43 U.S.C. § 620g — Recreational and fish and wildlife facili-

Page 236 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 620e (Pub. L. 90–537, title V, § 502, Sept. 30, 1968, 82 Stat. 898.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Colorado River Basin Project Act, and not as part of act Apr. 11, 1956, popularly known as the Colorado River Storage Project Act, which comprises this chapter. § 620e. Cost allocations; Indian lands; report to Congress Upon completion of each unit, participating project or separable feature thereof, the Sec- retary shall allocate the total costs (excluding any expenditures authorized by section 620g of this title) of constructing said unit, project or feature to power, irrigation, municipal water supply, flood control, navigation, or any other purposes authorized under reclamation law. Al- locations of construction, operation and mainte- nance costs to authorized nonreimbursable pur- poses shall be nonreturnable under the provi- sions of this chapter. In the event that the Nav- ajo participating project is authorized, the costs allocated to irrigation of Indian-owned tribal or restricted lands within, under, or served by such project, and beyond the capability of such lands to repay, shall be determined, and, in recogni- tion of the fact that assistance to the Navajo In- dians is the responsibility of the entire nation, such costs shall be nonreimbursable. On January 1 of each year the Secretary shall report to the Congress for the previous fiscal year, beginning with the fiscal year 1957, upon the status of the revenues from, and the cost of, constructing, op- erating, and maintaining the Colorado River storage project and the participating projects. The Secretary’s report shall be prepared to re- flect accurately the Federal investment allo- cated at that time to power, to irrigation, and to other purposes, the progress of return and re- payment thereon, and the estimated rate of progress, year by year, in accomplishing full re- payment. (Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, § 6, 70 Stat. 109.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a report required under this section is listed as the 11th item on page 114), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, and section 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1402(1)] of Pub. L. 106–554, set out as notes under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. § 620f. Powerplant operations The hydroelectric powerplants and trans- mission lines authorized by this chapter to be constructed, operated, and maintained by the Secretary shall be operated in conjunction with other Federal powerplants, present and poten- tial, so as to produce the greatest practicable amount of power and energy that can be sold at firm power and energy rates, but in the exercise of the authority hereby granted he shall not af- fect or interfere with the operation of the provi- sions of the Colorado River Compact, the Upper Colorado River Basin Compact, the Boulder Can- yon Project Act [43 U.S.C. 617 et seq.], the Boul- der Canyon Project Adjustment Act [43 U.S.C. 618 et seq.], and any contract lawfully entered into under said Compacts and Acts. Subject to the provisions of the Colorado River Compact, neither the impounding nor the use of water for the generation of power and energy at the plants of the Colorado River storage project shall pre- clude or impair the appropriation of water for domestic or agricultural purposes pursuant to applicable State law. (Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, § 7, 70 Stat. 109; Pub. L. 87–483, § 18, June 13, 1962, 76 Stat. 102.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Boulder Canyon Project Act, referred to in text, is act Dec. 21, 1928, ch. 42, 45 Stat. 1057, which is classi- fied generally to subchapter I (§ 617 et seq.) of chapter 12A of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 617t of this title and Tables. The Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act, re- ferred to in text, is act July 19, 1940, ch. 643, 54 Stat. 774, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 618 et seq.) of chapter 12A of this title. For complete classi- fication of this Act to the Code, see section 618o of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 1962—Pub. L. 87–483 substituted ‘‘into’’ for ‘‘unto’’. § 620g. Recreational and fish and wildlife facili- ties In connection with the development of the Colorado River storage project and of the par- ticipating projects, the Secretary is authorized and directed to investigate, plan, construct, op- erate, and maintain (1) public recreational fa- cilities on lands withdrawn or acquired for the development of said project or of said partici- pating projects, to conserve the scenery, the natural, historic, and archeologic objects, and the wildlife on said lands, and to provide for public use and enjoyment of the same and of the water areas created by these projects by such means as are consistent with the primary pur- poses of said projects; and (2) facilities to miti- gate losses of, and improve conditions for, the propagation of fish and wildlife. The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities herein provided, and to dispose of them to Federal, State, and local governmental agen- cies by lease, transfer, exchange, or conveyance upon such terms and conditions as will best pro- mote their development and operation in the public interest. All costs incurred pursuant to this section shall be nonreimbursable and non- returnable. (Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, § 8, 70 Stat. 110; Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1976—Pub. L. 94–579 struck out provisions authorizing withdrawal of public lands from entry or other disposi- tion under the public land laws. Page 237 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 620k 1 See References in Text note below. