,,ii #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bhdh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #be1 #bjaf,mr4 ,inhofe 7for himself and ,mrs4 ,boxer7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources1 to authorize the ,secretary of the ,army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf4 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,sec4 #c4 ,limitations4,,title ,i--,program reforms ,sec4 #ajja4 ,study of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,authority to accept and use materials and services4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,partnerships with non-,federal entities to protect the ,federal investment4,sec4 #ajje4 ,non-,federal study and construction of projects4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,munitions disposal4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,structures and facilities constructed by the ,secretary4,sec4 #ajji4 ,project completion4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,contributed funds4,sec4 #ajaa4 ,application of certain benefits and costs included in final feasibility studies4,sec4 #ajab4 ,leveraging ,federal infrastructure for increased water supply4,sec4 #ajac4 ,new ,england ,district headquarters4,sec4 #ajad4 ,buffalo ,district headquarters4,sec4 #ajae4 ,completion of ecosystem restoration projects4,sec4 #ajaf4 ,credit for donated goods4,sec4 #ajag4 ,structural health monitoring4,sec4 #ajah4 ,fish and wildlife mitigation4,sec4 #ajai4 ,non-,federal interests4,sec4 #ajbj4 ,discrete segment4,sec4 #ajba4 ,funding to process permits4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,international ,outreach ,program4,sec4 #ajbc4 ,wetlands mitigation4,sec4 #ajbd4 ,use of ,youth ,service and ,conservation ,corps4,sec4 #ajbe4 ,debris removal4,sec4 #ajbf4 ,oyster aquaculture study4,sec4 #ajbg4 ,levee vegetation4,sec4 #ajbh4 ,planning assistance to ,states4,sec4 #ajbi4 ,prioritization4,sec4 #ajcj4 ,kennewick ,man4,sec4 #ajca4 ,review of ,corps of ,engineers assets4,sec4 #ajcb4 ,review of reservoir operations4,sec4 #ajcc4 ,transfer of excess credit4,sec4 #ajcd4 ,surplus water storage4,sec4 #ajce4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction4,sec4 #ajcf4 ,fish hatcheries4,sec4 #ajcg4 ,feasibility studies and watershed assessments4,,title ,,ii--,navigation ,sec4 #bjja4 ,projects funded by the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,operation and maintenance of fuel-taxed inland waterways4,sec4 #bjjc4 ,funding for harbor maintenance programs4,sec4 #bjjd4 ,dredged material disposal4,sec4 #bjje4 ,cape ,arundel disposal site1 ,maine4,sec4 #bjjf4 ,maintenance of harbors of refuge4,sec4 #bjjg4 ,aids to navigation4,sec4 #bjjh4 ,beneficial use of dredged material4,sec4 #bjji4 ,operation and maintenance of harbor projects4,sec4 #bjaj4 ,additional measures at donor ports and energy transfer ports4,sec4 #bjaa4 ,harbor deepening4,sec4 #bjab4 ,operations and maintenance of inland ,mississippi ,river ports4,sec4 #bjac4 ,implementation guidance4,sec4 #bjad4 ,remote and subsistence harbors4,sec4 #bjae4 ,non-,federal interest dredging authority4,sec4 #bjaf4 ,transportation cost savings4,sec4 #bjag4 ,dredged material4,,title ,,iii--,safety improvements ,sec4 #cjja4 ,rehabilitation assistance for non-,federal flood control projects4,sec4 #cjjb4 ,rehabilitation of existing levees4,sec4 #cjjc4 ,maintenance of high risk flood control projects4,sec4 #cjjd4 ,rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams4,,title ,,iv--,river basins1 watersheds1 and coastal areas ,sec4 #djja4 ,gulf ,coast oyster bed recovery plan4,sec4 #djjb4 ,columbia ,river4,sec4 #djjc4 ,missouri ,river4,sec4 #djjd4 ,puget ,sound nearshore ecosystem restoration4,sec4 #djje4 ,ice jam prevention and mitigation4,sec4 #djjf4 ,chesapeake ,bay oyster restoration4,sec4 #djjg4 ,north ,atlantic coastal region4,sec4 #djjh4 ,rio ,grande4,sec4 #djji4 ,texas coastal area4,sec4 #djaj4 ,upper ,mississippi and ,illinois ,rivers flood risk management4,sec4 #djaa4 ,salton ,sea1 ,california4,sec4 #djab4 ,adjustment4,sec4 #djac4 ,coastal resiliency4,,title ,v--,deauthorizations,sec4 #ejja4 ,deauthorizations4,sec4 #ejjb4 ,conveyances4,,title ,,vi--,water resources infrastructure ,sec4 #fjja4 ,authorization of final feasibility studies4,sec4 #fjjb4 ,authorization of project modifications recommended by the ,secretary4,sec4 #fjjc4 ,authorization of study and modification proposals submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary4,,title ,,vii--,safe drinking water and clean water infrastructure ,sec4 #gjja4 ,definition of ,administrator4,sec4 #gjjb4 ,sense of the ,senate on appropriations levels and findings on economic impacts4,subtitle ,a--,drinking water,sec4 #gaja4 ,preconstruction work4,sec4 #gajb4 ,priority system requirements4,sec4 #gajc4 ,administration of ,state loan funds4,sec4 #gajd4 ,other authorized activities4,sec4 #gaje4 ,negotiation of contracts4,sec4 #gajf4 ,assistance for small and disadvantaged communities4,sec4 #gajg4 ,reducing lead in drinking water4,sec4 #gajh4 ,regional liaisons for minority1 tribal1 and low-income communities4,sec4 #gaji4 ,notice to persons served4,sec4 #gaaj4 ,electronic reporting of drinking water data4,sec4 #gaaa4 ,lead testing in school and child care drinking water4,sec4 #gaab4 ,water,sense program4,sec4 #gaac4 ,water supply cost savings4,subtitle ,b--,clean water,sec4 #gbja4 ,sewer overflow control grants4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,small treatment works4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,integrated plans4,sec4 #gbjd4 ,green infrastructure promotion4,sec4 #gbje4 ,financial capability guidance4,subtitle ,c--,innovative financing and promotion of innovative technologies,sec4 #gcja4 ,water infrastructure public-private partnership pilot program4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,water infrastructure finance and innovation4,sec4 #gcjc4 ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #gcjd4 ,innovative water technology grant program4,sec4 #gcje4 ,water ,resources ,research ,act amendments4,sec4 #gcjf4 ,reauthorization of ,water ,desalination ,act of #aiif4,sec4 #gcjg4 ,national drought resilience guidelines4,sec4 #gcjh4 ,innovation in ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,funds4,sec4 #gcji4 ,innovation in the ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund4,subtitle ,d--,drinking water disaster relief and infrastructure investments,sec4 #gdja4 ,drinking water infrastructure4,sec4 #gdjb4 ,loan forgiveness4,sec4 #gdjc4 ,registry for lead exposure and advisory committee4,sec4 #gdjd4 ,additional funding for certain childhood health programs4,sec4 #gdje4 ,review and report4,subtitle ,e--,report on groundwater contamination,sec4 #geja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gejb4 ,report on groundwater contamination4,subtitle ,f--,restoration,part ,i--,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative,sec4 #gfaa4 ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative4,part ,,ii--,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,sec4 #gfba4 ,findings and purposes4,sec4 #gfbb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gfbc4 ,improved administration of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit4,sec4 #gfbd4 ,authorized programs4,sec4 #gfbe4 ,program performance and accountability4,sec4 #gfbf4 ,conforming amendments2 updates to related laws4,sec4 #gfbg4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #gfbh4 ,land transfers to improve management efficiencies of ,federal and ,state land4,part ,,iii--,long ,island ,sound ,restoration ,sec4 #gfca4 ,restoration and stewardship programs4,sec4 #gfcb4 ,reauthorization4,subtitle ,g--,offset,sec4 #ggja4 ,offset4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 #c4 ,limitations ,nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 supersedes or modifies any written agreement between the ,federal ,government and a non-,federal interest that is in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 supersedes or authorizes any amendment to a multistate water control plan1 including the ,missouri ,river ,master ,water ,control ,manual 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act72 7#c7 affects any water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 preempts or affects any ,state water law or interstate compact governing water2 or 7#e7 affects any authority of a ,state1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act1 to manage water resources within the ,state4 ,i ,program reforms #ajja4 ,study of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests ,section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,technical assistance ,on the request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance relating to any aspect of the feasibility study if the non-,federal interest contracts with the ,secretary to pay all costs of providing the technical assistance4 4 #ajjb4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects ,the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h-#a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking ,whenever any and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,whenever any 2 7,b7 by striking a flood-control project duly adopted and authorized by law and inserting an authorized water resources development study or project12 and 7,c7 by striking such work and inserting such study or project2 7#b7 in the second sentence-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,army and inserting the following3 7b7 ,repayment ,the ,secretary of the ,army 2 and 7,b7 by striking for flood-control work2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,definition of ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state means-- 7#a7 a ,state2 7#b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7#c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7#d7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 a federally recognized ,indian tribe or a ,native village1 ,regional ,corporation1 or ,village ,corporation 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb774 4 #ajjc4 ,authority to accept and use materials and services ,section #ajbd of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbe;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary is authorized to accept and use materials1 services1 or funds contributed by a non-,federal public entity1 a nonprofit entity1 or a private entity to repair1 restore1 replace1 or maintain a water resources project in any case in which the ,district ,commander determines that-- 7#a7 there is a risk of adverse impacts to the functioning of the project for the authorized purposes of the project2 and 7#b7 acceptance of the materials and services or funds is in the public interest4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #fj days after initiating an activity under this section1 and inserting ,not later than ,february #a of each year after the first fiscal year in which materials1 services1 or funds are accepted under this section12 and 7,b7 by striking a report and inserting an annual report4 #ajjd4 ,partnerships with non-,federal entities to protect the ,federal investment 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary is authorized to partner with a non-,federal interest for the maintenance of a water resources project to ensure that the project will continue to function for the authorized purposes of the project4 7b7 ,form of partnership ,under a partnership referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary is authorized to accept and use funds1 materials1 and services contributed by the non-,federal interest4 7c7 ,no credit or reimbursement ,any entity that contributes materials1 services1 or funds under this section shall not be eligible for credit1 reimbursement1 or repayment for the value of those materials1 services1 or funds4 #ajje4 ,non-,federal study and construction of projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may accept and expend funds provided by non-,federal interests to undertake reviews1 inspections1 monitoring1 and other ,federal activities related to non-,federal interests carrying out the study1 design1 or construction of water resources development projects under section #bjc or #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca1 #bbcb7 or any other ,federal law4 7b7 ,inclusion in costs ,in determining credit or reimbursement1 the ,secretary may include the amount of funds provided by a non-,federal interest under this section as a cost of the study1 design1 or construction4 #ajjf4 ,munitions disposal ,section #ajbg7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;e-#b7;b77 is amended by striking funded and inserting reimbursed4 #ajjg4 ,challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities ,section #bbe of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,user fees 7#a7 ,collection of fees 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may allow a non-,federal public or private entity that has entered into an agreement pursuant to subsection 7b7 to collect user fees for the use of developed recreation sites and facilities1 whether developed or constructed by that entity or the ,department of the ,army4 7,b7 ,use of visitor reservation services ,a public or private entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 may use to manage fee collections and reservations under this section any visitor reservation service that the ,secretary has provided for by contract or interagency agreement1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,use of fees ,a non-,federal public or private entity that collects user fees under paragraph 7#a7 may-- 7,a7 retain up to #ajj percent of the fees collected1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding section #baj7;b77#d7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfj;d-#c7;b77#d771 use that amount for operation1 maintenance1 and management at the recreation site at which the fee is collected4 7#c7 ,terms and conditions ,the authority of a non-,federal public or private entity under this subsection shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines necessary to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 4 #ajjh4 ,structures and facilities constructed by the ,secretary ,section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh7 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,act of #ahii71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,that it shall not be lawful and inserting the following3 7a7 ,prohibitions and permissions ,it shall not be lawful 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,local flood protection works ,permission under subsection 7a7 for alterations to a ,federal levee1 floodwall1 or flood risk management channel project and associated features may be granted by a ,district ,engineer of the ,department of the ,army or an authorized representative4 7c7 ,concurrent review 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which an activity subject to this section requires a review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 review and approval under this section shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 occur concurrently with any review and decisions made under that ,act4 7#b7 ,corps of ,engineers as a cooperating agency ,if the ,corps of ,engineers is not the lead ,federal agency for an environmental review described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief of ,engineers shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 participate in the review as a cooperating agency 7unless the ,chief of ,engineers does not intend to submit comments on the project72 and 7,b7 adopt and use any environmental document prepared under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 by the lead agency to the same extent that a ,federal agency could adopt or use a document prepared by another ,federal agency under-- 7i7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7ii7 parts #aejj through #aejh of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 4 #ajji4 ,project completion ,for any project authorized under section #bai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-ehj2 #ajf ,stat4 #dhce71 the authorization of appropriations is increased by the amount1 including in increments1 necessary to allow completion of the project if-- 7#a7 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the project has received more than #d1jjj1jjj in ,federal appropriations and those appropriations equal an amount that is greater than #hj percent of the authorized amount2 7#b7 significant progress has been demonstrated toward completion of the project or segments of the project but the project is not complete as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#c7 the benefits of the ,federal investment will not be realized without an increase in the authorization of appropriations to allow completion of the project4 #ajaj4 ,contributed funds 7a7 ,use of contributed funds in advance of appropriations ,section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h7 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aicf71 is amended by striking funds appropriated by the ,united ,states for4 7b7 ,report ,section #ajae of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad is amended by striking subsection 7b7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,environment and ,public ,works and ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 describes the number of agreements executed in the previous fiscal year for the acceptance of contributed funds under section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h7 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aicf72 and 7#b7 includes information on the projects and amounts of contributed funds referred to in paragraph 7#a74 4 #ajaa4 ,application of certain benefits and costs included in final feasibility studies 7a7 ,in general ,for a navigation project authorized after ,november #g1 #bjjg1 involving offshore oil and gas fabrication ports1 the recommended plan by the ,chief of ,engineers shall be the plan that uses the value of future energy exploration and production fabrication contracts and the transportation savings that would result from a larger navigation channel in accordance with section #fjji of the ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act for ,defense1 the ,global ,war on ,terror1 and ,tsunami ,relief1 #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-ac2 #aai ,stat4 #bhb74 7b7 ,special rule ,in addition to projects described in subsection 7a71 this section shall apply to-- 7#a7 a project that has undergone an economic benefits update2 and 7#b7 at the request of the non-,federal sponsor1 any ongoing feasibility study for which the benefits under section #fjji of the ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act for ,defense1 the ,global ,war on ,terror1 and ,tsunami ,relief1 #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-ac2 #aai ,stat4 #bhb7 may apply4 #ajab4 ,leveraging ,federal infrastructure for increased water supply 7a7 ,in general ,at the request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall review proposals to increase the quantity of available supplies of water through-- 7#a7 modification of a water resources project2 7#b7 modification of how a project is managed2 or 7#c7 accessing water released from a project4 7b7 ,proposals included ,a proposal under subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 increasing the storage capacity of a reservoir owned by the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 diversion of water released from a reservoir owned by the ,corps of ,engineers-- 7,a7 to recharge groundwater2 7,b7 to aquifer storage and recovery2 or 7,c7 to any other storage facility2 7#c7 construction of facilities for delivery of water from pumping stations constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#d7 construction of facilities to access water2 and 7#e7 a combination of the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7c7 ,authorities ,a proposal submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 may be reviewed or approved1 as appropriate1 under-- 7#a7 sections #bjc and #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca1 #bbcb72 7#b7 section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a72 7#c7 section #cja of the ,water ,supply ,act of #aieh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b72 and 7#d7 section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriation ,act of #ahii7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh74 7d7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 #ajj percent of the cost of developing1 reviewing1 and implementing a proposal under subsection 7a7 shall be provided by an entity other than the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,cost allocation ,a non-,federal entity shall only be required to pay to the ,secretary the separable costs associated with operation and maintenance of a dam that are necessary to implement a proposal under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,contributed funds ,the ,secretary may receive from a non-,federal interest funds contributed by the non-,federal interest for the review and approval of a proposal submitted under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,studies and engineering 7#a7 ,in general ,on request by an appropriate non-,federal interest and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 undertake all necessary studies and engineering for construction of a proposal approved by the ,secretary under this section2 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance in obtaining all necessary permits for the construction4 7#b7 ,requirement ,paragraph 7#a7 shall only apply if the non-,federal interest contracts with the ,secretary to provide funds for the studies1 engineering1 or technical assistance for the period during which the studies and engineering are being conducted4 7g7 ,exclusion ,this section shall not apply to reservoirs owned and operated by the ,corps of ,engineers in-- 7#a7 the ,upper ,missouri ,river2 7#b7 the ,apalachicola-,chattahoochee river system2 and 7#c7 the ,alabama-,coosa-,tallapoosa river system4 #ajac4 ,new ,england ,district headquarters 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 using amounts available in the revolving fund established by section #aja of the ,civil ,functions ,appropriations ,act1 #aied 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf7 and not otherwise obligated1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 design1 renovate1 and construct additions to #b buildings located on ,hanscom ,air ,force ,base in ,bedford1 ,massachusetts for the headquarters of the ,new ,england ,district of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 carry out such construction and infrastructure improvements as are required to support the headquarters of the ,new ,england ,district of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 including any necessary demolition of the existing infrastructure4 7b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the revolving fund established by section #aja of the ,civil ,functions ,appropriations ,act1 #aied 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf7 is appropriately reimbursed from funds appropriated for programs that receive a benefit under this section4 #ajad4 ,buffalo ,district headquarters 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 using amounts available in the revolving fund established by section #aja of the ,civil ,functions ,appropriations ,act1 #aied 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf7 and not otherwise obligated1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 design and construct a new building in ,buffalo1 ,new ,york1 for the headquarters of the ,buffalo ,district of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 carry out such construction and infrastructure improvements as are required to support the headquarters and related installations and facilities of the ,buffalo ,district of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 including any necessary demolition or renovation of the existing infrastructure4 7b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the revolving fund established by section #aja of the ,civil ,functions ,appropriations ,act1 #aied 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf7 is appropriately reimbursed from funds appropriated for programs that receive a benefit under this section4 #ajae4 ,completion of ecosystem restoration projects ,section #bjci of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,inclusions ,a monitoring plan under subsection 7b7 shall include a description of-- 7#a7 the types and number of restoration activities to be conducted2 7#b7 the physical action to be undertaken to achieve the restoration objectives of the project2 7#c7 the functions and values that will result from the restoration plan2 and 7#d7 a contingency plan for taking corrective actions in cases in which monitoring demonstrates that restoration measures are not achieving ecological success in accordance with criteria described in the monitoring plan4 7e7 ,conclusion of operation and maintenance responsibility ,the responsibility of the non-,federal sponsor for operation1 maintenance1 repair1 replacement1 and rehabilitation of the ecosystem restoration project shall cease #aj years after the date on which the ,secretary makes a determination of success under subsection 7b77#b74 4 #ajaf4 ,credit for donated goods ,section #bba7;a77#d77;,d77iv7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,d77iv77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting regardless of the cost incurred by the non-,federal interest1 before shall not2 and 7#b7 by striking costs and inserting value4 #ajag4 ,structural health monitoring 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall design and develop a structural health monitoring program to assess and improve the condition of infrastructure constructed and maintained by the ,corps of ,engineers1 including design and development of systems and frameworks for-- 7#a7 response to flood and earthquake events2 7#b7 pre-disaster mitigation measures2 and 7#c7 lengthening the useful life of the infrastructure4 7b7 ,consultation and consideration ,in developing the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with academic and other experts2 and 7#b7 consider models for maintenance and repair information1 the development of degradation models for real-time measurements and environmental inputs1 and research on qualitative inspection data as surrogate sensors4 #ajah4 ,fish and wildlife mitigation ,section #ijf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 include measures to protect or restore habitat connectivity 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,c71 by striking impacts and inserting impacts1 including impacts to habitat connectivity2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary may use funds made available for preconstruction engineering and design prior to authorization of project construction to satisfy mitigation requirements through third-party arrangements or to acquire interests in land necessary for meeting mitigation requirements under this section4 4 #ajai4 ,non-,federal interests ,section #bba7;b77#a7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7b77#a77 is amended by inserting or a ,native village1 ,regional ,corporation1 or ,village ,corporation 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb77 after ,indian tribe4 #ajbj4 ,discrete segment ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking project or separable element each place it appears and inserting project1 separable element1 or discrete segment2 7#b7 by striking project1 or separable element thereof1 each place it appears and inserting project1 separable element1 or discrete segment of a project2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,b7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,in this section1 the and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,discrete segment ,the term discrete segment1 with respect to a project1 means a physical portion of the project1 as described in design documents1 that is environmentally acceptable1 is complete1 will not create a hazard1 and functions independently so that the non-,federal sponsor can operate and maintain the discrete segment in advance of completion of the total project or separable element of the project4 7#b7 ,water resources development project ,the 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking project1 or separate element thereof and inserting project1 separable element1 or discrete segment of a project2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking project and inserting project1 separable element1 or discrete segment2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking project1 or a separable element of a water resources development project1 and inserting project1 separable element1 or discrete segment of a project2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,repayment of reimbursement ,if the non-,federal interest receives reimbursement for a discrete segment of a project and fails to complete the entire project or separable element of the project1 the non-,federal interest shall repay to the ,secretary the amount of the reimbursement1 plus interest4 4 #ajba4 ,funding to process permits ,section #bad7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bceb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,rail carrier ,the term rail carrier has the meaning given the term in section #ajajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or natural gas company and inserting 1 natural gas company1 or rail carrier2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or natural gas company and inserting 1 natural gas company1 or rail carrier2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and natural gas companies and inserting 1 natural gas companies1 and rail carriers1 including an evaluation of the compliance with all requirements of this section and1 with respect to a permit for those entities1 the requirements of all applicable ,federal laws4 #ajbb4 ,international ,outreach ,program ,section #dja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbi7 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may engage in activities to inform the ,united ,states of technological innovations abroad that could significantly improve water resources development in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,activities under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 development1 monitoring1 assessment1 and dissemination of information about foreign water resources projects that could significantly improve water resources development in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 research1 development1 training1 and other forms of technology transfer and exchange2 and 7,c7 offering technical services that cannot be readily obtained in the private sector to be incorporated into water resources projects if the costs for assistance will be recovered under the terms of each project4 4 #ajbc4 ,wetlands mitigation ,section #bjcf7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcag;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,mitigation banks 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall issue implementation guidance that provides for the consideration of the entire amount of potential credits available at in-kind1 in-basin mitigation banks and in-lieu fee programs for water resource development project feasibility studies4 7,b7 ,requirements ,all potential mitigation bank and in-lieu fee credits shall be considered a reasonable alternative for planning purposes if the applicable mitigation bank-- 7i7 has an approved mitigation banking instrument2 and 7ii7 has completed a functional analysis of the potential credits using the approved ,corps of ,engineers certified habitat assessment model specific to the region4 4 #ajbd4 ,use of ,youth ,service and ,conservation ,corps ,section #bac of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcci7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,youth service and conservation corps ,the ,secretary shall encourage each district of the ,corps of ,engineers to enter into cooperative agreements authorized under this section with qualified youth service and conservation corps to perform appropriate projects4 4 #ajbe4 ,debris removal ,section #c 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 ,march #b1 #aide 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc;a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #e1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking accumulated snags and other debris and inserting accumulated snags1 obstructions1 and other debris located in or adjacent to a ,federal channel4 #ajbf4 ,oyster aquaculture study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general shall carry out an assessment of the oyster aquaculture industry1 including-- 7#a7 an examination of ,federal and ,state laws 7including regulations7 in each relevant district