#aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,september #ac1 #bjah ,,amendments3 ,that the bill from the ,senate 7,s4 #cjba7 entitled ,an ,act to designate the ,united ,states courthouse located at #cjj ,south ,fourth ,street in ,minneapolis1 ,minnesota1 as the ,diana ,e4 ,murphy ,united ,states ,courthouse41 do pass with the following ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as ,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 ,title ,i--,water ,resources ,development ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,secretary defined4 ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #aaja4 ,sense of ,congress regarding water resources development bills4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,study of the future of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,study on economic and budgetary analyses4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,dissemination of information4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,non-,federal engagement and review4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,lake ,okeechobee regulation schedule review4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,access to real estate data4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,aquatic invasive species research4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,harmful algal bloom technology demonstration4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,bubbly ,creek1 ,chicago ecosystem restoration4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,dredge pilot program4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,hurricane and storm damage protection program4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,assistance relating to water supply4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,property acquisition4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,dredged material management plans4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,inclusion of project or facility in ,corps of ,engineers workplan4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,geomatic data4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,local government reservoir permit review4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,transparency and accountability in cost sharing for water resources development projects4 ,sec4 #aaba4 ,upper ,missouri ,mainstem ,reservoir water withdrawal intake easement review4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,limitation on contract execution4 ,sec4 #aabc4 ,certain levee improvements4 ,sec4 #aabd4 ,cost-share payment for certain projects4 ,sec4 #aabe4 ,locks on ,allegheny ,river4 ,sec4 #aabf4 ,purpose and need4 ,sec4 #aabg4 ,prior project authorization4 ,sec4 #aabh4 ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project4 ,sec4 #aabi4 ,inclusion of ,tribal interests in project consultations4 ,sec4 #aacj4 ,beneficial use of dredged material4 ,sec4 #aaca4 ,ice jam prevention and mitigation4 ,sec4 #aacb4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams4 ,sec4 #aacc4 ,columbia ,river4 ,sec4 #aacd4 ,missouri ,river ,reservoir sediment management4 ,sec4 #aace4 ,reauthorization of lock operations pilot program4 ,sec4 #aacf4 ,credit or reimbursement4 ,sec4 #aacg4 ,non-,federal implementation pilot program4 ,sec4 #aach4 ,surplus water contracts and water storage agreements4 ,sec4 #aaci4 ,post-disaster watershed assessments in territories of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #aadj4 ,expedited consideration4 ,sec4 #aada4 ,project studies subject to independent peer review4 ,sec4 #aadb4 ,feasibility of ,chicago ,sanitary and ,ship ,canal ,dispersal ,barriers ,project1 ,illinois4 ,sec4 #aadc4 ,acknowledgment of credit4 ,sec4 #aadd4 ,levee safety initiative reauthorization4 ,sec4 #aade4 ,funding to process permits4 ,sec4 #aadf4 ,reservoir sediment4 ,sec4 #aadg4 ,clarification for integral determination4 ,sec4 #aadh4 ,beneficial use of dredged sediment4 ,sec4 #aadi4 ,inclusion of alternative measures for aquatic ecosystem restoration4 ,sec4 #aaej4 ,regional sediment management4 ,sec4 #aaea4 ,operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities4 ,sec4 #aaeb4 ,study of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4 ,sec4 #aaec4 ,construction of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4 ,sec4 #aaed4 ,corps budgeting2 project deauthorizations2 comprehensive backlog report4 ,sec4 #aaee4 ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #aaef4 ,inflation adjustment of cost-sharing provisions for territories and ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #aaeg4 ,corps of ,engineers continuing authorities program4 ,sec4 #aaeh4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction4 ,sec4 #aaei4 ,regional coalitions and higher education4 ,sec4 #aafj4 ,emergency response to natural disasters4 ,sec4 #aafa4 ,cost and benefit feasibility assessment4 ,sec4 #aafb4 ,extended community assistance by the ,corps of ,engineers4 ,sec4 #aafc4 ,dam safety4 ,sec4 #aafd4 ,local government water management plans4 ,sec4 #aafe4 ,structures and facilities constructed by ,secretary4 ,sec4 #aaff4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects4 ,sec4 #aafg4 ,costs in excess of ,federal participation limit4 ,sec4 #aafh4 ,disposition of projects4 ,sec4 #aafi4 ,contributed funds for non-,federal reservoir operations4 ,sec4 #aagj4 ,watercraft inspection stations4 ,sec4 #aaga4 ,restricted areas at ,corps of ,engineers dams4 ,sec4 #aagb4 ,coastal erosion4 ,sec4 #aagc4 ,prohibition on surplus water fees1 ,lake ,cumberland ,watershed1 ,kentucky and ,tennessee4 ,sec4 #aagd4 ,middle ,rio ,grande peak flow restoration4 ,sec4 #aage4 ,prohibition of administrative fees in implementing ,rough ,river ,lake ,flowage ,easement ,encroachment ,resolution ,plan4 ,sec4 #aagf4 ,preconstruction engineering design demonstration program4 ,subtitle ,b--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #abja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,additional studies4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,expedited completion4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,,gao study on benefit-cost analysis reforms4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund report4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,study on innovative ports for offshore wind development4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,innovative materials and advanced technologies report4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,study and report on expediting certain waiver processes4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,report on debris removal4 ,sec4 #abaa4 ,corps flood policy within urban areas4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,feasibility studies for mitigation of damage4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,applications of military leasing authorities4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,community engagement4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,transparency in administrative expenses4 ,sec4 #abaf4 ,assessment of harbors and inland harbors4 ,sec4 #abag4 ,maintenance of high-risk flood control projects4 ,sec4 #abah4 ,north ,atlantic ,division report on hurricane barriers and harbors of refuge4 ,sec4 #abai4 ,great ,lakes coastal resiliency study4 ,sec4 #abbj4 ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona1 and ,muddy ,river1 ,massachusetts4 ,sec4 #abba4 ,table ,rock ,lake1 ,arkansas and ,missouri4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,cedar ,river1 ,iowa4 ,sec4 #abbd4 ,old ,river control structure1 ,louisiana4 ,sec4 #abbe4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection4 ,sec4 #abbf4 ,missouri ,river4 ,sec4 #abbg4 ,lower ,missouri ,river bank stabilization and navigation4 ,sec4 #abbh4 ,coastal ,texas study4 ,sec4 #abbi4 ,report on water supply contract1 ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,texas4 ,subtitle ,c--,deauthorizations1 ,modifications1 and ,related ,provisions ,sec4 #acja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,backlog prevention4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,project modifications4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,lytle and ,cajon ,creeks1 ,california4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,yuba ,river ,basin1 ,california4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,bridgeport ,harbor1 ,connecticut4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,delaware ,river navigation project4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,comprehensive ,everglades restoration plan1 ,central and ,southern ,florida1 ,everglades ,agricultural ,area1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,kissimmee ,river restoration1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,levee ,l-#bab1 ,four ,river ,basin1 ,ocklawaha ,river1 ,florida4 ,sec4 #acaa4 ,green ,river and ,barren ,river ,locks and ,dams1 ,kentucky4 ,sec4 #acab4 ,cape ,arundel ,disposal ,site1 ,maine4 ,sec4 #acac4 ,penobscot ,river1 ,maine4 ,sec4 #acad4 ,boston harbor reserved channel deauthorizations4 ,sec4 #acae4 ,corps of ,engineers bridge repair program for ,new ,england evacuation routes4 ,sec4 #acaf4 ,plymouth ,harbor1 ,massachusetts4 ,sec4 #acag4 ,portsmouth ,harbor and ,piscataqua ,river4 ,sec4 #acah4 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas4 ,sec4 #acai4 ,hampton ,harbor1 ,new ,hampshire1 navigation improvement project4 ,sec4 #acbj4 ,passaic ,river ,federal ,navigation ,channel1 ,new ,jersey4 ,sec4 #acba4 ,fargo-,moorhead ,metropolitan ,area ,diversion ,project1 ,north ,dakota4 ,sec4 #acbb4 ,clatsop ,county1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #acbc4 ,svensen ,island1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #acbd4 ,west ,tennessee ,tributaries project1 ,tennessee4 ,sec4 #acbe4 ,puget ,sound nearshore ecosystem restoration4 ,sec4 #acbf4 ,milwaukee ,harbor1 ,milwaukee1 ,wisconsin4 ,sec4 #acbg4 ,project completion for disaster areas4 ,sec4 #acbh4 ,federal assistance4 ,sec4 #acbi4 ,expedited initiation4 ,sec4 #accj4 ,project deauthorization and study extensions4 ,sec4 #acca4 ,conveyances4 ,sec4 #accb4 ,report on future water resources development4 ,subtitle ,d--,water ,resources ,infrastructure ,sec4 #adja4 ,project authorizations4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,special rules4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia4 ,title ,,ii--,drinking ,water ,system ,improvement ,sec4 #bjja4 ,indian reservation drinking water program4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,clean1 safe1 reliable water infrastructure4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,study on intractable water systems4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to access to nonpotable water4 ,sec4 #bjje4 ,drinking water infrastructure resilience and sustainability4 ,sec4 #bjjf4 ,voluntary school and child care program lead testing grant program enhancement4 ,sec4 #bjjg4 ,innovative water technology grant program4 ,sec4 #bjjh4 ,improved consumer confidence reports4 ,sec4 #bjji4 ,contractual agreements4 ,sec4 #bjaj4 ,additional considerations for compliance4 ,sec4 #bjaa4 ,improved accuracy and availability of compliance monitoring data4 ,sec4 #bjab4 ,asset management4 ,sec4 #bjac4 ,community water system risk and resilience4 ,sec4 #bjad4 ,authorization for grants for ,state programs4 ,sec4 #bjae4 ,state revolving loan funds4 ,sec4 #bjaf4 ,authorization for source water petition programs4 ,sec4 #bjag4 ,review of technologies4 ,sec4 #bjah4 ,source water4 ,sec4 #bjai4 ,report on ,federal cross-cutting requirements4 ,sec4 #bjbj4 ,assistance for areas affected by natural disasters4 ,sec4 #bjba4 ,monitoring for unregulated contaminants4 ,sec4 #bjbb4 ,american iron and steel products4 ,sec4 #bjbc4 ,authorization for capitalization grants to ,states for ,state drinking water treatment revolving loan funds4 ,title ,,iii--,energy ,sec4 #cjja4 ,modernizing authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,qualifying conduit hydropower facilities4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,promoting hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,closed-,loop pumped storage projects4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,considerations for relicensing terms4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,fair ratepayer accountability1 transparency1 and efficiency standards4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,j4 ,bennett ,johnston ,waterway hydropower extension4 ,sec4 #cjjh4 ,stay and ,reinstatement of ,,ferc ,license ,no4 #aacic for the ,mahoney ,lake ,hydroelectric ,project4 ,sec4 #cjji4 ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve drawdown4 ,title ,,iv--,other ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,clean ,water ,sec4 #daja4 ,stormwater infrastructure funding task force4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,wastewater technology clearinghouse4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,technical assistance for treatment works4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,amendments to ,long ,island ,sound programs4 ,sec4 #daje4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,columbia river basin restoration4 ,sec4 #dajf4 ,sewer overflow control grants4 ,sec4 #dajg4 ,assistance for individual household decentralized wastewater systems of individuals with low or moderate income4 ,subtitle ,b--,,wifia ,reauthorization and ,innovative ,financing for ,state ,loan ,funds ,sec4 #dbja4 ,,wifia reauthorization and innovative financing for ,state loan funds4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #dcja4 ,agreement with ,commissioner of ,reclamation4 ,sec4 #dcjb4 ,snake ,river ,basin flood prevention action plan4 ,sec4 #dcjc4 ,,gao audit of contracts and ,tainter gate repairs of ,harlan ,county ,dam4 ,sec4 #dcjd4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment4 ,sec4 #dcje4 ,regional liaisons for minority1 ,tribal1 and low-income communities4 ,sec4 #dcjf4 ,water,sense4 ,sec4 #dcjg4 ,predatory and other wild animals4 ,sec4 #dcjh4 ,klamath project water and power4 ,sec4 #dcji4 ,certain ,bureau of ,reclamation dikes4 ,sec4 #dcaj4 ,authority to make entire active capacity of ,fontenelle ,reservoir available for use4 ,sec4 #dcaa4 ,blackfeet water rights settlement4 ,sec4 #dcab4 ,indian irrigation fund reauthorization4 ,sec4 #dcac4 ,reauthorization of repair1 replacement1 and maintenance of certain ,indian irrigation projects4 ,sec4 #dcad4 ,indian dam safety reauthorization4 ,sec4 #dcae4 ,diana ,e4 ,murphy ,united ,states ,courthouse4 ,i ,water ,resources ,development #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 #ajb4 ,secretary defined ,in this title1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,a ,general ,provisions #aaja4 ,sense of ,congress regarding water resources development bills ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 because the missions of the ,corps of ,engineers for navigation1 flood control1 beach erosion control and shoreline protection1 hydroelectric power1 recreation1 water supply1 environmental protection1 restoration1 and enhancement1 and fish and wildlife mitigation benefit all ,americans1 and because water resources development projects are critical to maintaining the country's economic prosperity1 national security1 and environmental protection1 ,congress should consider a water resources development bill not less often than once every ,congress4 #aajb4 ,study of the future of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to convene a committee of experts to carry out a comprehensive study on-- 7#a7 the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to carry out its statutory missions and responsibilities1 and the potential effects of transferring the functions 7including regulatory obligations71 personnel1 assets1 and civilian staff responsibilities of the ,secretary relating to civil works from the ,department of ,defense to a new or existing agency or subagency of the ,federal ,government1 including how such a transfer might affect the ,federal ,government's ability to meet the current statutory missions and responsibilities of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#b7 improving the ,corps of ,engineers' project delivery processes1 including recommendations for such improvements1 taking into account factors including-- 7,a7 the effect of the annual appropriations process on the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to efficiently secure and carry out contracts for water resources development projects and perform regulatory obligations2 7,b7 the effect that the current ,corps of ,engineers leadership and geographic structure at the division and district levels has on its ability to carry out its missions in a cost-effective manner2 and 7,c7 the effect of the frequency of rotations of senior leaders of the ,corps of ,engineers and how such frequency affects the function of the district4 7b7 ,considerations ,the study carried out under subsection 7a7 shall include consideration of-- 7#a7 effects on the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to maintain sufficient engineering capability and capacity to assist ongoing and future operations of the ,united ,states armed services2 7#c7 emergency and natural disaster response obligations of the ,federal ,government that are carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#d7 the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to increase efficiency1 coordination1 transparency1 and cost savings of the project delivery process4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit the final report of the ,national ,academy containing the findings of the study carried out under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,congressional approval ,the ,secretary may not implement the findings of the study carried out under subsection 7a7 unless expressly authorized by ,congress4 #aajc4 ,study on economic and budgetary analyses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to-- 7#a7 carry out a study on the economic principles and analytical methodologies currently used by or applied to the ,corps of ,engineers to formulate1 evaluate1 and budget for water resources development projects2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to ,congress on potential changes to such principles and methodologies to improve transparency1 return on ,federal investment1 cost savings1 and prioritization1 in the formulation1 evaluation1 and budgeting of such projects4 7b7 ,considerations ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the current economic principles and analytical methodologies used by or applied to the ,corps of ,engineers in determining the total benefits and total costs during the formulation of1 and plan selection for1 a water resources development project2 7#b7 an analysis of improvements or alternatives to how the ,corps of ,engineers utilizes the ,national ,economic ,development1 ,regional ,economic ,development1 ,environmental ,quality1 and ,other ,social ,effects accounts developed by the ,institute for ,water ,resources of the ,corps of ,engineers in the formulation of1 and plan selection for1 such projects2 7#c7 an analysis of whether such principles and methodologies fully account for all of the potential benefits of project alternatives1 including any reasonably associated benefits of such alternatives that are not contrary to law1 ,federal policy1 or sound water resources management2 7#d7 an analysis of whether such principles and methodologies fully account for all of the costs of project alternatives1 including potential societal costs1 such as lost ecosystem services1 and full lifecycle costs for such alternatives2 7#e7 an analysis of the methodologies utilized by the ,federal ,government in setting and applying discount rates for benefit-cost analyses used in the formulation1 evaluation1 and budgeting of ,corps of ,engineers water resources development projects2 7#f7 an analysis of whether or not the ,corps of ,engineers-- 7,a7 considers cumulative benefits of locally developed projects1 including ,master ,plans approved by the ,corps2 and 7,b7 uses the benefits referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 for purposes of benefit-cost analysis for project justification for potential projects within such ,master ,plans2 and 7#g7 consideration of the report submitted under section #abjd1 if that report is submitted prior to completion of the study under this section4 7c7 ,publication ,the agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall require the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to1 not later than #cj days after the completion of the study-- 7#a7 submit a report containing the results of the study and the recommendations to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 make a copy of such report available on a publicly accessible website4 #aajd4 ,dissemination of information 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,congress plays a central role in identifying1 prioritizing1 and authorizing vital water resources infrastructure activities throughout the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba7 established a new and transparent process to review and prioritize the water resources development activities of the ,corps of ,engineers with strong congressional oversight4 7#c7 ,section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 requires the ,secretary to develop and submit to ,congress each year a ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development and1 as part of the annual report process1 to-- 7,a7 publish a notice in the ,federal ,register that requests from non-,federal interests proposed feasibility studies and proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies for inclusion in the report2 and 7,b7 review the proposals submitted and include in the report those proposed feasibility studies and proposed modifications that meet the criteria for inclusion established under such section #gjja4 7#d7 ,congress will use the information provided in the annual ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development to determine authorization needs and priorities for purposes of water resources development legislation4 7#e7 ,to ensure that ,congress can gain a thorough understanding of the water resources development needs and priorities of the ,united ,states1 it is important that the ,secretary take sufficient steps to ensure that non-,federal interests are made aware of the new annual report process1 including the need for non-,federal interests to submit proposals during the ,secretary's annual request for proposals in order for such proposals to be eligible for consideration by ,congress4 7b7 ,dissemination of process information ,the ,secretary shall develop1 support1 and implement education and awareness efforts for non-,federal interests with respect to the annual ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development required under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d71 including efforts to-- 7#a7 develop and disseminate technical assistance materials1 seminars1 and guidance on the annual process as it relates to non-,federal interests2 7#b7 provide written notice to local elected officials and previous and potential non-,federal interests on the annual process and on opportunities to address local water resources challenges through the missions and authorities of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#c7 issue guidance for non-,federal interests to assist such interests in developing proposals for water resources development projects that satisfy the requirements of such section #gjja2 and 7#d7 provide1 at the request of a non-,federal interest1 assistance with researching and identifying existing project authorizations and ,corps of ,engineers decision documents4 #aaje4 ,non-,federal engagement and review 7a7 ,issuance ,the ,secretary shall expeditiously issue guidance to implement each covered provision of law in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,public notice 7#a7 ,in general ,prior to developing and issuing any new or revised implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law1 the ,secretary shall issue a public notice that-- 7,a7 informs potentially interested non-,federal stakeholders of the ,secretary's intent to develop and issue such guidance2 and 7,b7 provides an opportunity for interested non-,federal stakeholders to engage with1 and provide input and recommendations to1 the ,secretary on the development and issuance of such guidance4 7#b7 ,issuance of notice ,the ,secretary shall issue the notice under paragraph 7#a7 through a posting on a publicly accessible website dedicated to providing notice on the development and issuance of implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law4 7c7 ,stakeholder engagement 7#a7 ,input ,the ,secretary shall allow a minimum of #fj days after issuance of the public notice under subsection 7b7 for non-,federal stakeholders to provide input and recommendations to the ,secretary1 prior to finalizing implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law4 7#b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary may1 as appropriate 7as determined by the ,secretary71 reach out to non-,federal stakeholders and circulate drafts of implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law for informal input and recommendations4 7d7 ,submission ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a copy of all input and recommendations received pursuant to subsection 7c7 and a description of any consideration of such input and recommendations4 7e7 ,development of guidance ,when developing implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the input and recommendations received from non-,federal stakeholders1 and make the final guidance available to the public on the publicly accessible website described in subsection 7b77#b74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered provision of law ,the term covered provision of law means a provision of law under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary contained in1 or amended by1 a covered water resources development law1 with respect to which-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines guidance is necessary in order to implement the provision2 and 7,b7 no such guidance has been issued as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,covered water resources development law ,the term covered water resources development law means-- 7,a7 the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad2 7,b7 the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf2 7,c7 this ,act2 and 7,d7 any ,federal water resources development law enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aajf4 ,lake ,okeechobee regulation schedule review ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the ,lake ,okeechobee regulation schedule to coincide with the completion of the ,herbert ,hoover ,dike project1 and may consider all relevant aspects of the ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan described in section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj74 #aajg4 ,access to real estate data 7a7 ,in general ,using available funds1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available1 including on a publicly accessible website1 information on all ,federal real estate assets in the ,united ,states that are owned1 operated1 or managed by1 or in the custody of1 the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the real estate information made available under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 existing standardized real estate plat descriptions of assets described in subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 existing geographic information systems and geospatial information associated with such assets4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in making information available under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 ,such information may be made available1 in whole or in part1 in the ,federal real property database published under section #ba of the ,federal ,assets ,sale and ,transfer ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-bhg71 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring the ,administrator of ,general ,services to add additional data elements or features to such ,federal real property database if such additions are impractical or would add additional costs to such database4 7c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall compel or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by the ,secretary to be confidential1 privileged1 national security information1 personal information1 or information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law4 7d7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the implementation of subsection 7a7 occurs as soon as practicable4 7e7 ,effect on other laws ,nothing in this section shall be construed as modifying1 or exempting the ,corps of ,engineers from1 the requirements of the ,federal real property database published under section #ba of the ,federal ,assets ,sale and ,transfer ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-bhg74 #aajh4 ,aquatic invasive species research 7a7 ,in ,general ,as part of the ongoing activities of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center to address the spread and impacts of aquatic invasive species1 the ,secretary shall undertake research on the management and eradication of aquatic invasive species1 including ,asian carp and zebra mussels4 7b7 ,locations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall work with ,corps of ,engineers district offices representing diverse geographical regions of the continental ,united ,states that are impacted by aquatic invasive species1 such as the ,atlantic1 ,pacific1 and ,gulf coasts and the ,great ,lakes4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report recommending a plan to address the spread and impacts of aquatic invasive species4 #aaji4 ,harmful algal bloom technology demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center1 shall implement a #e-year harmful algal bloom technology development demonstration program under the ,aquatic ,nuisance ,research ,program4 ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall support research that will identify and develop improved strategies for early detection1 prevention1 and management techniques and procedures to reduce the occurrence and effects of harmful algal blooms in the ,nation's water resources4 7b7 ,scalability requirement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that technologies identified1 tested1 and deployed under the harmful algal bloom technology development demonstration program have the ability to scale up to meet the needs of harmful-algal-bloom-related events4 #aaaj4 ,bubbly ,creek1 ,chicago ecosystem restoration ,the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to facilitate ecosystem restoration activities at the ,south ,fork of the ,south ,branch of the ,chicago ,river 7commonly known as ,bubbly ,creek74 #aaaa4 ,dredge pilot program 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a pilot program to award contracts with a duration of up to #e years for the operation and maintenance of harbors and inland harbors referred to in section #baj7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7;a77#b774 7b7 ,scope ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may award a contract described in such subsection1 which may address one or more harbors or inland harbors in a geographical region1 if the ,secretary determines that the contract provides cost savings compared to the awarding of such work on an annual basis or on a project-by-project basis4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which the first contract is awarded pursuant to the pilot program carried out under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report evaluating1 with respect to the pilot program and any contracts awarded under the pilot program-- 7#a7 cost effectiveness2 7#b7 reliability and performance2 7#c7 cost savings attributable to mobilization and demobilization of dredge equipment2 and 7#d7 response times to address navigational impediments4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary to enter into contracts pursuant to the pilot program carried out under subsection 7a71 shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaab4 ,hurricane and storm damage protection program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a pilot program to award single contracts for more than one authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction project in a geographical region1 including projects across more than one ,corps of ,engineers district1 if the ,secretary determines that the contract provides cost savings compared to the awarding of such work on a project-by-project basis4 7b7 ,project selection ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with relevant ,state agencies in selecting projects4 7c7 ,criteria ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish criteria and other considerations that-- 7#a7 foster ,federal1 ,state1 and local collaboration2 7#b7 evaluate the performance of projects being carried out under a single contract with respect to whether such projects yield any regional or multi-district benefits2 and 7#c7 include other criteria and considerations that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 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 findings and recommendations of the ,secretary with respect to the projects completed under the pilot program carried out under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary to enter into contracts pursuant to the pilot program carried out under subsection 7a7 shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaac4 ,operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure ,the ,secretary shall improve the reliability1 and operation and maintenance of1 existing infrastructure of the ,corps of ,engineers1 and1 as necessary1 improve its resilience to cyber-related threats4 #aaad4 ,assistance relating to water supply ,the ,secretary may provide assistance to municipalities the water supply of which is adversely affected by construction carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers4 #aaae4 ,property acquisition 7a7 ,in general ,in acquiring an interest in land1 or requiring a non-,federal interest to acquire an interest in land1 the ,secretary shall1 in accordance with the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj1 first consider the minimum interest in real property necessary to support the water resources development project for which such interest is acquired4 7b7 ,determination ,in determining an interest in land under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall first consider a temporary easement or other interest designed to reduce the overall cost of the water resources development project for which such interest is acquired1 reduce the time to complete such project1 and minimize conflict with property owners related to such project4 7c7 ,procedures used in ,state ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 with respect to a ,state1 the procedures that the ,state uses to acquire1 or require the acquisition of1 interests in land1 to the extent that such procedures are generally consistent with the goals of a project or action4 #aaaf4 ,dredged material management plans 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of dredged material management plans initiated after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall expedite the dredged material management plan process in order that such plans make maximum use of existing information1 studies1 and innovative dredged material management practices1 and avoid any redundant information collection and studies4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on how the ,corps of ,engineers intends to meet the requirements of subsection 7a74 #aaag4 ,inclusion of project or facility in ,corps of ,engineers workplan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include in the future workplan of the ,corps any authorized project or facility of the ,corps of ,engineers-- 7#a7 that the ,secretary has studied for disposition under an existing authority1 including by carrying out a disposition study under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a72 and 7#b7 for which a final report by the ,director of ,civil ,works has been completed4 7b7 ,notification to ,committees ,upon completion of a final report referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall transmit a copy of the report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 #aaah4 ,geomatic data 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop guidance for the acceptance and use of information obtained from a non-,federal interest through geomatic techniques1 including remote sensing and land surveying1 cartography1 geographic information systems1 global navigation satellite systems1 photogrammetry1 or other remote means1 in carrying out any authority of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that use of information described in subsection 7a7 meets the data quality and operational requirements of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 requires the ,secretary to accept information that the ,secretary determines does not meet the guidance developed under this section2 or 7#b7 changes the current statutory or regulatory requirements of the ,corps of ,engineers4 #aaai4 ,local government reservoir permit review 7a7 ,in general ,during the #aj-year period after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall expedite review of applications for covered permits1 if the permit applicant is a local governmental entity with jurisdiction over an area for which-- 7#a7 any portion of the water resources available to the area served by the local governmental entity is 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 restoration under chapter #afj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 mitigation of the pollution described in paragraph 7#a7 is ongoing4 7b7 ,covered permit defined ,in this section1 the term covered permit means a permit to be issued by the ,secretary to modify a reservoir owned or operated by the ,secretary1 with respect to which not less than #hj percent of the water rights are held for drinking water supplies1 in order to accommodate projected water supply needs of an area with a population of less than #hj1jjj4 7c7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section affects any obligation to comply with the provisions of any ,federal law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 #aabj4 ,transparency and accountability in cost sharing for water resources development projects 7a7 ,definition of balance sheet ,in this section1 the term balance sheet means a document that describes-- 7#a7 the funds provided by each ,federal and non-,federal interest for a water resources development project2 and 7#b7 the status of those funds4 7b7 ,establishment of balance sheet ,each district of the ,corps of ,engineers shall1 using the authority of the ,secretary under section #aj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcae7-- 7#a7 maintain a balance sheet for each water resources development 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 provided 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 water resources development project carried out by the ,secretary that is completed at a cost less than the estimated cost1 the ,secretary shall transfer any excess non-,federal funds to the non-,federal interest in accordance with the cost-share requirement applicable to the project4 #aaba4 ,upper ,missouri ,mainstem ,reservoir water withdrawal intake easement review 7a7 ,in general ,during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 expedite the review of applications for a covered easement4 7b7 ,process ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall develop an application to obtain a covered easement that requires an applicant for a covered easement to submit information that includes-- 7#a7 all permissible locations for the proposed easement2 7#b7 the corresponding dimensions of the proposed easement2 7#c7 the methods of installation of the water withdrawal intakes2 and 7#d7 any other information that the ,secretary may require to complete the review4 7c7 ,response ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall seek to provide to the applicant a written notification that states-- 7#a7 whether the application is complete2 and 7#b7 if the application is not complete1 what information is needed for the application to be complete4 7d7 ,determination ,to the maximum extent practicable1 not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a complete application for a covered easement1 the ,secretary shall approve or deny the application for the covered easement4 7e7 ,covered easement defined ,in this section1 the term covered easement means an easement necessary to access ,federal land under the control of the ,secretary for the placement of water withdrawal intakes in the ,upper ,missouri ,mainstem ,reservoirs that does not otherwise involve the alteration or modification of any structures or facilities located on that ,federal land1 other than those owned by the non-,federal interest4 7f7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section affects any obligation to comply with the provisions of any ,federal law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 #aabb4 ,limitation on contract execution 7a7 ,limitation ,for any new covered contract entered into during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 any local governmental entity that is a party to a covered contract entered into before such period shall be required to pay not more than #aaj percent of the contractual rate per acre-foot in effect under the most recent such covered contract4 7b7 ,covered contract ,in this section1 the term covered contract means a contract between a local governmental entity and the ,secretary for water supply storage in a nonhydropower lake within the ,verdigris ,river ,basin4 #aabc4 ,certain levee improvements 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #baa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #feje note71 the ,secretary1 at the request of a local government1 is authorized to provide technical services1 on a reimbursable basis1 to the local government to assess the reasons a federally constructed levee owned or operated by the local government is not accredited by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7b7 ,federal levees ,in carrying out this section1 in a case in which a levee owned and operated by the ,secretary is hydraulically tied to a levee described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary is encouraged to cooperate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with the relevant local governmental entities in assessing the reasons the levee described in subsection 7a7 is not accredited4 7c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 affects the responsibilities of a local government to operate and maintain its flood control infrastructure2 or 7#b7 obligates the ,secretary to expend additional ,federal resources on levees owned and operated by the ,secretary4 #aabd4 ,cost-share payment for certain projects ,the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 pay the outstanding balance of the ,federal cost share for any project carried out under section #eic of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #chj74 #aabe4 ,locks on ,allegheny ,river ,the ,corps of ,engineers may consider1 in making funding determinations with respect to the operation and maintenance of locks on the ,allegheny ,river-- 7#a7 recreational boat traffic levels2 and 7#b7 related economic benefits4 #aabf4 ,purpose and need 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 until the date on which the ,district ,engineer provides to the applicant a purpose and need statement as required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,appeals request ,a non-,federal interest may use the administrative appeals process described in part #cca of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any succeeding regulation71 in relation to a decision of the ,secretary related to an application for a water storage project4 #aabg4 ,prior project authorization ,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 #aabh4 ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project 7a7 ,in general ,after any flood event requiring operation or activation of any floodway or backwater feature within the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project through natural overtopping of a ,federal levee or artificial crevassing of a ,federal levee to relieve pressure on the levees elsewhere in the system1 the ,secretary shall expeditiously reset and restore the damaged floodway's levees4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity for consultation with affected communities4 7c7 ,mississippi river and tributaries project ,the term ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project means the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries project authorized by the ,act of ,may #ae1 #aibh 7,chap4 #efi2 #de ,stat4 #ecd74 #aabi4 ,inclusion of ,tribal interests in project consultations 7a7 ,report required ,as soon as practicable following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit the report required under section #aabj7;a77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afdc74 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all existing ,tribal consultation policies1 regulations1 and guidance continue to be implemented1 and that consultations with ,federal and ,state agencies and ,indian ,tribes required for a water resources development project are carried out4 #aacj4 ,beneficial use of dredged material ,section #aabb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #aj and inserting #bj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #aj and inserting #bj4 #aaca4 ,ice jam prevention and mitigation ,section #aaej7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas note7 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 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking shall ensure and inserting the following 3 shall-- 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 fewer than one project to be carried out on a reservation 7as defined in section #c of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd7 that serves more than one ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act74 4 #aacb4 ,rehabilitation of ,corps of ,engineers constructed dams ,section #aagg of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f-#b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj4 #aacc4 ,columbia ,river 7a7 ,bonneville ,dam1 ,oregon 7#a7 ,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 ,oregon1 as authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #cj1 #aice 7#di ,stat4 #ajcb7 and the first section and section #b7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #bj1 #aicg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hcb1 #hcb;a7a774 7#b7 ,inclusion ,the examination and assessment under paragraph 7#a7 may include assessments relating to housing and related facilities4 7#c7 ,assistance ,if the ,secretary determines1 based on the examination and assessment under paragraph 7#a71 that assistance is required or needed1 the ,secretary may use all existing authorities of the ,secretary1 including under this ,act1 to provide assistance to ,indians who have been displaced as a result of the construction of the ,bonneville ,dam1 ,oregon4 7#d7 ,tribal assistance ,section #aagh7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 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 7b7 ,john ,day ,dam1 ,washington and ,oregon 7#a7 ,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 #agi74 7#b7 ,inclusion ,the examination and assessment under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 assessments relating to housing and related facilities2 and 7,b7 the study required by section #aagh7;c77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afge74 7#c7 ,assistance ,if the ,secretary determines1 based on the examination and assessment under paragraph 7#a71 that assistance is required or needed1 the ,secretary may use all existing authorities of the ,secretary1 including under this ,act1 to provide assistance to ,indians who have been displaced as a result of the construction of the ,john ,day ,dam1 ,oregon4 7c7 ,dalles ,dam1 ,washington and ,oregon 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall complete and carry out a village development plan for any ,indian village submerged as a result of the construction of the ,dalles ,dam1 ,columbia ,river1 ,washington and ,oregon1 as authorized by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agi74 7#b7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary may acquire land from willing land owners in carrying out a village development plan under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,requirements ,a village development plan completed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 an estimated cost and tentative schedule for the construction of a replacement village4 #aacd4 ,missouri ,river ,reservoir sediment management ,section #aagi7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 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 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,d72 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 7,c7 ,payments ,the ,secretary is authorized to accept and expend funds from the ,secretary of the ,interior to complete any work under this paragraph at a reservoir managed or owned by the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 4 #aace4 ,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 note7 is amended by striking #e years and inserting #aj years4 #aacf4 ,credit or reimbursement 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajbb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbe7 is amended to read as follows3 #ajbb4 ,credit or reimbursement 7a7 ,requests for credits ,with respect to an authorized flood damage reduction project1 or separable element thereof1 that has been constructed by a non-,federal interest under section #baa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;b-#ac71 or an authorized coastal navigation project that has been constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers pursuant to section #aa of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aibe1 before the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary may provide to the non-,federal interest1 at the request of the non-,federal interest1 a credit in an amount equal to the estimated ,federal share of the cost of the project or separable element1 in lieu of providing to the non-,federal interest a reimbursement in that amount or reimbursement of funds of an equivalent amount1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,application of credits ,at the request of the non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary may apply all or a portion of such credit to the share of the cost of the non-,federal interest of carrying out other flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects or studies4 7c7 ,application of reimbursement ,at the request of the non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary may apply such funds1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 equal to the share of the cost of the non-,federal interest of carrying out other flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects or studies4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #aaic7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ajbb and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,credit or reimbursement4 4 #aacg4 ,non-,federal implementation pilot program ,section #ajdc7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 by striking #ae and inserting #bj2 and 7ii7 by striking prior to the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding item 7aa71 by inserting that have been authorized for construction prior to the date of enactment of this ,act and after not more than #ab projects2 and 7ii7 in item 7bb71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7i7 by inserting that have been authorized for construction prior to the date of enactment of this ,act and after not more than #c projects2 and 7ii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 not more than #e projects that have been authorized for construction1 but did not receive the authorization prior to the date of enactment of this ,act2 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking #bjae through #bjai and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #aach4 ,surplus water contracts and water storage agreements ,section #ajdf7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking shall not charge a fee and inserting the following3 shall not-- 7,a7 charge a fee 2 7,b7 by striking ,reservoirs4 and inserting ,reservoirs2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 assess a water storage fee with respect to any water storage in the ,upper ,missouri ,mainstem ,reservoirs4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #aj and inserting #ab4 #aaci4 ,post-disaster watershed assessments in territories of the ,united ,states ,section #cjbe of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,assessments in territories of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,for any major disaster declared in a territory of the ,united ,states before the date of enactment of this subsection1 all activities in the territory carried out or undertaken pursuant to the authorities described in this section shall be conducted at full ,federal expense unless the ,president determines that the territory has the ability to pay the cost share for an assessment under this section without the use of loans4 7#b7 ,territory defined ,in this subsection1 the term territory of the ,united ,states means an insular area specified in section #aaef7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaj7;a77#a774 4 #aadj4 ,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 #aada4 ,project studies subject to independent peer review ,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 #aadb4 ,feasibility of ,chicago ,sanitary and ,ship ,canal ,dispersal ,barriers ,project1 ,illinois ,section #cjfa7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #aaba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,operation and maintenance ,operation and maintenance of any project authorized to be carried out pursuant to the feasibility study identified in paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out at #hj percent ,federal expense and #bj percent non-,federal expense4 7#c7 ,consultation ,after construction of any project authorized to be carried out pursuant to the feasibility study identified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,governor of the ,state in which the project is constructed before any control technologies not included in the ,chief's ,report are implemented4 4 #aadc4 ,acknowledgment of credit ,section #gjjg7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abgg2 #abh ,stat4 #abbf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,notwithstanding section #bba7;a77#d77;,c77i7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77;,c77i771 the ,secretary may provide credit for work carried out during the period beginning on ,november #h1 #bjjg1 and ending on the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah by the non-,federal interest for a project under this title if the ,secretary determines that the work is integral to the project and was carried out in accordance with the requirements of subchapter #d of chapter #ca1 and chapter #cg1 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code44 #aadd4 ,levee safety initiative reauthorization ,title ,,ix of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ijje7;g77#b77;,e77i71 by striking #bjae through #bjai and inserting #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in section #ijjh1 by striking #bjae through #bjai each place it appears and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #aade4 ,funding to process permits ,section #bad7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bceb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #d years after the date of enactment of this paragraph and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb2 and 7,b7 by striking carry out a study and inserting carry out a followup study4 #aadf4 ,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 ,water ,resources ,development ,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 ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah1 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 describing the results of the program under this section4 4 #aadg4 ,clarification for integral determination ,section #fja7;e77#e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-eda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subclause 7,,iii7 the following3 7,,iv7 the credit is provided for work carried out by the non-,federal sponsor in the implementation of an authorized project implementation report1 and such work was defined in an agreement between the ,secretary and the non-,federal sponsor prior to the execution of such work2 or 7,v7 the credit is provided for any work carried out by the non-,federal sponsor1 as agreed to by the ,district ,commander and non-,federal sponsor in a written agreement 7which may include an electronic agreement7 prior to such work being carried out by the non-,federal sponsor2 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by amending clause 7iii7 to read as follows3 7iii7 the ,secretary determines that the work performed by the non-,federal sponsor-- 7,i7 is integral to the project2 and 7,,ii7 was carried out in accordance with the requirements of subchapter #d of chapter #ca1 and chapter #cg1 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,timing ,in any case in which the ,secretary approves credit under subparagraph 7,b71 in a written agreement 7which may include an electronic agreement7 with the non-,federal sponsor1 the ,secretary shall provide such credit for work completed under an agreement that prescribes the terms and conditions for the in-kind contributions4 4 #aadh4 ,beneficial use of dredged sediment 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a project for the beneficial reuse of sediment to reduce storm damage to property under section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7 that involves only a single application of sediment1 the ,secretary may grant a temporary easement necessary to facilitate the placement of sediment1 if the ,secretary determines that granting a temporary easement is in the interest of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,limitation ,if the ,secretary grants a temporary easement under subsection 7a7 with respect to a project1 that project shall no longer be eligible for future placement of sediment under section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf74 #aadi4 ,inclusion of alternative measures for aquatic ecosystem restoration 7a7 ,inclusion of alterative measures for aquatic ecosystem restoration ,section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,use of natural and nature-,based features ,in carrying out a project to restore and protect an aquatic ecosystem or estuary under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 and may include1 with the consent of the non-,federal interest1 a natural feature or nature-based feature1 as such terms are defined in section #aahd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf1 if the ,secretary determines that inclusion of such features is consistent with the requirements of subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,amendment to definition ,section #aahd7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a77#b77 is amended by striking in coastal areas4 7c7 ,natural infrastructure ,in carrying out a feasibility report developed under section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7 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 #aaej4 ,regional sediment management ,section #bjd7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended by inserting including a project authorized for flood control1 after an authorized ,federal water resources project14 #aaea4 ,operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #cad of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by inserting navigation and before hydroelectric facilities2 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,activities currently performed and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,activities currently performed 2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7 7as designated by paragraph 7#b771 by inserting navigation or before hydroelectric2 7#d7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,this section and inserting the following3 7b7 ,major maintenance contracts allowed ,this section 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,exclusion ,this section does not-- 7#a7 apply to a navigation facility that was under contract on or before the date of enactment of this subsection with a non-,federal interest to perform operations or maintenance2 and 7#b7 prohibit the ,secretary from contracting out commercial activities after the date of enactment of this subsection at a navigation facility4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#ajd ,stat4 #dfjd7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cad and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cad4 ,operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities4 4 #aaeb4 ,study of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests ,section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting federally authorized before feasibility study2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,review and submission of studies to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of a feasibility study of a project under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7,a7 the results of the ,secretary's review of the study under subsection 7b71 including a determination of whether the project is feasible2 7,b7 any recommendations the ,secretary may have concerning the plan or design of the project2 and 7,c7 any conditions the ,secretary may require for construction of the project4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the completion of the review by the ,secretary of a feasibility study that has been submitted under subsection 7a77#a7 may not be delayed as a result of consideration being given to changes in policy or priority with respect to project consideration4 2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,review and technical assistance 7#a7 ,review ,the ,secretary may accept and expend funds provided by non-,federal interests to undertake reviews1 inspections1 certifications1 and other activities that are the responsibility of the ,secretary in carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,at the request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall provide to the non-,federal interest technical assistance relating to any aspect of a feasibility study if the non-,federal interest contracts with the ,secretary to pay all costs of providing such technical assistance4 7#c7 ,limitation ,funds provided by non-,federal interests under this subsection shall not be eligible for credit under subsection 7d7 or reimbursement4 7#d7 ,impartial decisionmaking ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted from a non-,federal interest will not affect the impartial decisionmaking of the ,secretary1 either substantively or procedurally4 7#e7 ,savings provision ,the provision of technical assistance by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7-- 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 under subsections 7b7 and 7c74 4 #aaec4 ,construction of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting federally authorized before water resources development project2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting 1 except as provided in paragraph 7#c7 before the semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,permit exception 7,a7 ,in general ,for a project described in subsection 7a77#a7 or subsection 7a77#c71 or a separable element thereof1 with respect to which a written agreement described in subparagraph 7,b7 has been entered into1 a non-,federal interest that carries out a project under this section shall not be required to obtain any ,federal permits or approvals that would not be required if the ,secretary carried out the project or separable element unless significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns or compliance have arisen since development of the project recommendation4 7,b7 ,written agreement ,for purposes of this paragraph1 a written agreement shall provide that the non-,federal interest shall comply with the same legal and technical requirements that would apply if the project or separable element were carried out by the ,secretary1 including all mitigation required to offset environmental impacts of the project or separable element as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,certifications ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 if a non-,federal interest carrying out a project under this section would1 in the absence of a written agreement entered into under this paragraph1 be required to obtain a certification from a ,state under ,federal law to carry out the project1 such certification shall still be required if a written agreement is entered into with respect to the project under this paragraph4 7#d7 ,data sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,if a non-,federal interest for a water resources development project begins to carry out that water resources development project under this section1 the non-,federal interest may request that the ,secretary transfer to the non-,federal interest all relevant data and documentation under the control of the ,secretary with respect to that water resources development project4 7,b7 ,deadline ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary shall transfer the data and documentation requested by a non-,federal interest under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than the date that is #ij days after the date on which the non-,federal interest so requests such data and documentation4 7,c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this paragraph obligates the ,secretary to share any data or documentation that the ,secretary considers to be proprietary information4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,studies and engineering 7#a7 ,in general ,when requested by an appropriate non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall undertake all necessary studies1 engineering1 and technical assistance on construction for any project to be undertaken under subsection 7b71 and provide technical assistance in obtaining all necessary permits for the construction1 if the non-,federal interest contracts with the ,secretary to furnish the ,united ,states funds for the studies1 engineering1 or technical assistance on construction in the period during which the studies1 engineering1 or technical assistance on construction are being conducted4 7#b7 ,no waiver ,nothing in this section may be construed to waive any requirement of section #cadb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,limitation ,funds provided by non-,federal interests under this subsection shall not be eligible for credit or reimbursement under subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,impartial decisionmaking ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted from a non-,federal interest will not affect the impartial decisionmaking of the ,secretary1 either substantively or procedurally4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 in the case of reimbursement1 appropriations are provided by ,congress for such purpose4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking flood damage reduction each place it appears and inserting water resources development2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for a discrete segment of a and inserting for carrying out a discrete segment of a federally authorized2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting to be carried out after project4 #aaed4 ,corps budgeting2 project deauthorizations2 comprehensive backlog report 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designator and all that follows through ,any project and inserting the following3 #ajja4 ,corps budgeting2 project deauthorizations2 comprehensive backlog report 7a7 ,any project 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,comprehensive construction backlog and operation and maintenance report 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 once every #b years1 shall compile and publish-- 7i7 a complete list of all projects and separable elements of projects of the ,corps of ,engineers that are authorized for construction but have not been completed2 7ii7 a complete list of all feasibility studies of the ,corps of ,engineers that ,congress has authorized the ,secretary to carry out for which a ,report of the ,chief of ,engineers has not been issued2 7iii7 a complete list of all environmental infrastructure projects authorized by ,congress under section #bai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce72 and 7iv7 a list of major ,federal operation and maintenance needs of projects and properties under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7,b7 ,required information ,the ,secretary shall include on each list developed under clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 for each feasibility study1 project1 and separable element on that list-- 7i7 the date of authorization of the feasibility study1 project1 or separable element1 including any subsequent modifications to the original authorization2 7ii7 the original budget authority for the feasibility study1 project1 or separable element2 7iii7 a brief description of the feasibility study1 project1 or separable element2 7iv7 the estimated date of completion of the feasibility study1 project1 or separable element1 assuming all capability is fully funded2 7v7 the estimated total cost of completion of the feasibility study1 project1 or separable element2 7vi7 the amount of funds spent on the feasibility study1 project1 or separable element1 including ,federal and non-,federal funds2 7vii7 the amount of appropriations estimated to be required in each fiscal year during the period of construction to complete the project or separable element by the date specified under clause 7iv72 7viii7 the location of the feasibility study1 project1 or separable element2 7ix7 a statement from the non-,federal interest for the project or separable element indicating the non-,federal interest's capability to provide the required local cooperation estimated to be required for the project or separable element in each fiscal year during the period of construction2 7x7 the benefit-cost ratio of the project or separable element1 calculated using the discount rate specified by the ,office of ,management and ,budget for purposes of preparing the ,president's budget pursuant to chapter #aa of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7xi7 the benefit-cost ratio of the project or separable element1 calculated using the discount rate utilized by the ,corps of ,engineers for water resources development project planning pursuant to section #hj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#ag72 and 7xii7 the last fiscal year in which the project or separable element incurred obligations4 7,c7 ,required operation and maintenance information ,the ,secretary shall include on the list developed under subparagraph 7,a77iv71 for each project and property under the control of the ,corps of ,engineers on that list-- 7i7 the authority under which the project was authorized or the property was acquired by the ,corps of ,engineers2 7ii7 a brief description of the project or property2 7iii7 an estimate of the ,federal costs to meet the major operation and maintenance needs at the project or property2 and 7iv7 an estimate of unmet or deferred operation and maintenance needs at the project or property4 7,d7 ,publication 7i7 ,in general ,for fiscal year #bjbj1 and once every #b years thereafter1 in conjunction with the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit a copy of the lists developed under subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,ii7 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7ii7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make a copy of the lists available on a publicly accessible website site in a manner that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable4 4 7b7 ,budgetary evaluation metrics and transparency ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbj1 in the formulation of the annual budget request for the ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers 7,civil ,works7 pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president shall ensure that such budget request-- 7#a7 aligns the assessment of the potential benefit-cost ratio for budgeting water resources development projects with that used by the ,corps of ,engineers during project plan formulation and evaluation pursuant to section #hj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#ag72 and 7#b7 demonstrates the transparent criteria and metrics utilized by the ,president in the evaluation and selection of water resources development projects included in such budget request4 7c7 ,public participation ,in the development of1 or any proposed major substantive modification to1 a proposed budget for water resources development projects1 the ,secretary1 through each ,district shall1 not less frequently than annually-- 7#a7 provide to non-,federal interests and other interested stakeholders information on the proposed budget for projects or substantive modifications to project budgets within each ,district's jurisdiction2 7#b7 hold multiple public meetings to discuss the budget for projects within each ,district's jurisdiction2 and 7#c7 provide to non-,federal interests the opportunity to collaborate with ,district personnel for projects within each ,district's jurisdiction-- 7,a7 to support information sharing2 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 to share in concept development and decisionmaking to achieve complementary or integrated solutions to problems4 #aaee4 ,indian ,tribes 7a7 ,cost sharing provisions for territories and ,indian ,tribes ,section #aaef7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaj7;a77#b77 is amended by striking 7as defined and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting or tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7744 7b7 ,written agreement requirement for water resources projects ,section #bba7;b77#a7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7b77#a77 is amended by striking 7including a and all that follows through 2 or at the end and inserting 7including an ,indian tribe and a tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 or4 #aaef4 ,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 ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 #aaeg4 ,corps of ,engineers continuing authorities program 7a7 ,storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program ,section #c7;c77#a7 of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g7c77#a77 is amended by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cg1ejj1jjj4 7b7 ,small river and harbor improvement projects ,section #ajg7;a7 of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg7;a77 is amended by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fb1ejj1jjj4 7c7 ,shore damage prevention or mitigation ,section #aaa7;c7 of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i7c77 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ab1ejj1jjj4 7d7 ,regional sediment management ,section #bjd7;g7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;g77 is amended in the first sentence 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 in the first sentence by striking #ee1jjj1jjj and inserting #fh1gej1jjj4 7f7 ,aquatic ecosystem restoration ,section #bjf7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7as redesignated by section #aadi7 is amended by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fb1ejj1jjj4 7g7 ,project modifications for improvement of environment ,section #aace7;h7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a7h77 is amended by striking #dj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj4 7h7 ,emergency streambank and shoreline protection ,section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar7 is amended by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj4 7i7 ,tribal partnership program ,section #bjc7;b77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi7 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,design and construction 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out the design and construction of a water resources development project1 or separable element of a project1 described in paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary determines is feasible if the ,federal share of the cost of the project or separable element is not more than #ab1ejj1jjj4 7,b7 ,specific authorization ,if the ,federal share of the cost of the project or separable element described in subparagraph 7,a7 is more than #ab1ejj1jjj1 the ,secretary may only carry out the project or separable element if ,congress enacts a law authorizing the ,secretary to carry out the project or separable element4 4 #aaeh4 ,hurricane and storm damage reduction ,section #aef of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,timing ,the #ae additional years provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall begin on the date of initiation of construction of congressionally authorized nourishment4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #e year-period and inserting #aj-year period4 #aaei4 ,regional coalitions and higher education ,section #bb7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,comprehensive plans ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 is authorized to cooperate with any ,state1 group of ,states1 non-,federal interest working with a ,state or group of ,states1 or regional coalition of governmental entities in the preparation of comprehensive plans for the development1 utilization1 and conservation of the water and related resources of drainage basins1 watersheds1 or ecosystems located within the boundaries of such ,state1 interest1 or entity1 including plans to comprehensively address water resources challenges1 and to submit to ,congress reports and recommendations with respect to appropriate ,federal participation in carrying out such plans4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,notwithstanding section #bcf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may work with an institution of higher education1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 #aafj4 ,emergency response to natural disasters ,section #e7;a77#a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a77#a77 is amended in the first sentence-- 7#a7 by striking strengthening1 raising1 extending1 or other modification thereof and inserting strengthening1 raising1 extending1 realigning1 or other modification thereof2 and 7#b7 by striking structure or project damaged or destroyed by wind1 wave1 or water action of other than an ordinary nature to the design level of protection when1 in the discretion of the ,chief of ,engineers1 and inserting structure or project damaged or destroyed by wind1 wave1 or water action of other than an ordinary nature to either the pre-storm level or the design level of protection1 whichever provides greater protection1 when1 in the discretion of the ,chief of ,engineers14 #aafa4 ,cost and benefit feasibility assessment 7a7 ,cost benefit and special conditions ,section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a771 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,cost and benefit feasibility assessment 7,a7 ,consideration of benefits ,in preparing a cost and benefit feasibility assessment for any emergency project described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief of ,engineers shall consider the benefits to be gained by such project for the protection of-- 7i7 residential establishments2 7ii7 commercial establishments1 including the protection of inventory2 and 7iii7 agricultural establishments1 including the protection of crops4 7,b7 ,special conditions 7i7 ,authority to carry out work ,the ,chief of ,engineers may carry out repair or restoration work described in paragraph 7#a7 that does not produce benefits greater than the cost if-- 7,i7 the non-,federal sponsor agrees to pay an amount sufficient to make the remaining costs of the project equal to the estimated value of the benefits of the repair or restoration work2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary determines that-- 7aa7 the damage to the structure was not a result of negligent operation or maintenance2 and 7bb7 repair of the project could benefit another ,corps project4 7ii7 ,treatment of payments ,non-,federal payments pursuant to clause 7i7 shall be in addition to any non-,federal payments required by the ,chief of ,engineers that are applicable to the remaining costs of the repair or restoration work4 4 7b7 ,continued eligibility ,notwithstanding a non-,federal flood control work's status in the ,rehabilitation and ,inspection ,program carried out pursuant to section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan71 any unconstructed emergency project for the non-,federal flood control work that was formulated during the three fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which this ,act was enacted but that was determined to not produce benefits greater than costs shall remain eligible for assistance under such section #e until the last day of the third fiscal year following the fiscal year in which this ,act was enacted if-- 7#a7 the non-,federal sponsor agrees1 in accordance with such section #e1 as amended by this ,act1 to pay an amount sufficient to make the remaining costs of the project equal to the estimated value of the benefits of the repair or restoration work2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the damage to the structure was not as a result of negligent operation or maintenance2 and 7,b7 repair of the project could benefit another ,corps project4 #aafb4 ,extended community assistance by the ,corps of ,engineers ,section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a771 as amended by this ,act1 is further 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 ,upon request by a locality receiving assistance under the fourth sentence of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 enter into an agreement with the locality to provide such assistance beyond the time period otherwise provided for by the ,secretary under such sentence4 4 #aafc4 ,dam safety ,section #ad of the ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;j7 is amended by striking #bjae through #bjai each place it appears and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #aafd4 ,local government water management plans ,with the consent of the non-,federal interest for a feasibility study for a water resources development project1 the ,secretary may enter into a written agreement under section #bba7;a7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj1 with a unit of local government in the watershed that has adopted a local or regional water management plan1 to allow the unit of local government to participate in the feasibility study to determine if there is an opportunity to include additional feasible elements in the project in order to help achieve the purposes identified in the local or regional water management plan4 #aafe4 ,structures and facilities constructed by ,secretary ,section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,work defined ,for the purposes of this section1 the term work shall not include unimproved real estate owned or operated by the ,secretary as part of a water resources development project if the ,secretary determines that modification of such real estate would not affect the function and usefulness of the project4 4 #aaff4 ,advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects 7a7 ,contributions by ,states and political subdivisions for immediate use on authorized flood-,control work2 repayment ,the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking a flood-control project duly adopted and authorized by law and inserting a federally authorized water resources development project12 7#b7 by striking such work and inserting such project2 7#c7 by striking from appropriations which may be provided by ,congress for flood-control work and inserting if appropriations are provided by ,congress for such purpose2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of this ,act1 the term ,state means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the commonwealths1 territories1 and possessions of the ,united ,states1 and ,indian tribes 7as defined in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e77744 7b7 ,no adverse effect on processes ,in implementing any provision of law that authorizes a non-,federal interest to provide1 advance1 or contribute funds to the ,secretary for the development or implementation of a water resources development project 7including sections #bjc and #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca1 #bbcb71 section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h71 and the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h-#a771 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the use by a non-,federal interest of such authorities does not adversely affect-- 7#a7 the process or timeline for development and implementation of other water resources development projects by other non-,federal entities that do not use such authorities2 or 7#b7 the process for including such projects in the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,advances by private parties2 repayment ,section #aa of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aibe 7,chapter #dfg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #efa7 is repealed4 #aafg4 ,costs in excess of ,federal participation limit ,section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting 1 and if such amount is not sufficient to cover the costs included in the ,federal cost share for a project1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the non-,federal interest shall be responsible for any such costs that exceed such amount before the period at the end4 #aafh4 ,disposition of projects 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a disposition study for a project of the ,corps of ,engineers1 or a separable element of such a project1 including a disposition study under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a71 the ,secretary shall consider modifications that would improve the overall quality of the environment in the public interest1 including removal of the project or separable element of a project4 7b7 ,disposition study transparency ,the ,secretary shall carry out disposition studies described in subsection 7a7 in a transparent manner1 including by-- 7#a7 providing opportunities for public input2 and 7#b7 publishing the final disposition studies4 7c7 ,removal of infrastructure ,for disposition studies described in subsection 7a7 in which the ,secretary determines that a ,federal interest no longer exists1 and makes a recommendation of removal of the project or separable element of a project1 the ,secretary is authorized1 using existing authorities1 to pursue removal of the project or separable element of a project in partnership with other ,federal agencies and non-,federal entities with appropriate capabilities to undertake infrastructure removal4 #aafi4 ,contributed funds for non-,federal reservoir operations ,section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h71 is amended by inserting after authorized purposes of the project3 the following3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to receive and expend funds from an owner of a non-,federal reservoir to formulate1 review1 or revise operational documents for any non-,federal reservoir for which the ,secretary is authorized to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated for flood control or navigation pursuant to section #g of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji734 #aagj4 ,watercraft inspection stations ,section #ajd of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aaj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year1 of which-- 7,a7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i72 7,b7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out subsection 7d77#a77;,a77ii72 and 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out subsection 7d77#a77;,a77iii74 7#b7 ,control operations ,any funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 to be 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 amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,watercraft inspection stations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall establish 7as applicable71 operate1 and maintain new or existing watercraft inspection stations-- 7i7 to protect the ,columbia ,river ,basin2 7ii7 to protect the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin2 and 7iii7 to protect the ,upper ,colorado ,river ,basin and the ,south ,platte and ,arizona ,river ,basins4 7,b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall establish watercraft inspection stations under subparagraph 7,a7 at locations with the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species at reservoirs operated and maintained by the ,secretary1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with ,states within the areas described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,rapid response ,the ,secretary shall assist ,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 amending paragraph 7#c77;,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 the ,governors of the ,states within the areas described in each of clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 as applicable2 4 #aaga4 ,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 ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 #aagb4 ,coastal erosion 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #aaa of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 complete operation and maintenance renourishment to mitigate coastal erosion attributed to ,federal project structures in the upper northeast ,united ,states4 7b7 ,project selection ,in carrying out the work under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify and carry out not more than five projects-- 7,a7 located in any of the ,states of ,maine1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,massachusetts1 ,connecticut1 ,rhode ,island1 or ,new ,york2 and 7,b7 for which a feasibility study has been completed by ,december #ca1 #bjai1 that includes findings that a ,federal project structure is interrupting the natural flow of sediment and causing coastal erosion2 and 7#b7 consult with relevant ,state agencies in selecting projects4 #aagc4 ,prohibition on surplus water fees1 ,lake ,cumberland ,watershed1 ,kentucky and ,tennessee 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not charge a fee for surplus water under a contract entered into pursuant to section #f of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjh71 if the contract is for surplus water stored in the ,lake ,cumberland ,watershed1 ,kentucky and ,tennessee4 7b7 ,termination ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall expire on the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,applicability ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 affects the authority of the ,secretary under section #bfie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to accept funds or to cover the administrative expenses relating to certain real property transactions2 7#b7 affects the application of section #f of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjh7 or section #cja of the ,water ,supply ,act of #aieh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b7 to surplus water stored outside of the ,lake ,cumberland ,watershed1 ,kentucky and ,tennessee2 or 7#c7 affects the authority of the ,secretary to accept funds under section #baf7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;a7c774 #aagd4 ,middle ,rio ,grande peak flow restoration 7a7 ,restarting of temporary deviation ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall restart the temporary deviation in the operation of ,cochiti ,lake and ,jemez ,canyon ,dam1 that was initiated in #bjji and terminated in #bjac1 to continue to evaluate the effects of the deviation4 7b7 ,approval and consultation ,before restarting the temporary deviation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 as required under the applicable water control manuals-- 7#a7 first obtain approval from-- 7,a7 ,pueblo de ,cochiti2 7,b7 ,pueblo of ,santa ,ana2 and 7,c7 the ,rio ,grande ,compact ,commission established by the compact approved by ,congress under the ,act of ,may #ca1 #aici 7#ec ,stat4 #ghe1 chapter #aee72 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 consult with the existing ,cochiti ,lake ,environmental ,resources ,team1 which includes other ,federal agencies and landowners in the region4 7c7 ,sunset ,the authority to conduct the temporary deviation described in subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,secretary restarts the temporary deviation under such subsection4 #aage4 ,prohibition of administrative fees in implementing ,rough ,river ,lake ,flowage ,easement ,encroachment ,resolution ,plan 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible property owner ,the term eligible property owner means the owner of a property-- 7,a7 7i7 described in ,scenario ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 or ,d in the ,plan2 or 7ii7 that consists of vacant land located above #ecd feet mean sea level that is encumbered by a ,rough ,river ,lake flowage easement2 and 7,b7 for which the ,rough ,river ,lake flowage easement is not required to address backwater effects4 7#b7 ,plan ,the term ,plan means the ,rough ,river ,lake ,flowage ,easement ,encroachment ,resolution ,plan of the ,corps of ,engineers1 dated ,january #bjag4 7b7 ,prohibition on assessing administrative fees ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in carrying out the ,plan1 the ,secretary may not impose on or collect from any eligible property owner any administrative fee1 including-- 7#a7 a fee to pay the costs to the ,corps of ,engineers of processing requests to resolve encroachments under the ,plan2 7#b7 fees for deed drafting and surveying2 and 7#c7 any other administrative cost incurred by the ,corps of ,engineers in implementing the ,plan4 7c7 ,refund of administrative fees ,in the case of an eligible property owner who has paid any administrative fees described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 to the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,corps of ,engineers shall refund those fees on request of the eligible property owner4 7d7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects the responsibility or authority of the ,secretary to continue carrying out the ,plan1 including any work necessary to extinguish the flowage easement of the ,united ,states with respect to the property of any eligible property owner4 #aagf4 ,preconstruction engineering design 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 to execute pursuant to 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 preconstruction engineering and design on a determination by the ,secretary that the project is technically feasible1 economically justified1 and environmentally acceptable4 7c7 ,requirements ,for each project authorized to begin preconstruction engineering and design under subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 the project shall conform to the feasibility study and the environmental impact statement approved by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary and the non-,federal sponsor shall jointly agree to the construction design of the project4 7d7 ,secretary review of potential adverse impacts ,when reviewing the feasibility study and the environmental impact statement for a project under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall follow current ,,usace ,policy1 ,regulations1 and ,guidance1 to assess potential adverse downstream impacts to the ,pearl ,river ,basin4 ,upon completion of the ,secretary's determination under subsection 7b71 the non-,federal sponsor shall design the project in a manner that addresses any potential adverse impacts or that provides mitigation in accordance with section #ijf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhc74 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 7f7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section supersedes1 precludes1 or affects any applicable requirements for a project under subsection 7b7 under-- 7#a7 section #ijf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhc72 or 7#b7 the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 ,b ,studies and ,reports #abja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies ,the ,secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study for the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the reports titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress on ,march #ag1 #bjag1 and ,february #e1 #bjah1 respectively1 pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 or otherwise reviewed by ,congress3 7#a7 ,cave ,buttes ,dam1 ,arizona ,project for flood risk management1 ,phoenix1 ,arizona4 7#b7 ,san ,diego ,river1 ,california ,project for flood risk management1 navigation1 and ecosystem restoration1 ,san ,diego1 ,california4 7#c7 ,j4 ,bennett ,johnston ,waterway1 ,louisiana ,project for navigation1 ,j4 ,bennett ,johnston ,waterway1 ,louisiana4 7#d7 ,northshore1 ,louisiana ,project for flood risk management1 ,st4 ,tammany ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#e7 ,ouachita-,black ,rivers1 ,louisiana ,project for navigation1 ,little ,river1 ,louisiana4 7#f7 ,chautauqua ,lake1 ,new ,york ,project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management1 ,chautauqua1 ,new ,york4 7#g7 ,trinity ,river and ,tributaries1 ,texas ,project for navigation1 ,liberty1 ,texas4 7#h7 ,west ,cell ,levee1 ,texas ,project for flood risk management1 ,irving1 ,texas4 7#i7 ,coastal ,virginia1 ,virginia ,project for flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 and navigation1 ,coastal ,virginia4 7#aj7 ,tangier ,island1 ,virginia ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,tangier ,island1 ,virginia4 #abjb4 ,additional studies 7a7 ,lower ,mississippi ,river2 ,missouri1 ,kentucky1 ,tennessee1 ,arkansas1 ,mississippi1 and ,louisiana 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out studies to determine the feasibility of habitat restoration for each of the eight reaches identified as priorities in the report prepared by the ,secretary pursuant to section #djb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj1 titled ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,resource ,assessment2 ,final ,assessment ,in ,response to ,section #djb of ,,wrda #bjjj and dated ,july #bjae4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,conservation ,committee during each feasibility study carried out under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,st4 ,louis ,riverfront1 ,meramec ,river ,basin1 ,missouri and ,illinois 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out studies to determine the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management in ,madison1 ,st4 ,clair1 and ,monroe ,counties1 ,illinois1 ,st4 ,louis ,city1 and ,st4 ,louis1 ,jefferson1 ,franklin1 ,gasconade1 ,maries1 ,phelps1 ,crawford1 ,dent1 ,washington1 ,iron1 ,st4 ,francois1 ,st4 ,genevieve1 ,osage1 ,reynolds1 and ,texas ,counties1 ,missouri4 7#b7 ,continuation of existing study ,any study carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered a continuation of the study being carried out under ,committee ,resolution #bfdb of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 adopted ,june #ba1 #bjjj4 #abjc4 ,expedited completion 7a7 ,feasibility reports ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of a feasibility study for each of the following projects1 and if the ,secretary determines that the project is justified in a completed report1 may proceed directly to preconstruction planning1 engineering1 and design of the project3 7#a7 ,project for riverbank stabilization1 ,selma1 ,alabama4 7#b7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,three ,mile ,creek1 ,alabama4 7#c7 ,project for navigation1 ,nome1 ,alaska4 7#d7 ,project for flood diversion1 ,seward1 ,alaska4 7#e7 ,project for flood control1 water conservation1 and related purposes1 ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,california4 7#f7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,cache ,creek1 ,california4 7#g7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river1 ,california1 as described in section #acbb7;b77#b77;,f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agjg7 7second phase of feasibility study74 7#h7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,south ,san ,francisco1 ,california4 7#i7 ,project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,tijuana ,river1 ,california4 7#aj7 ,project for flood damage reduction1 ,westminster-,east ,garden ,grove1 ,california4 7#aa7 ,project for flood risk management in ,east ,hartford1 ,connecticut4 7#ab7 ,project for flood risk management in ,hartford1 ,connecticut4 7#ac7 ,projects under the ,comprehensive ,flood ,mitigation ,study for the ,delaware ,river ,basin4 7#ad7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,lake ,apopka1 ,florida4 7#ae7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,kansas ,river ,weir1 ,kansas4 7#af7 ,project for 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 7#ag7 ,project for navigation and channel deepening1 ,houma ,navigation ,canal1 ,louisiana1 under section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca74 7#ah7 ,project for navigation and channel deepening1 ,bayou ,lafourche1 ,louisiana1 under section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca74 7#ai7 ,project for flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration1 ,st4 ,tammany ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#bj7 ,project for ecosystem restoration1 ,warren ,glen ,dam ,removal1 ,musconetcong ,river1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ba7 ,project for flood risk management1 ,rahway ,river ,basin1 ,new ,jersey4 7#bb7 ,the ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary ,comprehensive ,restoration ,project1 ,new ,jersey and ,new ,york4 7#bc7 ,project for flood control and water supply1 ,abiquiu ,dam1 ,new ,mexico4 7#bd7 ,project for reformulation1 ,east ,rockaway ,inlet to ,rockaway ,inlet and ,jamaica ,bay1 ,queens1 ,new ,york4 7#be7 ,project for navigation1 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor and ,tributaries ,focus ,area4 7#bf7 ,project for water resource improvements1 ,willamette ,river ,basin1 ,fern ,ridge1 ,oregon4 7#bg7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,pawcatuck ,river1 ,rhode ,island4 7#bh7 ,project for the ,rhode ,island historical structure flood hazard vulnerability assessment4 7#bi7 ,project for coastal storm risk management1 ,norfolk1 ,virginia4 7#cj7 ,project for navigation1 ,tacoma ,harbor1 ,washington4 7b7 ,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river1 ,california ,in expediting completion of the second phase of the ,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river feasibility study under subsection 7a77#g71 the ,secretary shall review and give priority to any plans and designs requested by non-,federal interests and incorporate such plans and designs into the ,federal study if the ,secretary determines that such plans and designs are consistent with ,federal standards4 7c7 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary ,comprehensive ,restoration ,project1 ,new ,jersey and ,new ,york ,in the case of a recommendation for restoration activities within the ,jamaica ,bay ,unit of the ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary ,comprehensive ,restoration ,project1 ,new ,jersey and ,new ,york1 under subsection 7a77#bb71 which are to protect property under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,secretary may recommend to ,congress that the ,secretary accept and expend funds from the ,national ,park ,service to carry out such activities4 7d7 ,post-,authorization change report ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of a post-authorization change report for the project for flood risk management1 ,san ,luis ,rey ,river ,flood ,control ,protection ,project1 ,california4 7e7 ,huntingdon ,county1 ,pennsylvania 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall expedite the updating of the master plan for the ,juniata ,river and tributaries project1 ,huntingdon ,county1 ,pennsylvania1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7,public ,law #hg-hgd2 #gf ,stat4 #aahb74 7#b7 ,process ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall update the master plan in accordance with section #acji7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #afic74 7f7 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin flood and drought monitoring ,the ,secretary shall expedite activities authorized under section #djjc7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acaa1 #acj ,stat4 #afgg74 7g7 ,project modifications for improvement of environment ,for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that restore degraded ecosystems through modification of existing flood risk management projects for projects-- 7#a7 authorized under section #aace of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a72 and 7#b7 located within the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin4 7h7 ,expedited ,completion of ,certain ,projects ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should provide funding for1 and expedite the completion of1 the following projects3 7#a7 ,west ,haven1 ,connecticut1 as 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 7#b7 ,providence ,river1 ,rhode ,island1 as 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 #ajhi74 7#c7 ,morganza to the ,gulf1 ,louisiana1 as authorized by section #gjjb7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfh74 7#d7 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area1 ,louisiana1 as authorized by section #gjjb7e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acfi74 7#e7 ,louisiana ,coastal ,area-,barataria ,basin ,barrier1 ,louisiana1 as authorized by section #gjjb7e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acgj74 7#f7 ,west ,shore ,lake ,pontchartrain1 ,louisiana1 as authorized by section #adja7c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agab74 7#g7 ,southwest ,coastal ,louisiana1 ,louisiana1 as authorized by section #adja7h7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agae74 7#h7 ,west ,thompson ,lake1 ,connecticut1 as authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifj 7#gd ,stat4 #dhi74 #abjd4 ,,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 calculation1 if any1 of navigation benefits used in a benefit-cost 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 #abje4 ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund report 7a7 ,deadline ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit reports under section #baj7;e77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7;e77#c77 and section #ccj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ieje note2 ,public ,law #ajb-ehj7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7b7 ,additional information ,for each report described in subsection 7a7 that is submitted after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall include1 on a project-by-project basis1 additional information identifying-- 7#a7 the most recent fiscal year for which operations and maintenance activities have been carried out and the cost of those activities2 and 7#b7 the operations and maintenance activities that were performed through either a recommendation from ,congress or unspecified funds made available for ongoing work4 7c7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available all reports described in subsection 7a7 submitted before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abjf4 ,identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall develop a list of existing nonpowered dams owned and operated by the ,corps of ,engineers that have the greatest potential for hydropower development4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the list under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may consider the following3 7#a7 ,the compatibility of hydropower generation with existing purposes of the dam4 7#b7 ,the proximity of the dam to existing transmission resources4 7#c7 ,the existence of studies to characterize environmental1 cultural1 and historic resources relating to the dam4 7#d7 ,whether hydropower is an authorized purpose of the dam4 7c7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall provide the list developed under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and make such list available to the public4 #abjg4 ,study on innovative ports for offshore wind development 7a7 ,definition of innovative port for offshore wind development ,in this section1 the term innovative port for offshore wind development includes any federally authorized port or harbor that can accommodate 7including through retrofitting7-- 7#a7 the upright assembly of the majority of an offshore wind facility1 including the foundation1 tower1 turbine1 blade1 and electrical components2 7#b7 an assembly area1 ground-bearing pressure1 and overhead clearance for the assembly of offshore wind facility turbines1 which each have a capacity of up to #bj megawatts2 7#c7 a heavy-lift quay and not less than #be acres of port storage2 7#d7 innovative offshore wind facility and vessel technologies that allow for the rapid installation of an offshore wind facility2 and 7#e7 any other innovative offshore wind facility technology1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in consultation with the all appropriate ,federal agencies1 carry out a study of all federally authorized ports and harbors1 including in the ,mid-,atlantic1 ,gulf ,coast1 ,west ,coast1 ,great ,lakes1 and ,new ,england regions of the ,united ,states1 to identify-- 7i7 not less than three suitable federally authorized ports and harbors in those regions that could become innovative ports for offshore wind development2 7ii7 barriers to the development of innovative ports for offshore wind development2 7iii7 the ,federal and ,state actions1 including dredging and construction of supporting infrastructure1 needed to facilitate the development of the federally authorized ports and harbors identified under clause 7i7 to become innovative ports for offshore wind development2 and 7iv7 recommendations on any further research needed to improve federally authorized ports and harbors in the ,united ,states for offshore wind facility development and deployment2 and 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the ,governor of each ,state in which a port or harbor was identified2 7,b7 affected port authorities2 7,c7 units of local government2 and 7,d7 relevant experts in engineering1 environment1 and industry considerations4 #abjh4 ,innovative materials and advanced technologies report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 describes activities conducted by the ,corps of ,engineers at centers of expertise1 technology centers1 technical centers1 research and development centers1 and similar facilities and organizations relating to the testing1 research1 development1 identification1 and recommended uses for innovative materials and advanced technologies1 including construction management technologies1 in water resources development projects2 and 7#b7 provides recommendations for types of water resources development projects in which innovative materials and advanced technologies should be used4 #abji4 ,study and report on expediting certain waiver processes ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report based on the results of a study on the best options available to the ,secretary to implement the waiver process for the non-,federal cost share under section #aaf of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-he2 #abc ,stat4 #bhea74 #abaj4 ,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#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc;a72 and 7#b7 how the ,secretary has evaluated potential work to be carried out under that section4 #abaa4 ,corps flood policy within urban areas ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 flooding within urban floodplains2 and 7#b7 the ,federal policy constraints on the ability of the ,secretary to address urban flooding1 including the regulations under part #bch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act7 7including the limitation under section #bch4g7;a77#a7 of that title 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 flood74 #abab4 ,feasibility studies for mitigation of damage ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that identifies-- 7#a7 feasibility studies that are incomplete as of the date of enactment of this ,act for a project for mitigation of damage to an area affected by weather or other events for which-- 7,a7 during the #h-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 the ,secretary provided emergency response under section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan72 or 7ii7 the area received assistance under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 and 7,b7 there is significant risk for future similar events 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7#b7 for each feasibility study identified under paragraph 7#a71 impediments to completing the study4 #abac4 ,applications of military leasing authorities ,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 so that the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works may implement the authorities4 #abad4 ,community engagement 7a7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on any potential disproportionate and adverse health or environmental effects of programs1 policies1 and activities of the ,corps of ,engineers related to water resources development projects on minority communities1 low-income communities1 rural communities1 and ,indian ,tribes4 7b7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide public and private meetings with representatives of minority communities1 low-income communities1 rural communities1 and ,indian ,tribes1 as well as representatives of ,state and local governments1 and shall ensure that sufficient meetings are held in different geographic regions of the ,united ,states to ensure that a diversity of views are obtained4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the identification of any disproportionate and adverse health or environmental effects to the communities and ,tribes2 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,secretary for addressing such effects1 including recommended changes to the statutory or regulatory authorities of the ,corps of ,engineers1 or changes to the policies or guidance of the ,corps of ,engineers4 #abae4 ,transparency in administrative expenses ,section #ajab7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcae;a7b77#a77 is amended by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary4 #abaf4 ,assessment of harbors and inland harbors ,section #baj7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbch7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking shall assess the and inserting shall assess1 and issue a report to ,congress on1 the2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,opportunities