,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bhjj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #h1 #bjah ,mr4 ,barrasso 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,carper1 ,mr4 ,inhofe1 and ,mr4 ,cardin7 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 ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,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 ,definition of ,secretary4 ,,title ,i--,general provisions ,sec4 #ajja4 ,corps budgeting4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,national ,academy studies4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,,gao study on benefit-cost analysis reforms4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,transparency and accountability in cost-sharing for water resources projects4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,non-,federal sponsor reimbursements4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,challenge cost-sharing program for the management of recreation facilities4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,cost estimates4 ,sec4 #ajjh4 ,retroactive changes to cost-sharing agreements4 ,sec4 #ajji4 ,project partnership agreements4 ,sec4 #ajaj4 ,study and report on expediting certain waiver processes4 ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,feasibility studies for mitigation of storm damage4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,extended community assistance by the ,corps of ,engineers4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,implementation guidance4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,implementation guidance for this ,act4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,easements for certain rural electric1 telephone1 and broadband service facilities4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,corps capabilities4 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,project authorization funding lines4 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,consolidation of studies2 report4 ,sec4 #ajbj4 ,non-,federal study and construction of projects4 ,sec4 #ajba4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,disposition studies4 ,sec4 #ajbc4 ,natural infrastructure4 ,sec4 #ajbd4 ,watercraft inspection stations4 ,sec4 #ajbe4 ,reauthorization of non-,federal implementation pilot program4 ,sec4 #ajbf4 ,project studies subject to independent peer review4 ,sec4 #ajbg4 ,expedited consideration4 ,sec4 #ajbh4 ,,wifia study4 ,sec4 #ajbi4 ,enhanced development demonstration program4 ,sec4 #ajcj4 ,duplication of efforts4 ,sec4 #ajca4 ,corps of ,engineers ,board of ,appeals for certain water storage projects4 ,sec4 #ajcb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to local role in ,corps projects4 ,sec4 #ajcc4 ,sense of ,congress relating to study of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4 ,sec4 #ajcd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to project partnership agreements4 ,sec4 #ajce4 ,sense of ,congress relating to encouraging resilient techniques and habitat connectivity in ecosystem restoration4 ,sec4 #ajcf4 ,alterations to local flood control projects4 ,,title ,,ii--,studies1 modifications1 and project authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,studies ,sec4 #bjja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,lower ,missouri ,river ,bank stabilization and navigation4 ,subtitle ,b--,deauthorizations1 modifications1 and related provisions ,sec4 #baja4 ,savannah ,harbor expansion project4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,deauthorization of ,svensen ,island4 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,whittier ,narrows study4 ,sec4 #bajd4 ,west ,tennessee tributaries project1 ,tennessee4 ,sec4 #baje4 ,bridgeport ,harbor-,pequonnock ,river navigation project1 ,connecticut4 ,sec4 #bajf4 ,levees ,l-#bab and ,l-#bca1 ,four ,river ,basin1 ,ocklawaha ,river1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #bajg4 ,corps of ,engineers bridge repair and divestiture program for ,new ,england evacuation routes4 ,sec4 #bajh4 ,boston ,harbor reserved channel deauthorizations4 ,sec4 #baji4 ,project deauthorization and study extensions4 ,sec4 #baaj4 ,deauthorization of inactive studies4 ,subtitle ,c--,water resources infrastructure ,sec4 #bbja4 ,project authorizations4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona1 and ,muddy ,river1 ,massachusetts4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,environmental infrastructure projects4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,conditional reauthorization of environmental projects4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,west ,haven1 ,connecticut4 ,sec4 #bbjf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,coastal ,texas study4 ,subtitle ,d--,expedited and modified studies and projects ,sec4 #bcja4 ,rahway ,river ,basin flood risk management project4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary ,comprehensive ,restoration ,project4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,certain projects in ,rhode ,island4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,cedar ,river1 ,iowa4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,plymouth ,harbor1 ,massachusetts4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,brandon ,road study4 ,sec4 #bcjg4 ,central ,everglades ,planning ,project4 ,sec4 #bcjh4 ,portsmouth ,harbor and ,piscataqua ,river4 ,sec4 #bcji4 ,blain ,road footbridge1 ,thompson1 ,connecticut4 ,sec4 #bcaj4 ,table ,rock ,lake1 ,arkansas and ,missouri4 ,sec4 #bcaa4 ,mc,cook ,reservoir1 ,illinois4 ,sec4 #bcab4 ,baptiste ,collette ,bayou study1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #bcac4 ,morganza to the ,gulf1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #bcad4 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area4 ,sec4 #bcae4 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area-,barataria ,basin ,barrier4 ,sec4 #bcaf4 ,west ,shore ,lake ,pontchartrain1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #bcag4 ,southwest ,coastal ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #bcah4 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor and ,tributaries feasibility study4 ,sec4 #bcai4 ,lower ,brule shoreline stabilization project4 ,sec4 #bcbj4 ,hampton ,harbor1 ,new ,hampshire1 navigation improvement project4 ,sec4 #bcba4 ,new ,jersey and ,delaware ,back ,bays ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management4 ,sec4 #bcbb4 ,minnesota locks and dams divestment study4 ,,title ,,iii--,primary ,corps of ,engineers activities ,subtitle ,a--,continuing authorities programs ,sec4 #cjja4 ,corps of ,engineers continuing authorities program4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to continuing authorities program4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,report relating to availability of prioritized ,,cap projects4 ,subtitle ,b--,navigation ,,part ,i--,inland waterways ,sec4 #caja4 ,,gao study on navigation and ecosystem sustainability program4 ,,part ,,ii--,ports and harbors ,sec4 #caaa4 ,authorization of appropriations for purchase of hopper dredge4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,authorization of appropriations for purchase of mat sinking unit4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,hopper dredge and mat sinking unit4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,kennebec ,river ,federal navigation channel4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,wilmington ,harbor dredging4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,port of ,arlington4 ,sec4 #caag4 ,pearl ,river ,basin demonstration program4 ,sec4 #caah4 ,expedited initiation4 ,,part ,,iii--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #caba4 ,report on debris removal4 ,sec4 #cabb4 ,cape ,arundel ,disposal ,site1 ,maine4 ,sec4 #cabc4 ,delaware ,river navigation project4 ,sec4 #cabd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to erosion on the banks of the ,ohio ,river near ,clarksville1 ,indiana4 ,subtitle ,c--,locks1 dams1 levees1 and dikes ,sec4 #cbja4 ,certain levee improvements4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,non-,federal dams4 ,sec4 #cbjd4 ,reauthorization of ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act4 ,sec4 #cbje4 ,sense of ,congress relating to implementation guidance for dam safety repair projects4 ,sec4 #cbjf4 ,reauthorization of national levee safety program4 ,sec4 #cbjg4 ,reauthorization of lock operations pilot program4 ,sec4 #cbjh4 ,restricted areas at ,corps of ,engineers dams4 ,sec4 #cbji4 ,certain ,bureau of ,reclamation dikes4 ,sec4 #cbaj4 ,rehabilitation of high-hazard potential dams4 ,sec4 #cbaa4 ,maintenance of high risk flood control projects4 ,subtitle ,d--,water supply ,sec4 #ccja4 ,authority to make entire active capacity of ,fontenelle ,reservoir available for use4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,pricing of water storage contracts4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,report on water supply contract1 ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #ccjd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,sulphur ,river ,basin1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #ccje4 ,city reservoir expansion pilot program4 ,sec4 #ccjf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to water-related infrastructure in ,idaho1 ,montana1 rural ,nevada1 ,new ,mexico1 rural ,utah1 and ,wyoming4 ,subtitle ,e--,sediment management ,sec4 #cdja4 ,missouri ,river reservoir sediment management4 ,sec4 #cdjb4 ,reservoir sediment4 ,sec4 #cdjc4 ,regional sediment management4 ,subtitle ,f--,flood risk management ,sec4 #ceja4 ,ice jam prevention and mitigation4 ,sec4 #cejb4 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin flood and drought monitoring4 ,sec4 #cejc4 ,policies that impact flood fight management projects within urban areas4 ,sec4 #cejd4 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas4 ,subtitle ,g--,river basins1 watersheds1 and coastal areas ,sec4 #cfja4 ,long-term flood risk reduction1 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 ,snake ,river ,basin1 and ,red ,river ,basin4 ,sec4 #cfjb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to provision of resources for emergency infrastructure repairs4 ,sec4 #cfjc4 ,sense of ,congress on emergency management assistance4 ,sec4 #cfjd4 ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,restoration ,act of #aiij4 ,sec4 #cfje4 ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative4 ,sec4 #cfjf4 ,great ,lakes ,coastal ,resiliency study4 ,sec4 #cfjg4 ,special rule for beach nourishment4 ,sec4 #cfjh4 ,extension for certain coastal storm damage reduction programs4 ,sec4 #cfji4 ,snake ,river ,basin flood prevention action plan4 ,sec4 #cfaj4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,columbia ,river ,basin restoration4 ,subtitle ,h--,environmental management ,sec4 #cgja4 ,reauthorization of ,rio ,grande environmental management program4 ,sec4 #cgjb4 ,amendments to ,long ,island ,sound programs4 ,sec4 #cgjc4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,cao ,martn ,pea ecosystem restoration project4 ,subtitle ,i--,tribal programs ,sec4 #chja4 ,inflation adjustment of cost-sharing provisions for territories and ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #chjb4 ,tribal ,partnership ,program4 ,sec4 #chjc4 ,blackfeet water rights settlement4 ,sec4 #chjd4 ,bonneville ,dam1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #chje4 ,john ,day ,dam1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #chjf4 ,dalles ,dam1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #chjg4 ,indian irrigation fund reauthorization4 ,sec4 #chjh4 ,reauthorization of repair1 replacement1 and maintenance of certain ,indian irrigation projects4 ,sec4 #chji4 ,indian dam safety reauthorization4 ,sec4 #chaj4 ,,gao report on ,alaska ,native village relocation efforts due to flooding and erosion threats4 ,,title ,,iv--,sense of ,congress relating to certain projects ,sec4 #djja4 ,sense of ,congress relating to certain projects4 ,,title ,v--,,epa-related provisions ,sec4 #ejja4 ,stormwater infrastructure funding task force4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,reauthorization of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act4 ,sec4 #ejjc4 ,indian reservation drinking water and wastewater pilot program4 ,sec4 #ejjd4 ,technical assistance for treatment works4 ,sec4 #ejje4 ,clean1 safe1 reliable water infrastructure4 ,sec4 #ejjf4 ,water infrastructure flexibility4 ,sec4 #ejjg4 ,water ,resources ,research ,act amendments4 ,sec4 #ejjh4 ,study on intractable water systems4 ,sec4 #ejji4 ,national onsite wastewater recycling4 ,sec4 #ejaj4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment4 ,sec4 #ejaa4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,state revolving funds4 ,sec4 #ejab4 ,,gao study on ,,wifia projects in small communities1 rural communities1 disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,i ,general provisions #ajja4 ,corps budgeting 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to require the ,corps of ,engineers to provide a budget on a #e-year basis1 allowing for-- 7,a7 districts of the ,corps of ,engineers to manage projects and initiatives of regional1 ,tribal1 and local significance2 and 7,b7 the headquarters office of the ,corps of ,engineers to manage projects and initiatives of national significance2 7#b7 to require the ,secretary to allocate a budget for each district of the ,corps of ,engineers and to give responsibility to those districts to develop and implement the district #e-year budget and work plan2 and 7#c7 to increase local and non-,federal partner and stakeholder input in the process to improve budgeting of activities by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,assistant ,secretary ,the term ,assistant ,secretary means the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works4 7#b7 ,,com accounts 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,,com accounts means-- 7i7 the ,civil ,works ,program ,construction appropriations account of the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the ,civil ,works ,program ,operation and ,maintenance appropriations account of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ,,com accounts includes the portions of the ,civil ,works ,program ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries appropriations account of the ,secretary specifically relating to-- 7i7 construction2 or 7ii7 operations and maintenance4 7#c7 ,cost-share partner ,the term cost-share partner means a non-,federal government agency or other entity that is legally obligated-- 7,a7 to participate in project plan development2 or 7,b7 to provide funds or in-kind support for plan development or project implementation4 7#d7 ,district #e-year budget and work plan ,the term district #e-year budget and work plan means a report by an appropriate ,district ,engineer under subsection 7e7 that-- 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 the district work plan for the fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the district budget proposal for the #d-year period following the fiscal year to fund increments of work within the jurisdiction of the district2 7,b7 is based on-- 7i7 an allocation provided for a fiscal year2 and 7ii7 estimates based on the allocation under clause 7i71 assuming an annual growth rate of #b percent2 and 7,c7 contains-- 7i7 a list of projects and initiatives of regional1 ,tribal1 or local significance to be carried out through the ,,com account2 7ii7 a list of studies that the ,district ,engineer determines would potentially provide value to the ,united ,states to be carried out through the ,investigations account2 and 7iii7 a list of projects and initiatives of national significance to be carried out through the ,,com accounts1 if the project or initiative is selected to be carried out4 7#e7 ,government agencies ,the term government agencies means ,federal and non-,federal government agencies that can provide authority1 expertise1 or funding1 in cases in which the ,secretary has limited authority or in which the government agency can assist in developing a project alternative1 to collaborate on projects and plans relating to-- 7,a7 flood damage reduction and risk management2 7,b7 reliable water supply2 and 7,c7 other business lines4 7#f7 ,headquarters #e-year budget and work plan ,the term headquarters #e-year budget and work plan means a report by the ,chief of ,engineers under subsection 7d7 that-- 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 the ,corps of ,engineers work plan for the fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the ,corps of ,engineers budget proposal for the #d-year period following the fiscal year to fund increments of work to be carried out that is considered to be of regional1 ,tribal1 or local significance2 and 7,b7 is based on-- 7i7 an amount provided for the fiscal year through an appropriations ,act2 and 7ii7 estimates based on the amount under clause 7i71 assuming an annual growth rate of #b percent4 7#g7 ,integrated water resource management ,the term integrated water resource management means a holistic and mission-integrated process that-- 7,a7 focuses on water resources challenges and opportunities2 and 7,b7 promotes collaboration with cost-share partners1 relevant government agencies1 and stakeholders for coordinated development and active management of water and related resources-- 7i7 to align authorities and funding2 7ii7 to provide opportunities for information sharing2 and 7iii7 to support complementary and integrated solutions to problems across ,federal and non-,federal boundaries to deliver value to the ,united ,states based on regional1 ,tribal1 or local benefits4 7#h7 ,investigations account 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,investigations account means the ,civil ,works ,program ,investigations appropriations account of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ,investigations account includes the portions of the ,civil ,works ,program ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries appropriations account of the ,secretary specifically relating to investigations4 7#i7 ,project ,the term project means any project1 program1 or activity carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#aj7 ,project or initiative of national significance ,the term project or initiative of national significance means a ,corps of ,engineers activity that-- 7,a7 provides value to the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 satisfies the economic analysis or assumption and other legal and policy requirements1 including the benefit-cost ratio1 for potential inclusion in the budget transmitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aa7 ,project or initiative of regional1 ,tribal1 or local significance ,the term project or initiative of regional1 ,tribal1 or local significance means a ,corps of ,engineers activity that-- 7,a7 provides value to the ,united ,states2 but 7,b7 does not satisfy the requirements to be considered a project or initiative of national significance4 7#ab7 ,value to the ,united ,states ,the term value to the ,united ,states1 with respect to a project1 for the ,united ,states1 a region1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or a locality1 means-- 7,a7 the enhancement or stabilization of the regional1 ,tribal1 or local economy2 7,b7 the restoration or protection of the regional1 ,tribal1 or local environment2 or 7,c7 the provision of health1 safety1 and general welfare to maintain or improve the quality of life of the people of the ,united ,states4 7#ac7 ,work plan process ,the term work plan process means the process used by the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,engineers on the date of enactment of this ,act by which funds that are not allocated to a specified project in an appropriations ,act 7including the statement of managers for such an ,act7 are subdivided into various categories within the areas of-- 7,a7 navigation2 7,b7 flood risk management2 and 7,c7 other authorized project purposes4 7c7 ,budget recommendations by ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall make recommendations to ,congress on the date that the budget is transmitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the allocation and appropriation of amounts for that fiscal year in each of the major business lines for the ,investigations account and the ,,com accounts for allocation to each district of the ,corps of ,engineers1 for use by-- 7,a7 the ,district ,engineer2 and 7,b7 the civilian ,deputy ,district ,engineer for ,programs and ,project ,management4 7#b7 ,effect of subsection ,except as specifically provided in this subsection1 nothing in this subsection affects any other appropriations account of the ,secretary1 including-- 7,a7 the ,regulatory appropriations account2 7,b7 the ,ecosystem ,restoration appropriations account2 7,c7 the ,expenses appropriations account2 7,d7 the ,formerly ,utilized ,sites ,remedial ,action ,program appropriations account2 7,e7 the ,flood ,control and ,coastal ,emergencies appropriations account2 7,f7 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works appropriations account2 7,g7 the revolving fund established by section #aja of the ,civil ,functions ,appropriations ,act1 #aied 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egf72 