§2902 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter. Conveyed property means an eligible facility that has been transferred to a qualifying entity under the chapter’s transfer rules. Eligible facility means a facility that meets the chapter’s criteria for possible transfer under section 2904(a). Facility covers things like dams, canals, laterals, ditches, gates and control structures, pumping stations, other infrastructure, recreation sites, buildings, distribution and drainage works, and nearby land or water interests. Facility does not include a Reclamation project facility, or part of one, that was a reserved works on March 12, 2019; that produces hydropower sold by a Federal power marketing administration; or that is managed for recreation under a lease, permit, license, or similar agreement that does not contribute to capital repayment. Project use power means the electricity and related services needed to run or maintain Reclamation project facilities as allowed by the project’s authorization. Qualifying entity means a State agency, local government, joint action or powers agency, water users association, or Indian Tribe/Tribal utility authority that, as of the date of conveyance, is the current operator under a contract with Reclamation and that the Secretary finds has the ability to keep managing the facility for the same purposes. Reclamation means the Bureau of Reclamation. Reclamation project means an irrigation or reclamation project (including incidental parts) that is authorized or built under the reclamation laws or tied to a repayment or water service contract with the United States, or any project the Secretary builds to reclaim land. Reserved works means Bureau-owned buildings, structures, facilities, or equipment for which operations and maintenance are performed, regardless of the source of funding, either by a Bureau employee or under a contract entered into by the Commissioner. Secretary means the Secretary acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.