for beneficial use of dredged materials ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall identify potential opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials obtained from harbors and inland harbors referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 including projects eligible under section #aabb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afde2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf note74 4 #abag4 ,maintenance of high-risk flood control projects 7a7 ,assessment ,with respect to each project classified as class ,,iii under the ,dam ,safety ,action ,classification of the ,corps of ,engineers for which the ,secretary has assumed responsibility for maintenance as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall assess-- 7#a7 the anticipated effects of the ,secretary continuing to be responsible for the maintenance of the project during the period that ends #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 including the benefits to the ,state and local community2 and 7#b7 the anticipated effects of the ,secretary not continuing to be responsible for the maintenance of the project during such #ae-year period1 including the costs to the ,state and local community4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after completion of the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report summarizing the results of the assessment4 #abah4 ,north ,atlantic ,division report on hurricane barriers and harbors of refuge ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,state and local experts in the ,north ,atlantic ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers1 shall submit to ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the durability and resiliency of existing hurricane barriers and harbors of refuge in the ,north ,atlantic ,division1 giving particular consideration as to how such barriers and harbors will survive and fully serve their planned levels of protection under current1 near1 and longer term future predicted sea levels1 storm surges1 and storm strengths4 #abai4 ,great ,lakes coastal resiliency study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a comprehensive assessment of the water resources needs of the ,great ,lakes ,system under section #gbi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg;a74 7b7 ,cooperation ,in carrying out the assessment pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall cooperate with stakeholders and coordinate with all ongoing programs and projects of the ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative under section #aah7;c77#g7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh74 7c7 ,definitions ,the term ,great ,lakes ,system has the meaning given such term in section #aah7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh7;a774 #abbj4 ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona1 and ,muddy ,river1 ,massachusetts 7a7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment on ,public ,works of the ,senate on the status of-- 7#a7 the project at ,mc,micken ,dam1 ,arizona1 authorized by section #cjd of the ,act of ,august #g1 #aiec 7#fg ,stat4 #dej72 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 ,requirements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include a description of the reasons of the ,secretary for deauthorizing the projects described in subsection 7a74 #abba4 ,table ,rock ,lake1 ,arkansas and ,missouri ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the implementation of section #aahe7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afhj74 #abbb4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations 7a7 ,report on forecast-,informed reservoir operations ,not later than #a year after the date of completion of the forecast-informed reservoir operations research study pilot program at ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,russian ,river ,basin1 ,california 7authorized by the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agg771 the ,secretary shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate on the results of the study pilot program4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the ,secretary shall include in the report issued under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 an analysis of the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations at ,coyote ,valley ,dam1 ,california2 7#b7 an assessment of the viability of using forecast-informed reservoir operations at other dams owned or operated by the ,secretary2 7#c7 an identification of other dams owned or operated by the ,secretary where forecast-informed reservoir operations may assist the ,secretary in the optimization of future reservoir operations2 and 7#d7 any additional areas for future study of forecast-informed reservoir operations4 #abbc4 ,cedar ,river1 ,iowa ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete and submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing the path forward and timeline to implement 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 #abbd4 ,old ,river control structure1 ,louisiana 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the structure and operations plan for the ,old ,river control structure authorized by the ,flood ,control ,act of #aied 7#fh ,stat4 #abeh71 based on the best available science1 improved monitoring capabilities1 and other factors as determined by the ,secretary1 including consideration of-- 7#a7 flood control2 7#b7 navigational conditions2 7#c7 water supply2 7#d7 ecosystem restoration and ecological productivity2 and 7#e7 hydroelectric production4 7b7 ,public participation ,in developing the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide opportunity for public input and stakeholder engagement1 including public meetings4 #abbe4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection ,section #bjaj of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abgj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,considerations ,in carrying out a disposition study with respect to the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam1 including a disposition study under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a71 the ,secretary shall expedite completion of such study and shall produce a report on the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam that is separate from any report on any other lock or dam included in such study that includes plans for-- 7#a7 carrying out modifications to the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam to-- 7,a7 preserve and enhance recreational opportunities and the health of the ecosystem2 and 7,b7 maintain the benefits to the natural ecosystem and human environment2 7#b7 a partial disposition of the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam facility and surrounding real property that preserves any portion of the ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam necessary to maintain flood control2 and 7#c7 expediting the disposition described in this subsection4 7e7 ,contributed funds ,the ,secretary shall accept and expend funds to carry out the study described in subsection 7d7 that are contributed by a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state under the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h-#a74 4 #abbf4 ,missouri ,river 7a7 ,,irc report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report regarding the impacts of interception-rearing complex construction on the navigation1 flood control1 and other authorized purposes set forth in the ,missouri ,river ,master ,manual1 and on the population recovery of the pallid sturgeon4 7b7 ,no additional ,,irc construction ,until the report under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 no additional interception-rearing complex construction is authorized4 #abbg4 ,lower ,missouri ,river bank stabilization and navigation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report 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 7b7 ,considerations and coordination ,in developing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider recommended improvements to the project described in such subsection and current and future flood risks2 and 7#b7 coordinate with ,state and local governments and affected stakeholders4 #abbh4 ,coastal ,texas study ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of studies 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 #abbi4 ,report on water supply contract1 ,wright ,patman ,lake1 ,texas ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjai1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the status of the 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 implementation of that contract at ,wright ,patman ,lake2 and 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 date of completion of the execution of the contract4 ,c ,deauthorizations1 ,modifications1 and ,related ,provisions #acja4 ,deauthorization of inactive projects 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to identify #d1jjj1jjj1jjj in water resources development projects authorized by ,congress that are no longer viable for construction due to-- 7,a7 a lack of local support2 7,b7 a lack of available ,federal or non-,federal resources2 or 7,c7 an authorizing purpose that is no longer relevant or feasible2 7#b7 to create an expedited and definitive process for ,congress to deauthorize water resources development projects that are no longer viable for construction2 and 7#c7 to allow the continued authorization of water resources development projects that are viable for construction4 7b7 ,interim deauthorization list 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop an interim deauthorization list that identifies-- 7,a7 each water resources development project1 or separable element of a project1 authorized for construction before ,november #h1 #bjjg1 for which-- 7i7 planning1 design1 or construction was not initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 planning1 design1 or construction was initiated before the date of enactment of this ,act1 but for which no funds1 ,federal or non-,federal1 were obligated for planning1 design1 or construction of the project or separable element of the project during the current fiscal year or any of the #f preceding fiscal years2 7,b7 each project or separable element of a project identified and included on a list to ,congress for deauthorization pursuant to section #ajja7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;a7b77#b772 and 7,c7 any project or separable element of a project for which the non-,federal sponsor of such project or separable element submits a request for inclusion on the list4 7#b7 ,public comment and consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the ,governors of each applicable ,state on the interim deauthorization list developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,comment period ,the public comment period shall be #ij days4 7#c7 ,submission to congress2 publication ,not later than #ij days after the date of the close of the comment period under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit a revised interim deauthorization list to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 publish the revised interim deauthorization list in the ,federal ,register4 7c7 ,final deauthorization list 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a final deauthorization list of water resources development projects1 or separable elements of projects1 from the revised interim deauthorization list described in subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,deauthorization amount 7,a7 ,proposed final list ,the ,secretary shall prepare a proposed final deauthorization list of projects and separable elements of projects that have1 in the aggregate1 an estimated ,federal cost to complete that is at least #d1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,determination of federal cost to complete ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,federal cost to complete shall take into account any allowances authorized by section #ijb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 as applied to the most recent project schedule and cost estimate4 7#c7 ,identification of projects 7,a7 ,sequencing of projects 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall identify projects and separable elements of projects for inclusion on the proposed final deauthorization list according to the order in which the projects and separable elements of the projects were authorized1 beginning with the earliest authorized projects and separable elements of projects and ending with the latest project or separable element of a project necessary to meet the aggregate amount under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7ii7 ,factors to consider ,the ,secretary may identify projects and separable elements of projects in an order other than that established by clause 7i7 if the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that a project or separable element of a project is critical for interests of the ,united ,states1 based on the possible impact of the project or separable element of the project on public health and safety1 the national economy1 or the environment4 7iii7 ,consideration of public comments ,in making determinations under clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall consider any comments received under subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,appendix ,the ,secretary shall include as part of the proposed final deauthorization list an appendix that-- 7i7 identifies each project or separable element of a project on the interim deauthorization list developed under subsection 7b7 that is not included on the proposed final deauthorization list2 and 7ii7 describes the reasons why the project or separable element is not included on the proposed final list4 7#d7 ,public comment and consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the ,governor of each applicable ,state on the proposed final deauthorization list and appendix developed under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7,b7 ,comment period ,the public comment period shall be #ij days4 7#e7 ,submission of final list to congress2 publication ,not later than #abj days after the date of the close of the comment period under paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit a final deauthorization list and an appendix to the final deauthorization list in a report to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 publish the final deauthorization list and the appendix to the final deauthorization list in the ,federal ,register4 7d7 ,deauthorization2 congressional review 7#a7 ,in general ,after the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of submission of the final deauthorization list and appendix under subsection 7c71 a project or separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list is hereby deauthorized1 unless ,congress passes a joint resolution disapproving the final deauthorization list prior to the end of such period4 7#b7 ,non-federal contributions 7,a7 ,in general ,a project or separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list under subsection 7c7 shall not be deauthorized under this subsection if1 before the expiration of the #ahj-;day period referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the non-,federal interest for the project or separable element of the project provides sufficient funds to complete the project or separable element of the project4 7,b7 ,treatment of projects ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 each project and separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list shall be treated as deauthorized for purposes of the aggregate deauthorization amount specified in subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7#c7 ,projects identified in appendix ,a project or separable element of a project identified in the appendix to the final deauthorization list shall remain subject to future deauthorization by ,congress4 7e7 ,special rule for projects receiving funds for post-,authorization study ,a project or separable element of a project may not be identified on the interim deauthorization list developed under subsection 7b71 or the final deauthorization list developed under subsection 7c71 if the project or separable element received funding for a post-authorization study during the current fiscal year or any of the #f preceding fiscal years4 7f7 ,general provisions 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,post-authorization study ,the term post-authorization study means-- 7i7 a feasibility report developed under section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb72 7ii7 a feasibility study1 as defined in section #aje7;d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;d772 or 7iii7 a review conducted under section #baf of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #edi;a71 including an initial appraisal that-- 7,i7 demonstrates a ,federal interest2 and 7,,ii7 requires additional analysis for the project or separable element4 7,b7 ,water resources development project ,the term water resources development project includes an environmental infrastructure assistance project or program of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,treatment of project modifications ,for purposes of this section1 if an authorized water resources development project or separable element of the project has been modified by an ,act of ,congress1 the date of the authorization of the project or separable element shall be deemed to be the date of the most recent modification4 #acjb4 ,backlog prevention 7a7 ,project deauthorization 7#a7 ,in general ,a water resources development project authorized for construction by this ,act shall not be authorized after the last day of the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act unless-- 7,a7 funds have been obligated for construction of1 or a post-authorization study for1 such project or such separable element during such period2 or 7,b7 a subsequent ,act of ,congress modifies the authorization contained in this ,act4 7#b7 ,identification of projects ,not later than #fj days after the expiration of the #aj-year period described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies the projects deauthorized under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the expiration of the #ab-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make available to the public1 a report that contains-- 7#a7 a list of any water resources development projects authorized by this ,act for which construction has not been completed2 7#b7 a description of the reasons each project was not completed2 7#c7 a schedule for the completion of the projects based on expected levels of appropriations2 7#d7 a #e-year and #aj-year projection of construction backlog2 and 7#e7 any recommendations to ,congress regarding how to mitigate the backlog4 #acjc4 ,project modifications 7a7 ,consistency with reports ,congress finds that the project modifications described in this section are in accordance with the reports submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d71 titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development1 or have otherwise been reviewed by ,congress4 7b7 ,modifications 7#a7 ,harbor_/,south ,bay1 ,california ,section #bai7;f77#dc7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#aac ,stat4 #ccg2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj7 is amended by striking #ce1jjj1jjj and inserting #gj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,lakes ,marion and ,moultrie1 ,south ,carolina ,section #bai7;f77#be7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#aac ,stat4 #ccf2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bbj2 #aag ,stat4 #ahch2 #acj ,stat4 #afgg7 is amended by striking #fj1jjj1jjj and inserting #hi1eej1jjj4 #acjd4 ,lytle and ,cajon ,creeks1 ,california ,that portion of the channel improvement project1 ,lytle and ,cajon ,creeks1 ,california1 authorized to be carried out as a part of the project for the ,santa ,ana ,river ,basin1 ,california1 by the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7,chapter #ffe2 #eh ,stat4 #ijj7 that consists of five earth-filled groins commonly referred to as the ,riverside ,avenue groins is no longer authorized as a ,federal project beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acje4 ,yuba ,river ,basin1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,the project for flood damage reduction1 ,yuba ,river ,basin1 ,california1 authorized by section #aja7;a77#aj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bge7 is modified to allow a non-,federal interest to construct a new levee to connect the existing levee with high ground4 7b7 ,project description ,the levee to be constructed shall tie into the existing levee at a point ,n#bahfahi4bdch1 ,e#fgjcijh4hfeg1 thence running east and south along a path to be determined to a point ,n#bahghdi4dcbh1 ,e#fgaibfb4jafd4 7c7 ,cooperation agreement ,the ,secretary shall execute a conforming amendment to the ,memorandum of ,understanding ,respecting the ,sacramento ,river ,flood ,control ,project with the ,state of ,california dated ,november #cj1 #aiec1 that is limited to changing the description of the project to reflect the modification4 7d7 ,no ,federal cost 7#a7 ,review costs ,before construction of the levee described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may accept and expend funds received from a non-,federal interest to review the planning1 engineering1 and design of the levee described in subsection 7b7 to ensure that such planning1 engineering1 and design complies with ,federal standards4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of constructing the levee shall be #ajj percent4 #acjf4 ,bridgeport ,harbor1 ,connecticut ,that portion of the project for navigation1 ,bridgeport ,harbor1 ,connecticut1 authorized by the ,act of ,june #ah1 #ahgh 7#bj ,stat4 #aeh71 and modified by the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #dja71 the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cj ,stat4 #aabb71 the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7#cf ,stat4 #fcc71 and the ,act of ,july #c1 #aicj 7#df ,stat4 #iai71 and lying upstream of a line commencing at point ,n#fbgidb4ji1 ,e#hgigji4ah thence running southwesterly about #abe feet to a point ,n#fbghcb4jc1 ,e#hgifdi4ia is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acjg4 ,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 #acjh4 ,comprehensive ,everglades restoration plan1 ,central and ,southern ,florida1 ,everglades ,agricultural ,area1 ,florida 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary is authorized to carry out the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,central and ,southern ,florida1 ,everglades ,agricultural ,area1 ,florida1 in accordance with section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj71 as recommended in the addendum to the ,central ,everglades ,planning ,project ,post ,authorization ,change ,report1 ,feasibility ,study and ,draft ,environmental ,impact ,statement prepared by the ,south ,florida ,water ,management ,district and dated ,may #bjah1 with such modifications as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the project authorized by subsection 7a7 may be constructed only after the ,secretary prepares a report that addresses the concerns1 recommendations1 and conditions identified by the ,secretary in the review assessment titled ,review ,assessment of ,south ,florida ,water ,management ,district's ,central ,everglades ,planning ,project1 ,section #bjc ,post ,authorization ,change ,report1 ,integrated ,feasibility ,study and ,,draft ,environmental ,impact ,statement 7,march #bjah1 ,amended ,may #bjah7 and dated ,may #bjah4 7#b7 ,expedited completion ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of the report under paragraph 7#a7 and shall complete such report not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section4 7c7 ,consultation ,in reviewing the report identified in subsection 7a71 and completing the report identified in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,south ,florida ,water ,management ,district on any project modifications4 7d7 ,consideration ,nothing in this section shall be construed to delay the design1 construction1 and implementation of components and features of the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,central ,everglades1 authorized by section #adja7d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agac71 that are not directly affected by the project authorized by subsection 7a74 #acji4 ,kissimmee ,river restoration1 ,florida ,the ,secretary may credit work performed or to be performed by the non-,federal sponsor of the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,kissimmee ,river1 ,florida1 authorized by section #aja7h7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhjb71 as an in-kind contribution under section #bba7;a77#d7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d771 in accordance with the report of the ,director of ,civil ,works relating to the ,central and ,southern ,florida ,project1 ,kissimmee ,river ,restoration ,project1 dated ,april #bg1 #bjah1 subject to the availability of appropriations for any payments due1 if the ,secretary determines that the work was carried out in accordance with the requirements of subchapter #d of chapter #ca1 and chapter #cg1 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acaj4 ,levee ,l-#bab1 ,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 levee ,l-#bab along the ,ocklawaha ,river1 ,florida1 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acaa4 ,green ,river and ,barren ,river ,locks and ,dams1 ,kentucky ,section #acae of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afih7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,use of funds ,if the ,secretary determines that removal of ,lock and ,dam #e or a portion of ,lock and ,dam #e is necessary before the conveyance under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall proceed with that removal2 and 7ii7 to carry out that removal-- 7,i7 may use appropriated funds or accept and use funds contributed by entities described in that subparagraph2 and 7,,ii7 may work with entities described in that subparagraph4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,use of funds ,if the ,secretary determines that removal of ,lock and ,dam #a or a portion of ,lock and ,dam #a is necessary before the conveyance under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall proceed with that removal2 and 7ii7 to carry out that removal-- 7,i7 may use appropriated funds or accept and use funds contributed by entities described in that subparagraph2 and 7,,ii7 may work with entities described in that subparagraph4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,removal costs ,in carrying out this section1 if the ,secretary determines that removal of a ,lock and ,dam 7or a portion of a ,lock and ,dam7 described in this section is necessary1 any ,federal costs of that removal shall be subject to the availability of appropriations4 4 #acab4 ,cape ,arundel ,disposal ,site1 ,maine ,the ,cape ,arundel ,disposal ,site selected by the ,department of the ,army as an alternative dredged material disposal site under section #ajc7;b7 of the ,marine ,protection1 ,research1 and ,sanctuaries ,act of #aigb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #adac7;b77 shall remain available for use until ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #acac4 ,penobscot ,river1 ,maine ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the project for navigation1 ,penobscot ,river1 ,maine1 authorized by the ,river and ,harbor ,appropriations ,acts of ,july #e1 #ahhd 7#bc ,stat4 #acc71 ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #djh71 ,july #ca1 #ahib 7#bg ,stat4 #if71 and ,march #b1 #aijg 7,public ,law #ei-afh2 #cd ,stat4 #ajgd71 is modified as follows3 7#a7 ,the portion of the #ad-;foot deep channel located between ,bangor and ,brewer1 ,maine1 approximately #ace1ghd square feet in area1 starting at a point with coordinates ,n#dajdea4hi1 ,e#iaccgj4jh1 thence running ,n#cdje'eb4f0;,e about #hae4d feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daaabg4aa1 ,e#iachbg4bj1 thence running ,n#ebda'ee4cc0;,e about #adc4jf feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daabac4ha1 ,e#iacida4jj1 thence running ,n#bgjd'ja0;,e about #ajfh4gc feet to a point with coordinates ,n#dabafe4dh1 ,e#iaddbg4cj1 thence running ,s#fbee'ei4gi0;,e about #dej feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daaifj4gb1 ,e#iadhbh4ja1 thence running ,s#bgjd'ja0,w about #bdf4ii feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daagdj4gh1 ,e#iadgae4fb1 thence running ,n#dcde'da4h0,w about #ddd4ff feet to a point with coordinates ,n#dabjfa4ib1 ,e#iaddjh4jg1 thence running ,s#bgjd'ja0,w about #idf4fb feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daabah4ig1 ,e#iacigg4cc1 thence running ,s#chba'eh4i0,w about #igh4ce feet to the point of origin1 is no longer authorized4 7#b7 ,the portion of the #ad-;foot deep channel1 approximately #aba1hge square feet in area1 starting at a point with coordinates ,n#dajfgj4ii1 ,e#iadafh4if1 thence running ,n#fbee'ei0,w about #ajj feet to a point with coordinates ,n#dajgaf4di1 ,e#iadjgi4ib1 thence running ,n#bgjd'ja0;,e about #abcf4ac feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daahag4bd1 ,e#iadfdb4dj1 thence running ,s#dcde'da4h0;,e about #aje4hg feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daagdj4gh1 ,e#iadgae4fb1 thence running ,s#bgjd'ja0,w about #abja4cg feet to the point of origin1 is redesignated as a #ajj-;foot wide and #ad-;foot deep anchorage area4 7#c7 ,the portion of the #ad-;foot deep channel1 approximately #cjd1jeh square feet in area1 starting at a point with coordinates ,n#dajgfa4ii4 ,e#iaciij4hg1 thence running ,n#fbee'ei0,w about #cjj4jh feet to a point with coordinates ,n#dajhih4ed1 ,e#iacgbc4ff1 thence running ,n#chba'eh4i0;,e about #djh4fi feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daabah4ig1 ,e#iacigg4cc1 thence running ,n#bgjd'ja0;,e about #idf4fb feet to a point with coordinates ,n#dabjfa4ib1 ,e#iaddjh4jg1 thence running ,s#dcde'da4h0;,e about #bcb4ib feet to a point with coordinates ,n#daahic4gj1 ,e#iadefi4ag1 thence running ,s#bgjd'ja0,w about #abgj4i feet to the point of origin1 is redesignated as a #ad-;foot deep anchorage area of a width varying from #bbj to #cjj4jh feet4 #acad4 ,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 #acfe71 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 ,n#biejaed4de1 ,e#gheiie4fd2 7ii7 running southwesterly about #adea4fc feet to a point ,n#biejaac4hc1 ,e#ghdedd4eh2 7iii7 running southeasterly about #ed4jj feet to a point ,n#biejjei4he1 ,e#ghdedf4ji2 7iv7 running southwesterly about #acce4hb feet to a point ,n#biejjbb4dh1 ,e#ghcbaj4gi2 7v7 running northwesterly about #hc4jj feet to a point ,n#biejaje4dd1 ,e#ghcbjh4dg2 7vi7 running northeasterly about #bghg4de feet to a point ,n#biejahc4dd1 ,e#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 ,n#biejejb4hf1 ,e#gheedj4hd2 7ii7 running northeasterly about #df4aa feet to a point ,n#biejejd4af1 ,e#gheehf4id2 7iii7 running southwesterly about #be4fg feet to a point ,n#biejdhj4hd1 ,e#gheegf4ah2 7iv7 running southwesterly to a point ,n#biejdad4cb1 ,e#ghcaii4hc2 7v7 running northwesterly about #h4jj feet to a point ,n#biejdbb4cb1 ,e#ghcaii4fj2 7vi7 running northeasterly about #bcdb4eh feet to a point ,n#biejdhg4hg1 ,e#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 #big71 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 ,n#biejadc4dd1 ,e#ghgecb4ad2 7ii7 running southeasterly about #bb4ba feet to a point ,n#biejabh4ia1 ,e#ghgedh4ic2 7iii7 running southwesterly about #d1cci4db feet to a point ,n#biejjjg4dh1 ,e#ghcbaa4ba2 7iv7 running northwesterly about #ae4jj feet to a point ,n#biejjbb4dh1 ,e#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 ,n#biejejb4hf1 ,e#gheedj4hd2 7ii7 running southeasterly about #ae4jj feet to a point ,n#biejdhg4hg1 ,e#gheeda4bf2 7iii7 running southwesterly about #bcdb4eh feet to a point ,n#biejdbb4cb1 ,e#ghcaii4fj2 7iv7 running southeasterly about #h4jj feet to a point ,n#biejdad4cb1 ,e#ghcaii4hc2 7v7 running southwesterly about #acci4ab feet to a point ,n#biejcgf4he1 ,e#ghahfa4bc2 7vi7 running northwesterly about #bc4jj feet to a point ,n#biejcii4hd1 ,e#ghahfj4ei2 and 7vii7 running northeasterly about #cfha4gj feet to the point described in clause 7i74 #acae4 ,corps of ,engineers bridge repair program for ,new ,england evacuation routes ,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 or ,vermont2 and 7#b7 necessary for evacuation during an extreme weather event1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #acaf4 ,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 #add7 and the ,act of ,september #bb1 #aibb 7#db ,stat4 #ajch1 chapter #dbg74 #acag4 ,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 #acah4 ,missouri ,river and tributaries at ,kansas ,cities1 ,missouri and ,kansas ,the ,secretary shall align the schedules of1 and maximize complimentary efforts1 minimize duplicative practices1 and ensure coordination and information sharing with respect to-- 7#a7 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 #ajed72 and 7#b7 the project for flood risk management1 ,armourdale and ,central ,industrial ,district ,levee ,units1 ,missouri ,river and ,tributaries at ,kansas ,citys1 ,missouri and ,kansas1 authorized by section #adja7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agaj74 #acai4 ,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 #acbj4 ,passaic ,river ,federal ,navigation ,channel1 ,new ,jersey 7a7 ,definition of ,passaic ,river navigation project ,in this section1 the term ,passaic ,river navigation project means the project for the ,passaic ,river ,federal navigation channel1 ,new ,jersey1 described in the document of the ,new ,york ,district of the ,corps of ,engineers numbered #bjgjge1 entitled ,lower ,passaic ,river ,commercial ,navigation ,analysis1 and dated ,march #bjjg1 as revised in ,december #bjjh and ,july #bjaj4 7b7 ,deauthorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the portion of the ,passaic ,river navigation project described in paragraph 7#b7 is deauthorized4 7#b7 ,description of portion ,the portion of the ,passaic ,river navigation project referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the portion from river mile #a4g to river mile #ae4d1 as bounded by-- 7,a7 the coordinates of-- 7i7 ,west ,longitude #jgd #aj4ccjdg ,w2 7ii7 ,north ,latitude #dj #ea4iiihh ,n2 7iii7 ,east ,longitude #jgd #jf4jeibc ,w2 and 7iv7 ,south ,latitude #dj #dc4bbag ,n2 and 7,b7 the ,new ,jersey ,state ,plane 7,,us ,survey ,feet1 ,,nad-#hc71 as follows3 ,upper ,left x#gca #eibida4bg y#gca #gciffe4cd2 ,upper ,right x#gca #fjbdgg4id y#gca #gdjgia4fb2 ,lower ,left x#gca #ehbigd4ag y#gca #fibefa4fb2 ,lower ,right x#gca #eihcde4aj y#gca #fiabai4ji4 7c7 ,modification 7#a7 ,in general ,the depth of the portion of the ,passaic ,river navigation project described in paragraph 7#b7 is modified from #cj feet to #bj feet 7using the ,mean ,lower ,low ,water datum74 7#b7 ,description of portion ,the portion of the ,passaic ,river navigation project referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the portion from river mile #j4f to river mile #a4g1 as bounded by-- 7,a7 the coordinates of-- 7i7 ,west ,longitude #jgd #jg4dcdga ,w2 7ii7 ,north ,latitude #dj #dd4cbfhb ,n2 7iii7 ,east ,longitude #jgd #jf4faehf ,w2 and 7iv7 ,south ,latitude #dj #db4cicdb ,n2 and 7,b7 the ,new ,jersey ,state ,plane 7,,us ,survey ,feet1 ,,nad-#hc71 as follows3 ,upper ,left x#gca #eigddj4cf y#gca #fiaccc4ib2 ,upper ,right x#gca #eihcde4aj y#gca #fiabai4ji2 ,lower ,left x#gca #eifdaf4ja y#gca #fheeig4ii2 ,lower ,right x#gca #eigcea4ah y#gca #fheeif4jh4 #acba4 ,fargo-,moorhead ,metropolitan ,area ,diversion ,project1 ,north ,dakota 7a7 ,exemption ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 notwithstanding section #djd7;b77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7b77#b77;,b77ii771 and any regulations promulgated to carry out that section1 beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 any property in the ,state of ,north ,dakota that was acquired through hazard mitigation assistance provided under section #bjc of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc71 section #djd of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c71 or section #acff of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dajd;c71 that was subject to any open space deed restriction is exempt from those restrictions to the extent necessary to complete the ,fargo-,moorhead ,metropolitan ,area ,diversion ,project authorized by section #gjjb7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #acff74 7b7 ,conditions ,as a condition of the exemption under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 no new or additional structure unrelated to the ,project may be erected on the property unless the new or additional structure is in compliance with section #djd7;b77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7b77#b77;,b77ii772 and 7#b7 any subsequent use of the land on the property that is unrelated to the ,project shall comply with that section4 7c7 ,disaster assistance prohibited ,after the date of enactment of this ,act1 no disaster assistance from any ,federal source may be provided with respect to any improvements made on the property referred to in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects the responsibility of any entity to comply with all other applicable laws 7including regulations7 with respect to the properties described in subsection 7a74 #acbb4 ,clatsop ,county1 ,oregon ,the portions of the project for raising and improving existing levees of ,clatsop ,county ,diking ,district ,no4 #ac1 in ,clatsop ,county1 ,oregon1 authorized by section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7#di ,stat4 #aeij71 that are referred to as ,christensen ,no4 #a ,dike ,no4 #db and ,christensen ,no4 #b ,levee ,no4 #dc are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acbc4 ,svensen ,island1 ,oregon ,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 #acbd4 ,west ,tennessee ,tributaries project1 ,tennessee ,the unconstructed portions of 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 #aagh71 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 #bidj71 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acbe4 ,puget ,sound nearshore ecosystem restoration ,section #edd7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-eda2 #aad ,stat4 #bfge7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #dj1jjj1jjj and inserting #fj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 #acbf4 ,milwaukee ,harbor1 ,milwaukee1 ,wisconsin ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,milwaukee ,harbor1 ,milwaukee1 ,wisconsin1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahdc 7#e ,stat4 #fai2 chapter #he71 consisting of the navigation channel within the ,menomonee ,river that extends from the #afth ,street ,bridge upstream to the upper limit of the authorized navigation channel and described as follows is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,beginning at a point in the channel just downstream of the #afth ,street ,bridge1 ,n#chcbai4gjc1 ,e#bebaaeb4ebg4 7#b7 ,thence running westerly along the channel about #b1ecj4b feet to a point1 ,n#chcafa4cad1 ,e#beahfbj4gab4 7#c7 ,thence running westerly by southwesterly along the channel about #eia4g feet to a point at the upstream limit of the existing project1 ,n#chcjhj4abf1 ,e#beahjcf4cga4 7#d7 ,thence running northerly along the upstream limit of the existing project about #hj4e feet to a point1 ,n#chcaei4cei1 ,e#beahjbe4cfc4 7#e7 ,thence running easterly by northeasterly along the channel about #eea4b feet to a point1 ,n#chcbce4ahe1 ,e#beahega4ajh4 7#f7 ,thence running easterly along the channel about #b1egh4i feet to a point1 ,n#chcbid4fgg1 ,e#bebaaej4gih4 7#g7 ,thence running southerly across the channel about #gd4c feet to the point of origin4 #acbg4 ,project completion for disaster areas ,the ,secretary shall expeditiously carry out any project for flood risk management or hurricane and storm damage risk reduction authorized as of the date of enactment of this ,act to be carried out by the ,secretary in ,texas1 ,florida1 ,georgia1 ,louisiana1 ,south ,carolina1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 or the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 #acbh4 ,federal assistance 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary is authorized to provide assistance for the operation and maintenance of a flood risk reduction project in the ,red ,river ,basin of the ,north that was constructed1 prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 under section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a774 7b7 ,condition ,the ,secretary may provide the assistance authorized by subsection 7a7 for a project that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 becomes permanent due to the extended presence of assistance from the ,secretary under section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan7a774 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to provide assistance under this section terminates on the date that is #d years after the date of enactment of this section4 #acbi4 ,expedited initiation ,section #acbb7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #agjg7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or1 in a case in which a general reevaluation report for the project is required1 if such report has been submitted for approval1 after completed report14 #accj4 ,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 determination by the ,secretary to implement 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 #acca4 ,conveyances 7a7 ,cheatham ,county1 ,tennessee 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary may convey to ,cheatham ,county1 ,tennessee 7in this subsection referred to as the ,grantee71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property in ,cheatham ,county1 ,tennessee1 consisting of approximately #i4ai acres1 identified as portions of tracts ,e-#ead-a1 ,e-#ead-b1 ,e-#eah-a1 ,e-#eah-b1 ,e-#eai-a1 ,e-#ecg-a1 and ,e-#ech1 all being part of the ,cheatham ,lock and ,dam project at ,,crm #aeh4e1 including any improvements thereon4 7#b7 ,deed ,the ,secretary shall convey the property under this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states1 to include retaining the right to inundate with water any land transferred under this subsection4 7#c7 ,consideration ,the ,grantee shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the land conveyed under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,subject to existing easements and other interests ,the conveyance of property under this section shall be subject to all existing easements1 rights-of-way1 and leases that are in effect as of the date of the conveyance4 7b7 ,nashville1 ,tennessee 7#a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary may convey1 without consideration1 to the ,city of ,nashville1 ,tennessee 7in this subsection referred to as the ,city71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property covered by ,lease ,no4 ,,dacw#fb-a-hd-adi1 including any improvements thereon1 at the ,riverfront ,park ,recreational ,development1 consisting of approximately #e acres1 subject to the right of the ,secretary to retain any required easements in the property4 7#b7 ,conveyance agreement ,the ,secretary shall convey by quitclaim the real property described in paragraph 7#a7 under the terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the ,secretary and the ,city4 ,the deed shall provide that in the event that the ,city1 its successors1 or assigns cease to maintain improvements for recreation included in the conveyance or otherwise utilize the real property conveyed for purposes other than recreation and compatible flood risk management1 the ,city1 its successor1 or assigns shall repay to the ,united ,states the ,federal share of the cost of constructing the improvements for recreation under the agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,city dated ,december #h1 #aiha1 increased as necessary to account for inflation4 7c7 ,locks and dams #a through #d1 ,kentucky river1 ,kentucky 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 commercial navigation at ,locks and ,dams #a through #d1 ,kentucky ,river1 ,kentucky1 shall no longer be authorized1 and the land and improvements associated with the locks and dams shall be disposed of consistent with this subsection and in accordance with the report of the ,director of ,civil ,works entitled ,kentucky ,river ,locks and ,dams #a1 #b1 #c1 and #d1 ,disposition ,study and ,integrated ,environmental ,assessment and dated ,april #bj1 #bjah4 7#b7 ,disposition ,the ,secretary shall convey to the ,state of ,kentucky 7referred to in this section as the ,state71 for the use and benefit of the ,kentucky ,river ,authority1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states1 together with any improvements on the land1 including improvements located in the ,kentucky ,river1 in and to-- 7,a7 ,lock and ,dam #a1 located in ,carroll ,county1 ,kentucky2 7,b7 ,lock and ,dam #b1 located in ,owen and ,henry counties1 ,kentucky2 7,c7 ,lock and ,dam #c1 located in ,owen and ,henry counties1 ,kentucky2 and 7,d7 ,lock and ,dam #d1 located in ,franklin ,county1 ,kentucky4 7#c7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,quitclaim deed ,the ,secretary shall convey the property described in paragraph 7#b7 by quitclaim deed to such ,state under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,administrative costs ,the ,secretary shall be responsible for all administrative costs associated with a conveyance under this subsection1 including the costs of any surveys the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7,c7 ,improvements prohibited 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not improve the locks and dams and land and improvements associated with the locks and dams described in this subsection on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7ii7 ,savings clause ,nothing in subparagraph 7,a7 prohibits the ,state from improving the locks and dams and the land and improvements associated with the locks and dams described in this subsection on or after the date of conveyance under this subsection4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,if the ,state does not accept the conveyance under this subsection of the land and improvements associated with the locks and dams described in this subsection1 the ,secretary may dispose of the land and improvements under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,bainbridge1 ,georgia 7#a7 ,in ,general ,on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall convey to the ,city of ,bainbridge1 ,georgia1 without consideration and subject to subsection 7b71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to real property described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,terms and ,conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,the conveyance by the ,united ,states under this subsection shall be subject to-- 7i7 the condition that the ,city of ,bainbridge agrees to operate1 maintain1 and manage the property for fish and wildlife1 recreation1 and environmental purposes at no cost or expense to the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be in the interest of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,reversion ,if the ,secretary determines that the real property conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 ceases to be held in public ownership or the city ceases to operate1 maintain1 and manage the real property in accordance with this subsection1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the property shall revert to the ,united ,states1 at the option of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,property ,the property to be conveyed is composed of the following three parcels of land3 7,a7 ,parcel #a ,all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in ,land ,lots #bbf4 and #bbh1 ,fifteenth ,land ,district1 and ,land ,lots #cai1 #cbj1 #cba1 #cbb1 #cbc and #ceh1 ,twentieth ,land ,district1 ,decatur ,county1 ,georgia1 more particularly described as follows3 ,beginning at a concrete monument stamped #ceh which is #iej feet1 more or less1 ,north of the ,south line and #fjj feet1 more or less1 ,west of the ,east line of said ,land ,lot #ceh1 at a corner of a tract of land owned by the ,united ,states of ,america at ,lake ,seminole and at plane coordinate position ,north #cah1fih4gb feet and ,east #cfj1jcc4ch feet based on ,transverse ,mercator ,projection1 ,georgia ,west ,zone2 ,thence ,due ,west #ge feet1 more or less1 to the contour at elevation #gg4j feet above ,mean ,sea ,level2 ,thence ,northeasterly along the meanders of said #gg4j foot contour a distance of #bj1fjj feet1 more or less1 to the mouth of the entrance channel to the arena and boat basin2 ,thence ,n #ge ,e #aej feet1 more or less1 to another point on said #gg4j foot contour2 ,thence ,northeasterly along the meanders of said #gg4j foot contour a distance of #c1cjj feet1 more or less1 to a point which is on the boundary of said ,united ,states tract and on the boundary of a tract of land now or formerly owned by the ,city of ,bainbridge1 ,georgia2 ,thence along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract the following courses3 ,s #aj #eb ,e along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #hcj feet1 more or less1 to a corner of said tract2 ,s #hi #de ,e along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #gjj feet1 more or less1 to a concrete monument stamped ,j#a;,a1 coordinates of said monument being ,north #cbh1ijb4cd feet and ,east #cfi1cjb4cc feet2 ,s #bb #be ,w #fb feet1 more or less1 to a corner of another tract of land owned by the ,city of ,bainbridge1 ,georgia2 ,s #hh #jg ,w along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #cej feet1 more or less to a corner of said tract2 ,n #hd #jj ,w along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #ajj4e feet to a corner said tract2 ,s #hh #jg ,w along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #cjj4j feet to a corner of said tract2 ,s #ad #af ,w along boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #hi4c feet to a corner of said tract2 ,southwesterly along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract which is along a curve to the right with a radius of #fhd4fi feet an arc distance of #cfa4h feet to a corner of said tract2 ,s #cj #jj ,w along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #bid4j feet to a corner of said tract2 ,s #aj #bg ,w along the boundary of said ,city of ,bainbridge tract #che4j feet to a corner of said tract2 ,n #gc #ca ,w #ch feet1 more or less1 to a concrete monument2 ,s #af #be ,w #efc4g feet to a concrete monument stamped ,j#g;,a2 ,s #fh #bh ,w #gai4e feet to a concrete monument stamped ,j#i;,a2 ,s #fh #bh ,w #hca4c feet to a concrete monument stamped ,j#ab;,a2 ,s #hi #ci ,e #gdf4g feet to a concrete monument stamped ,j#aa;,a2 ,s #ja #bb ,w #hj4j feet to a concrete monument stamped ,j#aa;,b2 ,n #hi #ci ,w #ihj4i feet to a concrete monument stamped ,j#ac;,a2 ,s #ja #ba ,w #efj4j feet to a concrete monument stamped ,j#ae;,a2 ,s #cg #ad ,w #a1bac4j feet2 ,n #eb #df ,w #fjj4j feet2 ,s #cg #ad ,w #a1jjj4j feet2 ,s #eb #df ,e #fjj4j feet2 ,s #cg #ad ,w #aag4j feet to a concrete monument stamped #cbj_/cai2 ,s #cg #ac ,w #a1djc4h feet to a concrete monument stamped #cbb_/cai2 ,s #cg #ac ,w #b1gga4d feet to a concrete monument stamped #cbb_/cbc2 ,s #cg #ac ,w #a1dei4b feet2 ,n #hi #jd ,w #egh4i feet2 ,s #ec #db ,w #cfg4g feet2 ,s #dc #db ,w #cae4c feet2 ,s #bf #ac ,w #fed4i feet1 more or less1 to the point of beginning4 ,containing #eej4jj acres1 more or less1 and being a part of ,tracts ,l-#aaje and ,l-#aajf of ,lake ,seminole4 7,b7 ,parcel #b ,all that tract or parcel of land lying and lying and being in ,land ,lot #bbf1 ,fifteenth ,land ,district1 ,decatur ,county1 ,georgia1 more particularly described as follows3 ,beginning at a point which is on the ,east right-of-way line of the ,seaboard ,airline ,railroad1 #bae feet ,north of the ,south end of the trestle over the ,flint ,river1 and at a corner of a tract of land owned by the ,united ,states of ,america at ,lake ,seminole2 ,thence ,southeasterly along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract which is along a curve to the right a distance of #dhe feet1 more or less1 to a point which is #cdj feet1 more or less1 ,s #fg #jj ,e from the ,south end of said trestle1 and at a corner of said ,united ,states tract2 ,thence ,n #gj #jj ,e along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract #fj4j feet to a corner of said tract2 ,thence ,northerly along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract which is along a curve to the right a distance of #ebe feet1 more or less1 to a corner of said tract2 ,thence ,s #je #jj ,w along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract #ejj4j feet to a corner of said tract2 ,thence ,due ,west along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract #cgj feet1 more or less1 to a point which is on the ,east right-of-way line of said railroad and at a corner of said ,united ,states tract2 ,thence ,n #ac #cj ,w along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract which is along the ,east right-of-way line of said railroad a distance of #caj feet1 more or less1 to the point of beginning4 ,containing #c4fg acres1 more or less1 and being all of ,tract ,l-#aabd of ,lake ,seminole4 ,parcels #a and #b contain in the aggregate #eec4fg acres1 more or less4 7,c7 ,parcel #c ,all that tract or panel of land lying and being in ,land ,lot #bbe1 ,fifteenth ,land ,district1 ,decatur ,county1 ,georgia1 more particularly described as follows3 ,beginning at an iron marker designated #bbe_/bbf_/1 which is on the ,south line and #ejj feet1 more or less1 ,west of the ,southeast corner of said ,land ,lot #bbe at a corner of a tract of land owned by the ,united ,states of ,america at ,lake ,seminole and at plane coordinate position ,north #ccj1dge4hb feet and ,east #cgj1dbi4cf feet1 based on ,transverse ,mercator ,projection1 ,georgia ,west ,zone2 ,thence ,due ,west along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract a distance of #ec4j feet to a monument stamped #bbe_/bbf-;,a2 ,thence continue ,due ,west along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract a distance of #ef feet1 more or less1 to a point on the ,east bank of the ,flint ,river2 ,thence ,northerly1 upstream1 along the meanders of the ,east bank of said river a distance of #a1bjj feet1 more or less1 to a point which is on the ,southern right-of-way line of ,u4,s4 ,highway ,no4 #hd and at a corner of said ,united ,states tract2 ,thence ,easterly and ,southeasterly along the ,southern right-of-way line of said highway1 which is along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract a distance of #bhe feet1 more or less1 to a monument stamped ,l-#bc-a1 the coordinates of said monument being ,north #cca1daj4ij and ,east #cgj1egd4if2 ,thence ,s #jb #be ,e along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract a distance of #fej4b feet to a monument stamped #bbe-;,a2 ,thence ,s #db #ac ,e along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract a distance of #ii4h feet to a monument stamped #bbe2 ,thence ,s #dh #cg ,w along the boundary of said ,united ,states tract a distance of #cai4i feet1 more or less1 to the point of beginning4 ,containing #d4ad acres1 more or less1 and being all of ,tract ,l-#aabc of the ,lake ,seminole ,project4 7e7 ,port of ,whitman county1 ,washington 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means the approximately #bhh acres of land situated in ,whitman ,county1 ,washington1 contained within ,tract ,d of ,little ,goose ,lock and ,dam4 7,b7 ,non-federal land ,the term non-,federal land means a tract or tracts of land owned by the ,port of ,whitman ,county1 ,washington1 that the ,secretary determines1 with approval of the ,washington ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife and the ,secretary of the ,interior acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 equals or exceeds the value of the ,federal land both as habitat for fish and wildlife and for recreational opportunities related to fish and wildlife4 7#b7 ,land ,exchange ,on conveyance by the ,port of ,whitman ,county to the ,united ,states of all right1 title1 and interest in and to the non-,federal land1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall convey to the ,port of ,whitman ,county all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,federal land4 7#c7 ,deeds 7,a7 ,deed to non-,federal land ,the ,secretary may only accept conveyance of the non-,federal land by warranty deed1 as determined acceptable by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,deed to ,federal land ,the ,secretary shall convey the ,federal land to the ,port of ,whitman ,county by quitclaim deed and subject to any reservations1 terms1 and conditions the ,secretary determines necessary to allow the ,united ,states to operate and maintain the ,lower ,snake ,river ,project and to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,cash ,payment ,if the appraised fair market value of the ,federal land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 exceeds the appraised fair market value of the non-,federal land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,port of ,whitman ,county shall make a cash payment to the ,united ,states reflecting the difference in the appraised fair market values4 7#e7 ,administrative ,expenses ,the ,port of ,whitman ,county shall be responsible for the administrative costs of the transaction in accordance with section #bfie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,fort ,dupont1 ,delaware 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transfer-- 7,a7 all right1 title1 and interest in and to a parcel of land known as that part of the ,original ,acquisition 7,,oade7 ,tract that includes the bed and banks of the ,delaware ,branch ,channel on the north side of the ,fifth ,street ,bridge1 ,delaware ,city1 ,delaware1 containing approximately #ca4f acres of land1 to the ,fort ,du,pont ,redevelopment and ,preservation ,corporation 7herein referred to as the ,grantee72 and 7,b7 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the ,fifth ,street ,bridge1 together with the land known as that part of the ,original ,acquisition 7,,oade7 ,tract that includes the banks and bed of the ,delaware ,branch ,channel1 ,delaware ,city1 ,delaware1 containing approximately #j4bg acres of land1 to the ,state of ,delaware4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,state approval ,before making a transfer under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,governor of ,delaware agrees to the transfer4 7,b7 ,toll-free bridge ,before making a transfer under subparagraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,governor of ,delaware shall agree to ensure that no toll is imposed for use of the bridge referred to in that subsection1 in accordance with section #aji of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aiej 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ecd74 7,c7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the land to be transferred under paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary and the ,governor of ,delaware4 7,d7 ,costs ,any administrative costs for the transfer under paragraph 7#a7 shall be paid by ,fort ,du,pont ,redevelopment and ,preservation ,corporation1 the ,state of ,delaware1 or a combination of those entities4 7#c7 ,consideration ,the ,grantee shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the land conveyed to the ,grantee under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,tuscaloosa1 ,alabama ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall convey by quitclaim deed to the ,city of ,tuscaloosa1 ,alabama1 at fair market value1 the lands owned by the ,united ,states adjacent to the ,black ,warrior ,river on the south side below the ,u4,s4 ,highway #dc bridge1 including the south wall of the ,old ,oliver ,lock1 and extending to the ,corps' current recreation area1 that the ,secretary determines are no longer required for operation and maintenance of the ,oliver ,lock and ,dam4 7h7 ,generally ,applicable ,provisions 7#a7 ,survey to obtain legal description ,the exact acreage and the legal description of any real property to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,applicability of property screening provisions ,section #bfif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to any conveyance under this section4 7#c7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require that any conveyance under this section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,costs of conveyance ,an entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs1 including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs1 associated with the conveyance4 7#e7 ,liability ,an entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall hold the ,united ,states harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out1 on or after the date of the conveyance1 on real property conveyed4 ,the ,united ,states shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out1 before such date1 on the real property conveyed4 #accb4 ,report on future water resources development 7a7 ,programmatic modification ,section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,programmatic modifications ,any programmatic modification for an environmental infrastructure assistance program4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking studies and proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies and inserting studies1 proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies1 and proposed modifications for an environmental infrastructure program2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,programmatic modifications in annual report ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report only proposed modifications for an environmental infrastructure assistance program that have not been included in any previous annual report4 ,for each proposed modification1 the ,secretary shall include a letter or statement of support for the proposed modification from each associated non-,federal interest1 description of assistance provided1 and total ,federal cost of assistance provided4 2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7c77#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,appendix 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report an appendix listing the proposals submitted under subsection 7b7 that were not included in the annual report under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and a description of why the ,secretary determined that those proposals did not meet the criteria for inclusion under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,limitation ,in carrying out the activities described in this section-- 7i7 the ,secretary shall not include proposals in the appendix of the annual report that otherwise meet the criteria for inclusion in the annual report solely on the basis of the ,secretary's determination that the proposal requires legislative changes to an authorized water resources development project1 feasibility study1 or environmental infrastructure program2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary shall not include proposals in the appendix of the annual report that otherwise meet the criteria for inclusion in the annual report solely on the basis of a policy of the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,savings clause ,notwithstanding the third sentence of section #ajja7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;a7b77#b771 projects and separable elements of projects identified in the fiscal year #bjag report prepared in accordance with such section and submitted to ,congress on ,december #ae1 #bjaf1 shall not be deauthorized unless such projects and separable elements meet the requirements of section #acja7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #afhg74 ,d ,water ,resources ,infrastructure #adja4 ,project authorizations ,the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the reports titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress on ,march #ag1 #bjag1 and ,february #e1 #bjah1 respectively1 pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 or otherwise reviewed by ,congress are authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary substantially in accordance with the plans1 and subject to the conditions1 described in the respective reports or decision documents designated in this section3 7#a7 ,navigation ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,a,r,three ,rivers ,southeast ,arkansas,september #f1 #bjah,total3 #ahd1cie1jjj 7to be derived from the general fund of the ,treasury and from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund7 #b4 ,p,r,san ,juan ,harbor,august #bc1 #bjah;,federal3 #da1cde1hdj,non-,federal3 #ac1gha1bfg,total3 #ee1abg1ajg #c4 ,t,x,galveston ,harbor ,channel ,extension ,project1 ,houston-,galveston ,navigation ,channels ,aug4 #h1 #bjag;,federal3 #aj1ddd1jjj,non-,federal3 #c1dha1jjj,total3 #ac1ibe1jjj #d4 ,w,a,seattle ,harbor ,navigation ,improvement ,project,june #g1 #bjah;,federal3 #bi1cfb1jjj,non-,federal3 #ca1hhj1jjj,total3 #fa1bdb1jjj 7#b7 ,flood risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,c,a,lower ,san ,joaquin ,river,july #ca1 #bjah;,federal3 #gab1afi1jjj,non-,federal3 #chc1dge1jjj,total3 #a1jie1fdd1jjj #b4 ,h,i,ala ,wai ,canal,dec4 #ba1 #bjag;,federal3 #bab1ged1jjj ,non-,federal3 #aad1efj1jjj,total3 #cbg1cac1jjj #c4 ,,ny ,mamaroneck-,sheldrake ,rivers,dec4 #ad1 #bjag;,federal3 #ec1ejj1jjj,non-,federal3 #bh1gej1jjj,total3 #hb1bej1jjj 7#c7 ,hurricane and storm damage risk reduction ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,initial ,costs and ,estimated ,renourishment ,costs #a4 ,,fl ,st4 ,johns ,county,aug4 #h1 #bjag;,initial ,federal3 #e1hgc1bhc ,initial ,non-,federal3 #ai1ffa1ibd;,initial ,total3 #be1ece1bjg ,renourishment ,federal3 #i1gea1ghh,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #de1cdd1afi,renourishment ,total3 #ee1jie1ieg #b4 ,f,l,st4 ,lucie ,county,dec4 #ae1 #bjag;,initial ,federal3 #g1bci1dig;,initial ,non-,federal3 #ac1ddc1fad ,initial ,total3 #bj1fhc1aaj ,renourishment ,federal3 #i1jic1iii,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #bd1ehh1iia,renourishment ,total3 #cc1fhb1iij #c4 ,t,x,sabine ,pass to ,galveston ,bay,dec4 #g1 #bjag;,federal3 #b1bjj1ceg1jjj ,non-,federal3 #a1ahd1hjg1jjj ,total3 #c1che1afd1jjj 7#d7 ,flood risk management and ecosystem restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,n,m,espaola ,valley1 ,rio ,grande ,may #aa1 #bjah;,federal3 #ee1fjb1bff,non-,federal3 #g1fcg1gfd,total3 #fc1bdj1jcj 7#e7 ,ecosystem restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,t,x,resacas1 in the vicinity of the ,city of ,brownsville ,september #f1 #bjah;,federal3 #ada1dhi1jjj,non-,federal3 #fe1fge1jjj,total3 #bjg1afd1jjj 7#f7 ,modifications and other projects ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,decision,document,d4 ,estimated ,costs #a4 ,g,a,savannah ,harbor ,expansion ,project ,dec4 #e1 #bjaf;,federal3 #gca1gjj1jjj,non-,federal3 #bhg1bjj1jjj,total3 #a1jah1ijj1jjj #b4 ,m,i,soo ,locks1 ,sault ,ste4 ,marie,june #bi1 #bjah;,federal3 #ibb1dcb1jjj,non-,federal3 #j,total3 #ibb1dcb1jjj #c4 ,t,n,chickamauga ,lock ,replacement,july #ai1 #bjah,total3 #geg1fff1jjj 7to be derived from the general fund of the ,treasury and from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund7 #adjb4 ,special rules 7a7 ,st4 ,paul ,harbor1 ,alaska ,notwithstanding section #bjjh7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #ajgd71 the project for navigation1 ,st4 ,paul ,harbor1 authorized by section #aja7;b77#c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cffg71 shall be cost-shared substantially in accordance with the costs established by section #aje of the ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjc 7#aag ,stat4 #aci74 7b7 ,espaola ,valley1 ,new ,mexico ,the ,secretary shall carry out the project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration1 ,espaola ,valley1 ,rio ,grande and ,tributaries1 ,new ,mexico1 authorized by section #adja7d7 of this ,act substantially in accordance with terms and conditions described in the ,report of the ,chief of ,engineers1 dated ,may #aa1 #bjah1 including1 notwithstanding section #bjjh7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad2 #aba ,stat4 #ajgd71 the recommended cost share4 #adjc4 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to further improve the project for navigation1 ,norfolk ,harbor and ,channels1 ,virginia1 authorized by section #bja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #djij71 substantially in accordance with the plans1 and subject to the conditions1 described in the ,report of the ,chief of ,engineers dated ,june #bi1 #bjah4 7b7 ,thimble ,shoal channel widening ,the ,secretary may carry out additional modifications to the project described in subsection 7a7 that are identified in the report titled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress on ,february #e1 #bjah1 pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d74 7c7 ,maximum authorized cost ,notwithstanding section #ijb7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj7;a77#b77;,b771 the maximum authorized cost for the project described in subsection 7a7 shall not be modified for the improvements and modifications authorized by subsections 7a7 and 7b74 ,,ii ,drinking ,water ,system ,improvement #bjja4 ,indian reservation drinking water program 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall carry out a 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 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 to connect1 expand1 or repair an existing public water system1 as defined in section #adja7d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f7#d771 in order to improve water quality1 water pressure1 or water services4 7c7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall select not less than one eligible project for a reservation that serves more than one federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program under subsection 7a7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbb4 #bjjb4 ,clean1 safe1 reliable water infrastructure ,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 for the implementation of efforts 7other than actions authorized under subparagraph 7,a77 to protect source water in areas delineated pursuant to section #adec before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by inserting 1 and to implement efforts to protect source water1 after wellhead protection programs4 #bjjc4 ,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 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 or 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 and 7#c7 that is1 as of the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah-- 7,a7 in significant noncompliance with this ,act or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this ,act2 or 7,b7 listed as having a history of significant noncompliance with this title pursuant to section #adbj7;b77#a74 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 4 #bjjd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to access to nonpotable water ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 access to nonpotable water sources for industry can relieve the supply and demand challenges for potable water in water-stressed regions throughout the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 water users are encouraged to continue implementing and incentivizing nonpotable water reuse programs that will achieve greater water savings and conservation needs4 #bjje4 ,drinking water infrastructure resilience and sustainability ,section #adei;,a of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 7#b7 in subsection 7k71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking this section and inserting subsections 7a7 through 7j7 of this section2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,state response to contaminants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may1 subject to the terms and conditions of this section1 issue a grant to a requesting ,state1 on behalf of an underserved community1 so the ,state may assist in1 or otherwise carry out1 necessary and appropriate activities related to a contaminant-- 7,a7 that is determined by the ,state to-- 7i7 be present in1 or likely to enter into1 a public water system serving1 or an underground source of drinking water for1 such underserved community2 and 7ii7 potentially present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons2 and 7,b7 with respect to which the ,state determines appropriate authorities have not acted sufficiently to protect the health of such persons4 7#b7 ,recovery of funds ,if1 subsequent to the ,administrator's award of a grant to a ,state under this subsection1 any person or entity 7including an eligible entity71 is found by the ,administrator or a court of competent jurisdiction to have caused or contributed to contamination that was detected as a result of testing conducted1 or treated1 with funds provided under this subsection1 and such contamination violated a law administered by the ,administrator1 such person or entity shall1 upon issuance of a final judgment or settlement and the exhaustion of all appellate and administrative remedies-- 7,a7 notify the ,administrator in writing not later than #cj days after such issuance of a final judgment or settlement and the exhaustion of all appellate and administrative remedies2 and 7,b7 promptly pay the ,administrator an amount equal to the amount of such funds4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,drinking water infrastructure resilience and sustainability 7#a7 ,resilience and natural hazard ,the terms resilience and natural hazard have the meaning given such terms in section #adcc7;h74 7#b7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may establish and carry out a program1 to be known as the ,drinking ,water ,system ,infrastructure ,resilience and ,sustainability ,program1 under which the ,administrator1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 shall award grants in each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj to eligible entities for the purpose of increasing resilience to natural hazards4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity may only use grant funds received under this subsection to assist in the planning1 design1 construction1 implementation1 operation1 or maintenance of a program or project that increases resilience to natural hazards through-- 7,a7 the conservation of water or the enhancement of water use efficiency2 7,b7 the modification or relocation of existing drinking water system infrastructure made1 or that is at risk of being1 significantly impaired by natural hazards1 including risks to drinking water from flooding2 7,c7 the design or construction of desalination facilities to serve existing communities2 7,d7 the enhancement of water supply through the use of watershed management and source water protection2 7,e7 the enhancement of energy efficiency or the use and generation of renewable energy in the conveyance or treatment of drinking water2 or 7,f7 the development and implementation of measures to increase the resilience of the eligible entity to natural hazards4 7#d7 ,application ,to seek a grant under this subsection1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application that-- 7,a7 includes a proposal of the program or project to be planned1 designed1 constructed1 implemented1 operated1 or maintained by the eligible entity2 7,b7 identifies the natural hazard risk to be addressed by the proposed program or project2 7,c7 provides documentation prepared by a ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 or local government agency of the natural hazard risk to the area where the proposed program or project is to be located2 7,d7 includes a description of any recent natural hazard events that have affected the applicable water system2 7,e7 includes a description of how the proposed program or project would improve the performance of the system under the anticipated natural hazards2 and 7,f7 explains how the proposed program or project is expected to enhance the resilience of the system to the anticipated natural hazards4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj4 4 #bjjf4 ,voluntary school and child care program lead testing grant program enhancement 7a7 ,voluntary school and child care program lead testing grant program enhancement ,section #adfd7;d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,technical assistance ,in carrying out the grant program under subparagraph 7,a71 beginning not later than #a year after the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,administrator shall provide technical assistance to recipients of grants under this subsection-- 7i7 to assist in identifying the source of lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care programs under the jurisdiction of the grant recipient2 7ii7 to assist in identifying and applying for other ,federal and ,state grant programs that may assist the grant recipient in eliminating lead contamination described in clause 7i72 7iii7 to provide information on other financing options in eliminating lead contamination described in clause 7i72 and 7iv7 to connect grant