and 7,h7 the automation development program pursuant to ,house ,report #ajc-ace1 accompanying the ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-df2 #aji ,stat4 #djb74 7d7 ,headquarters #e-,year budget and work plan ,not less frequently than once each fiscal year1 on the date that the budget is transmitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress the headquarters #e-year budget and work plan4 7e7 ,district #e-,year budget and work plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each fiscal year1 on the date that the budget is transmitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 each ,district ,engineer and civilian ,deputy ,district ,engineer for ,programs and ,project ,management shall submit to ,congress a district #e-year budget and work plan4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,a district #e-year budget and work plan under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 may include any project under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,district ,engineer that is not included in the budget transmitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 shall prioritize the projects based on the value to the ,united ,states of each project4 7#c7 ,leadership input ,the headquarters office and ,major ,subordinate ,command of the ,corps of ,engineers shall provide appropriate quality assurance guidance in the preparation of each district #e-year budget and work plan4 7f7 ,public participation ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance that requires that for the development of1 or any proposed major substantive modification to1 a district #e-year budget and work plan1 each ,district ,engineer for each district shall1 not less frequently than annually-- 7#a7 provide to cost-share partners1 government agencies1 and stakeholders-- 7,a7 notice and an opportunity for comment for a period of not less than #cj days to submit to the ,secretary or to the ,district ,engineer comments1 including through written submission of data1 opinions1 or arguments1 with or without an opportunity for oral presentation2 7,b7 written responses to comments received under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 a process through which cost-share partners1 government agencies1 and stakeholders may appeal decisions of the ,district ,engineer regarding the contents of the district #e-year budget and work plan under subsection 7e77#a7 to the ,major ,subordinate ,command with jurisdiction over the ,district2 7#b7 publish the comments received under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 on the internet website of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#c7 hold a public meeting to discuss each district #e-year budget and work plan2 7#d7 provide to government agencies the opportunity to consult and collaborate with each district and obtain feedback to incorporate into risk assessments2 and 7#e7 provide to cost-share partners the opportunity to collaborate-- 7,a7 to support information sharing2 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 to share in concept development and decision-making to achieve complementary or integrated solutions to problems2 and 7,c7 to obtain feedback to incorporate into risk assessments4 7g7 ,criteria for the headquarters and district #e-,year budget and work plans 7#a7 ,integrated water resource management ,in developing a headquarters #e-year budget and work plan or district #e-year budget and work plan1 the ,secretary or the ,district ,engineer1 as applicable1 shall ensure that applicable projects are or will be carried out in a sustainable manner that-- 7,a7 is holistic and mission-integrated2 7,b7 focuses on water resource challenges and opportunities2 7,c7 promotes collaboration with stakeholders1 government agencies1 and cost-share partners for coordinated development and active management of water and related resources2 7,d7 maximizes the benefits resulting from ,corps of ,engineers investment2 7,e7 aligns ,corps of ,engineers1 government agencies1 and cost-share partners authorities and funding to gain efficiencies and maximize return on investment2 and 7,f7 pursues integrated water resource management4 7#b7 ,system and watershed evaluation and prioritization ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance to ensure1 in the development of a headquarters #e-year budget and work plan or district #e-year budget and work plan-- 7,a7 the use of modeling and data to evaluate the performance of project assets on a system or watershed basis in yielding system-wide or watershed-wide benefits2 and 7,b7 the prioritization of activities and management of infrastructure within each relevant system or watershed4 7#c7 ,lifecycle portfolio management ,in making a determination relating to investment at any stage of a project1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to ensure that the principles of lifecycle portfolio management are applied in the development of headquarters #e-year budget and work plans and district #e-year budget and work plans1 including by-- 7,a7 managing the entire lifecycle of the project1 within a system or watershed context1 using data and objective criteria as the basis for risk-informed investment decision-making to provide-- 7i7 the desired outcomes of the project2 and 7ii7 value to the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 managing the regional and national portfolios of projects to make cost-effective and sequenced investment decisions4 7#d7 ,federal considerations ,in developing and comparing project alternatives or making any other determination for purposes of a headquarters #e-year budget and work plan or district #e-year budget and work plan1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to ensure that each plan includes an evaluation of the projected effects of each project or initiative of national significance or project or initiative of regional1 ,tribal1 or local significance1 or project alternative1 if applicable1 on-- 7,a7 the nonmonetary physical1 chemical1 and biological conditions of water and related land resources in the ,united ,states1 at the system or watershed scale2 7,b7 the economic value of-- 7i7 water and related land resources in the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 the national output of goods and services produced using those resources2 7,c7 the reduction of1 and remaining1 risks to human life and safety1 as measured-- 7i7 taking into consideration applicable flood and coastal storm damage reduction plans1 and any other relevant plans2 and 7ii7 using-- 7,i7 nonmonetary units2 or 7,,ii7 qualitative descriptions2 7,d7 significant cultural1 aesthetic1 and subwatershed-scale ecological resources1 as measured using-- 7i7 nonmonetary units2 or 7ii7 qualitative descriptions2 and 7,e7 the effects described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 with respect to-- 7i7 low-income communities2 7ii7 rural communities2 and 7iii7 ,tribal and other minority communities4 7#e7 ,business line considerations ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance to ensure that headquarters #e-year budget and work plans and district #e-year budget and work plans analyze the accomplishments1 projected challenges1 and business programs funding and performance of each project or initiative of national significance and project or initiative of regional1 ,tribal1 or local significance1 taking into consideration any relevant business lines of the project or initiative4 7h7 ,effect on existing process ,the budget planning processes required under subsections 7d7 and 7e7 for each fiscal year shall supplant the work plan process with respect to the applicable accounts-- 7#a7 to increase transparency regarding planned expenditures of the ,corps of ,engineers during the #d-year period following that fiscal year2 7#b7 to maximize the return on ,federal investment2 and 7#c7 to ensure that the infrastructure of the ,corps of ,engineers protects laborers and employees1 private investment1 and production in the ,united ,states4 #ajjb4 ,national ,academy studies ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under which the ,national ,academy shall conduct studies regarding-- 7#a7 the means by which the ,corps of ,engineers can increase transparency in cooperating with-- 7,a7 ,congress2 7,b7 ,state and local units of government2 7,c7 local stakeholders2 and 7,d7 other cost-share partners1 government agencies1 and stakeholders2 7#b7 whether ,congress should use a system-wide1 rather than project-based1 authorization process for water resources development projects2 and 7#c7 whether the structure and organization of the ,corps of ,engineers1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 is the most effective structure and organization for continued operation2 or 7,b7 should be modified to increase-- 7i7 efficiency2 7ii7 coordination2 7iii7 transparency2 or 7iv7 cost savings4 #ajjc4 ,,gao study on benefit-cost analysis reforms ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the benefit-cost procedures of the ,secretary and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget 7referred to in this section as the ,director71 including-- 7,a7 an examination of the benefits and costs that the ,secretary and the ,director do and do not include in the benefit-cost calculation1 including1 at a minimum1 local and regional economic benefits2 and 7,b7 a review of the calculation 7or lack of a calculation7 of navigation benefits used in a calculation for a non-commercial harbor that is used by a ,state maritime academy 7as defined in section #eaajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 for military training purposes2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 describes the results of the study under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 includes recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes to improve the benefit-cost analysis procedures of the ,secretary and the ,director4 #ajjd4 ,transparency and accountability in cost-sharing for water resources projects 7a7 ,definition of balance sheet ,in this section1 the term balance sheet means a document that describes-- 7#a7 the funds contributed by each ,federal and non-,federal interest for a project2 and 7#b7 the status of those funds4 7b7 ,establishment of balance sheet ,each district of the ,corps of ,engineers shall-- 7#a7 maintain a balance sheet for each project carried out by the ,secretary for which a non-,federal cost-share is required2 and 7#b7 on request of a non-,federal interest that contributed funds for the project1 provide to the non-,federal interest a copy of the balance sheet4 7c7 ,under-,budget projects ,in the case of a project carried out by the ,secretary for which the project is completed at a cost less than the estimated cost1 the ,secretary shall transfer the excess funds back to the non-,federal interest1 in accordance with the cost-share requirement applicable to the project4 7d7 ,excess funds 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a completed project carried out by the ,secretary for which funds in excess of the funds needed to complete the project have been contributed by a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall transfer the excess funds to a separate account of the ,secretary1 in which the funds shall remain available until the non-,federal interest uses the funds in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,use in future projects or operation and maintenance costs ,the non-,federal interest may use funds in the account for the non-,federal interest under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to pay the cost-share for other projects carried out by the ,secretary for which a non-,federal cost-share is required2 and 7,b7 to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of a project of the non-,federal interest for which a non-,federal cost-share is required4 #ajje4 ,non-,federal sponsor reimbursements 7a7 ,definition of unreimbursed funds ,in this section1 the term unreimbursed funds1 with respect to a project carried out by the ,secretary1 means funds spent by a non-,federal sponsor for the project that have not been reimbursed by the ,secretary under an existing agreement before the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the funds were spent4 7b7 ,application of unreimbursed funds ,in the case of a project carried out by the ,secretary under an existing agreement for which the non-,federal sponsor has unreimbursed funds1 on the request of the non-,federal sponsor1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 credit the unreimbursed funds to the non-,federal cost-share requirement of that non-,federal sponsor for another project to be carried out by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 reimburse the funds to the non-,federal sponsor4 #ajjf4 ,challenge cost-sharing program for the management of recreation facilities ,section #bbe7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbh7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking non-,federal public entity each place it appears and inserting non-,federal public or private entity2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,treatment ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that a private entity is subject to the same regulations and requirements as a non-,federal public entity4 4 #ajjg4 ,cost estimates ,section #bjjh7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdj7;c77 is amended by striking before1 on1 or after and inserting on or after4 #ajjh4 ,retroactive changes to cost-sharing agreements ,study costs incurred before the date of execution of a feasibility cost-sharing agreement for a project to be carried out under section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj7 shall be ,federal costs1 if-- 7#a7 the study was initiated before ,october #a1 #bjjf2 and 7#b7 the feasibility cost-sharing agreement was not executed before ,january #a1 #bjad4 #ajji4 ,project partnership agreements 7a7 ,definition of project partnership agreement ,in this section1 the term project partnership agreement means an agreement between the ,secretary and the non-,federal sponsor of a water resources project that describes-- 7#a7 the project2 and 7#b7 the responsibilities of each of the ,secretary and the non-,federal sponsor with respect to cost-sharing1 execution of work1 and other aspects of the project4 7b7 ,improved cost description ,in any project partnership agreement entered into after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the project partnership agreement includes clear and detailed descriptions of operation and maintenance1 repair1 replacement1 and rehabilitation costs and the entity with responsibility for those costs with respect to the project4 #ajaj4 ,study and report on expediting certain waiver processes ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete1 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 of1 a study on the best options available to the ,secretary to improve and expedite 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 #ajaa4 ,feasibility studies for mitigation of storm damage ,section #aje7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,f71 the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,cost-share for certain mitigation projects 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a feasibility study described in clause 7ii71 the ,federal share of the cost of the study shall be1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7,i7 not less than #ej percent2 and 7,,ii7 not more than #ajj percent4 7ii7 ,feasibility studies described ,a feasibility study referred to in clause 7i7 is a feasibility study for a project for mitigation of damage to an area affected by weather or other events for which-- 7,i7 during the #h-year period ending on the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah-- 7aa7 the ,secretary provided emergency response under section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aida7 7#ee ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #cgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan72 or 7bb7 the area received disaster assistance under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 and 7,,ii7 there is a significant risk for future similar events 7as determined by the ,secretary74 4 #ajab4 ,extended community assistance by the ,corps of ,engineers ,section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aida7 7#ee ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #cgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a771 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,extended assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state1 ,tribe1 or other entity receiving assistance under the fourth sentence of paragraph 7#a7 on land the ,state1 ,tribe1 or entity owns1 has jurisdiction over1 or otherwise controls1 may petition the ,secretary for extended assistance1 to apply after the #cj-;day period of the project under section #bjc4fa7;b77#h7 of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,assistance ,on a petition under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide extended assistance in accordance with this paragraph4 7,c7 ,cost-sharing ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 extended assistance under this paragraph shall be subject to a minimum non-,federal cost-sharing requirement of #de percent4 7,d7 ,exception ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 may waive or reduce the minimum non-,federal cost-sharing requirement under subparagraph 7,c71 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 if the ,secretary determines that the financial situation of the non-,federal sponsor of the project warrants a reduction2 and 7ii7 may not impose a non-,federal cost-sharing requirement on a project serving a disadvantaged community 7as defined in section #adeb7;d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d774 7,e7 ,factors ,in determining how to best provide extended assistance under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consider whether granting the extended assistance would-- 7i7 minimize costs of long-term burdens on the non-,federal sponsor of the project2 7ii7 increase the resiliency of the project2 and 7iii7 align with long-term solutions to problems that the project seeks to rectify4 7,f7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary to provide extended assistance under this paragraph shall terminate on the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah4 4 #ajac4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects ,the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#ed ,stat4 #aagf1 chapter #hhd2 #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 from appropriations which may be provided by ,congress for flood-control work and inserting if specific appropriations are provided by ,congress for such purpose2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to provide repayment under subsection 7b7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 7d7 ,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 tribal organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 4 #ajad4 ,implementation guidance 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to implement each provision of law 7including an amendment made to a provision of law7 under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 for which guidance has not been issued as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 under-- 7#a7 the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #aaic72 and 7#b7 the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afbh74 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to a provision of law for which a lack of funds appropriated to carry out that provision prevents implementation guidance from being issued4 #ajae4 ,implementation guidance for this ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to carry out this ,act and any amendments made by this ,act with respect to a provision of law under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to a provision of law for which a lack of funds appropriated to carry out that provision prevents implementation guidance from being issued4 #ajaf4 ,easements for certain rural electric1 telephone1 and broadband service facilities ,section #aagb of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bced7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,certain easements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall grant an easement across water resources development project land for the electric1 telephone1 or broadband service facilities of a nonprofit organization that is eligible for financing under the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 if the easement does not interfere with the safe functioning of the water resources development project4 7#b7 ,placement ,the placement of an easement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be at the discretion of the ,secretary4 4 #ajag4 ,corps capabilities ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct and complete the study under section #icf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjj74 #ajah4 ,project authorization funding lines ,in any case in which a project under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary is budgeted under a different business line than the business line under which the