[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[H.R. 8812 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8812
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United
States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and
related resources, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 25, 2024
Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr.
Rouzer, and Mrs. Napolitano) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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A BILL
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United
States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and
related resources, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Water Resources
Development Act of 2024''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Secretary defined.
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 101. Continuing authority programs.
Sec. 102. Community project advisor.
Sec. 103. Minimum real estate interest.
Sec. 104. Study of water resources development projects by non-Federal
interests.
Sec. 105. Construction of water resources development projects by non-
Federal interests.
Sec. 106. Review process.
Sec. 107. Electronic submission and tracking of permit applications.
Sec. 108. Vertical integration and acceleration of studies.
Sec. 109. Systemwide improvement framework and encroachments.
Sec. 110. Fish and wildlife mitigation.
Sec. 111. Harbor deepening.
Sec. 112. Emerging harbors.
Sec. 113. Remote and subsistence harbors.
Sec. 114. Additional projects for underserved community harbors.
Sec. 115. Inland waterways regional dredge pilot program.
Sec. 116. Dredged material disposal facility partnerships.
Sec. 117. Maximization of beneficial use.
Sec. 118. Economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic modeling.
Sec. 119. Forecast-informed reservoir operations.
Sec. 120. Updates to certain water control manuals.
Sec. 121. Water supply mission.
Sec. 122. Real estate administrative fees.
Sec. 123. Challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation
facilities.
Sec. 124. Retention of recreation fees.
Sec. 125. Databases of Corps recreational sites.
Sec. 126. Services of volunteers.
Sec. 127. Non-recreation outgrant policy.
Sec. 128. National inventory of dams and low-head dams.
Sec. 129. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams.
Sec. 130. Treatment of projects in covered communities.
Sec. 131. Ability to pay.
Sec. 132. Tribal partnership program.
Sec. 133. Funding to process permits.
Sec. 134. Project studies subject to independent external peer review.
Sec. 135. Control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species.
Sec. 136. Remote operations at Corps dams.
Sec. 137. Harmful algal bloom demonstration program.
Sec. 138. Support of Army civil works missions.
Sec. 139. National coastal mapping program.
Sec. 140. Watershed and river basin assessments.
Sec. 141. Removal of abandoned vessels.
Sec. 142. Corrosion prevention.
Sec. 143. Missouri River existing features protection.
Sec. 144. Federal breakwaters and jetties.
Sec. 145. Temporary relocation assistance pilot program.
Sec. 146. Easements for hurricane and storm damage reduction projects.
Sec. 147. Shoreline and riverine protection and restoration.
Sec. 148. Sense of Congress related to water data.
Sec. 149. Sense of Congress relating to comprehensive benefits.
Sec. 150. Reporting and oversight.
TITLE II--STUDIES AND REPORTS
Sec. 201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies.
Sec. 202. Expedited completion.
Sec. 203. Expedited modification of existing feasibility studies.
Sec. 204. Corps of Engineers reports.
Sec. 205. GAO studies.
Sec. 206. Annual report on harbor maintenance needs and trust fund
expenditures.
Sec. 207. Examination of reduction of microplastics.
Sec. 208. Post-disaster watershed assessment for impacted areas.
Sec. 209. Upper Barataria Basin and Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico
Connection, Louisiana.
Sec. 210. Upper Mississippi River System Flood Risk and Resiliency
Study.
Sec. 211. New Jersey hot spot erosion mitigation.
Sec. 212. Oceanside, California.
Sec. 213. Coastal Washington.
Sec. 214. Cherryfield Dam, Narraguagus River, Maine.
Sec. 215. Poor Farm Pond Dam, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Sec. 216. National Academy of Sciences study on Upper Rio Grande Basin.
Sec. 217. Chambers, Galveston, and Harris Counties, Texas.
Sec. 218. Sea sparrow accounting.
TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Sec. 301. Deauthorization of inactive projects.
Sec. 302. General reauthorizations.
Sec. 303. Conveyances.
Sec. 304. Lakes program.
Sec. 305. Maintenance of navigation channels.
Sec. 306. Asset divestiture.
Sec. 307. Upper Mississippi River restoration program.
Sec. 308. Coastal community flood control and other purposes.
Sec. 309. Shore protection and restoration.
Sec. 310. Hopper dredge McFarland replacement.
Sec. 311. Acequias irrigation systems.
Sec. 312. Pacific region.
Sec. 313. Selma, Alabama.
Sec. 314. Barrow, Alaska.
Sec. 315. San Francisco Bay, California.
Sec. 316. Santa Ana River Mainstem, California.
Sec. 317. Faulkner Island, Connecticut.
Sec. 318. Broadkill Beach, Delaware.
Sec. 319. Federal Triangle Area, Washington, District of Columbia.
Sec. 320. Washington Aqueduct.
Sec. 321. Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of
Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Sec. 322. Northern estuaries ecosystem restoration, Florida.
Sec. 323. Chicago shoreline protection, Illinois.
Sec. 324. Dillard Road, Patoka Lake, Indiana.
Sec. 325. Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel, Louisiana.
Sec. 326. Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, Minnesota.
Sec. 327. Missouri River levee system, Missouri.
Sec. 328. Table Rock Lake, Missouri and Arkansas.
Sec. 329. Missouri River mitigation, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and
Nebraska.
Sec. 330. New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries, New York and
New Jersey.
Sec. 331. Western Lake Erie basin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.
Sec. 332. Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Sec. 333. Columbia River Channel, Oregon and Washington.
Sec. 334. Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency study, Texas.
Sec. 335. Matagorda Ship Channel Jetty Deficiency, Port Lavaca, Texas.
Sec. 336. San Antonio Channel, San Antonio, Texas.
Sec. 337. Western Washington State, Washington.
Sec. 338. Environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 339. Specific deauthorizations.
TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
Sec. 401. Project authorizations.
Sec. 402. Facility investment.
SEC. 2. SECRETARY DEFINED.
In this Act, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Army.
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 101. CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS.
(a) Pilot Program for Alternative Project Delivery for Continuing
Authority Program Projects.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall implement a pilot
program, in accordance with this subsection, allowing a non-
Federal interest or the Secretary to carry out a project under
a continuing authority program through the use of an
alternative delivery method.
(2) Consistency.--The Secretary shall implement the pilot
program under this subsection through a single office, which
shall be headed by a Director.
(3) Participation in pilot program.--In carrying out
paragraph (1), the Director shall--
(A) solicit project proposals from non-Federal
interests by posting program information on a public-
facing website and reaching out to non-Federal
interests that have previously submitted project
requests to the Secretary;
(B) review such proposals and select projects,
taking into consideration geographic diversity among
the selected projects and the alternative delivery
methods used for the selected projects; and
(C) notify the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
of each project selected under subparagraph (B),
including--
(i) identification of the project name,
type, and location, and the associated non-
Federal interest;
(ii) a description of the type of
alternative delivery method being used to carry
out the project; and
(iii) a description of how the project
meets the authorized purposes and requirements
of the applicable continuing authority program.
(4) Cost share.--The Federal and non-Federal shares of the
cost of a project carried out pursuant to this subsection shall
be consistent with the cost share requirements of the
applicable continuing authority program.
(5) Modifications to processes.--With respect to a project
selected under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall--
(A) allow the non-Federal interest to contribute
more than the non-Federal share of the project required
under the applicable continuing authority program;
(B) allow the use of return on Federal investment
as an alternative to benefit-cost analysis;
(C) allow the use of a real estate acquisition
audit process to replace existing crediting, oversight,
and review processes and procedures; and
(D) notwithstanding any otherwise applicable
requirement of a continuing authority program, allow
the use of a single contract with the non-Federal
interest that incorporates the feasibility and
construction phases, and may also include the
operations and maintenance of the project.
(6) Credit or reimbursement.--
(A) In general.--A project selected under paragraph
(3) that is carried out by a non-Federal interest
pursuant to this subsection shall be eligible for
credit or reimbursement for the Federal share of the
cost of the project if, before initiation of
construction of the project--
(i) the non-Federal interest enters into a
written agreement with the Secretary under
section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b), including an agreement to
pay the non-Federal share of the cost of
operation and maintenance of the project,
consistent with the applicable continuing
authority program; and
(ii) the Director--
(I) reviews the plans for
construction of the project developed
by the non-Federal interest;
(II) determines that the project
meets the requirements of the
applicable continuing authority
program;
(III) determines that the project
outputs are consistent with the project
scope;
(IV) determines that the plans
comply with applicable Federal laws and
regulations; and
(V) verifies that the construction
documents, including supporting
information, have been signed by an
Engineer of Record.
(B) Application of credit.--With respect to a
project selected under paragraph (3), the Secretary may
only apply credit under subparagraph (A) toward the
non-Federal share of that project.
(C) Application of reimbursement.--The Secretary
may only provide reimbursement under subparagraph (A)
if the Director certifies that--
(i) the non-Federal interest has obligated
funds for the cost of the project selected
under paragraph (3) and has requested
reimbursement of the Federal share of the cost
of the project; and
(ii) the project has been constructed in
accordance with--
(I) all applicable permits or
approvals; and
(II) the requirements of this
subsection.
(D) Monitoring.--The Director shall regularly
monitor and audit any project constructed by a non-
Federal interest pursuant to this subsection to ensure
that--
(i) the construction is carried out in
compliance with the requirements of this
subsection; and
(ii) the costs of construction are
reasonable.
(7) Evaluations and reporting.--The Director shall annually
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate a report on the progress and
outcomes of projects carried out pursuant to this subsection,
including--
(A) an assessment of whether the use of alternative
delivery methods has resulted in cost savings or time
efficiencies; and
(B) identification of changes to laws or policies
needed in order to implement more projects using
alternative delivery methods.
(8) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Alternative delivery method.--The term
``alternative delivery method'' means a project
delivery method that is not the traditional design-bid-
build method, including progressive design-build,
public-private partnerships, and construction manager
at risk.
(B) Continuing authority program.--The term
``continuing authority program'' has the meaning given
that term in the section 7001(c)(1)(D) of Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282d).
(C) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the
Director of the office through which the Secretary is
implementing the pilot program under this subsection.
(D) Return on federal investment.--The term
``return on Federal investment'' means, with respect to
Federal investment in a water resources development
project, the economic return on the investment for the
Federal government, taking into consideration
qualitative returns for any anticipated life safety,
risk reduction, economic growth, environmental, and
social benefits accruing as a result of the investment.
(9) Sunset.--The authority to commence pursuant to this
subsection a project selected under paragraph (3) shall
terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of
enactment of this Act.
(10) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $50,000,000 for
each fiscal year.
(b) Modifications to Continuing Authority Programs.--
(1) Delegation of decision-making authority.--
(A) In general.--Except with respect to a project
carried out pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary
shall delegate decision-making authority and review of
projects under a continuing authority program to the
District Commander of the district of the Corps of
Engineers in which the project is located.
(B) Scope of authority.--Authority delegated under
subparagraph (A) shall include authority related to the
approval of project initiation, allocation of funds
within statutory limits, and oversight of project
implementation.
(2) Procedure for extending cost limits.--
(A) Initial determination.--If, during the pre-
construction phase of a project under a continuing
authority program, the total Federal costs of the
project are projected to exceed the established Federal
per-project limit, the District Commander to whom
authority has been delegated under paragraph (1) with
respect to the project shall conduct an assessment to
determine whether the project can continue to be
carried out with a revised scope.
(B) Transition to new feasibility study case 1.--If
the District Commander determines under subparagraph
(A) that a project cannot continue to be carried out
with a revised scope within the existing authority for
the project, and the cost of completing the project is
not projected to exceed twice the applicable
established per-project limit--
(i) the project may be considered a new
feasibility study and shall be prioritized for
investigation funds from the Secretary to
minimize starts and stops on project
implementation; and
(ii) such transition to a new feasibility
study shall require approval from the Secretary
and shall include a notification to Congress.
(C) Transition to new feasibility study case 2.--If
the District Commander determines under subparagraph
(A) that a project cannot continue to be carried out
with a revised scope within the existing authority for
the project, and the cost of completing the project is
projected to exceed twice the applicable established
per-project limit, the project may only continue as a
feasibility study subject to the requirements of
section 105 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215).
(D) Savings clause.--A project carried out pursuant
to subparagraph (B) shall not count towards the annual
program funding authorization limits for the applicable
continuing authority program.
(3) Continuing authority program defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``continuing authority program'' has the
meaning given that term in the section 7001(c)(1)(D) of Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d).
(c) Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Protection.--Section 14 of
the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r) is amended by striking
``$25,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
(d) Storm and Hurricane Restoration and Impact Minimization
Program.--Section 3(c) of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C.
426g(c)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$37,500,000'' and
inserting ``$62,500,000''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$12,500,000''.
(e) Small River and Harbor Improvement Projects.--Section 107(b) of
the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577(b)) is amended by
striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$12,500,000''.
(f) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration.--Section 206 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Anadromous fish.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), for
projects carried out under subsection (a)(3), the non-Federal
interest shall provide 15 percent of the cost of construction,
including provision of all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and
necessary relocations.''; and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$15,000,000''.
(g) Removal of Obstructions; Clearing Channels.--Section 2 of the
Act of August 28, 1937 (33 U.S.C. 701g) is amended by striking
``$500,000'' and inserting ``$1,000,000''.
(h) Project Modifications for Improvement of Environment or Drought
Resiliency.--Section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``or drought
resiliency'' after ``environment'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``for the purpose of improving''
and inserting ``for the purpose of--
``(1) improving'';
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) providing drought resiliency.'';
(3) in subsection (b), by striking ``(2) will improve'' and
inserting ``(2) will provide for drought resilience or will
improve'';
(4) in subsection (d), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$12,500,000'';
(5) in subsection (h), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and
inserting ``$62,000,000''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following:
``(j) Drought Resilience.--Drought resilience measures carried out
under this section may include--
``(1) water conservation measures to mitigate and address
drought conditions;
``(2) removal of sediment captured behind a dam for the
purpose of restoring or increasing the authorized storage
capacity of the project concerned;
``(3) the planting of native plant species that will reduce
the risk of drought and the incidence of non-native species;
and
``(4) other actions that increase drought resilience, water
conservation, or water availability.''.
(i) Small Flood Control Projects.--
(1) In general.--Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of
1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 205. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a program for the
implementation, in partnership with non-Federal interests, of small
structural or nonstructural projects for flood risk management,
stormwater management, and related purposes not specifically authorized
by Congress when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is
advisable.
``(b) Cost Share.--
``(1) Flood risk management and stormwater purposes.--
``(A) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share for
a project implemented under this section of the costs
assigned to purposes described in subsection (a) shall
be 35 percent.
``(B) Requirement.--The non-Federal interest for a
project implemented under this section shall pay 5
percent of the costs assigned to purposes described in
subsection (a) during construction of the project.
``(2) Other purposes.--The non-Federal share for a project
implemented under this section of the costs assigned to
purposes not described in subsection (a) shall be consistent
with the cost share requirements of section 103 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213).
``(3) Lands.--The non-Federal interest for a project
implemented under this section shall provide all lands,
easements, rights-of-way, dredged material disposal areas, and
perform all related necessary relocations.
``(c) Agreements.--Construction of a project under this section
shall be initiated only after a non-Federal interest has entered into
an agreement with the Secretary to pay--
``(1) the non-Federal share of the costs of construction
required by this section; and
``(2) 100 percent of any operation, maintenance,
replacement, and rehabilitation costs associated with the
project in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
Secretary.
``(d) Completeness.--A project implemented under this section shall
be complete in itself and shall not commit the United States to any
additional improvement for the successful operation of the project.
``(e) Flexibility in Project Design and Implementation.--The
Secretary is authorized to, in coordination with the non-Federal
interest for a project implemented under this section, incorporate
natural features and nature-based features, water reuse and recycling
practices, and other innovative stormwater management practices and
techniques, including green infrastructure, permeable pavements, rain
gardens, and retention basins into the project.
``(f) Consideration.--In implementing a project under this section,
the Secretary shall, where appropriate, examine opportunities to
include features for the reclamation, treatment, and reuse of flood
water and stormwater associated with the project that will not result
in--
``(1) a determination that the project is not economically
justified; or
``(2) the limitation described in subsection (h)(1)
conflicting with the required Federal share of the cost of the
project.
``(g) Stormwater-Related Projects.--For any project for stormwater
management implemented under this section, the Secretary shall include
management of stormwater that flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic
feet per second for the 10-percent flood.
``(h) Funding.--
``(1) Limitation.--Not more than $15,000,000 in Federal
funds may be allocated under this section for a single project
within a single specific geographic area, such as a city, town,
or county.
``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $90,000,000 for
each fiscal year.''.
(2) Effect on existing agreements.--Nothing in the
amendment made by this subsection shall affect any agreement in
effect on the date of enactment of this Act under section 205
of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s), except that,
upon request by the non-Federal interest for the project that
is the subject of such an agreement, the Secretary and the non-
Federal interest may modify the agreement to reflect the
requirements of such section 205, as so amended.
(j) Community Revitalization Program.--Section 165(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note) is amended--
(1) by striking the subsection heading and inserting
``Community Revitalization Program'';
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``pilot program'' and
inserting ``program'';
(3) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) solicit project proposals from non-Federal
interests by posting program information on a public-
facing website and reaching out to non-Federal
interests that have previously submitted project
requests to the Secretary; and''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``a total of
20 projects'' and inserting ``projects'';
(4) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) Priority projects.--In carrying out this subsection,
the Secretary shall prioritize the following projects:
``(A) Projects located in coastal communities in
western Alaska impacted by Typhoon Merbok.
``(B) The Hatch Dam project, Arizona, carried out
pursuant to section 205 of the Flood Control Act of
1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
``(C) Projects located in Guam.''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $50,000,000 for
each fiscal year.''.
SEC. 102. COMMUNITY PROJECT ADVISOR.
(a) Community Project Advisor.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a single
office to assist non-Federal interests in accessing Federal resources
related to water resources development projects, which shall be headed
by a community project advisor appointed by the Secretary.
(b) Responsibilities.--The community project advisor appointed
under this section shall--
(1) provide guidance to potential non-Federal interests on
accessing programs, services, and other assistance made
available by the Corps of Engineers relating to water resources
development projects, including under--
(A) continuing authority programs (as such term is
defined in section 7001(c)(1)(D) of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d));
(B) section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33
U.S.C. 408);
(C) section 206 of the Flood Control Act of 1960
(33 U.S.C. 709a);
(D) section 22 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-16);
(E) section 203 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231);
(F) section 204 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232);
(G) section 203 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269);
(H) section 5014 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note); and
(I) the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation
Act (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.);
(2) conduct outreach and workshops for potential non-
Federal interests to provide information on such assistance,
including processes for accessing such assistance; and
(3) identify programs, services, and other assistance made
available by other Federal and State agencies relating to water
resources development projects for purposes of advising
potential non-Federal interests on the best available
applicable assistance.
(c) Prioritization.--In carrying out activities under this section,
to the maximum extent practicable, the community project advisor shall
prioritize providing assistance with respect to water resources
development projects that will benefit a rural community, a small
community, or a community described in the guidance issued by the
Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note).
(d) Electronic Portal.--
(1) Development.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall develop an online, interactive portal that--
(A) contains information relating to the assistance
described in subsection (b); and
(B) can be used by a potential non-Federal interest
as a succinct guide to accessing such assistance based
on the applicable potential water resources development
project.
(2) Availability.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
portal developed under paragraph (1) is made available in a
prominent location on the public-facing website of the
headquarters of the Corps of Engineers and of each district and
division of the Corps of Engineers.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each fiscal
year.
SEC. 103. MINIMUM REAL ESTATE INTEREST.
(a) Real Estate Plan.--The Secretary shall provide to the non-
Federal interest for an authorized water resources development project
a real estate plan for the project that includes a description of the
real estate interests required for construction, operation and
maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of the project,
including any specific details and legal requirements necessary for
implementation of the project.
(b) Identification of Minimum Interest.--
(1) In general.--For each authorized water resources
development project for which an interest in real property is
required for any applicable construction, operation and
maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement, the
Secretary shall identify the minimum interest in the property
necessary to carry out the applicable activity.
(2) Determination.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall identify an interest that is less than fee
simple title in cases where the Secretary determines that--
(A) such an interest is sufficient for
construction, operation and maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, and replacement of the applicable
project; and
(B) the non-Federal interest cannot legally make
available to the Secretary an interest in fee simple
title for purposes of the project.
(c) Requirement.--The non-Federal interest for an authorized water
resources development project shall provide for the project an interest
in the applicable real property that is the minimum interest identified
under subsection (b).
(d) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate a report containing--
(1) a summary of all instances in which the Secretary
identified under subsection (b) fee simple title as the minimum
interest necessary with respect to an activity for which the
non-Federal interest requested the use of an interest less than
fee simple title; and
(2) with respect to each such instance, a description of
the legal requirements that resulted in identifying fee simple
title as the minimum interest.
(e) Existing Agreements.--At the request of a non-Federal interest,
an agreement entered into under section 221 of the Flood Control Act of
1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) between the Secretary and the non-Federal
interest before the date of enactment of this Act may be amended to
reflect the requirements of this section.
SEC. 104. STUDY OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY NON-FEDERAL
INTERESTS.
(a) In General.--Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``may undertake a federally
authorized feasibility study of a proposed
water resources development project, or,'' and
inserting the following: ``may undertake and
submit to the Secretary--
``(A) a federally authorized feasibility study of a
proposed water resources development project; or'';
(ii) by striking ``upon the written
approval'' and inserting the following:
``(B) upon the determination'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B) (as so
designated)--
(I) by striking ``undertake''; and
(II) by striking ``, and submit the
study to the Secretary'' and inserting
``or constructed by a non-Federal
interest pursuant to section 204'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A)--
(I) by striking ``, as soon as
practicable,''; and
(II) by striking ``non-Federal
interests to'' and inserting ``non-
Federal interests that'';
(ii) by striking subparagraph (A) and
inserting the following:
``(A) provide clear, concise, and transparent
guidance for the non-Federal interest to use in
developing a feasibility study that complies with
requirements that would apply to a feasibility study
undertaken by the Secretary;'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) provide guidance to a non-Federal interest on
obtaining support from the Secretary to complete
elements of a feasibility study that may be considered
inherently governmental and required to be done by a
Federal agency; and
``(D) provide contacts for employees of the Corps
of Engineers that a non-Federal interest may use to
initiate coordination with the Secretary and identify
at what stages coordination may be beneficial.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Determination.--If a non-Federal interest requests to
undertake a feasibility study on a modification to a
constructed water resources development project under paragraph
(1)(B), the Secretary shall expeditiously provide to the non-
Federal interest the determination required under such
paragraph with respect to whether conceptual modifications, as
presented by the non-Federal interest, are consistent with the
authorized purposes of the project.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``receives a request under this paragraph'' and
inserting ``receives a study submission under
subsection (a) or receives a request under
subparagraph (A)''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Additional information required.--The
Secretary shall notify a non-Federal interest if, upon
initial review of a submission received under
subsection (a) or a receipt of a request under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary requires additional
information to perform the required analyses, reviews,
and compliance processes and include in such
notification a detailed description of the required
information.'';
(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
following:
``(4) Notification.--Upon receipt of a study submission
under subsection (a) or receipt of a request under paragraph
(3)(A), the Secretary shall notify the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate of the submission or request and a timeline
for completion of the required analyses, reviews, and
compliance processes and shall notify the non-Federal interest
of such timeline.''; and
(C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``receiving a
request under paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``receiving
a study submission under subsection (a) or a request
under paragraph (3)(A)'';
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``If a project'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--If a project'';
(B) by inserting ``or modification to the project''
before ``an amount equal to''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Maximum amount.--Any credit provided to a non-Federal
interest under this subsection may not exceed the maximum
Federal cost for a feasibility study initiated by the Secretary
under section 1001(a)(2) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)).''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry
out this section.''.
(b) Guidance.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall update any guidance as necessary to
reflect the amendments made by this section.
(c) Implementation.--Any non-Federal interest that has entered in a
written agreement with the Secretary related to carrying out a
feasibility study pursuant to section 203 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231) before the date of enactment
of this Act may submit to the Secretary a request to amend such
agreement to reflect the amendments made by this section.
SEC. 105. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY NON-
FEDERAL INTERESTS.
(a) In General.--Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) by striking ``an appropriate non-Federal
interest'' and inserting ``a non-Federal interest
carrying out a project, or separable element of a
project, under this section'';
(B) by striking ``on construction for any project''
and inserting ``for the construction of any project or
separable element''; and
(C) by inserting ``, consistent with the authorized
cost share for the project,'' after ``United States
funds'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking clauses (i)
through (iii) and inserting the following:
``(i) the non-Federal interest--
``(I) enters into a written
agreement with the Secretary under
section 221 of the Flood Control Act of
1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b), including an
agreement to pay the non-Federal share,
if any, of the cost of operation and
maintenance of the project;
``(II) makes any information
relevant to carrying out the project
available to the Secretary to review;
and
``(III) identifies features of the
project or separable element that are
outside the scope of the authorized
project; and
``(ii) the Secretary--
``(I) reviews the plans for
construction by the non-Federal
interest;
``(II) determines the project
outputs are consistent with the
authorized project and construction
would not result in life safety
concerns;
``(III) determines that the plans
comply with applicable Federal laws and
regulations; and
``(IV) verifies that the
construction documents, including
supporting information, have been
signed by an Engineer of Record; and'';
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and
(C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively;
and
(ii) by inserting after subparagraph (A)
the following:
``(B) the non-Federal interest has obligated or
expended funds for the cost of a discrete segment or
separable element thereof and has requested
reimbursement of the Federal share of the cost of the
discrete segment or separable element;''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C) (as so
redesignated), by inserting ``, discrete
segment of the project, or separable element of
the project,'' after ``the project'';
(C) in paragraph (5)--
(i) by striking subparagraph (A)(ii) and
inserting the following:
``(ii) before the review and approval of
plans under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the Secretary
makes the determinations required under
subclauses (II) and (III) of paragraph
(1)(A)(ii) with respect to the discrete
segment.'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking
``plans approved under paragraph (1)(A)(i)''
and inserting ``the plans reviewed under
paragraph (1)(A)(ii)'';
(iii) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking
``paragraph (1)(A)(iii)'' and inserting
``paragraph (1)(A)(i)''; and
(iv) in subparagraph (D)(i) by striking
``paragraph (1)(A)(iii)'' and inserting
``paragraph (1)(A)(i)''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Exclusions.--The Secretary may not provide credit or
reimbursement for--
``(A) activities required by the non-Federal
interest to initiate design and construction that would
otherwise not be required by the Secretary; or
``(B) delays incurred by the non-Federal interest
resulting in project cost increases.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,000,000 for
each fiscal year.''.
(b) Guidance.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall update any guidance as necessary to
reflect the amendments made by this section.
(c) Implementation.--Any non-Federal interest that has entered in a
written agreement with the Secretary to carry out a water resources
development project pursuant to section 204 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232) before the date of enactment
of this Act may submit to the Secretary a request to amend such
agreement to reflect the amendments made by this section.
SEC. 106. REVIEW PROCESS.
Section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively, and inserting after subsection (b)
the following:
``(c) Review Process.--
``(1) Consistency.--The Secretary shall establish a single
office within the Corps of Engineers with the expertise to
provide consistent and timely recommendations under subsection
(a) for applications for permission submitted pursuant to such
subsection.
