,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cjhj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #aa1 #bjac,mr4 ,shuster 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rahall1 ,mr4 ,gibbs1 and ,mr4 ,bishop of ,new ,york7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and in addition to the ,committees on the ,budget1 ,ways and ,means1 and ,natural ,resources1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the ,united ,states1 to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4,title ,i--,program ,reforms and ,streamlining,sec4 #aja4 ,vertical integration and acceleration of studies4,sec4 #ajb4 ,expediting the evaluation and processing of permits4,sec4 #ajc4 ,environmental streamlining4,sec4 #ajd4 ,consolidation of studies4,sec4 #aje4 ,removal of duplicative analyses4,sec4 #ajf4 ,expediting approval of modifications and alterations of projects by non-,federal interests4,sec4 #ajg4 ,construction of projects by non-,federal interests4,sec4 #ajh4 ,contributions by non-,federal interests4,sec4 #aji4 ,contributions by non-,federal interests for management of ,corps of ,engineers inland navigation facilities4,sec4 #aaj4 ,clarification of impacts to other ,federal facilities4,sec4 #aaa4 ,clarification of previously authorized work4,sec4 #aab4 ,tribal partnership program4,sec4 #aac4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #aad4 ,water infrastructure public-private partnership pilot program4,sec4 #aae4 ,annual report to ,congress4,sec4 #aaf4 ,actions to be taken in conjunction with the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress4,sec4 #aag4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction study4,sec4 #aah4 ,non-,federal plans to provide additional flood risk reduction4,sec4 #aai4 ,review of emergency response authorities4,sec4 #abj4 ,emergency communication of risk4,sec4 #aba4 ,improvements to the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act4,sec4 #abb4 ,restricted areas at ,corps of ,engineers dams4,sec4 #abc4 ,levee safety4,sec4 #abd4 ,vegetation on levees4,sec4 #abe4 ,reduction of ,federal costs4,sec4 #abf4 ,advanced modeling technologies4,sec4 #abg4 ,enhanced use of electronic commerce in ,federal procurement4,sec4 #abh4 ,corrosion prevention4,sec4 #abi4 ,resilient construction and use of innovative materials4,sec4 #acj4 ,assessment of water supply in arid regions4,sec4 #aca4 ,river basin commissions4,sec4 #acb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding water resources development bills4,title ,,ii--,navigation ,improvements,subtitle ,a--,ports,sec4 #bja4 ,expanded use of ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #bjb4 ,assessment and prioritization of operation and maintenance4,sec4 #bjc4 ,preserving ,united ,states harbors4,sec4 #bjd4 ,consolidation of deep draft navigation expertise4,sec4 #bje4 ,disposal sites4,subtitle ,b--,inland ,waterways,sec4 #baa4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bab4 ,project delivery process reforms4,sec4 #bac4 ,efficiency of revenue collection4,sec4 #bad4 ,inland waterways revenue studies4,sec4 #bae4 ,inland waterways stakeholder roundtable4,sec4 #baf4 ,preserving the ,inland ,waterway ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #bag4 ,public comment on lock operations4,sec4 #bah4 ,assessment of operation and maintenance needs of the ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway4,sec4 #bai4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection4,sec4 #bbj4 ,corps of ,engineers lock and dam energy development4,title ,,iii--,deauthorizations and ,backlog ,prevention,sec4 #cja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects4,sec4 #cjb4 ,review of ,corps of ,engineers assets4,sec4 #cjc4 ,backlog prevention4,sec4 #cjd4 ,deauthorizations4,sec4 #cje4 ,land conveyances4,title ,,iv--,water ,resources ,infrastructure,sec4 #dja4 ,authorization of final feasibility studies4,sec4 #djb4 ,project modifications4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,i ,program ,reforms and ,streamlining #aja4 ,vertical integration and acceleration of studies 7a7 ,in general ,to the extent practicable1 a feasibility study initiated by the ,secretary1 after the date of enactment of this ,act1 under section #ije7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7;a77 shall-- 7#a7 result in the completion of a final feasibility report not later than #c years after the date of initiation2 7#b7 have a maximum ,federal cost of #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 ensure that personnel from the district1 division1 and headquarters levels of the ,corps of ,engineers concurrently conduct the review required under that section4 7b7 ,exception ,if the ,secretary determines that a feasibility study described in subsection 7a7 will not be conducted in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 not later than #cj days after the date of making the determination1 shall-- 7#a7 prepare an updated feasibility study schedule and cost estimate2 7#b7 notify the non-,federal feasibility cost sharing partner that the feasibility study has been delayed2 and 7#c7 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 as to the reasons the requirements of subsection 7a7 are not attainable4 7c7 ,termination of authorization ,a feasibility study for which the ,secretary has issued a determination under subsection 7b7 is not authorized after the last day of the #a-year period beginning on the date of the determination if the ,secretary has not completed the study on or before such last day4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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-- 7#a7 the status of the implementation of this section1 including a description of each feasibility study subject to the requirements of this section2 7#b7 the amount of time taken to complete each such feasibility study2 and 7#c7 any recommendations for additional authority necessary to support efforts to expedite the feasibility study process1 including an analysis of whether the limitation established by subsection 7a77#b7 needs to be adjusted to address the impacts of inflation4 7e7 ,reviews ,not later than #ij days after the date of the initiation of a study described in subsection 7a7 for a project1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 take all steps necessary to initiate the federally mandated reviews that the ,secretary is required to complete as part of the study1 including environmental reviews2 7#b7 convene a meeting of all ,federal1 tribal1 and ,state agencies identified under section #bjde7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh7;d771 as amended by this ,act1 and that may be required by law to conduct or issue a review1 analysis1 or opinion on or to make a determination concerning a permit or license for the study2 7#c7 provide the agencies referred to in paragraph 7#b7 with all relevant information related to the scope and potential impacts of the project1 including environmental impacts2 and 7#d7 take all steps necessary to provide information that will enable required reviews and analyses related to the project to be conducted by other agencies in a thorough and timely manner4 #ajb4 ,expediting the evaluation and processing of permits ,section #bad of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or public-utility company 7as defined in section #abfb of the ,public ,utility ,holding ,company ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdea77 after non-,federal public entity2 7,b7 by inserting or company after that entity2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that expediting the evaluation of a permit through the use of funds accepted and expended under this section does not adversely affect the timeline for evaluation 7in the ,corps district in which the project or activity is located7 of permits under the jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,army of other entities that have not contributed funds under this section42 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e74 #ajc4 ,environmental streamlining 7a7 ,declaration of policy 7#a7 ,in general ,congress declares that-- 7,a7 the benefits of water resources projects are important to the ,nation's economy and environment2 7,b7 it is in the national interest to expedite the delivery of water resources projects2 7,c7 it is in the national interest for ,federal and ,state agencies1 local governments1 ,indian tribes1 and other entities involved in water resources projects-- 7i7 to accelerate study completion and project delivery and to reduce costs2 and 7ii7 to ensure that the planning1 design1 engineering1 construction1 and funding of water resources projects is done in an efficient and effective manner1 promoting accountability for public investments and encouraging greater local and private sector involvement in project financing and delivery while addressing public safety and protecting the environment2 and 7,d7 delay in the delivery of water resources studies and projects-- 7i7 increases project costs1 flood risks1 and local and ,federal expenditures for emergency management and recovery2 7ii7 harms the economy of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 impedes the shipment of goods for the conduct of commerce4 7#b7 ,policy ,given the declarations set forth in paragraph 7#a71 it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7,a7 recommendations to ,congress regarding such projects should be accelerated by coordinated and efficient environmental reviews and cooperative efforts to quickly resolve disputes during the development of water resources projects2 7,b7 the ,secretary shall have the lead role among ,federal agencies in facilitating the environmental review process for water resources projects2 7,c7 each ,federal agency shall cooperate with the ,secretary to expedite the environmental review process for water resources projects2 7,d7 programmatic approaches shall be used if applicable to reduce the need for project-by-project reviews and decisions by ,federal agencies2 7,e7 the ,secretary shall identify opportunities for non-,federal sponsors to assume responsibilities of the ,secretary if such responsibilities can be assumed in a manner that protects public health and safety1 the environment1 and public participation2 and 7,f7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works shall identify and promote the deployment of innovations aimed at reducing the time and money required to deliver water resources projects while protecting the environment4 7b7 ,streamlined project delivery 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bjde of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjde4 ,streamlined project delivery 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,environmental impact statement ,the term environmental impact statement means the detailed statement of environmental impacts required to be prepared pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,environmental review process 7,a7 ,in general ,the term environmental review process means the process of preparing an environmental impact statement1 environmental assessment1 categorical exclusion1 or other document under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 for a project study4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term environmental review process includes the process for and completion of any environmental permit1 approval1 review1 or study required for a project study under any ,federal law other than the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#c7 ,federal jurisdictional agency ,the term ,federal jurisdictional agency means a ,federal agency with jurisdiction over a review1 analysis1 opinion1 statement1 permit1 license1 or other approval or decision required for a project study under applicable ,federal laws1 including regulations4 7#d7 ,project ,the term project means a ,corps of ,engineers water resources project4 7#e7 ,project sponsor ,the term project sponsor means the non-,federal interest as defined in section #bba7;b7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b74 7#f7 ,project study ,the term project study means a feasibility study for a project carried out pursuant to section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb74 7b7 ,applicability ,the procedures in this section are applicable to all project studies initiated after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjac and for which an environmental impact statement is prepared under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and may be applied1 to the extent determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 to other project studies for which an environmental review process document is prepared under such ,act4 7c7 ,lead agencies 7#a7 ,federal lead agency ,the ,corps of ,engineers shall be the ,federal lead agency in the environmental review process for a project study4 7#b7 ,non-,federal project sponsor as joint lead agency ,at the discretion of the ,secretary and subject to the requirements of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 a non-,federal project sponsor that is an agency defined in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 may serve as a joint lead agency with the ,corps of ,engineers for purposes of preparing any environmental review process document under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7,b7 may assist in the preparation of any such environmental review process document required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi if the ,secretary provides guidance in the preparation process1 participates in preparing the document1 independently evaluates that document1 and approves and adopts the document before the ,secretary takes any subsequent action or makes any approval based on that document4 7#c7 ,adoption and use of documents ,any environmental review process document prepared in accordance with this subsection shall be adopted and used by any ,federal agency in making any approval of a project subject to this section as the document required to be completed under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to the same extent that the ,federal agency may adopt or use a document prepared by another ,federal agency under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#d7 ,roles and responsibility of ,federal lead agency ,with respect to the environmental review process for any project1 the ,federal lead agency shall have authority and responsibility-- 7,a7 to take such actions as are necessary and proper1 within the authority of the ,federal lead agency1 to facilitate the expeditious resolution of the environmental review process for the project study2 and 7,b7 to prepare or ensure that any required environmental impact statement or other document for a project study required to be completed under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 is completed in accordance with this section and applicable ,federal law4 7d7 ,participating and cooperating agencies 7#a7 ,identification ,the ,federal lead agency shall identify1 as early as practicable in the environmental review process for a project study1 any ,federal or ,state agency1 local government1 or ,indian tribe that may-- 7,a7 have jurisdiction over the project2 7,b7 be required by law to conduct or issue a review1 analysis1 opinion1 or statement for the project study2 or 7,c7 be required to make a determination on issuing a permit1 license1 or other approval or decision for the project study4 7#b7 ,invitation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal lead agency shall invite any such agency identified under paragraph 7#a7 to become a participating or cooperating agency in the environmental review process for the project study4 7,b7 ,deadline ,an invitation to participate issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall establish a deadline by which a response to the invitation shall be submitted1 which may be extended by the ,federal lead agency for good cause4 7#c7 ,federal cooperating agency ,any ,federal agency that is invited by the ,federal lead agency to participate in the environmental review process for a project study shall be designated as a cooperating agency by the ,federal lead agency unless the invited agency informs the ,federal lead agency1 in writing1 by the deadline specified in the invitation that the invited agency-- 7,a7 has no jurisdiction or authority with respect to the project2 7,b7 has no expertise or information relevant to the project study2 and 7,c7 does not intend to submit comments on the project study4 7#d7 ,effect of designation 7,a7 ,requirement ,a participating or cooperating agency shall comply with the requirements of this section and any schedule established under this section4 7,b7 ,implication ,designation under this subsection shall not imply that the participating or cooperating agency-- 7i7 supports a proposed project2 or 7ii7 has any jurisdiction over1 or special expertise with respect to evaluation of1 the project4 7#e7 ,concurrent reviews ,each participating or cooperating agency shall-- 7,a7 carry out the obligations of that agency under other applicable law concurrently and in conjunction with the required environmental review process unless doing so would prevent such agency from conducting needed analysis or otherwise carrying out their obligations under those other laws2 and 7,b7 formulate and implement administrative1 policy1 and procedural mechanisms to enable the agency to ensure completion of the environmental review process in a timely1 coordinated1 and environmentally responsible manner4 7e7 ,programmatic compliance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance regarding the use of programmatic approaches to carry out the environmental review process that-- 7,a7 eliminates repetitive discussions of the same issues2 7,b7 focuses on the actual issues ripe for analyses at each level of review2 7,c7 establishes a formal process for coordinating with participating and cooperating agencies1 including the creation of a list of all data that is needed to carry out the environmental review process2 and 7,d7 complies with-- 7i7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7ii7 all other applicable laws4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 as the first step in drafting guidance under that paragraph1 consult with relevant ,federal and ,state agencies1 local governments1 ,indian tribes1 and the public on the use and scope of the programmatic approaches2 7,b7 emphasize the importance of collaboration among relevant ,federal agencies1 ,state agencies1 local governments1 and ,indian tribes in undertaking programmatic reviews1 especially with respect to reviews with a broad geographical scope2 7,c7 ensure that the programmatic reviews-- 7i7 promote transparency1 including of the analyses and data used in the environmental review process1 the treatment of any deferred issues raised by a ,federal or ,state agency1 local government1 ,indian tribe1 or the public1 and the temporal and special scales to be used to analyze those issues2 7ii7 use accurate and timely information in the environmental review process1 including-- 7,i7 criteria for determining the general duration of the usefulness of the review2 and 7,,ii7 the timeline for updating any out-of-date review2 7iii7 describe-- 7,i7 the relationship between programmatic analysis and future tiered analysis2 and 7,,ii7 the role of the public in the creation of future tiered analysis2 and 7iv7 are available to other relevant ,federal and ,state agencies1 local governments1 ,indian tribes1 and the public2 7,d7 allow not less than #fj days of public notice and comment on any proposed guidance2 and 7,e7 address any comments received under subparagraph 7,d74 7f7 ,coordinated reviews 7#a7 ,coordination plan 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,federal lead