Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-73not60

§390h–18 Irvine Basin Groundwater and Surface Water Improvement Projects

Title 43 › Chapter 12— RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT › Subchapter I— GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 390h–18

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Secretary may join Irvine Ranch Water District to plan and build water projects and brine disposal in the San Diego Creek Watershed. Federal share capped at 25%; Secretary won't fund operation or maintenance.

Full Legal Text

Title 43, §390h–18

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(a)The Secretary, in cooperation with the Irvine Ranch Water District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of projects to naturally treat impaired surface water, reclaim and reuse impaired groundwater, and provide brine disposal within the San Diego Creek Watershed.
(b)The Federal share of the costs of the projects authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.
(c)The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project authorized by this section.

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Prior Provisions

Another section 1636 of Pub. L. 102–575 was renumbered 1637 and is classified to section 390h–19 of this title.

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Citation

43 U.S.C. § 390h–18

Title 43, Public Lands

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60