``(2) Pre-application meeting.--At the request of a non-
Federal entity that is planning on submitting an application
for permission pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary,
acting through the office established under paragraph (1),
shall meet with the non-Federal entity to--
``(A) provide clear, concise, and specific
technical requirements for non-Federal entity to use in
the development of the application;
``(B) recommend the number of design packages to
submit for the proposed action, and the stage of
development at which to submit such packages; and
``(C) identify potential concerns or conflicts with
such proposed actions.
``(3) Contributed funds.--The Secretary may use funds
accepted from a non-Federal entity under subsection (b)(3) for
purposes of conducting a meeting described in paragraph (2).'';
and
(2) in subsection (d), as so redesignated--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Secretary
shall inform'' and inserting ``the Secretary, acting
through the head of the office established under
subsection (c), shall inform''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``the Secretary shall''
and inserting ``the Secretary, acting through the head
of the office established under subsection (c),
shall''.
SEC. 107. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION AND TRACKING OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
(a) Electronic System.--Section 2040(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2345(a)) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Development of
Electronic'' and inserting ``Electronic'';
(2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall implement an
electronic system to allow the electronic--
``(A) preparation and submission of applications
for permits and requests for jurisdictional
determinations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary;
and
``(B) tracking of documents related to Federal
environmental reviews for projects under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary or for which the Corps of
Engineers is designated as the lead Federal agency.'';
(3) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(G) documents related to Federal environmental
reviews for projects under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary or for which the Corps of Engineers is
designated as the lead Federal agency.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Coordination with other agencies.--To the maximum
extent practicable, the Secretary shall use the electronic
system required under paragraph (1) to enhance interagency
coordination in the preparation of documents related to Federal
environmental reviews.''.
(b) System Requirements.--Section 2040(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2345(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(6) enable a non-Federal interest for a project to--
``(A) submit information related to the preparation
of any Federal environmental review document associated
with the project; and
``(B) track the status of a Federal environmental
review associated with the project.''.
(c) Record Retention.--Section 2040(d) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2345(d)) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Record of
Determinations'' and inserting ``Record Retention'';
(2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, and all Federal
environmental review documents included in the electronic
system'' before the period at the end; and
(3) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and all Federal
environmental review documents included in the electronic
system,'' before ``after the 5-year''.
(d) Availability of Records.--Section 2040(e) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2345(e)) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Determinations'' and inserting ``Records''; and
(2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, and all final
Federal environmental review documents included in the
electronic system,'' before ``available to the public''.
(e) Deadline for Electronic System Implementation.--Section
2040(f)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C.
2345(f)(1)) is amended by striking ``2 years after the date of
enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022'' and
inserting ``1 year after the date of enactment of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024''.
(f) Applicability.--Section 2040(g) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2345(g)) is amended by inserting ``,
and the requirements described in subsections (d) and (e) relating to
Federal environmental documents shall apply with respect to Federal
environmental review documents that are prepared after the date of
enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024'' before the
period at the end.
(g) E-NEPA.--
(1) Consistency.--Section 2040 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2345) is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(i) Consistency With E-NEPA.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall take into consideration the results of the permitting
portal study conducted pursuant to the amendment made by section 321(b)
of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (137 Stat. 44).''.
(2) Cooperation.--The Secretary shall cooperate with the
Council on Environmental Quality in conducting the permitting
portal study required pursuant to the amendment made by section
321(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (137 Stat. 44).
(h) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2040 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2345) is amended in the section
heading by striking ``permit applications'' and inserting ``permit
applications and other documents''.
SEC. 108. VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND ACCELERATION OF STUDIES.
(a) In General.--Section 1001(a) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``of initiation'' and
inserting ``on which the Secretary determines the Federal
interest for purposes of the report pursuant to section 905(b)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2282(b)''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``cost of $3,000,000; and'' and
inserting the following: ``cost of--
``(A) $3,000,000 for a project with an estimated
construction cost of less than $500,000,000; and''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) $5,000,000 for a project with an estimated
construction cost of greater than or equal to
$500,000,000; and''.
(b) Adjustment.--Section 905(b)(2)(B) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b)(2)(B)) is amended by
striking ``$200,000'' and inserting ``$300,000''.
(c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 905(b)(4) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b)(4)) is amended by striking
``(A) timing.--'' and all that follows through ``The cost of'' and
inserting ``The cost of''.
SEC. 109. SYSTEMWIDE IMPROVEMENT FRAMEWORK AND ENCROACHMENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 5(c) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33
U.S.C. 701n(c)(2)) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2) Systemwide improvement plan.--
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding the status of
compliance of a non-Federal interest with the
requirements of a levee owner's manual, or any other
eligibility requirement established by the Secretary
related to the maintenance and upkeep responsibilities
of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall
consider the non-Federal interest to be eligible for
repair and rehabilitation assistance under this section
if--
``(i) in coordination with the Secretary,
the non-Federal interest develops a systemwide
improvement plan that--
``(I) identifies any items of
deferred or inadequate maintenance and
upkeep, including any such items
identified by the Secretary or through
periodic inspection of the flood
control work;
``(II) identifies any additional
measures, including repair and
rehabilitation work, that the Secretary
determines necessary to ensure that the
flood control work performs as designed
and intended; and
``(III) includes specific timelines
for addressing such items and measures;
and
``(ii) the Secretary--
``(I) determines that the
systemwide improvement plan meets the
requirements of clause (i); and
``(II) determines that the non-
Federal interest makes satisfactory
progress in meeting the timelines
described in clause (i)(III).
``(B) Grandfathered encroachments.--At the request
of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary--
``(i) shall review documentation developed
by the non-Federal interest showing a covered
encroachment does not negatively impact the
integrity of the flood control work;
``(ii) shall make a written determination
with respect to whether removal or modification
of such covered encroachment is necessary to
ensure the encroachment does not negatively
impact the integrity of the flood control work;
and
``(iii) may not determine that a covered
encroachment is a deficiency requiring
corrective action unless such action is
necessary to ensure the encroachment does not
negatively impact the integrity of the flood
control work.''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Covered encroachment.--The term `covered
encroachment' means a permanent non-project structure
that--
``(i) is located inside the boundaries of a
flood control work;
``(ii) is depicted on construction drawings
or operation and maintenance plans for the
flood control work that are signed by an
engineer of record; and
``(iii) is determined, by the Secretary, to
be an encroachment of such flood control
work.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3011 of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 701n note) is repealed.
(c) Transition.--The amendments made by this section shall have no
effect on any written agreement signed by the Secretary and a non-
Federal interest pursuant to section 5(c)(2) of the Act of August 18,
1941 (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act)
if the non-Federal interest otherwise continues to meet the
requirements of section 5(c)(2) as in effect on the day before the date
of enactment of this Act.
(d) Participation in Preparedness Exercises.--The Secretary may not
condition the eligibility of a non-Federal interest for rehabilitation
assistance under section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C.
701n) on the participation of the non-Federal interest in disaster
preparedness exercises that are unrelated to necessary repairs,
rehabilitation, maintenance, and upkeep of a flood control work.
SEC. 110. FISH AND WILDLIFE MITIGATION.
Section 906 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2283) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``After November 17, 1986,
the Secretary'' and inserting ``The
Secretary''; and
(ii) by striking ``shall not submit'' and
all that follows through ``unless such report
contains'' and inserting ``may not approve any
proposal related to a water resources project
unless the Secretary has prepared a report
relating to the project that contains'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--The Secretary''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Identification.--The Secretary shall consult
with the non-Federal interest for a water resources
project, and other stakeholders, to the maximum extent
practicable--
``(i) to identify mitigation implementation
practices or accepted assessment methodologies
used in the region of the water resources
project and incorporate such practices and
methodologies into the mitigation plan for such
project; and
``(ii) to identify projects that have not
been constructed, or concepts described in
mitigation plans for other water resources
projects, that may be used to meet the
restoration or mitigation needs of the water
resources project.''; and
(C) in paragraph (3)(B)(iv)(I), by inserting ``or a
description of the requirements for a third-party
mitigation instrument that would be developed in the
case that a contract for future delivery of credits
will be used'' after ``to be used'';
(2) in subsection (i)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (i), by inserting ``, for immediate
delivery or future delivery to be identified in the
mitigation instrument'' after ``banks''; and
(B) in clause (ii), by inserting ``, for immediate
delivery or future delivery to be identified in the
mitigation instrument'' after ``programs''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(l) Separable Elements.--Mitigation of fish and wildlife losses
required under this section that is provided in the form of credit
shall be considered a separable element of a project without requiring
further evaluation.
``(m) Transparency.--The Secretary shall ensure that--
``(1) the mitigation requirements for each water resources
project--
``(A) are made publicly available (including on a
website of the headquarters of the Corps of Engineers);
and
``(B) include the location of the project, the
anticipated schedule for mitigation, the type of
mitigation required, the amount of mitigation required,
and the remaining mitigation needs;
``(2) the mitigation plan for such project is made publicly
available, as applicable;
``(3) the information described in paragraph (1) is updated
regularly; and
``(4) carrying out the requirements of this subsection with
respect to each water resources project is considered a project
expense.
``(n) Coordination.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall ensure that the project delivery team and regulatory
team of the Corps of Engineers work in coordination to successfully
carry out mitigation efforts.''.
SEC. 111. HARBOR DEEPENING.
(a) Construction.--Section 101(a)(1) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(a)(1)) is amended by striking
``50 feet'' each place it appears and inserting ``55 feet''.
(b) Operation and Maintenance.--Section 101(b)(1) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(b)(1)) is amended by
striking ``50 feet'' and inserting ``55 feet''.
SEC. 112. EMERGING HARBORS.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall--
(1) issue guidance for the purpose of carrying out section
210(c)(3)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2238(c)(3)(B)); and
(2) develop a mechanism to accept the non-Federal share of
funds from a non-Federal interest for maintenance dredging
carried out under such section.
SEC. 113. REMOTE AND SUBSISTENCE HARBORS.
Section 2006 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 2242) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraphs (1) through
(3) and inserting the following:
``(1) the project would be located in the State of Hawaii
or Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States
Virgin Islands, or American Samoa; and
``(2)(A) over 80 percent of the goods transported through
the harbor would be consumed within the United States, as
determined by the Secretary, including consideration of
information provided by the non-Federal interest; or
``(B) the long-term viability of the community in which the
project is located, or the long-term viability of a community
that is located in the region that is served by the project and
that will rely on the project, would be threatened without the
harbor and navigation improvement.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``benefits of the project to'' and inserting
``benefits of the project to any of''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting ``; or''.
SEC. 114. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY HARBORS.
Section 8132 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33
U.S.C. 2238e) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``section based on an assessment of'' and all
that follows through ``the local or regional economic
benefits of the project;'' and inserting the following:
``section--
``(1) based on an assessment of--
``(A) the local or regional economic benefits of
the project;'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
(C) in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated) by
striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'';
and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) that are located--
``(A) in a harbor where passenger and freight
service is provided to island communities dependent on
that service; or
``(B) in a lake, or any related connecting
channels, within the United States that is included in
the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909.'';
(2) in subsection (g)(2), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or a marina or berthing area
that is located adjacent to, or is accessible by, a Federal
navigation project,'' before ``for which''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(i) Projects for Marina or Berthing Areas.--The Secretary may
carry out not more than 10 projects under this section that are
projects for an underserved community harbor that is a marina or
berthing area described in subsection (g)(2).''.
SEC. 115. INLAND WATERWAYS REGIONAL DREDGE PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 8133(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3720) is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Projects.--In awarding contracts under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall consider projects that--
``(1) improve navigation reliability on inland waterways
that are accessible year-round;
``(2) increase freight capacity on inland waterways; and
``(3) have the potential to enhance the availability of
containerized cargo on inland waterways.''.
SEC. 116. DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS.
Section 217(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33
U.S.C. 2326a(b)) is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) In general.--
``(A) Non-federal use.--The Secretary--
``(i) at the request of a non-Federal
entity, may permit the use of any dredged
material disposal facility under the
jurisdiction of, or managed by, the Secretary
by the non-Federal entity if the Secretary
determines that such use will not reduce the
availability of the facility for the authorized
water resources development project on a
channel in the vicinity of the disposal
facility;
``(ii) at the request of a non-Federal
entity, shall permit the non-Federal entity to
use a non-Federal disposal facility for the
disposal of material dredged by the non-Federal
entity, regardless of any connection to a
Federal navigation project, if--
``(I) permission for such use has
been granted by the owner of the non-
Federal disposal facility; and
``(II) the Secretary determines
that the dredged material disposal
needs required to maintain, perform
authorized deepening, or restore the
navigability and functionality of
authorized navigation channels in the
vicinity of the non-Federal disposal
facility for the 20-year period
following the date of the request,
including all planned and routine
dredging operations necessary to
maintain such channels for the
authorized purposes during such period,
can be met by the available gross
capacity of other dredged material
disposal facilities in the vicinity of
the non-Federal disposal facility; and
``(iii) shall impose fees to recover
capital, operation, and maintenance costs
associated with such uses.
``(B) Determinations.--The Secretary shall--
``(i) delegate determinations under clauses
(i) and (ii)(II) of subparagraph (A) to the
District Commander of the district in which the
relevant disposal facility is located; and
``(ii) make such determinations not later
than 90 days after receiving the applicable
request.'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Use of
fees'' and inserting ``Fees'';
(B) by striking ``Notwithstanding'' and inserting
the following:
``(A) Use.--Notwithstanding''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Reduction in amount.--In collecting any fee
under this subsection, the Secretary shall reduce the
amount imposed under paragraph (1)(A)(iii) to account
for improvements made to the non-Federal disposal
facility by the non-Federal entity to recover the
capacity of the non-Federal disposal facility.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Disposition studies.--
``(A) Requirement.--Upon request by the owner of a
non-Federal disposal facility, the Secretary shall
carry out a disposition study of the non-Federal
disposal facility, in accordance with section 1168 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C.
578b), if--
``(i) the Secretary has not used the non-
Federal disposal facility for the disposal of
dredged material during the 20-year period
preceding the date of the request; and
``(ii) the Secretary determines that the
non-Federal disposal facility is not needed for
such use by the Secretary during the 20-year
period following the date of the request.
``(B) Conclusive presumptions.--For purposes of
carrying out a disposition study required under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall--
``(i) consider the non-Federal disposal
facility to be a separable element of a
project; and
``(ii) consider a Federal interest in the
non-Federal disposal facility to no longer
exist.
``(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Gross capacity.--The term `gross capacity'
means the total quantity of dredged material that may
be placed in a dredged material disposal facility,
taking into consideration any additional capacity that
can be constructed at the facility.
``(B) Non-federal disposal facility.--The term
`non-Federal disposal facility' means a dredged
material disposal facility under the jurisdiction of,
or managed by, the Secretary that is owned by a non-
Federal entity.''.
SEC. 117. MAXIMIZATION OF BENEFICIAL USE.
(a) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material.--Section 1122 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2326 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Not later than 90 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
establish a pilot program'' and inserting ``The
Secretary is authorized''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:
``(1) promoting resiliency and reducing the risk to
property and infrastructure of flooding and storm damage;'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``the pilot program'' and inserting ``this
section'';
(B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:
``(1) identify and carry out projects for the beneficial
use of dredged material;'';
(3) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) by striking ``In carrying out the pilot
program, the'' and inserting ``The''; and
(B) by striking ``under the pilot program'' and
inserting ``under this section'';
(4) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``the pilot program'' and inserting ``this
section'';
(5) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the pilot
program'' and inserting ``this section''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``the pilot
program'' and inserting ``the implementation of this
section''; and
(6) by striking subsection (g) and redesignating subsection
(h) as subsection (g).
(b) Regional Sediment Management.--Section 204 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``rehabilitation of
projects'' and inserting ``rehabilitation of projects,
including projects for the beneficial use of dredged materials
described in section 1122 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2326 note),'';
(2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:
``(12) Osceola County, Florida.''.
(c) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material.--Section 125(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2326g) is amended--
(1) by striking ``It is the policy'' and inserting the
following:
``(A) Policy.--It is the policy''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) National goal.--To the greatest extent
practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that not less
than 70 percent by tonnage of suitable dredged material
obtained from the construction or operation and
maintenance of water resources development projects is
used beneficially.''.
(d) Maximization of Beneficial Use in Dredged Material Management
Plans.--Each dredged material management plan for a federally
authorized water resources development project, and each regional
sediment plan developed under section 204 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326), including any such plan under
development on the date of enactment of this Act, shall--
(1) maximize the beneficial use of suitable dredged
material; and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, prioritize the use
of such dredged material in water resources development
projects in areas vulnerable to coastal land loss or shoreline
erosion.
(e) Transfer of Suitable Dredged Material.--The Secretary is
authorized to transfer to a non-Federal interest at no cost, for the
purpose of beneficial use, suitable dredged material that the Secretary
has determined is in excess of the amounts of such material identified
as needed for use by the Secretary.
SEC. 118. ECONOMIC, HYDRAULIC, AND HYDROLOGIC MODELING.
(a) Model Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with other
Federal and State agencies, National Laboratories, and non-profit
research institutions (including institutions of higher education and
centers and laboratories focused on economics or water resources),
shall develop, update, and maintain economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic
models, including models for compound flooding, for use in the
planning, design formulation, modification, and operation of water
resources development projects and water resources planning.
(b) Coordination and Use of Models and Data.--In carrying out
subsection (a), to the extent practicable, the Secretary shall--
(1) work with the non-Federal interest for a water
resources development project to identify existing relevant
economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic models and data;
(2) utilize, where appropriate, economic, hydraulic, and
hydrologic models and data provided to the Secretary by the
agencies, laboratories, and institutions described in
subsection (a); and
(3) upon written request by a non-Federal interest for a
project, provide to the non-Federal interest draft or working
economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic models, and any data
generated by such models with respect to the project, not later
than 30 days after receiving such request; and
(4) in accordance with section 2017 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2342), make final economic,
hydraulic, and hydrologic models, and any data generated by
such models, available to the public, as quickly as
practicable, but not later than 30 days after receiving a
written request for such models or data.
(c) Model Outputs.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the
Secretary shall incorporate data generated by models developed under
this section into the formulation of feasibility studies for, and the
operation of, water resources development projects.
(d) Funding.--The Secretary is authorized to transfer to other
Federal and State agencies, National Laboratories, and non-profit
research institutions, including institutions of higher education, such
funds as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) from amounts
available to the Secretary.
(e) In-kind Contribution Credit.--A partnership agreement entered
into under section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.
1962d-5b) may provide, at the request of the non-Federal interest for
the applicable project, that the Secretary credit toward the non-
Federal share of the cost of the project the value of economic,
hydraulic, and hydrologic models required for the project that are
developed by the non-Federal interest in accordance with any policies
and guidelines applicable to the relevant partnership agreement
pursuant to such section.
(f) Review.--The Secretary shall review economic, hydraulic, and
hydrologic models developed under this section in the same manner as
any such models developed under any other authority of the Secretary.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Compound flooding.--The term ``compound flooding''
means a flooding event in which two or more flood drivers, such
as coastal storm surge-driven flooding and inland rainfall-
driven flooding, occur simultaneously or in close succession
and the potential adverse effects of the combined flood drivers
may be greater than that of the individual flood driver
components.
(2) Economic.--The term ``economic'', as used in reference
to models, means relating to the evaluation of benefits and
cost attributable to a project for an economic justification
under section 209 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.
1962-2).
SEC. 119. FORECAST-INFORMED RESERVOIR OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--In updating a water control manual for any
reservoir constructed, owned, or operated by the Secretary, including a
reservoir for which the Secretary is authorized to prescribe
regulations for the use of storage allocated for flood control or
navigation pursuant to section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (33
U.S.C. 709), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
incorporate the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations.
(b) Guidelines.--The Secretary, in coordination with relevant
Federal and State agencies and non-Federal interests, shall issue clear
and concise guidelines for incorporating the use of forecast-informed
reservoir operations into water control manuals for reservoirs
described in subsection (a).
(c) Assessment.--
(1) Requirement.--The Secretary shall carry out an
assessment of geographically diverse reservoirs described in
subsection (a) to determine the viability of using forecast-
informed reservoir operations at such reservoirs.
(2) Priority areas.--In carrying out the assessment
described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include an
assessment of--
(A) each reservoir located in the South Pacific
Division of the Corps of Engineers; and
(B) reservoirs located in each of the Northwestern
Division and the South Atlantic Division of the Corps
of Engineers.
(3) Consultation.--In carrying out this subsection, the
Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal and State
agencies and non-Federal interests.
SEC. 120. UPDATES TO CERTAIN WATER CONTROL MANUALS.
Section 8109 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3702) is amended by inserting ``or that incorporate the use of
forecast-informed reservoir operations into such manuals'' before the
period at the end.
SEC. 121. WATER SUPPLY MISSION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall--
(1) include water supply as a primary mission of the Corps
of Engineers in planning, prioritization, designing,
constructing, modifying, operating, and maintaining water
resources development projects; and
(2) give equal consideration to the water supply mission in
the planning, prioritization, designing, constructing,
modifying, operating, and maintaining of water resources
development projects.
(b) Limitations.--
(1) No new authority.--Nothing in subsection (a) authorizes
the Secretary to initiate a water resources development project
or modify an authorized water resources development project.
(2) Limitations.--Nothing in subsection (a) affects--
(A) any existing authority of the Secretary,
including--
(i) authorities of the Secretary with
respect to navigation, flood control, and
environmental protection and restoration;
(ii) the authority of the Secretary under
section 6 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (33
U.S.C. 708); and
(iii) the authority of the Secretary under
section 301 of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43
U.S.C. 390b);
(B) any applications for permits under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary, or lawsuits relating to
such permits or water resources development projects,
pending as of the date of enactment of this Act;
(C) the application of any procedures to assure
public notice and an opportunity for public hearing for
such permits; or
(D) the authority of a State to manage, use, or
allocate the water resources of that State.
(c) Water Storage at Corps Reservoirs.--Section 301(b) of the Water
Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b(b)) is amended by striking ``for
Corps of Engineers projects, not to exceed 30 percent'' and replacing
it with ``for Corps of Engineers projects, not to exceed 100 percent''.
(d) Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than one year after the date
of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report detailing--
(A) the steps taken to comply with subsection (a);
and
(B) actions identified by non-Federal interests
that may be taken, consistent with existing authorized
purposes of the applicable water resources development
projects, to--
(i) reallocate storage space in existing
water resources development projects for
municipal and industrial water supply purposes
pursuant to section 301 of the Water Supply Act
of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b);
(ii) enter into surplus water supply
contracts pursuant to section 6 of the Flood
Control Act of 1944 (33 U.S.C. 708);
(iii) modify the operations of an existing
water resources development project to produce
water supply benefits incidental to, and
consistent with, the authorized purposes of the
project, including by--
(I) adjusting the timing of
releases for other authorized purposes
to create opportunities for water
supply conservation, use, and storage;
(II) capturing stormwater;
(III) releasing water from storage
to replenish aquifer storage and
recovery; and
(IV) carrying out other
conservation measures that enhance the
use of a project for water supply; and
(iv) cooperate with State, regional, and
local governments and planning authorities to
identify strategies to augment water supply,
enhance drought resiliency, promote contingency
planning, and assist in the planning and
development of alternative water sources.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report that includes--
(A) identification of--
(i) the steps taken to comply with
subsection (a); and
(ii) the specific actions identified under
paragraph (1)(B) that were taken; and
(B) an assessment of the results of such steps and
actions.
SEC. 122. REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate the development of guidance
to standardize processes for developing, updating, and tracking real
estate administrative fees administered by the Corps of Engineers.
(b) Guidance.--In developing guidance under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall--
(1) outline standard methodologies to estimate costs for
purposes of setting real estate administrative fees;
(2) define the types of activities involved in managing
real estate instruments that are included for purposes of
setting such fees;
(3) establish cost-tracking procedures to capture data
relating to the activities described in paragraph (2) for
purposes of setting such fees;
(4) outline a schedule for divisions or districts of the
Corps of Engineers to review, and update as appropriate, real
estate administrative fees, including specifying what such
reviews should entail and the frequency of such reviews; and
(5) provide opportunities for stakeholder input on real
estate administrative fees.
(c) Publicly Available.--The Secretary shall make publicly
available on the website of each Corps of Engineers district--
(1) the guidance developed under this section; and
(2) any other relevant information on real estate
administrative fees, including lists of real estate instruments
requiring such fees, and methodologies used to set such fees.
SEC. 123. CHALLENGE COST-SHARING PROGRAM FOR MANAGEMENT OF RECREATION
FACILITIES.
Section 225 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33
U.S.C. 2328) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``To implement'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--To implement''.
(B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by
striking ``non-Federal public and private entities''
and inserting ``non-Federal public entities and private
nonprofit entities''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Requirements.--Before entering into an agreement
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that the non-
Federal public entity or private nonprofit entity has the
authority and capability--
``(A) to carry out the terms of the agreement; and
``(B) to pay damages, if necessary, in the event of
a failure to perform.'';
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) User Fees.--
``(1) Collection of fees.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary may allow a non-
Federal public entity or private nonprofit entity that
has entered into an agreement pursuant to subsection
(b) to collect user fees for the use of developed
recreation sites and facilities, whether developed or
constructed by the non-Federal public entity or private
nonprofit entity or the Department of the Army.
``(B) Use of visitor reservation services.--
``(i) In general.--A non-Federal public
entity or a private nonprofit entity described
in subparagraph (A) may use, to manage fee
collections and reservations under this
section, any visitor reservation service that
the Secretary has provided for by contract or
interagency agreement, subject to such terms
and conditions as the Secretary determines to
be appropriate.
``(ii) Transfer.--The Secretary may
transfer, or cause to be transferred by another
Federal agency, to a non-Federal public entity
or a private nonprofit entity described in
subparagraph (A) user fees received by the
Secretary or other Federal agency under a
visitor reservation service described in clause
(i) for recreation facilities and natural
resources managed by the non-Federal public
entity or private nonprofit entity pursuant to
a cooperative agreement entered into under
subsection (b).
``(2) Use of fees.--
``(A) In general.--A non-Federal public entity or
private nonprofit entity that collects a user fee under
paragraph (1)--
``(i) may retain up to 100 percent of the
fees collected, as determined by the Secretary;
and
``(ii) notwithstanding section 210(b)(4) of
the Flood Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d-
3(b)(4)), shall use any retained amounts for
operation, maintenance, and management
activities relating to recreation and natural
resources at recreation site at which the fee
is collected.
``(B) Requirements.--The use by a non-Federal
public entity or private nonprofit entity of user fees
collected under paragraph (1)--
``(i) shall remain subject to the direction
and oversight of the Secretary; and
``(ii) shall not affect any existing third-
party property interest, lease, or agreement
with the Secretary.
``(3) Terms and conditions.--The authority of a non-Federal
public entity or private nonprofit entity under this subsection
shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be necessary to protect the interests of the
United States.''; and
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``For purposes'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--For purposes''; and
(B) by striking ``non-Federal public and private
entities. Any funds received by the Secretary under
this section'' and inserting the following: ``non-
Federal public entities, private nonprofit entities,
and other private entities.
``(2) Deposit of funds.--Any funds received by the
Secretary under this subsection''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Non-federal public entity.--The term `non-Federal
public entity' means a non-Federal public entity as defined in
the memorandum issued by the Corp of Engineers on April 4,
2018, and titled `Implementation Guidance for Section 1155,
Management of Recreation Facilities, of the Water Resources
Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, Public Law 114- 322'.
