CA Water Code Section 23451

As used in this article “contract with the United States” means a contract made under the provisions of the Federal Reclamation Law for any or all of the following purposes:

(a)

Acquisition, extension, or operation of works for irrigation, drainage, flood control, or development of electric or other power.

(b)

A water supply.

(c)

Assumption as principal or guarantor of indebtedness to the United States.