Definitions

In this chapter: 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. The term “facility” does not include a Reclamation project facility, or a portion of a Reclamation project facility— 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. The term “qualifying entity” means an agency of a State or political subdivision of a State, a joint action or powers agency, a water users association, or an Indian Tribe or Tribal utility authority that— The term “Reclamation” means the Bureau of Reclamation. The term “Reclamation project” means— any reclamation or irrigation project, including incidental features of the project— The term “reserved works” means any building, structure, facility, or equipment— for which operations and maintenance are performed, regardless of the source of funding— The term “Secretary” means the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation.