluation** The Secretary may provide a grant to an eligible project under the program if— (1) the eligible entity determines through the preparation of a feasibility study or equivalent study, and the Secretary concurs, that the eligible project— (A) is technically and financially feasible; (B) provides a Federal benefit in accordance with the reclamation laws; and (C) is consistent with applicable Federal and State laws; (2) the eligible entity has sufficient non-Federal funding available to complete the eligible project, as determined by the Secretary; (3) the eligible entity is financially solvent, as determined by the Secretary; and (4) not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary concurs with the determinations under paragraph (1) with respect to the eligible project, the Secretary submits to Congress written notice of the determinations. **(e) Priority** In providing grants to eligible projects under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible projects that meet 1 or more of the following criteria: (1) The eligible project provides multiple benefits, including— (A) water supply reliability benefits for drought-stricken States and communities; (B) fish and wildlife benefits; and (C) water quality improvements. (2) The eligible project is likely to reduce impacts on environmental resources from water projects owned or operated by Federal and State agencies, including through measurable reductions in water diversions from imperiled ecosystems. (3) The eligible project would advance water management plans across a multi-State area, such as drought contingency plans in the Colorado River Basin. (4) The eligible project is regional in nature. (5) The eligible project is collaboratively developed or supported by multiple stakeholders. **(f) Federal assistance** (1) **Federal cost share** — The Federal share of the cost of any project provided a grant under the program shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the eligible project. (2) **Total dollar cap** — The Secretary shall not impose a total dollar cap on Federal contributions for all eligible individual projects provided a grant under the program. (3) **Nonreimbursable funds** — Any funds provided by the Secretary to an eligible entity under the program shall be considered nonreimbursable. (4) **Funding eligibility** — An eligible project shall not be considered ineligible for assistance under the program because the eligible project has received assistance under— (A) the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act ([43 U.S.C. 390h](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section390h&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (B) section 4(a) of the Water Desalination Act of 1996 ([42 U.S.C. 10301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10301&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 104–298) for eligible desalination projects; or (C) section 1602(e) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act ([43 U.S.C. 390h(e)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section390h/e&num=0&edition=prelim)). **(g) Environmental laws** In providing a grant for an eligible project under the program, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). **(h) Guidance** Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall issue guidance on the implementation of the program, including guidelines for the preparation of feasibility studies or equivalent studies by eligible entities. **(i) Reports** (1) **Annual report** — At the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall make available on the website of the Department of the Interior an annual report that lists each eligible project for which a grant has been awarded under this section during the fiscal year. (2) **Comptroller general** (A) *Assessment* — The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an assessment of the administrative establishment, solicitation, selection, and justification process with respect to the funding of grants under this section. (B) *Report* — Not later than 1 year after the date of the initial award of grants under this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (i) the adequacy and effectiveness of the process by which each eligible project was selected, if applicable; and (ii) the justification and criteria used for the selection of each eligible project, if applicable. **(j) Treatment of conveyance** The Secretary shall consider the planning, design, and construction of a conveyance system for an eligible project to be eligible for grant funding under the program. **(k) Termination of authority** The authority to carry out this section terminates on the date that is 5 years after November 15, 2021.

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42 U.S.C. § 10301 — Congressional findings and declarations

The Congress finds and declares that— (1) the existence of an adequate supply of water of good quality for the production of materials and energy for the Nation’s needs and for the efficient use of the Nation’s energy and water resources is essential to national economic stability and growth, and to the well-being of the people; (2) the management of water resources is closely related to maintaining environmental quality, productivity of natural resources and agricultural systems, and social well-being; (3) there is an increasing threat of impairment to the quantity and quality of surface and groundwater resources; (4) the Nation’s capabilities for technological assessment and planning and for policy formulation for water resources must be strengthened at the Federal, State, and local governmental levels; (5) there should be a continuing national investment in water and related research and technology commensurate with growing national needs; (6) it is necessary to provide for the research and development of technology for the conversion of saline and other impaired waters to a quality suitable for municipal, industrial, agricultural, recreational, and other beneficial uses; (7) the Nation must provide programs to strengthen research and associated graduate education because the pool of scientists, engineers, and technicians trained in fields related to water resources constitutes an invaluable natural resource which should be increased, fully utilized, and regularly replenished; and 11 So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear. (8) long-term planning and policy development are essential to ensure the availability of an abundant supply of high quality water for domestic and other uses; and (9) the States must have the research and problem-solvin

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42 U.S.C. § 18851 — Model guidance for combined heat and power systems and waste heat to power systems

