§2903 Authorization of transfers of title to eligible facilities

Summary

The Secretary may transfer full federal ownership of an eligible facility to a qualifying entity without needing a new act of Congress. The Secretary must send Congress a written notice and an explanation at least 90 days before the transfer. The transfer can go ahead only if Congress does not pass a joint resolution rejecting it before the transfer date. The transfer is done by a written agreement made with input from any water or power customers who will be affected. The Secretary can keep an easement on the land if needed to manage any federal interests and if part of the project stays federally owned, but the easement must be agreed with the qualifying entity. Water rights cannot be transferred unless they are in a separate, specific agreement that follows State law and public process rules.