recipients with nonprofit and other organizations that may be able to assist with the elimination of lead contamination described in clause 7i74 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following paragraph3 7#d7 ,priority ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to ,states and local educational agencies that will assist in voluntary testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care programs that are in low-income areas4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7 of this section7-- 7,a7 by striking is authorized and inserting are authorized2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjba and inserting #bjai1 and #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 7b7 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools 7#a7 ,in general ,part ,f of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adfe4 ,drinking water fountain replacement for schools 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to local educational agencies for the replacement of drinking water fountains manufactured prior to #aihh4 7b7 ,use of funds ,funds awarded under the grant program-- 7#a7 shall be used to pay the costs of replacement of drinking water fountains in schools2 and 7#b7 may be used to pay the costs of monitoring and reporting of lead levels in the drinking water of schools of a local educational agency receiving such funds1 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding funds under the grant program1 the ,administrator shall give priority to local educational agencies based on economic need4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #adfa7e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ba7e77 is amended by inserting or drinking water fountain after water cooler each place it appears4 #bjjg4 ,innovative water technology grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a public water system 7as defined under section #adja7d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f7#d7772 7,b7 an institution of higher education2 7,c7 a research institution or foundation2 7,d7 a regional water organization2 or 7,e7 a nonprofit organization described in section #addb7;e77#h7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#a7;e77#h774 7b7 ,grant program authorized ,the ,administrator shall carry out a grant program for the purpose of accelerating the development and deployment of innovative water technologies that address pressing drinking water supply1 quality1 treatment1 or security challenges of public water systems1 areas served by private wells1 or source waters4 7c7 ,grants ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall make grants to eligible entities-- 7#a7 to develop1 test1 and deploy innovative water technologies2 or 7#b7 to provide technical assistance to deploy demonstrated innovative water technologies4 7d7 ,selection criteria ,in making grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 award grants through a competitive process to eligible entities the ,administrator determines are best able to carry out the purpose of the program2 and 7#b7 give priority to projects that have the potential-- 7,a7 to reduce ratepayer or community costs or costs of future capital investments2 7,b7 to significantly improve human health or the environment2 or 7,c7 to provide additional drinking water supplies with minimal environmental impact4 7e7 ,cost-,sharing ,the ,federal share of the cost of activities carried out using a grant under this section shall be not more than #fe percent4 7f7 ,limitation ,the maximum amount of a grant under this section shall be #e1jjj1jjj4 7g7 ,report ,each year1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available on the website of the ,administrator a report that describes any advancements during the previous year in development of innovative water technologies made as a result of funding provided under this section4 7h7 ,partnerships ,grants awarded under this program may include projects that are carried out by an eligible entity in cooperation with a private entity1 including a farmer1 farmer cooperative1 or manufacturer of water technologies4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj4 #bjjh4 ,improved consumer confidence reports ,section #adad7;c77#d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;c77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading for subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,annual reports and inserting ,reports2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 or provide by electronic means1 after to mail2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the ,administrator1 and and inserting the ,administrator1 including corrosion control efforts1 and2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following clause3 7vii7 ,identification of1 if any-- 7,i7 exceedances described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 for which corrective action has been required by the ,administrator or the ,state 7in the case of a ,state exercising primary enforcement responsibility for public water systems7 during the monitoring period covered by the consumer confidence report2 and 7,,ii7 violations that occurred during the monitoring period covered by the consumer confidence report4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,revisions 7i7 ,understandability and frequency ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the parties identified in subparagraph 7,a71 shall issue revisions to the regulations issued under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 to increase-- 7aa7 the readability1 clarity1 and understandability of the information presented in consumer confidence reports2 and 7bb7 the accuracy of information presented1 and risk communication1 in consumer confidence reports2 and 7,,ii7 with respect to community water systems that serve #aj1jjj or more persons1 to require each such community water system to provide1 by mail1 electronic means1 or other methods described in clause 7ii71 a consumer confidence report to each customer of the system at least biannually4 7ii7 ,electronic delivery ,any revision of regulations pursuant to clause 7i7 shall allow delivery of consumer confidence reports by methods consistent with methods described in the memorandum ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act-,consumer ,confidence ,report ,rule ,delivery ,options issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency on ,january #c1 #bjac4 4 #bjji4 ,contractual agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #adad7;h77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;h77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 entering into a contractual agreement for significant management or administrative functions of the system to correct violations identified in the plan4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #adad7;i77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7;i77#a77 is amended by inserting a comma after #adag4 #bjaj4 ,additional considerations for compliance 7a7 ,mandatory assessment ,subsection 7h7 of section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,authority for mandatory assessment 7,a7 ,authority ,a ,state with primary enforcement responsibility or the ,administrator 7if the ,state does not have primary enforcement responsibility7 may require the owner or operator of a public water system to assess options for consolidation1 or transfer of ownership of the system1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 or other actions expected to achieve compliance with national primary drinking water regulations described in clause 7i77,i71 if-- 7i7 the public water system-- 7,i7 has repeatedly violated one or more national primary drinking water regulations and such repeated violations are likely to adversely affect human health2 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 is unable or unwilling to take feasible and affordable actions1 as determined by the ,state with primary enforcement responsibility or the ,administrator 7if the ,state does not have primary enforcement responsibility71 that will result in the public water system complying with the national primary drinking water regulations described in subclause 7,i71 including accessing technical assistance and financial assistance through the ,state loan fund pursuant to section #adeb2 or 7bb7 has already undertaken actions described in item 7aa7 without achieving compliance2 7ii7 such consolidation1 transfer1 or other action is feasible2 and 7iii7 such consolidation1 transfer1 or other action could result in greater compliance with national primary drinking water regulations4 7,b7 ,tailoring of assessments ,requirements for any assessment to be conducted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be tailored with respect to the size1 type1 and characteristics1 of the public water system to be assessed4 7,c7 ,approved entities ,an assessment conducted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may be conducted by an entity approved by the ,state requiring such assessment 7or the ,administrator1 if the ,state does not have primary enforcement responsibility71 which may include such ,state 7or the ,administrator1 as applicable71 the public water system1 or a third party4 7,d7 ,burden of assessments ,it is the sense of ,congress that any assessment required pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 should not be overly burdensome on the public water system that is assessed4 7#d7 ,financial assistance ,notwithstanding section #adeb7;a77#c71 a public water system undertaking consolidation or transfer of ownership or other actions pursuant to an assessment completed under paragraph 7#c7 may receive a loan described in section #adeb7;a77#b77;,a7 to carry out such consolidation1 transfer1 or other action4 7#e7 ,protection of nonresponsible system 7,a7 ,identification of liabilities 7i7 ,in general ,an owner or operator of a public water system that submits a plan pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 based on an assessment conducted with respect to such public water system under paragraph 7#c7 shall identify as part of such plan-- 7,i7 any potential and existing liability for penalties and damages arising from each specific violation identified in the plan of which the owner or operator is aware2 and 7,,ii7 any funds or other assets that are available to satisfy such liability1 as of the date of submission of such plan1 to the public water system that committed such violation4 7ii7 ,inclusion ,in carrying out clause 7i71 the owner or operator shall take reasonable steps to ensure that all potential and existing liabilities for penalties and damages arising from each specific violation identified in the plan are identified4 7,b7 ,reservation of funds ,a public water system that1 consistent with the findings of an assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 has completed the actions under a plan submitted and approved pursuant to this subsection shall not be liable under this title for a violation of this title identified in the plan1 except to the extent to which funds or other assets are identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii7 as available to satisfy such liability4 7#f7 ,regulations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,administrator shall promulgate regulations to implement paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e74 4 7b7 ,retention of primary enforcement authority 7#a7 ,in general ,section #adac7;a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#b7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 has adopted and is implementing procedures for requiring public water systems to assess options for consolidation or transfer of ownership or other actions in accordance with the regulations issued by the ,administrator under section #adad7;h77#f72 and 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adac7;b77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#b7;b77#a77 is amended by striking of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d74 #bjaa4 ,improved accuracy and availability of compliance monitoring data ,section #adad of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#c7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,improved accuracy and availability of compliance monitoring data 7#a7 ,strategic plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with ,states 7including ,states without primary enforcement responsibility under section #adac71 public water systems1 and other interested stakeholders1 shall develop and provide to ,congress a strategic plan for improving the accuracy and availability of monitoring data collected to demonstrate compliance with national primary drinking water regulations and submitted-- 7,a7 by public water systems to ,states2 or 7,b7 by ,states to the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,in developing the strategic plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall evaluate any challenges faced-- 7,a7 in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of submitted data described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by ,states and public water systems in implementing an electronic system for submitting such data1 including the technical and economic feasibility of implementing such a system2 and 7,c7 by users of such electronic systems in being able to access such data4 7#c7 ,findings and recommendations ,the ,administrator shall include in the strategic plan provided to ,congress under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 a summary of the findings of the evaluation under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 recommendations on practicable1 cost-effective methods and means that can be employed to improve the accuracy and availability of submitted data described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategic plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may1 as appropriate1 consult with ,states or other ,federal agencies that have experience using practicable methods and means to improve the accuracy and availability of submitted data described in such paragraph4 4 #bjab4 ,asset management ,section #adbj of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#i7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 a description of how the ,state will1 as appropriate-- 7i7 encourage development by public water systems of asset management plans that include best practices for asset management2 and 7ii7 assist1 including through the provision of technical assistance1 public water systems in training operators or other relevant and appropriate persons in implementing such asset management plans4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by inserting 1 including efforts of the ,state to encourage development by public water systems of asset management plans and to assist public water systems in training relevant and appropriate persons in implementing such asset management plans after public water systems in the ,state2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,information on asset management practices ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and not less often than every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall review and1 if appropriate1 update educational materials1 including handbooks1 training materials1 and technical information1 made available by the ,administrator to owners1 managers1 and operators of public water systems1 local officials1 technical assistance providers 7including nonprofit water associations71 and ,state personnel concerning best practices for asset management strategies that may be used by public water systems4 4 #bjac4 ,community water system risk and resilience 7a7 ,in general ,section #adcc of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;i-#b7 is amended to read as follows3 #adcc4 ,community water system risk and resilience 7a7 ,risk and resilience assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,each community water system serving a population of greater than #c1cjj persons shall conduct an assessment of the risks to1 and resilience of1 its system4 ,such an assessment-- 7,a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7i7 the risk to the system from malevolent acts and natural hazards2 7ii7 the resilience of the pipes and constructed conveyances1 physical barriers1 source water1 water collection and intake1 pretreatment1 treatment1 storage and distribution facilities1 electronic1 computer1 or other automated systems 7including the security of such systems7 which are utilized by the system2 7iii7 the monitoring practices of the system2 7iv7 the financial infrastructure of the system2 7v7 the use1 storage1 or handling of various chemicals by the system2 and 7vi7 the operation and maintenance of the system2 and 7,b7 may include an evaluation of capital and operational needs for risk and resilience management for the system4 7#b7 ,baseline information ,the ,administrator1 not later than ,august #a1 #bjai1 after consultation with appropriate departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government and with ,state and local governments1 shall provide baseline information on malevolent acts of relevance to community water systems1 which shall include consideration of acts that may-- 7,a7 substantially disrupt the ability of the system to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water2 or 7,b7 otherwise present significant public health or economic concerns to the community served by the system4 7#c7 ,certification 7,a7 ,certification ,each community water system described in paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,administrator a certification that the system has conducted an assessment complying with paragraph 7#a74 ,such certification shall be made prior to-- 7i7 ,march #ca1 #bjbj1 in the case of systems serving a population of #ajj1jjj or more2 7ii7 ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 in the case of systems serving a population of #ej1jjj or more but less than #ajj1jjj2 and 7iii7 ,june #cj1 #bjba1 in the case of systems serving a population greater than #c1cjj but less than #ej1jjj4 7,b7 ,review and revision ,each community water system described in paragraph 7#a7 shall review the assessment of such system conducted under such paragraph at least once every #e years after the applicable deadline for submission of its certification under subparagraph 7,a7 to determine whether such assessment should be revised4 ,upon completion of such a review1 the community water system shall submit to the ,administrator a certification that the system has reviewed its assessment and1 if applicable1 revised such assessment4 7#d7 ,contents of certifications ,a certification required under paragraph 7#c7 shall contain only-- 7,a7 information that identifies the community water system submitting the certification2 7,b7 the date of the certification2 and 7,c7 a statement that the community water system has conducted1 reviewed1 or revised the assessment1 as applicable4 7#e7 ,provision to other entities ,no community water system shall be required under ,state or local law to provide an assessment described in this section 7or revision thereof7 to any ,state1 regional1 or local governmental entity solely by reason of the requirement set forth in paragraph 7#c7 that the system submit a certification to the ,administrator4 7b7 ,emergency response plan ,each community water system serving a population greater than #c1cjj shall prepare or revise1 where necessary1 an emergency response plan that incorporates findings of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 for such system 7and any revisions thereto74 ,each community water system shall certify to the ,administrator1 as soon as reasonably possible after the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 but not later than #f months after completion of the assessment under subsection 7a71 that the system has completed such plan4 ,the emergency response plan shall include-- 7#a7 strategies and resources to improve the resilience of the system1 including the physical security and cybersecurity of the system2 7#b7 plans and procedures that can be implemented1 and identification of equipment that can be utilized1 in the event of a malevolent act or natural hazard that threatens the ability of the community water system to deliver safe drinking water2 7#c7 actions1 procedures1 and equipment which can obviate or significantly lessen the impact of a malevolent act or natural hazard on the public health and the safety and supply of drinking water provided to communities and individuals1 including the development of alternative source water options1 relocation of water intakes1 and construction of flood protection barriers2 and 7#d7 strategies that can be used to aid in the detection of malevolent acts or natural hazards that threaten the security or resilience of the system4 7c7 ,coordination ,community water systems shall1 to the extent possible1 coordinate with existing local emergency planning committees established pursuant to the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajja et seq47 when preparing or revising an assessment or emergency response plan under this section4 7d7 ,record maintenance ,each community water system shall maintain a copy of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 and the emergency response plan prepared under subsection 7b7 7including any revised assessment or plan7 for #e years after the date on which a certification of such assessment or plan is submitted to the ,administrator under this section4 7e7 ,guidance to small public water systems ,the ,administrator shall provide guidance and technical assistance to community water systems serving a population of less than #c1cjj persons on how to conduct resilience assessments1 prepare emergency response plans1 and address threats from malevolent acts and natural hazards that threaten to disrupt the provision of safe drinking water or significantly affect the public health or significantly affect the safety or supply of drinking water provided to communities and individuals4 7f7 ,alternative preparedness and operational resilience programs 7#a7 ,satisfaction of requirement ,a community water system that is required to comply with the requirements of subsections 7a7 and 7b7 may satisfy such requirements by-- 7,a7 using and complying with technical standards that the ,administrator has recognized under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 submitting to the ,administrator a certification that the community water system is complying with subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,authority to recognize ,consistent with section #ab7;d7 of the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie1 the ,administrator shall recognize technical standards that are developed or adopted by third-party organizations or voluntary consensus standards bodies that carry out the objectives or activities required by this section as a means of satisfying the requirements under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7g7 ,technical assistance and grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish and implement a program1 to be known as the ,drinking ,water ,infrastructure ,risk and ,resilience ,program1 under which the ,administrator may award grants in each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba to owners or operators of community water systems for the purpose of increasing the resilience of such community water systems4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,as a condition on receipt of a grant under this section1 an owner or operator of a community water system shall agree to use the grant funds exclusively to assist in the planning1 design1 construction1 or implementation of a program or project consistent with an emergency response plan prepared pursuant to subsection 7b71 which may include-- 7,a7 the purchase and installation of equipment for detection of drinking water contaminants or malevolent acts2 7,b7 the purchase and installation of fencing1 gating1 lighting1 or security cameras2 7,c7 the tamper-proofing of manhole covers1 fire hydrants1 and valve boxes2 7,d7 the purchase and installation of improved treatment technologies and equipment to improve the resilience of the system2 7,e7 improvements to electronic1 computer1 financial1 or other automated systems and remote systems2 7,f7 participation in training programs1 and the purchase of training manuals and guidance materials1 relating to security and resilience2 7,g7 improvements in the use1 storage1 or handling of chemicals by the community water system2 7,h7 security screening of employees or contractor support services2 7,i7 equipment necessary to support emergency power or water supply1 including standby and mobile sources2 and 7,j7 the development of alternative source water options1 relocation of water intakes1 and construction of flood protection barriers4 7#c7 ,exclusions ,a grant under this subsection may not be used for personnel costs1 or for monitoring1 operation1 or maintenance of facilities1 equipment1 or systems4 7#d7 ,technical assistance ,for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator may use not more than #e1jjj1jjj from the funds made available to carry out this subsection to provide technical assistance to community water systems to assist in responding to and alleviating a vulnerability that would substantially disrupt the ability of the system to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water 7including sources of water for such systems7 which the ,administrator determines to present an immediate and urgent need4 7#e7 ,grants for small systems ,for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator may use not more than #aj1jjj1jjj from the funds made available to carry out this subsection to make grants to community water systems serving a population of less than #c1cjj persons1 or nonprofit organizations receiving assistance under section #addb7;e71 for activities and projects undertaken in accordance with the guidance provided to such systems under subsection 7e7 of this section4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this subsection1 there are authorized to be appropriated #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term resilience means the ability of a community water system or an asset of a community water system to adapt to or withstand the effects of a malevolent act or natural hazard without interruption to the asset's or system's function1 or if the function is interrupted1 to rapidly return to a normal operating condition2 and 7#b7 the term natural hazard means a natural event that threatens the functioning of a community water system1 including an earthquake1 tornado1 flood1 hurricane1 wildfire1 and hydrologic changes4 4 7b7 ,sensitive information 7#a7 ,protection from disclosure ,information submitted to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency pursuant to section #adcc of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 shall be protected from disclosure in accordance with the provisions of such section as in effect on such day4 7#b7 ,disposal ,the ,administrator1 in partnership with community water systems 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act71 shall develop a strategy to1 in a timeframe determined appropriate by the ,administrator1 securely and permanently dispose of1 or return to the applicable community water system1 any information described in paragraph 7#a74 #bjad4 ,authorization for grants for ,state programs ,section #addc7;a77#g7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#b7;a77#g77 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #aiig through #bjjc and inserting #abe1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 #bjae4 ,state revolving loan funds 7a7 ,use of funds ,section #adeb7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking 7including expenditures for planning1 design1 and associated preconstruction activities1 including activities relating to the siting of the facility1 but not and inserting 7including expenditures for planning1 design1 siting1 and associated preconstruction activities1 or for replacing or rehabilitating aging treatment1 storage1 or distribution facilities of public water systems1 but not4 7b7 ,prevailing wages ,section #adeb7;a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,prevailing wages ,the requirements of section #adej7;e7 shall apply to any construction project carried out in whole or in part with assistance made available by a ,state loan fund4 4 7c7 ,assistance for disadvantaged communities ,section #adeb7;d77#b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,total amount of subsidies ,for each fiscal year1 of the amount of the capitalization grant received by the ,state for the year1 the total amount of loan subsidies made by a ,state pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 may not exceed #ce percent2 and 7,b7 to the extent that there are sufficient applications for loans to communities described in paragraph 7#a71 may not be less than #f percent4 4 7d7 ,types of assistance ,section #adeb7;f77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;f77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 each loan will be fully amortized not later than #cj years after the completion of the project1 except that in the case of a disadvantaged community 7as defined in subsection 7d77#c77 a ,state may provide an extended term for a loan1 if the extended term-- 7i7 terminates not later than the date that is #dj years after the date of project completion2 and 7ii7 does not exceed the expected design life of the project2 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #a year after completion of the project for which the loan was made and all that follows through design life of the project2 and inserting #ah months after completion of the project for which the loan was made24 7e7 ,needs survey ,section #adeb7;h7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting 7#a7 ,the ,administrator2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,any assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 after the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah shall include an assessment of costs to replace all lead service lines 7as defined in section #adei;,b7a77#d77 of all eligible public water systems in the ,united ,states1 and such assessment shall describe separately the costs associated with replacing the portions of such lead service lines that are owned by an eligible public water system and the costs associated with replacing any remaining portions of such lead service lines1 to the extent practicable4 4 7f7 ,other authorized activities ,section #adeb7k77#a77;,c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7k77#a77;,c77 is amended by striking for fiscal years #aiif and #aiig to delineate and assess source water protection areas in accordance with section #adec and inserting to delineate1 assess1 and update assessments for source water protection areas in accordance with section #adec4 7g7 ,best practices for administration of ,state revolving loan funds ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended by adding after subsection 7r7 the following3 7s7 ,best practices for ,state loan fund administration ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 collect information from ,states on administration of ,state loan funds established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a71 including-- 7,a7 efforts to streamline the process for applying for assistance through such ,state loan funds2 7,b7 programs in place to assist with the completion of applications for assistance through such ,state loan funds2 7,c7 incentives provided to public water systems that partner with small public water systems to assist with the application process for assistance through such ,state loan funds2 7,d7 practices to ensure that amounts in such ,state loan funds are used to provide loans1 loan guarantees1 or other authorized assistance in a timely fashion2 7,e7 practices that support effective management of such ,state loan funds2 7,f7 practices and tools to enhance financial management of such ,state loan funds2 and 7,g7 key financial measures for use in evaluating ,state loan fund operations1 including-- 7i7 measures of lending capacity1 such as current assets and current liabilities or undisbursed loan assistance liability2 and 7ii7 measures of growth or sustainability1 such as return on net interest2 7#b7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 disseminate to the ,states best practices for administration of such ,state loan funds1 based on the information collected pursuant to this subsection2 and 7#c7 periodically update such best practices1 as appropriate4 4 #bjaf4 ,authorization for source water petition programs ,section #aded7;e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ad7;e77 is amended by striking #aiig through #bjjc and inserting #bjbj through #bjba4 #bjag4 ,review of technologies ,part ,e of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adei;,d4 ,review of technologies 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator1 after consultation with appropriate departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government and with ,state and local governments1 shall review 7or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to provide for a review of7 existing and potential methods1 means1 equipment1 and technologies 7including review of cost1 availability1 and efficacy of such methods1 means1 equipment1 and technologies7 that-- 7#a7 ensure the physical integrity of community water systems2 7#b7 prevent1 detect1 and respond to any contaminant for which a national primary drinking water regulation has been promulgated in community water systems and source water for community water systems2 7#c7 allow for use of alternate drinking water supplies from nontraditional sources2 and 7#d7 facilitate source water assessment and protection4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall include review of methods1 means1 equipment1 and technologies-- 7#a7 that are used for corrosion protection1 metering1 leak detection1 or protection against water loss2 7#b7 that are intelligent systems1 including hardware1 software1 or other technology1 used to assist in protection and detection described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 that are point-of-use devices or point-of-entry devices2 7#d7 that are physical or electronic systems that monitor1 or assist in monitoring1 contaminants in drinking water in real-time2 and 7#e7 that allow for the use of nontraditional sources for drinking water1 including physical separation and chemical and biological transformation technologies4 7c7 ,availability ,the ,administrator shall make the results of the review under subsection 7a7 available to the public4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 which shall remain available until expended4 4 #bjah4 ,source water 7a7 ,addressing source water used for drinking water ,section #cjd of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,state emergency planning commission and inserting ,state emergency response commission2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,addressing source water used for drinking water 7#a7 ,applicable ,state agency notification ,a ,state emergency response commission shall-- 7,a7 promptly notify the applicable ,state agency of any release that requires notice under subsection 7a72 7,b7 provide to the applicable ,state agency the information identified in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,c7 provide to the applicable ,state agency a written followup emergency notice in accordance with subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,community water system notification 7,a7 ,in general ,an applicable ,state agency receiving notice of a release under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 promptly forward such notice to any community water system the source waters of which are affected by the release2 7ii7 forward to the community water system the information provided under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7iii7 forward to the community water system the written followup emergency notice provided under paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7,b7 ,direct notification ,in the case of a ,state that does not have an applicable ,state agency1 the ,state emergency response commission shall provide the notices and information described in paragraph 7#a7 directly to any community water system the source waters of which are affected by a release that requires notice under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,community water system ,the term community water system has the meaning given such term in section #adja7ae7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act4 7,b7 ,applicable ,state agency ,the term applicable ,state agency means the ,state agency that has primary responsibility to enforce the requirements of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act in the ,state4 4 7b7 ,availability to community water systems ,section #cab7;e7 of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,state emergency planning commission and inserting ,state emergency response commission2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,availability to community water systems 7,a7 ,in general ,an affected community water system may have access to tier ,,ii information by submitting a request to the ,state emergency response commission or the local emergency planning committee4 ,upon receipt of a request for tier ,,ii information1 the ,state commission or local committee shall1 pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 request the facility owner or operator for the tier ,,ii information and make available such information to the affected community water system4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term affected community water system means a community water system 7as defined in section #adja7ae7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act7 that receives supplies of drinking water from a source water area1 delineated under section #adec of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act1 in which a facility that is required to prepare and submit an inventory form under subsection 7a77#a7 is located4 4 #bjai4 ,report on ,federal cross-cutting requirements 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of a study1 to be conducted in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 any ,state agency that has primary responsibility to enforce the requirements of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 in a ,state1 and public water systems1 to identify demonstrations of compliance with a ,state or local environmental law that may be substantially equivalent to any demonstration required by the ,administrator