; and (B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and (2) preempts or modifies any obligation of the Federal Government to act in conformance with applicable State law, including applicable State water law. 8. Savings clause Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt or modify any obligation of the United States to act in conformance with applicable State law, including area of origin and other water rights protections.