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Reclamation and Irrigation of Lands by Federal Government (43 USC Ch. 12)

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2020
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Tierra y suelos, Agua
Palabra clave
Terrenos públicos Derecho de uso Explotación agrícola Tasa/impuesto Tarifas/cánones relativos al medio ambiente Desarrollo agrícola Drenaje/bonificación Irrigación Derechos de agua Fondo especial Producción de energía hidroeléctrica Instalaciones Gobierno local Manejo de recursos hídricos Cánon de aguas
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
uscode.house.gov