,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ceia ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #d1 #bjbj,mr4 ,barrasso 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,carper1 ,mrs4 ,capito1 and ,mr4 ,cardin7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to provide for 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 purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4,,title ,i--,water resources development,subtitle ,a--,general provisions,sec4 #ajja4 ,upper and ,lower ,missouri ,river comprehensive flood protection studies4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,great ,lakes comprehensive flood protection study4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,additional studies under ,north ,atlantic ,coast comprehensive study4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,maintenance and construction of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4,sec4 #ajje4 ,watercraft inspection stations4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,local government reservoir permit review4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,beneficial use of dredged material4,sec4 #ajji4 ,klamath ,basin ,water ,supply ,enhancement ,act of #bjjj technical corrections4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,project modifications for improvement of environment4,sec4 #ajaa4 ,non-,federal implementation pilot program4,sec4 #ajab4 ,thin layer placement pilot program4,sec4 #ajac4 ,annual report to ,congress on authorized studies and projects4,sec4 #ajad4 ,annual report to ,congress on water resources infrastructure4,sec4 #ajae4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #ajaf4 ,transparency and accountability in cost sharing for water resources development projects4,sec4 #ajag4 ,continuing authority programs4,sec4 #ajah4 ,shore damage prevention or mitigation4,sec4 #ajai4 ,sediment management plan4,sec4 #ajbj4 ,criteria for funding environmental infrastructure projects4,sec4 #ajba4 ,aging infrastructure4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,expediting repairs and recovery from flooding4,sec4 #ajbc4 ,upper ,snake ,river levees4,sec4 #ajbd4 ,uniformity of notification systems4,sec4 #ajbe4 ,susquehanna1 ,delaware1 and ,potomac ,river ,basin commissions4,sec4 #ajbf4 ,wilmington ,harbor ,south ,disposal ,area1 ,delaware4,sec4 #ajbg4 ,conveyance of ,wilmington ,harbor ,north ,disposal ,area1 ,delaware4,sec4 #ajbh4 ,coastal storm damage reduction contracts4,sec4 #ajbi4 ,corps flood policy within urban areas4,sec4 #ajcj4 ,reporting on over budget and behind schedule ,corps projects4,sec4 #ajca4 ,dam remediation for ecosystem restoration4,sec4 #ajcb4 ,conveyance of certain ,federal land to the city of ,montgomery1 ,alabama4,sec4 #ajcc4 ,maintenance of high-risk flood control projects4,sec4 #ajcd4 ,projects to accommodate irregular dredging4,sec4 #ajce4 ,chesapeake ,bay environmental restoration and protection program4,sec4 #ajcf4 ,implementation guidance1 reports1 and briefings4,sec4 #ajcg4 ,interagency task force on small dams and fish passages4,sec4 #ajch4 ,project completion4,sec4 #ajci4 ,levee accreditation process2 levee certifications4,sec4 #ajdj4 ,rehabilitation of flood control pump stations affecting ,corps of ,engineers flood risk management projects4,sec4 #ajda4 ,brandon ,road study4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,credit or reimbursement4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,emergency contracting4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,project partnership agreement4,sec4 #ajde4 ,acceptance of funds for harbor dredging4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,emergency flooding protection for lakes4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,levee safety4,sec4 #ajdh4 ,replacement capacity4,sec4 #ajdi4 ,implementation guidance for post-flood improvements4,sec4 #ajej4 ,willamette ,valley ,project water reallocation4,sec4 #ajea4 ,central ,appalachia water4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,reviewing hydropower at ,corps of ,engineers facilities4,sec4 #ajec4 ,establishing permanent features from emergency response measures4,sec4 #ajed4 ,studies of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests4,sec4 #ajee4 ,subsurface drain systems research and development4,sec4 #ajef4 ,limitation on contract execution in the ,arkansas ,river ,basin4,sec4 #ajeg4 ,support for mitigation efforts for small dams in ,national ,heritage ,corridors4,sec4 #ajeh4 ,report on barriers to infrastructure development at ,united ,states ports4,sec4 #ajei4 ,rye ,harbor1 ,new ,hampshire1 navigation improvement project4,sec4 #ajfj4 ,cape ,arundel disposal site1 ,maine4,sec4 #ajfa4 ,rio ,grande environmental management program1 ,colorado1 ,new ,mexico1 and ,texas4,sec4 #ajfb4 ,restoration of abandoned sites4,sec4 #ajfc4 ,rural ,western water4,sec4 #ajfd4 ,thad ,cochran ,lock and ,dam4,sec4 #ajfe4 ,report on ,corps of ,engineers facilities in ,appalachia4,sec4 #ajff4 ,report on ,corps of ,engineers hydropower facilities in ,appalachia4,sec4 #ajfg4 ,harris ,county1 ,texas4,sec4 #ajfh4 ,identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development4,sec4 #ajfi4 ,inland waterway transportation4,sec4 #ajgj4 ,federal interest determination4,sec4 #ajga4 ,report on single levee standard4,sec4 #ajgb4 ,south ,atlantic ,coastal ,study4,sec4 #ajgc4 ,completion of reports4,sec4 #ajgd4 ,delegation of work for ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan projects4,sec4 #ajge4 ,material breaches of contract4,sec4 #ajgf4 ,repair and restoration of embankments4,sec4 #ajgg4 ,non-,federal interest repayment obligations4,sec4 #ajgh4 ,great ,lakes confined disposal facilities4,sec4 #ajgi4 ,coastal mapping4,sec4 #ajhj4 ,disposal of dredged materials4,sec4 #ajha4 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin mainstem dam fish loss research4,sec4 #ajhb4 ,briefings on dissemination of information4,sec4 #ajhc4 ,corps of ,engineers projects in underserved communities1 economically distressed areas1 or rural areas4,sec4 #ajhd4 ,interim risk reduction measures4,sec4 #ajhe4 ,maintenance dredging permits4,sec4 #ajhf4 ,technical correction4,sec4 #ajhg4 ,annual debris removal4,sec4 #ajhh4 ,enhanced development demonstration program4,sec4 #ajhi4 ,report on benefits calculation for flood control structures4,sec4 #ajij4 ,high water-low water preparedness4,sec4 #ajia4 ,east ,rockaway ,inlet to ,rockaway ,inlet and ,jamaica ,bay ,reformulation1 ,new ,york4,sec4 #ajib4 ,report on antecedent hydrologic conditions4,sec4 #ajic4 ,harmful algal blooms demonstration program4,sec4 #ajid4 ,sense of ,congress relating to annual maintenance dredging4,sec4 #ajie4 ,selection of dredged material disposal method for certain purposes4,sec4 #ajif4 ,increasing access for recreation at ,corps of ,engineers projects4,sec4 #ajig4 ,extinguishment of flowage easements1 ,rough ,river ,lake1 ,kentucky4,sec4 #ajih4 ,small flood control projects4,sec4 #ajii4 ,comprehensive study of ,mississippi ,river ,system from ,old ,river ,control ,structure to ,gulf of ,mexico4,sec4 #aajj4 ,missouri ,river4,sec4 #aaja4 ,flexibility for projects4,sec4 #aajb4 ,development of categorical exclusions4,subtitle ,b--,studies and reports,sec4 #abja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies and modifications4,sec4 #abjb4 ,expedited completion4,sec4 #abjc4 ,inclusion of certain projects in annual report to ,congress4,sec4 #abjd4 ,assistance to non-,federal sponsors4,sec4 #abje4 ,rahway flood risk management feasibility study1 ,new ,jersey4,sec4 #abjf4 ,arctic deep draft port4,sec4 #abjg4 ,nassau ,county ,back ,bays coastal storm risk management4,subtitle ,c--,deauthorizations1 modifications1 and related provisions,sec4 #acja4 ,deauthorization of ,watch ,hill ,cove1 ,rhode ,island and ,connecticut4,sec4 #acjb4 ,rush ,river and ,lower ,rush ,river1 ,north ,dakota4,sec4 #acjc4 ,willamette ,falls ,locks1 ,willamette ,river1 ,oregon4,sec4 #acjd4 ,camden ,harbor1 ,maine4,sec4 #acje4 ,deauthorization of flood control project for ,taylor ,creek ,reservoir and ,levee ,l-#gc1 ,upper ,st4 ,johns ,river ,basin1 ,central and ,southern ,florida4,sec4 #acjf4 ,new ,london ,harbor ,waterfront ,channel1 ,connecticut4,sec4 #acjg4 ,no deauthorization of certain projects4,sec4 #acjh4 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan4,subtitle ,d--,water resources infrastructure,sec4 #adja4 ,project authorizations4,sec4 #adjb4 ,expedited completion of certain projects4,sec4 #adjc4 ,additional project authorizations4,subtitle ,e--,water supply and storage,sec4 #aeja4 ,small water storage projects4,sec4 #aejb4 ,missouri ,river reservoir sediment management4,sec4 #aejc4 ,planning ,assistance for ,states4,sec4 #aejd4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations4,sec4 #aeje4 ,study on data for water allocation1 supply1 and demand4,sec4 #aejf4 ,,gao report on certain ,federal dams and reservoirs4,sec4 #aejg4 ,aquatic ecosystem restoration4,sec4 #aejh4 ,improving reviews for non-,federal hydropower at existing ,corps of ,engineers projects4,sec4 #aeji4 ,surplus water contracts and water storage agreements4,sec4 #aeaj4 ,reduced pricing for certain water supply storage4,subtitle ,f--,invasive ,species,sec4 #afja4 ,definition of invasive species4,sec4 #afjb4 ,invasive species in impaired waters4,sec4 #afjc4 ,aquatic invasive species research4,sec4 #afjd4 ,invasive species mitigation and reduction4,sec4 #afje4 ,terrestrial noxious weed control pilot program4,sec4 #afjf4 ,invasive species risk assessment1 prioritization1 and management4,sec4 #afjg4 ,asian carp prevention and control pilot program4,sec4 #afjh4 ,aquatic invasive species prevention4,sec4 #afji4 ,invasive species in alpine lakes pilot program4,,title ,,ii--,clean water,sec4 #bjja4 ,clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability program4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,increased funding for technical assistance4,sec4 #bjjc4 ,small and medium publicly owned treatment works circuit rider program4,sec4 #bjjd4 ,small publicly owned treatment works efficiency grant program4,sec4 #bjje4 ,wastewater efficiency grant pilot program4,sec4 #bjjf4 ,pilot program for alternative water source projects4,sec4 #bjjg4 ,sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants4,sec4 #bjjh4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment4,sec4 #bjji4 ,water ,resources ,research ,act amendments4,sec4 #bjaj4 ,grants for construction1 refurbishing1 and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems for individuals with low or moderate income4,sec4 #bjaa4 ,connection to publicly owned treatment works4,sec4 #bjab4 ,use of clean water ,state revolving loan funds4,sec4 #bjac4 ,water data sharing pilot program4,sec4 #bjad4 ,water infrastructure financing reauthorization4,sec4 #bjae4 ,final rating opinion letters4,sec4 #bjaf4 ,reauthorization of clean water ,state revolving funds4,sec4 #bjag4 ,wastewater infrastructure discretionary grant program4,sec4 #bjah4 ,small and disadvantaged community analysis4,sec4 #bjai4 ,stormwater infrastructure technology4,,title ,,iii--,tribal and other matters,sec4 #cjja4 ,tribal partnership program4,sec4 #cjjb4 ,cost sharing provisions for territories and ,indian tribes4,sec4 #cjjc4 ,inclusion of ,tribal interests in project consultations4,sec4 #cjjd4 ,indian ,irrigation ,fund reauthorization4,sec4 #cjje4 ,reauthorization of repair1 replacement1 and maintenance of certain ,indian irrigation projects4,sec4 #cjjf4 ,grants to ports to reduce emissions from waterborne vessels4,sec4 #cjjg4 ,mapping and screening tool4,sec4 #cjjh4 ,assessment of coastal water infrastructure vulnerabilities4,sec4 #cjji4 ,report on potential for blue energy at coastal wastewater treatment plants4,sec4 #cjaj4 ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative4,sec4 #cjaa4 ,san ,francisco ,bay restoration4,sec4 #cjab4 ,lake ,tahoe restoration program4,sec4 #cjac4 ,puget ,sound coordinated recovery4,sec4 #cjad4 ,reauthorization of the ,denali ,commission4,sec4 #cjae4 ,municipal ombudsman4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,i ,water resources development ,a ,general provisions #ajja4 ,upper and ,lower ,missouri ,river comprehensive flood protection studies 7a7 ,definition of ,missouri ,river project ,in this section1 the term ,missouri ,river project means-- 7#a7 a project constructed as part of-- 7,a7 the ,pick-,sloan ,missouri ,river ,basin ,program authorized by section #i7;b7 of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the 8,flood ,control ,act of #aidd07 7#eh ,stat4 #hia1 chapter #ffe72 or 7,b7 the ,missouri ,river ,bank ,stabilization and ,navigation ,project authorized by section #b of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aide 7commonly known as the 8,river and ,harbor ,act of #aide07 7#ei ,stat4 #ai1 chapter #ai72 and 7#b7 a locally owned or operated levee system located within the ,upper or ,lower ,missouri ,river basin4 7b7 ,development ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct1 and submit to ,congress a comprehensive strategy and report that describes the results of and aligns the recommendations of1 #b comprehensive studies to address flood risk in areas affected by severe flooding in #bjai along the ,upper and ,lower ,missouri ,river1 including an examination of-- 7#a7 the use of structural and nonstructural flood control and floodplain management strategies1 including the consideration of natural features or nature-based features 7as those terms are defined in section #aahd7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a7772 7#b7 continued operation and maintenance of the navigation project2 7#c7 management of bank caving and erosion2 7#d7 maintenance of water supply2 7#e7 fish and wildlife habitat management2 7#f7 recreation needs2 7#g7 environmental restoration needs2 7#h7 the division of responsibilities of the ,federal ,government and non-,federal interests with respect to ,missouri ,river flooding2 7#i7 the roles and responsibilities of ,federal agencies with respect to ,missouri ,river flooding2 and 7#aj7 any other related matters1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,contents ,the studies conducted under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 include #a study for the ,upper ,missouri ,river and #a study for the ,lower ,missouri ,river2 7#b7 include recommendations on management plans and actions to be carried out by the responsible ,federal agencies to reduce flood risk and improve resiliency that shall be used in recommending projects for construction authorization2 7#c7 address whether changes are necessary to the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the ,missouri ,river ,basin under section #d of the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aich 7#eb ,stat4 #abah1 chapter #gie7 and modified by section #i7;b7 of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd7 7#eh ,stat4 #hia1 chapter #ffe72 7#d7 address the potential for the transfer of flood risk between and within the ,upper and ,lower ,missouri ,river ,basin for any changes recommended under paragraph 7#c72 7#e7 address adverse impacts to navigation and other authorized purposes of the applicable ,missouri ,river project for any changes recommended under paragraph 7#c72 7#f7 address whether there are opportunities for increased non-,federal management in the ,missouri ,river ,basin2 7#g7 recognize the interest and rights of ,states in-- 7,a7 determining the development of watersheds within the borders of the ,state2 and 7,b7 water utilization and control2 7#h7 recognize the primary responsibilities of ,states and local interests in developing water supplies for domestic1 municipal1 industrial1 and other purposes2 and 7#i7 include recommendations for-- 7,a7 non-,federal and ,federal action where appropriate2 and 7,b7 follow-up studies for problem areas for which data or current technology does not allow immediate solutions4 7d7 ,further analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the studies conducted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify institutional and other barriers to providing protection to the areas evaluated in the studies2 7,b7 carry out activities that warrant additional analysis by the ,corps of ,engineers1 including feasibility studies2 and 7,c7 provide recommendations for inclusion of projects and feasibility studies in the report under section #ajac4 7#b7 ,treatment ,a feasibility study carried out under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be considered to be a continuation of the applicable study under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,cost-share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the non-,federal share of the cost of carrying out a feasibility study under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall not be more than #ce percent4 7,b7 ,waiver for small or disadvantaged communities ,in carrying out a feasibility study under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in partnership with a small community or a disadvantaged community 7as those terms are defined in section #ajag7;a77#a771 if the ,secretary determines that the life safety or economic viability of the community is at risk1 the ,secretary shall reduce the non-,federal cost share applicable to the study through a mutual agreement between the ,corps of ,engineers and the non-,federal interest1 in an amount that is-- 7i7 not less than #aj percent of the total project cost2 and 7ii7 up to #ajj percent of the non-,federal cost share applicable to the study4 7#d7 ,timeliness ,the ,secretary shall carry out feasibility studies under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 as expeditiously as possible4 7#e7 ,delegation of approval ,the ,secretary shall delegate the approval authority for initiating any feasibility study under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to the ,commander of the ,northwestern ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7e7 ,consultation2 use of existing data 7#a7 ,consultation ,in conducting the studies under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consult with applicable ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 and other stakeholders4 7#b7 ,use of data ,in conducting the studies under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall make maximum use of data in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act and ongoing programs and efforts of ,federal agencies1 ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and other stakeholders4 7f7 ,cost sharing ,the studies conducted under subsection 7b7 shall be at full ,federal expense4 7g7 ,application of certain requirements ,section #ajja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7a77-- 7#a7 shall not apply to the studies conducted under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 shall apply to a feasibility study carried out under subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7h7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 an interim report on the results of the studies under subsection 7b7 by not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 a final report on the results of the studies under subsection 7b7 by not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajjb4 ,great ,lakes comprehensive flood protection study 7a7 ,definition of ,great ,lakes ,in this section1 the term ,great ,lakes has the meaning given the term in section #aah7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh7;a774 7b7 ,development ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct1 and submit to ,congress a report that describes the results of1 a comprehensive study to address shoreline protection and resiliency in areas affected by flooding in #bjai due to high lake water levels along the ,great ,lakes1 including an examination of-- 7#a7 structural and nonstructural coastal storm and flood risk management measures and flood zone management strategies1 including the consideration of natural features or nature-based features 7as those terms are defined in section #aahd7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a7772 7#b7 continued operation and maintenance of navigation projects within or along the ,great ,lakes impacted by flooding related to high water levels2 7#c7 management of shoreline caving and erosion2 7#d7 recreation needs2 7#e7 environmental restoration needs2 7#f7 the division of responsibilities of the ,federal ,government and non-,federal interests with respect to ,great ,lakes coastal storm and flood risk management measures2 7#g7 the roles and responsibilities of ,federal agencies with respect to ,great ,lakes coastal storm and flood risk management measures2 and 7#h7 other related matters1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 include recommendations on management plans and actions to be carried out by the responsible ,federal agencies1 including the identification of-- 7,a7 additional work that can be carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers under existing authorities to further reduce flood risk2 and 7,b7 additional studies that may be needed2 7#b7 address whether changes are necessary to-- 7,a7 the management plan for the ,great ,lakes2 and 7,b7 the management plans for individual lakes of the ,great ,lakes2 7#c7 address whether there are opportunities for increased non-,federal management in the ,great ,lakes2 and 7#d7 include recommendations for-- 7,a7 non-,federal and ,federal action1 where appropriate2 and 7,b7 follow-up studies for problem areas for which data or current technology does not allow immediate solutions4 7d7 ,further analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the study conducted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify institutional and other barriers to providing protection to the areas evaluated in the study2 and 7,b7 carry out activities that warrant additional analysis by the ,corps of ,engineers1 including feasibility studies4 7#b7 ,treatment ,a feasibility study carried out under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be considered to be a continuation of the study under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,consultation2 use of existing data 7#a7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consult with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies4 7#b7 ,use of data ,in conducting the study under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall make maximum use of data in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act and ongoing programs and efforts of ,federal agencies and ,states4 7f7 ,cost sharing ,the study conducted under subsection 7b7 shall be at full ,federal expense4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 7b7 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajjc4 ,additional studies under ,north ,atlantic ,coast comprehensive study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a study to determine the feasibility of a project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction for any major metropolitan area located in the study area for the comprehensive study authorized under the heading ,investigations under the heading ,corps of ,engineers--,civil under the heading ,department of the ,army under title ,x of division ,a of ,public ,law #aac-b 7#abg ,stat4 #bc7 that was not included in a high-risk focus area identified in the study4 7b7 ,treatment ,a study carried out under subsection 7a7 shall be considered to be a continuation of the comprehensive study described in that subsection4 #ajjd4 ,maintenance and construction of water resources development projects by non-,federal interests ,section #bjd7;c77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7;c77#a77 is amended by striking under subsection 7b7 and inserting under this section4 #ajje4 ,watercraft inspection stations ,section #ajd7;d77#a77;,a77iii7 of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj7;d77#a77;,a77iii77 is amended by striking ,arizona ,river and inserting ,arkansas ,river4 #ajjf4 ,local government reservoir permit review ,section #aaai7;b7 of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdg note2 ,public ,law #aae-bgj7 is amended by striking owned or operated by the ,secretary4 #ajjg4 ,upper ,mississippi ,river protection ,section #bjaj7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abgj2 #acb ,stat4 #chab7 is amended by striking the ,act of ,october #ae1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h-#a7 and inserting section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aicf 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aicf7 7#di ,stat4 #aegb1 chapter #fhh2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;h74 #ajjh4 ,beneficial use of dredged material ,section #aadh of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf note2 ,public ,law #aae-bgj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking grant and inserting approve2 and 7,b7 by striking granting and inserting approving2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking grants and inserting approves4 #ajji4 ,klamath ,basin ,water ,supply ,enhancement ,act of #bjjj technical corrections ,section #d7;b7 of the ,klamath ,basin ,water ,supply ,enhancement ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bbbb2 #acb ,stat4 #chhg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,pursuant to the reclamation laws and subject and inserting ,subject2 and 7ii7 by striking may and inserting is authorized to2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 including conservation and efficiency measures1 land idling1 and use of groundwater1 after administer programs2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 7#c7 by redesignating the second paragraph 7#d7 7relating to the effect of the subsection7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking the ,secretary-- and all that follows through to develop in subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the ,secretary to develop4 #ajaj4 ,project modifications for improvement of environment ,section #abjc7;g7 of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chje7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,for fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj and inserting ,until ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #ajaa4 ,non-,federal implementation pilot program ,section #ajdc of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the date that is and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf42 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking this ,act each place it appears and inserting the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the date that is and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf42 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbf4 #ajab4 ,thin layer placement pilot program ,section #aabb of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #bj projects for the beneficial use of dredged material and inserting #dj projects for the beneficial use of dredged material1 #aj of which shall be projects using thin layer placement of dredged fine and coarse grain sediment for the maintenance and restoration of wetlands2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bj and inserting #dj4 #ajac4 ,annual report to ,congress on authorized studies and projects 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall develop and submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report1 to be entitled ,report to ,congress on ,water ,resources ,development ,projects and ,studies ,available for ,appropriation1 that identifies each authorized study or authorized water resources development project that-- 7#a7 is submitted to the ,secretary by a non-,federal interest pursuant to subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 meets the criteria established under subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7b7 ,requests for proposals 7#a7 ,publication ,not later than ,may #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice requesting proposals from non-,federal interests for authorized studies and authorized water resources development projects to be included in the annual report4 7#b7 ,deadline for requests ,the ,secretary shall include in each notice under this subsection a requirement that non-,federal interests submit to the ,secretary any proposals described in paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #abj days after the date of publication of the notice in the ,federal ,register in order for the proposals to be considered for inclusion in the annual report4 7#c7 ,notification ,on the date of publication of each notice required by this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make the notice publicly available1 including on the internet2 and 7,b7 provide written notification of the publication to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,inclusions 7,a7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report only an authorized study or authorized water resources development project-- 7i7 that has been authorized by ,congress and does not require any additional authorization to be carried out2 7ii7 for which funds may be appropriated under any of the ,investigations1 ,construction1 ,operation and ,maintenance1 or ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries appropriations accounts for the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7iii7 for which the non-,federal interest-- 7,i7 in the case of a study or a project other than a project for which funds may be appropriated for operation and maintenance1 has entered into1 or is willing to enter into1 a feasibility cost-sharing agreement1 design agreement1 or project partnership agreement with the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7,,ii7 demonstrates the legal and financial capability to satisfy the requirements of local cooperation for the study or project4 7,b7 ,description of benefits 7i7 ,description ,the ,secretary shall describe in the annual report1 to the extent applicable and practicable1 for each authorized study and authorized water resources development project included in the annual report1 the benefits1 as described in clause 7ii71 of each authorized study or project4 7ii7 ,benefits ,the benefits referred to in clause 7i7 are benefits to-- 7,i7 the protection of human life and property2 7,,ii7 improvement to transportation2 7,,iii7 the national1 regional1 or local economy2 7,,iv7 the environment2 or 7,v7 the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report1 for each authorized study and authorized water resources development project included under paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 the name of the associated non-,federal interest1 including the name of any non-,federal interest that has contributed1 or is expected to contribute1 a non-,federal share of the cost of the authorized study or authorized water resources development project2 7,b7 the purpose of the authorized study or authorized water resources development project2 7,c7 an estimate1 to the extent practicable1 of the ,federal1 non-,federal1 and total costs of the authorized study or authorized water resources development project1 including1 to the extent practicable1 the fully funded capability of the ,corps of ,engineers for-- 7i7 the #c fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 in the case of an authorized study2 and 7ii7 the #e fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 in the case of an authorized water resources development project2 and 7,d7 an estimate1 to the extent practicable1 of the monetary and nonmonetary benefits of the authorized study or authorized water resources development project4 7#c7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report a certification stating that each authorized study or authorized water resources development project included in the annual report meets the criteria established under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 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 that paragraph4 7,b7 ,limitation ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 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 7d7 ,special rule for initial annual report ,notwithstanding any other deadline under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 publish in the ,federal ,register a notice under subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#b7 include in the notice a requirement that non-,federal interests submit to the ,secretary any proposals described in subsection 7b77#a7 by not later than #abj days after the date of publication of the notice in the ,federal ,register in order for the proposals to be considered for inclusion in the first annual report developed by the ,secretary under this section4 7e7 ,publication ,on submission of an annual report to ,congress1 the ,secretary shall make the annual report publicly available1 including through publication on the internet4 7f7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall develop the annual report using funds available and not otherwise obligated from the ,expenses appropriations account for the ,corps of ,engineers4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,annual report ,the term annual report means a report under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,authorized study ,the term authorized study means-- 7,a7 a study authorized by ,congress to be carried out by the ,corps of ,engineers2 or 7,b7 a feasibility study 7as defined in section #aje of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae77 that has been authorized by ,congress4 7#c7 ,authorized water resources development project ,the term authorized water resources development project includes any water resources development project of the ,corps of ,engineers1 including a project under an environmental infrastructure assistance program4 7#d7 ,non-,federal interest ,the term non-,federal interest has the meaning given the term in section #bba of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b74 #ajad4 ,annual report to ,congress on water resources infrastructure ,section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii77,,iii71 by inserting 1 regional1 or local after national2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#e71 by striking if authorized and all that follows through #bjaf4 #ajae4 ,operation and maintenance ,section #bjd7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#c7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,whenever and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 in any case in which 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for assumption of operation and maintenance of improvements to a federally authorized harbor or inland harbor1 a non-,federal interest shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the improvements carried out by the non-,federal interest under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,a report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include any information necessary for the ,secretary to make a determination under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7i7 economic justification for the improvements2 7ii7 details of the project improvement plan and design2 7iii7 proposed arrangements for the work to be performed2 and 7iv7 documents relating to any applicable permits required for the project improvements4 7#c7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,peer review waiver ,in the case of a project with a cost of less than #bjj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall not be required to subject the project to independent peer review pursuant to section #bjcd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdc74 7,b7 ,calculation of costs ,in calculating the benefit-cost ratio for a project under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall not include non-,federal costs4 7#d7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall make a determination on whether the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 has been met by not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under paragraph 7#b74 4 #ajaf4 ,transparency and accountability in cost sharing for water resources development projects ,section #aabj of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcae;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,excess funds ,in the case of a beach nourishment project carried out by the ,secretary for which funds in excess of the funds needed to complete the nourishment cycle in the current fiscal year have been contributed by a non-,federal interest1 on the request of the non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall1 at the end of the fiscal year-- 7#a7 transfer the excess non-,federal funds to the non-,federal interest2 or 7#b7 transfer the excess non-,federal funds to a separate account of the ,secretary1 in which the funds shall remain available until the non-,federal interest uses the funds to pay the cost-share for other projects carried out by the ,secretary for which a non-,federal cost-share is required4 4 #ajag4 ,continuing authority programs 7a7 ,small or disadvantaged communities 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,continuing authority program ,the term continuing authority program means any of-- 7i7 section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar72 7ii7 section #c of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #ajef1 chapter #ifj2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g72 7iii7 section #ajg of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg72 7iv7 section #aaa of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i72 7v7 section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf72 