,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ffhd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #a1 #bjbj,ms4 ,matsui 7for herself and ,mr4 ,garamendi7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,a ,,bill ,to improve flood protection and water resources enhancement and utilization along the ,sacramento ,river and in the ,yolo ,bypass region of ,california1 to improve policies and procedures for civil works projects of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act shall be known as the ,yolo ,bypass ,system ,improvement ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,governor ,the term ,governor means the ,governor of the ,state of ,california1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,water ,resources and the ,president of the ,central ,valley ,flood ,protection ,board1 or their designees4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,yolo ,bypass ,system ,the term ,yolo ,bypass ,system means the system of weirs1 levees1 bypass structures1 lands and other measures in ,california's ,sacramento ,river ,valley1 extending from the ,fremont ,weir near ,woodland1 ,california1 to the ,sacramento ,river near ,rio ,vista1 ,california1 authorized pursuant to section #b of the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiag 7chapter #add2 #ci ,stat4 #idh74 7#d7 ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership2 ,partnership ,the terms ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership and ,partnership mean the group of parties to the ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,memorandum of ,understanding1 effective ,may #bjaf1 regarding collaboration and cooperation in the ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,region4 #c4 ,yolo ,bypass ,system comprehensive study 7a7 ,comprehensive study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,governor and in coordination with the participants described in paragraph 7#b71 shall conduct a comprehensive study of the ,yolo ,bypass ,system that addresses multiple water resources and related objectives within the ,yolo ,bypass ,system1 including flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 water quality and supply1 agriculture1 and recreation4 7#b7 ,participants ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary and the ,governor shall coordinate with-- 7,a7 the members of the ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership2 and 7,b7 other appropriate regional and local agencies1 municipalities1 and counties1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary and the ,governor4 7#c7 ,prior initiatives ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall incorporate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 relevant information and findings from prior and ongoing initiatives addressing flood control in the ,yolo ,bypass region1 such as-- 7,a7 prior studies and projects by the ,secretary1 including the ,sacramento ,river ,general ,reevaluation ,report2 7,b7 the ,state of ,california ,central ,valley ,flood ,protection ,plan and ,basin-,wide ,feasibility ,study and ,lower ,sacramento ,river_/,delta ,north ,regional ,flood ,management ,plan2 7,c7 activities and findings of the ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership2 7,d7 the ,sacramento and ,san ,joaquin ,river ,basins ,comprehensive ,study2 7,e7 the ,governor's ,water ,resilience ,portfolio ,initiative2 and 7,f7 other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 and local initiatives relating to flood control1 ecosystem restoration1 water supply1 or agriculture4 7#d7 ,objectives ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall study ways to-- 7,a7 in carrying out studies and projects1 increase the role of non-,federal sponsors by more fully incorporating the capabilities of the non-,federal sponsors in areas such as personnel and funding resources1 technical expertise and experience1 and knowledge in project planning1 design1 construction1 real estate acquisition1 contracting1 project operation1 and maintenance2 7,b7 improve the ,secretary's approach to review and implementation of system-wide1 multipurpose water resources investigations with the goal of increasing the likelihood of favorable recommendations for congressional approval2 7,c7 improve the process for evaluating flood risk management for urban areas2 7,d7 improve the quantification and identification of benefits provided by water resource development projects1 including consideration of benefits relating to life safety1 disadvantaged communities1 business continuity1 economic opportunity1 and emergency operations2 7,e7 incorporate the latest technical data and scientific approaches to changing hydrologic and climatic conditions2 7,f7 improve the ,secretary's ability to assess potential damage reduction to lands in agricultural production1 taking into account trends in conversion to higher-value crops2 7,g7 improve the ,secretary's ability to consider potential flood risk management projects based on an integrated system basis rather than a solely incremental basis1 using multi-benefit analyses2 7,h7 improve the ,secretary's analyses of the costs of repetitive damages that are prevented by completing a project1 especially in light of changes in hydrologic and climatic conditions2 and 7,i7 improve the ,secretary's ability to evaluate ecosystem restoration and other environmental benefits4 7#e7 ,review of existing authorities 7,a7 ,in general ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include a review of existing ,federal authorities1 including the ,secretary's guidance on implementing such authorities1 relating to flood risk management and ecosystem restoration that could be more effectively applied to the ,yolo ,bypass ,system1 with a focus on provisions of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba71 