of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 the number1 structure1 funding1 and regulation of oyster hatcheries in each ,state2 7#c7 the number of oyster aquaculture leases in place in each relevant district of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#d7 the period of time required to secure an oyster aquaculture lease from each relevant jurisdiction2 and 7#e7 the experience of the private sector in applying for oyster aquaculture permits from different jurisdictions of the ,corps of ,engineers and different ,states4 7b7 ,study area ,the study area shall comprise1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the following applicable locations3 7#a7 ,the ,chesapeake ,bay4 7#b7 ,the ,gulf ,coast ,states4 7#c7 ,the ,state of ,california4 7#d7 ,puget ,sound4 7c7 ,findings ,not later than #bbe days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,environment and ,public ,works and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the findings of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 #ajbg4 ,levee vegetation 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjac7;g77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting remove existing vegetation or after the ,secretary shall not2 and 7#b7 by striking as a condition or requirement for any approval or funding of a project1 or any other action4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 describes the reasons for the failure of the ,secretary to meet the deadlines in subsection 7f7 of section #cjac of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba72 and 7#b7 provides a plan for completion of the activities required in that subsection 7f74 #ajbh4 ,planning assistance to ,states ,section #bb7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 a group of ,states1 or a regional or national consortia of ,states after working with a ,state2 and 7#b7 by striking located within the boundaries of such ,state4 #ajbi4 ,prioritization ,section #ajaa of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcda;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by inserting restore or before prevent the loss2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking that-- and all that follows through 7,,ii7 and inserting that2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,for and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,for 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,expedited consideration of currently authorized programmatic authorities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains-- 7,a7 a list of all programmatic authorities for aquatic ecosystem restoration or improvement of the environment that-- 7i7 were authorized or modified in the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #ajda7 or any subsequent ,act2 and 7ii7 that meet the criteria described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a plan for expeditiously completing the projects under the authorities described in subparagraph 7,a71 subject to available funding4 4 #ajcj4 ,kennewick ,man 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,claimant tribes ,the term claimant tribes means the ,indian tribes and band referred to in the letter from ,secretary of the ,interior ,bruce ,babbitt to ,secretary of the ,army ,louis ,caldera1 relating to the human remains and dated ,september #ba1 #bjjj4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,washington ,state ,department of ,archaeology and ,historic ,preservation4 7#c7 ,human remains ,the term human remains means the human remains that-- 7,a7 are known as ,kennewick ,man or the ,ancient ,one1 which includes the projectile point lodged in the right ilium bone1 as well as any residue from previous sampling and studies2 and 7,b7 are part of archaeological collection number #de;,,bn#die4 7b7 ,transfer ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal law or law of the ,state of ,washington1 including the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq471 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 shall transfer the human remains to the ,department1 on the condition that the ,department1 acting through the ,state ,historic ,preservation ,officer1 disposes of the remains and repatriates the remains to claimant tribes4 7c7 ,cost ,the ,corps of ,engineers shall be responsible for any costs associated with the transfer4 7d7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,the transfer shall be limited solely to the human remains portion of the archaeological collection4 7#b7 ,corps of engineers ,the ,corps of ,engineers shall have no further responsibility for the human remains transferred pursuant to subsection 7b7 after the date of the transfer4 #ajca4 ,review of ,corps of ,engineers assets ,section #fjjb7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #acdi7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,the extent to which the property has economic1 cultural1 historic1 or recreational significance or impacts at the national1 ,state1 or local level4 4 #ajcb4 ,review of reservoir operations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 shall review the operation of a reservoir1 including the water control manual and rule curves1 using the best available science1 including improved weather forecasts and run-off forecasting methods in any case in which the ,secretary receives a request for such a review from a non-,federal entity4 7b7 ,priority ,in conducting reviews under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to reservoirs-- 7#a7 located in areas with prolonged drought conditions2 and 7#b7 for which no such review has occurred during the #aj-year period preceding the date of the request4 7c7 ,description of benefits ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall determine if a change in operations1 including the use of improved weather forecasts and run-off forecasting methods1 will enhance #a or more existing authorized project purposes1 including-- 7#a7 flood risk reduction2 7#b7 water supply2 7#c7 recreation2 and 7#d7 fish and wildlife protection and mitigation4 7d7 ,results reported ,not later than #ij days after completion of a review under this section1 the ,secretary shall post a report on the ,internet regarding the results of the review4 7e7 ,manual update ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years after the date on which a report under subsection 7d7 is posted on the ,internet1 pursuant to the procedures required under existing authorities1 if the ,secretary determines based on that report that using the best available science1 including improved weather and run-off forecasting methods1 improves #a or more existing authorized purposes at a reservoir1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 incorporate those methods in the operation of the reservoir2 and 7#b7 as appropriate1 update or revise operational documents1 including water control plans1 water control manuals1 water control diagrams1 release schedules1 rule curves1 and operational agreements with non-,federal entities4 7f7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may accept and expend amounts from non-,federal entities and other ,federal agencies to fund all or a portion of the cost of carrying out a review under subsection 7a7 or an update or revision of operational documents under subsection 7e71 including any associated environmental documentation4 7g7 ,effect 7#a7 ,manual updates ,an update under subsection 7e77#b7 shall not interfere with the authorized purposes of a project4 7#b7 ,effect of section ,nothing in this section-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary to carry out any project or activity for a purpose not otherwise authorized as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 affects or modifies any obligation of the ,secretary under ,federal or ,state law4 7h7 ,exclusion ,this section shall not apply to reservoirs owned and operated by the ,corps of ,engineers in-- 7#a7 the ,upper ,missouri ,river2 7#b7 the ,apalachicola-,chattahoochee river system2 and 7#c7 the ,alabama-,coosa-,tallapoosa river system4 #ajcc4 ,transfer of excess credit ,section #ajbj of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,subject to subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,application of credit 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b7 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,reasonable intervals ,on request from a non-,federal interest1 the credit described in subsection 7a7 may be applied at reasonable intervals as those intervals occur and are identified as being in excess of the required non-,federal cost share prior to completion of the study or project if the credit amount is verified by the ,secretary4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 #ajcd4 ,surplus water storage ,section #ajdf7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #abed7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,time limit 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary has documented the volume of surplus water available1 not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a request for a contract and easement1 the ,secretary shall issue a decision on the request4 7,b7 ,outstanding information ,if the ,secretary has not documented the volume of surplus water available1 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a request for a contract and easement1 the ,secretary shall provide to the requester-- 7i7 an identification of any outstanding information that is needed to make a final decision2 7ii7 the date by which the information referred to in clause 7i7 shall be obtained2 and 7iii7 the date by which the ,secretary will make a final decision on the request4 4 #ajce4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction ,section #c7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g7c77#b77;,b771 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 #ajcf4 ,fish hatcheries 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may operate a fish hatchery for the purpose of restoring a population of fish species located in the region surrounding the fish hatchery that is listed as a threatened species or an endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 or a similar ,state law4 7b7 ,costs ,a non-,federal entity1 another ,federal agency1 or a group of non-,federal entities or other ,federal agencies shall be responsible for #ajj percent of the additional costs associated with managing a fish hatchery for the purpose described in subsection 7a7 that are not authorized as of the date of enactment of this ,act for the fish hatchery4 #ajcg4 ,feasibility studies and watershed assessments 7a7 ,vertical integration and acceleration of studies ,section #ajja7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7d77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies any feasibility study for which the ,secretary in the preceding fiscal year approved an increase in cost or extension in time as provided under this section1 including an identification of the specific #a or more factors used in making the determination that the project is complex4 4 7b7 ,cost sharing ,section #aje7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the subparagraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,requirement 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,exception ,for the purpose of meeting or otherwise communicating with prospective non-,federal sponsors to identify the scope of a potential water resources project feasibility study1 identifying the ,federal interest1 developing the cost sharing agreement1 and developing the project management plan1 the first #ajj1jjj of the feasibility study shall be a ,federal expense4 4 7c7 ,non-,federal share ,section #gbi7;f77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;a7f77#a77 is amended by inserting before the period at the end 1 except that the first #ajj1jjj of the assessment shall be a ,federal expense4 ,,ii ,navigation #bjja4 ,projects funded by the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund ,beginning on ,june #aj1 #bjad1 and ending on the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 section #ajja7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;a7b77#b77 shall not apply to any project authorized to receive funding from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund established by section #iejf7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 #bjjb4 ,operation and maintenance of fuel-taxed inland waterways ,section #ajb7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbab7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,credit or reimbursement ,the ,federal share of operation and maintenance carried out by a non-,federal interest under this subsection after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad shall be eligible for reimbursement or for credit toward-- 7,a7 the non-,federal share of future operation and maintenance under this subsection2 or 7,b7 any measure carried out by the ,secretary under section #cjag7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc;a note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba74 4 #bjjc4 ,funding for harbor maintenance programs ,section #baja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the target total and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the target total2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,exception ,if the target total budget resources for a fiscal year described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j7 of subsection 7b77#a7 is lower than the target total budget resources for the previous fiscal year1 then the target total budget resources shall be adjusted to be equal to the lesser of-- 7#a7 #ajc percent of the total budget resources appropriated for the previous fiscal year2 or 7#b7 #ajj percent of the total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received in the previous fiscal year4 4 #bjjd4 ,dredged material disposal ,disposal of dredged material shall not be considered environmentally acceptable if the disposal violates applicable ,state water quality standards approved by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under section #cjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acac74 #bjje4 ,cape ,arundel disposal site1 ,maine 7a7 ,deadline ,the ,cape ,arundel ,disposal ,site selected by the ,department of the ,army 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;b77 and reopened pursuant to section #aac of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gf2 #abh ,stat4 #aeh7 7referred to in this section as the #8#8,site''7 may remain open 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 7b7 ,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 #bjjf4 ,maintenance of harbors of refuge ,the ,secretary is authorized to maintain federally authorized harbors of refuge4 #bjjg4 ,aids to navigation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard regarding navigation on the ,ouachita-,black ,rivers2 and 7#b7 share information regarding the assistance that the ,secretary can provide regarding the placement of any aids to navigation on the rivers referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the outcome of the consultation under subsection 7a74 #bjjh4 ,beneficial use of dredged material ,section #bjd7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,special rule ,disposal of dredged material under this subsection may include a single or periodic application of sediment for beneficial use and shall not require operation and maintenance4 7#d7 ,disposal at non-,federal cost ,the ,secretary may accept funds from a non-,federal interest to dispose of dredged material as provided under section #ajc7;d77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7;d77#a774 4 #bjji4 ,operation and maintenance of harbor projects ,section #baj7;c77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbe2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjae4 #bjaj4 ,additional measures at donor ports and energy transfer ports ,section #bajf of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,a71 by striking ,code of ,federal ,regulation and inserting ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbe2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking #bjae through #bjah and inserting #bjaf through #bjbj2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjai through #bjbb and inserting #bjba through #bjbe4 #bjaa4 ,harbor deepening ,section #aja7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaa7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #aaic72 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #de feet and inserting #ej feet2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #de feet and inserting #ej feet4 #bjab4 ,operations and maintenance of inland ,mississippi ,river ports 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,inland ,mississippi ,river ,the term inland ,mississippi ,river means the portion of the ,mississippi ,river that begins at the confluence of the ,minnesota ,river and ends at the confluence of the ,red ,river4 7#b7 ,shallow draft ,the term shallow draft means a project that has a depth of less than #ad feet4 7b7 ,dredging activities ,the ,secretary shall carry out dredging activities on shallow draft ports located on the inland ,mississippi ,river to the respective authorized widths and depths of those inland ports1 as authorized on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for each fiscal year1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj4 #bjac4 ,implementation guidance ,section #bajb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #abgc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,corps of ,engineers guidance on the implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section4 4 #bjad4 ,remote and subsistence harbors ,section #bjjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by inserting in which the project is located or of a community that is located in the region that is served by the project and that will rely on the project after community2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or of a community that is located in the region to be served by the project and that will rely on the project after community2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking local population and inserting regional population to be served by the project2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking community and inserting local community or to a community that is located in the region to be served by the project and that will rely on the project4 #bjae4 ,non-,federal interest dredging authority 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may permit a non-,federal interest to carry out1 for an authorized navigation project 7or a separable element of an authorized navigation project71 such maintenance activities as are necessary to ensure that the project is maintained to not less than the minimum project dimensions4 7b7 ,cost limitations ,except as provided in this section and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the costs incurred by a non-,federal interest in performing the maintenance activities described in subsection 7a7 shall be eligible for reimbursement1 not to exceed an amount that is equal to the estimated ,federal cost for the performance of the maintenance activities4 7c7 ,agreement ,before initiating maintenance activities under this section1 the non-,federal interest shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary that specifies1 for the performance of the maintenance activities1 the terms and conditions that are acceptable to the non-,federal interest and the ,secretary4 7d7 ,provision of equipment ,in carrying out maintenance activities under this section1 a non-,federal interest shall-- 7#a7 provide equipment at no cost to the ,federal ,government2 and 7#b7 hold and save the ,united ,states free from any and all damage that arises from the use of the equipment of the non-,federal interest1 except for damage due to the fault or negligence of a contractor of the ,federal ,government4 7e7 ,reimbursement eligibility limitations ,costs that are directly related to the operation and maintenance of a dredge1 based on the period of time the dredge is used in the performance of work for the ,federal ,government during a given fiscal year1 are eligible for reimbursement under this section4 7f7 ,monitoring audit ,not earlier than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may conduct an audit on any maintenance activities for an authorized navigation project 7or a separable element of an authorized navigation project7 carried out under this section to determine if permitting a non-,federal interest to carry out maintenance activities under this section has resulted in-- 7#a7 improved reliability and safety for navigation2 and 7#b7 cost savings to the ,federal ,government4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the authority of the ,secretary under this section terminates on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bjaf4 ,transportation cost savings ,section #baj7;e77#c77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7;e77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 identifies1 to the maximum extent practicable1 transportation cost savings realized by achieving and maintaining the constructed width and depth for the harbors and inland harbors referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 on a project-by-project basis4 4 #bjag4 ,dredged material 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding part #cce of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,secretary may place dredged material from the operation and maintenance of an authorized ,federal water resources project at another authorized water resource project if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 the placement of the dredged material would-- 7,a7 7i7 enhance protection from flooding caused by storm surges or sea level rise2 or 7ii7 significantly contribute to shoreline resiliency1 including the resilience and restoration of wetland2 and 7,b7 be in the public interest2 and 7#b7 the cost associated with the placement of the dredged material is reasonable in relation to the associated environmental1 flood protection1 and resiliency benefits4 7b7 ,additional costs ,if the cost of placing the dredged material at another authorized water resource project exceeds the cost of depositing the dredged material in accordance with the ,federal standard 7as defined in section #cce4g of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act771 the ,secretary shall not require a non-,federal entity to bear any of the increased costs associated with the placement of the dredged material4 ,,iii ,safety improvements #cjja4 ,rehabilitation assistance for non-,federal flood control projects 7a7 ,in general ,section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,definition of nonstructural alternatives ,in this subsection1 nonstructural alternatives includes efforts to restore or protect natural resources including streams1 rivers1 floodplains1 wetlands1 or coasts1 if those efforts will reduce flood risk4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,increased level of protection ,in conducting repair or restoration work under subsection 7a71 at the request of the non-,federal sponsor1 the ,secretary may increase the level of protection above the level to which the system was designed1 or1 if the repair and rehabilitation includes repair or rehabilitation of a pumping station1 will increase the capacity of a pump1 if-- 7#a7 the ,chief of ,engineers determines the improvements are in the public interest1 including consideration of whether-- 7,a7 the authority under this section has been used more than once at the same location2 7,b7 there is an opportunity to decrease significantly the risk of loss of life and property damage2 or 7,c7 there is an opportunity to decrease total life cycle rehabilitation costs for the project2 and 7#b7 the non-,federal sponsor agrees to pay the difference between the cost of repair1 restoration1 or rehabilitation to the original design level or original capacity and the cost of achieving the higher level of protection or capacity sought by the non-,federal sponsor4 7e7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall notify the non-,federal sponsor of the opportunity to request implementation of nonstructural alternatives to the repair or restoration of the flood control work under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,projects in coordination with certain rehabilitation requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which the ,secretary has completed a study determining a project for flood damage reduction is feasible and such project is designed to protect the same geographic area as work to be performed under section #e7;c7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7c771 the ,secretary may1 if the ,secretary determines that the action is in the public interest1 carry out such project with the work being performed under section #e7;c7 of that ,act1 subject to the limitations in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,cost-sharing ,the cost to carry out a project under paragraph 7#a7 shall be shared in accordance with section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac74 #cjjb4 ,rehabilitation of existing levees ,section #cjag of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc;a note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking if the ,secretary determines the necessary work is technically feasible1 environmentally acceptable1 and economically justified2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,this section and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,this section 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,requirement ,a measure carried out under subsection 7a7 shall be implemented in the same manner as the repair or restoration of a flood control work pursuant to section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,the non-,federal and inserting ,notwithstanding subsection 7b77#b71 the non-,federal2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #abe1jjj1jjj4 4 #cjjc4 ,maintenance of high risk flood control projects ,in any case in which the ,secretary is responsible1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 for the maintenance of a project classified as class ,,iii under the ,dam ,safety ,action ,classification of the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,secretary shall continue to be responsible for the maintenance until the earlier of the date that-- 7#a7 the project is modified to reduce that risk and the ,secretary determines that the project is no longer classified as class ,,iii under the ,dam ,safety ,action ,classification of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cjjd4 ,rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams 7a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aa71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 and 7#af71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,eligible high hazard potential dam 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible high hazard potential dam means a non-,federal dam that-- 7i7 is located in a ,state with a ,state dam safety program2 7ii7 is classified as high hazard potential by the ,state dam safety agency in the ,state in which the dam is located2 7iii7 has an emergency action plan approved by the relevant ,state dam safety agency2 and 7iv7 the ,state in which the dam is located determines-- 7,i7 fails to meet minimum dam safety standards of the ,state2 and 7,,ii7 poses an unacceptable risk to the public4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term eligible high hazard potential dam does not include-- 7i7 a licensed hydroelectric dam2 or 7ii7 a dam built under the authority of the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7#aj7 ,non-,federal sponsor ,the term non-,federal sponsor1 in the case of a project receiving assistance under section #h;,a1 includes-- 7,a7 a governmental organization2 and 7,b7 a nonprofit organization4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7#ab7 ,rehabilitation ,the term rehabilitation means the repair1 replacement1 reconstruction1 or removal of a dam that is carried out to meet applicable ,state dam safety and security standards4 4 7b7 ,program for rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams ,the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act is amended by inserting after section #h 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f7 the following3 #h;,a4 ,rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,administrator shall establish1 within ,,fema1 a program to provide technical1 planning1 design1 and construction assistance in the form of grants to non-,federal sponsors for rehabilitation of eligible high hazard potential dams4 7b7 ,eligible activities ,a grant awarded under this section for a project may be used for-- 7#a7 repair2 7#b7 removal2 or 7#c7 any other structural or nonstructural measures to rehabilitate a high hazard potential dam4 7c7 ,award of grants 7#a7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,a non-,federal sponsor interested in receiving a grant under this section may submit to the ,administrator an application for the grant4 7,b7 ,requirements ,an application submitted to the ,administrator under this section shall be submitted at such time1 be in such form1 and contain such information as the ,administrator may prescribe by regulation pursuant to section #cjjd7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf4 7#b7 ,grant 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may make a grant in accordance with this section for rehabilitation of a high hazard potential dam to a non-,federal sponsor that submits an application for the grant in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,project grant agreement ,the ,administrator shall enter into a project grant agreement with the non-,federal sponsor to establish the terms of the grant and the project1 including the amount of the grant4 7,c7 ,grant assurance ,as part of a project grant agreement under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,administrator shall require the non-,federal sponsor to provide an assurance1 with respect to the dam to be rehabilitated under the project1 that the owner of the dam has developed and will carry out a plan for maintenance of the dam during the expected life of the dam4 7,d7 ,limitation ,a grant provided under this section shall not exceed the lesser of-- 7i7 #ab4e percent of the total amount of funds made available to carry out this section2 or 7ii7 #g1ejj1jjj4 7d7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,approval ,a grant awarded under this section for a project shall be approved by the relevant ,state dam safety agency4 7#b7 ,non-,federal sponsor requirements ,to receive a grant under this section1 the non-,federal sponsor shall-- 7,a7 participate in1 and comply with1 all applicable ,federal flood insurance programs2 7,b7 have in place a hazard mitigation plan that-- 7i7 includes all dam risks2 and 7ii7 complies with the ,disaster ,mitigation ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-cij2 #aad ,stat4 #aeeb72 7,c7 commit to provide operation and maintenance of the project for the #ej-year period following completion of rehabilitation2 7,d7 comply with such minimum eligibility requirements as the ,administrator may establish to ensure that each owner and operator of a dam under a participating ,state dam safety program-- 7i7 acts in accordance with the ,state dam safety program2 and 7ii7 carries out activities relating to the public in the area around the dam in accordance with the hazard mitigation plan described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,e7 comply with section #faa7;j77#i7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaif7;j77#i77 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this section7 with respect to projects receiving assistance under this section in the same manner as recipients are required to comply in order to receive financial contributions from the ,administrator for emergency preparedness purposes4 7e7 ,floodplain management plans 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receipt of assistance under this section1 the non-,federal entity shall demonstrate that a floodplain management plan to reduce the impacts of future flood events in the area protected by the project-- 7,a7 is in place2 or 7,b7 will be-- 7i7 developed not later than #a year after the date of execution of a project agreement for assistance under this section2 and 7ii7 implemented not later than #a year after the date of completion of construction of the project4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,a plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall address-- 7,a7 potential measures1 practices1 and policies to reduce loss of life1 injuries1 damage to property and facilities1 public expenditures1 and other adverse impacts of flooding in the area protected by the project2 7,b7 plans for flood fighting and evacuation2 and 