Sec. 214. Eligibility for assistance
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The following projects may be carried out using assistance made available under this chapter: A project for the reclamation and reuse of municipal, industrial, domestic, and agricultural wastewater, and naturally impaired ground, which the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, is authorized to undertake. Any water infrastructure project not specifically authorized by law that— the Secretary determines, through the completion of an appraisal investigation and feasibility study, would contribute to a safe, adequate water supply for domestic, agricultural, environmental, or municipal and industrial use; and is otherwise eligible for assistance under this chapter.
A new water infrastructure facility project, including a water conduit, pipeline, canal, pumping, power, and associated facilities. A project for enhanced energy efficiency in the operation of a water system. A project for accelerated repair and replacement of an aging water distribution facility. A brackish or sea water desalination project. Acquisition of real property or an interest in real property for water storage, reclaimed or recycled water, or wastewater, if the acquisition is integral to a project described in paragraphs
(1)through (6). A combination of projects, each of which is eligible under paragraphs
(1)through (7), for which an eligible entity submits a single application. For purposes of this chapter, an eligible activity with respect to an eligible project under subsection
(a)includes the cost of— development-phase activities, including planning, feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental review, permitting, transaction costs, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities; construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and replacement activities; the acquisition of real property (including water rights, land relating to the project, and improvements to land), environmental mitigation, construction contingencies, and acquisition of equipment; capitalized interest necessary to meet market requirements, reasonably required reserve funds, capital issuance expenses, and other carrying costs during construction; refinancing interim construction funding, long-term project obligations, or a secured loan, loan guarantee, or other credit enhancement made under this chapter; reimbursement or success payments to any public or private entity that achieves predetermined outcomes on a pay-for-performance or pay-for-success basis; and grants, loans, or credit enhancement for community development financial institutions, green banks, and other financial intermediaries providing ongoing finance for projects that meet the purposes of this chapter.