SALTON SEA RESTORATION, CALIFORNIA.

SEC. 3032. SALTON SEA RESTORATION, CALIFORNIA.(a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Salton sea authority.—The term “Salton Sea Authority” means the joint powers authority established under the laws of the State by a joint power agreement signed on June 2, 1993.(2) Salton sea science office.—The term “Salton Sea Science Office” means the office established by the United States Geological Survey and located on the date of enactment of this Act in La Quinta, California.(3) State.—The term “State” means the State of California.(b) Pilot Projects.—(1) In general.—(A) Review.—The Secretary shall review the plan approved by the State, entitled the “Salton Sea Ecosystem Restoration Program Preferred Alternative Report and Funding Plan”, and dated May 2007 to determine whether the pilot projects described in the plan are feasible.(B) Implementation.—(i) In general.—Subject to clause (ii), if the Secretary determines that the pilot projects referred to in subparagraph (A) meet the requirements described in that subparagraph, the Secretary may—(I) enter into an agreement with the State; and121 STAT. 1114(II) in consultation with the Salton Sea Authority and the Salton Sea Science Office, carry out pilot projects for improvement of the environment in the area of the Salton Sea.(ii) Requirement.—The Secretary shall be a party to each contract for construction entered into under this subparagraph.(2) Local participation.—In prioritizing pilot projects under this section, the Secretary shall—(A) consult with the State, the Salton Sea Authority, and the Salton Sea Science Office; and(B) take into consideration the priorities of the State and the Salton Sea Authority.(3) Cost sharing.—Before carrying out a pilot project under this section, the Secretary shall enter into a written agreement with the State that requires the non-Federal interest for the pilot project to pay 35 percent of the total costs of the pilot project.(c) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $30,000,000, of which not more than $5,000,000 shall be used for any one pilot project under this section.