7,c7 public education and awareness of flood risks4 7#c7 ,technical support ,the ,administrator may provide technical support for the development and implementation of floodplain management plans prepared under this subsection4 7f7 ,priority system ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,board1 shall develop a risk-based priority system for use in identifying high hazard potential dams for which grants may be made under this section4 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,any assistance provided under this section for a project shall be subject to a non-,federal cost-sharing requirement of not less than #ce percent4 7,b7 ,in-kind contributions ,the non-,federal share under subparagraph 7,a7 may be provided in the form of in-kind contributions4 7#b7 ,allocation of funds ,the total amount of funds made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year shall be distributed as follows3 7,a7 ,equal distribution #a_/c shall be distributed equally among the ,states in which the projects for which applications are submitted under subsection 7c77#a7 are located4 7,b7 ,need-based #b_/c shall be distributed among the ,states in which the projects for which applications are submitted under subsection 7c77#a7 are located based on the proportion that-- 7i7 the number of eligible high hazard potential dams in the ,state2 bears to 7ii7 the number of eligible high hazard potential dams in all ,states in which projects for which applications are submitted under subsection 7c77#a74 7h7 ,use of funds ,none of the funds provided in the form of a grant or otherwise made available under this section shall be used-- 7#a7 to rehabilitate a ,federal dam2 7#b7 to perform routine operation or maintenance of a dam2 7#c7 to modify a dam to produce hydroelectric power2 7#d7 to increase water supply storage capacity2 or 7#e7 to make any other modification to a dam that does not also improve the safety of the dam4 7i7 ,contractual requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 as a condition on the receipt of a grant under this section of an amount greater than #a1jjj1jjj1 a non-,federal sponsor that receives the grant shall require that each contract and subcontract for program management1 construction management1 planning studies1 feasibility studies1 architectural services1 preliminary engineering1 design1 engineering1 surveying1 mapping1 and related services entered into using funds from the grant be awarded in the same manner as a contract for architectural and engineering services is awarded under-- 7,a7 chapter #aa of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 an equivalent qualifications-based requirement prescribed by the relevant ,state4 7#b7 ,no proprietary interest ,a contract awarded in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall not be considered to confer a proprietary interest upon the ,united ,states4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjag and #bjah2 7#b7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#c7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#d7 #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbf4 4 7c7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,proposed rulemaking ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding applications for grants of assistance under the amendments made by subsection 7b7 to the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg et seq474 7#b7 ,final rule ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall promulgate a final rule regarding the amendments described in paragraph 7#a74 ,,iv ,river basins1 watersheds1 and coastal areas #djja4 ,gulf ,coast oyster bed recovery plan 7a7 ,definition of ,gulf ,states ,in this section1 the term ,gulf ,states means each of the ,states of ,alabama1 ,florida1 ,louisiana1 ,mississippi1 and ,texas4 7b7 ,gulf coast oyster bed recovery plan ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,gulf ,states1 shall develop and implement a plan to assist in the recovery of oyster beds on the coast of ,gulf ,states that were damaged by events including-- 7#a7 ,hurricane ,katrina in #bjje2 7#b7 the ,deep ,water ,horizon oil spill in #bjaj2 and 7#c7 floods in #bjaa and #bjaf4 7c7 ,inclusion ,the plan developed under subsection 7b7 shall address the beneficial use of dredged material in providing substrate for oyster bed development4 7d7 ,submission ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives the plan developed under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #djjb4 ,columbia ,river 7a7 ,ecosystem restoration ,section #ecf7;g7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-eda2 #aad ,stat4 #bffb2 #abh ,stat4 #acad7 is amended by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,watercraft inspection stations1 ,columbia ,river ,basin ,section #ajd7;d7 of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking stations in the ,columbia ,river ,basin to be located in the ,states of ,idaho1 ,montana1 ,oregon1 and ,washington and inserting stations to protect the ,columbia ,river ,basin2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the ,governor of each ,state in which a station is established under paragraph 7#a72 4 7c7 ,tribal housing 7#a7 ,definition of report ,in this subsection1 the term report means the final report of the ,portland ,district1 ,corps of ,engineers1 entitled ,columbia ,river ,treaty ,fishing ,access ,sites1 ,oregon and ,washington3 ,fact-finding ,review on ,tribal ,housing and dated ,november #ai1 #bjac4 7#b7 ,assistance authorized ,as replacement housing for ,indian families displaced due to the construction of the ,bonneville ,dam1 on the request of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary may provide assistance to relocate to land transferred by the ,department of the ,army to the ,department of the ,interior pursuant to title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ajj-eha 7#ajb ,stat4 #bidd2 #aaj ,stat4 #gff2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgfb2 #aad ,stat4 #bfgi2 #aah ,stat4 #edd7 the number of families identified as having received no relocation assistance in the report4 7#c7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct a study to determine the number of ,indian people displaced by the construction of the ,john ,day ,dam2 and 7,b7 identify a plan for suitable housing to replace housing lost to the construction of the ,john ,day ,dam4 7d7 ,columbia and ,lower ,willamette ,rivers below ,vancouver1 ,washington and ,oregon ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for navigation1 ,columbia and ,lower ,willamette ,rivers below ,vancouver1 ,washington and ,portland1 ,oregon1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifb 7,public ,law #hg-hgd2 #gf ,stat4 #aagg7 to address safety risks4 #djjc4 ,missouri ,river 7a7 ,reservoir sediment management 7#a7 ,definition of sediment management plan ,in this subsection1 the term sediment management plan means a plan for preventing sediment from reducing water storage capacity at a reservoir and increasing water storage capacity through sediment removal at a reservoir4 7#b7 ,upper missouri river basin pilot program ,the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot program for the development and implementation of sediment management plans for reservoirs owned and operated by the ,secretary in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 on request by project beneficiaries4 7#c7 ,plan elements ,a sediment management plan under paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 provide opportunities for project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to participate in sediment management decisions2 7,b7 evaluate the volume of sediment in a reservoir and impacts on storage capacity2 7,c7 identify preliminary sediment management options1 including sediment dikes and dredging2 7,d7 identify constraints2 7,e7 assess technical feasibility1 economic justification1 and environmental impacts2 7,f7 identify beneficial uses for sediment2 and 7,g7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use1 develop1 and demonstrate innovative1 cost-saving technologies1 including structural and nonstructural technologies and designs1 to manage sediment4 7#d7 ,cost share ,the beneficiaries requesting the plan shall share in the cost of development and implementation of a sediment management plan allocated in accordance with the benefits to be received4 7#e7 ,contributed funds ,the ,secretary may accept funds from non-,federal interests and other ,federal agencies to develop and implement a sediment management plan under this subsection4 7#f7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall use the knowledge gained through the development and implementation of sediment management plans under paragraph 7#b7 to develop guidance for sediment management at other reservoirs4 7#g7 ,partnership with the ,secretary of the ,interior 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program established under this subsection in partnership with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the program may apply to reservoirs managed or owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation on execution of a memorandum of agreement between the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior establishing the framework for a partnership and the terms and conditions for sharing expertise and resources4 7,b7 ,lead agency ,the ,secretary that has primary jurisdiction over the reservoir shall take the lead in developing and implementing a sediment management plan for that reservoir4 7#h7 ,other authorities not affected ,nothing in this subsection affects sediment management or the share of costs paid by ,federal and non-,federal interests relating to sediment management under any other provision of law 7including regulations74 7b7 ,snowpack and drought monitoring ,section #djjc7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #acaa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,lead agency ,the ,corps of ,engineers shall be the lead agency for carrying out and coordinating the activities described in paragraph 7#a74 4 #djjd4 ,puget ,sound nearshore ecosystem restoration ,section #edd7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-eda2 #aad ,stat4 #bfge7 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 #djje4 ,ice jam prevention and mitigation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out projects under section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas71 including planning1 design1 construction1 and monitoring of structural and nonstructural technologies and measures for preventing and mitigating flood damages associated with ice jams4 7b7 ,inclusion ,the projects described in subsection 7a7 may include the development and demonstration of cost-effective technologies and designs developed in consultation with-- 7#a7 the ,cold ,regions ,research and ,engineering ,laboratory of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 universities2 7#c7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 and 7#d7 private organizations4 7c7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,authorization ,in addition to the funding authorized under section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas71 the ,secretary is authorized to expend #cj1jjj1jjj to carry out pilot projects to demonstrate technologies and designs developed in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,priority ,in carrying out pilot projects under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin4 7#c7 ,sunset ,the pilot program under this subsection shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #djjf4 ,chesapeake ,bay oyster restoration ,section #gjd7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfc7;b77#a77 is amended by striking #fj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #djjg4 ,north ,atlantic coastal region ,section #djji7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #acaf7 is amended by inserting at ,federal expense after study4 #djjh4 ,rio ,grande ,section #ejef7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #abad7 is amended by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbd4 #djji4 ,texas coastal area ,in carrying out the ,coastal ,texas ecosystem protection and restoration study authorized by section #djia of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #aahg71 the ,secretary shall consider studies1 data1 or information developed by the ,gulf ,coast ,community ,protection and ,recovery ,district to expedite completion of the study4 #djaj4 ,upper ,mississippi and ,illinois ,rivers flood risk management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study at ,federal expense to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects to address systemic flood damage reduction in the upper ,mississippi and ,illinois ,river basins4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purposes of the study under subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 to develop an integrated1 comprehensive1 and systems-based approach to minimize the threat to health and safety resulting from flooding by using structural and nonstructural flood risk management measures2 7#b7 to reduce damages and costs associated with flooding2 7#c7 to identify opportunities to support environmental sustainability and restoration goals of the ,upper ,mississippi ,river and ,illinois ,river floodplain as part of any systemic flood risk management plan2 and 7#d7 to seek opportunities to address1 in concert with flood risk management measures1 other floodplain specific problems1 needs1 and opportunities4 7c7 ,study components ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 as appropriate1 coordinate with the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 the ,governors of the ,states within the ,upper ,mississippi and ,illinois ,river basins1 the appropriate levee and drainage districts1 nonprofit organizations1 and other interested parties2 7#b7 recommend projects for reconstruction of existing levee systems so as to develop and maintain a comprehensive system for flood risk reduction and floodplain management2 7#c7 perform a systemic analysis of critical transportation systems to determine the feasibility of protecting river approaches for land-based systems1 highways1 and railroads2 7#d7 develop a basin-wide hydrologic model for the ,upper ,mississippi ,river ,system and update as changes occur and new data is available2 and 7#e7 use1 to the maximum extent practicable1 any existing plans and data1 including the ,upper ,mississippi ,river ,comprehensive ,plan authorized in section #dbi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7,public ,law #ajf-ec2 #aac ,stat4 #cbf74 7d7 ,basis for recommendations ,in recommending a project under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary may justify the project based on system-wide benefits4 #djaa4 ,salton ,sea1 ,california ,section #cjcb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #aaac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,pilot ,projects and inserting ,projects2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the pilot2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking the pilot2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 ,salton ,sea ,authority1 or other non-,federal interest before the semicolon at the end2 and 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking pilot2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking pilot2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 ,salton ,sea ,authority1 or other non-,federal interest after ,state2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking pilot4 #djab4 ,adjustment ,section #bai7;f77#be7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-ehj2 #aac ,stat4 #ccf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting ,berkeley before ,calhoun2 and 7#b7 by striking ,orangeberg1 and ,sumter and inserting and ,orangeberg4 #djac4 ,coastal resiliency ,section #djad7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjc;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 give priority to projects in communities the existence of which is threatened by rising sea level1 including projects relating to shoreline restoration1 tidal marsh restoration1 dunal habitats to protect coastal infrastructure1 reduction of future and existing emergency repair costs1 and projects that use dredged materials2 4 ,v ,deauthorizations #ejja4 ,deauthorizations 7a7 ,valdez1 ,alaska 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the portions of the project for navigation1 ,valdez1 ,alaska1 identified as ,tract ,g1 ,harbor ,subdivision1 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 on the property referred to in paragraph 7#a7 to carry out any required operation and maintenance of the general navigation features of the project described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,red river below ,denison dam1 ,arkansas1 ,louisiana1 and ,texas ,the portion of the project for flood protection on ,red ,river ,below ,denison ,dam1 ,arkansas1 ,louisiana and ,texas1 authorized by section #aj of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #fdg1 chapter #eif71 consisting of the portion of the ,west ,agurs ,levee that begins at lat4 #cbcbej4hf ,n41 by long4 #icdfaf4hb ,w41 and ends at lat4 #cbcabb4gi ,n41 by long4 #icdeb4dg ,w41 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,sutter ,basin1 ,california 7#a7 ,in general ,the separable element constituting the locally preferred plan increment reflected in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers dated ,march #ab1 #bjad1 and authorized for construction under section #gjjb7b77h7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #acff7 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,savings provisions ,the deauthorization under paragraph 7#a7 does not affect-- 7,a7 the national economic development plan separable element reflected in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers dated ,march #ab1 #bjad1 and authorized for construction under section #gjjb7b77h7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #acff72 or 7,b7 previous authorizations providing for the ,sacramento ,river and major and minor tributaries project1 including-- 7i7 section #b of the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiag 7#ci ,stat4 #idi2 chapter #add72 7ii7 section #ab of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#eh ,stat4 #ijj2 chapter #ffe72 7iii7 section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agg2 chapter #ahh72 and 7iv7 any other ,acts relating to the authorization for the ,sacramento ,river and major and minor tributaries project along the ,feather ,river right bank between levee stationing #adhccc and levee stationing #bcfhjj4 7d7 ,stonington ,harbor1 ,connecticut ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,stonington ,harbor1 ,connecticut1 authorized by the ,act of ,may #bc1 #ahbh 7#d ,stat4 #bhh2 chapter #gc71 that consists of the inner stone breakwater that begins at coordinates ,n4 #fhb1adf4db1 ,e4 #abca1cgh4fi1 running north #hc4ehg degrees west #aff4gi to a point ,n4 #fhb1afe4je1 ,e4 #a1bca1bab4id1 running north #fi4bji degrees west #chj4hi to a point ,n4 #fhb1cjj4be1 ,e4 #a1bcj1hef4hf1 is no longer authorized as a ,federal project beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #c1 ,ohio and ,muhlenberg ,counties1 ,kentucky 7#a7 ,in general ,the structure and land associated with ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #c and deauthorized under section #fjja7a7 pursuant to the report of the ,chief of ,engineers relating to ,green ,river ,locks and ,dams #c1 #d1 #e1 and #f and ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a1 ,kentucky1 dated ,april #cj1 #bjae1 shall be transferred under this subsection1 and the land shall no longer be a portion of the ,green ,river project for navigation1 built by the ,commonwealth of ,kentucky prior to #ahhf and purchased and ceded to the ,federal ,government under the first section of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #daf2 chapter #hfj74 7#b7 ,transfer ,subject to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,rochester ,dam ,regional ,water ,commission by quitclaim deed and without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in #c adjacent parcels of land situated on the ,ohio ,county side of the ,green ,river together with any improvements on the land4 7#c7 ,lands to be conveyed 7,a7 ,in general ,the #c adjacent parcels of land to be conveyed under this subsection total approximately #f4gb acres of land in ,ohio ,county1 with all #c parcels being associated with the deauthorized ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #c4 7,b7 ,use ,the #c parcels of land described in subparagraph 7,a7 may be used by the ,rochester ,dam ,regional ,water ,commission in such a manner as to ensure a water supply for local communities4 7#d7 ,reversion ,if the ,secretary determines that the land conveyed under this subsection ceases to be owned by the public or is used for any purpose that is inconsistent with paragraph 7#c77;,b71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #e1 ,butler and ,warren ,counties1 ,kentucky 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that the ,corps of ,engineers will not oversee and conduct the removal of the lock and dam structure for ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #e deauthorized under section #fjja7a7 pursuant to the report of the ,chief of ,engineers relating to ,green ,river ,locks and ,dams #c1 #d1 #e1 and #f and ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a1 ,kentucky1 dated ,april #cj1 #bjae1 the lock and dam structure and associated land shall be transferred through established ,general ,services ,administration procedures to another entity for the express purposes of-- 7,a7 removing the structure from the river at the earliest feasible time2 and 7,b7 making the land available for conservation and public recreation and river access in the future4 7#b7 ,deauthorization ,on a transfer under paragraph 7#a71 the land described in that paragraph shall no longer be a portion of the ,green ,river project for navigation1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,july #ac1 #ahib 7#bg ,stat4 #aje2 chapter #aeh74 7g7 ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #f1 ,edmonson ,county1 ,kentucky 7#a7 ,in general ,the structure and land associated with ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #f and deauthorized under section #fjja7a7 pursuant to the report of the ,chief of ,engineers relating to ,green ,river ,locks and ,dams #c1 #d1 #e1 and #f and ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a1 ,kentucky1 dated ,april #cj1 #bjae1 shall be transferred under this subsection and the land shall no longer be a portion of the ,green ,river project for navigation1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #ac1 #aijb 7#cb ,stat4 #cei2 chapter #ajgi74 7#b7 ,transfer 7,a7 ,transfer to ,department of the ,interior ,subject to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,department of the ,interior1 ,mammoth ,cave ,national ,park1 by quitclaim deed and without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in the #d4ai acre parcel of land situated on left descending bank 7south side7 of the ,green ,river together with any improvements on the land4 7,b7 ,transfer to the ,commonwealth of ,kentucky ,subject to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,commonwealth of ,kentucky1 ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife ,resources1 by quitclaim deed and without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in the #ah4j acre parcel of land on the right descending bank 7north side7 of the river and the deauthorized lock and dam structure4 7#c7 ,land to be conveyed 7,a7 ,in general ,the #b parcels of land to be conveyed under this subsection include-- 7i7 a parcel consisting of approximately #d4ai acres of land1 located on each side of the ,green ,river and associated with the deauthorized ,green ,river ,lock and ,dam #f in ,edmonson ,county1 ,kentucky2 and 7ii7 a parcel consisting of approximately #ah4j acres of land and the deauthorized lock and dam structure4 7,b7 ,use 7i7 ,mammoth ,cave ,national ,park ,the #d4ai-;acre parcel of land described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be used for established purposes of ,mammoth ,cave ,national ,park4 7ii7 ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife ,resources ,the #ah4j-;acre parcel of land and deauthorized lock and dam structure described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may-- 7,i7 be used for the purposes of removal of the deauthorized structures to restore natural river functions while providing green space and ecotourism development1 including the provision of roads1 parking1 camping1 and boat access2 or 7,,ii7 if the ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife ,resources1 ,commonwealth of ,kentucky1 cannot fulfill the uses described in subclause 7,i71 be transferred to county or local governments or private conservation entities for continued public green space utilization as described in subclause 7,i74 7#d7 ,reversion ,if the ,secretary determines that the land conveyed under this subsection ceases to be owned by the public or is used for any purpose that is inconsistent with paragraph 7#c77;,b71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7h7 ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a1 ,warren ,county1 ,kentucky 7#a7 ,in general ,the structure and land associated with ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a and deauthorized under section #fjja7a7 pursuant to the report of the ,chief of ,engineers relating to ,green ,river ,locks and ,dams #c1 #d1 #e1 and #f and ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a1 ,kentucky1 dated ,april #cj1 #bjae1 shall be conveyed under this subsection and the land shall no longer be a portion of the ,barren ,river project for navigation1 built by the ,commonwealth of ,kentucky prior to #ahhf and purchased by and ceded to the ,federal ,government under the first section of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #daf2 chapter #hfj74 7#b7 ,transfer ,subject to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,commonwealth of ,kentucky1 ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife ,resources1 by quitclaim deed and without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in #a parcel of land situated on the right bank of the ,barren ,river together with any improvements on the land4 7#c7 ,land to be conveyed 7,a7 ,in general ,the parcel of land to be conveyed under this subsection includes approximately #af4fc acres of land1 located on the right bank of the ,barren ,river and associated with the deauthorized ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a in ,warren ,county1 ,kentucky4 7,b7 ,use ,the parcel of land described in subparagraph 7,a7 may-- 7i7 be used by the ,commonwealth of ,kentucky for the purposes of removal of structures to restore natural river functions while providing green space and ecotourism development1 including the provision of roads1 parking1 camping1 and boat access2 or 7ii7 if the ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife ,resources1 ,commonwealth of ,kentucky1 cannot fulfill the uses described in clause 7i71 be transferred to county or local governments or private conservation entities for continued public green space utilization as described in clause 7i74 7#d7 ,reversion ,if the ,secretary determines that the land conveyed under this subsection ceases to be owned by the public or is used for any purpose that is inconsistent with paragraph 7#c77;,b71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,port of ,cascade locks1 ,oregon 7#a7 ,termination of portions of existing flowage easement 7,a7 ,definition of flowage easement ,in this paragraph1 the term flowage easement means the flowage easements identified as tracts #cjb;,e-#a and #cjd;,e-#a on the easement deeds recorded as instruments in ,hood ,river ,county1 ,oregon1 as follows3 7i7 ,a flowage easement dated ,october #c1 #aicf1 recorded ,december #a1 #aicf1 book #be at page #eca 7records of ,hood ,river ,county1 ,oregon71 in favor of ,united ,states 7#cjb;,e-#a-,perpetual ,flowage ,easement from ,october #e1 #aicg1 ,october #e1 #aicf1 and ,october #c1 #aicf7 7previously acquired as tracts ,,oh-#cf and ,,oh-#da and a portion of tract ,,oh-#dg74 7ii7 ,a flowage easement recorded ,october #ag1 #aicf1 book #be at page #dgf 7records of ,hood ,river ,county1 ,oregon71 in favor of the ,united ,states1 that affects that portion below the #id-;foot contour line above main sea level 7#cjd ,e-#a-,perpetual ,flowage ,easement from ,august #aj1 #aicg and ,october #c1 #aicf7 7previously acquired as tract ,,oh-#db and a portion of tract ,,oh-#dg74 7,b7 ,termination ,with respect to the properties described in paragraph 7#b71 beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the flowage easements are terminated above elevation #hb4d feet 7,,ngvd#bi71 the ordinary high water mark4 7#b7 ,affected properties ,the properties described in this paragraph1 as recorded in ,hood ,river ,county1 ,oregon1 are as follows3 7,a7 ,lots #c1 #d1 #e1 and #g of the ,port of ,cascade ,locks ,business ,park subdivision1 instrument #bjad-jjdcf4 7,b7 ,parcels #a1 #b1 and #c of ,hood ,river ,county ,partition plat ,no4 #bjjh-be,p4 7#c7 ,federal liabilities2 cultural1 environmental1 other regulatory reviews 7,a7 ,federal liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any injury caused by the termination of the easement under this subsection4 7,b7 ,cultural and environmental regulatory actions ,nothing in this subsection establishes any cultural or environmental regulation relating to the properties described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,effect on other rights ,nothing in this subsection affects any remaining right or interest of the ,corps of ,engineers in the properties described in paragraph 7#b74 7j7 ,declarations of non-,navigability for portions of the ,delaware ,river1 ,philadelphia1 ,pennsylvania 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 unless the ,secretary determines1 after consultation with local and regional public officials 7including local and regional project planning organizations71 that there are substantive objections1 the following portions of the ,delaware ,river1 bounded by the former bulkhead and pierhead lines established by the ,secretary of ,war and successors1 are declared to be non-navigable waters of the ,united ,states3 7,a7 ,piers #gj ,south through #ch ,south1 encompassing an area bounded by the southern line of ,moore ,street extended to the northern line of ,catherine ,street extended1 including the following piers3 ,piers #gj1 #fh1 #fg1 #fd1 #fa-fc1 #fj1 #eg1 #ee1 #df1 #dh1 #dj1 and #ch4 7,b7 ,piers #bd ,north through #gb ,north1 encompassing an area bounded by the southern line of ,callowhill ,street extended to the northern line of ,east ,fletcher ,street extended1 including the following piers3 #bd1 #be1 #bg-ce1 #ce4e1 #cf1 #cg1 #ch1 #ci1 #di1 #ea-eb1 #ec-eg1 #eh-fe1 #ff1 #fg1 #fi1 #gj-gb1 and ,rivercenter4 7#b7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall make the determination under paragraph 7#a7 separately for each portion of the ,delaware ,river described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 using reasonable discretion1 by not later than #aej days after the date of submission of appropriate plans for that portion4 7#c7 ,limits on applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 applies only to those parts of the areas described in that paragraph that are or will be bulkheaded and filled or otherwise occupied by permanent structures1 including marina and recreation facilities4 7,b7 ,other ,federal laws ,any work described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to all applicable ,federal law 7including regulations71 including-- 7i7 sections #i and #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,river and ,harbors ,appropriation ,act of #ahii7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dja1 #djc72 7ii7 section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd72 and 7iii7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7k7 ,salt ,creek1 ,graham1 ,texas 7#a7 ,in general ,the project for flood control1 environmental restoration1 and recreation1 ,salt ,creek1 ,graham1 ,texas1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#cj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7,public ,law #ajf-ec2 #aac ,stat4 #bgh-bgi71 is no longer authorized as a ,federal project beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,certain project-related claims ,the non-,federal sponsor for the project described in paragraph 7#a7 shall hold and save the ,united ,states harmless from any claim that has arisen1 or that may arise1 in connection with the project4 7#c7 ,transfer ,the ,secretary is authorized to transfer any land acquired by the ,federal ,government for the project on behalf of the non-,federal sponsor that remains in ,federal ownership on or after the date of enactment of this ,act to the