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1976 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792, provided that the amendment made by section 704(a) is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976. SAVINGS PROVISION Amendment by Pub. L. 94–579 not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., exist- ing on Oct. 21, 1976, see section 701 of Pub. L. 94–579, set out as a note under section 1701 of this title. § 620h. Saving provisions Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to alter, amend, repeal, construe, in- terpret, modify, or be in conflict with the provi- sions of the Boulder Canyon Project Act (45 Stat. 1057) [43 U.S.C. 617 et seq.], the Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act (54 Stat. 774) [43 U.S.C. 618 et seq.], the Colorado River Compact, the Upper Colorado River Basin Compact, the Rio Grande Compact of 1938, or the treaty with the United Mexican States (Treaty Series 994). (Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, § 9, 70 Stat. 110.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Boulder Canyon Project Act, referred to in text, is act Dec. 21, 1928, ch. 42, 45 Stat. 1057, which is classi- fied generally to subchapter I (§ 617 et seq.) of chapter 12A of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 617t of this title and Tables. The Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act, re- ferred to in text, is act July 19, 1940, ch. 643, 54 Stat. 774, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 618 et seq.) of chapter 12A of this title. For complete classi- fication of this Act to the Code, see section 618o of this title and Tables. § 620i. Expenditures; units excepted from soil survey and land classification requirements Expenditures for the Flaming Gorge, Glen Canyon, Wayne N. Aspinall, and Navajo initial units of the Colorado River storage project may be made without regard to the soil survey and land classification requirements of section 390a 1 of this title. (Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, § 10, 70 Stat. 110; Pub. L. 96–375, § 7, Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1507.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 390a of this title, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to the Interior Department Ap- propriation Act, 1954. The soil survey and land classi- fication requirements of that Act (act July 31, 1953, ch. 298, 67 Stat. 261, 266) were classified to section 390a of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, § 901(e)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3289. AMENDMENTS 1980—Pub. L. 96–375 substituted ‘‘Wayne N. Aspinall’’ for ‘‘Curecanti’’. § 620j. Court decree; effectivity and approval The Final Judgment, Final Decree and stipu- lations incorporated therein in the consolidated cases of United States of America v. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, et al., Civil Nos. 2782, 5016 and 5017, in the United States District Court for the District of Colo- rado, are approved, shall become effective imme- diately, and the proper agencies of the United States shall act in accordance therewith. (Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, § 11, 70 Stat. 110.) § 620k. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise ap- propriated, such sums as may be required to carry out the purposes of this chapter, but not to exceed $760,000,000. (Apr. 11, 1956, ch. 203, § 12, 70 Stat. 110.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Pub. L. 96–375, § 7, Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1507, provided that: ‘‘The Curecanti Storage Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project constructed under the authority of the Act of April 11, 1956 (70 Stat. 106) [this chapter] is hereby designated and hereafter shall be known as the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project. Any law, regulation, record, map, or other document of the United States referring to the Curecanti Storage Unit shall be held to refer to the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.’’ TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS Pub. L. 102–575, title II, § 201(c), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4607, provided that: ‘‘Notwithstanding any provision of the Act of April 11, 1956 (70 Stat. 110; 43 U.S.C. 620k) [this chapter], the Act of September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 852) [Pub. L. 88–568, see Tables for classification], the Act of September 30, 1968 (82 Stat. 885) [see Short Title note set out under section 1501 of this title], the Act of August 10, 1972 (86 Stat. 525; 43 U.S.C. 620k note), and the Act of October 31, 1988 (102 Stat. 2826) [enacting sec- tion 79–1 of Title 16, Conservation, and provisions set out as notes under this section and section 461 of Title 16] to the contrary, the authorization of appropriations for construction of any Colorado River Storage Project participating project located in the State of Utah shall terminate five years after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 30, 1992] unless: (1) the Secretary [of the Inte- rior] executes a cost-sharing agreement with the Dis- trict [Central Utah Water Conservancy District] for construction of such project, and (2) the Secretary has requested, or the Congress has appropriated, construc- tion funds for such project.’’ AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS FOR COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT Pub. L. 102–575, title II, § 201(a)(1), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4606, provided that: ‘‘In order to provide for the completion of the Central Utah Project and other fea- tures described in this Act [see Short Title of 1992 Amendment note set out under section 371 of this title], the amount which section 12 of the Act of April 11, 1956 (70 Stat. 110; 43 U.S.C. 620k), authorizes to be appro- priated, which was increased by the Act of August 10, 1972 (86 Stat. 525; 43 U.S.C. 620k note) and the Act of Oc- tober 31, 1988 (102 Stat. 2826) [43 U.S.C. 620k note], is hereby further increased by $924,206,000 (January 1991) plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be required by reason of changes in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indexes applicable to the type of construction involved: Provided, however, That of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this section, the Secretary [of the Interior] is not authorized to obli- gate or expend amounts in excess of $214,352,000 for the features identified in the Report of the Senate Com-