FINDINGS.

SEC. 1102. FINDINGS. Congress finds that— (a) development of hydroelectric power at the Mancos Project consistent with the Feasibility Report and Engineering and Construction Report for the Jackson Gulch Reservoir Hydroelectric Project dated April 19, 1991, and revised on May 13, 1992, and February 10, 1993, by the Mancos Water Conservancy District— (1) will be without cost to the United States; (2) will not impair the efficiency of the project for irrigation purposes; (3) will not alter the volume, timing or temperatures of flows from the reservoir; and (4) is not likely to cause any new or increased adverse impacts to any federally listed or candidate species; (b) that the Mancos Water Conservancy District is currently operating and maintaining facilities at the Mancos Project and that the development of hydroelectric power at the Mancos Project consistent with the Feasibility Report and Engineering and Construction Report for the Jackson Gulch Reservoir Hydroelectric Project dated April 19, 1991, revised on May 13, 1992, and February 10, 1993, by the Mancos Water Conservancy District will not increase operation and maintenance costs of the Federal Government; and (c) that any lease of power privileges issued by the Secretary pursuant to this title does not constitute a “contract” under section 202(1) of Public Law 97–293 (96 Stat. 1261; 43 U.S.C. section 390bb) and that nothing in this title is intended to make applicable any section of Public Law 97–293 (96 Stat. 1261; 43 U.S.C. section 390aa et. seq.) that would not previously apply.