,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #edh #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #h ,report ,no4 #aae-gjh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #ah1 #bjah ,mr4 ,shuster 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,de,fazio1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,louisiana1 and ,mrs4 ,napolitano7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,june #a1 #bjah ,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,duncan of ,tennessee1 ,ms4 ,esty of ,connecticut1 ,mr4 ,lo,biondo1 ,mr4 ,larsen of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,hunter1 ,mr4 ,garamendi1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,missouri1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,denham1 ,mr4 ,capuano1 ,mr4 ,barletta1 ,ms4 ,eddie ,bernice ,johnson of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,gibbs1 ,mr4 ,cummings1 ,mr4 ,sanford1 ,mr4 ,lipinski1 ,mr4 ,rouzer1 ,mr4 ,nolan1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mrs4 ,bustos1 ,mr4 ,mitchell1 ,ms4 ,brownley of ,california1 ,mr4 ,faso1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,ferguson1 ,mr4 ,payne1 ,mr4 ,lowenthal1 ,mrs4 ,lawrence1 and ,mr4 ,de,saulnier ,june #a1 #bjah ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,may #ah1 #bjah ,a ,,bill ,to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the ,united ,states1 to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,secretary defined4 ,title ,i--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #aja4 ,sense of ,congress regarding water resources development bills4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,use of ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund to support navigation4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,assessment of harbors and inland harbors4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,levee safety initiative reauthorization4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,dam safety4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,emergency response to natural disasters4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,integrated water resources planning4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,mitigation banks4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,columbia ,river4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,dissemination of information4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,non-,federal engagement and review4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,comprehensive backlog report4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,structures and facilities constructed by ,secretary4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,transparency in administrative expenses4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,study of the future of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 ,sec4 #abj4 ,acknowledgment of credit4 ,sec4 #aba4 ,non-,federal implementation pilot program4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,study of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,construction of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,funding to process permits4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,study on economic and budgetary analyses4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,study of corrosion management at ,corps of ,engineers projects4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,costs in excess of ,federal participation limit4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,report on innovative materials4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,study on ,corps of ,engineers4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,,gao study4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,,gao report on ,alaska ,native village relocation efforts due to flooding and erosion threats4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,study and report on expediting certain waiver processes4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,corps of ,engineers continuing authorities program4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,credit in lieu of reimbursement4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,lake ,okeechobee regulation schedule review4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,missouri ,river4 ,sec4 #ach4 ,access to real estate data4 ,sec4 #aci4 ,aquatic invasive species research4 ,sec4 #adj4 ,harmful algal bloom technology demonstration4 ,sec4 #ada4 ,bubbly ,creek1 ,chicago ecosystem restoration4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction4 ,sec4 #add4 ,post-disaster watershed assessments in the territories of the ,united ,states4 ,title ,,ii--,studies ,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,additional studies4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,expedited completion of reports for certain projects4 ,title ,,iii--,deauthorizations1 ,modifications1 and ,related ,provisions ,sec4 #cja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,backlog prevention4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,project modifications4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,milwaukee ,harbor1 ,milwaukee1 ,wisconsin4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,bridgeport ,harbor1 ,connecticut4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,conveyances4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,clatsop ,county1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,kissimmee ,river ,restoration1 ,central and ,southern ,florida4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,lytle and ,cajon ,creeks1 ,california4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,yuba ,river ,basin1 ,california4 ,title ,,iv--,water ,resources ,infrastructure ,sec4 #dja4 ,project authorizations4 #b4 ,secretary defined ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,i ,general ,provisions #aja4 ,sense of ,congress regarding water resources development bills ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 because the missions of the ,corps of ,engineers for navigation1 flood control1 beach erosion control and shoreline protection1 hydroelectric power1 recreation1 water supply1 environmental protection1 restoration1 and enhancement1 and fish and wildlife mitigation benefit all ,americans1 and because water resources development projects are critical to maintaining the country's economic prosperity1 national security1 and environmental protection1 ,congress should consider a water resources development bill not less often than once every ,congress4 #ajb4 ,use of ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund to support navigation 7a7 ,availability of amounts ,section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,authorization of appropriations and inserting ,funding for harbor navigation2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,use of collected funds in fiscal year #bjbi and thereafter 7#a7 ,use of funds ,in addition to amounts appropriated under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 there shall be available to the ,secretary1 out of the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund1 without further appropriation1 for fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts made available under this subsection shall remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i7 7as redesignated by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#c77;,b77i7 7as redesignated by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section7 by striking subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7d77#b77;,a72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,a77ii7 7as redesignated by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section7 by striking subsection 7d77#b7 and inserting subsection 7e77#b74 #ajc4 ,assessment of harbors and inland harbors ,subsection 7f7 of section #baj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking shall assess the and inserting shall assess1 and issue a report to ,congress on1 the2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,opportunities for beneficial use of dredged materials ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall identify potential opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials obtained from harbors and inland harbors referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 including projects eligible under section #aabb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afde2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf note74 4 #ajd4 ,levee safety initiative reauthorization ,title ,,ix of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ijje7;g77#b77;,e77i71 by striking #bjae through #bjai and inserting #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in section #ijjh1 by striking #bjae through #bjai each place it appears and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #aje4 ,dam safety ,section #ad of the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;j7 is amended by striking #bjae through #bjai each place it appears and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #ajf4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams ,section #aagg of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f-#b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj4 #ajg4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations 7a7 ,report on forecast-,informed reservoir operations ,not later than one year after the date of completion of the forecast-informed reservoir operations research study pilot program at ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,russian ,river ,basin1 ,california 7authorized by the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agg771 the ,secretary shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate on the results of the study pilot program4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the ,secretary shall include in the report issued under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 an analysis of the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations at ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,california2 7#b7 an assessment of the viability of using forecast-informed