109 HR 4204 EH: American River Pump Station Project Transfer Act of 2006 U.S. House of Representatives 0 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4204 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the American River Pump Station Project, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the American River Pump Station Project Transfer Act of 2006.

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Authority to transfer

The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary) shall transfer ownership of the American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, which includes the Pumping Plant, associated facilities, and easements necessary for permanent operation of the facilities, to the Placer County Water Agency, in accordance with the terms of Contract No. 02–LC–20–7790 between the United States and Placer County Water Agency and the terms and conditions established in this Act.

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Federal costs nonreimbursable

Federal costs associated with construction of the American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, are nonreimbursable.

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Grant of real property interest

The Secretary is authorized to grant title to Placer County Water Agency as provided in section 2 in full satisfaction of the United States’ obligations under Land Purchase Contract 14–06-859-308 to provide a water supply to the Placer County Water Agency.

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Compliance with environmental laws

(a)

In general

Before conveying land and facilities pursuant to this Act, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable requirements under— (1)the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (2)the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and (3)any other law applicable to the land and facilities. (b)

Effect

Nothing in this Act modifies or alters any obligations under— (1)the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or (2)the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

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Release from liability

Effective on the date of transfer to the Placer County Water Agency of any land or facility under this Act, the United States shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the land and facilities, consistent with Article 9 of Contract No. 02–LC–20-7790 between the United States and Placer County Water Agency.

Passed the House of Representatives May 9, 2006.Karen L. HaasClerk.