[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4367 Engrossed Amendment House (EAH)]
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In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
December 10, 2024.
Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 4367) entitled ``An Act
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.'', do pass with the
following
AMENDMENT:
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:
SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Thomas R. Carper
Water Resources Development Act of 2024''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 101. Short title; table of contents.
DIVISION A--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 1001. Short title.
Sec. 1002. Secretary defined.
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--General Matters
Sec. 1101. Outreach and access.
Sec. 1102. Notice to Congress regarding WRDA implementation.
Sec. 1103. Vertical integration and acceleration of studies.
Sec. 1104. Minimum real estate interest.
Sec. 1105. Review process.
Sec. 1106. Processing timelines.
Sec. 1107. Continuing authority programs.
Sec. 1108. Stormwater management projects.
Sec. 1109. Study of water resources development projects by non-Federal
interests.
Sec. 1110. Construction of water resources development projects by non-
Federal interests.
Sec. 1111. Annual report to Congress.
Sec. 1112. Services of volunteers.
Sec. 1113. Nonrecreation outgrant policy.
Sec. 1114. Silver Jackets program.
Sec. 1115. Support of Army civil works missions.
Sec. 1116. Temporary relocation assistance pilot program.
Sec. 1117. Harbor deepening.
Sec. 1118. Inland waterways regional dredge pilot program.
Sec. 1119. Dredged material disposal facility partnerships.
Sec. 1120. Real estate administrative fees.
Sec. 1121. Databases of Corps recreational sites.
Sec. 1122. Project studies subject to independent external peer review.
Sec. 1123. National coastal mapping program.
Sec. 1124. Removal of abandoned vessels.
Sec. 1125. Missouri River existing features protection.
Sec. 1126. Inland waterway projects.
Sec. 1127. Planning assistance for States.
Sec. 1128. Expedited consideration.
Sec. 1129. Emerging harbors.
Sec. 1130. Maximization of beneficial use.
Sec. 1131. Economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic modeling.
Sec. 1132. Improvements to National Dam Safety Program.
Sec. 1133. Funding to process permits.
Sec. 1134. Harmful algal bloom demonstration program.
Sec. 1135. Corrosion prevention.
Sec. 1136. Federal breakwaters and jetties.
Sec. 1137. Eligibility for inter-Tribal consortiums.
Sec. 1138. Shoreline and riverine protection and restoration.
Sec. 1139. Ability to pay.
Sec. 1140. Tribal partnership program.
Sec. 1141. Tribal project implementation pilot program.
Sec. 1142. Federal interest determinations.
Sec. 1143. Watershed and river basin assessments.
Sec. 1144. Control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species.
Sec. 1145. Easements for hurricane and storm damage reduction projects.
Sec. 1146. Systemwide improvement framework and encroachments.
Sec. 1147. Remote and subsistence harbors.
Sec. 1148. Treatment of projects in covered communities.
Sec. 1149. Remote operations at Corps dams.
Sec. 1150. Reporting and oversight.
Sec. 1151. Alternate seaports.
Sec. 1152. Columbia River Basin.
Sec. 1153. Challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation
facilities.
Sec. 1154. Retention of recreation fees.
Sec. 1155. Sense of Congress related to water data.
Sec. 1156. Sense of Congress relating to comprehensive benefits.
Subtitle B--Grace F. Napolitano Priority for Water Supply, Water
Conservation, and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024
Sec. 1160. Short title.
Sec. 1161. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 1162. Forecast-informed reservoir operations.
Sec. 1163. Updates to certain water control manuals.
Sec. 1164. Emergency drought operations pilot program.
Sec. 1165. Leveraging Federal infrastructure for increased water
supply.
TITLE II--STUDIES AND REPORTS
Sec. 1201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies.
Sec. 1202. Expedited modification of existing feasibility studies.
Sec. 1203. Expedited completion.
Sec. 1204. Expedited completion of other feasibility studies.
Sec. 1205. Corps of Engineers Reports.
Sec. 1206. Annual report on harbor maintenance needs and trust fund
expenditures.
Sec. 1207. Craig Harbor, Alaska.
Sec. 1208. Studies for modification of project purposes in the Colorado
River Basin in Arizona.
Sec. 1209. Beaver Lake, Arkansas, reallocation study.
Sec. 1210. Oceanside, California.
Sec. 1211. Delaware Inland Bays Watershed Study.
Sec. 1212. Sussex County, Delaware.
Sec. 1213. J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia.
Sec. 1214. Algiers Canal Levees, Louisiana.
Sec. 1215. Upper Barataria Basin and Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico
Connection, Louisiana.
Sec. 1216. Poor Farm Pond Dam, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Sec. 1217. New Jersey hot spot erosion mitigation.
Sec. 1218. New Jersey Shore protection, New Jersey.
Sec. 1219. Excess land report for certain projects in North Dakota.
Sec. 1220. Allegheny River, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 1221. Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency study, Texas.
Sec. 1222. Lake O' the Pines, Texas.
Sec. 1223. Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project, Texas.
Sec. 1224. Waco Lake, Texas.
Sec. 1225. Coastal Washington.
Sec. 1226. Kanawha River Basin.
Sec. 1227. Upper Mississippi River System Flood Risk and Resiliency
Study.
Sec. 1228. Briefing on status of certain activities on Missouri River.
Sec. 1229. Ogallala Aquifer.
Sec. 1230. National Academy of Sciences study on Upper Rio Grande
Basin.
Sec. 1231. Upper Susquehanna River Basin comprehensive flood damage
reduction feasibility study.
Sec. 1232. Technical correction, Walla Walla River.
Sec. 1233. Dam safety assurance consideration.
Sec. 1234. Sea sparrow accounting.
Sec. 1235. Report on efforts to monitor, control, and eradicate
invasive species.
Sec. 1236. Deadline for previously required list of covered projects.
Sec. 1237. Examination of reduction of microplastics.
Sec. 1238. Post-disaster watershed assessment for impacted areas.
Sec. 1239. Study on land valuation procedures for the Tribal
Partnership Program.
Sec. 1240. Report to Congress on levee safety guidelines.
Sec. 1241. Public-private partnership user's guide.
Sec. 1242. Review of authorities and programs for alternative delivery
methods.
Sec. 1243. Cooperation authority.
Sec. 1244. GAO studies.
TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Sec. 1301. Deauthorization of inactive projects.
Sec. 1302. Specific deauthorizations.
Sec. 1303. General reauthorizations.
Sec. 1304. Environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1305. Environmental infrastructure pilot program.
Sec. 1306. Conveyances.
Sec. 1307. Selma, Alabama.
Sec. 1308. Barrow, Alaska.
Sec. 1309. Lowell Creek Tunnel, Alaska.
Sec. 1310. San Francisco Bay, California.
Sec. 1311. Santa Ana River Mainstem, California.
Sec. 1312. Colebrook River Reservoir, Connecticut.
Sec. 1313. Faulkner Island, Connecticut.
Sec. 1314. Northern estuaries ecosystem restoration, Florida.
Sec. 1315. New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, Georgia and South Carolina.
Sec. 1316. Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project,
Brandon Road, Will County, Illinois.
Sec. 1317. Larose to Golden Meadow, Louisiana.
Sec. 1318. Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana.
Sec. 1319. Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel, Louisiana.
Sec. 1320. Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Sec. 1321. Missouri River levee system, Missouri.
Sec. 1322. Stockton Lake, Missouri.
Sec. 1323. Table Rock Lake, Missouri and Arkansas.
Sec. 1324. Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers, New York.
Sec. 1325. Columbia River Channel, Oregon and Washington.
Sec. 1326. Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Sec. 1327. Chambers, Galveston, and Harris counties, Texas.
Sec. 1328. Matagorda Ship Channel, Port Lavaca, Texas.
Sec. 1329. San Antonio Channel, San Antonio, Texas.
Sec. 1330. Lake Champlain Watershed, Vermont and New York.
Sec. 1331. Ediz Hook Beach Erosion Control Project, Port Angeles,
Washington.
Sec. 1332. Western Washington State, Washington.
Sec. 1333. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion,
riverine erosion, and ice and glacial
damage, Alaska.
Sec. 1334. Chattahoochee River Program.
Sec. 1335. Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Program.
Sec. 1336. Delaware Coastal System Program.
Sec. 1337. Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm
Risk Management Study.
Sec. 1338. Hawaii environmental restoration.
Sec. 1339. Illinois River basin restoration.
Sec. 1340. Kentucky and West Virginia environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1341. Missouri River mitigation, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and
Nebraska.
Sec. 1342. New York emergency shore restoration.
Sec. 1343. New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries, New York and
New Jersey.
Sec. 1344. Southeastern North Carolina environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1345. Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Sec. 1346. Western Lake Erie basin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.
Sec. 1347. Ohio and North Dakota.
Sec. 1348. Oregon environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1349. Pennsylvania environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1350. Washington Aqueduct.
Sec. 1351. Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of
Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Sec. 1352. Northern West Virginia.
Sec. 1353. Southern West Virginia.
Sec. 1354. Upper Mississippi River restoration program.
Sec. 1355. Acequias irrigation systems.
Sec. 1356. Additional projects for underserved community harbors.
Sec. 1357. Bosque wildlife restoration project.
Sec. 1358. Coastal community flood control and other purposes.
Sec. 1359. Congressional notification of deferred payment agreement
request.
Sec. 1360. Contracts for water supply.
Sec. 1361. Expenses for control of aquatic plant growths and invasive
species.
Sec. 1362. Hopper dredge McFarland replacement.
Sec. 1363. Lakes program.
Sec. 1364. Maintenance of navigation channels.
Sec. 1365. Maintenance of pile dike system.
Sec. 1366. Navigation along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Sec. 1367. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams.
Sec. 1368. Soil moisture and snowpack monitoring.
Sec. 1369. Waiver of non-Federal share of damages related to certain
contract claims.
Sec. 1370. Wilson Lock floating guide wall.
Sec. 1371. Sense of Congress relating to Mobile Harbor, Alabama.
Sec. 1372. Sense of Congress relating to shallow draft dredging in the
Chesapeake Bay.
Sec. 1373. Sense of Congress relating to Missouri River priorities.
TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
Sec. 1401. Project authorizations.
Sec. 1402. Special rule.
Sec. 1403. Additional project authorization pursuant to study by non-
Federal interest.
Sec. 1404. Facility investment.
DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS
TITLE I--FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE HIGHWAY FUNDING ACT OF 2024
Sec. 2101. Short title.
Sec. 2102. Definitions.
Sec. 2103. Redistribution of prior TIFIA funding.
Sec. 2104. Redistribution of fiscal year 2025 TIFIA funding.
Sec. 2105. Redistribution of fiscal year 2026 TIFIA funding.
TITLE II--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2024
Sec. 2201. Short title.
Subtitle A--Public Works and Economic Development
Sec. 2211. Definitions.
Sec. 2212. Increased coordination.
Sec. 2213. Grants for public works and economic development.
Sec. 2214. Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses.
Sec. 2215. Cost sharing.
Sec. 2216. Regulations on relative needs and allocations.
Sec. 2217. Research and technical assistance; university centers.
Sec. 2218. Investment priorities.
Sec. 2219. Grants for economic adjustment.
Sec. 2220. Renewable energy program.
Sec. 2221. Workforce training grants.
Sec. 2222. Congressional notification requirements.
Sec. 2223. Specific flexibilities related to deployment of high-speed
broadband.
Sec. 2224. Critical supply chain site development grant program.
Sec. 2225. Updated distress criteria and grant rates.
Sec. 2226. Comprehensive economic development strategies.
Sec. 2227. Office of Tribal Economic Development.
Sec. 2228. Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.
Sec. 2229. Establishment of technical assistance liaisons.
Sec. 2230. Annual report to Congress.
Sec. 2231. Economic Development Representatives.
Sec. 2232. Modernization of environmental reviews.
Sec. 2233. GAO report on economic development programs.
Sec. 2234. GAO report on Economic Development Administration
regulations and policies.
Sec. 2235. GAO study on rural communities.
Sec. 2236. General authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 2237. Technical correction.
Subtitle B--Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development
Sec. 2241. Regional commission authorizations.
Sec. 2242. Regional commission modifications.
Sec. 2243. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies.
Sec. 2244. Financial assistance.
Sec. 2245. Northern Border Regional Commission area.
Sec. 2246. Southwest Border Regional Commission area.
Sec. 2247. Great Lakes Authority area.
Sec. 2248. Additional regional commission programs.
Sec. 2249. Establishment of Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.
Sec. 2250. Establishment of Southern New England Regional Commission.
Sec. 2251. Denali Commission reauthorization.
Sec. 2252. Denali Housing Fund.
Sec. 2253. Delta Regional Authority reauthorization.
Sec. 2254. Northern Great Plains Regional Authority reauthorization.
TITLE III--PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORMS
Sec. 2301. Amendments to the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of
2016.
Sec. 2302. Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act.
Sec. 2303. Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act.
Sec. 2304. Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act.
Sec. 2305. Public Buildings Accountability Act.
Sec. 2306. Sale of Webster school.
Sec. 2307. Real property conveyance.
Sec. 2308. Think Differently About Building Accessibility Act.
Sec. 2309. Revision of design standards.
Sec. 2310. Limitation on authorizations.
Sec. 2311. Conveyance of Federal courthouse to the City of Huntsville,
Alabama.
Sec. 2312. Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building.
Sec. 2313. Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex.
Sec. 2314. Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building.
Sec. 2315. Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building.
Sec. 2316. Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse.
Sec. 2317. Virginia Smith Federal Building.
Sec. 2318. Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States
Courthouse.
Sec. 2319. Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse.
Sec. 2320. Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center.
DIVISION A--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
SEC. 1001. SHORT TITLE.
This division may be cited as the ``Water Resources Development Act
of 2024''.
SEC. 1002. SECRETARY DEFINED.
In this division, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Army.
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--General Matters
SEC. 1101. OUTREACH AND ACCESS.
(a) In General.--Section 8117(b) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281b(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking ``and''
at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) ensuring that a potential non-Federal
interest is aware of the roles, responsibilities, and
financial commitments associated with a completed water
resources development project prior to initiating a
feasibility study (as defined in section 105(d) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2215(d))), including operations, maintenance, repair,
replacement, and rehabilitation responsibilities.'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the
following:
``(B) designate and make publicly available a
community project advisor at each district and division
office of the Corps of Engineers for--
``(i) inquiries from potential non-Federal
interests relating to the water resources
development authorities of the Secretary; and
``(ii) any other responsibilities as
determined by the Secretary that are
appropriate to carry out this section;'';
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(C) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) to the maximum extent practicable--
``(i) develop and continue to make publicly
available, through a publicly available
existing website, information on the projects
and studies within the jurisdiction of each
district of the Corps of Engineers; and
``(ii) ensure that the information
described in clause (i) is consistent and made
publicly available in the same manner across
all districts of the Corps of Engineers.'';
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs
(4) and (5), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Guidance.--The Secretary shall develop and issue
guidance to ensure that community project advisors designated
under paragraph (2)(B) are adequately fulfilling their
obligations under that paragraph.''.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the status of the implementation of section 8117 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281b), including
the amendments made to that section by subsection (a), including--
(1) a plan for implementing any requirements under that
section; and
(2) any potential barriers to implementing that section.
SEC. 1102. NOTICE TO CONGRESS REGARDING WRDA IMPLEMENTATION.
(a) Plan of Implementation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan for
implementing this division and the amendments made by this
division.
(2) Requirements.--In developing the plan under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall--
(A) identify each provision of this division (or an
amendment made by this division) that will require--
(i) the development and issuance of
guidance, including whether that guidance will
be significant guidance;
(ii) the development and issuance of a
rule; or
(iii) appropriations;
(B) develop timelines for the issuance of--
(i) any guidance described in subparagraph
(A)(i); and
(ii) each rule described in subparagraph
(A)(ii); and
(C) establish a process to disseminate information
about this division and the amendments made by this
division to each District and Division Office of the
Corps of Engineers.
(3) Transmittal.--On completion of the plan under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall transmit the plan to--
(A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(b) Implementation of Prior Water Resources Development Laws.--
(1) Definition of prior water resources development law.--
In this subsection, the term ``prior water resources
development law'' means each of the following (including the
amendments made by any of the following):
(A) The Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(Public Law 106-541).
(B) The Water Resources Development Act of 2007
(Public Law 110-114).
(C) The Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (Public Law 113-121).
(D) The Water Resources Development Act of 2016
(Public Law 114-322).
(E) The Water Resources Development Act of 2018
(Public Law 115-270).
(F) The Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(Public Law 116-260).
(G) The Water Resources Development Act of 2022
(Public Law 117-263).
(2) Notice.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
written notice of the status of efforts by the
Secretary to implement the prior water resources
development laws.
(B) Contents.--
(i) In general.--As part of the notice
under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall
include a list describing each provision of a
prior water resources development law that has
not been fully implemented as of the date of
submission of the notice.
(ii) Additional information.--For each
provision included on the list under clause
(i), the Secretary shall--
(I) establish a timeline for
implementing the provision;
(II) provide a description of the
status of the provision in the
implementation process; and
(III) provide an explanation for
the delay in implementing the
provision.
(3) Briefings.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days
thereafter until the Chairs of the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives determine that this division,
the amendments made by this division, and prior water
resources development laws are fully implemented, the
Secretary shall provide to relevant congressional
committees a briefing on the implementation of this
division, the amendments made by this division, and
prior water resources development laws.
(B) Inclusions.--A briefing under subparagraph (A)
shall include--
(i) updates to the implementation plan
under subsection (a); and
(ii) updates to the written notice under
paragraph (2).
(c) Additional Notice Pending Issuance.--Not later than 30 days
before issuing any guidance, rule, notice in the Federal Register, or
other documentation required to implement this division, an amendment
made by this division, or a prior water resources development law (as
defined in subsection (b)(1)), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a written notice regarding the pending issuance.
(d) Wrda Implementation Team.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Prior water resources development law.--The
term ``prior water resources development law'' has the
meaning given the term in subsection (b)(1).
(B) Team.--The term ``team'' means the Water
Resources Development Act implementation team
established under paragraph (2).
(2) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a Water
Resources Development Act implementation team that shall
consist of current employees of the Federal Government,
including--
(A) not fewer than 2 employees in the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works;
(B) not fewer than 2 employees at the headquarters
of the Corps of Engineers; and
(C) a representative of each district and division
of the Corps of Engineers.
(3) Duties.--The team shall be responsible for assisting
with the implementation of this division, the amendments made
by this division, and prior water resources development laws,
including--
(A) performing ongoing outreach to--
(i) Congress; and
(ii) employees and servicemembers stationed
in districts and divisions of the Corps of
Engineers to ensure that all Corps of Engineers
employees are aware of and implementing
provisions of this division, the amendments
made by this division, and prior water
resources development laws, in a manner
consistent with congressional intent;
(B) identifying any issues with implementation of a
provision of this division, the amendments made by this
division, and prior water resources development laws at
the district, division, or national level;
(C) resolving the issues identified under
subparagraph (B), in consultation with Corps of
Engineers leadership and the Secretary; and
(D) ensuring that any interpretation developed as a
result of the process under subparagraph (C) is
consistent with congressional intent for this division,
the amendments made by this division, and prior water
resources development laws.
SEC. 1103. 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 ``3 years after the date
of initiation'' and inserting ``4 years after the date 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) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2) have a maximum total cost of $5,000,000; and''.
(b) Savings Clause.--Nothing in the amendments made by subsection
(a) shall be construed to affect a feasibility study that was initiated
prior to the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1104. 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. 1105. REVIEW PROCESS.
Section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408) is amended
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 clear,
concise, and specific guidance to be used within the Corps of
Engineers and by non-Federal entities developing applications
for permission standardizing the review process across
Districts.
``(2) Preapplication meeting.--At the request of a non-
Federal entity that is planning on submitting an application
for permission pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall
meet with the non-Federal entity to--
``(A) provide clear, concise, and specific design
standards that the non-Federal entity must use in the
development of the application;
``(B) recommend, based on coordination with the
non-Federal entity, the appropriate number of design
packages for submission for the proposed action, and
the stage of development at which such packages should
be submitted; 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).''.
SEC. 1106. PROCESSING TIMELINES.
Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the
Secretary shall ensure that the public website for the ``permit
finder'' of the Corps of Engineers accurately reflects the current
status of permits for which funds have been contributed under section
214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2352).
SEC. 1107. 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, at the request of the non-
Federal interest, to carry out a project under a continuing
authority program through the use of an alternative delivery
method.
(2) Participation in pilot program.--In carrying out
paragraph (1), the Secretary 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.
(3) 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.
(4) Modifications to processes.--With respect to a project
selected under paragraph (3), the Secretary, at the request of
the non-federal interest, shall to the maximum extent
practicable--
(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) allow the use of a single contract with the
non-Federal interest that incorporates the feasibility
and construction phases.
(5) 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
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) consistent with the
applicable continuing authority program; and
(ii) the Secretary--
(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 reimbursement.--The Secretary
may only provide reimbursement under subparagraph (A)
if the Secretary 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.
(C) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall regularly
monitor and audit any project being constructed by a
non-Federal interest pursuant to this subsection to
ensure that the construction is carried out in
compliance with the requirements of--
(i) this subsection; and
(ii) the relevant continuing authorities
program.
(6) Evaluations and reporting.--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 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.
(7) 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) 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.
(8) Maximum projects.--Not more than 25 projects may be
carried out under this subsection.
(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 of fiscal years 2025 through 2032.
(b) Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Protection.--Section 14 of
the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r) is amended--
(1) by striking ``$25,000,000'' and inserting
``$50,000,000''; and
(2) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$15,000,000''.
(c) 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 ``$15,000,000''.
(d) 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 ``$15,000,000''.
(e) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration.--Section 206 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Drought resilience.--A project under this section may
include measures that enhance drought resilience through the
restoration of wetlands or the removal of invasive species.'';
(2) 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.'';
(3) in subsection (d), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$15,000,000''; and
(4) in subsection (f), by striking ``$62,500,000'' and
inserting ``$75,000,000''.
(f) Removal of Obstructions; Clearing Channels.--Section 2 of the
Act of August 28, 1937 (33 U.S.C. 701g) is amended--
(1) by striking ``$7,500,000'' and inserting
``$15,000,000'';
(2) by inserting ``for preventing and mitigating flood
damages associated with ice jams,'' after ``other debris,'';
and
(3) by striking ``$500,000'' and inserting ``$1,000,000''.
(g) 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 the following: ``for the purpose of--
``(1) improving'';
(B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), 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 ``$15,000,000'';
(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 nonnative species; and
``(4) other actions that increase drought resilience, water
conservation, or water availability.''.
(h) Shore Damage Prevention or Mitigation.--Section 111(c) of the
River and Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i(c)) is amended by striking
``$12,500,000'' and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
(i) Regional Sediment Management.--Section 204(c)(1)(C) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326(c)(1)(C)) is
amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
(j) Small Flood Control Projects.--Section 205 of the Flood Control
Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) is amended--
(1) in the first sentence, by striking ``$68,750,000'' and
inserting ``$90,000,000''; and
(2) in the third sentence, by striking ``$10,000,000'' and
inserting ``$15,000,000''.
(k) 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) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``pilot'';
(B) 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 relevant
project proposals to the Secretary; and''; and
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``a total of
20 projects'' and inserting ``projects'';
(3) by striking paragraph (4); and
(4) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4);
(5) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by inserting
``the'' before ``Water''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $150,000,000
for each fiscal year.''.
SEC. 1108. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program to carry
out studies and projects to control, retain, and reuse stormwater
associated with flood control efforts, in partnership with non-Federal
interests.
(b) Requirements.--
(1) Prioritization.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall prioritize studies and projects that improve
urban flood control efforts, including through the management
of stormwater that flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic feet
per second for the 10-percent flood.
(2) Use of natural and nature-based features.--In carrying
out a project under this section, the Secretary shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, seek to incorporate natural
features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined
in section 1184(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2016 (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))).
(3) Consideration.--In carrying out a project under this
section, the Secretary shall, where appropriate, maximize the
use of features for the reclamation, recycling, and reuse of
flood water and stormwater associated with the project.
(4) Items provided by non-federal interest.--
(A) In general.--The non-Federal interest for a
project carried out under this section shall provide
all land, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations
necessary for the project.
(B) Credit.--The value of the land, easements,
rights-of-way, and relocations provided under
subparagraph (A) shall be credited toward the non-
Federal share of the cost of the project.
(5) Agreements.--Construction of a project under this
section shall be initiated only after a non-Federal interest
has entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary to
pay--
(A) the non-Federal share of the costs of
construction required under this section; and
(B) 100 percent of any operation, maintenance,
replacement, and rehabilitation costs associated with
the project, in accordance with regulations prescribed
by the Secretary.
(c) Cost-share.--
(1) Study.--Subject to paragraph (3), the Federal share of
the cost of a study carried out under this section shall be 50
percent, except that the first $100,000 of the cost of the
study shall be at Federal expense.
(2) Construction.--Subject to paragraph (3), the non-
Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this
section shall be 35 percent.
(3) Limitation.--The total Federal amount expended for a
study or project under this section shall be not more than
$10,000,000.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for
each fiscal year.
SEC. 1109. 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. 1110. 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), by striking paragraph (1) and
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--When requested by a non-Federal interest
carrying out a project or separable element of a project under
this section, the Secretary shall undertake all necessary
studies, engineering, and technical assistance on construction
for any project or separable element of a project under this
section, and provide technical assistance in obtaining all
necessary permits for the construction, if the non-Federal
interest contracts with the Secretary to provide funds to the
United States funds for the studies, engineering, or technical
assistance.'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``plans'' each
place it appears and inserting ``plan'';
(B) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``, discrete
segment of the project, or separable element of the
project'' after ``the project'';
(C) in paragraph (5) by striking ``plans'' each
place it appears and inserting ``plan''; 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.''.
(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. 1111. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.
Section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)(D)(iii)--
(A) in subclause (VIII), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subclause (IX), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(X) section 1108 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2024.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (i); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
``(g) Non-Federal Interest Notification.--After the publication of
the annual report under subsection (f), if the proposal of a non-
Federal interest submitted under subsection (b) was included by the
Secretary in the appendix under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary shall
provide written notification to the non-Federal interest of such
inclusion.
``(h) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the
publication of the annual report under subsection (f), for each
proposal included in that annual report or appendix, the Secretary
shall notify each Member of Congress that represents the State in which
that proposal will be located that the proposal was included the annual
report or the appendix.''.
SEC. 1112. SERVICES OF VOLUNTEERS.
(a) In General.--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.
(b) Process.--The Secretary shall establish a process to carry out
subsection (a).
SEC. 1113. NONRECREATION 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
nonrecreational 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. 1114. SILVER JACKETS PROGRAM.
The Secretary shall continue the Silver Jackets program established
by the Secretary pursuant to section 206 of the Flood Control Act of
1960 (33 U.S.C. 709a) and section 204 of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5134).
SEC. 1115. 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; and
(2) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) West Virginia University to conduct academic research
on flood resilience planning and risk management, water
resource-related emergency management, aquatic ecosystem
restoration, water quality, hydropower (including siting and
risk management for open- and closed-loop pumped hydropower
energy storage), and water resource-related recreation
(including management of water-related resources for
recreation) in the State of West Virginia;
``(5) Delaware State University to conduct academic
research on water resource ecology, water quality, aquatic
ecosystem restoration, coastal restoration, and water resource-
related emergency management in the State of Delaware, the
Delaware River Basin, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed;
``(6) the University of Notre Dame to conduct academic
research on hazard mitigation policies and practices in coastal
communities, including through the incorporation of data
analysis and the use of risk-based analytical frameworks for
reviewing flood mitigation and hardening plans and for
evaluating the design of new infrastructure;
``(7) Mississippi State University to conduct academic
research on technology to be used in water resources
development infrastructure, analyses of the environment before
and after a natural disaster, and geospatial data collection;
``(8) 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;
``(9) 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
``(10) 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. 1116. TEMPORARY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 8154(g)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022
(136 Stat. 3735) 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. 1117. 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. 1118. 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. 1119. DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS.
(a) In General.--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.''.
(b) Savings Clause.--Nothing in the amendments made by subsection
(a) shall affect--
(1) an agreement between the Secretary and a non-Federal
interest that is in effect on the date of enactment of this
Act, except that, upon request by the non-Federal interest
party to such agreement, the Secretary and the non-Federal
interest may modify such agreement; or
(2) the inclusion in an agreement between the Secretary and
a non-Federal interest entered into after the date of enactment
of this Act of a dredged material disposal facility that is
included in an agreement between the Secretary and a non-
Federal interest in effect on the date of enactment of this
Act, unless the non-Federal interest is notified and agrees.
SEC. 1120. 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. 1121. 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. 1122. 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) by striking subsection (h); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (i) through (l) as
subsections (h) through (k), respectively.
SEC. 1123. 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--
(1) shall 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) shall 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) shall 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, shall--
(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, may provide subject matter expertise,
mapping services, and technology evolution assistance;
(6) may 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) shall 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) may maintain the panel of senior leaders established
under section 8110(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022; and
(9) may 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.
(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. 1124. REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VESSELS.
(a) In General.--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) is authorized to 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.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 20 of the Act of March 3, 1899
(33 U.S.C. 416) is amended by striking ``the preceding section of this
Act'' and inserting ``section 19(a)''.
SEC. 1125. 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 the operation of 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
affect 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. 1126. INLAND WATERWAY PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Section 102(a) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2212(a)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``65
percent of the costs'' and inserting ``75 percent of the
costs''; and
(2) in the second sentence, by striking ``35 percent of
such costs'' and inserting ``25 percent of such costs''.
(b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply
beginning on October 1, 2024, to any construction of a project for
navigation on the inland waterways that is new or ongoing on or after
that date.
SEC. 1127. PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR STATES.
Section 22(a)(2)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-16(a)(2)(B)) is amended by inserting ``and title
research for abandoned structures'' before the period at the end.
SEC. 1128. EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION.
Section 7004(b)(4) of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1374; 132 Stat. 3784) is amended by striking
``December 31, 2024'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1129. 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. 1130. 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),''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:
``(12) Osceola County, Florida.''.
(c) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material.--Section 125(a)(1) 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 volume (as measured in cubic yards)
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.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to make
available to a non-Federal interest, at no additional cost,
dredged material that the Secretary has determined is in excess
of the amounts identified as needed for use by the Secretary.
(2) Responsibility.--The non-Federal interest shall be
responsible for all costs to remove and transport such
material, and shall certify that the non-Federal interest is
responsible for any and all liability related to the removal of
such material or the use of such material once it is removed.
SEC. 1131. ECONOMIC, HYDRAULIC, AND HYDROLOGIC MODELING.
(a) Model Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with other
Federal and State agencies, National Laboratories, and nonprofit
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) Limitation.--Nothing in this section may be construed to compel
or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by
the Secretary to be confidential information, privileged information,
law enforcement information, national security information,
infrastructure security information, personal information, or
information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.
(d) 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.
(e) Funding.--The Secretary is authorized, to the extent and in the
amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts, to transfer to
other Federal and State agencies, National Laboratories, and nonprofit
research institutions, including institutions of higher education, such
funds as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) from amounts
available to the Secretary.
(f) 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.
(g) 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.
(h) 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. 1132. IMPROVEMENTS TO NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--Section 2 of the National Dam Safety Program Act
(33 U.S.C. 467) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (16) as paragraph (17); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following:
``(16) Underserved community.--The term `underserved
community' means a community with a population of less than
50,000 that has a median household income of less than 80
percent of the statewide median household income.''.
(b) National Inventory of Dams and Low-Head Dams.--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.''.
(c) Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams.--Section 8A of
the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467f-2) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking subparagraph (C) and
inserting the following:
``(C) Grant assurance.--As part of a grant
agreement under subparagraph (B), the Administrator
shall require that each eligible subrecipient to which
the State awards a grant under this section provides an
assurance from the dam owner, with respect to the dam
to be rehabilitated, that the dam owner will carry out
a plan for maintenance of the dam during the expected
life of the dam.'';
(2) in subsection (d)(2)(C), by striking ``commit'' and
inserting ``for a project not including removal, obtain a
commitment from the dam owner'';
(3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Floodplain Management Plans.--
``(1) In general.--As a condition of receipt of assistance
under this section, an eligible subrecipient shall demonstrate
that a floodplain management plan to reduce the impacts of
future flood events from a controlled or uncontrolled release
from the dam or management of water levels in the area impacted
by the dam--
``(A) for a removal--
``(i) is in place; and
``(ii) identifies areas that would be
impacted by the removal of the dam and includes
a communication and outreach plan for the
project and the impact of the project on the
affected communities; or
``(B) for a project not including removal--
``(i) is in place; or
``(ii) will be--
``(I) developed not later than 2
years after the date of execution of a
project agreement for assistance under
this section; and
``(II) implemented not later than 2
years after the date of completion of
construction of the project.
``(2) Requirement.--In the case of a plan for a removal,
the Administrator may not impose any additional requirements or
conditions other than the requirements in paragraph (1)(A).
``(3) Inclusions.--A plan under paragraph (1)(B) shall
address--
``(A) potential measures, practices, and policies
to reduce loss of life, injuries, damage to property
and facilities, public expenditures, and other adverse
impacts of flooding in the area protected or impacted
by the dam;
``(B) plans for flood fighting and evacuation; and
``(C) public education and awareness of flood
risks.
``(4) Plan criteria and technical support.--The
Administrator, in consultation with the Board, shall provide
criteria, and may provide technical support, for the
development and implementation of floodplain management plans
prepared under this subsection.'';
(4) in subsection (g)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Any'' and
inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (C),
any''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Underserved communities.--Subparagraph (A)
shall not apply to a project carried out by or for the
benefit of an underserved community.''.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 14 of the National
Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467j) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2028''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and
low-head dams'' after ``inventory of dams''
each place it appears; and
(ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read
as follows:
``(B) Maximum amount of allocation.--The amount of
funds allocated to a State under this paragraph for a
fiscal year may not exceed the amount that is equal to
4 times the amount of funds committed by the State to
implement dam safety activities for that fiscal
year.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking the subsection heading and
inserting ``National Inventory of Dams and Low-Head
Dams''; and
(B) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2028'';
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ``2023'' and inserting
``2028'';
(4) in subsection (d), by striking ``2023'' and inserting
``2028'';
(5) in subsection (e), by striking ``2023'' and inserting
``2028''; and
(6) in subsection (f), by striking ``2023'' and inserting
``2028''.
(e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 15 of the National Dam Safety
Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467o) is repealed.
SEC. 1133. 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. 1134. 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 in
the United States or its territories'' 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)--
(A) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``Watershed''
after ``Okeechobee'';
(B) in paragraph (13), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(C) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(15) Lake Elsinore, California; and
``(16) Willamette River, Oregon.'';
(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. 1135. 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) or (2) 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. 1136. 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. 1137. ELIGIBILITY FOR INTER-TRIBAL CONSORTIUMS.
Section 221(b)(1) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.
1962d-5b(b)(1)) is amended by inserting ``and an inter-tribal
consortium (as defined in section 403 of the Indian Child Protection
and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. 3202))'' after
``5304))''.
SEC. 1138. 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.
``(M) Winooski River tributary watershed,
Vermont.''.
SEC. 1139. 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) 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 extent to which the non-Federal interest
is an economically disadvantaged community (as defined
pursuant to 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
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Exception.--This subsection shall not apply to
project costs greater than the national economic development
plan.
``(6) 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, including--
``(I) the name of the non-Federal
interest that submitted to the
Secretary a request for a determination
under this subsection; and
``(II) the name and location of the
project;
``(ii) the determination of the Secretary
with respect to each such request;
``(iii) the basis for each such
determination; and
``(iv) the adjusted share of the costs of
the project of the non-Federal interest, if
applicable.
``(C) Inclusion in chief's report.--The Secretary
may include a 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. 1140. TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33
U.S.C. 2269) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Definition of Indian Tribe'' and inserting
``Definitions'';
(B) by striking ``In this section, the term'' and
inserting ``In this section:
``(1) Indian tribe.--The terms `Indian tribe' and `Indian
Tribe' have the meanings given the terms''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Inter-tribal consortium.--The term `inter-tribal
consortium' has the meaning given the term in section 403 of
the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
(25 U.S.C. 3202).
``(3) Tribal organization.--The term `Tribal organization'
has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``, inter-tribal consortiums,
Tribal organizations,'' after ``Indian
tribes''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``,
inter-tribal consortiums, or Tribal
organizations'' after ``Indian tribes'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
following:
``(2) Authorized activities.--An activity conducted under
paragraph (1) may address--
``(A) projects for flood or hurricane and storm
damage reduction, including erosion control 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),
environmental restoration and protection, and
preservation of cultural and natural resources;
``(B) watershed assessments and planning
activities;
``(C) technical assistance to an Indian Tribe, an
inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization,
including--
``(i) assistance for planning to ameliorate
flood hazards, to avoid repetitive flood
impacts, to anticipate, prepare, and adapt to
changing hydrological and climatic conditions
and extreme weather events, and to withstand,
respond to, and recover rapidly from disruption
due to flood hazards; and
``(ii) the provision of, and integration
into planning of, hydrologic, economic, and
environmental data and analyses;
``(D) projects that improve emergency response
capabilities and provide increased access to
infrastructure that may be utilized in the event of a
severe weather event or other natural disaster; and
``(E) such other projects as the Secretary, in
cooperation with Indian Tribes, inter-tribal
consortiums, Tribal organizations, and the heads of
other Federal agencies, determines to be
appropriate.'';
(C) in paragraph (3)(A)--
(i) by inserting ``, an inter-tribal
consortium, or a Tribal organization'' after
``an Indian tribe''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, inter-tribal
consortium, or Tribal organization'' after
``the Indian tribe''; and
(D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$26,000,000''
each place it appears and inserting ``$28,500,000'';
(3) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following:
``(7) Congressional notification.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall annually
submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives written
notification of determinations made by the Secretary of
the ability of non-Federal interests to pay under this
subsection.
