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Authorization of Appropriations

This is when Congress creates a legal framework that allows money to be set aside for a specific government program or project. It's like setting a maximum spending limit; the actual money (appropriations) still needs to be approved later.

Public Law

A law affecting the general public, passed by Congress and signed by the President. It's also often called a statute.

Indexed

This means that a specific dollar amount will automatically increase over time to account for rising costs due to inflation or other economic factors, like construction material prices.

Rural Water System

A network of pipes, pumps, and treatment facilities designed to deliver clean drinking water to homes, farms, and businesses in sparsely populated or agricultural areas.

Feasibility Study

A detailed analysis that examines whether a proposed project (like building a water system) is practical, achievable, and makes financial sense before deciding to move forward with it.

Record of Decision (ROD)

A formal public document issued by a federal agency that states its decision on a proposed action, identifies alternatives considered, and states whether all practical means to avoid or minimize environmental harm have been adopted.