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    16 USC CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES               01/03/2007

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    TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
    CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES

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                  CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES              

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    Sec.                                                     
    3501.       Congressional statement of findings and purpose.      
    3502.       Definitions.                                          
    3503.       Establishment of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
                 Resources System.                                    
    3504.       Limitations on Federal expenditures affecting the
                 System.                                              
    3505.       Exceptions to limitations on expenditures.            
    3506.       Certification of compliance.                          
    3507.       Priority of laws.                                     
    3508.       Separability.                                         
    3509.       Repealed.                                             
    3510.       Authorization of appropriations.                      

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    16 USC Sec. 3501                                            01/03/2007

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    TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
    CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES

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    Sec. 3501. Congressional statement of findings and purpose

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      (a) The Congress finds that - 
        (1) coastal barriers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and
      along the shore areas of the Great Lakes of the United States and
      the adjacent wetlands, marshes, estuaries, inlets and nearshore
      waters provide - 
          (A) habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife; and
          (B) habitats which are essential spawning, nursery, nesting,
        and feeding areas for commercially and recreationally important
        species of finfish and shellfish, as well as other aquatic
        organisms such as sea turtles;

        (2) coastal barriers contain resources of extraordinary scenic,
      scientific, recreational, natural, historic, archeological,
      cultural, and economic importance; which are being irretrievably
      damaged and lost due to development on, among, and adjacent to,
      such barriers;
        (3) coastal barriers serve as natural storm protective buffers
      and are generally unsuitable for development because they are
      vulnerable to hurricane and other storm damage and because
      natural shoreline recession and the movement of unstable
      sediments undermine manmade structures;
        (4) certain actions and programs of the Federal Government have
      subsidized and permitted development on coastal barriers and the
      result has been the loss of barrier resources, threats to human
      life, health, and property, and the expenditure of millions of
      tax dollars each year; and
        (5) a program of coordinated action by Federal, State, and
      local governments is critical to the more appropriate use and
      conservation of coastal barriers.

      (b) The Congress declares that it is the purpose of this chapter
    to minimize the loss of human life, wasteful expenditure of Federal
    revenues, and the damage to fish, wildlife, and other natural
    resources associated with the coastal barriers along the Atlantic
    and Gulf coasts and along the shore areas of the Great Lakes by
    restricting future Federal expenditures and financial assistance
    which have the effect of encouraging development of coastal
    barriers, by establishing the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
    Resources System, and by considering the means and measures by
    which the long-term conservation of these fish, wildlife, and other
    natural resources may be achieved.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 2, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1653; Pub. L. 100-
    707, title II, Sec. 204(c)(1), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4714; Pub.
    L. 106-167, Sec. 3(c)(1), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1804.)

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                            REFERENCES IN TEXT                        
      This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original
    "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 97-348, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1653,
    as amended, known as the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, which is
    classified generally to this chapter (Sec. 3501 et seq.). For
    complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
    note set out below and Tables.

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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1999 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106-167 substituted "the John H.
    Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System" for "a Coastal Barrier
    Resources System".
      1988 - Subsecs. (a)(1), (b). Pub. L. 100-707 inserted "and along
    the shore areas of the Great Lakes" after "Atlantic and Gulf
    coasts".

                       SHORT TITLE OF 2000 AMENDMENT                   
      Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 1, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2394, provided
    that: "This Act [amending sections 3502, 3503, and 3510 of this
    title, repealing section 3509 of this title, enacting provisions
    set out as notes under this section and section 3503 of this title,
    and amending and repealing provisions set out as notes under
    section 3503 of this title] may be cited as the 'Coastal Barrier
    Resources Reauthorization Act of 2000'."

                       SHORT TITLE OF 1999 AMENDMENT                   
      Pub. L. 106-167, Sec. 1, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1803, provided
    that: "This Act [amending this section and sections 3502, 3503, and
    3509 of this title, section 1441a-3 of Title 12, Banks and Banking,
    and section 4028 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and
    enacting and amending provisions set out as notes under section
    3503 of this title] may be cited as the 'John H. Chafee Coastal
    Barrier Resources System Act'."

                       SHORT TITLE OF 1990 AMENDMENT                   
      Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 1, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2931, provided
    that: "This Act [enacting section 1441a-3 of Title 12, Banks and
    Banking, amending sections 3502 to 3506 and 3510 of this title and
    section 4028 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacting
    provisions set out as notes under section 3503 of this title, and
    repealing provisions set out as a note under section 3505 of this
    title] may be cited as the 'Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of
    1990'."

