Sec. 3032. SALTON SEA RESTORATION PROGRAM, CALIFORNIA
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## SEC. 3032 SALTON SEA RESTORATION PROGRAM, CALIFORNIA ###
(a)Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: ####
(1)Salton sea authority The term “**Salton Sea Authority**” means the joint powers authority established under the laws of the State by a joint power agreement signed on June 2, 1993. ####
(2)Salton sea science office The term “**Salton Sea Science Office**” means the office established by the United States Geological Survey and located on the date of enactment of this Act in La Quinta, California. ####
(3)State The term “**State**” means the State of California. ###
(b)Program ####
(1)In general #####
(A)Establishment The Secretary shall carry out a program to implement projects to restore the Salton Sea in accordance with this section. #####
(B)Review The Secretary shall review the plan approved by the State, entitled the “Salton Sea Ecosystem Restoration Program Preferred Alternative Report and Funding Plan”, and dated May 2007 to determine whether projects described in the plan are feasible. #####
(C)Implementation ######
(i)In general Subject to clause (ii), if the Secretary determines that the projects referred to in subparagraph
(B)meet the requirements described in that subparagraph, the Secretary may— ######
(I)enter into an agreement with the State, Salton Sea Authority, or other non-Federal interest; and ######
(II)in consultation with the Salton Sea Authority and the Salton Sea Science Office, carry out projects for improvement of the environment in the area of the Salton Sea. ######
(ii)Requirement The Secretary shall be a party to each contract for construction entered into under this subparagraph. ####
(2)Local participation In prioritizing projects under this section, the Secretary shall— #####
(A)consult with the State, the Salton Sea Authority, and the Salton Sea Science Office; and #####
(B)take into consideration the priorities of the State and the Salton Sea Authority. ####
(3)Cost sharing Before carrying out a project under this section, the Secretary shall enter into a written agreement with the State, Salton Sea Authority, or other non-Federal interest that requires the non-Federal interest for the project to pay 35 percent of the total costs of the project. ###
(c)Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection
(b)$30,000,000, of which not more than $5,000,000 shall be used for any one project under this section.