7vi7 section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas72 7vii7 section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj72 7viii7 section #b of the ,act of ,august #bh1 #aicg 7#ej ,stat4 #hgg1 chapter #hgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;g72 and 7ix7 section #aace of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a74 7,b7 ,disadvantaged community ,the term disadvantaged community means a city1 town1 or other incorporated or unincorporated political subdivision of a ,state that-- 7i7 provides general local government for a population of less than #bj1jjj2 and 7ii7 7,i7 is an economically distressed area 7as defined in section #ajhc7;a772 7,,ii7 is at risk from repeat flooding events2 or 7,,iii7 has a degraded ecosystem4 7,c7 ,small community ,the term small community means a city1 town1 or other incorporated or unincorporated political subdivision of a ,state that provides general local government for a population of less than #aj1jjj4 7#b7 ,cost-share for small communities and disadvantaged communities ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 in carrying out a project under a continuing authority program in a small community or a disadvantaged community1 if the ,secretary determines that the life safety1 economic viability1 or environmental sustainability of the community would be threatened without the project1 the ,secretary shall reduce the non-,federal cost share applicable to the project through a mutual agreement between the ,corps of ,engineers and the non-,federal interest1 in an amount that is-- 7,a7 not less than #aj percent of the total project cost2 and 7,b7 up to #ajj percent of the non-,federal cost share applicable to the project4 7#c7 ,limitations ,in any fiscal year1 the ,secretary may apply a waiver under paragraph 7#b7 to-- 7,a7 not more than #ej projects in small communities2 7,b7 not more than #ej projects in disadvantaged communities2 7,c7 not more than #c projects in small communities within any #a district of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7,d7 not more than #c projects in disadvantaged communities within any #a district of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,authorizations of appropriations and project limits 7#a7 ,emergency streambank and shoreline protection ,section #ad of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting the amount described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 in the proviso1 by striking ,that not more and inserting ,that1 except as provided in subsection 7c71 not more2 7,c7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,amounts described ,the amount referred to in subsection 7a7 is-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #bh1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #bh1ejj1jjj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bi1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #bi1ejj1jjj2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #cj1jjj1jjj2 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #cj1ejj1jjj2 7#g7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #ca1jjj1jjj2 7#h7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #ca1ejj1jjj2 7#i7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #cb1jjj1jjj2 and 7#aj7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #cb1ejj1jjj4 7c7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount for a single project under the proviso in subsection 7a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program ,section #c7;c7 of the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;g7c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #cg1ejj1jjj and inserting the amount described in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,annual limit 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,amounts described ,the amount referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #da1ejj1jjj2 7ii7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #db1jjj1jjj2 7iii7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #db1ejj1jjj2 7iv7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #dc1jjj1jjj2 7v7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #dc1ejj1jjj2 7vi7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #dd1jjj1jjj2 7vii7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #dd1ejj1jjj2 7viii7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #de1jjj1jjj2 7ix7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #de1ejj1jjj2 and 7x7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #df1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the total amount and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the total amount 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 4 7#c7 ,small river and harbor improvement projects ,section #ajg of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking #fb1ejj1jjj and inserting the amount described in paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,that the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,amounts described ,the amount referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #fi1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #fi1ejj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #gj1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #gj1ejj1jjj2 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #ga1jjj1jjj2 7,f7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ga1ejj1jjj2 7,g7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #gb1jjj1jjj2 7,h7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #gb1ejj1jjj2 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #gc1jjj1jjj2 and 7,j7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #gc1ejj1jjj4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,not more than and inserting the following3 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under paragraph 7#a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 4 7#d7 ,shore damage prevention or mitigation 7,a7 ,in general ,section #aaa7;c7 of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i7c77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,no such project shall be initiated and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a project under this section shall not be initiated 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under paragraph 7#a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 4 7,b7 ,certain project ,section #cjhe of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aabi7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,the maximum and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the maximum 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under subsection 7a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 4 7#e7 ,regional sediment management ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,c7-- 7i7 by striking ,the total and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the total 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under clause 7i7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #fi1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #fi1ejj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #gj1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #gj1ejj1jjj2 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #ga1jjj1jjj2 7,f7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ga1ejj1jjj2 7,g7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #gb1jjj1jjj2 7,h7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #gb1ejj1jjj2 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #gc1jjj1jjj2 and 7,j7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #gc1ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,set-asides ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year-- 7,a7 not more than #e1jjj1jjj may be used for the development of regional sediment management plans under subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 not more than #c1jjj1jjj may be used for construction of projects to which subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii7 applies4 7#c7 ,availability ,amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended4 4 7#f7 ,small flood control projects ,section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the fifth sentence1 by striking ,the work and inserting the following3 7e7 ,no additional improvements ,a project carried out under this section 2 7,b7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,the provisions and inserting the following3 7d7 ,local cooperation ,the provisions 2 7,c7 in the third sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,not more than and inserting the following3 7c7 ,project limit 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under paragraph 7#a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 2 7,d7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the amount and inserting the following3 7b7 ,federal participation ,the amount 2 and 7,e7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking #fh1gej1jjj and inserting the amount described in paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 by striking ,that the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,amounts described ,the amount referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #gf1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #gf1ejj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #gg1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #gg1ejj1jjj2 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #gh1jjj1jjj2 7,f7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #gh1ejj1jjj2 7,g7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #gi1jjj1jjj2 7,h7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #gi1ejj1jjj2 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #hj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,j7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #hj1ejj1jjj4 4 7#g7 ,aquatic ecosystem restoration ,section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking ,not more than and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under paragraph 7#a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #fi1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #fi1ejj1jjj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #gj1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #gj1ejj1jjj2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #ga1jjj1jjj2 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ga1ejj1jjj2 7#g7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #gb1jjj1jjj2 7#h7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #gb1ejj1jjj2 7#i7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #gc1jjj1jjj2 and 7#aj7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #gc1ejj1jjj4 4 7#h7 ,removal of obstructions2 clearing channels ,section #b of the ,act of ,august #bh1 #aicg 7#ej ,stat4 #hgg1 chapter #hgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;g7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking flood control3 and all that follows through not more than and inserting the following3 8flood control4 7b7 ,project limit 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than 2 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under paragraph 7#a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 2 7,c7 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,army is authorized to allot not to exceed #g1ejj1jjj and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may allot not more than the amount described in paragraph 7#b7 2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated71 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,amounts described ,the amount referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #h1ejj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #i1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #i1ejj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #aj1jjj1jjj2 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #aj1ejj1jjj2 7,f7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #aa1jjj1jjj2 7,g7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #aa1ejj1jjj2 7,h7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #ab1jjj1jjj2 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #ab1ejj1jjj2 and 7,j7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #ac1jjj1jjj4 4 7#i7 ,project modifications for improvement of environment ,section #aace of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in the third sentence-- 7,i7 by striking ,not more than and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,project limit 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 not more than 2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the maximum amount under subparagraph 7,a7 by an amount equal to not more than #bj percent1 if the ,secretary determines the increase to be appropriate4 2 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the non-,federal share and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,in-kind contributions ,the non-,federal share 2 and 7iii7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the non-,federal share and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the non-,federal share 2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #ee1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #ee1ejj1jjj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ef1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ef1ejj1jjj2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #eg1jjj1jjj2 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #eg1ejj1jjj2 7#g7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #eh1jjj1jjj2 7#h7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #eh1ejj1jjj2 7#i7 for fiscal year #bjbi1 #ei1jjj1jjj2 and 7#aj7 for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter1 #ei1ejj1jjj4 4 #ajah4 ,shore damage prevention or mitigation ,section #aaa of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dbf;i7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,use of ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service funds ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service shall allow a non-,federal interest to use funds from the ,service to satisfy all or a portion of the non-,federal share of the costs of a project under this section4 4 #ajai4 ,sediment management plan 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,initial plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,district ,commander of each district of the ,corps of ,engineers that carries out any dredging activity for navigation or other water resources development project purposes shall develop1 at full ,federal expense1 and submit to the ,secretary a #e-year sediment management plan4 7#b7 ,scope ,each plan developed under this section shall include-- 7,a7 a sediment budget for each watershed or littoral system within the district2 7,b7 a description of the scheduled dredging and other sediment removal activities2 7,c7 an estimate of the amount of sediment anticipated to be dredged or removed as a result of each activity described under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 an evaluation of-- 7i7 the suitability of the sediment anticipated to be dredged or removed as a result of each activity described under subparagraph 7,b7 for a full range of beneficial uses2 and 7ii7 the economic and environmental benefits and impacts1 and feasibility1 of using the material for such beneficial uses4 7#c7 ,revision ,on an annual basis1 the ,district ,commander of each district of the ,corps of ,engineers shall-- 7,a7 revise the plan developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 submit the revised plan to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,public comment ,in developing or revising a plan under subsection 7a71 a ,district ,commander shall provide notice and an opportunity for public comment4 7c7 ,publication ,a ,district ,commander that develops or revises a plan under subsection 7a7 shall make the plan or revision to the plan1 as applicable1 publicly available4 7d7 ,transmission to ,congress ,as soon as practicable after receiving a plan or a revision to a plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall transmit the plan or revision to the plan1 as applicable1 to ,congress4 7e7 ,regional sediment management plans ,a plan developed under this section-- 7#a7 shall be in addition to regional sediment management plans prepared under section #bjd7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;a772 and 7#b7 shall not be subject to section #bjd7;g7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7;g774 #ajbj4 ,criteria for funding environmental infrastructure projects 7a7 ,certain environmental projects 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall develop written criteria for the ranking of environmental infrastructure projects of the ,secretary for the purpose of prioritizing funding1 including1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the extent of the local economic impact of the project2 7,b7 whether the project is in a rural community2 7,c7 whether the project is in or would benefit counties or communities with high poverty rates2 and 7,d7 whether the project is in a financially distressed area4 7#b7 ,inclusion in guidance ,the ,secretary shall include the criteria developed under paragraph 7#a7 in the annual ,civil ,works ,direct ,program ,development ,policy ,guidance of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,applicability ,this subsection shall not apply to any environmental infrastructure project authorized under section #bai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce74 7b7 ,environmental infrastructure ,section #bai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,criteria for ranking projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop written criteria for ranking projects authorized under this section for funding4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the written criteria under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the benefits of the project to the local economy2 7,b7 the extent to which the project will enhance local development2 7,c7 the number of jobs that will be directly created by the project2 and 7,d7 any other criteria that the ,secretary considers to be appropriate4 4 #ajba4 ,aging infrastructure 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,aging infrastructure ,the term aging infrastructure means a project of the ,corps of ,engineers or any other water resources1 water storage1 or irrigation project of another ,federal agency that is greater than #ge years old4 7#b7 ,enhanced inspection ,the term enhanced inspection means an inspection that uses current or innovative technology1 including ,light ,detection and ,ranging 7commonly known as ,li,d,a,r71 ground penetrating radar1 subsurface imaging1 or subsurface geophysical techniques1 to detect whether the features of the aging infrastructure are structurally sound and can operate as intended1 or are at risk of failure4 7b7 ,contracts for enhanced inspection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to enter into a contract with another ,federal agency or a non-,federal entity that owns1 or operates and maintains1 a water resources1 water storage1 or irrigation project for carrying out enhanced inspections of aging infrastructure4 7#b7 ,certain circumstances ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall enter into a contract described in paragraph 7#a71 if-- 7,a7 another ,federal agency or a non-,federal entity requests that the ,secretary carry out the inspections2 and 7,b7 the inspection is at the full expense of the other ,federal agency or non-,federal entity requesting the inspections4 7c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not require a non-,federal entity associated with a project under the jurisdiction of another ,federal agency to carry out corrective or remedial actions in response to an inspection under this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajbb4 ,expediting repairs and recovery from flooding 7a7 ,in general ,during the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prioritize and expedite the processing of applications for permits under section #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,act of #ahii7 7#cj ,stat4 #aaea1 chapter #dbe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc71 and section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd71 and permissions under section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,act of #ahii7 7#cj ,stat4 #aaeb1 chapter #dbe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh71 to complete repairs1 reconstruction 7including improvements71 and upgrades to flood control infrastructure damaged by flooding events during calendar years #bjag through #bjbj1 including flooding events caused by ice jams4 7b7 ,public interest ,an activity described in subsection 7a7 shall be considered to be in the public interest1 unless the activity would induce flooding in another location4 7c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects1 preempts1 or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any ,federal environmental law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7#c7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #ajbc4 ,upper ,snake ,river levees 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prioritize and expedite1 in coordination with ,state and local authorities1 the completion of maintenance and repair activities to levee systems that are-- 7#a7 operated and maintained by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in the ,upper ,snake ,river ,basin4 7b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section modifies or waives the responsibility of the ,secretary to comply with any applicable ,federal law in carrying out this section4 #ajbd4 ,uniformity of notification systems 7a7 ,inventory ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete an inventory of all communication and notification systems used by the ,corps of ,engineers with respect to projects1 initiatives1 and facilities of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,uniform plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan for the uniformity of communication and notification systems for projects1 initiatives1 and facilities of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 provide access to information in all forms practicable1 including email1 text messages1 news programs and websites1 radio1 and other forms of notification2 7,b7 establish a notification system for any projects1 initiatives1 or facilities of the ,corps of ,engineers that do not have a notification system2 7,c7 streamline existing communication and notification systems to improve the strength and uniformity of those systems2 and 7,d7 emphasize the necessity of timeliness in notification systems and ensure that the methods of notification can transmit information in a timely manner4 7#c7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete the implementation of the plan under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,emergency management notification ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall implement the provisions of the plan relating to emergency management notifications4 7#d7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section authorizes the elimination of any existing communication or notification system used by the ,corps of ,engineers4 #ajbe4 ,susquehanna1 ,delaware1 and ,potomac ,river ,basin commissions ,section #ejai of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abja2 #abh ,stat4 #acjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by inserting 1 who may be the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 7or a designee71 after member2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary and inserting ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator4 #ajbf4 ,wilmington ,harbor ,south ,disposal ,area1 ,delaware 7a7 ,sediment fill height ,sediment fill in the ,wilmington ,harbor ,south ,disposal ,area confined disposal facility1 ,delaware1 shall not be more than #de feet4 7b7 ,use ,until the conveyance under subsection 7c7 is completed1 the ,wilmington ,harbor ,south ,disposal ,area confined disposal facility1 ,delaware1 shall be used for the purposes of-- 7#a7 a dredge disposal facility for the ,port of ,edgemoor2 and 7#b7 other uses1 as determined by the ,state of ,delaware4 7c7 ,conveyance ,as soon as practicable after sediment fill in the ,wilmington ,harbor ,south ,disposal ,area confined disposal facility1 ,delaware1 reaches #de feet1 the ,secretary shall complete the conveyance of nonusable land at the ,wilmington ,harbor ,south ,disposal ,area confined disposal facility1 ,delaware1 to the ,state of ,delaware for fair market value4 #ajbg4 ,conveyance of ,wilmington ,harbor ,north ,disposal ,area1 ,delaware ,as soon as practicable1 the ,secretary shall complete the conveyance of the ,wilmington ,harbor ,north ,disposal ,area confined disposal facility1 ,delaware1 to the ,state of ,delaware4 #ajbh4 ,coastal storm damage reduction contracts ,for any project for coastal storm damage reduction1 the ,secretary shall seek input from the community or communities where the project is located that may be impacted due to the timing of the coastal storm damage reduction activities under the project to minimize1 to the maximum extent practicable1 any negative impacts to the local economy due to the timing of those activities4 #ajbi4 ,corps flood policy within urban areas ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of the report required under section #abaa of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chjh7 relating to flooding within urban floodplains and ,federal policy constraints on the ability of the ,corps of ,engineers to address urban flooding4 #ajcj4 ,reporting on over budget and behind schedule ,corps projects ,not later than #ahj days after 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 ,representatives a report that describes each water resources project of the ,secretary for which-- 7#a7 the total budget of the project exceeds the total estimated budget of the project by not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj2 or 7#b7 the anticipated completion date of the project exceeds the estimated completion date of the project by not less than #e years4 #ajca4 ,dam remediation for ecosystem restoration ,section #edb7;b77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfga2 #aba ,stat4 #aaej7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 measures to restore1 protect1 and preserve an ecosystem affected by a dam 7which may include construction of a dam7-- 7i7 that has been constructed1 in whole or in part1 by the ,corps of ,engineers for flood control purposes2 7ii7 for which construction was completed before #aidj2 7iii7 that is classified as high hazard potential by the ,state dam safety agency of the ,state in which the dam is located2 and 7iv7 that is operated by a non-,federal entity2 or 4 #ajcb4 ,conveyance of certain ,federal land to the city of ,montgomery1 ,alabama 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means the city of ,montgomery1 ,alabama4 7#b7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means the #fb4ch acres of land and water under the primary jurisdiction of the ,secretary in the ,r4,e4 ,bob ,woodruff ,project ,area that is covered by lease number ,,dacw#ja-a-je-jjcg1 including the parcels and structure known as ,powder ,magazine1 which is a ,national ,historic ,site4 7b7 ,conveyance authorized ,to the extent practicable1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 on request of the ,city1 convey to the ,city all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,federal land4 7c7 ,conveyance of ,federal land for use as historic monument ,if the ,secretary of the ,interior determines that any portion of the ,federal land is suitable and desirable for use as a historic monument1 the ,secretary may convey such portion of the ,federal land to the ,city1 without monetary consideration1 in accordance with section #eej7;h7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,conveyance of ,federal land not suitable for use as historic monument ,the ,secretary shall convey any portion of the ,federal land not conveyed under subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 by quitclaim deed2 and 7#b7 subject to terms and conditions that area mutually satisfactory to the ,secretary and the ,city1 including such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers appropriate-- 7,a7 to protect the interests of the ,united ,states1 such as any required easements2 7,b7 to protect and maintain the ,national ,historic ,site described in subsection 7a77#b71 in accordance with applicable law2 and 7,c7 to preserve public access to the ,federal land4 7e7 ,consideration required ,as consideration for a conveyance under subsection 7d71 the ,city shall pay to the ,secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the ,federal land1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary shall require the ,city to pay the costs incurred by the ,secretary after the date of enactment of this ,act relating to any conveyance of the ,federal land under this section1 including-- 7,a7 survey costs2 7,b7 costs relating to environmental documentation2 and 7,c7 any other administrative costs relating to the conveyance4 7#b7 ,refund of excess amounts ,if the ,secretary collects amounts from the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 before the costs are actually incurred and those amounts exceed the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the conveyance1 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amounts to the ,city4 7#c7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received by the ,secretary as reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 credited to1 and merged with amounts in1 the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in the fund or account to which the amounts are credited under subparagraph 7,a74 7g7 ,liability ,the ,city shall hold the ,united ,states harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out on the ,federal land on or after the date of conveyance of the ,federal land4 #ajcc4 ,maintenance of high-risk flood control projects ,in any case in which the ,secretary has assumed1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 responsibility for the maintenance of a project classified as class ,,iii or higher urgency under the ,dam ,safety ,action ,classification of the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,secretary shall continue to be responsible for the maintenance of that project until the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the project is modified to reduce that risk and the ,secretary determines that the project is determined to be adequately safe2 and 7#b7 the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajcd4 ,projects to accommodate irregular dredging 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 pursuant to the continuing authority program under section #ajg of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 carry out not less than #a project to improve a harbor to accommodate an eligible event described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,eligible event described ,an eligible event referred to in subsection 7a7 is a special event that-- 7#a7 is hosted by a government entity2 7#b7 is open to the public2 and 7#c7 would have significant educational and regional economic development benefits4 7c7 ,justification ,the ,secretary shall not require national economic development benefits to exceed costs for any project carried out under this section if-- 7#a7 dredging or other harbor improvements are necessary to accommodate #a or more eligible events2 and 7#b7 the eligible event or events produce significant regional economic development benefits4 7d7 ,cost-,sharing requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of initial construction and operation and maintenance of a project under this section-- 7,a7 shall be not more than #ej percent2 and 7,b7 may not exceed the limit under section #ajg7;b7 of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg7;b774 7#b7 ,form of non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of activities carried out under this section may be in the form of in-kind contributions4 7#c7 ,operation and maintenance ,the non-,federal interest shall be responsible for #ajj percent of the cost to operate and maintain a project under this section after the limit under section #ajg7;b7 of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egg7;b77 has been met4 #ajce4 ,chesapeake ,bay environmental restoration and protection program 7a7 ,in general ,section #eaj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgfa2 #aba ,stat4 #abjb2 #abh ,stat4 #acah7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,project cap ,a project carried out under this section may not have a total cost of more than #ae1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #dj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ij1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,outreach and training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct public outreach and workshops for non-,federal interests to provide information on the ,chesapeake ,bay environmental restoration and protection program under section #eaj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgfa2 #aba ,stat4 #abjb2 #abh ,stat4 #acah71 including how to participate in the program4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #b1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb4 #ajcf4 ,implementation guidance1 reports1 and briefings 7a7 ,report on status of implementation guidance and reports ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of implementation guidance and reports required under this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act4 7b7 ,use of existing data ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall use existing data in completing any report required under-- 7#a7 the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #aaic72 7#b7 the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #afbh72 7#c7 the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bgj2 #acb ,stat4 #cgfe72 7#d7 this ,act2 and 7#e7 any amendments made by an ,act described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7c7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the implementation of each provision of law under-- 7,a7 the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #aaic72 7,b7 the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #afbh72 7,c7 the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bgj2 #acb ,stat4 #cgfe72 7,d7 this ,act2 and 7,e7 any amendments made by an ,act described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#b7 ,termination ,this subsection shall terminate on the date that the ,secretary completes the implementation of each provision of law referred to in paragraph 7#a74 #ajcg4 ,interagency task force on small dams and fish passages 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an interagency task force 7referred to in this section as the task force7 to study small dams and fish passages4 7b7 ,membership ,the task force shall be composed of-- 7#a7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works2 7#b7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7#c7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#d7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#e7 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7#f7 the ,chairman of the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission2 7#g7 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation2 7#h7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs2 and 7#i7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7c7 ,meetings ,the task force shall meet quarterly and make available public summaries of the meetings4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the task force shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 recommendations for interagency cooperation1 including shared grant programs or other coordinated funding sources1 to support monitoring1 tracking1 and efforts to remove or refurbish small dams to improve those structures and alleviate concerns related to public safety1 flood risk1 fish passage1 wildlife conservation1 water quality1 and ecosystem and environmental health2 7#b7 an analysis of the quality of existing data and need for additional surveys or other studies1 to be conducted by ,federal agencies in coordination with ,states1 to determine-- 7,a7 the locations and conditions of small dams in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the risk1 if any1 posed by those dams to public safety1 flood risk1 fish passage1 wildlife conservation1 water quality1 and ecosystem and environmental health2 and 7,c7 ownership and rights to access small dams2 and 7#c7 a national strategy for identifying1 prioritizing1 and successfully removing or refurbishing small dams of concern by not later than #bjcj4 #ajch4 ,project completion ,section #aaeg7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afff7 is amended by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbd4 #ajci4 ,levee accreditation process2 levee certifications 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the process developed by the ,flood ,protection ,structure ,accreditation ,task ,force established under section #ajjbbf of ,public ,law #aab-ada 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daja note2 #abf ,stat4 #idb7 should not