Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act

(a) In general. For purposes of determining whether a project is eligible for financial assistance or authorized for construction under this title, the Secretary may accept and rely upon a feasibility study, financial analysis, engineering analysis, technical study, environmental analysis, or other relevant study or analysis that was completed before or after the date of enactment of this Act by a Federal or non-Federal entity.

(b) Non-Federal studies. A study or analysis described in subsection (a) may include a study or analysis prepared by—

(1) a State;

(2) a political subdivision of a State;

(3) an interstate water district or authority;

(4) an Indian Tribe;

(5) a private entity;

(6) an academic institution; or

(7) another non-Federal entity.

(c) Secretary review. The Secretary shall determine whether a study or analysis described in subsection (a) is sufficiently reliable, complete, and current to satisfy, in whole or in part, an applicable requirement under this title.

(d) No duplication required. The Secretary shall not require a project sponsor to reproduce or substantially duplicate a study or analysis that the Secretary determines is sufficient to satisfy an applicable requirement under this title.

(e) Additional information. If the Secretary determines that a study or analysis described in subsection (a) is insufficient to satisfy an applicable requirement under this title, the Secretary may require the project sponsor to provide only such additional information or analysis as the Secretary determines is necessary to satisfy that requirement.

(f) Non-Federal feasibility studies. The Secretary shall administer this section consistent with the treatment of feasibility studies prepared by non-Federal interests under section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231).