,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cgch ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #bi1 #bjbf,mr4 ,padilla introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act to reauthorize the large-scale water recycling and reuse program1 to establish a ,water ,conveyance ,improvement ,program1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,making ,our communities ,resilient through ,enhancing ,water for ,agriculture1 ,technology1 the ,environment1 and ,residences ,act or the ,,more ,,water ,act4 #b4 ,reauthorization of large-scale water recycling and reuse program ,section #djije of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,construction ,the term construction has the meaning given the term in subsection 7f7 of section #djaa of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #ahha71 except that any reference in paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection to storage shall be deemed to be a reference to infrastructure4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities on a competitive basis for the development of feasibility studies1 planning1 design1 and construction of large-scale water recycling and reuse projects that provide substantial water supply and other benefits to the ,reclamation ,states in accordance with this section4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#d71 by striking #cj and inserting #fj2 7#d7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the authority and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the authority 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking #e and inserting #aj2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to an eligible project that is under construction as of the termination date described in that paragraph4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to provide grants for eligible projects and otherwise carry out this section #dej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcb4 4 #c4 ,water ,conveyance ,improvement ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,conveyance project ,the term conveyance project means a project for the undertaking of a new or improved water conveyance facility1 or the restoration of the capacity of an existing water conveyance facility1 that is located in a ,reclamation ,state4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 municipality1 irrigation district1 water district1 wastewater district1 or any ,state or regional organization with statutory water or power delivery authority2 7,b7 a ,state1 regional1 or local authority1 the members of which include #a or more organizations that-- 7i7 have water or power delivery authority2 or 7ii7 are responsible for operating conveyance facilities as a transferred works under the reclamation laws and ,bureau of ,reclamation policy2 7,c7 an agency established under ,state law for the joint exercise of powers2 and 7,d7 any combination of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eacj74 7#d7 ,low-income community ,the term low-income community has the meaning given the term in section #de;,d7e7 of the ,internal ,code of #aihf 7including any regulations issued under that section71 including ,tribal communities4 7#e7 ,multi-benefit project ,the term multi-benefit project means a conveyance project that provides in the region of the conveyance project benefits that include not fewer than #a of the following quantified1 significant benefits3 7,a7 ,safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities4 7,b7 ,environmental benefits4 7#f7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,water ,conveyance ,improvement ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,project proponent ,the term project proponent means an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 plans and develops a non-,federal conveyance project2 or 7,b7 operates an existing ,reclamation project that is a transferred works4 7#h7 ,project sponsor ,the term project sponsor means an eligible entity that contributes to the non-,federal share of a conveyance project4 7#i7 ,reclamation project ,the term ,reclamation project means a ,bureau of ,reclamation project that is owned by the ,united ,states4 7#aj7 ,reclamation ,state ,the term ,reclamation ,state means a ,state or territory described in the first section of the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aijb 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cia2 #cb ,stat4 #chh1 chapter #ajic74 7#aa7 ,safe drinking water ,the term safe drinking water means water that meets all applicable ,federal and ,state primary and secondary drinking water standards4 7#ab7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior 7acting through the ,commissioner of ,reclamation74 7#ac7 ,stakeholder ,the term stakeholder means-- 7,a7 with respect to safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities-- 7i7 7,i7 an elected executive official with applicable authority or legislative body representing a low-income community 7or a delegate72 and 7,,ii7 any agency exercising primary enforcement responsibility for public water systems in the ,state in which the applicable project is located2 7ii7 an ,indian ,tribe receiving safe drinking water benefits2 or 7iii7 a nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code with-- 7,i7 a demonstrated track record of supporting improved access to safe drinking water for low-income communities in the region of the applicable project2 and 7,,ii7 no financial conflict of interest with the project proponent or any project sponsor1 except that other instances of partnership on similar projects shall not be considered a financial conflict of interest for purposes of this subclause2 and 7,b7 with respect to environmental benefits-- 7i7 a nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code with-- 7,i7 a demonstrated track record of supporting environmental restoration in the region of the applicable project1 including species or species habitat2 and 7,,ii7 no financial