Reclamation and Irrigation of Lands by Federal Government (43 USC Ch. 12) Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Public land Right of use Farming Tax/levy Environmental fees/charges Agricultural development Drainage/land reclamation Irrigation Water rights Special fund Hydropower generation Waterworks Local government Freshwater resources management Water charges Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This chapter provides for reclamation and irrigation of lands by federal government. It provides that the right to the use of water acquired under the provisions of this Act shall be appurtenant to the land irrigated, and beneficial use shall be the basis, the measure, and the limit of the right. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to perform any and all acts and to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act into full force and effect. The chapter further provides for reclamation fund generally; reclamation water settlements fund; institution and construction of projects; construction of small projects; administration of existing projects; water right applications and land entries; exchange and amendment of farm units; taxation; construction charges; payment of construction charges; maintenance and operation of works generally; reclamation safety of dams; aging infrastructure; contracts with state irrigation districts for payment of charges; sale or lease of surplus waters, water power, storage capacity, and water transportation facilities; patents and final water-right certificates; town sites, parks, playgrounds, and school sites; legislation applicable to particular projects generally. Full text English Website uscode.house.gov