construction charges
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 268 U.S. 50 - Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District v. Bond · 1925Most cited · 5 citing opinions
Expenditures necessary to construct an irrigation system and put it in condition to furnish and properly to distribute a supply of water are chargeable to construction
United States Code
43 U.S.C. § 485A — as used in this subchapter
The term “construction charges” shall mean the amounts of principal obligations payable to the United States under water-right applications, repayment contracts, orders of the Secretary, or other forms of obligation entered into pursuant to the Federal reclamation laws, excepting amounts payable for water rental or power charges, operation and maintenance and other yearly service charges, and excepting also any other operation and maintenance, interest, or other charges which are not covered into the principal sums of the construction accounts of the Bureau of Reclamation.