be limited to levee systems in the inspection of completed works program of the ,corps of ,engineers1 but should apply equally to federally owned levee systems operated by the ,secretary1 including federally owned levee systems operated by the ,secretary as part of a reservoir project4 7b7 ,levee certifications ,section #cjad of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking under the inspection of completed works program and inserting for levee systems under the levee safety and dam safety programs2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking activities under the inspection of completed works program of the ,corps of ,engineers and inserting the activities referred to in paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 by striking chapter #a and inserting chapter ,i2 and 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 in the case of a levee system that is operated and maintained by the ,corps of ,engineers1 to the maximum extent practicable1 cooperate with local governments seeking a levee accreditation decision for the levee to provide information necessary to support the accreditation decision in a timely manner4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7b77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,contributed funds ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b71 a non-,federal interest may fund up to #ajj percent of the cost of any activity carried out under this subsection4 4 #ajdj4 ,rehabilitation of flood control pump stations affecting ,corps of ,engineers flood risk management projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible pump station ,the term eligible pump station means a pump station-- 7,a7 that-- 7i7 has been constructed1 in whole or in part1 by the ,corps of ,engineers for flood risk management purposes2 or 7ii7 that has been constructed by non-,federal interests2 and 7,b7 the failure of which would impair the function of a flood risk management project constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,rehabilitate 7,a7 ,in general ,the term rehabilitate1 with respect to an eligible pump station1 means to address a major deficiency of the eligible pump station caused by long-term degradation of the foundation1 construction materials1 or engineering systems or components of the eligible pump station4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term rehabilitate1 with respect to an eligible pump station1 includes-- 7i7 the incorporation into the eligible pump station of-- 7,i7 current design standards2 7,,ii7 efficiency improvements2 and 7,,iii7 associated drainage2 and 7ii7 increasing the capacity of the eligible pump station1 subject to the condition that the increase shall-- 7,i7 significantly decrease the risk of loss of life and property damage2 or 7,,ii7 decrease total lifecycle rehabilitation costs for the eligible pump station4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may carry out rehabilitation of an eligible pump station1 if the ,secretary determines that the rehabilitation is feasible4 7c7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,federal projects ,the non-,federal share of the cost of rehabilitation carried out pursuant to this section at an eligible pump station constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers shall be the equal to the non-,federal share that was applicable to construction of the eligible pump station4 7#b7 ,non-,federal projects ,a non-,federal interest shall provide-- 7,a7 an amount equal to #ce percent of the cost of any rehabilitation carried out pursuant to this section for a locally constructed eligible pump station2 and 7,b7 all land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and necessary relocations associated with the rehabilitation described in subparagraph 7,a71 at no cost to the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,agreement required ,the rehabilitation of an eligible pump station pursuant to this section shall be initiated only after a non-,federal interest has entered into a binding agreement with the ,secretary-- 7#a7 to pay the non-,federal share of the costs of rehabilitation under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 to pay #ajj percent of the operation and maintenance costs of the rehabilitated eligible pump station1 in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,treatment ,the rehabilitation of an eligible pump station pursuant to this section shall not be considered to be a separable element of the associated flood risk management project constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajda4 ,brandon ,road study ,section #cjfa7;d77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aaba2 #acb ,stat4 #cghe7 is amended by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through any project and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,cost share 7,a7 ,construction ,the ,federal share of the cost of construction of any project authorized to be carried out pursuant to the feasibility study identified in paragraph 7#a7 shall be #ge percent4 7,b7 ,operation and maintenance ,operation and maintenance of any project 4 #ajdb4 ,credit or reimbursement 7a7 ,credit or reimbursement for contribution of materials or services ,section #ajbd of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbe;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,subject to subsection 7b71 the and inserting ,the2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#d7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,integral to project ,the ,secretary may provide reimbursement under subsection 7c7 only if the ,secretary determines that the materials or services provided are integral to the project4 7#d7 ,timeliness ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a reimbursement under subsection 7c7 is provided in a timely manner4 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7c7 ,cost limitations ,except as provided in this section and subject to subsection 7g71 a non-,federal interest that contributes materials or services under subsection 7a7 shall be eligible for reimbursement1 not to exceed an amount that is equal to the estimated ,federal cost for the performance of those materials or services4 7d7 ,agreement ,before contributing materials or services under subsection 7a71 a non-,federal interest shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary that specifies1 with respect to the use of those materials and services1 the terms and conditions that are acceptable to the non-,federal interest and the ,secretary4 7e7 ,requirement ,as part of an agreement under subsection 7a71 a non-,federal interest shall hold and save the ,united ,states free from any and all damage that arises from the use of any materials or services of the non-,federal interest1 except for damage due to the fault or negligence of a contractor of the ,federal ,government4 7f7 ,use of emergency authorities ,the ,secretary may use existing emergency authorities of the ,secretary following a flood or storm event to accept materials1 services1 or funds under this section if those materials1 services1 or funds are being used for the purpose of-- 7#a7 restoring an authorized navigation or flood risk management project up to authorized dimensions2 7#b7 repairing or reconstructing any authorized navigation or flood risk management project1 including other authorized associated features2 or 7#c7 any other activities the ,secretary determines to be in the public interest as a result of the emergency4 7g7 ,limitations ,a reimbursement under subsection 7c7 shall be-- 7#a7 subject to the availability of appropriations2 and 7#b7 subject to the compliance of the non-,federal interest with all ,federal laws and regulations that would apply to the use of materials or services described in that subsection if provided by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,determining the value of in-,kind contributions ,section #bba7;a77#d7 of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#e;b7a77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 as determined by the ,secretary1 after value2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 the value of materials and services contributed by non-,federal third parties1 without charge1 to the non-,federal interest for-- 7,i7 planning carried out after execution of a feasibility cost-sharing agreement2 or 7,,ii7 construction carried out after execution of a partnership agreement or in accordance with subparagraph 7,c74 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking clause 7iv72 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 ,timeliness ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a credit under subparagraph 7,a7 is provided in a timely manner4 4 7c7 ,timeliness ,section #ajbb of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbe7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,timeliness ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a reimbursement described in this section is provided in a timely manner4 4 #ajdc4 ,emergency contracting 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out emergency work in an area with respect to which the ,president has declared a major disaster under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 the ,secretary shall1 in competitive acquisitions1 maximize use of tradeoff procedures that place approximately equal or greater importance on schedule and other non-price factors relative to cost or price4 7b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section limits or otherwise affects authority provided to the ,secretary under any other statute or regulation to select procedures permitting other than full and open competition when carrying out work described in subsection 7a74 #ajdd4 ,project partnership agreement ,section #ajc7;j77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7;j77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,any project and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,any project 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,inclusion ,an agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a brief description of and estimated costs for anticipated operation1 maintenance1 repair1 replacement1 and rehabilitation obligations of the non-,federal interest for the project4 4 #ajde4 ,acceptance of funds for harbor dredging ,the ,secretary may accept and expend funds contributed by a ,state or other non-,federal interest-- 7#a7 to dredge a non-,federal harbor or channel2 or 7#b7 to provide technical assistance related to the planning and design of dredging activities in a non-,federal harbor or channel4 #ajdf4 ,emergency flooding protection for lakes ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the extent to which the program under section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aida7 7#ee ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #cgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan71 applies to lakes1 including lakes with the flow of a slow-moving river1 including1 if applicable1 recommendations for legislative changes to ensure that such lakes are eligible for the program4 #ajdg4 ,levee safety ,section #ijjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,identification of deficiencies 7#a7 ,in general ,for each levee identified in the national levee database under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify the specific engineering and maintenance deficiencies1 if any2 and 7,b7 describe the recommended remedies to correct each deficiency identified under subparagraph 7,a7 and the associated costs of those remedies4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in identifying deficiencies and describing remedies for a levee under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with relevant non-,federal interests1 including by providing an opportunity for comment by those non-,federal interests4 4 #ajdh4 ,replacement capacity ,section #bag7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting or replacement capacity after ,additional capacity2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,provided by ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 at the request of a non-,federal interest with respect to a project1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 provide additional capacity at a dredged material disposal facility constructed by the ,secretary beyond the capacity that would be required for project purposes2 or 7ii7 permit the use of dredged material disposal facility capacity required for project purposes by the non-,federal interest if the ,secretary determines that replacement capacity can be constructed at the facility or another facility or site before such capacity is needed for project purposes4 7,b7 ,agreement ,before the ,secretary takes an action under subparagraph 7,a71 the non-,federal interest shall agree to pay-- 7i7 all costs associated with the construction of the additional capacity or replacement capacity in advance of construction of such capacity2 and 7ii7 in the case of use by a non-,federal interest of dredged material disposal capacity required for project purposes under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 any increase in the cost of operation and maintenance of the project that the ,secretary determines results from the use of the project capacity by the non-,federal interest in advance of each cycle of dredging4 7,c7 ,credit ,in the event the ,secretary determines that the cost to operate or maintain the project decreases as a result of use by the non-,federal interest of dredged material disposal capacity required for project purposes under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,secretary1 at the request of the non-,federal interest1 shall credit the amount of the decrease toward any cash contribution of the non-,federal interest required thereafter for construction1 operation1 or maintenance of the project1 or of another navigation project4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the first sentence1 by inserting under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 after additional capacity2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,special rule for designation of replacement capacity facility or site 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary or advisable1 an agreement under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for use permitted under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 shall reserve to the non-,federal interest-- 7i7 the right to submit to the ,secretary for approval at a later date an alternative to the facility or site designated in the agreement for construction of replacement capacity2 and 7ii7 the right to construct the replacement capacity at the alternative facility or site at the expense of the non-,federal interest4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall not reject a site for the construction of replacement capacity under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 that is submitted by the non-,federal interest for approval by the ,secretary before the date of execution of the agreement under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 or thereafter1 unless the ,secretary-- 7i7 determines that the site is environmentally unacceptable or technically unsound2 and 7ii7 provides a written basis for the determination under clause 7i7 to the non-,federal interest4 4 #ajdi4 ,implementation guidance for post-flood improvements ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of implementation guidance for the amendments made by section #aagf of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afgc74 #ajej4 ,willamette ,valley ,project water reallocation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assist the ,state of ,oregon in the implementation of the reallocation of water within the ,willamette ,basin1 including the development of instream flow targets and facilitation of the conversion of ,willamette ,valley ,project stored water to instream water rights to ensure fish and wildlife benefits1 as required by the biological opinion for the ,willamette ,basin ,review issued by the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service on ,june #bh1 #bjai4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajea4 ,central ,appalachia water 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program for providing environmental assistance to non-,federal interests in ,central and ,north ,central ,appalachia 7as defined by the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission74 7b7 ,form of assistance ,assistance under this section may be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in ,central and ,north ,central ,appalachia 7as defined by the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission71 including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities1 water supply and related facilities1 and surface water resource protection and development4 7c7 ,public ownership ,the ,secretary may provide assistance for a project under this section only if the project is publicly owned4 7d7 ,local cooperation agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,before providing assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall enter into a local cooperation agreement with the non-,federal interest to provide for design and construction of the project to be carried out with the assistance4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each local cooperation agreement entered into under this subsection shall provide for the following3 7,a7 ,plan ,development by the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal and ,state officials1 of a facilities or resource protection and development plan1 including appropriate engineering plans and specifications4 7,b7 ,legal and institutional structures ,establishment of any legal and institutional structures as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term operation of the project by the non-,federal interest4 7#c7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with assistance under this section shall be #ge percent4 7,b7 ,credit for design work ,the non-,federal interest shall receive credit toward the non-,federal share for the reasonable costs of design work completed by the non-,federal interest before entering into a local cooperation agreement with the ,secretary for a project4 7,c7 ,credit for interest ,in case of a delay in the funding of the non-,federal share of a project carried out with assistance under this section1 the non-,federal interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-,federal share of the cost of the project4 7,d7 ,land1 easements1 and rights-of-way credit ,the non-,federal interest shall receive credit toward the non-,federal share for land1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and relocations 7including all reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits necessary for the construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the project on publicly owned or controlled land71 not to exceed #be percent of the total cost of the project4 7,e7 ,operation and maintenance ,the non-,federal share of operation and maintenance costs for a project carried out with assistance under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7e7 ,applicability of other ,federal and ,state laws ,nothing in this section waives1 limits1 or otherwise affects the applicability of any provision of ,federal or ,state law that would otherwise apply to a project to be carried out with assistance under this section4 7f7 ,nonprofit entities ,for the purposes of this section1 a non-,federal interest may include a nonprofit entity with the consent of the affected local government4 7g7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be used by the district offices of the ,corps of ,engineers for the administrative costs of carrying out this section4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #abj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajeb4 ,reviewing hydropower at ,corps of ,engineers facilities ,section #ajjh of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,reviewing hydropower at ,corps of ,engineers facilities 7#a7 ,definition of eligible non-,federal interest ,in this subsection1 the term eligible non-,federal interest means a non-,federal interest that owns or operates an existing non-,federal hydropower facility at a ,corps of ,engineers project4 7#b7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,on the written request of an eligible non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation to consider operational changes at the applicable project to facilitate production of non-,federal hydropower1 consistent with authorized project purposes4 7,b7 ,deadline ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a written request under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the non-,federal interest a written response to inform the non-,federal interest-- 7i7 that the ,secretary has approved the request to conduct an evaluation2 or 7ii7 of any additional information necessary for the ,secretary to approve the request to conduct an evaluation4 7#c7 ,operational changes ,an operational change referred to in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 may include-- 7,a7 changes to seasonal pool levels2 7,b7 modifying releases from the project2 and 7,c7 other changes included in the written request submitted under that paragraph that enhance the usage of the project to facilitate production of non-,federal hydropower1 consistent with authorized project purposes4 7#d7 ,cost-share ,the eligible non-,federal interest shall pay #ajj percent of the costs associated with an evaluation under this subsection1 including the costs to prepare the report under paragraph 7#f74 7#e7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall complete an evaluation under this subsection by the date that is not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary begins the evaluation4 7#f7 ,report ,on completion of an evaluation under this subsection1 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 on the effects of the operational changes proposed by the non-,federal interest and examined in the evaluation on the authorized purposes of the project1 including a description of any negative impacts of the proposed operational changes on the authorized purposes of the project4 7#g7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 affects1 modifies1 or changes the authorized purposes of a ,corps of ,engineers project2 or 7,b7 affects existing authorities of the ,corps of ,engineers1 including authorities with respect to navigation1 flood damage reduction1 environmental protection and restoration1 and other related purposes4 4 #ajec4 ,establishing permanent features from emergency response measures 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,impacted community ,the term impacted community means an entity that has received emergency flood fighting assistance under section #e of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aida7 7#ee ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #cgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjan71 that involved the construction of a temporary structure4 7#b7 ,permanent feature ,the term permanent feature means a structural or nonstructural measure typical in a flood control project4 7#c7 ,small or disadvantaged community ,the term small or disadvantaged community means a community-- 7,a7 with a population of less than #aj1jjj2 or 7,b7 that is-- 7i7 an economically distressed area 7as defined in section #ajhc7;a772 or 7ii7 at risk from repeat flooding events4 7b7 ,evaluation of temporary structures ,on request of an impacted community1 the ,secretary shall evaluate whether the temporary structure warrants consideration for a permanent feature1 in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,considerations ,in evaluating a temporary structure under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the likelihood that a similar structure will need to be constructed in the area in the future if the temporary structure1 or a similar structure1 is not made permanent2 7#b7 the extent to which similar structures have been constructed in the area previously and removed2 7#c7 the economic1 safety1 and environmental benefits and impacts of establishing a permanent feature in the watershed of the impacted community2 7#d7 the extent of the modifications necessary to make the temporary structure a permanent feature2 and 7#e7 the costs of the modifications described in paragraph 7#d74 7d7 ,conversion of temporary structures 7#a7 ,in general ,after the ,secretary completes an evaluation under subsection 7b71 if the ,secretary determines that the temporary structure should become a permanent feature1 or that a permanent feature would prevent damage similar to damage prevented by the temporary structure1 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall begin the planning and design of the permanent feature in accordance with all applicable design and construction standards and legal requirements of the ,secretary1 including all applicable environmental laws4 7#b7 ,project cost 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out the planning1 design1 and construction of a project described in paragraph 7#a7 if the total construction cost of the project is not expected to exceed #ag1ejj1jjj4 7,b7 ,large projects ,if the total construction cost of a project described in paragraph 7#a7 is expected to be greater than #ag1ejj1jjj1 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall submit to ,congress a request to carry out the project in a manner similar to a ,chief's ,report2 and 7ii7 may not carry out the project until ,congress authorizes the construction of the project4 7,c7 ,demolition ,demolition of a temporary structure under this section shall be subject to the cost-share requirement under paragraph 7#c71 but the costs of that demolition shall not be included in the total construction cost of the project under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#c7 ,cost-share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the non-,federal share of the cost of carrying out a project under this section shall be not more than #ce percent4 7,b7 ,waiver for small or disadvantaged communities ,in carrying out a project under this section in partnership with a small or disadvantaged community1 if the ,secretary determines that the life safety or economic viability of the community would be threatened without the project1 the ,secretary shall reduce the non-,federal cost share applicable to the project through a mutual agreement between the ,corps of ,engineers and the non-,federal interest1 in an amount that is-- 7i7 not less than #aj percent of the total project cost2 and 7ii7 up to #ajj percent of the non-,federal cost share applicable to the project4 #ajed4 ,studies 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 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or conduct a feasibility study on modifications or improvements to a project constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers after water resources development project2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking for feasibility studies and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting for feasibility studies of water resources development projects conducted by non-,federal interests to provide sufficient information for the formulation of the studies1 including processes and procedures related to reviews and assistance under subsection 7e742 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,at the request and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,at the request 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,inclusion ,technical assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 may include any assistance that does not conflict with any other ,federal law 7including regulations74 4 #ajee4 ,subsurface drain systems research and development 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center1 shall carry out research and development activities relating to the use of subsurface drain systems as-- 7#a7 a flood risk-reduction measure2 or 7#b7 a coastal storm risk-reduction measure4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajef4 ,limitation on contract execution in the ,arkansas ,river ,basin 7a7 ,definition of covered contract ,in this section1 the term covered contract means a contract between any local governmental entity and the ,secretary for water supply storage in a hydropower lake within the ,arkansas ,river ,basin4 7b7 ,limitation ,for any new covered contract for a hydropower lake that is entered into during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 a local governmental entity shall not pay more than #aaj percent of the initial principal cost for the acre-feet being sought for the new covered contract for that hydropower lake4 #ajeg4 ,support for mitigation efforts for small dams in ,national ,heritage ,corridors ,in carrying out a project for ecosystem restoration1 the ,secretary is authorized to formulate and carry out fish passage measures at a dam associated with a small hydroelectric power project that are otherwise the legal obligation of the hydroelectric power project licensee or exemption holder to provide under the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gia;a et seq471 if the ecosystem restoration project is located in a ,national ,heritage ,area located within the boundaries of the ,north ,atlantic ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers4 #ajeh4 ,report on barriers to infrastructure development at ,united ,states ports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of all relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 the barriers to infrastructure and capital improvement projects faced by ports and port authorities2 7#b7 the impact those barriers have on the strategic competitiveness of ports of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 recommendations to reduce those barriers4 #ajei4 ,rye ,harbor1 ,new ,hampshire1 navigation improvement project ,the ,secretary shall expedite authorized activities to address the impacts of shoaling affecting the project for navigation1 ,rye ,harbor1 ,new ,hampshire1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#gd ,stat4 #dhj74 #ajfj4 ,cape ,arundel disposal site1 ,maine ,section #acab of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chba7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #ajfa4 ,rio ,grande environmental management program1 ,colorado1 ,new ,mexico1 and ,texas ,section #ejef7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abad2 #abh ,stat4 #acae7 is amended by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbd4 #ajfb4 ,restoration of abandoned sites ,section #efj7;f7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccf7;f77 is amended by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajfc4 ,rural ,western water 7a7 ,in general ,section #eie7;i7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #chc2 #abh ,stat4 #afac2 #acj ,stat4 #afha7 is amended by striking #dce1jjj1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,program manager ,the ,secretary shall appoint a headquarters employee of the ,corps of ,engineers as a ,program ,manager1 who shall be responsible for managing the environmental infrastructure program under section #eie of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #chc74 #ajfd4 ,thad ,cochran ,lock and ,dam 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,thad ,cochran1 whose selfless determination and tireless work1 while serving as a congressman and ,united ,states ,senator from ,mississippi for #de years1 contributed greatly to the realization and success of the ,tennessee-,tombigbee ,waterway4 7b7 ,designation ,the lock and dam located at mile #cga on the ,tennessee-,tombigbee ,waterway1 ,mississippi1 shall be known and designated as the ,thad ,cochran ,lock and ,dam4 7c7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the lock and dam referred to in subsection 7b7 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,thad ,cochran ,lock and ,dam4 #ajfe4 ,report on ,corps of ,engineers facilities in ,appalachia ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission established by section #adcja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 each ,corps of ,engineers facility that-- 7#a7 is located within a distressed county 7as designated by the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission pursuant to section #adebf7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code71 with an emphasis on counties that have experienced job loss in the mining1 textiles1 or timber industry2 and 7#b7 could be improved for purposes of economic development1 recreation1 or other uses4 #ajff4 ,report on ,corps of ,engineers hydropower facilities in ,appalachia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission established by section #adcja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission1 shall conduct a study-- 7#a7 to determine the potential1 at ,corps of ,engineers facilities that are located within a county that is identified by the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission as a distressed county or an at-risk county under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #adebf7;a77#a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for-- 7,a7 testing1 evaluating1 piloting1 demonstrating1 or deploying hydropower or energy storage technologies2 and 7,b7 powering non-powered dams2 and 7#b7 to identify previously proposed dam sites in distressed counties 7as designated by the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission pursuant to section #adebf7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that may be suitable for activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with any relevant ,national ,laboratories4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission established by section #adcja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission1 shall submit a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajfg4 ,harris ,county1 ,texas ,section #ege of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cghi2 #aac ,stat4 #caa2 #aba ,stat4 #abec7 is repealed4 #ajfh4 ,identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development ,the ,secretary shall expedite completion of the list required under section #abjf of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #chjf74 #ajfi4 ,inland waterway transportation ,section #ajb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbab7 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,construction 7#a7 ,definition of construction ,in this subsection1 the term construction includes-- 7,a7 planning1 design1 engineering1 and surveying2 7,b7 the acquisition of all land1 easements1 and rights-of-way necessary for the project1 including land for disposal of dredged material2 and 7,c7 relocations necessary for the project4 7#b7 ,cost-share ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 with respect to the cost of construction or major rehabilitation of a project for navigation on an inland waterway-- 7,a7 #fe percent shall be paid from amounts appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury2 and 7,b7 #ce percent shall be paid from amounts appropriated from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund4 7#c7 ,certain projects 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to the cost of construction or major rehabilitation of a project described in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 #ej percent shall be paid from amounts appropriated from the general fund of the ,treasury2 and 7ii7 #ej percent shall be paid from amounts appropriated from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund4 7,b7 ,projects described ,a project referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a project authorized by title ,,iii2 7ii7 a project authorized by section #feb7;j72 and 7iii7 a project authorized by section #hdd1 with respect to the construction costs allocated to inland navigation4 7#d7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,this subsection shall apply to the construction or major rehabilitation of a project for navigation on an inland waterway-- 7i7 that was authorized on or after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 for which the construction or major rehabilitation has not been initiated or completed by the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj4 7,b7 ,other projects ,construction or major rehabilitation of a project for navigation on the inland waterways that was authorized before the date of enactment of this ,act1 and for which construction was completed prior to the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj1 shall be subject to this subsection as it was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj4 4 #ajgj4 ,federal interest determination ,section #ije of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,federal interest determination 7#a7 ,in general ,before initiating a study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall determine the ,federal interest in carrying out the study and the projects that may be proposed in the study4 7#b7 ,cost-share ,the costs of a determination under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be at full ,federal expense2 and 7,b7 shall not exceed #ajj1jjj4 7#c7 ,deadline 7,a7 ,in general ,a determination under paragraph 7#a7 shall be completed by not later than #abj days after the date on which funds are made available to the ,secretary for the