; (2) may include construction activities, clearing or grading of land, improvements to existing structures, and activities or equipment involving the issuance of a permit; or (3) qualifies as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in section 21065 of the California Public Resource Code. (d) Congressional direction regarding central valley project and california state water project operations Notwithstanding any other provision of law, complying with the Biological Opinion for Reinitiation of Consultation on the Coordinated Operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, released by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service on October 21, 2019, combined with efforts carried out pursuant to Public Law 102–575 and Public Law 114–322 , fully meet all requirements of applicable Federal environmental laws, including the Endangered Species Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project. B San Joaquin River Restoration 2101. Repeal of the San Joaquin River Settlement As of the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall cease any action to implement the Stipulation of Settlement (Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. Kirk Rodgers, et al., Eastern District of California, No. Civ. S–88–1658 LKK/GGH). 2102. Purpose Section 10002 of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act ( Public Law 111–11 ) is amended by striking implementation of the Settlement and inserting restoration of the San Joaquin River . 2103. Definitions Section 10003 of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act ( Public Law 111–11 ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) The term Restoration Flows means the additional water released or bypassed from Friant Dam to insure that the target flow entering Mendota Pool, located approximately 62 river miles downstream from Friant Dam, does not fall below 50 cubic feet per second.