(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 37-41-104 (1), a contracting district shall not be required to submit to the state engineer:
(a) Plans for the construction, operation, or maintenance of salinity control laterals; or
(b) Information concerning such salinity control laterals.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 37-41-104 (1), a contracting district shall not be required to obtain a decision from the state engineer as to the feasibility of construction, operation, and maintenance of salinity control laterals.