reservoir operations at other dams owned or operated by the ,secretary2 7#c7 an identification of other dams owned or operated by the ,secretary where forecast-informed reservoir operations may assist the ,secretary in the optimization of future reservoir operations2 and 7#d7 any additional areas for future study of forecast-informed reservoir operations4 #ajh4 ,identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall develop a list of existing nonpowered dams owned and operated by the ,corps of ,engineers that have the greatest potential for hydropower development4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the list under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may consider the following3 7#a7 ,the compatibility of hydropower generation with existing purposes of the dam4 7#b7 ,the proximity of the dam to existing transmission resources4 7#c7 ,the existence of studies to characterize environmental1 cultural1 and historic resources relating to the dam4 7#d7 ,whether hydropower is an authorized purpose of the dam4 7c7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall provide the list developed under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make such list available to the public4 #aji4 ,emergency response to natural disasters 7a7 ,in general ,section #e7;a77#a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a77#a77 is amended in the first sentence-- 7#a7 by striking strengthening1 raising1 extending1 or other modification thereof and inserting strengthening1 raising1 extending1 realigning1 or other modification thereof2 and 7#b7 by striking structure or project damaged or destroyed by wind1 wave1 or water action of other than an ordinary nature to the design level of protection when1 in the discretion of the ,chief of ,engineers1 and inserting structure or project damaged or destroyed by wind1 wave1 or water action of other than an ordinary nature to either the pre-storm level or the design level of protection1 whichever provides greater protection1 when1 in the discretion of the ,chief of ,engineers14 7b7 ,duration ,section #aef7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;f7e77 is amended by striking #f years and inserting #i years4 #aaj4 ,integrated water resources planning ,in carrying out a water resources development feasibility study1 the ,secretary shall consult with local governments in the watershed covered by such study to determine if local water management plans exist1 or are under development1 for the purposes of stormwater management1 water quality improvement1 aquifer recharge1 or water reuse4 #aaa4 ,mitigation banks 7a7 ,definition of mitigation bank ,in this section1 the term mitigation bank has the meaning given that term in section #ccb4b of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance on the use of mitigation banks to meet requirements for water resources development projects in order to update mitigation bank credit release schedules to-- 7#a7 support the goal of achieving efficient permitting and maintaining appropriate environmental protections2 and 7#b7 promote increased transparency in the use of mitigation banks4 7c7 ,requirements ,the guidance issued under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 be consistent with-- 7,a7 part #bcj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 section #ijf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhc72 7,c7 part #ccb of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,d7 section #cad7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd note72 and 7#b7 provide for-- 7,a7 the mitigation bank sponsor to provide sufficient financial assurances to ensure a high level of confidence that the compensatory mitigation project will be successfully completed1 in accordance with applicable performance standards1 under section #ccb4c7n7 of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 the mitigation bank sponsor to reserve the share of mitigation bank credits required to ensure ecological performance of the mitigation bank1 in accordance with section #ccb4h7o7 of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,c7 all credits except for the share reserved under subparagraph 7,b7 to be available upon completion of the construction of the mitigation bank4 #aab4 ,indian ,tribes 7a7 ,cost sharing provisions for the territories and ,indian ,tribes ,section #aaef7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaj7;a77#b77 is amended by striking section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eacj7 and inserting section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7b7 ,written agreement requirement for water resources projects ,section #bba7;b77#a7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7b77#a77 is amended by striking a federally recognized ,indian tribe and1 as defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb71 a ,native village1 ,regional ,corporation1 and ,village ,corporation and inserting an ,indian tribe1 as defined in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 #aac4 ,columbia ,river 7a7 ,bonneville ,dam1 ,oregon ,section #aagh7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afge7 is amended by striking may provide assistance and inserting may provide assistance1 which may include housing and related improvements14 7b7 ,john ,day ,dam1 ,washington and ,oregon 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 conduct a study to determine the extent to which ,indian ,tribes have been displaced as a result of the construction of the ,john ,day ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,washington and ,oregon1 as authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agi71 including an assessment of effects related to housing and related improvements4 7#b7 ,additional actions ,if the ,secretary determines1 based on the study under paragraph 7#a71 that assistance is required1 the ,secretary may use all existing authorities of the ,secretary to provide assistance1 which may include housing and related improvements1 to ,indian ,tribes displaced as a result of the construction of the ,john ,day ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,washington and ,oregon4 7#c7 ,repeal ,section #aagh7;c77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afge7 is repealed4 7c7 ,the ,dalles ,dam1 ,washington and ,oregon ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall complete a village development plan for any ,indian ,tribe displaced as a result of the construction of the ,dalles ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,washington and ,oregon1 as authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agi74 #aad4 ,dissemination of information 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,congress plays a central role in identifying1 prioritizing1 and authorizing vital water resources infrastructure activities throughout the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba7 established a new and transparent process to review and prioritize the water resources development activities of the ,corps of ,engineers with strong congressional oversight4 7#c7 ,section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 requires the ,secretary to develop and submit to ,congress each year a ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development and1 as part of the annual report process1 to-- 7,a7 publish a notice in the ,federal ,register that requests from non-,federal interests proposed feasibility studies and proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies for inclusion in the report2 and 7,b7 review the proposals submitted and include in the report those proposed feasibility studies and proposed modifications that meet the criteria for inclusion established under such section #gjja4 7#d7 ,congress will use the information provided in the annual ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development to determine authorization needs and priorities for purposes of water resources development legislation4 7#e7 ,to ensure that ,congress can gain a thorough understanding of the water resources development needs and priorities of the ,united ,states1 it is important that the ,secretary take sufficient steps to ensure that non-,federal interests are made aware of the new annual report process1 including the need for non-,federal interests to submit proposals during the ,secretary's annual request for proposals in order for such proposals to be eligible for consideration by ,congress4 7b7 ,dissemination of process information ,the ,secretary shall develop1 support1 and implement education and awareness efforts for non-,federal interests with respect to the annual ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development required under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d71 including efforts to-- 7#a7 develop and disseminate technical assistance materials1 seminars1 and guidance on the annual process as it relates to non-,federal interests2 7#b7 provide written notice to local elected officials and previous and potential non-,federal interests on the annual process and on opportunities to address local water resources challenges through the missions and authorities of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#c7 issue guidance for non-,federal interests to assist such interests in developing proposals for water resources development projects that satisfy the requirements of such section #gjja2 and 7#d7 provide1 at the request of a non-,federal interest1 assistance with researching and identifying existing project authorizations and ,corps of ,engineers decision documents4 #aae4 ,non-,federal engagement and review 7a7 ,public notice 7#a7 ,in general ,prior to developing and issuing any new or revised implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law1 the ,secretary shall issue a public notice that-- 7,a7 informs potentially interested non-,federal stakeholders of the ,secretary's intent to develop and issue such guidance2 and 7,b7 provides an opportunity for interested non-,federal stakeholders to engage with1 and provide input and recommendations to1 the ,secretary on the development and issuance of such guidance4 7#b7 ,issuance of notice ,the ,secretary shall issue the notice under paragraph 7#a7 