for compliance with a ,federal cross-cutting requirement4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7#a7 ,federal cross-cutting requirement ,the term ,federal cross-cutting requirement means a requirement of a ,federal law or regulation1 compliance with which is a condition on receipt of a loan or loan guarantee pursuant to section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab71 that1 if applied with respect to projects and activities for which a public water system receives such a loan or loan guarantee1 would be substantially equivalent to a requirement of an applicable ,state or local law4 7#b7 ,public water system ,the term public water system has the meaning given that term in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f74 #bjbj4 ,assistance for areas affected by natural disasters 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community water system ,the term community water system has the meaning given such term in section #adja7ae7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f7#ae774 7#b7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means a ,state1 as defined in section #adja7ac77;,b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f7#ac77;,b774 7#c7 ,eligible system ,the term eligible system means a community water system-- 7,a7 that serves an area for which1 after ,january #a1 #bjag1 the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47-- 7i7 has issued a major disaster declaration2 and 7ii7 provided disaster assistance2 or 7,b7 that is capable of extending its potable drinking water service into an underserved area4 7#d7 ,national primary drinking water regulation ,the term national primary drinking water regulation means a national primary drinking water regulation under section #adab of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a74 7#e7 ,underserved area ,the term underserved area means a geographic area in an eligible ,state that-- 7,a7 is served by a community water system serving fewer than #ej1jjj persons where delivery of1 or access to1 potable water is or was disrupted2 and 7,b7 received disaster assistance pursuant to a declaration described in paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7b7 ,state revolving loan fund assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible ,state may use funds provided pursuant to subsection 7e77#a7 to provide assistance to an eligible system within the eligible ,state for the purpose of restoring or increasing compliance with national primary drinking water regulations in an underserved area4 7#b7 ,inclusion 7,a7 ,additional subsidization ,with respect to assistance provided under paragraph 7#a71 an eligible system shall be eligible to receive loans with additional subsidization 7including forgiveness of principal1 negative-interest loans1 or grants 7or any combination thereof77 for the purpose described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,nondesignation ,assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 may include additional subsidization1 as described in subparagraph 7,a71 even if the service area of the eligible system has not been designated by the applicable eligible ,state as a disadvantaged community pursuant to section #adeb7;d77#c7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#c774 7c7 ,exclusion ,assistance provided under this section shall not include assistance for a project that is financed 7directly or indirectly71 in whole or in part1 with proceeds of any obligation issued after the date of enactment of this ,act the interest of which is exempt from the tax imposed under chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7d7 ,nonduplication of work ,an activity carried out pursuant to this section shall not duplicate the work or activity of any other ,federal or ,state department or agency4 7e7 ,additional drinking water ,state revolving fund capitalization grants 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency #ajj1jjj1jjj to provide additional capitalization grants pursuant to section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 to eligible ,states1 to be available-- 7,a7 for a period of #bd months beginning on the date on which the funds are made available for the purpose described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 after the end of such #bd-month period1 until expended for the purpose described in paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection4 7#b7 ,supplemented intended use plans 7,a7 ,obligation of amounts ,not later than #cj days after the date on which an eligible ,state submits to the ,administrator a supplemental intended use plan under section #adeb7;b7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b771 from funds made available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall obligate to such eligible ,state such amounts as are appropriate to address the needs identified in such supplemental intended use plan for the purpose described in subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,plans ,a supplemental intended use plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include information regarding projects to be funded using the assistance provided under subsection 7b77#a71 including1 with respect to each such project-- 7i7 a description of the project2 7ii7 an explanation of the means by which the project will restore or improve compliance with national primary drinking water regulations in an underserved area2 7iii7 the estimated cost of the project2 and 7iv7 the projected start date for the project4 7#c7 ,unobligated amounts ,any amounts made available to the ,administrator under paragraph 7#a7 that are unobligated on the date that is #bd months after the date on which the amounts are made available shall be available for the purpose of providing additional grants to ,states to capitalize ,state loan funds as provided under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab74 7#d7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 all requirements of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 shall apply to funding provided under this section4 7,b7 ,intended use plans ,section #adeb7;b77#a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;b77#a77 shall not apply to a supplemental intended use plan under paragraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,state contribution ,for amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a71 the matching requirements in section #adeb7;e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;e77 shall not apply to any funds provided to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico under this section4 #bjba4 ,monitoring for unregulated contaminants 7a7 ,in general ,section #adde of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,monitoring by certain systems 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 the ,administrator shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose-- 7,a7 require public water systems serving between #c1cjj and #aj1jjj persons to monitor for unregulated contaminants in accordance with this section2 and 7,b7 ensure that only a representative sample of public water systems serving fewer than #c1cjj persons are required to monitor4 7#b7 ,effective date ,paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect #c years after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#c7 ,limitation ,paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect unless the ,administrator determines that there is not sufficient laboratory capacity to accommodate the analysis necessary to carry out monitoring required under such paragraph4 7#d7 ,limitation on enforcement ,the ,administrator may not enforce a requirement to monitor pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 with respect to any public water system serving fewer than #c1cjj persons1 including by subjecting such a public water system to any civil penalty4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #ae1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year for which monitoring is required to be carried out under this subsection for the ,administrator to pay the reasonable cost of such testing and laboratory analysis as are necessary to carry out monitoring required under this subsection4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #adde7;a77#b77;,h7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d7;a77#b77;,h77 is amended by striking #aiig through #bjjc and inserting #bjai through #bjba4 7c7 ,inclusion in data base ,section #adde7;g77#g7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d7;g77#g77 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#c7 inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 if applicable1 monitoring information collected by public water systems pursuant to subsection 7j7 that is not duplicative of monitoring information included in the data base under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d72 and 4 #bjbb4 ,american iron and steel products ,section #adeb7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjag and inserting fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #bjbc4 ,authorization for capitalization grants to ,states for ,state drinking water treatment revolving loan funds ,section #adeb7m7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the first sentence and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this section-- 7,a7 #a1agd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,b7 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,c7 #a1iej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 7#b7 by striking ,to the extent amounts authorized to be and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,to the extent amounts authorized to be 2 and 7#c7 by striking 7prior to the fiscal year #bjjd74 ,,iii ,energy #cjja4 ,modernizing authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals 7a7 ,preliminary permits ,section #e of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gih7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking three and inserting #d2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,commission may extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than #b additional years beyond the #c years and inserting the following3 ,commission may-- 7#a7 extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than #d additional years beyond the #d years 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 after the end of an extension period granted under paragraph 7#a71 issue an additional permit to the permittee if the ,commission determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of the additional permit4 4 7b7 ,time limit for construction of project works ,section #ac of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjf7 is amended in the second sentence by striking once but not longer than two additional years and inserting for not more than #h additional years14 7c7 ,obligation for ,payment of ,annual ,charges ,any obligation of a licensee or exemptee for the payment of annual charges under section #aj7;e7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjc7;e77 for a project that has not commenced construction as of the date of enactment of this ,act shall commence not earlier than the latest of-- 7#a7 the date by which the licensee or exemptee is required to commence construction2 or 7#b7 the date of any extension of the deadline under paragraph 7#a74 #cjjb4 ,qualifying conduit hydropower facilities ,section #cj7;a7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbc;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking #de days and inserting #cj days2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c77ii71 by striking #e and inserting #dj4 #cjjc4 ,promoting hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams ,part ,i of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gib et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cd4 ,promoting hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams 7a7 ,expedited licensing process for non-,federal hydropower projects at existing nonpowered dams 7#a7 ,in general ,as provided in this section1 the ,commission may issue and amend licenses1 as appropriate1 for any facility the ,commission determines is a qualifying facility4 7#b7 ,rule ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission shall issue a rule establishing an expedited process for issuing and amending licenses for qualifying facilities under this section4 7#c7 ,interagency task force 7,a7 ,in establishing the expedited process under this section1 the ,commission shall convene an interagency task force1 with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies and ,indian tribes represented1 to coordinate the regulatory processes associated with the authorizations required to construct and operate a qualifying facility4 7,b7 ,the task force shall develop procedures that are consistent with subsection 7e77#a77;,e7 to seek to ensure that1 for projects licensed pursuant to this section1 the ,commission and appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies and ,indian tribes shall exercise their authorities in a manner that1 to the extent practicable1 will not result in any material change to the storage1 release1 or flow operations of the associated nonpowered dam existing at the time an applicant files its license application4 7#d7 ,length of process ,the ,commission shall seek to ensure that the expedited process under this section will result in a final decision on an application for a license by not later than #b years after receipt of a completed application for the license4 7b7 ,dam safety 7#a7 ,assessment ,before issuing any license for a qualifying facility1 the ,commission shall assess the safety of existing non-,federal dams and other non-,federal structures related to the qualifying facility 7including possible consequences associated with failure of such structures74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in issuing any license for a qualifying facility at a non-,federal dam1 the ,commission shall ensure that the ,commission's dam safety requirements apply to such qualifying facility1 and the associated qualifying nonpowered dam1 over the term of such license4 7c7 ,interagency communications ,interagency cooperation in the preparation of environmental documents under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 with respect to an application for a license for a qualifying facility under this section1 and interagency communications relating to licensing process coordination pursuant to this section1 shall not-- 7#a7 be considered to be ex parte communications under ,commission rules2 or 7#b7 preclude an agency from participating in a licensing proceeding under this part1 providing that any agency participating as a party in a licensing proceeding under this part shall1 to the extent practicable1 demonstrate a separation of staff cooperating with the ,commission under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and staff participating in the applicable proceeding under this part4 7d7 ,identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission1 with the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall jointly develop a list of existing nonpowered ,federal dams that the ,commission and the ,secretaries agree have the greatest potential for non-,federal hydropower development4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing the list under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission and the ,secretaries may consider the following3 7,a7 ,the compatibility of hydropower generation with existing purposes of the dam4 7,b7 ,the proximity of the dam to existing transmission resources4 7,c7 ,the existence of studies to characterize environmental1 cultural1 and historic resources relating to the dam4 7,d7 ,the effects of hydropower development on release or flow operations of the dam4 7#c7 ,availability ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 provide the list developed under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 make such list available to the public4 7e7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,qualifying criteria ,the term qualifying criteria means1 with respect to a facility-- 7,a7 as of the date of enactment of this section1 the facility is not licensed under1 or exempted from the license requirements contained in1 this part2 7,b7 the facility will be associated with a qualifying nonpowered dam2 7,c7 the facility will be constructed1 operated1 and maintained for the generation of electric power2 7,d7 the facility will use for such generation any withdrawals1 diversions1 releases1 or flows from the associated qualifying nonpowered dam1 including its associated impoundment or other infrastructure2 and 7,e7 the operation of the facility will not result in any material change to the storage1 release1 or flow operations of the associated qualifying nonpowered dam4 7#b7 ,qualifying facility ,the term qualifying facility means a facility that is determined under this section to meet the qualifying criteria4 7#c7 ,qualifying nonpowered dam ,the term qualifying nonpowered dam means any dam1 dike1 embankment1 or other barrier-- 7,a7 the construction of which was completed on or before the date of enactment of this section2 7,b7 that is or was operated for the control1 release1 or distribution of water for agricultural1 municipal1 navigational1 industrial1 commercial1 environmental1 recreational1 aesthetic1 drinking water1 or flood control purposes2 and 7,c7 that1 as of the date of enactment of this section1 is not generating electricity with hydropower generating works that are licensed under1 or exempted from the license requirements contained in1 this part4 7f7 ,savings ,clause ,nothing in this section affects-- 7#a7 any authority of the ,commission to license a facility at a nonpowered dam under this part2 and 7#b7 any authority of the ,commission to issue an exemption to a small hydroelectric power project under the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh4 4 #cjjd4 ,closed-,loop pumped storage projects ,part ,i of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gib et seq471 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ce4 ,closed-,loop pumped storage projects 7a7 ,expedited licensing process for closed-,loop pumped storage projects 7#a7 ,in general ,as provided in this section1 the ,commission may issue and amend licenses1 as appropriate1 for closed-loop pumped storage projects4 7#b7 ,rule ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission shall issue a rule establishing an expedited process for issuing and amending licenses for closed-loop pumped storage projects under this section4 7#c7 ,interagency task force ,in establishing the expedited process under this section1 the ,commission shall convene an interagency task force1 with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies and ,indian tribes represented1 to coordinate the regulatory processes associated with the authorizations required to construct and operate closed-loop pumped storage projects4 7#d7 ,length of process ,the ,commission shall seek to ensure that the expedited process under this section will result in final decision on an application for a license by not later than #b years after receipt of a completed application for such license4 7b7 ,dam safety ,before issuing any license for a closed-loop pumped storage project1 the ,commission shall assess the safety of existing dams and other structures related to the project 7including possible consequences associated with failure of such structures74 7c7 ,exceptions from other requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,in issuing or amending a license for a closed-loop pumped storage project pursuant to the expedited process established under this section1 the ,commission may grant an exception from any other requirement of this part with respect to any part of the closed-loop pumped storage project 7not including any dam or other impoundment74 7#b7 ,consultation ,in granting an exception under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall consult with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service1 and the ,state agency exercising administration over the fish and wildlife resources of the ,state in which the closed-loop pumped storage project is or will be located1 in the manner provided by the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7#c7 ,terms and conditions ,in granting an exception under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall include in any such exception-- 7,a7 such terms and conditions as the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service1 and the ,state agency described in paragraph 7#b7 each determine are appropriate to prevent loss of1 or damage to1 fish and wildlife resources and to otherwise carry out the purposes of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act2 and 7,b7 such terms and conditions as the ,commission deems appropriate to ensure that such closed-loop pumped storage project continues to comply with the provisions of this section and terms and conditions included in any such exception4 7#d7 ,fees ,the ,commission1 in addition to the requirements of section #aj7;e71 shall establish fees which shall be paid by an applicant for a license for a closed-loop pumped storage project that is required to meet terms and conditions set by fish and wildlife agencies under paragraph 7#c74 ,such fees shall be adequate to reimburse the fish and wildlife agencies referred to in paragraph 7#c7 for any reasonable costs incurred in connection with any studies or other reviews carried out by such agencies for purposes of compliance with this section4 ,the fees shall1 subject to annual appropriations ,acts1 be transferred to such agencies by the ,commission for use solely for purposes of carrying out such studies and shall remain available until expended4 7d7 ,transfers ,notwithstanding section #e1 and regardless of whether the holder of a preliminary permit for a closed-loop pumped storage project claimed municipal preference under section #g7;a7 when obtaining the permit1 on request by a municipality1 the ,commission may1 to facilitate development of a closed-loop pumped storage project-- 7#a7 add entities as joint permittees following issuance of a preliminary permit2 and 7#b7 transfer a license in part to one or more nonmunicipal entities as co-licensees with a municipality1 if the municipality retains majority ownership of the project for which the license was issued4 7e7 ,interagency communications ,interagency cooperation in the preparation of environmental documents under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 with respect to an application for a license for a closed-loop pumped storage project submitted pursuant to this section1 and interagency communications relating to licensing process coordination pursuant to this section1 shall not-- 7#a7 be considered to be ex parte communications under ,commission rules2 or 7#b7 preclude an agency from participating in a licensing proceeding under this part1 providing that any agency participating as a party in a licensing proceeding under this part shall1 to the extent practicable1 demonstrate a separation of staff cooperating with the ,commission under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and staff participating in the applicable proceeding under this part4 7f7 ,developing abandoned mines for pumped storage 7#a7 ,workshop ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission shall hold a workshop to explore potential opportunities for development of closed-loop pumped storage projects at abandoned mine sites4 7#b7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission shall issue guidance to assist applicants for licenses or preliminary permits for closed-loop pumped storage projects at abandoned mine sites4 7g7 ,qualifying criteria for closed-,loop pumped storage projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish criteria that a pumped storage project shall meet in order to qualify as a closed-loop pumped storage project eligible for the expedited process established under this section4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,in establishing the criteria under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall include criteria requiring that the pumped storage project-- 7,a7 cause little to no change to existing surface and ground water flows and uses2 and 7,b7 is unlikely to adversely affect species listed as a threatened species or endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc4 7h7 ,savings ,clause ,nothing in this section affects any authority of the ,commission to license a closed-loop pumped storage project under this part4 4 #cjje4 ,considerations for relicensing terms ,part ,i of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gib et seq471 as amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cf4 ,considerations for relicensing terms 7a7 ,in general ,in determining the term of a new license issued when an existing license under this part expires1 the ,commission shall take into consideration1 among other things-- 7#a7 project-related investments by the licensee under the new license2 and 7#b7 project-related investments by the licensee over the term of the existing license4 7b7 ,equal weight ,the determination of the ,commission under subsection 7a7 shall give equal weight to-- 7#a7 investments by the licensee to implement the new license under this part1 including investments relating to redevelopment1 new construction1 new capacity1 efficiency1 modernization1 rehabilitation or replacement of major equipment1 safety improvements1 or environmental1 recreation1 or other protection1 mitigation1 or enhancement measures required or authorized by the new license2 and 7#b7 investments by the licensee over the term of the existing license 7including any terms under annual licenses7 that-- 7,a7 resulted in redevelopment1 new construction1 new capacity1 efficiency1 modernization1 rehabilitation or replacement of major equipment1 safety improvements1 or environmental1 recreation1 or other protection1 mitigation1 or enhancement measures conducted over the term of the existing license2 and 7,b7 were not expressly considered by the ,commission as contributing to the length of the existing license term in any order establishing or extending the existing license term4 7c7 ,commission determination ,at the request of the licensee1 the ,commission shall make a determination as to whether any planned1 ongoing1 or completed investment meets the criteria under subsection 7b77#b74 ,any determination under this subsection shall be issued within #fj days following receipt of the licensee's request4 ,when issuing its determination under this subsection1 the ,commission shall not assess the incremental number of years that the investment may add to the new license term4 ,all such assessment shall occur only as provided in subsection 7a74 4 #cjjf4 ,fair ratepayer accountability1 transparency1 and efficiency standards ,section #bje of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd;d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,inaction of ,commissioners 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a change described in subsection 7d71 if the ,commission permits the #fj-;day period established therein to expire without issuing an order accepting or denying the change because the ,commissioners are divided two against two as to the lawfulness of the change1 as a result of vacancy1 incapacity1 or recusal on the ,commission1 or if the ,commission lacks a quorum-- 7,a7 the failure to issue an order accepting or denying the change by the ,commission shall be considered to be an order issued by the ,commission accepting the change for purposes of section #cac7;a72 and 7,b7 each ,commissioner shall add to the record of the ,commission a written statement explaining the views of the ,commissioner with respect to the change4 7#b7 ,appeal ,if1 pursuant to this subsection1 a person seeks a rehearing under section #cac7;a71 and the ,commission fails to act on the merits of the rehearing request by the date that is #cj days after the date of the rehearing request because the ,commissioners are divided two against two1 as a result of vacancy1 incapacity1 or recusal on the ,commission1 or if the ,commission lacks a quorum1 such person may appeal under section #cac7;b74 4 #cjjg4 ,j4 ,bennett ,johnston ,waterway hydropower extension 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the time period specified in section #ac of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjf7 that would otherwise apply to ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission project numbers #abgef1 #abgeg1 and #abgeh1 the ,commission may1 at the request of the licensee for the applicable project1 and after reasonable notice1 in accordance with the good faith1 due diligence1 and public interest requirements of that section and the ,commission's procedures under that section1 extend the time period during which such licensee is required to commence the construction of its applicable project for up to #c consecutive #b-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the ,commission under that section for such project4 7b7 ,obligation for payment of annual charges ,any obligation of a licensee for a project described in subsection 7a7 for the payment of annual charges under section #aj7;e7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjc7;e77 shall commence when the construction of the project commences4 7c7 ,reinstatement of license2 effective date for extension 7#a7 ,reinstatement ,if the time period required for commencement of construction of a project described in subsection 7a7 has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission may reinstate the license for such project1 effective as of the date of the expiration of the license4 7#b7 ,effective date for extension ,if the ,commission reinstates a license under paragraph 7#a7 for a project1 the first extension authorized under subsection 7a7 with respect to such project shall take effect on the effective date of such reinstatement under paragraph 7#a74 #cjjh4 ,stay and ,reinstatement of ,,ferc ,license ,no4 #aacic for the ,mahoney ,lake ,hydroelectric ,project 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission4 7#b7 ,license ,the term license means the license for the ,commission project numbered #aacic4 7#c7 ,licensee ,the term licensee means the holder of the license4 7b7 ,stay of license ,on the request of the licensee1 the ,commission shall issue an order continuing the stay of the license4 7c7 ,lifting of stay ,on the request of the licensee1 but not later than #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall-- 7#a7 issue an order lifting the stay of the license under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 make the effective date of the license the date on which the stay is lifted under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,extension of license 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the time period specified in section #ac of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjf7 that would otherwise apply to the ,commission project numbered #aacic1 the ,commission may1 at the request of the licensee1 and after reasonable notice1 in accordance with the good faith1 due diligence1 and public interest requirements of1 and the procedures of the ,commission under1 that section1 extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for not more than #c consecutive #b-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the ,commission4 7#b7 ,reinstatement of expired license 7,a7 ,in general ,if the period required for the commencement of construction of the project described in paragraph 7#a7 has expired prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission may reinstate the license effective as of the date of the expiration of the license4 7,b7 ,extension ,if the ,commission reinstates the license under subparagraph 7,a71 the first extension authorized under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date of that expiration4 7e7 ,effect ,nothing in this ,act prioritizes1 or creates any advantage or disadvantage to1 ,commission project numbered #aacic under ,federal law1 including the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gia;a et seq47 or the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 as compared to-- 7#a7 any electric generating facility in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 any electric generating facility that may be examined1 proposed1 or developed during the period of any stay or extension of the license under this ,act4 #cjji4 ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve drawdown 7a7 ,drawdown and sale 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afa of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbda71 except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall draw down and sell #e1jjj1jjj barrels of crude oil from the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve during fiscal year #bjbh4 7#b7 ,deposit of amounts received from sale ,amounts received from a sale under paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury during the fiscal year in which the sale occurs4 7b7 ,emergency protection ,the ,secretary of ,energy may not draw down and sell crude oil under this section in quantities that would limit the authority to sell petroleum products under subsection 7h7 of section #afa of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbda7 in the full quantity authorized by that subsection4 ,,iv ,other ,matters ,a ,clean ,water #daja4 ,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 shall establish a stormwater infrastructure funding task force composed of representatives of ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments and private 7including nonprofit7 entities to conduct a study on1 and develop recommendations to improve1 the availability of public and private sources of funding for the construction1 rehabilitation1 and operation and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure to meet the requirements of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the task force shall-- 7#a7 identify existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local public sources and private sources of funding for stormwater infrastructure2 and 7#b7 consider-- 7,a7 how funding for stormwater infrastructure from such sources has been made available1 and utilized1 in each ,state to address stormwater infrastructure needs identified pursuant to section #eaf7;b77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acge7;b77#a772 7,b7 how the source of funding affects the affordability of the infrastructure 7as determined based on the considerations used to assess the financial capability of municipalities under the integrated planning guidelines described in the ,integrated ,municipal ,stormwater and ,wastewater ,planning ,approach ,framework1 issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency on ,june #e1 #bjab1 and dated ,may1 #bjab71 including consideration of the costs associated with financing the infrastructure2 and 7,c7 whether such sources of funding are sufficient to support capital expenditures and long-term operation and maintenance costs necessary to meet the stormwater infrastructure needs of municipalities4 7c7 ,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 conducted1 and the recommendations developed1 under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state has the meaning given that term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 #dajb4 ,wastewater technology clearinghouse 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 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 technologies1 including onsite and decentralized systems2 and 7,b7 disseminate to units of local government and nonprofit organizations seeking ,federal funds for wastewater technology information on the cost effectiveness of alternative wastewater treatment and recycling technologies1 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 and 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 #acde74 7b7 ,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 of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the type and amount of information provided under subsection 7a7 to units of local government and nonprofit organizations regarding alternative wastewater treatment and recycling technologies2 7#b7 the ,states and regions that have made greatest use of alternative wastewater treatment and recycling technologies2 and 7#c7 the actions taken by the ,administrator to assist ,states in the deployment of alternative wastewater treatment and recycling technologies1 including onsite and decentralized systems4 #dajc4 ,technical assistance for treatment works 7a7 ,technical assistance ,section #ajd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#f72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#g7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 make grants to nonprofit organizations-- 7,a7 to provide technical assistance to rural1 small1 and tribal municipalities for the purpose of assisting1 in consultation with the ,state in which the assistance is provided1 such municipalities and tribal governments in the planning1 developing1 and acquisition of financing for eligible projects and activities described in section #fjc7;c72 7,b7 to provide technical assistance and training for rural1 small1 and tribal publicly owned treatment works and decentralized wastewater treatment systems to enable such treatment works and systems to protect water quality and achieve and maintain compliance with the requirements of this ,act2 and 7,c7 to disseminate information to rural1 small1 and tribal municipalities and municipalities that meet the affordability criteria established under section #fjc7;i77#b7 by the ,state in which the municipality is located with respect to planning1 design1 construction1 and operation of publicly owned treatment works and decentralized wastewater treatment systems4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7w7 ,nonprofit organization ,for purposes of subsection 7b77#h71 the term nonprofit organization means a nonprofit organization that the ,administrator determines1 after consultation with the ,states regarding what small publicly owned treatments works in the ,state find to be most beneficial and effective1 is qualified and experienced in providing on-site training and technical assistance to small publicly owned treatment works4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajd7u7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7u77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and 7#f7 and inserting 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 2 and 7#g7 not to exceed #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc for carrying out subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#h71 and 7g74 #dajd4 ,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 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 vulnerabilities of the ,long ,island ,sound watershed1 including-- 7i7 the identification and assessment of such vulnerabilities in the watershed2 7ii7 the development and implementation of adaptation strategies to reduce such vulnerabilities2 and 7iii7 the identification and assessment of the effects of sea level rise on water quality1 habitat1 and infrastructure2 and 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 a publicly accessible website7 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#b7 in subsection 7d77#c71 in the second sentence1 by striking #ej per centum and inserting #fj percent2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 a publicly accessible website4 7g7 ,federal entities 7#a7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate the actions of all ,federal departments and agencies that affect 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#d7 ,consistency with comprehensive conservation and management plan ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the head of each ,federal department or 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 ,section #h7;g7 of the ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi note2 ,public ,law #aji-cei7 is amended by striking #bjaa and inserting #bjba4 7c7 ,reauthorization of long island sound programs 7#a7 ,long island sound grants ,subsection 7h7 of section #aai of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi7 7as redesignated by subsection 7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 7#b7 ,long island sound stewardship grants ,section #aa7;a7 of the ,long ,island ,sound ,stewardship ,act of #bjjf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfi note2 ,public ,law #aji-cei7 is amended by striking #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #daje4 ,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 is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 4 #dajf4 ,sewer overflow control grants ,section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,grants to states ,the ,administrator may make grants to ,states for the purpose of providing grants to a municipality or municipal entity for planning1 design1 and construction of-- 7,a7 treatment works to intercept1 transport1 control1 treat1 or reuse municipal combined sewer overflows1 sanitary sewer overflows1 or stormwater2 and 7,b7 any other measures to manage1 reduce1 treat1 or recapture stormwater or subsurface drainage water eligible for assistance under section #fjc7;c74 7#b7 ,direct municipal grants ,subject to subsection 7g71 the ,administrator may make a direct grant to a municipality or municipal entity for the purposes described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,administrative requirements ,a project that receives assistance under this section shall be carried out subject to the same requirements as a project that receives assistance from a ,state water pollution control revolving fund under title ,,vi1 except to the extent that the ,governor of the ,state in which the project is located determines that a requirement of title ,,vi is inconsistent with the purposes of this section4 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 a ,governor may not determine that the requirements of title ,,vi relating to the application of section #eac are inconsistent with the purposes of this section4 2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bbe1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbj4 7#b7 ,minimum allocations ,to the extent there are sufficient eligible project applications1 the ,administrator shall ensure that a ,state uses not less than #bj percent of the amount of the grants made to the ,state under subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year to carry out projects to intercept1 transport1 control1 treat1 or reuse municipal combined sewer overflows1 sanitary sewer overflows1 or stormwater through the use of green infrastructure1 water and energy efficiency improvements1 and other environmentally innovative activities4 2 and 7#e7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,allocation of funds 7#a7 ,fiscal year #bjai ,subject to subsection 7h71 the ,administrator shall use the amounts appropriated to carry out this section for fiscal year #bjai for making grants to municipalities and municipal entities under subsection 7a77#b7 in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjbj and thereafter ,subject to subsection 7h71 the ,administrator shall use the amounts appropriated to carry out this section for fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter for making grants to ,states under subsection 7a77#a7 in accordance with a formula to be established by the ,administrator1 after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment1 that allocates to each ,state a proportional share of such amounts based on the total needs of the ,state for municipal combined sewer overflow controls1 sanitary sewer overflow controls1 and stormwater identified in the most recent detailed estimate and comprehensive study submitted pursuant to section #eaf and any other information the ,administrator considers appropriate4 4 #dajg4 ,assistance for individual household decentralized wastewater systems of individuals with low or moderate income 7a7 ,projects and activities eligible for assistance ,section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#aj72 7,b7 by striking ,act4 at the end of paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting ,act2 and2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 the following3 7#ab7 to any qualified nonprofit entity1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to provide assistance to an eligible individual 7as defined in subsection 7j77-- 7,a7 for the repair or replacement of existing individual household decentralized wastewater treatment systems2 or 7,b7 in a case in which an eligible individual resides in a household that could be cost-effectively connected to an available publicly owned treatment works1 for the connection of the applicable household to such treatment works4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,definition of eligible individual ,in subsection 7c77#ab71 the term eligible individual means a member of a household1 the members of which have a combined income 7for the most recent #ab-month period for which information is available7 equal to not more than #ej percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the ,state in which the household is located1 according to the most recent decennial census4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7#a7 the prevalence throughout the ,united ,states of low- and moderate-income households without access to a treatment works2 and 7#b7 the use by ,states of assistance under section #fjc7;c77#ab7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act4 ,b ,,wifia ,reauthorization and ,innovative ,financing for ,state ,loan ,funds #dbja4 ,,wifia reauthorization and innovative financing for ,state loan funds 7a7 ,,wifia reauthorization 7#a7 ,authority ,to provide assistance ,section #ejbc of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting provide financial assistance to before carry out4 7#b7 ,determination of eligibility and project selection ,section #ejbh7;a77#a77;,e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijg7;a77#a77;,e77 is amended to read as follows3 7,e7 ,special rule for certain combined projects ,the ,administrator shall develop a credit evaluation process for a ,federal credit instrument provided to-- 7i7 a ,state infrastructure financing authority for a project under section #ejbf7i71 which may include requiring the provision of a final rating opinion letter from at least one rating agency2 or 7ii7 an entity for a project under section #ejbf7aj71 which may include requiring the provision of a final rating opinion letter from at least two rating agencies4 4 7#c7 ,repayments ,section #ejbi7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijh7;c77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,scheduled and inserting the following3 7i7 ,timing of scheduled loan repayments ,scheduled 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end3 7ii7 ,repayments ,none of the funds for repayment of a secured loan under this title from a ,state infrastructure financing authority may come from funds provided to a ,state revolving loan fund under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 or section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab74 4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ejcc of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,there is and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,fiscal years #bjae through #bjai ,there are 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this subtitle #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking ,of the funds and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,fiscal years #bjae through #bjai ,of the funds 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba ,of the funds made available to carry out this subtitle1 the ,administrator may use for the administration of this subtitle1 including for the provision of technical assistance to aid project sponsors in obtaining the necessary approvals for the project1 not more than #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 4 7b7 ,innovative financing for ,state loan funds 7#a7 ,maximum ,federal involvement ,section #ejbi7;b77#i7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijh7;b77#i77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,exception for projects funded by a ,state infrastructure financing authority ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state infrastructure financing authority may finance up to #ajj percent of the costs of a project using the proceeds of financial assistance authorized under section #ejcc7;e71 provided that1 in the event of a default with respect to any such assistance1 the ,state infrastructure financing authority is solely responsible for immediate repayment of such costs4 4 7#b7 ,program administration ,section #ejcj of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciji7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,prohibition on pass through fees ,the ,administrator1 in the case where a ,state infrastructure financing authority obtains financial assistance under section #ejcc7;e71 shall require as a condition of obtaining such assistance1 that the ,state infrastructure financing authority is prohibited from passing any portion of the fees required under section #ejbi7;b77#g7 to any party that utilizes any portion of such assistance for a project funded by such authority4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7h7 and inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,special rule for state reviews of projects for state infrastructure financing authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,a project described in section #ejbf7i7 for which funding is provided under this title shall comply with any applicable ,state environmental or engineering review requirements pursuant to1 as applicable-- 7,a7 title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 and 7,b7 section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab74 7#b7 ,no new reviews required ,nothing in this title requires any additional or new environmental or engineering review for a project described in section #ejbf7i7 for which funding is provided1 other than any requirement otherwise applicable to the project4 7f7 ,special rule for expedited review of applications from state infrastructure financing authorities ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,administrator receives a complete application from a ,state infrastructure financing authority for a project under section #ejbf7i71 the ,administrator shall1 through a written notice to the ,state infrastructure financing authority-- 7#a7 approve the application2 or 7#b7 provide detailed guidance and an explanation of any changes to the application necessary for approval of the application4 4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ejcc of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,assistance for state infrastructure financing authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 if the ,administrator has available for obligation in a fiscal year at least #ej1jjj1jjj1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #e1jjj1jjj for that fiscal year to provide financial assistance for projects described in section #ejbf7i7 to ,state infrastructure financing authorities4 7#b7 ,no impact on other federal funding ,no funds shall be made available in a fiscal year to the ,administrator for purposes of this subsection if-- 7,a7 the total amount appropriated for the fiscal year for ,state loan funds under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act is less than either the amount made available for such purpose in fiscal year #bjah1 or #aje percent of the previous fiscal year's appropriation for such purpose1 whichever is greater2 and 7,b7 the total amount appropriated for the fiscal year for water pollution control revolving funds under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act is less than either the amount made available for such purpose for fiscal year #bjah1 or #aje percent of the previous fiscal year's appropriation for such purpose1 whichever is greater4 7#c7 ,inclusion in agreement ,if the ,administrator provides financial assistance to a ,state infrastructure financing authority under section #ejbi using funds made available pursuant to this subsection1 the ,administrator shall specify in the agreement under such section the amount of such assistance that is attributable to such funds4 4 7c7 ,administration of ,,wifia program ,section #ejcj of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciji71 as amended by subsection 7b71 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 the ,administrator may enter into an agreement with another relevant ,federal agency to provide assistance in administering and servicing ,federal credit instruments that such agency is authorized to make available4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,administrator may act as an agent for the head of another ,federal agency under paragraph 7#a71 subject to the terms of any agreement entered into by the ,administrator and the head of such other agency under such clause4 7#c7 ,transfer of funds ,the authority of the ,administrator to provide assistance under paragraph 7#a7 is subject to-- 7,a7 the availability of funds appropriated to the other ,federal agency that may be transferred to the ,administrator to carry out an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the transfer of such funds to the ,administrator to carry out such an agreement4 7#d7 ,limitation ,nothing in this subsection affects the authority of the ,administrator with respect to the selection of projects described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#h71 or 7#aj7 of section #ejbf to receive financial assistance under this subtitle4 4 7d7 ,reports on pilot program implementation ,section #ejcd of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,,pilot2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting #c years after the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 ,c ,miscellaneous #dcja4 ,agreement with ,commissioner of ,reclamation ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,commissioner of ,reclamation shall enter into an agreement under section #ejcj7;g7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act 7as added by this ,act74 #dcjb4 ,snake ,river ,basin flood prevention action plan 7a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,army1 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 developed under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 focus on the areas most likely to experience flooding within the #b years following the date of enactment of this ,act2 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 ,commissioner of ,reclamation shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the flood prevention plans developed under subsection 7a74 #dcjc4 ,,gao audit of contracts and ,tainter gate repairs of ,harlan ,county ,dam 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct an audit of the extraordinary maintenance repayment contracts ,no4 #af,,xx#fcjjgg and ,no4 #af,,xx#fcjjgf between the ,united ,states and the ,bostwick ,division for repairs to the ,tainter gates and other features at ,harlan ,county ,dam1 including-- 7,a7 an examination of whether-- 7i7 the ,corps of ,engineers should have designated the ,tainter gate rehabilitation as a ,dam ,safety ,modification1 subject to the cost-sharing requirements under section #abjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfgn71 instead of an extraordinary maintenance project2 and 7ii7 a more appropriate cost share should have applied to the ,bostwick ,division2 7,b7 a review of-- 7i7 the amounts owed by the ,bostwick ,division to the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 and 7ii7 any reimbursements owed by the ,corps of ,engineers to the ,bureau of ,reclamation based on the actual costs of the project after completion2 and 7,c7 a review of project designations and cost-share policies of the ,bureau of ,reclamation and other ,federal agencies for similar spillway gate repairs2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on the results of the audit under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,treatment of payments ,payments made after the date of enactment of this ,act by the ,bostwick ,division to the ,bureau of ,reclamation under the contracts described in subsection 7a77#a7 shall be-- 7#a7 deposited into a no-year account2 and 7#b7 disbursed to the ,bureau of ,reclamation upon submission of the report under subsection 7a77#b74 #dcjd4 ,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 ,innovative water infrastructure workforce development program 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator71 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall establish a competitive grant program-- 7,a7 to assist the development and utilization of innovative activities relating to workforce development and career opportunities in the water utility sector2 and 7,b7 to expand public awareness about water utilities and connect individuals to careers in the water utility sector4 7#b7 ,selection of grant recipients ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall1 to the extent practicable1 select nonprofit professional or service organizations1 labor organizations1 community colleges1 institutions of higher education1 or other training and educational institutions-- 7,a7 that have qualifications and experience-- 7i7 in the development of training programs and curricula relevant to workforce needs of water utilities2 7ii7 working in cooperation with water utilities2 or 7iii7 developing public education materials appropriate for communicating with groups of different ages and educational backgrounds2 and 7,b7 that will address the human resources and workforce needs of water utilities that-- 7i7 are geographically diverse2 7ii7 are of varying sizes2 and 7iii7 serve urban1 suburban1 and rural populations4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may be used for activities such as-- 7,a7 targeted internship1 apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and post-secondary bridge programs for skilled water utility trades that provide-- 7i7 on-the-job training2 7ii7 skills development2 7iii7 test preparation for skilled trade apprenticeships2 7iv7 advance training in the water utility sector relating to construction1 utility operations1 treatment and distribution1 green infrastructure1 customer service1 maintenance1 and engineering2 or 7v7 other support services to facilitate post-secondary success2 7,b7 education programs designed for elementary1 secondary1 and higher education students that-- 7i7 inform people about the role of water and wastewater utilities in their communities2 7ii7 increase the awareness of career opportunities and exposure of students to water utility careers through various work-based learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom2 and 7iii7 connect students to career pathways related to water utilities2 7,c7 regional industry and workforce development collaborations to address water utility employment needs and coordinate candidate development1 particularly in areas of high unemployment or for water utilities with a high proportion of retirement eligible employees2 7,d7 integrated learning laboratories in 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 waste water utilities workers are prepared for higher level supervisory or management-level positions4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj4 #dcje4 ,regional liaisons for minority1 ,tribal1 and low-income communities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall assign at least one employee in each regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to serve as a liaison to minority1 ,tribal1 and low-income communities in the relevant region4 7b7 ,public identification ,the ,administrator shall identify each regional liaison assigned under subsection 7a7 on the internet website of-- 7#a7 the relevant regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7#b7 the ,office of ,environmental ,justice of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 #dcjf4 ,water,sense 7a7 ,water,sense ,the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja et seq47 is amended by adding after section #cbd;,a the following3 #cbd;,b4 ,water,sense program 7a7 ,establishment of ,water,sense program 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a voluntary program1 to be known as the ,water,sense program1 to identify and promote water-efficient products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services in order to1 through voluntary labeling of1 or other forms of communications regarding1 such 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 water systems1 community water systems1 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 ,categories of products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services that may be included under the program include-- 7,a7 irrigation technologies and services2 7,b7 point-of-use water treatment devices2 7,c7 plumbing products2 7,d7 water 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 ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy as appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 establish-- 7,a7 a ,water,sense label to be used for products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services meeting the certification criteria established pursuant to this section2 and 7,b7 the procedure1 including the methods and means1 and criteria by which products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services may be certified to display the ,water,sense label2 7#b7 enhance public awareness regarding the ,water,sense label through outreach and public education2 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 certified to display 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 ,states2 7,c7 using testing protocols1 from the appropriate1 applicable1 and relevant consensus standards1 for the purpose of determining compliance with performance criteria2 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 performance criteria1 review and1 if appropriate1 revise the performance criteria to achieve additional water savings2 7#e7 in revising any ,water,sense criteria-- 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 product1 building1 landscape1 process1 or service category being addressed2 and 7#f7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjai1 consider for review and revise1 if necessary1 any ,water,sense performance criteria adopted before ,january #a1 #bjab4 7c7 ,transparency ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall1 to the extent practicable and not less than annually1 estimate and make available to the public the relative water and energy savings attributable to the use of ,water,sense-labeled products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 and services4 7d7 ,distinction of authorities ,in setting or maintaining specifications and criteria for ,energy ,star pursuant to section #cbd;,a1 and ,water,sense under this section1 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall coordinate to prevent duplicative or conflicting requirements among the respective programs4 7e7 ,no warranty ,a ,water,sense label shall not create any express or implied warranty4 7f7 ,methods for establishing performance criteria ,in establishing performance criteria for products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 or services pursuant to this section1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall use technical specifications and testing protocols established by voluntary consensus standards organizations relevant to specific products1 buildings1 landscapes1 facilities1 processes1 or services1 as appropriate4 7g7 ,definition of feasible ,the term feasible means feasible with the use of the best technology1 techniques1 and other means that the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency finds1 after examination for efficacy under field conditions and not solely under laboratory conditions1 are available 7taking cost into consideration74 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act is amended by adding after the item relating to section #cbd;,a the following3 ,sec4 #cbd;,b4 ,water,sense program4 4 #dcjg4 ,predatory and other wild animals ,section #a of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aica 7#df ,stat4 #adfh1 chapter #cgj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,action by ,,fws ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service shall use the most expeditious procedure practicable to process and administer permits for take of-- 7#a7 a depredating eagle under the ,act of ,june #h1 #aidj 7commonly known as the ,bald ,eagle ,protection ,act7 7#ed ,stat4 #bej1 chapter #bgh2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh et seq471 or sections #bb4aa through #bb4cbof title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 7including depredation of livestock1 wildlife1 and species protected under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 or any other ,federal management program72 or 7#b7 a migratory bird included on the list under section #aj4ac of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 that is posing a conflict4 4 #dcjh4 ,klamath project water and power 7a7 ,addressing water management and power costs for irrigation ,the ,klamath ,basin ,water ,supply ,enhancement ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-dih2 #aad ,stat4 #bbba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #d through #f as sections #e through #g1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #c the following3 #d4 ,power and water management 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered power use ,the term covered power use means a use of power to develop or manage water from any source for irrigation1 wildlife purposes1 or drainage on land that is-- 7,a7 associated with the ,klamath ,project1 including land within a unit of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system that receives water due to the operation of ,klamath ,project facilities2 or 7,b7 irrigated by the class of users covered by the agreement dated ,april #cj1 #aief1 between the ,california ,oregon ,power ,company and ,klamath ,basin ,water ,users ,protective ,association and within the ,off ,project ,area 7as defined in the ,upper ,basin ,comprehensive ,agreement entered into on ,april #ah1 #bjad71 only if each applicable owner and holder of a possessory interest of the land is a party to that agreement 7or a successor agreement that the ,secretary determines provides a comparable benefit to the ,united ,states74 7#b7 ,klamath project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,klamath ,project means the ,bureau of ,reclamation project in the ,states of ,california and ,oregon4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,klamath ,project includes any dam1 canal1 or other works or interests for water diversion1 storage1 delivery1 and drainage1 flood control1 or any similar function that is part of the project described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,power cost benchmark ,the term power cost benchmark means the average net delivered cost of power for irrigation and drainage at ,reclamation projects in the area surrounding the ,klamath ,project that are similarly situated to the ,klamath ,project1 including ,reclamation projects that-- 7,a7 are located in the ,pacific ,northwest2 and 7,b7 receive project-use power4 7b7 ,water activities and drought response 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to the reclamation laws and subject to appropriations and required environmental reviews1 the ,secretary may carry out activities1 including entering into a contract or making financial assistance available through cooperative agreements or other methods-- 7,a7 to plan1 implement1 and administer programs to align water supplies and demand for irrigation water users associated with the ,klamath ,project1 with a primary emphasis on programs developed or endorsed by local entities comprised of representatives of those water users2 7,b7 ,expenditures under this paragraph shall not exceed #aj million on an average annual basis4 7#b7 #bjah drought response ,all disbursements made or to be made based on actions approved by the ,secretary under ,contract ,numbers #ah-,,wc-#bj-ecbb and #ah-,,wc-#bj-ecbc are authorized4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the activities under this subsection-- 7,a7 do not foster groundwater use that results in groundwater level declines that1 based on existing data from the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 are more than appropriate in a critically dry year1 taking into consideration the long-term sustainability of aquifers2 7,b7 do not adversely affect compliance with applicable laws protecting fishery resources in ,upper ,klamath ,lake and the ,klamath ,river4 7#d7 ,conveyance of non-project water 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 any entity operating under a contract entered into with the ,united ,states for the operation and maintenance of any ,klamath ,project works or facility1 and any entity operating any works or facility not owned by the ,united ,states that receives ,klamath ,project water1 may use1 without any additional ,federal contract1 permit1 or other authorization1 any ,klamath ,project works or facility to convey non-,klamath ,project water for any authorized purpose of the ,klamath ,project4 7,b7 ,permits2 measurement ,a use of water pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 7including an addition or conveyance of water7 shall be subject to the requirements that-- 7i7 the applicable entity shall secure all permits required under ,state or local law2 and 7ii7 as applicable-- 7,i7 all water delivered into and taken out of a ,klamath ,project works or facility pursuant to that subparagraph shall be measured2 and 7,,ii7 any irrigation district conveying water shall ensure that only the land authorized to receive water under applicable ,state law shall receive1 and put to beneficial use1 the water1 in accordance with the applicable ,state law and any associated terms and conditions4 7,c7 ,limitation ,a use of non-,klamath ,project water under this paragraph shall not-- 7i7 adversely affect the delivery of water to any water user or land served by the ,klamath ,project2 or 7ii7 result in any additional cost to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to develop or construct new facilities for the ,klamath ,project without appropriate approval from ,congress under section #i of the ,reclamation ,projects ,act of #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe;h72 or 7,b7 to carry out activities that have not otherwise been authorized4 7c7 ,reducing power costs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with interested irrigation interests that are eligible for covered power use and organizations representative of those interests1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7,a7 identifies the power cost benchmark2 and 7,b7 recommends actions 7other than direct payments to persons making covered power uses or to other entities for the purposes of subsidizing power rates7 that1 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 are necessary and appropriate to ensure that the net delivered power cost for covered power use is equal to or less than the power cost benchmark1 including a description of-- 7i7 actions-- 7,i7 to immediately reduce power costs2 and 7,,ii7 to ensure that the net delivered power cost for covered power use is equal to1 or less than1 the power cost benchmark in the near term1 while longer-term actions are being implemented2 7ii7 actions that prioritize-- 7,i7 water and power conservation and efficiency measures that could assist in achieving the power cost benchmark2 7,,ii7 to the extent actions involving the development or acquisition of power generation are included1 renewable energy technologies 7including hydropower72 and 7,,iii7 regional economic development2 7iii7 the potential costs and timeline for the actions recommended under this subparagraph2 7iv7 provisions for modifying the actions and timeline to adapt to new information or circumstances2 and 7v7 a description of public input regarding the proposed actions1 including-- 7,i7 input from water users that have covered power use2 and 7,,ii7 the degree to which those water users concur with the recommendations4 4 7b7 ,effect ,none of the amendments made by this section-- 7#a7 modify any authority or obligation of the ,united ,states with respect to any tribal trust or treaty obligation of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 create or determine any water right or affects any water right or water right claim in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#c7 authorize the use of ,federal funds for the physical deconstruction of the ,iron ,gate1 ,copco #a1 ,copco #b1 or ,john ,c4 ,boyle ,dam located on the ,klamath ,river in the ,states of ,california and ,oregon4 #dcji4 ,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 section1 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 section2 7#b7 the construction of which was completed not later than ,december #ca1 #aide2 7#c7 a corrective action study for which was completed not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae2 and 7#d7 the construction of which was authorized by the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aich 7#eb ,stat4 #abae1 chapter #gie74 #dcaj4 ,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 #dcaa4 ,blackfeet water rights settlement 7a7 ,blackfeet settlement trust fund ,section #cgaf7;e7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #ahce7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking appropriations1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 appropriations1 the following amounts shall be made available to the ,tribe for implementation of this subtitle3 7,a7 #ej percent of the amounts in the ,administration and ,energy ,account4 7,b7 #ej percent of the amounts in the ,,om,r ,account4 7,c7 #ej percent of the amounts in the ,st4 ,mary ,account4 7,d7 #ej percent of the amounts in the ,blackfeet ,water1 ,storage1 and ,development ,projects ,account4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,availability 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 none of the funds deposited in the ,trust ,fund in fiscal year #bjah shall be available for expenditure in accordance with this subsection until the enforceability date4 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 of the funds in the ,administration and ,energy ,account1 #d1hjj1jjj shall be available to the ,tribe for the implementation of this subtitle4 4 7b7 ,blackfeet water settlement implementation fund ,section #cgag7;e7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #ahcg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,amounts in and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts in 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,funding for implementation activities ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the following amounts shall be available to the ,secretary for the implementation of this subtitle3 7,a7 #ej percent of the amounts in the ,,mr,i ,system1 ,irrigation1 and ,water ,storage ,account to carry out section #cgaa4 7,b7 #ej percent of the amounts in the ,,mr,i ,system1 ,irrigation1 and ,water ,storage ,account to carry out section #cgab4 7,c7 #ej percent of the amounts in the ,blackfeet ,irrigation ,project ,deferred ,maintenance and ,four ,horns ,dam ,safety ,improvements ,account to carry out section #cgaj7;c74 7,d7 ,the amounts in the ,blackfeet ,irrigation ,project ,deferred ,maintenance and ,four ,horns ,dam ,safety ,improvements ,account to carry out section #cgaj7;d74 7,e7 ,from the ,st4 ,mary_/,water ,milk ,management and ,activities ,account3 7i7 #ej percent of the amount described in section #cgjg7;g77#a7 to carry out section #cgjg7;c74 7ii7 #ej percent of the amount described in section #cgjg7;g77#b7 to carry out section #cgjg7;d74 7iii7 ,the amount described in section #cgjg7;g77#c7 to carry out subsection 7f74 7iv7 ,the amounts in the ,account to carry out section #cgje4 7#c7 ,availability ,none of the funds made available under this section in fiscal year #bjah shall be available until the enforceability date4 4 7c7 ,technical corrections ,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 #dcab4 ,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 #dcac4 ,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 ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah4 #dcad4 ,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 #dcae4 ,diana ,e4 ,murphy ,united ,states ,courthouse 7a7 ,designation ,the ,united ,states courthouse located at #cjj ,south ,fourth ,street in ,minneapolis1 ,minnesota1 shall be known and designated as the ,diana ,e4 ,murphy ,united ,states ,courthouse4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,united ,states courthouse referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,diana ,e4 ,murphy ,united ,states ,courthouse4 ,amend the title so as to read3 ,an ,act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the ,united ,states1 to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources1 to provide for water pollution control activities1 and for other purposes44 ,clerk4