Indian Irrigation Project Authorization Act, 1971-03-02

Item — Box: 67, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0019

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The text is a bill introduced by Mr. Aspinall in the House of Representatives in 1971 relating to Indian irrigation projects. The bill specifies that funds for construction or rehabilitation of such projects must be authorized by statute, and outlines requirements for authorization requests. It also limits appropriations for operation and maintenance of Indian irrigation projects and requires them to be assessed as reimbursable charges. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit recommendations for making some operation and maintenance costs nonreimbursable.