``(2) Private nonprofit entity.--The term `private
nonprofit entity' means an organization that is described in
section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt
from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code.''.
SEC. 124. RETENTION OF RECREATION FEES.
(a) In General.--Section 210(b) of the Flood Control Act of 1968
(16 U.S.C. 460d-3(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Notwithstanding'' and
all that follows through ``to establish'' and inserting
``Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of the Army
may establish'';
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``vehicle. Such maximum
amount'' and inserting ``vehicle, which amount''; and
(3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) Deposit in treasury.--Subject to paragraph (5), the
fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the
Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
``(5) Retention and use by secretary.--
``(A) Retention.--Of the fees collected under this
subsection, the Secretary may retain, for use in
accordance with subparagraph (B)(ii)--
``(i) for each fiscal year during the 10-
year period beginning on the date of enactment
of this paragraph an amount equal to the
difference between--
``(I) the total amount of fees
collected under this subsection for the
applicable fiscal year;
``(II) for fiscal year 2024,
$61,000,000;
``(III) for fiscal year 2025,
$63,000,000;
``(IV) for fiscal year 2026,
$64,000,000;
``(V) for fiscal year 2027,
$66,000,000;
``(VI) for fiscal year 2028,
$67,000,000;
``(VII) for fiscal year 2029,
$69,000,000;
``(VIII) for fiscal year 2030,
$71,000,000; and
``(IX) for fiscal year 2031,
$72,000,000; and
``(ii) for the first fiscal year after the
10-year period described in clause (i), and
each fiscal year thereafter, the total amount
of fees collected under this subsection for the
fiscal year.
``(B) Use.--The amounts retained by the Secretary
under subparagraph (A) shall--
``(i) be deposited in a special account, to
be established in the Treasury; and
``(ii) be available for use, without
further appropriation, for the operation and
maintenance of recreation sites and facilities
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary,
subject to the condition that not less than 80
percent of fees collected at a specific
recreation site shall be used at such site.
``(6) Treatment.--Fees collected under this subsection--
``(A) shall be in addition to annual appropriated
funding provided for the operation and maintenance of
recreation sites and facilities under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary; and
``(B) shall not be used as a basis for reducing
annual appropriated funding for such operation and
maintenance.''.
(b) Special Accounts.--Amounts in the special account for the Corps
of Engineers described in section 210(b)(4) of the Flood Control Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d-3(b)(4)) (as in effect on the day before the date
of enactment of this Act) that are unobligated on that date shall--
(1) be transferred to the special account established under
paragraph (5)(B)(i) of section 210(b) of the Flood Control Act
of 1968 (as added by subsection (a)(3)); and
(2) be available to the Secretary of the Army for operation
and maintenance of any recreation sites and facilities under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army, without further
appropriation, subject to paragraph (5)(B)(ii) of such section
(as added by subsection (a)(3)).
SEC. 125. DATABASES OF CORPS RECREATIONAL SITES.
The Secretary shall regularly update publicly available databases
maintained, or cooperatively maintained, by the Corps of Engineers with
information on sites operated or maintained by the Secretary that are
used for recreational purposes, including the operational status of,
and the recreational opportunities available at, such sites.
SEC. 126. SERVICES OF VOLUNTEERS.
The Secretary may recognize a volunteer providing services under
the heading ``Department of Defense--Civil--Department of the Army--
Corps of Engineers--Civil--General Provisions'' in chapter IV of title
I of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1983 (33 U.S.C. 569c) through
an award or other appropriate means, except that such award may not be
in the form of a cash award.
SEC. 127. NON-RECREATION OUTGRANT POLICY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall update the policy guidance
of the Corps of Engineers for the evaluation and approval of non-
recreational real estate outgrant requests for the installation, on
lands and waters operated and maintained by the Secretary, of
infrastructure for the provision of broadband services.
(b) Requirements.--In updating the policy guidance under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall ensure that the policy guidance--
(1) requires the consideration of benefits to the public in
evaluating a request described in subsection (a);
(2) requires the Secretary to consider financial factors
when determining whether there is a viable alternative to the
installation for which approval is requested as described in
subsection (a);
(3) requires that a request described in subsection (a) be
expeditiously approved or denied after submission of a
completed application for such request; and
(4) requires the Secretary to include in any denial of such
a request detailed information on the justification for the
denial.
(c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section affects or alters the
responsibility of the Secretary--
(1) to sustain and protect the natural resources of lands
and waters operated and maintained by the Secretary; or
(2) to carry out a water resources development project
consistent with the purposes for which such project is
authorized.
SEC. 128. NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS AND LOW-HEAD DAMS.
(a) In General.--Section 6 of the National Dam Safety Program Act
(33 U.S.C. 467d) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 6. NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS AND LOW-HEAD DAMS.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall maintain and
update information on the inventory of dams and low-head dams in the
United States.
``(b) Dams.--The inventory maintained under subsection (a) shall
include any available information assessing each dam based on
inspections completed by a Federal agency, a State dam safety agency,
or a Tribal government.
``(c) Low-Head Dams.--The inventory maintained under subsection (a)
shall include--
``(1) the location, ownership, description, current use,
condition, height, and length of each low-head dam;
``(2) any information on public safety conditions at each
low-head dam; and
``(3) any other relevant information concerning low-head
dams.
``(d) Data.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall--
``(1) coordinate with Federal and State agencies, Tribal
governments, and other relevant entities; and
``(2) use data provided to the Secretary by those agencies
and entities.
``(e) Public Availability.--The Secretary shall make the inventory
maintained under subsection (a) publicly available (including on a
publicly available website), including--
``(1) public safety information on the dangers of low-head
dams; and
``(2) a directory of financial and technical assistance
resources available to reduce safety hazards and fish passage
barriers at low-head dams.
``(f) Clarification.--Nothing in this section provides authority to
the Secretary to carry out an activity, with respect to a low-head dam,
that is not explicitly authorized under this section.
``(g) Low-Head Dam Defined.--In this section, the term `low-head
dam' means a river-wide artificial barrier that generally spans a
stream channel, blocking the waterway and creating a backup of water
behind the barrier, with a drop off over the wall of not less than 6
inches and not more than 25 feet.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 15 of the National Dam Safety
Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467o) is repealed.
SEC. 129. REHABILITATION OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTED DAMS.
Section 1177 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33
U.S.C. 467f-2 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)--
(A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Exception.--For a project under this section for
which the Federal share of the costs is expected to exceed
$60,000,000, the Secretary may expend more than such amount
only if--
``(A) the Secretary submits to Congress the
determination made under subsection (a) with respect to
the project; and
``(B) construction of the project substantially in
accordance with the plans, and subject to the
conditions, described in such determination is
specifically authorized by Congress.''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by striking ``2017 through 2026''
and inserting ``2025 through 2030''.
SEC. 130. TREATMENT OF PROJECTS IN COVERED COMMUNITIES.
(a) In General.--In carrying out a feasibility study for a project
that serves a covered community, the Secretary shall adjust the
calculation of the benefit-cost ratio for the project in order to
equitably compare such project to projects carried out in the
contiguous States of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(b) Evaluation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall--
(1) compute the benefit-cost ratio without adjusting the
calculation as described in subsection (a);
(2) compute an adjusted benefit-cost ratio by adjusting the
construction costs for the project to reflect what construction
costs would be if the project were carried out in a comparable
community in the contiguous States that is nearest to the
community in which the project will be carried out;
(3) include in the documentation associated with the
feasibility study for the project the ratios calculated under
paragraph (1) and paragraph (2); and
(4) consider the adjusted benefit-cost ratio calculated
under paragraph (2) in selecting the tentatively selected plan
for the project.
(c) Covered Community Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
community'' means a community located in the State of Hawaii, Alaska,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, or American Samoa.
SEC. 131. ABILITY TO PAY.
(a) In General.--Section 103(m) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(m)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``an agricultural'' and
inserting ``a'';
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
following:
``(2) Criteria.--The Secretary shall determine the ability
of a non-Federal interest to pay under this subsection by
considering--
``(A) per capita income data for the county or
counties in which the project is to be located;
``(B) the per capita non-Federal cost of
construction of the project for the county or counties
in which the project is to be located;
``(C) the financial capabilities of the non-Federal
interest for the project;
``(D) the guidance issued under section 160 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201
note); and
``(E) any additional criteria relating to the non-
Federal interest's financial ability to carry out its
cost-sharing responsibilities determined appropriate by
the Secretary.
``(3) Procedures.--For purposes of carrying out paragraph
(2), the Secretary shall develop procedures--
``(A) to allow a non-Federal interest to identify
the amount such non-Federal interest would likely be
able to pay; and
``(B) for a non-Federal interest to submit a
request to the Secretary to reduce the required non-
Federal share.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Benefits analysis considerations.--In calculating the
benefits and costs of project alternatives relating to the
height of a flood risk reduction project for purposes of
determining the national economic development benefits of the
project, the Secretary--
``(A) shall include insurance costs incurred by
homeowners; and
``(B) may consider additional costs incurred by
households, as appropriate.
``(6) Exception.--This subsection shall not apply to
project costs greater than the national economic determination
plan.
``(7) Report.--
``(A) In general.--Not less frequently than
annually, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate a report describing all
determinations of the Secretary under this subsection
regarding the ability of a non-Federal interest to pay.
``(B) Contents.--The Secretary shall include in
each report required under subparagraph (A) a
description, for the applicable year, of--
``(i) requests by a non-Federal interest to
reduce the non-Federal share required in a
cost-sharing agreement;
``(ii) the determination of the Secretary
with respect to each such request; and
``(iii) the basis for each such
determination.
``(C) Inclusion in chief's report.--The Secretary
shall include each determination to reduce the non-
Federal share required in a cost-sharing agreement for
construction of a project in the report of the Chief of
Engineers for the project.''.
(b) Update to Guidance.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall update any agency guidance
or regulation relating to the ability of a non-Federal interest to pay
as necessary to reflect the amendments made by this section.
(c) Priority Projects.--The Secretary shall make a determination
under section 103(m) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, as
amended by this section, of the ability to pay of the non-Federal
interest for the following projects:
(1) Any authorized water resources development project for
which the Secretary waives the cost-sharing requirement under
section 1156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2310).
(2) Any authorized watercraft inspection and
decontamination station established, operated, or maintained
pursuant to section 104(d) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958
(33 U.S.C. 610(d)).
(3) The Chattahoochee River Program, authorized by section
8144 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3724).
(4) The project for navigation, Craig Harbor, Alaska,
authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1709).
(5) The project for flood risk management, Westminster,
East Garden Grove, California Flood Risk Management, authorized
by section 401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (134 Stat. 2735).
(6) Modifications to the L-29 levee component of the
Central and Southern Florida project, authorized by section 203
of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176), in the
vicinity of the Tigertail camp.
(7) Any authorized water resources development projects in
Guam.
(8) The project for flood risk management, Ala Wai Canal,
Hawaii, authorized by section 1401(2) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3837).
(9) The project for flood control Kentucky River and its
tributaries, Kentucky, authorized by section 6 of the Act of
August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 1416).
(10) The project for flood risk management on the Kentucky
River and its tributaries and watersheds in Breathitt, Clay,
Estill, Harlan, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe
Counties, Kentucky, authorized by section 8201(a)(31) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3746).
(11) The project for flood control, Williamsport,
Pennsylvania, authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22,
1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1573).
(12) The project for ecosystem restoration, Resacas, in the
vicinity of the City of Brownsville, Texas, authorized by
section 1401(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018
(132 Stat. 3839).
(13) Construction of any critical restoration project in
the Lake Champlain watershed, Vermont and New York, authorized
by section 542 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(114 Stat. 2671; 121 Stat. 1150; 134 Stat. 2680; 136 Stat.
3822).
(14) Any authorized flood control and storm damage
reduction project in the United States Virgin Islands that was
impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
(15) Construction of dredged material stabilization and
retaining structures related to the project for navigation,
Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivers, from Portland, Oregon, to
the sea, authorized by the first section of the Act of June 18,
1878 (chapter 267, 20 Stat. 157, chapter 264).
(16) Any water-related environmental infrastructure project
authorized by section 219 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-580).
SEC. 132. TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33
U.S.C. 2269) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``the term `Indian
tribe' has the meaning given the term'' and inserting ``the
terms `Indian tribe' and `Indian Tribe' have the meanings given
the terms'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B)--
(i) by striking ``or in proximity'' and
inserting ``, in proximity''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, or in proximity to a
river system or other aquatic habitat with
respect to which an Indian Tribe has Tribal
treaty rights'' after ``Alaska Native
villages'';
(B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``and
stormwater management (including management of
stormwater that flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic
feet per second for the 10-percent flood)'' after
``erosion control''; and
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$26,000,000''
each place it appears and inserting ``$28,500,000'';
and
(3) by striking subsection (e).
SEC. 133. FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS.
Section 214(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33
U.S.C. 2352(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:
``(D) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe'
means--
``(i) an Indian Tribe, as such term is
defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25
U.S.C. 5304); and
``(ii) any entity formed under the
authority of one or more Indian Tribes, as so
defined.'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``Indian Tribe,'' after ``public-
utility company,'' each place it appears; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including
an aquatic ecosystem restoration project'' before the
period at the end; and
(3) by striking paragraph (4).
SEC. 134. PROJECT STUDIES SUBJECT TO INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL PEER REVIEW.
Section 2034 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 2343) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(2)--
(A) by striking ``assess the adequacy and
acceptability of the economic'' and insert the
following: ``assess the adequacy and acceptability of--
``(A) the economic'';
(B) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by
adding ``and'' at the end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) the consideration of nonstructural
alternatives under section 73(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 701b-11(a)) for
projects for flood risk management;'';
(2) by striking subsection (h); and
(3) by redesignating subsections (i) through (l) as
subsections (h) through (k), respectively.
SEC. 135. CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANT GROWTHS AND INVASIVE SPECIES.
Section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 610) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (e)(3), by inserting ``, and monitoring
and contingency planning for,'' after ``early detection of'';
and
(2) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by inserting ``the Connecticut
River Basin,'' after ``the Ohio River Basin,''.
SEC. 136. REMOTE OPERATIONS AT CORPS DAMS.
During the 10-year period beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act, with respect to a water resources development project owned,
operated, or managed by the Corps of Engineers, the Secretary may not
use remote operation activities at a navigation or hydroelectric power
generating facility at such project as a replacement for activities
performed, as of the date of enactment of this Act, by personnel under
the direction of the Secretary at such project unless the Secretary
provides to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate written notice that--
(1) use of the remote operation activities--
(A) does not affect activities described in section
314 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33
U.S.C. 2321);
(B) will address any cyber and physical security
risks to such project in accordance with applicable
Federal law and agency guidance; and
(C) is necessary to increase the availability and
capacity, as applicable, of such project, including a
project on a lower-use waterway; and
(2) the remote operation activities were developed under a
public process that included engagement with such personnel and
other stakeholders who may be affected by the use of such
activities.
SEC. 137. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
Section 128 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 610 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or affecting water
bodies of regional, national, or international importance''
after ``projects'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``and State
agencies'' and inserting ``, State, and local agencies,
institutions of higher education, and private organizations,
including nonprofit organizations'';
(3) in subsection (c) in paragraph (6), insert
``Watershed'' after ``Okeechobee'';
(4) in subsection (e), by striking ``$25,000,000'' and
inserting ``$35,000,000''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Priority.--In carrying out the demonstration program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent possible,
prioritize carrying out program activities that--
``(1) reduce nutrient pollution;
``(2) utilize natural and nature-based approaches,
including oysters;
``(3) protect, enhance, or restore wetlands or flood
plains, including river and streambank stabilization;
``(4) develop technologies for remote sensing, monitoring,
or early detection of harmful algal blooms, or other emerging
technologies; and
``(5) combine removal of harmful algal blooms with a
beneficial use, including conversion of retrieved algae biomass
into biofuel, fertilizer, or other products.
``(g) Agreements.--In carrying out the demonstration program under
subsection (a), the Secretary may enter into agreements with a non-
Federal entity for the use or sale of successful technologies developed
under this section.''.
SEC. 138. SUPPORT OF ARMY CIVIL WORKS MISSIONS.
Section 8159 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3740) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Western Washington University, Bellingham to conduct
academic research on water quality, aquatic ecosystem
restoration (including aquaculture), and the resiliency of
water resources development projects in the Pacific Northwest
to natural disasters;
``(6) the University of North Carolina Wilmington to
conduct academic research on flood mitigation, coastal
resiliency, water resource ecology, water quality, aquatic
ecosystem restoration (including aquaculture), coastal
restoration, and resource-related emergency management in North
Carolina and Mid-Atlantic region; and
``(7) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona to
conduct academic research on integrated design and management
of water resources development projects, including for the
purposes of flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, water
supply, water conservation, and sustainable aquifer
management.''.
SEC. 139. NATIONAL COASTAL MAPPING PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a
national coastal mapping program to provide recurring national coastal
mapping along the coasts of the United States to support Corps of
Engineers navigation, flood risk management, environmental restoration,
and emergency operations missions.
(b) Scope.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall--
(1) disseminate coastal mapping data and new or advanced
geospatial information and remote sensing tools for coastal
mapping derived from the analysis of such data to the Corps of
Engineers, other Federal agencies, States, and other
stakeholders;
(2) implement coastal surveying based on findings of the
national coastal mapping study carried out under section 8110
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3702);
(3) conduct research and development on bathymetric liDAR
and ancillary technologies necessary to advance coastal mapping
capabilities in order to exploit data with increased
efficiently and greater accuracy;
(4) with respect to any region affected by a hurricane
rated category 3 or higher--
(A) conduct coastal mapping of such region;
(B) determine volume changes at Federal projects in
such region;
(C) quantify damage to navigation infrastructure in
such region;
(D) assess environmental impacts to such region,
measure any coastal impacts; and
(E) make any data gathered under this paragraph
publicly available not later than 2 weeks after the
acquisition of such data;
(5) at the request of another Federal entity or a State or
local government entity, provide subject matter expertise,
mapping services, and technology evolution assistance;
(6) enter into an agreement with another Federal agency or
a State agency to accept funds from such agency to expand the
coverage of the program to efficiently meet the needs of such
agency;
(7) coordinate with representatives of the Naval
Meteorology and Oceanography Command, the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, United States Geological Survey,
and any other representative of a Federal agency that the
Secretary determines necessary, to support any relevant
Federal, State, or local agency through participation in
working groups, committees, and organizations.
(8) maintain the panel of senior leaders established under
section 8110(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022;
(9) convene an annual coastal mapping community of practice
meeting to discuss and identify technical topics and challenges
to inform such panel in carrying out the duties of such panel;
and
(10) to the maximum extent practicable, to procure any
surveying or mapping services in accordance with chapter 11 of
title 40, United States Code.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal year
$15,000,000, to remain available until expended.
SEC. 140. WATERSHED AND RIVER BASIN ASSESSMENTS.
Section 729 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2267a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (12), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (13), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(14) Connecticut River Watershed, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont;
``(15) Lower Rouge River Watershed, Michigan; and
``(16) Grand River Watershed, Michigan.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Feasibility Report on Project Specific Recommendations From
Assessments.--
``(1) In general.--At the request of a non-Federal interest
for an assessment completed under this section, the Secretary
is authorized to prepare a feasibility report, in accordance
with the requirements of section 905, recommending the
construction or modification of a water resources development
project to address a water resources need of a river basin or
watershed of the United States identified in the assessment.
``(2) Priority watersheds.--In carrying out this
subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to--
``(A) the watersheds of the island of Maui, Hawaii,
including the Wahikuli, Honokowai, Kahana, Honokahua,
and Honolua watersheds, including the coral reef
habitat north of Lahaina off the northwestern coast of
the island of Maui; and
``(B) the watersheds of the Northern Mariana
Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.''.
SEC. 141. REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VESSELS.
Section 19 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 414) is amended--
(1) by striking ``sec. 19. (a) That whenever'' and
inserting the following:
``SEC. 19. VESSEL REMOVAL BY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
``(a) Removal of Obstructive Vessels.--
``(1) In general.--That whenever'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``described in this section'' and
inserting ``described in this subsection''; and
(B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and
inserting ``under paragraph (1)'';
(3) by striking ``(b) The owner'' and inserting the
following:
``(2) Liability of owner, lessee, or operator.--The
owner''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Removal of Abandoned Vessel.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to remove
from the navigable waters of the United States a covered vessel
that does not obstruct the navigation of such waters, if--
``(A) such removal is determined to be in the
public interest by the Secretary, in consultation with
any State in which the vessel is located or any Indian
Tribe with jurisdiction over the area in which the
vessel is located, as applicable; and
``(B) in the case of a vessel that is not under the
control of the United States by reason of seizure or
forfeiture, the Commandant of the Coast Guard
determines that the vessel is abandoned.
``(2) Interagency agreements.--In removing a covered vessel
under this subsection, the Secretary--
``(A) shall enter into an interagency agreement
with the head of any Federal department, agency, or
instrumentality that has control of such vessel; and
``(B) is authorized to accept funds from such
department, agency, or instrumentality for the removal
of such vessel.
``(3) Liability.--The owner of a covered vessel shall be
liable to the United States for the costs of removal,
destruction, and disposal of such vessel under this subsection.
``(4) Covered vessel defined.--
``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term
`covered vessel' means a vessel--
``(i) determined to be abandoned by the
Commandant of the Coast Guard; or
``(ii) under the control of the United
States by reason of seizure or forfeiture
pursuant to any law.
``(B) Exclusion.--The term `covered vessel' does
not include--
``(i) any vessel for which the Secretary
has removal authority under subsection (a) or
section 20;
``(ii) an abandoned barge for which the
Commandant of the Coast Guard has the authority
to remove under chapter 47 of title 46, United
States Code; and
``(iii) a vessel--
``(I) for which the owner is not
identified, unless determined to be
abandoned by the Commandant of the
Coast Guard; or
``(II) for which the owner has not
agreed to pay the costs of removal,
destruction, or disposal.
``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.''.
SEC. 142. CORROSION PREVENTION.
Section 1033(c) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2350(c)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) the carrying out of an activity described in
paragraph (1), (2), or (3) through a program in corrosion
prevention that is--
``(A) offered or accredited by an organization that
sets industry standards for corrosion mitigation and
prevention; or
``(B) an industrial coatings applicator program
that is--
``(i) an employment and training activity
(as defined in section 3 of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C.
3102)); or
``(ii) registered under the Act of August
16, 1937 (commonly known as the `National
Apprenticeship Act'; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663;
29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.); and''.
SEC. 143. MISSOURI RIVER EXISTING FEATURES PROTECTION.
(a) In General.--Before carrying out a covered action with respect
to a covered in-river feature, the Secretary shall perform an analysis
to identify whether such action will--
(1) contribute to adverse effects of increased water levels
during flood events adjacent to the covered in-river feature;
(2) increase risk of flooding on commercial and residential
structures and critical infrastructure adjacent to the covered
in-river feature;
(3) decrease water levels during droughts adjacent to the
covered in-river feature;
(4) affect the navigation channel, including crossflows,
velocity, channel depth, and channel width, adjacent to the
covered in-river feature;
(5) contribute to bank erosion on private lands adjacent to
the covered in-river feature;
(6) affect ports or harbors adjacent to the covered in-
river feature; or
(7) affect harvesting of sand adjacent to the covered in-
river feature.
(b) Mitigation.--If the Secretary determines that a covered action
will result in an outcome described in subsection (a), the Secretary
shall mitigate such outcome.
(c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be construed to
affects the requirements of section 906 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2283).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered action.--The term ``covered action'' means the
construction of, modification of, operational changes to, or
implementation of a covered in-river feature.
(2) Covered in-river feature.--The term ``covered in-river
feature'' means in-river features on the Missouri River used to
create and maintain dike notches, chutes, and complexes for
interception or rearing authorized pursuant to section 601(a)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4143;
113 Stat. 306; 121 Stat. 1155) and section 334 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 306; 136 Stat.
3799).
SEC. 144. FEDERAL BREAKWATERS AND JETTIES.
Section 8101 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33
U.S.C. 2351b) is amended--
(1) by inserting ``, pile dike,'' after ``jetty'' each
place it appears; and
(2) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) by striking ``if'' and all that follows through
``the Secretary'' and inserting ``if the Secretary'';
(B) by striking ``breakwater; and'' and inserting
``breakwater and--''
(C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (A);
(D) in subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by
striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or'';
and
(E) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) the pile dike has disconnected from an
authorized navigation project as a result of a lack of
such regular and routine Federal maintenance
activity.''.
SEC. 145. TEMPORARY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 8154(g)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022
(136 Stat. 3734) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(F) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management,
Virginia, authorized by section 401(3) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2738).''.
SEC. 146. EASEMENTS FOR HURRICANE AND STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--With respect to a project for hurricane and storm
damage reduction that has been authorized before the date of enactment
of this Act and for which the Secretary is requiring a perpetual
easement, the Secretary shall, upon request by the non-Federal interest
for the project, certify real estate availability and proceed to
construction of such project with a non-perpetual easement if--
(1) such certification and construction are in compliance
with the terms of the report of the Chief of Engineers for the
project and the applicable project partnership agreement; and
(2) the Secretary provides the non-Federal interest with
formal notice that, in the event in which the non-perpetual
easement expires and is not extended, the Secretary will be
unable to--
(A) fulfill the Federal responsibility with respect
to the project or carry out any required nourishment of
the project under the existing project authorization;
(B) carry out repair and rehabilitation of the
project under section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941
(33 U.S.C. 701n); and
(C) provide any other relevant Federal assistance
with respect to the project.
(b) Disclosure.--For any project for hurricane storm damage risk
reduction, or a proposal to modify such a project, that is authorized
after the date of enactment of this Act for which a perpetual easement
is required for Federal participation in the project, the Secretary
shall include in the report of the Chief of Engineers for the project a
disclosure of such requirement.
(c) Management.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary
shall, at the request of the non-Federal interest for a project for
hurricane storm damage risk reduction, identify and accept the minimum
real estate interests necessary to carry out the project, in accordance
with section 103.
(d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section may be construed to
affect the requirements of section 103(d) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(d)).
SEC. 147. SHORELINE AND RIVERINE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION.
Section 212(e)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999
(33 U.S.C. 2332(e)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(L) Shoreline of the State of Connecticut.''.
SEC. 148. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATED TO WATER DATA.
It is the sense of Congress that, for the purpose of improving
water resources management, the Secretary should--
(1) develop and implement a framework for integrating,
sharing, and using water data;
(2) identify and prioritize key water data needed to
support water resources management and planning, including--
(A) water data sets, types, and associated
metadata; and
(B) water data infrastructure, technologies, and
tools;
(3) in consultation with other Federal agencies, States,
Indian Tribes, local governments, and relevant stakeholders,
develop and adopt common national standards for collecting,
sharing, and integrating water data, infrastructure,
technologies, and tools;
(4) ensure that water data is publicly accessible and
interoperable;
(5) integrate water data and tools through nationwide
approaches to data infrastructure, platforms, models, and tool
development; and
(6) support the adoption of new technologies and the
development of tools for water data collection, sharing, and
standardization.
SEC. 149. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS.
