Sec. 106. Bureau of Reclamation Tribal clean water assistance

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Section 109(a) of the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 2408(a) ) is amended by striking 2016 and inserting 2032 . Section 110 of the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 2409 ) is amended by striking 2016 and inserting 2032 . In this subsection: The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). The term Reclamation State means a State described in the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 ( 43 U.S.C. 391 ; 32 Stat. 388, ch. 1093).

The term Report means the most recent annual report required to be submitted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the President under section 302(g) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1632(g) ). The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation. The term Tribal land means— land located within the boundaries of— an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; or a former reservation within Oklahoma; land not located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, title to which is held— in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian Tribe or an individual Indian; by an Indian Tribe or an individual Indian, subject to restriction against alienation under laws of the United States; or by a dependent Indian community; land located within a region established pursuant to section 7(a) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1606(a) );

Hawaiian Home Lands (as defined in section 801 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4221 )); or an area or community designated by the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior that is near, adjacent, or contiguous to an Indian reservation where financial assistance and social service programs are provided to Indians because of their status as Indians. In accordance with section 103 of the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 2402 ), the Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program under which an Indian Tribe shall be eligible to apply for a grant from the Secretary in an amount not to exceed 100 percent of the cost of planning, design, and construction of a project determined by the Secretary to be eligible for funding under subparagraph (B).

To be eligible for a grant under subparagraph (A), a project shall— be carried out in a Reclamation State; and as determined by the Secretary— provide, increase, or enhance access to safe drinking water for communities and households on Tribal land; or address public health and safety concerns associated with access to safe drinking water. In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall give priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

Provides potable water supplies to communities or households on Tribal land that do not have access to running water as of the date of the project application. Addresses an urgent and compelling public health or safety concern relating to access to safe drinking water for residents on Tribal land. Addresses needs identified in the Report. Closer to being completed, or farther along in planning, design, or construction, as compared to other projects being considered for funding.

Takes advantage of the experience and technical expertise of the Bureau of Reclamation in the planning, design, and construction of rural water projects, particularly with respect to a project that takes advantage of economies of scale. Takes advantage of local or regional partnerships that complement related efforts by Tribal, State, or Federal agencies to enhance access to drinking water or water sanitation services on Tribal land. Leverages the resources or capabilities of other Tribal, State, or Federal agencies to accelerate planning, design, and construction.

Provides multiple benefits, including— improved water supply reliability; public health improvements; ecosystem benefits; groundwater management and enhancements; and water quality improvements. In prioritizing projects for funding under clause (i), the Secretary— shall consult with the Director of the Indian Health Service; and may coordinate funding of projects under this paragraph with the Director of the Indian Health Service, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any other Federal agency in any manner that the Secretary determines would— accelerate project planning, design, or construction; or otherwise take advantage of the capabilities of, and resources potentially available from, other Federal sources.

In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000,000 to carry out this subsection, to remain available until expended. Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph (A), not more than 2 percent is authorized to be appropriated for— the administration of the rural water supply program established under section 103 of the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 2402 ); and related management and staffing expenses.

In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $90,000,000 for use, in accordance with section 201 of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003 ( 43 U.S.C. 373d ), for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program of the Bureau of Reclamation, to remain available until expended.

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