non-,federal sponsor4 7#d7 ,reversion ,if the ,secretary determines that the land that is integral to the project described in paragraph 7#a7 ceases to be owned by the public1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land and improvements shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 #ejjb4 ,conveyances 7a7 ,pearl ,river1 ,mississippi and ,louisiana 7#a7 ,in general ,the project for navigation1 ,pearl ,river1 ,mississippi and ,louisiana1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #cj1 #aice 7#di ,stat4 #ajcc1 chapter #hca71 and section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aiff 7,public ,law #hi-ghi2 #hj ,stat4 #adje71 is no longer authorized as a ,federal project beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,transfer 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the ,secretary is authorized to convey to a ,state or local interest1 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to-- 7i7 any land in which the ,federal ,government has a property interest for the project described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 improvements to the land described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,responsibility for costs ,the transferee shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and administrative expenses associated with any transfer carried out pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 including costs associated with any land survey required to determine the exact acreage and legal description of the land and improvements to be transferred4 7,c7 ,other terms and conditions ,a transfer under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,reversion ,if the ,secretary determines that the land and improvements conveyed under paragraph 7#b7 ceases to be owned by the public1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land and improvements shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sardis lake1 ,mississippi 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to convey to the lessee1 at full fair market value1 all right1 title and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the property identified in the leases numbered ,,dacw#ch-a-ae-g1 ,,dacw#ch-a-ae-cc1 ,,dacw#ch-a-ae-cd1 and ,,dacw#ch-a-ae-ch1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,easement and restrictive covenant ,the conveyance under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a restrictive covenant to require the approval of the ,secretary for any substantial change in the use of the property2 and 7,b7 a flowage easement4 7c7 ,joe ,pool ,lake1 ,texas ,the ,secretary shall accept from the ,trinity ,river ,authority of ,texas1 if received by ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 #ca1bcc1dja as payment in full of amounts owed to the ,united ,states1 including any accrued interest1 for the approximately #fa1gdg4a acre-feet of water supply storage space in ,joe ,pool ,lake1 ,texas 7previously known as ,lakeview ,lake71 for which payment has not commenced under ,article #e4;a 7relating to project investment costs7 of contract number ,,dacw#fc-gf-;,c-#jajf as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,vi ,water resources infrastructure #fjja4 ,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 ,costs#a4 ,t,x,brazos ,island ,harbor,november #c1 #bjad;,federal3 #aaf1aaf1jjj,non-,federal3 #ace1hcf1jjj,total3 #bea1ieb1jjjb4 ,l,a,calcasieu ,lock,december #b1 #bjad;,federal3 #af1gjj1jjj,non-,federal3 #j,total3 #af1gjj1jjjc4 ,,nh1 ,m,e,portsmouth ,harbor and ,piscataqua ,river,february #h1 #bjae;,federal3 #ae1ehj1jjj,non-,federal3 #e1aij1jjj,total3 #bj1ggj1jjjd4 ,k,y,green ,river ,locks and ,dams #c1 #d1 #e1 and #f and ,barren ,river ,lock and ,dam #a ,disposition,april #cj1 #bjae;,federal3 #j ,non-,federal3 #j,total3 #je4 ,f,l,port ,everglades,june #be1 #bjae;,federal3 #bbj1bjj1jjj,non-,federal3 #ajb1ejj1jjj,total3 #cbb1gjj1jjjf4 ,a,k,little ,diomede,august #aj1 #bjae;,federal3 #bf1jae1jjj,non-,federal3 #b1ide1jjj,total3 #bh1ifj1jjjg4 ,s,c,charleston ,harbor ,september #h1 #bjae;,federal3 #bbd1cjj1jjj,non-,federal3 #bfi1jjj1jjj,total3 #dic1cjj1jjjh4 ,a,k,craig ,harbor,march #af1 #bjaf;,federal3 #bi1jfb1jjj,non-,federal3 #c1bee1jjj,total3 #cb1cag1jjj4 7#b7 ,flood risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,t,x,leon ,creek ,watershed1 ,san ,antonio,june #cj1 #bjad;,federal3 #ah1cad1jjj,non-,federal3 #i1hfa1jjj,total3 #bh1age1jjjb4 ,,mo1 ,k,s,armourdale and ,central ,industrial ,district ,levee ,units1 ,missouri ,river and ,tributaries at ,kansas ,city,january #bg1 #bjae;,federal3 #bjg1jcf1jjj,non-,federal3 #aaa1dha1jjj,total3 #cah1eag1jjjc4 ,k,s,city of ,manhattan,april #cj1 #bjae;,federal3 #ae1ddj1ajj,non-,federal3 #h1cac1ijj,total3 #bc1ged1jjjd4 ,k,s,upper ,turkey ,creek ,basin,december #bb1 #bjae;,federal3 #bd1ehd1jjj ,non-,federal3 #ac1bch1jjj,total3 #cg1hbb1jjje4 ,n,c,princeville,february #bc1 #bjaf;,federal3 #ad1jja1jjj,non-,federal3 #g1eci1jjj,total3 #ba1edj1jjj4 7#c7 ,hurricane and storm damage risk reduction ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,initial ,costs and ,estimated ,renourishment ,costs#a4 ,s,c,edisto ,beach1 ,colleton ,county,september #e1 #bjad;,initial ,federal3 #ac1gcc1hej;,initial ,non-,federal3 #g1cie1aej;,initial ,total3 #ba1abi1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #af1cga1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #af1cga1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #cb1gdb1jjjb4 ,f,l,flagler ,county,december #bc1 #bjad;,initial ,federal3 #i1bah1cjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #d1ifc1gjj;,initial ,total3 #ad1ahb1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #ae1cij1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #ae1cij1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #cj1ghj1jjjc4 ,n,c,bogue ,banks1 ,carteret ,county,december #bc1 #bjad;,initial ,federal3 #bd1bfc1jjj ,initial ,non-,federal3 #ac1jfd1jjj ,initial ,total3 #cg1cbg1jjj ,renourishment ,federal3 #aad1gbh1jjj ,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #aad1gbh1jjj ,renourishment ,total3 #bbi1def1jjj #d4 ,n,j,hereford ,inlet to ,cape ,may ,inlet1 ,new ,jersey ,shoreline ,protection ,project1 ,cape ,may ,county,january #bc1 #bjae;,initial ,federal3 #ad1jdj1jjj ,initial ,non-,federal3 #g1efj1jjj ,initial ,total3 #ba1fjj1jjj ,renourishment ,federal3 #da1bae1jjj ,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #da1bae1jjj ,renourishment ,total3 #hb1dcj1jjj #e4 ,l,a,west ,shore ,lake ,pontchartrain,june #ab1 #bjae;,federal3 #dff1gfj1jjj ,non-,federal3 #bea1ccj1jjj ,total3 #gah1jij1jjj #f4 ,c,a,encinitas-,solana ,beach ,coastal ,storm ,damage ,reduction,march #bi1 #bjaf;,initial ,federal3 #bj1aff1jjj ,initial ,non-,federal3 #aj1heh1jjj ,initial ,total3 #ca1jbd1jjj ,renourishment ,federal3 #fh1abe1jjj ,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #fh1abe1jjj ,renourishment ,total3 #acf1dcj1jjj4 7#d7 ,flood risk management and environmental restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,,il1 ,w,i,upper ,des ,plaines ,river and ,tributaries,june #h1 #bjae;,federal3 #aii1cic1jjj,non-,federal3 #ajg1fid1jjj,total3 #cjg1jhg1jjjb4 ,c,a,south ,san ,francisco ,bay ,shoreline,december #ah1 #bjae;,federal3 #fi1eba1jjj,non-,federal3 #ajd1cgi1jjj,total3 #agc1ijj1jjj4 7#e7 ,environmental restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,f,l,central ,everglades ,planning ,project1 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan1 ,central and ,southern ,florida ,project,december #bc1 #bjad;,federal3 #igf1cge1jjj,non-,federal3 #igd1fbe1jjj,total3 #a1iea1jjj1jjjb4 ,o,r,lower ,willamette ,river ,environmental ,dredging,december #ad1 #bjae;,federal3 #ai1adc1jjj,non-,federal3 #aj1fca1jjj,total3 #bi1ggd1jjjc4 ,w,a,skokomish ,river,december #ad1 #bjae;,federal3 #ab1ghb1jjj,non-,federal3 #f1hhb1jjj,total3 #ai1ffd1jjjd4 ,,cala ,river ,ecosystem ,restoration,december #ah1 #bjae;,federal3 #cge1ggc1jjj ,non-,federal3 #ihj1hce1jjj,total3 #a1cef1fjh1jjj4 #fjjb4 ,authorization of project modifications recommended by the ,secretary ,the following project modifications for water resources development and conservation and other purposes are authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the ,director of ,civil ,works1 as specified in the reports referred to in this section3 ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,director's ,report,d4 ,updated ,authorization ,project ,costs#a4 ,,ks1 ,m,o,turkey ,creek ,basin,november #d1 #bjae;,estimated ,federal3 #if1hhj1gej;,estimated ,non-,federal3 #eb1ied1bej,total3 #adi1hce1jjjb4 ,m,o,blue ,river ,basin,november #f1 #bjae;,estimated ,federal3 #cd1ecg1jjj;,estimated ,non-,federal3 #aa1eab1jjj,total3 #df1jdi1jjjc4 ,f,l,picayune ,strand,march #i1 #bjaf;,estimated ,federal3 #caa1bfi1jjj;,estimated ,non-,federal3 #caa1bfi1jjj,total3 #fbb1ech1jjjd4 ,k,y,ohio ,river ,shoreline,march #aa1 #bjaf;,estimated ,federal3 #bj1cji1ijj;,estimated ,non-,federal3 #aj1icf1ajj,total3 #ca1bdf1jjj4 #fjjc4 ,authorization of study and modification proposals submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary 7a7 ,arctic deep draft port development partnerships ,section #baje of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b77 each place it appears and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bej;b77 and a ,native village1 ,regional ,corporation1 or ,village ,corporation 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,consideration of national security interests ,in carrying out a study of the feasibility of an ,arctic deep draft port1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall consult with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,defense to identify national security benefits associated with an ,arctic deep draft port2 and 7#b7 if appropriate1 as determined by the ,secretary1 may determine a port described in paragraph 7#a7 is feasible based on the benefits described in that paragraph4 4 7b7 ,ouachita-,black ,rivers1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for navigation1 ,ouachita-,black ,rivers1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7,public ,law #hf-fde2 #gd ,stat4 #dha7 to include bank stabilization and water supply as project purposes4 7c7 ,cache creek basin1 california 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prepare a general reevaluation report on the project for flood control1 ,cache ,creek ,basin1 ,california1 authorized by section #dja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffb2 #ajj ,stat4 #daab74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in preparing the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall identify specific needed modifications to existing project authorities-- 7,a7 to increase basin capacity2 7,b7 to decrease the long-term maintenance2 and 7,c7 to provide opportunities for ecosystem benefits for the ,sacramento ,river flood control project4 7d7 ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,california ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage reduction1 environmental restoration1 and water supply by modifying the ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,california4 7e7 ,del ,rosa drainage area1 ,california ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood control and ecosystem restoration in the cities of ,san ,bernardino and ,highland1 ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california4 7f7 ,merced county1 california ,the ,secretary shall prepare a general reevaluation report on the project for flood control1 ,merced ,county streams project1 ,california1 authorized by section #aj of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#eh ,stat4 #ijj2 chapter #ffe71 to investigate the flood risk management opportunities and improve levee performance along ,black ,rascal ,creek and ,bear ,creek4 7g7 ,mission-,zanja drainage area1 ,california ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood control and ecosystem restoration in the cities of ,redlands1 ,loma ,linda1 and ,san ,bernardino1 ,california1 and unincorporated counties of ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california4 7h7 ,santa ,ana ,river ,basin1 ,california ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for flood damage reduction by modifying the ,san ,jacinto and ,bautista ,creek ,improvement ,project1 part of the ,santa ,ana ,river ,basin ,project in ,riverside ,county1 ,california4 7i7 ,delaware ,bay coastline1 ,delaware and ,new ,jersey-,roosevelt ,inlet-,lewes ,beach1 ,delaware ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for shoreline protection and ecosystem restoration1 ,delaware ,bay ,coastline1 ,delaware and ,new ,jersey-,roosevelt ,inlet-,lewes ,beach1 ,delaware1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#ac7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7,public ,law #ajf-ec2 #aac ,stat4 #bgf71 to extend the authorized project limit from the current eastward terminus to a distance of #h1jjj feet east of the ,roosevelt ,inlet east jetty4 7j7 ,mispillion ,inlet1 ,conch ,bar1 ,delaware ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project for navigation and shoreline protection at ,mispillion ,inlet and ,conch ,bar1 ,sussex ,county1 ,delaware4 7k7 ,daytona ,beach flood protection1 ,florida ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood control in the city of ,daytona ,beach1 ,florida4 7l7 ,brunswick ,harbor1 ,georgia ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for navigation1 ,brunswick ,harbor1 ,georgia1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#ai7 of the ,water ,resources and ,development ,act of #aiii 7,public ,law #ajf-ec2 #aac ,stat4 #bgg7-- 7#a7 to widen the existing bend in the ,federal navigation channel at the intersection of ,cedar ,hammock and ,brunswick ,point ,cut ,ranges2 and 7#b7 to extend the northwest side of the existing ,south ,brunswick ,river ,turning ,basin4 7m7 ,savannah ,river below ,augusta1 ,georgia ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for navigation1 ,savannah ,river below ,augusta1 ,georgia1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,july #c1 #aicj 7#df ,stat4 #ibd1 chapter #hdg71 to include aquatic ecosystem restoration1 water supply1 recreation1 sediment management1 and flood control as project purposes4 7n7 ,dubuque1 ,iowa ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for flood protection1 ,dubuque1 ,iowa1 authorized by section #bjh of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aife 7,public ,law #hi-bih2 #gi ,stat4 #ajhf71 to increase the level of flood protection and reduce flood damages4 7o7 ,mississippi ,river ship channel1 ,gulf to ,baton ,rouge1 ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for navigation1 ,mississippi ,river ,ship ,channel1 ,gulf to ,baton ,rouge1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #bja7;a7 of the ,harbor ,development and ,navigation ,improvement ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffb2 #ajj ,stat4 #djij71 to deepen the channel approaches and the associated area on the left descending bank of the ,mississippi ,river between mile #ih4c and mile #ajj4f ,above ,head of ,passes 7,,ahp7 to a depth equal to the ,channel4 7p7 ,st4 ,tammany ,parish ,government ,comprehensive ,coastal ,master ,plan1 ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects described in the ,st4 ,tammany ,parish ,comprehensive ,coastal ,master ,plan for flood control1 shoreline protection1 and ecosystem restoration in ,st4 ,tammany ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7q7 ,cayuga ,inlet1 ,ithaca1 ,new ,york ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for flood protection1 ,great ,lakes ,basin1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7,public ,law #hf-fde2 #gd ,stat4 #dhh7 to include sediment management as a project purpose on the ,cayuga ,inlet1 ,ithaca1 ,new ,york4 7r7 ,chautauqua ,county1 ,new ,york 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood risk management1 navigation1 environmental dredging1 and ecosystem restoration on the ,cattaraugus1 ,silver ,creek1 and ,chautauqua ,lake tributaries in ,chautauqua ,county1 ,new ,york4 7#b7 ,evaluation of potential solutions ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall evaluate potential solutions to flooding from all sources1 including flooding that results from ice jams4 7s7 ,cincinnati1 ,ohio 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall review the ecosystem restoration and flood risk reduction components of the ,central ,riverfront ,park ,master ,plan1 dated ,december #aiii1 for the purpose of determining whether or not the study1 and the process under which the study was developed1 each comply with ,federal law 7including regulations7 applicable to feasibility studies for water resources development projects4 7#b7 ,recommendation ,not later than #ahj days after reviewing the ,master ,plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress-- 7,a7 the results of the review of the ,master ,plan1 including a determination of whether any project identified in the plan is feasible2 and 7,b7 any recommendations of the ,secretary related to any modifications to section #eaaf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #abch7 necessary to carry out any projects determined to be feasible4 7t7 ,tulsa and ,west ,tulsa1 ,arkansas ,river1 ,oklahoma 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the projects for flood risk management1 ,tulsa and ,west ,tulsa1 ,oklahoma1 authorized by section #c of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#ee ,stat4 #fde2 chapter #cgg74 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall address project deficiencies1 uncertainties1 and significant data gaps1 including material1 construction1 and subsurface1 which render the project at risk of overtopping1 breaching1 or system failure4 7,b7 ,addressing deficiencies ,in addressing deficiencies under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall incorporate current design standards and efficiency improvements1 including the replacement of mechanical and electrical components at pumping stations1 if the incorporation does not significantly change the scope1 function1 or purpose of the project4 7#c7 ,prioritization to address significant risks ,in any case in which a levee or levee system 7as defined in section #ijjb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja77 is classified as a ,class ,i or ,,ii under the levee safety action classification tool developed by the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,secretary shall expedite the project for budget consideration4 7u7 ,johnstown1 ,pennsylvania ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for flood control1 ,johnstown1 ,pennsylvania1 authorized by the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#di ,stat4 #aegj1 chapter #fhh2 #ej ,stat4 #hhj7 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aicf71 to include aquatic ecosystem restoration1 recreation1 sediment management1 and increase the level of flood control4 7v7 ,chacon ,creek1 ,texas ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including any resolution of a ,committee of ,congress71 the study conducted by the ,secretary described in the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on ,may #ba1 #bjjc1 relating to flood damage reduction1 environmental restoration and protection1 water conservation and supply1 water quality1 and related purposes in the ,rio ,grande ,watershed below ,falcon ,dam1 shall include the area above ,falcon ,dam4 7w7 ,corpus ,christi ,ship ,channel1 ,texas ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of modifying the project for navigation and ecosystem restoration1 ,corpus ,christi ,ship ,channel1 ,texas1 authorized by section #ajja7dj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #ajef71 to develop and evaluate alternatives that address navigation problems directly affecting the ,corpus ,christi ,ship ,channel1 ,la ,quinta ,channel1 and ,la ,quinta ,channel ,extension1 including deepening the ,la ,quinta ,channel1 #b turning basins1 and the wye at ,la ,quinta ,junction4 7x7 ,trinity ,river and ,tributaries1 ,texas 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall review the economic analysis of the ,center for ,economic ,development and ,research of the ,university of ,north ,texas entitled ,estimated ,economic ,benefits of the ,modified ,central ,city ,project 7,trinity ,river ,vision7 in ,fort ,worth1 ,texas and dated ,november #bjad4 7#b7 ,authorization ,the project for flood control and other purposes on the ,trinity ,river and tributaries1 ,texas1 authorized by the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aife 7,public ,law #hi-bih2 #gi ,stat4 #ajia71 as modified by section #aaf the ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-ddg2 #aah ,stat4 #bidd71 is further modified to authorize the ,secretary to carry out projects described in the recommended plan of the economic analysis described in paragraph 7#a71 if the ,secretary determines1 based on the review referred to in paragraph 7#a71 that-- 7,a7 the economic analysis and the process by which the economic analysis was developed complies with ,federal law 7including regulations7 applicable to economic analyses for water resources development projects2 and 7,b7 based on the economic analysis1 the recommended plan in the supplement to the final environmental impact statement for the ,central ,city ,project1 ,upper ,trinity ,river entitled ,final ,supplemental ,no4 #a is economically justified4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,federal share of the cost of the recommended plan described in paragraph 7#b7 shall not exceed #ebj1jjj1jjj1 of which not more than #e1ejj1jjj may be expended to carry out recreation features of the project4 7y7 ,chincoteague ,island1 ,virginia ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for ecosystem restoration and flood control1 ,chincoteague ,island1 ,virginia1 authorized by section #h of ,public ,law #hi-aie 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dei;f-#g7 7commonly known as the ,assateague ,island ,national ,seashore ,act7 for-- 7#a7 assessing the current and future function of the barrier island1 inlet1 and coastal bay system surrounding ,chincoteague ,island2 7#b7 developing an array of options for resource management2 and 7#c7 evaluating the feasibility and cost associated with sustainable protection and restoration areas4 7z7 ,burley ,creek ,watershed1 ,washington ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood control and aquatic ecosystem restoration in the ,burley ,creek ,watershed1 ,washington4 ,,vii ,safe drinking water and clean water infrastructure #gjja4 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this title1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 #gjjb4 ,sense of the ,senate on appropriations levels and findings on economic impacts 7a7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that ,congress should provide robust funding for the ,state drinking water treatment revolving loan funds established under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 and the ,state water pollution control revolving funds established under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq474 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds1 based on an analysis sponsored by the ,water ,environment ,federation and the ,wate,reuse ,association of the nationwide impact of ,state revolving loan fund spending using the ,,implan economic model developed by the ,federal ,government1 that1 in addition to the public health and environmental benefits1 the ,federal investment in safe drinking water and clean water provides the following benefits3 7#a7 ,generation of significant ,federal tax revenue1 as evidenced by the following3 7,a7 ,every dollar of a ,federal capitalization grant returns #j4ba to the general fund of the ,treasury in the form of ,federal taxes and1 when additional spending from the ,state revolving loan funds is considered to be the result of leveraging the ,federal investment1 every dollar of a ,federal capitalization grant returns #j4ic in ,federal tax revenue4 7,b7 ,a combined #cd1gjj1jjj1jjj in capitalization grants for the clean water and ,state drinking water ,state revolving loan funds described in subsection 7a7 over a period of #e years would generate #g1dcj1jjj1jjj in ,federal tax revenue and1 when additional spending from the ,state revolving loan funds is considered to be the result of leveraging the ,federal investment1 the ,federal investment will result in #cb1cjj1jjj1jjj in ,federal tax revenue during that #e-year period4 7#b7 ,an increase in employment1 as evidenced by the following3 7,a7 ,every #a1jjj1jjj in ,state revolving loan fund spending generates #afa_/b jobs4 7,b7 #cd1gjj1jjj1jjj in ,federal capitalization grants for ,state revolving loan funds over a period of #e years would result in #ejf1jjj jobs4 7#c7 ,an increase in economic output3 7,a7 ,every #a1jjj1jjj in ,state revolving loan fund spending results in #b1iej1jjj in output for the economy of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 #cd1gjj1jjj1jjj in ,federal capitalization grants for ,state revolving loan funds over a period of #e years will generate #ajb1gjj1jjj1jjj in total economic output4 ,a ,drinking water #gaja4 ,preconstruction work ,section #adeb7;a77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by designating the first1 second1 third1 fourth1 and fifth sentences as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a77-- 7,a7 by striking 7not and inserting 7including expenditures for planning1 design1 and associated preconstruction activities1 including activities relating to the siting of the facility1 but not2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 or to replace or rehabilitate aging treatment1 storage1 or distribution facilities of public water systems or provide for capital projects 7excluding any expenditure for operations and maintenance7 to upgrade the security of public water systems2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7,c7 ,sale of bonds ,funds may also be used by a public water system as a source of revenue 7restricted solely to interest earnings of the applicable ,state loan fund7 or security for payment of the principal and interest on revenue or general obligation bonds issued by the ,state to provide matching funds under subsection 7e71 if the proceeds of the sale of the bonds will be deposited in the ,state loan fund4 4 #gajb4 ,priority system requirements ,section #adeb7;b77#c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,definition of restructuring ,in this paragraph1 the term restructuring means changes in operations 7including ownership1 cooperative partnerships1 asset management1 consolidation1 and alternative water supply74 7,b7 ,priority system ,an intended use plan shall provide1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that priority for the use of funds be given to projects that-- 7i7 address the most serious risk to human health2 7ii7 are necessary to ensure compliance with this title 7including requirements for filtration72 7iii7 assist systems most in need on a per-household basis according to ,state affordability criteria2 and 7iv7 improve the sustainability of systems4 7,c7 ,weight given to applications ,after determining project priorities under subparagraph 7,b71 an intended use plan shall provide that the ,state shall give greater weight to an application for assistance by a community water system if the application includes such information as the ,state determines to be necessary and contains-- 7i7 a description of utility management best practices undertaken by a treatment works applying for assistance1 including-- 7,i7 an inventory of assets1 including a description of the condition of the assets2 7,,ii7 a schedule for replacement of assets2 7,,iii7 a financing plan that factors in all lifecycle costs indicating sources of revenue from ratepayers1 grants1 bonds1 other loans1 and other sources to meet the costs2 and 7,,iv7 a review of options for restructuring the public water system2 7ii7 demonstration of consistency with ,state1 regional1 and municipal watershed plans2 7iii7 a water conservation plan consistent with guidelines developed for those plans by the ,administrator under section #adee7;a72 and 7iv7 approaches to improve the sustainability of the system1 including-- 7,i7 water efficiency or conservation1 including the rehabilitation or replacement of existing leaking pipes2 7,,ii7 use of reclaimed water2 7,,iii7 actions to increase energy efficiency2 and 7,,iv7 implementation of source water protection plans4 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by striking periodically and inserting at least biennially4 #gajc4 ,administration of ,state loan funds ,section #adeb7;g77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;g77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking up to #d percent of the funds allotted to the ,state under this section and inserting 1 for each fiscal year1 an amount that does not exceed the sum of the amount of any fees collected by the ,state for use in covering reasonable costs of administration of programs under this section1 regardless of the source1 and an amount equal to the greatest of #djj1jjj1 #a_/e percent of the current valuation of the fund1 or #d percent of all grant awards to the fund under this section for the fiscal year12 and 7#b7 by striking #adai1 and all that follows through #aiic4 and inserting #adai44 #gajd4 ,other authorized activities ,section #adeb7k77#b77;,d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7k77#b77;,d77 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 7including implementation of source water protection plans74 #gaje4 ,negotiation of contracts ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,negotiation of contracts ,for communities with populations of more than #aj1jjj individuals1 a contract to be carried out using funds directly made available by a capitalization grant under this section for program management1 construction management1 feasibility studies1 preliminary engineering1 design1 engineering1 surveying1 mapping1 or architectural or related services shall be negotiated in the same manner as-- 7#a7 a contract for architectural and engineering services is negotiated under chapter #aa of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 an equivalent ,state qualifications-based requirement 7as determined by the ,governor of the ,state74 4 #gajf4 ,assistance for small and disadvantaged communities 7a7 ,in general ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adei;,a4 ,assistance for small and disadvantaged communities 7a7 ,definition of underserved community ,in this section3 7#a7 ,in general ,the term underserved community means a local political subdivision that1 as determined by the ,administrator1 has an inadequate drinking water or wastewater system4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the term underserved community includes a local political subdivision that1 as determined by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 does not have household drinking water or wastewater services2 and 7,b7 has a drinking water system that fails to meet health-based standards under this ,act1 including-- 7i7 a maximum contaminant level for a primary drinking water contaminant2 7ii7 a treatment technique violation2 and 7iii7 an action level exceedance4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a program under which grants are provided to eligible entities for use in carrying out projects and activities the primary purposes of which are to assist community water systems in meeting the requirements of this ,act4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,projects and activities under paragraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 infrastructure investments necessary to comply with the requirements of this ,act1 7,b7 assistance that directly and primarily benefits the disadvantaged community on a per-household basis1 and 7,c7 programs to provide water quality testing4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this section-- 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 a community water system as defined in section #adja2 or 7,b7 a system that is located in an area governed by an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #adja72 and 7#b7 serves a community that1 under affordability criteria established by the ,state under section #adeb7;d77#c71 is determined by the ,state-- 7,a7 to be a disadvantaged community2 7,b7 to be a community that may become a disadvantaged community as a result of carrying out an eligible activity2 or 7,c7 to serve a community with a population of less than #aj1jjj individuals that the ,administrator determines does not have the capacity to incur debt sufficient to finance the project under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,priority ,in prioritizing projects for implementation under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority to systems that serve underserved communities4 7e7 ,local participation ,in prioritizing projects for implementation under this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with1 and consider