                       SHORT TITLE OF 1988 AMENDMENT                   
      Section 204(a) of Pub. L. 100-707 provided that: "This section
    [amending this section and sections 3502 and 3503 of this title and
    enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3505 of this
    title] may be cited as the 'Great Lakes Coastal Barrier Act of
    1988'."

                                SHORT TITLE                            
      Section 1 of Pub. L. 97-348 provided that: "This Act [enacting
    this chapter, amending section 4028 of Title 42, The Public Health
    and Welfare, and repealing provisions set out as a note under
    section 4028 of Title 42] may be cited as the 'Coastal Barrier
    Resources Act'."

      ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF JOHN H. CHAFEE COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES
                                  SYSTEM
      Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 7, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2397, provided
    that:
      "(a) In General. - Not later than 1 year after the date of
    enactment of this Act [Nov. 13, 2000], the Secretary of the
    Interior shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public
    Works of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of
    Representatives an economic assessment of the John H. Chafee
    Coastal Barrier Resources System.
      "(b) Required Elements. - The assessment shall consider the
    impact on Federal expenditures of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act
    (16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), including impacts resulting from the
    avoidance of Federal expenditures for - 
        "(1) disaster relief under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
      Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.);
        "(2) the national flood insurance program established under
      chapter 1 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.
      4011 et seq.); and
        "(3) development assistance for roads, potable water supplies,
      and wastewater infrastructure."

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    16 USC Sec. 3502                                            01/03/2007

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    TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
    CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES

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    Sec. 3502. Definitions

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      For purposes of this chapter - 
        (1) The term "undeveloped coastal barrier" means - 
          (A) a depositional geologic feature (such as a bay barrier,
        tombolo, barrier spit, or barrier island) that - 
            (i) is subject to wave, tidal, and wind energies, and
            (ii) protects landward aquatic habitats from direct wave
          attack; and

          (B) all associated aquatic habitats, including the adjacent
        wetlands, marshes, estuaries, inlets, and nearshore waters;

      but only if such feature and associated habitats contain few
      manmade structures and these structures, and man's activities on
      such feature and within such habitats, do not significantly
      impede geomorphic and ecological processes.
        (2) The term "Committees" means the Committee on Resources of
      the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and
      Public Works of the Senate.
        (3) The term "financial assistance" means any form of loan,
      grant, guaranty, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any
      other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance other than - 
          (A) deposit or account insurance for customers of banks,
        savings and loan associations, credit unions, or similar
        institutions;
          (B) the purchase of mortgages or loans by the Government
        National Mortgage Association, the Federal National Mortgage
        Association, or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation;
          (C) assistance for environmental studies, planning, and
        assessments that are required incident to the issuance of
        permits or other authorizations under Federal law; and
          (D) assistance pursuant to programs entirely unrelated to
        development, such as any Federal or federally assisted public
        assistance program or any Federal old-age survivors or
        disability insurance program.

      Such term includes flood insurance described in section 4028 of
      title 42.
        (4) The term "Great Lakes" means Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake
      Huron, Lake St. Clair, Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior, to the
      extent that those lakes are subject to the jurisdiction of the
      United States.
        (5) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.
        (6) The term "System" means John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
      Resources System established by section 3503(a) of this title.
        (7) The term "System unit" means any undeveloped coastal
      barrier, or combination of closely-related undeveloped coastal
      barriers, included within the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
      Resources System established by section 3503 of this title.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 3, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1653; Pub. L. 99-
    272, title XIV, Sec. 14001(b)(5), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 329;
    Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 100-
    707, title II, Sec. 204(c)(2), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4714; Pub.
    L. 101-591, Sec. 2(a), (b)(1), (c), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2931;
    Pub. L. 106-167, Sec. 3(c)(2), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1804; Pub.
    L. 106-514, Sec. 4(a)(1), (2), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2396.)

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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      2000 - Par. (2). Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 4(a)(1), substituted
    "means the Committee on Resources" for "refers to the Committee on
    Merchant Marine and Fisheries".
      Par. (3). Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 4(a)(2), substituted "Such" for
    "Effective October 1, 1983, such" in concluding provisions.
      1999 - Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 106-167 substituted "John H.
    Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System" for "Coastal Barrier
    Resources System".
      1990 - Par. (1). Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 2(c), in concluding
    provisions, struck out cl. (i) designation, inserted a period after
    "processes", and struck out at end ", and (ii) are not included
    within the boundaries of an area established under Federal, State,
    or local law, or held by a qualified organization as defined in
    section 170(h)(3) of title 26, primarily for wildlife refuge,
    sanctuary, recreational, or natural resource conservation
    purposes."
      Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 2(a), redesignated cls. (ii)
    and (iii) as (i) and (ii), respectively, and struck out former cl.
    (i) which read as follows: "consists of unconsolidated sedimentary
    materials,".
      Par. (6). Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 2(b)(1), amended par. (6)
    generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: "The term
    'system maps' means - 
        "(A) the maps that are entitled 'Coastal Barrier Resources
      System', numbered A01 through T12 (but excluding maps T02 and
      T03) and dated September 30, 1982, and the maps numbered T02A and
      T03A and dated December 8, 1982; and
        "(B) the maps prepared under section 3503(b) of this title and
      any modification to those maps under that section."
      1988 - Pars. (4) to (7). Pub. L. 100-707 added pars. (4) and (6)
    and redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (7),
    respectively.
      1986 - Par. (1). Pub. L. 99-514 substituted "Internal Revenue
    Code of 1986" for "Internal Revenue Code of 1954", which for
    purposes of codification was translated as "title 26" thus
    requiring no change in text.
      Par. (3). Pub. L. 99-272 struck out subpar. (A) relating to
    general revenue-sharing grants made under section 6702 of title 31,
    and redesignated subpars. (B) to (E) as (A) to (D), respectively.

                     EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT                 
      Amendment by Pub. L. 99-272, effective Oct. 18, 1986, see section
    14001(e) of Pub. L. 99-272.

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    16 USC Sec. 3503                                            01/03/2007

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    TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
    CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES

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    Sec. 3503. Establishment of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
      Resources System

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    (a) Establishment
      There is established the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources
    System, which shall consist of those undeveloped coastal barriers
    and other areas located on the coasts of the United States that are
    identified and generally depicted on the maps on file with the
    Secretary entitled "Coastal Barrier Resources System", dated
    October 24, 1990, as those maps may be modified, revised, or
    corrected under - 
        (1) subsection (f)(3) of this section;
        (2) section 4 of the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990
      (16 U.S.C. 3503 note; Public Law 101-591); or
        (3) any other provision of law enacted on or after November 16,
      1990, that specifically authorizes the modification, revision, or
      correction.
    (b) System maps
      The Secretary shall keep the maps referred to in subsection (a)
    of this section on file and available for public inspection in the
    Office of the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
    Service, and in such other offices of that service as the Director
    considers appropriate.
    (c) Boundary review and modification
      At least once every 5 years, the Secretary shall review the maps
    referred to in subsection (a) of this section and shall make, in
    consultation with the appropriate State, local, and Federal
    officials, such minor and technical modifications to the boundaries
    of System units as are necessary solely to reflect changes that
    have occurred in the size or location of any System unit as a
    result of natural forces.
    (d) Additions to System
      The Secretary may add a parcel of real property to the System, if
    - 
        (1) the owner of the parcel requests, in writing, that the
      Secretary add the parcel to the System; and
        (2) the parcel is an undeveloped coastal barrier.
    (e) Addition of excess Federal property
      (1) Consultation and determination
        Prior to transfer or disposal of excess property under the
      Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (!1)
      that may be an undeveloped coastal barrier, the Administrator of
      General Services shall consult with and obtain from the Secretary
      a determination as to whether and what portion of the property
      constitutes an undeveloped coastal barrier. Not later than 180
      days after the initiation of such consultation, the Secretary
      shall make and publish notice of such determination. Immediately
      upon issuance of a positive determination, the Secretary shall - 

          (A) prepare a map depicting the undeveloped coastal barrier
        portion of such property; and
          (B) publish in the Federal Register notice of the addition of
        such property to the System.
      (2) Effective date of inclusion
        An area to be added to the System under this subsection shall
      be part of the System effective on the date on which the
      Secretary publishes notice in the Federal Register under
      paragraph (1)(B) with respect to that area.
    (f) Maps
      The Secretary shall - 
        (1) keep a map showing the location of each boundary
      modification made under subsection (c) of this section and of
      each parcel of real property added to the System under subsection
      (d) or (e) of this section on file and available for public
      inspection in the Office of the Director of the United States
      Fish and Wildlife Service and in such other offices of the
      Service as the Director considers appropriate;
        (2) provide a copy of the map to - 
          (A) the State and unit of local government in which the
        property is located;
          (B) the Committees; and
          (C) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and

