Sec. 5103. ST. MARY PROJECT, GLACIER COUNTY, MONTANA

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## SEC. 5103 ST. MARY PROJECT, GLACIER COUNTY, MONTANA ###

(a)In General The Secretary, in consultation with the Bureau of Reclamation, shall conduct all necessary studies, develop an emergency response plan, provide technical and planning and design assistance, and rehabilitate and construct the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works project located within the exterior boundaries of the Blackfeet Reservation in the State of Montana, at a total cost of $153,000,000. ###

(b)Federal Share The Federal share of the total cost of the project under this section shall be 75 percent. ###

(c)Participation by Blackfeet Tribe and Fort Belknap Indian Community ####

(1)In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), no construction shall be carried out under this section until the earlier of— #####

(A)the date on which Congress approves the reserved water rights settlements of the Blackfeet Tribe and the Fort Belknap Indian Community; and #####

(B)January 1, 2011. ####

(2)Exception Paragraph

(1)shall not apply with respect to construction relating to— #####

(A)standard operation and maintenance; or #####

(B)emergency repairs to ensure water transportation or the protection of life and property. ####

(3)Requirement The Blackfeet Tribe shall be a participant in all phases of the project authorized by this section.