determination4 7,b7 ,treatment 7i7 ,timing ,the period during which the determination is being completed under paragraph 7#a7 for a study shall not be included for purposes of the deadline to complete a final feasibility report under section #ajja7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7a77#a774 7ii7 ,cost ,the cost of a determination under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be included for purposes of the maximum ,federal cost under section #ajja7;a77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7a77#b774 4 #ajga4 ,report on single levee standard ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 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 on-- 7#a7 the differences between the levee standards of the ,corps of ,engineers and levee standards of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 and 7#b7 whether those differences create uncertainty for levee management purposes4 #ajgb4 ,south ,atlantic ,coastal ,study ,section #abjd of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afhe7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7e72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,annual briefings ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives an annual progress briefing on the status of the study under subsection 7a71 on a ,state-by-,state basis1 including information on the engagement of the ,corps of ,engineers with non-,federal interests1 including detailed lists of all meetings and decision outcomes associated with those engagements4 7d7 ,annual reports ,not less frequently than annually and not later than #ahj days after the annual briefing under subsection 7c71 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 on the status of the study under subsection 7a71 on a ,state-by-,state basis1 including information on the engagement of the ,corps of ,engineers with non-,federal interests1 including detailed lists of all meetings and decision outcomes associated with those engagements4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 in the heading1 by inserting ,final before ,report4 #ajgc4 ,completion of reports 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for the completion of any report-- 7#a7 required under a provision described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 for which appropriations were not or are not otherwise provided4 7b7 ,provisions described ,a provision referred to in subsection 7a77#a7 is any of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #aaic74 7#b7 ,the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #afbh74 7#c7 ,the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bgj2 #acb ,stat4 #cgfe74 7#d7 ,this ,act4 7#e7 ,any amendments made by an ,act described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 #ajgd4 ,delegation of work for ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan projects ,section #fja7;e7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,delegation of work2 transfer of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,on a determination by the ,secretary that the non-,federal sponsor for a project authorized by subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 is capable of and willing to carry out the project1 or a separable element of the project1 the ,secretary is authorized to enter into a project partnership agreement1 or amendment to an agreement1 with the non-,federal sponsor that provides for-- 7i7 the non-,federal sponsor to construct1 or design and construct1 the project or separable element in accordance with the construction plans and specifications approved by the ,division ,commander2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary to transfer to the non-,federal sponsor funds up to an amount equal to the ,federal share under paragraph 7#a7 of the cost of carrying out the project or separable element4 7,b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary is authorized-- 7i7 to provide to the non-,federal sponsor technical assistance1 including any technical assistance necessary for the project to achieve compliance with statutory1 regulatory1 and program requirements2 and 7ii7 to fund the costs of providing the technical assistance described in clause 7i7 using amounts made available for the project or separable element1 subject to the condition that the total amount authorized for transfer to the non-,federal sponsor under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 is reduced by such amount4 7,c7 ,requirement ,a non-,federal sponsor carrying out work under a partnership agreement described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall comply with-- 7i7 all ,federal environmental laws and regulations that would be applicable to the project or separable element if carried out by the ,secretary2 7ii7 subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 chapter #cg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iv7 any other terms and conditions that the ,division ,commander determines to be advisable1 as determined in consultation with the non-,federal sponsor and in accordance with existing ,federal regulations4 4 #ajge4 ,material breaches of contract ,in a case in which the ,armed ,services ,board of ,contract ,appeals or other court of competent jurisdiction has rendered a decision during the period beginning on ,december #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 awarding damages to a contractor relating to the adjudication of claims arising from the construction of general navigation features of an authorized project1 notwithstanding the terms of the ,project ,partnership ,agreement1 the ,secretary shall waive payment of the share of the non-,federal interest of those damages1 including attorney's fees1 if-- 7#a7 the contracting officer was instructed by the ,corps of ,engineers to modify the terms of the contract or terminate the contract2 and 7#b7 the ,armed ,services ,board of ,contract ,appeals or a court of competent jurisdiction determined that the failure of the contracting officer to timely take the action described in paragraph 7#a7 was a material breach of the contract that resulted in damages to the contractor awarded by the ,armed ,services ,board of ,contract ,appeals or the court1 as applicable4 #ajgf4 ,repair and restoration of embankments ,the ,secretary is authorized to repair and restore any portion of an embankment that is adjacent to the shoreline of a reservoir project operated by the ,secretary for which damage to1 or the failure of1 the embankment has adversely affected a roadway that the ,secretary has relocated for construction of the reservoir1 notwithstanding-- 7#a7 the cause of the damage to1 or the failure of1 the embankment2 7#b7 ownership of the embankment2 or 7#c7 any obligation of a non-,federal interest to operate and maintain the roadway under a relocation agreement with the ,secretary4 #ajgg4 ,non-,federal interest repayment obligations ,section #ajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,non-,federal interest repayment obligations 7#a7 ,definition of covered project ,in this subsection1 the term covered project means any project of the ,corps of ,engineers-- 7,a7 initiated on or after ,september #h1 #bjje2 and 7,b7 for which there is a delay of #e or more years beyond the completion date established in the project partnership agreement for the project4 7#b7 ,interest during construction delays 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the second sentence of subsection 7k71 on request of the non-,federal interest for a covered project1 the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest may renegotiate the repayment terms and conditions1 including-- 7i7 recalculation of the interest rate2 7ii7 forgiveness of construction interest accrued during a project delay2 and 7iii7 a credit against construction interest for a non-,federal investment that benefits the covered project4 7,b7 ,temporary freeze ,in the case of a non-,federal interest that makes a request under subparagraph 7,a7 for a covered project1 the ,secretary shall not impose any payment for the covered project during the period-- 7i7 beginning on the date on which the non-,federal interest makes the request2 and 7ii7 ending on the date on which the terms and conditions for the repayment of construction interest are finalized4 7#c7 ,credit for non-,federal contribution ,the ,secretary is authorized to credit any costs incurred by the non-,federal interest 7including in-kind contributions7 to remedy a design or construction deficiency of a covered project toward the non-,federal share of the cost of the covered project1 if the ,secretary determines the remedy to be integral to the completion of the covered project4 4 #ajgh4 ,great ,lakes confined disposal facilities 7a7 ,mitigation ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 relocate access to a confined disposal facility owned or operated by a non-,federal interest in the ,great ,lakes region in which material dredged by the ,corps of ,engineers is placed1 if the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulates access to the confined disposal facility under title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,cost-,share ,the cost to relocate access to a confined disposal facility under subsection 7a7 shall be shared in accordance with the cost-share applicable to operation and maintenance of the ,federal navigation project from which material placed in the confined disposal facility is dredged4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #ajgi4 ,coastal mapping ,section #eaf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,coastal mapping ,the ,secretary shall develop and carry out a plan for the recurring mapping of coastlines that are experiencing rapid change1 including1 at a minimum1 such coastlines in-- 7#a7 ,alaska2 7#b7 ,hawaii2 and 7#c7 any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,coastal mapping ,in addition to amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 7g7 with respect to ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 and the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 #ajhj4 ,disposal of dredged materials 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend parts #cce through #cch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to ensure that1 when evaluating the placement of dredged materials from operation and maintenance of water resources development projects1 the ,corps of ,engineers shall consider-- 7#a7 the suitability of the material to be dredged for a full range of beneficial uses2 and 7#b7 the economic and environmental benefits and impacts1 and feasibility1 of using the material for those beneficial uses4 7b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects1 preempts1 or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any ,federal environmental law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7#c7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #ajha4 ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin mainstem dam fish loss research 7a7 ,in general ,as part of the program under section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af71 the ,secretary shall conduct research on the management of fish losses through the mainstem dams of the ,missouri ,river ,basin during periods of high flow4 7b7 ,contents ,the research under subsection 7a7 shall include an examination of-- 7#a7 the effects of high flow rates through ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin mainstem dam outlet works on fish passage2 7#b7 options used by other ,corps of ,engineers district offices to mitigate fish losses through dams2 and 7#c7 the feasibility of implementing fish loss mitigation options in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin mainstem dams based on similar ongoing studies4 7c7 ,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 recommending a plan to address fish losses through mainstem dams in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin4 #ajhb4 ,briefings on dissemination of information ,section #aajd7;b7 of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d note2 ,public ,law #aae-bgj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,briefings ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of the implementation of paragraph 7#a71 including a description of each action the ,secretary is taking to implement that paragraph4 7#c7 ,guidance2 compliance ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 issue guidance on the uniform implementation of the process under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 by each district of the ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7,b7 each year1 ensure compliance with the guidance under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #ajhc4 ,corps of ,engineers projects in underserved communities1 economically distressed areas1 or rural areas 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,economically distressed area ,the term economically distressed area means an area that has-- 7,a7 a per capita income of #hj percent or less of the national per capita income2 or 7,b7 an unemployment rate that is1 for the most recent #bd-month period for which data is available1 at least #a percent greater than the national average unemployment rate4 7#b7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area not included in an urbanized area or urban cluster1 as determined by the ,director of the ,census ,bureau4 7#c7 ,underserved community ,the term underserved community means a city1 town1 or other incorporated or unincorporated political subdivision of a ,state that provides general local government for a population of less than #ajj1jjj4 7b7 ,recommendation of projects ,the ,secretary may recommend a project without the need to demonstrate that the project is justified by national economic development benefits if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 the community to be served by the project is an underserved community1 is in an economically distressed area1 or is in a rural area2 7#b7 the long-term life safety1 economic viability1 and environmental sustainability of the community would be threatened without the project2 and 7#c7 in the case of a project in an underserved community1 the benefits of the project are typically more local or regional in nature4 7c7 ,economic consideration ,the economic evaluation of a project under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 monetary benefits2 and 7#b7 nonmonetary benefits4 7d7 ,prioritization ,a project recommended by the ,secretary under subsection 7b7 shall be given equivalent budget consideration and priority as projects recommended by national economic development benefits4 7e7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section affects1 preempts1 or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any ,federal environmental law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7#c7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #ajhd4 ,interim risk reduction measures 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of any interim risk reduction measure for dam safety purposes that was evaluated in a final environmental assessment completed during the period beginning on ,march #ah1 #bjai1 and ending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall carry out a reevaluation of the measure in a timely manner if the final environmental assessment did not consider in detail at least-- 7#a7 #a operational water control plan change alternative2 7#b7 #a action alternative other than an operational water control plan change2 and 7#c7 the no action alternative4 7b7 ,coordination ,the alternatives described in subsection 7a7 shall be developed in coordination with ,federal agencies1 ,states1 units of local government1 and other non-,federal interests that have existing water obligations that would be directly affected by implementation of an interim risk reduction measure referred to in that subsection4 7c7 ,implementation prior to reevaluation ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,secretary from implementing an interim risk reduction measure evaluated in a final environmental assessment during the period beginning on ,march #ah1 #bjai1 and ending on the date of enactment of this ,act prior to the completion of the reevaluation under subsection 7a74 #ajhe4 ,maintenance dredging permits 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prioritize the reissuance of any regional general permit for maintenance dredging that expires prior to ,may #a1 #bjba1 and shall use best efforts to ensure the reissuance prior to expiration of such a regional general permit for maintenance dredging4 7b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects1 preempts1 or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any ,federal or ,state environmental law1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7#c7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #ajhf4 ,technical correction ,the project for navigation1 ,theodore ,ship ,channel1 ,mobile ,harbor1 ,alabama1 authorized by section #aab of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigf 7#ij ,stat4 #bibc7 is revised to correct a technical error and to designate the #dj foot deep1 #cjj foot wide1 and #a1bjj foot long anchorage basin located adjacent to the main ship channel near the bay shoreline as a #dj foot deep1 #a1cbj foot wide1 and approximately #a1dfh4e foot long access channel extending north from stations #begbe and #bgcbe from the ,theodore ,channel to serve the public terminal as obligated under that ,act4 #ajhg4 ,annual debris removal 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies the activities the ,secretary plans to start1 continue1 or complete during the upcoming year pursuant to authority provided to the ,secretary under section #c of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aide 7#ei ,stat4 #bc1 chapter #ai2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc;a71 or another debris removal authority of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a list of debris removal activities to be started1 continued1 or completed during the upcoming fiscal year within the boundaries of the ,north ,atlantic ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#b7 the authority under which the debris removal activity is to be carried out2 7#c7 estimated total costs and completion dates for each activity2 and 7#d7 the non-,federal partner for each activity4 #ajhh4 ,enhanced development demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is directed to review the master plan and shoreline management plan for any lake described in section #cacd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #aadb2 #acj ,stat4 #afga7 for the purpose of identifying areas suitable for enhanced development if-- 7#a7 the master plan and shoreline management plan of the lake have been updated since ,january #a1 #bjac2 and 7#b7 the district office of the ,corps of ,engineers has received a written request for such a review4 7b7 ,definition of enhanced development ,in this section1 the term enhanced development means structures or other improvements used for non-water-dependent commercial or hospitality industry purposes or for residential or recreational purposes4 7c7 ,lease authority ,the ,secretary is authorized to lease ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary pursuant to this section for such terms as the ,secretary determines to be advisable to permit enhanced development in areas approved for such uses under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,use of competitive procedures ,the ,secretary shall require use of competitive procedures for leases authorized under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,considerations ,for leases authorized under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 require payment of at least fair market value1 up to #ej percent of which amount may be provided in-kind at the discretion of the ,secretary2 7#b7 enter into a partnership agreement with a private entity2 7#c7 consider lease durations of up to #ajj years2 and 7#d7 consider regional economic impacts4 7f7 ,types of in-,kind consideration ,the ,secretary is authorized to accept as in-kind consideration under subsection 7e77#a7-- 7#a7 the maintenance1 protection1 alteration1 repair1 improvement1 or restoration of public recreation facilities under the control of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 construction of new public recreation facilities4 7g7 ,disposition of proceeds ,notwithstanding section #g of the ,act of ,august #ah1 #aida 7#ee ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #cgg2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;c-#c71 all proceeds received from issuance of leases authorized under subsection 7c7 shall be deposited in a special account in the ,treasury established for the ,secretary and shall be available for the following activities at the lake specified in a lease entered into under this section3 7#a7 ,natural resource and recreation management4 7#b7 ,the investigation1 planning1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of public recreation facilities4 7h7 ,payment of administrative expenses ,the ,secretary shall recover the administrative expenses associated with leases authorized under subsection 7c7 in accordance with section #bfie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajhi4 ,report on benefits calculation for flood control structures ,not later than #ahj days after 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 ,representatives a report on the extent to which flood insurance premium reductions that result from implementation of a structural flood risk management project are included in the calculation of the benefits of the project by the ,corps of ,engineers4 #ajij4 ,high water-low water preparedness 7a7 ,definition of bypass ,in this section1 the term bypass means an alternate water route adjacent to a lock and dam that can be used for commercial navigation during high water conditions4 7b7 ,emergency determination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,district ,commanders responsible for maintaining any affected waterway1 the ,inland ,waterway ,users ,board1 and the ,coast ,guard1 may make a determination that an emergency condition described in paragraph 7#b7 exists1 or is anticipated to exist1 on an inland navigable waterway or a bypass4 7#b7 ,emergency conditions ,an emergency condition includes not less than #a of the following3 7,a7 ,unsafe conditions on an inland navigable waterway or a bypass that prevents the operation of commercial vessels as a result of a major change in water level or flows4 7,b7 ,an obstruction in an inland navigable waterway or a bypass1 including silt1 sediment1 rock formation1 or a shallow channel4 7,c7 ,an impaired or inoperable ,federal lock and dam4 7c7 ,emergency mitigation project 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and the availability of appropriations and in accordance with all applicable ,federal requirements1 the ,secretary may carry out an emergency mitigation project on an inland navigable waterway or a bypass for which the ,secretary has determined that an emergency condition exists1 or is anticipated to exist1 under subsection 7b77#a7 to remedy or prevent that emergency condition4 7#b7 ,deadline ,an emergency mitigation project under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be initiated by not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary makes a determination under subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to the inland navigable waterway or bypass on which the project will be carried out2 and 7,b7 be completed by not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary makes a determination under subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to the inland navigable waterway or bypass on which the project will be carried out4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd1 to remain available until expended4 #ajia4 ,east ,rockaway ,inlet to ,rockaway ,inlet and ,jamaica ,bay ,reformulation1 ,new ,york 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction1 ,east ,rockaway ,inlet to ,rockaway ,inlet and ,jamaica ,bay ,reformulation1 ,atlantic ,coast of ,new ,york1 substantially in accordance with terms and conditions described in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers1 dated ,august #bb1 #bjai1 and subsection 7b74 7b7 ,treatment and cost-,share ,for the project described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the project shall be considered to be a continuation of the interim response to the authorization under ,house ,report #aje-ij of the #ajeth ,congress1 and under the heading construction under the heading corps of engineers-civil under chapter #d of title ,x of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7#abg ,stat4 #bd72 and 7#b7 for renourishment and adaptive management activities for the project1 the total estimated periodic renourishment cost shall be #cgi1ebf1jjj1 to be shared #ej percent ,federal and #ej percent non-,federal4 #ajib4 ,report on antecedent hydrologic conditions 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after 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 ,representatives a report on the use by the ,corps of ,engineers since #bjaj of data relating to antecedent hydrologic conditions in the ,missouri ,river ,basin 7including soil moisture conditions1 frost depths1 snowpack1 and streamflow conditions7 in-- 7,a7 conducting ,missouri ,river mainstem reservoir operations under the ,missouri ,river ,master ,manual2 7,b7 developing related annual operating plans2 and 7,c7 performing seasonal1 monthly1 and daily operations4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a review of-- 7i7 the approach of the ,corps of ,engineers to forecasting basin runoff in developing annual operating plans of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7ii7 the assessment of existing and alternative algorithms that could improve forecasting2 7iii7 the approach of the ,corps of ,engineers for reservoir releases in the winter1 spring1 summer1 and fall1 based on runoff forecasts2 7iv7 the ,february #bjag technical report of the ,corps of ,engineers on long-range forecasting2 7v7 the use by the ,corps of ,engineers of data from ,federal and ,state entities in runoff forecasts2 and 7vi7 the use by the ,corps of ,engineers of advanced data collection1 including through the use of unmanned aerial systems1 forecasting1 and modeling2 and 7,b7 findings and recommendations on how to best incorporate antecedent basin conditions in annual operating plans and ,missouri ,river mainstem reservoir operations4 7b7 ,peer review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences or a similar independent scientific and technical advisory organization to establish a panel of experts to conduct a peer review of the report under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the results of the peer review under 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 the results of the peer review under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 #e1jjj1jjj for the report under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj for the peer review under subsection 7b74 #ajic4 ,harmful algal blooms demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a demonstration program to determine the causes of1 and how to effectively treat and eliminate1 harmful algal blooms within the ,great ,lakes and ,lake ,okeechobee1 ,florida1 and applicable tributaries4 7b7 ,consultation2 use of existing data 7#a7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the demonstration program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies4 7#b7 ,use of data ,in carrying out the demonstration program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make maximum use of data in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act and ongoing programs and efforts of ,federal agencies and ,states4 7c7 ,cost sharing ,an activity carried out under the demonstration program under subsection 7a7 shall be at full ,federal expense4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajid4 ,sense of ,congress relating to annual maintenance dredging ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,corps of ,engineers should maintain the annual maintenance dredging for ,wilmington ,harbor1 ,delaware4 #ajie4 ,selection of dredged material disposal method for certain purposes ,section #bjd of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,in developing and all that follows through the non-,federal interest1 and inserting ,at the request of the non-,federal interest for a project involving the disposal of dredged material1 the ,secretary1 using funds appropriated for construction or operation and maintenance of the project1 may select2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking flood and storm damage and flood reduction benefits and inserting hurricane and storm or flood risk reduction benefits2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7 7as amended by section #ajag7;b77#e77;,b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,there are and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 there are2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,selection of dredged material disposal method for certain purposes ,activities carried out under subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 shall be carried out using amounts appropriated for construction or operation and maintenance of the project involving the disposal of the dredged material2 and 7,b7 shall not carried out using amounts made available under paragraph 7#a74 4 #ajif4 ,increasing access for recreation at ,corps of ,engineers projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with relevant non-,federal sponsors and ,state and local recreation organizations1 shall develop recommendations to maximize public access and public use of projects owned or operated by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,inventory and plan ,not later than #ahj days after 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 ,representatives and make publicly available a report that includes-- 7#a7 an inventory of projects owned or operated by the ,corps of ,engineers that are publicly accessible2 and 7#b7 recommendations to increase access for recreation as described in subsection 7a74 #ajig4 ,extinguishment of flowage easements1 ,rough ,river ,lake1 ,kentucky 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations and on request of the landowner1 the ,secretary shall extinguish any flowage easement or portion of a flowage easement held by the ,united ,states on developed land of the landowner at ,rough ,river ,lake1 ,kentucky-- 7#a7 that is above #ecd feet mean sea level2 and 7#b7 for which the ,secretary determines the flowage easement or portion of the flowage easement is not required to address backwater effects4 7b7 ,no liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any damages to property or injuries to persons from flooding that may be attributable to the operation and maintenance of ,rough ,river ,dam1 ,kentucky1 on land that was encumbered by a flowage easement extinguished under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #ajih4 ,small flood control projects ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas7 7as amended by section #ajag7;b77#f77 is amended by inserting and projects that use natural features or nature-based features 7as those terms are defined in section #aahd7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a77 after nonstructural projects4 #ajii4 ,comprehensive study of ,mississippi ,river ,system from ,old ,river ,control ,structure to ,gulf of ,mexico 7a7 ,development ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct1 and submit to ,congress a comprehensive study of the lower ,mississippi ,river1 and the tributaries and distributaries of the ,mississippi ,river1 from the ,old ,river ,control ,structure near ,point ,breeze1 ,louisiana1 to the ,gulf of ,mexico1 including an examination of-- 7#a7 hurricane and storm damage reduction1 flood risk management1 structural and nonstructural flood control1 and floodplain management strategies1 including the consideration of natural features or nature-based features 7as those terms are defined in section #aahd7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhi;a7a7772 7#b7 structural and operational modifications to completed water resources development projects within the study area2 7#c7 fish and wildlife habitat resources1 including in the ,mississippi ,sound ,estuary1 the ,lake ,pontchartrain ,basin1 the ,breton ,sound1 the ,barataria ,basin1 the ,terrebonne ,basin1 the ,atchafalaya ,basin1 the ,vermilion-,teche ,basin1 and other outlets of the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project2 7#d7 mitigation of adverse impacts from operations of flood control structures to the ,mississippi ,sound ,estuary1 the ,lake ,pontchartrain ,basin1 the ,breton ,sound1 the ,barataria ,basin1 the ,atchafalaya ,basin1 and other outlets of the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project1 including on water quality2 7#e7 recreation needs2 7#f7 navigation needs2 7#g7 ecosystem restoration needs2 7#h7 monitoring requirements1 including as near-real time monitoring as practicable1 and adaptive management measures to respond to changing conditions over time2 7#i7 the division of responsibilities of the ,federal ,government and non-,federal interests with respect to flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage reduction2 and 7#aj7 the roles and responsibilities of ,federal agencies with respect to flood risk management4 7b7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include recommendations on management plans and actions to be carried out by responsible ,federal agencies2 7#b7 address whether changes are necessary to the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,may #ae1 #aibh 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aibh7 7#de ,stat4 #ecd1 chapter #efi2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjb;a7 within the study area2 7#c7 recognize the interest and rights of ,states in maximum effective river resource use and control2 and 7#d7 include recommendations for-- 7,a7 ,federal and non-,federal action1 where appropriate2 7,b7 construction of new water resource projects to improve the maximum effective river resource use and control within the study area2 and 7,c7 follow-up studies and data collection and monitoring to be carried out by the relevant ,federal or ,state agency4 7c7 ,further analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall carry out activities that warrant additional analysis by the ,corps of ,engineers1 including feasibility studies4 7#b7 ,treatment ,a feasibility study carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered to be a continuation of the study under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consultation2 use of existing data 7#a7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies4 7#b7 ,use of data ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make maximum use of data in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act and ongoing programs and efforts of ,federal agencies1 ,states1 universities1 and nonprofit entities1 including multi-,state monitoring programs4 7e7 ,cost sharing ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be at full ,federal expense4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #aajj4 ,missouri ,river 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and biannually thereafter for a period of #aj years1 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 changes to impacts of interception-rearing complex 7referred to in this section as ,,irc7 on-- 7#a7 flood control1 navigation1 and other authorized purposes set forth in the ,missouri ,river ,master ,manual2 and 7#b7 the population status of the pallid sturgeon1 including population trends4 7b7 ,future ,,irc construction 7#a7 ,comments ,the ,secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the ,governor of each affected ,state on proposals to construct additional ,i,r,cs4 7#b7 ,research and development ,the ,secretary shall conduct further research on ,,irc design1 including any impacts on existing flows and all authorized purposes set forth in the ,missouri ,river ,master ,manual1 to ensure that any construction of ,i,r,cs incorporates the best available science4 7#c7 ,period ,the public comment period under paragraph 7#a7 shall be not less than #ij days for each future ,,irc project4 7#d7 ,repairs ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall use all existing authorities-- 7,a7 to repair dikes and revetments that are impacting flood risk and bank erosion2 and 7,b7 to repair or improve water control structures at the headworks of constructed shallow water habitat side channels4 7c7 ,authorized purposes 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that ,i,r,cs have an adverse impact on an authorized purpose set forth in the ,missouri ,river ,master ,manual1 the ,secretary shall take corrective action to address any such adverse impacts4 7#b7 ,no adverse impact on tonnage ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that ,i,r,cs do not have an adverse impact on tonnage of materials transported on the ,missouri ,river4 #aaja4 ,flexibility for projects 7a7 ,goal ,for each feasibility study initiated by the ,secretary on or after the date of enactment of this ,act under section #ije7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb7;a771 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a goal of completing the