through a posting on a publicly accessible website dedicated to providing notice on the development and issuance of implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law4 7b7 ,stakeholder engagement 7#a7 ,input ,the ,secretary shall allow a minimum of #fj days after issuance of the public notice under subsection 7a7 for non-,federal stakeholders to provide input and recommendations to the ,secretary1 prior to finalizing implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law4 7#b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary may1 as appropriate 7as determined by the ,secretary71 reach out to non-,federal stakeholders and circulate drafts of implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law for informal feedback and recommendations4 7c7 ,development of guidance ,when developing implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the input and recommendations received from non-,federal stakeholders1 and make the final guidance available to the public on-line on a publicly accessible website4 7d7 ,covered water resources development law ,in this section1 the term covered water resources development law means-- 7#a7 the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad2 7#b7 the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf2 7#c7 this ,act2 and 7#d7 any ,federal water resources development law enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaf4 ,comprehensive backlog report ,section #ajja7;b77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;a7b77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the header1 by inserting and operation and maintenance after backlog2 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall compile and publish-- 7i7 a complete list of all projects and separable elements of projects of the ,corps of ,engineers that are authorized for construction but have not been completed2 and 7ii7 a list of major ,federal operation and maintenance needs of projects and properties under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers4 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting backlog before information2 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a77i72 7#d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,required operation and maintenance information ,the ,secretary shall include on the list developed under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 for each project and property under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers on that list-- 7i7 the authority under which the project was authorized or the property was acquired by the ,corps of ,engineers2 7ii7 a brief description of the project or property2 7iii7 an estimate of the ,federal costs to meet the major operation and maintenance needs at the project or property2 and 7iv7 an estimate of unmet or deferred operation and maintenance needs at the project or property4 2 and 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall submit a copy of the list and inserting ,for fiscal year #bjai1 and biennially thereafter1 in conjunction with the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit a copy of the lists2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking list and inserting lists4 #aag4 ,structures and facilities constructed by ,secretary ,section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,work defined ,for the purposes of this section1 the term work shall not include unimproved real estate owned or operated by the ,secretary as part of a water resources development project if the ,secretary determines that modification of such real estate would not affect the function and usefulness of the project4 4 #aah4 ,transparency in administrative expenses ,section #ajab7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcae;a7b77#a77 is amended by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary4 #aai4 ,study of the future of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to convene a committee of experts to carry out a comprehensive study on-- 7#a7 the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to carry out its statutory missions and responsibilities1 and the potential effects of transferring the functions 7including regulatory obligations71 personnel1 assets1 and civilian staff responsibilities of the ,secretary relating to civil works from the ,department of ,defense to a new or existing agency or subagency of the ,federal ,government1 including how such a transfer might affect the ,federal ,government's ability to meet the current statutory missions and responsibilities of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 improving the ,corps of ,engineers' project delivery processes1 including recommendations for such improvements1 taking into account factors including-- 7,a7 the effect of the annual appropriations process on the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to efficiently secure and carry out contracts for water resources projects and perform regulatory obligations2 7,b7 the effect that the current ,corps of ,engineers leadership and geographic structure at the division and district levels has on its ability to carry out its missions in a cost-effective manner2 and 7,c7 the effect of the frequency of rotations of senior leaders of the ,corps of ,engineers and how such frequency affects the function of the district4 7b7 ,considerations ,the study carried out under subsection 7a7 shall include consideration of-- 7#a7 effects on the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to maintain sufficient engineering capability and capacity to assist ongoing and future operations of the ,united ,states armed services2 and 7#c7 emergency and natural disaster response obligations of the ,federal ,government that are carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7c7 ,consultation ,the agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall require the ,national ,academy to1 in carrying out the study1 consult with-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works2 7#b7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7#c7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#d7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#e7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#f7 other appropriate ,federal agencies2 7#g7 professional and nongovernmental organizations2 and 7#h7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit the final report of the ,national ,academy containing the findings of the study carried out under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abj4 ,acknowledgment of credit ,section #gjjg7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abgg2 #abh ,stat4 #abbf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,notwithstanding section #bba7;a77#d77;,c77i7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,c77i771 the ,secretary may provide credit for work carried out during the period beginning on ,november #h1 #bjjg1 and ending on the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah by the non-,federal interest for a project under this title if the ,secretary determines that the work is integral to the project and was carried out in accordance with the laws specified in section #ejad7;i77#b77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acca7 and all other applicable ,federal laws44 #aba4 ,non-,federal implementation pilot program ,section #ajdc7;b77#h7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note7b77#h77 is amended by striking #bjae through #bjai and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #abb4 ,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-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting federally authorized before feasibility study2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,review and submission of studies to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of a feasibility study of a project under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7,a7 the results of the ,secretary's review of the study under subsection 7b71 including a determination of whether the project is feasible2 7,b7 any recommendations the ,secretary may have concerning the plan or design of the project2 and 7,c7 any conditions the ,secretary may require for construction of the project4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the completion of the review by the ,secretary of a feasibility study that has been submitted under subsection 7a77#a7 may not be delayed as a result of consideration being given to changes in policy or priority with respect to project consideration4 2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,review and technical assistance 7#a7 ,review ,the ,secretary may accept and expend funds provided by non-,federal interests to undertake reviews1 inspections1 certifications1 and other activities that are the responsibility of the ,secretary in carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,at the request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall provide to the non-,federal interest technical assistance relating to any aspect of a feasibility study if the non-,federal interest contracts with the ,secretary to pay all costs of providing such technical assistance4 7#c7 ,limitation ,funds provided by non-,federal interests under this subsection shall not be eligible for credit under subsection 7d7 or reimbursement4 7#d7 ,impartial decisionmaking ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted from a non-,federal interest will not affect the impartial decisionmaking of the ,secretary1 either substantively or procedurally4 4 #abc4 ,construction of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting federally authorized before water resources development project2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting 1 except as provided in paragraph 7#c7 before the semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,permit exception 7,a7 ,in general ,for a project described in subsection 7a77#a7 or subsection 7a77#c71 or a separable element thereof1 with respect to which a written agreement described in subparagraph 7,b7 has been entered into1 a non-,federal interest that carries out a project under this section shall not be required to obtain any ,federal permits or approvals that would not be required if the ,secretary carried out the project or separable element unless significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns or compliance have arisen since development of the project recommendation4 7,b7 ,written agreement ,for purposes of this paragraph1 a written agreement shall provide that the non-,federal interest shall comply with the same legal and technical requirements that would apply if the project or separable element were carried out by the ,secretary1 including all mitigation required to offset environmental impacts of the project or separable element as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,certifications ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 if a non-,federal interest carrying out a project under this section would1 in the absence of a written agreement entered into under this paragraph1 be required to obtain a certification from a ,state under ,federal law to carry out the project1 such certification shall still be required if a written agreement is entered into with respect to the project under this paragraph4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 in the case of reimbursement1 appropriations are provided by ,congress for such purpose4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking flood damage reduction each place it appears and inserting water resources development2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for a discrete segment of a and inserting for carrying out a discrete segment of a federally authorized2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting to be carried out after project4 #abd4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects 7a7 ,contributions by ,states and political subdivisions for immediate use on authorized flood-,control work2 repayment ,the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#ed ,stat4 #aagf2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking a flood-control project duly adopted and authorized by law and inserting a federally authorized water resources development project12 7#b7 by striking such work and inserting such project2 7#c7 by striking from appropriations which may be provided by ,congress for flood-control work and inserting if appropriations are provided by ,congress for such purpose2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of this ,act1 the term ,state means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the commonwealths1 territories1 and possessions of the ,united ,states1 and ,indian tribes 7as defined in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e77744 7b7 ,no adverse effect on processes ,in implementing any provision of law that authorizes a non-,federal interest to provide1 advance1 or contribute funds to the ,secretary for the development or implementation of a water resources development project 7including sections #bjc and #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca1 #bbcb71 section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h71 and the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h-#a771 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the use by a non-,federal interest of such authorities does not adversely affect-- 7#a7 the process or timeline for development and implementation of other water resources development projects by other non-,federal entities that do not use such authorities2 or 7#b7 the process for including such projects in the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,advances by private parties2 repayment ,section #aa of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aibe 7,chapter #dfg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #efa7 is repealed4 #abe4 ,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#c71 by striking #aj years and inserting #ab years2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking #d years after the date of enactment of this paragraph and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb2 and 7,b7 by striking carry out a study and inserting carry out a followup study4 #abf4 ,study on economic and budgetary analyses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to-- 7#a7 carry out a study on the economic principles and analytical methodologies currently used by or applied to the ,corps of ,engineers to formulate1 evaluate1 and budget for water resources development projects2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to ,congress on potential changes to such principles and methodologies to improve transparency1 return on ,federal investment1 cost savings1 and prioritization1 in the formulation1 evaluation1 and budgeting of such projects4 7b7 ,considerations ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the current economic principles and analytical methodologies used by or applied to the ,corps of ,engineers in determining the total benefits and total costs during the formulation of1 and plan selection for1 a water resources development project2 7#b7 an analysis of improvements or alternatives to how the ,corps of ,engineers utilizes the ,national ,economic ,development1 ,regional ,economic ,development1 ,environmental ,quality1 and ,other ,social ,effects accounts developed by the ,institute for ,water ,resources of the ,corps of ,engineers in the formulation of1 and plan selection for1 such projects2 7#c7 an analysis of whether such principles and methodologies fully account for all of the potential benefits of project alternatives1 including any reasonably associated benefits of such alternatives that are not contrary to law1 ,federal policy1 or sound water resources management2 7#d7 an analysis of whether such principles and methodologies fully account for all of the costs of project alternatives1 including potential societal costs1 such as lost ecosystem services1 and full lifecycle costs for such alternatives2 and 7#e7 an analysis of the methodologies utilized by the ,federal ,government in setting and applying discount rates for benefit-cost analyses used in the formulation1 evaluation1 and budgeting of ,corps of ,engineers water resources development projects4 7c7 ,publication ,the agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall require the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to1 not later than #cj days after the completion of the study-- 7#a7 submit a report containing the results of the study and the recommendations to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 make a copy of such report available on a publicly accessible website4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress on budgetary evaluation metrics and transparency ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president1 in the formulation of the annual budget request for the ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers 7,civil ,works71 should submit to ,congress a budget that-- 7#a7 aligns the assessment of the potential benefit-cost ratio for budgeting water resources development projects with that used by the ,corps of ,engineers during project plan formulation and evaluation pursuant to section #hj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#ag72 and 7#b7 demonstrates the transparent criteria and metrics utilized by the ,president in the evaluation and selection of water resources development projects included in the budget request4 #abg4 ,study of corrosion management at ,corps of ,engineers projects 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a study of corrosion management efforts at projects and properties under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,requirements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of-- 7,a7 asset management protocols that are utilized by the ,corps of ,engineers1 including protocols that examine both asset integrity and the integration of corrosion management efforts within the asset lifecycle1 which includes the stages of design1 manufacturing and construction1 operation and maintenance1 and decommissioning2 7,b7 available corrosion prevention technologies that may be used at projects and properties under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7,c7 corrosion-related asset failures and the management protocols of the ,corps of ,engineers to incorporate lessons learned from such failures into work and management practices2 7,d7 training of ,corps of ,engineers employees with respect to1 and best practices for1 identifying and preventing corrosion at projects and properties under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7,e7 the estimated costs and anticipated benefits1 including safety benefits1 associated with the integration of corrosion management efforts within the asset lifecycle2 and 7#b7 a description of ,corps of ,engineers1 stakeholder1 and expert perspectives on the effectiveness of corrosion management efforts to reduce the incidence of corrosion at projects and properties under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers4 #abh4 ,costs in excess of ,federal participation limit ,section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar7 is amended by inserting 1 and if such amount is not sufficient to cover the costs included in the ,federal cost share for a project1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the non-,federal interest shall be responsible for any such costs that exceed such amount before the period at the end4 #abi4 ,report on innovative materials ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes activities conducted by the ,corps of ,engineers at centers of expertise1 technology centers1 technical centers1 research and development centers1 and similar facilities and organizations relating to the testing1 research1 development1 identification1 and recommended uses for innovative materials in water resources development projects4 #acj4 ,study on ,corps of ,engineers ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 describes the capacity and preparedness of the ,corps of ,engineers workforce1 including challenges related to diversity1 recruitment1 retention1 retirements1 credentialing1 professional development1 on-the-job training1 and other readiness-related gaps in ensuring a fully prepared #bast century ,corps of ,engineers workforce2 and 7#b7 contains