``(B) Contents.--In preparing the written
notification under subparagraph (A), the Secretary
shall include, for each determination made by the
Secretary--
``(i) the name of the non-Federal interest
that submitted to the Secretary a request for a
determination under paragraph (1)(B);
``(ii) the name and location of the
project; and
``(iii) the determination made by the
Secretary and the reasons for the
determination, including the adjusted share of
the costs of the project of the non-Federal
interest, if applicable.''; and
(4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Pilot Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a pilot
program to carry out water-related planning activities or
activities relating to the study, design, and construction of
water resources development projects that otherwise meet the
requirements of this section.
``(2) Project selection.--The Secretary shall carry out not
more than 7 activities or projects under the pilot program
described in paragraph (1), of which--
``(A) one is located along the Mid-Columbia River,
Washington, Tancum Creek, Washington, or Similk Bay,
Washington;
``(B) one is located at Big Bend, Lake Oahe, Fort
Randall, or Gavins Point reservoirs, South Dakota; and
``(C) notwithstanding the limitations described in
subsection (b)(1)(B), 5 are in proximity to a river
system or other aquatic habitat within the State of
Washington with respect to which an Indian Tribe, an
inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization has
Tribal treaty rights.
``(3) Report to congress.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of enactment of this section, and annually 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 that describes activities or projects carried out under
the pilot program.
``(4) Savings clause.--Nothing in this subsection
authorizes--
``(A) a project for the removal of a dam that
otherwise is a project described in paragraph (2);
``(B) the study of the removal of a dam; or
``(C) the study of any Federal dam, including the
study of power, flood control, or navigation
replacement, or the implementation of any functional
alteration to that dam, that is located along a body of
water described in paragraph (2).''.
SEC. 1141. TRIBAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible project.--The term ``eligible project'' means
a project or activity eligible to be carried out under the
Tribal partnership program under section 203 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269).
(2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the
meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(b) Authorization.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a
pilot program under which Indian Tribes may directly carry out eligible
projects.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program under this section
are--
(1) to authorize Tribal contracting to advance Tribal self-
determination and provide economic opportunities for Indian
Tribes; and
(2) to evaluate the technical, financial, and
organizational efficiencies of Indian Tribes carrying out the
design, execution, management, and construction of 1 or more
eligible projects.
(d) Administration.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program under
this section, the Secretary shall--
(A) identify a total of not more than 5 eligible
projects that have been authorized for construction;
(B) notify the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on
the identification of each eligible project under the
pilot program under this section;
(C) in collaboration with the Indian Tribe, develop
a detailed project management plan for each identified
eligible project that outlines the scope, budget,
design, and construction resource requirements
necessary for the Indian Tribe to execute the project
or a separable element of the eligible project;
(D) on the request of the Indian Tribe and in
accordance with subsection (f)(2), enter into a project
partnership agreement with the Indian Tribe for the
Indian Tribe to provide full project management control
for construction of the eligible project, or a
separable element of the eligible project, in
accordance with plans approved by the Secretary;
(E) following execution of the project partnership
agreement, transfer to the Indian Tribe to carry out
construction of the eligible project, or a separable
element of the eligible project--
(i) if applicable, the balance of the
unobligated amounts appropriated for the
eligible project, except that the Secretary
shall retain sufficient amounts for the Corps
of Engineers to carry out any responsibilities
of the Corps of Engineers relating to the
eligible project and the pilot program under
this section; and
(ii) additional amounts, as determined by
the Secretary, from amounts made available to
carry out this section, except that the total
amount transferred to the Indian Tribe shall
not exceed the updated estimate of the Federal
share of the cost of construction, including
any required design; and
(F) regularly monitor and audit each eligible
project being constructed by an Indian Tribe under this
section to ensure that the construction activities are
carried out in compliance with the plans approved by
the Secretary and that the construction costs are
reasonable.
(2) Detailed project schedule.--Not later than 180 days
after entering into an agreement under paragraph (1)(D), each
Indian Tribe, to the maximum extent practicable, shall submit
to the Secretary a detailed project schedule, based on
estimated funding levels, that lists all deadlines for each
milestone in the construction of the eligible project.
(3) Technical assistance.--On the request of an Indian
Tribe, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to the
Indian Tribe, if the Indian Tribe contracts with and
compensates the Secretary for the technical assistance relating
to--
(A) any study, engineering activity, and design
activity for construction carried out by the Indian
Tribe under this section; and
(B) expeditiously obtaining any permits necessary
for the eligible project.
(e) Cost Share.--Nothing in this section affects the cost-sharing
requirement applicable on the day before the date of enactment of this
Act to an eligible project carried out under this section.
(f) Implementation Guidance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance for
the implementation of the pilot program under this section
that, to the extent practicable, identifies--
(A) the metrics for measuring the success of the
pilot program;
(B) a process for identifying future eligible
projects to participate in the pilot program;
(C) measures to address the risks of an Indian
Tribe constructing eligible projects under the pilot
program, including which entity bears the risk for
eligible projects that fail to meet Corps of Engineers
standards for design or quality;
(D) the laws and regulations that an Indian Tribe
must follow in carrying out an eligible project under
the pilot program; and
(E) which entity bears the risk in the event that
an eligible project carried out under the pilot program
fails to be carried out in accordance with the project
authorization or this section.
(2) New project partnership agreements.--The Secretary may
not enter into a project partnership agreement under this
section until the date on which the Secretary issues the
guidance under paragraph (1).
(g) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and make publicly available a report detailing
the results of the pilot program under this section,
including--
(A) a description of the progress of Indian Tribes
in meeting milestones in detailed project schedules
developed pursuant to subsection (d)(2); and
(B) any recommendations of the Secretary concerning
whether the pilot program or any component of the pilot
program should be implemented on a national basis.
(2) Update.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives an update to the report under paragraph (1).
(3) Failure to meet deadline.--If the Secretary fails to
submit a report by the required deadline under this subsection,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a detailed
explanation of why the deadline was missed and a projected date
for submission of the report.
(h) Administration.--All laws and regulations that would apply to
the Secretary if the Secretary were carrying out the eligible project
shall apply to an Indian Tribe carrying out an eligible project under
this section.
(i) Termination of Authority.--The authority to commence an
eligible project under this section terminates on December 31, 2029.
(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any amounts
appropriated for a specific eligible project, there is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section, including the
costs of administration of the Secretary, $15,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2024 through 2029.
SEC. 1142. FEDERAL INTEREST DETERMINATIONS.
Section 905(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2282(b)) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--
``(A) Identification.--As part of the submission of
a work plan to Congress pursuant to the joint
explanatory statement for an annual appropriations Act
or as part of the submission of a spend plan to
Congress for a supplemental appropriations Act under
which the Corps of Engineers receives funding, the
Secretary shall identify the studies in the plan--
``(i) for which the Secretary plans to
prepare a feasibility report under subsection
(a) that will benefit--
``(I) an economically disadvantaged
community (as defined by the Secretary
under section 160 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 2201 note)); or
``(II) a community other than a
community described in subclause (I);
and
``(ii) that are designated as a new start
under the work plan.
``(B) Determination.--
``(i) In general.--After identifying the
studies under subparagraph (A) and subject to
subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall, with the
consent of the applicable non-Federal interest
for the study, first determine the Federal
interest in carrying out the study and the
projects that may be proposed in the study.
``(ii) Feasibility cost share agreement.--
The Secretary may make a determination under
clause (i) prior to the execution of a
feasibility cost share agreement between the
Secretary and the non-Federal interest.
``(C) Limitation.--For each fiscal year, the
Secretary may not make a determination under
subparagraph (B) for more than 20 studies identified
under subparagraph (A)(i)(II).
``(D) Application.--
``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii)
and with the consent of the non-Federal
interest, the Secretary may use the authority
provided under this subsection for a study in a
work plan submitted to Congress prior to the
date of enactment of this paragraph if the
study otherwise meets the requirements
described in subparagraph (A).
``(ii) Limitation.--Subparagraph (C) shall
apply to the use of authority under clause
(i).'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``$200,000'' and inserting
``$300,000''; and
(ii) by striking the period and inserting
``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) shall be paid from the funding provided for
the study in the applicable work plan described in that
paragraph.'';
(3) in paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) Treatment.--The cost of a determination under
paragraph (1) shall not be included for purposes of the maximum
total cost under section 1001(a)(2) of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)(2)).'';
and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Post-determination work.--A study under this section
shall continue after a determination under paragraph (1)(B)(i)
without a new investment decision.''.
SEC. 1143. 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) the Walla Walla River Basin;
``(15) the San Francisco Bay Basin;
``(16) Connecticut River Watershed, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont;
``(17) Lower Rouge River Watershed, Michigan; and
``(18) 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. 1144. 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. 1145. EASEMENTS FOR HURRICANE AND STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--With respect to a project for hurricane and storm
damage reduction 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 nonperpetual 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 nonperpetual
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 1104.
(d) Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Implementation.--
(1) In general.--During the 2-year period beginning on the
date of enactment of this Act, notwithstanding any requirement
of the Secretary for a covered project to comply with the
memorandum of the Corps of Engineers entitled ``Standard
Estates - Perpetual Beach Nourishment and Perpetual Restrictive
Dune Easement'' and dated August 4, 1995, the Secretary shall
carry out each covered project in a manner consistent with the
previously completed initial construction and periodic
nourishments of the project, including repair and restoration
work on the project under section 5(a) of the Act of August 18,
1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)).
(2) Covered project defined.--In this subsection, the term
``covered project'' means an authorized project for hurricane
and storm damage reduction in any one of the following
locations:
(A) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida - Mid
Reach.
(B) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida -
North Reach.
(C) Brevard County, Canaveral Harbor, Florida -
South Reach.
(D) Broward County, Florida - Segment II.
(E) Broward County, Florida - Segment III.
(F) Dade County, Florida - Main Segment.
(G) Dade County, Florida - Sunny Isles Segment.
(H) Duval County, Florida.
(I) Fort Pierce Beach, Florida.
(J) Lee County, Florida - Captiva.
(K) Lee County, Florida - Gasparilla.
(L) Manatee County, Florida.
(M) Martin County, Florida.
(N) Nassau County, Florida.
(O) Palm Beach County, Florida - Jupiter/Carlin
Segment.
(P) Palm Beach County, Florida - Delray Segment.
(Q) Palm Beach County, Florida - Mid Town.
(R) Palm Beach County, Florida - North Boca.
(S) Palm Beach County, Florida - Ocean Ridge.
(T) Panama City Beaches, Florida.
(U) Pinellas County, Florida - Long Key.
(V) Pinellas County, Florida - Sand Key Segment.
(W) Pinellas County, Florida -Treasure Island.
(X) Sarasota, Lido Key, Florida.
(Y) Sarasota County, Florida - Venice Beach.
(Z) St. Johns County, Florida - St. Augustine
Beach.
(AA) St. Johns County, Florida - Vilano Segment.
(BB) St. Lucie County, Florida - Hutchinson Island.
(3) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that,
for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a project for
hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, the minimum estate
necessary for easements may not exceed the life of the project
nor be less than 50 years.
(e) 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. 1146. SYSTEMWIDE IMPROVEMENT FRAMEWORK AND ENCROACHMENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 5(c) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33
U.S.C. 701n(c)) 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 described in
paragraph (1), 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, prior to the natural
disaster, 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;
``(III) includes specific timelines
for addressing such items and measures;
``(IV) requires the non-Federal
interest to be responsible for the cost
of addressing the items and measures
identified under subclauses (I) and
(II); and
``(ii) the Secretary--
``(I) determines that the
systemwide improvement plan meets the
requirements of clause (i) and the
Secretary, acting through the District
Commander, approves such plan; and
``(II) determines that the non-
Federal interest makes satisfactory
progress in meeting the timelines
described in subclause (III) of that
clause.
``(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)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and
(B) by inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so
redesignated) the following:
``(A) Covered encroachment.--The term `covered
encroachment' means a permanent nonproject 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.--
(1) In general.--Section 3011 of the Water Resources Reform
and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 701n note) is repealed.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents contained in
section 1(b) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (128 Stat. 1194) is amended by striking the item
relating to section 3011.
(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 paragraph (2) of section 5(c) of the Act
of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(c)) (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 that paragraph (as so
in effect).
(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. 1147. 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. 1148. TREATMENT OF PROJECTS IN COVERED COMMUNITIES.
(a) In General.--In carrying out feasibility studies for projects
that serve a covered community, the Secretary shall select 10 such
studies and include in those studies the calculation of an alternative
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 for the project in
accordance with current law and guidance;
(2) if different from the ratio described in paragraph (1),
compute an alternative 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) compare the alternative benefit-cost ratio calculated
under paragraph (2) to the standard benefit-cost ratios
calculated for each project alternative.
(c) Notification.--
(1) In general.--If the tentatively selected plan for a
project yields a benefit-cost ratio less than unity for the
project and results in the discontinuation of the project, the
Secretary shall provide written notice to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate.
(2) Inclusion.--In any written notice provided under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include for the project a
comparison of the benefit-cost ratios described in subsection
(b)(4).
(d) Report.--After carrying out subsection (a), 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 summarizes for each project the
comparisons of the benefit-cost ratios described in subsection (b)(4).
(e) Covered Community Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
community'' means a community located in the State of Hawaii, the State
of Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, or
American Samoa.
SEC. 1149. REMOTE OPERATIONS AT CORPS DAMS.
During the 6-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 is
authorized to 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, only after the Secretary provides written notice to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate 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. 1150. 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 required 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).
(L) The report on mitigation for fish and wildlife
and wetlands losses required under section 2036(b) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat.
1092).
(M) The report on expediting hydropower at Corps of
Engineers facilities required under section 1008(c) of
the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
(33 U.S.C. 2321b).
(N) The report on divestment authority required
under section 164(c) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2668).
(O) The report on antecedent hydrologic conditions
required under section 226(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2697).
(P) The report on the terrestrial noxious weed
control pilot program required under section 503(d) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C.
610 note).
(Q) The report on the Asian Carp prevention and
control pilot program required under section 509(a)(7)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 610 note).
(R) The report on investments for recreation areas
required under section 8227(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3764).
(S) The report on solar energy opportunities
required under section 8232(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3766).
(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(d) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d)).
(c) Prior Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue the guidance required
pursuant to each of the following provisions:
(1) Section 1043(b)(9) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note).
(2) Section 8101 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (33 U.S.C. 2351b).
(3) Section 8107 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b note).
(4) Section 8112 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (33 U.S.C. 2281a).
(5) Section 8116 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (10 U.S.C. 7036 note).
(6) Section 8136 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (10 U.S.C. 2667 note).
SEC. 1151. ALTERNATE SEAPORTS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that meeting
the operation and maintenance needs at alternate seaports is important
for the national security of the United States.
(b) 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 includes an
assessment of the operation and maintenance needs and backlog for Corps
of Engineers projects at alternate seaports.
SEC. 1152. COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN.
Section 8309 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3780) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (b)(3); and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Interim Pre-planned Flood Storage.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary, with the concurrence of
the Secretary of State, is authorized to compensate, and make
arrangements with, the Government of Canada for reserving and
operating 3,600,000 acre-feet of pre-planned flood storage per
operating year at Hugh Keenleyside Dam, including operations
that the Government of Canada may not be obligated to provide
under the Columbia River Treaty, to minimize the flood risk in
the Columbia River Basin.
``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this
subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $37,600,000
for fiscal year 2025 and $37,600,000, adjusted for inflation
beginning on August 1, 2024, for each of fiscal years 2026 and
2027, to remain available until expended.
``(3) Sunset.--The authority to compensate, and make
arrangements with, the Government of Canada under this
subsection shall expire on August 31, 2027.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Columbia river basin.--The term `Columbia River
Basin' means the entire United States portion of the Columbia
River watershed.
``(2) Columbia river treaty.--The term `Columbia River
Treaty' means the treaty relating to cooperative development of
the water resources of the Columbia River Basin, signed at
Washington January 17, 1961, and entered into force September
16, 1964.
``(3) Flood storage.--The term `flood storage' means the
usable space in a reservoir that is set aside for impounding
and releasing water for flood risk management or otherwise for
regulating stream flows to minimize flood risk.
``(4) Government of canada.--The term `Government of
Canada' means the Government of Canada, a Canadian Province, or
a subdivision or instrumentality thereof.
``(5) Operating year.--The term `operating year' means a
12-month period beginning on August 1 and ending on July 31.
``(6) U.S. entity.--The term `U.S. entity' means the entity
designated by the United States under Article XIV of the
Columbia River Treaty.''.
SEC. 1153. 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. 1154. RETENTION OF RECREATION FEES.
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) Use of funds.--The fees collected under this
subsection shall be credited to the currently applicable
appropriation, account, or fund of the Department of the Army
as discretionary offsetting collections, and shall be available
only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts,
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 recreation areas of a specific water resources development
project shall be used at such project.''.
SEC. 1155. 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. 1156. 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.
Subtitle B--Grace F. Napolitano Priority for Water Supply, Water
Conservation, and Drought Resiliency Act of 2024
SEC. 1160. SHORT TITLE.
This subtitle may be cited as the ``Grace F. Napolitano Priority
for Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resiliency Act of
2024''.
SEC. 1161. DECLARATION OF POLICY.
(a) In General.--It is the policy of the United States for the
Corps of Engineers, consistent with applicable statutory authorities--
(1) to maximize opportunities for water supply, water
conservation measures, and drought resiliency efforts at and in
the operation of water resources development projects;
(2) in accordance with section 301(a) of the Water Supply
Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b), to participate and cooperate with
States and local interests in developing water supplies for
domestic, municipal, industrial, and other purposes in
authorized connection with the construction, maintenance, and
operation of water resources development projects; and
(3) in coordination with non-Federal interests, to enable
the adoption of water conservation measures and drought
resiliency measures that are in alignment with the authorized
purposes of water resources development projects.
(b) Full Consideration.--In support of subsection (a), the
Secretary shall give full consideration to requests and proposals from
non-Federal interests to utilize the authorities of the Corps of
Engineers in furtherance of water supply features, water conservation
measures, and drought resiliency efforts that are in alignment the
authorized purposes of water resources development projects.
(c) Limitation.--Nothing in this section--
(1) affects, modifies, or changes--
(A) the authority of a State to manage, use, or
allocate the water resources of that State;
(B) any water right in existence on the date of
enactment of this Act;
(C) any existing water supply agreements between
the Secretary and the non-Federal interest;
(D) the authorized purposes of a water resources
development project; or
(E) any existing Corps of Engineers authorities;
(2) preempts or affects any State water law or interstate
compact governing water;
(3) diminishes the other priorities and the primary or
secondary missions of the Corps of Engineers; or
(4) shall be interpreted to supersede or modify any written
agreement between the Federal Government and a non-Federal
interest that is in effect on the date of enactment of this
Act.
SEC. 1162. 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, subject
to the availability of appropriations.
(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.
(d) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section preempts or affects
any State water law or any interstate compact governing water, or
otherwise restricts, affects, or amends any other law or the authority
of any department, instrumentality, or agency of the United States
related to the operation of reservoirs described in subsection (a).
SEC. 1163. 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. 1164. EMERGENCY DROUGHT OPERATIONS PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Definition of Covered Project.--In this section, the term
``covered project'' means a project--
(1) that is located in the State of California, the State
of Nevada, or the State of Arizona; and
(2)(A) of the Corps of Engineers for which water supply is
an authorized purpose; or
(B) for which the Secretary develops a water
control manual under section 7 of the Act of December
22, 1944 (33 U.S.C. 709).
(b) Emergency Operation During Drought.--Consistent with other
authorized project purposes and in coordination with the non-Federal
interest, in operating a covered project during a drought emergency in
the project area, the Secretary may carry out a pilot program to
operate the covered project with water supply as the primary project
purpose.
(c) Updates.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary may
update the water control manual for a covered project to include
drought operations and contingency plans.
(d) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary
shall ensure that--
(1) operations described in that subsection--
(A) are consistent with water management deviations
and drought contingency plans in the water control
manual for the covered project;
(B) impact only the flood pool managed by the
Secretary; and
(C) shall not be carried out in the event of a
forecast or anticipated flood or weather event that
would require flood risk management to take precedence;
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary uses
forecast-informed reservoir operations; and
(3) the covered project returns to the operations that were
in place prior to the use of the authority provided under that
subsection at a time determined by the Secretary, in
coordination with the non-Federal interest.
(e) Contributed Funds.--The Secretary may receive and expend funds
contributed by a non-Federal interest to carry out activities under
this section.
(f) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the pilot program carried out under
this section.
(2) Inclusions.--The Secretary shall include in the report
under paragraph (1) a description of the activities of the
Secretary that were carried out for each covered project and
any lessons learned from carrying out those activities.
(g) Limitations.--Nothing in this section--
(1) affects, modifies, or changes the authorized purposes
of a covered project;
(2) affects existing Corps of Engineers authorities,
including authorities with respect to navigation, hydropower,
flood damage reduction, and environmental protection and
restoration;
(3) affects the ability of the Corps of Engineers to
provide for temporary deviations;
(4) affects the application of a cost-share requirement
under section 101, 102, or 103 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211, 2212, 2213);
(5) supersedes or modifies any written agreement between
the Federal Government and a non-Federal interest that is in
effect on the date of enactment of this Act;
(6) supersedes or modifies any amendment to an existing
multistate water control plan for the Colorado River Basin, if
applicable;
(7) affects any water right in existence on the date of
enactment of this Act;
(8) preempts or affects any State water law or interstate
compact governing water;
(9) affects existing water supply agreements between the
Secretary and the non-Federal interest; or
(10) affects any obligation to comply with the provisions
of any Federal or State environmental law, including--
(A) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(B) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and
(C) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.).
SEC. 1165. LEVERAGING FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INCREASED WATER
SUPPLY.
Section 1118(i) of Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (43
U.S.C. 390b-2(i)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting
the following:
``(2) Contributed funds for other federal reservoir
projects.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to
receive and expend funds from a non-Federal interest or
a Federal agency that owns a Federal reservoir project
described in subparagraph (B) to formulate, review, or
revise operational documents pursuant to a proposal
submitted in accordance with subsection (a) for such a
Federal reservoir project.
``(B) Federal reservoir projects described.--A
Federal reservoir project referred to in subparagraph
(A) is 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).''.
TITLE II--STUDIES AND REPORTS
SEC. 1201. 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) Yavapai county, arizona.--Project for flood risk
management, Yavapai County, in the vicinity of the City of
Cottonwood, Arizona.
(2) Clear lake, california.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Clear Lake, Lake County,
California.
(3) Cosumnes river watershed, california.--Project for
flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and
related purposes, Cosumnes River watershed, California.
(4) Eastman lake, california.--Project for ecosystem
restoration and water supply conservation and recharge, Eastman
Lake, 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) Pine flat dam, california.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, water supply, and recreation, Pine Flat Dam,
Fresno County, California.
(8) Rialto channel, california.--Project for flood risk
management, Rialto Channel, city of Rialto and vicinity,
California.
(9) Salinas river, california.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Salinas River,
California.
(10) San bernardino, california.--Project for flood risk
management, city of San Bernardino, 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 diego bay, california.--Project for flood risk
management, including sea level rise, San Diego Bay,
California.
(13) 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.
(14) San mateo, california.--Project for flood risk
management, including stormwater runoff reduction, City of San
Mateo, California.
(15) Santa ana river, anaheim, california.--Project for
flood risk management, water supply, and recreation, Santa Ana
River, Anaheim, California.
(16) Santa ana river, jurupa valley, california.--Project
for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Santa Ana River,
Jurupa Valley, California.
(17) Sweetwater reservoir, california.--Project for
ecosystem restoration and water supply, Sweetwater Reservoir,
California.
(18) Colorado springs, colorado.--Project for ecosystem
restoration and flood risk management, Fountain Creek, Monument
Creek, and Templeton Gap Levee, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
Colorado.
(19) Connecticut shoreline, connecticut.--Project for
hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, Connecticut
shoreline, Connecticut.
(20) Enfield, connecticut.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, including restoring
freshwater brook floodplain, Enfield, Connecticut.
(21) Hartford, connecticut.--Project for hurricane and
storm damage risk reduction, Hartford, Connecticut.
(22) Park river conduit, city of hartford, connecticut.--
Project for flood risk management, including stormwater
management, City of Hartford, Connecticut and vicinity.
(23) Newington, connecticut.--Project for flood risk
management, Newington, Connecticut.
(24) City of norwalk, connecticut.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Norwalk, Connecticut, in the vicinity of
the Norwalk wastewater treatment plant.
(25) Plymouth, connecticut.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, Plymouth, Connecticut.
(26) Fairfield, connecticut.--Project for flood risk
management, Rooster River, Fairfield, Connecticut.
(27) Westport beaches, connecticut.--Project for hurricane
and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem restoration,
Westport, Connecticut.
(28) Windham, connecticut.--Project for ecosystem
restoration and recreation, Windham, Connecticut.
(29) 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.
(30) Town of milton, delaware.--Project for flood risk
management, Town of Milton, Delaware.
(31) Wilmington, delaware.--Project for coastal storm risk
management, flood risk management, and hurricane and storm risk
reduction, City of Wilmington, Delaware.
(32) 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.
(33) Fletchers cove, district of columbia.--Project for
recreation, including dredging, Fletchers Cove, District of
Columbia.
(34) East lake tohopekaliga, florida.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, including sediment
and debris management, East Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida.
(35) Florida spaceport system marine intermodal
transportation wharf, florida.--Project for navigation in the
vicinity of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
(36) Lake conway, florida.--Project for flood risk
management, navigation, and ecosystem restoration, including
sediment and debris management, Lake Conway, Florida.
(37) 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.
(38) Palatka barge port, putnam county, florida.--Project
for navigation, Palatka Barge Port, Putnam County, Florida.
(39) Camp creek tributary, georgia.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, including stream
restoration, along the Camp Creek Tributary in Fulton County,
Georgia.
(40) College park, georgia.--Project for flood risk
management, City of College Park, Georgia.
(41) Proctor creek, smyrna, georgia.--Project for flood
risk management, Proctor Creek, Smyrna, Georgia, including
Jonquil Driver Stormwater Park.
(42) 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.
(43) Guam.--Project for flood risk management and coastal
storm risk management, Guam.
(44) Hawai`i kai, hawaii.--Project for flood risk
management, Hawai`i Kai, Hawaii.
(45) Kaiaka-waialua watershed, hawaii.--Project for flood
risk management, Kaiaka-Waialua watershed, O`ahu, Hawaii.
(46) Kaua`i, hawaii.--Project for flood risk management and
coastal storm risk management, County of Kaua`i, Hawaii.
(47) Maui, hawaii.--Project for flood risk management and
ecosystem restoration, County of Maui, Hawaii.
(48) Berwyn, illinois.--Project for comprehensive flood
risk management, City of Berwyn, Illinois.
(49) Butterfield creek, illinois.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Butterfield Creek,
Illinois, including the villages of Flossmoor, Matteson, Park
Forest, and Richton Park.
(50) Franklin park, illinois.--Project for flood risk
management, ecosystem restoration, and water supply, Village of
Franklin Park, Illinois.
(51) Rocky ripple, indiana.--Project for flood risk
management, Town of Rocky Ripple, Indiana.
(52) Bayou rigaud to caminada pass, louisiana.--Project for
navigation, Bayou Rigaud to Caminada Pass, Louisiana.
(53) 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.
(54) Livingston parish flood protection, louisiana.--
Project for flood risk management, Livingston Parish,
Louisiana.
(55) Natchitoches, louisiana.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Natchitoches, Louisiana.
(56) New orleans metro area, louisiana.--Project for
ecosystem restoration and water supply, including mitigation of
saltwater wedges, for the City of New Orleans and metropolitan
area, Louisiana.
(57) Coffeyville, kansas.--Project for flood risk
management, Coffeyville, Kansas.
(58) Bullskin creek in shelby county, kentucky.--Project
for ecosystem restoration, including bank stabilization,
Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky.
(59) Cumberland river, crittenden county, livingston
county, and lyon county, kentucky.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, including bank stabilization, Cumberland River,
Crittenden County, Livingston County, and Lyon County,
Kentucky.
(60) Fulton county, kentucky.--Project for flood risk
management, including bank stabilization, Fulton County,
Kentucky.
(61) Scott county, kentucky.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, including water supply, Scott County, Kentucky.
(62) Hagaman chute, lake providence, louisiana.--Project
for navigation, including widening and sediment management,
Hagaman Chute, Lake Providence, Louisiana.
(63) Baltimore inland flooding, maryland.--Project for
inland flood risk management, City of Baltimore and Baltimore
County, Maryland.
(64) Maryland beaches, maryland.--Project for hurricane and
storm damage risk reduction and flood risk management in the
vicinity of United States Route 1, Maryland.
(65) Ocean city, maryland.--Project for flood risk
management, Ocean City, Maryland.
(66) 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.
(67) Cape cod canal, massachusetts.--Project for
recreation, Cape Cod Canal, in the vicinity of Tidal Flats
Recreation Area, Massachusetts.
(68) Connecticut river, massachusetts.--Project for flood
risk management along the Connecticut River, Massachusetts.
(69) Leominster, massachusetts.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Leominster, Massachusetts.
(70) Lower cobb brook, massachusetts.--Project for flood
risk management, Lower Cobb Brook, City of Taunton,
Massachusetts.
(71) Oak bluffs, massachusetts.--Project for flood risk
management, coastal storm risk management, recreation, and
ecosystem restoration, including shoreline stabilization along
East Chop Drive, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
(72) Oak bluffs harbor, massachusetts.--Project for coastal
storm risk management and navigation, Oak Bluffs Harbor north
and south jetties, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
(73) 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.
(74) 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.
(75) Tisbury, massachusetts.--Project for coastal storm
risk management, including shoreline stabilization along Beach
Road Causeway, Tisbury, Massachusetts.
(76) 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.
(77) 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.
(78) Ann arbor, michigan.--Project for water supply, Ann
Arbor, Michigan.
(79) Brighton mill pond, michigan.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, Brighton Mill Pond, Michigan.
(80) Cheboygan, michigan.--Project for flood risk
management, Little Black River, City of Cheboygan, Michigan.
(81) Dearborn and dearborn heights, michigan.--Project for
flood risk management, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
(82) Grand traverse bay, michigan.--Project for navigation,
Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.
(83) Grand traverse county, michigan.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, Grand Traverse
County, Michigan.
(84) Kalamazoo river watershed, michigan.--Project for
flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Kalamazoo
River Watershed and tributaries, Michigan.
(85) Ludington, michigan.--Project for coastal storm risk
management, including feasibility of emergency shoreline
protection, Ludington, Michigan.
(86) Marysville, michigan.--Project for coastal storm risk
management, including shoreline stabilization, City of
Marysville, Michigan.
(87) Mccomb, mississippi.--Project for flood risk
management, city of McComb, Mississippi.
(88) Miles city, montana.--Project for flood risk
management, Miles City, Montana.
(89) Pahrump, nevada.--Project for hurricane and storm
damage risk reduction and flood risk management, Pahrump,
Nevada.
(90) 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.
(91) Berry's creek, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Berry's Creek, New Jersey.
(92) Fleischer brook, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Fleischer Brook, New Jersey.
(93) Great falls raceway, paterson, new jersey.--Project
for flood risk management and hydropower, Paterson, New Jersey.
(94) Guttenberg, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Guttenberg, New Jersey, in the vicinity of John F.
Kennedy Boulevard East.
(95) Passaic river basin, new jersey.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, Bergen, Essex,
Hudson, Morris, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey.
(96) Passaic river, paterson, new jersey.--Project for
navigation and flood risk management, Passaic River, Paterson,
New Jersey.
(97) Paulsboro, new jersey.--Project for navigation,
Borough of Paulsboro, New Jersey.
(98) Village of ridgewood, new jersey.--Project for flood
risk management along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River,
Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey.
(99) Wolf creek, new jersey.--Project for flood risk
management, Wolf Creek, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
(100) Dona ana county, new mexico.--Project for water
supply, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
(101) Nambe river watershed, new mexico.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, including sediment
and debris management, Nambe River Watershed, New Mexico.
(102) Otero county, new mexico.--Project for flood risk
management, Otero County, New Mexico.
(103) Allegheny river, new york.--Project for navigation
and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River, New York.
(104) Babylon, new york.--Project for flood risk
management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction,
navigation, and ecosystem restoration, Town of Babylon, New
York.
(105) Bronx river, new york.--Project for flood risk
management and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction,
Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers, New York.
(106) Brookhaven, new york.--Project for flood risk
management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and
ecosystem restoration, Town of Brookhaven, New York.
(107) 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.
(108) Inwood hill park, new york.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, Inwood Hill Park, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, Manhattan,
New York.
(109) Islip, new york.--Project for flood risk management,
Town of Islip, New York.
(110) 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.
(111) Pascack brook, rockland county, new york.--Project
for flood risk management, Pascack Brook, Rockland County, New
York, including the Village of Spring Valley.
(112) Somers, new york.--Project for ecosystem restoration
and water supply, Town of Somers, New York.
(113) Sparkill creek, orangetown, new york.--Project for
flood risk management and streambank erosion, Sparkill Creek,
Orangetown, New York.
(114) Turtle cove, new york.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, Pelham Bay Park, Eastchester Bay, in the vicinity
of Turtle Cove, Bronx, New York.
(115) 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.
(116) 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.
(117) Marion, north carolina.--Project for flood risk
management, including riverbank stabilization, along the
Catawba River, City of Marion, North Carolina.
(118) Pender county, north carolina.--Project for flood
risk management in the vicinity of North Carolina Highway 53,
Pender County, North Carolina.
(119) 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.
(120) Coe creek, ohio.--Project for flood risk management,
Coe Creek, City of Fairview Park, Ohio.
(121) Cold creek, ohio.--Project for ecosystem restoration,
Cold Creek, Erie County, Ohio.
(122) Defiance, ohio.--Project for flood risk management,
ecosystem restoration, recreation, and bank stabilization,
Maumee, Auglaize, and Tiffin Rivers, Defiance, Ohio.
(123) Dillon lake, muskingum county, ohio.--Project for
ecosystem restoration, recreation, and shoreline erosion
protection, Dillon Lake, Muskingum and Licking Counties, Ohio.
(124) Geneva-on-the-lake, ohio.--Project for flood and
coastal storm risk management, ecosystem restoration,
recreation, and shoreline erosion protection, Geneva-on-the-
Lake, Ohio.
(125) 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.
(126) Jerusalem township, ohio.--Project for flood and
coastal storm risk management and shoreline erosion protection,
Jerusalem Township, Ohio.
(127) Little killbuck creek, ohio.--Project for ecosystem
restoration, including aquatic invasive species management,
Little Killbuck Creek, Ohio.
(128) Niles, ohio.--Project for flood risk management,
ecosystem restoration, and recreation, City of Niles, Ohio.
(129) Nine mile creek, cleveland, ohio.--Project for flood
risk management, Nine Mile Creek, Cleveland, Ohio.
(130) Lake texoma, oklahoma and texas.--Project for water
supply, including increased needs in southern Oklahoma, Lake
Texoma, Oklahoma and Texas.
(131) Sardis lake, oklahoma.--Project for water supply,
Sardis Lake, Oklahoma.
(132) Siuslaw river, florence, oregon.--Project for flood
risk management and streambank erosion, Siuslaw River,
Florence, Oregon.
(133) Willamette river, lane county, oregon.--Project for
flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Willamette
River, Lane County, Oregon.
(134) Allegheny river, pennsylvania.--Project for
navigation and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny River,
Pennsylvania.
(135) Borough of norristown, pennsylvania.--Project for
flood risk management, including dredging along the Schuylkill
River, in the Borough of Norristown and vicinity, Pennsylvania.
(136) Borough of pottstown, pennsylvania.--Project for
alternate water supply, Borough of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
(137) Philadelphia, pennsylvania.--Project for ecosystem
restoration and recreation, including shoreline stabilization,
South Wetlands Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(138) West norriton township, pennsylvania.--Project for
flood risk management and streambank erosion, Stony Creek, in
the vicinity of Whitehall Road, West Norriton Township,
Pennsylvania.
(139) Guayama, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Guamani, Guayama, Puerto Rico.
(140) Naranjito, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Guadiana, Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
(141) Orocovis, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Orocovis, Orocovis, Puerto Rico.
(142) Ponce, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Inabon, Ponce, Puerto Rico.
(143) Santa isabel, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Descalabrado, Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.
(144) Yauco, puerto rico.--Project for flood risk
management, Rio Yauco, Yauco, Puerto Rico.
(145) Union county, south carolina.--Project for flood risk
management, water supply, and recreation, Union County, South
Carolina.
(146) Davidson county, tennessee.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
(147) Greene county, tennessee.--Project for water supply,
including evaluation of Nolichucky River capabilities, Greene
County, Tennessee.
(148) Galveston bay, texas.--Project for navigation,
Galveston Bay, Texas.
(149) Guadalupe county, texas.--Project for flood risk
management, Guadalupe County, including City of Santa Clara,
Texas.
(150) Harris county, texas.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Halls Bayou, Harris
County, Texas.
(151) Winooski river basin, vermont.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, Winooski River
basin, Vermont.
(152) Cedarbush creek, gloucester county, virginia.--
Project for navigation, Cedarbush Creek, Gloucester County,
Virginia.
(153) Chickahominy river, james city county, virginia.--
Project for flood and coastal storm risk management,
Chickahominy River, James City County, Virginia.
(154) James city county, virginia.--Project for flood risk
management and navigation, James City County, Virginia.