feasibility study by not later than #b years after the date of initiation2 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 attempt to comply with the goal under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,authority ,in carrying out a feasibility study described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 exercise all existing flexibilities under and exceptions to any requirement administered by the ,secretary1 in whole or in part2 and 7#b7 otherwise provide additional flexibility or expedited processing with respect to the requirements described in paragraph 7#a7 to meet the goal described in subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,maintaining protections ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 supersedes1 amends1 or modifies-- 7,a7 section #ajja7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7a77#a772 or 7,b7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any other ,federal environmental law2 or 7#b7 affects the responsibility of any ,federal officer to comply with or enforce any law or requirement described in this subsection4 #aajb4 ,development of categorical exclusions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the agencies described in subsection 7b71 identify the categorical exclusions described in section #bcj4i of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 that would accelerate delivery of a project if those categorical exclusions were available to those agencies2 7#b7 collect existing documentation and substantiating information on the categorical exclusions identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 provide to each agency described in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 a list of the categorical exclusions identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the documentation and substantiating information collected under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,agencies described ,the agencies referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7#b7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7#c7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7#d7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#e7 the ,department of ,energy2 7#f7 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#g7 any other ,federal agency that has participated in an environmental review process for a project1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,adoption of categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary provides the list required under subsection 7a77#c77;,a71 an agency described in subsection 7b7 shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose any categorical exclusions from the list applicable to the agency1 subject to the condition that the categorical exclusion identified under subsection 7a77#a7 meets the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#b7 ,public comment ,in a notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph 7#a71 the applicable agency may solicit comments on whether any of the proposed new categorical exclusions meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 ,b ,studies and reports #abja4 ,authorization of proposed feasibility studies and modifications ,the ,secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study or initiate project modifications for the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the report entitled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress on or after ,june #c1 #bjai1 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 ,the project for coastal storm risk management1 ,newbury and ,newburyport1 ,massachusetts4 7#b7 ,the project for flood protection1 ,jones ,county1 ,mississippi4 7#c7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,lower ,osage ,river ,basin1 ,missouri4 7#d7 ,the project modification for ,clarence ,cannon ,dam and ,mark ,twain ,lake ,project ,salt ,river1 ,missouri4 7#e7 ,the project modification for ,smithville ,lake1 ,plattsburg1 ,missouri4 7#f7 ,the project modification for ,smithville ,lake1 ,smithville1 ,missouri4 7#g7 ,the project for navigation1 ,lower ,missouri ,river1 ,missouri4 7#h7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,port ,arthur1 ,texas4 7#i7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,chocolate ,bayou1 ,texas4 7#aj7 ,the project for navigation1 ,houston-,galveston1 ,texas4 7#aa7 ,reauthorization of the project for navigation1 ,christiansted ,harbor1 ,st4 ,croix1 ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#ab7 ,modification of the project for water supply desalination1 ,south ,perris1 ,california4 7#ac7 ,reauthorization of the project for navigation1 ,charlotte ,amalie ,harbor1 ,st4 ,thomas1 ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#ad7 ,the project for flood protection1 levee rehabilitation1 ,greater ,williamsport1 ,pennsylvania4 #abjb4 ,expedited completion ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion1 review1 or validation of the applicable decision document for the following projects3 7#a7 ,modification of the ,tennessee-,tombigbee ,waterway for improved access and navigation4 7#b7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,hudson-,raritan ,estuary1 ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey4 7#c7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,peckman ,river ,basin1 ,new ,jersey4 7#d7 ,the project for navigation1 ,st4 ,george ,harbor1 ,alaska4 7#e7 ,the project for navigation1 ,kentucky ,lock and ,dam1 ,tennessee ,river1 ,kentucky4 7#f7 ,the project for navigation1 ,new ,haven ,harbor1 ,connecticut4 7#g7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,fairfield and ,new ,haven ,counties1 ,connecticut4 7#h7 ,the project for navigation1 ,wilmington ,harbor1 ,north ,carolina4 7#i7 ,the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,carolina ,beach1 ,north ,carolina4 7#aj7 ,the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,wrightsville ,beach1 ,north ,carolina4 7#aa7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,raymondville ,drain ,project1 ,lower ,rio ,grande ,basin1 ,texas4 7#ab7 ,the project for navigation1 ,port of ,corpus ,christi1 ,texas4 7#ac7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,westminster and ,east ,garden ,grove1 ,california4 7#ad7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,prado ,basin1 ,california4 7#ae7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,malibu ,creek watershed1 ,california4 7#af7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,san ,francisquito ,creek1 ,california4 7#ag7 ,the project for navigation1 ,georgetown ,harbor1 ,south ,carolina4 7#ah7 ,the project for coastal storm risk management1 ,myrtle ,beach1 ,south ,carolina4 7#ai7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,dorchester ,county1 ,south ,carolina4 7#bj7 ,the project for navigation1 ,florence1 ,alabama4 7#ba7 ,the project for navigation1 ,north ,landing ,bridge1 ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway1 ,virginia4 7#bb7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,upper ,barataria1 ,louisiana4 7#bc7 ,the project for navigation1 ,port ,fourchon1 ,belle ,pass1 ,louisiana4 7#bd7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,lake ,okeechobee1 ,florida4 7#be7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,western ,everglades1 ,florida4 7#bf7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,canal #aaa1 ,south ,dade1 ,florida4 7#bg7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,caloosahatchee ,river ,c-#dc1 ,west ,basin ,storage ,reservoir1 ,florida4 7#bh7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,hanapepe ,river1 ,kaua'i1 ,hawaii4 7#bi7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,wailupe ,stream1 ,oahu1 ,hawaii4 7#cj7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,lower ,santa ,cruz watershed1 ,arizona4 7#ca7 ,the project for navigation1 ,upper ,st4 ,anthony ,falls ,lock and ,dam1 ,minnesota4 7#cb7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,westchester ,county streams1 ,new ,york4 7#cc7 ,the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,fire ,island to ,montauk ,point ,reformulation1 ,new ,york4 7#cd7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,savan ,gut ,phase ,,ii1 ,st4 ,thomas1 ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#ce7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,rio ,culebrinas1 ,puerto ,rico4 7#cf7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,turpentine ,run1 ,st4 ,thomas1 ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#cg7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,rio ,guayanilla1 ,puerto ,rico4 7#ch7 ,the project for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction1 ,highlands1 ,new ,jersey4 7#ci7 ,the project for navigation1 ,seattle ,harbor1 ,washington4 7#dj7 ,the project for flood risk management1 metropolitan ,louisville1 ,kentucky4 7#da7 ,the feasibility study for the project for rehabilitation of ,lock ,e-#cb1 ,erie ,canal1 ,pittsford1 ,new ,york4 7#db7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,hudson ,river ,habitat ,restoration1 ,new ,york4 7#dc7 ,the project for navigation1 ,lake ,montauk ,harbor1 ,new ,york4 7#dd7 ,modifications to the project for navigation1 ,milwaukee ,harbor1 ,wisconsin1 pursuant to section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,act of #ahii7 7#cj ,stat4 #aaeb1 chapter #dbe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh74 7#de7 ,an economic reevaluation report for the navigation and sustainability program under title ,,viii of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #feb note2 ,public ,law #aaj-aad74 7#df7 ,the project for water supply1 ,willamette ,river ,basin ,review ,reallocation1 ,oregon4 7#dg7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,south ,fork of the ,south ,branch of the ,chicago ,river 7,bubbly ,creek71 ,illinois4 #abjc4 ,inclusion of certain projects in annual report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall complete the review of each of the following submissions for consideration for inclusion in the report submitted under section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d73 7#a7 ,modification of the authorization for the environmental infrastructure project1 ,de,soto ,county1 ,mississippi1 under section #bai7;f77#cj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #abb ,stat4 #afbc74 7#b7 ,modification of the types of activities authorized under the environmental infrastructure project1 ,jackson ,county1 ,mississippi1 under section #cca of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cje2 #aba ,stat4 #aacd74 7#c7 ,modification of the environmental restoration infrastructure and resource protection development program1 southern ,west ,virginia1 under section #cdj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhef2 #aac ,stat4 #cbj2 #aad ,stat4 #bfgh2 #aba ,stat4 #abeg74 7#d7 ,modification of the environmental assistance program1 central ,west ,virginia1 under section #ega of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cga2 #aba ,stat4 #abeg74 7#e7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the project for water and wastewater assistance1 ,madison and ,st4 ,claire ,counties1 ,illinois1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#ee7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#bba74 7#f7 ,a study on the reallocation of water storage at ,lake ,whitney1 ,texas1 in accordance with section #cja of the ,water ,supply ,act of #aieh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b74 7#g7 ,reallocation of water storage at ,aquilla ,lake1 ,texas1 in accordance with the ,aquilla ,lake ,reallocation ,study of the ,corps of ,engineers1 dated ,february #bjah1 and section #cja of the ,water ,supply ,act of #aieh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b74 7#h7 ,expansion of the ,abiquiu ,reservoir1 ,new ,mexico1 to allow more flexibility for concurrent storage of ,san ,juan-,chama and ,rio ,grande system water1 while changing the authorized water supply storage limit within the flood control space from a volume of #bjj1jjj acre-feet to an elevation of #f1bcj feet ,national ,geodetic ,vertical ,datum1 in order to increase the currently available space by approximately #cj1jjj acre-feet until the space diminishes over time due to sediment inflow4 7#i7 ,a watershed assessment to determine problems1 needs1 and opportunities within the ,lower ,rio ,grande ,valley watershed1 ,texas4 #abjd4 ,assistance to non-,federal sponsors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corps of ,engineers shall provide assistance to the non-,federal interest of a project proposal described in subsection 7b7 during the ,corps of ,engineers outreach required under section #gjja7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7b774 7b7 ,project proposals described ,a project proposal referred to in subsection 7a7 is any of the following3 7#a7 ,development of a management plan for restoration of the ,chicago ,river1 ,illinois1 pursuant to the resolution of the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate 7#ajhth ,congress1 #b;d ,session7 relating to the ,chicago ,river ,system ,restoration ,management ,plan1 ,illinois1 and dated ,june #bc1 #bjjd4 7#b7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the project for flood damage reduction1 ,des ,moines and ,raccoon ,rivers1 ,des ,moines1 ,iowa1 authorized by section #ajja7ba7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #ajec74 7#c7 ,modification of the project for navigation1 ,ouachita-,black ,rivers1 ,arkansas and ,louisiana1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifj 7#gd ,stat4 #dha7 to include water supply as an authorized purpose4 7#d7 ,modification of the project for navigation1 ,mc,clellan-,kerr ,arkansas ,river1 to deepen the navigation channel to a minimum depth of #ab feet1 as authorized under section #acf of the ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#aag ,stat4 #ahdb74 7#e7 ,modification of the project for flood risk management and water supply1 ,tenkiller ,ferry ,lake1 ,arkansas ,river ,basin1 ,oklahoma1 authorized by section #d of the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aich 7#eb ,stat #abah1 chapter #gie7 to modify water storage and provide for a sufficient quantity of water supply storage space in the inactive pool storage to support the fishery downstream from ,tenkiller ,reservoir4 7#f7 ,reauthorization of the project for environmental restoration1 ,muddy ,river1 ,brookline and ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by section #ebb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfef71 and deauthorized pursuant to section #fjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #egi;b7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afij774 7#g7 ,modification of the project for flood damage reduction1 ,muddy ,river1 ,brookline and ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 authorized by section #ebb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfef71 to provide that in the case of phase ,,ii of the project1 the non-,federal interest is not required to pay any cost of the project above the initial estimate4 7#h7 ,a feasibility study for a project for flood risk management1 ,hoosic ,river1 ,massachusetts4 7#i7 ,a feasibility study for a project for aquatic ecosystem restoration at the mouth of the ,hood ,river1 ,oregon1 at the confluence of that river with the ,columbia ,river1 ,oregon4 7#aj7 ,a feasibility study on resolving increased silting and shoaling adjacent to1 but outside of1 the ,federal channel1 experienced at the ,port of ,bandon1 ,coquille ,river1 ,oregon4 7#aa7 ,a feasibility study on increasing the frequency and depth of dredging assistance from the ,corps of ,engineers at the ,port of ,astoria1 located at the mouth of the ,columbia ,river1 ,oregon4 7#ab7 ,a feasibility study on modifying the project for navigation1 ,port of ,gulfport1 ,mississippi1 authorized by section #bjb7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #djid71 to deepen the navigation channel to #df feet4 7#ac7 ,a feasibility study to identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce the risk of flooding and restore lost habitat within the ,escatawpa ,river ,basin1 ,mississippi and ,alabama4 7#ad7 ,the project described in section #bai7;f77#bca7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abff74 7#ae7 ,a feasibility study for a project to design and construct the ,naugatuck ,river ,greenway ,trail1 a multiuse trail on ,federal land between ,torrington and ,derby1 ,connecticut4 7#af7 ,a feasibility study for a project for coastal and flood risk management1 ,stratford1 ,connecticut4 7#ag7 ,a feasibility study for projects for flood risk management1 ,woodbridge1 ,connecticut4 7#ah7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the project to eliminate or control combined sewer overflows1 ,st4 ,louis1 ,missouri1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#cb7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccg2 #aba ,stat4 #abcc74 7#ai7 ,a feasibility study for projects for ecosystem restoration1 ,bangert ,island1 ,st4 ,charles1 ,missouri1 related to channels and aquatic habitats4 7#bj7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the project to carry out water related infrastructure1 ,el ,paso1 ,texas1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfi7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfh74 7#ba7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the ,south ,central ,pennsylvania environmental restoration infrastructure and resource protection development pilot program under section #cac of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhde2 #aba ,stat4 #aadf74 7#bb7 ,a feasibility study for dam safety improvements1 ,oroville ,dam1 ,california4 7#bc7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the project for water supply1 ,lakes ,marion and ,moultrie1 ,south ,carolina4 7#bd7 ,an environmental infrastructure project to increase hydrologic variability1 ,sacramento ,regional ,water ,bank1 ,california4 7#be7 ,a study for a project for aquatic ecosystem restoration and allied purposes1 ,blue ,river ,watershed1 ,missouri and ,kansas4 7#bf7 ,a project for aquatic and riparian restoration1 ,line ,creek1 ,riverside1 ,kansas4 7#bg7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the environmental infrastructure program1 ,central ,new ,mexico1 under section #eic of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #cha2 #aai ,stat4 #bbee74 7#bh7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the environmental assistance program1 ,ohio and ,north ,dakota1 under section #eid of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #chc2 #aba ,stat4 #aadj2 #aba ,stat4 #aidd74 7#bi7 ,a study for a fish passage for ecological restoration1 ,lower ,alabama ,river1 ,alabama4 7#cj7 ,modification of the project for ,atlantic ,intracoastal ,waterway ,deep ,creek bridge replacement1 ,virginia4 7#ca7 ,modification of projects for water supply1 wastewater infrastructure1 and environmental restoration1 ,virginia1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#aj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abee74 7#cb7 ,modification of the project for flood risk management1 ,red ,river below ,denison ,dam1 ,arkansas1 ,louisiana1 and ,texas1 for ,caddo ,levee ,district1 ,louisiana1 to incorporate the ,cherokee ,park ,levee into the project4 7#cc7 ,modification of the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,project authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,may #ae1 #aibh 7#de ,stat4 #ecd1 chapter #efi7 to include the portion of the ,ouachita ,river ,levee ,system at and below ,monroe1 ,louisiana1 to ,caldwell ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#cd7 ,modification of the project for navigation1 ,port of ,iberia1 ,louisiana4 7#ce7 ,a feasibility study for flood risk management and storm damage reduction in the ,hoey's ,basin area of the eastbank of ,jefferson ,parish1 including a study of the pump to the river concept4 7#cf7 ,a feasibility study for a project for flood risk management1 ,cataouatche ,subbasin1 which encompasses part of the westbank of ,jefferson ,parish1 ,louisiana4 7#cg7 ,modification of the project for beach erosion and hurricane protection1 ,grand ,isle1 ,louisiana1 to include periodic beach nourishment4 7#ch7 ,a feasibility study1 ,arkansas ,river ,basin1 ,oklahoma1 to determine whether the purchase of additional flood easements1 changes in lake level management1 additional levee infrastructure1 or implementation of other flood risk management or containment mechanisms along the ,arkansas ,river ,basin would benefit local communities by reducing flood risks around projects of the ,secretary in a range of different flood scenarios4 7#ci7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for critical restoration projects1 ,lake ,champlain watershed1 ,vermont and ,new ,york1 authorized by section #edb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfga2 #aba ,stat4 #aaej74 7#dj7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for wastewater infrastructure1 ,charlotte ,county1 ,florida1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#aba7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #ccd2 #aba ,stat4 #abfa74 7#da7 ,a project to extend dredging of the ,south ,haven ,harbor1 ,michigan1 to include the former ,turning ,basin4 7#db7 ,modification of the project for flood risk management1 ,upper ,rouge ,river1 ,wayne ,county1 ,michigan4 7#dc7 ,a feasibility study for the project for flood risk management1 ,tonto ,creek1 ,arizona4 7#dd7 ,a feasibility study for the project for flood risk management1 ,sikorsky ,airport1 ,bridgeport1 ,connecticut4 7#de7 ,modification of the authorized funding level for the environmental infrastructure project1 ,calaveras ,county1 ,california1 under section #bai7;f77#hf7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abei74 7#df7 ,modification of the project for navigation1 ,river ,rouge1 ,michigan4 7#dg7 ,a feasibility study for dredge disposal management activities1 ,port of ,florence1 ,alabama4 7#dh7 ,a feasibility study for the project for navigation1 ,port of ,oswego1 ,new ,york4 7#di7 ,a project for repairs to the ,west ,pier and ,west ,barrier ,bar1 ,little ,sodus ,bay ,harbor1 ,cayuga ,county1 ,new ,york4 7#ej7 ,a project for repair of sheet pile wall and east breakwater1 ,great ,sodus ,bay1 ,new ,york4 7#ea7 ,a study of the resiliency of the ,allegheny ,reservoir1 in consultation with the ,seneca ,nation4 7#eb7 ,a feasibility study for potential projects for the rehabilitation of the ,glenn ,falls ,feeder ,canal1 which begins at the ,feeder ,dam intersection with the ,hudson ,river in ,queensbury1 ,new ,york1 and runs to the confluence of the ,old ,champlain ,canal in ,kingsbury1 ,new ,york4 7#ec7 ,a feasibility study for the rehabilitation of the tainter gates and guard gate1 ,caughdenoy ,dam1 ,new ,york1 including an evaluation of the rehabilitation work necessary to extend the service life of those structures1 such as-- 7,a7 improvements to the hydraulic efficiency of the gate systems2 7,b7 improvements to the concrete foundation and gate support structures2 and 7,c7 any other improvements the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7#ed7 ,modification of the ,upper ,mississippi ,river ,restoration program authorized by section #aajc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #feb74 7#ee7 ,the project for flood protection1 ,bloomington1 ,indiana4 7#ef7 ,the project for flood protection1 ,gary1 ,indiana4 7#eg7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,athens1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bed7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#eh7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,blaine1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bee7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#ei7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,claiborne ,county1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bef7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#fj7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,giles ,county1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#beg7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#fa7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,grainger ,county1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#beh7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#fb7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,hamilton ,county1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bei7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#fc7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,harrogate1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfj7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#fd7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,johnson ,county1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfa7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#fe7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,knoxville1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfb7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#ff7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,nashville1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfc7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#fg7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,lewis1 ,lawrence1 and ,wayne ,counties1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfd7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfh74 7#fh7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfe7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfh74 7#fi7 ,modification of the environmental infrastructure project1 ,plateau ,utility ,district1 ,morgan ,county1 ,tennessee1 authorized by section #bai7;f77#bff7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfh74 7#gj7 ,extension of existing authority to the ,city of ,sheffield1 ,alabama1 for the ,nashville ,district of the ,corps of ,engineers to replace a sewer pipe that floods when the ,corps of ,engineers mitigates flooding upstream as authorized by section #bai7;f77#bfc7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ajf ,stat4 #dhce2 #aac ,stat4 #cce2 #aba ,stat4 #abfg74 7#ga7 ,a research study to examine the causes of harmful algal blooms1 such as agricultural runoff1 sewer discharge1 and commercial or industrial flows1 and possible mitigation strategies for algal blooms in the ,allegheny ,reservoir ,watershed1 ,new ,york4 #abje4 ,rahway flood risk management feasibility study1 ,new ,jersey ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 nullify the determination of the ,north ,atlantic ,division of the ,corps of ,engineers that further study of the feasibility study for flood risk management1 ,rahway1 ,new ,jersey1 is not warranted2 7#b7 identify an acceptable alternative to the project described in paragraph 7#a7 that could receive ,federal support2 and 7#c7 expedite the completion of a feasibility study for the acceptable alternative identified under paragraph 7#b74 #abjf4 ,arctic deep draft port 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the strategic importance of the ,arctic continues to increase as the ,united ,states and other countries recognize the economic and military significance of the sea lanes and choke points within the region and understand the potential for power projection from the ,arctic into multiple regions4 7#b7 ,on ,january #ai1 #bjah1 ,secretary of ,defense ,james ,mattis released the #bjah ,national ,defense ,strategy of the ,united ,states of ,america in which the ,secretary outlined the reemergence of long-term1 strategic competition by countries such as ,china and ,russia4 7#c7 ,russia and ,china have conducted military exercises together in the ,arctic1 have agreed to connect the ,northern ,sea ,route1 claimed by ,russia1 with the ,maritime ,silk ,road of ,china1 and are working together in developing natural gas resources in the ,arctic4 7#d7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has prioritized the development of ,arctic capabilities and has made significant investments in military infrastructure in the ,arctic1 including the creation of a new ,arctic ,command and the construction or refurbishment of #af deepwater ports and #ad airfields in the region4 7#e7 ,the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china-- 7,a7 released1 in ,january #bjah1 its new ,arctic ,strategy1 the ,polar ,silk ,road1 in which it declares itself as a near-,arctic state2 and 7,b7 has publicly stated that it seeks to expand its ,belt and ,road ,initiative to the ,arctic region1 including current investment in the natural gas fields in the ,yamal ,peninsula in ,russia1 rare-earth element mines in ,greenland1 and the real estate1 alternative energy1 and fisheries in ,iceland4 7#f7 ,the significance of the ,arctic continues to grow as countries around the globe begin to understand the magnitude of the natural resources in the ,arctic1 including1 at a minimum1 oil1 natural gas1 rare earth minerals1 gold1 diamonds1 and abundant fisheries4 7#g7 ,the ,bering ,strait is experiencing significant increases in international traffic from vessels transiting the ,northern ,sea ,route1 increases that are projected to continue if decreases in sea ice coverage continue4 7#h7 ,increases in human1 maritime1 and resource development activity in the ,arctic region create additional mission requirements for ,federal agencies1 given-- 7,a7 the strategic focus of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china on the ,arctic2 7,b7 overlapping territorial claims2 and 7,c7 the potential for maritime accidents1 oil spills1 and illegal fishing near the exclusive economic zone of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,the increasing role of the ,united ,states in the ,arctic has been highlighted in each of the last #d ,national ,defense ,authorization ,acts4 7#aj7 ,the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,arctic ,strategic ,outlook released in ,april #bjai states that demonstrating commitment to operational presence1 ,canada1 ,denmark1 and ,norway have made strategic investments in ice-capable patrol ships charged with national or homeland security missions4 ,the ,united ,states is the only country with an ,arctic presence that has not made similar investments in ice-capable surface maritime security assets4 ,this limits the ability of the ,coast ,guard1 and the ,nation1 to credibly uphold sovereignty or respond to contingencies in the ,arctic4 7#aa7 ,on ,december #f1 #bjah1 ,secretary of the ,navy ,richard ,spencer stated that we need to have a strategic ,arctic port up in ,alaska4 7#ab7 ,meanwhile1 the #b closest strategic seaports1 as designated by the ,department of ,defense1 to the ,arctic ,circle are the ,port of ,anchorage and the ,port of ,tacoma1 located approximately #a1ejj nautical miles and #b1djj nautical miles away1 respectively1 and approximately #a1ijj nautical miles and #b1hjj nautical miles1 respectively1 from ,barrow1 ,alaska4 7b7 ,definition of ,arctic ,in this section1 the term ,arctic has the meaning given the term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,arctic is a region of strategic importance to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 there is a compelling national1 regional1 ,alaska ,native1 and private sector need for permanent maritime and other infrastructure development and for a presence in the ,arctic region by the ,united ,states to support and facilitate search and rescue1 shipping safety1 economic development1 oil spill prevention and response1 protection of subsistence and commercial fishing1 port of refuge1 ,arctic research1 and maritime law enforcement on the ,bering ,sea1 the ,chukchi ,sea1 and the ,arctic ,ocean2 and 7#c7 it is in the national interest to enhance existing and develop maritime and other infrastructure in the ,arctic that would allow the ,coast ,guard and the ,navy each to perform their respective statutory duties and functions on a more permanent basis with minimal mission interruption4 7d7 ,united ,states ,arctic deep draft port ,the ,secretary shall expedite the completion of the applicable decision document for the project for navigation1 ,arctic ,deep ,draft ,port1 ,nome1 ,alaska4 #abjg4 ,nassau ,county ,back ,bays coastal storm risk management ,section #ajja7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;c7a77 shall not apply to the ,nassau ,county ,back ,bays ,costal ,storm ,risk ,management feasibility study1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiee 7#fi ,stat4 #acb1 chapter #adj74 ,c ,deauthorizations1 modifications1 and related provisions #acja4 ,deauthorization of ,watch ,hill ,cove1 ,rhode ,island and ,connecticut ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,pawcatuck ,river1 ,rhode ,island and ,connecticut1 authorized by section #b of the ,act of ,march #b1 #aide 7commonly known as the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aide7 7#ei ,stat4 #ac71 consisting of a #aj-;foot deep1 #af-;acre anchorage area in ,watch ,hill ,cove is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acjb4 ,rush ,river and ,lower ,rush ,river1 ,north ,dakota 7a7 ,in general ,the portion of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the ,red ,river of the ,north drainage basin1 ,north ,dakota1 ,south ,dakota1 and ,minnesota1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#fb ,stat4 #aagg7 and modified by section #bjd of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #agf71 consisting of clearing and rectification of the channel from mile #bh4c near ,amenia to the mouth of the ,rush ,river1 known as ,cass ,county ,drain ,no4 #ab1 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,lower ,branch ,rush ,river ,the project for flood control1 ,lower ,branch ,rush ,river1 ,north ,dakota1 carried out under section #bje of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas71 known as ,cass ,county ,drain ,no4 #b1 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acjc4 ,willamette ,falls ,locks1 ,willamette ,river1 ,oregon 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to dispose of the project for navigation1 ,willamette ,falls ,locks1 ,willamette ,river1 ,oregon1 authorized by the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7#cf ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #chb7 7referred to in this section as the ,willamette ,falls ,locks project71 subject to the conditions described in this section and in accordance with the report of the ,director of ,civil ,works entitled ,willamette ,falls ,locks1 ,willamette ,river1 ,oregon1 ,section #baf ,disposition ,study with ,integrated ,environmental ,assessment 7,study7 and dated ,july #aa1 #bjai4 7b7 ,repairs ,before the disposal under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall carry out repairs to address primary seismic and safety risks in accordance with the recommendations approved in the report referred to in that subsection4 7c7 ,deauthorization ,on the completion of the repairs under subsection 7b7 and the requirements under subsection 7d77#e71 ,willamette ,falls ,locks project shall no longer be authorized as a ,federal project4 7d7 ,conveyance 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary is authorized to convey to an entity to be named by the ,willamette ,falls ,locks ,commission or the ,state of ,oregon1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to any land in which the ,federal ,government has a property interest for the ,willamette ,falls ,locks project1 together with any improvements on the land4 7#b7 ,quitclaim deed ,the ,secretary shall convey the property and improvements described in paragraph 7#a7 by quitclaim deed to the transferee identified under that paragraph under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states1 in accordance with applicable ,federal and ,state law4 7#c7 ,applicability of real property screening requirements ,section #bfif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the conveyance under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,subject to existing easements and other interests ,the conveyance of property and improvements under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to all existing deed reservations1 easements1 rights-of-way1 and leases that are in effect as of the date of the conveyance4 7#e7 ,requirements before conveyance 7,a7 ,perpetual road easement ,before a conveyance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall acquire a perpetual road easement from the adjacent property owner for use of the access road4 7,b7 ,environmental compliance ,before a conveyance under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in accordance with the real estate report in ,appendix ,a of the report referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall complete a ,phase #a ,environmental ,site ,assessment pursuant to the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 and 7ii7 the ,secretary shall satisfy all conditions set forth in the ,phase #a ,site ,assessment for the ,willamette ,falls ,locks project1 including a ,phase #b ,site ,assessment1 and any needed property restoration4 7,c7 ,historic preservation ,before a conveyance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall comply with obligations of the ,secretary under the ,memorandum of ,agreement with the ,oregon ,state ,historic ,preservation ,office and the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation and dated ,september #bjaf4 7e7 ,savings clause ,if the transferee under subsection 7d77#a7 does not accept the conveyance under that subsection1 the ,secretary may dispose of the land and improvements in which the ,federal ,government has a property interest for the ,willamette ,falls ,locks project under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acjd4 ,camden ,harbor1 ,maine 7a7 ,in general ,the portions of the project for navigation1 ,camden ,harbor1 ,maine1 described in subsection 7b7 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,portions described ,the portions referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,the portion of the #aj-;foot deep inner harbor area1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahgc 7#ag ,stat4 #efe1 chapter #bcc71 and the first section of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #djj1 chapter #hfj71 approximately #ej1fba4ge square feet in area-- 7,a7 starting at a point with coordinates ,n#aig1fdj4jg1 ,e#hcg1hea4ga2 7,b7 thence running ,s#hddc' #bc4id,w about #cha4ea feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aig1fjd4ih1 ,e#hcg1dga4hb2 7,c7 thence running ,n#dcdg'ea4dc,w about #bgj4bf feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aig1hjj4je1 ,e#hcg1bhd4gg2 7,d7 thence running ,s#eijb' #bf4fb;,e about #bai4ah feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aig1fhg4cj1 ,e#hcg1dgb4gb2 7,e7 thence running ,s#haej' #ji4gf;,e about #add4gj feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aig1fff4ge1 ,e#hcg1fae4if2 7,f7 thence running ,n#egbg' #jg4db;,e about #cag4cb feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aig1hff4eb1 ,e#hcg1ibh4if2 and 7,g7 thence running ,s#ahej' #jd4dh,w about #bci4bg feet to the point described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,the portion of the #ad-;foot deep outer harbor area1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #djj1 chapter #hfj71 and the first section of the ,act of ,june #ac1 #aijb 7#cb ,stat4 #cca1 chapter #ajgi71 approximately #bbb1jae4id square feet in area-- 7,a7 starting at a point with coordinates ,n#aig1fdj4jg1 ,e#hcg1hea4ga2 7,b7 thence running ,n#ahej'jd4dh;,e about #bci4bg feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aig1hff4ec1 ,e#hcg1ibh4if2 7,c7 thence running ,n#ehbh' #ea4je;,e about #cjh4dh feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aih1jbg4gi1 ,e#hch1aia4ic2 7,d7 thence running ,n#hdbj' #ja4hh;,e about #cgj4jf feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aih1jfd4cc1 ,e#hch1efj4ah2 7,e7 thence running ,s#jecb' #jc4db;,e about #ceg4ca feet to a point with coordinates ,n#aig1gjh4fh1 ,e#hch1eid4fd2 and 7,f7 thence running ,s#hddc' #bc4id,w about #gdf4jh feet to the point described in subparagraph 7,a74 #acje4 ,deauthorization of flood control project for ,taylor ,creek ,reservoir and ,levee ,l-#gc1 ,upper ,st4 ,johns ,river ,basin1 ,central and ,southern ,florida ,the portions of the project for flood control and other purposes1 ,central and ,southern ,florida1 authorized by section #bjc of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidh 7#fb ,stat4 #aagf71 consisting of the ,taylor ,creek ,reservoir and ,levee ,l-#gc within the ,upper ,st4 ,johns ,river ,basin1 ,florida1 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acjf4 ,new ,london ,harbor ,waterfront ,channel1 ,connecticut 7a7 ,in general ,the portion of the project for navigation1 ,new ,london ,harbor1 ,connecticut1 #bc-;foot ,waterfront ,channel1 authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,june #ac1 #aijb 7#cb ,stat4 #ccc1 chapter #ajgi71 described in subsection 7b7 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,area described ,the area referred to in subsection 7a7 is generally the portion between and around the #b piers at ,state ,pier ,new ,london1 specifically the area-- 7#a7 beginning at a point ,n#fiabfc4gh1 ,e#aahabei4bf2 7#b7 running ,n #ceja'ej4ge ,w about #iee4ei feet to a point ,n#fibjdf4bf1 ,e#aahjgaj4gd2 7#c7 running ,n #edeh'jf4gh ,e about #ajj4jj feet to a point ,n#fibajc4ff1 ,e#aahjgib4fb2 7#d7 running ,s #ceja'ej4ge ,e about #ihi4h feet to a point ,n#fiabic4ag1 ,e#aahacfj4gh2 and 7#e7 running ,s #gcea'ae4de ,w about #aje4fi feet to the point described in paragraph 7#a74 #acjg4 ,no deauthorization of certain projects ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during the period ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 an environmental infrastructure assistance project or program of the ,corps of ,engineers shall not be deauthorized4 #acjh4 ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a project or separable element of a project under the ,comprehensive ,everglades ,restoration ,plan authorized by section #fja of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#aad ,stat4 #bfhj7 shall not be deauthorized prior to ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 ,d ,water resources infrastructure #adja4 ,project authorizations ,the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes1 as identified in the report entitled ,report to ,congress on ,future ,water ,resources ,development submitted to ,congress on or after ,june #c1 #bjai1 pursuant to section #gjja of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;d7 or otherwise reviewed by ,congress1 are authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary substantially in accordance with the plans1 and subject to the conditions1 described in the respective reports designated in this section3 7#a7 ,ecosystem restoration ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers or ,director of ,civil ,works,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,m,d,anacostia ,river1 ,prince ,george's ,county,december #ai1 #bjah;,federal3 #bc1aga1jjj,non-,federal3 #ab1dgf1jjj,total3 #ce1fdg1jjjb4 ,i,l,great ,lakes and ,mississippi ,river ,interbasin ,study-,brandon ,road1 ,will ,county,may #bc1 #bjai;,federal3 #fdg1dgh1jjj,non-,federal3 #bae1hbf1jjj,total3 #hfc1cjd1jjjc4 ,c,o,south ,platte ,river and ,tributaries1 ,adams and ,denver ,counties,july #bi1 #bjai;,federal3 #ccd1dab1jjj,non-,federal3 #bjj1djf1jjj,total3 #ecd1hah1jjjd4 ,m,o,st4 ,louis ,riverfront--,meramec ,river ,basin,november #a1 #bjai;,federal3 #fj1abd1jjj,non-,federal3 #cb1cge1jjj,total3 #ib1dii1jjje4 ,c,a,delta ,islands and ,levees,december #ah1 #bjah;,federal3 #af1gdf1cie,non-,federal3 #i1jaf1gcf,total3 #be1gfc1acaf4 ,c,a,yuba ,river,june #bj1 #bjai;,federal3 #fe1jad1cbf,non-,federal3 #ce1jjh1bfh,total3 #ajj1jbb1eidg4 ,n,m,sandia ,pueblo to ,isleta ,pueblo,august #e1 #bjai;,federal3 #af1afc1jjj,non-,federal3 #h1gjc1jjj,total3 #bd1hff1jjjh4 ,t,x,jefferson ,county,september #ab1 #bjai;,federal3 #cg1fae1jjj,non-,federal3 #bj1bed1jjj,total3 #eg1hfi1jjji4 ,f,l,loxahatchee ,river ,watershed,april #h1 #bjbj;,federal3 #cgb1bcb1jjj,non-,federal3 #cfh1ebh1jjj,total3 #gdj1gfj1jjj 7#b7 ,flood risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,n,d,souris ,river ,basin1 ,bottineau1 ,mc,henry1 ,renville1 and ,ward ,counties,april #af1 #bjai;,federal3 #eh1jda1gej,non-,federal3 #ca1bec1bej,total3 #hi1bie1jjjb4 ,a,z,little ,colorado ,river at ,winslow1 ,navajo ,county,december #ad1 #bjah;,federal3 #eb1dfb1jjj,non-,federal3 #bh1bdi1jjj,total3 #hj1gaa1jjjc4 ,n,m,middle ,rio ,grande floor protection1 ,bernalillo to ,belen1 ,new ,mexico1 at ,albuquerque1 ,new ,mexico,march #ac1 #bjbj;,federal3 #aij1ech1jjj,non-,federal3 #ajb1eih1jjj,total3 #bic1acf1jjjd4 ,o,k,tulsa and ,west ,tulsa ,levee ,system,april #bc1 #bjbj;,federal3 #hf1ghj1jjj,non-,federal3 #df1gbh1jjj,total3 #acc1ejh1jjj 7#c7 ,hurricane and storm damage risk reduction ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,n,y,east ,rockaway ,inlet to ,rockaway ,inlet and ,jamaica ,bay ,reformulation1 ,atlantic ,coast,august #bb1 #bjai;,federal3 #gic1iff1jjj,non-,federal3 #ahi1gfc1jjj ,total3 #ihc1gbi1jjj #b4 ,r,i,pawcatuck ,river,december #ai1 #bjah;,federal3 #cg1hdh1jjj,non-,federal3 #bj1cgi1jjj ,total3 #eh1bbg1jjjc4 ,v,a,norfolk ,coastal ,storm ,risk ,management,february #e1 #bjai;,federal3 #iji1jdj1jjj,non-,federal3 #dhi1dhj1jjj ,total3 #a1cih1ebj1jjjd4 ,n,y,hashamomuck ,cove,december #i1 #bjai ,initial ,federal3 #aa1edi1jjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #f1bah1jjj ,initial ,total3 #ag1gfg1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #bc1dha1ejj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #bc1dha1ejj,renourishment ,total3 #df1ifc1jjje4 ,d,e,delaware ,river ,dredged ,material ,utilization,march #f1 #bjbj;,initial ,federal3 #ec1bbj1jjj;,initial ,non-,federal3 #bh1ffj1jjj ,initial ,total3 #ha1hhj1jjj,renourishment ,federal3 #aaf1chj1jjj,renourishment ,non-,federal3 #aaf1chj1jjj,renourishment ,total3 #bcb1gfj1jjj 7#d7 ,navigation ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,a,k,unalaska1 ,dutch ,harbor ,channels,february #g1 #bjbj;,federal3 #bf1bjb1gej,non-,federal3 #h1gcd1jjj,total3 #cd1icg1jjjb4 ,t,x,gulf ,intracoastal ,waterway1 ,brazos ,river ,floodgates and ,colorado ,river ,locks,october #bc1 #bjai,total3 #dji1ggg1jjj 7to be derived #fe percent from the general fund of the ,treasury and #ce percent from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund7#c4 ,t,x,matagorda ,ship ,channel ,improvement ,project1 ,port ,lavaca,november #ae1 #bjai;,federal3 #ach1ffj1jjj,non-,federal3 #gi1ffd1jjj,total3 #bah1cbd1jjjd4 ,,tx ,houston ,ship ,channel ,expansion ,improvement ,project,april #bc1 #bjbj;,federal3 #dfb1hjc1jjj,non-,federal3 #dad1jde1jjj,total3 #hgf1hdh1jjje4 ,,ny1 ,n,j,new ,york and ,new ,jersey ,harbor ,anchorages,april #bc1 #bjbj;,federal3 #ah1idj1jjj,non-,federal3 #f1caj1jjj,total3 #be1bej1jjj 7#e7 ,coastal storm risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report of ,chief of ,engineers,d4 ,estimated ,costs#a4 ,,nj1 ,p,a,new ,jersey ,dredged ,material ,utilization1 ,delaware ,river,april #h1 #bjbj;,federal3 #afb1ibj1jjj,non-,federal3 #abe1fdj1jjj ,total3 #bhh1efj1jjj #adjb4 ,expedited completion of certain projects ,the ,secretary shall provide priority funding for and expedite the completion of the following projects3 7#a7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,cao ,martn ,pea1 ,puerto ,rico1 as authorized by section #eabg of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#aba ,stat4 #abdb74 7#b7 ,the project for navigation for ,portsmouth ,harbor and the ,piscataqua ,river1 ,maine and ,new ,hampshire1 authorized by section #aja of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aagc74 7#c7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,rio de ,flag1 ,arizona4 7#d7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,east ,hartford ,levee ,system1 ,connecticut4 7#e7 ,the project for flood risk management1 ,hartford ,levee ,system1 ,connecticut4 7#f7 ,the project for navigation1 ,guilford ,harbor and ,sluice ,channel1 ,connecticut4 7#g7 ,phase #e of the ,bluestone ,dam ,project ,remediation1 ,west ,virginia4 7#h7 ,the project for water supply and ecosystem restoration1 ,howard ,hanson ,dam1 ,washington1 authorized by section #aja7;b77#ae7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiii 7#aac ,stat4 #bha74 7#i7 ,the project for ecosystem restoration1 ,puget ,sound1 ,washington1 authorized by section #bji of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aifb 7#gf ,stat4 #aaig74 7#aj7 ,the project for navigation1 ,tacoma ,harbor1 ,washington4 7#aa7 ,the project for water storage1 ,halligan ,dam1 ,colorado4 7#ab7 ,the project for construction of tribal housing authorized by title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ajj-eha 7#ajb ,stat4 #bidd74 7#ac7 ,the replacement of the ,bourne and ,sagamore ,bridges1 ,cape ,cod1 ,massachusetts4 #adjc4 ,additional project authorizations ,the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes are authorized to be carried out by the ,secretary as recommended in the respective reports1 designated in this section1 that were prepared by non-,federal interests under section #bjc of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca71 with such modifications as the ,secretary determines advisable1 subject to preparation of a report by the ,secretary to address the concerns1 recommendations1 and conditions1 if any1 identified by the ,secretary in the review assessments designated in this section3 7#a7 ,coastal storm risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report ,d4 ,date of ,review ,assessment#a4 ,f,l,st4 ,lucie ,county1 ,fort ,pierce ,shore ,protection,june #bjah;,july #bjah 7#b7 ,navigation ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report ,d4 ,date of ,review ,assessment#a4 ,l,a,houma ,navigation ,canal ,deepening,june #bjah;,july #bjahb4 ,l,a,baptiste-,collette ,bayou ,navigation ,channel ,deepening,january #bjag1 amended ,april #bjah;,june #bjah 7#c7 ,flood risk management ,a4 ,state,b4 ,name,c4 ,date of ,report ,d4 ,date of ,review ,assessment#a4 ,t,x,chacon ,creek,august #bjah,september #bjah ,e ,water supply and storage #aeja4 ,small water storage projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to study and construct new1 or enlarge existing1 small water storage projects in rural ,states1 in partnership with a non-,federal interest4 7b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible to participate in the program under this section1 a water storage project shall-- 7#a7 be located in a ,state with a population of less than #a1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 7,a7 in the case of a new water storage project1 have a water storage capacity of not less than #b1jjj acre-feet and not more than #cj1jjj acre-feet2 and 7,b7 in the case of an enlargement of an existing water storage project1 be for an enlargement of not less than #a1jjj acre-feet and not more than #cj1jjj acre-feet2 7#c7 provide-- 7,a7 flood risk management benefits2 or 7,b7 ecological benefits2 and 7#d7 be economically justified1 environmentally acceptable1 and technically feasible4 7c7 ,expedited projects ,for the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall expedite projects under this section for which applicable ,federal permitting requirements have been completed4 7d7 ,use of data 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting a study under this section1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall use any applicable hydrologic1 economic1 or environmental data from ,state water plans or other ,state planning documents relating to water resources management4 7#b7 ,use of existing materials 7,a7 ,studies ,on the agreement of the ,secretary and the non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary may use any applicable existing studies of the non-,federal interest4 7,b7 ,federal permitting ,the ,secretary may use ,federal permitting that has been completed by other ,federal agencies for the purpose of determining project eligibility with respect to the requirements described in subsection 7b77#d74 7e7 ,cost-,share 7#a7 ,study ,the ,federal share of the cost of a study conducted under this section shall be #ge percent4 7#b7 ,construction ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project constructed under this section shall be #hj percent4 7f7 ,,omrrr responsibility ,the costs of operation1 maintenance1 repair1 replacement1 and rehabilitation for a project constructed under this section shall be the responsibility of the non-,federal interest4 7g7 ,individual project limit ,not more than #fe1jjj1jjj in ,federal funds may be made available to a project under this section4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #acj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 #aejb4 ,missouri ,river reservoir sediment management ,section #aagi7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #afge2 #acb ,stat4 #cghb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting project purposes1 including before storage capacity2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking preliminary2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#i72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,justification ,in determining the economic justification of a sediment management plan under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 measure and include flooding1 erosion1 and accretion damages both upstream and downstream of the reservoir that are likely to occur as a result of sediment management within the reservoir compared to the damages that are likely to occur if the sediment management plan is not implemented2 and 7,b7 include lifecycle costs and a #ajj-year period of analysis4 7#e7 ,implementation ,as part of a sediment management plan under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may carry out sediment removal activities at reservoirs owned and operated by the ,secretary in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 or at reservoirs for which the ,secretary has flood control responsibilities under section #g of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd7 7#eh ,stat4 #hij1 chapter #ffe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji71 in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin1 in accordance with section #fjb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aihf 7#ajj ,stat4 #dadh2 #aba ,stat4 #ajgf7 as if those reservoirs were listed in subsection 7a7 of that section4 4 #aejc4 ,planning ,assistance for ,states ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the planning assistance for ,states program under section #bb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af7 provides equal priority for all authorized purposes1 including water supply and water conservation4 #aejd4 ,forecast-informed reservoir operations 7a7 ,working group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in conjunction with the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 shall establish a working group to advance the science to support forecast-informed reservoir operations in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin4 7#b7 ,members ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 7,b7 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7,d7 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7,e7 representatives of affected ,state and local agencies4 7#c7 ,duties ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall develop recommendations to implement the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin and submit to ,congress a report on the findings and recommendations of the working group4 7b7 ,viability assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,on request of a non-,federal interest1 the ,secretary1 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 and the non-,federal interest shall jointly conduct a viability assessment on the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations at a reservoir-- 7,a7 that is located within the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin2 and 7,b7 for which the ,secretary has flood control responsibilities under section #g of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd7 7#eh ,stat4 #hij1 chapter #ffe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji74 7#b7 ,completion date ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a viability assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall be completed by not later than #a year after the date on which the viability assessment begins4 7#c7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a viability assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall be #ajj percent4 7c7 ,plan for temporary deviation ,if a viability assessment conducted under subsection 7b77#a7 indicates that forecast-informed reservoir operations are viable at a reservoir described in that subsection1 the ,secretary and the ,commissioner of ,reclamation shall develop and implement a pilot program to carry out forecast-informed reservoir operations at that reservoir4 #aeje4 ,study on data for water allocation1 supply1 and demand 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study on the ability of ,federal agencies to coordinate with other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local agencies1 communities1 universities1 consortiums1 councils1 and other relevant entities with expertise in water resources to facilitate and coordinate the sharing of water allocation1 supply1 and demand data1 including-- 7#a7 any catalogs of data2 7#b7 definitions of any commonly used terms relating to water allocation1 supply1 and demand2 and 7#c7 a description of any common standards used by those entities4 7b7 ,report ,if the ,national ,academy of ,sciences enters into the agreement under subsection 7a71 to the maximum extent practicable1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the study under subsection 7a72 7#b7 recommendations for ways to streamline and make cost-effective methods for ,federal agencies to coordinate interstate sharing of data1 including recommendations for the development of a publicly accessible1 internet-based platform that can allow entities described in subsection 7a7 to communicate and coordinate ongoing data collection efforts relating to water allocation1 supply1 and demand1 and share best practices relating to those efforts2 and 7#c7 a recommendation as to an appropriate ,federal entity that should-- 7,a7 serve as the lead coordinator for data relating to water allocation1 supply1 and demand2 and 7,b7 host and manage the internet-based platform described in paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,funding ,out of funds made available to the ,secretary for operations and maintenance activities of the ,corps of ,engineers that are not otherwise obligated1 the ,secretary may use to carry out this section #c1ijj1jjj4 #aejf4 ,,gao report on certain ,federal dams and reservoirs ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 with respect to each ,federal dam and reservoir in the ,united ,states located west of the #ajjth meridian-- 7,a7 an identification of the water control manuals that were changed or updated by the ,corps of ,engineers during the previous #aj years2 and 7,b7 an identification of any water storage reallocations approved by the ,corps of ,engineers during the previous #aj years2 7#b7 a summary of the process and policies used by the ,corps of ,engineers to establish and update flood control curves within water control manuals at the ,federal dams and reservoirs described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 recommendations for changes to the process and policies referred to in paragraph 7#b7 to allow for increased water storage at the ,federal dams and reservoirs described in paragraph 7#a74 #aejg4 ,aquatic ecosystem restoration ,section #bjf of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,priority ,for the period of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd1 in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to a project that-- 7#a7 is located in the ,south ,platte ,river ,basin2 7#b7 is on a body of water that is identified by the applicable ,state under section #cjc7;d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acac7;d77 as being impaired2 7#c7 has the potential to provide flood risk management and recreational benefits in addition to ecosystem restoration benefits2 and 7#d7 is located in a city with a population of #hj1jjj or less4 4 #aejh4 ,improving reviews for non-,federal hydropower at existing ,corps of ,engineers projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission4 7#b7 ,environmental review process ,the term environmental review process means the process of preparing an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#c7 ,licensing application 7,a7 ,in general ,the term licensing application means the process of seeking a license from the ,commission to construct or operate a hydropower facility at a qualifying facility4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term licensing application includes any prelicensing coordination conducted with the ,commission prior to submission of a formal application4 7#d7 ,memorandum of ,understanding ,the term ,memorandum of ,understanding means the ,memorandum of ,understanding between the ,corps of ,engineers and the ,commission on ,non-,federal ,hydropower ,projects1 signed in ,july #bjaf4 7#e7 ,qualifying facility ,the term qualifying facility 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 and 7,b7 that is operated1 owned1 or constructed by the ,corps of ,engineers4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply to each licensing application for a qualifying facility-- 7#a7 for which prelicensing coordination described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 is initiated on or after the date of enactment of this section2 or 7#b7 that is submitted on or after the date of enactment of this section4 7c7 ,environmental review process 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided under paragraph 7#b7 and consistent with the ,memorandum of ,understanding1 the ,commission and the ,secretary shall develop and implement an environmental review process for a licensing application at a qualifying facility1 which shall include conducting the ,commission prelicensing process concurrently with the process of preparing an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that may be required to construct or operate a hydropower facility at a qualifying facility4 7#b7 ,exception ,the environmental review process shall not include a licensing application in which the proposed activity qualifies for a general permit under section #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,act of #ahii7 7#cj ,stat4 #aaea1 chapter #dbe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc7 or section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 or categorical permission under section #ad of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,act of #ahii7 7#cj ,stat4 #aaeb1 chapter #dbe2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djh74 7#c7 ,length of process ,to the maximum extent practicable1 and without affecting the obligations or requirements of any ,federal environmental law1 including the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 and the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 the ,commission and the ,secretary shall ensure that the environmental review process described in paragraph 7#a7 is completed in a timely manner so that the ,commission is able to make a final decision on an application for a license by not later than #b years after the date on which the ,commission receives a completed licensing application4 7#d7 ,purpose and need ,notwithstanding the authority of the ,secretary in determining overall project purposes under part #bcj of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 the ,secretary1 consistent with the ,memorandum of ,understanding1 shall coordinate with the ,commission to define the purpose and need for an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment as part of the environmental review process described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,certification ,no hydropower facility planned under this section shall be approved by the ,commission or the ,secretary unless the ,secretary certifies in writing that the proposed hydropower facility will not adversely affect or undermine-- 7#a7 the structural integrity of the qualifying facility2 and 7#b7 the ability of the qualifying facility-- 7,a7 to achieve the congressionally authorized purposes of the facility2 and 7,b7 to comply with applicable laws and policies1 including the national water resources planning policy under section #bjca7;a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb-c7;a774 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section waives or affects the obligations or requirements of any ,federal environmental laws1 including-- 7#a7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7#c7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #aeji4 ,surplus water contracts and water storage agreements ,section #ajdf7;c7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#abh ,stat4 #abed2 #acb ,stat4 #cghd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 #aeaj4 ,reduced pricing for certain water supply storage ,section #cbb of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 7,b7 by striking means a community and inserting the following3 8means-- 7#a7 a community 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 a regional water system that serves a population of less than #ajj1jjj1 for which the per capita income is less than the per capita income of not less than #ej percent of the counties in the ,united ,states4 4 ,f ,invasive ,species #afja4 ,definition of invasive species ,in this subtitle1 the term invasive species has the meaning given the term in section #a of ,executive ,order #acaab 7#fd ,fed4 ,reg4 #fahc2 relating to invasive species 7,february #h1 #aiii77 7as amended by section #b of ,executive ,order #acgea 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #hhfji2 relating to safeguarding the ,nation from the impacts of invasive species 7,december #e1 #bjaf7774 #afjb4 ,invasive species in impaired waters 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 may provide technical assistance to support efforts to eradicate invasive species from waterways of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 ,states2 7#b7 ,indian ,tribes2 and 7#c7 units of local government4 7b7 ,no cost ,the technical assistance under subsection 7a7 shall be provided at no cost to the entities described in that subsection4 7c7 ,prioritization ,in selecting efforts to which to provide technical assistance under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall give priority to those efforts that target an invasive species in a waterway that is identified by the applicable ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #cjc7;d77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acac7;d77#a774 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #afjc4 ,aquatic invasive species research ,section #aajh of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking management and inserting prevention1 management12 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 elodea1 quagga mussels1 after ,asian carp2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting or could be impacted in the future after impacted2 and 7,b7 by inserting ,arctic1 after ,pacific14 #afjd4 ,invasive species mitigation and reduction ,section #ajd of the ,river and ,harbor ,act of #aieh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #faj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking this section #aaj1jjj1jjj and inserting this section 7except for subsections 7f7 and 7g77 #abj1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out subsection 7d77#a77;,a77iv74 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,other programs 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7i7 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd to carry out subsection 7f72 and 7ii7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd to carry out subsection 7g77#b74 7,b7 ,invasive plant species pilot program ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7g77#c74 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting or 7#b77;,a7 after paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and decontamination after inspection2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by inserting and decontamination after inspection2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 to protect basins and watersheds that adjoin an international border between the ,united ,states and ,canada4 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall place watercraft inspection and decontamination stations under subparagraph 7,a7 at locations with the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species into and out of waters of the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,governors and entities described in paragraph 7#c74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking 7iii7 and inserting 7iv72 and 7,d7 by striking watercraft inspection stations each place it appears and inserting watercraft inspection and decontamination stations2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,invasive species management pilot program 7#a7 ,definition of invasive species ,in this subsection1 the term invasive species has the meaning given the term in section #a of ,executive ,order #acaab 7#fd ,fed4 ,reg4 #fahc2 relating to invasive species 7,february #h1 #aiii77 7as amended by section #b of ,executive ,order #acgea 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #hhfji2 relating to safeguarding the ,nation from the impacts of invasive species 7,december #e1 #bjaf7774 7#b7 ,development of plans ,the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall collaborate with ,states in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin in developing voluntary aquatic invasive species management plans to mitigate the effects of invasive species on public infrastructure facilities located on reservoirs of the ,corps of ,engineers in those ,states4 7#c7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,governor of each ,state in the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin that elects to participate in the pilot program1 shall prepare a management plan for each participating ,state that identifies public infrastructure facilities located on reservoirs of the ,corps of ,engineers in those ,states that-- 7i7 are affected by aquatic invasive species2 and 7ii7 need financial and technical assistance in order to maintain operations4 7,b7 ,use of existing plans ,in developing a management plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider a management plan submitted by a participating ,state under section #abjd7;a7 of the ,nonindigenous ,aquatic ,nuisance ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgbd7;a774 7#d7 ,termination of authority ,the authority provided under this subsection shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7g7 ,invasive species prevention and reduction 7#a7 ,definition of invasive species ,in this subsection1 the term invasive species has the meaning given the term in section #a of ,executive ,order #acaab 7#fd ,fed4 ,reg4 #fahc2 relating to invasive species 7,february #h1 #aiii77 7as amended by section #b of ,executive ,order #acgea 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #hhfji2 relating to safeguarding the ,nation from the impacts of invasive species 7,december #e1 #bjaf7774 7#b7 ,invasive species partnerships 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into partnerships with applicable ,states and other ,federal agencies to carry out actions to reduce1 to the maximum extent practicable1 invasive species that adversely impact water quantity or water quality in the ,platte ,river ,basin1 the ,upper ,colorado ,river ,basin1 the ,upper ,snake ,river ,basin1 and the ,upper ,missouri ,river ,basin4 7,b7 ,prioritization ,in selecting actions to carry out under a partnership under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that are intended to control or manage the ,russian olive 7,elaeagnus angustfolia7 or saltcedar 7of the genus ,tamarix74 7#c7 ,invasive plant species pilot program 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a partnership between or among #b or more entities that-- 7,i7 includes-- 7aa7 at least #a flood control district2 and 7bb7 at least #a city1 county1 township1 town1 borough1 parish1 village1 or other general purpose political subdivision of a ,state or ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 and 7,,ii7 may include any other entity 7such as a nonprofit organization or institution of higher education71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,invasive plant species ,the term invasive plant species means a plant that is nonnative to the ecosystem under consideration1 the introduction of which causes or is likely to cause economic harm or harm to human health4 7iii7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,b7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall work with eligible entities to carry out activities-- 7i7 to remove invasive plant species in riparian areas that contribute to drought conditions in-- 7,i7 the ,lower ,colorado ,river ,basin2 7,,ii7 the ,rio ,grande ,river ,basin2 7,,iii7 the ,texas ,gulf ,coast ,basin2 and 7,,iv7 the ,arkansas-,white-,red ,basin2 7ii7 where appropriate1 to replace the invasive plant species described in clause 7i7 with ecologically suitable native species2 and 7iii7 to maintain and monitor riparian areas in which activities are carried out under clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7,c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 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 implementation of the pilot program4 7,d7 ,termination of authority ,the authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7#d7 ,cost-share ,the ,federal share of an action carried out under a partnership under paragraph 7#b7 or the pilot program under paragraph 7#c7 shall not exceed #hj percent of the total cost of the action4 4 #afje4 ,terrestrial noxious weed control pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot program1 in consultation with the ,federal ,interagency ,committee for the ,management of ,noxious and ,exotic ,weeds1 to identify and develop new and improved strategies for terrestrial noxious weed control on ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall act in partnership with such other individuals and entities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may utilize cooperative agreements with county and ,state agencies for the implementation of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report to congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide 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 new and improved strategies developed through the pilot program under subsection 7a74 #afjf4 ,invasive species risk assessment1 prioritization1 and