the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjaf 7title ,i of ,public ,law #aad-cbb71 and the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah 7title ,i of ,public ,law #aae-bgj7 relating to the ,secretary's review of potential projects4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall include consideration of the following3 7i7 ,the results of the studies and reports under1 and the implementation guidance developed pursuant to1 the following authorities3 7,i7 ,section #cjbc of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad4 7,,ii7 ,section #cjbd of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad4 7,,iii7 ,section #aajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 7,,iv7 ,section #abjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 7,v7 ,section #abaa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 7,,vi7 ,section #abad of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah4 7ii7 ,the authorities provided by1 and the requirements of1 the following3 7,i7 ,section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af74 7,,ii7 ,section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca74 7,,iii7 ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb74 7,,iv7 ,section #ijf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhc74 7,v7 ,the ,national ,levee ,safety ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq474 7,,vi7 ,section #cjbb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcea74 7b7 ,identification and expedited completion of specific studies by the ,secretary 7#a7 ,identification ,based on the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall identify site-specific studies of potential flood risk management and ecosystem restoration projects within the ,yolo ,bypass ,system that have potential for resulting in projects that could be favorably recommended for action to ,congress4 7#b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall conduct any site-specific study identified under paragraph 7#a71 on an expedited basis1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7c7 ,identification of specific studies and initiatives by others 7#a7 ,identification ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,governor and in coordination with other ,federal participants in the study conducted under subsection 7a71 shall identify potential additional studies and initiatives within the purview of other ,federal and ,state agencies to address1 with respect to the ,yolo ,bypass ,system-- 7,a7 aquatic and related terrestrial resources and habitat2 7,b7 water quality and supply2 7,c7 agricultural sustainability2 and 7,d7 recreation4 7#b7 ,effect on other entities ,identification of a study by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall not affect the authority of a ,federal or ,state agency to carry out the study4 7d7 ,incorporation of concurrent initiatives ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 incorporate findings available from the ,yolo ,bypass ,system master plan prepared under section #d1 including baseline technical1 hydrologic and hydraulic1 and environmental information1 and incorporate the recommendations1 policy guidance1 and project prioritization of the ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership4 7e7 ,cost sharing ,the ,federal share of the cost of conducting the study authorized in subsection 7a7 shall be #ge percent1 and the non-,federal share shall be #be percent4 ,the non-,federal share may be contributed in the form of in-kind or cash contributions4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit 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 containing-- 7#a7 findings from the study conducted under subsection 7a72 7#b7 changes to policies that have been1 or will be1 implemented as a result of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 as they relate to the ,yolo ,bypass ,system and nationally1 including such changes resulting from the review of existing statutory authority under subsection 7a77#e72 7#c7 site-specific studies in the ,yolo ,bypass ,system that have been identified under subsection 7b7 and the ,secretary's schedule for conducting such studies2 7#d7 potential studies and initiatives by others identified under subsection 7c71 along with the views of those agencies having jurisdiction2 7#e7 recommendations for legislative changes that are necessary to further the objectives described in subsection 7a71 relating to the ,yolo ,bypass system or nationally2 and 7#f7 written views of the ,governor on activities undertaken pursuant to this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj4 #d4 ,yolo ,bypass ,system master plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,governor and other ,federal and non-,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the ,yolo ,bypass ,system1 shall prepare a master plan for the study1 implementation1 and regulation of flood risk management projects and related water resources projects within the ,yolo ,bypass ,system4 ,the ,secretary and the ,governor shall determine other participants to be invited to participate in development and implementation of the plan4 7b7 ,objectives ,the overarching purposes of the master plan shall be to establish a framework for making better1 quicker1 and well-coordinated multi-level interagency decisions in the ,yolo ,bypass ,system for-- 7#a7 the ,secretary's actions1 relating to-- 7,a7 civil works studies and projects undertaken for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration2 and 7,b7 decisions on regulatory matters under the ,secretary's jurisdiction1 including actions to better coordinate and facilitate programmatic and regulatory decisions2 and 7#b7 actions by other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies relating to implementing programs and policies and making decisions on regulatory