§2902 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used for transferring water and irrigation facilities under this chapter. Conveyed property — an eligible facility that has been transferred under section 2903. Eligible facility — a facility that meets the transfer rules in section 2904(a). Facility — things like dams, canals, ditches, gates, pumping stations, other infrastructure, recreational sites, buildings, distribution and drainage works, and related land or water interests. Facility exclusions — does not include Reclamation project facilities (or parts) that on March 12, 2019 were reserved works; that produce hydropower sold by a Federal power marketing administration; or that are managed for recreation under a lease, permit, license, or other agreement that does contribute to capital repayment. Project use power — the electric capacity, energy, and related services needed to run or maintain Reclamation project facilities as authorized. Qualifying entity — a State or local agency, joint agency, water users group, or Indian Tribe/Tribal utility that is the current operator under a Reclamation contract at conveyance and that the Secretary finds can keep managing it. Reclamation — the Bureau of Reclamation. Reclamation project — a reclamation or irrigation project authorized or built under the reclamation laws, or tied to a repayment or water service contract, and any project the Secretary builds to reclaim land. Reserved works — Bureau-owned buildings, structures, facilities, or equipment for which operations and maintenance are done by a Bureau employee or under a contract entered by the Commissioner, regardless of funding source. Secretary — the Secretary acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.