Reclamation and Irrigation of Lands by Federal Government (43 USC Ch. 12) Pays/Territoire États-Unis d'Amérique Type du document Législation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Terre et sols, Eau Mot clé Terres publiques Droit d'usage Exploitation agricole Taxe/impôt Droits/redevances relatives à l'environnement Développement agricole Drainage/assèchement Irrigation Droits d'utilisation de l'eau Fonds spécial Production d'énergie hydroélectrique Ouvrages Collectivité locale Gestion des resources en eau douce Redevances pour les eaux Aire géographique Amériques, Arctique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web uscode.house.gov