((a)) ** Authorization**

((1)) ** In general** The Secretary may engage in activities to inform the United States of technological innovations abroad that could significantly improve water resources development in the United States.

((2)) ** Inclusions** Activities under paragraph (1) may include—

((A)) development, monitoring, assessment, and dissemination of information about foreign water resources projects that could significantly improve water resources development in the United States;

((B)) research, development, training, and other forms of technology transfer and exchange; and

((C)) offering technical services that cannot be readily obtained in the private sector to be incorporated into water resources projects if the costs for assistance will be recovered under the terms of each project.

((b)) ** Cooperation** The Secretary may carry out the provisions of this section in cooperation with Federal departments and agencies, State and local agencies, authorities, institutions, corporations (profit or nonprofit), foreign governments, or other organizations.

((c)) ** Funding** The funds to carry out the provisions of this section shall include funds deposited in a special account with the Secretary of the Treasury for such purposes by any cooperating entity or organization according to cost-sharing agreements proscribed by the Secretary. Reimbursement for services provided under this section shall be credited to the appropriation concerned.