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(4) INTEREST IN LAND OR WATER- The term ~ interest in land or water' includes a fee title, short- or long-term easement, lease, or other contractual arrangement that is determined to be necessary by the Secretary to implement the land and water components of the Program. (5) PROGRAM- The term ~ Program' means the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program established under the Agreement. (6) PROJECT OR ACTIVITY- The term ~ project or activity' means-- (A) the planning, design, permitting or other compliance activity, preconstruction activity, construction, construction management, operation, maintenance, and replacement of a facility; (B) the acquisition of an interest in land or water; (C) habitat restoration; (D) research and monitoring; (E) program administration; and (F) any other activity that is determined to be necessary by the Secretary to carry out the Program. (7) SECRETARY- The term ~ Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation. (8) STATES- The term ~ States' means the States of Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado. SEC. 102. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM. (a) In General- The Secretary, in cooperation with the Governance Committee, may-- (1) participate in the Program; and (2) carry out any projects and activities that are designated for implementation during the First Increment. (b) Authority of Secretary- For purposes of carrying out this title, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Governance Committee, may-- (1) enter into agreements and contracts with Federal and non- Federal entities; (2) acquire interests in land, water, and facilities from willing sellers without the use of eminent domain; (3) subsequently transfer any interests acquired under paragraph (2); and (4) accept or provide grants. SEC. 103. COST-SHARING CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) In General- The States shall contribute not less than 50 percent of the total contributions necessary to carry out the Program.