agency1 after consultation with each participating and cooperating agency and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable1 shall establish a plan for coordinating public and agency participation in and comment on the environmental review process for a project study4 7,b7 ,incorporation ,in developing the plan established under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,federal lead agency shall take under consideration the scheduling requirements under section #aja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjac4 7#b7 ,schedule 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal lead agency1 after consultation with each participating and cooperating agency and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable1 shall establish1 as part of the coordination plan established in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 a schedule for completion of the environmental review process for the project study4 ,in developing the schedule1 the ,federal lead agency shall take under consideration the scheduling requirements under section #aja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjac4 7,b7 ,factors for consideration ,in establishing the schedule1 the ,federal lead agency shall consider factors such as-- 7i7 the responsibilities of participating and cooperating agencies under applicable laws2 7ii7 the resources available to the participating and cooperating agencies and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable2 7iii7 the overall size and complexity of the project2 7iv7 the overall schedule for and cost of the project2 and 7v7 the sensitivity of the natural and historic resources that may be affected by the project4 7,c7 ,consistency with other time periods ,a schedule under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be consistent with any other relevant time periods established under ,federal law4 7,d7 ,modification ,the ,federal lead agency may-- 7i7 lengthen a schedule established under subparagraph 7,a7 for good cause2 or 7ii7 shorten a schedule only with the concurrence of the affected participating and cooperating agencies and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable4 7,e7 ,dissemination ,a copy of a schedule established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 provided to each participating and cooperating agency and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable2 and 7ii7 made available to the public4 7#c7 ,comment deadlines ,the ,federal lead agency shall establish the following deadlines for comment during the environmental review process for a project study3 7,a7 ,draft environmental impact statements ,for comments by agencies and the public on a draft environmental impact statement1 a period of not more than #fj days after such document is made publicly available1 unless-- 7i7 a different deadline is established by agreement of the ,federal lead agency1 all participating and cooperating agencies1 and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable2 or 7ii7 the deadline is extended by the ,federal lead agency for good cause4 7,b7 ,other comment periods ,for all other comment periods established by the ,federal lead agency for agency or public comments in the environmental review process1 a period of not more than #cj days after the date on which the materials for which comment is requested are made available1 unless-- 7i7 a different deadline is established by agreement of the ,federal lead agency1 all participating and cooperating agencies1 and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable2 or 7ii7 the deadline is extended by the ,federal lead agency for good cause4 7#d7 ,deadlines for decisions under other laws 7,a7 ,prior ,approval deadline ,if a participating or cooperating agency is required to make a determination regarding or otherwise approve or disapprove the project study prior to the record of decision or finding of no significant impact1 such participating or cooperating agency shall make such determination or approval not later than #cj days after the ,federal lead agency publishes notice of the availability of a final environmental impact statement or other final environmental document1 or not later than such other date that is otherwise required by law1 whichever occurs first4 7,b7 ,other deadlines ,with regard to any determination or approval of a participating or cooperating agency that is not subject to subparagraph 7,a71 each participating or cooperating agency shall make any required determination or otherwise approve or disapprove the project study not later than #ij days after the date that the ,federal lead agency approves the record of decision or finding of no significant impact for the project study1 or not later than such other date that is otherwise required by law1 whichever occurs first4 7,c7 ,record closed ,in the event that any participating or cooperating agency fails to make a determination or approve or disapprove the project study within the applicable deadline described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,federal lead agency may close the record and find the record sufficient for the project study as it relates to such agency determination or approval4 7g7 ,issue identification and resolution 7#a7 ,cooperation ,the ,federal lead agency and participating and cooperating agencies shall work cooperatively in accordance with this section to identify and resolve issues that may delay completion of the environmental review process or result in the denial of any approval required for the project study under applicable laws4 7#b7 ,federal lead agency responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal lead agency shall make information available to the participating and cooperating agencies as early as practicable in the environmental review process regarding the environmental and socioeconomic resources located within the project area and the general locations of the alternatives under consideration4 7,b7 ,data sources ,such information under subparagraph 7,a7 may be based on existing data sources1 including geographic information systems mapping4 7#c7 ,participating and cooperating agency responsibilities ,based on information received from the ,federal lead agency1 participating and cooperating agencies shall identify1 as early as practicable1 any issues of concern regarding the potential environmental or socioeconomic impacts of the project1 including any issues that may substantially delay or prevent an agency from granting a permit or other approval that is needed for the project study4 7#d7 ,accelerated issue resolution and elevation 7,a7 ,in general ,upon the request of a participating or cooperating agency or non-,federal project sponsor1 the ,secretary shall convene an issue resolution meeting with the relevant participating and cooperating agencies and the non-,federal project sponsor or joint lead agency1 as applicable1 to resolve issues that may-- 7i7 delay completion of the environmental review process2 or 7ii7 result in denial of any approval required for the project study under applicable laws4 7,b7 ,meeting date ,a meeting requested under this paragraph shall be held not later than #ba days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the request for the meeting1 unless the ,secretary determines that there is good cause to extend that deadline4 7,c7 ,notification ,upon receipt of a request for a meeting under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall notify all relevant participating and cooperating agencies of the request1 including the issue to be resolved and the date for the meeting4 7,d7 ,elevation of issue resolution ,if a resolution cannot be achieved within #cj days after a meeting under this paragraph and a determination is made by the ,secretary that all information necessary to resolve the issue has been obtained1 the ,secretary shall forward the dispute to the heads of the relevant agencies for resolution4 7,e7 ,convention by ,secretary ,the ,secretary may convene an issue resolution meeting under this subsection at any time1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 regardless of whether a meeting is requested under subparagraph 7,a74 7h7 ,streamlined documentation and decisionmaking 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal lead agency in the environmental review process for a project study1 in order to reduce paperwork and expedite decisionmaking1 shall prepare a condensed final environmental impact statement under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,condensed format ,a condensed final environmental impact statement for a project study in the environmental review process shall consist only of-- 7,a7 an incorporation by reference of the draft environmental impact statement2 7,b7 any updates to specific pages or sections of the draft environmental impact statement as appropriate2 and 7,c7 responses to comments on the draft environmental impact statement and copies of the comments4 7#c7 ,timing of decision ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in conducting the environmental review process for a project study1 the ,federal lead agency shall combine a final environmental impact statement and a record of decision for the project study into a single document if-- 7,a7 the alternative approved in the record of decision is either a preferred alternative identified in the draft environmental impact statement or is a modification of such preferred alternative developed in response to comments on the draft environmental impact statement2 and 7,b7 the ,federal lead agency has a written commitment from parties responsible for implementation of the measures applicable to the approved alternative that are identified in the final environmental impact statement that they will implement those measures4 7i7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section shall preempt or interfere with-- 7#a7 any practice of seeking1 considering1 or responding to public comment2 or 7#b7 any power1 jurisdiction1 responsibility1 or authority that a ,federal or ,state agency1 local government1 ,indian tribe1 or non-,federal project sponsor has with respect to carrying out a project study or any other provision of law applicable to a project4 7j7 ,timing of claims 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a claim arising under ,federal law seeking judicial review of a permit1 license1 or other approval issued by a ,federal agency for a project study shall be barred unless it is filed not later than #aej days after publication of a notice in the ,federal ,register announcing that the permit1 license1 or other approval is final pursuant to the law under which the agency action is taken1 unless a shorter time is specified in the ,federal law which allows judicial review4 ,nothing in this subsection shall create a right to judicial review or place any limit on filing a claim that a person has violated the terms of a permit1 license1 or other approval4 7#b7 ,new information ,the ,secretary shall consider new information received after the close of a comment period if the information satisfies the requirements for a supplemental environmental impact statement under title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement or other environmental document when required by this section shall be considered a separate final agency action and the deadline for filing a claim for judicial review of such action shall be #aej days after the date of publication of a notice in the ,federal ,register announcing such action4 7k7 ,categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 survey the use by the ,corps of ,engineers of categorical exclusions in projects2 7,b7 publish a review of the survey that includes a description of-- 7i7 the types of actions that were categorically excluded or may be the basis for developing a new categorical exclusion2 and 7ii7 any requests previously received by the ,secretary for new categorical exclusions2 and 7,c7 solicit requests from other ,federal agencies and non-,federal project sponsors for new categorical exclusions4 7#b7 ,new categorical exclusions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 if the ,secretary identifies1 based on the review under paragraph 7#a71 a category of activities that merit establishing a categorical exclusion not in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose that new categorical exclusion1 to the extent that the categorical exclusion meets the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulation74 7l7 ,implementation guidance ,the ,secretary shall prepare guidance documents that describe the processes that the ,secretary will use to implement this section4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg is amended by striking the item relating to section #bjde and inserting the following3 #bjde4 ,streamlined project delivery4 4 7c7 ,categorical exclusion in emergencies ,for the repair1 reconstruction1 or rehabilitation of a water resources project that is in operation or under construction when damaged by an event or incident that results in a declaration by the ,president of a major disaster or emergency pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 the ,secretary shall treat such repair1 reconstruction1 or rehabilitation activity as a class of action categorically excluded from the requirements relating to environmental assessments or environmental impact statements under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 if such repair or reconstruction activity is in the same location with the same capacity1 dimensions1 and design as the original water resources project as before the declaration described in this section4 #ajd4 ,consolidation of studies 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #ije7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7;b77 is repealed4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ije7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7;a77#a77 is amended by striking perform a reconnaissance study and4 7b7 ,contents of feasibility reports ,section #ije7;a77#b7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7;a77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,a feasibility report shall include a preliminary analysis of the ,federal interest and the costs1 benefits1 and environmental impacts of the project44 7c7 ,applicability ,the ,secretary shall continue to carry out a study for which a reconnaissance level investigation has been initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act as if this section1 including the amendments made by this section1 had not been enacted4 #aje4 ,removal of duplicative analyses ,section #iaa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhh7 is repealed4 #ajf4 ,expediting approval of modifications and alterations of projects by non-,federal interests 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 after providing notice and an opportunity for comment1 shall establish a process for the review of section #ad applications in a timely and consistent manner4 7b7 ,section #ad application defined ,in this section1 the term section #ad application means an application submitted by an applicant to the ,secretary requesting permission for the temporary occupation or use of a public work1 or the alteration or permanent occupation or use of a public work1 under section #ad of the ,act entitled ,an ,act making appropriations for the construction1 repair1 and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors1 and for other purposes1 approved ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriation ,act of #ahii7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh74 7c7 ,benchmark goals 7#a7 ,establishment of benchmark goals ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish benchmark goals for determining the amount of time it should take the ,secretary to determine whether a section #ad application is complete2 7,b7 establish benchmark goals for determining the amount of time it should take the ,secretary to approve or disapprove a section #ad application2 and 7,c7 to the extent practicable1 use such benchmark goals to make a decision on section #ad applications in a timely and consistent manner4 7#b7 ,benchmark goals 7,a7 ,benchmark goals for determining whether section #ad applications are complete ,to the extent practicable1 the benchmark goals established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that-- 7i7 the ,secretary reach a decision on whether a section #ad application is complete not later than #ae days after the date of receipt of the application2 and 7ii7 if the ,secretary determines that a section #ad application is not complete1 the ,secretary promptly notify the applicant of the specific information that is missing or the analysis that is needed to complete the application4 7,b7 ,benchmark goals for reviewing completed applications ,to the extent practicable1 the benchmark goals established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that-- 7i7 the ,secretary generally approve or disapprove a completed section #ad application not later than #de days after the date of receipt of the completed application2 and 7ii7 in a case in which the ,secretary determines that additional time is needed to review a completed section #ad application due to the type1 size1 cost1 complexity1 or impacts of the actions proposed in the application1 the ,secretary approve or disapprove the application not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the completed application4 7#c7 ,notice ,in any case in which the ,secretary determines that it will take the ,secretary more than #de days to review a completed section #ad application1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide written notification to the applicant2 and 7,b7 include in the written notice a best estimate of the ,secretary as to the amount of time required for completion of the review4 7d7 ,failure ,to achieve benchmark goals ,in any case in which the ,secretary fails make a decision on a section #ad application in accordance with the process established under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide written notice to the applicant1 including a detailed description of-- 7#a7 why the ,secretary failed to make a decision in accordance with such process2 7#b7 the additional actions required before the ,secretary will issue a decision2 and 7#c7 the amount of time the ,secretary will require to issue a decision4 7e7 ,notification 7#a7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall provide a copy of any written notice provided under subsection 7d7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall maintain a publicly available database1 including on the ,internet1 on-- 7,a7 all section #ad applications received by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the current status of such applications4 #ajg4 ,construction of projects by non-,federal interests 7a7 ,construction of water resources development projects ,section #baa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking flood control and inserting water resources development2 and 7#b7 by striking flood control each place it appears and inserting water resources development4 7b7 ,completion of studies and design activities ,section #baa7;c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac7;c77 is amended by striking date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjac4 7c7 ,authority ,to carry out improvements ,section #baa7;d77#a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac7;d77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a77i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,a non-,federal interest may carry out construction for which studies and design documents are prepared under subsection 7b7 only if-- 7,i7 the ,secretary approves the project for construction2 and 7,,ii7 the