conflict of interest with the project proponent or any project sponsor1 except that other instances of partnership on similar projects shall not be considered a financial conflict of interest for purposes of this subclause2 or 7ii7 an ,indian ,tribe1 if the project is within the current or former reservation or aboriginal territory of the ,indian ,tribe4 7#ad7 ,water supply benefit ,the term water supply benefit means-- 7,a7 an irrigation benefit2 7,b7 a general drinking water benefit2 and 7,c7 operational flexibility that allows the ,bureau of ,reclamation to provide multiple benefits1 including any of the benefits described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,bureau of ,reclamation a ,water ,conveyance ,improvement ,program to provide authority to participate in1 and provide grants to1 conveyance projects4 7c7 ,reclamation-,led conveyance projects 7#a7 ,in general ,on the request of any ,state1 department1 agency1 or subdivision of a ,state1 or any public agency organized pursuant to ,state law1 the ,secretary may provide a grant to1 and enter into an agreement on behalf of the ,united ,states for the design1 study1 and construction of1 a conveyance project as part of a new ,reclamation project1 a new division of a ,reclamation project1 a new supplemental works on a ,reclamation project1 or the restoration or improvement of the capacity of an existing ,reclamation project1 in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,project commencement ,the construction of a conveyance project that is the subject of an agreement under this subsection shall not commence until the date on which the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that the conveyance project is feasible in accordance with the reclamation laws2 and 7,b7 secures an agreement providing the funding necessary to pay the non-,federal share of the costs of the conveyance project in accordance with subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,feasibility determination ,in determining feasibility under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,secretary shall review and approve a feasibility analysis provided by a project sponsor if the ,secretary determines that the analysis meets ,bureau of ,reclamation policy relating to the preparation of a feasibility study4 7d7 ,non-,federal conveyance projects 7#a7 ,proposal 7,a7 ,in general ,a project proponent may submit to the ,secretary a proposal for the design1 study1 and construction of a conveyance project to be provided a grant under this section4 7,b7 ,form ,the project proponent may submit a proposal under subparagraph 7,a7 in the form of a completed feasibility study or any other means that provide information to support a determination that the conveyance project is eligible for a grant in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary may provide to the project proponent a grant for a conveyance project and enter into an agreement on behalf of the ,united ,states with the project proponent for the administration of the grant if-- 7,a7 the project proponent determines1 and the ,secretary concurs1 through the preparation of a feasibility study that is streamlined to the maximum extent practicable1 that the conveyance project-- 7i7 is technically and financially feasible2 and 7ii7 is consistent with applicable ,federal and ,state law2 7,b7 the project proponent has sufficient non-,federal funding available to complete the conveyance project1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,c7 the project proponent is financially solvent1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary concurs with the determination under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to the conveyance project1 the ,secretary submits to ,congress written notice of the determination4 7e7 ,cost-,sharing requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of a conveyance project funded under this section shall not exceed #ej percent of the total cost of studies1 planning1 design1 and construction of the conveyance project4 7#b7 ,projects that are not multi-benefit ,the ,federal share of a conveyance project other than a multi-benefit project funded under this section may be used-- 7,a7 solely for water supply benefits2 or 7,b7 on the approval by the ,secretary and1 in the case of a non-,federal conveyance project or an existing ,reclamation project that is a transferred works1 at the request of the project proponent1 for a combination of-- 7i7 water supply benefits2 7ii7 safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities2 7iii7 environmental benefits2 or 7iv7 other benefits in accordance with the reclamation laws4 7#c7 ,multi-benefit projects ,in the case of a multi-benefit project funded under this section-- 7,a7 the ,federal share of not more than #cj percent of the costs of studies1 planning1 design1 and construction of the multi-benefit project may be used for any of the benefits described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 an additional ,federal share of not more than #bj percent of the costs of studies1 planning1 design1 and construction of the multi-benefit project may be used for-- 7i7 quantified1 significant safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities in accordance with subsection 7f77#b77;,a72 7ii7 quantified1 significant environmental benefits described in subsection 7f77#c72 or 7iii7 a combination of the benefits described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7#d7 ,agreement ,the project proponent or the ,secretary1 in the case of any ,reclamation-led conveyance project that is a new project or involves a reserved works1 shall enter into an agreement with #a or more applicable stakeholders representing multi-benefit interests that describes the benefits authorized under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 proposed for the conveyance project4 7#e7 ,form of non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a conveyance project funded under this section