project was originally authorized1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the project is carried out in accordance with any requirements that apply to the business line under which the project was originally authorized4 #ajai4 ,consolidation of studies2 report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete a study on whether section #ajjb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #aaih7 and the amendments made by that section limit options available to the ,secretary to fund work relating to-- 7#a7 feasibility scoping2 7#b7 project management planning2 and 7#c7 review plan development4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #ajbj4 ,non-,federal study and construction of projects ,section #bjc7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,at the request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary may provide and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,on the request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall provide 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,savings provision ,the provision of technical assistance by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall not be considered to be an approval or endorsement of the feasibility study2 and 7,b7 shall not affect the responsibilities of the ,secretary-- 7i7 to review the feasibility study for compliance with applicable ,federal laws 7including regulations7 under subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 to make recommendations to ,congress on the plan or design of the project under subsection 7c74 4 #ajba4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall complete and submit to ,congress by the applicable date required any report or study required under this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act4 7b7 ,failure ,to provide a completed report or study 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7c71 if the ,secretary fails to provide a report or study described in subsection 7a7 by the date that is #ahj days after the applicable date required for that report or study1 #e1jjj shall be reprogrammed from the ,general ,expenses account of the civil works program of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers into the account of the division of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers with responsibility for completing that report or study4 7#b7 ,subsequent reprogramming ,subject to subsection 7c71 for each additional week after the date described in paragraph 7#a7 in which a report or study described in that paragraph remains uncompleted and unsubmitted to ,congress1 #e1jjj shall be reprogrammed from the ,general ,expenses account of the civil works program of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers into the account of the division of the ,secretary with responsibility for completing that report or study4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,for each report or study1 the total amounts reprogrammed under subsection 7b7 shall not exceed1 in any fiscal year1 #ej1jjj4 7#b7 ,aggregate limitation ,the total amount reprogrammed under subsection 7b7 in a fiscal year shall not exceed #ajj1jjj4 7d7 ,no fault of the ,secretary ,amounts shall not be reprogrammed under subsection 7b7 if the ,secretary certifies in a letter to the applicable committees of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a major modification has been made to the content of the report or study that requires additional analysis for the ,secretary to make a final decision on the report or study2 7#b7 amounts have not been appropriated to the agency under this ,act or any other ,act to carry out the report or study2 or 7#c7 additional information is required from an entity other than the ,corps of ,engineers and is not available in a timely manner to complete the report or study by the deadline4 7e7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not reprogram funds to the ,general ,expenses account of the civil works program of the ,corps of ,engineers for the loss of the funds4 7f7 ,report ,not less frequently than once each fiscal 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 includes a list of each report or study by the ,secretary that-- 7#a7 was due to be completed in the previous fiscal year2 but 7#b7 was not completed during that fiscal year4 7g7 ,repeal ,section #ajdb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 is repealed4 #ajbb4 ,disposition studies ,the ,secretary shall carry out any disposition study for a project of the ,corps of ,engineers in a transparent manner1 including-- 7#a7 by offering opportunities for public input during the study2 and 7#b7 publishing and making publicly available final disposition studies4 #ajbc4 ,natural infrastructure ,in each feasibility study carried out by the ,secretary for a project for flood risk management or hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 the ,secretary shall consider the use of both traditional and natural infrastructure alternatives1 alone or in conjunction with each other1 if those alternatives are practicable4 #ajbd4 ,watercraft inspection stations ,section #ajd of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #hj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 of which-- 7,a7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i72 and 7,b7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out subsection 7d77#a77;,a77ii74 7#b7 ,control operations ,any funds under paragraph 7#a7 used for control operations shall be allocated by the ,chief of ,engineers on a priority basis1 based on the urgency and need of each area and the availability of local funds4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,watercraft inspection stations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall establish1 operate1 and maintain new or existing watercraft inspection stations-- 7i7 to protect the ,columbia ,river ,basin2 and 7ii7 to protect the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin4 7,b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall place watercraft inspection stations under subparagraph 7,a7 at locations1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with ,states within the areas described in subparagraph 7,a71 with the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species at reservoirs operated and maintained by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,rapid ,response ,the ,secretary shall assist the ,states within the areas described in subparagraph 7,a7 with rapid response to any aquatic invasive species1 including quagga or zebra mussel1 infestation4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c77;,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the ,governors of the ,states within the areas described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 as applicable2 4 #ajbe4 ,reauthorization of non-,federal implementation pilot program ,section #ajdc 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 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by inserting and not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah after this ,act2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking #e years and inserting #g years2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai and inserting each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i71 by striking date of enactment of this ,act each place it appears and inserting date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking applicable on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting otherwise applicable2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by inserting and not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah after this ,act2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking #e years and inserting #g years2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai and inserting each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjba4 #ajbf4 ,project studies subject to independent peer review 7a7 ,extension ,section #bjcd7;h77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdc7;h77#b77 is amended by striking #ab years and inserting #ag years4 7b7 ,report on cost and time overruns ,section #bjcd7;i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdc7;i77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,report on cost and time overruns ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall complete an analysis of cost and time overruns for projects subject to this section and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the results of the analysis4 4 #ajbg4 ,expedited consideration ,section #gjjd7;b77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acgd7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjah and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #ajbh4 ,,wifia study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 carry out a study on impediments to the implementation of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 for the ,secretary1 including-- 7,a7 the obstacles that need to be removed for the ,secretary to implement the responsibilities of the ,secretary under that ,act2 7,b7 an identification of all projects that the ,secretary determines to be potentially viable to receive assistance under that ,act2 and 7,c7 an identification of any amendments to that ,act or other legislative or regulatory changes that would improve the ability of the ,secretary to implement that ,act2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study under paragraph 7#a74 #ajbi4 ,enhanced development demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is directed to review the master plan and shoreline management plan for any lake described in section #cacd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aadb2 #acj ,stat4 #afga7 for the purpose of identifying areas suitable for enhanced development if-- 7#a7 the master plan and shoreline management plan of the lake have been updated since ,january #a1 #bjac2 and 7#b7 the district office of the ,corps of ,engineers has received a written request for such a review4 7b7 ,definition of enhanced development ,in this section1 the term enhanced development means structures or other improvements used for non-water-dependent commercial or hospitality industry purposes or for residential or recreational purposes4 7c7 ,lease authority ,the ,secretary is authorized to lease ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary pursuant to this section for such terms as the ,secretary determines to be advisable to permit enhanced development in areas approved for such uses under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,use of competitive procedures ,the ,secretary shall require use of competitive procedures for leases authorized under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,considerations ,for leases authorized under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 require payment of at least fair market value1 up to #ej percent of which amount may be provided in-kind at the discretion of the ,secretary2 7#b7 enter into a partnership agreement with a private entity2 7#c7 consider lease durations of up to #ajj years2 and 7#d7 consider regional economic impacts4 7f7 ,types of in-,kind consideration ,the ,secretary is authorized to accept as in-kind consideration under subsection 7e77#a7-- 7#a7 the maintenance1 protection1 alteration1 repair1 improvement1 or restoration of public recreation facilities under the control of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 construction of new public recreation facilities4 7g7 ,disposition of proceeds ,notwithstanding section #g of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#ee ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #cgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;c-#c71 all proceeds received from issuance of leases authorized under subsection 7c7 shall be deposited in a special account in the ,treasury established for the ,secretary and shall be available for the following activities at the lake specified in a lease entered into under this section3 7#a7 ,natural resource and recreation management4 7#b7 ,the investigation1 planning1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of public recreation facilities4 7h7 ,payment of administrative expenses ,the ,secretary shall recover the administrative expenses associated with leases authorized under subsection 7c7 in accordance with section #bfie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,study application of military leasing authorities to civil works projects ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 complete a study on the application of section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 enhanced use leasing authorities1 and other military leasing authorities to the civil works program of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study under paragraph 7#a71 including a description of the obstacles that must be removed to implement the authorities4 #ajcj4 ,duplication of efforts ,in the case of a project in which the non-,federal sponsor is working with an institution of higher education1 in order to reduce duplication of efforts1 the ,secretary shall consider hiring an institution of higher education or entity1 in accordance with any applicable contract law1 to provide assistance under section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af7 with respect to that project4 #ajca4 ,corps of ,engineers ,board of ,appeals for certain water storage projects 7a7 ,purpose and need statements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of a complete application for a water storage project1 the ,district ,engineer shall develop and provide to the applicant a purpose and need statement that describes-- 7,a7 whether the ,district ,engineer concurs with the assessment of the purpose of and need for the water storage project proposed by the applicant2 and 7,b7 in any case in which the ,district ,engineer does not concur as described in subparagraph 7,a71 an assessment by the ,district ,engineer of the purpose of and need for the project4 7#b7 ,effect on environmental impact statements ,no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 shall substantially commence with respect to a water storage project for which an application is submitted as described in paragraph 7#a7 until the date on which the ,district ,engineer provides to the applicant the purpose and need statement under that paragraph4 7b7 ,records of decision ,before the ,secretary issues a permit decision for any project for which a permit from the ,secretary is required1 the ,secretary shall provide to the applicant a record of decision that describes all applicable conditions under the permit that will apply to the project4 7c7 ,corps of ,engineers ,board of ,appeals 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a board of appeals1 to be known as the ,corps of ,engineers ,board of ,appeals 7referred to in this subsection as the ,board74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of #e members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary1 of whom-- 7i7 #b shall be representatives of ,state water development commissions and agencies with water storage needs2 7ii7 #b shall be representatives of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7iii7 #a-- 7,i7 shall be selected jointly by the ,secretary and the entities described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 shall not be a representative of any entity described in clause 7i7 or 7ii74 7,b7 ,requirements ,in selecting members to serve on the ,board1 the ,secretary shall ensure that each ,board member-- 7i7 does not have a conflict of interest2 and 7ii7 is not from the same ,state in which the project that is the subject of the appeal is located4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall make determinations on-- 7i7 all appeals relating to a purpose and need statement provided under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 all appeals relating to the permit conditions described in a record of decision under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,deadline ,the ,board shall make a determination regarding an appeal under subparagraph 7,a7 by not later than #ij days after the date on which the appeal is filed with the ,board4 7,c7 ,factors for consideration ,in making a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,board shall evaluate-- 7i7 in the case of an appeal described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 any field assessment of the ,corps of ,engineers regarding the purpose of and need for the applicable water storage project2 and 7ii7 in the case of an appeal described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 any condition placed on a project under a permit based on the record of decision under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,consideration by ,district ,engineer 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of any determination of the ,board under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 the applicable ,district ,engineer shall reconsider the purpose and need statement or permit condition1 as applicable1 taking into consideration the determination of the ,board under paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7,b7 ,explanation ,if the ,district ,engineer determines not to accept a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,district ,engineer shall1 not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,district ,engineer receives the determination1 provide to the applicant and to the ,board a written explanation as to why the ,district ,engineer rejected the determination4 #ajcb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to local role in ,corps projects ,it is the sense of ,congress that in a case in which a local non-,federal interest takes responsibility for certain operation1 maintenance1 or capital improvement expenses of a project of the ,secretary1 the provision of funds by the local non-,federal interest results in savings to ,federal taxpayers4 #ajcc4 ,sense of ,congress relating to study of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests ,it is the sense of ,congress that the amendment to section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca7 made by section #aabf of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afdh7 was intended to supersede any conflicting laws4 #ajcd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to project partnership agreements ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should simplify and expedite the process for addressing in-kind work in project partnership agreements-- 7#a7 to allow for more flexibility for potential changes to in-kind work2 and 7#b7 to delegate approval for project partnership agreements to the ,district ,engineer1 if practicable4 #ajce4 ,sense of ,congress relating to encouraging resilient techniques and habitat connectivity in ecosystem restoration ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should ensure that infrastructure of the ,secretary can endure extreme weather1 mitigate flooding and other negative impacts on communities1 and provide a significant return on investment by-- 7#a7 encouraging the use of resilient structural or nonstructural construction techniques2 and 7#b7 clarifying that nonstructural approaches1 techniques1 and alternatives include natural and nature-based solutions4 #ajcf4 ,alterations to local flood control projects ,the ,district ,engineer of each district of the ,corps of ,engineers shall have the authority to implement existing authorities to approve alterations to local flood control projects in accordance with section #bjh4aj of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 and all other applicable laws 7including regulations74 ,,ii ,studies1 modifications1 and project authorizations ,a ,studies #bjja4 ,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 in ,march #bjag and ,february #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 ,lower ,mississippi ,river1 ,arkansas1 ,kentucky1 ,louisiana1 ,missouri1 ,mississippi1 and ,tennessee ,project for water quality monitoring program and planning1 engineering1 and design for #h conservation reach habitat areas1 ,lower ,mississippi ,river1 ,arkansas1 ,kentucky1 ,louisiana1 ,missouri1 ,mississippi1 and ,tennessee4 7#b7 ,ouachita-,black ,rivers navigation project1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana ,project for navigation1 ,lower ,little ,river1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana4 7#c7 ,san ,diego ,river #a1 #b1 and #c levee system ,project for flood risk reduction1 navigation1 and ecosystem restoration1 ,san ,diego ,river #a1 #b1 and #c levee system1 ,california4 7#d7 ,northshore flood risk reduction1 ,louisiana ,project for northshore flood risk reduction1 ,st4 ,tammany ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#e7 ,st4 ,louis riverfront-,meramec ,river ,basin1 ,missouri ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,st4 ,louis riverfront-,meramec ,river ,basin1 ,missouri1 authorized by the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on ,june #ba1 #bjjj1 to modify the project to add flood risk management as a project purpose and to expand the study area to include the entire ,meramec ,river ,basin4 7#f7 ,chautauqua ,lake1 ,new ,york ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,chautauqua ,lake1 ,new ,york4 7#g7 ,trinity ,river and tributaries1 ,texas ,project for navigation1 ,trinity ,river and tributaries1 channel to ,liberty1 ,texas4 7#h7 ,coastal ,virginia water resources1 ,virginia ,project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 coastal ,virginia water resources1 ,virginia4 7#i7 ,tangier ,island1 ,virginia ,project for ecosystem restoration1 flood risk management1 and navigation1 ,tangier ,island1 ,virginia4 #bjjb4 ,lower ,missouri ,river ,bank stabilization and navigation ,the ,secretary is authorized to conduct a study on the function and reliability of the ,lower ,missouri ,river ,bank stabilization and navigation project1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,july #be1 #aiab 7#cg ,stat4 #bai1 chapter #bec74 ,b ,deauthorizations1 modifications1 and related provisions #baja4 ,savannah ,harbor expansion project ,section #gjjb7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #dib1jjj1jjj and inserting #fgg1fac1fjj2 7#b7 by striking #bad1jjj1jjj and inserting #bie1hbi1djj2 and 7#c7 by striking #gjf1jjj1jjj and inserting #igc1ddc1jjj4 #bajb4 ,deauthorization of ,svensen ,island ,the project for flood risk management1 ,svensen ,island1 ,oregon1 authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #ahj71 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bajc4 ,whittier ,narrows study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete a study evaluating the impacts of removing #a percent of the flowage spreading grounds from the flood control easement granted for the ,whittier ,narrows dam for the project on the ,san ,gabriel ,river authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aicf7 7#di ,stat4 #aehi1 chapter #fhh74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #bajd4 ,west ,tennessee tributaries project1 ,tennessee ,the ,west ,tennessee tributaries project along the ,obion and ,forked ,deer ,rivers1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#fb ,stat4 #aagh7 and modified by section #bjg of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiff 7#hj ,stat4 #adbc71 section #c7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#hh ,stat4 #ad71 and section #ahc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#ij ,stat4 #bidj7 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #baje4 ,bridgeport ,harbor-,pequonnock ,river navigation project1 ,connecticut ,the portions of the project for navigation1 ,bridgeport ,harbor-,pequonnock ,river1 ,bridgeport1 ,connecticut1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #ah1 #ahgh 7#bj ,stat4 #aeh1 chapter #bfd71 the first section of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #dja1 chapter #hfj71 the first section of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cj ,stat4 #aabb1 chapter #dbe71 the first section of the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7#cf ,stat4 #fcc1 chapter #chb71 and the first section of the ,act of ,july #c1 #aicj 7#df ,stat4 #iai1 chapter #hdg71 located north of ,congress ,street in ,bridgeport1 ,connecticut1 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bajf4 ,levees ,l-#bab and ,l-#bca1 ,four ,river ,basin1 ,ocklawaha ,river1 ,florida ,the portions of the project for flood control and other purposes1 ,four ,river ,basins1 ,florida1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aahc71 consisting of levees ,l-#bab and ,l-#bca along the ,ocklawaha ,river1 ,florida1 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bajg4 ,corps of ,engineers bridge repair and divestiture program for ,new ,england evacuation routes 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary may repair or replace1 as necessary1 any bridge owned and operated by the ,secretary that is-- 7#a7 located in any of the ,states of ,connecticut1 ,maine1 ,massachusetts1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,rhode ,island1 and ,vermont2 and 7#b7 necessary for evacuation during an extreme weather event4 7b7 ,sale or divestment ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to the maximum extent practicable1 after the completion of the repair or replacement of a bridge under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall convey the bridge to a willing non-,federal entity1 which shall assume ownership and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the bridge4 #bajh4 ,boston ,harbor reserved channel deauthorizations 7a7 #dj-;,foot reserved channel 7#a7 ,in general ,the portions of the project for navigation1 ,boston ,harbor1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,october #ag1 #aidj 7#ed ,stat4 #aaih1 chapter #hie71 and modified by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#gb ,stat4 #big71 section #aja7;a77#ac7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#ajd ,stat4 #dfjg71 and section #gjjb7a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfe7 described in paragraph 7#b7 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,areas described 7,a7 ,first area ,the first areas described in this paragraph are-- 7i7 beginning at a point ,n4 #biejaed4de1 ,e4 #gheiie4fd2 7ii7 running southwesterly about #adea4fc feet to a point ,n4 #biejaac4hc1 ,e4 #ghdedd4eh2 7iii7 running southeasterly about #ed4jj feet to a point ,n4 #biejjei4he1 ,e4 #ghdedf4ji2 7iv7 running southwesterly about #acce4hb feet to a point ,n4 #biejjbb4dh1 ,e4 #ghcbaj4gi2 7v7 running northwesterly about #hc4jj feet to a point ,n4 #biejaje4dd1 ,e4 #ghcbjh4dg2 7vi7 running northeasterly about #bghg4de feet to a point ,n4 #biejahc4dd1 ,e4 #gheiid4hc2 and 7vii7 running southeasterly about #bi4jj feet to the point described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,second area ,the second areas described in this paragraph are-- 7i7 beginning at a point ,n4 #biejejb4hf1 ,e4 #gheedj4hd2 7ii7 running northeasterly about #df4aa feet to a point ,n#biejejd4af1 ,e#gheehf4id2 7iii7 running southwesterly about #be4fg feet to a point ,n4 #biejdhj4hd1 ,e4 #gheegf4ah2 7iv7 running southwesterly to a point ,n4 #biejdad4cb1 ,e4 #ghcaii4hc2 7v7 running northwesterly about #h4jj feet to a point ,n4 #biejdbb4cb1 ,e4 #ghcaii4fj2 7vi7 running northeasterly about #bcdb4eh feet to a point ,n4 #biejdhg4hg1 ,e4 #gheeda4bf2 and 7vii7 running northwesterly about #ae4jj feet to the point described in clause 7i74 7b7 #ce-;,foot reserved channel 7#a7 ,in general ,the portions of the project for navigation1 ,boston ,harbor1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,october #ag1 #aidj 7#ed ,stat4 #aaih1 chapter #hie71 and modified by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#gb ,stat4 #big7 described in paragraph 7#b7 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,areas described 7,a7 ,first area ,the first areas described in this paragraph are-- 7i7 beginning at a point ,n4 #biejadc4dd1 ,e4 #ghgecb4ad2 7ii7 running southeasterly about #bb4ba feet to a point ,n4 #biejabh4ia1 ,e4 #ghgedh4ic2 7iii7 running southwesterly about #d1cci4db feet to a point ,n4 #biejjjg4dh1 ,e4 #ghcbaa4ba2 7iv7 running northwesterly about #ae4jj feet to a point ,n4 #biejjbb4dh1 ,e4 #ghcbaj4gi2 and 7v7 running northeasterly about #d1cbc4je feet to the point described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,second area ,the second areas described in this paragraph are-- 7i7 beginning at a point ,n4 #biejejb4hf1 ,e4 #gheedj4hd2 7ii7 running southeasterly about #ae4jj feet to a point ,n4 #biejdhg4hg1 ,e4 #gheeda4bf2 7iii7 running southwesterly about #bcdb4eh feet to a point ,n4 #biejdbb4cb1 ,e4 #ghcaii4fj2 7iv7 running southeasterly about #h4jj feet to a point ,n4 #biejdad4cb1 ,e4 #ghcaii4hc2 7v7 running southwesterly about #acci4ab feet to a point ,n4 #biejcgf4he1 ,e4 #ghahfa4bc2 7vi7 running northwesterly about #bc4jj feet to a point ,n4 #biejcii4hd1 ,e4 #ghahfj4ei2 and 7vii7 running northeasterly about #cfha4gj feet to the point described in clause 7i74 #baji4 ,project deauthorization and study extensions 7a7 ,project deauthorizations ,section #fjjc7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;c7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #g-year period each place it appears and inserting #aj-year period2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,calculation ,in calculating the time period under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall not include any period of time during which the project is being reviewed and awaiting a decision by the ,secretary on a locally preferred plan for that project under section #ajcf7;a74 7#d7 ,exception ,the ,secretary shall not deauthorize any project during the period described in paragraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,study extensions ,section #ajja7;d77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7d77#d77 is amended by striking #g years and inserting #aj years4 #baaj4 ,deauthorization of inactive studies 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to identify #g1jjj1jjj1jjj in feasibility studies for water resources development projects that have been authorized but are no longer viable 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 relevant2 7#b7 to create an expedited and definitive process for ,congress to deauthorize feasibility studies for water resources development projects that are no longer viable2 and 7#c7 to allow the continued authorization of feasibility studies for water resources development projects that are viable4 7b7 ,interim deauthorization list 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop an interim deauthorization list that identifies each feasibility study for a water resources development project1 or a separable element of a project 7referred to in this section as a feasibility study7-- 7,a7 that has been authorized as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 for which no ,federal funds have been made available during the #aj-year period preceding the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,public comment and consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall solicit comments from the public and from the ,governor of each applicable ,state on the interim deauthorization list developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,comment period ,the 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 feasibility studies 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 feasibility studies that have1 in the aggregate1 an estimated ,federal cost to complete that is at least #g1jjj1jjj1jjj4 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 study schedule and cost estimate4 7#c7 ,identification of studies 7,a7 ,sequencing of studies 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall identify feasibility studies for inclusion on the proposed final deauthorization list according to the order in which the feasibility studies were authorized1 beginning with the earliest authorized feasibility study and ending with the latest feasibility study necessary to meet the aggregate amount under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7ii7 ,factors to consider ,the ,secretary may identify feasibility studies in an order other than that established by clause 7i7 if the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that a feasibility study is critical for interests of the ,united ,states1 based on the possible impact of the project that is the subject of the feasibility study 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 feasibility study 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 feasibility study 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 feasibility study identified in the final deauthorization list shall be deauthorized1 unless ,congress passes a joint resolution disapproving the final deauthorization list prior to the end of that period4 7#b7 ,non-,federal contributions 7,a7 ,in general ,a feasibility study 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 feasibility study provides sufficient funds to complete the feasibility study4 7,b7 ,treatment of studies ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 each feasibility study identified in the final deauthorization list shall be treated as deauthorized for purposes of the aggregate deauthorization amount described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7#c7 ,feasibility studies identified in appendix ,a feasibility study identified in the appendix to the final deauthorization list shall remain subject to future deauthorization by ,congress4 ,c ,water resources infrastructure #bbja4 ,project authorizations ,the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the report entitled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress in ,march #bjag1 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 ,congress1 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 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,houston-,galveston ,navigation ,channel ,extension,august #h1 #bjag;,federal3 #aj1bci1jjj,non-,federal3 #e1chf1jjj,total3 #ae1fbe1jjj 7#b7 ,flood risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,h,i,ala ,wai ,canal,december #ba1 #bjag;,federal3 #aii1bcg1jjj,non-,federal3 #ajg1bha1jjj,total3 #cjf1eah1jjjb4 ,n,y,mamaroneck-,sheldrake ,rivers,december #ad1 #bjag;,federal3 #ea1ibj1jjj,non-,federal3 #bg1ifj1jjj,total3 #gi1hhj1jjj 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 ,f,l,st4 ,johns ,county,august #h1 #bjag;,initial ,federal3 #e1gab1jjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #ai1abb1jjj;,initial ,total3 #bd1hcd1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #i1dhd1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #dd1jii1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #ec1ehc1jjjb4 ,f,l,st4 ,lucie ,county,december #ae1 #bjag;,initial ,federal3 #g1jig1jjj ,initial ,non-,federal3 #ac1agi1jjj ,initial ,total3 #bj1bgf1jjj ,renourishment ,federal3 #h1iae1jjj ,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #bd1aje1jjj ,renourishment ,total3 #cc1jbj1jjjc4 ,t,x,sabine ,pass to ,galveston ,bay,december #g1 #bjag;,federal3 #b1aeg1bjb1jjj,non-,federal3 #a1afa1egj1jjj,total3 #c1cah1ggb1jjj #bbjb4 ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona1 and ,muddy ,river1 ,massachusetts 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study on the status of-- 7#a7 the project at ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona2 and 7#b7 the project for flood damage reduction and environmental restoration1 ,muddy ,river1 ,brookline and ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by section #ebb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfef74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,requirements ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the reasons of the ,secretary for deauthorizing the projects described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 if practicable1 a description of conditions needed by the ,secretary for the ,secretary to reauthorize the projects described in subsection 7a74 #bbjc4 ,environmental infrastructure projects ,section #bai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce1 #aac ,stat4 #ccd1 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bai1 #aba ,stat4 #abdb1 #aba ,stat4 #abfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#be7-- 7i7 by striking #fj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ij1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 by striking ,berkeley2 and 7iii7 by striking and ,orangeberg and inserting ,orangeburg1 and ,sumter2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#dc71 by striking #ce1jjj1jjj and inserting #gj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#aba7 and inserting the following3 7#aba7 ,charlotte ,county1 ,florida #af1jjj1jjj for wastewater infrastructure1 ,charlotte ,county1 ,florida4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,consideration of additional projects ,the ,secretary shall consider and complete an assessment of the following projects3 7#a7 ,macomb ,county1 ,michigan ,the project for wastewater infrastructure1 ,macomb ,county1 ,michigan4 7#b7 ,milwaukee and ,shorewood1 ,wisconsin ,the project for wastewater infrastructure1 ,milwaukee and ,shorewood1 ,wisconsin4 4 #bbjd4 ,conditional reauthorization of environmental projects 7a7 ,in general ,a project described in subsection 7b7 shall be authorized for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba1 if the ,secretary receives from the project sponsor a written request for the authorization by not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,description of projects ,a project referred to in subsection 7a7 is a project that-- 7#a7 is an environmental project1 as determined by the ,chief of ,engineers2 7#b7 is described in section #bai7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd72 and 7#c7 was authorized-- 7,a7 pursuant to an amendment to that section made by section #eaeh of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abeh72 and 7,b7 for an amount equal to not more than #b1jjj1jjj for improvements to water related infrastructure4 #bbje4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,west ,haven1 ,connecticut ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary should prioritize the project for storm damage reduction1 ,west ,haven1 ,connecticut1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aied 7#fh ,stat4 #abed7 and section #c of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #ajef1 chapter #ifj2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g74 #bbjf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,coastal ,texas study ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should expedite the completion of projects for flood damage reduction1 hurricane and storm damage reduction1 and ecosystem restoration in the coastal areas of ,texas that are identified in the interim report due to be published in #bjah that describes the tentatively selected plan developed in accordance with section #djia of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aahg74 ,d ,expedited and modified studies and projects #bcja4 ,rahway ,river ,basin flood risk management project ,in accordance with section #acbb7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agjg71 the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the report for the project for flood risk management1 ,rahway ,river ,basin1 ,new ,jersey1 and1 if the ,secretary determines that the project is justified in the completed report1 proceed directly to project preconstruction1 engineering1 and design in accordance with section #iaj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhg74 #bcjb4 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary ,comprehensive ,restoration ,project ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of the ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary ,comprehensive ,restoration ,project-- 7#a7 in a timely manner2 and 7#b7 in accordance with section #acbb7;b77#b77;,c7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agjg74 #bcjc4 ,certain projects in ,rhode ,island ,the ,secretary shall adhere to the proposed schedules and avoid delays to the extent practicable with respect to-- 7#a7 the project for navigation1 ,providence ,river1 ,rhode ,island1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #bf1 #aicg 7#ej ,stat4 #hde1 chapter #hcb7 and section #cja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aife 7#gi ,stat4 #ajhi72 7#b7 the feasibility study for the project for coastal storm risk management1 ,pawcatuck ,river1 ,rhode ,island1 authorized in the matter under the heading ,investigations under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil under the heading ,department of the ,army in title ,x of division ,a of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b2 #abg ,stat4 #bc72 and 7#c7 the ,rhode ,island historical structure flood hazard vulnerability assessment4 #bcjd4 ,cedar ,river1 ,iowa ,the ,secretary shall expedite the project for flood risk management at ,cedar ,river1 ,cedar ,rapids1 ,iowa1 authorized by section #gjjb7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acff74 #bcje4 ,plymouth ,harbor1 ,massachusetts ,the ,secretary shall expedite and complete the dredging of ,plymouth ,harbor1 ,massachusetts1 as authorized by the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiac 7#cg ,stat4 #hjb1 chapter #add71 and the ,act of ,september #bb1 #aibb 7#db ,stat4 #ajch1 chapter #dbg71 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjai4 #bcjf4 ,brandon ,road study ,the ,secretary shall complete a final feasibility report for the ,great ,lakes ,mississippi ,river ,interbasin ,study ,brandon ,road ,study1 authorized under section #cjfa7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aaba7 and section #aech7;b77#a7 of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,stat4 #ehf7 by the original deadline of ,february #bjai4 #bcjg4 ,central ,everglades ,planning ,project ,the ,secretary shall expedite construction of a reservoir south of ,lake ,okeechobee as part of the project for ecosystem restoration in the central ,everglades authorized by section #adja7d7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agac74 #bcjh4 ,portsmouth ,harbor and ,piscataqua ,river ,the ,secretary shall expedite the project for navigation for ,portsmouth ,harbor and the ,piscataqua ,river authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aagc74 #bcji4 ,blain ,road footbridge1 ,thompson1 ,connecticut ,the ,secretary shall proceed with the