Restoration of Fish and Wildlife Habitat, Provision of Bottled Water for Fallon Schoolchildren, and Associated Provisions.

Sec. 217. Restoration of Fish and Wildlife Habitat, Provision of Bottled Water for Fallon Schoolchildren, and Associated Provisions. (a) In General.—In carrying out section 2507 of Public Law 107–171, title II, subtitle F, the Secretary of Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, shall—(1) Notwithstanding section 2507 (b) of Public Law 107–171, title II, subtitle F, and in accordance with Public Law 101–618, provide $2,500,000 to the State of Nevada to purchase water rights from willing sellers and make necessary improvements to benefit Carson Lake and Pasture: Provided, That such funds shall only be provided by the Bureau of Reclamation when the title to Carson Lake and Pasture is conveyed to the State of Nevada.(2) As soon as practicable after enactment, provide $133,000 to Families in Search of the Truth, Fallon, Nevada, for the 117 STAT. 1853 purchase of bottled water and costs associated with providing such water to schoolchildren in Fallon-area schools.(3) In consultation with the Pershing County Water Conservation District, the Commissioner shall expend $270,000 for the State of Nevada’s costs associated with the National Environmental Policy Act review of the Humboldt Title Transfer: Provided, That notwithstanding Public Law 107–282, section 804(d)–(f), the State of Nevada shall pay any other costs assigned to the State as an entity receiving title in Public Law 107–282, section 804(b)–(e) or due to any reconveyance under Public Law 107–282, section 804(f), including any such National Environmental Policy Act costs that exceed the $270,000 expended by the Commissioner under this subparagraph.(4) Provide $1,000,000 to the University of Nevada, Reno’s Biodiversity initiative for public education and associated technical assistance and outreach concerning the issues affecting the restoration of Walker Lake.(b) Administration.—The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may provide financial assistance to State and local public agencies, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to carry out this section and section 2507 of Public Law 107–171.