project is specifically authorized by ,congress4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,studies and design activities under subsection 7c7 ,any non-,federal interest that has received from the ,secretary under subsection 7c7 a favorable recommendation to carry out a water resources development project1 or separable element thereof1 based on the results of completed studies and design documents for the project or element may carry out the project or element if-- 7i7 a final environmental impact statement under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 has been filed for the project or element2 and 7ii7 the project is specifically authorized by ,congress4 4 7d7 ,reimbursement ,section #baa7;e7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 if the project is specifically authorized by ,congress4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking ,at the request and inserting ,in accordance with section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b71 at the request2 and 7ii7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 or toward the non-,federal share of any other authorized water resources development study or project of such non-,federal interest4 7e7 ,other matters ,section #baa of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7f7 and 7g72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,operation and maintenance of navigation projects ,whenever a non-,federal interest constructs improvements to a harbor or inland harbor1 the ,secretary shall be responsible for maintenance in accordance with section #aja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaa7;b77 if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary determines1 before construction1 that the improvements1 or separable elements thereof1 are economically justified and environmentally acceptable2 7#b7 the ,secretary certifies that the project is constructed in accordance with applicable permits and the appropriate engineering and design standards2 7#c7 the ,secretary does not find that the project1 or separable element thereof1 is no longer economically justified or environmentally acceptable2 and 7#d7 the project is specifically authorized by ,congress4 7g7 ,implementation ,all laws and regulations that would apply to the ,secretary if the ,secretary were carrying out a project shall apply to the non-,federal interest carrying out a project under this section4 7h7 ,notification of committees ,the ,secretary 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 prior to initiation of negotiations with a non-,federal interest regarding the utilization of the authorities under this section4 4 7f7 ,repeals ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb74 7#b7 ,section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i-#a74 7#c7 ,section #djd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb note2 #ajd ,stat4 #dfdf74 #ajh4 ,contributions by non-,federal interests 7a7 ,in general ,section #e of the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control1 and for other purposes1 approved ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking from ,states and political subdivisions thereof1 and inserting from a non-,federal interest 7as defined in section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b772 7#b7 by striking 1 which includes planning and design2 7#c7 by inserting 1 including a project for navigation on the inland waterways1 after study or project2 7#d7 by striking by ,states and political subdivisions thereof1 and inserting by a non-,federal interest2 7#e7 by striking 3 ,provided further1 ,that the term ,states means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the commonwealths1 territories1 and possessions of the ,united ,states1 and ,federally recognized ,indian tribes2 and 7#f7 by inserting 3 ,and provided further1 ,that the term work means the planning1 design1 or construction of an authorized water resources development study or project1 or the repair1 restoration1 or replacement of an authorized water resources development project that has been damaged by an event or incident that results in a declaration by the ,president of a major disaster or emergency pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 after contributing interests4 7b7 ,notification for contributed funds ,prior to the initiation of negotiations for accepting contributed funds under section #e of the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control1 and for other purposes1 approved ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h71 the ,secretary shall provide written notice to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7c7 ,technical amendments ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #aaa7;b7 of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7#abe ,stat4 #heh74 7#b7 ,section #d of the ,act entitled ,an ,act making appropriations for the construction1 repair1 and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors1 and for other purposes1 approved ,march #d1 #aiae 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #efj74 #aji4 ,contributions by non-,federal interests for management of ,corps of ,engineers inland navigation facilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbe of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following3 #bbe4 ,contributions by non-,federal interests for management of ,corps of ,engineers facilities 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 by striking managing recreational facilities and inserting operating1 maintaining1 and managing inland navigational facilities1 recreational facilities12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 by striking and management of recreational facilities and inserting 1 maintenance1 and management of inland navigation facilities1 recreational facilities14 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib is amended by striking the item relating to section #bbe and inserting the following3 #bbe4 ,contributions by non-,federal interests for management of ,corps of ,engineers facilities4 4 #aaj4 ,clarification of impacts to other ,federal facilities ,in any case where the modification or construction of a water resources development project carried out by the ,secretary adversely impacts other ,federal facilities1 the ,secretary may accept from other ,federal agencies such funds as may be necessary to address the adverse impact1 including by removing1 relocating1 or reconstructing such facilities4 #aaa4 ,clarification of previously authorized work 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out measures to improve fish species habitat within the boundaries and downstream of a water resources project constructed by the ,secretary that includes a fish hatchery if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 has been explicitly authorized to compensate for fish losses associated with the project2 and 7#b7 determines that the measures are-- 7,a7 feasible2 7,b7 consistent with authorized project purposes and the fish hatchery2 and 7,c7 in the public interest4 7b7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the non-,federal interest shall contribute #ce percent of the total cost of carrying out activities under this section1 including the costs relating to the provision or acquisition of required land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 dredged material disposal areas1 and relocations4 7#b7 ,operation and maintenance ,the non-,federal interest shall contribute #ajj percent of the costs of operation1 maintenance1 replacement1 repair1 and rehabilitation of the measures carried out under this section4 #aab4 ,tribal partnership program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ability and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ability 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,determination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjac1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance on the procedures described in clause 7i74 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,restrictions ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out activities under this section in fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements with ,indian tribes ,the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with an ,indian tribe 7or a designated representative of an ,indian tribe7 to carry out authorized activities of the ,corps of ,engineers to protect fish1 wildlife1 water quality1 and cultural resources4 #aac4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,limitation2 statutory construction ,section #bba7;a77#d77;,e7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,e77 is amended by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,limitation ,in any case in which a specific provision of law provides for a non-,federal interest to receive credit toward the non-,federal share of the cost of a study for1 or construction or operation and maintenance of1 a water resources project1 the ,secretary shall apply-- 7,i7 the specific provision of law instead of this paragraph2 or 7,,ii7 at the request of the non-,federal interest1 the specific provision of law and such provisions of this paragraph as the non-,federal interest may request4 7iii7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to affect the applicability of subparagraph 7,c74 4 7b7 ,water resources project defined ,section #bba7;b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by moving paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the matter following paragraph 7#b7 #b ems to the right2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7#c7 by striking 7b7 ,definition and all that follows through ,the term and inserting the following3 7b7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,non-,federal interest ,the term 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,water resources project ,the term water resources project includes projects studied1 reviewed1 designed1 constructed1 operated and maintained1 or otherwise subject to ,federal participation under the authority of the civil works program of the ,secretary of the ,army for the purposes of navigation1 flood damage reduction1 ecosystem restoration1 hurricane and storm damage reduction1 water supply1 recreation1 hydroelectric power1 fish and wildlife conservation1 water quality1 environmental infrastructure1 resource protection and development1 and related purposes4 4 7c7 ,correction ,section #bba7;c7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7c77 is amended by striking enforcible and inserting enforceable4 7d7 ,federal allocation ,section #bjjh7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdj7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,this subsection shall apply without regard to whether the original partnership agreement was entered into before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this subsection44 7e7 ,in-,kind credit ,section #bba7;a77#d77;,c7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,c77 is amended by striking ,in any case and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 7i7 ,construction 7,i7 ,in general ,in any case in which the non-,federal interest is to receive credit under subparagraph 7,a7 for the cost of construction carried out by the non-,federal interest before execution of a partnership agreement and that construction has not been carried out as of the date of enactment of this clause1 the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest shall enter into an agreement under which the non-,federal interest shall carry out such work and shall do so prior to the non-,federal interest initiating construction or issuing a written notice to proceed for the construction4 7,,ii7 ,eligibility ,construction that is carried out after the execution of an agreement under subclause 7,i7 and any design activities that are required for that construction1 even if the design activity is carried out prior to the execution of the agreement1 shall be eligible for credit4 7ii7 ,planning 7,i7 ,in general ,in any case in which the non-,federal interest is to receive credit under subparagraph 7,a7 for the cost of planning carried out by the non-,federal interest before execution of a feasibility cost sharing agreement1 the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest shall enter into an agreement under which the non-,federal interest shall carry out such planning and shall do so prior to the non-,federal interest initiating that planning4 7,,ii7 ,eligibility ,planning that is carried out by the non-,federal interest after the execution of an agreement under subclause 7,i7 shall be eligible for credit4 4 #aad4 ,water infrastructure public-private partnership pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to evaluate the cost effectiveness and project delivery efficiency of allowing non-,federal interests to carry out authorized water resources development projects for coastal harbor improvement1 channel improvement1 inland navigation1 flood damage reduction1 and hurricane and storm damage reduction4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 to identify cost-saving project delivery alternatives that reduce the backlog of authorized ,corps of ,engineers projects2 and 7#b7 to evaluate the technical1 financial1 and organizational benefits of allowing a non-,federal interest to carry out and manage the design or construction 7or both7 of #a or more of such projects4 7c7 ,subsequent appropriations ,any activity undertaken under this section is authorized only to the extent specifically provided for in subsequent appropriations ,acts4 7d7 ,administration ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify for inclusion in the program at least #ae projects that are authorized for construction for coastal harbor improvement1 channel improvement1 inland navigation1 flood damage reduction1 or hurricane and storm damage reduction2 7#b7 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 each project identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in consultation with the non-,federal interest associated with each project identified under paragraph 7#a71 develop a detailed project management plan for the project that outlines the scope1 financing1 budget1 design1 and construction resource requirements necessary for the non-,federal interest to execute the project1 or a separable element of the project2 7#d7 at the request of the non-,federal interest associated with each project identified under paragraph 7#a71 enter into a project partnership agreement with the non-,federal interest under which the non-,federal interest is provided full project management control for the financing1 design1 or construction 7or any combination thereof7 of the project1 or a separable element of the project1 in accordance with plans approved by the ,secretary2 7#e7 following execution of a project partnership agreement under paragraph 7#d7 and completion of all work under the agreement1 issue payment1 in accordance with subsection 7g71 to the relevant non-,federal interest for that work2 and 7#f7 regularly monitor and audit each project carried out under the program to ensure that all activities related to the project are carried out in compliance with plans approved by the ,secretary and that construction costs are reasonable4 7e7 ,selection criteria ,in identifying projects under subsection 7d77#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which the project-- 7#a7 is significant to the economy of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 leverages ,federal investment by encouraging non-,federal contributions to the project2 7#c7 employs innovative project delivery and cost-saving methods2 7#d7 received ,federal funds in the past and experienced delays or missed scheduled deadlines2 7#e7 has unobligated ,corps of ,engineers funding balances2 and 7#f7 has not received ,federal funding for recapitalization and modernization since the project was authorized4 7f7 ,detailed project schedule ,not later than #ahj days after entering into a project partnership agreement under subsection 7d77#d71 a non-,federal interest1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall submit to the ,secretary a detailed project schedule for the relevant project1 based on estimated funding levels1 that specifies deadlines for each milestone with respect to the project4 7g7 ,payment ,payment to the non-,federal interest for work completed pursuant to a project partnership agreement under subsection 7d77#d7 may be made from-- 7#a7 if applicable1 the balance of the unobligated amounts appropriated for the project2 7#b7 other amounts appropriated to the ,corps of ,engineers1 except that the total amount transferred to the non-,federal interest may not exceed the estimate of the ,federal share of the cost of construction1 including any required design2 and 7#c7 revenue generated by the project4 7h7 ,technical assistance ,at the request of a non-,federal interest participating in the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may provide to the non-,federal interest1 if the non-,federal interest contracts with and compensates the ,secretary1 technical assistance with respect to-- 7#a7 a study1 engineering activity1 or design activity related to a project carried out by the non-,federal interest under the program2 and 7#b7 obtaining permits necessary for such a project4 7i7 ,identification of impediments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 identify any procedural requirements under the authority of the ,secretary that impede greater use of public-private partnerships and private investment in water resources development projects2 7,b7 develop and implement1 on a project-by-project basis1 procedures and approaches that-- 7i7 address such impediments2 and 7ii7 protect the public interest and any public investment in water resources development projects that involve public-private partnerships or private investment in water resources development projects2 and 7,c7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 issue rules to carry out the procedures and approaches developed under subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to allow the ,secretary to waive any requirement under-- 7,a7 sections #cada through #cadh and sections #cgja through #cgjh of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7,c7 any other provision of ,federal law4 7j7 ,public benefit studies 7#a7 ,in general ,before entering into a project partnership agreement under subsection 7d77#d71 the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of whether1 and provide justification in writing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate that1 the proposed agreement provides better public and financial benefits than a similar transaction using public funding or financing4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be completed in a period of not more than #ij days2 7,b7 take into consideration any supporting materials and data submitted by the relevant non-,federal interest and other stakeholders2 and 7,c7 determine whether the proposed project partnership agreement is in the public interest by determining whether the agreement will provide public and financial benefits1 including expedited project delivery and savings for taxpayers4 7k7 ,non-,federal funding ,a project carried out under the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 may consist of the non-,federal interest financing the non-,federal share of the project4 7l7 ,applicability of ,federal law ,any provision of ,federal law that would apply to the ,secretary if the ,secretary were carrying out a project shall apply to a non-,federal interest carrying out a project under this section4 7m7 ,cost share ,nothing in this section affects a cost-sharing requirement under ,federal law that is applicable to