(155) Timberneck creek, gloucester county, virginia.--
Project for navigation, Timberneck Creek, Gloucester County,
Virginia.
(156) York river, york county, virginia.--Project for flood
risk management and coastal storm risk management, York River,
York County, Virginia.
(157) Grays bay, washington.--Project for navigation, flood
risk management, and ecosystem restoration, Grays Bay,
Wahkiakum County, Washington.
(158) Wahkiakum county, washington.--Project for flood risk
management and sediment management, Grays River, in the
vicinity of Rosburg, Wahkiakum County, Washington.
(159) Wind, klickitat, hood, deschutes, rock creek, and
john day tributaries, columbia river, washington.--Project for
ecosystem restoration, Wind, Klickitat, Hood, Deschutes, Rock
Creek, and John Day tributaries, Columbia River, Washington.
(160) Arcadia, wisconsin.--Project for flood risk
management, city of Arcadia, Wisconsin.
(161) City of la crosse, wisconsin.--Project for flood risk
management, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
(162) 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 (chapter 19, 59 Stat.
17), for construction of new locks to maintain navigability.
(2) Luxapalila creek, alabama.--Modifications to the
project for flood risk management, Luxapalila Creek, Alabama,
authorized pursuant to section 203 of the Flood Control Act of
1958 (72 Stat. 307).
(3) Osceola harbor, arkansas.--Modifications to the project
for navigation, Osceola Harbor, Arkansas, authorized under
section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C.
577), to evaluate the expansion of the harbor.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 and widening.
(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) 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.
(9) Thames river, connecticut.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized
by section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (chapter 19, 59 Stat.
13), to increase authorized depth.
(10) 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.
(11) 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. 2309a; 118 Stat. 1352), for the construction of an
emergency access boat ramp in the vicinity of Romeoville,
Illinois.
(12) East saint louis and vicinity, illinois.--
Modifications to the project for environmental 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.
(13) 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.
(14) 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), for ecosystem restoration and
to improve protection provided by levees and flood control
features.
(15) 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.
(16) Calcasieu river and pass, louisiana.--Modifications to
the project for navigation, Calcasieu River and Pass,
Louisiana, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor
Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 481; 121 Stat. 1126), including channel
deepening and jetty improvements.
(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 (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.
(18) 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 study the feasibility of
adding 62 miles of the east bank of the Ouachita River Levee
System at and below Monroe Parish to Caldwell Parish,
Louisiana.
(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) 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.
(21) 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.
(22) 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.
(23) 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.
(24) 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.
(25) 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.
(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, New Jersey.
(27) 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.
(28) 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.
(29) 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.
(30) Mosquito creek lake, trumbull county, ohio.--
Modifications to the project for flood risk management and
water supply, Mosquito Creek Lake, Trumbull County, Ohio.
(31) 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 benefited by the project.
(32) 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.
(33) Little conemaugh, stonycreek, and conemaugh rivers,
pennsylvania.--Modifications to the project for ecosystem
restoration, recreation, and flood risk management, Little
Conemaugh, Stonycreek, and Conemaugh rivers, Pennsylvania.
(34) 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. 1709), including
improvements to address potential or actual changed conditions
on that portion of the project that serves the North Charleston
Terminal.
(35) Addicks and barker reservoirs, texas.--Modifications
to the project for flood risk management, Addicks and Barker
Reservoirs, Texas, authorized pursuant to the project for
Buffalo Bayou and its tributaries, Texas, under section 3a of
the Act of August 11, 1939 (chapter 699, 53 Stat. 1414; 68
Stat. 1258).
(36) 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).
(37) 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.
(38) 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.
(39) 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.
(40) Monongahela river, west virginia.--Modifications to
the project for recreation, Monongahela River, West Virginia.
(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.
(d) Special Rule, St. Marys River, Michigan.--The cost of the study
under subsection (b)(25) shall be at Federal expense.
(e) Authorization of Feasibility Studies for Projects From CAP
Authorities.--
(1) Cedar point seawall, scituate, massachusetts.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a
feasibility study for the project for hurricane and
storm damage risk reduction, Cedar Point Seawall,
Scituate, Massachusetts.
(B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall use any relevant information from
the project described in that paragraph that was
carried out under section 3 of the Act of August 13,
1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g).
(2) Jones levee, pierce county, washington.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a
feasibility study for the project for flood risk
management, Jones Levee, Pierce County, Washington.
(B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall use any relevant information from
the project described in that paragraph that was
carried out under section 205 of the Flood Control Act
of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
(3) Hatch, new mexico.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a
feasibility study for the project for flood risk
management, Hatch, New Mexico.
(B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall use any relevant information from
the project described in that paragraph that was
carried out under section 205 of the Flood Control Act
of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
(4) Fort george inlet, jacksonville, florida.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may conduct a
feasibility study to modify the project for navigation,
Fort George Inlet, Jacksonville, Florida, to include
navigation improvements or shoreline erosion prevention
or mitigation as a result of the project.
(B) Requirement.--In carrying out subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall use any relevant information from
the project described in that paragraph that was
carried out under section 111 of the River and Harbor
Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i).
SEC. 1202. 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 the City of Yonkers and the Village of
Hastings-on-the-Hudson and the Village of Elmsford and the
Village of Ardsley.
SEC. 1203. EXPEDITED COMPLETION.
(a) Feasibility Studies.--The Secretary shall expedite the
completion of a feasibility study or general reevaluation report (as
applicable) 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 food risk management, Upper Guyandotte
River Basin, West Virginia.
(2) Project for flood risk management, Kanawha River Basin,
West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
(3) Project for flood risk management, Cave Buttes Dam,
Phoenix, Arizona.
(4) Project for flood risk management, McMicken Dam and
Trilby Wash, Maricopa County, Arizona.
(5) Project for ecosystem restoration, Rio Salado Oeste,
Phoenix, Arizona.
(6) Modifications to the portion of the project for flood
control, water conservation, and related purposes, Russian
River Basin, California, consisting of the Coyote Valley Dam,
authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64
Stat. 177; 130 Stat. 1682), to add environmental restoration as
a project purpose and to increase water supply and improve
reservoir operations.
(7) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem
restoration, Lower San Joaquin River, Lathrop and Manteca,
California, as described in section 1322(b)(2)(F) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1707).
(8) Project for flood risk management, Lower San Joaquin
River, San Joaquin Valley, California.
(9) Beneficial use opportunities at the Petaluma River
Marsh Restoration project, California.
(10) Modifications to Pine Flat Dam, California, authorized
pursuant to a 1964 Congressional Resolution of the House
Committee on Public Works, and constructed pursuant to the
Flood Control Act of 1944.
(11) Project for flood risk management, Stratford,
Connecticut.
(12) Modifications to the Broward County Water Preserve
Areas Project, Broward County, Florida, to address costs that
exceed the maximum project cost pursuant to section 902 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4183).
(13) Modifications to Central and Southern Florida, Canal
111 (C-111) South Dade Project, Florida, authorized by section
401(7) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2741).
(14) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction
and coastal storm risk management, Volusia County, Florida,
authorized by the resolution of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, dated
February 16, 2000.
(15) Project for flood risk management, Waimea River,
County of Kaua`i, Hawaii.
(16) Modifications to the project for flood risk
management, Cedar River, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, authorized by
section 8201(b)(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (136 Stat. 3750).
(17) Project for ecosystem restoration, flood risk
management, and recreation, Newport, Kentucky, authorized by
section 8201(a)(32) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (136 Stat. 3746).
(18) Project for navigation, Bayou Sorrel Lock, Louisiana,
authorized by the resolution of the United States Senate
Committee on Public Works on September 29, 1972, and the
resolution of the House of Representatives Committee on Public
Works on October 12, 1972.
(19) Project for flood risk management, Mississippi River
and Tributaries, Morgan City, Lower Atchafalaya Basin,
Louisiana.
(20) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction
and ecosystem restoration, Southwest Coastal Louisiana,
authorized by section 1401(8) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1715).
(21) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem
restoration, Charles River, Massachusetts, authorized by
section 8201(a)(35) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (136 Stat. 3746).
(22) General reevaluation report for the project for flood
risk management, Lower Saddle River Flood Protection, New
Jersey, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4119).
(23) Project for flood risk management, Rahway River,
Rahway, New Jersey.
(24) Project for flood risk management along the Peckman
River Basin in the townships of Verona (and surrounding area),
Cedar Grove, and West Caldwell, New Jersey, authorized by
section 8201(a)(58) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (136 Stat. 3747).
(25) Project for flood risk management, Morris County, New
Jersey, authorized by section 8201(a)(59) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3747).
(26) Northeast Levee System portion of the project for
flood control and other purposes, Williamsport, Pennsylvania,
authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter
688, 49 Stat. 1573).
(27) Project for navigation, Menominee River, Menominee,
Wisconsin.
(28) General reevaluation report for the project for flood
risk management and other purposes, East St. Louis and
Vicinity, Illinois.
(29) General reevaluation report for project for flood risk
management, Green Brook, New Jersey.
(30) Project for ecosystem restoration, Imperial Streams
Salton Sea, California.
(31) Modification of the project for navigation, Honolulu
Deep Draft Harbor, Hawaii.
(32) Project for shoreline damage mitigation, Burns
Waterway Harbor, Indiana.
(33) Project for hurricane and coastal storm risk
management, Dare County Beaches, North Carolina.
(34) Modification of the project for flood protection and
recreation, Surry Mountain Lake, New Hampshire, including for
consideration of low flow augmentation.
(35) Project for coastal storm risk management, Virginia
Beach and vicinity, Virginia.
(36) Project for secondary water source identification,
Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia.
(b) Study Reports.--The Secretary shall expedite the completion of
a Chief's Report or Director's Report (as applicable) for each of the
following projects for the project to be considered for authorization:
(1) Modification of the project for navigation, Norfolk
Harbors and Channels, Anchorage F segment, Norfolk, Virginia.
(2) Project for ecosystem restoration, Claiborne and
Millers Ferry Locks and Dam Fish Passage, Lower Alabama River,
Alabama.
(3) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Surf
City, North Carolina.
(4) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Nassau
County Back Bays, New York.
(5) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Ala Wai,
Hawaii.
(6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Central and South
Florida Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program, Lake
Okeechobee Watershed Restoration, Florida.
(7) Project for flood and storm damage reduction, Amite
River and tributaries, Louisiana.
(8) Project for ecosystem restoration, Biscayne Bay and
Southern Everglades, Florida, authorized by section 601 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680).
(9) Project for ecosystem restoration and recreation, Los
Angeles River, California, authorized by section 1407(7) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1714).
(c) Projects and Activities.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, expedite completion of the following:
(1) Project for flood control, Lower Mud River, Milton,
West Virginia, authorized by section 580 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3790; 114 Stat. 2612; 121
Stat. 1154).
(2) Project for dam safety modifications, Bluestone Dam,
West Virginia, authorized pursuant to section 5 of the Act of
June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1586).
(3) Project for flood risk management, Tulsa and West-Tulsa
Levee System, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, authorized by section
401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2735).
(4) Project for flood risk management, Little Colorado
River, Navajo County, Arizona.
(5) Project for flood risk management, Rio de Flag,
Flagstaff, Arizona.
(6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Va Shly'Ay Akimel,
Maricopa Indian Reservation, Arizona.
(7) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration, Quincy Bay,
Illinois, Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program.
(8) Major maintenance on Laupahoehoe Harbor, County of
Hawai`i, Hawaii.
(9) Project for flood risk management, Green Brook, New
Jersey.
(10) Water control manual update for water supply and flood
control, Theodore Roosevelt Dam, Globe, Arizona.
(11) Repairs to recontour and stabilize the slope at Lake
Dardanelle Lock and Dam, Arkansas.
(12) Project for environmental restoration, Hamilton
Airfield, California, authorized by section 101(b)(3) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 279; 121
Stat. 1110).
(13) Water control manual update for Oroville Dam, Butte
County, California.
(14) Water control manual update for New Bullards Dam, Yuba
County, California.
(15) Project for flood and storm risk management and
ecosystem restoration at the San Francisco International
Airport, California, authorized by section 142 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2930).
(16) San Francisco Bay Beneficial Use Pilot Project,
California, being carried out under section 1122 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1645).
(17) Project for flood risk management in Westminster, East
Garden Grove, California, authorized by section 401(2) of Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2735).
(18) Comprehensive plan for the Chattahoochee River Basin
Program, authorized by section 8144 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3724).
(19) Repairs to the project for flood risk management,
federally authorized levee, Grand Tower and Degognia and
Fountain Bluff Levee System, Illinois, in the vicinity of the
community of Cora.
(20) Repairs to the project for flood risk management,
Covington levee system, Covington, Kentucky.
(21) Project for navigation, Kentucky Lock and Dam,
Tennessee River, Kentucky, authorized by section 101(a)(13) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3664).
(22) Project for flood risk management, Morgan City,
Louisiana.
(23) Project for hurricane and storm risk reduction, Upper
Barataria Basin, Louisiana.
(24) Project for ecosystem restoration, Mid-Chesapeake Bay,
Maryland.
(25) Maintenance dredging for the Back River Channel
project, Weymouth, Massachusetts.
(26) Project for navigation, Big Bay Harbor of Refuge,
Michigan.
(27) Project for George W. Kuhn Headwaters Outfall,
Michigan.
(28) Improvements to the Red Run Inter-County Drain
Restoration project, Macomb and Oakland Counties, Michigan.
(29) Updated hydrologic analysis for the town of Estancia,
Torrance County, New Mexico.
(30) Environmental impact statement to accompany the
feasibility study for the project for navigation, Wilmington
Harbor, North Carolina, conducted pursuant to section 203 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231),
and conditionally authorized by section 403(a)(5) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2743).
(31) Maintenance dredging at the Rocky River Harbor, Ohio.
(32) The portion of the project for flood control and other
purposes, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 5
of the Act of June 22, 1936 (chapter 688, 49 Stat. 1573), to
bring the Northwest Levee System into compliance with current
flood mitigation standards.
(33) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction,
San Juan Metropolitan Area Coastal Storm Risk Management,
Puerto Rico, authorized by section 8401(3) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3842).
(34) Sediment management plan along the Missouri River,
Lewis and Clark Lake, South Dakota.
(35) Project for navigation, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway,
Brazos River Floodgates and Colorado River Locks, Texas,
authorized by section 401(1) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2734).
(36) Project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction
and shoreline erosion protection, Bolongo Bay, St. Thomas,
United States Virgin Islands.
(37) Maintenance dredging of the federally authorized
navigation channels, Parrotts Creek, Jackson Creek, and Horn
Harbor, Virginia.
(38) Project for navigation, Seattle Harbor Navigation
Improvement Project, Washington, authorized by section 1401(1)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
3836), deepening the East Waterway at the Port of Seattle.
(39) Project for shoreline stabilization, Clarksville,
Indiana.
(d) Continuing Authorities Programs.--The Secretary shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the following
projects:
(1) Projects for flood control under section 205 of the
Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) for the following
areas:
(A) Ak-Chin Levee, Pinal County, Arizona.
(B) McCormick Wash, Globe, Arizona.
(C) Rose and Palm Garden Washes, Douglas, Arizona.
(D) Lower Santa Cruz River, Arizona.
(E) North, South, and Middle Fork, Kentucky River,
Kentucky, including the development of a flood warning
emergency evacuation plan.
(F) Swannanoa River watershed, Buncombe County,
North Carolina.
(2) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration under section
206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C.
2330) for the following areas:
(A) Corazon de los Tres Rios del Norte, Pima
County, Arizona.
(B) Lake Elsinore, California.
(3) Project for hurricane and storm damage reduction under
section 3 of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g),
Stratford, Connecticut.
(4) Project modifications for improvements to the
environment, under section 1135 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a), for the following
areas:
(A) Hayward Creek and Eaton Pond watershed,
Massachusetts.
(B) Smelt Brook Tributary to the Weymouth-Fore
River, Massachusetts.
(C) Surry Mountain Lake, New Hampshire.
(5) Project for emergency streambank erosion and shoreline
protection under section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946
(33 U.S.C. 701r) for Muddy Creek, Otoe County, Nebraska.
(e) Tribal Partnership Program.--The Secretary shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the following
projects and studies in the following locations under the Tribal
partnership program under section 203 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269):
(1) Maricopa (Ak-Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona.
(2) Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project, associated with the
Gila River Indian Community, Arizona.
(3) Navajo Nation, Bird Springs, Arizona.
(f) Watershed Assessments.--
(1) Great lakes coastal resiliency study.--The Secretary
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite the Great
Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study authorized by section 1219 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3811;
134 Stat. 2683; 136 Stat. 3752).
(2) Upper mississippi and illinois rivers.--The Secretary
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite completion
of the watershed assessment for flood risk management, Upper
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, authorized by section 1206 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1686;
134 Stat. 2687).
(g) Expedited Prospectus.--The Secretary shall prioritize the
completion of the prospectus for the United States Moorings Facility,
Portland, Oregon, required for authorization of funding from the
revolving fund established by the first section of the Civil Functions
Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576).
(h) Disposition Study.--The Secretary shall expedite completion of
the disposition study for the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam,
Minnesota, pursuant to section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33
U.S.C. 549a).
SEC. 1204. EXPEDITED COMPLETION OF OTHER FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
(a) Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel
Deepening Project, Baytown, Texas.--The Secretary shall expedite the
review and coordination of the feasibility study for the project for
navigation, Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel
Deepening Project, Baytown, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
(b) Sabine-neches Waterway Navigation Improvement Project, Texas.--
The Secretary shall expedite the review and coordination of the
feasibility study for the project for navigation, Sabine-Neches
Waterway, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
(c) La Quinta Expansion Project, Texas.--The Secretary shall
expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for the
project for navigation, La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, Texas,
under section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2231(b)).
(d) Raymondville Drain Project, Texas.--The Secretary shall
expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for the
project for flood control, Raymondville Drain Project, Lower Rio Grande
Basin, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
SEC. 1205. 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 non-classified 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).
(d) Report on Florida Seagrass Rehabilitation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter for 4 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 multipurpose
reservoir projects in the White River Basin by section 4 of the
Act of June 28, 1938 (chapter 795, 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 shore19 line 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 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 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.
(h) Report on Boat Ramps.--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
detailing--
(1) the number of boat ramps constructed by the Secretary
that are located at a site constructed, owned, operated, or
maintained by the Secretary;
(2) the number of such boat ramps that are operational; and
(3) the number of such boat ramps that require maintenance
in order to be made operational.
(i) 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 has requested such bridges may be transferred
or conveyed under section 109 of the River and Harbor
Act of 1950 (33 U.S.C. 534); 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.
(j) Report on Minimum Real Estate Interest.--
(1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
through this Act, as well as through section 1115 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2018, Congress has provided the
Secretary all of the authority, and all of the direction,
needed to acquire interests in real estate that are less than
fee simple title.
(2) Report.--Not later than 90 days 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 indicating whether the Secretary
agrees with the sense of Congress in paragraph (1).
(3) Disagreement.--Should the result of report required by
paragraph (2) be that the Secretary disagrees with the sense of
Congress in paragraph (1), 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 specifying recommendations and
technical drafting assistance for statutory language that would
provide the Secretary the intended authority as expressed in
paragraph (1).
(k) Report on Ice Jam Prevention and Mitigation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on efforts by the Secretary to prevent
and mitigate flood damages associated with ice jams.
(2) Inclusion.--The Secretary shall include in the report
under paragraph (1)--
(A) an assessment of the projects carried out
pursuant to section 1150 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 701s note), if
applicable; and
(B) a description of--
(i) the challenges associated with
preventing and mitigating ice jams;
(ii) the potential measures that may
prevent or mitigate ice jams, including the
extent to which additional research and the
development and deployment of technologies are
necessary; and
(iii) actions taken by the Secretary to
provide non-Federal interests with technical
assistance, guidance, or other information
relating to ice jam events; and
(iv) how the Secretary plans to conduct
outreach and engagement with non-Federal
interests and other relevant State and local
agencies to facilitate an understanding of the
circumstances in which ice jams could occur and
the potential impacts to critical public
infrastructure from ice jams.
(l) Assessment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out an
assessment of the extent to which the existing authorities and
programs of the Secretary allow the Corps of Engineers to
construct water resources development projects abroad.
(2) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report that--
(A) describes--
(i) the findings of the assessment under
paragraph (1);
(ii) how each authority and program
assessed under paragraph (1) has been used by
the Secretary to construct water resources
development projects abroad, if applicable; and
(iii) the extent to which the Secretary
partners with other Federal agencies when
carrying out such projects; and
(B) includes any recommendations that result from
the assessment under paragraph (1).
SEC. 1206. 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) publicly available, including on a
publicly available website.
(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. 1207. CRAIG HARBOR, ALASKA.
The cost of completing a general reevaluation report for the
project for navigation, Craig Harbor, Alaska, authorized by section
1401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1708)
shall be at Federal expense.
SEC. 1208. STUDIES FOR MODIFICATION OF PROJECT PURPOSES IN THE COLORADO
RIVER BASIN IN ARIZONA.
(a) Study.--The Secretary shall carry out a study of a project of
the Corps of Engineers in the Colorado River Basin in the State of
Arizona to determine whether to include water supply as a project
purpose of that project if a request for such a study to modify the
project purpose is made to the Secretary by--
(1) the non-Federal interest for the project; or
(2) in the case of a project for which there is no non-
Federal interest, the Governor of the State of Arizona.
(b) Coordination.--The Secretary, to the maximum extent
practicable, shall coordinate with relevant State and local authorities
in carrying out this section.
(c) Recommendations.--If, after carrying out a study under
subsection (a) with respect to a project described in that subsection,
the Secretary determines that water supply should be included as a
project purpose for that project, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a recommendation for the modification of the project
purpose of that project.
SEC. 1209. BEAVER LAKE, ARKANSAS, REALLOCATION STUDY.
The Secretary shall expedite the completion of a study for the
reallocation of water supply storage, carried out in accordance with
section 301 of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b), for the
Beaver Water District, Beaver Lake, Arkansas.
SEC. 1210. 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. 1211. DELAWARE INLAND BAYS WATERSHED STUDY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a study on the
restoration of aquatic ecosystems in the Delaware Inland Bays
watershed.
(b) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the study under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall--
(A) conduct a comprehensive analysis of ecosystem
restoration needs in the Delaware Inland Bays
watershed, including--
(i) saltmarsh restoration;
(ii) shoreline stabilization; and
(iii) stormwater management;
(B) identify sources for the beneficial use of
dredged materials; and
(C) recommend feasibility studies for projects to
address the needs identified under this paragraph.
(2) Natural or nature-based features.--To the maximum
extent practicable, a feasibility study that is recommended
under paragraph (1)(C) shall consider the use of natural
features or nature-based features (as those terms are defined
in section 1184(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2016 (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))).
(c) Consultation and Use of Existing Data.--
(1) Consultation.--In carrying out the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with applicable--
(A) Federal, State, and local agencies;
(B) Indian Tribes;
(C) non-Federal interests; and
(D) other stakeholders, as determined appropriate
by the Secretary.
(2) Use of existing data.--To the maximum extent
practicable, in carrying out the study under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall use existing data provided to the Secretary
by entities described in paragraph (1).
(d) Feasibility Studies.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct
feasibility studies recommended under subsection (b)(1)(C).
(2) Congressional authorization.--The Secretary may not
begin construction for a project recommended by a feasibility
study described in paragraph (1) unless the project has been
authorized by Congress.
(e) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that
includes--
(1) the results of the study carried out under subsection
(a); and
(2) a description of actions taken under this section,
including any feasibility studies conducted under subsection
(b)(1)(C).
SEC. 1212. SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that consistent
nourishments of Lewes Beach, Delaware, are important for the safety and
economic prosperity of Sussex County, Delaware.
(b) General Reevaluation Report.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a general
reevaluation report for the project for Delaware Bay Coastline,
Roosevelt Inlet, and Lewes Beach, Delaware.
(2) Inclusions.--The general reevaluation report under
paragraph (1) shall include a determination of--
(A) the area that the project should include; and
(B) how section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of
1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i) should be applied with respect to
the project.
SEC. 1213. J. STROM THURMOND LAKE, GEORGIA.
(a) Encroachment Resolution Plan.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary
shall prepare, and submit to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, an
encroachment resolution plan for a portion of the project for
flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife management, J.
Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia and South Carolina, authorized by
section 10 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (chapter 665, 58
Stat. 894).
(2) Limitation.--The encroachment resolution plan under
paragraph (1) shall only apply to encroachments known to the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as of the effective date of this
provision on the portion of the J. Strom Thurmond Lake project
lands that abut the six (6) former Cottage Site properties,
situated in Georgia and previously disposed of by the United
States, known as Keg Creek, Ridge Road, Rousseau Creek, Soap
Creek, Pistol Creek, and Elbert County Subdivisions.
(b) Contents.--Subject to subsection (c), the encroachment
resolution plan under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) a description of the nature and number of
encroachments;
(2) a description of the circumstances that contributed to
the development of the encroachments;
(3) an assessment of the impact of the encroachments on
operation and maintenance of the project described in
subsection (a) for its authorized purposes;
(4) an analysis of alternatives to the removal of
encroachments to mitigate any impacts identified in the
assessment under paragraph (3);
(5) a description of any actions necessary or advisable to
prevent further encroachments; and
(6) an estimate of the cost and timeline to carry out the
plan, including actions described under paragraph (5).
(c) Restriction.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
encroachment resolution plan under subsection (a) shall minimize
adverse impacts to private landowners while maintaining the functioning
of the project described in that subsection for its authorized
purposes.
(d) Notice and Public Comment.--
(1) To owners.--In preparing the encroachment resolution
plan under subsection (a), not later than 30 days after the
Secretary identifies an encroachment, the Secretary shall
notify the owner of the encroachment.
(2) To public.--The Secretary shall provide an opportunity
for the public to comment on the encroachment resolution plan
under subsection (a) before the completion of the plan.
(e) Moratorium.--The Secretary shall not take action to compel
removal of an encroachment covered by the encroachment resolution plan
under subsection (a) unless Congress specifically authorizes such
action.
(f) Savings Provision.--This section does not--
(1) grant any rights to the owner of an encroachment; or
(2) impose any liability on the United States for operation
and maintenance of the project described in subsection (a) for
its authorized purposes.
SEC. 1214. ALGIERS CANAL LEVEES, LOUISIANA.
Section 8340(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3795) is amended--
(1) by striking ``resume operation, maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, and replacement of the'' and inserting
``operate, maintain, repair, replace, and rehabilitate all
features of the West Bank and Vicinity, New Orleans, Louisiana
Hurricane Protection Project along the''; and
(2) by striking ``Levees, Louisiana''.
SEC. 1215. 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 1 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. 1216. 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. 1217. 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. 1218. NEW JERSEY SHORE PROTECTION, NEW JERSEY.
In carrying out any study pursuant to the study resolution of the
Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of
Representatives dated December 10, 1987, the Secretary is authorized to
include recommendations for ecosystem restoration.
SEC. 1219. EXCESS LAND REPORT FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS IN NORTH DAKOTA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, and subject to subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report that identifies any real property associated
with the project of the Corps of Engineers at Lake Oahe, North Dakota,
that the Secretary determines--
(1) is not needed to carry out the authorized purposes of
the project; and
(2) may be transferred to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to
support recreation opportunities for the Tribe, including, at a
minimum--
(A) Walker Bottom Marina, Lake Oahe;
(B) Fort Yates Boat Ramp, Lake Oahe;
(C) Cannonball District, Lake Oahe; and
(D) any other real property that may be used for
recreation opportunities identified by the Tribe.
(b) Inclusion.--If the Secretary determines that there is not any
real property that may be transferred to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall include in the
report required under that subsection--
(1) a list of the real property considered by the
Secretary;
(2) an explanation of why the real property identified
under paragraph (1) is needed to carry out the authorized
purposes of the project described in subsection (a); and
(3) a description of how the Secretary has recently
utilized the real property identified under paragraph (1) to
carry out the authorized purpose of the project described in
subsection (a).
SEC. 1220. ALLEGHENY RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Allegheny River is an important waterway that can
be utilized more to support recreational, environmental, and
navigation needs in Pennsylvania;
(2) ongoing efforts to increase utilization of the
Allegheny River will require consistent hours of service at key
locks and dams; and
(3) to the maximum extent practicable, the lockage levels
of service at locks and dams along the Allegheny River should
be preserved until after the completion of the feasibility
study for the project for navigation and ecosystem restoration,
Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 1201.
SEC. 1221. 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. 1222. LAKE O' THE PINES, TEXAS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after date on 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 identifies
opportunities for potential exchange of land or flowage easements
associated with the Lake O' the Pines, Texas, project in and adjacent
to tract LP-E-546-1E that the Secretary determines could be
accomplished consistent with the existing project purposes of the Lake
O' the Pines, Texas, project.
(b) Lake O' the Pines, Texas, Project Defined.--In this section,
the term ``Lake O' the Pines, Texas, project'' means the portion of the
general plan for flood control on Red River, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas,
and Louisiana, below Denison Dam, Texas and Oklahoma, authorized by
section 10 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 647), at Lake O'
the Pines, Texas.
SEC. 1223. MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TEXAS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary should provide the necessary resources to expedite the
completion of the required documentation for the Matagorda Ship Channel
Improvement Project in order to ensure that the project is not further
delayed.
(b) Expedite.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, expedite the completion of the required documentation for
the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project, including--
(1) the supplemental environmental impact statement and the
associated record of decision;
(2) the dredged material management plan; and
(3) a post-authorization change report, if applicable.
(c) Preconstruction Planning, Engineering, and Design.--If the
Secretary determines that the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement
Project is justified in a completed report and if the project requires
an additional authorization from Congress pursuant to that report, the
Secretary shall proceed directly to preconstruction planning,
engineering, and design on the project.
(d) Definition of Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project.--In
this section, the term ``Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project''
means the project for navigation, Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement
Project, Port Lavaca, Texas, authorized by section 401(1) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2734).
SEC. 1224. WACO LAKE, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, expedite
the review of, and give due consideration to, the request from the City
of Waco, Texas, that the Secretary apply section 147 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 701q-1) to the embankment
adjacent to Waco Lake in Waco, Texas.
SEC. 1225. 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. 1226. KANAWHA RIVER BASIN.
Section 1207 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130
Stat. 1686) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary shall'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Projects and Separable Elements.--For an authorized project
or a separable element of an authorized project that is recommended as
a result of a study carried out by the Secretary under subsection (a)
benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the
Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) in the State of West Virginia, the non-
Federal share of the cost of the project or separable element of a
project shall be 10 percent.''.
SEC. 1227. 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 followup 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. 1228. BRIEFING ON STATUS OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ON MISSOURI RIVER.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the
consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1536) that was reinitiated by the Secretary for the operation of
the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System, the operation and
maintenance of the Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, the
operation of the Kansas River Reservoir System, and the implementation
of the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan is completed, the
Secretary shall brief on the outcomes of such consultation the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives.
(b) Requirements.--The briefing required under subsection (a) shall
include a discussion of--
(1) any biological opinions that result from the
consultation described under subsection (a), including any
actions that the Secretary is required to undertake pursuant to
such biological opinions; and
(2) any forthcoming requests from the Secretary to Congress
to provide funding in order carry out the actions described in
paragraph (1).
SEC. 1229. OGALLALA AQUIFER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with relevant
Federal and state agencies and non-Federal interests, is authorized to
conduct a comprehensive study on water supply, availability, drought
resilience, aquifer recharge, and causes of aquifer depletion, for
those regions overlying the Ogallala Aquifer.
(b) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as
authorizing a feasibility study or providing construction authority for
any project to divert or facilitate the diversion of water outside of
the Missouri River Basin.
SEC. 1230. 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
by the Corps of Engineers 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 the Corps of Engineers 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. 1231. UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD DAMAGE
REDUCTION FEASIBILITY STUDY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, at the request of a non-
Federal interest, complete a feasibility study for comprehensive flood
damage reduction, Upper Susquehanna River Basin, New York.
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out the feasibility study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) use, for purposes of meeting the requirements of a
final feasibility study, information from the feasibility study
completion report entitled ``Upper Susquehanna River Basin, New
York, Comprehensive Flood Damage Reduction'' and dated January
2020; and
(2) re-evaluate project benefits, as determined using the
framework described in the final rule promulgated by the Corps
of Engineers under Docket Number COE-2023-0005, including a
consideration of 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)).
SEC. 1232. TECHNICAL CORRECTION, WALLA WALLA RIVER.
Section 8201(a)(76) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022
(136 Stat. 3744) is amended to read as follows:
``(76) Walla walla river basin, oregon and washington.--
``(A) Nursery reach, walla walla river, oregon.--
Project for ecosystem restoration, Nursery Reach, Walla
Walla River, Oregon.
``(B) Mill creek, walla walla river basin,
washington.--Project for ecosystem restoration, Mill
Creek and Mill Creek Flood Control Zone District
Channel, Washington.''.
SEC. 1233. DAM SAFETY ASSURANCE CONSIDERATION.
The Secretary shall expedite the review of, and give due
consideration to, a request from the relevant Federal power marketing
administration that the Secretary apply section 1203 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 467n) to the projects for
dam safety at Garrison Dam, North Dakota and Oahe Dam, South Dakota.
SEC. 1234. 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).
SEC. 1235. REPORT ON EFFORTS TO MONITOR, CONTROL, AND ERADICATE
INVASIVE SPECIES.
(a) Definition of Invasive Species.--In this section, the term
``invasive species'' has the meaning given the term in section 1 of
Executive Order 13112 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; relating to invasive
species).
(b) Assessment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct, and submit to the Committee
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report on the results of, an assessment of the efforts by the Secretary
to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at water resources
development projects across the United States.
(c) Requirements.--The report under subsection (b) shall include--
(1) a description of--
(A) the statutory authorities and programs used by
the Secretary to monitor, control, and eradicate
invasive species at water resources development
projects; and
(B) a geographically diverse sample of successful
projects and activities carried out by the Secretary to
monitor, control, and eradicate invasive species at
water resources development projects;
(2) a discussion of--
(A) the impact of invasive species on the ability
of the Secretary to carry out the civil works mission
of the Corps of Engineers;
(B) the research conducted and techniques and
technologies used by the Secretary consistent with the
applicable statutory authorities described in paragraph
(1)(A) to monitor, control, and eradicate invasive
species at water resources development projects; and
(C) the extent to which the Secretary has partnered
with States and units of local government to monitor,
control, and eradicate invasive species at water
resources development projects within the boundaries of
those States or units of local government;
(3) an update on the status of the plan developed by the
Secretary pursuant to section 1108(c) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 2263a(c)); and
(4) recommendations, including legislative recommendations,
to further the efforts of the Secretary to monitor, control,
and eradicate invasive species at water resources development
projects.
SEC. 1236. DEADLINE FOR PREVIOUSLY REQUIRED LIST OF COVERED PROJECTS.
Notwithstanding the deadline in paragraph (1) of section 8236(c) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3769), the
Secretary shall provide to the Comptroller General of the United States
the list of covered ongoing water resources development projects under
that paragraph by not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 1237. EXAMINATION OF REDUCTION OF MICROPLASTICS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this section, the Secretary, acting through the Director
of the Engineer Research and Development Center and, where appropriate,
in consultation with other Federal agencies, shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report that identifies potential 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 and identify measures to reduce the release of
microplastics associated with sandblasting or hydro-blasting
vessels owned or operated by the Corps of Engineers;
(2) determine the extent to which 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. 1238. 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. 1239. STUDY ON LAND VALUATION PROCEDURES FOR THE TRIBAL
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) Definition of Tribal Partnership Program.--In this section, the
term ``Tribal Partnership Program'' means the Tribal Partnership
Program established under section 203 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269).
(b) Study Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out, and submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report describing the results of, a study on
appropriate procedures for determining the value of real estate and
cost-share contributions for projects under the Tribal Partnership
Program.
(c) Requirements.--The report required under subsection (b) shall
include--
(1) an evaluation of the procedures used for determining
the valuation of real estate and contribution of real estate
value to cost-share for projects under the Tribal Partnership
Program, including consideration of cultural factors that are
unique to the Tribal Partnership Program and land valuation;
(2) a description of any existing Federal authorities that
the Secretary intends to use to implement policy changes that
result from the evaluation under paragraph (1); and
(3) recommendations for any legislation that may be needed
to revise land valuation or cost-share procedures for the
Tribal Partnership Program pursuant to the evaluation under
paragraph (1).
SEC. 1240. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON LEVEE SAFETY GUIDELINES.
(a) Definition of Levee Safety Guidelines.--In this section, the
term ``levee safety guidelines'' means the levee safety guidelines
established under section 9005(c) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303a(c)).
(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with other applicable Federal
agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives a report on the levee safety guidelines.
(c) Inclusions.--The report under subsection (b) shall include--
(1) a description of--
(A) the levee safety guidelines;
(B) the process utilized to develop the levee
safety guidelines; and
(C) the extent to which the levee safety guidelines
are being used by Federal, State, Tribal, and local
agencies;
(2) an assessment of the requirement for the levee safety
guidelines to be voluntary and a description of actions taken
by the Secretary and other applicable Federal agencies to
ensure that the guidelines are voluntary; and
(3) any recommendations of the Secretary, including the
extent to which the levee safety guidelines should be revised.
SEC. 1241. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP USER'S GUIDE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and make publicly available on
an existing website of the Corps of Engineers a guide on the use of
public-private partnerships for water resources development projects.
