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118 STAT. 1692 PUBLIC LAW 108–361—OCT. 25, 2004 (I) describe the selection of the program or project, including the level of public involvement and independent science review; (II) describe the goals, objectives, and implementation schedule of the program or project, and the extent to which the program or project addresses regional and programmatic goals and priorities; (III) describe the monitoring plans and performance measures that will be used for evalu ating the performance of the proposed program or project; (IV) identify any cost sharing arrangements with cooperating entities; (V) identify how the proposed program or project will comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and (VI) in the case of any program or project involving the acquisition of private land using Fed eral funds under this title— (aa) describe the process and timing of notification of interested members of the public and local governments; (bb) describe the measures taken to mini mize impacts on agricultural land pursuant to the Record of Decision; and (cc) include preliminary management plans for all properties to be acquired with Federal funds, including an overview of existing conditions (including habitat types in the affected project area), the expected ecological benefits, preliminary cost estimates, and implementation schedules. (7) WATERSHEDS.—Activities under this paragraph consist of— (A) building local capacity to assess and manage water sheds affecting the Delta system; (B) technical assistance for watershed assessments and management plans; and (C) developing and implementing locally based water shed conservation, maintenance, and restoration actions. (8) WATER QUALITY.—Activities under this paragraph con sist of— (A) addressing drainage problems in the San Joaquin Valley to improve downstream water quality (including habitat restoration projects that improve water quality) if— (i) a plan is in place for monitoring downstream water quality improvements; and (ii) State and local agencies are consulted on the activities to be funded; except that no right, benefit, or privilege is created as a result of this subparagraph; (B) implementation of source control programs in the Delta and its tributaries;