        (3) revise the maps referred to in subsection (a) of this
      section to reflect each boundary modification under subsection
      (c) of this section and each addition of real property to the
      System under subsection (d) or (e) of this section, after
      publishing in the Federal Register a notice of any such proposed
      revision.
    (g) Guidelines for certain recommendations and determinations
      (1) In general
        In making any recommendation to the Congress regarding the
      addition of any area to the System or in determining whether, at
      the time of the inclusion of a System unit within the System, a
      coastal barrier is undeveloped, the Secretary shall consider
      whether within the area - 
          (A) the density of development is less than 1 structure per 5
        acres of land above mean high tide; and
          (B) there is existing infrastructure consisting of - 
            (i) a road, with a reinforced road bed, to each lot or
          building site in the area;
            (ii) a wastewater disposal system sufficient to serve each
          lot or building site in the area;
            (iii) electric service for each lot or building site in the
          area; and
            (iv) a fresh water supply for each lot or building site in
          the area.
      (2) Structure defined
        In paragraph (1), the term "structure" means a walled and
      roofed building, other than a gas or liquid storage tank, that - 
          (A) is principally above ground and affixed to a permanent
        site, including a manufactured home on a permanent foundation;
        and
          (B) covers an area of at least 200 square feet.
      (3) Savings clause
        Nothing in this subsection supersedes the official maps
      referred to in subsection (a) of this section.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 4, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1654; Pub. L. 97-
    396, Sec. 8, Dec. 31, 1982, 96 Stat. 2007; Pub. L. 100-707, title
    II, Sec. 204(b), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4713; Pub. L. 101-591,
    Sec. 3, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2931; Pub. L. 106-167, Sec.
    3(c)(3), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1804; Pub. L. 106-514, Secs. 2-
    3(b)(1), (c), (d), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2394, 2395.)

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                            REFERENCES IN TEXT                        
      The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949,
    referred to in subsec. (e)(1), is act June 30, 1949, ch. 288, 63
    Stat. 377, as amended. Except for title III of the Act, which is
    classified generally to subchapter IV (Sec. 251 et seq.) of chapter
    4 of Title 41, Public Contracts, the Act was repealed and reenacted
    by Pub. L. 107-217, Secs. 1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062,
    1304, as chapters 1 to 11 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property,
    and Works.

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                               CODIFICATION                           
      The text of section 4(d) of Pub. L. 101-591, which was
    transferred and redesignated so as to appear as subsec. (e) of this
    section and amended by Pub. L. 106-514, was based on Pub. L. 101-
    591, Sec. 4(d), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2933, formerly included
    in a note set out under this section.

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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      2000 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 3(d), substituted
    "which shall consist of those undeveloped coastal barriers and
    other areas located on the coasts of the United States that are
    identified and generally depicted on the maps on file with the
    Secretary entitled 'Coastal Barrier Resources System', dated
    October 24, 1990, as those maps may be modified, revised, or
    corrected under - " and pars. (1) to (3) for "which shall consist
    of those undeveloped coastal barriers and other areas located on
    the coasts of the United States that are identified and generally
    depicted on the maps on file with the Secretary entitled 'Coastal
    Barrier Resources System', dated October 24, 1990, as such maps may
    be revised by the Secretary under section 4 of the Coastal Barrier
    Improvement Act of 1990."
      Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 3(a), added subsec. (d).
      Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 3(b)(1), transferred and
    redesignated the text of section 4(d) of Pub. L. 101-591 so as to
    appear as subsec. (e) of this section, in par. (1), substituted
    "180" for "one hundred and eighty" in introductory provisions and
    struck out "shall" before "publish" in subpar. (B), in par. (2),
    substituted "paragraph (1)(B)" for "subsection (d)(1)(B)", and
    struck out par. (3), which required revision of maps as soon as
    practicable after a unit was added to the System. See Codification
    note above.
      Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 3(c), added subsec. (f).
      Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 2, added subsec. (g).
      1999 - Pub. L. 106-167, Sec. 3(c)(3)(A), substituted "John H.
    Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System" for "Coastal Barrier
    Resources System" in section catchline.
      Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106-167, Sec. 3(c)(3)(B), substituted "the
    John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System" for "the Coastal
    Barrier Resources System".
      1990 - Pub. L. 101-591 amended section generally, substituting
    provisions relating to establishment of Coastal Barrier Resources
    System consisting of undeveloped coastal barriers and other areas
    on United States coasts identified on maps entitled "Coastal
    Barrier Resources System" dated Oct. 24, 1990, as maintained and
    revised by the Secretary, for provisions which related to Coastal
    Barrier Resources System consisting of undeveloped coastal barriers
    on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States and included
    within the System on Apr. 19, 1983, and undeveloped coastal
    barriers along Great Lakes shore areas to be recommended by the
    Secretary and so designated by Congress, with maps to be revised by
    the Secretary and maintained by Office of Director of United States
    Fish and Wildlife Service.
      1988 - Pub. L. 100-707 amended section generally to provide that
    the Coastal Barrier Resources System include those undeveloped
    coastal barriers located on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the
    United States and included within the System on Apr. 19, 1983, and
    the Great Lakes barriers, to make all System maps available to
    public inspection, and to revise and update provisions for making
    boundary modifications.
      1982 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 97-396 inserted "(but excluding
    maps T02 and T03)" after "A01 through T12", and "and the maps
    designated T02A and T03A, dated December 8, 1982" after "and dated
    September 30, 1982".