(b) Inclusions.--In developing the guide under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall include--
(1) a description of--
(A) applicable authorities and programs of the
Secretary that allow for the use of public-private
partnerships to carry out water resources development
projects; and
(B) opportunities across the civil works program of
the Corps of Engineers for the use of public-private
partnerships, including at recreational facilities;
(2) a summary of prior public-private partnerships for
water resources development projects, including lessons learned
and best practices from those partnerships and projects;
(3) a discussion of--
(A) the roles and responsibilities of the Corps of
Engineers and non-Federal interests when using a
public-private partnership for a water resources
development project, including the opportunities for
risk-sharing; and
(B) the potential benefits associated with using a
public-private partnership for a water resources
development project, including the opportunities to
accelerate funding as compared to the annual
appropriations process; and
(4) a description of the process for executing a project
partnership agreement for a water resources development
project, including any unique considerations when using a
public-private partnership.
(c) Flexibility.--The Secretary may satisfy the requirements of
this section by modifying an existing partnership handbook in
accordance with this section.
SEC. 1242. REVIEW OF AUTHORITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY
METHODS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act and subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall
carry out a study of the authorities and programs of the Corps of
Engineers that facilitate the use of alternative delivery methods for
water resources development projects.
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a)--
(1) the authorities and programs that are studied shall
include--
(A) section 204 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232);
(B) section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b); and
(C) section 5014 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note); and
(2) the Secretary shall--
(A) evaluate the implementation challenges, if any,
associated with the authorities and programs described
in paragraph (1);
(B) analyze the quantity and types of technical
assistance provided to non-Federal interests by the
Secretary under the programs and authorities described
in paragraph (1); and
(C) assess--
(i) how each authority and program
described in paragraph (1) has been used by the
Secretary and, if applicable, the non-Federal
interest to facilitate an alternative delivery
method;
(ii) the roles and responsibilities of the
Secretary and the non-Federal interest under
the authorities and programs described in
paragraph (1); and
(iii) the benefits to the Civil Works
Program of the Corps of Engineers that have
accrued from carrying out a water resources
development project under 1 or more of the
programs and authorities described in paragraph
(1).
(c) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report that--
(1) describes the findings of the study under subsection
(a); and
(2) includes--
(A) a list of the water resources development
projects that have been carried out pursuant to the
authorities and programs described in subsection
(b)(1);
(B) a description of the lessons learned and best
practices identified by the Secretary with respect to
carrying out the authorities and programs described in
subsection (b)(1); and
(C) any recommendations to facilitate an increased
use of an alternative delivery method for water
resources development projects, including legislative
recommendations.
(d) Guidance.--Not later than 18 months after the date on which the
report required under subsection (c) is submitted, the Secretary shall,
as necessary, update any implementation guidance to reflect the
findings of the study under subsection (a).
(e) Definition of Alternative Delivery Method.--In this section,
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.
SEC. 1243. COOPERATION AUTHORITY.
Section 234 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33
U.S.C. 2323a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c), by inserting ``, including the
planning and design expertise,'' after ``expertise''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$1,000,000'' and
inserting ``$2,500,000''.
SEC. 1244. GAO STUDIES.
(a) Review of the Accuracy of Project Cost Estimates.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States (referred to in this section as the ``Comptroller
General'') shall initiate a review of the accuracy of the
project cost estimates developed by the Corps of Engineers for
completed and ongoing water resources development projects
carried out by the Secretary.
(2) Requirements.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Comptroller General shall determine the factors, if any, that
impact the accuracy of the estimates described in that
subparagraph, including--
(A) applicable statutory requirements, including--
(i) section 1001 of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c); and
(ii) section 905(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(b));
and
(B) applicable guidance, regulations, and policies
of the Corps of Engineers.
(3) Incorporation of previous report.--In carrying out
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General may incorporate
applicable information from the report carried out by the
Comptroller General under section 8236(c) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3769).
(4) Report.--On completion of the review conducted under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the review and any
recommendations that result from the review.
(b) Report on Project Lifespan and Indemnification Clause in
Project Partnership Agreements.--
(1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(A) there are significant concerns about whether--
(i) the indemnification clause, which was
first applied in 1910 to flood control
projects, should still be included in project
partnership agreements prepared by the Corps of
Engineers for water resources development
projects; and
(ii) non-Federal interests for water
resources development projects should be
required to assume full responsibility for
OMRR&R of water resources development projects
in perpetuity;
(B) non-Federal interests have reported that the
indemnification clause and OMRR&R requirements are a
barrier to entering into project partnership agreements
with the Corps of Engineers;
(C) critical water resources development projects
are being delayed by years, or not pursued at all, due
to the barriers described in subparagraph (B); and
(D) legal structures have changed since the
indemnification clause was first applied and there may
be more suitable tools available to address risk and
liability issues.
(2) Analysis.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct an
analysis of the implications of--
(A) the indemnification clause; and
(B) the assumption of OMRR&R responsibilities by
non-Federal interests in perpetuity for water resources
development projects.
(3) Inclusions.--The analysis under paragraph (2) shall
include--
(A) a review of risk for the Federal Government and
non-Federal interests with respect to removing
requirements for the indemnification clause;
(B) an assessment of whether the indemnification
clause is still necessary given the changes in
engineering, legal structures, and water resources
development projects since 1910, with a focus on the
quantity and types of claims and takings over time;
(C) an identification of States with State laws
that prohibit those States from entering into
agreements that include an indemnification clause;
(D) a comparison to other Federal agencies with
respect to how those agencies approach indemnification
and OMRR&R requirements in projects, if applicable;
(E) a review of indemnification and OMRR&R
requirements for projects that States require with
respect to agreements with cities and localities, if
applicable;
(F) an analysis of the useful lifespan of water
resources development projects, including any
variations in that lifespan for different types of
water resources development projects and how changing
weather patterns and increased extreme weather events
impact that lifespan;
(G) a review of situations in which non-Federal
interests have been unable to meet OMRR&R requirements;
and
(H) a review of policy alternatives to OMRR&R
requirements, such as allowing extension, reevaluation,
or deauthorization of water resources development
projects.
(4) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph
(2), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report that includes--
(A) the results of the analysis; and
(B) any recommendations for changes needed to
existing law or policy of the Corps of Engineers to
address those results.
(5) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Indemnification clause.--The term
``indemnification clause'' means the indemnification
clause required in project partnership agreements for
water resources development projects under sections
101(e)(2) and 103(j)(1)(A) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(e)(2),
2213(j)(1)(A)).
(B) Omrr&r.--The term ``OMRR&R'', with respect to a
water resources development project, means operation,
maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation.
(c) Review of Certain Permits.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a
review of the section 408 program.
(2) Requirements.--The review by the Comptroller General
under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum--
(A) an identification of trends related to the
number and types of permits applied for each year under
the section 408 program;
(B) an evaluation of--
(i) the materials developed by the
Secretary to educate potential applicants
about--
(I) the section 408 program; and
(II) the process for applying for a
permit under the section 408 program;
(ii) the public website of the Corps of
Engineers that tracks the status of permits
issued under the section 408 program, including
whether the information provided by the website
is updated in a timely manner;
(iii) the ability of the districts and
divisions of the Corps of Engineers to--
(I) consistently administer the
section 408 program;
(II) make timely decisions on a
permit requested under the section 408
program; and
(III) carry out a preapplication
meeting with the relevant non-Federal
entity requesting a permit under the
section 408 program that provides
clear, concise, and specific
information on the technical
requirements of an application for such
a permit; and
(iv) the extent to which the Secretary
carries out the process for issuing a permit
under the section 408 program concurrently with
the review required under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), if applicable;
(C) a determination of the factors, if any, that
impact the ability of the Secretary to adhere to the
timelines required for reviewing and making a decision
on an application for a permit under the section 408
program;
(D) ways to expedite the review of applications for
permits under the section 408 program, including the
use of categorical permissions or the establishment of
a single office within the Corps of Engineers to review
applications for such permits.
(3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the review and any
recommendations that result from the review.
(4) Definition of section 408 program.--In this subsection,
the term ``section 408 program'' means the program administered
by the Secretary pursuant to section 14 of the Act of March 3,
1899 (33 U.S.C. 408).
(d) Corps of Engineers Modernization Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate
an analysis of opportunities for the Corps of Engineers to
modernize the civil works program through the use of
technology, where appropriate, and the best available
engineering practices.
(2) Inclusions.--In conducting the analysis under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall include
an assessment of the extent to which--
(A) existing engineering practices and
technologies, including digital infrastructure and 3D
modeling technologies, could be better utilized by the
Corps of Engineers to--
(i) improve study, planning, and design
efforts of the Corps of Engineers to further
the benefits of water resources development
projects of the Corps of Engineers;
(ii) reduce delays and cost overruns of
water resources development projects, including
through the improvement of environmental review
and permitting processes;
(iii) provide cost savings over the
lifecycle of a project, including through
improved design processes or a reduction of
operation and maintenance costs;
(iv) facilitate information sharing and
complex water resources projects, and improve
productivity of the Corp of Engineers; and
(v) improve data collection and data
sharing capabilities; and
(B) the Corps of Engineers--
(i) currently utilizes the engineering
practices and technologies identified under
subparagraph (A), including any challenges
associated with--
(I) costs and the acquisition
process;
(II) the application of such
practices and technologies;
(III) interoperability of such
technologies with the other systems and
technologies of the Corps of Engineers;
and
(IV) security concerns associated
with such technologies and how such
concerns may be addressed;
(ii) has effective processes to share best
practices associated with the engineering
practices and technologies identified under
subparagraph (A) among the districts,
divisions, and headquarters of the Corps of
Engineers; and
(iii) partners with National Laboratories,
academic institutions, and other Federal
agencies.
(3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the analysis and
any recommendations that result from the analysis.
(e) Study on Easements Related to Water Resources Development
Projects.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate
an analysis of the use of covered easements that may be
provided to the Secretary by non-Federal interests in relation
to the construction, operation, or maintenance of a project for
flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, or ecosystem restoration.
(2) Scope.--In carrying out the analysis under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall--
(A) review--
(i) the report submitted by the Secretary
under section 8235(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3768); and
(ii) the existing statutory, regulatory,
and policy requirements and procedures relating
to the use of covered easements; and
(B) assess--
(i) the minimum rights in property that are
necessary to construct, operate, or maintain
projects for flood risk management, hurricane
and storm damage risk reduction, or ecosystem
restoration;
(ii) whether increased use of covered
easements in relation to projects described in
clause (i) could promote greater participation
from cooperating landowners in addressing local
flooding or ecosystem restoration challenges;
(iii) whether such increased use could
result in cost savings in the implementation of
the projects described in clause (i), without
any reduction in project benefits; and
(iv) the extent to which the Secretary
should expand what is considered by the
Secretary to be part of a series of estates
deemed standard for construction, operation, or
maintenance of a project for flood risk
management, hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, or ecosystem restoration.
(3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the analysis,
including any recommendations, including legislative
recommendations, as a result of the analysis.
(4) Definition of covered easement.--In this subsection,
the term ``covered easement'' has the meaning given the term in
section 8235(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022
(136 Stat. 3768).
(f) Modernization of Environmental Reviews.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a
review of the efforts of the Secretary to facilitate improved
environmental review processes for project studies, including
through the consideration of expanded use of categorical
exclusions, environmental assessments, or programmatic
environmental impact statements.
(3) Requirements.--In conducting the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall--
(A) describe the actions the Secretary is taking or
plans to take to implement the amendments to the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) made by section 321 of the Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-5);
(B) describe the existing categorical exclusions
most frequently used by the Secretary to streamline the
environmental review of project studies;
(C) consider--
(i) whether the adoption of additional
categorical exclusions, including those used by
other Federal agencies, would facilitate the
environmental review of project studies;
(ii) whether the adoption of new
programmatic environmental impact statements
would facilitate the environmental review of
project studies; and
(iii) whether agreements with other Federal
agencies would facilitate a more efficient
process for the environmental review of project
studies; and
(D) identify--
(i) any discrepancies or conflicts, as
applicable, between the amendments to the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) made by section 321 of the
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law
118-5) and--
(I) section 2045 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 2348); and
(II) section 1001 of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c); and
(ii) other issues, as applicable, relating
to section 2045 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2348) that
are impeding the implementation of that section
consistent with congressional intent.
(3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the review,
including any legislative recommendations, as a result of the
review.
(4) Definition of project study.--In this subsection, the
term ``project study'' means a feasibility study for a project
carried out pursuant to section 905 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282).
(g) Study on Dredged Material Disposal Site Construction.--
(1) In general.--The Comptroller General shall conduct a
study that--
(A) assesses the costs and limitations of the
construction of various types of dredged material
disposal sites, with a particular focus on aquatic
confined placement structures in the Lower Columbia
River; and
(B) includes a comparison of--
(i) the operation and maintenance needs and
costs associated with the availability of
aquatic confined placement structures; and
(ii) the operation and maintenance needs
and costs associated with the lack of
availability of aquatic confined placement
structures.
(2) Report.--On completion of the study under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the study, and any
recommendations that result from that study.
(h) GAO Study on Distribution of Funding From the Harbor
Maintenance Trust Fund.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate
an analysis of the distribution of funding from the Harbor
Maintenance Trust Fund.
(2) Requirements.--In conducting the analysis under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall assess--
(A) the implementation of provisions related to the
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund in the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2615) and the
amendments made by that Act by the Corps of Engineers,
including--
(i) changes to the budgetary treatment of
funding from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund;
and
(ii) amendments to the definitions of the
terms ``donor ports'', ``medium-sized donor
parts'', and ``energy transfer ports'' under
section 2106(a) of the Water Resources Reform
and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2238c(a)), including--
(I) the reliability of metrics,
data for those metrics, and sources for
that data used by the Corps of
Engineers to determine if a port
satisfies the requirements of 1 or more
of those definitions; and
(II) the extent of the impact of
cyclical dredging cycles for operations
and maintenance activities and deep
draft navigation construction projects
on the ability of ports to meet the
requirements of 1 or more of those
definitions; and
(B) the amount of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
funding in the annual appropriations Acts enacted after
the date of enactment of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2615), including an
analysis of--
(i) the allocation of funding to donor
ports and energy transfer ports (as those terms
are defined in section 2106(a) of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
(33 U.S.C. 2238c(a))) and the use of that
funding by those ports;
(ii) activities funded pursuant to section
210 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2238); and
(iii) challenges associated with expending
the remaining balance of the Harbor Maintenance
Trust Fund.
(3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report describing the findings of the
analysis and any recommendations that result from that
analysis.
(5) Definition of harbor maintenance trust fund.--In this
subsection, the term ``Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund'' means
the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund established by section
9505(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(i) Study on Environmental Justice.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate
an analysis of--
(A) the costs and benefits of the environmental
justice initiatives of the Secretary with respect to
the civil works program; and
(B) the positive and negative effects on the civil
works program of those environmental justice
initiatives.
(2) Inclusions.--The analysis under paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, a review of projects carried out by the
Secretary during fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2024 pursuant
to the environmental justice initiatives of the Secretary with
respect to the civil works program.
(3) Report.--On completion of the analysis under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report describing any findings of the
analysis.
(j) 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.
(k) 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 shall initiate
an analysis of Corps of Engineers disaster preparedness and
response activities, including--
(A) an accounting of postdisaster expenditures from
the ``Corp of Engineers-Civil-Flood Control and Coastal
Emergencies'' account and from any post-disaster
supplemental appropriations Act for each of fiscal
years 2004 through 2023, including--
(i) any budget requests made for such
account or supplemental appropriations for the
civil works program of the Corp of Engineers;
(ii) the total combined amount of funding
for each fiscal year from such account and such
appropriations Act;
(iii) the amounts transferred to such
account from other accounts of the Corps of
Engineers to cover a funding shortfall for
postdisaster activities in each fiscal year;
(iv) the name and location of the
authorized water resources development projects
impacted by the transfer of funds described in
clause (iii);
(v) a summary of the activities and actions
carried out with amounts available in such
account or from such supplemental
appropriations Acts, including the amount
provided for salaries and expenses; and
(B) an assessment and description of--
(i) any contributing factors that resulted
in any annual variability in the amounts
described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii); and
(ii) budgetary trends in the provision of
post-disaster assistance that may impact future
spending through such account or from such
supplemental appropriations Acts; and
(iii) any impact of post-disaster
supplemental appropriations on emergency
response activities;
(C) 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
(D) 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.
(l) 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 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.
(m) 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 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.
(n) 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 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).
(o) Study on Ecosystem Services.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 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.
(p) Study on Tribal Coordination.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 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.
(q) Study on the Corps of Engineers Role in Support of FEMA
Missions and Related Information Collection.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall complete a
review of the Corps of Engineers and its role in support of
Federal Emergency Management Agency missions beginning with
fiscal year 2014, including--
(A) a description with costs and funding sources of
all data, methodological advice, information, models,
and analysis that the Corps of Engineers has provided
to the Federal Emergency Management Agency together
with an assessment of the fitness of such information
for policy purposes in relation to--
(i) floodplain mapping;
(ii) flood insurance, including the Risk
Rating 2.0 flood insurance pricing methodology;
and
(iii) determination of the flood risk
reduction provided by structural and
nonstructural flood risk reduction projects,
including levee systems, both accredited and
non-accredited; and
(B) evaluation of the Corps of Engineers
application of and compliance with section 515 of the
Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act,
2001 (commonly known as the ``Information Quality Act
of 2000'') (Public Law 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763A-153)
and the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act
of 2018 (Public Law 115-435, 132 Stat. 5529), including
the amendments made by that Act, and associated
guidelines issued by the Office of Management and
Budget, in ensuring the fitness of data and information
used by the Corps of Engineers and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency as foundations for agency
guidance, rules, and policymaking.
(2) Scope.--In conducting the review required under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall examine--
(A) discharge of the Secretary's duties under
section 3014 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 4131); and
(B) administration of activities pursuant to
National Levee Safety Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3301 et
seq.), section 1123 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 3306), and section 8121 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C.
3307), in order to establish--
(i) an assessment of Corps of Engineers use
of peer review under section 515 of the
Treasury and General Government Appropriations
Act, 2001 (commonly known as the ``Information
Quality Act of 2000'') (Public Law 106-554, 114
Stat. 2763A-153);
(ii) the degree to which data,
methodological advice, information, models, and
analysis are freely accessible to the public;
(iii) the degree to which data,
methodological advice, information, models, and
analysis are transparent and reproducible by
the public;
(iv) the views of the public and affected
parties on how the Corps of Engineers should
uphold the data quality and evidence-based
policymaking objectives of such section 515 of
the Treasury and General Government
Appropriations Act, 2001 and the Foundations
for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018
(Public Law 115-435, 132 Stat. 5529), including
the amendments made by that Act;
(v) the immediate and long-term impacts of
the Corps of Engineers support to Federal
Emergency Management Agency for affected
communities, units of local government
(including levee and drainage districts), and
property owners, including the prioritization
and justification of flood risk management
projects;
(vi) the degree to which Federal
coordination is occurring with affected
communities, units of local government
(including levee and drainage districts), and
property owners in the formulation of agency
guidance, rules, and policymaking, including
agency adherence to section 1317 of the Housing
and Urban Development Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.
4024) in the formulation of the Risk Rating 2.0
flood insurance pricing methodology;
(vii) recommendations to the Secretary for
improving compliance with the provisions of law
referred to in clause (iv); and
(viii) recommendations to Congress, as
appropriate, on legislation improving Corps of
Engineers compliance with the provisions of law
referred to in clause (iv).
(3) Consultation.--In carrying out the review required
under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall consult with
the Office of the Engineer Inspector General of the Corps of
Engineers, the Office of Management and Budget, levee and
drainage districts, and units of local government.
(4) Report.--Upon completion of the review required under
paragraph (1) and (2), 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.
(r) Report on Material Contaminated by a Hazardous Substance and
the Civil Works Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General carry out a
review of the impact of material contaminated by a hazardous
substance on the civil works program of the Corps of Engineers,
including relevant policies, regulations, or guidance of the
Corps of Engineers.
(2) Requirements.--In developing the review under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(A) describe--
(i) with respect to water resources
development projects--
(I) the applicable statutory
authorities that require the removal of
material contaminated by a hazardous
substance;
(II) the roles and responsibilities
of the Secretary and non-Federal
interests for identifying and removing
material contaminated by a hazardous
substance; and
(III) the currently required
remediation standards for water
resources development projects where
material contaminated by hazardous
substances are identified, if
applicable; and
(ii) any regulatory actions or decisions
made by another Federal agency that impact--
(I) the removal of material
contaminated by a hazardous substance;
and
(II) the ability of the Secretary
to carry out the civil works program of
the Corps of Engineers;
(B) discuss the impact of material contaminated by
a hazardous substance on--
(i) the timely completion of construction
of water resources development projects;
(ii) the operation and maintenance of water
resources development projects, including
dredging activities of the Corps of Engineers
to maintain authorized Federal depths at ports
and along the inland waterways; and
(iii) costs associated with carrying out
the civil works program of the Corps of
Engineers; and
(C) include any other information that the
Secretary determines to be appropriate to facilitate an
understanding of the impact of material contaminated by
a hazardous substance on the civil works program of the
Corps of Engineers.
(3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of such assessment,
including any legislative recommendations that result from such
assessment.
TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
SEC. 1301. 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. 1302. SPECIFIC DEAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) East San Pedro Bay, California.--The study for the project for
ecosystem restoration, East San Pedro Bay, California, authorized by
the resolution of the Committee on Public Works of the Senate, dated
June 25, 1969, relating to the report of the Chief of Engineers for Los
Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, Ballona Creek, is no longer authorized
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) 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.
(c) Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut.--
(1) In general.--The portion of the project for navigation,
Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by the first section
of the Act of July 24, 1946 (chapter 595, 60 Stat. 634; 72
Stat. 297), described in paragraph (2) is no longer authorized
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Portion described.--The portion of the project referred
to in paragraph (1) is generally the northeastern corner of the
Federal Turning Basin at Bridgeport Harbor, immediately south
of the previous Cilco Terminal and current Dolphins Cove
Marina--
(A) beginning at a point N622921.65, E882983.49;
(B) running east approximately 1243 feet to a point
N622079.26, E883897.46;
(C) running southwest approximately 754 feet to
N622244.84, E883162.02; and
(D) running approximately 700 feet to the point of
beginning.
(d) 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).
(e) Jacksonville Harbor, Florida.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the project for navigation, Jacksonville Harbor, Florida,
authorized by section 301 of the River and Harbor Act of 1965
(79 Stat. 1090; 113 Stat. 276; 119 Stat. 2260; 128 Stat. 1364),
is modified to deauthorize the portion of the project described
in paragraph (2).
(2) Portion described.--The portion of the project referred
to in paragraph (1) is the area bounded by the following
coordinates:
(A) E 458361.31, N 2176371.67.
(B) E 458278.7499, N 2175769.9847.
(C) E 457946.66, N 2175527.99.
(f) Masaryktown Canal, Florida.--
(1) In general.--The portion of the project for the Four
River Basins, Florida, authorized by section 203 of the Flood
Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1183) described in paragraph (2)
is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act.
(2) Portion described.--The portion of the project referred
to in paragraph (1) is the Masaryktown Canal C-534, which spans
approximately 5.5 miles from Hernando County, between Ayers
Road and County Line Road east of United States Route 41, and
continues south to Pasco County, discharging into Crews Lake.
(g) 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 of 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.
(h) 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.
(i) Cherryfield Dam, Maine.--The project for flood control,
Narraguagus River, Cherryfield Dam, Maine, authorized by, and
constructed pursuant to, section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948
(33 U.S.C. 701s) is no longer authorized beginning on the date of
enactment of this Act.
(j) 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.
(k) 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.
(l) Newtown Creek Federal Navigation Channel, New York.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the project for navigation, Newtown Creek Federal
navigation channel, New York, authorized by the first section
of the Act of March 2, 1919 (chapter 95, 40 Stat. 1276; 446
Stat. 920; 50 Stat. 845) is modified to deauthorize a portion
of the channel in East Branch, consisting of the area described
in paragraph (2).
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is the area beginning at a point North 40.718066 and West
73.923931, and extending upstream.
(m) Souris River Basin, North Dakota.--The Talbott's Nursery
portion, consisting of approximately 2,600 linear feet of levee, of
stage 4 of the project for flood control, Souris River Basin, North
Dakota, authorized by section 1124 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4243; 101 Stat. 1329-111), is no longer
authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
(n) Monroe Bay and Creek Federal Channel, Virginia.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, 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), is modified to deauthorize a
portion of the turning and anchorage basin, consisting of the
area described in paragraph (2).
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is 500 feet wide by 300 feet long of the turning and anchorage
basin starting at the upstream limit (end) of the turning and
anchorage basin near Robins Grove Port. This area is further
defined by the following coordinates, Easting: 1322718.74,
Northing: 209016.31; Easting: 1323145.05, Northing: 208755.00;
Easting: 1322988.29, Northing: 208499.27; Easting: 1322561.97,
Northing: 208760.59.
(o) 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.
(p) Study on Additional Deauthorization.--Not later than 18 months
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a
report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate on the impacts of deauthorizing of the portions of
the project for flood protection on the Lower San Joaquin River and
tributaries, California, authorized by section 10 of the Act of
December 22, 1944 (chapter 665, 58 Stat. 901) consisting of the right
bank of the San Joaquin River between levee miles 0.00 on the left bank
of the Tuolumne River and levee mile 3.76 on the San Joaquin River,
California.
SEC. 1303. 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 ``2030''.
(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 ``2030'' 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 1201 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 1201 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 1201 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2024.
``(6) The project for flood risk management, Otero County,
New Mexico, authorized by section 1201 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024.
``(7) The project for flood control and 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 1201 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 1201 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''.
(j) Extension for Certain Invasive Species Programs.--Section
104(b)(2)(A) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C.
610(b)(2)(A)) is amended--
(1) in clause (i), by striking ``each of fiscal years 2021
through 2024'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2025
through 2029''; and
(2) in clause (ii), by striking ``2028'' and inserting
``2029''.
SEC. 1304. 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:
``(406) Buckeye, arizona.--$12,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Buckeye, Arizona.
``(407) Flagstaff, arizona.--$5,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including facilities for water reclamation, withdrawal,
treatment, and distribution), Flagstaff, Arizona.
``(408) Glendale, arizona.--$5,200,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water
quality enhancement, Glendale, Arizona.
``(409) Page, arizona.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Page, Arizona.
``(410) Sahuarita, arizona.--$4,800,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, in the
town of Sahuarita, Arizona.
``(411) Tohono o'odham nation, arizona.--$10,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment,
and distribution), Tohono O'odham Nation, Arizona.
``(412) Tucson, arizona.--$30,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including water reclamation and recycled water systems),
Tucson, Arizona.
``(413) Winslow, arizona.--$3,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, City of
Winslow, Arizona.
``(414) Adelanto, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the City of Adelanto, California.
``(415) Aptos, california.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Aptos, California.
``(416) Sacramento and san joaquin rivers, bay-delta,
california.--$20,000,000 for environmental infrastructure,
including water and wastewater infrastructure (including
stormwater management), drainage systems, and water quality
enhancement, Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, San Francisco
Bay-Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta watershed, California.
``(417) Bishop, california.--$2,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Bishop, California.
``(418) Bloomington, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
Bloomington, California.
``(419) 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.
``(420) California city, california.--$1,902,808 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the
city of California City, California.
``(421) Carson, california.--$11,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the City of Carson, California.
``(422) Cedar glen, california.--$35,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and water
storage, in Cedar Glen, California.
``(423) Culver city, california.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in City of Culver City, California.
``(424) Colton, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Colton, California.
``(425) 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.
``(426) 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.
``(427) 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.
``(428) Grand terrace, california.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
in the city of Grand Terrace, California.
``(429) Hayward, california.--$15,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure, in the city of Hayward, California.
``(430) Hollister, california.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Hollister, California.
``(431) Kern county, california.--$50,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in Kern County, California.
``(432) Lake county, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
Lake County, California.
``(433) 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.
``(434) La quinta, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, in the City of La Quinta,
California.
``(435) Lakewood, california.--$8,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Lakewood, California.
``(436) Lawndale, california.--$6,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, and
environmental infrastructure, in the city of Lawndale,
California.
``(437) Lone pine, california.--$7,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Lone Pine, California.
``(438) Lomita, california.--$5,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in the city of Lomita, California.
``(439) Los banos, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Los Banos, California.
``(440) Los olivos, california.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Los Olivos,
California.
``(441) Lynwood, california.--$12,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the city of Lynwood, California.
``(442) Madera county, california.--$27,500,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure in Madera County, California.
``(443) Milpitas, california.--$15,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the city of Milpitas,
California.
``(444) Montecito, california.--$18,250,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in the town of Montecito, California.
``(445) Oakland-alameda estuary, california.--$30,000,000
for environmental infrastructure, including water and
wastewater infrastructure (including stormwater management),
drainage systems and water quality enhancement, Oakland-Alameda
Estuary, Oakland and Alameda Counties, California.
``(446) 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.
``(447) Patterson, california.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
environmental restoration, in the city of Patterson,
California.
``(448) Pomona, california.--$35,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in Pomona, California.
``(449) Rohnert park, california.--$10,000,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure in the city of Rohnert Park,
California.
``(450) Salinas, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city
of Salinas, California.
``(451) San benito county, california.--$10,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in
San Benito County, California.
``(452) San buenaventura, california.--$18,250,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water
reclamation, City of San Buenaventura, California.
``(453) San diego county, california.--$200,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in
San Diego County, California.
``(454) South gate, california.--$5,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure in the city of South Gate,
California.
``(455) 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.
``(456) Stanislaus county, california.--$10,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in Stanislaus County, California.
``(457) Tijuana river valley watershed, california.--
$10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water
and wastewater infrastructure, Tijuana River Valley Watershed,
California.
``(458) 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.
``(459) Watsonville, california.--$28,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Watsonville,
California.
``(460) Yolo county, california.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and
stormwater management, in Yolo County, California.
``(461) Yorba linda water district, california.--$6,500,000
for water and water supply infrastructure in communities served
by the Yorba Linda Water District, California.
``(462) El paso county, colorado.--$20,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure and stormwater management, El Paso County,
Colorado.
``(463) Fremont county, colorado.--$50,000,000 for water
and water supply infrastructure, in Fremont County, Colorado.
``(464) East hampton, connecticut.--$25,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the
town of East Hampton, Connecticut.
``(465) East lyme, connecticut.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the town
of East Lyme, Connecticut.
``(466) Rehoboth beach, lewes, dewey, bethany, south
bethany, fenwick island, delaware.--$25,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey, Bethany, South
Bethany, and Fenwick Island, Delaware.
``(467) Wilmington, delaware.--$25,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, Wilmington, Delaware.
``(468) Pickering beach, kitts hummock, bowers beach, south
bowers beach, slaughter beach, prime hook beach, milton,
milford, delaware.--$25,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers Beach, South Bowers
Beach, Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook Beach, Milton, and Milford,
Delaware.
``(469) 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.
``(470) Deltona, florida.--$31,200,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the City of Deltona, Florida.
``(471) Longboat key, florida.--$2,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the Town of Longboat Key, Florida.
``(472) Marion county, florida.--$10,000,000 for water and
water supply infrastructure, including water supply, in Marion
County, Florida.
``(473) Oviedo, florida.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water storage and
treatment, in the city of Oviedo, Florida.
``(474) Osceola county, florida.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, and
environmental restoration, in Osceola County, Florida.
``(475) Central florida.--$45,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Brevard
County, Orange County, and Osceola County, Florida.
``(476) Coastal georgia, georgia.--$50,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including stormwater management and water
supply), in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, and
McIntosh Counties, Georgia.
``(477) Muscogee, henry, and clayton counties, georgia.--
$10,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water
and wastewater infrastructure (including stormwater
management), Muscogee, Henry, and Clayton Counties, Georgia.
``(478) Cobb county, georgia.--$5,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
Cobb County, Georgia.
``(479) Dekalb county, georgia.--$40,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in DeKalb County, Georgia.
``(480) Porterdale, georgia.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water supply, and environmental restoration in the city of
Porterdale, Georgia.
``(481) Burley, idaho.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water treatment, in the
city of Burley, Idaho.
``(482) Belvidere, illinois.--$17,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Belvidere, Illinois.
``(483) Calumet city, illinois.--$10,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, Calumet City, Illinois.
``(484) Dupage county, illinois.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in the village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
``(485) 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.
``(486) German valley, illinois.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in the village of German Valley, Illinois.
``(487) 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.
``(488) Rockford, illinois.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in the city of Rockford, Illinois.
``(489) Savanna, illinois.--$2,000,000 for water and water
supply infrastructure, including drinking water, in the city of
Savanna, Illinois.
``(490) Sherrard, illinois.--$7,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water
treatment, in the village of Sherrard, Illinois.
``(491) Wyandotte county and kansas city, kansas.--
$35,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including
stormwater management (including combined sewer overflows),
Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.
``(492) Brownsville, kentucky.--$14,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in the city of Brownsville, Kentucky.
``(493) Monroe, louisiana.--$7,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management,
water supply, and drinking water, in the city of Monroe,
Louisiana.
``(494) Pointe celeste, louisiana.--$50,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, in
Pointe Celeste, Louisiana.
``(495) Easthampton, massachusetts.--$10,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including wastewater treatment plant outfalls),
Easthampton, Massachusetts.
``(496) Franklin, massachusetts.--$1,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Franklin, Massachusetts.
``(497) Northampton, massachusetts.--$5,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations,
Hockanum Road, Northampton, Massachusetts.
``(498) Winthrop, massachusetts.--$1,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Winthrop, Massachusetts.
``(499) Milan, michigan.--$3,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and drinking
water, in the city of Milan, Michigan.
``(500) 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.
``(501) Elysian, minnesota.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city
of Elysian, Minnesota.
``(502) Le sueur, minnesota.--$3,200,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the city
of Le Sueur, Minnesota.
``(503) Byram, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water
quality enhancement, Byram, Mississippi.
``(504) Columbia, mississippi.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water quality enhancement
and water supply, in the city of Columbia, Mississippi.
``(505) Diamondhead, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure and drainage systems, Diamondhead, Mississippi.
``(506) Hancock county, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage
systems, and water quality enhancement, Hancock County,
Mississippi.
``(507) Laurel, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Laurel, Mississippi.
``(508) Madison, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water
quality enhancement, Madison, Mississippi.
``(509) Moss point, mississippi.--$11,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Moss Point, Mississippi.
``(510) 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.
``(511) Pearl, mississippi.--$7,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including stormwater management), drainage systems, and water
quality enhancement, Pearl, Mississippi.
``(512) Picayune, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the city of Picayune, Mississippi.
``(513) 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.
``(514) Laughlin, nevada.--$29,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water supply, in the town of
Laughlin, Nevada.
``(515) Nye county, nevada.--$10,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including water wellfield and pipeline in the Pahrump Valley),
Nye County, Nevada.
``(516) Pahrump, nevada.--$4,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Pahrump, Nevada.
``(517) Storey county, nevada.--$10,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including facilities for withdrawal, treatment,
and distribution), Storey County, Nevada.
``(518) New hampshire.--$25,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
New Hampshire.
``(519) Belmar, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure and stormwater management in Belmar Township,
New Jersey.
``(520) Cape may county, new jersey.--$40,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including water supply, desalination, and
facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and distribution), Cape
May County, New Jersey.
``(521) Colesville, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Colesville, New Jersey.
``(522) Deptford township, new jersey.--$4,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure in Deptford Township, New
Jersey.
``(523) Lacey township, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure and stormwater management, in Lacey Township,
New Jersey.
``(524) Merchantville, new jersey.--$18,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Merchantville,
New Jersey.
``(525) Park ridge, new jersey.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Park Ridge, New
Jersey.
``(526) Washington township, new jersey.--$3,200,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure in Washington Township,
Gloucester County, New Jersey.
``(527) Bernalillo, new mexico.--$20,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure in the town of Bernalillo, New Mexico.
``(528) Bosque farms, new mexico.--$10,000,000 for
wastewater infrastructure in the village of Bosque Farms, New
Mexico.
``(529) Carmel, new york.--$3,450,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Carmel, New York.
``(530) Dutchess county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in Dutchess County, New York.
``(531) Kings county, new york.--$100,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows), in Kings County, New
York.
``(532) 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.
``(533) Mount pleasant, new york.--$2,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
``(534) New rochelle, new york.--$20,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including stormwater management), New Rochelle,
New York.
``(535) 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.
``(536) 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.
``(537) Orange county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Orange County, New York.
``(538) Sleepy hollow, new york.--$2,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the village of Sleepy Hollow, New York.
``(539) Ulster county, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Ulster County, New York.
``(540) Ramapo, new york.--$4,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including related environmental infrastructure,
in the town of Ramapo, New York.
``(541) Rikers island, new york.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows) on Rikers Island, New
York.
``(542) Yorktown, new york.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the town of Yorktown, New York.
``(543) Canton, north carolina.--$41,025,650 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the town of Canton, North Carolina.
``(544) Fairmont, north carolina.--$7,137,500 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, in the town of Fairmont, North
Carolina.
``(545) Murphy, north carolina.--$1,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in the town
of Murphy, North Carolina.
``(546) Robbinsville, north carolina.--$3,474,350 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Robbinsville,
North Carolina.
``(547) Weaverville, north carolina.--$4,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure in the town of Weaverville, North
Carolina.
``(548) City of akron, ohio.--$5,500,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including drainage systems), City of Akron, Ohio.
``(549) Apple creek, ohio.--$350,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the village of Apple Creek, Ohio.
``(550) Ashtabula county, ohio.--$1,500,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including water supply and water quality
enhancement), Ashtabula County, Ohio.
``(551) Bloomingburg, ohio.--$6,500,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and
distribution), Bloomingburg, Ohio.
``(552) Brooklyn heights, ohio.--$170,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the village of Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.
``(553) 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.
``(554) Cuyahoga county, ohio.--$11,500,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including combined sewer overflows), Cuyahoga
County, Ohio.
