CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY.

SEC. 802. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY. (a) Authority To Contract.—The Secretary is authorized to enter into a contract with the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority of Texas (hereafter in this title the “Authority”) for the design and construction management of project facilities by the Bureau of Reclamation and for the payment of construction costs by the Authority. Operation and maintenance of project facilities upon completion of construction and testing shall be the responsibility of the Authority. (b) Construction Contingent on Contract.—Construction of the project shall not be commenced until a contract has been executed by the Secretary with the Authority, and the State of New Mexico has granted the necessary permits for the project facilities.