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43 U.S.C. 3206: Drought contingency plan funding requirementsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 43-PUBLIC LANDSCHAPTER 50-WESTERN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
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§3206. Drought contingency plan funding requirements

(a)  In general

Funds made available under section 3201(8) of this title for use in the Lower Colorado River Basin may be used for projects⁠—

(1)  to establish or conserve recurring Colorado River water that contributes to supplies in Lake Mead and other Colorado River water reservoirs in the Lower Colorado River Basin; or

(2)  to improve the long-term efficiency of operations in the Lower Colorado River Basin.

(b)  Limitation

None of the funds made available under section 3201(8) of this title may be used for the operation of the Yuma Desalting Plant.

(c)  Effect

Nothing in section 3201(8) of this title limits existing or future opportunities to augment the water supplies of the Colorado River.

( Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title IX, § 40906 , Nov. 15, 2021 , 135 Stat. 1124 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Wage Rate Requirements

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.