Sec. 8002. Use of Bureau facilities
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The Commissioner may allow the use of excess capacity in Reclamation facilities for aquifer recharge of non-Reclamation project water, subject to applicable rates, charges, and public participation requirements, on the condition that— the use— shall not be implemented in a manner that is detrimental to— any power service or water contract for the Reclamation project; or any obligations for fish, wildlife, or water quality protection applicable to the Reclamation project; shall be consistent with water quality guidelines for the Reclamation project; shall comply with all applicable— Federal laws; and policies of the Bureau; and the non-Federal party to an existing contract for water or water capacity in a Reclamation facility consents to the use of the Reclamation facility under this subsection.
Nothing in this subsection affects a contract— in effect on the date of the enactment of this title; and under which the use of excess capacity in a Bureau conveyance facility for carriage of non-Reclamation project water for aquifer recharge is allowed.