PUBLIC LAW 109–321—OCT. 11, 2006
120 STAT. 1753
Public Law 109–321 109th Congress An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain water distribution facilities to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District.
Oct. 11, 2006 [H.R. 3443]
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act: (1) CONTRACT.—The term ‘‘contract’’ means— (A) the contract between the United States and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District providing for the construction of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, dated July 5, 1938; and (B) any amendments and supplements to the contract described in subparagraph (A). (2) DISTRICT.—The term ‘‘District’’ means the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) TRANSFERRED WATER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES.—The term ‘‘transferred water distribution facilities’’ means the following facilities of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project located in the counties of Larimer, Boulder, and Weld, Colorado: (A) The St. Vrain Supply Canal. (B) The Boulder Creek Supply Canal that extends from the St. Vrain River to Boulder Creek, including that portion that extends from the St. Vrain River to Boulder Reservoir, which is also known as the ‘‘Boulder Feeder Canal’’. (C) The South Platte Supply Canal. SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE OF TRANSFERRED WATER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act and in accordance with all applicable law, convey to the District all right, title, and interest in and to the transferred water distribution facilities. (b) CONSIDERATION.— (1) DISTRICT.— (A) FINDING.—Congress finds that the District has completed the obligation of the District to repay the capital costs of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project under the contract. (B) NO CONSIDERATION REQUIRED.—The District shall not be required to provide additional consideration for the
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