((a)) ** Limitations inapplicable** Neither the ownership limitations of this subchapter nor the ownership limitations of any other provision of Federal reclamation law shall apply to lands which receive only a temporary, not to exceed one year, supply of water made possible as a result of—
((1)) an unusually large water supply not otherwise storable for project purposes; or
((2)) infrequent and otherwise unmanaged flood flows of short duration.
((b)) ** Waiver of payment for temporary water supplies** The Secretary shall have the authority to waive payments for a supply of water described in subsection (a).