Prohibition of transfer of responsibilities

(a) Limitation on transfer or delegation (1) In general The Secretary shall not transfer, delegate, or assign any financial, operational, or maintenance responsibilities for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel to any non-Federal entity, including— (A) the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District; (B) the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project; and (C) any State agency, local government, or private entity. (2) Clarification No agreement, contract, or memorandum of understanding shall have the effect of transferring to the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District, the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, or any other non-Federal entity the ownership of, responsibility for, or cost burden of the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel. (b) Invalidation of prior attempts To transfer responsibility (1) In general Any prior administrative action, agreement, or cost-sharing arrangement that attempts to impose financial or operational responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel on the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District or the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project shall be null and void. (2) Termination of agreements The Secretary shall terminate any provision of any agreement that is inconsistent with this Act.