; and (B) before the use or transfer, the Secretary shall determine that the use or transfer— (i) (I) results in a net water storage benefit for the Reclamation project; or (II) contributes to the recharge of a depleted aquifer on eligible land; and (ii) complies with all applicable Federal and State laws and policies. (c) In-Lieu recharge To the extent consistent with State laws and policies, in-lieu recharge may be carried out under this Act. (d) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Secretary should encourage the use of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management for aquifer recharge, where appropriate, consistent with— (A) the existing grant of right-of-way; (B) as applicable, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and (C) applicable land and resource management plans; and (2) the Secretary should consider whether aquifer recharge may be appropriate in certain areas of critical environmental concern, if aquifer recharge— (A) would enhance the values for which the area of critical environmental concern has been designated; and (B) is consistent with the management requirements for the area of critical environmental concern. (e) Conveyance for aquifer recharge purposes The holder of a right-of-way, easement, permit, or other authorization to transport water across public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management is authorized to transport water for aquifer recharge purposes, including outside of the regular period of use, without requiring additional authorization from the Secretary where the use does not expand or interfere with the operation of the right-of-way, easement, permit, or other authorization across public land. (f) Exemption This Act shall not apply to the State of California.