Institution and Construction of Projects | MidpageInstitution and Construction of Projects
411Surveys for, location, and construction of irrigation works generally411a–1Authorization of appropriations for investigations of feasibility of reclamation projects411bEmployment of engineers, geologists, appraisers and economists for reclamation consultation work; compensation; retired Army and Navy officers as consulting engineers412Prerequisites to initiation of project or division of project413Approval of project by President414Appropriation for projects essential415Receipts applicable to project generally416Laws applicable to withdrawn lands; restoration to entry417Reservation of easements in public lands for reclamation projects418Private lands within project; agreement as to disposal of excess over farm unit419Contract for irrigation project; notice as to lands irrigable, unit of entry, and construction charges420Use of earth, timber, etc., from other public lands421Acquisition of lands for irrigation project; eminent domain421aConstruction of distribution and drainage systems by irrigation districts or public agencies421bLoans for construction of distribution and drainage systems; repayment contract; time period for repayment of loan; “irrigation district or other public agency” defined421cConditions of loan for distribution and drainage systems; reconveyance by Secretary of lands, interests in lands, and distribution works heretofore conveyed to the United States; conditions of reconveyance; rights of way421dEffect on existing laws421eMunicipal and industrial water supply delivery and distribution; allocation of loan funds; loan repayment contract requirements; rate of interest421fExisting loan contracts; negotiation by Secretary of amendments421gExisting rights unaffected421hProcedural and substantive requirements applicable to works financed by loans pursuant to sections 421a to 421h of this title422Construction of dams across Yellowstone River