43 U.S.C. § 2902: Definitions

The term “conveyed property” means an eligible facility that has been conveyed to a qualifying entity under section 2903 of this title . The term “eligible facility” means a facility that meets the criteria for potential transfer established under section 2904(a) of this title . The term “facility” includes a dam or appurtenant works, canal, lateral, ditch, gate, control structure, pumping station, other infrastructure, recreational facility, building, distribution and drainage works, and associated land or interest in land or water. that is a reserved works as of March 12, 2019 ; that generates hydropower marketed by a Federal power marketing administration; or that is managed for recreation under a lease, permit, license, or other management agreement that does contribute to capital repayment. The term “project use power” means the electrical capacity, energy, and associated ancillary service components required to provide the minimum electrical service needed to operate or maintain Reclamation project facilities in accordance with the authorization for the Reclamation project. as of the date of conveyance under this chapter, is the current operator of the eligible facility pursuant to a contract with Reclamation; and as determined by the Secretary, has the capacity to continue to manage the eligible facility for the same purposes for which the property has been managed under the reclamation laws. The term “Reclamation” means the Bureau of Reclamation. that is authorized by the reclamation laws; that is constructed by the United States pursuant to the reclamation laws; or in connection with which there is a repayment or water service contract executed by the United States pursuant to the reclamation laws; or any project constructed by the Secretary for the reclamation of land. that is owned by the Bureau; and by an employee of the Bureau; or through a contract entered into by the Commissioner. The term “Secretary” means the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.