§ 466. — Surveys to correct errors or inequalities in original basis of project.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 43USC466]
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 12--RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SUBCHAPTER IX--CONSTRUCTION CHARGES
Sec. 466. Surveys to correct errors or inequalities in original
basis of project
On each project existing prior to December 5, 1924, where, in the
opinion of the Secretary, it appears that on account of lack of
fertility in the soil, an inadequate water supply, or other physical
causes, settlers are unable to pay construction costs, or whenever it
appears that the cost of any reclamation project by reason of error or
mistake or for any cause has been apportioned or charged upon a smaller
area of land than the total area of land under said project, the
Secretary is authorized to undertake a comprehensive and detailed survey
to ascertain all pertinent facts, and report in each case the result of
such survey to the Congress, with his recommendations: Provided, That
the cost and expense of each such survey shall be charged to the
appropriation for the project on account of which the same is made, but
shall not be charged as a part of the construction or operation and
maintenance cost payable by the water users under the project.
(Dec. 5, 1924, ch. 4, Sec. 4, subsec. K, 43 Stat. 703.)
Definitions
The definitions in section 371 of this title apply to this section.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 371, 417, 423g, 493, 500 of
this title.
