Reclamation Hydroelectric Development Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reclamation Hydroelectric Development Act of 1982 - Title I: Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to contract with non-Federal entities for the development of hydroelectric projects in order to provide additional hydroelectric power to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations. Prohibits the issuance of licenses or permits under the Federal Power Act if existing reclamation project facilities may be advantageously used to provide hydroelectric power to preference customers. Exempts non-Federal entities designated by the Secretary from permitting and licensing requirements under the Federal Power Act. Provides that such contracts shall be granted on a competitive negotiations basis. Requires, under such contracts, that: (1) the designated hydroelectric and transmission sites, improvements, and falling water privileges be ground leased to the non-Federal entities for a term not longer than 40 years at a negotiated sum; (2) the non-Federal entity assume all risk in the development process and retain title to improvements for a term up to 40 years, at the end of which title will be transferred to the Secretary; and (3) hydroelectric energy generated under this pro…