``(555) East cleveland, ohio.--$13,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including stormwater management), East
Cleveland, Ohio.
``(556) Erie county, ohio.--$16,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
(including combined sewer overflows) in Erie County, Ohio.
``(557) Huron, ohio.--$7,100,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure in the city of Huron, Ohio.
``(558) Kelleys island, ohio.--$1,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure in the village of Kelleys Island, Ohio.
``(559) North olmsted, ohio.--$1,175,165 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of North Olmsted, Ohio.
``(560) Painesville, ohio.--$11,800,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in
the City of Painesville, Ohio.
``(561) Solon, ohio.--$14,137,341 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including stormwater management (including
combined sewer overflows), in the city of Solon, Ohio.
``(562) Summit county, ohio.--$25,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure, in Summit County, Ohio.
``(563) Stark county, ohio.--$24,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including related environmental
infrastructure, in Stark County, Ohio.
``(564) Struthers, ohio.--$500,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management,
and sewer improvements), Struthers, Ohio.
``(565) Toledo and oregon, ohio.--$10,500,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the cities of Toledo and Oregon,
Ohio.
``(566) Vermilion, ohio.--$15,400,000 for wastewater
infrastructure in the city of Vermilion, Ohio.
``(567) Westlake, ohio.--$750,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the city of
Westlake, Ohio.
``(568) Stillwater, oklahoma.--$30,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure and water supply infrastructure (including
facilities for water storage, withdrawal, treatment, and
distribution), in the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
``(569) Beaverton, oregon.--$10,000,000 for water supply in
the city of Beaverton, Oregon.
``(570) Clackamas county, oregon.--$50,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including combined sewer
overflows, in Clackamas County, Oregon.
``(571) Washington county, oregon.--$50,000,000 for water
infrastructure and water supply in Washington County, Oregon.
``(572) Pennsylvania.--$38,600,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
Pennsylvania.
``(573) 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.
``(574) 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.
``(575) Franklin township, pennsylvania.--$2,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater
management, in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania.
``(576) Indian creek, pennsylvania.--$50,000,000 for
wastewater infrastructure in the boroughs of Telford,
Franconia, and Lower Safford, Pennsylvania.
``(577) Pen argyl, pennsylvania.--$5,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the borough of Pen Argyl,
Pennsylvania.
``(578) Chesterfield county, south carolina.--$3,000,000
for water and wastewater infrastructure and other environmental
infrastructure (including stormwater management), Chesterfield
County, South Carolina.
``(579) Cheraw, south carolina.--$8,800,000 for water,
wastewater, and other environmental infrastructure in the town
of Cheraw, South Carolina.
``(580) Florence county, south carolina.--$40,000,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure in Florence County, South
Carolina.
``(581) Lake city, south carolina.--$15,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management
in the city of Lake City, South Carolina.
``(582) Tipton county, tennessee.--$35,000,000 for
wastewater infrastructure and water supply infrastructure,
including facilities for withdrawal, treatment, and
distribution, Tipton County, Tennessee.
``(583) 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.
``(584) Austin, texas.--$50,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Austin, Texas.
``(585) 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.
``(586) Brownsville, texas.--$40,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, in the City of Brownsville, Texas.
``(587) Clarendon, texas.--$5,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water storage, in the city of
Clarendon, Texas.
``(588) Quinlan, texas.--$1,250,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure in the city of Quinlan, Texas.
``(589) 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.
``(590) Webb county, texas.--$20,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure and water supply in Webb County, Texas.
``(591) Zapata county, texas.--$20,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, in Zapata
County, Texas.
``(592) King william county, virginia.--$1,300,000 for
wastewater infrastructure in King William County, Virginia.
``(593) Potomac river, virginia.--$1,000,000 for wastewater
infrastructure, environmental infrastructure, and water quality
improvements, in the vicinity of the Potomac River, Virginia.
``(594) Chelan, washington.--$9,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water supply, storage, and
distribution, in the city of Chelan, Washington.
``(595) College place, washington.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, including water supply and storage, in the city
of College Place, Washington.
``(596) Ferndale, washington.--$4,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of
Ferndale, Washington.
``(597) Lynden, washington.--$4,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, in the city of
Lynden, Washington.
``(598) Othello, washington.--$14,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including water supply, storage, and treatment, 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) Alabama.--Section 219(f)(274) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113
Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3808) is amended by striking
``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$85,000,000''.
(B) 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''.
(C) 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''.
(D) Contra costa county, 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) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``water district'' and inserting ``county'';
(ii) by inserting ``$80,000,000, of which
not less than'' before ``$23,000,000'';
(iii) by inserting ``shall be'' after
``$23,000,000''; and
(iv) 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''.
(E) 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''.
(F) Los angeles county, california environmental
assistance program.--Section 8319 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3785) is
amended--
(i) in subsection (d)(3), by adding at the
end the following:
``(E) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph
(A)(i), the Federal share of the cost of a project
under this section benefitting an economically
disadvantaged community (as defined by the Secretary
under section of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90 percent.''; and
(ii) in subsection (e)(1), by striking
``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.
(G) 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''.
(H) San bernardino 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''.
(I) 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''.
(J) Kent, delaware.--Section 219(f)(313) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by
striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting ``$40,000,000''.
(K) New castle, delaware.--Section 219(f)(314) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by
striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting ``$40,000,000''.
(L) Sussex, delaware.--Section 219(f)(315) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3810) is amended by
striking ``$35,000,000'' and inserting ``$40,000,000''.
(M) 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''.
(N) 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''.
(O) 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''.
(P) 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''.
(Q) 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''.
(R) 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''.
(S) 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''.
(T) 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
management)'' after ``wastewater assistance'';
and
(ii) by striking ``$100,000,000'' and
inserting ``$150,000,000''.
(U) 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''.
(V) Will county, illinois.--Section 219(f)(334) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3808) is amended by
striking ``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$36,000,000''.
(W) Baton rouge, louisiana.--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''.
(X) East atchafalaya basin and amite river basin
region, louisiana.--Section 5082(i) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1226) is
amended by striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting
``$45,000,000''.
(Y) 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''.
(Z) 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''.
(AA) 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''.
(BB) 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''.
(CC) 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''.
(DD) 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''.
(EE) 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''.
(FF) 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''.
(GG) 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''.
(HH) 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''.
(II) 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''.
(JJ) 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''.
(KK) Jackson, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(167) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1263; 136 Stat. 3818) is
amended by striking ``$125,000,000'' and inserting
``$139,000,000''.
(LL) Madison county, mississippi.--Section
219(f)(351) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is
amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$24,000,000''.
(MM) Meridian, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(352) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended by
striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$26,000,000''.
(NN) Rankin county, mississippi.--Section
219(f)(354) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is
amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$24,000,000''.
(OO) Northern missouri.--Section 8353(d)(3) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3800) is amended by adding at the end:
``(E) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph
(A)(i), the Federal share of the cost of a project
under this section benefitting an economically
disadvantaged community (as defined by the Secretary
under section 160 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2020 (33 14 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90
percent.''.
(PP) 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''.
(QQ) 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''.
(RR) 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''.
(SS) 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''.
(TT) 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''.
(UU) 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.''.
(VV) 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''.
(WW) 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''.
(XX) 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''.
(YY) 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''.
(ZZ) 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''.
(AAA) 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,''.
(BBB) 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''.
(CCC) Northeast pennsylvania.--Section 219(f)(11)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking
``$20,000,000 for water related infrastructure'' and
inserting ``$70,000,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including water supply''.
(DDD) Philadelphia, pennsylvania.--Section
219(f)(243) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1266) is
amended--
(i) by striking ``$1,600,000'' and
inserting ``$3,000,000''; and
(ii) by inserting ``water supply and''
before ``wastewater''.
(EEE) 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''.
(FFF) 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''.
(GGG) 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''.
(HHH) 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''.
(III) 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''.
(JJJ) 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''.
(KKK) 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 (a)--
(I) by redesignating paragraphs (1)
and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3),
respectively; and
(II) by inserting before paragraph
(2) (as so redesignated) the following:
``(1) Non-federal interest.--The term `non-Federal
interest' includes an entity declared to be a political
subdivision of the State of New Mexico.'';
(ii) 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
(iii) 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''.
(LLL) 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. 1305. ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b) of section 219 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835) and
subject to the availability of appropriations, in carrying out projects
under that section benefitting an economically disadvantaged community
(as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), the Secretary may
increase the Federal share of the cost of those projects to not more
than 90 percent.
(b) Limitation.--The total amount expended for an increased Federal
share for all projects under subsection (a) shall not exceed
$10,000,000 for each fiscal year.
(c) Termination.--The authority provided by this section expires on
the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1306. 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 may 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 this subsection is not in
accordance with the purpose specified in paragraph (1), 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 may 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) Dillard Road, Indiana.--
(1) Conveyance authorized.--The Secretary shall convey to
the State of Indiana all right, title, and interest of the
United States, together with any improvements on the land, in
and to the property described in paragraph (2).
(2) Property.--The property to be conveyed under this
subsection is the approximately 11.85 acres of land and road
easements associated with Dillard Road, including improvements
on that land, located in Patoka Township, Crawford County,
Indiana.
(3) Deed.--The Secretary shall convey the property under
this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and
conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect
the interests of the United States.
(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.
(e) Port of Skamania County, Washington.--
(1) Conveyance authorized.--Upon receipt from the Port of
Skamania County, Washington, of an amount that is not less than
fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, the
Secretary shall convey 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.
(f) Technical Correction.--Section 8377(e)(3)(B) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3825) is amended by
striking ``reserved an retained'' and inserting ``reserved and
retained''.
SEC. 1307. 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. 1308. 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. 1309. LOWELL CREEK TUNNEL, ALASKA.
Section 5032(a)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007
(121 Stat. 1205; 134 Stat. 2719) is amended by striking ``20'' and
inserting ``25''.
SEC. 1310. 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. 1311. 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. 1312. COLEBROOK RIVER RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT.
(a) Contract Termination Request.--Not later than 90 days after the
date on which the Secretary receives a request from the Metropolitan
District of Hartford County, Connecticut, to terminate the Colebrook
River Reservoir contract, the Secretary shall offer to amend the
contract to release to the United States all rights of the Metropolitan
District of Hartford, Connecticut, to utilize water storage space in
the reservoir project to which the contract applies.
(b) Relief of Certain Obligations.--On execution of the amendment
described in subsection (a), the Metropolitan District of Hartford
County, Connecticut, shall be relieved of the obligation to pay the
percentage of the annual operation and maintenance expense, the
percentage of major replacement cost, and the percentage of major
rehabilitation cost allocated to the water supply storage specified in
the Colebrook River Reservoir contract for the reservoir project to
which the contract applies.
(c) Colebrook River Reservoir Contract Defined.--In this section,
the term ``Colebrook River Reservoir contract'' means the contract
between the United States and the Metropolitan District of Hartford
County, Connecticut, numbered DA-19-016-CIVENG-65-203, with respect to
the Colebrook River Reservoir in Connecticut.
SEC. 1313. 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. 1314. 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 90 percent.''.
SEC. 1315. NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK AND DAM, GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
Section 1319(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130
Stat. 1703; 136 Stat. 3792) is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, the Project is modified to include--
``(A) full repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock
and Dam structure;
``(B) modification of the structure such that the
structure is able to maintain a stable pool with the
same daily average elevation as is achieved by the
existing structure, as measured at both the United
States Geological Survey Gage 02196999, located at the
New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, and the United States
Geological Survey Gage 02196670, located in the
vicinity of the Fifth Street Bridge, Augusta, Georgia,
which at the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is between
114.5 and 115 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of
1929 (NGVD29);
``(C) construction of a fish passage structure as
recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers for
the Project, dated August 17, 2012, or such other
Project feature that appropriately mitigates impacts to
fish habitat caused by the Project without removing the
dam; and
``(D) conveyance by the Secretary to Augusta-
Richmond County, Georgia, of the park and recreation
area adjacent to the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam,
without consideration.'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Ceiling.--The costs of construction to be
paid by the Georgia Ports Authority as a non-Federal
interest for the Project for the modifications
authorized under paragraph (1) shall not exceed the
costs that would be paid by such non-Federal interest
for construction of the fish passage structure
recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers for
the Project, dated August 17, 2012.''; and
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``the cost sharing of the
Project as provided by law'' and inserting ``the cost sharing
of the fish passage structure as recommended in the report of
the Chief of Engineers for the Project, dated August 17,
2012''.
SEC. 1316. GREAT LAKES AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER INTERBASIN PROJECT,
BRANDON ROAD, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
After completion of construction of the project for ecosystem
restoration, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project,
Brandon Road, Will County, Illinois, authorized by section 401(5) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2740; 134 Stat.
2742; 136 Stat. 3793), the Federal share of operation and maintenance
costs of the project shall be 90 percent for the 10-year period
beginning on the date on which Federal funds are first provided for
such costs.
SEC. 1317. LAROSE TO GOLDEN MEADOW, LOUISIANA.
(a) Scoping of Evaluation.--
(1) Study.--Not later than June 30, 2025, the Secretary
shall complete a study of the following relating to the covered
project:
(A) Any project modifications undertaken by the
non-Federal interest for the covered project since 2005
not constructed in accordance with section 14 of the
Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408).
(B) Current elevations required for the covered
project to meet the 100-year level of risk reduction.
(C) Whether project modifications undertaken by the
non-Federal interest for the covered project since 2005
were injurious to the covered project or the public.
(D) Any deviations from design guidelines
acceptable for the covered project.
(E) Improvements needed for the covered project to
address any deficiencies according to current design
guidelines of the Corps of Engineers district in which
the covered project is located.
(F) A re-evaluation of project economics.
(2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after completing the
study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to
Congress a report that includes--
(A) the results of the study;
(B) a recommendation for a pathway into a
systemwide improvement plan created pursuant to section
5(c)(2) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C.
701n(c)) (as amended by this Act); and
(C) recommendations for improvement to the covered
project to address any deficiencies.
(b) Covered Project Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
project'' means the Larose to Golden Meadow project, Louisiana,
authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1965 as the Grand Isle and
vicinity project.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000.
SEC. 1318. MORGANZA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, LOUISIANA.
Section 1001(24) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007
(121 Stat. 1053) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Credit.--The Secretary shall credit toward
the non-Federal share of the cost of the project
described in subparagraph (A) the cost of work carried
out by the non-Federal interest for interim flood
protection after March 31, 1989, if the Secretary
determines that the work--
``(i) is integral to the project;
``(ii) complies with all applicable Federal
laws, regulations, and policies that were in
place at the time the work was completed; and
``(iii) notwithstanding the date described
in this subparagraph, is otherwise in
compliance with the requirements of section 221
of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.
1962d-5b).''.
SEC. 1319. 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)(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 added 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. 1320. UPPER ST. ANTHONY FALLS LOCK AND DAM, MINNEAPOLIS,
MINNESOTA.
Section 356(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2724) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Considerations.--In carrying out paragraph (1), as
expeditiously as possible and to the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall take all possible measures to
reduce the physical footprint required for easements described
in subparagraph (A) of that paragraph, including an examination
of the use of crane barges on the Mississippi River.''.
SEC. 1321. 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. 1322. STOCKTON LAKE, MISSOURI.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall implement the reallocation of
storage at Stockton Lake, Missouri, and enter into a water storage
agreement with the Commission consistent with section 301(b) of the
Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b(b)) and Public Law 88-140 (77
Stat. 249), as described in the final Stockton Lake Water Supply
Storage Reallocation Feasibility Study with Integrated Environment
Assessment and Director's Memorandum dated September 23, 2024, subject
to the following modifications:
(1) The contract between the United States and the
Commission shall provide for the reallocation of two storage
spaces, Storage Space No. 1 and Storage Space No. 2, in two
phases.
(2) The total volume of storage to be reallocated, and the
total volume of storage included in each storage space, shall
be consistent with the Director's Memorandum.
(3) The Commission shall have the option to select a
commencement date for Storage Space No. 2 at any time between
the tenth and fifteenth anniversary of the effective date of
the storage contract.
(4) The first cost for Storage Space No. 1 shall be the
updated cost of storage as of fiscal year 2010.
(5) The first cost for Storage Space No. 2 shall be the
updated cost of storage as of the effective date of the storage
contract.
(6) No payment shall be required for Storage Space No. 2
until the date described in paragraph (3), provided that after
the tenth anniversary of the effective date of the storage
contract, interest shall be charged on the outstanding balance
for Storage Space No. 2 at the rate specified in Article 5(a)
of the Model Format for Water Storage Agreements of the Corps
of Engineers.
(7) The Commission may elect to pay for any portion of
Storage Space No. 2 at the same price, on the same schedule,
and under the same terms as the payment for Storage Space No.
1, but notwithstanding any such election, Storage Space No. 2
shall not be utilized for municipal and industrial water supply
purposes prior to the commencement date described in paragraph
(3).
(8) All costs associated with implementing the
recommendation described in the Memorandum of the Director of
Civil Works to raise the level of the multipurpose pool shall
be paid at Federal expense.
(b) Credit to the Hydropower Purpose.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out this section--
(A) losses to the Federal hydropower purpose of the
Stockton Lake project shall be offset by a reduction in
the costs allocated to the Federal hydropower purpose;
and
(B) the reduction described in subparagraph (A)
shall be determined by the Administrator of the
Southwest Power Administration.
(2) No increased payments.--The Secretary may not increase
the amounts of payments from water users under a water supply
contract under this section due to the credits and
reimbursement required to be paid by this section.
(c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section shall affect the
Secretary's authority under the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C.
390b).
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' refers to
the Southwest Missouri Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission.
SEC. 1323. 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 until--
(1) the abandonment of such eligible structure by the
holder of a license for right-of-way for such eligible
structure; or
(2) the failure of such eligible structure.
(b) Application.--This section shall apply only to--
(1) the owner of an eligible structure as of the date of
enactment of this Act; and
(2) one subsequent owner of that eligible structure.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Abandonment.--The term ``abandonment'', with respect to
an eligible structure, means the allowance of the structure to
come into a state of disrepair without the demonstrated intent
by the owner to repair.
(2) Eligible structure.--The term ``eligible structure''
means a structure for human habitation, including a septic
system--
(A) for which a license for right-of-way has been
provided by the Secretary and is in effect on the date
of enactment of this Act;
(B) that is located on fee land or land subject to
a flowage easement; and
(C) that does not impact the reservoir level or
pose a failure risk to the dam of the Table Rock Lake
project.
(3) Fee land.--The term ``fee land'' means the land
acquired in fee title by the United States for the Table Rock
Lake project.
(4) 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 multipurpose reservoir projects in the White River Basin
by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938 (chapter 795, 52 Stat.
1218).
SEC. 1324. MAMARONECK-SHELDRAKE RIVERS, NEW YORK.
The non-Federal share of the cost of features of the project for
flood risk management, Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers, New York,
authorized by section 1401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2018 (132 Stat. 3837), benefitting an economically disadvantaged
community (as defined pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 10 percent.
SEC. 1325. COLUMBIA RIVER CHANNEL, OREGON AND WASHINGTON.
Subject to the availability of appropriations, 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. 1326. 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. 1327. CHAMBERS, GALVESTON, AND HARRIS COUNTIES, TEXAS.
(a) In General.--On receipt of a written request of the Port of
Houston Authority, the Secretary shall--
(1) review the land owned and easements held by the United
States for the Federal project for navigation, Houston Ship
Channel, Texas, authorized by section 101 of the River and
Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 298; 74 Stat. 486; 79 Stat. 1091;
100 Stat. 4170; 110 Stat. 3666); and
(2) convey to the Port of Houston Authority, or, in the
case of an easement, release to the owner of the fee title to
the land subject to such easement, for an amount that is not
less than the fair market value of the property, any such land
and easements described in paragraph (1) that the Secretary
determines are no longer required for project purposes.
(b) Actions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) not consider any land or easements in locations
identified by the Secretary or non-Federal interest as required
for the preferred plan, or any subsequent modification thereof,
for the feasibility study for the project for navigation, Cedar
Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel Deepening
Project, Baytown, Texas, under section 203(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b));
(2) determine the exact acreage and the legal description
of any real property to be conveyed under this section based on
a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary;
(3) ensure that the Port of Houston Authority is provided
the right of first refusal for any potential release or
conveyance of excess easements;
(4) work alongside the Port of Houston Authority in
identifying opportunities for land exchanges, where possible;
and
(5) ensure that any conveyance or release of excess
easements, or exchange of land, does not interfere with any
Federal navigation project that has been constructed or is
authorized to be constructed.
(c) Deed.--The Secretary shall convey the property under this
section by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the
Secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the United
States.
(d) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require
that any conveyance or release of an easement 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.
(e) Costs of Conveyance or Release of an Easement.--An entity to
which a conveyance or release of an easement 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 or release of the easement.
(f) Waiver of Real Property Screening Requirements.--Section 2696
of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to the conveyance of
land or release of an easement under this section.
(g) Liability.--An entity to which a conveyance or release 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 or release, on the real property conveyed or with
respect to which an easement is released. The United States shall
remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried
out, before such date, on the real property conveyed or with respect to
which an easement is released.
SEC. 1328. MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL, PORT LAVACA, TEXAS.
The Federal share of the costs of the planning, design, and
construction for the corrective action recommended in the report titled
``Matagorda Ship Channel Project Deficiency Report (Entrance to
Matagorda Ship Channel)'' and published by the Secretary in June 2020
for 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), shall be 90 percent.
SEC. 1329. 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. 1330. LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED, VERMONT AND NEW YORK.
Section 542(e)(1)(A) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(114 Stat. 2672) is amended by inserting ``, or in the case of a
critical restoration project benefitting an economically disadvantaged
community (as defined as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), 10
percent of the total costs of the project'' after ``project''.
SEC. 1331. EDIZ HOOK BEACH EROSION CONTROL PROJECT, PORT ANGELES,
WASHINGTON.
The cost share for operation and maintenance costs for the project
for beach erosion control, Ediz Hook, Port Angeles, Washington,
authorized by section 4 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974
(88 Stat. 15), shall be in accordance with the cost share described in
section 101(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2211(b)(1)).
SEC. 1332. WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE, WASHINGTON.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in
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 the counties listed 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 accrued on the cost of 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), except that 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) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A),
the Federal share of the cost of a project under this
section benefitting an economically disadvantaged
community (as defined by the Secretary under section
160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90 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 Secretary to administer projects under this section
at Federal expense.
(f) Conforming Amendment.--Section 219(f)(404) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 is repealed.
SEC. 1333. STORM DAMAGE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION, COASTAL EROSION,
RIVERINE EROSION, AND ICE AND GLACIAL DAMAGE, ALASKA.
(a) In General.--Section 8315 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3783) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``riverine
erosion,'' after ``coastal erosion,''; and
(2) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by inserting ``riverine erosion,'' after ``coastal
erosion,''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) The table of contents in section 2(b) of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(136 Stat. 2429) is amended by striking the item relating to
section 8315 and inserting the following:
``Sec. 8315. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion,
riverine erosion, and ice and glacial
damage, Alaska.''.
(2) The table of contents in section 8001(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3693) is amended
by striking the item relating to section 8315 and inserting the
following:
``Sec. 8315. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion,
riverine erosion, and ice and glacial
damage, Alaska.''.
SEC. 1334. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER PROGRAM.
Section 8144 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3724) is amended--
(1) by striking ``comprehensive plan'' each place it
appears and inserting ``plans'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Comprehensive Plan'' and inserting ``Implementation
Plans''; and
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``2 years'' and inserting
``4 years''; and
(ii) by striking ``a comprehensive
Chattahoochee River Basin restoration plan to
guide the implementation of projects'' and
inserting ``plans to guide implementation of
Chattahoochee River Basin restoration
projects''; and
(3) in subsection (j), by striking ``3 years'' and
inserting ``5 years''.
SEC. 1335. CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTER RECOVERY PROGRAM.
Section 704(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2263 note) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking
``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``$120,000,000''.
SEC. 1336. DELAWARE COASTAL SYSTEM PROGRAM.
(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide for the
collective planning and implementation of coastal storm risk management
and hurricane and storm risk reduction projects in Delaware to provide
greater efficiency and a more comprehensive approach to life safety and
economic growth.
(b) Designation.--The following projects for coastal storm risk
management and hurricane and storm risk reduction shall be known and
designated as the ``Delaware Coastal System Program'' (referred to in
this section as the ``Program''):
(1) The project for navigation mitigation and hurricane and
storm damage reduction, Delaware Bay coastline, Roosevelt
Inlet-Lewes Beach, Delaware, authorized by section 101(a)(13)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 276).
(2) The project for hurricane and storm damage reduction,
Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, Bethany
Beach/South Bethany Beach, Delaware, authorized by section
101(a)(15) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 276).
(3) The project for hurricane and storm damage reduction,
Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, Delaware,
authorized by section 101(b)(11) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2577).
(4) The project for storm damage reduction and shoreline
protection, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware,
authorized by section 101(b)(6) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3667).
(5) Indian River Inlet, Delaware.
(6) 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), as modified by subsection (e) of this section.
(c) Management.--The Secretary shall manage the projects described
in subsection (b) as components of a single, comprehensive system,
recognizing the interdependence of the projects.
(d) Cost-share.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Federal share of the cost of each of the projects described in
paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b) shall be 80 percent.
(e) 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).
(f) Technical Amendment.--Section 101(a)(15) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 276) is amended--
(1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Henelopen'' and
inserting ``Henlopen''; and
(2) by striking ``Henelopen'' and inserting ``Henlopen''.
SEC. 1337. DELAWARE INLAND BAYS AND DELAWARE BAY COAST COASTAL STORM
RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Economically disadvantaged community.--
(A) In general.--The term ``economically
disadvantaged community'' has the meaning given the
term pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note).
(B) Inclusion.--The term ``economically
disadvantaged community'' includes unincorporated
communities within the study area.
(2) Study.--The term ``study'' means the Delaware Inland
Bays and Delaware Bay Coast Coastal Storm Risk Management
Study, authorized by the resolution of the Committee on Public
Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives dated
October 1, 1986, and the resolution of the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate dated June 23, 1988.
(b) Study, Projects, and Separable Elements.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, in order to assist the economically
disadvantaged communities in the area of the study, the non-Federal
share of the costs of carrying out the study, or project construction
or a separable element of a project authorized based on the study,
shall be 10 percent.
(c) Cost Sharing Agreement.--The Secretary shall seek to expedite
any amendments to any existing cost-share agreement for the study in
accordance with this section.
(d) Limitation.--Amounts made available to carry out the study, or
project construction or a separable element of a project authorized
based on the study, shall not be used for coastal storm risk management
projects that provide for ongoing construction beachfill projects along
the Atlantic Coast.
SEC. 1338. HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION.
Section 444 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110
Stat. 3747; 113 Stat. 286) is amended--
(1) by striking ``and environmental restoration'' and
inserting ``environmental restoration, and coastal storm risk
management''; and
(2) by inserting ``Hawaii,'' after ``Guam,''.
SEC. 1339. ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN RESTORATION.
Section 519(c)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(114 Stat. 2654; 121 Stat. 1221) is amended by striking ``2010'' and
inserting ``2029''.
SEC. 1340. KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall establish a
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in
Kentucky and West Virginia.
(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 Kentucky and West Virginia, 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) Local Cooperation Agreements.--
(1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this
section, the Secretary shall enter into a local cooperation
agreement with a non-Federal interest to provide for design and
construction of the project to be carried out with such
assistance.
(2) Requirements.--Each local cooperation agreement 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 carried out 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 a local cooperation 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) Land, easements, and rights-of-way credit.--The
non-Federal interest shall receive credit for land,
easements, rights-of-way, and relocations toward the
non-Federal share of project costs (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 such 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
$75,000,000 to carry out this section, to be divided between
the States described in subsection (a).
(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 to administer projects under
this section.
SEC. 1341. 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 toward 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. 1342. NEW YORK EMERGENCY SHORE RESTORATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to repair or restore a
federally authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction structure or
project or a public beach located in the covered geographic area
pursuant to section 5(a) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C.
701n(a)), if--
(1) the structure, project, or public beach is damaged by
wind, wave, or water action associated with a Nor'easter; and
(2) the Secretary determines that the damage prevents--
(A) in the case of a structure or project, the
adequate functioning of the structure or project for
the authorized purposes of the structure or project; or
(B) in the case of a public beach, the adequate
functioning of the beach as a natural barrier to
inundation, wave attack, or erosion coinciding with
hurricanes, coastal storms, or Nor'easters.
(b) Justification.--The Secretary may carry out a repair or
restoration activity under subsection (a) without the need to
demonstrate that the activity is justified solely by national economic
development benefits if--
(1) the Secretary determines that--
(A) such activity is necessary to restore the
adequate functioning of the structure, project, or
public beach for the purposes described in subsection
(a)(2), as applicable; and
(B) such activity is warranted to protect against
loss to life or property of the community protected by
the structure, project, or public beach; and
(2) in the case of a public beach, the non-Federal interest
agrees to participate in, and comply with, applicable Federal
floodplain management and flood insurance programs.
(c) Prioritization.--Repair or restoration activities carried out
by the Secretary under subsection (b) shall be given equal budgetary
consideration and priority as activities justified solely by national
economic development benefits.
(d) Limitations.--An activity carried out under subsection (a) for
a public beach shall not--
(1) repair or restore the beach beyond its natural profile;
or
(2) be considered initial construction of the hurricane and
storm damage reduction project.
(e) Savings Provision.--The authority provided by this section
shall be in addition to any authority provided by section 5(a) of the
Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)), to repair or restore
federally authorized hurricane or shore protective structure or project
located in the covered geographic area damaged or destroyed by wind,
wave, or water action of other than an ordinary nature.
(f) Sunset.--The authority of the Secretary to carry out an
activity under subsection (a) for a public beach shall expire on the
date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(g) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(1) Covered geographic area.--The term ``covered geographic
area'' means--
(A) Fire Island National Seashore, New York; and
(B) 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.
(2) Nor'easter.--The term ``Nor'easter'' means a synoptic-
scale, extratropical cyclone in the western North Atlantic
Ocean.
(3) Public beach.--The term ``public beach'' means a beach
within the geographic boundary of an unconstructed federally
authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction project that
is--
(A) a publicly owned beach; or
(B) a privately owned beach that is available for
public use, including the availability of reasonable
public access, in accordance with Engineer Regulation
1165-2-130, published by the Corps of Engineers, dated
June 15, 1989.
SEC. 1343. 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) Expedited Consideration.--The Secretary shall expedite the
completion of the study described in subsection (a) and any further
study, project, or activity recommended pursuant to this section.
(g) 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. 1344. SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall establish a
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in
Southeastern North Carolina.
(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 in
Southeastern North Carolina, including projects for wastewater
treatment 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) Cost Sharing.--
(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a project
carried out under this section--
(A) shall be 75 percent; and
(B) may be provided in the form of grants or
reimbursements of project costs.
(2) Exception.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Federal
share of the cost of a project under this section benefitting
an economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the
Secretary under section of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 90 percent.
(e) 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.
(f) Credit for Interest.--In case of a delay in the funding of the
Federal share of a project under this section, the non-Federal interest
shall receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing the
non-Federal share of the project cost.
(g) Land, Easements, and Rights-of-way Credit.--The non-Federal
interest shall receive credit for land, easements, rights-of-way, and
relocations toward the non-Federal share of project costs (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 such credit may not exceed 25 percent of
total project costs.
(h) 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.
(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 to
carry out this section; and
(2) Not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available
to carry out this section may be used by the Corps of Engineers
to administer projects under this section.
(j) Southeastern North Carolina Defined.--Southeastern North
Carolina includes the North Carolina counties of Duplin, Sampson,
Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Scotland, Hoke, Brunswick, New Hanover,
Pender, and Cumberland.
SEC. 1345. OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, AND WEST VIRGINIA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Abandoned mine drainage.--
(A) In general.--The term ``abandoned mine
drainage'' means discharge from land subject to title
IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of
1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.).
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``abandoned mine
drainage'' includes discharges from an area where
reclamation bonds have been forfeited under section 509
of the Surface Mining Control Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C.
1259), for which funds are applied to complete the
reclamation obligations initially required of the
mining operator.
(2) Treatment technologies.--The term ``treatment
technologies'' means technologies that either change the
composition of the abandoned mine drainage to form other
compounds that are less dangerous to human health or the
environment, or limit contaminant mobility by physical or
chemical means.
(3) Treatment works for abandoned mine drainage.--The term
``treatment works for abandoned mine drainage'' means a
facility or system designed to collect, aggregate, and treat
abandoned mine drainage from sources or sites within a
designated watershed or area using treatment technologies.
(b) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a pilot
program to provide financial assistance to non-Federal interests for
the establishment of treatment works for abandoned mine drainage in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Such assistance shall be in the
form of the reimbursement of costs for the design and construction of
the treatment works for abandoned mine drainage.
(c) Goal.--The goal of this pilot program is to initiate the
cleanup process by implementing activities to reduce or treat acid mine
drainage from abandoned and forfeited mine drainage and bond forfeiture
sites, as defined under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
of 1977. This cleanup supports water treatment and infrastructure
improvements aimed at practical uses, including but not limited to
agricultural, industrial or recreational applications.
(d) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may provide
assistance under this section only if the treatment works for abandoned
mine drainage is publicly owned.
(e) Prioritization.--The Secretary shall prioritize assistance
under this section to efforts that--
(1) reduce abandoned mine drainage from multiple sources;
or
(2) include a centralized water treatment system to reduce
the abandoned mine drainage from multiple sources or sites
within a designated watershed area over the greatest number of
stream miles.
(f) Agreements.--
(1) In general.--Before providing financial assistance
under this section, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement
with the non-Federal interest.
(2) Requirements.--Each agreement entered under this
subsection shall provide for the following:
(A) Plan.--The non-Federal interest shall develop
the design and construction of the treatments works for
abandoned mine drainage, in consultation with the
appropriate regulatory agencies addressing restoration
of the impaired waters, which shall include the total
cost of the restoration work to be funded under the
agreement.
(B) Permits.--The non-Federal interest shall be
responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses
necessary for the design and construction of the
treatment works for abandoned mine drainage and for
ensuring compliance with all requirements of such
permits and licenses. The Secretary to the maximum
extent possible shall expedite processing of any
permits, variances, or approvals necessary to
facilitate the completion of projects receiving
assistance under this section.
(C) Costs.--The non-Federal interest shall be
responsible for all costs in excess of the total cost
of design and construction, as determined under
subparagraph (A), including any and all costs
associated with any liability that might arise in
connection with the treatment works for abandoned mine
drainage.
(D) Operation and maintenance.--Operation and
maintenance costs are a non-Federal responsibility.
Such costs shall not be included in the total cost of
the treatment works for abandoned mine drainage in
subsection (A).
(3) Federal assistance.--Federal assistance shall be 75
percent of the total cost of the treatment works for abandoned
mine drainage as determined in the agreement under subsection
2(A).
(g) Provision of Federal Assistance.--Providing of Federal
assistance under this section shall in no way establish any liability
for the Secretary associated with any treatment technologies associated
with the treatment works for abandoned mine drainage. This includes the
applicability of any provision of Federal or State law.
(h) Exclusions.--None of the funds authorized by this section shall
be used in relation to abandoned mine drainage associated with a
facility for which a party identified is responsible for response,
removal or remediation activities under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et
seq.), the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901et seq.), or the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.).
(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1346. 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. 1347. OHIO AND NORTH DAKOTA.
(a) In General.--Section 594 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1999 (113 Stat. 382; 119 Stat. 2261; 121 Stat. 1140; 121 Stat. 1944;
136 Stat. 3821) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(3)(A)--
(A) by striking ``In general'' and inserting
``Project costs'';
(B) by striking ``The Federal share of'' and
inserting the following:
``(i) In general.--Except as provided in
clause (iii), the Federal share of'';
(C) by striking ``The Federal share may'' and
inserting the following:
``(ii) Form.--The Federal share may''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(iii) Exception.--The non-Federal share
of the cost of a project under this section
benefitting an economically disadvantaged
community (as defined by the Secretary under
section 160 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 10
percent.''; and
(2) in subsection (h) by striking ``$250,000,000'' and
inserting ``$300,000,000''.
SEC. 1348. OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in
the State of Oregon.
(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 the State of Oregon, 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 carried out 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 a partnership 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 such 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
$40,000,000 to carry out this section.
(2) Corps of engineers expense.--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.
SEC. 1349. PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish a
program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in
the State of Pennsylvania.
(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 the State of Pennsylvania, 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 carried out 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 a partnership 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 such 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
$25,000,000 to carry out this section.
(2) Corps of engineers expense.--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.
SEC. 1350. 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. 1351. WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA.
(a) In General.--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
90 percent.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to affect any agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this Act
between the Secretary and the non-Federal interest for the project
described in subsection (a) with respect to the feasibility study
described in such subsection, until such time as an agreement between
the Secretary and the non-Federal interest for such project with
respect to such feasibility study is entered into pursuant to this
section.
SEC. 1352. NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.
Section 571 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 371; 121 Stat. 1257; 136 Stat. 3807) is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)(3)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), in the first sentence, by
striking ``The Federal share'' and inserting ``Except
as provided in subparagraph (F), the Federal share'';
and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) Exception.--In the case of a project
benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as
defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201
note)), the Federal share of the project costs under
the applicable local cooperation agreement entered into
under this subsection shall be 90 percent.'';
(2) by striking subsection (g);
(3) by redesignating subsections (h), (i), and (j) as
sections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; and
(4) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking
``$120,000,000'' and inserting ``$150,000,000''.
SEC. 1353. SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.
