§ 1579 - Fish and wildlife habitat; mitigation of losses

CHAPTER 32A— COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL › SUBCHAPTER I— PROGRAMS DOWNSTREAM FROM IMPERIAL DAM

Effective October 1, 1979, and to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriate [Fn: So in original. Probably should be “appropriation”.] Acts, in order to provide measures determined by the Secretary of the Interior to be appropriated to mitigate loss of fish and wildlife habitat associated with other measures taken under this subchapter:

(a) The Secretary is authorized to—

(a)(1) acquire lands by purchase, eminent domain, or exchange;

(a)(2) dispose of land, facilities, and equipment;

(a)(3) construct, operate, maintain, and make replacements of facilities: Provided, however, That no funds will be provided for operation, maintenance, or replacement of non-Federal facilities.

(b) All costs authorized by this section are nonreimbursable.