It is the sense of Congress that in carrying out any feasibility
study, the Secretary should follow, to the maximum extent practicable--
(1) the guidance described in the memoranda relating to
``Comprehensive Documentation of Benefits in Feasibility
Studies'', dated April 3, 2020, and April 13, 2020, and signed
by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Works and the Director of
Civil Works, respectively; and
(2) the policies described in the memorandum relating to
``Policy Directive - Comprehensive Documentation of Benefits in
Decision Document'' dated January 5, 2021, and signed by the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Works.
SEC. 150. REPORTING AND OVERSIGHT.
(a) Initial Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and
Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the
Committees on Environment and Public Works and Appropriations
of the Senate a report detailing the status of the reports
described in paragraph (2).
(2) Reports described.--The reports described in this
paragraph are the following:
(A) The comprehensive backlog and operation and
maintenance report required under section 1001(b)(2) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
579a(b)(2)).
(B) The report on managed aquifer recharge required
under section 8108(d) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2357(d)).
(C) The plan on beneficial use of dredged material
required under section 8130(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3717).
(D) The updated report on Corps of Engineers
Reservoirs required under section 8153 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3734).
(E) The report on dredge capacity require under
section 8205 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (136 Stat. 3754).
(F) The report on the assessment of the
consequences of changing operation and maintenance
responsibilities required under section 8206 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3756).
(G) The report on the western infrastructure study
required under section 8208 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3756).
(H) The report on excess lands for Whittier Narrows
Dam, California required under section 8213 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3758).
(I) The report on recreational boating in the Great
Lakes basin required under section 8218 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3761).
(J) The report on the disposition study on
hydropower in the Willamette Valley, Oregon required
under section 8220 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2022 (136 Stat 3762).
(K) The report on corrosion prevention activities
required under section 8234 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3767).
(3) Elements.--The Secretary shall include in the report
required under paragraph (1) the following information with
respect to each report described in paragraph (2):
(A) A summary of the status of each such report,
including if the report has been initiated.
(B) The amount of funds that--
(i) have been made available to carry out
each such report; and
(ii) the Secretary requires to complete
each such report.
(C) A detailed assessment of how the Secretary
intends to complete each such report, including an
anticipated timeline for completion.
(D) Any available information that is relevant to
each such report that would inform the committees
described in paragraph (1).
(b) Annual Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 10 days after the date on
which the budget of the President for each fiscal year is
submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31,
United States Code, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and
Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the
Committees on Environment and Public Works and Appropriations
of the Senate a report on the status of each covered report.
(2) Elements.--The Secretary shall include in the report
required under paragraph (1) the following information:
(A) A summary of the status of each covered report,
including if each such report has been initiated.
(B) The amount of funds that--
(i) have been made available to carry out
each such report; and
(ii) the Secretary requires to complete
each such report.
(C) A detailed assessment of how the Secretary
intends to complete each covered report, including an
anticipated timeline for completion.
(3) Publicly available.--The Secretary shall make each
report required under paragraph (1) publicly available on the
website of the Corps of Engineers.
(4) Notification of committees.--The Secretary shall submit
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on the Environment
and Public Works of the Senate on an annual basis a draft of
each covered report.
(5) Definition of covered report.--In this subsection, the
term ``covered report''--
(A) means any report or study required to be
submitted by the Secretary under this Act or any Act
providing authorizations for water resources
development projects enacted after the date of
enactment of this Act to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate that has not been so
submitted; and
(B) does not include a feasibility study (as such
term is defined in section 105 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d)).
TITLE II--STUDIES AND REPORTS
SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSED FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
(a) New Projects.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct a
feasibility study for the following projects for water resources
development and conservation and other purposes, as identified in the
reports titled ``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources
Development'' submitted to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or
otherwise reviewed by Congress:
(1) Luxapallila creek, millport, alabama.--Project for
flood risk management, Town of Millport and vicinity, Alabama.
(2) Yavapai county, arizona.--Project for flood risk
management, Yavapai County, in the vicinity of the City of
Cottonwood, Arizona.
(3) Clear lake, california.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Clear Lake, Lake County,
California.
(4) Cosumnes river watershed, california.--Project for
flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and
related purposes, Cosumnes River watershed, California.
(5) Hesperia, california.--Project for flood risk
management, city of Hesperia, California.
(6) Pillar point harbor, california.--Project for flood
risk management and storm damage risk reduction, Pillar Point
Harbor, California.
(7) Rialto channel, california.--Project for flood risk
management, Rialto Channel, city of Rialto and vicinity,
California.
(8) Salinas river, california.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Salinas River,
California.
(9) San bernardino, california.--Project for flood risk
management, city of San Bernardino, California.
(10) San diego bay, california.--Project for flood risk
management, San Diego Bay, California.
(11) San diego and orange counties, california.--Project
for flood and coastal storm risk management and ecosystem
restoration, San Diego and Orange Counties, California.
(12) San felipe lake and pajaro river, san benito county,
california.--Project for flood risk management, San Felipe Lake
and Pajaro River, San Benito County, California.
(13) City of san mateo, california.--Project for flood risk
management, including stormwater runoff reduction, City of San
Mateo, California.
(14) Santa ana river, anaheim, california.--Project for
flood risk management, water supply, and recreation, Santa Ana
River, Anaheim, California.
(15) Santa ana river, jurupa valley, california.--Project
for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Santa Ana River,
Jurupa Valley, California.
(16) Sweetwater reservoir, california.--Project for
ecosystem restoration and water supply, Sweetwater Reservoir,
California.
(17) Fountain creek and tributaries, colorado.--Project for
flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Fountain
Creek, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.
(18) City of norwalk, connecticut.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Norwalk, Connecticut, in the vicinity of
the Norwalk wastewater treatment plant.
(19) Connecticut shoreline, connecticut.--Project for
hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Connecticut
shoreline, Connecticut.
(20) Park river conduit, city of hartford, connecticut.--
Project for flood risk management, including stormwater
management, City of Hartford, Connecticut and vicinity.
(21) Westport beaches, connecticut.--Project for hurricane
and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem restoration,
Westport, Connecticut.
(22) Delaware inland bays watershed, delaware.--Project for
flood risk management, hurricane and storm risk reduction, and
ecosystem restoration, including shoreline stabilization,
Delaware Inland Bays watershed, Delaware.
(23) Town of milton, delaware.--Project for flood risk
management, Town of Milton, Delaware.
(24) City of wilmington, delaware.--Project for flood risk
management and hurricane and storm risk reduction, City of
Wilmington, Delaware.
(25) Anacostia river bank and seawalls, district of
columbia and maryland.--Project for navigation, ecosystem
restoration, and recreation, including dredging and sediment
management, Anacostia River bank and seawalls, Washington,
District of Columbia and Prince George's County, Maryland.
(26) Fletchers cove, district of columbia.--Project for
recreation, including dredging, Fletchers Cove, District of
Columbia.
(27) East lake tohopekaliga, florida.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, including sediment
and debris management, East Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida.
(28) Florida spaceport system marine intermodal
transportation wharf, florida.--Project for navigation, Florida
Spaceport System Marine Intermodal Transportation Wharf, in the
vicinity of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
(29) Fort george inlet, jacksonville, florida.--Project for
coastal storm risk management, including shoreline damage
prevention and mitigation, Fort George Inlet, city of
Jacksonville, Florida.
(30) Lake conway, florida.--Project for flood risk
management, navigation, and ecosystem restoration, including
sediment and debris management, Lake Conway, Florida.
(31) Macdill air force base, tampa, florida.--Project for
hurricane and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem
restoration in the vicinity of MacDill Air Force Base, City of
Tampa, Florida.
(32) Palatka barge port, putnam county, florida.--Project
for navigation, Palatka Barge Port, Putnam County, Florida.
(33) Camp creek tributary, georgia.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, including stream
restoration, along the Camp Creek Tributary in Fulton County,
Georgia.
(34) College park, georgia.--Project for flood risk
management, City of College Park, Georgia.
(35) Proctor creek, smyrna, georgia.--Project for flood
risk management, Proctor Creek, Smyrna, Georgia, including
Jonquil Driver Stormwater Park.
(36) Tybee island, georgia.--Project for ecosystem
restoration and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction,
Tybee Island, Georgia, including by incorporating other Federal
studies conducted on the effect of the construction of Savannah
Harbor Channel on the shoreline of Tybee Island.
(37) Guam.--Project for flood risk management and coastal
storm risk management, Guam.
(38) Kaua`i, hawaii.--Project for flood and coastal storm
risk management, County of Kaua`i, Hawaii.
(39) Kaiaka-waialua watershed, hawaii.--Project for flood
risk management, Kaiaka-Waialua watershed, O`ahu, Hawaii.
(40) Berwyn, illinois.--Project for comprehensive flood
risk management, City of Berwyn, Illinois.
(41) Butterfield creek, illinois.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Butterfield Creek,
Illinois.
(42) Franklin park, illinois.--Project for flood risk
management, ecosystem restoration, and water supply, Village of
Franklin Park, Illinois.
(43) Rocky ripple, indiana.--Project for flood risk
management, Town of Rocky Ripple, Indiana.
(44) Bayou rigaud to caminada pass, louisiana.--Project for
navigation, Bayou Rigaud to Caminada Pass, Louisiana.
(45) Hagaman chute, lake providence, louisiana.--Project
for navigation, including widening, Hagaman Chute, Lake
Providence, Louisiana.
(46) Lake pontchartrain storm surge reduction project,
louisiana.--Project for hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, Lake Pontchartrain, Orleans, St. Tammany,
Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. James, St. John, St. Charles,
Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes, Louisiana.
(47) Natchitoches, louisiana.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Natchitoches, Louisiana.
(48) New orleans metro area, louisiana.--Project for
ecosystem restoration and water supply, including mitigation of
saltwater wedges, for the City of New Orleans and metro area,
Louisiana.
(49) Pilottown, louisiana.--Project for navigation and
flood risk management, including dredging, in the vicinity of
Pilottown, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
(50) Baltimore inland flooding, maryland.--Project for
inland flood risk management, City of Baltimore and Baltimore
County, Maryland.
(51) Beaverdam creek, prince george's county, maryland.--
Project for flood risk management, Beaverdam Creek, Prince
George's County, Maryland, in the vicinity of United States
Route 50 and railroads.
(52) Maryland beaches, maryland.--Project for hurricane and
storm damage risk reduction and flood risk management in the
vicinity of United States Route 1, Maryland.
(53) Cape cod canal, massachusetts.--Project for
recreation, Cape Cod Canal, in the vicinity of Tidal Flats
Recreation Area, Massachusetts.
(54) Leominster, massachusetts.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Leominster, Massachusetts.
(55) Lower cobb brook, massachusetts.--Project for flood
risk management, Lower Cobb Brook, City of Taunton,
Massachusetts.
(56) Sunset bay, charles river, massachusetts.--Project for
navigation, flood risk management, recreation, and ecosystem
restoration, including dredging, in the vicinity of Sunset Bay,
Charles River, cities of Boston, Watertown, and Newton,
Massachusetts.
(57) Squantum causeway, massachusetts.--Project for flood
and coastal storm risk management, Squantum, in the vicinity of
East Squantum Street and Dorchester Street Causeway, Quincy,
Massachusetts.
(58) Town neck beach, sandwich, massachusetts.--Project for
flood risk management and coastal storm risk management,
including shoreline damage prevention and mitigation, Town Neck
Beach, town of Sandwich, Massachusetts.
(59) Westport harbor, massachusetts.--Project for flood
risk management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and
navigation, including improvements to the breakwater at
Westport Harbor, Town of Westport, Massachusetts.
(60) Ann arbor, michigan.--Project for water supply, Ann
Arbor, Michigan.
(61) Kalamazoo river watershed, michigan.--Project for
flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Kalamazoo
River Watershed and tributaries, Michigan.
(62) Mccomb, mississippi.--Project for flood risk
management, city of McComb, Mississippi.
(63) Miles city, montana.--Project for flood risk
management, Miles City, Montana.
(64) Berkeley heights, new providence, and summit, new
jersey.--Project for flood risk management, Township of
Berkeley Heights, Borough of New Providence, and City of
Summit, New Jersey.
(65) Berry's creek, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Berry's Creek, New Jersey.
(66) Fleischer brook, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Fleischer Brook, New Jersey.
(67) Guttenberg, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Guttenberg, New Jersey, in the vicinity of John F.
Kennedy Boulevard East.
(68) Passaic river basin, new jersey.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, Bergen, Essex,
Hudson, Morris, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey.
(69) Passaic river, paterson, new jersey.--Project for
navigation and flood risk management, Passaic River, Paterson,
New Jersey.
(70) Great falls raceways, paterson, new jersey.--Project
for flood risk management and hydropower, Paterson, New Jersey.
(71) Paulsboro, new jersey.--Project for navigation,
Borough of Paulsboro, New Jersey.
(72) Village of ridgewood, new jersey.--Project for flood
risk management along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River,
Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey.
(73) Wolf creek, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Wolf Creek, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
(74) Dona ana county, new mexico.--Project for water
supply, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
(75) Hatch, new mexico.--Project for flood risk management,
including the Hatch Dam Project, Village of Hatch, New Mexico.
(76) Nambe river watershed, new mexico.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, including sediment
and debris management, Nambe River Watershed, New Mexico.
(77) Otero county, new mexico.--Project for flood risk
management, Otero County, New Mexico.
(78) Babylon, new york.--Project for flood risk management,
hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, navigation, and
ecosystem restoration, Town of Babylon, New York.
(79) Bronx river, new york.--Project for flood risk
management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction,
Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers, New York.
(80) Brookhaven, new york.--Project for flood risk
management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and
ecosystem restoration, Town of Brookhaven, New York.
(81) Highlands, new york.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Highland Brook (also
known as ``Buttermilk Falls Brook'') and tributaries, Town of
Highlands, Orange County, New York.
(82) Inwood hill park, new york.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, Inwood Hill Park, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, Manhattan,
New York.
(83) Islip, new york.--Project for flood risk management,
Town of Islip, New York.
(84) Oyster bay, new york.--Project for coastal storm risk
management and flood risk management in the vicinity of Tobay
Beach, Town of Oyster Bay, New York.
(85) Pascack brook, rockland county, new york.--Project for
flood risk management, Pascack Brook, Rockland County, New
York, including the Village of Spring Valley.
(86) Sparkill creek, orangetown, new york.--Project for
flood risk management and erosion, Sparkill Creek, Orangetown,
New York.
(87) Turtle cove, new york.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, Pelham Bay Park, Eastchester Bay, in the vicinity
of Turtle Cove, Bronx, New York.
(88) Somers, new york.--Project for ecosystem restoration
and water supply, Town of Somers, New York.
(89) Cape fear river and tributaries, north carolina.--
Project for flood risk management, in the vicinity of Northeast
Cape Fear River and Black River, North Carolina.
(90) Leland, north carolina.--Project for flood risk
management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and recreation,
including bank stabilization, for Jackeys Creek in the Town of
Leland, North Carolina.
(91) Marion, north carolina.--Project for flood risk
management, including riverbank stabilization, along the
Catawba River, City of Marion, North Carolina.
(92) Pender county, north carolina.--Project for flood risk
management in the vicinity of North Carolina Highway 53, Pender
County, North Carolina.
(93) Pigeon river, north carolina.--Project for flood risk
management, Pigeon River, in the vicinity of the towns of Clyde
and Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina.
(94) Union county, south carolina.--Project for flood risk
management, water supply, and recreation, Union County, South
Carolina.
(95) Ogallala aquifer.--Project for water supply, including
aquifer recharge, for the Ogallala Aquifer, Colorado, Kansas,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
(96) Coe creek, ohio.--Project for flood risk management,
Coe Creek, City of Fairview Park, Ohio.
(97) Great miami river, ohio.--Project for flood risk
management, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, including
incorporation of existing levee systems, for the Great Miami
River, Ohio.
(98) Lake texoma, oklahoma and texas.--Project for water
supply, including increased needs in southern Oklahoma, Lake
Texoma, Oklahoma and Texas.
(99) Sardis lake, oklahoma.--Project for water supply,
Sardis Lake, Oklahoma.
(100) Siuslaw river, florence, oregon.--Project for flood
risk management and streambank erosion, Siuslaw River,
Florence, Oregon.
(101) Willamette river, lane county, oregon.--Project for
flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Willamette
River, Lane County, Oregon.
(102) Allegheny river, pennsylvania.--Project for
navigation and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River,
Pennsylvania.
(103) Borough of pottstown, pennsylvania.--Project for
alternate water supply, Borough of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
(104) Borough of norristown, pennsylvania.--Project for
flood risk management, including dredging along the Schuylkill
River, in the Borough of Norristown and vicinity, Pennsylvania.
(105) West norriton township, pennsylvania.--Project for
flood risk management and streambank erosion, Stony Creek, in
the vicinity of Whitehall Road, West Norriton Township,
Pennsylvania.
(106) Guayama, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Guamani, Guayama, Puerto Rico.
(107) Naranjito, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Guadiana, Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
(108) Orocovis, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Orocovis, Orocovis, Puerto Rico.
(109) Ponce, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Inabon, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
(110) Santa isabel, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Descalabrado, Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.
(111) Yauco, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Yauco, Yauco, Puerto Rico.
(112) Greene county, tennessee.--Project for water supply,
including evaluation of Nolichucky River capabilities, Greene
County, Tennessee.
(113) Davidson county, tennessee.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
(114) Guadalupe county, texas.--Project for flood risk
management, Guadalupe County, including City of Santa Clara,
Texas.
(115) Winooski river basin, vermont.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, Winooski River
basin, Vermont.
(116) Cedarbush creek, gloucester county, virginia.--
Project for navigation, Cedarbush Creek, Gloucester County,
Virginia.
(117) Chickahominy river, james city county, virginia.--
Project for flood and coastal storm risk management,
Chickahominy River, James City County, Virginia.
(118) James city county, virginia.--Project for flood risk
management and navigation, James City County, Virginia.
(119) Timberneck creek, gloucester county, virginia.--
Project for navigation, Timberneck Creek, Gloucester County,
Virginia.
(120) York river, york county, virginia.--Project for flood
risk management and coastal storm risk management, York River,
York County, Virginia.
(121) Wahkiakum county, washington.--Project for flood risk
management and sediment management, Grays River, in the
vicinity of Rosburg, Wahkiakum County, Washington.
(122) Arcadia, wisconsin.--Project for flood risk
management, city of Arcadia, Wisconsin.
(123) City of la crosse, wisconsin.--Project for flood risk
management, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
(124) River falls, wisconsin.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, city of River Falls, Wisconsin.
(b) Project Modifications.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct
a feasibility study for the following project modifications:
(1) Black warrior and tombigbee rivers, alabama.--
Modifications to the project for navigation, Coffeeville Lock
and Dam, authorized pursuant to section 4 of the Act of July 5,
1884 (chapter 229, 23 Stat. 148; 35 Stat. 818), and portion of
the project for navigation, Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers,
Alabama and Mississippi, consisting of the Demopolis Lock and
Dam on the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway, Alabama, authorized by
section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 17), for
construction of new locks to maintain navigability.
(2) Osceola harbor, arkansas.--Modifications to the project
for navigation, Osceola Harbor, Arkansas, constructed pursuant
to section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C.
577) and modified by section 3010 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1108), to evaluate expansion
of the harbor.
(3) Farmington dam, california.--Modifications to the
project for flood control and other purposes, the Calaveras
River and Littlejohn Creek and tributaries, California,
authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944
(chapter 665, 58 Stat. 902), for improved flood risk management
and to support water supply recharge and storage.
(4) Humboldt harbor and bay, california.--Modifications to
the project for navigation, Humboldt Harbor and Bay,
California, authorized by the first section of the Act of July
3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 932; 82 Stat. 732; 110 Stat.
3663), for additional deepening.
(5) San joaquin river basin, california.--Modifications to
the project for flood control, Sacramento-San Joaquin Basin
Streams, California, authorized pursuant to the resolution of
the Committee on Public Works of the House of Representatives
adopted on May 8, 1964 (docket number 1371), for improved flood
risk management, including dredging.
(6) Madera county, california.--Modifications to the
project for flood risk management, water supply, and ecosystem
restoration, Chowchilla River, Ash Slough, and Berenda Slough,
Madera County, California, authorized pursuant to section 6 of
the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1595; 52 Stat.
1225).
(7) Sacramento river integrated floodplain management,
california.--Modifications to the project for flood control,
Sacramento River, California, authorized by section 2 of the
Act of March 1, 1917 (chapter 144, 39 Stat. 949; 76 Stat.
1197), to enhance flood risk reduction, to incorporate natural
and nature-based features, and to incorporate modifications to
the portion of such project north of the Freemont Weir for the
purposes of integrating management of such system with the
adjacent floodplain.
(8) Thames river, connecticut.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized
by the first section of the Act of March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 13),
to increase authorized depth.
(9) Hanapepe river, hawaii.--Modifications to the project
for local flood protection, Hanapepe River, Island of Kaua`i,
Hawaii, authorized by section 10 of the Act of December 22,
1944 (chapter 665, 58 Stat. 903), to improve protection
provided by levees and flood control features.
(10) Laupahoehoe harbor, hawaii.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Laupahoehoe Harbor, Hawaii, authorized
pursuant to section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74
Stat. 486), for seawall repair and mitigation.
(11) Waimea river, kaua`i, hawaii.--Modifications to the
project for coastal storm risk management and ecosystem
restoration, Waimea River, Kaua`i, Hawaii, authorized pursuant
to section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C.
701s), to improve protection provided by levees and flood
control features.
(12) Chicago sanitary and ship canal dispersal barrier,
illinois.--Modifications to the project for Chicago Sanitary
and Ship Canal and Dispersal Barrier, Illinois, initiated under
section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2294 note; 100 Stat. 4251; 118 Stat. 1352), for the
construction of an emergency access boat ramp in the vicinity
of Romeoville, Illinois.
(13) East saint louis and vicinity, illinois.--
Modifications to the project for ecosystem restoration and
recreation, authorized by section 1001(18) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1052) to
reevaluate levels of flood risk management and integrate the
Spring Lake Project, as recommended in the report of the Chief
of Engineers issued on December 22, 2004.
(14) Louisville metropolitan flood protection system
reconstruction, jefferson and bullitt counties, kentucky.--
Modifications to the project for flood risk management,
Louisville Metropolitan Flood Protection System Reconstruction,
Jefferson and Bullitt Counties, Kentucky, authorized by section
401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2735), to expand project scope and incorporate features
identified in the document prepared for the non-Federal sponsor
of the project, issued in June 2017, and titled ``20-Year
Comprehensive Facility Plan, Critical Repair and Reinvestment
Plan, Volume 4: Ohio River Flood Protection''.
(15) Calcasieu river and pass, louisiana.--Modifications to
the project for navigation, Calcasieu River and Pass,
Louisiana, authorized by section 101 of River and Harbor Act of
1960 (74 Stat. 481), to include channel deepening and jetty
extension.
(16) Mississippi river and tributaries, ouachita river,
louisiana.--Modifications to the project for flood control of
the Mississippi River in it alluvial valley and for its
improvement from the Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, authorized by the first section of the Act of May 15,
1928 (chapter 569, 45 Stat. 534), to include bank stabilization
on the portion of the project consisting of the Ouachita River
from Monroe to Caldwell Parishes, Louisiana.
(17) Mississippi river and tributaries, ouachita river,
louisiana.--Modifications to the project for flood control of
the Mississippi River in it alluvial valley and for its
improvement from the Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, authorized by the first section of the Act of May 15,
1928 (45 Stat. 534, chapter 569), to study the feasibility of
adding 62 miles of the east bank of the Ouchita River Levee
System at and below Monroe Parish to Caldwell Parish,
Louisiana.
(18) Hodges village dam, oxford, massachusetts.--
Modifications to the project for flood risk management, Hodges
Village Dam, Oxford, Massachusetts, authorized pursuant to
section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s),
to add recreation and ecosystem restoration as a project
purpose, including in the vicinity of Greenbriar Park.
(19) New bedford, fairhaven, and acushnet, massachusetts.--
Modifications to the project for hurricane-flood protection at
New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet, Massachusetts, authorized
by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 305),
for navigation improvements and evaluation of the current
barrier function.
(20) Holland harbor, michigan.--Modifications to the
portion of the project for navigation Holland (Black Lake),
Michigan, authorized by the first section of the Act of June
14, 1880 (chapter 211, 21 Stat. 183; 30 Stat. 1130; 46 Stat.
929; 49 Stat. 1036; 68 Stat. 1252), consisting of the Federal
Channel of Holland Harbor, for additional deepening.
(21) Monroe harbor, michigan.--Modifications to the project
for navigation, Monroe Harbor, Michigan, authorized by the
first section of the Act of July 3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat.
930), for additional deepening.
(22) Port huron, michigan.--Modifications to the project
for navigation, Channels in Lake Saint Clair Michigan,
authorized by the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935
(chapter 831, 49 Stat. 1036), for additional deepening at the
mouth of the Black River, Port Huron, Michigan.
(23) Saint joseph harbor, michigan.--Modifications to the
portion of the project for navigation, Saint Joseph, Michigan,
authorized by the first section of the Act of June 14, 1880
(chapter 211, 21 Stat. 183; 30 Stat. 1130; 49 Stat. 1036; 72
Stat. 299), consisting of the Federal Channel of Saint Joseph
Harbor, for additional deepening.
(24) Saint marys river, michigan.--Modifications to the
project for navigation Middle and West Neebish channels, Saint
Marys River, Michigan, authorized by the first section of the
Act of June 13, 1902 (chapter 1079; 32 Stat. 361; 70 Stat. 54),
to bring the channels to a consistent depth.
(25) Surry mountain lake dam, new hampshire.--Modifications
to the project for flood protection and recreation, Surry
Mountain Lake dam, authorized pursuant to section 5 of the Act
of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1572; 52 Stat. 1216; 58
Stat. 892) to add ecosystem restoration as a project purpose,
and to install the proper gates and related equipment at Surry
Mountain Lake to support stream flow augmentation releases.
(26) Bayonne, new jersey.--Modifications to the project for
navigation, Jersey Flats and Bayonne, New Jersey, authorized by
the first section of the Act of September 22, 1922 (chapter
427; 42 Stat. 1038) for improvements to the navigation channel,
including channel extension, widening and deepening, in the
vicinity of Bayonne Dry Dock, New Jersey.
(27) Long beach, new york.--Modifications to the project
for storm damage reduction, Atlantic Coast of Long Island from
Jones Inlet to East Rockaway Inlet, Long Beach Island, New
York, authorized by section 101(a)(21) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3665), to include additional
replacement of beach groins to offer storm protection, erosion
prevention, and reduce the need for future renourishment.
(28) Bald head island, north carolina.--Modifications to
the project for hurricane-flood control protection, Cape Fear
to the North Carolina-South Carolina State line, North
Carolina, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of
1966 (80 Stat. 1419), to add coastal storm risk management and
hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, including shoreline
stabilization, as an authorized purpose of the project for the
village of Bald Head Island, North Carolina.
(29) Reno beach-howard farms, ohio.--Modifications to the
project for flood control, Reno Beach-Howard Farms, Ohio,
authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62
Stat. 1178), to improve project levees and to provide flood
damage risk reduction to the portions of Jerusalem Township,
Ohio, not currently benefitted by the project.
(30) Delaware river mainstem and channel deepening,
delaware, new jersey, and pennsylvania.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Delaware River Mainstem and Channel
Deepening, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, authorized
by section 101(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4802; 113 Stat. 300; 114 Stat. 2602), to
increase the authorized depth.