review of design plans for the ,blain ,road footbridge over ,west ,thompson ,lake1 ,thompson1 ,connecticut4 #bcaj4 ,table ,rock ,lake1 ,arkansas and ,missouri ,the ,secretary shall comply with section #aahe of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afhj7 with respect to the ,table ,rock ,lake ,master ,plan and ,table ,rock ,lake ,shoreline ,management ,plan4 #bcaa4 ,mc,cook ,reservoir1 ,illinois ,the ,secretary shall consider the project for flood control at ,mc,cook ,reservoir1 ,illinois1 authorized by section #c7;a77#e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihh 7#ajb ,stat4 #djac2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgaf71 a priority for the non-,federal project implementation pilot project under section #ajdc7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba74 #bcab4 ,baptiste ,collette ,bayou study1 ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall expedite the review for the study for navigation and channel deepening1 ,baptiste ,collette ,bayou1 ,louisiana1 under section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca74 #bcac4 ,morganza to the ,gulf1 ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,morganza to the ,gulf1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #gjjb7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfh74 #bcad4 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the project for environmental restoration1 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #gjjb7e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acgj74 #bcae4 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area-,barataria ,basin ,barrier ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the project for environmental restoration1 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area-,barataria ,basin ,barrier1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #gjjb7e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acgj74 #bcaf4 ,west ,shore ,lake ,pontchartrain1 ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,west ,shore ,lake ,pontchartrain1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #adja7c7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agab74 #bcag4 ,southwest ,coastal ,louisiana ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction and ecosystem restoration1 ,southwest ,coastal ,louisiana1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #adja7h7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agae74 #bcah4 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor and ,tributaries feasibility study ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor and ,tributaries ,focus ,area ,feasibility ,study authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiee 7#fi ,stat4 #acb1 chapter #adj74 #bcai4 ,lower ,brule shoreline stabilization project 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a project for shoreline stabilization on the ,lower ,brule ,reservation1 ,south ,dakota1 pursuant to section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi74 7b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of each separable element of the project described in subsection 7a7 may not exceed #aj1jjj1jjj4 #bcbj4 ,hampton ,harbor1 ,new ,hampshire1 navigation improvement project ,in carrying out the project for navigation1 ,hampton ,harbor1 ,new ,hampshire1 under section #ajg of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg71 the ,secretary shall use all existing authorities of the ,secretary to mitigate severe shoaling4 #bcba4 ,new ,jersey and ,delaware ,back ,bays ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management ,notwithstanding section #ajja7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7a77#a771 the final feasibility report for coastal storm management1 back bays1 ,new ,jersey and ,delaware1 shall be completed by the date that is not later than #f years after the date of initiation of the feasibility study for the project4 #bcbb4 ,minnesota locks and dams divestment study 7a7 ,expedited completion ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the study with respect to the divestiture of the locks and dams of the ,secretary in ,minnesota in the ,st4 ,paul district of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,partial divestiture ,the ,secretary shall include in the report describing the result of the study described in subsection 7a7 an examination of-- 7#a7 the possibility of the partial divestiture of the ,secretary from the locks and dams described in that subsection2 and 7#b7 possible changes to the use of those locks and dams4 ,,iii ,primary ,corps of ,engineers activities ,a ,continuing authorities programs #cjja4 ,corps of ,engineers continuing authorities program 7a7 ,storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program ,section #c7;c7 of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #ajef1 chapter #ifj2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #de1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,small river and harbor improvement projects ,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 7c7 ,shore damage prevention or mitigation ,section #aaa of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,certain projects ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 in the case of a project under this section that1 on the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 is authorized to be carried out at a cost greater than #aj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary may provide to the project an increase in funding equal to the lesser of-- 7#a7 #ej percent of the authorized amount2 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj4 4 7d7 ,regional sediment management ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ab1ejj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 in the first sentence1 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fb1ejj1jjj4 7e7 ,small flood control projects ,section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking #ee1jjj1jjj and inserting #hb1ejj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,aquatic ecosystem restoration ,section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,requirement ,in carrying out projects under this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out-- 7,a7 not less than #b projects in areas with a population of #hj1jjj or less2 and 7,b7 not less than #b projects in areas with a population of #b1ejj1jjj or more4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ab1ejj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fb1ejj1jjj4 7g7 ,project modifications for improvement of environment 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aace of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d71 in the third sentence1 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #dj1jjj1jjj and inserting #fj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7i7 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,prioritization of certain projects ,in carrying out activities under this section in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects within that area that restore degraded ecosystems through modification of existing flood risk management projects4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #djad7;c77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjc;a7c77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,section #aace of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a74 4 #cjjb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to continuing authorities program ,it is the sense of ,congress that for each fiscal year1 there should be made available to the ,secretary the full amount of appropriations to carry out the continuing authorities program1 which consists of-- 7#a7 section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar72 7#b7 section #c of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #ajef1 chapter #ifj2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g72 7#c7 section #ajg of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg72 7#d7 section #aaa of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i72 7#e7 section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf72 7#f7 section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas72 7#g7 section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj72 7#h7 section #b of the ,act of ,august #bh1 #aicg 7#ej ,stat4 #hgg1 chapter #hgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;g72 and 7#i7 section #aace of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a74 #cjjc4 ,report relating to availability of prioritized ,,cap projects ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register and on a publicly available website the prioritization criteria and the annual report required under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively1 of section #ajcj7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djj74 ,b ,navigation ,i ,inland waterways #caja4 ,,gao study on navigation and ecosystem sustainability program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 complete a study on the implementation of the navigation and ecosystem sustainability program under title ,,viii of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #feb note2 ,public ,law #aaj-aad72 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study under paragraph 7#a71 including a description of the obstacles that must be removed to implement the program expeditiously4 ,,ii ,ports and harbors #caaa4 ,authorization of appropriations for purchase of hopper dredge 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #aej1jjj1jjj for the purchase of a hopper dredge4 7b7 ,use of hopper dredge ,a hopper dredge purchased with funds under subsection 7a7 shall be used primarily in areas that have been consistently damaged by extreme weather events4 #caab4 ,authorization of appropriations for purchase of mat sinking unit ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #abe1jjj1jjj for the purchase of a mat sinking unit4 #caac4 ,hopper dredge and mat sinking unit ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 in considering the least cost alternative for purchasing a hopper dredge and mat sinking unit1 the ,corps of ,engineers should consider entering into a lease to purchase4 #caad4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,kennebec ,river ,federal navigation channel ,it is the sense of ,congress that periodic maintenance dredging of the ,federal navigation channel in the ,kennebec ,river1 ,maine1 should be prioritized1 based on a joint plan developed by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,navy4 #caae4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,wilmington ,harbor dredging ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should prioritize annual dredging for ,wilmington ,harbor1 ,delaware4 #caaf4 ,port of ,arlington ,the ,secretary shall reimburse the ,port of ,arlington1 ,gillam ,county1 ,oregon1 not more than #c1bjj1jjj1 for the costs incurred by the ,port of ,arlington for construction and other expenses for the project described in the matter under the heading ,regulatory program under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil under the heading ,department of the ,army under the heading of ,department of ,defense--,civil in title ,i of division ,c of the ,omnibus ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-h2 #abc ,stat4 #fjd71 as authorized under that provision4 #caag4 ,pearl ,river ,basin demonstration program 7a7 ,definition of environmental impact statement ,in this section1 the term environmental impact statement means the detailed written statement required under section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c774 7b7 ,demonstration program ,the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration program to allow a project authorized by section #baa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #aaic77 to begin preliminary engineering and design after the completion of a feasibility study and an environmental impact statement for the project4 7c7 ,requirements ,for each project authorized to begin preliminary engineering and design under subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 the project shall conform to the feasibility study approved by the headquarters office of the ,corps of ,engineers and the environmental impact statement for the project2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary and the non-,federal sponsor shall jointly agree to the construction design of the project4 7d7 ,repayment ,if a project authorized to begin preliminary engineering and design under subsection 7b7 does not receive a favorable final decision document1 the non-,federal sponsor of the project shall repay any funds provided under this section for the project4 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out the demonstration program under this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #caah4 ,expedited initiation ,section #acbb7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agjg7 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking if the ,secretary and all that follows through #bbhg7 and inserting once the general reevaluation report for the project has been submitted for approval1 shall immediately initiate preconstruction engineering and design for the project4 ,,iii ,miscellaneous provisions #caba4 ,report on debris removal ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report that describes-- 7#a7 the extent to which the ,secretary has carried out section #c of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aide 7#ei ,stat4 #bc1 chapter #ai2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc;a72 7#b7 how the ,secretary has evaluated potential projects to be carried out under that section2 and 7#c7 recommendations for the establishment of a pilot program to improve the implementation of that section4 #cabb4 ,cape ,arundel ,disposal ,site1 ,maine ,section #aac of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gf2 #abh ,stat4 #aeh7 is amended by striking for #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting until ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #cabc4 ,delaware ,river navigation project ,section #aaca7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dbdf7 is amended by striking ten feet and inserting #ce feet4 #cabd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to erosion on the banks of the ,ohio ,river near ,clarksville1 ,indiana ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should use the authority provided to the ,secretary under section #i of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #fdc1 chapter #eif7 to address erosion issues on the ,ohio ,river near ,clarksville1 ,indiana4 ,c ,locks1 dams1 levees1 and dikes #cbja4 ,certain levee improvements 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a levee described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary is encouraged to cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with non-,federal sponsors to implement necessary improvements to the levee4 7b7 ,levees described ,a levee referred to in subsection 7a7 is a levee that is-- 7#a7 owned1 operated1 and maintained by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 hydraulically tied to a community-owned levee that is not accredited by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in accordance with section #fe4aj of title #dd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 #cbjb4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams ,section #aagg of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f-#b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 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 #cbjc4 ,non-,federal dams ,the ,secretary may accept and expend funds from an owner of a non-,federal dam for the review and revision of water operations manuals and flood control curves if the ,secretary regulates the non-,federal facilities associated with the non-,federal dam under section #g of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd7 7#eh ,stat4 #hij1 chapter #ffe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji74 #cbjd4 ,reauthorization of ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act ,section #ad of the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;j7 is amended by striking for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai each place it appears and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjba4 #cbje4 ,sense of ,congress relating to implementation guidance for dam safety repair projects ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should expeditiously issue guidance as required under section #aaci of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfgn note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb74 #cbjf4 ,reauthorization of national levee safety program 7a7 ,levee safety initiative ,section #ijje of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,updates ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall update the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with this subsection4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,update ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall update the guidelines issued under subparagraph 7,a7 in accordance with this paragraph4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e77i71 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjba2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,update ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall update the guidelines issued under subparagraph 7,d74 4 7b7 ,reports ,section #ijjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 and not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 after this subsection12 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 after ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 after ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf14 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ijjh of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking is and inserting are2 and 7#b7 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai each place it appears and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjba4 #cbjg4 ,reauthorization of lock operations pilot program ,section #ajag7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbab note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended by striking #e years and inserting #aj years4 #cbjh4 ,restricted areas at ,corps of ,engineers dams ,section #b of the ,freedom to ,fish ,act 7,public ,law #aac-ac2 #abg ,stat4 #ddi1 #abh ,stat4 #abga7 is amended by striking #d years after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad each place it appears and inserting #e years after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah4 #cbji4 ,certain ,bureau of ,reclamation dikes 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including regulations71 effective beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal share of the operations and maintenance costs of a dike described in subsection 7b7 shall be #ajj percent4 7b7 ,description of dikes ,a dike referred to in subsection 7a7 is a dike-- 7#a7 that is owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 the construction of which was completed not later than ,december #ca1 #aide2 and 7#c7 a corrective action study for which was completed not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae4 #cbaj4 ,rehabilitation of high-hazard potential dams ,section #h;,a of the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f-#b7 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,emergency action plans 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receipt of assistance under this section1 the non-,federal sponsor shall demonstrate that an emergency action plan is in place to protect the safety of persons and property in the area potentially affected by a breach of the dam4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,an emergency action plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall address-- 7,a7 incident detection1 evaluation1 and emergency level determination2 7,b7 notification and communication2 7,c7 emergency actions2 7,d7 termination and follow-up2 and 7,e7 public education and awareness of the emergency action plan4 4 #cbaa4 ,maintenance of high risk flood control projects ,in any case in which the ,secretary has assumed1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 responsibility 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 of that project until the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which 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 the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,d ,water supply #ccja4 ,authority to make entire active capacity of ,fontenelle ,reservoir available for use 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 in cooperation with the ,state of ,wyoming1 may amend the ,definite ,plan ,report for the ,seedskadee ,project authorized under the first section of the ,act of ,april #aa1 #aief 7commonly known as the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj71 to provide for the study1 design1 planning1 and construction activities that will enable the use of all active storage capacity 7as may be defined or limited by legal1 hydrologic1 structural1 engineering1 economic1 and environmental considerations7 of ,fontenelle ,dam and ,reservoir1 including the placement of sufficient riprap on the upstream face of ,fontenelle ,dam to allow the active storage capacity of ,fontenelle ,reservoir to be used for those purposes for which the ,seedskadee ,project was authorized4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into any contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or other agreement that is necessary to carry out subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,state of ,wyoming 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,state of ,wyoming to work in cooperation and collaboratively with the ,state of ,wyoming for planning1 design1 related preconstruction activities1 and construction of any modification of the ,fontenelle ,dam under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the cooperative agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall1 at a minimum1 specify the responsibilities of the ,secretary and the ,state of ,wyoming with respect to-- 7i7 completing the planning and final design of the modification of the ,fontenelle ,dam under subsection 7a72 7ii7 any environmental and cultural resource compliance activities required for the modification of the ,fontenelle ,dam under subsection 7a7 including compliance with-- 7,i7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,,ii7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7,,iii7 subdivision #b of division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 the construction of the modification of the ,fontenelle ,dam under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,funding by ,state of ,wyoming ,pursuant to the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiba 7#da ,stat4 #adjd1 chapter #afa2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cie71 and as a condition of providing any additional storage under subsection 7a71 the ,state of ,wyoming shall provide to the ,secretary funds for any work carried out under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,other contracting authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into contracts with the ,state of ,wyoming1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary and the ,state of ,wyoming may agree1 for division of any additional active capacity made available under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,terms and conditions ,unless otherwise agreed to by the ,secretary and the ,state of ,wyoming1 a contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the terms and conditions of ,bureau of ,reclamation ,contract ,no4 #ad-jf-djj-bdgd and ,bureau of ,reclamation ,contract ,no4 #ad-jf-djj-faic4 7e7 ,savings provisions ,unless expressly provided in this section1 nothing in this section modifies1 conflicts with1 preempts1 or otherwise affects-- 7#a7 the ,boulder ,canyon ,project ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fag et seq472 7#b7 the ,colorado ,river ,compact of #aibb1 as approved by the ,presidential ,proclamation of ,june #be1 #aibi 7#df ,stat4 #cjjj72 7#c7 the ,boulder ,canyon ,project ,adjustment ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fah et seq472 7#d7 the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and ,mexico relating to the utilization of waters of the ,colorado and ,tijuana ,rivers and of the ,rio ,grande1 and supplementary protocol signed ,november #ad1 #aidd1 signed at ,washington ,february #c1 #aidd 7#ei ,stat4 #abai72 7#e7 the ,upper ,colorado ,river ,basin ,compact as consented to by the ,act of ,april #f1 #aidi 7#fc ,stat4 #ca72 7#f7 the ,act of ,april #aa1 #aief 7commonly known as the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj et seq472 7#g7 the ,colorado ,river ,basin ,project ,act 7,public ,law #ij-ecg2 #hb ,stat4 #hhe72 or 7#h7 any ,state of ,wyoming or other ,state water law4 #ccjb4 ,pricing of water storage contracts ,section #g of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking such regulations3 ,provided1 ,that this section and inserting the following3 those regulations4 7#b7 ,exception ,this subsection 2 and 7#b7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,it shall be the duty of the ,secretary of the ,army to and inserting the following3 #g4 ,water storage 7a7 ,pricing of contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall price each water storage contract entered into by the ,secretary at fair market value4 7#b7 ,fair market value requirement ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the fair market value of a water storage contract shall not exceed #aaj percent of the lowest-contracted price at any facility of the ,corps of ,engineers located within #ej miles of the water source covered by the contract1 as adjusted for inflation4 7b7 ,flood control and navigation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall 4 #ccjc4 ,report on water supply contract1 ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,texas ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjai1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the status of the implementation of the water supply contract1 ,department of the ,army1 ,civil ,works ,contract ,no4 #bi-fh-;,a-#jacj1 at ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,texas1 that-- 7#a7 describes the accomplishments or failures relating to the implementation of that contract at ,wright ,patman ,lake2 7#b7 identifies-- 7,a7 the activities that the ,secretary expects to be necessary to complete the execution of the contract2 7,b7 the expected completion date for each activity identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 the expected execution date of the contract2 and 7#c7 describes any adjustments to the timeline for completion of the execution of the contract that the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 #ccjd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,sulphur ,river ,basin1 ,texas ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should implement the ,department of the ,army1 ,civil ,works ,contract ,no4 #bi-fh-;,a-#jacj1 at ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,texas1 in an expeditious manner and in accordance with all applicable ,federal and ,state water laws1 including through the acceptance and expenditure of funds contributed by a non-,federal interest for any study required by law4 #ccje4 ,city reservoir expansion pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to expedite review of applications described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,applications described ,an application referred to in subsection 7a7 is an application for a permit from the ,secretary-- 7#a7 to expand a reservoir for which not less than #hj percent of the water rights are for community drinking water supplies in order to accommodate projected water supply needs of a city with a population of less than #hj1jjj2 and 7#b7 from a city in which-- 7,a7 any portion of the water resources available to the community are polluted by chemicals used at a formerly used defense site under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense that is undergoing 7or is scheduled to undergo7 environmental remediation under chapter #afj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 mitigation of the pollution described in subparagraph 7,a7 is ongoing4 7c7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ccjf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to water-related infrastructure in ,idaho1 ,montana1 rural ,nevada1 ,new ,mexico1 rural ,utah1 and ,wyoming ,it is the sense of ,congress that appropriations authorized by section #eie7;i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #chd2 #abh ,stat4 #acaf2 #acj ,stat4 #afha7 should be maintained at an amount not less than #ge1jjj1jjj4 ,e ,sediment management #cdja4 ,missouri ,river reservoir sediment management ,section #aagi7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afge7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,prioritization of sediment management plans ,in carrying out the pilot project under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to developing and implementing sediment management plans that affect reservoirs that cross ,state lines4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 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 shall apply to reservoirs managed or owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 7,b7 ,memorandum of agreement ,for sediment management plans that apply to a reservoir managed or owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall execute a memorandum of agreement establishing the framework for a partnership and the terms and conditions for sharing expertise and resources4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,prioritization of funds ,to the maximum extent practicable1 in carrying out any projects or programs of the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as applicable1 shall give priority to activities under this subsection4 4 #cdjb4 ,reservoir sediment ,section #bae of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf and inserting the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah2 and 7,b7 by striking shall establish1 using available funds1 a pilot program to accept and inserting shall1 using available funds1 accept2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary may submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the results of the program under this section4 4 #cdjc4 ,regional sediment management ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,sediment use ,for sediment obtained through the construction1 operation1 or maintenance of an authorized ,federal water resources project or a reclamation project1 including ,federal reservoirs authorized for flood control1 the ,secretary 7in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,reclamation 7referred to in this section as the ,commissioner77 and1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,commissioner 7in consultation with the ,secretary71 as applicable1 shall develop1 at full ,federal expense1 regional sediment management plans1 and carry out projects at locations identified in plans developed under this section1 or identified jointly by the non-,federal interest and the ,secretary or the ,commissioner1 as applicable1 for use in the construction1 repair1 modification1 or rehabilitation of projects associated with ,federal water resources projects and reclamation projects for purposes listed in paragraph 7#c74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,commissioner1 as applicable1 after ,secretary2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and reclamation projects after water resources projects2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or the ,commissioner1 as applicable1 after ,secretary2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,secretarial and inserting ,agency2 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the ,commissioner1 as applicable1 after ,secretary2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or reclamation project after water resources project2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by inserting or the ,commissioner1 as applicable1 after ,secretary2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,commissioner1 as applicable1 after ,secretary each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or reclamation project after water resources project2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the ,commissioner1 as applicable1 after ,secretary2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g71 in the first sentence1 by inserting to the ,secretary after appropriated4 ,f ,flood risk management #ceja4 ,ice jam prevention and mitigation ,section #aaej7;c7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,during fiscal years #bjag through #bjbb1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking #aj projects and inserting #bj projects2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking shall ensure and inserting the following 3 8shall-- 7,a7 ensure 2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 select not less than #a project on a reservation 7as defined in section #c of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #adeb77 that serves more than #a ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,prioritization ,in selecting projects under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7,a7 projects in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin2 and 7,b7 projects in the ,northeast4 4 #cejb4 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin flood and drought monitoring ,section #djjc7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acaa1 #acj ,stat4 #afgg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,prioritization ,to the maximum extent practicable1 in carrying out any projects or programs of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall give priority to activities under this subsection4 4 #cejc4 ,policies that impact flood fight management projects within urban areas ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall carry out a study on-- 7#a7 flooding within urban floodplains2 and 7#b7 the ,federal policy constraints on the ability of the ,secretary to address urban flooding1 including-- 7,a7 the regulations under part #bch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act72 and 7,b7 the limitation under section #bch4g7;a77#a7 of that title 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act7 that allows the ,secretary to provide assistance only where the flood discharge of a stream or waterway within an urban area is greater than #hjj cubic feet per second for the #aj-percent flood4 #cejd4 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas 7a7 ,in general ,the project for flood damage reduction1 ,argentine1 ,east ,bottoms1 ,fairfax-,jersey ,creek1 and ,north ,kansas ,levees ,units1 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas1 authorized by section #ajja7bh7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #ajed71 is modified to include the ,armourdale and ,central ,industrial ,district ,levee ,units1 to be carried out by the ,secretary substantially in accordance with the plans1 and subject to the conditions1 described in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers1 dated ,january #bg1 #bjae1 at an additional total cost of #cbh1aaj1jjj1 with an estimated ,federal cost of #bac1bga1ejj and an estimated non-,federal cost of #aad1hch1ejj4 7b7 ,single project ,the projects described in subsection 7a7 shall be considered a single project for budgeting purposes and shall not be subject to a new start decision or new investment decision4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,item #b of the table in section #adja7b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agaj7 7relating to ,armourdale and ,central ,industrial ,district ,levee ,units1 ,missouri ,river and ,tributaries at ,kansas ,citys7 is repealed4 ,g ,river basins1 watersheds1 and coastal areas #cfja4 ,long-term flood risk reduction1 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 ,snake ,river ,basin1 and ,red ,river ,basin ,section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aida7 7#ee ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #cgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,long-,term flood-,risk reduction 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide assistance for the operation and maintenance of any project constructed under this section that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 becomes permanent due to the extended presence of assistance from the ,secretary under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,no time limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law1 the ,secretary may provide assistance under this subsection for any period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,cost-share ,the cost of operation and maintenance provided under this subsection for a project shall be subject to the cost-sharing provisions that would otherwise apply to such a project4 7#d7 ,termination ,the authority to provide assistance under this subsection terminates on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah4 4 #cfjb4 ,sense of ,congress relating to provision of resources for emergency infrastructure repairs ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should use all existing authorities of the ,secretary to accept and use resources provided by a non-,federal entity under section #ajbd of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbe;a7 to carry out emergency infrastructure repairs1 regardless of the cause of the emergency4 #cfjc4 ,sense of ,congress on emergency management assistance ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should provide technical assistance and other support to ,state emergency management agencies to assist in the development of handbooks for floodplain managers that-- 7#a7 include policies to help manage the risks of coastal and river flooding2 and 7#b7 consider coastal protection solutions that promote resilience1 such as living shorelines1 and regional sediment management4 #cfjd4 ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,restoration ,act of #aiij ,section #ajji of the ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,restoration ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ida;g7 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,director-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjai-- 7,a7 #f1fjj1jjj to implement fish and wildlife restoration proposals and regional projects selected by the ,director under section #ajje7;d71 of which-- 7i7 not more than the lesser of #cca_/c percent and #b1jjj1jjj may be allocated to implement regional projects2 and 7ii7 the lesser of #e percent and #cjj1jjj shall be allocated to the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service to cover costs incurred in administering the proposals by any entity2 and 7,b7 #b1bjj1jjj1 which shall be allocated for the activities of the ,upper ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,conservation ,offices and the ,lower ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,conservation ,office under section #ajjg2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbj-- 7,a7 #g1bjj1jjj to implement fish and wildlife restoration proposals and regional projects selected by the ,director under section #ajje7;d71 of which-- 7i7 not more than the lesser of #cc #a_/c percent and #b1jjj1jjj may be allocated to implement regional projects2 and 7ii7 the lesser of #e percent and #cjj1jjj shall be allocated to the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service to cover costs incurred in administering the proposals by any entity2 and 7,b7 #b1djj1jjj1 which shall be allocated for the activities of the ,upper ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,conservation ,offices and the ,lower ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,conservation ,office under section #ajjg2 and 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjba-- 7,a7 #g1hjj1jjj to implement fish and wildlife restoration proposals and regional projects selected by the ,director under section #ajje7;d71 of which-- 7i7 not more than the lesser of #cca_/c percent and #b1jjj1jjj may be allocated to implement regional projects2 and 7ii7 the lesser of #e percent and #cjj1jjj shall be allocated to the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service to cover costs incurred in administering the proposals by any entity2 and 7,b7 #b1fjj1jjj1 which shall be allocated for the activities of the ,upper ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,conservation ,offices and the ,lower ,great ,lakes ,fish and ,wildlife ,conservation ,office under section #ajjg4 4 #cfje4 ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative ,section #aah7;c77#g77;,j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh7;c77#g77;,j77 is amended by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph-- 7,i7 #ccj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,,ii7 #cfj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,,iii7 #cij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 4 #cfjf4 ,great ,lakes ,coastal ,resiliency study ,the ,secretary shall carry out the proposed ,great ,lakes coastal resiliency study under section #gbi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;a7-- 7#a7 to conduct an assessment of water resources needs in the ,great ,lakes2 and 7#b7 to prioritize efforts to study issues in the ,great ,lakes1 including lake level fluctuations1 erosion1 flooding1 nutrient runoff1 aging infrastructure1 and economic and recreational issues4 #cfjg4 ,special rule for beach nourishment ,section #aef7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;f7e77 is amended by striking the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad and inserting the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah4 #cfjh4 ,extension for certain coastal storm damage reduction programs ,section #aef7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;f7e77 is amended by inserting or within the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah after ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad4 #cfji4 ,snake ,river ,basin flood prevention action plan 7a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 shall develop a flood prevention action plan for each ,state or portion of a ,state within the ,snake ,river ,basin4 7b7 ,requirements ,a flood prevention action plan under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 focus on the areas most likely to experience flooding within the next #b years2 7#b7 include steps to manage and reduce flood risks within the ,snake ,river ,basin2 and 7#c7 include a description of the actions the ,secretary and the ,commissioner of ,reclamation plan to take to improve coordination with local stakeholders to help manage and reduce flood risks in the areas described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 after coordinating with local stakeholders1 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 flood prevention plans developed under subsection 7a74 #cfaj4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,columbia ,river ,basin restoration ,section #abc7;d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abge7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,b7 #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 4 ,h ,environmental management #cgja4 ,reauthorization of ,rio ,grande environmental management program ,section #ejef7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abad2 #abh ,stat4 #acae7 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjai and inserting each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjba4 #cgjb4 ,amendments to ,long ,island ,sound 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 ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 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 fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting fiscal years #bjai through #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 #bjah4 7c7 ,reauthorization of ,long ,island ,sound programs 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjai 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 7#b7 ,long ,island ,sound grants ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 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 #bjai through #bjba4 7#c7 ,long ,island ,sound stewardship grants ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 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 #bjai through #bjba4 #cgjc4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,cao ,martn ,pea ecosystem restoration project ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should advance the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,cao ,martn ,pea1 ,puerto ,rico4 ,i ,tribal programs #chja4 ,inflation adjustment of cost-sharing provisions for territories and ,indian ,tribes ,section #aaef7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaj7;b77 is amended by striking the date of enactment of this subsection and inserting the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah4 #chjb4 ,tribal ,partnership ,program ,section #bjc7;b77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi7;b77#d77 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj4 #chjc4 ,blackfeet water rights settlement 7a7 ,authorization for appropriations ,section #cgah of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #ahch7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,blackfeet water rights settlement ,notwithstanding sections #cgaf7;e7 and #cgag7;e71 to the extent funds have been appropriated1 #ej percent of the amounts appropriated to the ,blackfeet ,settlement ,trust ,fund and #ej percent of the amounts appropriated to the ,blackfeet ,water ,settlement ,implementation ,fund under this section shall be available to the ,tribe and the ,secretary in a manner consistent with this title on the execution of the waivers and releases under section #cgbj7;a74 4 7b7 ,waiver and release of claims ,section #cgbj of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #ahci7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 by striking section #cgjf and inserting section #f2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,january #ba1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #ba1 #bjbe4 #chjd4 ,bonneville ,dam1 ,oregon 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall examine and assess the extent to which ,indians 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 have been displaced as a result of the construction of the ,bonneville ,dam1 ,oregon4 7b7 ,inclusion ,the examination and assessment under subsection 7a7 may include assessments relating to housing and related facilities4 7c7 ,assistance ,if the ,secretary determines1 based on the examination and assessment under subsection 7a71 that assistance is required1 the ,secretary may use all existing authorities of the ,secretary to provide assistance to ,indians that have been displaced as a result of the construction of the ,bonneville ,dam1 ,oregon4 7d7 ,tribal assistance ,section #aagh7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afge7 is amended by striking ,upon the request of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary may provide assistance and inserting ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 may provide assistance4 #chje4 ,john ,day ,dam1 ,oregon 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall examine and assess the extent to which ,indians 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 have been displaced as a result of the construction of the ,john ,day ,dam1 ,oregon1 as authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agi1 chapter #ahh74 7b7 ,inclusion ,the examination and assessment under subsection 7a7 may include assessments relating to housing and related facilities4 7c7 ,assistance ,if the ,secretary determines1 based on the examination and assessment under subsection 7a71 that assistance is required1 the ,secretary may use all existing authorities of the ,secretary to provide assistance to ,indians that have been displaced as a result of the construction of the ,john ,day ,dam1 ,oregon4 #chjf4 ,dalles ,dam1 ,oregon 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall complete a village development plan for any ,indian village 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 submerged as a result of the construction of the ,dalles ,dam1 ,oregon1 as authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agi1 chapter #ahh74 7b7 ,requirements ,the village development plan under subsection 7a7 shall include an estimated cost and tentative schedule for the construction of a replacement village4 #chjg4 ,indian irrigation fund reauthorization 7a7 ,deposits to funds ,section #cbab7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agej7 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbh4 7b7 ,expenditures from fund ,section #cbac7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agej7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbh4 7c7 ,termination ,section #cbaf of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agej7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjba and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #chjh4 ,reauthorization of repair1 replacement1 and maintenance of certain ,indian irrigation projects 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbba7;b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agea7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbh4 7b7 ,status report on certain projects ,section #cbbd7;d7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agec7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjba and inserting fiscal year #bjbh4 7c7 ,allocation among projects ,section #cbbf of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the day before the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting the day before the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah4 #chji4 ,indian dam safety reauthorization ,section #caja of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #chje7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbc each place it appears and inserting each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjcj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,f71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,f71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #d years and inserting #aa years2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjag1 #bjah1 and #bjai and inserting each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbf4 #chaj4 ,,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 7referred to in this section as the ,comptroller ,general7 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 ,,iv ,sense of ,congress relating to certain projects #djja4 ,sense of ,congress relating to certain projects 7a7 ,in general ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the projects described in subsection 7b7 are valuable2 and 7#b7 the ,corps of ,engineers should expeditiously complete the post-authorization change report or report of the ,chief of ,engineers1 as applicable1 for each of those projects by the end of #bjah4 7b7 ,projects described ,the projects referred to in subsection 7a7 are each of the following3 7#a7 ,projects for which a report of the ,chief of ,engineers is expected 7,a7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river1 ,california4 7,b7 ,the project for coastal storm risk management1 ,pawcatuck ,river1 ,rhode ,island1 authorized in the matter under the heading ,investigations under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil under the heading ,department of the ,army in title ,x of division ,a of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b2 #abg ,stat4 #bc74 7,c7 ,the project for coastal storm risk management1 ,hashamomuck ,cove1 ,new ,york1 authorized in the matter under the heading ,investigations under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil under the heading ,department of the ,army in title ,x of division ,a of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b2 #abg ,stat4 #bc74 7,d7 ,the project for coastal storm risk management and utilization of dredged material1 ,delaware ,river1 ,delaware1 ,new ,jersey1 and ,pennsylvania1 authorized in the matter under the heading ,investigations under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil under the heading ,department of the ,army in title ,x of division ,a of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b2 #abg ,stat4 #bc74 7,e7 ,the project for navigation1 ,seattle ,harbor1 ,washington1 carried out under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a74 7,f7 ,the project for navigation1 ,elizabeth ,river and ,southern ,branch1 ,virginia1 carried out under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a74 7,g7 ,the project for navigation1 ,three ,rivers1 ,arkansas1 carried out under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a74 7,h7 ,the project for navigation1 ,san ,juan ,harbor1 ,puerto ,rico1 described in the study authorized by the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on ,september #bj1 #bjjf4 7,i7 ,the project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,espaola ,valley1 ,rio ,grande and tributaries1 ,new ,mexico1 described in the study authorized by the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate on ,december #aj1 #bjji4 7,j7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,resacas at ,brownsville1 ,texas1 carried out under section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj74 7,k7 ,the project for flood control1 navigation1 and ecosystem restoration1 ,anacostia ,watershed1 ,prince ,george's ,county1 ,maryland1 described in the study authorized by the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,public ,works and ,transportation of the ,house of ,representatives on ,september #h1 #aihh4 7,l7 ,the project for flood control1 ,willamette ,river ,basin1 ,oregon1 described in the ,willamette ,river ,basin ,review ,study authorized by the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,public ,works and ,transportation of the ,house of ,representatives on ,september #h1 #aihh4 7,m7 ,the project for flood risk management and coastal storm risk management1 ,norfolk1 ,virginia1 authorized in the matter under the heading ,investigations under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil under the heading ,department of the ,army in title ,x of division ,a of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b2 #abg ,stat4 #bc74 7,n7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,armourdale and ,central ,industrial ,district ,levee ,units1 ,missouri ,river and ,tributaries at ,kansas ,city1 ,kansas1 authorized by section #adja7b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agaa7 7as modified by section #cejd74 7,o7 ,the project for navigation and hurricane and storm damage reduction1 ,houma1 ,louisiana1 authorized by section #ajja7bd77;,b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #ajec74 7,p7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,souris ,river ,basin1 ,minot1 ,north ,dakota1 authorized by section #bji of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiff 7#hj ,stat4 #adbc74 7,q7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,delta ,islands and ,levees1 ,california1 described in the study authorized by-- 7i7 the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,public ,works of the ,senate on ,june #a1 #aidh2 7ii7 the resolution adopted by the ,committee on ,public ,works of the ,house of ,representatives on ,may #h1 #aidh2 and 7iii7 ,house ,report #ajh-ceg1 accompanying the ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acg2 #aag ,stat4 #ahbg74 7#b7 ,projects for which a post-authorization change report is expected 7,a7 ,the project for navigation1 ,chickamauga ,lock1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #aad of the ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-g2 #aag ,stat4 #adj74 7,b7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,south ,florida1 ,florida1 authorized by section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj74 7,c7 ,the project for navigation1 ,freeport ,harbor1 ,texas1 carried out under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a74 7,d7 ,the project for ,soo ,locks1 ,sault ,sainte ,marie1 ,michigan1 authorized by section #aadi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dbed2 #aba ,stat4 #aaca74 7,e7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,central ,everglades1 ,florida1 authorized by section #adja7d7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agac74 7,f7 ,the project for water supply and ecosystem restoration1 ,howard ,a4 ,hanson ,dam1 ,washington1 authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #ahj7 and modified by section #aja7;b77#ae7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bha74 7,g7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,kissimmee ,river1 ,florida1 authorized by section #aja7h7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhjb74 7,h7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,green ,brook ,sub-,basin1 ,raritan ,river ,basin1 ,new ,jersey1 authorized by section #dja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #daai74 7,i7 ,the project for shore protection and harbor mitigation1 ,fort ,pierce ,beach1 ,florida1 authorized by section #cja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aife 7#gi ,stat4 #ajib71 section #ajb of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#hb ,stat4 #gcb71 and section #ejf7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgeg71 and modified by section #cac of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cja74 7,j7 ,the project for flood control1 ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona1 authorized by section #cjd of the ,act of ,august #g1 #aiec 7#fg ,stat4 #dej1 chapter #cdb74 7,k7 ,the project for flood protection1 ,cave ,buttes ,dam1 ,arizona1 authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aife 7#gi ,stat4 #ajhc74 7,l7 ,the project for navigation1 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia1 authorized by section #bja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #djij74 ,v ,,epa-related provisions #ejja4 ,stormwater infrastructure funding task force 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall establish a voluntary stormwater infrastructure funding task force comprised of representatives of public1 private1 and ,federal entities to study and develop recommendations to improve the funding and financing of stormwater infrastructure to ensure that-- 7#a7 municipalities are able to identify appropriate funding sources2 and 7#b7 funding is-- 7,a7 available in all ,states2 7,b7 affordable 7based on the integrated planning guidelines described in the ,integrated ,municipal ,stormwater and ,wastewater ,planning ,approach ,framework1 issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and dated ,june #e1 #bjab72 and 7,c7 sufficient to support capital expenditures and long-term operation and maintenance costs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #ejjb4 ,reauthorization of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act ,section #ejcc of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by striking for fiscal year #bjai and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjba4 #ejjc4 ,indian reservation drinking water and wastewater pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall carry out a pilot program to implement-- 7#a7 #aj eligible projects described in subsection 7b7 that are within the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin2 and 7#b7 #aj eligible projects described in subsection 7b7 that are within the ,upper ,rio ,grande ,basin4 7b7 ,eligible projects ,a project eligible to participate in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 is a project-- 7#a7 that is on a reservation 7as defined in section #c of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #adeb77 that serves a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe2 and 7#b7 the purpose of which is-- 7,a7 to connect1 expand1 or repair existing drinking water lines or water towers in order to improve water quality1 pressure1 or services2 or 7,b7 to replace or refurbish wastewater lagoons that are insufficient for current or near-term community needs or economic growth4 7c7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall select not less than #a eligible project for a reservation that serves more than #a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 #ejjd4 ,technical assistance for 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 small treatment works technical assistance provider ,the term qualified nonprofit small treatment works technical assistance provider means a nonprofit organization that1 as determined by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 is 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 small treatment works technical assistance providers to provide to owners and operators of small treatment works onsite technical assistance1 circuit rider technical assistance programs1 multi-,state1 regional technical assistance programs1 and onsite and regional training1 to assist the small 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 for grants for small treatment works technical assistance1 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 #bbc4 ,technical assistance for medium treatment works 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,medium treatment works ,the term medium treatment works means a publicly owned treatment works serving not fewer than #aj1jja1 and not more than #ge1jjj1 individuals4 7#b7 ,qualified nonprofit medium treatment works technical assistance provider ,the term qualified nonprofit medium treatment works technical assistance provider means a qualified nonprofit technical assistance provider of water and wastewater services to medium-sized communities that provides technical assistance 7including circuit rider technical assistance programs1 multi-,state1 regional assistance programs1 and training and preliminary engineering evaluations7 to owners and operators of medium treatment works1 which may include a ,state agency4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator may use amounts made available to carry out this section to provide grants or cooperative agreements to qualified nonprofit medium treatment works technical assistance providers to provide to owners and operators of medium treatment works onsite technical assistance1 circuit-rider technical assistance programs1 multi-,state1 regional technical assistance programs1 and onsite and regional training to assist medium treatment works that are facing difficulty in achieving compliance with this ,act or obtaining financing under this ,act for eligible projects4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai 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 small treatment works technical assistance providers 7as the term is defined in section #bbb7 and qualified nonprofit medium treatment works technical assistance providers 7as the term in defined in section #bbc7 to provide technical assistance to small treatment works 7as the term is defined in section #bbb7 and medium treatment works 7as the term is defined in section #bbc7 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 #ejje4 ,clean1 safe1 reliable water infrastructure 7a7 ,drinking water infrastructure 7#a7 ,other authorized activities ,section #adeb7k7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7k77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by