Navajo-Gallup Water Project Amendments: Expansion and Funding
This act amends the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, expanding its service area to new communities and increasing its budget. The goal is to improve water access for residents, including the Navajo and Jicarilla Apache Nations, and the City of Gallup, while also introducing new funding and project management rules.
Key points
The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project will be expanded to deliver water to more communities, including new Navajo Nation areas in New Mexico and Arizona.
The project's budget has been increased to over $1.9 billion, aiming to ensure its completion and development.
Provisions for deferring construction of certain project facilities and establishing a special fund for flexible financial management have been introduced.
The Navajo and Jicarilla Apache Nations and the City of Gallup will receive waivers for operation and maintenance costs for a specified period (15 years for Navajo, 10 years for Jicarilla Apache and Gallup).
Taxation issues related to the construction and maintenance of water infrastructure have been clarified, specifying which activities are subject to tribal taxation and which to state taxation.
Status:
Expired
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