may be in the form of-- 7,a7 cash2 7,b7 in-kind contributions2 7,c7 reimbursable funding allocated pursuant to any statutory authority1 if the eligible entity has entered into a repayment contract for the funding2 7,d7 a loan under the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 or any other ,federal loan program2 7,e7 amounts made available from a ,state revolving fund pursuant to the rules of the applicable ,state2 or 7,f7 other non-,federal sources of funding1 including ,state funding4 7f7 ,special provisions applicable to multi-,benefit projects 7#a7 ,requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,a conveyance project with a total cost of not less than #hjj1jjj1jjj that is funded under this section shall be a multi-benefit project4 7,b7 ,less than #hjj1jjj1jjj ,the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #ej percent of conveyance projects with a total cost of less than #hjj1jjj1jjj that are funded under this section shall be multi-benefit projects4 7#b7 ,description of safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal funding for quantified1 significant safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities referred to in subsection 7e77#c77;,b77i7 may be provided-- 7i7 directly1 by paying for a sufficient proportion of the capacity of the conveyance project 7or1 in the case of a conveyance project restoring the original capacity of a conveyance facility1 paying for sufficient water from the conveyance project7 and any additional infrastructure necessary to deliver safe drinking water to a low-income community or other resource or facility accessible to the community2 7ii7 indirectly1 by-- 7,i7 supporting a low-income ratepayer assistance program for a project sponsor1 a member agency of a project sponsor1 or a drinking water district in the region of the conveyance project2 or 7,,ii7 contributing to a ,federal or ,state program that assists in delivering safe drinking water to low-income communities2 7iii7 indirectly1 by paying for a sufficient proportion of the project capacity during high-flow periods to provide a specific quantity of water 7or1 in the case of a conveyance project restoring the original capacity of a conveyance facility1 paying for sufficient water from the conveyance project71 with #a of the project sponsors in return delivering the same quantity of water to the community through an exchange1 banking water in a groundwater basin during times of excess for subsequent delivery to the low-income community2 7iv7 indirectly1 by paying for enhancement1 repair1 or upgrades to a ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs conveyance facility in the region of the project2 7v7 by any other direct or indirect means to provide safe drinking water to a low-income community2 or 7vi7 through a combination of the methods authorized under clauses 7i7 through 7v74 7,b7 ,delivery of water for drinking ,delivery of water for drinking purposes shall be considered to be safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities for purposes of this section if-- 7i7 facilities exist to treat the water that is to become safe drinking water2 or 7ii7 the stakeholders representing the applicable low-income communities agree that there are viable plans and funding sources 7including ,federal or ,state funding7 to treat the delivered water or exchanged water that is to become safe drinking water4 7,c7 ,inclusion ,any benefits described in subparagraph 7,a7 that are safe drinking water benefits for low-income ratepayers shall be considered to meet the requirements for safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities under this section4 7,d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section requires a project proponent or project sponsor to pay for treatment of water delivered to low-income communities1 other than low-income communities with which the project proponent or the project sponsor has an existing contractual relationship to deliver treated water4 7#c7 ,description of environmental benefits ,the quantified1 significant environmental benefits referred to in subsection 7e77#c77;,b77ii7 include-- 7,a7 benefits to a species listed as threatened or endangered under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 or other species of concern affected by operation of ,reclamation projects or ,state or local water projects2 7,b7 additional flows to an inland water body1 including the ,great ,salt ,lake1 either directly or indirectly through an exchange2 7,c7 benefits that improve aquatic or terrestrial habitats in the region of the proposed conveyance project2 7,d7 contributions to a ,federal or ,state program that provides environmental benefits in the region of the project2 7,e7 delivery of additional water to wildlife refuges1 either directly or indirectly through an exchange2 or 7,f7 strategically designed actions that simultaneously achieve environmental and other benefits1 such as habitat restoration or efforts to recover species that-- 7i7 improve the operation of the conveyance project2 or 7ii7 have water supply or flood protection benefits4 7#d7 ,types of projects ,of the multi-benefit projects funded under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 #ej percent provide at least some environmental benefits 7or a combination of environmental benefits and safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities72 and 7,b7 #ej percent provide at least some safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities 7or a combination of safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities and environmental benefits74 7#e7 ,phased funding of multi-benefit projects 7,a7 ,in general ,during the first #b years in which a multi-benefit project is being constructed1 the applicable project sponsor may apply for and receive ,federal funds for construction costs authorized under subsection 7e77#c77;,a71 subject to subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,design ,subject to the provisions of this