management ,section #ebh7;f77#b7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#aaj ,stat4 #cgga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,i7 and 7,j7 as subparagraphs 7,j7 and 7,k71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 the following3 7,i7 shall1 using existing amounts appropriated to the ,task ,force1 develop and update1 as appropriate1 a priority list of invasive species that-- 7i7 reflects an assessment of ecological risk that the listed invasive species represent2 7ii7 includes populations of invasive plants and animals that-- 7,i7 are significantly impacting the structure and function of ecological communities1 native species1 or habitat within the ,south ,florida ecosystem2 or 7,,ii7 demonstrate a strong potential to reduce1 obscure1 or otherwise alter key indicators used to measure ,everglades restoration progress2 and 7iii7 shall be used by the ,task ,force and agencies and entities represented on the ,task ,force to focus cooperative and collaborative efforts-- 7,i7 to guide applied research2 7,,ii7 to develop innovative strategies and tools to facilitate improved management1 control1 or eradication of listed invasive species2 7,,iii7 to implement specific management1 control1 or eradication activities at the appropriate periodicity and intensity necessary to reduce or neutralize the impacts of listed invasive species1 including the use of qualified skilled volunteers when appropriate2 and 7,,iv7 to develop innovative strategies and tools to prevent future introductions of nonnative species2 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,j7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ecosystem and inserting ecosystem1 including the activities described in subparagraph 7,i72 and 7#d7 in clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,k7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 1 including the priority list under subparagraph 7,i7 and the activities described in that subparagraph after ,task ,force4 #afjg4 ,asian carp prevention and control pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out an ,asian carp prevention and control pilot program 7referred to in this section as the pilot program7 to carry out projects to manage and prevent the spread of1 reduce the population of1 or eradicate ,asian carp using innovative technologies1 methods1 and measures4 7b7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,location ,each project under the pilot program shall be carried out in a river system or reservoir in which ,asian carp populations are expanding or have been documented4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall carry out and complete not more than #bj projects under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,requirement ,not fewer than #e of the projects under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be carried out at reservoirs of the ,corps of ,engineers or the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority that are located in-- 7i7 the ,cumberland ,river watershed2 or 7ii7 the ,tennessee ,river watershed4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in selecting projects to carry out under the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,u4,s4 ,army ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center2 7,b7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7,d7 other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 7,e7 the ,mississippi ,interstate ,cooperative ,resource ,association and associated sub-basin partnerships of the ,mississippi ,river2 7,f7 institutions of higher education2 and 7,g7 relevant private organizations1 including nonprofit organizations4 7c7 ,treatment of unsuccessful projects ,if the ,secretary determines that a project carried out under this section does not achieve the goals of the pilot program described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall remove the project4 7d7 ,cost-,share 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,federal share of the costs of a project carried out under the pilot program shall be #hj percent4 7#b7 ,operation1 maintenance1 rehabilitation1 and repair ,after the completion of a project under the pilot program1 the ,federal share of the costs for operation1 maintenance1 rehabilitation1 and repair of the project shall be #ajj percent4 7#c7 ,federal responsibility ,the ,federal share of the costs of the removal of a project under subsection 7c7 shall be #ajj percent4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the pilot program1 including an analysis of the effectiveness of the innovative technologies1 methods1 and measures used in projects of the pilot program at preventing the spread of1 managing the spread of1 reducing the population of1 or eradicating ,asian carp4 7f7 ,transfer ,the ,secretary may transfer projects carried out under the pilot program at reservoirs of the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority to the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program #ce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7h7 ,termination of authority 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the authority provided under the pilot program shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,exception ,the authority under subsection 7f7 does not terminate on the date described in paragraph 7#a74 #afjh4 ,aquatic invasive species prevention ,section #ajci7;b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgja note2 ,public ,law #aac-aba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking upper mississippi and ohio river basins and tributaries and inserting mississippi river and tributaries1 including sub-basins2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,upper ,mississippi and ,ohio ,river basins and tributaries and inserting ,mississippi ,river and tributaries1 including the #f sub-basins of the ,river12 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and the document prepared and all that follows through ,february #bjab4 and inserting the ,mississippi ,river ,basin ,asian ,carp ,control ,strategy ,frameworks1 and the ,asian ,carp ,regional ,coordinating ,committee's ,asian ,carp ,action ,plan42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,december #ca of each year and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 and biennially thereafter2 and 7ii7 by striking ,upper ,mississippi and ,ohio ,river basins and tributaries and inserting ,mississippi ,river and tributaries1 including the #f sub-basins of the ,river2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,upper ,mississippi and ,ohio ,river basins and tributaries and inserting ,mississippi ,river and tributaries1 including the #f sub-basins of the ,river12 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,upper ,mississippi and ,ohio ,river basins and tributaries and inserting ,mississippi ,river and tributaries1 including the #f sub-basins of the ,river4 #afji4 ,invasive species in alpine lakes pilot program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall establish a pilot program 7referred to in this section as the pilot program7 to carry out measures necessary to prevent1 reduce the number of1 or eradicate aquatic invasive species in alpine lakes in areas in which the ,secretary of the ,interior is carrying out environmental projects4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program #be1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd4 ,,ii ,clean water #bjja4 ,clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability program ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbb4 ,clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a municipality2 or 7,b7 an intermunicipal1 interstate1 or ,state agency4 7#b7 ,natural hazard ,the term natural hazard means a hazard caused by natural forces1 including extreme weather events1 sea-level rise1 and extreme drought conditions4 7#c7 ,program ,the term program means the clean water infrastructure resilience and sustainability program established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall establish a clean water infrastructure resilience and sustainability program under which the ,administrator shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose of increasing the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to a natural hazard4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall use the grant funds for planning1 designing1 or constructing projects 7on a system-wide or area-wide basis7 that increase the resilience of a publicly owned treatment works to a natural hazard through-- 7#a7 the conservation of water2 7#b7 the enhancement of water use efficiency2 7#c7 the enhancement of wastewater and stormwater management by increasing watershed preservation and protection1 including through the use of-- 7,a7 natural and engineered green infrastructure2 and 7,b7 reclamation and reuse of wastewater and stormwater1 such as aquifer recharge zones2 7#d7 the modification or relocation of an existing publicly owned treatment works that is at risk of being significantly impaired or damaged by a natural hazard2 7#e7 the development and implementation of projects to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to a natural hazard2 or 7#f7 the enhancement of energy efficiency or the use and generation of recovered or renewable energy in the management1 treatment1 or conveyance of wastewater or stormwater4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require1 including-- 7#a7 a proposal of the project to be planned1 designed1 or constructed using funds under the program2 7#b7 an identification of the natural hazard risk to be addressed by the proposed project2 7#c7 documentation prepared by a ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 or local government agency of the natural hazard risk of the area where the proposed project is to be located2 7#d7 a description of any recent natural hazard events that have affected the publicly owned treatment works2 7#e7 a description of how the proposed project would improve the performance of the publicly owned treatment works under an anticipated natural hazard2 and 7#f7 an explanation of how the proposed project is expected to enhance the resilience of the publicly owned treatment works to an anticipated natural hazard4 7e7 ,grant amount and other federal requirements 7#a7 ,cost share ,a grant under the program shall not exceed #ge percent of the total cost of the proposed project4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the requirements of section #fjh shall apply to a project funded with a grant under the program4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 4 #bjjb4 ,increased funding for technical assistance ,section #ajd7u7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7u77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and 7#g7 and inserting 7#g72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbj2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and 7#h7 not to exceed #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd for carrying out subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#h71 and 7g71 of which not less than #ej1jjj1jjj each year shall be used to carry out subsection 7b77#h744 #bjjc4 ,small and medium publicly owned treatment works circuit rider program ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7as amended by section #bjja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbc4 ,small and medium publicly owned treatment works circuit rider program 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish a circuit rider program 7referred to in this section as the circuit rider program7 under which the ,administrator shall award grants to qualified nonprofit entities1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to provide assistance to owners and operators of small and medium publicly owned treatment works to carry out the activities described in section #fjb7;b77#ac74 7b7 ,limitation ,a grant provided under the circuit rider program shall be in an amount that is not more than #ge1jjj4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,administrator establishes the circuit rider program1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 each recipient of a grant under the circuit rider program2 and 7#b7 a summary of the activities carried out under the circuit rider program4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 4 #bjjd4 ,small publicly owned treatment works efficiency grant program ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7as amended by section #bjjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd4 ,small publicly owned treatment works efficiency grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish an efficiency grant program 7referred to in this section as the efficiency grant program7 under which the ,administrator shall award grants to eligible entities for the replacement or repair of equipment that improves water or energy efficiency of small publicly owned treatment works1 as identified in an efficiency audit4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,administrator may award a grant under the efficiency grant program to an owner or operator of a small publicly owned treatment works that serves-- 7#a7 a population of not more than #aj1jjj people2 or 7#b7 a disadvantaged community4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,administrator establishes the efficiency grant program1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 each recipient of a grant under the efficiency grant program2 and 7#b7 a summary of the activities carried out under the efficiency grant program4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 4 #bjje4 ,wastewater efficiency grant pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the wastewater efficiency grant pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,treatment works ,the term treatment works has the meaning given the term in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall establish a wastewater efficiency grant pilot program to award grants to owners or operators of publicly owned treatment works to carry out projects that create or improve waste-to-energy systems4 7c7 ,selection 7#a7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the pilot program1 an owner or operator of a treatment works shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#b7 ,number of recipients ,the ,administrator shall select not more than #ae recipients of grants under the pilot program from applications submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a recipient of a grant under the pilot program may use grant funds for-- 7,a7 sludge collection2 7,b7 installation of anaerobic digesters2 7,c7 methane capture2 7,d7 methane transfer2 7,e7 facility upgrades and retrofits necessary to create or improve waste-to-energy systems2 and 7,f7 other new and emerging1 but proven1 technologies that transform waste to energy4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a grant to a recipient under the pilot program shall be not more than #d1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to the ,administrator ,not later than #a year after receiving a grant under the pilot program and each year thereafter for which amounts are made available for the pilot program under subsection 7f71 the recipient of the grant shall submit to the ,administrator a report describing the impact of that project on the communities within #c miles of the treatment works4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after first awarding grants under the pilot program and each year thereafter for which amounts are made available for the pilot program under subsection 7f71 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7,a7 the applications received by the ,administrator for grants under the pilot program2 and 7,b7 the projects for which grants were awarded under the pilot program4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program #ag1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 #bjjf4 ,pilot program for alternative water source projects ,section #bbj of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acjj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the heading1 by striking ,in ,general and inserting ,establishment2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#d7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 the following definitions apply2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking water or wastewater or by treating wastewater and inserting water1 wastewater1 or stormwater or by treating wastewater or stormwater2 7#e7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,there is and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there is 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking a total of #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjjb through #bjjd4 ,such sums shall and inserting #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd1 to2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 2 and 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 7i71 and 7j7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7b71 and 7i71 respectively1 and moving those subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order4 #bjjg4 ,sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants ,section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 -- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 notification systems to inform the public of combined sewer or sanitary overflows that result in sewage being released into rivers and other waters2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,there is and inserting ,there are2 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7iii7 by striking this section #bbe1jjj1jjj and inserting the following3 this section-- 7,a7 #bbe1jjj1jjj 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,to the extent and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,green infrastructure ,to the extent 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,rural allocation 7i7 ,definition of rural area ,in this subparagraph1 the term rural area means a city1 town1 or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than #aj1jjj inhabitants4 7ii7 ,allocation ,to the extent there are sufficient eligible project applications1 the ,administrator shall ensure that a ,state uses not less than #ae percent of the amount of the grants made to the ,state under subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year to carry out projects in rural areas for the purpose of planning1 design1 and construction of-- 7,i7 treatment works to intercept1 transport1 control1 treat1 or reuse municipal sewer overflows1 sanitary sewer overflows1 or stormwater2 or 7,,ii7 any other measures to manage1 reduce1 treat1 or recapture stormwater or subsurface drainage water eligible for assistance under section #fjc7;c74 4 #bjjh4 ,water infrastructure and workforce investment ,section #dcjd of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 by inserting and public works departments and agencies after organizations2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking institutions-- and inserting institutions1 or public works departments and agencies--2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by inserting for entities that are not public works departments and agencies1 before working2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 and 7b7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definition of public works department or agency ,in this section1 the term public works department or agency means a political subdivision of a local1 county1 or regional government that designs1 builds1 operates1 and maintains water infrastructure1 sewage and refuse disposal systems1 and other public water systems and facilities4 4 #bjji4 ,water ,resources ,research ,act amendments 7a7 ,clarification of research activities ,section #ajd7;b77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking water-related phenomena and inserting water resources2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and4 7b7 ,compliance report ,section #ajd of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from the sums appropriated pursuant to subsection 7f7 of this section1 the ,secretary shall make grants to each institute to be matched on a basis of no less than #a non-,federal dollar for every #a ,federal dollar4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on the ,budget of the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the compliance of each funding recipient with this subsection for the immediately preceding fiscal year4 4 7c7 ,evaluation of water resources research program ,section #ajd of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,evaluation of water resources research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a careful and detailed evaluation of each institute at least once every #e years to determine-- 7,a7 the quality and relevance of the water resources research of the institute2 7,b7 the effectiveness of the institute at producing measured results and applied water supply research2 and 7,c7 whether the effectiveness of the institute as an institution for planning1 conducting1 and arranging for research warrants continued support under this section4 7#b7 ,prohibition on further support ,if1 as a result of an evaluation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary determines that an institute does not qualify for further support under this section1 no further grants to the institute may be provided until the qualifications of the institute are reestablished to the satisfaction of the ,secretary4 4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajd7;f77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;f77#a77 is amended by striking #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting #h1bej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd4 7e7 ,additional appropriations where research focused on water problems of interstate nature ,section #ajd7;g77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,research ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;g77#a77 is amended in the first sentence by striking #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting #a1gej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd4 #bjaj4 ,grants for construction1 refurbishing1 and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems for individuals with low or moderate income ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7as amended by section #bjjd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbe4 ,grants for construction1 refurbishing1 and servicing of individual household decentralized wastewater systems for individuals with low or moderate income 7a7 ,definition of eligible individual ,in this section1 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 or territory in which the household is located1 according to the most recent decennial census4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall establish a program under which the ,administrator shall provide grants to private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing assistance to eligible individuals who reside in the mid-,atlantic1 the southeast1 and the ,appalachian regions of the ,united ,states1 in accordance with subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a private nonprofit organization shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applicants that have substantial expertise and experience in promoting the safe and effective use of individual household decentralized wastewater systems4 7#d7 ,administrative expenses ,a private nonprofit organization may use amounts provided under this subsection to pay the administrative expenses associated with the provision of the services described in subsection 7c77#a71 as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a private nonprofit organization shall use a grant provided under subsection 7b7 for the construction1 refurbishing1 and servicing of individual household decentralized waste systems for eligible individuals4 7#b7 ,public utility connection available 7,a7 ,in general ,in any case in which an eligible individual who submits to a private nonprofit organization an application for the services described in paragraph 7#a7 resides in a household that could be connected to an available public wastewater utility1 the private nonprofit organization shall conduct a cost analysis to determine whether establishing such a connection would be a more cost-effective use of funds1 as compared to the services described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,use of funds ,if a cost analysis under subparagraph 7,a7 demonstrates that the connection of the applicable household to a public wastewater utility is more cost-effective than the services described in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the household1 the eligible individual may use amounts received from the private nonprofit organization to establish the connection4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive the services described in paragraph 7#a71 an eligible individual shall submit to the private nonprofit organization serving the area in which the individual household decentralized wastewater system of the eligible individuals is1 or is proposed to be1 located an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the private nonprofit organization determines to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,priority ,in awarding subgrants under this subsection1 a private nonprofit organization shall give priority to any eligible individual who does not have access to a sanitary sewage disposal system4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the recipients of grants under the program under this section and the results of the program under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 4 #bjaa4 ,connection to publicly owned treatment works ,title ,,ii of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7as amended by section #bjaj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbf4 ,connection to publicly owned treatment works 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an owner or operator of a publicly owned treatment works that assists or is seeking to assist individuals with connecting the household of the individual to the publicly owned treatment works2 or 7,b7 a nonprofit entity that assists individuals with the costs associated with connecting the household of the individual to a publicly owned treatment works4 7#b7 ,program ,the term program means the competitive grant program established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,qualified individual ,the term qualified individual has the meaning given the term eligible individual in section #fjc7;j74 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall establish a competitive grant program under which the ,administrator awards grants to eligible entities to provide funds to assist qualified individuals in covering the costs incurred by the qualified individual in connecting the household of the qualified individual to a publicly owned treatment works4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under the program shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may by regulation require4 7#b7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,administrator receives an application from an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall notify the eligible entity of whether the ,administrator will award a grant to the eligible entity under the program4 7d7 ,selection criteria ,in selecting recipients of grants under the program1 the ,administrator shall use the following criteria3 7#a7 ,whether the eligible entity seeking a grant provides services to1 or works directly with1 qualified individuals4 7#b7 ,whether the eligible entity seeking a grant-- 7,a7 has an existing program to assist in covering the costs incurred in connecting a household to a publicly owned treatment works2 or 7,b7 seeks to create a program described in subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,voluntary connection ,before providing funds to a qualified individual for the costs described in subsection 7b71 an eligible entity shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the qualified individual has connected to the publicly owned treatment works voluntarily2 and 7,b7 if the eligible entity is not the owner or operator of the publicly owned treatment works to which the qualified individual has connected1 the publicly owned treatment works to which the qualified individual has connected has agreed to the connection4 7#b7 ,reimbursements from publicly owned treatment works ,an eligible entity that is an owner or operator of a publicly owned treatment works may reimburse a qualified individual that has already incurred the costs described in subsection 7b7 by-- 7,a7 reducing the amount otherwise owed by the qualified individual to the owner or operator for wastewater or other services provided by the owner or operator2 or 7,b7 providing a direct payment to the qualified individual4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 4 #bjab4 ,use of clean water ,state revolving loan funds 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjc of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and provided in subsection 7l7 after ,state law2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,required subsidies 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 to the extent that there are sufficient applications from eligible recipients1 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 a ,state shall use not less than #aj percent of a capitalization grant to the ,state under this title to provide the additional subsidies described in paragraph 7#b7 to eligible recipients under subsection 7d7 if the additional subsidies described in that paragraph are used-- 7,a7 as initial financing for the eligible recipient2 or 7,b7 to buy1 refinance1 restructure1 or forgive the debt obligations of the eligible recipient1 if the debt obligation was incurred on or after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#b7 ,additional subsidies described ,the additional subsidies referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 forgiveness of principal of loans owed to the ,state water pollution control revolving fund of the ,state2 7,b7 negative interest loans2 7,c7 grants2 or 7,d7 a combination of the subsidies described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#c7 ,applicability ,the authority of a ,state to provide additional subsidization under this subsection shall apply to amounts received by the ,state in capitalization grants under this title for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj4 7l7 ,additional use of funds ,a ,state may use an additional #b percent of the funds annually allotted to each ,state under this section for nonprofit organizations 7as defined in section #ajd7w77 to provide technical assistance to rural1 small1 and tribal publicly owned treatment works 7within the meaning of section #ajd7;b77#h77;,b77 in the ,state4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ajd7w7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7w77 is amended by striking treatments works and inserting treatment works4 #bjac4 ,water data sharing pilot program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall establish a competitive grant pilot program 7referred to in this section as the pilot program7 under which the ,administrator may award grants to eligible entities under subsection 7b7 to establish systems that improve the sharing of information concerning water quality1 water infrastructure needs1 and water technology between ,states or among counties and other units of local government within a ,state1 which may include-- 7,a7 establishing a website or data hub to exchange water data1 including data on water quality or water technology1 including new and emerging1 but proven1 water technology2 and 7,b7 intercounty communications initiatives related to water data4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,data sharing ,the ,internet of ,water principles developed by the ,nicholas ,institute for ,environmental ,policy ,solutions shall1 to the extent practicable1 guide any water data sharing efforts under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,use of existing data ,the recipient of a grant under the pilot program to establish a website or data hub described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 leverage existing data sharing infrastructure4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible for a grant under the pilot program is-- 7#a7 a ,state1 county1 or other unit of local government that-- 7,a7 has a coastal watershed with significant pollution levels2 7,b7 has a water system with significant pollution levels2 or 7,c7 has significant individual water infrastructure deficits2 or 7#b7 a regional consortium established under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the pilot program1 an eligible entity under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7d7 ,regional consortia 7#a7 ,establishment ,states may establish regional consortia in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a regional consortium established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include not fewer than #b ,states that have entered into a memorandum of understanding-- 7i7 to exchange water data1 including data on water quality2 or 7ii7 to share information1 protocols1 and procedures with respect to projects that evaluate1 demonstrate1 or install new and emerging1 but proven1 water technology2 7,b7 carry out projects-- 7i7 to exchange water data1 including data on water quality2 or 7ii7 that evaluate1 demonstrate1 or install new and emerging1 but proven1 water technology2 and 7,c7 develop a regional intended use plan1 in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 to identify projects to carry out1 including projects using grants received under this section4 7#c7 ,regional intended use plan ,a regional intended use plan of a regional consortium established under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall identify projects that the regional consortium intends to carry out1 including projects that meet the requirements of paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 projects included in an intended use plan of a ,state prepared under section #fjf7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achf7;c77 within the regional consortium2 and 7ii7 projects not included in an intended use plan of a ,state prepared under section #fjf7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achf7;c77 within the regional consortium4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,requirement ,of the funds made available under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #ce percent may be used to provide grants to regional consortia established under subsection 7d74 #bjad4 ,water infrastructure financing reauthorization ,section #ejcc of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this subtitle #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd1 to remain available until expended4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #bjbj and #bjba and inserting after #bjai2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbj and #bjba and inserting #bjbb through #bjbd2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bjbj and #bjba and inserting #bjbb through #bjbd4 #bjae4 ,final rating opinion letters ,section #ejbh7;a77#a77;,d77ii7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijg7;a77#a77;,d77ii77 is amended by striking final rating opinion letters from at least #b rating agencies and inserting a final rating opinion letter from at least #a rating agency4 #bjaf4 ,reauthorization of clean water ,state revolving funds ,section #fjg of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,there is and inserting ,there are2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#b7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#c7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #bjag4 ,wastewater infrastructure discretionary grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall establish a wastewater discretionary grant program 7referred to in this section as the program7 to provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities described in subsection 7b7 for investments in wastewater infrastructure projects4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under the program is-- 7#a7 a ,federal1 ,state1 interstate1 intermunicipal1 or local governmental entity1 agency1 or instrumentality2 7#b7 a ,tribal government or consortium of ,tribal governments2 7#c7 a ,state infrastructure financing authority2 and 7#d7 a publicly owned treatment works 7as defined in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib774 7c7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,in general ,a project eligible to be carried out with funds under the program includes-- 7,a7 #a or more activities described in section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7;c772 and 7,b7 any other wastewater infrastructure project that the ,administrator determines to appropriate4 7#b7 ,other ,federal funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a project otherwise eligible under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be ineligible for funding because the project also received assistance-- 7,a7 from a ,state drinking water treatment revolving loan fund established under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab72 7,b7 from a ,state water pollution control revolving fund