Section 340 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4856; 136 Stat. 3807) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(3)--
(A) in the first sentence, by striking ``Total
project costs'' and inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), total project costs''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Exception.--In the case of a project
benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as
defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201
note)), the Federal share of the total project costs
under the applicable local cooperation agreement
entered into under this subsection shall be 90 percent.
``(C) Federal share.--The Federal share of the
total project costs under this paragraph may be
provided in the same form as described in section
571(e)(3)(A) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1999 (113 Stat. 371).'';
(2) by striking subsection (e);
(3) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i) as
subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and
(4) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), in the first
sentence, by striking ``$140,000,000'' and inserting
``$170,000,000''.
SEC. 1354. 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 ``fiscal year 1999 and
each fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 1999
through 2024, and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year
thereafter''.
SEC. 1355. 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. 1356. 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 (a), by inserting ``and for purposes of
contributing to ecosystem restoration'' before the period at
the end;
(2) in subsection (g)(2), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, a harbor where passenger or
freight service is provided to island communities dependent on
that service, or a marina or berthing area that is located
adjacent to, or is accessible by, a Federal navigation
project,'' before ``for which'';
(3) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``2026'' and
inserting ``2029''; and
(4) 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. 1357. BOSQUE WILDLIFE RESTORATION PROJECT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program to carry
out appropriate planning, design, and construction measures for
wildfire prevention and restoration in the Middle Rio Grande Bosque,
including the removal of jetty jacks.
(b) Cost Share.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under
this section shall be in accordance with sections 103 and 105
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213,
2215).
(2) Exception.--The non-Federal share of the cost of a
project carried out under this section benefitting an
economically disadvantaged community (as defined by the
Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)) shall be 10 percent.
(c) Repeal.--Section 116 of the Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Act, 2004 (117 Stat. 1836), is repealed.
(d) Treatment.--The program authorized under subsection (a) shall
be considered a continuation of the program authorized by section 116
of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004 (117 Stat.
1836) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this
Act).
SEC. 1358. 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. 1359. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF DEFERRED PAYMENT AGREEMENT
REQUEST.
Section 103(k) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2213(k)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Congressional notification.--
``(A) In general.--Upon receipt of a request for a
renegotiation of terms by a non-Federal interest under
paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House and the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate a report 30 days after enactment and
quarterly thereafter regarding the status of the
request.
``(B) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of
Congress that the Secretary should respond to any
request for a renegotiation of terms submitted under
paragraph (2) in a timely manner.''.
SEC. 1360. CONTRACTS FOR WATER SUPPLY.
(a) Copan Lake, Oklahoma.--Section 8358(b)(2) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3802) is amended by
striking ``shall not pay more than 110 percent of the initial project
investment cost per acre-foot of storage for the acre-feet of storage
space sought under an agreement under paragraph (1)'' and inserting
``for the acre-feet of storage space being sought under an agreement
under paragraph (1), shall pay 110 percent of the contractual rate per
acre-foot of storage in the most recent agreement of the City for water
supply storage space at the project''.
(b) State of Kansas.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall amend the contracts
described in paragraph (2) between the United States and the
State of Kansas, relating to storage space for water supply, to
change the method of calculation of the interest charges that
began accruing on February 1, 1977, on the investment costs for
the 198,350 acre-feet of future use storage space and on April
1, 1979, on 125,000 acre-feet of future use storage from
compounding interest annually to charging simple interest
annually on the principal amount, until--
(A) the State of Kansas informs the Secretary of
the desire to convert the future use storage space to
present use; and
(B) the principal amount plus the accumulated
interest becomes payable pursuant to the terms of the
contracts.
(2) Contracts described.--The contracts referred to in
paragraph (1) are the following contracts between the United
States and the State of Kansas:
(A) Contract DACW41-74-C-0081, entered into on
March 8, 1974, for the use by the State of Kansas of
storage space for water supply in Milford Lake, Kansas.
(B) Contract DACW41-77-C-0003, entered into on
December 10, 1976, for the use by the State of Kansas
for water supply in Perry Lake, Kansas.
SEC. 1361. EXPENSES FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANT GROWTHS AND INVASIVE
SPECIES.
Section 104(d)(2)(A) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C.
610(d)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``50 percent'' and inserting ``35
percent''.
SEC. 1362. 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. 1363. 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. 1364. 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.''.
SEC. 1365. MAINTENANCE OF PILE DIKE SYSTEM.
The Secretary shall continue to maintain the pile dike system
constructed by the Corps of Engineers for the purpose of navigation
along the Lower Columbia River and Willamette River, Washington, at
Federal expense.
SEC. 1366. NAVIGATION ALONG THE TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY.
The Secretary shall, consistent with applicable statutory
authorities--
(1) coordinate with the relevant stakeholders and
communities in the State of Alabama and the State of
Mississippi to address the dredging needs of the Tennessee-
Tombigbee Waterway in those States; and
(2) ensure continued navigation at the locks and dams owned
and operated by the Corps of Engineers located along the
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
SEC. 1367. 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) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Cost Sharing.--The non-Federal share of the cost of a project
for rehabilitation of a dam under this section, including the cost of
any required study, shall be the same share assigned to the non-Federal
interest for the cost of initial construction of that dam, including
provision of all land, easements, rights-of-way, and necessary
relocations.'';
(2) 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.''.
(3) in subsection (f), by striking ``fiscal years 2017
through 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2026 through
2030''; and
(4) by striking subsection (g).
SEC. 1368. SOIL MOISTURE AND SNOWPACK MONITORING.
Section 511(a)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(134 Stat. 2753) is amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting
``2029''.
SEC. 1369. WAIVER OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE OF DAMAGES RELATED TO CERTAIN
CONTRACT CLAIMS.
Section 349 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2716) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by
striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 1370. WILSON LOCK FLOATING GUIDE WALL.
On the request of the relevant Federal entity, the Secretary
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use all relevant authorities
to expeditiously provide technical assistance, including engineering
and design assistance, and cost estimation assistance to the relevant
Federal entity in order to address the impacts to navigation along the
Tennessee River at the Wilson Lock and Dam, Alabama.
SEC. 1371. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MOBILE HARBOR, ALABAMA.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should, consistent
with applicable statutory authorities, coordinate with relevant
stakeholders in the State of Alabama to address the dredging and
dredging material placement needs associated with the project for
navigation, Theodore Ship Channel, Mobile Harbor, Alabama, authorized
by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5) and
modified by section 309 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(134 Stat. 2704).
SEC. 1372. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO SHALLOW DRAFT DREDGING IN THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) shallow draft dredging in the Chesapeake Bay is
critical for tourism, recreation, and the fishing industry and
that additional dredging is needed; and
(2) the Secretary should, to the maximum extent
practicable, use existing statutory authorities to address the
dredging needs at small harbors and channels in the Chesapeake
Bay.
SEC. 1373. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MISSOURI RIVER PRIORITIES.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should make publicly
available, where appropriate, any data used and any decisions made by
the Corps of Engineers relating to the operations of civil works
projects within the Missouri River Basin in order to ensure
transparency for the communities in that Basin.
TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
SEC. 1401. 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. AK Akutan Harbor July 17, 2024 Federal: $70,898,000
Navigational Non-Federal: $1,749,000
Improvements, Total: $72,647,000
Akutan
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2. CA Oakland Harbor May 30, 2024 Federal: $432,232,000
Turning Non-Federal: $210,298,000
Basins Total: $642,530,000
Widening,
Oakland
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3. FL Tampa Harbor, August 14, Federal: $520,420,000
Pinellas and 2024 Non-Federal: $627,840,000
Hillsborough Total: $1,148,260,000
Counties,
Deep Draft
Navigation
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4. MD Baltimore June 22, 2023 Federal: $53,765,250
Harbor Non-Federal: $17,921,750
Anchorages Total: $71,687,000
and Channels
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: $10,160,800
VA Washington, Non-Federal: $5,471,200
District of Total: $15,632,000
Columbia, Coastal
Storm Risk
Management
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2. FL St. Johns County, April 18, Federal: $50,449,000
Ponte Vedra Beach 2024 Non-Federal: $91,317,000
Coastal Storm Total: $141,766,000
Risk Management
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3. FL Miami-Dade Back August 26, Federal: $1,756,000,000
Bay, Miami-Dade 2024 Non-Federal: $945,000,000
County, Coastal Total: $2,701,000,000
Storm Risk
Management
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4. MD Baltimore August 5, Federal: $51,439,700
Metropolitan, 2024 Non-Federal: $27,698,300
Baltimore City, Total: $79,138,000
Coastal Storm
Risk Management
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5. NY South Shore Staten February 6, Federal: $1,775,600,000
Island, Fort 2024 Non-Federal: $368,200,000
Wadsworth to Total: $2,143,800,000
Oakwood Beach,
Richmond County,
Coastal Storm
Risk Management
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6. PR Puerto Rico, July 30, 2024 Federal: $99,570,000
Coastal Storm Non-Federal: $159,010,000
Risk Management Total: $258,580,000
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7. RI Rhode Island September 28, Federal: $216,690,500
Coastline, 2023 Non-Federal: $116,679,500
Coastal Storm Total: $333,370,000
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: $3,706,814,000
Parish, Louisiana Non-Federal: $2,273,679,000
Coastal Storm and Total: $5,980,493,000
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: $322,761,000
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: $17,380,000
Metropolitan 2023 Non-Federal: $9,358,000
Stormwater - Total: $26,738,000
North DeSoto
County
Feasibility
Study, DeSoto
County
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(6) 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. FL Comprehensive September 11, Federal: $1,057,630,000
Everglades 2024 Non-Federal: $1,057,630,000
Restoration Plan, Total: $2,115,260,000
Western
Everglades
Restoration Plan
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2. TN, Mississippi River, August 12, Federal: $41,306,000
AR Hatchie- 2024 Non-Federal: $22,353,000
Loosahatchie, Total: $63,659,000
Mississippi River
Mile 775-736
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(7) Flood risk management.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. NC Tar Pamlico River September 11, Federal: $65,142,350
Basin 2024 Non-Federal: $35,076,650
Total: $100,219,000
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(8) 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: $215,574,000
Ecosystem Non-Federal: $119,835,000
Restoration Total: $335,409,000
Project
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2. FL Comprehensive December 2, Federal: $171,215,000
Everglades 2024 Non-Federal: $171,215,000
Restoration Plan, Total: $342,430,000
Biscayne Bay
Coastal Wetlands
Phase I Project,
Miami-Dade County
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3. KS Manhattan, Kansas May 6, 2024 Federal: $29,725,000
Federal Levee Non-Federal: $16,006,000
System Total: $45,731,000
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4. MO University City February 9, Federal: $9,299,000
Branch, River Des 2024 Non-Federal: $5,007,000
Peres, University Total: $14,306,000
City, St. Louis
County, Flood
Risk Management
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SEC. 1402. SPECIAL RULE.
The Secretary is authorized to provide up to $320,000,000 in
financial assistance to the State of Florida for design and
construction of the North Feeder Stormwater Treatment Area, as
recommended in the Report of the Chief of Engineers for the project for
ecosystem restoration, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan,
Western Everglades Restoration Plan, Florida, authorized by this Act,
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
SEC. 1403. ADDITIONAL PROJECT AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO STUDY BY NON-
FEDERAL INTEREST.
The North of Lake Okeechobee Storage Reservoir (Component A) of
the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Project is
authorized to be carried out by the Secretary in accordance with the
review assessment of the feasibility study for such project, dated
August 2024 and submitted by the Secretary under section 203(c) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(c)), and
subject to such modifications or conditions as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
SEC. 1404. 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 an Operations and Maintenance
Building 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 section (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 section (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 section (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 the facilities
described in paragraphs (1) through (3), including any
necessary demolition of 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 facilities constructed under this
section.
DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS
TITLE I--FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE HIGHWAY FUNDING ACT OF 2024
SEC. 2101. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Fiscally Responsible Highway
Funding Act of 2024''.
SEC. 2102. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Transportation.
(2) State.--The term ``State'' means any of the 50 States
and the District of Columbia.
(3) TIFIA program.--The term ``TIFIA program'' means the
program for credit assistance under chapter 6 of title 23,
United States Code.
SEC. 2103. REDISTRIBUTION OF PRIOR TIFIA FUNDING.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Secretary shall distribute the amount of contract authority described
in subsection (b)(1) to States in accordance with this section.
(b) Funding.--
(1) Amount described.--Subject to paragraph (2), the amount
of contract authority referred to in subsection (a) is
$1,800,000,000, which shall be derived from the unobligated
amounts of contract authority made available for credit
assistance under--
(A) the transportation infrastructure finance and
innovation program under subchapter II of chapter 1 of
title 23, United States Code (as in effect before the
date of enactment of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119
Stat. 1144)); and
(B) the TIFIA program.
(2) Treatment.--The amount distributed under subsection (a)
shall--
(A) be subject to the obligation limitation for
Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction
programs;
(B) remain available until September 30, 2028; and
(C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned
to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United
States Code.
(c) Distribution.--The amount distributed under subsection (a)
shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount equal to the
proportion that--
(1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year
2025 under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United
States Code; bears to
(2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal
year 2025 under that subsection.
(d) Requirements.--Amounts distributed to States under subsection
(a) shall be--
(1) except as otherwise provided in this section,
administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23,
United States Code;
(2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b)
of such title;
(3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such
title;
(4) suballocated in the same manner described in section
133(d) of such title; and
(5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note;
Public Law 117-58).
(e) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted
on October 1, 2024.
SEC. 2104. REDISTRIBUTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025 TIFIA FUNDING.
(a) Determination.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law
and subject to paragraph (2), on April 1, 2025, the Secretary
shall--
(A) determine the amount of contract authority made
available for credit assistance under the TIFIA program
for fiscal year 2025 pursuant to section 11101(a)(2) of
the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law
117-58; 135 Stat. 443) that is estimated to remain
unobligated in that fiscal year; and
(B) distribute to States, in accordance with this
section, 75 percent of the amount of contract authority
determined under subparagraph (A).
(2) Treatment.--The amounts distributed under paragraph
(1)(B) shall--
(A) be subject to the obligation limitation for
Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction
programs;
(B) remain available until September 30, 2028; and
(C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned
to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United
States Code.
(b) Distribution.--The amount distributed under subsection
(a)(1)(B) shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount
equal to the proportion that--
(1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year
2025 under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United
States Code; bears to
(2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal
year 2025 under that subsection.
(c) Requirements.--Amounts distributed to States under subsection
(a)(1)(B) shall be--
(1) except as otherwise provided in this section,
administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23,
United States Code;
(2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b)
of that title;
(3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such
title;
(4) suballocated in the same manner described in section
133(d) of that title; and
(5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note;
Public Law 117-58).
SEC. 2105. REDISTRIBUTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 TIFIA FUNDING.
(a) Determination.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law
and subject to paragraph (2), on April 1, 2026, the Secretary
shall--
(A) determine the amount of contract authority made
available for credit assistance under the TIFIA program
for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section 11101(a)(2) of
the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law
117-58; 135 Stat. 443) that is estimated to remain
unobligated in that fiscal year; and
(B) distribute to States, in accordance with this
section, 75 percent of the amount of contract authority
determined under subparagraph (A).
(2) Treatment.--The amounts distributed under paragraph
(1)(B) shall--
(A) be subject to the obligation limitation for
Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction
programs;
(B) remain available until September 30, 2029; and
(C) be in addition to any other funding apportioned
to States under section 104(b) of title 23, United
States Code.
(b) Distribution.--The amount distributed under subsection
(a)(1)(B) shall be distributed so that each State receives an amount
equal to the proportion that--
(1) the amount apportioned to the State for fiscal year
2026 under subsection (b) of section 104 of title 23, United
States Code; bears to
(2) the total amount apportioned to all States for fiscal
year 2026 under that subsection.
(c) Requirements.--Amounts distributed to States under subsection
(a)(1)(B) shall be--
(1) except as otherwise provided in this section,
administered as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23,
United States Code;
(2) available for any purpose described in section 133(b)
of that title;
(3) subject to the set aside under section 133(h) of such
title;
(4) suballocated in the same manner described in section
133(d) of that title; and
(5) subject to the requirements of section 11101(e) of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note;
Public Law 117-58).
TITLE II--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2024
SEC. 2201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Economic Development
Reauthorization Act of 2024''.
Subtitle A--Public Works and Economic Development
SEC. 2211. DEFINITIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 3 of the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as
paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (12), (13), (14),
(16), and (17), respectively;
(2) by inserting before paragraph (3) (as so redesignated)
the following:
``(1) Blue economy.--The term `blue economy' means the
sustainable use of marine, lake, or other aquatic resources in
support of economic development objectives.
``(2) Capacity building.--The term `capacity building'
includes all activities associated with early stage community-
based project formation and conceptualization, prior to project
predevelopment activity, including grants to local community
organizations for planning participation, community outreach
and engagement activities, research, and mentorship support to
move projects from formation and conceptualization to project
predevelopment.'';
(3) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph
(A)(i), by striking ``to the extent appropriate'' and inserting
``to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary'';
(4) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated), in subparagraph
(A)--
(A) in clause (v), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(B) in clause (vi), by striking the period at end
and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(vii) an economic development
organization; or
``(viii) a public-private partnership for
public infrastructure.'';
(5) by inserting after paragraph (9) (as so redesignated)
the following:
``(10) Outdoor recreation.--The term `outdoor recreation'
means all recreational activities, and the economic drivers of
those activities, that occur in nature-based environments
outdoors.
``(11) Project predevelopment.--The term `project
predevelopment' means a measure required to be completed before
the initiation of a project, including--
``(A) planning and community asset mapping;
``(B) training;
``(C) technical assistance and organizational
development;
``(D) feasibility and market studies;
``(E) demonstration projects; and
``(F) other predevelopment activities determined by
the Secretary to be appropriate.'';
(6) by striking paragraph (12) (as so redesignated) and
inserting the following:
``(12) Regional commission.--The term `Regional Commission'
means any of the following:
``(A) The Appalachian Regional Commission
established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United
States Code.
``(B) The Delta Regional Authority established by
section 382B(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(a)(1)).
``(C) The Denali Commission established by section
303(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C.
3121 note; Public Law 105-277).
``(D) The Great Lakes Authority established by
section 15301(a)(4) of title 40, United States Code.
``(E) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission
established by section 15301(a)(5) of title 40, United
States Code.
``(F) The Northern Border Regional Commission
established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40, United
States Code.
``(G) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority
established by section 383B(a)(1) of the Consolidated
Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb-
1(a)(1)).
``(H) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United
States Code.
``(I) The Southern New England Regional Commission
established by section 15301(a)(6) of title 40, United
States Code.
``(J) The Southwest Border Regional Commission
established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40, United
States Code.'';
(7) by inserting after paragraph (14) (as so redesignated)
the following:
``(15) Travel and tourism.--The term `travel and tourism'
means any economic activity that primarily serves to encourage
recreational or business travel in or to the United States,
including activities relating to public or nonprofit
entertainment venues in the United States.''; and
(8) in paragraph (17) (as so redesignated), by striking
``established as a University Center for Economic Development
under section 207(a)(2)(D)'' and inserting ``established under
section 207(c)(1)''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 207(a)(3) of the Public Works
and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(3)) is amended
by striking ``section 3(4)(A)(vi)'' and inserting ``section
3(6)(A)(vi)''.
SEC. 2212. INCREASED COORDINATION.
Section 103 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3133) is amended by striking subsection (b) and
inserting the following:
``(b) Meetings.--
``(1) In general.--To carry out subsection (a), or for any
other purpose relating to economic development activities, the
Secretary may convene meetings with Federal agencies, State and
local governments, economic development districts, Indian
tribes, and other appropriate planning and development
organizations.
``(2) Regional commissions.--
``(A) In general.--In addition to meetings
described in paragraph (1), not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of the Economic Development
Reauthorization Act of 2024, and not less frequently
than every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall
convene a meeting with the Regional Commissions in
furtherance of subsection (a).
``(B) Attendees.--The attendees for a meeting
convened under this paragraph shall consist of--
``(i) the Secretary, acting through the
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development, serving as Chair;
``(ii) the Federal Cochairpersons of the
Regional Commissions, or their designees; and
``(iii) the State Cochairpersons of the
Regional Commissions, or their designees.
``(C) Purpose.--The purposes of a meeting convened
under this paragraph shall include--
``(i) to enhance coordination between the
Economic Development Administration and the
Regional Commissions in carrying out economic
development programs;
``(ii) to reduce duplication of efforts by
the Economic Development Administration and the
Regional Commissions in carrying out economic
development programs;
``(iii) to develop best practices and
strategies for fostering regional economic
development; and
``(iv) any other purposes as determined
appropriate by the Secretary.
``(D) Report.--Where applicable and pursuant to
subparagraph (C), not later than 1 year after a meeting
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall prepare and
make publicly available a report detailing, at a
minimum--
``(i) the planned actions by the Economic
Development Administration and the Regional
Commissions to enhance coordination or reduce
duplication of efforts and a timeline for
implementing those actions; and
``(ii) any best practices and strategies
developed.''.
SEC. 2213. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or for the
improvement of waste management and recycling systems''
after ``development facility''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``increasing the
resilience'' after ``expansion,'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``successful
establishment or expansion'' and inserting ``successful
establishment, expansion, or retention,''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``and
underemployed'' after ``unemployed'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Additional Considerations.--In awarding grants under
subsection (a) and subject to the criteria in subsection (b), the
Secretary may also consider the extent to which a project would--
``(1) lead to economic diversification in the area, or a
part of the area, in which the project is or will be located;
``(2) address and mitigate economic impacts from extreme
weather events, including development of resilient
infrastructure, products, and processes;
``(3) benefit highly rural communities without adequate tax
revenues to invest in long-term or costly infrastructure;
``(4) increase access to high-speed broadband;
``(5) support outdoor recreation to spur economic
development, with a focus on rural communities;
``(6) promote job creation or retention relative to the
population of the impacted region with outsized significance;
``(7) promote travel and tourism; or
``(8) promote blue economy activities.''.
SEC. 2214. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
Section 203 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e);
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Administrative Expenses.--Administrative expenses that may be
paid with a grant under this section include--
``(1) expenses related to carrying out the planning process
described in subsection (b);
``(2) expenses related to project predevelopment;
``(3) expenses related to updating economic development
plans to align with other applicable State, regional, or local
planning efforts; and
``(4) expenses related to hiring professional staff to
assist communities in--
``(A) project predevelopment and implementing
projects and priorities included in--
``(i) a comprehensive economic development
strategy; or
``(ii) an economic development planning
grant;
``(B) identifying and using other Federal, State,
and Tribal economic development programs;
``(C) leveraging private and philanthropic
investment;
``(D) preparing economic recovery plans in response
to disasters; and
``(E) carrying out economic development and
predevelopment activities in accordance with
professional economic development best practices.'';
and
(3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), in paragraph
(4)--
(A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting ``(including broadband);'';
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as
subparagraph (G); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the
following:
``(F) address and mitigate economic impacts of
extreme weather; and''.
SEC. 2215. COST SHARING.
Section 204 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3144) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``50'' and inserting
``60'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``In determining'' and inserting
the following:
``(1) In general.--In determining''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Regional commission funds.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, any funds contributed by a Regional
Commission for a project under this title may be considered to
be part of the non-Federal share of the costs of the
project.''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or can
otherwise document that no local matching funds are
reasonably obtainable'' after ``or political
subdivision'';
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``section 207'' and
inserting ``section 203 or 207''; and
(ii) by striking ``project if'' and all
that follows through the period at the end and
inserting ``project.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Small communities.--In the case of a grant to a
political subdivision of a State (as described in section
3(6)(A)(iv)) that has a population of fewer than 10,000
residents and meets 1 or more of the eligibility criteria
described in section 301(a), the Secretary may increase the
Federal share under paragraph (1) up to 100 percent of the
total cost of the project.''.
SEC. 2216. REGULATIONS ON RELATIVE NEEDS AND ALLOCATIONS.
Section 206 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3146) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (B) and
inserting the following:
``(B) the per capita income levels, the labor force
participation rate, and the extent of underemployment
in eligible areas; and''; and
(2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``and retention'' after
``creation''.
SEC. 2217. RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; UNIVERSITY CENTERS.
Section 207 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)(A), by inserting ``, project
predevelopment,'' after ``planning''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) University Centers.--
``(1) Establishment.--In accordance with subsection
(a)(2)(D), the Secretary may make grants to institutions of
higher education to serve as university centers.
``(2) Geographic coverage.--The Secretary shall ensure that
the network of university centers established under this
subsection provides services in each State.
``(3) Duties.--To the maximum extent practicable, a
university center established under this subsection shall--
``(A) collaborate with other university centers;
``(B) collaborate with economic development
districts and other relevant Federal economic
development technical assistance and service providers
to provide expertise and technical assistance to
develop, implement, and support comprehensive economic
development strategies and other economic development
planning at the local, regional, and State levels, with
a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce
development, and regional economic development;
``(C) provide technical assistance, business
development, and technology transfer services to
businesses in the area served by the university center;
``(D) establish partnerships with 1 or more
commercialization intermediaries that are public or
nonprofit technology transfer organizations eligible to
receive a grant under section 602 of the American
Innovation and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s-9);
``(E) promote local and regional capacity building;
and
``(F) provide to communities and regions assistance
relating to data collection and analysis and other
research relating to economic conditions and
vulnerabilities that can inform economic development
and adjustment strategies.
``(4) Consideration.--In making grants under this
subsection, the Secretary shall consider--
``(A) the significant role of regional public
universities in supporting economic development in
distressed communities through the planning and the
implementation of economic development projects and
initiatives; and
``(B) the location of the university center in or
near a distressed community.''.
SEC. 2218. INVESTMENT PRIORITIES.
Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
is amended by inserting after section 207 (42 U.S.C. 3147) the
following:
``SEC. 208. INVESTMENT PRIORITIES.
``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), for a project to be
eligible for assistance under this title, the project shall be
consistent with 1 or more of the following investment priorities:
``(1) Critical infrastructure.--Economic development
planning or implementation projects that support development of
public facilities, including basic public infrastructure,
transportation infrastructure, or telecommunications
infrastructure.
``(2) Workforce.--Economic development planning or
implementation projects that--
``(A) support job skills training to meet the
hiring needs of the area in which the project is to be
carried out and that result in well-paying jobs; or
``(B) otherwise promote labor force participation.
``(3) Innovation and entrepreneurship.--Economic
development planning or implementation projects that--
``(A) support the development of innovation and
entrepreneurship-related infrastructure;
``(B) promote business development and lending; or
``(C) foster the commercialization of new
technologies that are creating technology-driven
businesses and high-skilled, well-paying jobs of the
future.
``(4) Economic recovery resilience.--Economic development
planning or implementation projects that enhance the ability of
an area to withstand and recover from adverse short-term or
long-term changes in economic conditions, including effects
from industry contractions or economic impacts from natural
disasters.
``(5) Manufacturing.--Economic development planning or
implementation projects that encourage job creation, business
expansion, technology and capital upgrades, and productivity
growth in manufacturing, including efforts that contribute to
the competitiveness and growth of domestic suppliers or the
domestic production of innovative, high-value products and
production technologies.
``(b) Conditions.--If the Secretary plans to use an investment
priority that is not described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall
submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a written notification that explains the basis for
using that investment priority.
``(c) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section waives any other
requirement of this Act.''.
SEC. 2219. GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT.
Section 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3149) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``or'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (5)--
(i) by inserting ``, travel and tourism,
natural resource-based, blue economy, or
agricultural'' after ``manufacturing''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(6) economic dislocation in the steel industry due to the
closure of a steel plant, primary steel economy contraction
events (including temporary layoffs and shifts to part-time
work), or job losses in the steel industry or associated with
the departure or contraction of the steel industry, for help in
economic restructuring of the communities; or
``(7) limited water for industrial consumption in areas
impacted by decreased water supplies due to drought or extreme
heat.'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after section (c) the following:
``(d) Assistance to Coal Communities.--
``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Coal economy.--The term `coal economy' means
the complete supply chain of coal-reliant industries,
including--
``(i) coal mining;
``(ii) coal-fired power plants;
``(iii) transportation or logistics; and
``(iv) manufacturing.
``(B) Contraction event.--The term `contraction
event' means the closure of a facility or a reduction
in activity relating to a coal-reliant industry,
including an industry described in any of clauses (i)
through (iv) of subparagraph (A).
``(2) Authorization.--On the application of an eligible
recipient, the Secretary may make grants for projects in areas
adversely impacted by a contraction event in the coal economy.
``(3) Eligibility.--
``(A) In general.--In carrying out this subsection,
the Secretary shall determine the eligibility of an
area based on whether the eligible recipient can
reasonably demonstrate that the area--
``(i) has been adversely impacted by a
contraction event in the coal economy within
the previous 25 years; or
``(ii) will be adversely impacted by a
contraction event in the coal economy.
``(B) Prohibition.--No regulation or other policy
of the Secretary may limit the eligibility of an
eligible recipient for a grant under this subsection
based on the date of a contraction event except as
provided in subparagraph (A)(i).
``(C) Demonstrating adverse impact.--For the
purposes of this paragraph, an eligible recipient may
demonstrate an adverse impact by demonstrating--
``(i) a loss in employment;
``(ii) a reduction in tax revenue; or
``(iii) any other factor, as determined to
be appropriate by the Secretary.
``(e) Assistance to Nuclear Host Communities.--
``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Commission.--The term `Commission' means the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
``(B) Community advisory board.--The term
`community advisory board' means a community committee
or other advisory organization that--
``(i) primarily focuses on the economic
impacts of decommissioning activities; and
``(ii) aims to foster communication and
information exchange between a licensee
planning for and involved in decommissioning
activities and members of the community that
decommissioning activities may affect.
``(C) Decommission.--The term `decommission' has
the meaning given the term in section 50.2 of title 10,
Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
``(D) Licensee.--The term `licensee' has the
meaning given the term in section 50.2 of title 10,
Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
``(E) Nuclear host community.--The term `nuclear
host community' means an eligible recipient that has
been economically impacted, or reasonably demonstrates
to the satisfaction of the Secretary that it will be
economically impacted, by a nuclear power plant
licensed by the Commission that--
``(i) is not co-located with an operating
nuclear power plant;
``(ii) is at a site with spent nuclear
fuel; and
``(iii) as of the date of enactment of the
Economic Development Reauthorization Act of
2024--
``(I) has ceased operations; or
``(II) has provided a written
notification to the Commission that it
will cease operations.
``(2) Authorization.--On the application of an eligible
recipient, the Secretary may make grants--
``(A) to assist with economic development in
nuclear host communities; and
``(B) to fund community advisory boards in nuclear
host communities.
``(3) Requirement.--In carrying out this subsection, to the
maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall implement the
recommendations described in the report submitted to Congress
under section 108 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and
Modernization Act (Public Law 115-439; 132 Stat. 5577) entitled
`Best Practices for Establishment and Operation of Local
Community Advisory Boards Associated with Decommissioning
Activities at Nuclear Power Plants'.
``(4) Distribution of funds.--The Secretary shall establish
a methodology to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable,
geographic diversity among grant recipients under this
subsection.''.
SEC. 2220. RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM.
Section 218 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3154d) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``brightfields
demonstration'' and inserting ``renewable energy'';
(2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) Definition of Renewable Energy Site.--In this section, the
term `renewable energy site' means a brownfield site that is
redeveloped through the incorporation of 1 or more renewable energy
technologies, including solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, and emerging,
but proven, renewable energy technologies.'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Demonstration Program'' and inserting
``Establishment'';
(B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``brightfield'' and inserting ``renewable
energy''; and
(C) in paragraph (1), by striking ``solar energy
technologies'' and inserting ``renewable energy
technologies described in subsection (a),''; and
(4) by striking subsection (d).
SEC. 2221. WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS.
Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 219. WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS.
``(a) In General.--On the application of an eligible recipient, the
Secretary may make grants to support the development and expansion of
innovative workforce training programs through sectoral partnerships
leading to quality jobs and the acquisition of equipment or
construction of facilities to support workforce development activities.
``(b) Eligible Uses.--Funds from a grant under this section may be
used for--
``(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements
to house workforce training activities;
``(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction,
rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a
facility, including related equipment and machinery;
``(3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support
workforce training activities;
``(4) planning, technical assistance, and training;
``(5) sector partnerships development, program design, and
program implementation; and
``(6) in the case of an eligible recipient that is a State,
subject to subsection (c), a State program to support
individual trainees for employment in critical industries with
high demand and vacancies necessary for further economic
development of the applicable State that--
``(A) requires significant post-secondary training;
but
``(B) does not require a post-secondary degree.
``(c) State Grant Pilot Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants to States
for the purpose described in subsection (b)(6).
``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this subsection, the Chief Executive of a State shall submit to
the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary may require, which
shall include, at a minimum, the following:
``(A) A method for identifying critical industry
sectors driving in-State economic growth that face
staffing challenges for in-demand jobs and careers.
``(B) A governance structure for the implementation
of the program established by the State, including
defined roles for the consortia of agencies of such
State, at a minimum, to include the State departments
of economic development, labor, and education, or the
State departments or agencies with jurisdiction over
those matters.
``(C) A strategy for recruiting participants from
at least 1 community that meets 1 or more of the
criteria described in section 301(a).
``(D) A plan for how the State will develop a
tracking system for eligible programs, participant
enrollment, participant outcomes, and an application
portal for individual participants.
``(3) Selection.--The Secretary shall award not more than 1
grant under this subsection to any State.
``(4) Eligible uses.--A grant under this subsection may be
used for--
``(A) necessary costs to carry out the matters
described in this subsection, including tuition and
stipends for individuals that receive funds under the
program established by the applicable State, subject to
the requirements described in paragraph (6); and
``(B) program implementation, planning, technical
assistance, or training.
``(5) Federal share.--Notwithstanding section 204, the
Federal share of the cost of any award carried out with a grant
made under this subsection shall not exceed 70 percent.
``(6) Participant amounts.--A State shall ensure that grant
funds provided under this subsection to each individual that
receives funds under the program established by the applicable
State is the lesser of the following amounts:
``(A) In a case in which the individual is also
eligible for a Federal Pell Grant under section 401 of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a) for
enrollment at the applicable training program for any
award year of the training program, $11,000 minus the
amount of the awarded Federal Pell Grant.
``(B) For an individual not described in paragraph
(1), the lesser of--
``(i) $11,000; and
``(ii) the total cost of the training
program in which the individual is enrolled,
including tuition, fees, career navigation
services, textbook costs, expenses related to
assessments and exams for certification or
licensure, equipment costs, and wage stipends
(in the case of a training program that is an
earn-and-learn program).
``(7) Termination.--The authority provided under this
subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029.
``(d) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the development
of new workforce development models with the Secretary of Labor and the
Secretary of Education.''.
SEC. 2222. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2221) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 220. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
``(a) In General.--In the case of a project described in subsection
(b), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives notice, in accordance
with subsection (c), of the award of a grant for the project not less
than 3 business days before notifying an eligible recipient of their
selection for that award.
``(b) Projects Described.--A project referred to in subsection (a)
is a project that the Secretary has selected to receive a grant
administered by the Economic Development Administration in an amount
not less than $100,000.
``(c) Requirements.--A notification under subsection (a) shall
include--
``(1) the name of the project;
``(2) the name of the applicant;
``(3) the region in which the project is to be carried out;
``(4) the State in which the project is to be carried out;
``(5) the 1 or more counties or political subdivisions in
which the project is to be carried out;
``(6) the number of jobs expected to be created or retained
as a result of the project;
``(7) the estimated date of completion of the project;
``(8) the amount of the grant awarded;
``(9) a description of the project; and
``(10) any additional information, as determined to be
appropriate by the Secretary.
``(d) Public Availability.--The Secretary shall make a notification
under subsection (a) publicly available not later than 60 days after
the date on which the Secretary provides the notice.''.
SEC. 2223. SPECIFIC FLEXIBILITIES RELATED TO DEPLOYMENT OF HIGH-SPEED
BROADBAND.
Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2222) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 221. HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT INITIATIVE.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Broadband project.--The term `broadband project'
means, for the purposes of providing, extending, expanding, or
improving high-speed broadband service to further the goals of
this Act--
``(A) planning, technical assistance, or training;
``(B) the acquisition or development of land; or
``(C) the acquisition, design and engineering,
construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or
improvement of facilities, including related machinery,
equipment, contractual rights, and intangible property.
``(2) Eligible recipient.--
``(A) In general.--The term `eligible recipient'
means an eligible recipient.
``(B) Inclusions.--The term `eligible recipient'
includes--
``(i) a public-private partnership; and
``(ii) a consortium formed for the purpose
of providing, extending, expanding, or
improving high-speed broadband service between
1 or more eligible recipients and 1 or more
for-profit organizations.
``(3) High-speed broadband.--The term `high-speed
broadband' means the provision of 2-way data transmission with
sufficient downstream and upstream speeds to end users to
permit effective participation in the economy and to support
economic growth, as determined by the Secretary.
``(b) Broadband Projects.--
``(1) In general.--On the application of an eligible
recipient, the Secretary may make grants under this title for
broadband projects, which shall be subject to the provisions of
this section.
``(2) Considerations.--In reviewing applications submitted
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into
consideration geographic diversity of grants provided,
including consideration of underserved markets, in addition to
data requested in paragraph (3).
``(3) Data requested.--In reviewing an application
submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall request from
the Federal Communications Commission, the Administrator of the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the
Secretary of Agriculture, and the Appalachian Regional
Commission data on--
``(A) the level and extent of broadband service
that exists in the area proposed to be served; and
``(B) the level and extent of broadband service
that will be deployed in the area proposed to be served
pursuant to another Federal program.
