# § 2408. Authorization of appropriations
**(a)** **In general** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2016, to remain available until expended.
**(b)** **Rural water programs assessment** section 2403 of this title
Of the amounts made available under subsection (a), not more than $1,000,000 may be made available to carry out for each of fiscal years 2007 and 2008.
**(c)** **Construction costs** No amounts made available under this section shall be used to pay construction costs associated with any rural water supply project.
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 109–451, title I, § 109, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3356.)