established under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 or 7,c7 under the ,water ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq474 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application in such manner and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#b7 ,bundling of projects ,an eligible entity may include more than #a project in a single application4 7#c7 ,deadline ,an application shall be submitted to the ,administrator not later than #ahj days after the date on which the notice of funding opportunity and the selection criteria are issued under subsection 7e77#a77;,b74 7e7 ,selection 7#a7 ,criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish criteria in accordance with this subsection to use in selecting projects to receive a grant under the program4 7,b7 ,publication ,not later than #ij days after the date on which funds are made available to carry out the program for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 issue a notice of funding opportunity for the program2 and 7ii7 include in the notice the selection criteria established under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,priority ,in selecting projects to receive a grant under the program1 the ,administrator shall give priority to projects-- 7,a7 for which a ,federal grant would assist in completing an overall financing package for the project2 and 7,b7 that would help bring publicly owned treatment works 7as defined in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib77 into compliance with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 7#c7 ,geographical distribution ,for each fiscal year1 in providing grants under the program1 the ,administrator shall ensure that the funds are distributed-- 7,a7 on an equitable geographical basis2 and 7,b7 in a manner that balances the needs of urban1 suburban1 and rural communities4 7#d7 ,deadline ,not later than #ah months after the date on which funds are made available to carry out the program for each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall select projects to receive grants under the program4 7f7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,total ,state limit ,for each fiscal year1 the total amount provided under the program for projects in a single ,state shall not exceed #bj percent of the total amount made available to carry out the program4 7#b7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under the program shall not exceed #hj percent4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive the requirement of subparagraph 7,a74 7g7 ,regulations ,the ,administrator may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7h7 ,labor standards ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator may not provide a grant under the program for a project unless the project meets the requirements described in section #eac of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acgb74 7i7 ,reports ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report on the implementation of the program4 7j7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd4 7#b7 ,availability ,funds made available to carry out this section shall be available until expended4 7#c7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #b percent of the amount made available for a fiscal year under paragraph 7#a7 may be used by the ,administrator for the administrative costs of carrying out the program4 #bjah4 ,small and disadvantaged community analysis 7a7 ,analysis ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 using environmental justice data of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 including data from the environmental justice mapping and screen tool of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall carry out an analysis under which the ,administrator shall assess the programs under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 and section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 to identify historical distributions of funds to small and disadvantaged communities and new opportunities and methods to improve on the distribution of funds under those programs to low-income communities1 rural communities1 minority communities1 and communities of indigenous peoples1 in accordance with ,executive ,order #abhih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba note2 #fj ,fed4 ,reg4 #fcha2 relating to ,federal actions to address environmental justice in minority populations and low-income populations74 7b7 ,report ,on completion of the analysis under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,energy and ,commerce and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7#a7 the results of the analysis2 and 7#b7 the criteria the ,administrator used in carrying out the analysis4 #bjai4 ,stormwater infrastructure technology 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,center ,the term center means a center of excellence for stormwater control infrastructure established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government2 or 7,b7 a local1 regional1 or other public entity that manages stormwater or wastewater resources or other related water infrastructure4 7#d7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education1 a research institution1 or a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated excellence in researching and developing new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure4 7b7 ,centers of ,excellence for stormwater control infrastructure 7#a7 ,establishment of centers 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to establish and maintain not less than #c1 and not more than #e1 centers of excellence for new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure1 to be located in various regions throughout the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,general operation ,each center shall-- 7i7 conduct research on new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure that is relevant to the geographical region in which the center is located1 including stormwater and sewer overflow reduction1 other approaches to water resource enhancement1 alternative funding approaches1 and other environmental1 economic1 and social benefits2 7ii7 maintain a listing of-- 7,i7 stormwater control infrastructure needs2 and 7,,ii7 an analysis of new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure that is available2 7iii7 analyze whether additional financial programs for the implementation of new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure would be useful2 7iv7 provide information regarding research conducted under clause 7i7 to the national electronic clearinghouse center for publication on the internet website established under paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7 to provide to the ,federal ,government and ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments and the private sector information regarding new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure2 7v7 provide technical assistance to ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments to assist with the construction1 operation1 and maintenance of stormwater control infrastructure projects2 7vi7 collaborate with institutions of higher education and private and public organizations1 including community-based public-private partnerships1 in the geographical region in which the center is located2 and 7vii7 coordinate with the other centers to avoid duplication of efforts4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible institution shall prepare and submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#c7 ,national electronic clearinghouse center ,of the centers established under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 #a shall-- 7,a7 be designated as the national electronic clearinghouse center2 and 7,b7 in addition to the other functions of that center-- 7i7 develop1 operate1 and maintain an internet website and a public database that contains information relating to new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure2 and 7ii7 post to the website information from all centers4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 7,b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under subparagraph 7,a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 7c7 ,stormwater control infrastructure project grants 7#a7 ,grant authority ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to carry out stormwater control infrastructure projects that incorporate new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control technology in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,stormwater control infrastructure projects 7,a7 ,planning and development grants ,the ,administrator may make planning and development grants under this subsection for the following projects3 7i7 ,planning and designing stormwater control infrastructure projects that incorporate new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control technology1 including engineering surveys1 landscape plans1 maps1 and implementation plans4 7ii7 ,identifying and developing standards necessary to accommodate stormwater control infrastructure projects1 including those projects that incorporate new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control technology4 7iii7 ,identifying and developing fee structures to provide financial support for design1 installation1 and operations and maintenance of stormwater control infrastructure1 including new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure4 7iv7 ,developing approaches for community-based public-private partnerships for the financing and construction of stormwater control infrastructure1 including feasibility studies1 stakeholder outreach1 and needs assessments4 7v7 ,developing training and educational materials regarding new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure for distribution to-- 7,i7 individuals and entities with applicable technical knowledge2 and 7,,ii7 the public4 7,b7 ,implementation grants ,the ,administrator may make implementation grants under this subsection for the following projects3 7i7 ,installing new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure4 7ii7 ,protecting or restoring interconnected networks of natural areas that protect water quality4 7iii7 ,monitoring and evaluating the environmental1 economic1 or social benefits of stormwater control infrastructure that incorporate new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control technology4 7iv7 ,implementing a best practices standard for stormwater control infrastructure programs4 7#c7 ,application ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall prepare and submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require1 including1 as applicable-- 7,a7 a description of the stormwater control infrastructure project that incorporates new and emerging1 but proven1 technology2 7,b7 a plan for monitoring the impacts of the stormwater control infrastructure project on the water quality and quantity2 7,c7 an evaluation of other environmental1 economic1 and social benefits of the stormwater control infrastructure project2 and 7,d7 a plan for the long-term operation and maintenance of the stormwater control infrastructure project and a tracking system1 such as asset management practices4 7#d7 ,priority ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applications submitted on behalf of-- 7,a7 a community that-- 7i7 has combined storm and sanitary sewers in the collection system of the community2 or 7ii7 is a small1 rural1 or disadvantaged community1 as determined by the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 an eligible entity that will use not less than #ae percent of the grant to provide service to a small1 rural1 or disadvantaged community1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#e7 ,maximum amounts 7,a7 ,planning and development grants 7i7 ,single grant ,the amount of a single planning and development grant provided under this subsection shall be not more than #bjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,aggregate amount ,the total amount of all planning and development grants provided under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be not more than #a_/c of the total amount made available to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,implementation grants 7i7 ,single grant ,the amount of a single implementation grant provided under this subsection shall be not more than #b1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,aggregate amount ,the total amount of all implementation grants provided under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be not more than #b_/c of the total amount made available to carry out this subsection4 7#f7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,federal share of a grant provided under this subsection shall not exceed #fe percent of the total project cost4 7,b7 ,credit for implementation grants ,the ,administrator shall credit toward the non-,federal share of the cost of an implementation project carried out under this subsection the cost of planning1 design1 and construction work completed for the project using funds other than funds provided under this section4 7,c7 ,exception ,the ,administrator may waive the ,federal share limitation under subparagraph 7,a7 for an eligible entity that has adequately demonstrated financial need4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,administrator first awards a grant under this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that includes1 with respect to the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 a description of all grants provided under this section2 7#b7 a detailed description of-- 7,a7 the projects supported by those grants2 and 7,b7 the outcomes of those projects2 7#c7 a description of the improvements in technology1 environmental benefits1 resources conserved1 efficiencies1 and other benefits of the projects funded under this section2 7#d7 recommendations for improvements to promote and support new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure1 including research into new and emerging technologies1 for the centers1 grants1 and activities under this section2 and 7#e7 a description of existing challenges concerning the use of new and emerging1 but proven1 stormwater control infrastructure4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 7except for subsection 7b77 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts made available for grants under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #b percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the ,administrator4 ,,iii ,tribal and other matters #cjja4 ,tribal partnership program ,section #bjc7;b77#d7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi7;b77#d77 is amended by striking #ab1ejj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #bb1ejj1jjj4 #cjjb4 ,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-- 7#a7 by inserting on an annual basis after inflation2 and 7#b7 by striking the date of enactment of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjah and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #cjjc4 ,inclusion of ,tribal interests in project consultations 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after 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-- 7#a7 that all existing ,tribal consultation policies1 regulations1 and guidance continue to be implemented2 and 7#b7 that consultations with ,federal and ,state agencies and ,indian ,tribes required for a water resources development project are carried out4 #cjjd4 ,indian ,irrigation ,fund reauthorization 7a7 ,deposits to funds ,section #cbab7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agej2 #acb ,stat4 #chib7 is amended by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj4 7b7 ,expenditures from fund ,section #cbac7;a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agej2 #acb ,stat4 #chib7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj4 7c7 ,termination ,section #cbaf of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agej2 #acb ,stat4 #chib7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj4 #cjje4 ,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 #agea2 #acb ,stat4 #chib7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj4 7b7 ,status report on certain projects ,section #cbbd7;d7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agec2 #acb ,stat4 #chib7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj4 7c7 ,allocation among projects ,section #cbbf of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #agec2 #acb ,stat4 #chib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the day before the date of enactment of ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjah and inserting the day before the date of enactment of the ,america's ,water ,infrastructure ,act of #bjbj4 #cjjf4 ,grants to ports to reduce emissions from waterborne vessels 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall establish a grant program under which the ,administrator shall award grants for the purpose of reducing emissions at ports that result from waterborne vessels4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb4 #cjjg4 ,mapping and screening tool ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall continue to update1 on an annual basis1 and make available to the public ,,ejscreen or an equivalent environmental justice mapping and screening tool4 #cjjh4 ,assessment of coastal water infrastructure vulnerabilities ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of coastal water infrastructure vulnerabilities to sea level rise1 storm surge1 extreme weather1 and other flood risks1 including an identification of ,states and communities with the most immediate and severe risks2 and 7#b7 recommendations for investments and other improvements to that infrastructure to ensure long-term survivability4 #cjji4 ,report on potential for blue energy at coastal wastewater treatment plants ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall submit to ,congress a report that evaluates the potential for using energy generation technologies based on harnessing the salinity differential between freshwater and saltwater at coastal wastewater treatment plants and other facilities4 #cjaj4 ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative ,section #aah7;c77#g77;,j77i7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh7;c77#g77;,j77i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,there is and inserting ,there are2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#c7 by striking this paragraph #cjj1jjj1jjj and inserting the following3 this paragraph-- 7,i7 #cjj1jjj1jjj 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 #cge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 4 #cjaa4 ,san ,francisco ,bay restoration ,title ,i of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abd4 ,san ,francisco ,bay restoration 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,estuary partnership ,the term ,estuary ,partnership means the ,san ,francisco ,estuary ,partnership1 designated as the management conference for the ,san ,francisco ,bay under section #cbj4 7#b7 ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan ,the term ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan means-- 7,a7 until the date of the completion of the plan developed by the ,director under subsection 7d71 the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved under section #cbj for the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary2 and 7,b7 on and after the date of the completion of the plan developed by the ,director under subsection 7d71 the plan developed by the ,director under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,program office 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall establish in the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a ,san ,francisco ,bay ,program ,office 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7,b7 ,location ,the ,office shall be located at the headquarters of ,region #i of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,appointment of ,director ,the ,administrator shall appoint a ,director of the ,office 7referred to in this section as the ,director71 who shall have management experience and technical expertise relating to the ,san ,francisco ,bay and be highly qualified to direct the development and implementation of projects1 activities1 and studies necessary to implement the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan4 7#c7 ,delegation of authority2 staffing ,the ,administrator shall delegate to the ,director such authority and provide such staff as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,annual priority list 7#a7 ,in general ,after providing public notice1 the ,director shall annually compile a priority list1 consistent with the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan1 identifying and prioritizing the projects1 activities1 and studies to be carried out with amounts made available under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the annual priority list compiled under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,projects1 activities1 and studies1 including restoration projects and habitat improvement for fish1 waterfowl1 and wildlife1 that advance the goals and objectives of the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan1 for-- 7i7 water quality improvement1 including the reduction of marine litter2 7ii7 wetland1 riverine1 and estuary restoration and protection2 7iii7 nearshore and endangered species recovery2 and 7iv7 adaptation to extreme weather events4 7,b7 ,information on the projects1 activities1 and studies specified under subparagraph 7,a71 including-- 7i7 the identity of each entity receiving assistance pursuant to subsection 7e72 and 7ii7 a description of the communities to be served4 7,c7 ,the criteria and methods established by the ,director for identification of projects1 activities1 and studies to be included on the annual priority list4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in compiling the annual priority list under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall consult with1 and consider the recommendations of-- 7,a7 the ,estuary ,partnership2 7,b7 the ,state of ,california and affected local governments in the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary watershed2 7,c7 the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,restoration ,authority2 and 7,d7 any other relevant stakeholder involved with the protection and restoration of the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary that the ,director determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,director1 in conjunction with the ,estuary ,partnership1 shall review and revise the comprehensive conservation and management plan approved under section #cbj for the ,san ,francisco ,bay estuary to develop a plan to guide the projects1 activities1 and studies of the ,office to address the restoration and protection of the ,san ,francisco ,bay4 7#b7 ,revision of ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan ,not less often than once every #e years after the date of the completion of the plan described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall review1 and revise as appropriate1 the ,san ,francisco ,bay ,plan4 7#c7 ,outreach ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,director shall consult with the ,estuary ,partnership and ,indian tribes and solicit input from other non-,federal stakeholders4 7e7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may provide funding through cooperative agreements1 grants1 or other means to ,state and local agencies1 special districts1 and public or nonprofit agencies1 institutions1 and organizations1 including the ,estuary ,partnership1 for projects1 activities1 and studies identified on the annual priority list compiled under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,maximum amount of grants2 non-,federal share 7,a7 ,maximum amount of grants ,amounts provided to any entity under this section for a fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to #ge percent of the total cost of any projects1 activities1 and studies that are to be carried out using those amounts4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,not less than #be percent of the cost of any project1 activity1 or study carried out using amounts provided under this section shall be provided from non-,federal sources4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses ,of the amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,director may not use more than #e percent to pay administrative expenses incurred in carrying out this section4 7#c7 ,prohibition ,no amounts made available under this section may be used for the administration of a management conference under section #cbj4 4 #cjab4 ,lake ,tahoe restoration program ,title ,i of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 7as amended by section #cjaa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abe4 ,lake ,tahoe restoration program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office appointed under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,environmental ,improvement ,program ,the term ,environmental ,improvement ,program means the ,environmental ,improvement ,program adopted by the ,tahoe ,regional ,planning ,agency1 including any amendments to the ,environmental ,improvement ,program4 7#c7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,lake ,tahoe ,program ,office established under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7b7 ,lake ,tahoe ,program 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall establish within the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a ,lake ,tahoe ,program ,office4 7,b7 ,location ,the ,office shall be located at-- 7i7 the headquarters of region #i of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 or 7ii7 another location geographically suitable for the purposes of carrying out the grant program under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,director 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall appoint an employee of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency who1 by reason of management experience and technical expertise relating to ,lake ,tahoe1 shall be highly qualified to support the development and implementation of projects1 programs1 and studies necessary to carry out the goals of the ,environmental ,improvement ,program as ,director of the ,office4 7,b7 ,delegation of authority2 staffing ,the ,administrator shall delegate to the ,director such authority and provide such resources as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may provide funding through cooperative agreements1 contracts1 interagency agreements1 grants1 or other means to ,federal1 ,state1 and regional agencies1 public and nonprofit agencies1 institutions1 and organizations for activities1 studies1 or projects identified in the ,environmental ,improvement ,program4 7#b7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the total cost of an eligible activity1 study1 or project carried out using amounts provided under this section shall be not greater than #ge percent4 7,b7 ,source of non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the total cost of an eligible activity1 study1 or project carried out under the program shall be provided from non-,federal sources4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,director to carry out this section #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbd4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director may use not more than #e percent to pay the administrative expenses incurred in carrying out this section4 7#c7 ,relationship to other funding ,nothing in this section limits the eligibility of projects identified in the ,environmental ,improvement ,program to receive funding under section #cai4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,no amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 may be used for the administration of a management conference under section #cbj4 4 #cjac4 ,puget ,sound coordinated recovery ,title ,i of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 7as amended by section #cjab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abf4 ,puget ,sound coordinated recovery 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,program ,office appointed under subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,federal ,action ,plan ,the term ,federal ,action ,plan means the interim draft report of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force entitled ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force ,action ,plan ,,fy #bjag-bjba and accepted by the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force on ,january #ah1 #bjag4 7#c7 ,international ,joint ,commission ,the term ,international ,joint ,commission means the ,international ,joint ,commission established by the ,treaty ,relating to the ,boundary ,waters and ,questions ,arising ,along the ,boundary ,between the ,united ,states and ,canada1 signed at ,washington ,january #aa1 #aiji 7#cf ,stat4 #bddh2 ,,ts #edh7 7commonly known as the ,boundary ,waters ,treaty of #aiji74 7#d7 ,pacific ,salmon ,commission ,the term ,pacific ,salmon ,commission means the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission established by the ,united ,states and ,canada under the ,treaty between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of ,canada ,concerning ,pacific ,salmon1 signed at ,ottawa1 ,january #bh1 #aihe 7,,tias #aajia7 7commonly known as the ,pacific ,salmon ,treaty74 7#e7 ,program ,office ,the term ,program ,office means the ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office established by subsection 7b77#a74 7#f7 ,puget ,sound ,action ,agenda2 ,action ,agenda ,the terms ,puget ,sound ,action ,agenda and ,action ,agenda mean the most recent plan developed by the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference1 in consultation with the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference1 and approved by the ,administrator as the comprehensive conservation and management plan for ,puget ,sound under section #cbj 7including a plan developed after the date of enactment of this section74 7#g7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force ,the term ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force means the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force established in #bjaf under a memorandum of understanding among #i ,federal agencies4 7#h7 ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference ,the term ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference means the management conference for ,puget ,sound convened pursuant to section #cbj4 7#i7 ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference ,the term ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference means the #bj treaty ,indian tribes of western ,washington and the ,northwest ,indian ,fisheries ,commission4 7#aj7 ,salish ,sea ,the term ,salish ,sea means the network of coastal waterways on the west coast of ,north ,america that includes the ,puget ,sound1 the ,strait of ,georgia1 and the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca4 7b7 ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,environmental ,protection ,agency an office1 to be known as the ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office1 which shall be located in the ,state of ,washington4 7#b7 ,director 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,program ,office shall be-- 7i7 appointed by the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 a career reserved position 7as defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,director shall have leadership and project management experience and shall be highly qualified-- 7i7 to direct the integration of multiple project planning efforts and programs from different agencies and jurisdictions2 and 7ii7 to align needs toward implementing a shared ,action ,agenda with visible and measurable outcomes4 7#c7 ,delegation of authority2 staffing ,using amounts made available under subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall delegate to the ,director such authority and provide such staff as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and manage the timely execution of the requirements of this section2 7,b7 coordinate activities related to the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound across the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,c7 coordinate and align the activities of the ,administrator with the ,action ,agenda and the ,federal ,action ,plan2 7,d7 promote the efficient use of resources of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency in pursuit of ,puget ,sound restoration and protection2 7,e7 serve on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force and collaborate with1 help coordinate1 and carry out activities with other ,federal agencies that have responsibilities involving ,puget ,sound restoration and protection2 7,f7 provide or procure such other advice1 technical assistance1 research1 assessments1 monitoring1 or other support as is determined by the ,director to be necessary or prudent-- 7i7 to most efficiently and effectively fulfill the objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda and the ,federal ,action ,plan1 consistent with the best available science2 and 7ii7 to ensure the health of the ,puget ,sound ecosystem2 7,g7 track the progress of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency towards meeting the specified objectives and priorities of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency within the ,action ,agenda and the ,federal ,action ,plan2 7,h7 carry out the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 as set forth in the report entitled ,puget ,sound ,restoration3 ,additional ,actions ,could ,improve ,assessments of ,progress and dated ,july #ai1 #bjah2 7,i7 serve as liaison and coordinate activities for the restoration and protection of the ,salish ,sea with ,canadian authorities1 the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission1 and the ,international ,joint ,commission2 and 7,j7 carry out such additional duties as the ,administrator determines to be necessary and appropriate4 7c7 ,crosscut budget report 7#a7 ,financial report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force1 shall1 in conjunction with the annual budget submission of the ,president to ,congress for the year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 submit to ,congress and make available to the public1 including on the internet1 a financial report that is certified by the head of each agency represented on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force 7referred to in this subsection as the report74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall contain an interagency crosscut budget relating to ,puget ,sound restoration and protection activities that includes-- 7,a7 the proposed funding for any ,federal restoration and protection activity to be carried out in the succeeding fiscal year1 including any planned interagency or intra-agency transfer1 for each of the ,federal agencies that carry out restoration and protection activities2 7,b7 the estimated expenditures for ,federal restoration and protection activities from the preceding #b fiscal years1 the current fiscal year1 and the succeeding fiscal year2 and 7,c7 the estimated expenditures for ,federal environmental research and monitoring programs from the preceding #b fiscal years1 the current fiscal year1 and the succeeding fiscal year4 7#c7 ,included recovery activities ,with respect to activities described in the report1 the report shall only describe activities that have funding amounts of greater than #ajj1jjj4 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit the report to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to any other funds authorized to be appropriated for activities related to ,puget ,sound1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7e7 ,preservation of treaty obligations and existing federal status 7#a7 ,tribal treaty rights ,nothing in this section affects1 or is intended to affect1 any right reserved by treaty between the ,united ,states and #a or more ,indian tribes4 7#b7 ,other ,federal law ,nothing in this section affects the requirements and procedures of other ,federal law4 7f7 ,consistency ,actions authorized or carried out under this section shall be consistent with other applicable ,federal requirements4 4 #cjad4 ,reauthorization of the ,denali ,commission ,section #cab7;a7 of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended by striking #bjag through #bjba and inserting #bjba through #bjbd4 #cjae4 ,municipal ombudsman ,section #d of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvement ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgj;j7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 after ,control ,act2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,act2 and and inserting ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq4722 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,act4 and inserting ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7s772 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 establishing local funding sources1 organization analyses1 grant application assistance1 and developing innovative funding strategies and mechanisms4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,d71 by inserting 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7s77 after ,control ,act4