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                           TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS                       
      For transfer of all functions, personnel, assets, components,
    authorities, grant programs, and liabilities of the Federal
    Emergency Management Agency, including the functions of the Under
    Secretary for Federal Emergency Management relating thereto, to the
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, see section 315(a)(1) of Title
    6, Domestic Security.
      For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of
    the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the functions of
    the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency relating
    thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment
    of related references, see former section 313(1) and sections
    551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the
    Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25,
    2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

-MISC2-
                 COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES REAUTHORIZATION             
      Pub. L. 109-226, May 25, 2006, 120 Stat. 381, provided that:

      "SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
      "This Act may be cited as the 'Coastal Barrier Resources
    Reauthorization Act of 2005'.

      "SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
      "In this Act:
        "(1) Otherwise protected area. - The term 'otherwise protected
      area' has the meaning given the term in section 12 of the Coastal
      Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 3503 note; Public Law
      101-591).
        "(2) Pilot project. - The term 'pilot project' means the
      digital mapping pilot project authorized under section 6 of the
      Coastal Barrier Resources Reauthorization Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C.
      3503 note; Public Law 106-514).
        "(3) Secretary. - The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of
      the Interior.
        "(4) System unit. - The term 'System unit' has the meaning
      given the term in section 3 of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act
      (16 U.S.C. 3502).

      "SEC. 3. DIGITAL MAPPING PILOT PROJECT FINALIZATION.
      "(a) In General. - Not later than 2 years after the date of
    enactment of this Act [May 25, 2006], the Secretary shall submit to
    the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
    Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report
    regarding the digital maps of the System units and otherwise
    protected areas created under the pilot project.
      "(b) Consultation. - The Secretary shall prepare the report
    required under subsection (a) - 
        "(1) in consultation with the Governors of the States in which
      any System units and otherwise protected areas are located; and
        "(2) after - 
          "(A) providing an opportunity for the submission of public
        comments; and
          "(B) considering any public comments submitted under
        subparagraph (A).
      "(c) Contents. - The report required under subsection (a) shall
    contain - 
        "(1) the final recommended digital maps created under the pilot
      project;
        "(2) recommendations for the adoption of the digital maps by
      Congress;
        "(3) a summary of the comments received from the Governors of
      the States, other government officials, and the public regarding
      the digital maps;
        "(4) a summary and update of the protocols and findings of the
      report required under section 6(d) of the Coastal Barrier
      Resources Reauthorization Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 3503 note;
      Public Law 106-514); and
        "(5) an analysis of any benefits that the public would receive
      by using digital mapping technology for all System units and
      otherwise protected areas.
      "(d) Authorization of Appropriations. - There is authorized to be
    appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $500,000
    for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2007.

