43 USC 373e - Bureau of Reclamation site security

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

§ 373e.

Bureau of Reclamation site security

(a)

Treatment of capital costs

(b)

Treatment of security-related operation and maintenance costs

(1)

Reimbursable costs

(2)

Costs collected through water rates

(c)

Transparency and report to Congress

(1)

Policies and procedures

(2)

Notice

On identifying a Bureau of Reclamation facility for a site security measure, the Secretary shall provide to the project beneficiaries written notice—

(A)

describing the need for the site security measure and the process for identifying and implementing the site security measure; and

(B)

summarizing the administrative and legal requirements relating to the site security measure.

(3)

Consultation

The Secretary shall—

(A)

provide project beneficiaries an opportunity to consult with the Bureau of Reclamation on the planning, design, and construction of the site security measure; and

(B)

in consultation with project beneficiaries, develop and provide timeframes for the consultation described in subparagraph (A).

(4)

Response; notice

Before incurring costs pursuant to activities described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall consider cost containment measures recommended by a project beneficiary that has elected to consult with the Bureau of Reclamation on such activities. The Secretary shall provide to the project beneficiary—

(A)

a timely written response describing proposed actions, if any, to address the recommendation; and

(B)

notice regarding the costs and status of such activities on a periodic basis.

(5)

Report

(d)

Pre-September 11, 2001 security cost levels

(Pub. L. 110–229, title V, § 513, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 843.)

cite as: 43 USC 373e