(31) Delaware river, mantua creek (fort mifflin) and marcus
hook, pennsylvania.--Modifications to the project for
navigation, Delaware River, Philadelphia to the sea, authorized
by the first section of the Act of June 25, 1910 (chapter 382,
36 Stat. 637; 46 Stat. 921; 49 Stat. 1030; 52 Stat. 803; 59
Stat. 14; 68 Stat. 1249; 72 Stat. 297), to deepen the anchorage
areas at Mantua Creek (Fort Mifflin) and Marcus Hook.
(32) Charleston, south carolina.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina,
authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1708), including
improvements to the portion of the project that serves the
North Charleston Terminal.
(33) Galveston bay area, texas.--Modifications to the
following projects for deepening and associated dredged
material placement, disposal, and environmental mitigation
navigation:
(A) The project for navigation, Galveston Bay Area,
Texas City Channel, Texas, authorized by section 201 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat.
4090).
(B) The project for navigation and environmental
restoration, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels,
Texas, authorized by section 101(a)(30) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3666).
(C) The project for navigation, Galveston Harbor
Channel Extension Project, Houston-Galveston Navigation
Channels, Texas, authorized by section 1401(1) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
3836).
(D) The project for navigation, Houston Ship
Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project, Harris,
Chambers, and Galveston Counties, Texas, authorized by
section 401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2020 (134 Stat. 2734).
(34) Galveston harbor channel extension project, houston-
galveston navigation channels, texas.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Galveston Harbor Channel Extension
Project, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, Texas,
authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3836) to include further
deepening and extension of the Federal channel and Turning
Basin 2.
(35) Gathright reservoir and falling spring dam,
virginia.--Modifications to the project for navigation and
flood control, Gathright Reservoir and Falling Spring dam,
Virginia, authorized by section 10 of the Flood Control Act of
1946 (60 Stat. 645), to include recreation as an authorized
project purpose.
(36) Mount st. helens sediment control, washington.--
Modifications to the project for sediment control and
navigation, Mount St. Helens, Washington, authorized by chapter
IV of title I of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1985 (99
Stat. 318; 114 Stat. 2612), to include dredging to address
flood risk management and navigation for federally authorized
channels on the Cowlitz River and at the confluence of the
Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers.
(c) Special Rule.--Each study authorized by subsection (b) shall be
considered a new phase investigation and afforded the same treatment as
a general reevaluation.
SEC. 202. EXPEDITED COMPLETION.
(a) Feasibility Studies.--The Secretary shall expedite the
completion of a feasibility study for each of the following projects,
and if the Secretary determines that the project is justified in a
completed report, may proceed directly to preconstruction planning,
engineering, and design of the project:
(1) Project for ecosystem restoration, Claiborne and
Millers Ferry Locks and Dams Fish Passage, Lower Alabama River,
Alabama, authorized pursuant to section 216 of the Flood
Control Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1830).
(2) Project for navigation, Akutan Harbor Navigational
Improvements, Alaska, authorized pursuant to section 203 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269).
(3) Project for ecosystem restoration, Central and South
Florida, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program, Lake
Okeechobee Watershed Restoration, Florida, authorized by
section 601(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2000 (114 Stat. 2681).
(4) Project for coastal storm risk management, Miami-Dade
Back Bay, Florida, authorized pursuant to the Act of June 15,
1955 (chapter 140, 69 Stat. 132).
(5) Project for navigation, Tampa Harbor, Pinellas and
Hillsborough Counties, Florida, Deep Draft Navigation,
authorized by the Resolution of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, dated July
23, 1997.
(6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Central and South
Florida, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program, Western
Everglades Restoration Project, Florida, authorized by section
601(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114
Stat. 2681).
(7) Project for flood risk management, Ala Wai Canal
General Reevaluation, Hawaii, authorized by section 1401(2) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3837).
(8) Project for flood risk management, Amite River and
Tributaries, East of the Mississippi, Louisiana, authorized by
the Resolution of the Committee on Public Works of the United
States Senate, adopted April 14, 1967.
(9) Project for coastal storm risk management, Baltimore
Metropolitan, Baltimore City, Maryland, authorized by the
Resolution of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
of the House of Representatives, dated April 30, 1992.
(10) Project for coastal storm risk management, Nassau
County Back Bays, New York, authorized pursuant to the Act of
June 15, 1955 (chapter 140, 69 Stat. 132).
(11) Project for coastal storm risk management, Surf City,
North Carolina, authorized by section 7002(3) of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1367).
(12) Project for flood risk management, Tar-Pamlico River
Basin, North Carolina, authorized by the resolutions adopted by
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives dated April 11, 2000 and May 21, 2003.
(13) Project for coastal storm risk management, Puerto
Rico, authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of
1970 (84 Stat. 1828).
(14) Project for ecosystem restoration, Hatchie-
Loosahatchie, Mississippi River Miles 775-736, Tennessee and
Arkansas, authorized by section 1202(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3803).
(b) Post-authorization Change Reports.--The Secretary shall
expedite completion of a post-authorization change report for the
following projects:
(1) Project for ecosystem restoration, Central and South
Florida, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program, Biscayne
Bay Coastal Wetlands, Florida, authorized by section 601(b)(1)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat.
2681).
(2) Project for water reallocation, Stockton Lake
Reallocation Study, Missouri, at the project for flood control,
hydropower, water supply, and recreation, Stockton Lake,
Missouri, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1954 (Public
Law 83-780).
SEC. 203. EXPEDITED MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
The Secretary shall expedite the completion of the following
feasibility studies, as modified by this section, and if the Secretary
determines that a project that is the subject of the feasibility study
is justified in the completed report, may proceed directly to
preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of the project:
(1) Mare island strait, california.--The study for
navigation, Mare Island Straight channel, authorized by section
406 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat.
323; 136 Stat. 3753), is modified to authorize the Secretary to
consider the benefits of deepening the channel to support
activities of the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating.
(2) Savannah harbor, georgia.--Section 8201(b)(4) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3750) is
amended by striking ``, without evaluation of additional
deepening'' and inserting ``, including evaluation of
additional deepening''.
(3) Honolulu harbor, hawaii.--The study to modify the
project for navigation, Honolulu, Hawaii, authorized by the
first section of the Act of March 3, 1905 (chapter 1482, 33
Stat. 1146; 136 Stat. 3750) is modified to authorize the
Secretary to consider the benefits of the project modification
on disaster resilience and enhanced national security from
utilization of the harbor by the Department of Defense.
(4) Alexandria to the gulf of mexico, louisiana.--The study
for flood control, navigation, wetland conservation and
restoration, wildlife habitat, commercial and recreational
fishing, saltwater intrusion, freshwater and sediment
diversion, and other purposes, in the area drained by the
intercepted drainage system of the West Atchafalaya Basin
Protection Levee, from Alexandria, Louisiana to the Gulf of
Mexico, being carried out under Committee Resolution 2535 of
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives, adopted July 23, 1997, is modified to
include the parishes of Pointe Coupee, Allen, Calcasieu,
Jefferson Davis, Acadia, Iberville, and Cameron within the
scope of the study.
(5) Saw mill river, new york.--The study for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration to address areas in the
City of Yonkers and the Village of Hastings-on-the-Hudson
within the 100-year flood zone, Saw Mill River, New York,
authorized by section 8201(a)(70) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3748), is modified to
authorize the Secretary to include within the scope of the
study areas surrounding City of Yonkers and the Village of
Hastings-on-the-Hudson and the Village of Elmsford and the
Village of Ardsley.
SEC. 204. CORPS OF ENGINEERS REPORTS.
(a) Report on Recreational Access for Individuals With
Disabilities.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on access for individuals with
disabilities to covered recreational areas.
(2) Requirements.--The Secretary shall include in the
report submitted under paragraph (1)--
(A) existing policies or guidance for complying
with the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) at
covered recreational areas;
(B) a complete list of covered recreational areas,
and the status of each covered recreational area with
respect to compliance with the requirements of such
Act;
(C) identification of policy changes, internal
guidance changes, or changes to shoreline management
plans that may result in increased access for
individuals with disabilities to covered recreational
areas, including access to fishing-related recreational
activities at covered recreational areas;
(D) an analysis of barriers that exist for covered
recreational areas to fully comply with the
requirements of such Act; and
(E) identification of specific covered recreational
areas that could be improved or modified to better
accommodate visitors with disabilities, including to
increase recreational fishing access for individuals
with disabilities.
(3) Covered recreational area defined.--In this subsection,
the term ``covered recreational area'' means all sites
constructed, owned, operated, or maintained by the Secretary
that are used for recreational purposes.
(b) Report on Turbidity in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on instances of high turbidity in
a reservoir in the Willamette Valley resulting from a drawdown
in the reservoir.
(2) Scope.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--
(A) collaborate with any relevant Federal, State,
and non-Federal entities;
(B) identify and report instances during the 10-
year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act
in which turbidity concerns have arisen following a
drawdown at a reservoir in the Willamette Valley,
including Foster Lake and Green Peter Lake;
(C) report on turbidity monitoring that the
Secretary performs during drawdowns to identify, and if
necessary correct, turbidity issues;
(D) provide a summary of turbidity monitoring
records collected during drawdowns with respect to
which turbidity concerns have been raised by the
public, including a comparison between turbidity prior
to a drawdown, during a drawdown, and following
refilling;
(E) identify lessons learned associated with
turbidity resulting from drawdowns and indicate how
changes based on those lessons learned are being
implemented; and
(F) identify opportunities to minimize monetary
strains on non-Federal entities caused by increased
turbidity levels.
(c) Report on Security at Soo Locks, Michigan.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report that--
(A) highlights any security deficiencies that exist
with respect to the Soo Locks;
(B) highlights any supply chain, logistical, and
economic effects that would result from a malfunction
or failure of the Soo Locks;
(C) highlights any effects on the Great Lakes
Navigation System that would result from such a
malfunction or failure;
(D) highlights any potential threats to the
integrity of the Soo Locks;
(E) details the Corps of Engineers security
measures in place to protect the Soo Locks; and
(F) contains recommendations, as necessary, and
cost estimates for such recommendations, for--
(i) strengthening security measures for the
Soo Locks; and
(ii) reducing the effects on the supply
chain that would result from a malfunction or
failure of the Soo Locks.
(2) Soo locks defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Soo
Locks'' means the locks at Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan,
authorized by section 1149 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4254; 121 Stat. 1131; 136 Stat. 3844).
(d) Report on Florida Sea Grass Rehabilitation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter for four years,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a
report on any planned or ongoing efforts to promote,
rehabilitate, and enhance the growth of seagrasses in Florida
stormwater treatment areas.
(2) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary shall coordinate with relevant Federal, State, and
local agencies and other regional stakeholders.
(3) Florida stormwater treatment area defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``Florida stormwater treatment area''
means a stormwater treatment area in the State of Florida
authorized by or pursuant to section 601 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680; 121 Stat. 1268; 132
Stat. 3786).
(e) Report on Shoreline Use Permits.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report describing the use of the
authority under part 327 of title 36, Code of Federal
Regulations, with respect to the issuance of new, or
modifications to existing, shoreline use permits at the Table
Rock Lake project of the Corps of Engineers, located in
Missouri and Arkansas, authorized as one of the multi-purpose
reservoir projects in the White River Basin by section 4 of the
Act of June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1218).
(2) Contents.--The Secretary shall include in the report
required under paragraph (1)--
(A) a review of existing regulatory and
administrative requirements related to the lease, rent,
sublease, or other usage agreement by a permittee for
permitted facilities under a shoreline use permit,
including a floating, non-floating, or fixed-floating
structure;
(B) a description of the authority and public-
interest rationale for such requirements, including
impacts on local businesses, property owners, and
prospective lessors, renters, or other contractual
users of such facilities; and
(C) a description of the authority for the transfer
of shoreline use permits upon transfer of the permitted
facility by sale or other means.
(f) Report on Relocation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the policies of the Corps of
Engineers relating to using property buyouts as part of coastal
storm risk management projects.
(2) Requirements.--In developing the report under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall consider ways in which current
policies on mandatory property buyouts may--
(A) diminish the incentives for local communities
to work with the Corps of Engineers; and
(B) increase vulnerabilities of communities to
flood risk, including communities described in the
guidance issued by the Secretary under section 160 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C.
2201 note)).
(g) Report on Fuel Efficiency.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on fuel efficiency of each vessel
within the fleet of vessels owned by the Corps of Engineers.
(2) Contents.--In the report submitted under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall include the following:
(A) A list of vessels that are commercially
available and may be used to carry out the missions of
the Corps of Engineers that can be incorporated into
the fleet of vessels owned by the Corps of Engineers to
increase fuel efficiency of such fleet.
(B) A list of modifications that can be made to
increase fuel efficiency of such fleet and the
associated cost of such modifications.
(C) A life cycle cost analysis of replacing vessels
owned by the Corps of Engineers with vessels that are
more fuel efficient;
(D) A description of technologies used or available
to the Secretary to evaluate fuel efficiency of each
vessel owned by the Corps of Engineers.
(E) A description of other opportunities to
increase fuel efficiency of each such vessel.
(F) A description of potential cost savings by
increasing fuel efficiency of such vessels.
(G) A description of State or local policies or
requirements regarding efficiencies or emissions of
vessels, or related technology, that the Secretary must
comply with at water resources development projects,
and any impact such policies and requirements have on
project costs.
SEC. 205. GAO STUDIES.
(a) Study on Donor Ports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate a review of the treatment of donor ports
under section 2106 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2238c) that includes--
(A) a description of the funding available to donor
ports under such section, including a description of
how eligibility for such donor ports has been modified;
(B) a summary of all funds that have been provided
to donor ports under such section;
(C) an assessment of how the Secretary provides
funding under such section to donor ports, including--
(i) a complete description of the process
and data used to determine eligibility; and
(ii) the impact construction and
maintenance projects, including maintenance
dredging and deep draft navigation construction
projects, have on donor port eligibility;
(D) an assessment of other major container ports
that are not currently eligible as a donor port under
such section and a description of the criteria that
exclude such container ports from eligibility; and
(E) recommendations to improve the provision of
funds under such section.
(2) Report.--Upon completion of the review required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such
review.
(b) Study on Digital Infrastructure.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall complete an analysis of--
(A) the extent to which the Corps of Engineers
utilizes digital infrastructure technologies for
delivery of authorized water resources development
projects, including 3D modeling;
(B) the digital technology systems utilized by the
Corps of Engineers;
(C) the digital technology systems utilized by non-
Federal entities working with the Secretary on
authorized water resources development projects;
(D) the cost to the Government of supporting
multiple digital technology systems utilized by the
Corps of Engineers;
(E) available digital technology systems that may
be used to for the delivery of authorized water
resources development projects;
(F) any security concerns related to the use of
digital technology systems and how such concerns may be
addressed;
(G) the benefits of expanding the adoption of
digital technology systems for use by the Corps of
Engineers, including for delivery of authorized water
resources development projects, in order to--
(i) maximize interoperability with other
systems, products, tools, or applications;
(ii) boost productivity;
(iii) manage complexity;
(iv) reduce project delays and cost
overruns;
(v) enhance safety and quality;
(vi) reduce total costs for the entire
lifecycle of authorized water resources
development projects;
(vii) reduce emissions and quantify other
sustainable and resilient impacts;
(viii) promote more timely and productive
information-sharing; and
(ix) increase transparency as the result of
the real-time sharing of information; and
(H) how the Corps of Engineers could better
leverage digital technology systems to enable 3D model
delivery and digital project delivery for--
(i) seamless application integration;
(ii) workflow and State-based access
control capabilities;
(iii) audit trails; and
(iv) automation capabilities supporting a
closed-loop process.
(2) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a
report on the findings of such analysis.
(c) Study on Corps of Engineers Disaster Preparedness, Response,
and Related Information Collection.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate an analysis of Corps of Engineers
disaster preparedness and response activities, including--
(A) an accounting of post-disaster expenditures
from the ``Corp of Engineers-Civil-Flood Control and
Coastal Emergencies'' account for each fiscal year
beginning with fiscal year 2004, including--
(i) the amounts transferred to such account
from other accounts of the Corps of Engineers
to cover post-disaster activities in each
fiscal year;
(ii) the name and location of the
authorized water resources development projects
impacted by the transfer of funds described in
clause (i);
(iii) a summary of the activities and
actions carried out with amounts available in
such account, including the amount provided for
salaries and expenses; and
(iv) trends in the provision of post-
disaster assistance that may impact future
spending through such account;
(B) an evaluation of--
(i) the publicly available information on
disaster response and preparedness related to
authorized water resources development
projects, such as levees;
(ii) the impacts of natural disasters on
authorized water resources development
projects, including how such disasters affect
the performance of such projects and resiliency
of such projects to such disasters; and
(iii) whether the Corps of Engineers
utilizes, or shares with non-Federal interests,
information regarding such impacts in assessing
whether modifications to such projects would
reduce the likelihood of repetitive impacts or
be in the public interest; and
(C) recommendations to improve the provision of
assistance for response to natural disasters under
section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C.
701n).
(2) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.
(d) Study on Homeless Encampments on Corps of Engineers Property.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate an analysis of--
(A) unauthorized homeless encampments on water
resources development projects constructed by the Corps
of Engineers and lands owned or under the control of
the Corps of Engineers;
(B) any actual or potential impacts of such
encampments on the construction, operation and
maintenance, or management of such projects and lands,
including potential impacts on flood risk reduction or
ecosystem restoration efforts, water quality, or public
safety;
(C) efforts to remove or deter such encampments
from such projects and lands, or remove any materials
associated with such encampments that are unauthorized
to be present and pose a potential threat to public
safety, including manmade, flammable materials in urban
and arid regions; and
(D) constraints on the ability of the Corps of
Engineers to remove or deter such encampments due to
Federal, State, or local laws, regulations, or
ordinances.
(2) Consultation.--In carrying out the analysis required
under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall consult with
the Secretary, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, and other relevant Federal, State, and local
government officials and interested parties.
(3) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.
(e) Study on Federal-State Data Sharing Efforts.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate an analysis of the coordination of the
Secretary with other Federal and State agencies and academic
institutions in carrying out the development, update,
modernization, and utilization of scientific, peer-reviewed
data on the predictability of future resiliency, sea-level
rise, and flood impacts.
(2) Scope.--In conducting the analysis required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall--
(A) consult with the Secretary, the heads of other
relevant Federal and State agencies, and academic
institutions that collect, analyze, synthesize, and
utilize scientific, peer-reviewed data on the
predictability of future resiliency, sea-level rise,
and flooding events;
(B) examine the methodologies and mechanisms for
collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and verifying such
data; and
(C) review and report on the opportunities for, and
appropriateness of, the Secretary and relevant non-
Federal interests to utilize such data in the planning,
design, construction, and operation and maintenance of
authorized water resources development projects.
(3) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.
(f) Study on Institutional Barriers to Nature-based Features.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate an analysis of--
(A) nature-based features that are incorporated
into authorized water resources development projects by
the Corps of Engineers and the type of such projects;
(B) any limitation on the authority of the
Secretary to incorporate nature-based features into
authorized water resources development projects;
(C) regulatory processes necessary for the use of
nature-based features, including permitting timelines;
(D) the level of efficacy and effectiveness of
nature-based features at authorized water resources
development projects that have--
(i) utilized such nature-based features;
and
(ii) undergone extreme weather events,
including hurricanes; and
(E) institutional barriers within the Corps of
Engineers preventing broader consideration and
integration of nature-based features, including--
(i) staff experience with, and expertise
on, nature-based features;
(ii) official Corps of Engineers guidance
on nature-based features;
(iii) time constraints or other expediency
expectations; or
(iv) life cycle costs associated with
incorporating nature-based features into water
resources development projects.
(2) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.
(3) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term ``nature-
based feature'' has the meaning given the terms ``natural
feature'' and ``nature-based feature'' in section 1184 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (32 U.S.C. 2289a).
(g) Study on Ecosystem Services.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate an analysis of the use of ecosystem
restoration by the Corps of Engineers for flood control or
flood risk management projects.
(2) Scope.--In conducting the analysis under paragraph (1),
the Comptroller General shall assess--
(A) how the Corps of Engineers complies,
integrates, and prioritizes ecosystem restoration in
benefit-cost analysis and generation of project
alternatives;
(B) the geographic distribution and frequency of
ecosystem restoration for flood control or flood risk
management projects;
(C) the rationale and benefit-cost analyses that
drive decisions to incorporate ecosystem restoration
into flood control or flood risk management projects;
(D) the additional long-term comprehensive benefits
to local communities related to ecosystem restoration
for flood control or flood risk management projects;
(E) recommendations for prioritizing ecosystem
restoration as a tool for flood control and flood risk
management projects; and
(F) the percentage of the annual construction
budget utilized for ecosystem restoration projects over
the past 5 years at flood control or flood risk
management projects.
(3) Report.--Upon completion of the analysis required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such analysis.
(h) Study on Tribal Coordination.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate a review of the Corps of Engineers
procedures to address the discovery of Tribal historic or
cultural resources, including village sites, burial sites, and
human remains, at authorized water resources development
projects.
(2) Scope.--In conducting the review required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall--
(A) evaluate the implementation of the Tribal
Liaison requirements under section 8112 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281a);
(B) describe the procedures used by the Corps of
Engineers when Tribal historic or cultural resources
are identified at authorized water resources
development projects, including--
(i) coordination with relevant Tribes,
Federal, State, and local agencies;
(ii) the role and effectiveness of the
Tribal Liaison;
(iii) recovery and reburial standards;
(iv) any differences in procedures used by
each Corps of Engineers district; and
(v) as applicable, the implementation of
the requirements of section 306108 of title 54,
United States Code (formerly known as section
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act)
or the Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001 et. seq); and
(C) provide recommendations to improve the
coordination between the Corps of Engineers and Tribes
for the identification and recovery of Tribal historic
and cultural resources discovered at authorized water
resources development projects.
(3) Prioritization.--In conducting the review required
under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall prioritize
reviewing procedures used by the Sacramento District in the
South Pacific Division of the Corps of Engineers.
(4) Report.--Upon completion of the review required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such review.
(i) Study on Risk Rating 2.0.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall initiate a review on the Risk Rating 2.0
initiative.
(2) Contents.--The Comptroller General shall include in the
review required under paragraph (1) the following:
(A) A description of--
(i) the Corps of Engineers processes for
communicating changes to floodplain maps made
as a result of Risk Rating 2.0 to affected
communities and property owners; and
(ii) any measures the Corps of Engineers
has put in place to assist owners of property
that has been included in floodplain maps as a
result of Risk Rating 2.0, including any
options for mitigating flood risk and financial
support programs.
(B) An evaluation of the transparency and clarity
of information provided to property owners about such
changes, including an assessment of the adequacy of
outreach and education efforts to inform such property
owners about available resources for flood risk
mitigation.
(C) An assessment of--
(i) the broader effects of changes to
floodplain maps as a result of Risk Rating 2.0
on communities, including potential economic
and social effects of increased floodplain
designations;
(ii) the role of local governments and
community organizations in responding to and
managing such changes;
(iii) how such changes may affect the
benefit-cost analysis used by the Corps of
Engineers; and
(iv) whether such changes affect the
prioritization and justification of flood risk
management projects.
(3) Report.--Upon completion of the review required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on the findings of such review.
SEC. 206. ANNUAL REPORT ON HARBOR MAINTENANCE NEEDS AND TRUST FUND
EXPENDITURES.
(a) In General.--On the date on which the budget of the President
is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United
States Code, for fiscal year 2026, and for each fiscal year thereafter,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report describing--
(1) with respect to the fiscal year for which the budget is
submitted, the operation and maintenance costs associated with
harbors and inland harbors described in section 210(a)(2) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2238(a)(2)), including a description of the costs required to
achieve and maintain the constructed width and depth for such
harbors and inland harbors and the costs for expanded uses at
eligible harbors and inland harbors (as defined in section
210(d)(2) of such Act), on a project-by-project basis;
(2) as of the date on which the report is submitted,
expenditures and deposits into the Harbor Maintenance Trust
Fund established under section 9505 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986;
(3) an identification of the amount of funding requested in
the budget of the President for the operation and maintenance
costs associated with such harbors and inland harbors, on a
project-by-project basis;
(4) an explanation of how the amount of funding described
in paragraph (2) complies with the requirements of section 102
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2238
note);
(5) an identification of the unmet operation and
maintenance needs associated with such harbors and inland
harbors, on a project-by-project basis, that remains after
accounting for the amount identified under paragraph (3); and
(6) a description of deposits made into the Harbor
Maintenance Trust Fund in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal
year of the applicable budget submission and the sources of
such deposits.
(b) Additional Requirement.--In the first report required to be
submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall identify, to the
maximum extent practicable, transportation cost savings realized by
achieving and maintaining the constructed width and depth for the
harbors and inland harbors described in section 210(a)(2) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986, on a project-by-project basis.
(c) Public Availability.--The Secretary shall make the report
submitted under subsection (a) available to the public, including on
the internet.
(d) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Assessment of harbors and inland harbors.--Section
210(e)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2238(e)(3)) is repealed.
(2) Harbor maintenance trust fund deposits and
expenditures.--Section 330 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (26 U.S.C. 9505 note) and the item related to such
section in the table of contents for such Act, are repealed.
SEC. 207. EXAMINATION OF REDUCTION OF MICROPLASTICS.
(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary, acting through the Director of the Engineer Research and
Development Center and, where appropriate, in consultation with other
Federal agencies, shall carry out research and development activities
relating to measures that may be implemented to reduce the release of
microplastics into the environment associated with carrying out the
civil works missions of the Corps of Engineers.
(b) Focus Areas.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall, at a minimum--
(1) review efforts to reduce the release of microplastics
associated with sandblasting or hydro-blasting vessels owned or
operated by the Corps of Engineers;
(2) research whether natural features or nature-based
features can be used effectively to reduce the release of
microplastics into the environment; and
(3) describe the potential costs and benefits, and the
effects on the timeline for carrying out water resources
development projects, of implementing measures to reduce the
release of microplastics into the environment.
SEC. 208. POST-DISASTER WATERSHED ASSESSMENT FOR IMPACTED AREAS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a post-disaster
watershed assessment under section 3025 of the Water Resources Reform
and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2267b) for the following areas:
(1) Areas of Maui, Hawaii impacted by the August 2023
wildfires.
(2) Areas near Belen, New Mexico impacted by the April 2022
wildfires.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representative and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on
the status of the post-disaster watershed assessments carried out under
subsection (a).
SEC. 209. UPPER BARATARIA BASIN AND MORGANZA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO
CONNECTION, LOUISIANA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall evaluate constructing a
connection between the Upper Barataria Basin Hurricane and Storm Damage
Risk Reduction project, Louisiana, authorized by section 8401(3) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 U.S.C. 3839), and the
project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Morganza to the Gulf
of Mexico, Louisiana, authorized by section 1001(24) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1053).
(b) Submission to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the evaluation
described in subsection (a) and submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate any
recommendations related to constructing a connection between the
projects described in such subsection.
SEC. 210. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM FLOOD RISK AND RESILIENCY
STUDY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to evaluate
and recommend local and systemic measures to improve flood resiliency
and reduce flood risk in the floodplain, including the floodway, of the
Upper Mississippi River System.
