§ 421a. — Construction of distribution and drainage systems by irrigation districts or public agencies.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 43USC421a]
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 12--RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SUBCHAPTER III--INSTITUTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECTS
Sec. 421a. Construction of distribution and drainage systems by
irrigation districts or public agencies
Distribution and drainage systems authorized to be constructed under
the Federal reclamation laws may, in lieu of construction by the
Secretary of the Interior (referred to in sections 421a to 421h of this
title as the ``Secretary''), be constructed by irrigation districts or
other public agencies according to plans and specifications approved by
the Secretary as provided in sections 421a to 421h of this title. The
drainage systems referred to in sections 421a to 421h of this title are
those required for collection and removal of excess irrigation water,
either on or below the surface of the ground and do not include
enlargement or alteration of existing waterways for disposition or
natural runoff.
(July 4, 1955, ch. 271, Sec. 1, 69 Stat. 244; Pub. L. 92-487, Oct. 13,
1972, 86 Stat. 804.)
References in Text
The Federal reclamation laws, referred to in text, include the act
of June 17, 1902, ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388, popularly known as the
Reclamation Act, and Acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto,
classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of act
June 17, 1902, to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section
371 of this title and Tables.
Amendments
1972--Pub. L. 92-487 substituted provisions relating to construction
of distribution and drainage systems, for provisions relating to
construction of irrigation systems, and inserted provisions setting
forth the type of drainage systems subject to coverage of sections 421a
to 421h of this title.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 421b to 421h, 502 of this
title.