inserting and the implementation of plans to protect source water identified in a source water assessment under section #adec before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by inserting and implement plans to protect source water identified in a source water assessment under section #adec after wellhead protection programs4 7#b7 ,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 7#c7 ,water,sense program ,the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is amended by adding after part ,f the following3 ,g ,additional provisions #adga4 ,water,sense program 7a7 ,establishment of ,water,sense program 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,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 ,secretary of ,energy1 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 parties1 which shall be independent third-party product certification bodies accredited by an accreditation entity domiciled in the ,united ,states1 such as the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute1 as achieving-- 7i7 the requirements described in the document of the ,international ,organization for ,standardization and the ,international ,electrotechnical ,commission entitled ,,iso_/,,iec #agjfe ,conformity assessment--,requirements for bodies certifying products1 processes and services and dated ,september #bjab2 and 7ii7 the applicable ,water,sense requirements2 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 frequently than every #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 #bjai1 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 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;,a of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a71 and ,water,sense under this section1 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,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 4 7b7 ,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 is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bbe1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj1 to remain available until expended4 7g7 ,allocation of funds ,for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj1 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-- 7,a7 nonstructural1 low-impact development2 7,b7 water conservation1 efficiency1 or reuse2 or 7,c7 other decentralized stormwater or wastewater approaches to minimize flows into the sewer systems4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7i74 #ejjf4 ,water infrastructure flexibility 7a7 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this section1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7b7 ,integrated plans 7#a7 ,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 ,june #e1 #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-- 7i7 a ,state to revise a water quality standard after a use attainability analysis under section #aca4aj7;g7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 subject to the approval of the ,administrator under section #cjc7;c72 and 7ii7 the ,administrator or a ,state to authorize a schedule of compliance that extends beyond the date of expiration of a permit term if the schedule of compliance meets the requirements of section #abb4dg of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection74 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 ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 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 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 7#b7 ,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 duties of the municipal ombudsman shall include the provision of-- 7i7 technical assistance to municipalities seeking to comply with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 and the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 and 7ii7 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-- 7i7 about available ,federal financial assistance for which the municipality is eligible2 7ii7 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 7iii7 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 paragraph 7#a774 7,d7 ,information sharing ,the municipal ombudsman shall publish on the website of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency-- 7i7 general information relating to-- 7,i7 the technical assistance referred to in subparagraph 7,b77i72 7,,ii7 the financial assistance referred to in subparagraph 7,c77i72 7,,iii7 the flexibility referred to in subparagraph 7,c77ii72 and 7,,iv7 any resources related to integrated plans developed by the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 a copy of each permit1 order1 or judicial consent decree that implements or incorporates an integrated plan4 7#c7 ,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 plan 7as defined in section #djb7s774 7#b7 ,modification ,any municipality under an administrative order under subsection 7a7 or settlement agreement 7including a judicial consent decree7 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 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and make publicly available a report on each integrated plan developed and implemented through a permit1 order1 or judicial consent decree since the date of publication of the ,integrated ,municipal ,stormwater and ,wastewater ,planning ,approach ,framework issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and dated ,june #e1 #bjab1 including a description of the control measures1 levels of control1 estimated costs1 and compliance schedules for the requirements implemented through an integrated plan4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,financial capability guidance 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 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 7#b7 ,use of median household income ,the ,administrator shall not use median household income as the sole indicator of affordability for a residential household4 7#c7 ,revised guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,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 guidance described in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7,b7 ,use of guidance ,beginning on the date on which the revised guidance referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is finalized1 the ,administrator shall use the revised guidance in lieu of the guidance described in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7#d7 ,consideration and consultation 7,a7 ,consideration ,in revising the guidance1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7i7 the recommendations of the study referred to in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 and any other relevant study1 as determined by the ,administrator2 7ii7 local economic conditions1 including site-specific local conditions that should be taken into consideration in analyzing financial capability2 7iii7 other essential community investments2 7iv7 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 7v7 the degree to which rates of low-income consumers would be affected by water infrastructure investments1 the use of rate structures1 and customer assistance programs to address the rates of low-income consumers2 7vi7 an evaluation of an array of factors1 the relative importance of which may vary across regions and localities2 and 7vii7 the appropriate weight for economic1 public health1 and environmental benefits4 7,b7 ,consultation ,any revised guidance issued to replace the guidance shall be developed in consultation with stakeholders4 7#e7 ,publication and submission 7,a7 ,in general ,on completion of the revision of the 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 revised guidance4 7,b7 ,explanation ,if the ,administrator makes a determination not to follow one or more recommendations of the study referred to in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 the ,administrator shall include in the publication and submission under paragraph 7#a7 an explanation of that decision4 7#f7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection preempts or interferes with any obligation to comply with any ,federal law1 including the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 #ejjg4 ,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 into increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing treatment works through alternative approaches1 including-- 7,a7 nonstructural alternatives2 7,b7 decentralized approaches2 7,c7 energy use efficiency2 7,d7 water use efficiency2 and 7,e7 actions to extract energy from wastewater2 4 7b7 ,clarification of research activities ,section #ajd7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;b77#a77 is amended-- 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 and4 7c7 ,compliance report ,section #ajd7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7c7 ,from the and inserting the following3 7c7 ,grants 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 4 7d7 ,evaluation of water resources research program ,section #ajd of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7 is amended 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 4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajd7;f77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;f77#a77 is amended by striking #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting #g1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 7f7 ,additional appropriations where research focused on water problems of interstate nature ,section #ajd7;g77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;g77#a77 is amended in the first sentence1 by striking #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 #ejjh4 ,study on intractable water systems ,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;,c4 ,study on intractable water systems 7a7 ,definition of intractable water system ,in this section1 the term intractable water system means a community water system or a noncommunity water system-- 7#a7 that serves fewer than #a1jjj individuals2 and 7#b7 the owner or operator of which-- 7,a7 is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals2 7,b7 has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system1 as applicable2 7,c7 has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system1 as applicable2 7,d7 fails to maintain the facilities of the community water system or noncommunity water system1 as applicable1 in a manner so as to prevent a potential public health hazard2 or 7,e7 is in significant noncompliance with this ,act or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this ,act4 7b7 ,study required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall complete a study that-- 7,a7 identifies intractable water systems2 and 7,b7 describes barriers to delivery of potable water to individuals served by an intractable water system4 7#b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing findings and recommendations based on the study under this subsection4 7c7 ,compliance incentive ,section #adad7;h77#b7 shall apply to any person carrying out a plan to address an intractable water system that is approved by-- 7#a7 in the case of a ,state with primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac1 the ,state2 or 7#b7 in the case of a ,state that does not have primary enforcement responsibility1 the ,administrator4 4 #ejji4 ,national onsite wastewater recycling 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that providing communities with the knowledge and resources necessary to fully use decentralized wastewater systems can provide affordable wastewater recycling and treatment to millions of people in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this section1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7c7 ,wastewater technology clearinghouse 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 for each of the programs described in paragraph 7#b71 update the information for those programs to include information on cost-effective and alternative wastewater recycling and treatment systems1 including onsite and decentralized systems2 and 7,b7 disseminate to units of local government and nonprofit organizations seeking ,federal funds for wastewater systems information on the cost effectiveness of alternative wastewater treatment and recycling systems1 including onsite and decentralized systems4 7#b7 ,programs described ,the programs referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 are programs that provide technical assistance for wastewater management1 including-- 7,a7 programs for nonpoint source management under section #cai of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbi72 7,b7 the permit program for the disposal of sewer sludge under section #dje of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acde72 7,c7 technical assistance for small public water systems under section #addb7;e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#b7;e772 and 7,d7 other programs of the ,administrator that provide technical assistance for wastewater management4 7d7 ,alternative wastewater system certification 7#a7 ,clean ,water ,state revolving funds ,section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 7as amended by section #ejjd7;b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,alternative wastewater system certification ,in providing assistance from the water pollution control revolving fund of the ,state established in accordance with this title for a project for a wastewater system serving a population of not more than #b1ejj1 the ,state shall ensure that an entity receiving assistance from the water pollution control revolving fund of the ,state certifies that the entity has considered an individual or shared onsite1 decentralized wastewater system as an alternative wastewater system4 4 7#b7 ,,wifia ,section #ejbh7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijg7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,alternative wastewater system certification ,in the case of a project carried out by the ,administrator1 the ,administrator shall ensure that1 for a project for a wastewater system serving a population of not more than #b1ejj1 the eligible entity receiving financial assistance certifies that the eligible entity has considered an individual or shared onsite1 decentralized wastewater system as an alternative wastewater system4 4 7#c7 ,water and waste disposal loan grant program ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,alternative wastewater system certification ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 for a wastewater project serving a population of not more than #b1ejj1 the recipient of the financial assistance certifies that the recipient has considered an individual or shared onsite1 decentralized wastewater system as an alternative wastewater system4 4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than every #c 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 established under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 to deploy decentralized wastewater recycling technology2 7#b7 the barriers impacting greater use of decentralized wastewater recycling technologies2 7#c7 the cost-saving potential to communities and future infrastructure investments from further deployment of decentralized wastewater recycling technology2 7#d7 the environmental benefits to the community and groundwater quality from additional investments in decentralized wastewater recycling2 and 7#e7 the actions taken by the ,administrator to assist ,states in identifying eligible projects using decentralized wastewater recycling technology4 #ejaj4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 water and wastewater utilities provide a unique opportunity for access to stable1 high-quality careers2 7#b7 as water and wastewater utilities make critical investments in infrastructure1 water and wastewater utilities can invest in the development of local workers and local small businesses to strengthen communities and ensure a strong pipeline of skilled and diverse workers for today and tomorrow2 and 7#c7 to further the goal of ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled and diverse workers in the water and wastewater utilities sector1 ,congress urges-- 7,a7 increased collaboration among ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments2 and 7,b7 institutions of higher education1 apprentice programs1 high schools1 and other community-based organizations to align workforce training programs and community resources with water and wastewater utilities to accelerate career pipelines and provide access to workforce opportunities4 7b7 ,definition of intractable water system ,in this section1 the term intractable water system means a community water system or a noncommunity water system 7as those terms are defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f77 that-- 7#a7 that serves fewer than #a1jjj individuals2 and 7#b7 the owner or operator of which-- 7,a7 is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals2 7,b7 has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system1 as applicable2 7,c7 has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system1 as applicable2 7,d7 fails to maintain the facilities of the community water system or noncommunity water system1 as applicable1 in a manner so as to prevent a potential public health hazard2 or 7,e7 is in significant noncompliance with the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 or any regulation promulgated pursuant to that ,act4 7c7 ,innovative water infrastructure workforce development program 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 and the ,secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to assist the development of innovative activities relating to workforce development in the water utility sector4 7#b7 ,selection of grant recipients ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 select-- 7,a7 water utilities that-- 7i7 are geographically diverse2 7ii7 address the workforce and human resources needs of large and small public water and wastewater utilities2 7iii7 address the workforce and human resources needs of urban and rural public water and wastewater utilities2 7iv7 advance training relating to construction1 utility operations1 treatment and distribution1 green infrastructure1 customer service1 maintenance1 and engineering2 and 7v7 7,i7 have a high retiring workforce rate2 or 7,,ii7 are located in areas with a high unemployment rate2 or 7,b7 intractable water systems4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may be used for activities such as-- 7,a7 targeted internship1 apprenticeship1 preapprenticeship1 and post-secondary bridge programs for mission-critical skilled trades1 in collaboration with labor organizations1 community colleges1 and other training and education institutions that provide-- 7i7 on-the-job training2 7ii7 soft and hard skills development2 7iii7 test preparation for skilled trade apprenticeships2 or 7iv7 other support services to facilitate post-secondary success2 7,b7 kindergarten through #abth grade and young adult education programs that-- 7i7 educate young people about the role of water and wastewater utilities in the communities of the young people2 7ii7 increase the career awareness and exposure of the young people to water utility careers through various work-based learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom2 and 7iii7 connect young people to post-secondary career pathways related to water utilities2 7,c7 regional industry and workforce development collaborations to identify water utility employment needs1 map existing career pathways1 support the development of curricula1 facilitate the sharing of resources1 and coordinate candidate development1 staff preparedness efforts1 and activities that engage and support-- 7i7 water utilities employers2 7ii7 educational and training institutions2 7iii7 local community-based organizations2 7iv7 public workforce agencies2 and 7v7 other related stakeholders2 7,d7 integrated learning laboratories embedded in high schools or other secondary educational institutions that provide students with-- 7i7 hands-on1 contextualized learning opportunities2 7ii7 dual enrollment credit for post-secondary education and training programs2 and 7iii7 direct connection to industry employers2 and 7,e7 leadership development1 occupational training1 mentoring1 or cross-training programs that ensure that incumbent water and wastewater utilities workers are prepared for higher-level supervisory or management-level positions4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #ejaa4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,state revolving funds ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress should provide robust funding of capitalization grants to ,states to fund 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 #ejab4 ,,gao study on ,,wifia projects in small communities1 rural communities1 disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on how to create flexibility under the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 for small communities1 rural communities1 disadvantaged communities1 and ,tribal communities1 including-- 7,a7 ways to improve access to assistance under that ,act for those communities2 and 7,b7 how to lower the burden of applying for assistance under that ,act for those communities2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report that describes the results of the study under paragraph 7#a74