(b) Components.--In carrying out the study required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) develop recommendations to reduce costs and damages
associated with flooding and enable people located in areas
adjacent to, and economies dependent on, the Upper Mississippi
River System to be more resilient to flood events;
(2) identify opportunities to support navigation,
environmental sustainability, and environmental restoration
goals for the Upper Mississippi River System, including
recommending measures that are incidental flood risk measures
that may achieve such goals;
(3) describe the existing flood risk conditions of the
Upper Mississippi River System;
(4) develop and recommend integrated, comprehensive, and
systems-based approaches for flood risk reduction and
floodplain management to minimize the threat to life, health,
safety, and property resulting from flooding by using
structural and nonstructural measures in the Upper Mississippi
River System;
(5) investigate and provide recommendations for
modifications to authorized water resources development
projects in Upper Mississippi River States within the
floodplain of the Upper Mississippi River System, including
modifications to the authorized purposes of such projects to
further flood risk management and resiliency;
(6) perform a systemic analysis of flood resiliency and
flood risk to determine the feasibility of protecting
authorized water resources development projects for flood
control and navigation in the Upper Mississippi River System;
(7) develop management plans and actions, to be carried out
by the responsible Federal agency or State government, to
reduce flood risk and improve resiliency in the Upper
Mississippi River System;
(8) identify and provide recommendations for any necessary
changes to Federal or State law to carry out recommendations
provided pursuant to this section;
(9) recommend follow-up studies of problem areas in the
Upper Mississippi River System for which data or technology
does not allow immediate solutions; and
(10) recommend additional monitoring of, or systemic
adaptive management measures for, authorized water resources
development projects to respond to changing conditions in the
Upper Mississippi River System.
(c) Coordination and Consultation.--In carrying out the study
required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) coordinate with the Upper Mississippi River States,
including collectively through the Upper Mississippi River
Basin Association;
(2) consult with the appropriate Federal agencies, levee
and drainage districts, and units of local government, and the
Mississippi River Commission; and
(3) seek and consider input from the Upper Mississippi
navigation industry, agriculture and conservation
organizations, and other interested parties in such States.
(d) Continuation of Study.--The following studies shall be
considered a continuation of the study carried out under subsection
(a):
(1) Any study recommended to be carried out in a report
that the Chief of Engineers prepares for the study conducted
under this section.
(2) Any study spun off from the study conducted under this
section before completion of such study.
(e) Corps of Engineers District.--The Secretary shall carry out the
study required under subsection (a) through the St. Louis District in
the Mississippi Valley Division of the Corps of Engineers.
(f) Cost Share.--The Federal share of the cost of the study carried
out under subsection (a) and any study carried out pursuant to
subsection (d) shall be 75 percent.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Upper mississippi river state.--The term ``Upper
Mississippi River State'' means any of the States of Illinois,
Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, or Wisconsin.
(2) Upper mississippi river system.--The term ``Upper
Mississippi River System'' has the meaning given the term in
section 1103(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 652(b)).
SEC. 211. NEW JERSEY HOT SPOT EROSION MITIGATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct one or more studies on
the effects of hot spot erosion on authorized coastal storm risk
management projects in the State of New Jersey, which shall include,
with respect to each affected project included in a study--
(1) the specific area of the project that is affected by
hot spot erosion; and
(2) the impact of hot spot erosion on the effectiveness of
the project in meeting the purpose of coastal storm risk
management.
(b) Form.--A study conducted under subsection (a) may be in the
form of a general reevaluation report, an engineering documentation
report, or any other method of assessment that the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(c) Recommendations.--Based on the study or studies carried out
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop recommendations for
mitigating the effects of hot spot erosion on authorized coastal storm
risk management projects in the State of New Jersey, which may include
recommendations relating to--
(1) the design and construction of seawalls, jetties,
berms, groins, breakwaters, or other physical structures;
(2) the use of natural features and nature-based features,
including living shorelines; and
(3) modifications to authorized project designs or
renourishment schedules.
(d) Hot Spot Erosion Defined.--In this section, the term ``hot spot
erosion'' means the loss of sediment in a specific, concentrated area,
significantly faster than in immediately surrounding areas, due to
natural processes.
SEC. 212. OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary--
(1) shall--
(A) expedite the completion of the study of plans
for mitigation and beach restoration authorized by
section 414 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2000 (114 Stat. 2636); and
(B) produce a report of the Chief of Engineers with
a recommended plan for mitigation and beach restoration
based on updated sediment sampling and analysis; and
(2) may, if the Secretary determines that the mitigation
and beach restoration plans described in such study are
technically feasible and environmentally acceptable, proceed
directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design
of the mitigation and beach restoration work.
SEC. 213. COASTAL WASHINGTON.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out
comprehensive studies for riverine and coastal flooding of coastal
areas in the State of Washington.
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out a study under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) conduct a comprehensive analysis of current riverine
and coastal flooding and corresponding risk reduction measures
with an emphasis on resiliency to maintain or enhance current
levels of risk management in response to changing conditions;
(2) establish a method of projecting sea level rise with
limited tide gage information and develop applicable tools to
address the unique coastal flooding process in the Pacific
Northwest region;
(3) conduct research and development to understand the
atmospheric, oceanic, geologic, and coastal forcing and
response conditions necessary to develop a numerical modeling
system that may be used for developing coastal hazard data, and
how to best include that information in such a modeling system;
(4) identify coastal vulnerabilities and risks in riverine
and coastal areas due to sea level change, extreme weather, and
increased coastal storm risk;
(5) identify Tribal and economically disadvantaged
communities (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201
note) with riverine and coastal flooding vulnerabilities and
risks; and
(6) recommend actions necessary to protect critical public
infrastructure, communities, and critical natural or cultural
resources.
(c) Data Needs.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall,
to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, use existing
data provided to the Secretary by Federal and State agencies, Indian
Tribes, and other stakeholders, including data obtained through other
Federal programs.
SEC. 214. CHERRYFIELD DAM, NARRAGUAGUS RIVER, MAINE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a disposition study
under section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a) for
the deauthorization and potential removal of the Cherryfield Local
Protection Project, Narraguagus River, Maine, constructed pursuant to
section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a
report on the status of the disposition study required under subsection
(a).
SEC. 215. POOR FARM POND DAM, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a disposition study
under section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a) for
the deauthorization and potential removal of the Poor Farm Pond Dam,
Worcester, Massachusetts.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on
the status of the disposition study required under subsection (a).
SEC. 216. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY ON UPPER RIO GRANDE BASIN.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into an
agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to prepare a report
containing--
(1) the results of a study on the management and operations
of the dams and reservoirs in the Upper Rio Grande Basin,
including the Heron, El Vado, Abiquiu, Cochiti, Jemez Canyon,
and Elephant Butte dams and reservoirs; and
(2) recommendations for future management and operation
strategies for such dams and reservoirs with a goal of
optimizing currently authorized project purposes and enhancing
resiliency, including to drought and weather variations.
(b) Consultation.--In preparing the report under subsection (a),
the National Academy of Sciences shall consult with relevant Federal
agencies.
(c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate the report
prepared under subsection (a).
SEC. 217. CHAMBERS, GALVESTON, AND HARRIS COUNTIES, TEXAS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a disposition study
under section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a) for
the release, transfer, conveyance, or exchange of excess easements, or
the exchange of land, held for placement of dredged material for the
project for navigation, Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel
Improvement Project, Harris, Chambers, and Galveston Counties, Texas,
authorized by section 401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (134 Stat. 2734).
(b) Actions.--In carrying out the study required under subsection
(a) the Secretary shall--
(1) ensure that the relevant non-Federal interest is
provided right of first refusal for any potential release,
transfer, conveyance, or exchange of excess easements; and
(2) work alongside the non-Federal interest in identifying
opportunities for land exchanges, where possible.
SEC. 218. SEA SPARROW ACCOUNTING.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall share data and coordinate with
relevant Federal, State, and local agencies to obtain an accurate count
of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrows in Florida during each year and, to the
maximum extent practicable, during the 5-year period preceding each
such year.
(b) Submission of Information to Congress.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter during
the 10-year period beginning on such date of enactment, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate the information obtained under subsection
(a).
TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
SEC. 301. DEAUTHORIZATION OF INACTIVE PROJECTS.
Section 301 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 579d-2) is amended by striking subsections (a) through (c) and
inserting the following:
``(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
``(1) to identify water resources development projects, and
separable elements of projects, authorized by Congress that are
no longer viable for construction due to--
``(A) a lack of local support;
``(B) a lack of available Federal or non-Federal
resources; or
``(C) an authorizing purpose that is no longer
relevant or feasible;
``(2) to create an expedited and definitive process for
Congress to deauthorize water resources development projects
and separable elements that are no longer viable for
construction; and
``(3) to allow the continued authorization of water
resources development projects and separable elements that are
viable for construction.
``(b) Proposed Deauthorization List.--
``(1) Preliminary list of projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall develop a
preliminary list of each water resources development
project, or separable element of a project, authorized
for construction before June 10, 2014, for which--
``(i) planning, design, or construction was
not initiated before the date of enactment of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2024; or
``(ii) planning, design, or construction
was initiated before the date of enactment of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2024,
but for which no funds, Federal or non-Federal,
were obligated for planning, design, or
construction of the project or separable
element of the project during the current
fiscal year or any of the 10 preceding fiscal
years.
``(B) Use of comprehensive construction backlog and
operation and maintenance report.--The Secretary may
develop the preliminary list from the comprehensive
construction backlog and operation and maintenance
reports developed pursuant to section 1001(b)(2) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
579a).
``(2) Preparation of proposed deauthorization list.--
``(A) Proposed list and estimated deauthorization
amount.--The Secretary shall--
``(i) prepare a proposed list of projects
for deauthorization comprised of a subset of
projects and separable elements identified on
the preliminary list developed under paragraph
(1) that are projects or separable elements
described in subsection (a)(1), as determined
by the Secretary; and
``(ii) include with such proposed list an
estimate, in the aggregate, of the Federal cost
to complete such projects.
``(B) Determination of federal cost to complete.--
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Federal cost to
complete shall take into account any allowances
authorized by section 902 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280), as applied to
the most recent project schedule and cost estimate.
``(3) Public comment and consultation.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall solicit
comments from the public and the Governors of each
applicable State on the proposed deauthorization list
prepared under paragraph (2)(A).
``(B) Comment period.--The public comment period
shall be 90 days.
``(4) Preparation of final deauthorization list.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall prepare a
final deauthorization list by--
``(i) considering any comments received
under paragraph (3); and
``(ii) revising the proposed
deauthorization list prepared under paragraph
(2)(A) as the Secretary determines necessary to
respond to such comments.
``(B) Appendix.--The Secretary shall include as
part of the final deauthorization list an appendix
that--
``(i) identifies each project or separable
element on the proposed deauthorization list
that is not included on the final
deauthorization list; and
``(ii) describes the reasons why the
project or separable element is not included on
the final deauthorization list.
``(c) Submission of Final Deauthorization List to Congress for
Congressional Review; Publication.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the close of the comment period under subsection (b)(3), the
Secretary shall--
``(A) submit the final deauthorization list and
appendix prepared under subsection (b)(4) to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and
``(B) publish the final deauthorization list and
appendix in the Federal Register.
``(2) Exclusions.--The Secretary shall not include in the
final deauthorization list submitted under paragraph (1) any
project or separable element with respect to which Federal
funds for planning, design, or construction are obligated after
the development of the preliminary list under subsection
(b)(1)(A) but prior to the submission of the final
deauthorization list under paragraph (1)(A) of this
subsection.''.
SEC. 302. GENERAL REAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) Las Vegas, Nevada.--Section 529(b)(3) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2658; 119 Stat. 2255; 125 Stat. 865;
136 Stat. 4631) is amended by striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting
``$60,000,000''.
(b) Invasive Species in Alpine Lakes Pilot Program.--Section 507(c)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (16 U.S.C. 4701 note) is
amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.
(c) Environmental Banks.--Section 309(e) of the Coastal Wetlands
Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 3957(e)) is amended
by striking ``12'' and inserting ``14''.
(d) Levee Safety Initiative.--Section 9005(g)(2)(E)(i) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303a(g)(2)(E)(i)) is
amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2033''.
(e) Non-Federal Implementation Pilot Program.--Section 1043(b) of
the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201
note) is amended by striking ``2026'' each place it appears and
inserting ``2030''.
(f) Asian Carp Prevention and Control Pilot Program.--Section
509(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 610
note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)(C)(ii), by striking ``2024'' and
inserting ``2030''; and
(2) in paragraph (7), by striking ``2 years thereafter''
and inserting ``2 years after the date of enactment of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2024''.
(g) Transfer of Excess Credit.--Section 1020 of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2223) is amended by
striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2033'' each place it appears.
(h) Pilot Programs on the Formulation of Corps of Engineers
Projects in Rural Communities and Economically Disadvantaged
Communities.--Section 118 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (e), by striking ``5 years and 10 years''
and inserting ``5 years, 10 years, and 15 years'';
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``10 years'' and
inserting ``15 years''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Priority Projects.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall prioritize the following projects:
``(1) The project for flood risk management, city of
Rialto, California, authorized by section 201 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2024.
``(2) The project for ecosystem restoration and recreation,
Santa Ana River, Jurupa Valley, California, authorized by
section 201 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.
``(3) The project for flood control and other purposes,
Kentucky River and its tributaries, Kentucky, authorized by
section 6 of the Act of August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat.
1416).
``(4) The project for flood risk management, Kentucky
River, Kentucky, authorized by section 8201(a)(31) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3746).
``(5) The project for navigation, Hagaman Chute, Lake
Providence, Louisiana, authorized by section 201 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2024.
``(6) The project for flood risk management, Otero County,
New Mexico authorized by section 201 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024.
``(7) The project for flood control other purposes,
Susquehanna River Basin, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, authorized
by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat.
1573).
``(8) The project for flood risk management and ecosystem
restoration, Winooski River basin, Vermont, authorized by
section 201 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.
``(9) The project for flood risk management and sediment
management, Grays River, Wahkiakum County, Washington,
authorized by section 201 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2024.''.
(i) Rehabilitation of Existing Levees.--Section 3017(e) of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3303a
note) is amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2033''.
SEC. 303. CONVEYANCES.
(a) Generally Applicable Provisions.--
(1) Survey to obtain legal description.--The exact acreage
and the legal description of any real property to be conveyed
under this section shall be determined by a survey that is
satisfactory to the Secretary.
(2) Applicability of property screening provisions.--
Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply
to any conveyance under this section.
(3) Costs of conveyance.--An entity to which a conveyance
is made under this section shall be responsible for all
reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate
transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated
with the conveyance.
(4) Liability.--An entity to which a conveyance is made
under this section shall hold the United States harmless from
any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or
after the date of the conveyance, on the real property
conveyed. The United States shall remain responsible for any
liability with respect to activities carried out, before such
date, on the real property conveyed.
(5) Additional terms and conditions.--The Secretary may
require that any conveyance under this section be subject to
such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers
necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the
United States.
(b) City of Los Angeles, California.--
(1) Conveyance authorized.--The Secretary is authorized to
convey, without consideration, to the City of Los Angeles,
California, all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to the real property described in paragraph (2), for the
purpose of housing a fire station, swiftwater rescue facility,
and firefighter training facility.
(2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this
subsection is the approximately 11.25 acres of land, including
improvements on that land, located at 5101 Sepulveda Boulevard,
Sherman Oaks, California.
(3) Reversion.--If the Secretary determines at any time
that the property conveyed under paragraph (1) is not being
used in accordance with the purpose specified in such
paragraph, all right, title, and interest in and to the
property shall revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to
the United States.
(c) Salinas Dam and Reservoir, California.--
(1) Conveyance authorized.--The Secretary shall convey,
without consideration, to the County of San Luis Obispo,
California, all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to the real property described in paragraph (2).
(2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this
subsection is Salinas Dam and Reservoir (Santa Margarita Lake),
California.
(3) Safety requirements.--The Secretary shall, in
consultation with appropriate Federal and non-Federal entities,
ensure the property described in paragraph (2) meets applicable
State and Federal dam safety requirements before conveying such
property under this subsection.
(4) Reversion.--If the Secretary determines that the
property conveyed under this subsection is not used for a
public purpose, all right, title, and interest in and to the
property shall revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to
the United States
(d) Port of Skamania County, Washington.--
(1) Conveyance authorized.--The Secretary may convey,
without consideration, to the Port of Skamania County,
Washington, all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to the real property described in paragraph (2).
(2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this
subsection is the approximately 1.6 acres of land, including
improvements on that land, consisting of the following: Lot I-2
in the Fifth Addition to the Plats of Relocated North
Bonneville recorded in Volume B of Plat Records, Pages 51 and
52, Skamania County Auditor's File No. 94016.
(3) Waiver of property screening provision.--Section 401(e)
of Public Law 100-581 (102 Stat. 2944) shall not apply to the
conveyance under this subsection.
(4) Reversion.--If the Secretary determines that the
property conveyed under this subsection is not used for a
public purpose, all right, title, and interest in and to the
property shall revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to
the United States.
SEC. 304. LAKES PROGRAM.
Section 602(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100
Stat. 4148; 104 Stat. 4646; 110 Stat. 3758; 118 Stat. 295; 121 Stat.
1076; 134 Stat. 2703; 136 Stat. 3778) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (33), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (34) by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(35) East Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida;
``(36) Dillon Lake, Ohio;
``(37) Hillcrest Pond, Pennsylvania;
``(38) Falcon Lake, Zapata County, Texas; and
``(39) Lake Casa Blanca, Webb County, Texas.''.
SEC. 305. MAINTENANCE OF NAVIGATION CHANNELS.
Section 509(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110
Stat. 3759; 113 Stat. 339; 114 Stat. 2679; 136 Stat. 3779) is amended
by adding at the end the following:
``(23) West Dundalk Branch Channel and Dundalk-Seagirt
Connecting Channel, Baltimore Harbor Anchorages and Channels,
Maryland.
``(24) Crown Bay Marina Channel, United States Virgin
Islands.
``(25) Pidgeon Industrial Area Harbor, Memphis, Tennessee.
``(26) McGriff Pass Channel, Florida.
``(27) Oak Harbor Channel and Breakwater, Washington.
``(28) Ediz Hook, Port Angeles, Washington.''.
SEC. 306. ASSET DIVESTITURE.
(a) In General.--Section 109 of the River and Harbor Act of 1950
(33 U.S.C. 534) is amended--
(1) by striking ``That the Secretary of the Army'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army'';
(2) by striking ``with or without consideration'' and all
that follows through the period at the end and inserting the
following: ``with or without consideration if, prior to any
transfer or conveyance of a bridge, the Secretary and the State
authority, or political subdivision thereof, execute an
agreement containing the following terms and conditions:
``(1) The State authority, or political subdivision
thereof, shall assume responsibility for the operation,
maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation of the
bridge, including the preservation, protection, inspection and
evaluation of, and future construction on, the bridge.
``(2) Operation of the bridge shall be consistent with the
purposes of, and may not constrain or change, the operation and
maintenance of the water resources development project in
connection to which the bridge was constructed or acquired.
``(3) The State authority, or political subdivision
thereof, shall hold the United States harmless from any
liability with respect to the operation, maintenance, repair,
replacement, and rehabilitation of the bridge, including
preservation, protection, inspection and evaluation of, and
future construction on, the bridge.
``(4) Any additional terms or conditions that the Secretary
considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United
States.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Funds.--The Secretary may transfer to the State authority, or
political subdivision thereof, to which a bridge is transferred or
conveyed under this section any funds made available to the Secretary
for necessary replacement or rehabilitation of the bridge.''.
(b) Report on Bridge Inventory.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate a report on bridges owned, operated, and
maintained by the Corps of Engineers.
(2) Requirements.--The Secretary shall include in the
report required under paragraph (1)--
(A) a list of bridges carrying passengers that
are--
(i) not located in recreational areas; and
(ii) not required to be owned, operated,
and maintained by the Corps of Engineers for
the proper functioning of water resources
development projects;
(B) a description of the location of such bridges
and applicable State authority or political subdivision
to which such bridges may be transferred or conveyed
under section 109 of the River and Harbor Act of 1950
(33 U.S.C. 534) (as amended by this section); and
(C) a description of measures taken by the Corps of
Engineers to reduce the number of bridges owned,
operated, and maintained by the Corps of Engineers.
SEC. 307. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM.
Section 1103(e)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 652(e)(4)) is amended by striking ``$15,000,000 for fiscal
year 1999 and each fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``$15,000,000
for fiscal year 2024 and $20,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter''.
SEC. 308. COASTAL COMMUNITY FLOOD CONTROL AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Section 103(k)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2213(k)(4)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``makes'' and
inserting ``made''; and
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``repays an amount
equal to \2/3\ of the remaining principal by'' and
inserting ``made a payment of an additional
$200,000,000 for that eligible deferred payment
agreement on or before'';
(2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``interest's'' after
``non-Federal''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Refund of credit.--Any agreement made that
applied credits to satisfy the terms of a pre-payment
made under subsection (k)(4)(A) that resulted in total
payment in excess of the amount now required under
subsection (k)(4)(A) shall be modified to indicate that
the excess credits continue to apply toward any
remaining principal of the respective project, or at
the request of the non-Federal interest, the agreement
shall be modified to retroactively transfer back those
excess credits to the non-Federal interest such that
those credits may be applied by the non-Federal
interest to any cost-shared project identified by the
non-Federal interest.''.
SEC. 309. SHORE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION.
Section 8327 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Sat. 3788) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``delaware''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``Delaware'';
(B) by striking ``the State of Delaware'' and
inserting ``the covered geographic area'' each place it
appears; and
(C) in paragraph (7), by adding at the end the
following:
``(C) Covered geographic area.--The term `covered
geographic area' means--
``(i) the State of Delaware;
``(ii) Fire Island National Seashore, New
York; and
``(iii) the hamlets of Massapequa Park,
Massapequa, Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst,
West Babylon, Babylon, West Islip, West Bay
Shore, Brightwaters, Bay Shore, Islip, East
Islip, Great River, Oakdale, West Sayville,
Saville, Bayport, Blue Point, Patchogue, East
Patchogue, Bellport, Brookhaven, Shirley,
Mastic Beach, Mastic, Moriches, Center
Moriches, East Moriches, and Eastport, New
York.''.
SEC. 310. HOPPER DREDGE MCFARLAND REPLACEMENT.
If the Secretary replaces the Federal hopper dredge McFarland
referred to in section 563 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1996 (110 Stat. 3784; 121 Stat. 1105) with another Federal hopper
dredge, the Secretary shall--
(1) place the replacement Federal hopper dredge in a ready
reserve status;
(2) periodically perform routine underway dredging tests of
the equipment (not to exceed 70 days per year) of the
replacement Federal hopper dredge in a ready reserve status to
ensure the ability of the replacement Federal hopper dredge to
perform urgent and emergency work; and
(3) in consultation with affected stakeholders, place the
replacement Federal hopper dredge in active status in order to
perform dredging work if the Secretary determines that private
industry has failed--
(A) to submit a responsive and responsible bid for
work advertised by the Secretary; or
(B) to carry out a project as required pursuant to
a contract between the industry and the Secretary.
SEC. 311. ACEQUIAS IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.
Section 1113 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100
Stat. 4232; 110 Stat. 3719, 136 Stat. 3781) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``The non-Federal'' and inserting
the following:
``(1) In general.--The non-Federal''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Reconnaissance study.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1),
the Federal share of a reconnaissance study carried out by the
Secretary under this section shall be 100 percent.''; and
(2) in subsection (e), by striking ``$80,000,000'' and
inserting ``$90,000,000''.
SEC. 312. PACIFIC REGION.
Section 444 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110
Stat. 3747; 113 Stat. 286) is amended by inserting ``Hawaii,'' after
``Guam,''.
SEC. 313. SELMA, ALABAMA.
The Federal share of the cost of the project for flood risk
management, Selma Flood Risk Management and Bank Stabilization,
Alabama, authorized by section 8401(2) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3838), shall be 100 percent.
SEC. 314. BARROW, ALASKA.
For purposes of implementing the coastal erosion project, Barrow,
Alaska, authorized pursuant to section 116 of the Energy and Water
Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (123 Stat.
2851) the Secretary may consider the North Slope Borough to be in
compliance with section 402(a) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 701b-12(a)) on adoption by the North Slope Borough
Assembly of a floodplain management plan to reduce the impacts of flood
events in the immediate floodplain area of the project, if the plan--
(1) was developed in consultation with the Secretary and
the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in
accordance with the guidelines developed under section 402(c)
of such Act; and
(2) is approved by the Secretary.
SEC. 315. SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CALIFORNIA.
Section 142 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (90
Stat. 2930; 100 Stat. 4158) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) The
Secretary'';
(2) by inserting ``, Contra Costa,'' before ``and Solano'';
and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Additional Purposes.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary shall--
``(1) include the ocean shorelines of each county;
``(2) with respect to the bay and ocean shorelines of each
county--
``(A) investigate measures to adapt to rising sea
levels;
``(B) consider the needs of economically
disadvantaged communities within the study area,
including identification of areas in which
infrastructure for transportation, wastewater, housing,
and other economic assets of such communities are most
vulnerable to flood or shoreline risks; and
``(C) to the maximum extent practicable, consider
the use of natural features or nature-based features
and the beneficial use of dredged materials; and
``(3) with respect to the bay and ocean shorelines, and
streams running to the bay and ocean shorelines, of each
county, investigate the effects of proposed flood or shoreline
protection, coastal storm risk reduction, environmental
infrastructure, and other measures or improvements on--
``(A) the local economy, including recreation;
``(B) aquatic ecosystem restoration, enhancement,
or expansion efforts or opportunities;
``(C) public infrastructure protection and
improvement;
``(D) stormwater runoff capacity and control
measures, including those that may mitigate flooding;
``(E) erosion of beaches and coasts; and
``(F) any other measures or improvements relevant
to adapting to rising sea levels.''.
SEC. 316. SANTA ANA RIVER MAINSTEM, CALIFORNIA.
(a) Santa Ana Creek, Including Santiago Creek.--
(1) Modification.--The project for flood control, Santa Ana
River Mainstem Project, including Santiago Creek, California,
authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4113; 101 Stat. 1329-111; 104 Stat.
4611; 110 Stat. 3713; 121 Stat. 1115), is modified to require
the Secretary to treat construction of the Santiago Creek
Channel as a separable element of the project.
(2) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not construct the
Santiago Creek Channel unless such construction minimizes the
impacts to existing trees in, or adjacent to, the Santiago
Creek Channel.
(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall
affect the authorization for other portions of the project
described in paragraph (1).
(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Santiago creek channel.--The term ``Santiago
Creek Channel'' means the portion of the project for
flood control, Santa Ana River Mainstem Project,
including Santiago Creek, California, authorized by
section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (100 Stat. 4113; 101 Stat. 1329-111; 104 Stat.
4611; 110 Stat. 3713; 121 Stat. 1115), consisting of
Santiago Creek downstream of the I-5 Interstate Highway
to the confluence with the Santa Ana River.
(B) Separable element.--The term ``separable
element'' has the meaning given such term in section
103 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2213).
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate with an update on implementation of the
project for flood control, Santa Ana River Mainstem, including
Santiago Creek, California, authorized by section 401(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4113; 101
Stat. 1329-111; 104 Stat. 4611; 110 Stat. 3713; 121 Stat.
1115).
(2) Specifications.--In providing the update required under
paragraph (1), the Secretary is directed to provide specific
information on--
(A) efforts by the Secretary and the non-Federal
interest for the project to acquire the lands or
interests in lands necessary to implement the project;
(B) the status of potential reimbursement requests
by the non-Federal interest for such lands or
interests; and
(C) the status of ongoing requests by the non-
Federal interest for approval by the Secretary of
pending land (or interest in land) appraisals and
litigation settlements associated with such lands or
interests in lands.
