As used in this subchapter—

1. (a) all terms that are defined in the Colorado River Compact shall have the meanings therein defined;
2. (b) “Colorado River Basin States” means the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

(Pub. L. 93–320, title II, § 209, June 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 275.)