matters within those agencies' respective jurisdictions4 7c7 ,supporting goals ,in preparing the plan1 the entities participating in the preparation of the plan shall address the following goals3 7#a7 ,address1 coordinate1 and provide a forum for developing consensus on the broad objectives of the ,yolo ,bypass ,system integrated program established under section #e4 7#b7 ,identify existing and planned activities within the ,yolo ,bypass ,system relating to flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 water quality and supply1 agriculture1 and recreation1 within the jurisdiction of all participants in the plan4 7#c7 ,integrate flood risk management and other water-related activities into a overall systemwide assessment4 7#d7 ,identify specific challenges and opportunities facing local1 regional1 ,state1 and ,federal agencies involved in or affected by projects or regulatory decisions in the ,yolo ,bypass ,system4 7d7 ,master plan components ,the master plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,establishment of a programmatic framework and documentation for engineering1 technical1 and environmental reviews associated with activity within the ,yolo ,bypass ,system1 including civil works projects under the ,secretary's jurisdiction and proposed actions by other entities regulated by the ,secretary pursuant to section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh71 including-- 7,a7 the development of a system-wide hydraulic and ecosystem baseline to facilitate assessment of impacts of potential future projects1 in order to streamline case-by-case reviews2 and 7,b7 consideration of development of regional or programmatic assessments4 7#b7 ,development of comprehensive short- and long-term general plans for future flood risk management projects within the ,yolo ,bypass ,system1 including their potential sequencing4 7#c7 ,development of programmatic1 regional1 or systemwide environmental documentation to facilitate future reviews of site-specific proposals4 7#d7 ,development of a streamlined review and coordination process to expedite ,federal and non-,federal regulatory requirements1 including permits1 approvals1 and associated reviews4 7#e7 ,evaluation and implementation of other baseline initiatives identified by agencies participating in preparation of the plan that would facilitate implementation or approval of initiatives relating to flood risk reduction1 ecosystem restoration1 water quality and supply1 agricultural sustainability1 and recreation4 7e7 ,coordination with ,partnership ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the plan shall incorporate the recommendations of ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ejj1jjj4 #e4 ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership and ,yolo ,bypass ,system integrated program 7a7 ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership 7#a7 ,role of ,secretary ,the ,secretary may participate in1 and provide administrative support to1 the ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,governor1 may designate other entities to consult with the ,partnership4 7#c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that the ,partnership should-- 7,a7 establish an organizational and management structure to identify roles1 responsibilities1 and means of engagement by member agencies of the ,partnership2 7,b7 provide executive oversight and policy guidance for the ,yolo ,bypass ,system integrated program established under subsection 7d72 7,c7 promote communication and coordination among members of the ,partnership and with the public2 7,d7 identify shared project implementation challenges and potential solutions1 while addressing potential conflict2 7,e7 prioritize recommended projects that advance the common vision of the ,partnership and promote objectives of multibenefit projects2 7,f7 assist in securing ,federal and ,state funding for project implementation and other initiatives2 7,g7 explore ways to expedite ,federal1 ,state1 and local regulatory actions1 for individual projects and on a programmatic basis2 7,h7 coordinate and assist ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 and local entities in facilitating project implementation2 and 7,i7 recommend ,federal and ,state legislative and policy changes4 7b7 ,yolo ,bypass ,system integrated program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,governor1 in consultation with other members of the ,yolo ,bypass and ,cache ,slough ,partnership1 shall establish a ,yolo ,bypass ,system integrated program4 7#b7 ,program objectives ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 provide coordinated implementation for projects1 studies1 programs1 regulatory actions1 and other activities undertaken by members of the ,partnership2 7,b7 include features and projects and initiatives associated with flood risk management1 ecosystem restoration1 and water quality and water supply improvement1 and provide for continued agricultural1 natural resource1 and economic sustainability for the region2 and 7,c7 be used to track progress and coordinate project and program funding4 7#c7 ,management ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall1 with the ,governor1 manage the program established under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 may provide support for the day-to-day efforts undertaken by members of the ,partnership to carry out activities under the program4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ejj1jjj in each fiscal year4 #f4 ,effect on other authority ,participation by any ,state entity in the preparation or implementation of the master plan under section #d1 or in the establishment1 management1 or implementation of the ,yolo ,bypass ,system integrated program under section #e1 shall not affect the existing authorities or responsibilities of the entity4