; or (bb) the Secretary determines that the non-Federal share should be reduced under subclause (IV). (IV) Reduction in non-Federal share The Secretary may reduce the non-Federal share of a rural desalination project required under subclause (I), (II), or (III) if the Secretary determines, after consultation with the heads of any other Federal agencies that are partners in the rural desalination project and in accordance with applicable Reclamation standards, that the reduction is appropriate due to— (aa) an overwhelming Federal interest in the rural desalination project; and (bb) the sponsor of the rural desalination project demonstrating financial hardship. (C) State role Participation by the Secretary in an eligible desalination project under this subsection shall not occur unless— (i) (I) the eligible desalination project is included in a State-approved plan; or (II) the participation has been requested by the Governor of the State in which the eligible desalination project is located; (ii) the State or local sponsor of the eligible desalination project determines, and the Secretary concurs, that— (I) the eligible desalination project— (aa) is technically and financially feasible; and (bb) provides a Federal benefit in accordance with the reclamation laws; and (II) the non-Federal project sponsor is financially capable of funding the non-Federal share of the project costs