(a) Authorization
The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the San Joaquin Area Water Recycling and Reuse Project, in cooperation with the City of Tracy, and consisting of participating projects which will reclaim and reuse water within the County of San Joaquin in California.

(b) Cost share
The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.

(c) Limitation
The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a).