an assessment of the existing technology used by the ,corps of ,engineers1 the effects of inefficiencies in the ,corps' current technology usage1 and recommendations for improved technology or tools to accomplish its missions and responsibilities4 #aca4 ,,gao study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 study of the consideration by the ,corps of ,engineers of natural features and nature-based features in the study of the feasibility of projects for flood risk management1 hurricane and storm damage reduction1 and ecosystem restoration4 7b7 ,considerations ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of guidance or instructions issued1 and other measures taken1 by the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers to consider natural features and nature-based features in project feasibility studies2 7#b7 an assessment of the costs1 benefits1 impacts1 and trade-offs associated with natural features and nature-based features recommended by the ,secretary for flood risk reduction1 hurricane and storm damage reduction1 and ecosystem restoration projects1 and the effectiveness of those natural features and nature-based features2 7#c7 a description of any statutory1 fiscal1 regulatory1 or other policy barriers to the appropriate consideration and use of a full array of natural features and nature-based features2 and 7#d7 any recommendations for changes to statutory1 fiscal1 regulatory1 or other policies to improve the use of natural features and nature-based features by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms natural feature and nature-based feature have the meanings given such terms in section #aahd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a74 #acb4 ,,gao report on ,alaska ,native village relocation efforts due to flooding and erosion threats 7a7 ,definition of ,alaska ,native village ,in this section1 the term ,alaska ,native village means a ,native village that has a ,village ,corporation 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb774 7b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on efforts to relocate ,alaska ,native villages due to flooding and erosion threats that updates the report of the ,comptroller ,general entitled ,alaska ,native ,villages3 ,limited ,progress ,has ,been ,made on ,relocating ,villages ,threatened by ,flooding and ,erosion1 dated ,june #bjji4 7c7 ,inclusions ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of flooding and erosion threats to ,alaska ,native villages throughout the ,state of ,alaska1 based on information from-- 7,a7 the ,corps of ,engineers2 7,b7 the ,denali ,commission2 and 7,c7 any other relevant sources of information as the ,comptroller ,general determines to be appropriate2 7#b7 the status of efforts to relocate ,alaska ,native villages due to flooding and erosion threats2 and 7#c7 any other issues relating to flooding and erosion threats to1 or relocation of1 ,alaska ,native villages1 as the ,comptroller ,general determines to be appropriate4 #acc4 ,study and report on expediting certain waiver processes ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report based on the results of a study on the best options available to the ,secretary to implement the waiver process for the non-,federal cost share under section #aaf of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-he2 #abc ,stat4 #bhea74 #acd4 ,corps of ,engineers continuing authorities program ,section #ajg of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fb1ejj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ab1ejj1jjj4 #ace4 ,credit in lieu of reimbursement ,section #ajbb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbe7 is amended to read as follows3 #ajbb4 ,credit in lieu of reimbursement 7a7 ,requests for credits ,with respect to an authorized flood damage reduction project1 or separable element thereof1 that has been constructed by a non-,federal interest under section #baa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac71 or an authorized coastal navigation project that has been constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers pursuant to section #aa of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aibe1 before the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary may provide to the non-,federal interest1 at the request of the non-,federal interest1 a credit in an amount equal to the estimated ,federal share of the cost of the project or separable element1 in lieu of providing to the non-,federal interest a reimbursement in that amount4 7b7 ,application of credits ,at the request of the non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary may apply such credit to the share of the cost of the non-,federal interest of carrying out other flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects or studies4 4 #acf4 ,lake ,okeechobee regulation schedule review ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 shall expedite completion of the ,lake ,okeechobee regulation schedule to coincide with the completion of the ,herbert ,hoover ,dike project1 and may consider all relevant aspects of the ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan described in section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj74 #acg4 ,missouri ,river 7a7 ,,irc report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report regarding the impacts of interception-rearing complex construction on the navigation1 flood control1 and other authorized purposes set forth in the ,missouri ,river ,master ,manual1 and on the population recovery of the pallid sturgeon4 7b7 ,no additional ,,irc construction ,until the report under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 no additional interception-rearing complex construction is authorized4 #ach4 ,access to real estate data 7a7 ,in general ,as soon as is practicable1 using available funds1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available1 including on a publicly accessible website1 information relating to all real property with respect to which the ,corps of ,engineers holds an interest4 ,the information shall include standardized real estate plat descriptions and geospatial information4 7b7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section may be construed to compel or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by the ,secretary to be confidential1 privileged1 national security1 or personal information1 or information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law4 #aci4 ,aquatic invasive species research 7a7 ,in ,general ,as part of the ongoing activities of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center to address the spread and impacts of aquatic invasive species1 the ,secretary shall undertake research on the management and eradication of aquatic invasive species1 including ,asian carp and zebra mussels4 7b7 ,locations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall work with ,corps of ,engineers district offices representing diverse geographical regions of the continental ,united ,states that are impacted by aquatic invasive species1 such as the ,atlantic1 ,pacific1 and ,gulf coasts and the ,great ,lakes4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report recommending a plan to address the spread and impacts of aquatic invasive species4 #adj4 ,harmful algal bloom technology demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center of the ,chief of ,engineers1 shall implement a #e-year harmful algal bloom technology development demonstration under the ,aquatic ,nuisance ,research ,program4 ,to the extent practicable1 the ,corps of ,engineers shall support research that will identify and develop improved strategies for early detection1 prevention1 and management techniques and procedures to reduce the occurrence and effects of harmful algal blooms in the ,nation's water resources4 7b7 ,scalability requirement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that technologies identified1 tested1 and deployed under the harmful algal bloom program technology development demonstration have the ability to scale up to meet the needs of harmful-algal-bloom-related events4 #ada4 ,bubbly ,creek1 ,chicago ecosystem restoration ,the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to facilitate ecosystem restoration activities at the ,south ,fork of the ,south ,branch of the ,chicago ,river 7commonly known as ,bubbly ,creek74 #adb4 ,operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #cad of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by inserting navigation and before hydroelectric facilities2 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,activities currently performed and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,activities currently performed 2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7 7as designated by paragraph 7#b771 by inserting navigation or before hydroelectric2 7#d7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,this section and inserting the following3 7b7 ,major maintenance contracts allowed ,this section 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,exclusion ,this section does not-- 7#a7 apply to a navigation facility that was under contract on or before the date of enactment of this subsection with a non-,federal interest to perform operations or maintenance2 and 7#b7 prohibit the ,secretary from contracting out commercial activities after the date of enactment of this subsection at a navigation facility4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#ajd ,stat4 #dfjd7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cad and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cad4 ,operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities4 4 #adc4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction ,section #aef of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;f7 is amended in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,timing ,the #ae additional years under paragraph 7#a7 shall begin on the date of initiation of construction of congressionally authorized nourishment4 4 #add4 ,post-disaster watershed assessments in the territories of the ,united ,states ,section #cjbe of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,assessments in the territories