To amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes.

Key Points

• This bill updates a law concerning a large water project in New Mexico. It gives the groups building the system more flexibility by allowing them to extend the official deadline for finishing the work.
• The project, known as the Regional Water System, is part of a legal agreement between the federal government, the state of New Mexico, local cities, and several Native American Pueblos to share water resources.
• Under the new rule, the deadline can only be moved if everyone involved—including the Secretary of the Interior, the State, and the Pueblos—agrees that more time is actually needed to get the job done.
• This change helps prevent the project from failing or losing its legal protections if construction takes longer than originally planned due to unexpected delays.

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