S. 810 — Reported in Senate

II Calendar No. 192 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 810 [Report No. 115–142] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2017Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works August 2, 2017Reported by Mr. Barrasso, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. 1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2)); or (2) any other Federal restriction that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a), Christian County, Missouri— (1) shall carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (2) shall be liable for any such flood damage that does occur. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No Federal financial assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct and operate a bridge on and over the covered property. 1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2)); or (2) any easement or other Federal restriction pursuant to that Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a)— (1) Christian County, Missouri, or an assignee shall— (A) carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (B) be liable for any such flood damage that does occur; and (2) the Federal Government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the Project. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No future disaster assistance from any Federal source may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project means the project to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on and over the covered property. August 2, 2017Reported with an amendment