a project carried out under the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 7n7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 results of the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 including any recommendations of the ,secretary concerning whether the program or any component of the program should be implemented on a national basis4 7o7 ,non-,federal interest defined ,in this section1 the term non-,federal interest includes non-,federal government entities and private entities4 #aae4 ,annual report to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall develop 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 an annual report1 to be entitled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development1 that identifies the following3 7#a7 ,feasibility reports ,each feasibility report that meets the criteria established in subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,proposed feasibility studies ,any proposed feasibility study submitted to the ,secretary by a non-,federal interest pursuant to subsection 7b7 that meets the criteria established in subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,proposed modifications ,any proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study that meets the criteria established in subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 that-- 7,a7 is submitted to the ,secretary by a non-,federal interest pursuant to subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 is identified by the ,secretary for authorization4 7b7 ,requests for proposals 7#a7 ,publication ,not later than ,may #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice requesting proposals from non-,federal interests for proposed feasibility studies and proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies to be included in the annual report4 7#b7 ,deadline for requests ,the ,secretary shall include in each notice required by this subsection a requirement that non-,federal interests submit to the ,secretary any proposals described in paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #abj days after the date of publication of the notice in the ,federal ,register in order for such proposals to be considered for inclusion in the annual report4 7#c7 ,notification ,on the date of publication of each notice required by this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make the notice publicly available1 including on the ,internet2 and 7,b7 provide written notification of such publication to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,feasibility reports1 proposed feasibility studies1 and proposed modifications 7,a7 ,criteria for inclusion in report ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report only those feasibility reports1 proposed feasibility studies1 and proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies that-- 7i7 the ,secretary determines are related to the missions and authorities of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7ii7 require specific authorization by ,congress in law or otherwise2 7iii7 are not authorized by ,congress2 7iv7 have not been included in any previous annual report2 and 7v7 if authorized and funded1 could be carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7,b7 ,description of benefits ,for each proposed feasibility study and proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study included in the annual report1 the ,secretary shall describe the potential benefit of the proposed feasibility study or modification1 including1 to the extent applicable1 whether the water resources development project that is the subject of the proposed feasibility study1 or the proposed modification1 will-- 7i7 reduce risks to human life or public safety or property2 7ii7 benefit the national economy2 7iii7 stimulate the creation of jobs2 7iv7 reduce the need for future disaster relief2 7v7 promote the development and delivery of domestic energy resources2 7vi7 improve the competitiveness of ,united ,states exports2 7vii7 improve water-related transportation for interstate or international commerce2 7viii7 restore or protect1 or mitigate the impacts of a water resources development project on1 the environment2 or 7ix7 promote the use of cost-effective and sustainable solutions to water resources challenges4 7#b7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report1 for each feasibility report1 proposed feasibility study1 and proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study-- 7,a7 the name of the associated non-,federal interest1 including the name of any non-,federal interest that has contributed1 or is expected to contribute1 a non-,federal share of the cost of-- 7i7 the feasibility report2 7ii7 the proposed feasibility study2 7iii7 the authorized feasibility study for which the modification is proposed2 or 7iv7 construction of-- 7,i7 the water resources development project that is the subject of-- 7aa7 the feasibility report2 7bb7 the proposed feasibility study2 or 7cc7 the authorized feasibility study for which a modification is proposed2 or 7,,ii7 the proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project2 7,b7 a letter or statement of support for the feasibility report1 proposed feasibility study1 or proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study from each associated non-,federal interest2 7,c7 the purpose of the feasibility report1 proposed feasibility study1 or proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study2 7,d7 an estimate of the ,federal1 non-,federal1 and total costs of-- 7i7 the proposed feasibility study1 or proposed modification to an authorized feasibility study2 and 7ii7 construction of-- 7,i7 the water resources development project that is the subject of-- 7aa7 the feasibility report2 or 7bb7 the authorized feasibility study for which a modification is proposed1 with respect to the change in costs resulting from such modification2 or 7,,ii7 the proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project2 and 7,e7 an estimate1 to the extent practicable1 of the monetary and nonmonetary benefits of-- 7i7 the water resources development project that is the subject of-- 7,i7 the feasibility report2 7,,ii7 the proposed feasibility study2 or 7,,iii7 the authorized feasibility study for which a modification is proposed1 with respect to the benefits of such modification2 or 7ii7 the proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project4 7#c7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report a certification stating that each feasibility report1 proposed feasibility study1 and proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study included in the annual report meets the criteria in subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7d7 ,special rule for initial annual report ,notwithstanding any other deadlines required by this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 publish in the ,federal ,register a notice required by subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 include in such notice a requirement that non-,federal interests submit to the ,secretary any proposals described in subsection 7b77#a7 by not later than #ij days after the date of publication of such notice in the ,federal ,register in order for such proposals to be considered for inclusion in the first annual report developed by the ,secretary under this section2 and 7#c7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit an annual report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7e7 ,publication ,upon submission of the annual report to ,congress1 the ,secretary shall make the annual report publicly available1 including through publication on the ,internet4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,annual report ,the term annual report means the report required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,feasibility report ,the term feasibility report means a final feasibility report developed under section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb71 and includes-- 7,a7 a report described in section #aje7;d77#b7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;d77#b772 and 7,b7 where applicable1 any associated report of the ,chief of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,feasibility study ,the term feasibility study has the meaning given that term in section #aje of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae74 7#d7 ,non-,federal interest ,the term non-,federal interest has the meaning given that term in section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b74 #aaf4 ,actions to be taken in conjunction with the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress 7a7 ,recommendations for ,corps of ,engineers construction projects in ,president's budget 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 as part of the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president shall-- 7,a7 identify and recommend ,corps of ,engineers construction projects for which ,congress should provide funding at the full level authorized for the project2 and 7,b7 provide an explanation of the process used by the ,president in making the recommendations4 7#b7 ,covered period ,the ,president shall make recommendations under paragraph 7#a7 for the fiscal year for which the budget submission is prepared and each of the succeeding #d fiscal years4 7#c7 ,basis for making recommendations ,the ,president shall base recommendations under paragraph 7#a7 on the assumption that #b1jjj1jjj1jjj will be appropriated for ,corps of ,engineers construction projects for each fiscal year4 7b7 ,missouri ,river ,basin ,to assist in the prioritization of ,federal activities carried out related to the project for mitigation of fish and wildlife losses1 ,missouri ,river ,bank ,stabilization and ,navigation ,project1 ,missouri1 ,kansas1 ,iowa1 and ,nebraska1 authorized by section #fja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dadc71 and in conjunction with the ,president's submission to ,congress of a budget under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that provides-- 7#a7 an inventory of all ,federal actions taken and a prioritization of all ,federal actions planned in furtherance of the project1 including an inventory of lands owned1 acquired1 or directly controlled by the ,federal ,government1 and lands enrolled in federally assisted conservation programs2 7#b7 a description of the specific ,federal actions proposed for the upcoming fiscal year in furtherance of the project2 7#c7 an assessment of the progress made in furtherance of the project1 including a description of how each of the actions identified under paragraph 7#a7 have impacted such progress2 and 7#d7 an assessment of additional actions necessary to achieve the results of the project4 #aag4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction study ,as part of the study for flood and storm damage reduction related to natural disasters to be carried out by the ,secretary under title ,,ii of division ,a of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac1 under the heading ,department of the ,army--,corps of ,engineers--,civil--,investigations 7#abg ,stat4 #e71 the ,secretary shall make specific project recommendations4 ,the ,secretary may include those recommendations in the report entitled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development1 developed in accordance with this ,act4 #aah4 ,non-,federal plans to provide additional flood risk reduction 7a7 ,in general ,if requested by a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall carry out a locally preferred plan that provides a higher level of protection than a flood risk management project authorized under this ,act if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 the plan is technically feasible and environmentally acceptable2 and 7#b7 the benefits of the plan exceed the costs of the plan4 7b7 ,non-,federal costs ,if the ,secretary carries out a locally preferred plan under subsection 7a71 the cost attributable to the higher level of protection provided under the plan shall be paid by the non-,federal interest4 #aai4 ,review of emergency response authorities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall undertake a review of implementation of section #e of the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control1 and for other purposes1 approved ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan71 to evaluate the alternatives available to the ,secretary to ensure-- 7#a7 the safety of affected communities to future flooding and storm events2 7#b7 the resiliency of water resources development projects to future flooding and storm events2 7#c7 the long-term cost effectiveness of water resources development projects that provide flood control and hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits2 and 7#d7 the policy goals and objectives that have been outlined by the ,president as a response to recent extreme weather events1 including ,hurricane ,sandy1 that relate to preparing for future floods are met4 7b7 ,scope of review ,in carrying out the review1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review the historical precedents and implementation of section #e of such ,act1 including those actions undertaken by the ,secretary1 over time1 under that section-- 7,a7 to repair or restore a project2 and 7,b7 to increase the level of protection for a damaged project to address future conditions2 7#b7 evaluate the difference between adopting1 as an appropriate standard under section #e of such ,act1 the repair or restoration of a project to pre-flood or pre-storm levels and the repair or restoration of a project to a design level of protection1 including an assessment for each standard of-- 7,a7 the implications on populations at risk of flooding or damage2 7,b7 the implications on probability of loss of life2 7,c7 the implications on property values at risk of flooding or damage2 7,d7 the implications on probability of increased property damage and associated costs2 7,e7 the implications on local and regional economies2 and 7,f7 the estimated total cost and estimated cost savings2 7#c7 incorporate the science on expected rates of sea-level rise and extreme weather events2 and 7#d7 incorporate the work completed by the ,hurricane ,sandy ,rebuilding ,task ,force1 established by ,executive ,order #acfcb 7,december #g1 #bjab74 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 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 results of the review4 #abj4 ,emergency communication of risk 7a7 ,in general ,in any river basin where the ,secretary carries out flood risk management activities subject to an annual operating plan1 the ,secretary shall establish procedures for providing the public and affected governments1 including ,indian tribes1 in the river basin with-- 7#a7 timely information regarding expected water levels2 7#b7 advice regarding appropriate preparedness actions2 7#c7 technical assistance2 and 7#d7 any other information or assistance determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary shall utilize the procedures only when precipitation or runoff exceeds those calculations considered as the lowest risk to life and property contemplated by the annual operating plan4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,affected government ,the term affected government means a ,state1 local1 or tribal government with jurisdiction over an area that will be affected by a flood4 7#b7 ,annual operating plan ,the term annual operating plan means a plan prepared by the ,secretary that describes potential water condition scenarios for a river basin for a year4 #aba4 ,improvements to the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7a7 ,administrator 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg et seq47 is amended by striking ,director each place it appears and inserting ,administrator4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #b7c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg7c77 is amended in the paragraph heading by striking ,director and inserting ,administrator4 7b7 ,inspection of dams ,section #c7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;a7b77#a77 is amended by striking or maintenance and inserting maintenance1 condition1 or provision for emergency operations4 7c7 ,national dam safety program 7#a7 ,objectives ,section #h7;c77#d7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f7c77#d77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 develop and implement a comprehensive dam safety hazard education and public awareness initiative to assist the public in mitigating against1 preparing for1 responding to1 and recovering from dam incidents2 4 7#b7 ,board ,section #h7;f77#d7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f7f77#d77 is amended by inserting 1 representatives from nongovernmental organizations1 after ,state agencies4 #abb4 ,restricted areas at ,corps of ,engineers dams ,section #b of the ,freedom to ,fish ,act 7,public ,law #aac-ac2 #abg ,stat4 #ddi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking until the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 in the heading of subsection 7c7 by inserting or ,modified after ,new2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting new or modified after establishes any2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking until the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting until the ,secretary has complied with the provisions of this subsection4 #abc4 ,levee safety ,section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af7 is amended by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f7 and inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,levee safety 7#a7 ,in general ,at the request of a ,state1 and in consultation with that ,state and appropriate non-,federal interests1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to a ,state to-- 7,a7 encourage effective ,state programs intended to ensure levee safety to protect human life and property2 7,b7 assist the ,state in establishing and carrying out a ,state levee safety program2 and 7,c7 improve an existing ,state levee safety program4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of technical assistance provided under this subsection shall be-- 7,a7 to ensure that human lives and property that are protected by new and existing levees are safe2 7,b7 to encourage the use of appropriate engineering policies and procedures for levee site investigation1 design1 construction1 operation and maintenance1 and emergency preparedness2 7,c7 to encourage effective levee safety programs in a ,state2 7,d7 to develop and support public education and awareness projects to increase public acceptance and support of ,state levee safety programs2 7,e7 to build public awareness of the residual risks associated with living in levee protected areas2 and 7,f7 to develop technical assistance materials1 seminars1 and guidelines to improve the security of levees in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,federal guidelines 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,states and non-,federal interests1 shall establish ,federal guidelines relating to levee safety4 7,b7 ,incorporation of ,federal activities ,the guidelines established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall encompass1 to the maximum extent practicable1 activities and practices carried out by appropriate ,federal agencies4 7,c7 ,incorporation of ,state and local activities ,the guidelines established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall encompass1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 the activities and practices carried out by ,states1 local governments1 and the private sector to safely build1 regulate1 operate1 and maintain levees2 and 7ii7 ,federal activities that