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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 620g. Recreational and fish and wildlife facilities
In connection with the development of the Colorado River storage
project and of the participating projects, the Secretary is
authorized and directed to investigate, plan, construct, operate,
and maintain (1) public recreational facilities on lands withdrawn
or acquired for the development of said project or of said
participating projects, to conserve the scenery, the natural,
historic, and archeologic objects, and the wildlife on said lands,
and to provide for public use and enjoyment of the same and of the
water areas created by these projects by such means as are
consistent with the primary purposes of said projects; and (2)
facilities to mitigate losses of, and improve conditions for, the
propagation of fish and wildlife. The Secretary is authorized to
acquire lands necessary for the construction, operation, and
maintenance of the facilities herein provided, and to dispose of
them to Federal, State, and local governmental agencies by lease,
transfer, exchange, or conveyance upon such terms and conditions as
will best promote their development and operation in the public
interest. All costs incurred pursuant to this section shall be
nonreimbursable and nonreturnable.
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