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Additional services** — The term “additional services” means the provision of supplementary power, backup or standby power, maintenance power, or interruptible power to an electric consumer by an electric utility. (2) **Waste heat to power system** — The term “waste heat to power system” means a system that generates electricity through the recovery of waste energy. (3) **Other terms** (A) *Purpa* — The terms “electric consumer”, “electric utility”, “interconnection service”, “nonregulated electric utility”, and “State regulatory authority” have the meanings given those terms in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ([16 U.S.C. 2601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), within the meaning of title I of that Act ([16 U.S.C. 2611](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2611&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (B) *EPCA* — The terms “combined heat and power system” and “waste energy” have the meanings given those terms in [section 6341 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6341&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Review** (1) **In general** — Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other appropriate entities, shall review existing rules and procedures relating to interconnection service and additional services throughout the United States for electric generation with nameplate capacity up to 150 megawatts connecting at either distribution or transmission voltage levels to identify barriers to the deployment of combined heat and power systems and waste heat to power s

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42 U.S.C. § 4321 — Repealed. Pub. L. 117–58, div. G, title VIII, § 70801(h), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1294

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.

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43 U.S.C. § 390h — Program to investigate reclamation and reuse of wastewater and groundwater; general authority

**(a) Program established** The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter “Secretary”), acting pursuant to the Reclamation Act of 1902 (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388) and Acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto (hereafter “Federal reclamation laws”), is directed to undertake a program to investigate and identify opportunities for reclamation and reuse of municipal, industrial, domestic, and agricultural wastewater, and naturally impaired ground and surface waters, for the design and construction of demonstration and permanent facilities to reclaim and reuse wastewater, and to conduct research, including desalting, for the reclamation of wastewater and naturally impaired ground and surface waters. **(b) States included** Such program shall be limited to the States and areas referred to in section 1 of the Reclamation Act of 1902 (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388) [[43 U.S.C. 391](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section391&num=0&edition=prelim)] as amended, and the State of Hawaii. **(c) Agreements and regulations** The Secretary is authorized to enter into such agreements and promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title. **(d) San Luis Unit of Central Valley Project, California** The Secretary shall not investigate, promote or implement, pursuant to sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title, any project intended to reclaim and reuse agricultural wastewater generated in the service area of the San Luis Unit of the Central Valley Project, California, except those measures recommended for action by the San Joaquin Valley Drainage Program in the report entitled A Management Plan for Agricultural Subsurface Drainage and Related Problems on the

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43 U.S.C. § 391 — Establishment of “reclamation fund”

All moneys received from the sale and disposal of public lands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901, including the surplus of fees and commissions in excess of allowances to officers designated by the Secretary of the Interior, and excepting the 5 per centum of the proceeds of the sales of public lands in the above States set aside by law for educational and other purposes, shall be, and the same are, reserved, set aside, and appropriated as a special fund in the Treasury to be known as the “reclamation fund”, to be used in the examination and survey for and the construction and maintenance of irrigation works for the storage, diversion, and development of waters for the reclamation of arid and semiarid lands in the said States and Territories, and for the payment of all other expenditures provided for in this Act.

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43 U.S.C. § 3201 — Authorizations of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation (referred to in this chapter as the “Secretary”), for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026— (1) $1,150,000,000 for water storage, groundwater storage, and conveyance projects in accordance with [section 3202 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section3202&num=0&edition=prelim), of which $100,000,000 shall be made available to provide grants to plan and construct small surface water and groundwater storage projects in accordance with [section 3203 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section3203&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) $3,200,000,000 for the Aging Infrastructure Account established by subsection (d)(1) of [section 510b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section510b&num=0&edition=prelim), to be made available for activities in accordance with that subsection, including major rehabilitation and replacement activities, as identified in the Asset Management Report of the Bureau of Reclamation dated April 2021, of which— (A) $100,000,000 shall be made available for Bureau of Reclamation reserved or transferred works that have suffered a critical failure, in accordance with [section 3204(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section3204/a&num=0&edition=prelim); and (B) $100,000,000 shall be made available for the rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of a dam in accordance with [section 3204(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section3204/b&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) $1,000,000,000 for rura

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42 U.S.C. § 10301 — Congressional findings and declarations

