Pub. L. 95-467, tit. II, sec. 202

Sec. 202. (a) The Secretary is authorized to conduct preliminary investigations and explore potential cooperative agreements with non-Federal utilities and governmental entities in order to develop 92 STAT. 1311 recommendations for Federal participation in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of demonstration and prototype plants utilizing advanced saline water technologies for the production of water for beneficial use. (b) In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Secretary shall utilize the expertise of the water and power marketing agencies of the Department of the Interior or of other Federal agencies to insure that the recommended project and the supporting agreements are fully integrated and compatible with the water and power systems of the region. (c) The Secretary is authorized to accept financial and other assistance from any State or public agency in connection with studies or surveys relating to impaired water and facilities and to enter into contract with respect to such assistance.