43 USC 2401 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2401.

Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

Construction

(2)

Federal reclamation law

(3)

Indian

(4)

Indian tribe

(5)

Non-Federal project entity

(6)

Operations, maintenance, and replacement costs

(A)

In general

(B)

Inclusions

The term “operations, maintenance, and replacement costs” includes—

(i)

repairs of a routine nature that maintain a rural water supply project in a well kept condition;

(ii)

replacement of worn-out project elements; and

(iii)

rehabilitation activities necessary to bring a deteriorated project back to the original condition of the project.

(C)

Exclusion

(7)

Program

(8)

Reclamation States

(9)

Rural water supply project

(A)

In general

(B)

Inclusion

The term “rural water supply project” includes—

(i)

incidental noncommercial livestock watering and noncommercial irrigation of vegetation and small gardens of less than 1 acre; and

(ii)

a project to improve rural water infrastructure, including—

(I)

pumps, pipes, wells, and other diversions;

(II)

storage tanks and small impoundments;

(III)

water treatment facilities for potable water supplies, including desalination facilities;

(IV)

equipment and management tools for water conservation, groundwater recovery, and water recycling; and

(V)

appurtenances.

(C)

Exclusion

The term “rural water supply project” does not include—

(i)

commercial irrigation; or

(ii)

major impoundment structures.

(10)

Secretary

(11)

Tribal organization

The term “tribal organization” means—

(A)

the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe; and

(B)

any legally established organization of Indians that is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by the governing body or democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by the organization.

(Pub. L. 109–451, title I, § 102, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3346.)

cite as: 43 USC 2401