Page 8028 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 10270 1 So in original. The word ‘‘and’’ probably should not appear. (Pub. L. 97–425, title V, § 509, as added Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(d) [title III], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–104, 1329–121; Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5051, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–251.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 100–202 and Pub. L. 100–203 added identical sections. § 10270. Termination of Board The Board shall cease to exist not later than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary be- gins disposal of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel in a repository. (Pub. L. 97–425, title V, § 510, as added Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(d) [title III], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–104, 1329–121; Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5051, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–251.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 100–202 and Pub. L. 100–203 added identical sections. CHAPTER 109—WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH Sec. 10301. Congressional findings and declarations. 10302. Congressional declaration of purpose. 10303. Water resources research and technology in- stitutes. 10304. Research concerning water resource-related problems deemed to be in national interest. 10305. Development of water-related technology. 10306. Administrative costs. 10307. Types of research and development. 10308. Patent policy. 10309. New spending authority; amounts provided in advance. 10310. Produced water research and development. § 10301. Congressional findings and declarations The Congress finds and declares that— (1) the existence of an adequate supply of water of good quality for the production of materials and energy for the Nation’s needs and for the efficient use of the Nation’s energy and water resources is essential to nation

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42 U.S.C. § 4321 — Congressional declaration of purpose

Page 6095 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4321 Sec. 4368a. Utilization of talents of older Americans in projects of pollution prevention, abate- ment, and control. 4368b. General assistance program. 4369. Miscellaneous reports. 4369a. Reports on environmental research and devel- opment activities of Agency. 4370. Reimbursement for use of facilities. 4370a. Assistant Administrators of Environmental Protection Agency; appointment; duties. 4370b. Availability of fees and charges to carry out Agency programs. 4370c. Environmental Protection Agency fees. 4370d. Percentage of Federal funding for organiza- tions owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. 4370e. Working capital fund in Treasury. 4370f. Availability of funds after expiration of pe- riod for liquidating obligations. 4370g. Availability of funds for uniforms and certain services. 4370h. Availability of funds for facilities. 4370i. Regional liaisons for minority, tribal, and low-income communities. 4370j. Municipal Ombudsman. SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT 4370m. Definitions. 4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. 4370m–2. Permitting process improvement. 4370m–3. Interstate compacts. 4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews. 4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs. 4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provi- sion. 4370m–7. Reports. 4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and proc- essing of environmental reviews and per- mits. 4370m–9. Application. 4370m–10. GAO report. 4370m–11. Savings provision. 4370m–12. Repealed. § 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a national policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony

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43 U.S.C. § 3205 — Competitive grant program for large-scale

Page 673 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 3205 tion 641 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including au- thority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. § 3205. Competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means— (A) a State, Indian Tribe, municipality, ir- rigation district, water district, wastewater district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority; (B) a State, regional, or local authority, the members of which include 1 or more or- ganizations with water or power delivery au- thority; or (C) an agency established under State law for the joint exercise of powers or a com- bination of entities described in subpara- graphs (A) and (B). (2) Eligible project The term ‘‘eligible project’’ means a project described in subsection (c). (3) Program The term ‘‘program’’ means the grant pro- gram established under subsection (b). (4) Reclamation State The term ‘‘Reclamation State’’ means a State or territory described in the first sec- tion of the Act of June 17, 1902 (43 U.S.C. 391; 32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093). (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities on a competi- tive basis for the planning, design, and construc- tion of large-scale water recycling and reuse projects that provide substantial water supply and other b

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43 U.S.C. § 390h — Program to investigate reclamation and

Page 103 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 390h (B) Effect on existing contracts Nothing in this subsection affects a con- tract— (i) in effect on December 27, 2020; and (ii) under which the use of excess capac- ity in a Bureau conveyance facility for carriage of non-Reclamation project water for aquifer recharge is allowed. (2) Aquifer recharge on eligible land (A) In general Subject to subparagraphs (C) and (D), the Secretary may contract with a holder of a water service or repayment contract for a Reclamation project to allow the contractor, in accordance with applicable State laws and policies— (i) to directly use water available under the contract for aquifer recharge on eligi- ble land; or (ii) to enter into an agreement with an individual or entity to transfer water available under the contract for aquifer re- charge on eligible land. (B) Authorized project use The use of a Reclamation facility for aqui- fer recharge under subparagraph (A) shall be considered an authorized use for the Rec- lamation project if requested by a holder of a water service or repayment contract for the Reclamation facility. (C) Modifications to contracts The Secretary may contract with a holder of a water service or repayment contract for a Reclamation project under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that a new contract or contract amendment described in that subparagraph is— (i) necessary to allow for the use of water available under the contract for aq- uifer recharge under this subsection; (ii) in the best interest of the Reclama- tion project and the United States; and (iii) approved by the contractor that is responsible for repaying the cost of con- struction, operations, and maintenance of the facility that delivers the water under the contract.

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