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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act · Sec. 3704

Sec. 3704. RATIFICATION OF COMPACT

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## SEC. 3704 RATIFICATION OF COMPACT ###
(a)Ratification ####
(1)In general As modified by this subtitle, the Compact is authorized, ratified, and confirmed. ####
(2)Amendments Any amendment to the Compact is authorized, ratified, and confirmed, to the extent that such amendment is executed to make the Compact consistent with this subtitle. ###
(b)Execution ####
(1)In general To the extent that the Compact does not conflict with this subtitle, the Secretary shall execute the Compact, including all exhibits to, or parts of, the Compact requiring the signature of the Secretary. ####
(2)Modifications Nothing in this subtitle precludes the Secretary from approving any modification to an appendix or exhibit to the Compact that is consistent with this subtitle, to the extent that the modification does not otherwise require congressional approval under section 2116 of the Revised Statutes (25 U.S.C. 177) or any other applicable provision of Federal law. ###
(c)Environmental Compliance ####
(1)In general In implementing the Compact and this subtitle, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable provisions of— #####
(A)the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); #####
(B)the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and #####
(C)all other applicable environmental laws and regulations. ####
(2)Effect of execution #####
(A)In general The execution of the Compact by the Secretary under this section shall not constitute a major Federal action for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). #####
(B)Compliance The Secretary shall carry out all Federal compliance activities necessary to implement the Compact and this subtitle.
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