Chapter 12D

Project authorized; laws applicable

Laws governing

Duties of Secretary of the Interior

Taxation and assessments; applicability of State laws

Authorization of appropriations; establishment of Columbia Basin Land Development Account

General powers of Secretary of the Interior; delegation to authorized representatives

Acquisition of Indian lands, Spokane and Colville Reservations

Payment for lands acquired from Spokane and Colville Reservations

Use of funds deposited to allottees; land and improvements

Relocation of Indian cemeteries

Acts and regulations by Secretary of the Interior

Contracts with State of Washington for maintenance and operation of fish hatcheries

Projects marketing commercial power and energy; consolidated financial statement to President and Congress; adjustment of rates to assure return of reimbursable construction costs within prescribed period

Return of construction costs from marketing revenues in event of inability of irrigation water users to repay within repayment period and lack of other sources of revenue

Congressional declaration of financial policy; limitations on assistance; analyses and studies; “net revenues” defined

Recommendations for changes in limitations on financial assistance; time and frequency of submission