SEC. 317. FAULKNER ISLAND, CONNECTICUT.
Section 527 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110
Stat. 3767) is amended by striking ``$4,500,000'' and inserting
``$8,000,000''.
SEC. 318. BROADKILL BEACH, DELAWARE.
The project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Delaware
Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for the Delaware River, Delaware,
authorized by section 401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (134 Stat. 2736; 136 Stat. 3788) is modified to include the
project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Delaware Bay
coastline, Delaware and New Jersey-Broadkill Beach, Delaware,
authorized by section 101(a)(11) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1999 (113 Stat. 275).
SEC. 319. FEDERAL TRIANGLE AREA, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
In carrying out the feasibility study for the project for flood
risk management, Federal Triangle Area, Washington, District of
Columbia, authorized by section 8201(a)(12) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3745), the Secretary may accept and
expend funds contributed by other Federal agencies within the study
area.
SEC. 320. WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT.
Section 8146(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (40
U.S.C. 9501 note; 136 Stat. 3729) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``Water and Sewer
Authority'' after ``District of Columbia''; and
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Fairfax County'' and
inserting ``the Fairfax County Water Authority''.
SEC. 321. WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA.
The Federal share of the cost of the feasibility study for the
project for water supply, Washington, District of Columbia, Maryland,
and Virginia, authorized by section 8201(a)(14) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3745) shall be 100 percent.
SEC. 322. NORTHERN ESTUARIES ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, FLORIDA.
Section 8215(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of
carrying out paragraph (1) shall be 100 percent.''.
SEC. 323. CHICAGO SHORELINE PROTECTION, ILLINOIS.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary, in coordination with the applicable non-Federal interest,
shall complete a review of a modified locally preferred plan for the
project for storm damage reduction and shoreline erosion protection,
Lake Michigan, Illinois, from Wilmette, Illinois, to the Illinois-
Indiana State line, authorized by section 101(a)(12) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3664; 136 Stat. 3793), for
the construction of the following segments of the project:
(1) Shoreline revetment at Morgan Shoal.
(2) Shoreline revetment at Promontory Point.
SEC. 324. DILLARD ROAD, PATOKA LAKE, INDIANA.
(a) Transfer Authorized.--The Secretary is authorized to transfer,
without consideration, to the State of Indiana, all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to the real property interests
described in subsection (b).
(b) Property.--The real property interests to be transferred under
this section are any easements on the approximately 11.85 acres of land
associated with Dillard Road, located in Patoka Township, Crawford
County, Indiana, that is subject to the Department of the Army license
granted to the State of Indiana numbered DACW27-3-22-690, as described
in Exhibit A of such license, including improvements on that land.
(c) Disposal.--The Secretary may, under subchapter III of chapter 5
of title 40, United States Code, dispose of any portion of the real
property interests described in subsection (b) of which the State of
Indiana does not accept transfer.
(d) Reversion.--If the Secretary determines that the land described
in subsection (b) ceases to be used as a road, all right, title, and
interest in and to the real property interests shall revert, at the
discretion of the Secretary, to the United States.
(e) Costs of Transfer.--The State of Indiana shall be responsible
for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate
transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with the
transfer under this section.
(f) Liability.--The State of Indiana shall hold the United States
harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out, on
or after the date of the conveyance, on the land described in
subsection (b).
(g) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require
that the transfer under this section be subject to such additional
terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary and
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 325. PORT FOURCHON BELLE PASS CHANNEL, LOUISIANA.
(a) Study Request.--If the non-Federal interest for the Port
Fourchon project requests to undertake a feasibility study for a
modification to the project under section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (as amended by this Act), the
Secretary shall provide to the non-Federal interest, not later than 30
days after the date on which the Secretary receives such request, a
determination in accordance with section 203(a)(1)(3) of such Act (as
amended by this Act).
(b) Notification of Additional Analyses and Reviews.--Not later
than 30 days after receiving a feasibility study for modification to
the Port Fourchon project submitted by the non-Federal interest for the
project under section 203(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(a)), the Secretary shall--
(1) review the study and determine, in accordance with
section 203(b)(3)(C) such Act (as amended by this Act), whether
additional information is needed for the Secretary to perform
the required analyses, reviews, and compliance processes;
(2) provide the non-Federal interest with a comprehensive
list of additional information needs, as applicable; and
(3) if additional information is not needed, inform the
non-Federal interest that the study submission is complete.
(c) Analysis, Review, and Compliance.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), not
later than 180 days after the Secretary receives the study for
the Port Fourchon project described in subsection (b), the
Secretary shall complete the analyses, review, and compliance
processes for the project required under section 203(b) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986, issue a finding of no
significant impact or a record of decision, and submit such
finding or decision to the non-Federal interest.
(2) Exception.--The Secretary may delay the issuance of the
finding or record of decision required under paragraph (1) if--
(A) the Secretary has not received necessary
information or approvals from another entity, including
the non-Federal interest, in a manner that affects the
ability of the Secretary to meet any requirements under
State local or Federal law; or
(B) significant new information or circumstances,
including a major modification to an aspect of the Port
Fourchon project, requires additional analysis by the
Secretary.
(3) Notification of additional time.--If the Secretary
determines that more than 180 days will be required to carry
out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate, and the non-Federal interest and describe the
basis for requiring additional time.
(d) Port Fourchon Project Defined.-- In this section, the term
``Port Fourchon project'' means the project for navigation, Port
Fourchon Belle Pass Channel, Louisiana, authorized by section 403(a)(4)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2743).
SEC. 326. UPPER ST. ANTHONY FALLS LOCK AND DAM, MINNESOTA.
The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam (as such term is defined
in section 2010 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (128 Stat. 1270; 136 Stat. 3795)) is modified to remove navigation
as an authorized purpose.
SEC. 327. MISSOURI RIVER LEVEE SYSTEM, MISSOURI.
Section 111 of the Energy and Water Development and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (123 Stat. 607) is amended by
striking ``$7,000,000'' and inserting ``$65,000,000''.
SEC. 328. TABLE ROCK LAKE, MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall permit the ongoing presence of
an eligible structure at the Table Rock Lake project.
(b) Privately Owned Sewer and Septic System.--The Secretary shall
permit the ongoing presence of an eligible structure that is a
privately owned sewer and septic system at the Table Rock Lake project
until--
(1) the abandonment of such system by the holder of a
license for right-of-way for such system;
(2) the transfer or sale of the property by the holder of a
license for right-of-way for such system; or
(3) the death of the holder of a license for right-of-way
for such system and the legal spouse of such holder, as
applicable.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible structure.--The term ``eligible structure''
means a privately owned sewer and septic system, dwelling unit,
shed, retaining wall, deck, patio, gazebo, driveway, or fence--
(A) that is located on fee land or land subject to
a flowage easement;
(B) for which a license for right-of-way is in
effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and
(C) that does not impact the reservoir level or
pose a failure risk to the dam of the Table Rock Lake
project.
(2) Fee land.--The term ``fee land'' means the land
acquired in fee title by the United States for the Table Rock
Lake project.
(3) Table rock lake project.--The term ``Table Rock Lake
project'' means the Table Rock Lake project of the Corps of
Engineers, located in Missouri and Arkansas, authorized as one
of the multi-purpose reservoir projects in the White River
Basin by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1218).
SEC. 329. MISSOURI RIVER MITIGATION, MISSOURI, KANSAS, IOWA, AND
NEBRASKA.
(a) Acquisition of Lands.--In acquiring any land, or interests in
land, to satisfy the total number of acres required for the covered
project, the Secretary--
(1) may only acquire land, or an interest in land, that--
(A) is on the riverward side of levees; or
(B) will contribute to future flood risk resiliency
projects;
(2) may only acquire land, or an interest in land, with the
approval of the Governor of the State in which the land is
located; and
(3) may not acquire land, or an interest in land, by
eminent domain.
(b) Application of Lands.--The Secretary shall apply all covered
land towards the number of acres required for the covered project in
accordance with section 334 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1999 (113 Stat. 306; 136 Stat. 3799).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means any land
or interests in land that--
(A) is acquired by a Federal agency other than the
Corps of Engineers;
(B) is located within the meander belt of the lower
Missouri River; and
(C) the Secretary, in consultation with the head of
any Federal agency that has acquired the land or
interest in land, determines meets the purposes of the
covered project.
(2) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means
the project for mitigation of fish and wildlife losses,
Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project,
Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, authorized by section
601(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100
Stat. 4143; 113 Stat. 306; 121 Stat. 1155; 136 Stat. 2395).
SEC. 330. NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY HARBOR AND TRIBUTARIES, NEW YORK AND
NEW JERSEY.
(a) In General.--The study for flood and storm damage reduction for
the New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries project, authorized
by the Act of June 15, 1955 (chapter 140, 69 Stat. 132, 134 Stat. 2676)
and being carried out pursuant to the Disaster Relief Appropriations
Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-2), is modified to require the Secretary,
upon the request of the non-Federal interest for the project, to
include within the scope of such study an investigation of, and
recommendations relating to, projects and activities to maximize the
net public benefits, including ecological benefits and societal
benefits, from the reduction of the comprehensive flood risk within the
geographic scope of the project from the isolated and compound effects
of factors described in section 8106(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2282g).
(b) Associated Projects.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out
projects and activities recommended pursuant to subsection (a) if such
projects and activities otherwise meet the criteria for projects
carried out under a continuing authority program (as defined in section
7001(c)) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33
U.S.C. 2282d(c)).
(c) Continuation.--Any study recommended to be carried out in a
report that the Chief of Engineers prepares for such study shall be
considered a continuation of the study described in subsection (a).
(d) Consideration; Consultation.--In developing recommendations
pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) consider the use of natural and nature-based features;
(2) consult with applicable Federal and State agencies and
other stakeholders within the geographic scope of the project;
and
(3) solicit public comments.
(e) Interim Progress; Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate a report detailing--
(1) any recommendations made pursuant to subsection (a);
(2) any projects or activities carried out under subsection
(b);
(3) any additional, site-specific areas within the
geographic scope of the project for which additional study is
recommended by the Secretary; and
(4) any interim actions related to reduction of
comprehensive flood risk within the geographic scope of the
project undertaken by the Secretary during the study period.
(f) Savings Clause.--Any additional action authorized by this
section shall not delay any existing study, engineering, or planning
work underway as of the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 331. WESTERN LAKE ERIE BASIN, OHIO, INDIANA, AND MICHIGAN.
Section 441 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 328) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``flood control,'' and
inserting ``flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage
risk reduction,'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``the study'' and
inserting ``any study under this section''; and
(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Treatment of Studies.--Any study carried out by the Secretary
under this section after the date of enactment of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 shall be treated as a continuation of the
initial study carried out under this section.
``(d) Projects.--A project resulting from a study carried out under
this section may be implemented pursuant to section 212.''.
SEC. 332. WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON.
The Secretary may not complete its review of, and consultation with
other Federal agencies on, the operation and maintenance of the
projects for flood control, navigation, and other purposes, Willamette
River Basin, Oregon, authorized by section 4 of the Act of June 28,
1938 (chapter 795, 52 Stat. 1222; 62 Stat. 1178; 64 Stat. 177; 68 Stat.
1264; 74 Stat. 499; 100 Stat. 4144), until the Secretary prepares and
formally analyzes an alternative that ceases hydropower operations at
the projects, notwithstanding hydropower being an authorized purpose of
such projects.
SEC. 333. COLUMBIA RIVER CHANNEL, OREGON AND WASHINGTON.
In carrying out maintenance activities on the project for
navigation, Columbia River Channel, Oregon and Washington, authorized
by section 101(b)(13) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999
(113 Stat. 280), the Secretary is authorized to include, as part of the
full operating costs of the Cutter Suction Dredge provided by the non-
Federal interest for the project, any costs of replacing the Cutter
Suction Dredge that the Secretary and the non-Federal interest agree
are necessary.
SEC. 334. BUFFALO BAYOU TRIBUTARIES AND RESILIENCY STUDY, TEXAS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall expedite completion of the
Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency Study, Texas, carried out
pursuant to title IV of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
76).
(b) Reports.--The final report of the Chief of Engineers for the
study described in subsection (a) shall contain recommendations for
projects that--
(1) align with community objectives;
(2) avoid or minimize adverse effects on the environment
and community; and
(3) promote the resiliency of infrastructure.
(c) Deadline.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate the final report described in subsection
(b).
SEC. 335. MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL JETTY DEFICIENCY, PORT LAVACA, TEXAS.
(a) In General.--The project for navigation, Matagorda Ship
Channel, Port Lavaca, Texas, authorized by section 101 of the River and
Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 298), is modified to authorize the
Secretary to carry out the repairs for the Matagorda Ship Channel Jetty
Deficiency, as described in the report titled ``Matagorda Ship Channel
Project Deficiency Report'' and published by the Secretary in the June
2020 Matagorda Ship Channel Project Deficiency Report.
(b) Cost Share.--The non-Federal share of the cost of the repairs
carried out pursuant to subsection (a) shall be 10 percent.
SEC. 336. SAN ANTONIO CHANNEL, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
The project for flood control, San Antonio channel improvement,
Texas, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1954 as
part of the project for flood protection on the Guadalupe and San
Antonio Rivers, Texas (68 Stat. 1259; 90 Stat. 2921; 114 Stat. 2611),
is modified to require the Secretary to carry out the project
substantially in accordance with Alternative 7, as identified in the
final General Re-evaluation Report and Environmental Assessment for the
project, dated January 2014.
SEC. 337. WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE, WASHINGTON.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests
Chelan County, Island County, King County, Kittitas County, Pierce
County, San Juan County, Snohomish County, Skagit County, and Whatcom
County, Washington.
(b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance provided under this section may
be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related
environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development
projects in Western Washington State, as described in subsection (a),
including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities,
water supply and related facilities, environmental restoration, and
surface water resource protection and development.
(c) Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide assistance
for a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned.
(d) Partnership Agreements.--
(1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this
section to a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall enter
into a partnership agreement under section 221 of the Flood
Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) with the non-Federal
interest with respect to the project to be carried out with
such assistance.
(2) Requirements.--Each partnership agreement for a project
entered into under this subsection shall provide for the
following:
(A) Development by the Secretary, in consultation
with appropriate Federal and State officials, of a
facilities or resource protection and development plan,
including appropriate engineering plans and
specifications.
(B) Establishment of such legal and institutional
structures as are necessary to ensure the effective
long-term operation of the project by the non-Federal
interest.
(3) Cost sharing.--
(A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a
project under this section--
(i) shall be 75 percent; and
(ii) may be provided in the form of grants
or reimbursements of project costs.
(B) Credit for interest.--In case of a delay in the
funding of the Federal share of a project that is the
subject of an agreement under this section, the non-
Federal interest shall receive credit for reasonable
interest incurred in providing the non-Federal share of
the project cost.
(C) Credit for land, easements, and rights-of-
way.--Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(G) of the Flood
Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)(G)), the
non-Federal interest shall receive credit for land,
easements, rights-of-way, and relocations toward the
non-Federal share of project cost (including all
reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits
necessary for the construction, operation, and
maintenance of the project on publicly owned or
controlled land), but the credit may not exceed 25
percent of total project costs.
(D) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal
share of operation and maintenance costs for projects
constructed with assistance provided under this section
shall be 100 percent.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated
$242,000,000 to carry out this section.
(2) Corps of engineers expenses.--Not more than 10 percent
of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be
used by the Corps of Engineers district offices to administer
projects under this section at Federal expense.
(f) Conforming Amendments.--Section 219(f)(404) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 is repealed.
SEC. 338. ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) New Projects.--Section 219(f) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1258;
136 Stat. 3808) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(405) Buckeye, arizona.--$12,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Buckeye, Arizona.
``(406) Flagstaff, arizona.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Flagstaff, Arizona.
``(407) Page, arizona.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Page, Arizona.
``(408) Sahuarita, arizona.--$4,800,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, in the
town of Sahuarita, Arizona.
``(409) Tucson, arizona.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Tucson, Arizona.
``(410) Winslow, arizona.--$3,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Winslow, Arizona.
``(411) Adelanto, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the City of Adelanto, California.
``(412) Aptos, california.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Aptos, California.
``(413) Bishop, california.--$2,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Bishop, California.
``(414) Bloomington, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
Bloomington, California.
``(415) Butte county, california.--$50,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water supply, environmental restoration, and surface water
resource protection in Butte County, California.
``(416) California city, california.--$1,902,808 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the
city of California City, California.
``(417) Carson, california.--$11,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the City of Carson, California.
``(418) Cedar glen, california.--$35,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and water
storage, in Cedar Glen, California.
``(419) Culver city, california.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in City of Culver City, California.
``(420) Colton, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Colton, California.
``(421) East san fernando valley, california.--$50,000,000
for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater
management, drinking water, and water supply, in the City of
Los Angeles, California, including Sun Valley.
``(422) Fresno county, california.--$20,000,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure, including stormwater
management, surface water resource protection, and
environmental restoration, in Fresno County, California.
``(423) Georgetown divide public utility district,
california.--$20,500,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including water supply and water storage, for
communities served by the Georgetown Divide Public Utility
District, California.
``(424) Grand terrace, california.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
in the city of Grand Terrace, California.
``(425) Hayward, california.--$15,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure, in the city of Hayward, California.
``(426) Hollister, california.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Hollister, California.
``(427) Indian wells, california.--$50,000,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure in the city of Indian Wells,
California.
``(428) Lake county, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
Lake County, California.
``(429) Lake tahoe basin.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the
communities within the Lake Tahoe Basin in Nevada and
California.
``(430) La quinta, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, in the City of La Quinta,
California.
``(431) Lakewood, california.--$8,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Lakewood, California.
``(432) Lawndale, california.--$6,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, and
environmental infrastructure, in the city of Lawndale,
California.
``(433) Lone pine, california.--$7,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Lone Pine, California.
``(434) Lomita, california.--$5,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in the city of Lomita, California.
``(435) Los banos, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Los Banos, California.
``(436) Los olivos, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Los Olivos,
California.
``(437) Lynwood, california.--$12,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the city of Lynwood, California.
``(438) Madera county, california.--$27,500,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure in Madera County, California.
``(439) Milpitas, california.--$15,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the city of Milpitas,
California.
``(440) Montecito, california.--$18,250,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in the town of Montecito, California.
``(441) Oakland-alameda estuary, california.--$30,000,000
for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater
management, in the cities of Oakland and Alameda, California.
``(442) Oxnard, california.--$40,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply,
conservation, water reuse and related facilities, environmental
restoration, and surface water resource protection, in the city
of Oxnard, California.
``(443) Patterson, california.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
environmental restoration, in the city of Patterson,
California.
``(444) Pomona, california.--$35,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in Pomona, California.
``(445) Rohnert park, california.--$10,000,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure in the city of Rohnert Park,
California.
``(446) Salinas, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city
of Salinas, California.
``(447) San benito county, california.--$10,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in
San Benito County, California.
``(448) San buenaventura, california.--$18,250,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water
reclamation, City of San Buenaventura, California.
``(449) San diego county, california.--$200,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in
San Diego County, California.
``(450) South gate, california.--$5,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the city of South Gate,
California.
``(451) San luis obispo county, california.--$5,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water
and water supply, in San Luis Obispo County, California.
``(452) Stanislaus county, california.--$10,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in Stanislaus County, California.
``(453) Tulare county, california.--$20,000,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure, including stormwater
management, surface water resource protection, and
environmental restoration, in Tulare County, California.
``(454) Watsonville, california.--$28,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Watsonville,
California.
``(455) Yolo county, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in Yolo County, California.
``(456) Yorba linda water district, california.--$6,500,000
for water and water supply infrastructure in communities served
by the Yorba Linda Water District, California.
``(457) Fremont county, colorado.--$50,000,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure, in Fremont County, Colorado.
``(458) East hampton, connecticut.--$25,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the
town of East Hampton, Connecticut.
``(459) East lyme, connecticut.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the town
of East Lyme, Connecticut.
``(460) Bethany beach to rehoboth beach, delaware.--
$25,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including
stormwater management, water storage and treatment, and
environmental restoration in the town of Bethany Beach,
Delaware and the city of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
``(461) Wilmington, delaware.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water storage and treatment, and environmental restoration in
the City of Wilmington, Delaware.
``(462) Broward county, florida.--$50,000,000 for water and
water-related infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water storage and treatment, surface water protection, and
environmental restoration, in Broward County, Florida.
``(463) Deltona, florida.--$31,200,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the City of Deltona, Florida.
``(464) Longboat key, florida.--$2,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the Town of Longboat Key, Florida.
``(465) Marion county, florida.--$10,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure, including water supply, in Marion
County, Florida.
``(466) Oviedo, florida.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water storage and
treatment, in the city of Oviedo, Florida.
``(467) Osceola county, florida.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, and
environmental restoration, in Osceola County, Florida.
``(468) Central florida.--$45,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Brevard
County, Orange County, and Osceola County, Florida.
``(469) Central coastal georgia, georgia.--$50,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater
management and water supply, in Bryan, Camden, Chatham,
Effingham, Glynn, and McIntosh counties, Georgia.
``(470) Dekalb county, georgia.--$40,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in DeKalb County, Georgia.
``(471) Porterdale, georgia.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water supply, and environmental restoration in the City of
Porterdale, Georgia.
``(472) Burley, idaho.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water treatment, in the
city of Burley, Idaho.
``(473) Belvidere, illinois.--$17,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Belvidere, Illinois.
``(474) Dupage county, illinois.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in the village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
``(475) Fox river, illinois.--$9,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water storage and
treatment, in the villages of Lakemoor, Island Lake, and Volo,
and McHenry County, Illinois.
``(476) German valley, illinois.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in the village of German Valley, Illinois.
``(477) Lasalle, illinois.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
drinking water, water treatment, and environmental restoration,
in the city of LaSalle, Illinois.
``(478) Rockford, illinois.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in the city of Rockford, Illinois.
``(479) Savanna, illinois.--$2,000,000 for water and water
supply infrastructure, including drinking water, in the city of
Savanna, Illinois.
``(480) Sherrard, illinois.--$7,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in the village of Sherrard, Illinois.
``(481) Brownsville, kentucky.--$14,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in the city of Brownsville, Kentucky.
``(482) Monroe, louisiana.--$7,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water supply, and drinking water, in the city of Monroe,
Louisiana.
``(483) Point celeste, louisiana.--$50,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, in
Point Celeste, Louisiana.
``(484) Franklin, massachusetts.--$1,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Franklin, Massachusetts.
``(485) Winthrop, massachusetts.--$1,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Winthrop, Massachusetts.
``(486) Milan, michigan.--$3,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in the city of Milan, Michigan.
``(487) Southeast michigan.--$58,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and
water supply, in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw
counties, Michigan.
``(488) Elysian, minnesota.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city
of Elysian, Minnesota.
``(489) Le sueur, minnesota.--$3,200,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city
of Le Sueur, Minnesota.
``(490) Columbia, mississippi.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water quality enhancement
and water supply, in the city of Columbia, Mississippi.
``(491) Laurel, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Laurel, Mississippi.
``(492) Moss point, mississippi.--$11,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Moss Point, Mississippi.
``(493) Olive branch, mississippi.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water quality enhancement, and water supply, in the city of
Olive Branch, Mississippi.
``(494) Picayune, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Picayune, Mississippi.
``(495) Starkville, mississippi.--$6,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water, water
treatment, water quality enhancement, and water supply, in the
city of Starkville, Mississippi.
``(496) Laughlin, nevada.--$29,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water supply, in the town of
Laughlin, Nevada.
``(497) Pahrump, nevada.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Pahrump, Nevada.
``(498) New hampshire.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, and related environmental
infrastructure, in the counties of Belknap, Carroll,
Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford, New
Hampshire.
``(499) Belmar, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure and stormwater management in Belmar Township,
New Jersey.
``(500) Cape may, new jersey.--$40,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
desalination, for the city of Cape May, the boroughs of West
Cape May and Cape May Point, and Lower Township, New Jersey.
``(501) Colesville, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Colesville, New Jersey.
``(502) Deptford township, new jersey.--$4,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure in Deptford Township, New
Jersey.
``(503) Lacey township, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure and stormwater management, in Lacey Township,
New Jersey.
``(504) Merchantville, new jersey.--$18,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Merchantville,
New Jersey.
``(505) Park ridge, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Park Ridge, New
Jersey.
``(506) Washington township, new jersey.--$3,200,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure in Washington Township,
Gloucester County, New Jersey.
``(507) Bernalillo, new mexico.--$20,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure in the town of Bernalillo, New Mexico.
``(508) Bosque farms, new mexico.--$10,000,000 for
wastewater infrastructure in the village of Bosque Farms, New
Mexico.
``(509) Carmel, new york.--$3,450,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Carmel, New York.
``(510) Dutchess county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in Dutchess County, New York.
``(511) Kings county, new york.--$100,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows), in Kings County, New
York.
``(512) Mohawk river and tributaries, new york.--
$100,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including
stormwater management, surface water resource protection,
environmental restoration, and related infrastructure, in the
vicinity of the Mohawk River and tributaries, including the
counties of Albany, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton,
Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Saratoga,
Schoharie, and Schenectady, New York.
``(513) Mount pleasant, new york.--$2,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
``(514) Newtown creek, new york.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows), in the vicinity of
Newtown Creek, New York City, New York.
``(515) New york county, new york.--$60,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows), in New York County, New
York.
``(516) Orange county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Orange County, New York.
``(517) Sleepy hollow, new york.--$2,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the village of Sleepy Hollow, New York.
``(518) Ulster county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Ulster County, New York.
``(519) Ramapo, new york.--$4,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including related environmental infrastructure,
in the town of Ramapo, New York.
``(520) Rikers island, new york.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows) on Rikers Island, New
York.
``(521) Yorktown, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Yorktown, New York.
``(522) Canton, north carolina.--$41,025,650 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Canton, North Carolina.
``(523) Fairmont, north carolina.--$7,137,500 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, in the town of Fairmont, North
Carolina.
``(524) Murphy, north carolina.--$1,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the town
of Murphy, North Carolina.
``(525) Robbinsville, north carolina.--$3,474,350 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Robbinsville,
North Carolina.
``(526) Weaverville, north carolina.--$4,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Weaverville, North
Carolina.
``(527) Apple creek, ohio.--$350,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the village of Apple Creek, Ohio.
``(528) Brooklyn heights, ohio.--$170,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the village of Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.
``(529) Chagrin falls regional water system, ohio.--
$3,500,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the
villages of Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Moreland Hills, and
South Russell, and the Townships of Bainbridge, Chagrin Falls,
and Russell, Ohio.
``(530) Cuyahoga county, ohio.--$11,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
``(531) Erie county, ohio.--$16,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows) in Erie County, Ohio.
``(532) Huron, ohio.--$7,100,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure in the city of Huron, Ohio.
``(533) Kelleys island, ohio.--$1,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure in the village of Kelleys Island, Ohio.
``(534) North olmsted, ohio.--$1,175,165 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of North Olmsted, Ohio.
``(535) Painesville, ohio.--$11,800,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the City of Painesville, Ohio.
``(536) Solon, ohio.--$14,137,341 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including stormwater management (including
combined sewer overflows), in the city of Solon, Ohio.
