43 USC 390g-2 - Phase II of groundwater recharge demonstration program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Mar 08, 2025

§ 390g–2.

Phase II of groundwater recharge demonstration program

(a)

Design, construction, and operation of projects

(b)

Alternative means of cost allocation; economic feasibility of projects

(c)

Reports to Congress

(1)

Within twelve months after the initiation of phase II, and at annual intervals thereafter, the Secretary shall submit interim reports to Congress. Each report shall contain a detailed statement of his findings and progress respecting the design, construction, and operation of the demonstration projects referred to in subsection (a) and the study referred to in subsection (b).

(2)

Within five years after the initiation of phase II, the Secretary shall submit a summary report to Congress. The summary report shall contain—

(A)

a detailed evaluation of the demonstration projects referred to in subsection (a);

(B)

the results of the studies referred to in subsection (b);

(C)

specific recommendations regarding the location, scope, and feasibility of operational groundwater recharge projects to be constructed and maintained by the Bureau; and

(D)

an evaluation of the feasibility of integrating these groundwater recharge projects into existing reclamation projects.

(3)

In addition to recommendations made under section 390g–1 of this title, the Secretary shall make additional recommendations for design, construction, and operation of demonstration projects. Such projects are authorized to be designed, constructed, and operated in accordance with subsection (a).

(4)

Each project under this section shall terminate five years after the date on which construction on the project is completed.

(5)

At the conclusion of phase II the Secretary shall submit a final report to the Congress which shall include, but not be limited to, a detailed evaluation of the projects under this section.

(Pub. L. 98–434, § 4,

cite as: 43 USC 390g-2