paragraph1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the project proponent shall seek to integrate environmental benefits and safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities into the design of the applicable multi-benefit project4 7,c7 ,requirement ,to be eligible for ,federal funds under subparagraph 7,a71 the applicable project proponent shall-- 7i7 commit to include safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities or environmental benefits in the multi-benefit project on the date on which ,federal funds are provided under that subparagraph2 7ii7 demonstrate that the project sponsor is in negotiations to add multi-benefit project elements with stakeholders representing the environment or safe drinking water for low-income communities2 and 7iii7 not later than #b years after the date on which the project sponsor first receives construction funding for the project under subsection 7e77#c77;,a71 submit a proposal for additional funding under subsection 7e77#c77;,b7 that is consistent with the applicable agreement entered into under subsection 7e77#d74 7,d7 ,required ratio 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 on submission of a proposal for additional funding under subparagraph 7,c77iii71 for any subsequent #e-year period for which ,federal funds are made available for the applicable multi-benefit project under this section-- 7,i7 #fj percent shall be made available for costs relating to the benefits referred to in subsection 7e77#c77;,a72 and 7,,ii7 #dj percent shall be made available for costs relating to environmental benefits or safe drinking water benefits for low-income communities in accordance with this subsection4 7ii7 ,modification ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the project proponent or the ,secretary1 in the case of any ,reclamation-led conveyance project that is a new project or involves a reserved works1 and any stakeholders representing multi-benefit interests subject to an agreement referred to in subsection 7e77#d7 may by mutual agreement modify the ratio of funding for different components of the conveyance project established under clause 7i7 for funding over the specified #e-year period4 7iii7 ,allocation of total funding ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the total allocation of funding for a multi-benefit project shall reflect the ratio of funding established under clause 7i74 7g7 ,criteria for selecting conveyance projects ,in determining whether to select a conveyance project for a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the ,federal benefits of the conveyance project2 7#b7 whether the conveyance project1 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 is well-designed to achieve the benefits of the conveyance project at a reasonable cost2 7#c7 whether the conveyance project meets a critical need at the national1 ,state1 regional1 or local level2 7#d7 whether the conveyance project assists the ,federal ,government in honoring contracts of the ,federal ,government2 7#e7 diversity in the geography and size of conveyance projects2 and 7#f7 such other factors as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7h7 ,total dollar cap ,the ,secretary shall not impose a total dollar cap on ,federal funds under this section for any individual conveyance project funded under the ,program4 7i7 ,new conveyance facility ,no ,federal funds are authorized under this section for any new conveyance facility that costs more than #e1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7j7 ,reimbursability of funds ,any ,federal funds provided by the ,secretary under the ,program shall be nonreimbursable to the ,united ,states1 including-- 7#a7 funding of ,reclamation-led conveyance projects under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 grants to eligible entities for non-,federal conveyance projects under subsection 7d74 7k7 ,funding eligibility ,a conveyance project shall not be considered ineligible for funding under the ,program on the basis of the conveyance project receiving assistance under any other ,federal funding program or ,federal joint use agreement4 7l7 ,applicable law ,a conveyance project funded under the ,program shall be consistent with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal law4 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ejj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcb4 #d4 ,reauthorization of recycling program and environmental restoration program 7a7 ,authorization of new water recycling and reuse projects ,section #afjb7;g7 of the ,reclamation ,wastewater and ,groundwater ,study and ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h7g77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out this section #eej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcb4 4 7b7 ,ceiling on ,federal share ,section #afca7;d77#a7 of the ,reclamation ,wastewater and ,groundwater ,study and ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h-#ac7;d77#a77 is amended by striking #bj1jjj1jjj 7,october #aiif prices7 and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj 7in ,december #bjbe prices1 as automatically adjusted each ,january based on the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers 7,united ,states city average7 over the previous year1 as published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics74 7c7 ,actions for benefit of endangered species1 important habitat1 and water bodies ,section #djaj7;b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #ahgb7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,actions for benefit of endangered species1 important habitat1 and water bodies ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,interior 7acting through the ,commissioner of ,reclamation7 #bej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcb-- 7,a7 for the restoration of habitat or improvement of conditions at the ,great ,salt ,lake and other saline inland lakes affected by the operation of the ,central ,utah ,project or ,bureau of ,reclamation water projects or deliveries2 7,b7 for-- 7i7 gravel and rearing area additions1 fish passage improvements1 barrier removal1 and habitat restoration to the ,sacramento ,river1 its tributaries1 or other rivers or river basins affected by the operation of ,bureau of ,reclamation facilities to benefit species listed as threatened or endangered under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 including ,chinook salmon and steelhead trout2 7ii7 scientifically improved and increased real-time monitoring to inform real-time operations of ,bureau of ,reclamation facilities1 and alternative methods1 models1 and equipment to improve temperature modeling1 science1 and monitoring to support flow benefits for fish species1 and related forecasted information for purposes of predicting impacts to salmon1 salmon habitat1 species listed as threatened or endangered under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 or other species of concern as a result of water management at ,bureau of ,reclamation facilities2 7iii7 aquatic habitat restoration activities1 including floodplain reconnection and reactivation projects 7such as off-channel and managed floodplain inundation projects that enhance biological productivity and food web support for fish7 that enhance the ability of the ,bureau of ,reclamation to meet contractual obligations for water deliveries2 7iv7 fish hatchery modernization and construction projects2 and 7v7 structural or operational improvements1 including temperature control and associated facilities1 necessary to implement activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv72 and 7,c7 for planning1 design1 scientific studies1 resource and biological monitoring1 environmental reviews1 permitting1 construction1 implementation1 and adaptive management associated with any of the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 4 #e4 ,offset from extension of certain provisions ,section #djac of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking in and inserting under2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 section #djji7;c71 section #djaj7;b77#b71 and subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 7d71 and 7f7 of section #djaa1 which shall expire #ae years after that date of enactment2 and 4 #f4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects offset 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to establish an efficient and transparent process for deauthorizing ,reclamation projects that have failed to receive a minimum level of investment to ensure active ,reclamation projects can move forward while reducing the backlog of authorized ,reclamation projects2 and 7#b7 to allow for exceptions for the deauthorization of ,reclamation projects under paragraph 7#a7 based on-- 7,a7 action by ,congress2 7,b7 funding to completion by the non-,federal project sponsor2 or 7,c7 a finding by the ,secretary that certain ,reclamation projects should continue to be authorized to meet vitally important needs of a ,state or the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,reclamation project ,the term ,reclamation project means a project that is-- 7,a7 owned by the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 constructed and operated under the direction of the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior 7acting through the ,commissioner of ,reclamation74 7c7 ,interim deauthorization list ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and make available on a publicly accessible internet website in a manner that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable-- 7#a7 an interim deauthorization list of ,reclamation projects-- 7,a7 that are authorized2 and 7,b7 for which funding was not obligated during the fiscal year in which this ,act is enacted or any of the preceding #g fiscal years2 and 7#b7 for each ,reclamation project listed under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the date of authorization of the ,reclamation project1 including any subsequent modifications to the original authorization2 7,b7 a brief description of the ,reclamation project2 7,c7 the estimated cost of completion of the ,reclamation project2 and 7,d7 any remaining amounts authorized1 but not appropriated1 for the ,reclamation project4 7d7 ,final deauthorization list 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the interim deauthorization list is submitted under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and make available on a publicly accessible internet website in a manner that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable1 a final deauthorization list of all ,reclamation projects identified in the interim deauthorization list1 other than any ,reclamation project-- 7,a7 for which funding has been provided by an ,act of ,congress after the date of submission of the interim deauthorization list2 or 7,b7 that the ,secretary excludes under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,exclusions ,the ,secretary may exclude from the final deauthorization list under paragraph 7#a7 a ,reclamation project that the ,secretary determines is vitally important for the interests of the ,united ,states or a particular ,state1 based on consideration of the effects of the ,reclamation project on-- 7,a7 public health and safety2 7,b7 the economy2 or 7,c7 the environment4 7e7 ,deauthorization2 congressional review ,effective beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of submission of the final deauthorization list under subsection 7d71 a ,reclamation project included on the final deauthorization list under that subsection is deauthorized1 unless1 prior to that date-- 7#a7 a joint resolution disapproving the final deauthorization report is enacted into law2 7#b7 funding for the ,reclamation project has been provided by an ,act of ,congress2 or 7#c7 the non-,federal sponsor of the ,reclamation project provides sufficient funds to complete the ,reclamation project4