[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[S. 4367 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
S.4367
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
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 Federal share of
the 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 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) by striking 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 flood 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) Pre-design planning costs.--Notwithstanding paragraph
(1), the Federal share of pre-design planning costs 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''.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.