43 U.S.C. § 2432

Effect on the reclamation laws

(a) Reclamation projects

Nothing in this subchapter supersedes or amends any Federal law associated with a project, or a portion of a project, constructed under the reclamation laws.

(b) No new or supplemental benefits

Any assistance provided under this subchapter shall not—

(1)

be considered to be a new or supplemental benefit for purposes of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 ( 43 U.S.C. 390aa et seq.); or

(2)

affect any contract in existence on December 22, 2006 , that is executed under the reclamation laws.

( Pub. L. 109–451, title II, § 213 , Dec. 22, 2006 , 120 Stat. 3361 .)