the priorities of1 affected ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and local governments4 7f7 ,cost sharing ,before carrying out any project under this section1 the ,administrator shall enter into a binding agreement with #a or more non-,federal interests that shall require the non-,federal interests-- 7#a7 to pay not less than #de percent of the total costs of the project1 which may include services1 materials1 supplies1 or other in-kind contributions2 7#b7 to provide any land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations necessary to carry out the project2 and 7#c7 to pay #ajj percent of any operation1 maintenance1 repair1 replacement1 and rehabilitation costs associated with the project4 7g7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive the requirement to pay the non-,federal share of the cost of carrying out an eligible activity using funds from a grant provided under this section if the ,administrator determines that an eligible entity is unable to pay1 or would experience significant financial hardship if required to pay1 the non-,federal share4 7h7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #bcj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 and 7#b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjba4 4 7b7 ,funding ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,administrator to provide grants to eligible entities under section #adei;,a of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7as added by subsection 7a771 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #gajg4 ,reducing lead in drinking water 7a7 ,in general ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 7as amended by section #gajf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adei;,b4 ,reducing lead in drinking water 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a community water system2 7,b7 a system located in an area governed by an ,indian ,tribe2 7,c7 a nontransient noncommunity water system2 7,d7 a qualified nonprofit organization1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7,e7 a municipality or ,state1 interstate1 or intermunicipal agency4 7#b7 ,lead reduction project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term lead reduction project means a project or activity the primary purpose of which is to reduce the level of lead in water for human consumption by-- 7i7 replacement of publicly owned lead service lines2 7ii7 testing1 planning1 or other relevant activities1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to identify and address conditions 7including corrosion control7 that contribute to increased lead levels in water for human consumption2 7iii7 assistance to low-income homeowners to replace privately owned service lines1 pipes1 fittings1 or fixtures that contain lead2 and 7iv7 education of consumers regarding measures to reduce exposure to lead from drinking water or other sources4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the term lead reduction project does not include a partial lead service line replacement if1 at the conclusion of the service line replacement1 drinking water is delivered to a household through a publicly or privately owned portion of a lead service line4 7#c7 ,low-income ,the term low-income1 with respect to an individual provided assistance under this section1 has such meaning as may be given the term by the head of the municipality or ,state1 interstate1 or intermunicipal agency with jurisdiction over the area to which assistance is provided4 7#d7 ,municipality ,the term municipality means-- 7,a7 a city1 town1 borough1 county1 parish1 district1 association1 or other public entity established by1 or pursuant to1 applicable ,state law2 and 7,b7 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b774 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible entities for lead reduction projects in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,precondition ,as a condition of receipt of assistance under this section1 before receiving the assistance the eligible entity shall take steps to identify-- 7,a7 the source of lead in water for human consumption2 and 7,b7 the means by which the proposed lead reduction project would reduce lead levels in the applicable water system4 7#c7 ,priority application ,in providing grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 demonstrates that the eligible entity is unable to fund the proposed lead reduction project through other sources of funding2 and 7,b7 proposes to-- 7i7 carry out a lead reduction project at a public water system or nontransient noncommunity water system that has exceeded the lead action level established by the ,administrator at any time during the #c-year period preceding the date of submission of the application of the eligible entity2 7ii7 address lead levels in water for human consumption at a school1 daycare1 or other facility that primarily serves children or another vulnerable human subpopulation2 or 7iii7 address such priority criteria as the ,administrator may establish1 consistent with the goal of reducing lead levels of concern4 7#d7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the non-,federal share of the total cost of a project funded by a grant under this subsection shall be not less than #bj percent4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may reduce or eliminate the non-,federal share under subparagraph 7,a7 for reasons of affordability1 as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,low-income assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible entity may use a grant provided under this subsection to provide assistance to low-income homeowners to carry out lead reduction projects4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the amount of a grant provided to a low-income homeowner under this paragraph shall not exceed the cost of replacement of the privately owned portion of the service line4 7#f7 ,special consideration for lead service line replacement ,in carrying out lead service line replacement using a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 notify customers of the replacement of any publicly owned portion of the lead service line2 7,b7 in the case of a homeowner who is not low-income1 offer to replace the privately owned portion of the lead service line at the cost of replacement2 7,c7 in the case of a low-income homeowner1 offer to replace the privately owned portion of the lead service line and any pipes1 fitting1 and fixtures that contain lead at a cost that is equal to the difference between-- 7i7 the cost of replacement2 and 7ii7 the amount of low-income assistance available to the homeowner under paragraph 7#e72 7,d7 notify each customer that a planned replacement of any publicly owned portion of a lead service line that is funded by a grant made under this subsection will not be carried out unless the customer agrees to the simultaneous replacement of the privately owned portion of the lead service line2 and 7,e7 demonstrate that the eligible entity has considered multiple options for reducing lead in drinking water1 including an evaluation of options for corrosion control4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 4 7b7 ,funding ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,administrator to provide grants to eligible entities under this section under section #adei;,b of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7as added by subsection 7a771 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #gajh4 ,regional liaisons for minority1 tribal1 and low-income communities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall appoint not fewer than #a employee in each regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to serve as a liaison to minority1 tribal1 and low-income communities in the relevant region4 7b7 ,public identification ,the ,administrator shall identify each regional liaison selected under subsection 7a7 on the website of-- 7#a7 the relevant regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7#b7 the ,office of ,environmental ,justice of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 #gaji4 ,notice to persons served 7a7 ,exceedance of lead action level ,section #adad7;c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,notice of any exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section #adab1 including the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by striking ,administrator or and inserting ,administrator1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and1 if applicable12 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and the appropriate ,state and county health agencies after #adac2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,exceedance of lead action level ,regulations issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall specify notification procedures for an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section #adab4 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,notification of the public relating to lead 7,a7 ,exceedance of lead action level ,not later than #ae days after the date of an exceedance of a lead action level or any other prescribed level of lead in a regulation issued under section #adab1 the ,administrator shall notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in the monitoring activity conducted by the public water system if the public water system or the ,state does not notify the public of the concentrations of lead found in a monitoring activity4 7,b7 ,results of lead monitoring 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may provide notice of any result of lead monitoring conducted by a public water system to-- 7,i7 any person that is served by the public water system2 or 7,,ii7 the local or ,state health department of a locality or ,state in which the public water system is located4 7ii7 ,form of notice ,the ,administrator may provide the notice described in clause 7i7 by-- 7,i7 press release2 or 7,,ii7 other form of communication1 including local media4 7,c7 ,privacy ,notice to the public shall protect the privacy of individual customer information4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #adad7;c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,e7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,f72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77,,ii71 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 in the first sentence1 by striking 7,d7 and inserting 7,e74 #gaaj4 ,electronic reporting of drinking water data ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,electronic reporting of compliance monitoring data 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition on the receipt of funds under this ,act1 the ,administrator shall require electronic submission of available compliance monitoring data1 if practicable-- 7,a7 by public water systems-- 7i7 to the ,administrator2 or 7ii7 with respect to a public water system in a ,state that has primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac1 to that ,state2 and 7,b7 by each ,state that has primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac to the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in determining whether the condition referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is practicable1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 the ability of a public water system or ,state to meet the requirements of sections #c4a through #c4bjjj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,b7 information system compatibility2 7,c7 the size of the public water system2 and 7,d7 the size of the community served by the public water system4 4 #gaaa4 ,lead testing in school and child care drinking water 7a7 ,in general ,section #adfd of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,voluntary school and child care lead testing grant program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,child care program ,the term child care program has the meaning given the term early childhood education program in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7,b7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency means-- 7i7 a local educational agency 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7ii7 a tribal education agency 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,environmental ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #eejb772 and 7iii7 an operator of a child care program facility4 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 the ,administrator shall establish a voluntary school and child care lead testing grant program to make grants available to ,states to assist local educational agencies in voluntary testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care programs under the jurisdiction of the local educational agencies4 7,b7 ,grants to local educational agencies ,the ,administrator may make grants directly available to local educational agencies for the voluntary testing described in subparagraph 7,a7 in-- 7i7 any ,state that does not participate in the voluntary school and child care lead testing grant program established under that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 any direct implementation area4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a ,state or local educational agency shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#d7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state or local educational agency that receives a grant under this subsection may use grant funds for the voluntary testing described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,limitation ,not more than #d percent of grant funds accepted under this subsection shall be used to pay the administrative costs of carrying out this subsection4 7#e7 ,guidance2 public availability ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 the ,state or local educational agency shall ensure that each local educational agency to which grant funds are distributed shall-- 7,a7 expend grant funds in accordance with-- 7i7 the guidance of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency entitled #c,ts for ,reducing ,lead in ,drinking ,water in ,schools3 ,revised ,technical ,guidance and dated ,october #bjjf 7or any successor guidance72 or 7ii7 applicable ,state regulations or guidance regarding reducing lead in drinking water in schools and child care programs that is not less stringent than the guidance referred to in clause 7i72 and 7,b7 7i7 make available in the administrative offices1 and to the maximum extent practicable1 on the ,internet website1 of the local educational agency for inspection by the public 7including teachers1 other school personnel1 and parents7 a copy of the results of any voluntary testing for lead contamination in school and child care program drinking water that is carried out with grant funds under this subsection2 and 7ii7 notify parent1 teacher1 and employee organizations of the availability of the results described in clause 7i74 7#f7 ,maintenance of effort ,if resources are available to a ,state or local educational agency from any other ,federal agency1 a ,state1 or a private foundation for testing for lead contamination in drinking water1 the ,state or local educational agency shall demonstrate that the funds provided under this subsection will not displace those resources4 7#g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #adfe of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#be7 is repealed4 #gaab4 ,water,sense program 7a7 ,establishment of ,water,sense program 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a voluntary ,water,sense program to identify and promote water-efficient products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services that1 through voluntary labeling of1 or other forms of communications regarding1 products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services while meeting strict performance criteria1 sensibly-- 7,a7 reduce water use2 7,b7 reduce the strain on public and community water systems and wastewater and stormwater infrastructure2 7,c7 conserve energy used to pump1 heat1 transport1 and treat water2 and 7,d7 preserve water resources for future generations4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the ,administrator shall1 consistent with this section1 identify water-efficient products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services1 including categories such as-- 7,a7 irrigation technologies and services2 7,b7 point-of-use water treatment devices2 7,c7 plumbing products2 7,d7 reuse and recycling technologies2 7,e7 landscaping and gardening products1 including moisture control or water enhancing technologies2 7,f7 xeriscaping and other landscape conversions that reduce water use2 7,g7 whole house humidifiers2 and 7,h7 water-efficient buildings or facilities4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,administrator1 coordinating as appropriate with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7#a7 establish-- 7,a7 a ,water,sense label to be used for items meeting the certification criteria established in accordance with this section2 and 7,b7 the procedure1 including the methods and means1 and criteria by which an item may be certified to display the ,water,sense label2 7#b7 enhance public awareness regarding the ,water,sense label through outreach1 education1 and other means2 7#c7 preserve the integrity of the ,water,sense label by-- 7,a7 establishing and maintaining feasible performance criteria so that products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services labeled with the ,water,sense label perform as well or better than less water-efficient counterparts2 7,b7 overseeing ,water,sense certifications made by third parties2 7,c7 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator1 using testing protocols1 from the appropriate1 applicable1 and relevant consensus standards1 for the purpose of determining standards compliance2 and 7,d7 auditing the use of the ,water,sense label in the marketplace and preventing cases of misuse2 7#d7 not more than #f years after adoption or major revision of any ,water,sense specification1 review and1 if appropriate1 revise the specification to achieve additional water savings2 7#e7 in revising a ,water,sense specification-- 7,a7 provide reasonable notice to interested parties and the public of any changes1 including effective dates1 and an explanation of the changes2 7,b7 solicit comments from interested parties and the public prior to any changes2 7,c7 as appropriate1 respond to comments submitted by interested parties and the public2 and 7,d7 provide an appropriate transition time prior to the applicable effective date of any changes1 taking into account the timing necessary for the manufacture1 marketing1 training1 and distribution of the specific water-efficient product1 building1 landscape1 process1 or service category being addressed2 and 7#f7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjah1 consider for review and revision any ,water,sense specification adopted before ,january #a1 #bjab4 7c7 ,transparency ,the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable and not less than annually1 regularly estimate and make available to the public the production and relative market shares and savings of water1 energy1 and capital costs of water1 wastewater1 and stormwater attributable to the use of ,water,sense-labeled products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services4 7d7 ,distinction of authorities ,in setting or maintaining specifications for ,energy ,star pursuant to section #cbd;,a1 and ,water,sense under this section1 the ,secretary and ,administrator shall coordinate to prevent duplicative or conflicting requirements among the respective programs4 7e7 ,no warranty ,a ,water,sense label shall not create an express or implied warranty4 #gaac4 ,water supply cost savings 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states is facing a drinking water infrastructure funding crisis2 7#b7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency projects a shortfall of approximately #chd1jjj1jjj1jjj in funding for drinking water infrastructure from #bjae to #bjce and this funding challenge is particularly acute in rural communities in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 there are approximately #eb1jjj community water systems in the ,united ,states1 of which nearly #db1jjj are small community water systems2 7#d7 the ,drinking ,water ,needs ,survey conducted by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency in #bjaa placed the shortfall in drinking water infrastructure funding for small communities1 which consist of #c1cjj or fewer persons1 at #fd1ejj1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 small communities often cannot finance the construction and maintenance of drinking water systems because the cost per resident for the investment would be prohibitively expensive2 7#f7 drought conditions have placed significant strains on existing surface water supplies2 7#g7 many communities across the ,united ,states are considering the use of groundwater and community well systems to provide drinking water2 and 7#h7 approximately #db1jjj1jjj people in the ,united ,states receive drinking water from individual wells and millions more rely on community well systems for drinking water4 7b7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that providing rural communities with the knowledge and resources necessary to fully use alternative drinking water systems1 including wells and community well systems1 can provide safe and affordable drinking water to millions of people in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,drinking water technology clearinghouse ,the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 update existing programs of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,department of ,agriculture designed to provide drinking water technical assistance to include information on cost-effective1 innovative1 and alternative drinking water delivery systems1 including systems that are supported by wells2 and 7#b7 disseminate information on the cost effectiveness of alternative drinking water delivery systems1 including wells and well systems1 to communities and not-for-profit organizations seeking ,federal funding for drinking water systems serving #ejj or fewer persons4 7d7 ,water system assessment ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in any application for a grant or loan from the ,federal ,government or a ,state that is using ,federal assistance for a drinking water system serving #ejj or fewer persons1 a unit of local government or not-for-profit organization shall self-certify that the unit of local government or organization has considered1 as an alternative drinking water supply1 drinking water delivery systems sourced by publicly owned-- 7#a7 individual wells2 7#b7 shared wells2 and 7#c7 community wells4 7e7 ,report to congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the use of innovative and alternative drinking water systems described in this section2 7#b7 the range of cost savings for communities using innovative and alternative drinking water systems described in this section2 and 7#c7 the use of drinking water technical assistance programs operated by the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,b ,clean water #gbja4 ,sewer overflow control grants ,section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through subject to subsection 7g71 the ,administrator may in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authority ,the ,administrator may-- 7#a7 make grants to ,states for the purpose of providing grants to a municipality or municipal entity for planning1 designing1 and constructing-- 7,a7 treatment works to intercept1 transport1 control1 or treat municipal combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows2 and 7,b7 measures to manage1 reduce1 treat1 or recapture stormwater or subsurface drainage water2 and 7#b7 subject to subsection 7g71 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 or2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by striking subsections 7e7 through 7g7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,administrative requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a project that receives grant assistance under subsection 7a7 shall be carried out subject to the same requirements as a project that receives assistance from a ,state water pollution control revolving fund established pursuant to title ,,vi4 7#b7 ,determination of governor ,the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a project that receives grant assistance under subsection 7a7 to the extent that the ,governor of the ,state in which the project is located determines that a requirement described in title ,,vi is inconsistent with the purposes of this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#c7 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#d7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#e7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7g7 ,allocation of funds 7#a7 ,fiscal year #bjag and #bjah ,for each of fiscal years #bjag and #bjah1 subject to subsection 7h71 the ,administrator shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to provide grants to municipalities and municipal entities under subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in accordance with the priority criteria described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 with additional priority given to proposed projects that involve the use of-- 7i7 nonstructural1 low-impact development2 7ii7 water conservation1 efficiency1 or reuse2 or 7iii7 other decentralized stormwater or wastewater approaches to minimize flows into the sewer systems4 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjai and thereafter ,for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter1 subject to subsection 7h71 the ,administrator shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to provide grants to ,states under subsection 7a77#a7 in accordance with a formula that-- 7,a7 shall be established by the ,administrator1 after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment2 and 7,b7 allocates to each ,state a proportional share of the amounts based on the total needs of the ,state for municipal combined sewer overflow controls and sanitary sewer overflow controls1 as identified in the most recent survey-- 7i7 conducted under section #baj2 and 7ii7 included in a report required under section #eaf7;b77#a77;,b74 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7i74 #gbjb4 ,small treatment works 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbb4 ,technical assistance for small treatment works 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,qualified nonprofit technical assistance provider ,the term qualified nonprofit technical assistance provider means a nonprofit organization that1 as determined by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 is the most qualified and experienced in providing training and technical assistance to small treatment works2 and 7,b7 the small treatment works in the ,state finds to be the most beneficial and effective4 7#b7 ,small treatment works ,the term small treatment works means a publicly owned treatment works serving not more than #aj1jjj individuals4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator may use amounts made available to carry out this section to provide grants or cooperative agreements to qualified nonprofit technical assistance providers to provide to owners and operators of small treatment works onsite technical assistance1 circuit-rider technical assistance programs1 multistate1 regional technical assistance programs1 and onsite and regional training1 to assist the treatment works in achieving compliance with this ,act or obtaining financing under this ,act for eligible projects4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 4 7b7 ,water pollution control revolving loan funds 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and as provided in subsection 7e7 after ,state law2 7ii7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7f7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,additional use of funds ,a ,state may use an additional #b percent of the funds annually allotted to the ,state under this section for qualified nonprofit technical assistance providers 7as defined in section #bbb7 to provide technical assistance to public water systems serving not more than #aj1jjj individuals in the ,state4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bba7;d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7;d77 is amended by striking section #fjc7;h7 and inserting section #fjc7;i74 #gbjc4 ,integrated plans 7a7 ,integrated plans ,section #djb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,integrated plan permits 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,green infrastructure ,the term green infrastructure means the range of measures that use plant or soil systems1 permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates1 stormwater harvest and reuse1 or landscaping to store1 infiltrate1 or evapotranspirate stormwater and reduce flows to sewer systems or to surface waters4 7,b7 ,integrated plan ,the term integrated plan has the meaning given in ,part ,,iii of the ,integrated ,municipal ,stormwater and ,wastewater ,planning ,approach ,framework1 issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and dated ,may #bjab4 7,c7 ,municipal discharge 7i7 ,in general ,the term municipal discharge means a discharge from a treatment works 7as defined in section #bab7 or a discharge from a municipal storm sewer under subsection 7p74 7ii7 ,inclusion ,the term municipal discharge includes a discharge of wastewater or storm water collected from multiple municipalities if the discharge is covered by the same permit issued under this section4 7#b7 ,integrated plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator 7or a ,state1 in the case of a permit program approved under subsection 7b77 shall inform a municipal permittee or multiple municipal permittees of the opportunity to develop an integrated plan4 7,b7 ,scope of permit incorporating integrated plan ,a permit issued under this subsection that incorporates an integrated plan may integrate all requirements under this ,act addressed in the integrated plan1 including requirements relating to-- 7i7 a combined sewer overflow2 7ii7 a capacity1 management1 operation1 and maintenance program for sanitary sewer collection systems2 7iii7 a municipal stormwater discharge2 7iv7 a municipal wastewater discharge2 and 7v7 a water quality-based effluent limitation to implement an applicable wasteload allocation in a total maximum daily load4 7#c7 ,compliance schedules 7,a7 ,in general ,a permit for a municipal discharge by a municipality that incorporates an integrated plan may include a schedule of compliance1 under which actions taken to meet any applicable water quality-based effluent limitation may be implemented over more than #a permit term if the compliance schedules are authorized by ,state water quality standards4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,actions subject to a compliance schedule under subparagraph 7,a7 may include green infrastructure if implemented as part of a water quality-based effluent limitation4 7,c7 ,review ,a schedule of compliance may be reviewed each time the permit is renewed4 7#d7 ,existing authorities retained 7,a7 ,applicable standards ,nothing in this subsection modifies any obligation to comply with applicable technology and water quality-based effluent limitations under this ,act4 7,b7 ,flexibility ,nothing in this subsection reduces or eliminates any flexibility available under this ,act1 including the authority of a ,state to revise a water quality standard after a use attainability analysis under section #aca4aj7;g7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection71 subject to the approval of the ,administrator under section #cjc7;c74 7#e7 ,clarification of ,state authority 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in section #cja7;b77#a77;,c7 precludes a ,state from authorizing in the water quality standards of the ,state the issuance of a schedule of compliance to meet water quality-based effluent limitations in permits that incorporate provisions of an integrated plan4 7,b7 ,transition rule ,in any case in which a discharge is subject to a judicial order or consent decree as of the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf resolving an enforcement action under this ,act1 any schedule of compliance issued pursuant to an authorization in a ,state water quality standard shall not revise or otherwise affect a schedule of compliance in that order or decree unless the order or decree is modified by agreement of the parties and the court4 4 7b7 ,municipal ombudsman 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,office of the ,administrator an ,office of the ,municipal ,ombudsman4 7#b7 ,general duties ,the municipal ombudsman shall-- 7,a7 provide technical assistance to municipalities seeking to comply with the requirements of laws implemented by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,b7 