facilitate ,state efforts to develop and implement effective ,state programs for the safety of levees1 including levee inspection1 levee rehabilitation1 locally developed flood plain management1 and public education and training programs4 7,d7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall allow ,states and non-,federal interests1 including appropriate stakeholders1 to review and comment on the guidelines established under subparagraph 7,a7 before the guidelines are made final4 7#d7 ,assistance for ,state levee safety programs 7,a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for technical assistance under this subsection1 a ,state shall-- 7i7 be in the process of establishing or have in effect a ,state levee safety program under which a ,state levee safety agency1 in accordance with ,state law1 carries out the guidelines established under paragraph 7#c72 and 7ii7 allocate sufficient funds in the budget of that ,state to carry out such ,state levee safety program4 7,b7 ,work plans ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with each ,state receiving technical assistance under this subsection to develop a work plan necessary for the ,state levee safety program of that ,state to reach a level of program performance that meets the guidelines established under paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,inspection programs ,the ,secretary shall work with ,states receiving technical assistance under this subsection to develop ,state technical guidelines for levee inspection programs that-- 7i7 address hazard classifications and technically based frameworks for levee assessment2 and 7ii7 are incorporated into ,state levee safety programs4 7,d7 ,maintenance of effort ,technical assistance may not be provided to a ,state under this subsection during a fiscal year unless the ,state enters into an agreement with the ,secretary to ensure that the ,state will maintain during that fiscal year aggregate expenditures for programs to ensure levee safety that are at or above the average annual level of such expenditures for the ,state for the #b fiscal years preceding that fiscal year4 4 #abd4 ,vegetation on levees 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 shall undertake a comprehensive review of the ,corps of ,engineers policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees 7in this section referred to as the guidelines74 ,the ,secretary shall commence the review upon the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,factors 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting the review1 the ,secretary shall examine the guidelines in view of-- 7,a7 the varied interests and responsibilities in managing flood risks1 including the need to provide the greatest levee safety benefit with limited resources2 7,b7 preserving1 protecting1 and enhancing natural resources1 including the potential benefit that vegetation on levees can have in providing habitat for species of concern2 7,c7 protecting the rights of ,indian tribes pursuant to treaties and statutes2 7,d7 determining how vegetation impacts the performance of a levee or levee system during a storm or flood event2 and 7,e7 such other factors as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,regional and watershed considerations ,in conducting the review1 the ,secretary shall specifically consider factors that promote and allow for consideration of potential variances from national guidelines on a regional or watershed basis4 ,such factors may include regional or watershed soil conditions1 hydrologic factors1 vegetation patterns and characteristics1 environmental resources1 levee performance history1 institutional considerations1 and other relevant factors4 ,the scope of a variance approved by the ,secretary may include an exemption to national guidelines where appropriate4 7c7 ,cooperation and recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,the review shall be undertaken in cooperation with interested ,federal agencies and in consultation with interested representatives of ,state and local governments1 ,indian tribes1 appropriate nongovernmental organizations1 and the public4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,corps of ,engineers ,regional ,integration ,teams1 representing districts1 divisions1 and headquarters1 in consultation with ,state and ,federal resources agencies1 and with participation by local agencies1 shall recommend to the ,secretary vegetation management policies for levees that conform with ,state and ,federal laws and other applicable requirements4 7d7 ,revision of guidelines 7#a7 ,in general ,during the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide the public #cj days to review and comment on the guidelines2 7,b7 revise the guidelines based on consideration of the results of the public review2 and 7,c7 submit to ,congress a report that contains a summary of the activities of the ,secretary and a description of the findings of the ,secretary under this section4 7#b7 ,content2 incorporation into manual ,the revised guidelines shall-- 7,a7 provide a practical process for approving regional or watershed variances from the national guidelines1 reflecting due consideration of measures to maximize public safety benefits with limited resources1 levee performance1 regional climatic and hydrologic variations1 environmental quality1 implementation challenges1 and allocation of responsibilities2 and 7,b7 be incorporated into the manual proposed under section #e7;c7 of the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control1 and for other purposes1 approved ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7c774 7e7 ,continuation of work ,concurrent with completion of the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary shall proceed without interruption or delay with those ongoing or programmed projects and studies1 or elements of projects or studies1 that are not directly related to vegetation variance policy4 #abe4 ,reduction of ,federal costs ,section #bjd7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reducing costs ,to reduce or avoid ,federal costs1 the ,secretary shall consider the beneficial use of dredged material in a manner that contributes to the maintenance of sediment resources in the nearby coastal system4 4 #abf4 ,advanced modeling technologies 7a7 ,in general ,to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall encourage and incorporate advanced modeling technologies1 including #c-;dimensional digital modeling1 for activities related to water resources development projects and studies4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 to the greatest extent practicable1 shall-- 7#a7 compile information related to advanced modeling technologies1 including industry best practices with respect to the use of the technologies2 7#b7 disseminate to non-,federal interests the information described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 promote the use of advanced modeling technologies4 7c7 ,advanced modeling technology defined ,in this section1 the term advanced modeling technology means an available or developing technology1 including #c-;dimensional digital modeling1 that can expedite project delivery for or improve the evaluation of water resources development projects that receive ,federal funding by-- 7#a7 accelerating and improving the environmental review process2 7#b7 increasing effective public participation2 7#c7 enhancing the detail and accuracy of project designs2 7#d7 increasing safety2 7#e7 accelerating construction and reducing construction costs2 or 7#f7 otherwise achieving such purposes4 #abg4 ,enhanced use of electronic commerce in ,federal procurement 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 ,secretary's actions to carry out section #bcja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 regarding the use of electronic commerce in ,federal procurement4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the #b fiscal years most recently ended before the fiscal year in which the report is submitted-- 7#a7 an identification of the number1 type1 and dollar value of procurement solicitations with respect to which the public was permitted to respond to the solicitation electronically1 which shall differentiate between solicitations that allowed full or partial electronic submission2 7#b7 an analysis of the information provided under paragraph 7#a7 and actions that could be taken by the ,secretary to refine and improve the use of electronic submission for procurement solicitation responses2 7#c7 an analysis of the potential benefits of and obstacles to implementing fuller use of electronic submission for procurement solicitation responses1 including with respect to cost savings1 error reduction1 paperwork reduction1 increased bidder participation1 and competition1 and expanded use of electronic bid data collection for cost-effective contract management and timely reporting2 and 7#d7 an analysis of the options and technologies available to facilitate expanded implementation of electronic submission for procurement solicitation responses and the suitability of each option and technology for contracts of various types and sizes4 #abh4 ,corrosion prevention 7a7 ,in general ,to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall encourage and incorporate corrosion prevention activities at water resources development projects4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 to the greatest extent practicable1 shall ensure that contractors performing work for water resources development projects-- 7#a7 use best practices to carry out corrosion prevention activities in the field2 7#b7 use industry recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods when-- 7,a7 determining protective coatings2 7,b7 selecting materials2 and 7,c7 determining methods of cathodic protection1 design1 and engineering for corrosion prevention2 7#c7 use certified coating application specialists and cathodic protection technicians and engineers2 7#d7 use best practices in environmental protection to prevent environmental degradation1 and to ensure careful handling of all hazardous materials2 7#e7 demonstrate a history of employing industry-certified inspectors to ensure adherence to best practices and standards2 and 7#f7 demonstrate a history of compliance with applicable requirements of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration4 7c7 ,corrosion prevention activities defined ,in this section1 the term corrosion prevention activities means-- 7#a7 the application and inspection of protective coatings for complex work involving steel and cementitious structures1 including structures that will be exposed in immersion2 7#b7 the installation1 testing1 and inspection of cathodic protection systems2 and 7#c7 any other activities related to corrosion prevention the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #abi4 ,resilient construction and use of innovative materials ,the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable1 shall encourage the use of durable1 resilient1 and sustainable materials and practices1 including the use of geosynthetic materials and innovative technologies1 in carrying out the activities of the ,corps of ,engineers4 #acj4 ,assessment of water supply in arid regions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of the management practices1 priorities1 and authorized purposes at ,corps of ,engineers reservoirs in arid regions to determine the effects of such practices1 priorities1 and purposes on water supply during periods of drought4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 results of the assessment4 #aca4 ,river basin commissions ,section #ejai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,report ,after each fiscal year1 if the ,secretary did not allocate funds in accordance with subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 in conjunction with the ,president's next submission to ,congress of a budget under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the reasons why the ,secretary did not allocate funds in accordance with subsection 7b7 during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the impact1 on the jurisdiction of each ,commission specified in subsection 7b71 of not allocating the funds1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 water supply allocation2 7,b7 water quality protection2 7,c7 regulatory review and permitting2 7,d7 water conservation2 7,e7 watershed planning2 7,f7 drought management2 7,g7 flood loss reduction2 7,h7 recreation2 and 7,i7 energy development4 4 #acb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding water resources development bills 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,between #aihf and #bjjj1 a water resources development bill was typically enacted every #b years4 7#b7 ,since #bjjj1 only #a water resources development bill has been enacted4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 because the missions of the ,corps of ,engineers are unique and benefit all individuals in the ,united ,states and because water resources development projects are critical to maintaining economic prosperity1 national security1 and environmental protection1 ,congress should consider a water resources development bill not less than once every ,congress4 ,,ii ,navigation ,improvements ,a ,ports #bja4 ,expanded use of ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,for any fiscal year in which target appropriations described in subsection 7b7 are met1 the ,secretary may use up to #e percent of the total amount made available to the ,secretary from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund for the eligible operations and maintenance costs described in section #baj7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7;a77#b77 for that fiscal year for expanded uses of the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund4 7b7 ,target appropriations ,for purposes of this section1 target appropriations are met for a fiscal year if the total amount made available to the ,secretary from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund for that fiscal year equals or exceeds1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the following3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjad1 #fe percent of the total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in fiscal year #bjac4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 #fg percent of the total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in fiscal year #bjad4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjaf1 #fi percent of the total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in fiscal year #bjae4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjag1 #ga percent of the total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in fiscal year #bjaf4 7#e7 ,for fiscal year #bjah1 #gc percent of the total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in fiscal year #bjag4 7#f7 ,for fiscal year #bjai1 #ge percent of the total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in fiscal year #bjah4 7#g7 ,for fiscal year #bjbj1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 #hj percent of total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in the previous fiscal year4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible harbors and inland harbors defined ,the term eligible harbor or inland harbor means a harbor or inland harbor that1 historically1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 generates an amount of harbor maintenance taxes2 that exceeds 7,b7 the value of maintenance dredging work carried out for the harbor or inland harbor using amounts from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund4 7#b7 ,expanded uses ,the term expanded uses means the following activities performed for an eligible harbor or inland harbor3 7,a7 ,the maintenance dredging of a berth in a harbor that is accessible to a ,federal navigation project and that benefits commercial navigation at the harbor4 7,b7 ,the maintenance dredging and disposal of legacy-contaminated sediment1 and sediment unsuitable for open water disposal1 if-- 7i7 such dredging and disposal benefits commercial navigation at the harbor2 and 7ii7 such sediment-- 7,i7 is located in and affects the maintenance of a ,federal navigation project2 or 7,,ii7 is located in a berth that is accessible to a ,federal navigation project4 7#c7 ,total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received ,the term total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received means1 with respect to a fiscal year1 the aggregate of amounts appropriated1 transferred1 or credited to the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund under section #ieje7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for that fiscal year as set forth in the current year estimate provided in the ,president's budget request for the subsequent fiscal year1 submitted pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ieje7;c77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif74 7e7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that any increase in harbor maintenance programs described in this section shall result from an overall increase in appropriations for the civil works program of the ,corps of ,engineers and not from similar reductions in the appropriations for other programs1 projects1 and activities carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers for other authorized purposes4 #bjb4 ,assessment and prioritization of operation and maintenance 7a7 ,assessment ,section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,assessment of operation and maintenance needs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall assess the operation and maintenance needs of the harbors referred to in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,types of harbors ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall assess the operation and maintenance needs of the harbors used for-- 7,a7 commercial navigation2 7,b7 commercial fishing2 7,c7 subsistence1 including utilization by ,indian tribes 7as such term is defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b77 for subsistence and ceremonial purposes2 7,d7 use as a harbor of refuge2 7,e7 transportation of persons2 7,f7 purposes relating to domestic energy production1 including the fabrication1 servicing1 or supply of domestic offshore energy production facilities2 7,g7 activities of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 7,h7 public health and safety related equipment for responding to coastal and inland emergencies2 7,i7 recreation purposes2 and 7,j7 any other authorized purpose4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,for fiscal year #bjae1 and biennially thereafter1 in conjunction with the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 that1 with respect to harbors referred to in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 identifies the operation and maintenance costs associated with the harbors1 including those costs required to achieve and maintain the authorized length1 width1 and depth for the harbors1 on a project-by-project basis2 7,b7 identifies the amount of funding requested in the ,president's budget for the operation and maintenance costs associated with the harbors1 on a project-by-project basis2 7,c7 identifies the unmet operation and maintenance needs associated with the harbors1 on a project-by-project basis2 and 7,d7 identifies the harbors for which the ,president will allocate funding over the next #e fiscal years for operation and maintenance activities1 on a project-by-project basis1 including the amounts to be allocated for such purposes4 4 7b7 ,operation and maintenance of emerging harbor projects ,section #baj of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,operation and maintenance of emerging