San Carlos Irrigation Project Divestiture Act of 2026

(a) In general. Notwithstanding the Act of September 22, 1961 (26 U.S.C. 16) and the San Carlos Indian Irrigation Project Divestiture Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–231), the Secretary is directed to transfer the SCIP electric system and associated assets.

(b) Coordination. In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall create a plan for the transfer of the SCIP electric system and associated assets in coordination with the appropriate representatives of affected Federal, State, Tribal, local, and private entities.

(c) Administrative costs

(1) In general. The entity or entities to which the SCIP electric system and associated assets are transferred shall be responsible for the administrative costs associated with the transfer.

(2) Request for funds. If the Secretary determines that Federal funds may be necessary to facilitate the transfer of the SCIP electric system and associated assets under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress all necessary documentation and information necessary to demonstrate the need for such funding.

(d) Reversion does not apply. Section 10(b) of the San Carlos Indian Irrigation Project Divestiture Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–231) shall not apply with respect to the transfer of the SCIP electric system and associated assets under this Act.

(e) Arizona Water Settlement. The divestiture under subsection (a) shall not relieve the Secretary of any responsibilities with respect to SCIP under section 203(d)(1)(B) of the Arizona Water Settlements Act (Public Law 108–451).