``(537) Summit county, ohio.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure, in Summit County, Ohio.
``(538) Stark county, ohio.--$24,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure, in Stark County, Ohio.
``(539) Toledo and oregon, ohio.--$10,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the cities of Toledo and Oregon,
Ohio.
``(540) Vermilion, ohio.--$15,400,000 for wastewater
infrastructure in the city of Vermilion, Ohio.
``(541) Westlake, ohio.--$750,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the city of
Westlake, Ohio.
``(542) Stillwater, oklahoma.--$30,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including related environmental infrastructure
and water storage, transmission, treatment, and distribution,
in the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
``(543) Beaverton, oregon.--$10,000,000 for water supply in
the city of Beaverton, Oregon.
``(544) Clackamas county, oregon.--$50,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including combined sewer
overflows, in Clackamas County, Oregon.
``(545) Washington county, oregon.--$50,000,000 for water
infrastructure and water supply in Washington County, Oregon.
``(546) Berks county, pennsylvania.--$7,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply,
stormwater management, drinking water, and water treatment, in
Berks County, Pennsylvania.
``(547) Chester county, pennsylvania.--$7,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply,
stormwater management, drinking water, and water treatment, in
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
``(548) Franklin township, pennsylvania.--$2,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater
management, in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania.
``(549) Indian creek, pennsylvania.--$50,000,000 for
wastewater infrastructure in the boroughs of Telford,
Franconia, and Lower Safford, Pennsylvania.
``(550) Pen argyl, pennsylvania.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Pen Argyl,
Pennsylvania.
``(551) Chesterfield, south carolina.--$1,200,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Chesterfield,
South Carolina.
``(552) Cheraw, south carolina.--$8,800,000 for water,
wastewater, and other environmental infrastructure in the town
of Cheraw, South Carolina.
``(553) Florence county, south carolina.--$40,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure in Florence County, South
Carolina.
``(554) Lake city, south carolina.--$15,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
in the city of Lake City, South Carolina.
``(555) Tipton, haywood, and fayette counties, tennessee.--
$50,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including
related environmental infrastructure and water supply, in
Tipton, Haywood, and Fayette Counties, Tennessee.
``(556) Austin, texas.--$50,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Austin, Texas.
``(557) Amarillo, texas.--$38,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and
water storage and treatment systems, in the City of Amarillo,
Texas.
``(558) Brownsville, texas.--$40,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, in the City of Brownsville, Texas.
``(559) Clarendon, texas.--$5,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water storage, in the city of
Clarendon, Texas.
``(560) Quinlan, texas.--$1,250,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Quinlan, Texas.
``(561) Runaway bay, texas.--$7,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management and
water storage and treatment systems, in the city of Runaway
Bay, Texas.
``(562) Webb county, texas.--$20,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure and water supply in Webb County, Texas.
``(563) Zapata county, texas.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Zapata
County, Texas.
``(564) King william county, virginia.--$1,300,000 for
wastewater infrastructure in King William County, Virginia.
``(565) Potomac river, virginia.--$1,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure, environmental infrastructure, and water quality
improvements, in the vicinity of the Potomac River, Virginia.
``(566) Chelan, washington.--$9,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water supply, storage, and
distribution, in the city of Chelan, Washington.
``(567) College place, washington.--$5,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water supply and storage, in the city
of College Place, Washington.
``(568) Ferndale, washington.--$4,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of
Ferndale, Washington.
``(569) Lynden, washington.--$4,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of
Lynden, Washington.
``(570) Othello, washington.--$14,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and aquifer
storage and recovery, in the city of Othello, Washington.''.
(b) Project Modifications.--
(1) Consistency with reports.--Congress finds that the
project modifications described in this subsection are in
accordance with the reports submitted to Congress by the
Secretary under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act (33 U.S.C. 2282d), titled ``Report to Congress
on Future Water Resources Development'', or have otherwise been
reviewed by Congress.
(2) Modifications.--
(A) Alameda and contra costa counties,
california.--Section 219(f)(80) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334;
121 Stat. 1258) is amended by striking ``$25,000,000''
and inserting ``$45,000,000''.
(B) Calaveras county, california.--Section
219(f)(86) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259;
136 Stat. 3816) is amended by striking ``$13,280,000''
and inserting ``$16,300,000''.
(C) Contra costa water district, california.--
Section 219(f)(87) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat.
1259) is amended--
(i) by inserting ``$80,000,000, of which
not less than'' before ``$23,000,000''; and
(ii) by inserting ``shall be for'' after
``$23,000,000''; and
(iii) by inserting ``service area, and of
which not less than $57,000,000 shall be for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including
stormwater management and water supply, within
the service areas for the Delta Diablo
Sanitation District and the Ironhouse Sanitary
District, Contra Costa County'' after ``Water
District''.
(D) Los angeles county, california.--Section
219(f)(93) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1259;
136 Stat. 3816) is amended--
(i) by striking ``$103,000,000'' and
inserting ``$128,000,000''; and
(ii) by striking ``Santa Clarity Valley''
and inserting ``Santa Clarita Valley''.
(E) Los angeles county, california environmental
assistance program.--Section 8319(e)(1) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3785) is
amended by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting
``$100,000,000''.
(F) Los osos, california.--
(i) Project description.--Section
219(c)(27) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 114 Stat. 2763A-
219; 121 Stat. 1209) is amended by striking
``Wastewater'' and inserting ``Water and
wastewater''.
(ii) Authorization of appropriations for
construction assistance.--Section 219(e)(15) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992
(106 Stat. 4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 121 Stat.
1192) is amended by striking ``$35,000,000''
and inserting ``$43,000,000''.
(G) San bernadino county, california.--Section
219(f)(101) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1260) is
modified by striking ``$9,000,000'' and inserting
``$24,000,000''.
(H) South perris, california.--Section 219(f)(52)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-220; 134
Stat. 2718) is amended by striking ``$50,000,000'' and
inserting ``$100,000,000''.
(I) Palm beach county, florida.--Section
219(f)(129) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261) is
amended by striking ``$7,500,000'' and inserting
``$57,500,000''.
(J) Atlanta, georgia.--Section 219(e)(5) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by
striking ``$75,000,000'' and inserting
``$100,000,000''.
(K) East point, georgia.--Section 219(f)(136) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261; 136 Stat. 3817) is
amended by striking ``$15,000,000'' and inserting
``$20,000,000''.
(L) Guam.--Section 219(f)(323) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (136 Stat. 3811) is
amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$35,000,000''.
(M) Maui, hawaii.--Section 219(f)(328) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113
Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3811) is modified by striking
``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``50,000,000''.
(N) Cook county and lake county, illinois.--Section
219(f)(54) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-
221) is amended by striking ``$100,000,000'' and
inserting ``$149,000,000''.
(O) Forest park, illinois.--Section 219(f)(330) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3811) is amended by
striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
(P) Madison and st. clair counties, illinois.--
Section 219(f)(55) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 114 Stat.
2763A-221; 134 Stat. 2718; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended--
(i) by inserting ``(including stormwater)''
after ``wastewater''; and
(ii) by striking ``$100,000,000'' and
inserting ``$150,000,000''.
(Q) South central illinois.--Section 219(f)(333) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Montgomery and christian counties, illinois''
and inserting ``South central illinois''; and
(ii) by striking ``Montgomery County and
Christian County'' and inserting ``Montgomery
County, Christian County, Fayette County,
Shelby County, Jasper County, Richland County,
Crawford County, and Lawrence County''.
(R) Baton rouge, lousiana.--Section 219(f)(21) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-220; 121 Stat.
1226; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended by striking
``$90,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.
(S) East atchafalaya basin and amite river basin
region, louisiana.--Section 5082(i) of the Water
Resources and Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1226)
is amended by striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting
``$45,000,000''.
(T) Lafourche parish, louisiana.--Section
219(f)(146) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1262) is
amended by striking ``$2,300,000'' and inserting
``$7,300,000''.
(U) South central planning and development
commission, louisiana.--Section 219(f)(153) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1262; 136 Stat. 3817) is
amended by striking ``$12,500,000'' and inserting
``$17,500,000''.
(V) Southeast louisiana region, louisiana.--Section
5085(i) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007
(121 Stat. 1228) is amended by striking ``$17,000,000''
and inserting ``$22,000,000''.
(W) Fitchburg, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(336)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended
by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting
``$30,000,000''.
(X) Haverhill, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(337)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended
by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting
``$30,000,000''.
(Y) Lawrence, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(338)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended
by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting
``$30,000,000''.
(Z) Lowell, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(339) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by
striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$30,000,000''.
(AA) Methuen, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(340)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended
by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting
``$30,000,000''.
(BB) Macomb county, michigan.--Section 219(f)(345)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended
by striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting
``$90,000,000''.
(CC) Michigan.--Section 219(f)(157) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4825; 113
Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 1262; 136 Stat. 3818) is amended--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Michigan combined sewer overflows'' and
inserting ``Michigan''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A) by striking
``$85,000,000'' and inserting ``$160,000,000''.
(DD) Biloxi, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(163) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat,
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1263) is amended by
striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(EE) Desoto county, mississippi.--Section
219(f)(30) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A-
220; 119 Stat. 282; 119 Stat. 2257; 122 Stat. 1623; 134
Stat. 2718) is amended by striking ``$130,000,000'' and
inserting ``$170,000,000''.
(FF) Madison county, mississippi.--Section
219(f)(351) of the Water Resources and Development Act
of 1992 (106 Stat, 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 136 Stat. 3813)
is amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$22,000,000''.
(GG) Meridian, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(352) of
the Water Resources and Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat, 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended
by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$26,000,000''.
(HH) Rankin county, mississippi.--Section
219(f)(254) of the Water Resources and Development Act
of 1992 (106 Stat, 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 136 Stat. 3813)
is amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$22,000,000''.
(II) St. louis, missouri.--Section 219(f)(32) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 337; 121 Stat. 1233; 134 Stat. 2718) is
amended by striking ``$70,000,000'' and inserting
``$100,000,000''.
(JJ) Camden, new jersey.--Section 219(f)(357) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 336; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended by
striking ``$119,000,000'' and inserting
``$143,800,000''.
(KK) Central new mexico.--Section 593(h) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 380;
119 Stat. 2255; 136 Stat. 3820) is amended by striking
``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``$150,000,000''.
(LL) Kiryas joel, new york.--Section 219(f)(184) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1264) is amended by
striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$25,000,000''.
(MM) Queens, new york.--Section 219(f)(377) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3814) is amended by
striking ``$119,200,000'' and inserting
``$190,000,000''.
(NN) New york city watershed.--Section 552(a) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat.
3780; 136 Stat. 3821) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``(3) Considerations.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary may consider natural and nature-based
infrastructure.''.
(OO) North carolina.--Section 5113 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1237) is
amended in subsection (f) by striking ``$13,000,000''
and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
(PP) Cleveland, ohio.--Section 219(f)(207) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1265) is amended by
striking ``$2,500,000 for Flats East Bank'' and
inserting ``$25,500,000''.
(QQ) Cincinnati, ohio.--Section 219(f)(206) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1265) is amended by
striking ``$1,000,000'' and inserting ``$31,000,000''.
(RR) Ohio.--Section 594 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 381; 119 Stat. 2261;
121 Stat. 1140; 121 Stat. 1944; 136 Stat. 3821) is
amended in subsection (h) by striking ``$250,000,000''
and inserting ``$300,000,000''.
(SS) Midwest city, oklahoma.--Section 219(f)(231)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266; 134 Stat
2719) is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
inserting ``$15,000,000''.
(TT) Woodward, oklahoma.--Section 219(f)(236) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is amended by
striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting ``$3,000,000''.
(UU) Southwestern oregon.--Section 8359 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3802) is amended--
(i) in subsection (e)(1), by striking
``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''
; and
(ii) in subsection (f), by inserting
``Lincoln,'' after ``Lane,''.
(VV) Hatfield borough, pennsylvania.--Section
219(f)(239) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is
amended by striking ``$310,000'' and inserting
``$3,000,000''.
(WW) Northeast pennsylvania.--Section 219(f)(11) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334) is amended--
(i) by striking ``$20,000,000 for water
related infrastructure'' and inserting
``$70,000,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including water supply''; and
(ii) by inserting ``Luzerne,'' after
``Lackawanna,''.
(XX) Phoenixville borough, chester county,
pennsylvania.--Section 219(f)(68) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113
Stat. 334; 114 Stat. 2763A-221) is amended by striking
``$2,400,000 for water and sewer infrastructure'' and
inserting ``$10,000,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including stormwater infrastructure and
water supply''.
(YY) Lakes marion and moultrie, south carolina.--
Section 219(f)(25) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat.
2763A-220; 117 Stat. 1838; 130 Stat. 1677; 132 Stat.
3818; 134 Stat. 2719; 136 Stat. 3818) is amended by
striking ``$165,000,000'' and inserting
``$235,000,000''.
(ZZ) Mount pleasant, south carolina.--Section
219(f)(393) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3815) is
amended by striking ``$7,822,000'' and inserting
``$20,000,000''.
(AAA) Smith county, tennessee.--Section 219(f)(395)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3815) is amended
by striking ``$19,500,000'' and inserting
``$69,500,000''.
(BBB) Dallas county region, texas.--Section 5140 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat.
1251) is amended in subsection (i) by striking
``$40,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.
(CCC) Texas.--Section 5138 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1250; 136 Stat.
3821) is amended in subsection (i) by striking
``$80,000,000'' and inserting ``$200,000,000''.
(DDD) Western rural water.--Section 595 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 383;
117 Stat. 139; 117 Stat. 142; 117 Stat. 1836; 118 Stat.
440; 121 Stat. 1219; 123 Stat. 2851; 128 Stat. 1316;
130 Stat. 1681; 134 Stat. 2719; 136 Stat. 3822) is
amended--
(i) in subsection (c)(1)--
(I) by inserting by inserting ``,
including natural and nature-based
infrastructure'' after ``water-related
environmental infrastructure,'';
(II) in subparagraph (C), by
striking ``and'' at the end; and
(III) by adding at the end the
following:
``(E) drought resilience measures; and''; and
(ii) in subsection (i)--
(I) in paragraph (1), by striking
``$800,000,000'' and inserting
``$850,000,000''; and
(II) in paragraph (2), by striking
``$200,000,000'' and inserting
``$250,000,000''.
(EEE) Milwaukee, wisconsin.--Section 219(f)(405) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3816) is amended by
striking ``$4,500,000'' and inserting ``$11,000,000''.
(3) Effect on authorization.--Notwithstanding the operation
of section 6001(e) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (as in effect on the day before the
date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of
2016), any project included on a list published by the
Secretary pursuant to such section the authorization for which
is amended by this subsection remains authorized to be carried
out by the Secretary.
SEC. 339. SPECIFIC DEAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) Deauthorization of Designated Portions of the Los Angeles
County Drainage Area, California.--
(1) In general.--The portion of the project for flood risk
management, Los Angeles County Drainage Area, California,
authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter
688, 49 Stat. 1589; 50 Stat. 167; 52 Stat. 1215; 55 Stat. 647;
64 Stat. 177; 104 Stat. 4611; 136 Stat. 3785), consisting of
the flood channels described in paragraph (2), are no longer
authorized beginning on the date that is 18 months after the
date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Flood channels described.--The flood channels referred
to in paragraph (1) are the following flood channels operated
and maintained by the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District, as generally defined in Corps of Engineers operations
and maintenance manuals and as may be further described in an
agreement entered into under paragraph (3):
(A) Arcadia Wash Channel (Auburn Branch Channel).
(B) Arcadia Wash Channel (Baldwin Ave. Branch
Channel).
(C) Arcadia Wash Channel (East Branch Channel).
(D) Arcadia Wash Channel (Lima St. Branch Channel).
(E) Bel Aire Dr./Sunset Canyon Channel.
(F) Big Dalton Wash Channel.
(G) Big Dalton Wash Channel (East Branch Inlet
Channel).
(H) Blanchard Canyon Channel.
(I) Blue Gum Canyon Channel.
(J) Brand Canyon Channel.
(K) Childs Canyon Channel.
(L) Dead Horse Canyon Channel.
(M) Dunsmuir Canyon Channel.
(N) Eagle Canyon Channel.
(O) Elmwood Canyon Channel.
(P) Emerald Wash Channel.
(Q) Emerald Wash Channel (West Branch).
(R) Hay Canyon Channel.
(S) Higgins and Coldwater Canyon.
(T) Hillcrest Canyon Channel.
(U) La Tuna Canyon Channel.
(V) Little Dalton Diversion Channel.
(W) Little Dalton Wash Channel.
(X) Live Oak Wash Channel.
(Y) Mansfield St. Channel.
(Z) Marshall Creek Channel.
(AA) Marshall Creek Channel (West Branch).
(BB) Rexford-Monte Mar Branch.
(CC) Royal Boulevard Channel.
(DD) Rubio Canyon Diversion Channel.
(EE) San Dimas Wash Channel.
(FF) Sawtelle Channel.
(GG) Shields Canyon Channel.
(HH) Sierra Madre Villa Channel.
(II) Sierra Madre Wash.
(JJ) Sierra Madre Wash Inlet.
(KK) Snover Canyon Channel.
(LL) Stough Canyon Channel.
(MM) Thompson Creek Channel.
(NN) Walnut Creek Channel.
(OO) Webber Canyon Channel.
(PP) Westwood Branch Channel.
(QQ) Wilson Canyon Channel.
(RR) Winery Canyon Channel.
(3) Agreement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall seek to enter into
an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
to ensure that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District--
(A) will continue to operate, maintain, repair,
rehabilitate, and replace as necessary, the flood
channels described in paragraph (2)--
(i) in perpetuity at no cost to the United
States; and
(ii) in a manner that does not reduce the
level of flood protection of the project
described in paragraph (1);
(B) will retain public ownership of all real
property required for the continued functioning of the
flood channels described in paragraph (2), consistent
with authorized purposes of the project described in
paragraph (1);
(C) will allow the Corps of Engineers to continue
to operate, maintain, repair, rehabilitate, and replace
any appurtenant structures, such as rain and stream
gages, existing as of the date of enactment of this Act
and located within the flood channels subject to
deauthorization under paragraph (1) as necessary to
ensure the continued functioning of the project
described in paragraph (1); and
(D) will hold and save the United States harmless
from damages due to floods, breach, failure, operation,
or maintenance of the flood channels described in
paragraph (2).
(4) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may accept and
expend funds voluntarily contributed by the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District to cover the administrative costs
incurred by the Secretary to--
(A) enter into an agreement under paragraph (3);
and
(B) monitor compliance with such agreement.
(b) Thames River, Connecticut.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the 25-foot-deep channel portion of the project for
navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized by the first
section of the Act of July 3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 918),
consisting of the area described in paragraph (2), is no longer
authorized.
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is the area--
(A) beginning at a point N706550.83, E1179497.53;
(B) running southeasterly about 808.28 feet to a
point N705766.32, E1179692.10;
(C) running southeasterly about 2219.17 feet to a
point N703725.88, E1180564.64;
(D) running southeasterly about 1594.84 feet to a
point N702349.59, E1181370.46;
(E) running southwesterly about 483.01 feet to a
point N701866.63, E1181363.54;
(F) running northwesterly about 2023.85 feet to a
point N703613.13, E1180340.96;
(G) running northwesterly about 2001.46 feet to a
point N705453.40, E1179554.02; and
(H) running northwesterly about 1098.89 feet to the
point described in paragraph (1).
(c) Saint Petersburg Harbor, Florida.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the portion of the project for navigation, Saint
Petersburg Harbor, Florida, authorized by section 101 the River
and Harbor Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 165), consisting of the area
described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized.
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is the portion of the Federal channel located within Bayboro
Harbor, at approximately -82.635353 W and 27.760977 N, south of
the Range 300 line and west of the Station 71+00 line.
(d) North Branch, Chicago River, Illinois.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the portion of the project for navigation North Branch
channel, Chicago River, Illinois, authorized by section 22 of
the Act of March 3, 1899 (chapter 425, 30 Stat. 1156),
consisting of the area described in paragraph (2) is no longer
authorized.
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is the approximately one-mile long segment of the North Branch
Channel on the east side of Goose Island, Chicago River,
Illinois.
(e) Papillion Creek Watershed, Nebraska.--Beginning on the date of
enactment of this Act, the project for flood protection and other
purposes in the Papillion Creek Basin, Nebraska, authorized by section
203 of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 743) is modified to
deauthorize the portions of the project known as Dam Site 7 and Dam
Site 12.
(f) Truckee River, Nevada.--Beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act, the project for flood risk management, Truckee Meadows,
Nevada, authorized by section 7002(2) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1366), is no longer authorized.
(g) Newtown Creek, New York.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the portions of the project for navigation, Newtown Creek,
New York, Federal Navigation Channel, authorized by the first
section of the Act of March 2, 1919 (chapter 95, 40 Stat. 1276;
50 Stat. 845), consisting of the areas described in paragraph
(2) are no longer authorized.
(2) Areas described.--The areas referred to in paragraph
(1) are--
(A) the portions of Reaches E1 and G adjacent to
Reach F east of a line formed by points 40.724204, -
73.924649; 40.723419, -73.925904; and 40.722344, -
73.925369;
(B) Reach F;
(C) Reach I; and
(D) the portions of Reach K from approximately 500
feet upstream of Metropolitan Avenue Bridge to a point
located approximately 1750 feet upstream.
(h) Monroe Bay and Creek Federal Channel, Virginia.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the portion of the project for navigation, Monroe Bay and
Creek, Virginia, authorized by the first section of the Act of
July 3, 1930 (chapter 847, 46 Stat. 922), consisting of the
area described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized.
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is the roughly 300 feet of the length of the Federal turning
and anchorage basin in the vicinity of the property located at
829 Robin Grove Ln., Colonial Beach, Virginia, 22443.
(i) Seattle Harbor, Washington.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the project for navigation, Seattle Harbor, Washington,
authorized by the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935
(chapter 831, 49 Stat. 1039), is modified to deauthorize the
portion of the project within the East Waterway consisting of
the area described in paragraph (2).
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is the area--
(A) beginning at the southwest corner of Block 386,
Plat of Seattle Tidelands (said corner also being a
point on the United States pierhead line);
(B) thence north 9000'00'' west along the
projection of the south line of Block 386, 206.58 feet
to the centerline of the East Waterway;
(C) thence north 1430'00'' east along the
centerline and parallel with the northwesterly line of
Block 386, 64.83 feet;
(D) thence north 3332'59'' east, 235.85 feet;
(E) thence north 3955'22'' east, 128.70 feet;
(F) thence north 1430'00'' east parallel with the
northwesterly line of Block 386, 280.45 feet;
(G) thence north 9000'00'' east, 70.00 feet to the
pierhead line and the northwesterly line of Block 386;
and
(H) thence south 1430'00'' west, 650.25 feet along
said pierhead line and northwesterly line of Block 386
to the point of beginning.
TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
SEC. 401. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.
The following projects for water resources development and
conservation and other purposes, as identified in the reports titled
``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development'' submitted
to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise reviewed by
Congress, are authorized to be carried out by the Secretary
substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject to the
conditions, described in the respective reports or decision documents
designated in this section:
(1) Navigation.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. CA Oakland Harbor May 30, 2024 Federal: $408,164,600
Turning Basins Non-Federal: $200,780,400
Widening, Oakland Total: $608,945,000
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2. MD Baltimore Harbor June 22, 2023 Federal: $47,956,500
Anchorages and Non-Federal: $15,985,500
Channels Total: $63,942,000
Modification of
Seagirt Loop
Channel, City of
Baltimore, Deep
Draft Navigation
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(2) Hurricane and storm damage risk reduction.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. DC, Metropolitan June 17, 2024 Federal: $9,899,000
VA Washington, Non-Federal: $5,330,500
District of Total: $15,230,000
Columbia, Coastal
Storm Risk
Management
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2. FL St. Johns County, April 18, Initial Federal:
Ponte Vedra Beach 2024 $24,591,000
Coastal Storm Initial Non-Federal:
Risk Management $35,533,000
Total: $60,124,000
Renourishment Federal:
$24,632,000
Renourishment Non-Federal:
$53,564,000
Renourishment Total:
$78,196,000
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3. NY South Shore Staten February 6, Federal: $1,730,973,900
Island, Fort 2024 Non-Federal: $363,228,100
Wadsworth to Total: $2,094,202,000
Oakwood Beach,
Richmond County,
Coastal Storm
Risk Management
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4. RI Rhode Island September 28, Federal: $188,353,750
Coastline, 2023 Non-Federal: $101,421,250
Coastal Storm Total: $289,775,000
Risk Management
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(3) Flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage
risk reduction.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. LA St. Tammany May 28, 2024 Federal: $3,653,346,450
Parish, Louisiana Non-Federal: $2,240,881,550
Coastal Storm and Total: $5,894,229,000
Flood Risk
Management
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(4) Navigation and hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. TX Gulf Intracoastal June 2, 2023 Total: $314,221,000
Waterway, Coastal
Resilience Study,
Brazoria and
Matagorda
Counties
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(5) Flood risk management and ecosystem restoration.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. MS Memphis December 18, Federal: $44,295,000
Metropolitan 2023 Non-Federal: $23,851,000
Stormwater - Total: $68,146,000
North DeSoto
County
Feasibility
Study, DeSoto
County, Flood
Risk Management
and Ecosystem
Restoration
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(6) Modifications and other projects.--
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C. Date of
A. State B. Name Decision D. Estimated Costs
Document
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1. AZ Tres Rios, Arizona May 28, 2024 Federal: $215,840,300
Ecosystem Non-Federal: $116,221,700
Restoration Total: $332,062,000
Project
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2. KS Manhattan, Kansas May 6, 2024 Federal: $29,454,750
Federal Levee Non-Federal: $15,860,250
System Total: $45,315,000
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3. MO University City February 9, Federal: $9,094,000
Branch, River Des 2024 Non-Federal: $4,897,000
Peres, University Total: $13,990,000
City, St. Louis
County, Flood
Risk Management
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SEC. 402. FACILITY INVESTMENT.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), using amounts available
in the revolving fund established by the first section of the Civil
Functions Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576) that are not
otherwise obligated, the Secretary may--
(1) design and construct the new building for operations
and maintenance in Galveston, Texas, described in the
prospectus submitted to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on May
22, 2024, pursuant to subsection (c) of such Act (33 U.S.C.
576(c)), substantially in accordance with such prospectus;
(2) design and construct the new warehouse facility at the
Longview Lake Project near Lee's Summit, Missouri, described in
the prospectus submitted to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on May
22, 2024, pursuant to subsection (c) of such Act (33 U.S.C.
576(c)), substantially in accordance with such prospectus;
(3) design and construct the joint facility for the
resident office for the Corpus Christi Resident Office
(Construction) and the Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office
on existing federally owned property at the Naval Air Station,
in Corpus Christi, Texas, described in the prospectus submitted
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate on June 6, 2023, pursuant to
subsection (c) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 576(c)), substantially in
accordance with such prospectus; and
(4) carry out such construction and infrastructure
improvements as are required to support such building and
facilities, including any necessary demolition of the existing
infrastructure.
(b) Requirement.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall ensure that the revolving fund established by the first section
of the Civil Functions Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576) is
appropriately reimbursed from funds appropriated for Corps of Engineers
programs that benefit from the building and facilities constructed
under this section.
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