``(4) Interest in real or personal property.--For any
broadband project carried out by an eligible recipient that is
a public-private partnership or consortium, the Secretary shall
require that title to any real or personal property acquired or
improved with grant funds, or if the recipient will not acquire
title, another possessory interest acceptable to the Secretary,
be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit
organization or association for the useful life of the project,
after which title may be transferred to any member of the
public-private partnership or consortium in accordance with
regulations promulgated by the Secretary.
``(5) Procurement.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, no person or entity shall be disqualified from competing
to provide goods or services related to a broadband project on
the basis that the person or entity participated in the
development of the broadband project or in the drafting of
specifications, requirements, statements of work, or similar
documents related to the goods or services to be provided.
``(6) Broadband project property.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary may permit a
recipient of a grant for a broadband project to grant
an option to acquire real or personal property
(including contractual rights and intangible property)
related to that project to a third party on such terms
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, subject
to the condition that the option may only be exercised
after the Secretary releases the Federal interest in
the property.
``(B) Treatment.--The grant or exercise of an
option described in subparagraph (A) shall not
constitute a redistribution of grant funds under
section 217.
``(c) Non-Federal Share.--In determining the amount of the non-
Federal share of the cost of a broadband project, the Secretary may
provide credit toward the non-Federal share for the present value of
allowable contributions over the useful life of the broadband project,
subject to the condition that the Secretary may require such assurances
of the value of the rights and of the commitment of the rights as the
Secretary determines to be appropriate.''.
SEC. 2224. CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) (as amended by section 2223) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 222. CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAIN SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--On the application of an eligible recipient, the
Secretary may make grants under the `Critical Supply Chain Site
Development grant program' (referred to in this section as the `grant
program') to carry out site development or expansion projects for the
purpose of making the site ready for manufacturing projects.
``(b) Considerations.--In providing a grant to an eligible
recipient under the grant program, the Secretary may consider whether--
``(1) the proposed improvements to the site will improve
economic conditions for rural areas, Tribal communities, or
areas that meet 1 or more of the criteria described in section
301(a);
``(2) the project is consistent with regional economic
development plans, which may include a comprehensive economic
development strategy;
``(3) the eligible recipient has initiatives to prioritize
job training and workforce development; and
``(4) the project supports industries determined by the
Secretary to be of strategic importance to the national or
economic security of the United States.
``(c) Priority.--In awarding grants to eligible recipients under
the grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible
recipients that propose to carry out a project that--
``(1) has State, local, private, or nonprofit funds being
contributed to assist with site development efforts; and
``(2) if the site development or expansion project is
carried out, will result in a demonstrated interest in the site
by commercial entities or other entities.
``(d) Use of Funds.--A grant provided under the grant program may
be used for the following activities relating to the development or
expansion of a site:
``(1) Investments in site utility readiness, including--
``(A) construction of on-site utility
infrastructure;
``(B) construction of last-mile infrastructure,
including road infrastructure, water infrastructure,
power infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, and
other physical last-mile infrastructure;
``(C) site grading; and
``(D) other activities to extend public utilities
or services to a site, as determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
``(2) Investments in site readiness, including--
``(A) land assembly;
``(B) environmental reviews;
``(C) zoning;
``(D) design;
``(E) engineering; and
``(F) permitting.
``(3) Investments in workforce development and
sustainability programs, including job training and retraining
programs.
``(4) Investments to ensure that disadvantaged communities
have access to on-site jobs.
``(e) Prohibition.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), in awarding
grants under the grant program, the Secretary shall not require
an eligible recipient to demonstrate that a private company or
investment has selected the site for development or expansion.
``(2) Safeguards.--In awarding grants under the grant
program, the Secretary shall include necessary safeguards to
ensure that--
``(A) the site development is fully completed
within a reasonable timeframe; and
``(B) the eligible recipient has sufficiently
demonstrated private sector interest.''.
SEC. 2225. UPDATED DISTRESS CRITERIA AND GRANT RATES.
Section 301 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (3) and
inserting the following:
``(3) Unemployment, underemployment, or economic adjustment
problems.--The area is an area that the Secretary determines
has experienced or is about to experience a special need
arising from actual or threatened severe unemployment,
underemployment, or economic adjustment problems resulting from
severe short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions.
``(4) Low median household income.--The area has a median
household income of 80 percent or less of the national average.
``(5) Workforce participation.--The area has--
``(A) a labor force participation rate of 90
percent or less of the national average; or
``(B) a prime-age employment gap of 5 percent or
more.
``(6) Expected economic dislocation and distress from
energy industry transitions.--The area is an area that is
expected to experience actual or threatened severe unemployment
or economic adjustment problems resulting from severe short-
term or long-term changes in economic conditions from energy
industries that are experiencing accelerated contraction.'';
and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Transparency.--To the extent the Secretary includes
neighboring counties and communities in an economic development
district in accordance with subsection (a)(3), the Secretary shall
submit to Congress, and make publicly available online, a notification
describing the justification for such inclusion and detailing the
economic indicators of such neighboring counties and communities.''.
SEC. 2226. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES.
Section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3)(A), by inserting ``including to
mitigate and adapt to the economic impacts of extreme
weather,'' after ``enhances and protects the environment,'';
and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Exception.--This section shall not apply to grants awarded
under section 207 or grants awarded under section 209(c)(2) for areas
to which more than one comprehensive economic development strategy may
apply.''.
SEC. 2227. OFFICE OF TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 508. OFFICE OF TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Economic
Development Administration an Office of Tribal Economic Development
(referred to in this section as the `Office').
``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Office shall be--
``(1) to coordinate all Tribal economic development
activities carried out by the Secretary;
``(2) to help Tribal communities access economic
development assistance programs, including the assistance
provided under this Act;
``(3) to coordinate Tribal economic development strategies
and efforts with other Federal agencies; and
``(4) to be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings or
consultations relating to, or having an impact on, projects,
programs, or funding that benefit Tribal communities.
``(c) Tribal Economic Development Strategy.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of
2024, the Office shall initiate a Tribal consultation process
to develop, and not less frequently than every 3 years
thereafter, update, a strategic plan for Tribal economic
development for the Economic Development Administration.
``(2) Submission to congress.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of the Economic Development
Reauthorization Act of 2024 and not less frequently than every
3 years thereafter, the Office 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 strategic plan for Tribal economic
development developed under paragraph (1).
``(d) Outreach.--The Secretary shall establish a publicly facing
website to help provide a comprehensive, single source of information
for Indian tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in
Tribal communities to better understand and access programs that
support economic development in Tribal communities, including the
economic development programs administered by Federal agencies or
departments other than the Department.
``(e) Dedicated Staff.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Office
has sufficient staff to carry out all outreach activities under this
section.''.
SEC. 2228. OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE.
Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) (as amended by section 2227) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 509. OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE.
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish an Office of
Disaster Recovery and Resilience--
``(1) to direct and implement the post-disaster economic
recovery responsibilities of the Economic Development
Administration pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (e) of
section 209 and section 703;
``(2) to direct and implement economic recovery and
enhanced resilience support function activities as directed
under the National Disaster Recovery Framework; and
``(3) support long-term economic recovery in communities in
which a major disaster or emergency has been declared under the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
(42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), or otherwise impacted by an event of
national significance, as determined by the Secretary,
through--
``(A) convening and deploying an economic
development assessment team;
``(B) hosting or attending convenings related to
identification of additional Federal, State, local, and
philanthropic entities and resources;
``(C) exploring potential flexibilities related to
existing awards;
``(D) provision of technical assistance through
staff or contractual resources; and
``(E) other activities determined by the Secretary
to be appropriate.
``(b) Appointment Authorities.--
``(1) Appointment.--The Secretary is authorized to appoint
such temporary personnel as may be necessary to carry out the
responsibilities of the Office of Disaster Recovery and
Resilience, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of
chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, governing
appointments in the competitive service.
``(2) Conversion of employees.--Notwithstanding chapter 33
of title 5, United States Code, or any other provision of law
relating to the examination, certification, and appointment of
individuals in the competitive service, a temporary employee
appointed under this subsection may be selected by the
Secretary for a permanent appointment in the competitive
service in the Economic Development Administration under
internal competitive promotion procedures if--
``(A) the employee has served continuously for at
least 2 years under 1 or more appointments under this
subsection; and
``(B) the employee's performance has been at an
acceptable level of performance throughout the period
or periods referred to in subparagraph (A).
``(3) Status upon conversion.--An individual converted
under this subsection shall become a career-conditional
employee, unless the employee has already completed the service
requirements for career tenure.
``(4) Reporting.--For any fiscal year during which the
Secretary exercises the authority under this subsection, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report
that describes the use of that authority including, at a
minimum--
``(A) the number of employees hired under the
authority during the fiscal year;
``(B) the positions and grades for which employees
were hired;
``(C) the number of employees converted to career-
conditional;
``(D) a description of how the Secretary assessed
employee performance to determine the eligibility of
the employee for conversion under paragraph (2)(B);
``(E) the number of employees who were hired under
that authority as temporary employees who have met the
continuous service requirements described in
subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) but not the
performance requirements described in subparagraph (B)
of that paragraph; and
``(F) the number of employees who were hired under
that authority who have separated from the Economic
Development Administration.
``(5) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection
waives any requirement relating to qualifications of applicants
for positions in the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience
under this subsection.
``(6) Termination.--The authority provided by this
subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029.
``(c) Disaster Team.--
``(1) Establishment.--As soon as practicable after the date
of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a
disaster team (referred to in this section as the `disaster
team') for the deployment of individuals to carry out
responsibilities of the Office of Disaster Recovery and
Resilience after a major disaster or emergency has been
declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) and the
Department has been activated by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
``(2) Membership.--
``(A) Designation of staff.--As soon as practicable
after the date of enactment of this section, the
Secretary shall designate to serve on the disaster
team--
``(i) employees of the Office of Disaster
Recovery and Resilience;
``(ii) employees of the Department who are
not employees of the Economic Development
Administration; and
``(iii) in consultation with the heads of
other Federal agencies, employees of those
agencies, as appropriate.
``(B) Capabilities.--In designating individuals
under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure that
the disaster team includes a sufficient quantity of--
``(i) individuals who are capable of
deploying rapidly and efficiently to respond to
major disasters and emergencies; and
``(ii) highly trained full-time employees
who will lead and manage the disaster team.
``(3) Training.--The Secretary shall ensure that
appropriate and ongoing training is provided to members of the
disaster team to ensure that the members are adequately trained
regarding the programs and policies of the Economic Development
Administration relating to post-disaster economic recovery
efforts.
``(4) Expenses.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary may--
``(A) use, with or without reimbursement, any
service, equipment, personnel, or facility of any
Federal agency with the explicit support of that
agency, to the extent such use does not impair or
conflict with the authority of the President or the
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to
direct Federal agencies in any major disaster or
emergency declared under that Act; and
``(B) provide members of the disaster team with
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an
agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5,
United States Code, while away from the home or regular
place of business of the member in the performance of
services for, or relating to, the disaster team.
``(d) Annual Reports.--Not later than July 1, 2026, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that includes--
``(1) a summary of the activities of the Office of Disaster
Recovery and Resilience and any disaster teams established
pursuant to subsection (c);
``(2) the number and details of the disasters in which the
Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience and permanent and
temporary personnel, including disaster teams, were involved
and deployed;
``(3) the locations and length of any deployments;
``(4) the number of personnel deployed, broken down by
category, including permanent and temporary personnel; and
``(5) a breakdown of expenses, with or without
reimbursement.''.
SEC. 2229. ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISONS.
Title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3191 et seq.) (as amended by section 2228) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 510. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISONS.
``(a) In General.--A Regional Director of a regional office of the
Economic Development Administration may designate a staff member to act
as a `Technical Assistance Liaison' for any State served by the
regional office.
``(b) Role.--A Technical Assistance Liaison shall--
``(1) work in coordination with an Economic Development
Representative to provide technical assistance, in addition to
technical assistance under section 207, to eligible recipients
that are underresourced communities, as determined by the
Technical Assistance Liaison, that submit applications for
assistance under title II; and
``(2) at the request of an eligible recipient that
submitted an application for assistance under title II, provide
technical feedback on unsuccessful grant applications.
``(c) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may enter into a
contract or cooperative agreement with an eligible recipient for the
purpose of providing technical assistance to eligible recipients that
are underresourced communities that have submitted or may submit an
application for assistance under this Act.''.
SEC. 2230. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.
Section 603 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3213) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting
``areas'' after ``rural''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4)(A) include a list of all of the grants provided by
the Economic Development Administration for projects located
in, or that primarily benefit, rural areas;
``(B) an explanation of the process used to determine how
each project referred to in subparagraph (A) would benefit a
rural area; and
``(C) a certification that each project referred to in
subparagraph (A)--
``(i) is located in a rural area; or
``(ii) will primarily benefit a rural area.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Additional Reporting.--As part of the annual report to
Congress of the Economic Development Administration, the Secretary
shall include a report on project completions and close outs for
construction awards that includes the following information on
individual construction projects:
``(1) The award date of the project.
``(2) The completion date of the project.
``(3) The close out date of the project.
``(4) The total amount of the project, including non-
Federal cost share and funding from other sources, including a
breakdown by source.
``(5) The number of jobs anticipated to be created or
retained as a result of the investment.
``(d) Public Availability.--Not later than the date of the
submission of the report under subsection (c), the Secretary shall make
the report under subsection (c) publicly available.
``(e) Additional Reporting Requirement.--To ensure that projects
are meeting expected timelines, not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives a report that, at a minimum--
``(1) includes an analysis of Economic Development
Administration construction project timeline estimates and
actual project durations; and
``(2) describes the frequency with which project timelines
are delayed and the sources of those delays, including cases in
which a project scope or schedule requires an award
amendment.''.
SEC. 2231. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Economic Development Administration should continue to promote access
to economic development assistance programs of that agency through the
use of Economic Development Representatives in underresourced
communities, particularly coal communities.
(b) Economic Development Representatives.--In assigning Economic
Development Representatives, the Secretary of Commerce may take into
account the needs of coal communities.
SEC. 2232. MODERNIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce (referred to in this
section as the ``Secretary'') shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report on the efforts of the Secretary to facilitate efficient, timely,
and predictable environmental reviews of projects funded by the Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.),
including through expanded use of categorical exclusions or
programmatic environmental documents (as those terms are defined in
section 111 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4336e)).
(b) Requirements.--In completing the report under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) describe the actions the Secretary will take to
implement the amendments to the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) made by section 321 of the
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-5; 137 Stat.
38);
(2) describe the existing categorical exclusions most
frequently used by the Secretary to streamline the
environmental review of projects funded by the Public Works and
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.); and
(3) consider--
(A) the adoption of additional categorical
exclusions, including those used by other Federal
agencies, that would facilitate the environmental
review of projects funded by the Public Works and
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et
seq.);
(B) the adoption of new programmatic environmental
documents that would facilitate the environmental
review of projects funded by the Public Works and
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et
seq.); and
(C) agreements with other Federal agencies that
would facilitate a more efficient process for the
environmental review of projects funded by the Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C.
3121 et seq.).
(c) Rulemaking.--Not later than 2 years after the submission of the
report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall promulgate a final
rule implementing, to the maximum extent practicable, measures
considered by the Secretary under subsection (b) that are necessary to
streamline the environmental review of projects funded by the Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.).
SEC. 2233. GAO REPORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Comptroller general.--The term ``Comptroller General''
means the Comptroller General of the United States.
(2) Regional commission.--The term ``Regional Commission''
has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Public Works
and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122).
(b) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Comptroller
General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives a report that evaluates economic
development programs administered by the Economic Development
Administration and the Regional Commissions.
(c) Contents.--In carrying out the report under subsection (b), the
Comptroller General shall--
(1) evaluate the impact of programs described in that
subsection on economic outcomes, including job creation and
retention, the rate of unemployment and underemployment, labor
force participation, and private investment leveraged;
(2) describe efforts by the Economic Development
Administration and the Regional Commissions to document the
impact of programs described in that subsection on economic
outcomes described in paragraph (1);
(3) describe efforts by the Economic Development
Administration and the Regional Commissions to carry out
coordination activities described in section 103 of the Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3133);
(4) consider other factors, as determined to be appropriate
by the Comptroller General of the United States, to assess the
effectiveness of programs described in subsection (b); and
(5) make legislative recommendations for improvements to
programs described in subsection (b) as applicable.
SEC. 2234. GAO REPORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
REGULATIONS AND POLICIES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Comptroller general.--The term ``Comptroller General''
means the Comptroller General of the United States.
(2) Small community.--The term ``small community'' means a
community of less than 10,000 year-round residents.
(b) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report that evaluates economic development regulations and policies
administered by the Economic Development Administration that have
hindered the ability of communities to apply for and administer
Economic Development Administration grants.
(c) Contents.--In carrying out the report under subsection (b), the
Comptroller General shall--
(1) review regulations and grant application processes
promulgated by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development;
(2) evaluate the technical capacity of eligible recipients
(as defined in section 3 of the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122)) to apply for Economic
Development Administration grants;
(3) provide recommendations for improving the
administration and timely disbursement of grants awarded by the
Economic Development Administration, including for improving
the communication with grantees regarding timelines for
disbursement of funds;
(4) identify barriers to small communities applying for
Economic Development Administration grants, in consultation
with--
(A) State economic development representatives;
(B) secretaries of State departments of economic
development;
(C) representatives for small communities that have
received Economic Development Administration grants;
and
(D) representatives for small communities that have
never applied for Economic Development Administration
grants; and
(5) provide recommendations for simplifying and easing the
ability for grant applicants to navigate the Economic
Development Administration grant application process, including
through a review of regulations, including environmental
regulations, not in the jurisdiction of the Economic
Development Administration to identify possible grant
application process improvements.
SEC. 2235. GAO STUDY ON RURAL COMMUNITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States (referred to
in this section as the ``Comptroller General'') shall conduct a study
to evaluate the impacts of funding provided by the Economic Development
Administration to distressed communities (as described in section
301(a) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42
U.S.C. 3161(a))) located in rural areas.
(b) Contents.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the
Comptroller General shall--
(1) identify not less than 5 geographically diverse
distressed communities in rural areas; and
(2) for each distressed community identified under
paragraph (1), examine the impacts of funding provided by the
Economic Development Administration on--
(A) the local jobs and unemployment of the
community; and
(B) the availability of affordable housing in the
community.
(c) Report.--On completion of the study under subsection (a), the
Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings
of the study and any recommendations that result from the study.
SEC. 2236. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 701 of the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3231) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (k); and
(2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) Grants for Public Works and Economic Development.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 201, to remain
available until expended--
``(1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
``(2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
``(3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
``(4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
``(5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
``(b) Grants for Planning and Grants for Administrative Expenses.--
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 203, to
remain available until expended--
``(1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
``(2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
``(3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
``(4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
``(5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
``(c) Grants for Training, Research, and Technical Assistance.--
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 207, to
remain available until expended--
``(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
``(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
``(3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
``(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
``(5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
``(d) Grants for Economic Adjustment.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out section 209 (other than subsections (d) and
(e)), to remain available until expended--
``(1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
``(2) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
``(3) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
``(4) $95,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
``(5) $105,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
``(e) Assistance to Coal Communities.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out section 209(d) $75,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
``(f) Assistance to Nuclear Host Communities.--There are authorized
to be appropriated to carry out section 209(e), to remain available
until expended--
``(1) to carry out paragraph (2)(A), $35,000,000 for each
of fiscal years 2025 through 2029; and
``(2) to carry out paragraph (2)(B), $5,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2025 through 2027.
``(g) Renewable Energy Program.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out section 218 $5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
``(h) Workforce Training Grants.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out section 219 $50,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended, of which
$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 shall be used to
carry out subsection (c) of that section.
``(i) Critical Supply Chain Site Development Grant Program.--There
is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 222 $20,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until
expended.
``(j) Technical Assistance Liaisons.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out section 510 $5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Title VII of the Public Works and
Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3231 et seq.) is amended by
striking section 704.
SEC. 2237. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
Section 1 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 89-136) is amended by striking
subsection (b) and inserting the following:
``(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
``Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
``Sec. 2. Findings and declarations.
``Sec. 3. Definitions.
``TITLE I--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS COOPERATION AND
COORDINATION
``Sec. 101. Establishment of economic development partnerships.
``Sec. 102. Cooperation of Federal agencies.
``Sec. 103. Coordination.
``TITLE II--GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
``Sec. 201. Grants for public works and economic development.
``Sec. 202. Base closings and realignments.
``Sec. 203. Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses.
``Sec. 204. Cost sharing.
``Sec. 205. Supplementary grants.
``Sec. 206. Regulations on relative needs and allocations.
``Sec. 207. Research and technical assistance; university centers.
``Sec. 208. Investment priorities.
``Sec. 209. Grants for economic adjustment.
``Sec. 210. Changed project circumstances.
``Sec. 211. Use of funds in projects constructed under projected cost.
``Sec. 212. Reports by recipients.
``Sec. 213. Prohibition on use of funds for attorney's and consultant's
fees.
``Sec. 214. Special impact areas.
``Sec. 215. Performance awards.
``Sec. 216. Planning performance awards.
``Sec. 217. Direct expenditure or redistribution by recipient.
``Sec. 218. Renewable energy program.
``Sec. 219. Workforce training grants.
``Sec. 220. Congressional notification requirements.
``Sec. 221. High-Speed Broadband Deployment Initiative.
``Sec. 222. Critical supply chain site development grant program.
``TITLE III--ELIGIBILITY; COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
``Sec. 301. Eligibility of areas.
``Sec. 302. Comprehensive economic development strategies.
``TITLE IV--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
``Sec. 401. Designation of economic development districts.
``Sec. 402. Termination or modification of economic development
districts.
``Sec. 404. Provision of comprehensive economic development strategies
to Regional Commissions.
``Sec. 405. Assistance to parts of economic development districts not
in eligible areas.
``TITLE V--ADMINISTRATION
``Sec. 501. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development.
``Sec. 502. Economic development information clearinghouse.
``Sec. 503. Consultation with other persons and agencies.
``Sec. 504. Administration, operation, and maintenance.
``Sec. 506. Performance evaluations of grant recipients.
``Sec. 507. Notification of reorganization.
``Sec. 508. Office of Tribal Economic Development.
``Sec. 509. Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.
``Sec. 510. Technical Assistance Liaisons.
``TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS
``Sec. 601. Powers of Secretary.
``Sec. 602. Maintenance of standards.
``Sec. 603. Annual report to Congress.
``Sec. 604. Delegation of functions and transfer of funds among Federal
agencies.
``Sec. 605. Penalties.
``Sec. 606. Employment of expediters and administrative employees.
``Sec. 607. Maintenance and public inspection of list of approved
applications for financial assistance.
``Sec. 608. Records and audits.
``Sec. 609. Relationship to assistance under other law.
``Sec. 610. Acceptance of certifications by applicants.
``Sec. 611. Brownfields redevelopment reports.
``Sec. 612. Savings clause.
``TITLE VII--FUNDING
``Sec. 701. General authorization of appropriations.
``Sec. 702. Authorization of appropriations for defense conversation
activities.
``Sec. 703. Authorization of appropriations for disaster economic
recovery activities.''.
Subtitle B--Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development
SEC. 2241. REGIONAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATIONS.
Section 15751 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by
striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to each
Commission to carry out this subtitle $40,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2025 through 2029.''.
SEC. 2242. REGIONAL COMMISSION MODIFICATIONS.
(a) Membership of Commissions.--Section 15301 of title 40, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)(C)--
(A) by striking ``An alternate member'' and
inserting the following:
``(i) In general.--An alternate member'';
and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(ii) State alternates.--If the alternate
State member is unable to vote in accordance
with clause (i), the alternate State member may
delegate voting authority to a designee,
subject to the condition that the executive
director shall be notified, in writing, of the
designation not less than 1 week before the
applicable vote is to take place.''; and
(2) in subsection (f), by striking ``a Federal employee''
and inserting ``an employee''.
(b) Decisions of Commissions.--Section 15302 of title 40, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or alternate State
members, including designees'' after ``State members''; and
(2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Quorums.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a Commission
shall determine what constitutes a quorum for meetings of the
Commission.
``(2) Requirements.--Any quorum for meetings of a
Commission shall include--
``(A) the Federal Cochairperson or the alternate
Federal Cochairperson; and
``(B) a majority of State members or alternate
State members, including designees (exclusive of
members representing States delinquent under section
15304(c)(3)(C)).''.
(c) Administrative Powers and Expenses of Commissions.--Section
15304(a) of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, which may be done
without a requirement for the Commission to reimburse the
agency or local government'' after ``status'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs
(9) and (10), respectively;
(3) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(8) collect fees for services provided and retain and
expend such fees;''; and
(4) in paragraph (10) (as so redesignated), by striking
``maintain a government relations office in the District of
Columbia and''.
(d) Meetings of Commissions.--Section 15305(b) of title 40, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``with the Federal Cochairperson''
and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the
following: ``with--
``(1) the Federal Cochairperson; and
``(2) at least a majority of the State members or alternate
State members (including designees) present in-person or via
electronic means.''.
(e) Annual Reports.--Section 15308(a) of title 40, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''.
SEC. 2243. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMONG FEDERAL AGENCIES.
(a) In General.--Chapter 153 of subtitle V of title 40, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating section 15308 as section 15309; and
(2) by inserting after section 15307 the following:
``Sec. 15308. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies
``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), for purposes of this
subtitle, each Commission may transfer funds to and accept transfers of
funds from other Federal agencies.
``(b) Transfer of Funds to Other Federal Agencies.--Funds made
available to a Commission may be transferred to other Federal agencies
if the funds are used consistently with the purposes for which the
funds were specifically authorized and appropriated.
``(c) Transfer of Funds From Other Federal Agencies.--Funds may be
transferred to any Commission under this section if--
``(1) the statutory authority for the funds provided by the
Federal agency does not expressly prohibit use of funds for
authorities being carried out by a Commission; and
``(2) the Federal agency that provides the funds determines
that the activities for which the funds are to be used are
otherwise eligible for funding under such a statutory
authority.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 153 of subtitle V
of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the item
relating to section 15308 and inserting the following:
``15308. Transfer of funds among Federal agencies.
``15309. Annual reports.''.
SEC. 2244. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.--Chapter 155 of subtitle V of title 40, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 15507. Payment of non-Federal share for certain Federal grant
programs
``Amounts made available to carry out this subtitle shall be
available for the payment of the non-Federal share for any project
carried out under another Federal grant program--
``(1) for which a Commission is not the sole or primary
funding source; and
``(2) that is consistent with the authorities of the
applicable Commission.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 155 of subtitle V
of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``15507. Payment of non-Federal share for certain Federal grant
programs.''.
SEC. 2245. NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION AREA.
Section 15733 of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``Lincoln,'' after
``Knox,'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``Merrimack,'' after
``Grafton,''; and
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by inserting ``Schoharie,'' after
``Schenectady,''; and
(B) by inserting ``Wyoming,'' after ``Wayne,''.
SEC. 2246. SOUTHWEST BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION AREA.
Section 15732 of title 40, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by inserting ``Bernalillo,'' before
``Catron,'';
(B) by inserting ``Cibola, Curry, De Baca,'' after
``Chaves,'';
(C) by inserting ``Guadalupe,'' after ``Grant,'';
(D) by inserting ``Lea,'' after ``Hidalgo,'';
(E) by inserting ``Roosevelt,'' after ``Otero,'';
and
(F) by striking ``and Socorro'' and inserting
``Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia''; and
(2) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by inserting ``Guadalupe,'' after
``Glasscock,''; and
(B) by striking ``Tom Green Upton,'' and inserting
``Tom Green, Upton,''.
SEC. 2247. GREAT LAKES AUTHORITY AREA.
Section 15734 of title 40, United States Code, is amended, in the
matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the counties which
contain, in part or in whole, the'' after ``consist of''.
SEC. 2248. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL COMMISSION PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--Subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``CHAPTER 159--ADDITIONAL REGIONAL COMMISSION PROGRAMS
``Sec.
``15901. State capacity building grant program.
``15902. Demonstration health projects.
``Sec. 15901. State capacity building grant program
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Commission state.--The term `Commission State' means
a State that contains 1 or more eligible counties.
``(2) Eligible county.--The term `eligible county' means a
county described in subchapter II of chapter 157.
``(3) Program.--The term `program' means a State capacity
building grant program established by a Commission under
subsection (b).
``(b) Establishment.--Each Commission shall establish a State
capacity building grant program to provide grants to Commission States
in the area served by the Commission for the purposes described in
subsection (c).
``(c) Purposes.--The purposes of a program are to support the
efforts of the Commission--
``(1) to better support business retention and expansion in
eligible counties;
``(2) to create programs to encourage job creation and
workforce development in eligible counties, including projects
and activities, in coordination with other relevant Federal
agencies, to strengthen the water sector workforce and
facilitate the sharing of best practices;
``(3) to partner with universities in distressed counties
(as designated under section 15702(a)(1))--
``(A) to strengthen the capacity in eligible
counties to train new professionals in fields for which
there is a shortage of workers;
``(B) to increase local capacity in eligible
counties for project management, project execution, and
financial management; and
``(C) to leverage funding sources for eligible
counties;
``(4) to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for
eligible counties;
``(5) to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible
counties;
``(6) to provide technical assistance that results in
Commission investments in transportation, water, wastewater,
and other critical infrastructure;
``(7) to promote workforce development in eligible counties
to support resilient infrastructure projects;
``(8) to develop initiatives to increase the effectiveness
of local development districts in eligible counties; and
``(9) to implement new or innovative economic development
practices that will better position eligible counties to
compete in the global economy.
``(d) Use of Funds.--
``(1) In general.--Funds from a grant under a program may
be used to support a project, program, or related expense of
the Commission State in an eligible county.
``(2) Limitation.--Funds from a grant under a program shall
not be used for--
``(A) the purchase of furniture, fixtures, or
equipment;
``(B) the compensation of--
``(i) any State member of the Commission
(as described in section 15301(b)(1)(B)); or
``(ii) any State alternate member of the
Commission (as described in section
15301(b)(2)(B)); or
``(C) the cost of supplanting existing State
programs.
``(e) Annual Work Plan.--
``(1) In general.--For each fiscal year, before providing a
grant under a program, each Commission State shall provide to
the Commission an annual work plan that includes the proposed
use of the grant.
``(2) Approval.--No grant under a program shall be provided
to a Commission State unless the Commission has approved the
annual work plan of the State.
``(f) Amount of Grant.--
``(1) In general.--The amount of a grant provided to a
Commission State under a program for a fiscal year shall be
based on the proportion that--
``(A) the amount paid by the Commission State
(including any amounts paid on behalf of the Commission
State by a nonprofit organization) for administrative
expenses for the applicable fiscal year (as determined
under section 15304(c)); bears to
``(B) the amount paid by all Commission States
served by the Commission (including any amounts paid on
behalf of a Commission State by a nonprofit
organization) for administrative expenses for that
fiscal year (as determined under that section).
``(2) Requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
a program for a fiscal year, a Commission State (or a nonprofit
organization on behalf of the Commission State) shall pay the
amount of administrative expenses of the Commission State for
the applicable fiscal year (as determined under section
15304(c)).
``(3) Approval.--For each fiscal year, a grant provided
under a program shall be approved and made available as part of
the approval of the annual budget of the Commission.
``(g) Grant Availability.--Funds from a grant under a program shall
be available only during the fiscal year for which the grant is
provided.
``(h) Report.--Each fiscal year, each Commission State shall submit
to the relevant Commission and make publicly available a report that
describes the use of the grant funds and the impact of the program in
the Commission State.
``(i) Continuation of Program Authority for Northern Border
Regional Commission.--With respect to the Northern Border Regional
Commission, the program shall be a continuation of the program under
section 6304(c) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (40 U.S.C.
15501 note; Public Law 115-334) (as in effect on the day before the
date of enactment of this section).
``Sec. 15902. Demonstration health projects
``(a) Purpose.--To demonstrate the value of adequate health
facilities and services to the economic development of the region, a
Commission may make grants for the planning, construction, equipment,
and operation of demonstration health, nutrition, and child care
projects to serve distressed areas (referred to in this section as a
`demonstration health project'), including hospitals, regional health
diagnostic and treatment centers, and other facilities and services
necessary for the purposes of this section.
``(b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant
under this section is--
``(1) an entity described in section 15501(a);
``(2) an institution of higher education (as defined in
section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1001(a)));
``(3) a hospital (as defined in section 1861 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x)); or
``(4) a critical access hospital (as defined in that
section).
``(c) Planning Grants.--
``(1) In general.--A Commission may make grants for
planning expenses necessary for the development and operation
of demonstration health projects for the region served by the
Commission.
``(2) Maximum commission contribution.--The maximum
Commission contribution for a demonstration health project that
receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in
accordance with section 15501(d).
``(3) Sources of assistance.--A grant under paragraph (1)
may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry
out this section or in combination with amounts provided under
other Federal grant programs.
``(4) Federal share for grants under other federal grant
programs.--Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the
Federal share in other Federal grant programs, amounts made
available to carry out this subsection may be used to increase
the Federal share of another Federal grant up to the maximum
contribution described in paragraph (2).
``(d) Construction and Equipment Grants.--
``(1) In general.--A grant under this section for
construction or equipment of a demonstration health project may
be used for--
``(A) costs of construction;
``(B) the acquisition of privately owned
facilities--
``(i) not operated for profit; or
``(ii) previously operated for profit if
the Commission finds that health services would
not otherwise be provided in the area served by
the facility if the acquisition is not made;
and
``(C) the acquisition of initial equipment.
``(2) Standards for making grants.--A grant under paragraph
(1)--
``(A) shall be approved in accordance with section
15503; and
``(B) shall not be incompatible with the applicable
provisions of title VI of the Public Health Service Act
(42 U.S.C. 291 et seq.), the Developmental Disabilities
Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C.
15001 et seq.), and other laws authorizing grants for
the construction of health-related facilities, without
regard to any provisions in those laws relating to
appropriation authorization ceilings or to allotments
among the States.
``(3) Maximum commission contribution.--The maximum
Commission contribution for a demonstration health project that
receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in
accordance with section 15501(d).
``(4) Sources of assistance.--A grant under paragraph (1)
may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry
out this section or in combination with amounts provided under
other Federal grant programs.
``(5) Contribution to increased federal share for other
federal grants.--Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting
the Federal share in another Federal grant program for the
construction or equipment of a demonstration health project,
amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be used
to increase Federal grants for component facilities of a
demonstration health project to a maximum of 90 percent of the
cost of the facilities.
``(e) Operation Grants.--
``(1) In general.--A grant under this section for the
operation of a demonstration health project may be used for--
``(A) the costs of operation of the facility; and
``(B) initial operating costs, including the costs
of attracting, training, and retaining qualified
personnel.
``(2) Standards for making grants.--A grant for the
operation of a demonstration health project shall not be made
unless the facility funded by the grant is--
``(A) publicly owned;
``(B) owned by a public or private nonprofit
organization;
``(C) a private hospital described in section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and
exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code;
or
``(D) a private hospital that provides a certain
amount of uncompensated care, as determined by the
Commission, and applies for the grant in partnership
with a State, local government, or Indian Tribe.
``(3) Maximum commission contribution.--The maximum
Commission contribution for a demonstration health project that
receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be made in
accordance with section 15501(d).
``(4) Sources of assistance.--A grant under paragraph (1)
may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry
out this section or in combination with amounts provided under
other Federal grant programs for the operation of health-
related facilities or the provision of health and child
development services, including parts A and B of title IV and
title XX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 621
et seq., 1397 et seq.).
``(5) Federal share.--Notwithstanding any provision of law
limiting the Federal share in the other Federal programs
described in paragraph (4), amounts made available to carry out
this subsection may be used to increase the Federal share of a
grant under those programs up to the maximum contribution
described in paragraph (3).
``(f) Priority Health Programs.--If a Commission elects to make
grants under this section, the Commission shall establish specific
regional health priorities for such grants that address--
``(1) addiction treatment and access to resources helping
individuals in recovery;
``(2) workforce shortages in the healthcare industry; or
``(3) access to services for screening and diagnosing
chronic health issues.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 6304(c) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of
2018 (40 U.S.C. 15501 note; Public Law 115-334) is repealed.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters for subtitle V of
title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item
relating to chapter 157 the following:
``159. Additional Regional Commission Programs............. 15901''.
SEC. 2249. ESTABLISHMENT OF MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--Section 15301(a) of title 40, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(5) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.''.
(b) Designation of Region.--
(1) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 157 of title 40,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``Sec. 15735. Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.
``The region of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission shall include
the following counties:
``(1) Delaware.--Each county in the State of Delaware.
``(2) Maryland.--Each county in the State of Maryland that
is not already served by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
``(3) Pennsylvania.--Each county in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania that is not already served by the Appalachian
Regional Commission.''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for subchapter II of
chapter 157 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``15735. Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.''.
(c) Application.--Section 15702(c) of title 40, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Application.--Paragraph (2) shall not apply to a
county described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 15735.''.
SEC. 2250. ESTABLISHMENT OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL COMMISSION.
(a) Establishment.--Section 15301(a) of title 40, United States
Code (as amended by section 2249(a)), is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``(6) The Southern New England Regional Commission.''.
(b) Designation of Region.--
(1) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 157 of title 40,
United States Code (as amended by section 2249(b)(1)), is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 15736. Southern New England Regional Commission
``The region of the Southern New England Regional Commission shall
include the following counties:
``(1) Rhode island.--Each county in the State of Rhode
Island.
``(2) Connecticut.--The counties of Hartford, Middlesex,
New Haven, New London, Tolland, and Windham in the State of
Connecticut.
``(3) Massachusetts.--Each county in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for subchapter II of
chapter 157 of title 40, United States Code (as amended by
section 2249(b)(2)), is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``15736. Southern New England Regional Commission.''.
