Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “California Water Recycling and Drought Relief Act”.
California Water Recycling and Drought Relief Act
A BILL
To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize certain recycled water projects, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Project authorizations
In general— The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“16__. Benicia recycled water project to Valero refinery
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Benicia, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $4,000,000.
“16__. Brentwood Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Brentwood, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,200,000.
“16__. Central Dublin Recycled Water Distribution and Retrofit Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,150,000.
“16__. Central Redwood City Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Redwood City, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000.
“16__. Concord Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,800,000.
“16__. Contra Costa County Refinery Recycled Water Project, phase 1
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,250,000.
“16__. Delta Diablo Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Delta Diablo, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,500,000.
“16__. Delta Diablo High Purity Water Treatment Facility
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Delta Diablo, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $12,500,000.
“16__. Dublin Recycled Water Expansion Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,275,000.
“16__. Fresno East Central Recycled Water Facility
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Fresno, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,500,000.
“16__. Fresno Downtown recycled water system
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Fresno, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,750,000.
“16__. Fresno Southwest recycled water distribution
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Fresno, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $12,750,000.
“16__. Hayward Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Hayward, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,500,000.
“16__. Ironhouse Sanitary District Cypress Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Ironhouse Sanitary District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water distribution systems.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,250,000.
“16__. Ironhouse Sanitary District Industrial Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Ironhouse Sanitary District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water distribution systems.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,250,000.
“16__. Ironhouse Sanitary District Direct Potable Reuse Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Ironhouse Sanitary District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water distribution systems.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.
“16__. Pure Water Monterey A Groundwater Replenishment Project, phase 1
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, Monterey, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,500,000.
“16__. Mountain View Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Mountain View, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,125,000.
“16__. North Valley Regional Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Ceres, City of Modesto, City of Turlock, Del Puerto Water District, and Stanislaus County, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000.
“16__. Palo Alto Recycled Water Pipeline Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Palo Alto, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,250,000.
“16__. Pleasanton Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Pleasanton, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $4,400,000.
“16__. Potable reuse in Santa Clara County, phase 1
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,400,000.
“16__. San Jose Water Company Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the San Jose Water Company, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,000,000.
“16__. Sunnyvale Continuous Recycled Water Production Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the City of Sunnyvale, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000.
“16__. West Bay Sanitary District Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the West Bay Sanitary District, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of Appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,250,000.
“16__. Wolfe Road Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the City of Sunnyvale, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $4,375,000.
“16__. Yountville Recycled Water Project
“(a) Authorization—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Town of Yountville, California, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities.
“(b) Cost share—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project.
“(c) Limitation—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.
“(d) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $875,000.”
Project implementation— In carrying out sections 1642 through 1648 of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act, and the sections added to such Act by subsection (a), the Secretary shall enter into individual agreements to fund the projects and shall include in such agreements a provision for the reimbursement of design, planning, and construction costs, including those costs incurred prior to the enactment of this Act, subject to appropriations made available for the Federal share of the project under sections 1642 through 1648 of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act and the sections added to such Act by subsection (a).
Clerical amendments— The table of contents of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. prec. 371) (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Sec. 3 Modification to authorized projects
Section 1644(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h–27) (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is amended by striking “$2,250,000” and inserting “$3,200,000”.