BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATER USE.

SEC. 5. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATER USE. (a) In General.—As part of the overall implementation of the Agreement, the Secretary shall take such actions consistent with the Agreement, this Act, and water law of the State as are necessary to carry out the Snake River Flow Component of the Agreement. (b) Mitigation for Change of Use of Water.—(1) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $2,000,000 for a 1-time payment to local governments to mitigate for the change of use of water acquired by the Bureau of Reclamation under section III.C.6 of the Agreement. (2) Distribution of funds.—Funds made available under paragraph (1) shall be distributed by the Secretary to local governments in accordance with a plan provided to the Secretary by the State. (3) Payments.—Payments by the Secretary shall be made on a pro rata basis as water rights are acquired by the Bureau of Reclamation.