      "SEC. 4. DIGITAL MAPPING PROJECT FOR THE REMAINING JOHN H. CHAFEE
        COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM UNITS AND OTHERWISE PROTECTED
        AREAS.
      "(a) In General. - The Secretary shall carry out a project to
    create digital versions of all of the John H. Chafee Coastal
    Barrier Resources System maps referred to in section 4(a) of the
    Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)), including maps
    of otherwise protected areas, that were not included in the pilot
    project.
      "(b) Data. - 
        "(1) Use of existing data. - To the maximum extent practicable,
      in carrying out the project under this section, the Secretary
      shall use any digital spatial data in the possession of Federal,
      State, and local agencies, including digital orthophotos, color
      infrared photography, wetlands data, and property parcel data.
        "(2) Provision of data by other agencies. - The head of a
      Federal agency that possesses any data referred to in paragraph
      (1) shall, on request of the Secretary, promptly provide the data
      to the Secretary at no cost.
        "(3) Provision of data by non-federal agencies. - State and
      local agencies and any other non-Federal entities that possess
      data referred to in paragraph (1) are encouraged, on request of
      the Secretary, to promptly provide the data to the Secretary at
      no cost.
        "(4) Additional data. - If the Secretary determines that any
      data necessary to carry out the project under this section does
      not exist, the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
      Service shall enter into an agreement with the Director of the
      United States Geological Survey under which the United States
      Geological Survey, in cooperation with the heads of other Federal
      agencies, as appropriate, shall obtain and provide to the
      Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service the data
      required to carry out this section.
        "(5) Data standards. - All data used or created to carry out
      this section shall comply with - 
          "(A) the National Spatial Data Infrastructure established by
        Executive Order No. 12906 (59 Fed. Reg. 17671) [43 U.S.C. 1457
        note]; and
          "(B) any other standards established by the Federal
        Geographic Data Committee established by the Office of
        Management and Budget circular numbered A-16.
      "(c) Report. - 
        "(1) In general. - Not later than 5 years after the submission
      of the report under section 3(a), the Secretary shall submit to
      the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and
      the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a
      report regarding the digital maps created under this section.
        "(2) Consultation. - The Secretary shall prepare the report
      required under paragraph (1) - 
          "(A) in consultation with the Governors of the States in
        which the System units and otherwise protected areas are
        located; and
          "(B) after - 
            "(i) providing an opportunity for the submission of public
          comments; and
            "(ii) considering any public comments submitted under
          clause (i).
        "(3) Contents. - The report required under paragraph (1) shall
      contain - 
          "(A) a description of the extent to which the boundary lines
        on the digital maps differ from the boundary lines on the
        original maps;
          "(B) a summary of the comments received from Governors, other
        government officials, and the public regarding the digital maps
        created under this section;
          "(C) recommendations for the adoption of the digital maps
        created under this section by Congress;
          "(D) recommendations for expansion of the John H. Chafee
        Coastal Barrier Resources System and otherwise protected areas,
        as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act [May 25,
        2006];
          "(E) a summary and update on the implementation and use of
        the digital maps created under the pilot project; and
          "(F) a description of the feasibility of, and the amount of
        funding necessary for - 
            "(i) making all of the System unit and otherwise protected
          area maps available to the public in digital format; and
            "(ii) facilitating the integration of digital System unit
          and otherwise protected area boundaries into Federal, State,
          and local planning tools.
      "(d) Authorization of Appropriations. - There is authorized to be
    appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,000,000
    for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.

      "SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS."
      [Amended section 3510 of this title.]

                       DIGITAL MAPPING PILOT PROJECT                   
      Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 6, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2396, provided
    that:
      "(a) In General. - 
        "(1) Project. - The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in
      this section as the 'Secretary'), in consultation with the
      Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall carry
      out a pilot project to determine the feasibility and cost of
      creating digital versions of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
      Resources System maps referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal
      Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)) (as amended by section
      3(d)).
        "(2) Number of units. - The pilot project shall consist of the
      creation of digital maps for no more than 75 units and no fewer
      than 50 units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources
      System (referred to in this section as the 'System'),  1/3  of
      which shall be otherwise protected areas (as defined in section
      12 of the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 3503
      note; Public Law 101-591)).
      "(b) Data. - 
        "(1) Use of existing data. - To the maximum extent practicable,
      in carrying out the pilot project under this section, the
      Secretary shall use digital spatial data in the possession of
      State, local, and Federal agencies including digital orthophotos,
      and shoreline, elevation, and bathymetric data.
        "(2) Provision of data by other agencies. - The head of a
      Federal agency that possesses data referred to in paragraph (1)
      shall, upon request of the Secretary, promptly provide the data
      to the Secretary at no cost.
        "(3) Additional data. - If the Secretary determines that data
      necessary to carry out the pilot project under this section do
      not exist, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the
      Director of the United States Geological Survey under which the
      Director shall obtain, in cooperation with other Federal
      agencies, as appropriate, and provide to the Secretary the data
      required to carry out this section.
        "(4) Data standards. - All data used or created to carry out
      this section shall comply with - 
          "(A) the National Spatial Data Infrastructure established by
        Executive Order 12906 (59 Fed. Reg. 17671 (April 13, 1994)) [43
        U.S.C. 1457 note]; and
          "(B) any other standards established by the Federal
        Geographic Data Committee established by Office of Management
        and Budget Circular A-16.
      "(c) Digital Maps Not Controlling. - Any determination as to
    whether a location is inside or outside the System shall be made
    without regard to the digital maps created under this section.
      "(d) Report. - 
        "(1) In general. - Not later than 3 years after the date of
      enactment of this Act [Nov. 13, 2000], the Secretary shall submit
      to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
      and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a
      report that describes the results of the pilot project and the
      feasibility, data needs, and costs of completing digital maps for
      the entire System.
        "(2) Contents. - The report shall include a description of - 
          "(A) the cooperative agreements that would be necessary to
        complete digital mapping of the entire System;
          "(B) the extent to which the data necessary to complete
        digital mapping of the entire System are available;
          "(C) the need for additional data to complete digital mapping
        of the entire System;
          "(D) the extent to which the boundary lines on the digital
        maps differ from the boundary lines on the original maps; and
          "(E) the amount of funding necessary to complete digital
        mapping of the entire System.
      "(e) Authorization of Appropriations. - There is authorized to be
    appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $500,000
    for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2004."