of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,for any major disaster declared in the territories of the ,united ,states before the date of enactment of this subsection1 all activities in the territory carried out or undertaken pursuant to the authorities described under this section shall be conducted at full ,federal expense unless the ,president determines that the territory has the ability to pay the cost share for an assessment under this section without the use of non-,federal funds or loans4 7#b7 ,territories defined ,in this subsection1 the term territories of the ,united ,states means those insular areas specified in section #aaef7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaj7;a77#a774 4 ,,ii ,studies #bja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies ,the ,secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study for the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the reports titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress on ,march #ag1 #bjag1 and ,february #e1 #bjah1 respectively1 pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 or otherwise reviewed by ,congress3 7#a7 ,cave ,buttes ,dam1 ,arizona ,project for flood risk management1 ,phoenix1 ,arizona4 7#b7 ,san ,diego ,river1 ,california ,project for flood risk management1 navigation1 and ecosystem restoration1 ,san ,diego1 ,california4 7#c7 ,j4 ,bennett ,johnston ,waterway1 ,louisiana ,project for navigation1 ,j4 ,bennett ,johnston ,waterway1 ,louisiana4 7#d7 ,northshore1 ,louisiana ,project for flood risk management1 ,st4 ,tammany ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#e7 ,ouachita-,black ,rivers1 ,louisiana ,project for navigation1 ,little ,river1 ,louisiana4 7#f7 ,chautauqua ,lake1 ,new ,york ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,chautauqua1 ,new ,york4 7#g7 ,trinity ,river and ,tributaries1 ,texas ,project for navigation1 ,liberty1 ,texas4 7#h7 ,west ,cell ,levee1 ,texas ,project for flood risk management1 ,irving1 ,texas4 7#i7 ,coastal ,virginia1 ,virginia ,project for flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 and navigation1 ,coastal ,virginia4 7#aj7 ,tangier ,island1 ,virginia ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,tangier ,island1 ,virginia4 #bjb4 ,additional studies 7a7 ,lower ,mississippi ,river2 ,missouri1 ,kentucky1 ,tennessee1 ,arkansas1 ,mississippi1 and ,louisiana 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out studies to determine the feasibility of habitat restoration for each of the eight reaches identified as priorities in the report prepared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #djb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj1 titled ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,resource ,assessment2 ,final ,assessment ,in ,response to ,section #djb of ,,wrda #bjjj and dated ,july #bjae4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,conservation ,committee during each feasibility study carried out under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,st4 ,louis ,riverfront1 ,meramec ,river ,basin1 ,missouri and ,illinois 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out studies to determine the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management in ,madison1 ,st4 ,clair1 and ,monroe ,counties1 ,illinois1 ,st4 ,louis ,city1 and ,st4 ,louis1 ,jefferson1 ,franklin1 ,gasconade1 ,maries1 ,phelps1 ,crawford1 ,dent1 ,washington1 ,iron1 ,st4 ,francois1 ,st4 ,genevieve1 ,osage1 ,reynolds1 and ,texas ,counties1 ,missouri4 7#b7 ,continuation of existing study ,any study carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered a continuation of the study being carried out under ,committee ,resolution #bfdb of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 adopted ,june #ba1 #bjjj4 #bjc4 ,expedited completion of reports for certain projects 7a7 ,feasibility reports ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of a feasibility study for each of the following projects1 and if the ,secretary determines that the project is justified in a completed report1 may proceed directly to preconstruction planning1 engineering1 and design of the project3 7#a7 ,project for riverbank stabilization1 ,selma1 ,alabama4 7#b7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,three ,mile ,creek1 ,alabama4 7#c7 ,project for navigation1 ,nome1 ,alaska4 7#d7 ,project for flood diversion1 ,seward1 ,alaska4 7#e7 ,project for navigation1 ,three ,rivers1 ,arkansas4 7#f7 ,project for flood control1 water conservation1 and related purposes1 ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,california4 7#g7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,cache ,creek1 ,california4 7#h7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river1 ,california1 as described in section #acbb7;b77#b77;,f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agjg7 7second phase of feasibility study74 7#i7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,south ,san ,francisco1 ,california4 7#aj7 ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,tijuana ,river1 ,california4 7#aa7 ,project for flood risk management in ,east ,hartford1 ,connecticut4 7#ab7 ,project for flood risk management in ,hartford1 ,connecticut4 7#ac7 ,projects under the ,comprehensive ,flood ,mitigation ,study for the ,delaware ,river ,basin4 7#ad7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,lake ,apopka1 ,florida4 7#ae7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,kansas ,river ,weir1 ,kansas4 7#af7 ,project for water resource improvements1 ,willamette ,river ,basin1 ,fern ,ridge1 ,oregon4 7#ag7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,resacas at ,brownsville1 ,texas4 7#ah7 ,project for navigation1 ,norfolk ,harbor1 ,virginia4 7#ai7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,norfolk1 ,virginia4 7#bj7 ,project for navigation1 ,tacoma ,harbor1 ,washington4 7b7 ,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river1 ,california ,in expediting completion of the second phase of the ,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river feasibility study under subsection 7a77#h71 the ,secretary shall review and give priority to any plans and designs requested by non-,federal interests and incorporate such plans and designs into the ,federal study if the ,secretary determines that such plans and designs are consistent with ,federal standards4 7c7 ,post-authorization change reports ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of a post-authorization change report for the following projects3 7#a7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,san ,luis ,rey ,river ,flood ,control ,protection ,project1 ,california4 7#b7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,success ,reservoir ,enlargement ,project1 ,california4 7#c7 ,everglades ,agricultural ,area ,reservoir1 ,central ,everglades ,planning ,project1 ,florida4 7#d7 ,project for navigation1 ,sault ,sainte ,marie1 ,michigan4 7d7 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection ,section #bjaj of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abgj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,considerations ,in carrying out a disposition study with respect to the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam1 including a disposition study under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a71 the ,secretary may not complete such study until the ,secretary considers1 and issues a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 the feasibility of carrying out modifications to the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam to-- 7,a7 preserve and enhance recreational opportunities and the health of the ecosystem2 and 7,b7 maintain the benefits to the natural ecosystem and human environment2 and 7#b7 the preservation of any portion of the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam necessary to maintain flood control4 4 ,,iii ,deauthorizations1 ,modifications1 and ,related ,provisions #cja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to identify #c1jjj1jjj1jjj in water resources development projects authorized by ,congress that are no longer viable for construction due to-- 7,a7 a lack of local support2 7,b7 a lack of available ,federal or non-,federal resources2 or 7,c7 an authorizing purpose that is no longer relevant or feasible2 7#b7 to create an expedited and definitive process for ,congress to deauthorize water resources development projects that are no longer viable for construction2 and 7#c7 to allow the continued authorization of water resources development projects that are viable for construction4 7b7 ,interim deauthorization list 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop an interim deauthorization list that identifies-- 7,a7 each water resources development project1 or separable element of a project1 authorized for construction before ,november #h1 #bjjg1 for which-- 7i7 planning1 design1 or construction was not initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 planning1 design1 or construction was initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act1 but for which no funds1 ,federal or non-,federal1 were obligated for planning1 design1 or construction of the project or separable element of the project during the current fiscal year or any of the #f preceding fiscal years2 7,b7 each project or separable element identified and included on a list to ,congress for deauthorization pursuant to section #ajja7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;a7b77#b772 and 7,c7 any project or separable element for which the non-,federal sponsor of such project or separable element submits a request for inclusion on the list4 7#b7 ,public comment and consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the ,governors of each applicable ,state on the interim deauthorization list developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,comment period ,the public comment period shall be #ij days4 7#c7 ,submission to ,congress2 publication ,not later than #ij days after the date of the close of the comment period under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit a revised interim deauthorization list to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 publish the revised interim deauthorization list in the ,federal ,register4 7c7 ,final deauthorization list 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a final deauthorization list of water resources development projects1 or separable elements of projects1 from the revised interim deauthorization list described in subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,deauthorization amount 7,a7 ,proposed final list ,the ,secretary shall prepare a proposed final deauthorization list of projects and separable elements of projects that have1 in the aggregate1 an estimated ,federal cost to complete that is at least #c1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,determination of ,federal cost to complete ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,federal cost to complete shall take into account any allowances authorized by section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 as applied to the most recent project schedule and cost estimate4 7#c7 ,identification of projects 7,a7 ,sequencing of projects 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall identify projects and separable elements of projects for inclusion on the proposed final deauthorization list according to the order in which the projects and separable elements of the projects were authorized1 beginning with the earliest authorized projects and separable elements of projects and ending with the latest project or separable element of a project necessary to meet the aggregate amount under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7ii7 ,factors to consider ,the ,secretary may identify projects and separable elements of projects in an order other than that established by clause 7i7 if the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that a project or separable element of a project is critical for interests of the ,united ,states1 based on the possible impact of the project or separable element of the project on public health and safety1 the national economy1 or the environment4 7iii7 ,consideration of public comments ,in making determinations under clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall consider any comments received under subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,appendix ,the ,secretary shall include as part of the proposed final deauthorization list an appendix that-- 7i7 identifies each project or separable element of a project on the interim deauthorization list developed under subsection 7b7 that is not included on the proposed final deauthorization list2 and 7ii7 describes the reasons why the project or separable element is not included on the proposed final list4 7#d7 ,public comment and consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the ,governor of each applicable ,state on the proposed final deauthorization list and appendix developed under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7,b7 ,comment period ,the public comment period shall be #ij days4 7#e7 ,submission of final list to ,congress2 publication ,not later than #abj days after the date of the close of the comment period under paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit a final deauthorization list and an appendix to the final deauthorization list in a report to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 publish the final deauthorization list and the appendix to the final deauthorization list in the ,federal ,register4 7d7 ,deauthorization2 ,congressional review 7#a7 ,in general ,after the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of submission of the final deauthorization list and appendix under subsection 7c71 a project or separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list is hereby deauthorized1 unless ,congress passes a joint resolution disapproving the final deauthorization list prior to the end of such period4 7#b7 ,non-,federal contributions 7,a7 ,in general ,a project or separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list under subsection 7c7 shall not be deauthorized under this subsection if1 before the expiration of the #ahj-;day period referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the non-,federal interest for the project or separable element of the project provides sufficient funds to complete the project or separable element of the project4 7,b7 ,treatment of projects ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 each project and separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list shall be treated as deauthorized for purposes of the aggregate deauthorization amount specified in subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7#c7 ,projects identified in appendix ,a project or separable element of a project identified in the appendix to the final deauthorization list shall remain subject to future deauthorization by ,congress4 7e7 ,special rule for projects receiving funds for post-authorization study ,a project or separable element of a project may not be identified on the interim deauthorization list developed under subsection 7b71 or the final deauthorization list developed under subsection 7c71 if the project or separable element received funding for a post-authorization study during the current fiscal year or any of the #f preceding fiscal years4 7f7 ,general provisions 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,post-authorization study ,the term post-authorization study means-- 7i7 a feasibility report developed under section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb72 7ii7 a feasibility study1 as defined in section #aje7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;d772 or 7iii7 a review conducted under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a71 including an initial appraisal that-- 7,i7 demonstrates a ,federal interest2 and 7,,ii7 requires additional analysis for the project or separable element4 7,b7 ,water resources development project ,the term water resources development project includes an environmental infrastructure assistance project or program of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,treatment of project modifications ,for purposes of this section1 if an authorized water resources development project or separable element of the project has been modified by an ,act of ,congress1 the date of the authorization of the project or separable element shall be deemed to be the date of the most recent modification4 #cjb4 ,backlog prevention 7a7 ,project deauthorization 7#a7 ,in general ,a water resources development project1 or separable element of such a project1 authorized for construction by this ,act shall not be authorized after the last day of the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act unless-- 7,a7 funds have been obligated for construction of1 or a post-authorization study for1 such project or separable element during that period2 or 7,b7 the authorization contained in this ,act has been modified by a subsequent ,act of ,congress4 7#b7 ,identification of projects ,not later than #fj days after the expiration of the #aj-year period referred to in paragraph 7#a71 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 the projects deauthorized under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the expiration of the #ab-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make available to the public1 a report that contains-- 7#a7 a list of any water resources development projects authorized by this ,act for which construction has not been completed during that period2 7#b7 a description of the reasons the projects were not completed2 7#c7 a schedule for the completion of the projects based on expected levels of appropriations2 and 7#d7 a #e-year and #aj-year projection of construction backlog and any recommendations to ,congress regarding how to mitigate current problems and the backlog4 7c7 ,clarification ,section #fjjc7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;c7a77 is amended by striking #g-year each place it appears and inserting #aj-year4 #cjc4 ,project modifications 7a7 ,consistency with reports ,congress finds that the project modifications described in this section are in accordance with the reports submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d71 titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development1 or have otherwise been reviewed by ,congress4 7b7 ,modifications 7#a7 ,harbor_/,south ,bay1 ,california ,section #bai7;f77#dc7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#aac ,stat4 #ccg2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj7 is amended by striking #ce1jjj1jjj and inserting #gj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,lakes ,marion and ,moultrie1 ,south ,carolina ,section #bai7;f77#be7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj2 #aag ,stat4 #ahch2 #acj ,stat4 #afgg7 is amended by striking #fj1jjj1jjj and inserting #hi1eej1jjj4 #cjd4 ,milwaukee ,harbor1 ,milwaukee1 ,wisconsin ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,milwaukee ,harbor1 ,milwaukee1 ,wisconsin1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahdc 7#e ,stat4 #fai2 chapter #he71 consisting of the navigation channel within the ,menomonee ,river that extends from the #afth ,street ,bridge upstream to the upper limit of the authorized navigation channel and described as follows is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,beginning at a point in the channel just downstream of the #afth ,street ,bridge1 ,n#chcbai4gjc1 ,e#bebaaeb4ebg4 7#b7 ,thence running westerly along the channel about #b1ecj4b feet to a point1 ,n#chcafa4cad1 ,e#beahfbj4gab4 7#c7 ,thence running westerly by southwesterly along the channel about #eia4g feet to a point at the upstream limit of the existing project1 ,n#chcjhj4abf1 ,e#beahjcf4cga4 7#d7 ,thence running northerly along the upstream limit of the existing project about #hj4e feet to a point1 ,n#chcaei4cei1 ,e#beahjbe4cfc4 7#e7 ,thence running easterly by northeasterly along the channel about #eea4b feet to a point1 ,n#chcbce4ahe1 ,e#beahega4ajh4 7#f7 ,thence running easterly along the channel about #b1egh4i feet to a point1 ,n#chcbid4fgg1 ,e#bebaaej4gih4 7#g7 ,thence running southerly across the channel about #gd4c feet to the point of origin4 #cje4 ,bridgeport ,harbor1 ,connecticut ,that portion of the project for navigation1 ,bridgeport ,harbor1 ,connecticut1 authorized by the ,act of ,june #ah1 #ahgh 7#bj ,stat4 #aeh71 and modified by the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #dja71 the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cj ,stat4 #aabb71 the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7#cf ,stat4 #fcc71 and the ,act of ,july #c1 #aicj 7#df ,stat4 #iai71 and lying upstream of a line commencing at point ,n#fbgidb4ji1 ,e#hgigji4ah thence running southwesterly about #abe feet to a point ,n#fbghcb4jc1 ,e#hgifdi4ia is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cjf4 ,conveyances 7a7 ,cheatham ,county1 ,tennessee 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary may convey to ,cheatham ,county1 ,tennessee 7in this subsection referred to as the ,grantee71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property in ,cheatham ,county1 ,tennessee1 consisting of approximately #i4ai acres1 identified as portions of tracts ,e-#ead-a1 ,e-#ead-b1 ,e-#eah-a1 ,e-#eah-b1 ,e-#eai-a1 ,e-#ecg-a1 and ,e-#ech1 all being part of the ,cheatham ,lock and ,dam project at ,,crm #aeh4e1 including any improvements thereon4 7#b7 ,deed ,the conveyance of property under this subsection shall be accomplished using a quitclaim deed and upon such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states1 to include retaining the right to inundate with water any land transferred under this subsection4 7#c7 ,consideration ,the ,grantee shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the land conveyed under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,subject to existing easements and other interests ,the conveyance of property under this section shall be subject to all existing easements1 rights-of-way1 and leases that are in effect as of the date of the conveyance4 7b7 ,nashville1 ,tennessee 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary may convey1 without consideration1 to the ,city of ,nashville1 ,tennessee 7in this subsection referred to as the ,city71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property covered by ,lease ,no4 ,,dacw#fb-a-hd-adi1 including any improvements thereon1 at the ,riverfront ,park ,recreational ,development1 consisting of approximately #e acres1 subject to the right of the ,secretary to retain any required easements in the property4 7#b7 ,conveyance agreement ,a quit claim deed shall be used to convey real property under this subsection upon the terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the ,secretary and the ,city4 ,the deed shall provide that in the event the ,city1 its successors1 or assigns cease to maintain improvements for recreation included in the conveyance or otherwise utilize the real property conveyed for purposes other than recreation and compatible flood risk management1 the ,city1 its successor1 or assign shall repay to the ,united ,states the ,federal share of the cost of constructing the improvements for recreation under the agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,city dated ,december #h1 #aiha1 increased as necessary to account for inflation4 7c7 ,generally applicable provisions 7#a7 ,survey to obtain legal description ,the exact acreage and the legal description of any real property to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,applicability of property screening provisions ,section #bfif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to any conveyance under this section4 7#c7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require that any conveyance under this section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,costs of conveyance ,an entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the conveyance4 7#e7 ,liability ,an entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall hold the ,united ,states harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out1 on or after the date of the conveyance1 on real property conveyed4 ,the ,united ,states shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out1 before such date1 on the real property conveyed4 #cjg4 ,clatsop ,county1 ,oregon ,the portions of the project for raising and improving existing levees of ,clatsop ,county ,diking ,district ,no4 #ac1 in ,clatsop ,county1 ,oregon1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#di ,stat4 #aeij71 that are referred to as ,christensen ,no4 #a ,dike ,no4 #db and ,christensen ,no4 #b ,levee ,no4 #dc are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cjh4 ,kissimmee ,river ,restoration1 ,central and ,southern ,florida ,subject to a determination by the ,secretary that the costs are reasonable and allowable and that the work for which credit is requested was carried out in accordance with the laws specified in section #ejad7;i77#b77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acca7 and all other applicable ,federal laws1 the ,secretary may credit toward the non-,federal share of the cost of the ,kissimmee ,river project1 authorized in section #aja7h7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhjb71 the value of in-kind contributions made by the non-,federal interest with respect to the six following actions1 as described in the final report of the ,director of ,civil ,works on the ,central and ,southern ,florida ,project1 ,kissimmee ,river ,restoration ,project1 dated ,april #bg1 #bjah3 7#a7 ,shady ,oaks ,fish ,camp land preparation4 7#b7 ,rocks ,fish ,camp land preparation4 7#c7 ,levee breaching of ,sparks ,candler and ,bronson ,levees4 7#d7 ,packingham ,slough construction related to land acquisition4 7#e7 ,engineering analysis of ,river ,acres engineering solution4 7#f7 ,small local levee modifications4 #cji4 ,lytle and ,cajon ,creeks1 ,california ,that portion of the channel improvement project1 ,lytle and ,cajon ,creeks1 ,california1 authorized to be carried out as a part of the project for the ,santa ,ana ,river ,basin1 ,california1 by the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7,chapter #ffe2 #eh ,stat4 #ijj7 that consists of five earth-filled groins commonly referred to as the ,riverside ,avenue groins is no longer authorized as a ,federal project beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #caj4 ,yuba ,river ,basin1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,the project for flood damage reduction1 ,yuba ,river ,basin1 ,california1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#aj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bge7 is modified to allow a non-,federal interest to construct a new levee to connect the existing levee with high ground4 7b7 ,project description ,the levee to be constructed shall tie into the existing levee at a point ,northing #bahfahi4bdch1 ,easting #fgjcijh4hfeg1 thence running east and south along a path to be determined to a point ,northing #bahghdi4dcbh1 ,easting #fgaibfb4jafd4 7c7 ,cooperation agreement ,the ,secretary shall execute a conforming amendment to the ,memorandum of ,understanding ,respecting the ,sacramento ,river ,flood ,control ,project with the ,state of ,california dated ,november #cj1 #aiec1 that is limited to changing the description of the project to reflect the modification4 7d7 ,no ,federal cost 7#a7 ,review costs ,before construction of the levee described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may accept and expend funds received from a non-,federal interest to review the planning1 engineering1 and design of the levee described in subsection 7b7 to ensure that such planning1 engineering1 and design complies with ,federal standards4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of constructing the levee shall be #ajj percent4 ,,iv ,water ,resources ,infrastructure #dja4 ,project authorizations ,the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the reports titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress on ,march #ag1 #bjag1 and ,february #e1 #bjah1 respectively1 pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 or otherwise reviewed by ,congress are authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary substantially in accordance with the plans1 and subject to the conditions1 described in the respective reports or decision documents 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,galveston ,harbor ,channel ,extension ,project1 ,houston-,galveston ,navigation ,channels ,aug4 #h1 #bjag;,federal3 #aj1jdf1jjj,non-,federal3 #c1cdi1jjj,total3 #ac1cie1jjj 7#b7 ,flood risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,,ny ,mamaroneck-,sheldrake ,rivers,dec4 #ad1 #bjag;,federal3 #ec1ejj1jjj,non-,federal3 #bh1gej1jjj,total3 #hb1bej1jjj #b4 ,h,i,ala ,wai ,canal,dec4 #ba1 #bjag;,federal3 #aih1ifb1jjj2 ,non-,federal3 #ajg1acc1jjj,total3 #cjf1jie1jjj 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 ,,fl ,st4 ,johns ,county,aug4 #h1 #bjag;,initial ,federal3 #e1gab1jjj ,initial ,non-,federal3 #ai1abb1jjj;,initial ,total3 #bd1hcd1jjj ,renourishment ,federal3 #i1dhd1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #dd1jii1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #ec1ehc1jjj #b4 ,t,x,sabine ,pass to ,galveston ,bay,dec4 #g1 #bjag;,initial ,federal3 #b1aeg1bjb1jjj ,initial ,non-,federal3 #a1afa1egj1jjj ,initial ,total3 #c1cah1ggb1jjj #c4 ,f,l,st4 ,lucie ,county,dec4 #ae1 #bjag;,initial ,federal3 #g1jig1jjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #ac1agi1jjj ,initial ,total3 #bj1bgf1jjj ,renourishment ,federal3 #h1iae1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #bd1aje1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #cc1jbj1jjj 7#d7 ,flood risk management and ecosystem restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,n,m,espaola ,valley1 ,rio ,grande ,may #aa1 #bjah;,federal3 #dj1aag1jjj,non-,federal3 #ba1fja1jjj,total3 #fa1gah1jjj 7#e7 ,modifications and other projects ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,decision,document,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,g,a,savannah ,harbor ,expansion ,project ,dec4 #e1 #bjaf;,federal3 #fgg1fac1fjj,non-,federal3 #bie1hbi1djj,total3 #igc1ddc1jjj #b4 ,k,y,kentucky ,river ,locks and ,dams - #a1 #b1 #c1 and #d ,april #bj1 #bjah ,federal3 #j,non-,federal3 #j,total3 #j ,june #a1 #bjah ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed