§2902 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in this chapter. It tells what each word means in plain terms. Conveyed property means an eligible facility that the government transfers to a qualifying entity under this chapter. Eligible facility means a facility that meets the transfer criteria in section 2904(a). Facility means things like dams, canals, pumps, gates, control structures, buildings, recreation sites, distribution and drainage works, and related land or water interests. It does not include any part of a Reclamation project facility 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 contribute to capital repayment. Project use power means the electricity, capacity, and related services needed to run or maintain Reclamation project facilities. Qualifying entity means a state or local agency, joint powers agency, water users group, Indian Tribe, or Tribal utility that, at the time of conveyance, is the current operator under a contract with Reclamation and that the Secretary finds can keep managing the facility for the same purposes. Reclamation means the Bureau of Reclamation. Reclamation project means a project built, authorized, or tied to repayment or water service contracts under the reclamation laws, or any project the Secretary builds to reclaim land. Reserved works means Bureau-owned buildings, structures, facilities, or equipment for which the Bureau still does operations and maintenance, either by its own employees or by a contract entered by the Commissioner. Secretary means the Secretary acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.