provide information to the ,administrator to help the ,administrator ensure that agency policies are implemented by all offices of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 including regional offices4 7#c7 ,actions required ,the municipal ombudsman shall work with appropriate offices at the headquarters and regional offices of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to ensure that the municipality seeking assistance is provided information-- 7,a7 about available ,federal financial assistance for which the municipality is eligible2 7,b7 about flexibility available under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 and1 if applicable1 the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 and 7,c7 regarding the opportunity to develop an integrated plan1 as defined in section #djb7s77#a77;,b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#d7 ,priority ,in carrying out paragraph 7#c71 the municipal ombudsman shall give priority to any municipality that demonstrates affordability concerns relating to compliance with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 or the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq474 7c7 ,municipal enforcement ,section #cji of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acai7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,implementation of integrated plans through enforcement tools 7#a7 ,in general ,in conjunction with an enforcement action under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 relating to municipal discharges1 the ,administrator shall inform a municipality of the opportunity to develop an integrated plan1 as defined in section #djb7s74 7#b7 ,modification ,any municipality under an administrative order under subsection 7a7 or settlement agreement under subsection 7b7 that has developed an integrated plan consistent with section #djb7s7 may request a modification of the administrative order or settlement agreement based on that integrated plan4 4 #gbjd4 ,green infrastructure promotion ,title ,v of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #eai 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea note7 as section #ebj2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #eah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acgg7 the following3 #eai4 ,environmental protection agency green infrastructure promotion 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,office of ,water1 the ,office of ,enforcement and ,compliance ,assurance1 the ,office of ,research and ,development1 and the ,office of ,policy of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency promote the use of green infrastructure in and coordinate the integration of green infrastructure into1 permitting programs1 planning efforts1 research1 technical assistance1 and funding guidance4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,office of ,water-- 7#a7 promotes the use of green infrastructure in the programs of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7#b7 coordinates efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure with-- 7,a7 other ,federal departments and agencies2 7,b7 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments2 and 7,c7 the private sector4 7c7 ,regional green infrastructure promotion ,the ,administrator shall direct each regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 as appropriate based on local factors1 and consistent with the requirements of this ,act1 to promote and integrate the use of green infrastructure within the region that includes-- 7#a7 outreach and training regarding green infrastructure implementation for ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 tribal communities1 and the private sector2 and 7#b7 the incorporation of green infrastructure into permitting and other regulatory programs1 codes1 and ordinance development1 including the requirements under consent decrees and settlement agreements in enforcement actions4 7d7 ,green infrastructure information-,sharing ,the ,administrator shall promote green infrastructure information-sharing1 including through an ,internet website1 to share information with1 and provide technical assistance to1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 tribal communities1 the private sector1 and the public regarding green infrastructure approaches for-- 7#a7 reducing water pollution2 7#b7 protecting water resources2 7#c7 complying with regulatory requirements2 and 7#d7 achieving other environmental1 public health1 and community goals4 4 #gbje4 ,financial capability guidance 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,affordability ,the term affordability means1 with respect to payment of a utility bill1 a measure of whether an individual customer or household can pay the bill without undue hardship or unreasonable sacrifice in the essential lifestyle or spending patterns of the individual or household1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,financial capability ,the term financial capability means the financial capability of a community to make investments necessary to make water quality or drinking water improvements4 7#c7 ,guidance ,the term guidance means the guidance published by the ,administrator entitled ,combined ,sewer ,overflows--,guidance for ,financial ,capability ,assessment and ,schedule ,development and dated ,february #aiig1 as applicable to the combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows guidance published by the ,administrator entitled ,financial ,capability ,assessment ,framework and dated ,november #bd1 #bjad4 7b7 ,use of median household income ,the ,administrator shall not use median household income as the sole indicator of affordability for a residential household4 7c7 ,updating ,not later than #a year after the date of completion of the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration study to establish a definition and framework for community affordability required by ,senate ,report #aad-gj1 accompanying ,s4 #afde 7#aadth ,congress71 the ,administrator shall revise the guidance4 7d7 ,consideration and consultation 7#a7 ,consideration ,in revising the guidance1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 the recommendations of the study referred to in subsection 7c7 and any other relevant study1 as determined by the ,administrator2 7,b7 local economic conditions1 including site-specific local conditions that should be taken into consideration in analyzing financial capability2 7,c7 other essential community investments2 7,d7 potential adverse impacts on distressed populations1 including the percentage of low-income ratepayers within the service area of a utility and impacts in communities with disparate economic conditions throughout the entire service area of a utility2 7,e7 the degree to which rates of low-income consumers would be affected by water infrastructure investments and the use of rate structures to address the rates of low-income consumers2 7,f7 an evaluation of an array of factors1 the relative importance of which may vary across regions and localities2 and 7,g7 the appropriate weight for economic1 public health1 and environmental benefits associated with improved water quality4 7#b7 ,consultation ,any guidance issued to replace the guidance shall be developed in consultation with interested parties4 7e7 ,publication and submission ,on completion of the updating of guidance1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives the updated guidance4 ,c ,innovative financing and promotion of innovative technologies #gcja4 ,water infrastructure public-private partnership pilot program ,section #ejad of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7n7 as subsections 7c7 through 7m71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d77#a7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a72 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7d77#d7 and inserting subsection 7c77#d72 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d77#d7 and inserting subsection 7c77#d72 and 7#g7 in subsection 7i77#a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7d77#d7 and inserting subsection 7c77#d74 #gcjb4 ,water infrastructure finance and innovation 7a7 ,authority ,to provide assistance ,section #ejbc7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb7;b77#b77 is amended by striking carry out and inserting provide financial assistance to carry out4 7b7 ,projects eligible for assistance ,section #ejbf7f7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cije7f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking desalination project and inserting desalination project1 including chloride control2 and 7#b7 by striking or a water recycling project and inserting a water recycling project1 or a project to provide alternative water supplies to reduce aquifer depletion4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,section #ejbi7;b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijh7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,financing fees ,on request of a community with a population of not more than #aj1jjj individuals1 the ,secretary or the ,administrator1 as applicable1 shall allow the fees under subparagraph 7,a7 to be financed as part of the loan4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,credit ,any eligible project costs incurred and the value of any integral in-kind contributions made before receipt of assistance under this subtitle shall be credited toward the #ea percent of project costs to be provided by sources of funding other than a secured loan under this subtitle 7as described in paragraph 7#b77;,a774 4 7d7 ,removal of pilot designation 7#a7 ,subtitle ,c of title ,v of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 is amended by striking the subtitle designation and heading and inserting the following3 ,c ,innovative financing projects 4 7#b7 ,section #ejbc of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjib7 is amended by striking pilot each place it appears4 7#c7 ,section #ejcd of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciac7 is amended by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following3 #ejcd4 ,reports on program implementation 4 7#d7 ,the table of contents for the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to subtitle ,c of title ,v and inserting the following3 ,subtitle ,c--,innovative ,financing ,projects 2 and 7,b7 by striking the item relating to section #ejcd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ejcd4 ,reports on program implementation4 4 7e7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 appropriations made available to carry out the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 should be in addition to robust funding for the ,state water pollution control revolving funds established under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 and ,state drinking water treatment revolving loan funds established under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab72 and 7#b7 the appropriations made available for the funds referred to in paragraph 7#a7 should not decrease for any fiscal year4 #gcjc4 ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,creation of trust fund ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a trust fund to be known as the ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund1 consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or credited to such fund as provided in this section4 7b7 ,transfers to trust fund ,there are hereby appropriated to the ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund amounts equivalent to the fees received in the ,treasury before ,january #a1 #bjbb1 under subsection 7f74 7c7 ,expenditures ,except as provided by subsection 7d71 amounts in the ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund shall be available1 without further appropriation1 as follows3 7#a7 #he percent of the amounts shall be available to the ,administrator for making capitalization grants under section #fja of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha74 7#b7 #ae percent of the amounts shall be available to the ,administrator for making capitalization grants under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab74 7d7 ,investment ,amounts in the ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund shall be invested in accordance with section #igjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any interest on1 and proceeds from1 any such investment shall be available for expenditure in accordance with this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act4 7e7 ,limitation on expenditures ,amounts in the ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund may not be made available for a fiscal year unless the funds appropriated to the ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund through annual capitalization grants is not less than the average of the annual amounts provided in capitalization grants under section #fja of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha7 for the #e-;fiscal-year period immediately preceding such fiscal year4 7f7 ,voluntary labeling system 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 manufacturers1 producers1 and importers1 shall develop and implement a program under which the ,secretary provides a label designed in consultation with manufacturers1 producers1 and importers suitable for placement on products to inform consumers that the manufacturer1 producer1 or importer of the product1 and other stakeholders1 participates in the ,water ,infrastructure ,investment ,trust ,fund and is contributing to the clean water of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,fee 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide a label for a fee of #c cents per unit4 7,b7 ,deposit ,amounts received by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury4 7g7 ,,epa study on water pricing 7#a7 ,study ,the ,administrator1 with participation by the ,states1 shall conduct a study to-- 7,a7 assess the affordability gap faced by low-income populations located in urban and rural areas in obtaining services from clean water and drinking water systems2 and 7,b7 analyze options for programs to provide incentives for rate adjustments at the local level to achieve full cost or true value pricing for such services1 while protecting low-income ratepayers from undue burden4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study4 #gcjd4 ,innovative water technology grant program 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a public utility1 including publicly owned treatment works and clean water systems2 7#b7 a unit of local government1 including a municipality or a joint powers authority2 7#c7 a private entity1 including a farmer or manufacturer2 7#d7 an institution of higher education2 7#e7 a research institution or foundation2 7#f7 a ,state2 7#g7 a regional organization2 or 7#h7 a nonprofit organization4 7b7 ,grant program authorized ,the ,administrator shall carry out a grant program for purposes described in subsection 7c7 to accelerate the development of innovative water technologies that address pressing water challenges4 7c7 ,grants ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall make to eligible entities grants that-- 7#a7 finance projects to develop1 deploy1 test1 and improve emerging water technologies2 7#b7 fund entities that provide technical assistance to deploy innovative water technologies more broadly1 especially-- 7,a7 to increase adoption of innovative water technologies in-- 7i7 municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment systems2 7ii7 areas served by private wells2 or 7iii7 water supply systems in arid areas that are experiencing1 or have recently experienced1 prolonged drought conditions2 and 7,b7 in a manner that reduces ratepayer or community costs over time1 including the cost of future capital investments2 or 7#c7 support technologies that1 as determined by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 improve water quality of a water source2 7,b7 improve the safety and security of a drinking water delivery system2 7,c7 minimize contamination of drinking water and drinking water sources1 including contamination by lead1 bacteria1 chlorides1 and nitrates2 7,d7 improve the quality and timeliness and decrease the cost of drinking water quality tests1 especially technologies that can be deployed within water systems and at individual faucets to provide accurate real-time tests of water quality1 especially with respect to lead1 bacteria1 and nitrate content2 7,e7 increase water supplies in arid areas that are experiencing1 or have recently experienced1 prolonged drought conditions2 7,f7 treat edge-of-field runoff to improve water quality2 7,g7 treat agricultural1 municipal1 and industrial wastewater2 7,h7 recycle or reuse water2 7,i7 manage urban storm water runoff2 7,j7 reduce sewer or stormwater overflows2 7,k7 conserve water2 7,l7 improve water quality by reducing salinity2 7,m7 mitigate air quality impacts associated with declining water resources2 or 7,n7 address urgent water quality and human health needs4 7d7 ,priority funding ,in making grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority to projects that have the potential-- 7#a7 to provide substantial cost savings across a sector2 7#b7 to significantly improve human health or the environment2 or 7#c7 to provide additional water supplies with minimal environmental impact4 7e7 ,cost-,sharing ,the ,federal share of the cost of activities carried out using a grant made under this section shall be not more than #fe percent4 7f7 ,limitation ,the maximum amount of a grant provided to a project under this section shall be #e1jjj1jjj4 7g7 ,report ,each year1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available on the website of the ,administrator a report that describes any advancements during the previous year in development of innovative water technologies made as a result of funding provided under this section4 7h7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7i7 ,funding ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,administrator to provide grants to eligible entities under this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #gcje4 ,water ,resources ,research ,act amendments 7a7 ,congressional findings and declarations ,section #ajb of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 additional research is required to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches1 including-- 7,a7 nonstructural alternatives2 7,b7 decentralized approaches2 7,c7 water use efficiency and conservation2 and 7,d7 actions to reduce energy consumption or extract energy from wastewater2 4 7b7 ,water resources research and technology institutes ,section #ajd of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking water-related phenomena and inserting water resources2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,from the and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,from the 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the compliance of each funding recipient with this subsection for the immediately preceding fiscal year4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,evaluation of water resources research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a careful and detailed evaluation of each institute at least once every #c years to determine-- 7,a7 the quality and relevance of the water resources research of the institute2 7,b7 the effectiveness of the institute at producing measured results and applied water supply research2 and 7,c7 whether the effectiveness of the institute as an institution for planning1 conducting1 and arranging for research warrants continued support under this section4 7#b7 ,prohibition on further support ,if1 as a result of an evaluation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary determines that an institute does not qualify for further support under this section1 no further grants to the institute may be provided until the qualifications of the institute are reestablished to the satisfaction of the ,secretary4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting #g1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g77#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 #gcjf4 ,reauthorization of ,water ,desalination ,act of #aiif 7a7 ,authorization of research and studies ,section #c of the ,water ,desalination ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize funding for research-- 7#a7 to reduce energy consumption and lower the cost of desalination1 including chloride control2 7#b7 to reduce the environmental impacts of seawater desalination and develop technology and strategies to minimize those impacts2 7#c7 to improve existing reverse osmosis and membrane technology2 7#d7 to carry out basic and applied research on next generation desalination technologies1 including improved energy recovery systems and renewable energy-powered desalination systems that could significantly reduce desalination costs2 7#e7 to develop portable or modular desalination units capable of providing temporary emergency water supplies for domestic or military deployment purposes2 and 7#f7 to develop and promote innovative desalination technologies1 including chloride control1 identified by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,desalination demonstration and development ,section #d of the ,water ,desalination ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out demonstration and development activities under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize projects-- 7#a7 in drought-stricken ,states and communities2 7#b7 in ,states that have authorized funding for research and development of desalination technologies and projects2 7#c7 that can reduce reliance on imported water supplies that have an impact on species listed under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7#d7 that demonstrably leverage the experience of international partners with considerable expertise in desalination1 such as the ,state of ,israel4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #h of the ,water ,desalination ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjac and inserting #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjab through #bjac and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 7d7 ,consultation ,section #i of the ,water ,desalination ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,in carrying out in the first sentence and inserting the following3 #i4 ,consultation and coordination 7a7 ,consultation ,in carrying out 2 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the authorization and inserting the following3 7c7 ,other desalination programs ,the authorization 2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7b7 ,coordination of federal desalination research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,white ,house ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall develop a coordinated strategic plan that-- 7,a7 establishes priorities for future ,federal investments in desalination2 7,b7 coordinates the activities of ,federal agencies involved in desalination1 including the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,united ,states ,army ,tank ,automotive ,research1 ,development and ,engineering ,center1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,office of ,naval ,research of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,national ,laboratories of the ,department of ,energy1 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7,c7 strengthens research and development cooperation with international partners1 such as the ,state of ,israel1 in the area of desalination technology4 4 #gcjg4 ,national drought resilience guidelines 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,director of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and other appropriate ,federal agency heads along with ,state and local governments1 shall develop nonregulatory national drought resilience guidelines relating to drought preparedness planning and investments for communities1 water utilities1 and other water users and providers4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the national drought resilience guidelines1 the ,administrator and other ,federal agency heads referred to in subsection 7a7 shall consult with-- 7#a7 ,state and local governments2 7#b7 water utilities2 7#c7 scientists2 7#d7 institutions of higher education2 7#e7 relevant private entities2 and 7#f7 other stakeholders4 7c7 ,contents ,the national drought resilience guidelines developed under this section shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 provide recommendations for a period of #aj years that-- 7#a7 address a broad range of potential actions1 including-- 7,a7 analysis of the impacts of the changing frequency and duration of drought on the future effectiveness of water management tools2 7,b7 the identification of drought-related water management challenges in a broad range of fields1 including-- 7i7 public health and safety2 7ii7 municipal and industrial water supply2 7iii7 agricultural water supply2 7iv7 water quality2 7v7 ecosystem health2 and 7vi7 water supply planning2 7,c7 water management tools to reduce drought-related impacts1 including-- 7i7 water use efficiency through gallons per capita reduction goals1 appliance efficiency standards1 water pricing incentives1 and other measures2 7ii7 water recycling2 7iii7 groundwater clean-up and storage2 7iv7 new technologies1 such as behavioral water efficiency2 and 7v7 stormwater capture and reuse2 7,d7 water-related energy and greenhouse gas reduction strategies2 and 7,e7 public education and engagement2 and 7#b7 include recommendations relating to the processes that ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments and water utilities should consider when developing drought resilience preparedness and plans1 including-- 7,a7 the establishment of planning goals2 7,b7 the evaluation of institutional capacity2 7,c7 the assessment of drought-related risks and vulnerabilities1 including the integration of climate-related impacts2 7,d7 the establishment of a development process1 including an evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of potential strategies2 7,e7 the inclusion of private entities1 technical advisors1 and other stakeholders in the development process2 7,f7 implementation and financing issues2 and 7,g7 evaluation of the plan1 including any updates to the plan4 #gcjh4 ,innovation in ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,funds 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7j77#a77;,b7 7as redesignated by section #gbjb7;b77#a77;,a77ii77 of section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iii71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 to encourage the use of innovative water technologies related to any of the issues identified in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 or1 as determined by the ,state1 any other eligible project and activity eligible for assistance under subsection 7c7 4 7b7 ,innovative water technologies ,section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 7as amended by section #gbjb7;b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator may provide technical assistance to facilitate and encourage the provision of financial assistance for innovative water technologies4 7l7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 and not less frequently than every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the amount of financial assistance provided by ,state water pollution control revolving funds to deploy innovative water technologies2 7#b7 the barriers impacting greater use of innovative water technologies2 and 7#c7 the cost-saving potential to cities and future infrastructure investments from emerging technologies4 4 #gcji4 ,innovation in the ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 7as amended by section #gaje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking the heading and inserting ,additional assistance4--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,innovative water technology ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 in the case of a ,state that makes a loan under subsection 7a77#b7 to carry out an eligible activity through the use of an innovative water technology 7including technologies to improve water treatment to ensure compliance with this title and technologies to identify and mitigate sources of drinking water contamination1 including lead contamination71 the ,state may provide additional subsidization1 including forgiveness of principal that is not more than #ej percent of the cost of the portion of the project associated with the innovative technology4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,for each fiscal year and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,innovative water technology ,for each fiscal year1 not more than #bj percent of the loan subsidies that may be made by a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 may be used to provide additional subsidization under subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the first sentence1 by inserting 1 or portion of a service area1 after service area2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7t7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator may provide technical assistance to facilitate and encourage the provision of financial assistance for the deployment of innovative water technologies4 7u7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 and not less frequently than every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the amount of financial assistance provided by ,state loan funds to deploy innovative water technologies2 7#b7 the barriers impacting greater use of innovative water technologies2 and 7#c7 the cost-saving potential to cities and future infrastructure investments from emerging technologies4 4 ,d ,drinking water disaster relief and infrastructure investments #gdja4 ,drinking water infrastructure 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means a ,state for which the ,president has declared an emergency under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 relating to the public health threats associated with the presence of lead or other contaminants in a public drinking water supply system4 7#b7 ,eligible system ,the term eligible system means a public drinking water supply system that has been the subject of an emergency declaration referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,state revolving loan fund assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible system shall be-- 7,a7 considered to be a disadvantaged community under section #adeb7;d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d772 and 7,b7 eligible to receive loans with additional subsidization under that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq471 including forgiveness of principal under section #adeb7;d77#a7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#a774 7#b7 ,authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,using funds provided under subsection 7e77#a77;,a71 an eligible ,state may provide assistance to an eligible system within the eligible ,state1 for the purpose of addressing lead or other contaminants in drinking water1 including repair and replacement of public and private drinking water infrastructure4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,assistance provided under subparagraph 7,a7 may include additional subsidization under the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq471 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,exclusion ,assistance provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not include assistance for a project that is financed 7directly or indirectly71 in whole or in part1 with proceeds of any obligation issued after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 the interest of which is exempt from the tax imposed under chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7ii7 with respect to which credit is allowable under subpart ,i or ,j of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of such ,code4 7#c7 ,limitation ,section #adeb7;d77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#b77 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 any funds provided under subsection 7e77#a77;,a72 or 7,b7 any other loan provided to an eligible system4 7c7 ,water infrastructure financing 7#a7 ,secured loans 7,a7 ,in general ,using funds provided under subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 the ,administrator may make a secured loan under the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 to-- 7i7 an eligible ,state to carry out a project eligible under paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 of section #ejbf of that ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cije7 to address lead or other contaminants in drinking water in an eligible system1 including repair and replacement of public and private drinking water infrastructure2 and 7ii7 any eligible entity under section #ejbe of that ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijd7 for a project