(c) Application.--Section 15702(c)(3) of title 40, United States
Code (as amended by section 2249(c)), is amended--
(1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
or'';
(2) by striking ``to a county'' and inserting the
following: ``to--
``(A) a county''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) the Southern New England Regional
Commission.''.
SEC. 2251. DENALI COMMISSION REAUTHORIZATION.
(a) Reauthorization.--Section 312(a) of the Denali Commission Act
of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105-277) is amended by
striking ``$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021'' and
inserting ``$35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029''.
(b) Powers of the Commission.--Section 305 of the Denali Commission
Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105-277) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by inserting
``enter into leases (including the lease of office space for
any term),'' after ``award grants,''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Use of Funds Toward Non-Federal Share of Certain Projects.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding payment of a non-
Federal share in connection with a grant-in-aid program, the Commission
may use amounts made available to the Commission for the payment of
such a non-Federal share for programs undertaken to carry out the
purposes of the Commission.''.
(c) Special Functions of the Commission.--Section 307 of the Denali
Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; Public Law 105-277) is
amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a);
(2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as
subsections (a) through (d), respectively; and
(3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by inserting
``, including interagency transfers,'' after ``payments''.
(d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 309(c)(1) of the Denali
Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note; Public Law 105-277) is
amended by inserting ``of Transportation'' after ``Secretary''.
SEC. 2252. DENALI HOUSING FUND.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
(A) a nonprofit organization;
(B) a limited dividend organization;
(C) a cooperative organization;
(D) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
(25 U.S.C. 5304)); and
(E) a public entity, such as a municipality,
county, district, authority, or other political
subdivision of a State.
(2) Federal cochair.--The term ``Federal Cochair'' means
the Federal Cochairperson of the Denali Commission.
(3) Fund.--The term ``Fund'' means the Denali Housing Fund
established under subsection (b)(1).
(4) Low-income.--The term ``low-income'', with respect to a
household means that the household income is less than 150
percent of the Federal poverty level for the State of Alaska.
(5) Moderate-income.--The term ``moderate-income'', with
respect to a household, means that the household income is less
than 250 percent of the Federal poverty level for the State of
Alaska.
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Agriculture.
(b) Denali Housing Fund.--
(1) Establishment.--There shall be established in the
Treasury of the United States the Denali Housing Fund, to be
administered by the Federal Cochair.
(2) Source and use of amounts in fund.--
(A) In general.--Amounts allocated to the Federal
Cochair for the purpose of carrying out this section
shall be deposited in the Fund.
(B) Uses.--The Federal Cochair shall use the Fund
as a revolving fund to carry out the purposes of this
section.
(C) Investment.--The Federal Cochair may invest
amounts in the Fund that are not necessary for
operational expenses in bonds or other obligations, the
principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the
Federal Government.
(D) General expenses.--The Federal Cochair may
charge the general expenses of carrying out this
section to the Fund.
(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2025 through 2029.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
(1) to encourage and facilitate the construction or
rehabilitation of housing to meet the needs of low-income
households and moderate-income households; and
(2) to provide housing for public employees.
(d) Loans and Grants.--
(1) In general.--The Federal Cochair may provide grants and
loans from the Fund to eligible entities under such terms and
conditions the Federal Cochair may prescribe.
(2) Purpose.--The purpose of a grant or loan under
paragraph (1) shall be for planning and obtaining federally
insured mortgage financing or other financial assistance for
housing construction or rehabilitation projects for low-income
and moderate-income households in rural Alaska villages.
(e) Providing Amounts to States for Grants and Loans.--The Federal
Cochair may provide amounts to the State of Alaska, or political
subdivisions thereof, for making the grants and loans described in
subsection (d).
(f) Loans.--
(1) Limitation on available amounts.--A loan under
subsection (d) for the cost of planning and obtaining financing
(including the cost of preliminary surveys and analyses of
market needs, preliminary site engineering and architectural
fees, site options, application and mortgage commitment fees,
legal fees, and construction loan fees and discounts) of a
project described in that subsection may be for not more than
90 percent of that cost.
(2) Interest.--A loan under subsection (d) shall be made
without interest, except that a loan made to an eligible entity
established for profit shall bear interest at the prevailing
market rate authorized for an insured or guaranteed loan for
that type of project.
(3) Payment.--
(A) In general.--The Federal Cochair shall require
payment of a loan made under this section under terms
and conditions the Secretary may require by not later
than the date of completion of the project.
(B) Cancellation.--For a loan other than a loan to
an eligible entity established for profit, the
Secretary may cancel any part of the debt with respect
to a loan made under subsection (d) if the Secretary
determines that a permanent loan to finance the project
cannot be obtained in an amount adequate for repayment
of a loan made under subsection (d).
(g) Grants.--
(1) In general.--A grant under this section for expenses
incidental to planning and obtaining financing for a project
described in this section that the Federal Cochair considers
unrecoverable from the proceeds of a permanent loan made to
finance the project--
(A) may not be made to an eligible entity
established for profit; and
(B) may not exceed 90 percent of those expenses.
(2) Site development costs and offsite improvements.--
(A) In general.--The Federal Cochair may make
grants and commitments for grants under terms and
conditions the Federal Cochair may require to eligible
entities for reasonable site development costs and
necessary offsite improvements, such as sewer and water
line extensions, if the grant or commitment--
(i) is essential to ensuring that housing
is constructed on the site in the future; and
(ii) otherwise meets the requirements for
assistance under this section.
(B) Maximum amounts.--The amount of a grant under
this paragraph may not--
(i) with respect to the construction of
housing, exceed 40 percent of the cost of the
construction; and
(ii) with respect to the rehabilitation of
housing, exceed 10 percent of the reasonable
value of the rehabilitation, as determined by
the Federal Cochair.
(h) Information, Advice, and Technical Assistance.--The Federal
Cochair may provide, or contract with public or private organizations
to provide, information, advice, and technical assistance with respect
to the construction, rehabilitation, and operation by nonprofit
organizations of housing for low-income or moderate-income households,
or for public employees, in rural Alaska villages under this section.
SEC. 2253. DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 382M(a) of the
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-12(a)) is
amended by striking ``$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through
2023'' and inserting ``$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025
through 2029''.
(b) Termination of Authority.--Section 382N of the Consolidated
Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-13) is repealed.
(c) Fees.--Section 382B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(e)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(11) collect fees for the Delta Doctors program of the
Authority and retain and expend those fees.''.
(d) Succession.--Section 382B(h)(5)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and
Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(h)(5)(B)) is amended--
(1) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and
(3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following:
``(iii) assuming the duties of the Federal
cochairperson and the alternate Federal
cochairperson for purposes of continuation of
normal operations in the event that both
positions are vacant; and''.
(e) Indian Tribes.--Section 382C(a) of the Consolidated Farm and
Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-2(a)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``,
Indian Tribes,'' after ``States''; and
(2) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, Tribal,'' after
``State''.
(f) Clarification.--Section 4(2)(D) of the Delta Development Act
(42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 100-460) is amended by inserting
``Sabine, Vernon, Terrebonne,'' after ``Webster,''.
SEC. 2254. NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 383N(a) of the
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb-12(a)) is
amended by striking ``$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through
2018'' and inserting ``$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025
through 2029''.
(b) Termination of Authority.--Section 383O of the Consolidated
Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb-13) is repealed.
TITLE III--PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORMS
SEC. 2301. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT OF
2016.
(a) Purposes.--Section 2 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer
Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (9), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(11) implementing innovative methods for the sale,
redevelopment, consolidation, or lease of Federal buildings and
facilities, including the use of no cost, nonappropriated
contracts for expert real estate services to obtain the highest
and best value for the taxpayer.''.
(b) Definitions.--Section 3(5)(B)(viii) of the Federal Assets Sale
and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended by inserting ``, other than office buildings and warehouses,''
after ``Properties''.
(c) Board.--Section 4(c)(3) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer
Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The term'' and inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
term''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subparagraph
(A), the term of a member of the Board shall continue
beyond 6 years until such time as the President
appoints a replacement member of the Board.''.
(d) Board Meetings.--Section 5(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended by striking ``Five Board members'' and inserting ``4 Board
members''.
(e) Executive Director.--Section 7 of the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Return to Civil Service.--An Executive Director selected from
the civil service (as defined in section 2101 of title 5, United States
Code) shall be entitled to return to the civil service (as so defined)
after service to the Board ends if the service of the Executive
Director to the Board ends for reasons other than misconduct, neglect
of duty, or malfeasance.''.
(f) Staff.--Section 8 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act
of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``and the Director of OMB''; and
(B) by inserting ``for a period of not less than 1
year'' before ``to assist the Board'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Hiring of Term Employees.--The Executive Director, with
approval of the Board, may use the Office of Personnel Management to
hire employees for terms not to exceed 2 years pursuant to the Office
of Personnel Management guidance for nonstatus appointments in the
competitive service.''.
(g) Termination.--Section 10 of the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended by striking ``6 years after the date on which the Board members
are appointed pursuant to section 4'' and inserting ``on December 31,
2026''.
(h) Development of Recommendations to Board.--Section 11 of the
Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note;
Public Law 114-287) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``the Administrator and the Director of OMB''
and inserting ``the Administrator, the Director of OMB,
and the Board'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``and square'' and
inserting ``number of Federal employees
physically reporting to the respective property
each work day, square''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, amount of acreage
associated with the respective property, and
whether the respective property is on a campus
or larger facility'' before the period at the
end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Consolidation plans.--Any Federal agency plans to
consolidate, reconfigure, or otherwise reduce the use of owned
and leased Federal civilian real property of the Federal
agency.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(3)(J), by inserting ``, including
access by members of federally recognized Indian Tribes,''
after ``public access''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Disclosure of Information.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Board may not publicly disclose any information received under
paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) until the Board, the
Administrator, and the Director of OMB enter into an agreement
describing what information is ready to be publicly disclosed.
``(2) Application.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any
disclosure of information to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate or the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.''.
(i) Board Duties.--Section 12 of the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2), by striking the second sentence
and inserting the following: ``In the case of a failure by a
Federal agency to comply with a request of the Board, the Board
shall notify the committees listed in section 5(c), the
relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction for the
Federal agency, and the inspector general of the Federal agency
of that failure.'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, Tribal,''
after ``State''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, Tribal,''
after ``State'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (i) as
subsections (e) through (j), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Preparation of Properties for Disposal.--At the request of,
and in coordination with, the Board, a Federal agency may undertake any
analyses and due diligence as necessary, to supplement the independent
analysis of the Board under subsection (c), to prepare a property for
disposition so that the property may be included in the recommendations
of the Board under subsection (h), including completion of the
requirements of section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, for
historic preservation and identification of the likely highest and best
use of the property subsequent to disposition.'';
(5) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A)
the following:
``(B) the process to be followed by Federal
agencies to carry out the actions described in
subparagraph (A), including the use of no cost,
nonappropriated contracts for expert real estate
services and other innovative methods, to obtain the
highest and best value for the taxpayer; and''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following:
``(C) Third round.--During the period beginning on
the day after the transmittal of the second report and
ending on the day before the date on which the Board
terminates under section 10, the Board shall transmit
to the Director of OMB a third report required under
paragraph (1).''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Community notification.--45 days before the date on
which the Board transmits the third report required under
paragraph (1), the Board shall notify--
``(A) any State or local government of any
findings, conclusions, or recommendations contained in
that report that relate to a Federal civilian real
property located in the State or locality, as
applicable; and
``(B) any federally recognized Indian Tribe of any
findings, conclusions, or recommendations contained in
that report that relate to a Federal civilian real
property that--
``(i) is in close geographic proximity to a
property described in section 3(5)(B)(v); or
``(ii) relates to a Federal civilian real
property that is known to be accessed at
regular frequency by members of the federally
recognized Indian Tribe for other reasons.'';
and
(6) by adding at the end the following:
``(k) Report to Congress.--The Board shall periodically submit to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report containing any recommendations on
consolidations, exchanges, sales, lease reductions, and redevelopments
that are not included in the transmissions submitted under subsection
(h), or approved by the Director of OMB under section 13, but that the
majority of the Board concludes meets the goals of this Act.''.
(j) Review by OMB.--Section 13 of the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsections (b) and
(g)'' and inserting ``subsections (b) and (h)''; and
(2) in subsection (c)(4)--
(A) by inserting ``, in whole or in part,'' before
``received under paragraph (3)''; and
(B) by striking ``revised'' the second place it
appears.
(k) Agency Retention of Records.--Section 20 of the Federal Assets
Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287)
is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
``(b) Effective Date.--The provisions of this section, including
the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date on
which the Board transmits the second report under section 12(h)(2)(B)
and shall apply to proceeds from--
``(1) transactions contained in that report; and
``(2) any transactions conducted after the date on which
the Board terminates under section 10.''.
(l) Federal Real Property Database.--Section 21(b) of the Federal
Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law
114-287) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(9)(A) Whether the Federal real property is on a campus
or similar facility; and
``(B) if applicable, identification of the campus or
facility and related details, including total acreage of the
campus or facility.''.
(m) Access to Federal Real Property Council Meetings and Reports.--
(1) In general.--The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act
of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 26. ACCESS TO FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND
REPORTS.
``(a) In General.--The Federal Real Property Council established by
subsection (a) of section 623 of title 40, United States Code, shall
ensure that the Board has access to any meetings of the Federal Real
Property Council and any reports required under that section, subject
to the condition that the Board enters into a memorandum of
understanding relating to public disclosure with the Administrator and
the Federal Real Property Council before the Board has access to those
meetings and reports.
``(b) Notification.--The Board shall notify the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives if
the Administrator and the Federal Real Property Council described in
subsection (a) have not entered into a memorandum of understanding
pursuant to that subsection by the date that is 60 days after the date
of enactment of this section, and every 60 days thereafter until the
memorandum of understanding is entered into.''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents in section
1(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016
(Public Law 114-287; 130 Stat. 1463) is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 25 the following:
``Sec. 26. Access to Federal Real Property Council meetings and
reports.''.
(n) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 3(9) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer
Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended by striking ``section 12(e)'' and inserting ``section
12(f)''.
(2) Section 14(g)(1)(A) of the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287)
is amended by striking ``section 12(g)'' and inserting
``section 12(h)''.
(o) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Section 16(b)(1) of the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287)
is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``of General
Services''.
(2) Section 21(a) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer
Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended by striking ``of General Services''.
(3) Section 24 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act
of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is amended,
in each of subsections (a), (b), and (c), by striking ``of
General Services''.
(4) Section 25(b) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer
Act of 2016 (40 U.S.C. 1303 note; Public Law 114-287) is
amended by striking ``of General Services''.
SEC. 2302. UTILIZING SPACE EFFICIENTLY AND IMPROVING TECHNOLOGIES ACT.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Actual utilization rate.--The term ``actual utilization
rate'' means the total usable square footage of a public
building or federally-leased space divided by the occupancy.
(2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of General Services.
(3) Building utilization.--The term ``building
utilization'' means the percentage of utilization generated by
comparing the actual utilization rate with the capacity based
on a utilization benchmark of 150 useable square feet per
person.
(4) Capacity.--The term ``capacity'' means the total usable
square footage of a public building or federally-leased space
divided by a utilization benchmark.
(5) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget.
(6) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' means an
executive department covered by the Chief Financial Officers
Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-576; 104 Stat. 2838).
(7) Occupancy.--The term ``occupancy'' means the average
number of employees actually performing duties in person in a
public building or federally-leased space at least 40 hours per
week over a 2-month period.
(8) Public building.--The term ``public building'' has the
meaning given the term in section 3301(a) of title 40, United
States Code.
(b) Identification and Deployment of Building Usage Technology.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with
the Director, shall establish standard methodologies and
identify technologies available for measuring occupancy in
public buildings and federally-leased space.
(2) Measurement of utilization.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads of Federal
agencies shall work with the Administrator to identify, deploy,
and use Personal Identity Verification badge swipe data
isolating only the first credential use of the day for each
cardholder and other technologies that the Administrator
determines to be appropriate, such as sensors, in public
buildings and federally-leased space where the Federal agency
occupies space to measure the occupancy of public buildings and
federally-leased space.
(3) Protection of personally identifiable information.--In
carrying out paragraph (2), the Administrator shall ensure any
sensors used for the purposes of determining occupancy are
designed to protect of all personally identifiable information.
(c) Reporting on Usage of Real Property.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the heads of
Federal agencies shall submit to the Director, the
Administrator, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the
Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives
and the Senate a report on--
(A) the occupancy and the actual utilization rates
of space in public buildings and federally-leased space
occupied by the respective agency of the Federal agency
head broken down by building and lease;
(B) the methodology used for determining occupancy,
including the period of time and other parameters used
to determine occupancy on a regular basis;
(C) the utilization percentage of each public
building and federally-leased space by the respective
agency of the Federal agency head, comparing the
capacity to the actual utilization rate based on a
utilization benchmark of 150 usable square feet per
person; and
(D) any costs associated with capacity that exceeds
occupancy with respect to the respective agency of the
Federal agency head.
(2) Publishing requirement.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the heads of Federal agencies shall make each
report required under paragraph (1) available on a
publicly accessible website of the General Services
Administration.
(B) Exception.--The publishing requirements of
subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the head of the
respective Federal agency makes a determination that
making the report required under paragraph (1)
available on a publicly accessible website would be
detrimental to national security.
(d) Reducing Unneeded Space.--
(1) Target utilization metrics.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Director, in consultation with the
Administrator, shall ensure building utilization in each public
building and federally-leased space is not less than 60 percent
on average over each 1-year period.
(2) Actions.--In the event that building utilization is
below 60 percent on average over a 1-year period described in
paragraph (1) for any particular public building or federally-
leased space, the Administrator shall--
(A) provide notice to the tenant agency informing
the agency of the excess in capacity along with
associated costs of such excess; and
(B) notify the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the
Senate, and the Committees on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives and the Senate of the excess
capacity and associated costs.
(3) Subsequent failure.--If the tenant agency fails to meet
the 60 percent target under paragraph (1) in the reporting
period subsequent to the reporting period under paragraph (2),
the Administrator shall, in consultation with the Director,
take steps to reduce the space of the tenant agency, including
consolidating the tenant agency with another agency, selling or
disposing of excess capacity space, and adjusting space
requirements, as appropriate, for any replacement space.
(4) Prioritization.--The Administrator, in coordination
with the Director, shall prioritize to the maximum extent
practicable capital investments in public buildings where
Federal agencies meet or exceed building utilization metrics,
except that prioritization may be given to projects that will
result in building utilization of 60 percent or more.
(5) Exceptions.--
(A) In general.--The Director may provide
exceptions to building utilization metrics based on the
amount of non-standard office space a Federal agency
demonstrates is required to meet the mission of the
agency, including warehouse space, laboratories
critical to the mission of the agency, and public
customer-facing spaces driven by agency missions.
(B) Reporting.--The Administrator shall submit to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives, the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the
Committees on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on any
exceptions granted under subparagraph (A), including
the justification for the exception.
(e) Headquarters Buildings.--
(1) Headquarters consolidations.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in
consultation with the Administrator, shall submit to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate, and the Comptroller General of the United States
a plan to consolidate department and agency headquarters
buildings in the National Capital Region that will result in
building utilizations of 60 percent or greater.
(2) Contents.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall
include details on the following:
(A) Which departments and agencies will collocate
and consolidate and into which buildings and associated
details before and after plan implementation related to
building utilization, building capacities, and actual
utilization.
(B) Details on the strategies for the sale or
disposal of buildings that will no longer be needed for
Federal use.
(C) A detailed breakdown of any costs associated
with the proposed consolidations and collocations.
(D) An estimate of future savings as a result of
space reductions and consolidations, including costs
associated with energy savings and building operations.
(3) Implementation.--Not later than 1 year after the
submission of the plan under paragraph (1), the Administrator
and Director shall begin implementing the plan.
(f) Federal Use It or Lose It Leases Act.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Federal tenant.--
(i) In general.--The term ``Federal
tenant'' means a Federal agency that has an
occupancy agreement with the Administrator to
occupy a commercial lease for office space
secured by the Administrator on behalf of the
Federal Government.
(ii) Exclusion.--The term ``Federal
tenant'' does not include an element of the
intelligence community.
(B) Intelligence community.--The term
``intelligence community'' has the meaning given the
term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3003).
(2) Reporting of space utilization and occupancy data for
office space.--An occupancy agreement between the Administrator
and a Federal tenant for office space shall--
(A) include language that requires the Federal
tenant to submit to the Administrator an annual report
for the duration of the agreement containing data on--
(i) monthly total occupancy of such office
space;
(ii) the actual utilization of such office
space;
(iii) monthly space utilization rates; and
(iv) any other office space utilization
data considered important by the Administrator;
and
(B) include language that requires the Federal
tenant to have written procedures in place governing
the return of office space to the Administrator if the
occupancy of the Federal tenant falls below a 60
percent space utilization rate for 6 months within any
1-year period, beginning on the date on which the
agreement takes effect.
(3) Requirements for federal agencies with independent
leasing authorities.--The head of any agency with independent
leasing authorities with leases for office space shall submit
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate, and each congressional committee of
jurisdiction of the applicable independent leasing authority an
annual report for the duration of the agreement containing data
on--
(A) monthly total occupancy of the office space;
(B) the actual utilization of the office space;
(C) monthly space utilization rates; and
(D) any other office space utilization data
considered important for collection by Congress.
(4) Exceptions to reporting and occupancy agreement
requirements.--This subsection shall not apply to properties
used by an element of the intelligence community.
(5) Applicability.--The requirements of this subsection
shall apply to any occupancy or novation agreement entered into
on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act.
(g) GAO Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall submit to Congress a report on the cost to each
Federal agency of measuring the occupancy and actual
utilization rates of space in public buildings and federally-
leased space to prepare the reports required under subsection
(d).
(2) Requirements.--The Comptroller General of the United
States shall include in the report required under paragraph (1)
the cost of deploying sensors and technologies pursuant to
subsection (c) but shall exclude any such technologies that
were in place before the date of enactment of this Act.
(h) Investigation of Underutilized Space.--
(1) Reporting requirement.--Not later than 90 days after
the submission of each report under subsection (d), the head of
each Federal agency shall submit to the inspector general of
each respective agency a report detailing any public building
or federally-leased space with a capacity of 500 or more
employees under the jurisdiction of the agency that has a
utilization rate below 20 percent during the reporting period
that is not a vacant office building.
(2) Inspector general investigation.--On receipt of a
report under paragraph (1), the inspector general of the
relevant Federal agency shall conduct an investigation to
determine whether there is any evidence of fraud, waste, abuse,
or mismanagement with respect to the use of the public building
or federally-leased space identified in the report.
SEC. 2303. IMPACT OF CRIME ON PUBLIC BUILDING USAGE ACT.
(a) Report on Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage.--Not later
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller
General of the United States shall conduct a review and submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report outlining--
(1) the effects of increased crime rates and safety
concerns, including the use of fentanyl and other illicit drugs
and substances, in areas surrounding Federal buildings on
building usage for in-person work at Federal buildings;
(2) how usage of different commuting modes of
transportation to Federal buildings are affected by increased
crime rates;
(3) the effects of low office utilization rates on safety
around Federal buildings;
(4) any agency exceptions given to the policy set forth in
the memorandum of the Office of Management and Budget entitled
``Measuring, Monitoring, and Improving Organizational Health
and Organizational Performance in the Context of Evolving
Agency Work Environments'' and issued on April 13, 2023, due to
unsafe commuting conditions; and
(5) any costs associated with safety issues impacting
Federal building.
(b) Report on Costs of Crime Around Public Buildings.--Not later
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the inspector
general of the General Services Administration, in coordination with
inspectors general of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the impacts on and costs associated with
building operations related to crime and public safety in and around
Federal buildings.
SEC. 2304. FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION USE AND SAFETY ACT.
(a) Eliminating Project Escalations.--Section 3307(c) of title 40,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``The Administrator shall notify, in writing, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of any
increase of more than 5 percent of an estimated maximum cost or of any
increase or decrease in the scope or size of a project of 5 or more
percent. Such notification shall include an explanation regarding any
such increase or decrease. The scope or size of a project shall not
increase or decrease by more than 10 percent unless an amended
prospectus is submitted and approved pursuant to this section.''
(b) Public Safety at Federal Buildings.--
(1) Data collection.--The Administrator of General Services
shall collect data from tenant Federal agencies reports of any
safety incidents as a result of criminal or other activity
impacting public safety in and around public buildings, as
defined in section 3301 of title 40, United States Code.
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator 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) contains the data collected under paragraph
(1); and
(B) describes any actions taken or planned, if
necessary, to improve building management and
operations to address such incidents.
(c) Reducing Waste in New Projects.--Section 3307(b) of title 40,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting
``(referred to in this section as the `Administrator')'' after
``Administrator of General Services'';
(2) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(9) information on any space occupied by the relevant
agency in the geographical area of the proposed facility,
including uses, utilization rates, any proposed consolidations,
and, if not proposed to be consolidated, a justification for
such determination;
``(10) a statement by the Administrator of whether the
public building needs of the Government for the proposed space
to be leased were formerly met by a federally owned building,
including any building identified for disposal or sale; and
``(11) details on actual utilization rates, including
number of personnel assigned to the facility, number of
personnel expected to work in-person at the facility and
whether all personnel identified reflect filled and authorized
positions.''.
(d) Review of Special Use Space.--
(1) Review.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall review the use of special use spaces in Federal
buildings, including conference centers, fitness centers, and
similar spaces to determine levels of utilization,
opportunities for sharing, collocating, and other efficiencies.
(2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, 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 containing the review under paragraph (1).
(e) Interagency Space Coordination.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 33 of title 40, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 3319. Interagency space coordination
``Unless a Federal agency specifically restricts the sharing of the
information described in this section for national security purposes,
the Administrator of General Services shall share with tenant Federal
agencies pursuing new or replacement office space information on any
other Federal agencies located in the same geographical area for
purposes of determining opportunities for consolidations, collocations,
or other space sharing to reduce the costs of space and maximize space
utilization.''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 33 of
title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``3319. Interagency space coordination.''.
(f) Notification of Milestones.--Section 3307 of title 40, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(i) Notification Required.--For each project approved under this
section, the Administrator shall notify, in writing, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of any
project milestones that are accomplished, including--
``(1) the solicitation and award of design and construction
services;
``(2) the completion of any actions required for the
project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
``(3) any ceremonies for the beginning or completion of the
project;
``(4) a naming ceremony for the project; and
``(5) the completion of the project.''.
SEC. 2305. PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the
Public Buildings Service 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 a report containing the
results of that review, including--
(1) a review of the administration and management of all
Public Buildings Service real estate programs and activities,
including--
(A) a review and accounting of the number of
employees and contract workers, including functions and
the sources of funding (for example building
operations, reimbursable work, project-specific
funding) categorized by region and organizational,
management, and oversight structure within the Public
Building Service, including identification of
components, programs, and reporting structures;
(B) an accounting of in-person attendance by
employee category and function;
(C) an analysis, trends, and comparisons of
staffing numbers and associated costs and other
administrative costs over the 10 years preceding the
review; and
(D) an analysis of the effectiveness of
organizational structure, management, and oversight in
carrying out the mission of the Public Buildings
Service; and
(2) a review of the building operations account of the
Federal Buildings Fund established by section 592(a) of title
40, United States Code, including activities and costs
associated with conferences, training, and travel and
transportation.
SEC. 2306. SALE OF WEBSTER SCHOOL.
(a) Sale.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Administrator of
General Services (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'')
shall sell the property described in subsection (b) at fair market
value and for the highest and best use.
(b) Property Described.--The property referred to in subsection (a)
is the property generally consisting of Lot 822 of Square 375 at 940 H
Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, including the
building known as the Webster School, subject to a survey, as
determined appropriate by the Administrator.
(c) Treatment of Net Proceeds; Future Appropriation.--
(1) In general.--Any net proceeds received from the sale
under this section shall be deposited into an account in the
Federal Buildings Fund established by section 592(a) of title
40, United States Code (referred to in this subsection as the
``Fund'').
(2) Future appropriation.--On deposit of net proceeds into
the Fund under paragraph (1), those net proceeds may only be
expended pursuant to a specific future appropriation.
SEC. 2307. REAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the
Director of the Bureau of Prisons of the Department of Justice, shall
sell, by quitclaim deed, the property described in subsection (b) at
fair market value and at highest and best use.
(b) Property Described.--The property to be sold under this section
is all property, including all buildings and improvements thereon,
located in the State of Missouri in connection with the United States
Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas, and administered by the United
States Bureau of Prisons.
(c) Survey Required.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the exact legal description, including
buildings, improvements, and acreage of the property to be sold under
this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to
the Administrator.
(d) Deferred Maintenance.--Any deferred maintenance required
pursuant to the agreement between the United States and the Farley-
Beverly Drainage District and entered into on April 18, 1967, shall be
addressed before sale of the property under this section.
(e) Costs.--Any costs incurred for the completion of the survey or
other activities undertaken to prepare the property for sale under this
section, including costs related to the deferred maintenance
requirements described in subsection (d), shall be reimbursed from the
gross proceeds of the sale.
(f) Net Proceeds.--
(1) In general.--Any net proceeds received from the sale of
the property under this section shall be deposited into an
account in the Federal Buildings Fund established by section
592(a) of title 40, United States Code.
(2) Future appropriation.--On deposit of net proceeds into
the Fund under paragraph (1), the net proceeds may be expended
only subject to a specific future appropriation.
(g) Prohibition on Foreign Ownership.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms
``beneficial owner'', ``foreign entity'', and ``foreign
person'' have the meanings given those terms in section 2 of
the Secure Federal LEASEs Act (40 U.S.C. 585 note; Public Law
116-276).
(2) Prohibition.--The property described in subsection (b)
may not be sold to any foreign person or foreign entity,
including if the foreign person or foreign entity is a
beneficial owner of the foreign person or foreign entity.
SEC. 2308. THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY ACT.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Comptroller General of the United States shall report to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on the
compliance under the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151
et seq.) of all office buildings under the jurisdiction, custody, or
control of the General Services Administration.
SEC. 2309. REVISION OF DESIGN STANDARDS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services (referred
to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall revise the process
by which the Administrator updates or changes the P100 facilities
standards guidance document for federally owned buildings under the
custody and control of the General Services Administration.
(b) Process.--The Administrator shall ensure that the process
revised under subsection (a) requires--
(1) a public comment period for any updates or changes to
the documents described in such subsection;
(2) publication of those updates or changes in the Federal
Register and on the website of the General Services
Administration; and
(3) a summary of any comments received during the public
comment period.
(c) Report.--The Administrator 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 revisions to the process required under subsection (a).
SEC. 2310. LIMITATION ON AUTHORIZATIONS.
Section 3307 of title 40, United States Code (as amended by section
2304(f)), is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(j) Expiration of Committee Resolutions.--
``(1) In general.--Unless a lease is awarded or a
construction, alteration, repair, design, or acquisition
project is initiated not later than 5 years after the
resolution approvals adopted by the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
pursuant to subsection (a), the resolutions shall be deemed
expired.
``(2) Application.--This subsection shall only apply to
resolutions approved after the date of enactment of this
subsection.''.
SEC. 2311. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL COURTHOUSE TO THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
ALABAMA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall offer to
convey to the City of Huntsville, Alabama, all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to the property described in
subsection (b).
(b) Property Description.--The property referred to in subsection
(a) is the parcel of land and building located at 101 E. Holmes Avenue,
Huntsville, Alabama, which is known as the ``Huntsville Courthouse and
Post Office''.
(c) Consideration.--In exchange for the conveyance of the
Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office to the City of Huntsville,
Alabama under this title, the Administrator of General Services shall
require the City of Huntsville, Alabama, to pay to the Administrator of
General Services, subject to subsection (d), consideration in an amount
equal to the fair market value of the Huntsville Courthouse and Post
Office, as determined based on an appraisal that is acceptable to the
Administrator of General Services.
(d) Credits.--In lieu of all or a portion of the amount of
consideration for the Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office, the
Administrator of General Services shall accept as consideration for the
conveyance of such Huntsville Courthouse and Post Office any credits
related to the appraised value of the 4.76-acre parcel of land located
at 660 Gallatin Street, Huntsville, Alabama.
(e) Costs.--As a condition of the conveyance under this section,
the City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance.
SEC. 2312. WILBUR J. COHEN FEDERAL BUILDING.
(a) Sale.--Not later than 2 years after the vacancy of existing
Federal agencies, the Administrator of General Services shall sell for
fair market value at highest and best use, the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal
building located at 330 Independence Avenue SW in Washington, D.C.
(b) Net Proceeds.--
(1) In general.--Any net proceeds received from the sale of
the property under this section shall be deposited into an
account in the Federal Buildings Fund established by section
592(a) of title 40, United States Code.
(2) Future appropriation.--On deposit of net proceeds into
the Fund under paragraph (1), such net proceeds may be expended
only subject to a specific future appropriation.
(c) Prohibition on Foreign Ownership.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms
``beneficial owner'', ``foreign entity'', and ``foreign
person'' have the meanings given those terms in section 2 of
the Secure Federal LEASEs Act (40 U.S.C. 585 note; Public Law
116-276).
(2) Prohibition.--The property described in subsection (a)
may not be sold to any foreign person or foreign entity,
including if the foreign person or foreign entity is a
beneficial owner of the foreign person or foreign entity.
SEC. 2313. EUGENE E. SILER, JR. UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE ANNEX.
(a) Designation.--The United States courthouse annex located at 310
South Main Street in London, Kentucky, shall be known and designated as
the ``Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States
courthouse annex referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a
reference to the ``Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse
Annex''.
SEC. 2314. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN FEDERAL BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The Federal building located at 50 United Nations
Plaza in San Francisco, California, shall be known and designated as
the ``Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
``Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building''.
SEC. 2315. REUBEN E. LAWSON FEDERAL BUILDING.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) Reuben E. Lawson dedicated his life and career to
promoting the ideals of equality and inclusion as a lawyer for
the Roanoke chapter of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (commonly known as the ``NAACP'')
who actively worked to end segregation in Southwest Virginia;
(2) arguing a number of significant cases in the Western
District of Virginia, Reuben E. Lawson fought to ensure the
enforcement of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S.
483 (1954), so that schools in the Roanoke region would be
fully integrated; and
(3) Southwest Virginians are indebted to Reuben E. Lawson
for his important work in ending segregation, and it is fitting
that he be remembered in the current home of the court in which
he valiantly fought.
(b) Redesignation.--The Richard H. Poff Federal Building located at
210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, shall be known and
designated as the ``Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building''.
(c) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the Richard H. Poff
Federal Building shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Reuben E.
Lawson Federal Building''.
SEC. 2316. IRENE M. KEELEY UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE.
(a) Designation.--The United States courthouse located at 500 West
Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, shall be known and designated
as the ``Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States
courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a
reference to the ``Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse''.
SEC. 2317. VIRGINIA SMITH FEDERAL BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street
in North Platte, Nebraska, shall be known and designated as the
``Virginia Smith Federal Building''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
``Virginia Smith Federal Building''.
SEC. 2318. HAROLD L. MURPHY FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES
COURTHOUSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) Judge Harold L. Murphy was born in Felton, Georgia, in
1927;
(2) Judge Murphy attended West Georgia College before
serving in the United States Navy during the closing years of
World War II;
(3) Judge Murphy resumed his studies at the University of
Mississippi and the University of Georgia School of Law, where
he graduated in 1949;
(4) Judge Murphy began a law practice in Haralson County,
Georgia, and in 1950 was elected to the Georgia House of
Representatives as the youngest Member at the time;
(5) Judge Murphy served five consecutive terms before
stepping down in 1961 to focus on practicing law;
(6) in 1971, Judge Murphy was appointed by Governor Jimmy
Carter to the Superior Court for the Tallapoosa Judicial
Circuit, and following his election in 1976, President Carter
nominated Judge Murphy to the United States District Court for
the Northern District of Georgia;
(7) Judge Murphy was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 28, 1977;
(8) for 45 years, Judge Murphy served his country on the
Federal bench and became an acclaimed jurist and legal icon
with a stellar reputation that extended far beyond Georgia;
(9) Judge Murphy always displayed a quick wit and a keen
sense of humor, was kind and empathetic, and treated all those
who appeared before him with courtesy and respect;
(10) Judge Murphy worked tirelessly and carried a full
docket until the age of 90, when he took senior judge status in
the Northern District of Georgia;
(11) Judge Murphy continued to preside over cases until his
death on December 28, 2022;
(12) Judge Murphy received many professional awards and
recognitions, including from the State Bar of Georgia and the
University of Georgia School of Law;
(13) in 2014, Alabama State University renamed its graduate
school after Judge Murphy in recognition of his landmark ruling
in Knight v. Alabama, a long-running case that the Eleventh
Circuit Court of Appeals asked him to handle involving the
vestiges of racial segregation then present in the Alabama
University System; and
(14) above all else, Judge Murphy was a loving and devoted
husband and father--and a strong role model.
(b) Designation.--The Federal building and United States courthouse
located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, shall be known and
designated as the ``Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States
Courthouse''.
(c) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and
United States courthouse referred to in subsection (b) shall be deemed
to be a reference to the ``Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United
States Courthouse''.
SEC. 2319. FELICITAS AND GONZALO MENDEZ UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE.
(a) Designation.--The United States courthouse located at 350 W.
1st Street, Los Angeles, California, shall be known and designated as
the ``Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the United States
courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a
reference to the ``Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States
Courthouse''.
SEC. 2320. HELEN EDWARDS ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER.
(a) Designation.--The Department of Energy Integrated Engineering
Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National
Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, shall be known and
designated as the ``Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
``Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center''.
Attest:
Clerk.
118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4367
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