43 U.S.C. § 390jj: Water conservation

Summary

Encourage water conservation by non‑Federal users who get irrigation water from Federal reclamation projects when the changes are shown to be economically feasible. Districts with repayment or water service contracts under Federal reclamation law or the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b) must make a water conservation plan with clear goals, appropriate actions, and a timetable. The Secretary must work with other Federal agencies to coordinate help and include States, Indian tribes, and water user groups so the public can participate.

Title 43, §390jj

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(a)Implementation of program by non-Federal recipients

The Secretary shall, pursuant to his authorities under otherwise existing Federal reclamation law, encourage the full consideration and incorporation of prudent and responsible water conservation measures in the operations of non-Federal recipients of irrigation water from Federal reclamation projects, where such measures are shown to be economically feasible for such non-Federal recipients.

(b)Development of plan

Each district that has entered into a repayment contract or water service contract pursuant to Federal reclamation law or the Water Supply Act of 1958, as amended (43 U.S.C. 390b), shall develop a water conservation plan which shall contain definite goals, appropriate water conservation measures, and a time schedule for meeting the water conservation objectives.

(c)Coordination of ongoing programs; full public participation

The Secretary is authorized and directed to enter into memorandums of agreement with those Federal agencies having capability to assist in implementing water conservation measures to assure coordination of ongoing programs. Such memorandums should provide for involvement of non-Federal entities such as States, Indian tribes, and water user organizations to assure full public participation in water conservation efforts.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Federal reclamation law, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is defined in section 390aa of this title. The Water Supply Act of 1958, as amended, referred to in subsec. (b), is title III of Pub. L. 85–500, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 319, which enacted section 390b of this title and enacted a provision set out as a note under section 390b of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title

note set out under section 390b of this title and Tables.

§390jj Water Conservation