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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 45 STAT. · May 25, 1928 · Chapter 742

Chapter 742. Authorizing surveys and investigations to determine the best methods and means of utilizing the waters of the Gila River and its tributaries above the San Carlos Reservoir in New Mexico and Arizona

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Chap. 742: Authorizing surveys and investigations to determine the best methods and means of utilizing the waters of the Gila River and its tributaries above the San Carlos Reservoir in New Mexico and Arizona. Chapter 742 45 Stat. 739 1928-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2025-01-24 70 1 public 739 Chapter 742.— An Act Authorizing surveys and investigations to determine the best methods and means of utilizing the waters of the Gila River and its tributaries above the San Carlos Reservoir in New Mexico and Arizona.
May 25, 1928.[[H. R. 10786](/us/bill/70/hr/10786).][[Public, No. 508](/us/pl/70/508).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the Secretary Gila River.Survey, etc., to determine methods of using, and tributaries above San Carlos Reservoir, for irrigation in New Mexico and Arizona.Preparation of plans, estimates, etc.of the Interior is hereby authorized and empowered to make all necessary surveys and investigations to ascertain the best methods and means of utilizing the waters of the Gila River and its tributaries above the San Carlos Reservoir for irrigation and other purposes in the States of New Mexico and Arizona.
The Secretary of the Interior is further authorized and empowered to prepare plans and make estimates of the cost of constructing dams, canals, and other works necessary for the utilization of such waters. Sec. 2. That there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for Sum authorized from reclamation fund.*Proviso.*Equal amount from local sources.this purpose a sum of not to exceed $12,500 from any money in the reclamation fund: *Provided, however,* That the appropriation herein authorized shall not be available unless or until contributions of equal amounts shall have been provided from local sources.
Approved, May 25, 1928.
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