harbor projects 7#a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall make expenditures to pay for operation and maintenance costs of the harbors referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 including expenditures of funds appropriated from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund1 based on an equitable allocation of funds among all such harbors1 regardless of the size or tonnage throughput of the harbor4 7#b7 ,criteria ,in determining the equitable allocation of funds under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 utilize the information obtained in the assessment conducted under subsection 7c72 7,b7 consider the national and regional significance of harbor operation and maintenance2 and 7,c7 not make such allocation based solely on the tonnage transiting through a harbor4 7#c7 ,emerging harbors 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 in making expenditures described in paragraph 7#a7 for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall allocate not less than #aj percent of the total amount of the expenditures to pay for operation and maintenance costs of emerging harbors4 7,b7 ,emerging harbor defined ,in this paragraph1 the term emerging harbor means a harbor referred to in subsection 7a77#b7 that transits less than #a1jjj1jjj tons of commerce annually4 7#d7 ,emergency expenditures ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit the ,secretary from making an expenditure to pay for the operation and maintenance costs of a specific harbor1 including the transfer of funding from the operation and maintenance of a separate project1 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that the action is necessary to address the navigation needs of a harbor where safe navigation has been severely restricted due to an unforeseen event2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary provides advance notice and information on the need for the action to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,management of ,great ,lakes ,navigation ,system ,to sustain effective and efficient operation and maintenance of the ,great ,lakes ,navigation ,system1 including any navigation feature in the ,great ,lakes that is a ,federal responsibility with respect to operation and maintenance1 the ,secretary shall manage and allocate funding for all of the individually authorized projects in the ,great ,lakes ,navigation ,system as components of a single1 comprehensive system1 recognizing the interdependence of the projects4 4 #bjc4 ,preserving ,united ,states harbors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with a non-,federal interest1 at the request of the non-,federal interest1 under which the ,secretary agrees to maintain a navigation project for a harbor or inland harbor 7in this section referred to as a #8#8federally authorized harbor''7 in accordance with section #aja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaa7;b774 7b7 ,report by non-,federal interest 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to enter into an agreement under subsection 7a7 with respect to a federally authorized harbor1 a non-,federal interest shall submit to the ,secretary a report justifying economic investment in maintenance of the harbor4 7#b7 ,justification of investment ,a report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 may justify economic investment in the maintenance of a federally authorized harbor based on-- 7,a7 projected economic benefits1 including transportation savings and job creation2 and 7,b7 other factors1 including navigation safety1 national security1 and sustainability of subsistence harbors4 7#c7 ,termination of certain agreements ,an agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 with respect to a federally authorized harbor shall contain terms to allow the ,secretary to terminate the agreement if the ,secretary determines that ,federal economic investment in maintaining the harbor is no longer justified4 7c7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to preclude the operation and maintenance of a federally authorized harbor under section #aja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaa7;b774 #bjd4 ,consolidation of deep draft navigation expertise ,section #bjcc7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;a7e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,deep draft navigation planning center of expertise 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consolidate deep draft navigation expertise within the ,corps of ,engineers into a deep draft navigation planning center of expertise4 7,b7 ,list ,not later than #fj days after the date of the consolidation required under subparagraph 7,a71 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 list of personnel1 including the grade levels and expertise of the personnel1 assigned to the center described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #bje4 ,disposal sites 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and with the concurrence of the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 is authorized to reopen the ,cape ,arundel ,disposal ,site 7in this section referred to as the ,site7 as an alternative dredged material disposal site under section #ajc7;b7 of the ,marine ,protection1 ,research1 and ,sanctuaries ,act of #aigb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #adac7;b774 7b7 ,deadline ,the ,site may remain open under subsection 7a7 until the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,site does not have any remaining disposal capacity2 7#b7 the date on which an environmental impact statement designating an alternative dredged material disposal site for southern ,maine has been completed2 or 7#c7 the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,limitations ,the use of the ,site as a dredged material disposal site under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the conditions that-- 7#a7 conditions at the ,site remain suitable for the continued use of the ,site as a dredged material disposal site2 and 7#b7 the ,site not be used for the disposal of more than #hj1jjj cubic yards from any single dredging project4 ,b ,inland ,waterways #baa4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund ,the term ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund means the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund established by section #iejf7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,qualifying project ,the term qualifying project means any construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intracoastal waterways that is-- 7,a7 authorized before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 not completed on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,c7 funded at least in part from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund4 #bab4 ,project delivery process reforms 7a7 ,requirements for qualifying projects ,with respect to each qualifying project1 the ,secretary shall require-- 7#a7 for each project manager1 that-- 7,a7 the project manager have formal project management training and certification2 and 7,b7 the project manager be assigned from among personnel certified by the ,chief of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 for an applicable cost estimation1 that-- 7,a7 the ,secretary utilize a risk-based cost estimate with a confidence level of at least #hj percent2 and 7,b7 the cost estimate be implemented-- 7i7 for a qualifying project that requires an increase in the authorized amount in accordance with section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 during the preparation of a post-authorization change report or other similar decision document2 7ii7 for a qualifying project for which the first construction contract has not been awarded1 prior to the award of the first construction contract2 7iii7 for a qualifying project without a completed feasibility report in accordance with section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb71 prior to the completion of such a report2 and 7iv7 for a qualifying project with a completed feasibility report in accordance with section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7 that has not yet been authorized1 during design for the qualifying project4 7b7 ,additional project delivery process reforms ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis best management practices from prior or ongoing qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on-budget completion of qualifying projects2 7#b7 evaluate early contractor involvement acquisition procedures to improve on-time and on-budget project delivery performance2 and 7#c7 implement any additional measures that the ,secretary determines will achieve the purposes of this subtitle1 including-- 7,a7 the implementation of applicable practices and procedures developed pursuant to management by the ,secretary of an applicable military construction program2 7,b7 the development and use of a portfolio of standard designs for inland navigation locks2 7,c7 the use of full-funding contracts or formulation of a revised continuing contracts clause2 and 7,d7 the establishment of procedures for recommending new project construction starts using a capital projects business model4 7c7 ,pilot projects 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may carry out pilot projects to evaluate processes and procedures for the study1 design1 and construction of qualifying projects4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,at a minimum1 the ,secretary shall carry out pilot projects under this subsection to evaluate-- 7,a7 early contractor involvement in the development of features and components2 7,b7 an appropriate use of continuing contracts for the construction of features and components2 and 7,c7 applicable principles1 procedures1 and processes used for military construction projects4 7d7 ,inland ,waterways ,user ,board ,section #cjb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbea7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,duties of ,users ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,users ,board shall meet not less frequently than semiannually to develop and make recommendations to the ,secretary and ,congress regarding the inland waterways and inland harbors of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,advice and recommendations ,for commercial navigation features and components of the inland waterways and inland harbors of the ,united ,states1 the ,users ,board shall provide-- 7,a7 prior to the development of the budget proposal of the ,president for a given fiscal year1 advice and recommendations to the ,secretary regarding construction and rehabilitation priorities and spending levels2 7,b7 advice and recommendations to ,congress regarding any completed feasibility report in accordance with section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7 relating to those features and components2 7,c7 advice and recommendations to ,congress regarding an increase in the authorized cost of those features and components2 7,d7 not later than #fj days after the date of the submission of the budget proposal of the ,president to ,congress1 advice and recommendations to ,congress regarding construction and rehabilitation priorities and spending levels2 and 7,e7 advice and recommendations on the development of a long-term capital investment program in accordance with subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,project development teams ,the chairperson of the ,users ,board shall appoint a representative of the ,users ,board to serve as an informal advisor to the project development team for a qualifying project or the study or design of a commercial navigation feature or component of the inland waterways and inland harbors of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,independent judgment ,any advice or recommendation made by the ,users ,board to the ,secretary shall reflect the independent judgment of the ,users ,board4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,duties of ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 communicate not less than once each quarter to the ,users ,board the status of the study1 design1 or construction of all commercial navigation features or components of the inland waterways or inland harbors of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,users ,board a courtesy copy of all completed feasibility reports relating to a commercial navigation feature or component of the inland waterways or inland harbors of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,capital investment program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,users ,board1 shall develop and submit to ,congress a report describing a #bj-year program for making capital investments on the inland and intracoastal waterways based on the application of objective1 national project selection prioritization criteria4 7#b7 ,consideration ,in developing the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the #bj-year capital investment strategy contained in the ,inland ,marine ,transportation ,system 7,,imts7 ,capital ,projects ,business ,model1 ,final ,report published on ,april #ac1 #bjaj1 as approved by the ,users ,board4 7#c7 ,criteria ,in developing the plan and prioritization criteria under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that investments made under the #bj-year program described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 are made in all geographical areas of the inland waterways system2 and 7,b7 ensure efficient funding of inland waterways projects4 7#d7 ,strategic review and update ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and not less frequently than once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,users ,board1 shall-- 7,a7 submit to ,congress a strategic review of the #bj-year program in effect under this subsection1 which shall identify and explain any changes to the project-specific recommendations contained in the previous #bj-year program 7including any changes to the prioritization criteria used to develop the updated recommendations72 and 7,b7 make revisions to the program1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,project management plans ,the chairperson of the ,users ,board and the project development team member appointed by the chairperson under subsection 7b77#c7 may sign the project management plan for the qualifying project or the study or design of a commercial navigation feature or component of the inland waterways and inland harbors of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,administration ,the ,users ,board shall be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act1 other than section #ad1 and1 with the consent of the appropriate agency head1 the ,users ,board may use the facilities and services of any ,federal agency4 ,for the purposes of complying with such ,act1 the members of the ,users ,board shall not be considered special ,government employees 7as defined in section #bjb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,non-,federal members of the ,users ,board while engaged in the performance of their duties away from their homes or regular places of business1 may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 as authorized by section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #bac4 ,efficiency of revenue collection ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall prepare a report on the efficiency of collecting the fuel tax for the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund1 which shall include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of whether current methods of collection of the fuel tax result in full compliance with requirements of the law2 7#b7 whether alternative methods of collection would result in increased revenues into the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund2 and 7#c7 an evaluation of alternative collection options4 #bad4 ,inland waterways revenue studies 7a7 ,inland waterways construction bonds study 7#a7 ,study ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall conduct a study on the feasibility of authorizing the issuance of federally tax-exempt bonds secured against the available proceeds1 including projected annual receipts1 in the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund established by section #iejf7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall examine the implications of and the potential revenues that could be generated by the issuance of such bonds4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 at a minimum1 shall consult with-- 7,a7 representatives of the ,inland ,waterway ,users ,board established by section #cjb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbea72 7,b7 representatives of the commodities and bulk cargos that are currently shipped for commercial purposes on the segments of the inland and intracoastal waterways listed in section #bjf of the ,inland ,waterways ,revenue ,act of #aigh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjd72 7,c7 representatives of other users of locks and dams on the inland and intracoastal waterways1 including persons owning1 operating1 using1 or otherwise benefitting from-- 7i7 hydropower generation facilities2 7ii7 electric utilities that rely on the waterways for cooling of existing electricity generation facilities2 7iii7 municipal and industrial water supply2 7iv7 recreation2 7v7 irrigation water supply2 or 7vi7 flood damage reduction2 7,d7 other stakeholders associated with the inland and intracoastal waterways1 as identified by the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 and 7,e7 the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 including the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a joint report on the results of the study to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,senate4 7b7 ,potential fees for beneficiaries and users of inland and intracoastal waterways infrastructure 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study and submit to ,congress a report on potential user fees and revenues from other sources that could be collected to generate additional revenues for the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund established by section #iejf7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,scope of study 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the study1 the ,secretary shall evaluate an array of potential user fees and other revenues options that1 when combined with funds generated by section #djdb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 are sufficient to support one-half of annual construction expenditure levels of #chj1jjj1jjj for the authorized purposes of the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund4 7,b7 ,potential ,revenue ,options for ,study ,in carrying out the study1 the ,secretary1 at a minimum1 shall evaluate potential user fees and other revenue options identified in-- 7i7 the report of the ,congressional ,budget ,office entitled ,paying for ,highways1 ,airways1 and ,waterways3 ,how ,can ,users ,be ,charged81 dated ,may #a1 #aiib2 7ii7 the draft bill submitted by the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army 7,civil ,works7 to ,congress entitled the ,lock ,user ,fee ,act of #bjjh1 dated ,april #d1 #bjjh2 7iii7 the ,inland ,marine ,transportation ,system 7,,imts7 ,capital ,projects ,business ,model1 ,final ,report1 published on ,april #ab1 #bjaj1 as approved by the ,inland ,waterways ,users ,board established by section #cjb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbea72 and 7iv7 the draft bill submitted by the ,president to ,congress entitled the ,inland ,waterways ,capital ,investment ,act of #bjaa1 dated ,september #bjaa4 7#c7 ,conduct of study ,in carrying out the study1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 