eligible under paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 of section #ejbf of that ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cije74 7,b7 ,amount ,notwithstanding section #ejbi7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijh7;b77#b771 the amount of a secured loan provided under subparagraph 7,a77i7 may be equal to not more than #hj percent of the reasonably anticipated costs of the projects4 7#b7 ,federal involvement ,notwithstanding section #ejbi7;b77#i7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijh7;b77#i771 any costs for a project to address lead or other contaminants in drinking water in an eligible system that are not covered by a secured loan under paragraph 7#a7 may be covered using amounts in the ,state revolving loan fund under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab74 7d7 ,nonduplication of work ,an activity carried out pursuant to this section shall not duplicate the work or activity of any other ,federal or ,state department or agency4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,additional ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund capitalization grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall make available to the ,administrator a total of #ajj1jjj1jjj to provide additional grants to eligible ,states pursuant to section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab71 to be available during the period of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag for the purposes described in subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,supplemented intended use plans ,from funds made available under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall obligate to an eligible ,state such amounts as are necessary to meet the needs identified in a supplemented intended use plan by not later than #cj days after the date on which the eligible ,state submits to the ,administrator a supplemented intended use plan under section #adeb7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77 that includes preapplication information regarding projects to be funded using the additional assistance1 including1 with respect to each such project-- 7i7 a description of the project2 7ii7 an explanation of the means by which the project will address a situation causing a declared emergency in the eligible ,state2 7iii7 the estimated cost of the project2 and 7iv7 the projected start date for construction of the project4 7,c7 ,unobligated amounts ,any amounts made available to the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a7 that are unobligated on the date that is #ah months after the date on which the amounts are made available shall be available to provide additional grants to ,states to capitalize ,state loan funds as provided under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab74 7,d7 ,applicability ,section #adeb7;b77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77#a77 shall not apply to a supplement to an intended use plan under subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,,wifia funding 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall make available to the ,administrator #gj1jjj1jjj to provide credit subsidies1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 for secured loans under subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 with a goal of providing secured loans totaling at least #gjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,use ,secured loans provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be available to carry out activities described in subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,applicability ,unless explicitly waived1 all requirements under the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 and the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 shall apply to funding provided under this subsection4 7f7 ,health effects evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #ajd7;i77#a77;,e7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7;i77#a77;,e771 and on receipt of a request of an appropriate ,state or local health official of an eligible ,state1 the ,director of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry of the ,national ,center for ,environmental ,health shall in coordination with other agencies1 as appropriate1 conduct voluntary surveillance activities to evaluate any adverse health effects on individuals exposed to lead from drinking water in the affected communities4 7#b7 ,consultations ,pursuant to section #ajd7;i77#d7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7;i77#d771 and on receipt of a request of an appropriate ,state or local health official of an eligible ,state1 the ,director of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry of the ,national ,center for ,environmental ,health shall provide consultations regarding health issues described in paragraph 7#a74 #gdjb4 ,loan forgiveness ,the matter under the heading ,state and tribal assistance grants under the heading ,environmental ,protection ,agency in title ,,ii of division ,g of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac71 is amended in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following3 or1 if a ,federal or ,state emergency declaration has been issued due to a threat to public health from heightened exposure to lead in a municipal drinking water supply1 before the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that in a ,state in which such an emergency declaration has been issued1 the ,state may use more than #bj percent of the funds made available under this title to the ,state for ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund capitalization grants to provide additional subsidy to eligible recipients24 #gdjc4 ,registry for lead exposure and advisory committee 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means a city exposed to lead contamination in the local drinking water system4 7#b7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7b7 ,lead exposure registry ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry or another relevant agency at the discretion of the ,secretary1 or establish through a grant award or contract1 a lead exposure registry to collect data on the lead exposure of residents of a ,city on a voluntary basis4 7c7 ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,advisory ,committee in coordination with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and other relevant agencies as determined by the ,secretary consisting of ,federal members and non-,federal members1 and which shall include-- 7i7 an epidemiologist2 7ii7 a toxicologist2 7iii7 a mental health professional2 7iv7 a pediatrician2 7v7 an early childhood education expert2 7vi7 a special education expert2 7vii7 a dietician2 and 7viii7 an environmental health expert4 7,b7 ,requirements ,membership in the ,committee shall not exceed #ae members and not less than #a_/b of the members shall be ,federal members4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,secretary shall designate a chair from among the ,federal members appointed to the ,committee4 7#c7 ,terms ,members of the ,committee shall serve for a term of not more than #c years and the ,secretary may reappoint members for consecutive terms4 7#d7 ,application of ,,faca ,the ,committee shall be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7#e7 ,responsibilities ,the ,committee shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 review the ,federal programs and services available to individuals and communities exposed to lead2 7,b7 review current research on lead poisoning to identify additional research needs2 7,c7 review and identify best practices1 or the need for best practices1 regarding lead screening and the prevention of lead poisoning2 7,d7 identify effective services1 including services relating to healthcare1 education1 and nutrition for individuals and communities affected by lead exposure and lead poisoning1 including in consultation with1 as appropriate1 the lead exposure registry as established in subsection 7b72 and 7,e7 undertake any other review or activities that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#f7 ,report ,annually for #e years and thereafter as determined necessary by the ,secretary or as required by ,congress1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committees on ,finance1 ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,education and the ,workforce1 ,energy and ,commerce1 and ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the ,federal programs and services available to individuals and communities exposed to lead2 7,b7 an evaluation of additional lead poisoning research needs2 7,c7 an assessment of any effective screening methods or best practices used or developed to prevent or screen for lead poisoning2 7,d7 input and recommendations for improved access to effective services relating to healthcare1 education1 or nutrition for individuals and communities impacted by lead exposure2 and 7,e7 any other recommendations for communities affected by lead exposure1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,mandatory funding 7#a7 ,in general ,on the date of enactment of this ,act1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,secretary1 to be available during the period of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj-- 7,a7 #ag1ejj1jjj to carry out subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 #b1ejj1jjj to carry out subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,secretary shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out subsections 7b7 and 7c7 the funds transferred under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 respectively1 without further appropriation4 #gdjd4 ,additional funding for certain childhood health programs 7a7 ,childhood lead poisoning prevention program 7#a7 ,in general ,on the date of enactment of this ,act1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 to be available during the period of fiscal years #bjag and #bjah1 #aj1jjj1jjj for the childhood lead poisoning prevention program authorized under section #cag;,a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-#a74 7#b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out the childhood lead poisoning prevention program authorized under section #cag;,a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;b-#a7 the funds transferred under paragraph 7#a71 without further appropriation4 7b7 ,healthy homes program 7#a7 ,in general ,on the date of enactment of this ,act1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 to be available during the period of fiscal years #bjag and #bjah1 #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development the funds transferred under paragraph 7#a71 without further appropriation4 7c7 ,healthy ,start ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,on the date of enactment of this ,act1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,administrator of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration1 to be available during the period of fiscal years #bjag and #bjah1 #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out the ,healthy ,start ,initiative under section #ccj;,h of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#h74 7#b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,administrator of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out the ,healthy ,start ,initiative under section #ccj;,h of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#h7 the funds transferred under paragraph 7#a71 without further appropriation4 #gdje4 ,review and report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general and the ,inspector ,general of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,environment and ,public ,works1 and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,energy and ,commerce1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of any ongoing investigations into the ,federal and ,state response to the contamination of the drinking water supply of the ,city of ,flint1 ,michigan4 7b7 ,review ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the investigations described in subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a review of issues that are not addressed by the investigations and relating to-- 7#a7 the adequacy of the response by the ,state of ,michigan and the ,city of ,flint to the drinking water crisis in ,flint1 ,michigan1 including the timeliness and transparency of the response1 as well as the capacity of the ,state and ,city to manage the drinking water system2 and 7#b7 the adequacy of the response by ,region #e of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to the drinking water crisis in ,flint1 ,michigan1 including the timeliness and transparency of the response4 7c7 ,contents of report ,not later than #a year after commencing each review under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 a statement of the principal findings of the review2 and 7#b7 recommendations for ,congress and the ,president to take any actions to prevent a similar situation in the future and to protect public health4 ,e ,report on groundwater contamination #geja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,comprehensive strategy ,the term comprehensive strategy means a plan for-- 7,a7 the remediation of the plume under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 or 7,b7 corrective action under the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq474 7#b7 ,groundwater ,the term groundwater means water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the surface of land or water4 7#c7 ,plume ,the term plume means any hazardous waste 7as defined in section #ajjd of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fijc77 or hazardous substance 7as defined in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja77 found in the groundwater supply4 7#d7 ,site ,the term site means the site located at #hcj ,south ,oyster ,bay ,road1 ,bethpage1 ,new ,york1 #aagad 7,environmental ,protection ,agency identification number ,,nyd#jjbjdgifg74 #gejb4 ,report on groundwater contamination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to ,congress a report on the groundwater contamination from the site that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the status of the groundwater contaminants that are leaving the site and migrating to a location within a #aj-mile radius of the site1 including-- 7,a7 detailed mapping of the movement of the plume over time2 and 7,b7 projected migration rates of the plume2 7#b7 an analysis of the current and future impact of the movement of the plume on drinking water facilities2 and 7#c7 a comprehensive strategy to prevent the groundwater contaminants from the site from contaminating drinking water wells that1 as of the date of the submission of the report1 have not been affected by the migration of the plume4 ,f ,restoration ,i ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative #gfaa4 ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative ,section #aah7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh7;c77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,agency a ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,initiative7 to carry out programs and projects for ,great ,lakes protection and restoration4 7,b7 ,focus areas ,each fiscal year under a #e-year ,initiative ,action ,plan1 the ,initiative shall prioritize programs and projects1 carried out in coordination with non-,federal partners1 that address priority areas1 such as-- 7i7 the remediation of toxic substances and areas of concern2 7ii7 the prevention and control of invasive species and the impacts of invasive species2 7iii7 the protection and restoration of nearshore health and the prevention and mitigation of nonpoint source pollution2 7iv7 habitat and wildlife protection and restoration1 including wetlands restoration and preservation2 and 7v7 accountability1 monitoring1 evaluation1 communication1 and partnership activities4 7,c7 ,projects ,under the ,initiative1 the ,agency shall collaborate with ,federal partners1 including the ,great ,lakes ,interagency ,task ,force1 to select the best combination of programs and projects for ,great ,lakes protection and restoration using appropriate principles and criteria1 including whether a program or project provides-- 7i7 the ability to achieve strategic and measurable environmental outcomes that implement the ,great ,lakes ,action ,plan and the ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement2 7ii7 the feasibility of-- 7,i7 prompt implementation2 7,,ii7 timely achievement of results2 and 7,,iii7 resource leveraging2 and 7iii7 the opportunity to improve interagency and inter-organizational coordination and collaboration to reduce duplication and streamline efforts4 7,d7 ,implementation of projects 7i7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,g77ii71 funds made available to carry out the ,initiative shall be used to strategically implement-- 7,i7 ,federal projects2 and 7,,ii7 projects carried out in coordination with ,states1 ,indian tribes1 municipalities1 institutions of higher education1 and other organizations4 7ii7 ,transfer of funds ,with amounts made available for the ,initiative each fiscal year1 the ,administrator may-- 7,i7 transfer not more than #cjj1jjj1jjj to the head of any ,federal department or agency1 with the concurrence of the department or agency head1 to carry out activities to support the ,initiative and the ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement2 7,,ii7 enter into an interagency agreement with the head of any ,federal department or agency to carry out activities described in subclause 7,i72 and 7,,iii7 make grants to governmental entities1 nonprofit organizations1 institutions1 and individuals for planning1 research1 monitoring1 outreach1 and implementation of projects in furtherance of the ,initiative and the ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement4 7,e7 ,scope 7i7 ,in general ,projects shall be carried out under the ,initiative on multiple levels1 including-- 7,i7 ,great ,lakes-wide2 and 7,,ii7 ,great ,lakes basin-wide4 7ii7 ,limitation ,no funds made available to carry out the ,initiative may be used for any water infrastructure activity 7other than a green infrastructure project that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions in the ,great ,lakes7 for which amounts are made available from-- 7,i7 a ,state water pollution control revolving fund established under title ,,vi2 or 7,,ii7 a ,state drinking water revolving loan fund established under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab74 7,f7 ,activities by other ,federal agencies ,each relevant ,federal department or agency shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 maintain the base level of funding for the ,great ,lakes activities of that department or agency without regard to funding under the ,initiative2 and 7ii7 identify new activities and projects to support the environmental goals of the ,initiative and the ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement4 7,g7 ,funding 7i7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #cjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in this paragraph creates1 expands1 or amends the authority of the ,administrator to implement programs or projects under-- 7,i7 this section2 7,,ii7 the ,initiative ,action ,plan2 or 7,,iii7 the ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement4 4 ,,ii ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration #gfba4 ,findings and purposes ,the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcea7 is amended by striking section #b and inserting the following3 #b4 ,findings and purposes 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 ,lake ,tahoe-- 7,a7 is one of the largest1 deepest1 and clearest lakes in the world2 7,b7 has a cobalt blue color1 a biologically diverse alpine setting1 and remarkable water clarity2 and 7,c7 is recognized nationally and worldwide as a natural resource of special significance2 7#b7 in addition to being a scenic and ecological treasure1 the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin is one of the outstanding recreational resources of the ,united ,states1 which-- 7,a7 offers skiing1 water sports1 biking1 camping1 and hiking to millions of visitors each year2 and 7,b7 contributes significantly to the economies of ,california1 ,nevada1 and the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the economy in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin is dependent on the conservation and restoration of the natural beauty and recreation opportunities in the area2 7#d7 the ecological health of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin continues to be challenged by the impacts of land use and transportation patterns developed in the last century2 7#e7 the alteration of wetland1 wet meadows1 and stream zone habitat have compromised the capacity of the watershed to filter sediment1 nutrients1 and pollutants before reaching ,lake ,tahoe2 7#f7 forests in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin suffer from over a century of fire damage and periodic drought1 which have resulted in-- 7,a7 high tree density and mortality2 7,b7 the loss of biological diversity2 and 7,c7 a large quantity of combustible forest fuels1 which significantly increases the threat of catastrophic fire and insect infestation2 7#g7 the establishment of several aquatic and terrestrial invasive species 7including perennial pepperweed1 milfoil1 and ,asian clam7 threatens the ecosystem of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7#h7 there is an ongoing threat to the economy and ecosystem of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin of the introduction and establishment of other invasive species 7such as yellow starthistle1 ,new ,zealand mud snail1 ,zebra mussel1 and quagga mussel72 7#i7 #gh percent of the land in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin is administered by the ,federal ,government1 which makes it a ,federal responsibility to restore ecological health to the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7#aj7 the ,federal ,government has a long history of environmental stewardship at ,lake ,tahoe1 including-- 7,a7 congressional consent to the establishment of the ,planning ,agency with-- 7i7 the enactment in #aifi of ,public ,law #ia-adh 7#hc ,stat4 #cfj72 and 7ii7 the enactment in #aihj of ,public ,law #if-eea 7#id ,stat4 #cbcc72 7,b7 the establishment of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit in #aigc2 7,c7 the enactment of ,public ,law #if-ehf 7#id ,stat4 #ccha7 in #aihj to provide for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive land and erosion control grants in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7,d7 the enactment of sections #cda and #cdb of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-ajh2 #aag ,stat4 #acag71 which amended the ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bfc2 #aab ,stat4 #bcdf7 to provide payments for the environmental restoration programs under this ,act2 and 7,e7 the enactment of section #chb of the ,tax ,relief and ,health ,care ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dcb2 #abj ,stat4 #cjde71 which amended the ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bfc2 #aab ,stat4 #bcdf7 to authorize development and implementation of a comprehensive #aj-year hazardous fuels and fire prevention plan for the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7#aa7 the ,assistant ,secretary was an original signatory in #aiig to the ,agreement of ,federal ,departments on ,protection of the ,environment and ,economic ,health of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7#ab7 the ,chief of ,engineers1 under direction from the ,assistant ,secretary1 has continued to be a significant contributor to ,lake ,tahoe ,basin restoration1 including-- 7,a7 stream and wetland restoration2 and 7,b7 programmatic technical assistance2 7#ac7 at the ,lake ,tahoe ,presidential ,forum in #aiig1 the ,president renewed the commitment of the ,federal ,government to ,lake ,tahoe by-- 7,a7 committing to increased ,federal resources for ecological restoration at ,lake ,tahoe2 and 7,b7 establishing the ,federal ,interagency ,partnership and ,federal ,advisory ,committee to consult on natural resources issues concerning the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7#ad7 at the #bjaa and #bjab ,lake ,tahoe ,forums1 ,senator ,reid1 ,senator ,feinstein1 ,senator ,heller1 ,senator ,ensign1 ,governor ,gibbons1 ,governor ,sandoval1 and ,governor ,brown-- 7,a7 renewed their commitment to ,lake ,tahoe2 and 7,b7 expressed their desire to fund the ,federal and ,state shares of the ,environmental ,improvement ,program through #bjbb2 7#ae7 since #aiig1 the ,federal ,government1 the ,states of ,california and ,nevada1 units of local government1 and the private sector have contributed more than #a1gdj1jjj1jjj to the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin1 including-- 7,a7 #egf1cjj1jjj from the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 #fed1fjj1jjj from the ,state of ,california2 7,c7 #aab1ejj1jjj from the ,state of ,nevada2 7,d7 #gd1ijj1jjj from units of local government2 and 7,e7 #cbc1gjj1jjj from private interests2 7#af7 significant additional investment from ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private sources is necessary-- 7,a7 to restore and sustain the ecological health of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7,b7 to adapt to the impacts of fluctuating water temperature and precipitation2 and 7,c7 to prevent the introduction and establishment of invasive species in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 and 7#ag7 the ,secretary has indicated that the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit has the capacity for at least #aj1jjj1jjj annually for the ,fire ,risk ,reduction and ,forest ,management ,program4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to enable the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and the ,administrator1 in cooperation with the ,planning ,agency and the ,states of ,california and ,nevada1 to fund1 plan1 and implement significant new environmental restoration activities and forest management activities in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7#b7 to ensure that ,federal1 ,state1 local1 regional1 tribal1 and private entities continue to work together to manage land in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 7#c7 to support local governments in efforts related to environmental restoration1 stormwater pollution control1 fire risk reduction1 and forest management activities2 and 7#d7 to ensure that agency and science community representatives in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin work together-- 7,a7 to develop and implement a plan for integrated monitoring1 assessment1 and applied research to evaluate the effectiveness of the ,environmental ,improvement ,program2 and 7,b7 to provide objective information as a basis for ongoing decisionmaking1 with an emphasis on decisionmaking relating to resource management in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin4 4 #gfbb4 ,definitions ,the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcea7 is amended by striking section #c and inserting the following3 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,assistant secretary ,the term ,assistant ,secretary means the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works4 7#c7 ,chair ,the term ,chair means the ,chair of the ,federal ,partnership4 7#d7 ,compact ,the term ,compact means the ,tahoe ,regional ,planning ,compact included in the first section of ,public ,law #if-eea 7#id ,stat4 #cbcc74 7#e7 ,directors ,the term ,directors means-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7,b7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#f7 ,environmental improvement program ,the term ,environmental ,improvement ,program means-- 7,a7 the ,environmental ,improvement ,program adopted by the ,planning ,agency2 and 7,b7 any amendments to the ,program4 7#g7 ,environmental threshold carrying capacity ,the term environmental threshold carrying capacity has the meaning given the term in ,article ,,ii of the ,compact4 7#h7 ,federal partnership ,the term ,federal ,partnership means the ,lake ,tahoe ,federal ,interagency ,partnership established by ,executive ,order #acjeg 7#fb ,fed4 ,reg4 #dabdi7 7or a successor ,executive order74 7#i7 ,forest management activity ,the term forest management activity includes-- 7,a7 prescribed burning for ecosystem health and hazardous fuels reduction2 7,b7 mechanical and minimum tool treatment2 7,c7 stream environment zone restoration and other watershed and wildlife habitat enhancements2 7,d7 nonnative invasive species management2 and 7,e7 other activities consistent with ,forest ,service practices1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#aj7 ,maps ,the term ,maps means the maps-- 7,a7 entitled-- 7i7 ,,ltra ,,usfs-,,ca ,land ,exchange_/,north ,shore2 7ii7 ,,usfs-,,ca ,land ,exchange_/,west ,shore2 and 7iii7 ,,usfs-,,ca ,land ,exchange_/,south ,shore2 and 7,b7 dated ,april #ab1 #bjac1 and on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of-- 7i7 the ,forest ,service2 7ii7 the ,california ,tahoe ,conservancy2 and 7iii7 the ,california ,department of ,parks and ,recreation4 7#aa7 ,national wildland fire code ,the term national wildland fire code means-- 7,a7 the most recent publication of the ,national ,fire ,protection ,association codes numbered #aada1 #aadb1 #aadc1 and #aadd2 7,b7 the most recent publication of the ,international ,wildland-,urban ,interface ,code of the ,international ,code ,council2 or 7,c7 any other code that the ,secretary determines provides the same1 or better1 standards for protection against wildland fire as a code described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#ab7 ,planning agency ,the term ,planning ,agency means the ,tahoe ,regional ,planning ,agency established under ,public ,law #ia-adh 7#hc ,stat4 #cfj7 and ,public ,law #if-eea 7#id ,stat4 #cbcc74 7#ac7 ,priority list ,the term ,priority ,list means the environmental restoration priority list developed under section #e7;b74 7#ad7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#ae7 ,stream ,environment ,zone ,the term ,stream ,environment ,zone means an area that generally owes the biological and physical characteristics of the area to the presence of surface water or groundwater4 7#af7 ,total maximum daily load ,the term total maximum daily load means the total maximum daily load allocations adopted under section #cjc7;d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acac7;d774 7#ag7 ,watercraft ,the term watercraft means motorized and non-motorized watercraft1 including boats1 seaplanes1 personal watercraft1 kayaks1 and canoes4 4 #gfbc4 ,improved administration of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit ,section #d of the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking basin and inserting ,basin2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,forest management activities 7#a7 ,coordination 7,a7 ,in general ,in conducting forest management activities in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit1 the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 coordinate with the ,administrator and ,state and local agencies and organizations1 including local fire departments and volunteer groups4 7,b7 ,goals ,the coordination of activities under subparagraph 7,a7 should aim to increase efficiencies and maximize the compatibility of management practices across public property boundaries4 7#b7 ,multiple benefits 7,a7 ,in general ,in conducting forest management activities in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit1 the ,secretary shall conduct the activities in a manner that-- 7i7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 attains multiple ecosystem benefits1 including-- 7,i7 reducing forest fuels2 7,,ii7 maintaining biological diversity2 7,,iii7 improving wetland and water quality1 including in ,stream ,environment ,zones2 and 7,,iv7 increasing resilience to changing water temperature and precipitation2 and 7ii7 helps achieve and maintain the environmental threshold carrying capacities established by the ,planning ,agency4 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a77i71 the attainment of multiple ecosystem benefits shall not be required if the ,secretary determines that management for multiple ecosystem benefits would excessively increase the cost of a program in relation to the additional ecosystem benefits gained from the management activity4 7#c7 ,ground disturbance ,consistent with applicable ,federal law and ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit land and resource management plan direction1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish post-program ground condition criteria for ground disturbance caused by forest management activities2 and 7,b7 provide for monitoring to ascertain the attainment of the post-program conditions4 7d7 ,withdrawal of ,federal land 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal land located in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,a conveyance of land shall be exempt from withdrawal under this subsection if carried out under-- 7,a7 this ,act2 or 7,b7 ,public ,law #if-ehf 7#id ,stat4 #ccha7 7commonly known as the ,santini-,burton ,act74 7e7 ,environmental threshold carrying capacity ,the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,management ,unit shall support the attainment of the environmental threshold carrying capacities4 7f7 ,cooperative authorities ,during the #d fiscal years following the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 the ,secretary1 in conjunction with land adjustment programs1 may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with ,states1 units of local government1 and other public and private entities to provide for fuel reduction1 erosion control1 reforestation1 ,stream ,environment ,zone restoration1 and similar management activities on ,federal land and non-,federal land within the programs4 4 #gfbd4 ,authorized programs ,the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcea7 is amended by striking section #e and inserting the following3 #e4 ,authorized programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 the ,directors1 and the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,planning ,agency and the ,states of ,california and ,nevada1 may carry out or provide financial assistance to any program that-- 7#a7 is described in subsection 7d72 7#b7 is included in the ,priority ,list under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 furthers the purposes of the ,environmental ,improvement ,program if the program has been subject to environmental review and approval1 respectively1 as required under ,federal law1 ,article ,,vii of the ,compact1 and ,state law1 as applicable4 7b7 ,priority list 7#a7 ,deadline ,not later than ,march #ae of the year after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 the ,chair1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 the ,directors1 the ,planning ,agency1 the ,states of ,california and ,nevada1 the ,federal ,partnership1 the ,washoe ,tribe1 the ,lake ,tahoe ,federal ,advisory ,committee1 and the ,tahoe ,science ,consortium 7or a successor organization7 shall submit to ,congress a prioritized ,environmental ,improvement ,program list for the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin for each program category described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ranking of the ,priority ,list shall be based on the best available science and the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the #d-year threshold carrying capacity evaluation4 7,b7 ,the ability to measure progress or success of the program4 7,c7 ,the potential to significantly contribute to the achievement and maintenance of the environmental threshold carrying capacities identified in ,article ,,ii of the ,compact4 7,d7 ,the ability of a program to provide multiple benefits4 7,e7 ,the ability of a program to leverage non-,federal contributions4 7,f7 ,stakeholder support for the program4 7,g7 ,the justification of ,federal interest4 7,h7 ,agency priority4 7,i7 ,agency capacity4 7,j7 ,cost-effectiveness4 7,k7 ,federal funding history4 7#c7 ,revisions ,the ,priority ,list submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be revised every #b years4 7#d7 ,funding ,of the amounts made available under section #aj7;a71 #hj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out projects listed on the ,priority ,list4 7c7 ,restriction ,the ,administrator shall use not more than #c percent of the funds provided under subsection 7a7 for administering the programs described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7d74 7d7 ,description of activities 7#a7 ,fire risk reduction and forest management 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under section #aj7;a71 #aej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out1 including by making grants1 the following programs3 7i7 ,programs identified as part of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin ,multi-,jurisdictional ,fuel ,reduction and ,wildfire ,prevention ,strategy #aj-,year ,plan4 7ii7 ,competitive grants for fuels work to be awarded by the ,secretary to communities that have adopted national wildland fire codes to implement the applicable portion of the #aj-year plan described in clause 7i74 7iii7 ,biomass programs1 including feasibility assessments4 7iv7 ,angora ,fire ,restoration under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7v7 ,washoe ,tribe programs on tribal lands within the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin4 7vi7 ,development of an updated ,lake ,tahoe ,basin multijurisdictional fuel reduction and wildfire prevention strategy1 consistent with section #d7;c74 7vii7 ,development of updated community wildfire protection plans by local fire districts4 7viii7 ,municipal water infrastructure that significantly improves the firefighting capability of local government within the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin4 7ix7 ,stewardship end result contracting projects carried out under section #fjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c74 7,b7 ,minimum allocation ,of the amounts made available to the ,secretary to carry out subparagraph 7,a71 at least #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be used by the ,secretary for programs under subparagraph 7,a77i74 7,c7 ,priority ,units of local government that have dedicated funding for inspections and enforcement of defensible space regulations shall be given priority for amounts provided under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,cost-sharing requirements 7i7 ,in general ,as a condition on the receipt of funds1 communities or local fire districts that receive funds under this paragraph shall provide a #be-percent match4 7ii7 ,form of non-,federal share 7,i7 ,in general ,the non-,federal share required under clause 7i7 may be in the form of cash contributions or in-kind contributions1 including providing labor1 equipment1 supplies1 space1 and other operational needs4 7,,ii7 ,credit for certain dedicated funding ,there shall be credited toward the non-,federal share required under clause 7i7 any dedicated funding of the communities or local fire districts for a fuels reduction management program1 defensible space inspections1 or dooryard chipping4 7,,iii7 ,documentation ,communities and local fire districts shall-- 7aa7 maintain a record of in-kind contributions that describes-- 7,,aa7 the monetary value of the in-kind contributions2 and 7,,bb7 the manner in which the in-kind contributions assist in accomplishing program goals and objectives2 and 7bb7 document in all requests for ,federal funding1 and include in the total program budget1 evidence of the commitment to provide the non-,federal share through in-kind contributions4 7#b7 ,invasive species management 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under section #aj7;a71 #de1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service for the ,aquatic ,invasive ,species ,program and the watercraft inspections described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,description of activities ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary1 the ,planning ,agency1 the ,california ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife1 and the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife1 shall deploy strategies consistent with the ,lake ,tahoe ,aquatic ,invasive ,species ,management ,plan to prevent the introduction or spread of aquatic invasive species in the ,lake ,tahoe region4 7,c7 ,criteria ,the strategies referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 shall provide that-- 7i7 combined inspection and decontamination stations be established and operated at not less than #b locations in the ,lake ,tahoe region2 and 7ii7 watercraft not be allowed to launch in waters of the ,lake ,tahoe region if the watercraft has not been inspected in accordance with the ,lake ,tahoe ,aquatic ,invasive ,species ,management ,plan4 7,d7 ,certification ,the ,planning ,agency may certify ,state and local agencies to perform the decontamination activities described in subparagraph 7,c77i7 at locations outside the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin if standards at the sites meet or exceed standards for similar sites in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin established under this paragraph4 7,e7 ,applicability ,the strategies and criteria developed under this paragraph shall apply to all watercraft to be launched on water within the ,lake ,tahoe region4 7,f7 ,fees ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service may collect and spend fees for decontamination only at a level sufficient to cover the costs of operation of inspection and decontamination stations under this paragraph4 7,g7 ,civil penalties 7i7 ,in general ,any person that launches1 attempts to launch1 or facilitates launching of watercraft not in compliance with strategies deployed under this paragraph shall be liable for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed #a1jjj per violation4 7ii7 ,other authorities ,any penalties assessed under this subparagraph shall be separate from penalties assessed under any other authority4 7,h7 ,limitation ,the strategies and criteria under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively1 may be modified if the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in a nondelegable capacity and in consultation with the ,planning ,agency and ,state governments1 issues a determination that alternative measures will be no less effective at preventing introduction of aquatic invasive species into ,lake ,tahoe than the strategies and criteria developed under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively4 7,i7 ,supplemental authority ,the authority under this paragraph is supplemental to all actions taken by non-,federal regulatory authorities4 7,j7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this title restricts1 affects1 or amends any other law or the authority of any department1 instrumentality1 or agency of the ,united ,states1 or any ,state or political subdivision thereof1 respecting the control of invasive species4 7#c7 ,stormwater management1 erosion control1 and total watershed restoration ,of the amounts made available under section #aj7;a71 #aac1jjj1jjj shall be made available-- 7,a7 to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 or the ,administrator for the ,federal share of stormwater management and related programs consistent with the adopted ,total ,maximum ,daily ,load and near-shore water quality goals2 7,b7 for grants by the ,secretary and the ,administrator to carry out the programs described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 to the ,secretary or the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,federal share of the ,upper ,truckee ,river restoration programs and other watershed restoration programs identified in the ,priority ,list established under section #e7;b72 and 7,d7 for grants by the ,administrator to carry out the programs described in subparagraph 7,c74 7#d7 ,special status species management ,of the amounts made available under section #aj7;a71 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service for the ,lahontan ,cutthroat ,trout ,recovery ,program4 4 #gfbe4 ,program performance and accountability ,the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcea7 is amended by striking section #f and inserting the following3 #f4 ,program performance and accountability 7a7 ,program performance and accountability 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under section #aj7;a71 not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,planning agency ,of the amounts described in paragraph 7#a71 not less than #ej percent shall be made available to the ,planning ,agency to carry out the program oversight and coordination activities established under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 and the ,directors shall1 as appropriate and in a timely manner1 consult with the heads of the ,washoe ,tribe1 applicable ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 and local governmental agencies1 and the ,lake ,tahoe ,federal ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,corps of ,engineers2 interagency agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary may enter into interagency agreements with non-,federal interests in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin to use ,lake ,tahoe ,partnership-,miscellaneous ,general ,investigations funds to provide programmatic technical assistance for the ,environmental ,improvement ,program4 7#b7 ,local cooperation agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,before providing technical assistance under this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall enter into a local cooperation agreement with a non-,federal interest to provide for the technical assistance4 7,b7 ,components ,the agreement entered into under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 describe the nature of the technical assistance2 7ii7 describe any legal and institutional structures necessary to ensure the effective long-term viability of the end products by the non-,federal interest2 and 7iii7 include cost-sharing provisions in accordance with subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of program costs under each local cooperation agreement under this paragraph shall be #fe percent4 7ii7 ,form ,the ,federal share may be in the form of reimbursements of program costs4 7iii7 ,credit ,the non-,federal interest may receive credit toward the non-,federal share for the reasonable costs of related technical activities completed by the non-,federal interest before entering into a local cooperation agreement with the ,assistant ,secretary under this paragraph4 7d7 ,effectiveness evaluation and monitoring ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 and the ,directors1 in coordination with the ,planning ,agency and the ,states of ,california and ,nevada1 shall-- 7#a7 develop and implement a plan for integrated monitoring1 assessment1 and applied research to evaluate the effectiveness of the ,environmental ,improvement ,program2 7#b7 include funds in each program funded under this section for monitoring and assessment of results at the program level2 and 7#c7 use the integrated multiagency performance measures established under this section4 7e7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than ,march #ae of each year1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,chair1 the ,administrator1 the ,directors1 the ,planning ,agency1 and the ,states of ,california and ,nevada1 consistent with subsection 7a71 shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the status of all ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private programs authorized under this ,act1 including to the maximum extent practicable1 for programs that will receive ,federal funds under this ,act during the current or subsequent fiscal year-- 7,a7 the program scope2 7,b7 the budget for the program2 and 7,c7 the justification for the program1 consistent with the criteria established in section #e7;b77#b72 7#b7 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private expenditures in the preceding fiscal year to implement the ,environmental ,improvement ,program2 7#c7 accomplishments in the preceding fiscal year in implementing this ,act in accordance with the performance measures and other monitoring and assessment activities2 and 7#d7 public education and outreach efforts undertaken to implement programs authorized under this ,act4 7f7 ,annual budget plan ,as part of the annual budget of the ,president1 the ,president shall submit information regarding each ,federal agency involved in the ,environmental ,improvement ,program 7including the ,forest ,service1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 and the ,corps of ,engineers71 including-- 7#a7 an interagency crosscut budget that displays the proposed budget for use by each ,federal agency in carrying out restoration activities relating to the ,environmental ,improvement ,program for the following fiscal year2 7#b7 a detailed accounting of all amounts received and obligated by ,federal agencies to achieve the goals of the ,environmental ,improvement ,program during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#c7 a description of the ,federal role in the ,environmental ,improvement ,program1 including the specific role of each agency involved in the restoration of the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin4 4 #gfbf4 ,conforming amendments2 updates to related laws 7a7 ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act ,the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcea7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sections #h and #i2 7#b7 by redesignating sections #aj1 #aa1 and #ab as sections #h1 #i1 and #aj1 respectively2 and 7#c7 in section #i 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 by inserting 1 ,director1 or ,administrator after ,secretary4 7b7 ,tahoe ,regional ,planning ,compact ,subsection 7c7 of ,article ,v of the ,tahoe ,regional ,planning ,compact 7,public ,law #if-eea2 #id ,stat4 #cbdj7 is amended in the third sentence by inserting and1 in so doing1 shall ensure that the regional plan reflects changing economic conditions and the economic effect of regulation on commerce after maintain the regional plan4 7c7 ,treatment under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #ecjc7r77#b77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and #be square miles of land area after #ade1jjj2 and 7#b7 by inserting and #ab square miles of land area after #fe1jjj4 #gfbg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcea7 is amended by striking section #aj 7as redesignated by section #gfbf7;a77#b77 and inserting the following3 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #dae1jjj1jjj for a period of #aj fiscal years beginning the first fiscal year after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf4 7b7 ,effect on other funds ,amounts authorized under this section and any amendments made by this ,act-- 7#a7 shall be in addition to any other amounts made available to the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 or the ,directors for expenditure in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin2 and 7#b7 shall not reduce allocations for other ,regions of the ,forest ,service1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7c7 ,cost-,sharing requirement ,except as provided in subsection 7d7 and section #e7;d77#a77;,d71 funds for activities carried out under section #e shall be available for obligation on a #a-to-#a basis with funding of restoration activities in the ,lake ,tahoe ,basin by the ,states of ,california and ,nevada4 7d7 ,relocation costs ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall provide to local utility districts #b_/c of the costs of relocating facilities in connection with-- 7#a7 environmental restoration programs under sections #e and #f2 and 7#b7 erosion control programs under section #b of ,public ,law #if-ehf 7#id ,stat4 #ccha74 7e7 ,signage ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a program provided assistance under this ,act shall include appropriate signage at the program site that-- 7#a7 provides information to the public on-- 7,a7 the amount of ,federal funds being provided to the program2 and 7,b7 this ,act2 and 7#b7 displays the visual identity mark of the ,environmental ,improvement ,program4 4 #gfbh4 ,land transfers to improve management efficiencies of ,federal and ,state land ,section #c7;b7 of ,public ,law #if-ehf 7#id ,stat4 #cchd7 7commonly known as the ,santini-,burton ,act7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7b7 ,lands and inserting the following3 7b7 ,administration of acquired land 7#a7 ,in general ,land 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,california conveyances 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,state of ,california 7acting through the ,california ,tahoe ,conservancy and the ,california ,department of ,parks and ,recreation7 offers to donate to the ,united ,states acceptable title to the non-,federal land described in subparagraph 7,b77i71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 may accept the offer2 and 7ii7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives acceptable title to the non-,federal land described in subparagraph 7,b77i71 convey to the ,state of ,california1 subject to valid existing rights and for no consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,federal land that is acceptable to the ,state of ,california4 7,b7 ,description of land 7i7 ,non-federal land ,the non-,federal land referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 includes-- 7,i7 the approximately #a1iha acres of land administered by the ,california ,tahoe ,conservancy and identified on the ,maps as ,conservancy to the ,united ,states ,forest ,service2 and 7,,ii7 the approximately #ahg acres of land administered by ,california ,state ,parks and identified on the ,maps as ,state ,parks to the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service4 7ii7 ,federal land ,the ,federal land referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 includes the approximately #a1iie acres of ,forest ,service land identified on the ,maps as ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service to ,conservancy and ,state ,parks4 7,c7 ,conditions ,any land conveyed under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 be for the purpose of consolidating ,federal and ,state ownerships and improving management efficiencies2 7ii7 not result in any significant changes in the uses of the land2 and 7iii7 be subject to the condition that the applicable deed include such terms1 restrictions1 covenants1 conditions1 and reservations as the ,secretary determines necessary-- 7,i7 to ensure compliance with this ,act2 and 7,,ii7 to ensure that the transfer of development rights associated with the conveyed parcels shall not be recognized or available for transfer under chapter #ea of the ,code of ,ordinances for the ,tahoe ,regional ,planning ,agency4 7#c7 ,nevada conveyances 7,a7 ,in general ,in accordance with this section and on request by the ,governor of ,nevada1 the ,secretary may transfer the land or interests in land described in subparagraph 7,b7 to the ,state of ,nevada without consideration1 subject to appropriate deed restrictions to protect the environmental quality and public recreational use of the land transferred4 7,b7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 the approximately #ch4fh acres of ,forest ,service land identified on the map entitled ,state of ,nevada ,conveyances as ,van ,sickle ,unit ,,usfs ,inholding2 and 7ii7 the approximately #ib4bh acres of ,forest ,service land identified on the map entitled ,state of ,nevada ,conveyances as ,lake ,tahoe ,nevada ,state ,park ,,usfs ,inholding4 7,c7 ,conditions ,any land conveyed under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 be for the purpose of consolidating ,federal and ,state ownerships and improving management efficiencies2 7ii7 not result in any significant changes in the uses of the land2 and 7iii7 be subject to the condition that the applicable deed include such terms1 restrictions1 covenants1 conditions1 and reservations as the ,secretary determines necessary-- 7,i7 to ensure compliance with this ,act2 and 7,,ii7 to ensure that the development rights associated with the conveyed parcels shall not be recognized or available for transfer under section #ij4b of the ,code of ,ordinances for the ,tahoe ,regional ,planning ,agency4 7#d7 ,reversion ,if a parcel of land transferred under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the use described for the parcel of land in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 respectively1 the parcel of land1 shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under section #aj7;a7 of the ,lake ,tahoe ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-ejf2 #aad ,stat4 #bcea71 #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the activities under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7,b7 ,other funds ,of the amounts available to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a71 not less than #ej percent shall be provided to the ,california ,tahoe ,conservancy to facilitate the conveyance of land described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 4 ,,iii ,long ,island ,sound ,restoration #gfca4 ,restoration and stewardship programs 7a7 ,long ,island ,sound restoration program ,section #aai of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,office shall and inserting the following3 7b7 ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 continue to carry out the conference study2 and 7,b7 establish an office1 to be located on or near ,long ,island ,sound4 7#b7 ,administration and staffing ,the ,office shall 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,management ,conference of the ,long ,island ,sound ,study and inserting conference study2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g71 by striking the commas at the end of the subparagraphs and inserting semicolons2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking 1 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 environmental impacts on the ,long ,island ,sound watershed1 including-- 7i7 the identification and assessment of vulnerabilities in the watershed2 7ii7 the development and implementation of adaptation strategies to reduce those vulnerabilities2 and 7iii7 the identification and assessment of the impacts of sea level rise on water quality1 habitat1 and infrastructure2 and 7,k7 planning initiatives for ,long ,island ,sound that identify the areas that are most suitable for various types or classes of activities in order to reduce conflicts among uses1 reduce adverse environmental impacts1 facilitate compatible uses1 or preserve critical ecosystem services to meet economic1 environmental1 security1 or social objectives2 2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 develop and implement strategies to increase public education and awareness with respect to the ecological health and water quality conditions of ,long ,island ,sound2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting study after conference2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by inserting 7including on the ,internet7 after the public2 and 7ii7 by inserting study after conference2 and 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 monitor the progress made toward meeting the identified goals1 actions1 and schedules of the ,comprehensive ,conservation and ,management ,plan1 including through the implementation and support of a monitoring system for the ecological health and water quality conditions of ,long ,island ,sound2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#c71 in the second sentence1 by striking #ej per centum and inserting #fj percent2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office1 in consultation with the ,governor of each ,long ,island ,sound ,state1 shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes and assesses the progress made by the ,office and the ,long ,island ,sound ,states in implementing the ,long ,island ,sound ,comprehensive ,conservation and ,management ,plan1 including an assessment of the progress made toward meeting the performance goals and milestones contained in the ,plan2 7,b7 assesses the key ecological attributes that reflect the health of the ecosystem of the ,long ,island ,sound watershed2 7,c7 describes any substantive modifications to the ,long ,island ,sound ,comprehensive ,conservation and ,management ,plan made during the #b-year period preceding the date of submission of the report2 7,d7 provides specific recommendations to improve progress in restoring and protecting the ,long ,island ,sound watershed1 including1 as appropriate1 proposed modifications to the ,long ,island ,sound ,comprehensive ,conservation and ,management ,plan2 7,e7 identifies priority actions for implementation of the ,long ,island ,sound ,comprehensive ,conservation and ,management ,plan for the #b-year period following the date of submission of the report2 and 7,f7 describes the means by which ,federal funding and actions will be coordinated with the actions of the ,long ,island ,sound ,states and other entities4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,administrator shall make the report described in paragraph 7#a7 available to the public1 including on the ,internet4 7g7 ,annual budget plan ,the ,president shall submit1 together with the annual budget of the ,united ,states ,government submitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 information regarding each ,federal department and agency involved in the protection and restoration of the ,long ,island ,sound watershed1 including-- 7#a7 an interagency crosscut budget that displays for each department and agency-- 7,a7 the amount obligated during the preceding fiscal year for protection and restoration projects and studies relating to the watershed2 7,b7 the estimated budget for the current fiscal year for protection and restoration projects and studies relating to the watershed2 and 7,c7 the proposed budget for succeeding fiscal years for protection and restoration projects and studies relating to the watershed2 and 7#b7 a summary of any proposed modifications to the ,long ,island ,sound ,comprehensive ,conservation and ,management ,plan for the following fiscal year4 7h7 ,federal entities 7#a7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate the actions of all ,federal departments and agencies that impact water quality in the ,long ,island ,sound watershed in order to improve the water quality and living resources of the watershed4 7#b7 ,methods ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator1 acting through the ,director of the ,office1 may-- 7,a7 enter into interagency agreements2 and 7,b7 make intergovernmental personnel appointments4 7#c7 ,federal participation in watershed planning ,a ,federal department or agency that owns or occupies real property1 or carries out activities1 within the ,long ,island ,sound watershed shall participate in regional and subwatershed planning1 protection1 and restoration activities with respect to the watershed4 7#d7 ,consistency with comprehensive conservation and management plan ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the head of each ,federal department and agency that owns or occupies real property1 or carries out activities1 within the ,long ,island ,sound watershed shall ensure that the property and all activities carried out by the department or agency are consistent with the ,long ,island ,sound ,comprehensive ,conservation and ,management ,plan 7including any related subsequent agreements and plans74 4 7b7 ,long ,island ,sound stewardship program 7#a7 ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,advisory ,committee ,section #h of the ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi note2 ,public ,law #aji-cei7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjaa and inserting #bjba2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 the ,advisory ,committee2 or 7#b7 any board1 committee1 or other group established under this ,act4 4 7#b7 ,reports ,section #i7;b77#a7 of the ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi note2 ,public ,law #aji-cei7 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #bjaa and inserting #bjba4 7#c7 ,authorization ,section #aa of the ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi note2 ,public ,law #aji-cei7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7a7 through 7c71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking under this section each and inserting to carry out this ,act for a4 7#d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection take effect on ,october #a1 #bjaa4 #gfcb4 ,reauthorization 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba for the implementation of-- 7#a7 section #aai of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi71 other than subsection 7d7 of that section2 and 7#b7 the ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi note2 ,public ,law #aji-cei74 7b7 ,long ,island ,sound grants ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out section #aai7;d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi7;d77 #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 7c7 ,long ,island ,sound stewardship grants ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out the ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi note2 ,public ,law #aji-cei7 #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 ,g ,offset #ggja4 ,offset ,none of the funds available to the ,secretary of ,energy to provide any credit subsidy under subsection 7d7 of section #acf of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7 as of the date of enactment of this ,act shall be obligated for new loan commitments under that subsection on or after ,october #a1 #bjbj4