take into consideration whether the potential user fees and revenues from other sources-- 7i7 are equitably associated with the construction1 operation1 and maintenance of inland and intracoastal waterway infrastructure1 including locks1 dams1 and navigation channels2 and 7ii7 can be efficiently collected2 7,b7 consult with1 at a minimum-- 7i7 representatives of the ,inland ,waterways ,users ,board2 and 7ii7 representatives of other nonnavigation beneficiaries of inland and intracoastal waterway infrastructure1 including persons benefitting from-- 7,i7 municipal water supply2 7,,ii7 hydropower2 7,,iii7 recreation2 7,,iv7 industrial water supply2 7,v7 flood damage reduction2 7,,vi7 agricultural water supply2 7,,vii7 environmental restoration2 7,,viii7 local and regional economic development2 or 7,,ix7 local real estate interests2 and 7iii7 representatives of other interests1 as identified by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 provide the opportunity for public hearings in each of the geographic regions that contain segments of the inland and intracoastal waterways listed in section #bjf of the ,inland ,waterways ,revenue ,act of #aigh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjd74 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report on the results of the study to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,senate4 #bae4 ,inland waterways stakeholder roundtable 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct an inland waterways stakeholder roundtable to provide for a review and evaluation of alternative approaches-- 7#a7 to address the financial needs of the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund2 and 7#b7 to support the water infrastructure needs of the ,inland ,waterways ,system4 7b7 ,selection of participants 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to ,congress the report required by section #bad7;b71 the ,secretary shall select individuals to be invited to participate in the stakeholder roundtable4 7#b7 ,composition ,the individuals selected under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 representatives of affected shippers and suppliers2 7,b7 representatives of ,state and ,federal water managers2 and 7,c7 other interested persons with direct knowledge of the ,inland ,waterways ,system4 7c7 ,framework and agenda ,the ,secretary shall work with a group of the individuals selected under subsection 7b7 to develop the framework and agenda for the stakeholder roundtable4 7d7 ,conduct of stakeholder roundtable 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to ,congress the report required by section #bad7;b71 the ,secretary shall conduct the stakeholder roundtable4 7#b7 ,issues to be discussed ,the stakeholder roundtable shall provide for the review and evaluation described in subsection 7a7 and shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of alternatives that have been developed to address funding options for the ,inland ,waterways ,system4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of the funding status of the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund4 7,c7 ,prioritization of the ongoing and projected water infrastructure needs of the ,inland ,waterways ,system4 7,d7 ,identification of a process forward for meeting such needs1 with timeline for addressing the funding challenges for the inland waterways trust system4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to ,congress the report required by section #bad7;b71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that contains-- 7#a7 a summary the stakeholder roundtable1 including areas of concurrence on funding approaches and areas or disagreement in meeting funding needs2 and 7#b7 recommendations developed by the ,secretary for logical next steps to address the issues discussed at the stakeholder roundtable4 #baf4 ,preserving the ,inland ,waterway ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,olmsted project reform 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ajb7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbab7;a771 for each fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 #be percent of the cost of construction for the ,olmsted ,project shall be paid from amounts appropriated from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection the term ,olmsted ,project means the project for navigation1 ,lower ,ohio ,river1 ,locks #eb and #ec1 ,illinois and ,kentucky1 authorized by section #c7;a77#f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihh 7#ajb ,stat4 #djac74 7#c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the appropriation for the ,olmsted project should be not less than #aej1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year until construction of the project is completed4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 regarding the lessons learned from the experience of planning and constructing the ,olmsted ,project and how such lessons might apply to future inland waterway studies and projects4 7b7 ,annual report on progress and costs ,for any inland waterways project that the ,secretary carries out that has an estimated total cost of #ejj1jjj1jjj or more1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional committees referred to in subsection 7a77#d7 an annual financial plan for the project4 ,the plan shall be based on detailed annual estimates of the cost to complete the remaining elements of the project and on reasonable assumptions1 as determined by the ,secretary1 of any future increases of the cost to complete the project4 #bag4 ,public comment on lock operations ,at least #ij days before carrying out a proposed modification to the operation of a lock at a project for navigation on the inland waterways1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide notice of the proposed modification in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#b7 accept public comments on the proposed modification4 #bah4 ,assessment of operation and maintenance needs of the ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall assess the operation and maintenance needs of the ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway4 7b7 ,types of activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall assess the operation and maintenance needs of the ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway as used for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,commercial navigation4 7#b7 ,commercial fishing4 7#c7 ,subsistence1 including utilization by ,indian tribes 7as such term is defined by section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b77 for subsistence and ceremonial purposes4 7#d7 ,use as ingress and egress to harbors of refuge4 7#e7 ,transportation of persons4 7#f7 ,purposes relating to domestic energy production1 including fabrication1 servicing1 and supply of domestic offshore energy production facilities4 7#g7 ,activities of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#h7 ,public health and safety related equipment for responding to coastal and inland emergencies4 7#i7 ,recreation purposes4 7#aj7 ,any other authorized purpose4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,for fiscal year #bjae1 and biennially thereafter1 in conjunction with the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 that1 with respect to the ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway-- 7#a7 identifies the operation and maintenance costs required to achieve the authorized length1 width1 and depth2 7#b7 identifies the amount of funding requested in the ,president's budget for operation and maintenance costs2 and 7#c7 identifies the unmet operation and maintenance needs of the ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway4 #bai4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection 7a7 ,economic impact study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study and submit to ,congress a report on the impact of closing the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam on the economy and the environment1 including an assessment of the annual average tonnage moving through the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam during the preceding #e years4 7b7 ,mandatory ,closure ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall close the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam if the ,secretary determines pursuant to the study conducted under subsection 7a7 that the annual average tonnage moving through the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam during the preceding #e years was not more than #a1ejj1jjj tons4 7c7 ,emergency operations ,nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the ,secretary from carrying out emergency lock operations necessary to mitigate flood damage4 7d7 ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam defined ,in this section1 the term ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam means the lock and dam located on ,mississippi ,river ,mile #hec4i in ,minneapolis1 ,minnesota4 #bbj4 ,corps of ,engineers lock and dam energy development ,section #aaag of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dbcf7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaag4 ,w4,d4 ,mayo ,lock and ,dam 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,cherokee ,nation of ,oklahoma may-- 7#a7 design and construct one or more hydroelectric generating facilities at the ,w4,d4 ,mayo ,lock and ,dam on the ,arkansas ,river1 ,oklahoma2 and 7#b7 market the electricity generated from any such facility4 7b7 ,preconstruction ,requirements 7#a7 ,permits ,before the date on which construction of a hydroelectric generating facility begins under subsection 7a71 the ,cherokee ,nation shall obtain any permit required under ,federal or ,state law1 except that the ,cherokee ,nation shall be exempt from licensing requirements that may otherwise apply to construction1 operation1 or maintenance of the facility under the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gia;a et seq474 7#b7 ,review of plans and specifications ,the ,cherokee ,nation may initiate the design or construction of a hydroelectric generating facility under subsection 7a7 only after the ,secretary reviews and approves the plans and specifications for the design and construction4 7c7 ,payment of design and construction costs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may accept funds offered by the ,cherokee ,nation and use such funds to carry out the design and construction of a hydroelectric generating facility under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,allocation of costs ,the ,cherokee ,nation shall-- 7,a7 bear all costs associated with the design and construction of a hydroelectric generating facility under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 provide any funds necessary for the design and construction to the ,secretary prior to the ,secretary initiating any activities related to the design and construction4 7d7 ,assumption of liability ,the ,cherokee ,nation shall-- 7#a7 hold all title to a hydroelectric generating facility constructed under subsection 7a7 and may1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary1 assign such title to a third party2 7#b7 be solely responsible for-- 7,a7 the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 replacement1 and rehabilitation of the facility2 and 7,b7 the marketing of the electricity generated by the facility2 and 7#c7 release and indemnify the ,united ,states from any claims1 causes of action1 or liabilities that may arise out of any activity undertaken to carry out this section4 7e7 ,assistance available ,the ,secretary may provide technical and construction management assistance requested by the ,cherokee ,nation relating to the design and construction of a hydroelectric generating facility under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,third party agreements ,the ,cherokee ,nation may enter into agreements with the ,secretary or a third party that the ,cherokee ,nation or the ,secretary determines are necessary to carry out this section4 4 ,,iii ,deauthorizations and ,backlog ,prevention #cja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to identify #ab1jjj1jjj1jjj in water resources development projects authorized by ,congress that are no longer viable for construction due to-- 7,a7 a lack of local support2 7,b7 a lack of available ,federal or non-,federal resources2 or 7,c7 an authorizing purpose that is no longer relevant or feasible2 7#b7 to create an expedited and definitive process to deauthorize water resources development projects that are no longer viable for construction2 and 7#c7 to allow the continued authorization of water resources development projects that are viable for construction4 7b7 ,deauthorization of projects authorized before ,,wrda #bjjg 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 ,senate1 and shall publish in the ,federal ,register1 a report that lists each authorized water resources development project1 or separable element of a project1 authorized for construction before ,november #h1 #bjjg-- 7,a7 for which-- 7i7 construction was not initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 construction was initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act1 but for which no funds1 ,federal or non-,federal1 were obligated for construction of the project or separable element during the #e-year period ending on ,july #a1 #bjac2 and 7,b7 that is identified in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,special rule for ongoing construction ,a project or separable element shall not be listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 if the project or separable element is being constructed as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,identification of projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall identify in the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 projects and separable elements that-- 7i7 meet the requirements described in that paragraph2 and 7ii7 in the aggregate have an estimated ,federal cost to complete 7as of the date of the report7 that is at least #ab1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,sequencing of projects ,in identifying projects and separable elements under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall identify projects and separable elements according to the order in which the projects and separable elements were authorized1 beginning with the earliest authorized projects and separable elements and ending upon the aggregate estimated ,federal cost to complete for the projects and separable elements identified satisfying the requirement under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7#d7 ,congressional review period2 deauthorization ,after the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the submission of the report under this subsection1 any project or separable element identified in that report is hereby deauthorized1 unless during such period the non-,federal interest for the project or separable element provides1 under ,federal law1 all funds necessary to complete the project or separable element4 7c7 ,treatment of project modifications ,for purposes of this section1 if an authorized water resources development project or separable element has been modified in an ,act of ,congress1 the date of the authorization of the project or separable element shall be deemed to be the date of the most recent such modification4 #cjb4 ,review of ,corps of ,engineers assets 7a7 ,assessment and ,inventory ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of all properties under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers and develop an inventory of the properties that are not needed for the missions of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,criteria ,in conducting the assessment and developing the inventory under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall use the following criteria3 7#a7 ,the extent to which the property aligns with the current missions of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,the economic impact of the property on existing communities in the vicinity of the property4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the utilization rate for the property is being maximized and is consistent with nongovernmental industry standards for the given function or operation4 7#d7 ,the extent to which the reduction or elimination of the property could reduce operation and maintenance costs of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#e7 ,the extent to which the reduction or elimination of the property could reduce energy consumption by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7c7 ,notification ,as soon as practicable following completion of the inventory of properties under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide the inventory to the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date of the notification under subsection 7c71 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 containing the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the assessment and inventory required under subsection 7a74 #cjc4 ,backlog prevention 7a7 ,project deauthorization 7#a7 ,in general ,a water resources development project1 or separable element of such a project1 authorized for construction by this ,act shall not be authorized after the last day of the #g-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act unless during that period funds have been obligated for construction of such project4 7#b7 ,identification of projects ,not later than #fj days after the expiration of the #g-year period referred to in paragraph 7#a71 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 the projects deauthorized under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the expiration of the #ab-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 contains-- 7#a7 a list of any water resources development projects authorized by this ,act for which construction has not been completed during that period2 7#b7 a description of the reasons the projects were not completed2 and 7#c7 a schedule for the completion of the projects based on expected levels of appropriations4 #cjd4 ,deauthorizations 7a7 ,in general ,the following projects are not authorized after the date of enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,walnut ,creek 7,pacheco ,creek71 ,california ,the portions of the project for flood protection on ,walnut ,creek1 ,california1 constructed under section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7,public ,law #hf-fde2 #gd ,stat4 #dhh71 consisting of the ,walnut ,creek project from ,sta #jjj to ,sta #adbjj and the upstream extent of the ,walnut ,creek project along ,pacheco ,creek from ,sta #jjj to ,sta #gcej4 7#b7 ,walnut ,creek 7,san ,ramon ,creek71 ,california ,the portion of the project for flood protection on ,walnut ,creek1 ,california1 constructed under section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7,public ,law #hf-fde2 #gd ,stat4 #dhh71 consisting of the culvert constructed by the ,department of the ,army on ,san ,ramon ,creek from ,sta #dbg to ,sta #adbg4 7#c7 ,hillsborough 7,hillsboro7 ,bay and ,river1 ,florida ,those portions of the project for navigation1 ,hillsborough 7,hillsboro7 ,bay and ,river1 ,florida1 authorized by the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cj ,stat4 #aabf2 chapter #dbe71 that extend on either side of the ,hillsborough ,river from the ,kennedy ,boulevard bridge to the mouth of the river that cause the existing channel to exceed #ajj feet in width4 7#d7 ,kahului ,wastewater ,reclamation ,facility1 ,maui1 ,hawaii ,the project carried out pursuant to the authority provided by section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar7 to provide shoreline protection for the ,kahului ,wastewater ,reclamation ,facility1 located on the ,island of ,maui in the ,state of ,hawaii4 7#e7 ,chicago ,harbor1 ,illinois ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,chicago ,harbor1 ,illinois1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cj ,stat4 #aabi2 chapter #dbe71 and the first section of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aiai 7#dj ,stat4 #abhc2 chapter #ie71 and described as follows3 7,a7 ,beginning at the southwest corner of ,metropolitan ,sanitary ,district of ,greater ,chicago sluice gate that abuts the north wall of the ,chicago ,river ,lock4 7,b7 ,thence running north for approximately #bij feet4 7,c7 ,thence running east approximately #a1jjj feet4 7,d7 ,thence running south approximately #bij feet4 7,e7 ,thence running west approximately #a1jjj feet to the point of origin4 7#f7 ,lucas-,berg ,pit1 ,illinois ,waterway and ,grant ,calumet ,river1 ,illinois ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,illinois ,waterway and ,grand ,calumet ,river1 ,illinois1 authorized by the first section of the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control1 and for other purposes1 approved ,july #bd1 #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #fcf2 chapter #eif71 that consists of the ,lucas-,berg ,pit confined disposal facility1 ,illinois4 7#g7 ,rockland ,harbor1 ,maine ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,rockland ,harbor1 ,maine1 authorized by the ,act entitled ,an ,act making appropriations for the construction1 repair1 and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors1 and for other purposes1 approved ,june #c1 #ahif 7#bi ,stat4 #bjb71 and described as follows3 7,a7 ,beginning at the point in the #ad-;foot turning basin limit with coordinates ,n#afb1ibg4fa1 ,e#hbf1baj4af4 7,b7 ,thence running north #de degrees #de minutes #ae4f seconds east #bhg4de feet to a point ,n#afc1abh4ah1 ,e#hbf1daf4jh4 7,c7 ,thence running south #ac degrees #ag minutes #ec4c seconds east #abi4aa feet to a point ,n#afc1jjb4ec1 ,e#hbf1dde4gg4 7,d7 ,thence running south #de degrees #de minutes #ah4d seconds west #bba4je feet to a point ,n#afb1hdh4cj1 ,e#hbf1bhg4db4 7,e7 ,thence running north #dd degrees #ad minutes #ei4e seconds west #aaj4gc feet to the point of origin4 7#h7 ,corsica ,river1 ,queen ,anne's ,county1 ,maryland ,the portion of the project for improving the ,corsica ,river1 ,maryland1 authorized by the first section of the ,act entitled ,an ,act making appropriations for the construction1 repair1 and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors1 and for other purposes1 approved ,july #be1 #aiab 7#cg ,stat4 #bje71 and described as follows3 ,approximately #b1jjj feet of the eastern section of the project channel extending from-- 7,a7 centerline station #jjjj 7coordinates ,n#ejfcej4fj1 ,e#aegejac4fj72 to 7,b7 station #bjjj 7coordinates ,n#ejhjab4ci1 ,e#aegdgbj4ah74 7#i7 ,gloucester ,harbor and ,annisquam ,river1 ,massachusetts ,the portions of the project for navigation1 ,gloucester ,harbor and ,annisquam ,river1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by section #b of the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing the construction1 repair1 and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors1 and for other purposes1 approved of ,march #b1 #aide 7#ei ,stat4 #ab2 chapter #ai71 consisting of an #h-;foot anchorage area in ,lobster ,cove1 and described as follows3 7,a7 ,beginning at a bend along the easterly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfcbcj4ca1 ,e#hghbhc4gg1 thence running northwesterly about #cci feet to a point1 ,n#cjfcdgh4hf1 ,e#hghjec4hc1 thence running northwesterly about #bha feet to a bend on the easterly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfcgca4hh1 ,e#hggicb4ed1 thence running southeasterly about #fab feet along the easterly limit of the existing project to the point of origin4 7,b7 ,beginning at a bend along the easterly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfdjfe4hj1 ,e#hghjca4de1 thence running northwesterly about #fba feet to a point1 ,n#cjfdfhg4je1 ,e#hghjca4ac1 thence running southwesterly about #abb feet to a point1 ,n#cjfdfhf4ih1 ,e#hggijh4he1 thence running southeasterly about #fbd feet to a point1 ,n#cjfdjfc4ca1 ,e#hggiji4ag1 thence running southwesterly about #eab feet to a point1 ,n#cjfcfhd4gc1 ,e#hggefd4ef1 thence running about #gda feet to a point along the westerly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfcbgc4ih1 ,e#hgfidg4gg1 thence running northeasterly about #ecc feet to a bend along the westerly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfcehe4fb1 ,e#hggchj4fc1 thence running about #adg feet northeasterly to a bend along the westerly limit of the project1 ,n#cjfcfga4bi1 ,e#hggdii4fc1 thence running northeasterly about #bcc feet to a bend along the westerly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfchdj4fj1 ,e#hggffj4bi1 thence running about #cci feet northeasterly to a bend along the westerly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfdabj4cd1 ,e#hggheb4ee1 thence running about #egc feet to a bend along the westerly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfdfib4ih1 ,e#hgghfe4jd1 thence running about #aac feet to a bend along the northerly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfdgci4ea1 ,e#hggifh4ca1 thence running #ade feet southeasterly to a bend along the northerly limit of the existing project1 ,n#cjfdgaa4ai1 ,e#hghaaj4fi1 thence running about #fej feet along the easterly limit of the existing project to the point of origin4 7#aj7 ,ipswich ,river1 ,massachusetts ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,ipswich ,river1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #e1 #ahhf 7#bd ,stat4 #cag1 chapter #ibi7 consisting of a #d-;foot channel located at the entrance to the inner harbor at ,ipswich ,harbor1 and described as follows3 7,a7 ,lying northwesterly of a line commencing at ,n#c1jgd1ich4ji1 ,e#hcg1aed4hg4 7,b7 ,thence running easterly approximately #fj feet to a point with coordinates ,n#c1jgd1igb4fb1 ,e#hcg1bjc4ic4 7#aa7 ,east ,fork of ,trinity ,river1 ,texas ,the portion of the project for flood protection on the ,east ,fork of the ,trinity ,river1 ,texas1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aahe71 that consists of the #b levees identified as ,kaufman ,county ,levees ,k#e;,e and ,k#e,w4 7#ab7 ,burnham ,canal1 ,wisconsin ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,milwaukee ,harbor ,project1 ,milwaukee1 ,wisconsin1 known as the ,burnham ,canal1 authorized by the first section of the ,act entitled ,an ,act for the protection of commerce on ,lake ,michigan1 approved ,march #c1 #ahdc 7#e ,stat4 #fai2 chapter #he71 and described as follows3 7,a7 ,beginning at channel point #dae;a ,n#chagfh4fdh1 ,e#bebdeed4hcf1 a distance of about #agj4eh feet4 7,b7 ,thence running south #ec degrees #dc minutes #da seconds west to channel point #dag ,n#chaffg4gbh1 ,e#bebddag4caa1 a distance of about #ce4ja feet4 7,c7 ,thence running south #cd degrees #aj minutes #dj seconds west to channel point #eja ,n#chafch4gfa1 ,e#bebdcig4fci1 a distance of about #aci4be feet4 7,d7 ,thence running south #cd degrees #aj minutes #dh seconds west to channel point #ejc ,n#chaebc4eeg1 ,e#bebdcai4djf1 a distance of about #bce4ih feet4 7,e7 ,thence running south #cb degrees #ei minutes #ac seconds west to channel point #eje ,n#chacbe4fae1 ,e#bebdaij4ibe1 a distance of about #dca4bi feet4 7,f7 ,thence running south #cb degrees #cf minutes #je seconds west to channel point #eji ,n#chjifb4bgf1 ,e#bebcieh4edg1 a distance of about #fad4eb feet4 7,g7 ,thence running south #hi degrees #je minutes #jj seconds west to channel point #eaa ,n#chjieb4dde1 ,e#bebccdd4ajg1 a distance of about #gd4fh feet4 7,h7 ,thence running north #hi degrees #jd minutes #ei seconds west to channel point #eab ,n#chajbg4ac1 ,e#bebccdb4ia1 a distance of about #ecc4hd feet4 7,i7 ,thence running north #hi degrees #je minutes #jj seconds east to channel point #eaj ,n#chajce4fg1 ,e#bebchgf4fi1 a distance of about #dg4hf feet4 7,j7 ,thence running north #fa degrees #jb minutes #jg seconds east to channel point #ejh ,n#chajeh4hd1 ,e#bebciah4ef1 a distance of about #cjh4ee feet4 7,k7 ,thence running north #cf degrees #ae minutes #bi seconds east to channel point #ejf ,n#chacjg4fe1 ,e#bebdaja4je1 a distance of about #aii4ih feet4 7,l7 ,thence running north #cb degrees #ei minutes #ab seconds east to channel point #ejd ,n#chadge4dj1 ,e#bebdbji4ic1 a distance of about #aie4ad feet4 7,m7 ,thence running north #bf degrees #ag minutes #bb seconds east to channel point #ejb ,n#chafej4cf1 ,e#bebdbif4cf1 a distance of about #ha4hb feet4 7,n7 ,thence running north #hh degrees #ea minutes #je seconds west to channel point #dai ,n#chagcb4ag1 ,e#bebdbid4gb1 a distance of about #bfb4fe feet4 7,o7 ,thence running north #hb degrees #ja minutes #jb seconds east to channel point #dae;a1 the point of origin4 7#ac7 ,manitowoc ,harbor1 ,wisconsin ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,manitowoc ,river1 ,manitowoc1 ,wisconsin1 authorized by the ,act of ,august #cj1 #aheb 7#aj ,stat4 #eh2 chapter #ajd71 and described as follows3 ,the triangular area bound by-- 7,a7 #dd4jihicchc,n and #jhg4ffhediab,w2 7,b7 #dd4jiijjece,n and #jhg4ffhfdcgb,w2 and 7,c7 #dd4jiheghhd,n and #jhg4ffiacabc,w4 7b7 ,seward ,waterfront1 ,seward1 ,alaska 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the portion of the project for navigation1 ,seward ,harbor1 ,alaska1 identified as ,tract ,h1 ,seward ,original ,townsite1 ,waterfront ,park ,replat1 ,plat ,no #bjab-d1 ,seward ,recording ,district1 shall not be subject to navigation servitude beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,entry by ,federal ,government ,the ,federal ,government may enter upon the property referred to in paragraph 7#a7 to carry out any required operation and maintenance of the general navigation features of the project referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,port of ,hood ,river1 ,oregon 7#a7 ,extinguishment of portions of existing flowage easement ,with respect to the properties described in paragraph 7#b71 beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the flowage easement identified as ,tract #abjj;,e-#f on the ,easement ,deed recorded as ,instrument ,no4 #gdjcbj is extinguished above elevation #gi4ci feet 7,,ngvd #bi71 the ordinary high water line4 7#b7 ,affected properties ,the properties described in this paragraph1 as recorded in ,hood ,river ,county1 ,oregon1 are as follows3 7,a7 ,instrument ,number #bjaj-abce4 7,b7 ,instrument ,number #bjaj-jbcff4 7,c7 ,instrument ,number #bjaj-jbcfg4 7,d7 ,parcel #b of ,partition ,plat #bjaa-ab,p4 7,e7 ,parcel #a of ,partition ,plat #bjje-bf,p4 7#c7 ,extinguishment of flowage easement ,with respect to the properties described in paragraph 7#b71 the flowage easement is extinguished if the elevation of the property is above the standard project flood elevation4 7#d7 ,federal liabilities ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any injury caused by the extinguishment of the easement under this subsection4 7#e7 ,no ,effect on ,other ,rights ,nothing in this subsection affects the remaining rights and interests of the ,corps of ,engineers for authorized project purposes4 #cje4 ,land conveyances 7a7 ,tulsa ,port of ,catoosa1 ,rogers ,county1 ,oklahoma ,land ,exchange 7#a7 ,land exchange ,on conveyance by the ,tulsa ,port of ,catoosa to the ,united ,states of all right1 title1 and interest in and to the non-,federal land1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,tulsa ,port of ,catoosa all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,federal land4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means the approximately #hg acres of land situated in ,rogers ,county1 ,oklahoma1 contained within ,united ,states ,tracts #dac and #dbg and acquired for the ,mc,clellan-,kerr ,arkansas ,navigation ,system4 7,b7 ,non-,federal land ,the term non-,federal land means the approximately #cd acres of land situated in ,rogers ,county1 ,oklahoma1 and owned by the ,tulsa ,port of ,catoosa that lie immediately south and east of the ,federal land4 7#c7 ,specific conditions 7,a7 ,deeds 7i7 ,deed to non-,federal land ,the ,secretary may only accept conveyance of the non-,federal land by warranty deed1 as determined acceptable by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,deed to ,federal land ,the ,secretary shall convey the ,federal land to the ,tulsa ,port of ,catoosa by quitclaim deed and subject to any reservations1 terms1 and conditions the ,secretary determines necessary to-- 7,i7 allow the ,united ,states to operate and maintain the ,mc,clellan-,kerr ,arkansas ,river ,navigation ,system2 and 7,,ii7 protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7iii7 ,cash payment ,if the appraised fair market value of the ,federal land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 exceeds the appraised fair market value of the non-,federal land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,tulsa ,port of ,catoosa shall make a cash payment to the ,united ,states reflecting the difference in the appraised fair market values4 7b7 ,city of ,asotin1 ,washington 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convey to the city of ,asotin1 ,walla ,walla ,county1 ,washington1 without monetary consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,reversion ,if the land transferred under this subsection ceases at any time to be used for a public purpose1 the land shall revert to the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,description ,the land to be conveyed to the city of ,asotin1 ,washington1 under this subsection are-- 7,a7 the public ball fields designated as ,tracts #aejc1 #afje1 #afjg1 #afji1 #afaa1 #afac1 #afae1 #afbj1 #afbc1 #afbd1 #afbe1 #afbf1 and #afca2 and 7,b7 other leased areas designated as ,tracts #aejf1 #aebb1 #aebc1 #aebd1 #aebe1 #aebf1 #aebg1 #aebi1 #aecj1 #aeca1 and #aefc4 7c7 ,generally applicable provisions 7#a7 ,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 ,secretary4 7#b7 ,applicability of property screening provisions ,section #bfif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to any conveyance under this section4 7#c7 ,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 ,states4 7#d7 ,costs of conveyance ,an entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the conveyance4 7#e7 ,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 out1 on or after the date of the conveyance1 on the real property conveyed4 ,the ,united ,states shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out1 before such date1 on the real property conveyed4 ,,iv ,water ,resources ,infrastructure #dja4 ,authorization of final feasibility studies ,the following final feasibility studies for water resources development and conservation and other purposes are authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary substantially in accordance with the plan1 and subject to the conditions1 described in the respective reports designated in this section3 7#a7 ,navigation ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,federal ,cost,e4 ,estimated ,non-,federal ,cost#a4 ,,tx1 ,l,a,sabine ,neches ,waterway1 ,southeast ,texas and ,southwest ,louisiana,july #bb1 #bjaaggi1cii1jjjcei1bbg1jjjb4 ,f,l,jacksonville ,harbor- ,milepoint,april #cj1 #bjabbg1hjd1jjji1abb1jjjc4 ,g,a,savannah ,harbor ,expansion ,project,aug4 #ag1 #bjabdfa1jjj1jjjbja1jjj1jjjd4 ,t,x,freeport ,harbor,jan4 #g1 #bjacaba1acb1jjjaaf1cdb1jjje4 ,f,l,canaveral ,harbor 7,sect #bjc ,sponsor ,report7,feb4 #be1 #bjacbh1feb1jjjaa1ehh1jjj 7#b7 ,flood ,risk ,management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,federal ,cost,e4 ,estimated ,non-,federal ,cost#a4 ,k,s,topeka,aug4 #bd1 #bjjiae1did1jjjh1cdc1jjjb4 ,c,a,american ,river ,watershed1 ,common ,features ,project1 ,natomas ,basin,dec4 #cj1 #bjajidc1cjj1jjjdgi1ejj1jjjc4 ,i,a,cedar ,river1 ,cedar ,rapids,jan4 #bg1 #bjaafg1baf1jjjcf1aid1jjjd4 ,,mn1 ,n,d,fargo-,moorhead ,metro,dec4 #ai1 #bjaahja1edb1jjjigi1hjf1jjje4 ,k,y,ohio ,river ,shoreline1 ,paducah,may #af1 #bjabab1hic1jjjf1idc1jjj 7#c7 ,hurricane and ,storm ,damage ,risk ,reduction ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,initial ,federal ,cost and ,estimated ,total ,federal ,cost for ,life of ,project,e4 ,estimated ,initial ,non-,federal ,cost and ,estimated ,total ,non-,federal ,cost for ,life of ,project#a4 ,n,c,west ,onslow ,beach and ,new ,river ,inlet 7,topsail ,beach7,sept4 #bh1 #bjji;,initial ,cost3#cj1eeg1jjj ,total ,cost3 #acb1cgb1jjj;,initial ,cost3#ag1cae1jjj ,total ,cost3#acb1cgb1jjjb4 ,n,c,surf ,city and ,north ,topsail ,beach,dec4 #cj1 #bjaj;,initial ,cost3#ha1dhd1jjj ,total ,cost3#ajf1ahb1jjj;,initial ,cost3#dc1ijj1jjj ,total ,cost3#ajf1ahb1jjjc4 ,c,a,san ,clemente ,shoreline,april #e1 #bjab;,initial ,cost3#g1ejj1jjj ,total ,cost3#dc1djj1jjj;,initial ,cost3#d1jjj1jjj ,total ,cost3#dc1djj1jjj 7#d7 ,hurricane and ,storm ,damage ,risk ,reduction and ,environmental ,restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,federal ,cost,e4 ,estimated ,non-,federal ,cost#a4 ,m,s,mississippi ,coastal ,improvement ,program 7,,mscip7 ,hancock1 ,harrison1 and ,jackson ,counties,sept4 #ae1 #bjjihae1jij1jjjdch1hij1jjj 7#e7 ,environmental ,restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,federal ,cost,e4 ,estimated ,non-,federal ,cost#a4 ,m,d,mid-,chesapeake ,bay ,island,aug4 #bd1 #bjjia1bba1gba1jjjfeg1hdi1jjjb4 ,f,l,central and ,southern ,florida ,project1 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 ,caloosahatchee ,river 7,c-#dc7 ,west ,basin ,storage ,project1 ,hendry ,county,march #aa1 #bjajbig1ahi1jjjbig1ahi1jjjc4 ,l,a,louisiana ,coastal ,area,dec4 #cj1 #bjajied1deb1jjjeac1icf1jjjd4 ,m,n,marsh ,lake,dec4 #cj1 #bjaaf1djc1jjjc1efd1jjje4 ,f,l,central and ,southern ,florida ,project1 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 ,c-#aaa ,spreader ,canal ,western ,project,jan4 #cj1 #bjabhh1iib1jjjhh1iib1jjjf4 ,,flcerp ,biscayne ,bay ,coastal ,wetland1 ,florida,may #b1 #bjabif1bji1jjjif1bji1jjjg4 ,f,l,central and ,southern ,florida ,project1 ,broward ,county ,water ,preserve ,area,may #ba1 #bjabdcc1cec1ejjdcc1cec1ejjh4 ,l,a,louisiana ,coastal ,area-,barataria ,basin ,barrier,june #bb1 #bjabbhc1efg1jjjaeb1fij1jjji4 ,n,c,neuse ,river ,basin,april #bc1 #bjacbc1bec1ajjab1ebj1ijj #djb4 ,project modifications 7a7 ,miami ,harbor1 ,miami-,dade ,county1 ,florida 7#a7 ,in general ,the project for navigation1 ,miami ,harbor1 ,miami-,dade ,county1 ,florida1 authorized by section #ajja7ag7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #ajeb71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to construct the project at a total cost of #aeb1eaj1jjj1 with an estimated ,federal cost of #ib1jjg1jjj and a non-,federal cost of #fj1ejc1jjj4 7#b7 ,applicability ,paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,november #h1 #bjjg4 7b7 ,lower ,ohio ,river1 ,illinois and ,kentucky ,the project for navigation1 ,lower ,ohio ,river1 ,locks and ,dams #eb and #ec1 ,illinois and ,kentucky1 authorized by section #c7;a77#f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihh 7#ajb ,stat4 #djac71 is modified to authorize the ,secretary to construct the project at a total cost of #b1cjj1jjj1jjj1 with a first ,federal cost of #b1cjj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,little ,calumet ,river ,basin 7,cady ,marsh ,ditch71 ,indiana ,the project for flood control1 ,little ,calumet ,river ,basin 7,cady ,marsh ,ditch71 ,indiana1 authorized by section #dja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #daae71 and modified by section #abg of ,public ,law #aji-ajc 7#aai ,stat4 #bbei71 is further modified to authorize the ,secretary to construct the project at a total cost of #bfi1ihh1jjj1 with an estimated ,federal cost of #bjb1hjj1jjj and a non-,federal cost of #fg1ahh1jjj4