                                 FINDINGS                             
      Pub. L. 106-167, Sec. 2, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1803, provided
    that: "Congress finds that - 
        "(1) during the past 2 decades, Senator John H. Chafee was a
      leading voice for the protection of the environment and the
      conservation of the natural resources of the United States;
        "(2) Senator Chafee served on the Environment and Public Works
      Committee of the Senate for 22 years, influencing every major
      piece of environmental legislation enacted during that time;
        "(3) Senator Chafee led the fight for clean air, clean water,
      safe drinking water, and cleanup of toxic wastes, and for
      strengthening of the National Wildlife Refuge System and
      protections for endangered species and their habitats;
        "(4) millions of people of the United States breathe cleaner
      air, drink cleaner water, and enjoy more plentiful outdoor
      recreation opportunities because of the work of Senator Chafee;
        "(5) in 1982, Senator Chafee authored and succeeded in enacting
      into law the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3501 et
      seq.) to minimize loss of human life, wasteful expenditure of
      Federal revenues, and damage to fish, wildlife, and other natural
      resources associated with the coastal barriers along the Atlantic
      and Gulf Coasts; and
        "(6) to reflect the invaluable national contributions made by
      Senator Chafee during his service in the Senate, the Coastal
      Barrier Resources System should be named in his honor."

             REDESIGNATION OF COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM         
      Pub. L. 106-167, Sec. 3(a), (b), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1804,
    provided that:
      "(a) In General. - The Coastal Barrier Resources System
    established by section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act
    (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)) is redesignated as the 'John H. Chafee Coastal
    Barrier Resources System'.
      "(b) References. - Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
    document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
    Coastal Barrier Resources System shall be deemed to be a reference
    to the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System."

                   REVISION OF MAPS FOR UNITS OF SYSTEM               
      The following acts directed the Secretary of the Interior to make
    technical revisions and corrections to maps relating to particular
    units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System:
      Pub. L. 109-355, Sec. 1, Oct. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 2018.
      Pub. L. 109-354, Sec. 1, Oct. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 2017.
      Pub. L. 108-380, Sec. 1, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2210.
      Pub. L. 108-339, Sec. 1, Oct. 18, 2004, 118 Stat. 1361.
      Pub. L. 108-138, Sec. 1, Dec. 1, 2003, 117 Stat. 1869.
      Pub. L. 108-7, div. F, title I, Sec. 155, Feb. 20, 2003, 117
    Stat. 246.
      Pub. L. 106-360, Sec. 1, Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1399.
      Pub. L. 106-332, Oct. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 1306.
      Pub. L. 106-128, Sec. 1, Dec. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 1652.
      Pub. L. 106-116, Sec. 1, Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1544.
      Pub. L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(e) [title I, title I, Sec. 134,
    title III, Sec. 335], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-231, 2681-238,
    2681-264, 2681-295.
      Pub. L. 104-333, div. I, title II, Sec. 220, Nov. 12, 1996, 110
    Stat. 4115.
      Pub. L. 104-265, title II, Sec. 201, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat.
    3289.
      Pub. L. 104-148, Sec. 2, May 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1378.
      Pub. L. 103-461, Sec. 1(a), (b), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4804.
      Pub. L. 102-440, title III, Sec. 303, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat.
    2234.

    CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN MAPS; MODIFICATION OF BOUNDARIES; ADDITIONS
                                 TO SYSTEM
      Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 4, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2932, as
    amended by Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 3(b)(1)(A), (2), Nov. 13, 2000,
    114 Stat. 2395, provided that:
      "(a) Technical Revision of Maps and Provision to State and Local
    Government. - Not later than 180 days after the date of the
    enactment of this Act [Nov. 16, 1990], the Secretary shall - 
        "(1) make such technical revisions to the maps referred to in
      section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act [16 U.S.C.
      3503(a)] (as amended by section 3 of this Act) as may be
      necessary to correct existing clerical and typographical errors
      in the maps; and
        "(2) provide copies of the maps, as so revised, to - 
          "(A) each State and each local government in which is located
        a unit of the System;
          "(B) the coastal zone management agency of each State - 
            "(i) in which is located a unit of the System; and
            "(ii) which has a coastal zone management program approved
          pursuant to section 306 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of
          1972 (16 U.S.C. 1455); and
          "(C) appropriate Federal agencies.
      "(b) Recommendations of State and Local Governments for Boundary
    Modifications. - (1) Not later than 1 year after the date of the
    enactment of this Act [Nov. 16, 1990] - 
        "(A) a local government in which is located a unit of the
      System and which is in a State which has a coastal zone
      management program approved pursuant to section 306 of the
      Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1455); and
        "(B) the coastal zone management agency of a State in which is
      located a unit of the System and which has such a program
      approved;
    may each submit to the Secretary recommendations for minor and
    technical modifications to the boundaries of existing units of the
    System located in that local government or State, respectively.
      "(2) If, in the case of any minor and technical modification to
    the boundaries of System units made under the authority of section
    4(e) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(e)), an
    appropriate chief executive officer of a State, county or
    equivalent jurisdiction, or State coastal zone management agency to
    which notice was given in accordance with this subsection files
    comments disagreeing with all or part of the modification and the
    Secretary makes a modification which is in conflict with such
    comments, or if the Secretary fails to adopt a modification
    pursuant to a proposal submitted by an appropriate State coastal
    zone management agency under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the
    Secretary shall submit to the chief executive officer a written
    justification for the failure to make modifications consistent with
    such comments or proposals.
      "(c) Elections to Add to System. - 
        "(1) Provision of maps by secretary. - Not later than 180 days
      after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 16, 1990], the
      Secretary shall provide - 
          "(A) to each local government in which is located an
        undeveloped coastal barrier not included within the System; and
          "(B) to the Governor of each State in which such an area is
        located;
      maps depicting those undeveloped coastal barriers not included
      within the System located in that local government or State,
      respectively.
        "(2) Elections. - Not later than 18 months after the date of
      the enactment of this Act, a local government and the Governor of
      any State referred to in paragraph (1), and any qualified
      organization - 
          "(A) may each elect to add to the System, as a new unit or as
        an addition to an existing unit, any area of qualified coastal
        barrier (or any portion thereof) which is owned or held by the
        local government, State, or qualified organization,
        respectively;
          "(B) shall notify the Secretary of that election; and
          "(C) shall submit to the Secretary a map depicting the area,
        if - 
            "(i) the area (or portion) is not depicted on a map
          provided by the Secretary under paragraph (1); or
            "(ii) the local government, State, or qualified
          organization was not provided maps under paragraph (1).
        "(3) Effective date of election. - An area elected by a local
      government, Governor of a State, or qualified organization to be
      added to the System under this subsection shall be part of the
      System effective on the date on which the Secretary publishes
      notice in the Federal Register under subsection (e)(1)(C) with
      respect to that election.
      "[(d) Redesignated section 3503(e) of this title.]
      "(e) Modification of Boundaries, Revision of Maps, and
    Publication of Notice. - 
        "(1) In general. - Not later than 2 years after the date of the
      enactment of this Act [Nov. 16, 1990], the Secretary - 
          "(A) based on recommendations submitted by local governments
        and State coastal zone management agencies under subsection
        (b), may make such minor and technical modifications to the
        boundaries of existing units of the System as are consistent
        with the purposes of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16
        U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and are necessary to clarify the
        boundaries of those units;
          "(B) shall revise the maps referred to in section 4(a) of the
        Act [16 U.S.C. 3503(a)] (as amended by section 3 of this Act) -
        
            "(i) to reflect those modifications; and
            "(ii) to reflect each election of a local government,
          Governor of a State, or qualified organization to add an area
          to the System pursuant to subsection (c); and
          "(C) shall publish in the Federal Register notice of each
        such modification or election.
        "(2) Effective date of modifications. - A modification of the
      boundaries of a unit of the System under paragraph (1)(A) shall
      take effect on the date on which the Secretary published notice
      in the Federal Register under paragraph (1)(C) with respect to
      that modification."

             PACIFIC COASTAL BARRIER PROTECTION STUDY AND MAPS         
      Section 6 of Pub. L. 101-591 directed Secretary of the Interior,
    not later than 6 months after Nov. 16, 1990, to prepare and submit
    to Congress a study examining the need for protecting undeveloped
    coastal barriers along the Pacific coast of the United States south
    of 49 degrees north latitude through inclusion in the System; as
    soon as practicable after Nov. 16, 1990, to prepare maps
    identifying the boundaries of those undeveloped coastal barriers
    (as that term is defined in 16 U.S.C. 3502(1)) of the United States
    bordering the Pacific Ocean south of 49 degrees north latitude;
    and, not later than 12 months after Nov. 16, 1990, to submit to
    Congress maps identifying the boundaries of those undeveloped
    coastal barriers of the United States bordering the Pacific Ocean
    south of 49 degrees north latitude which the Secretary and the
    appropriate Governor consider to be appropriate for inclusion in
    the System.

                REPORT REGARDING COASTAL BARRIER MANAGEMENT            
      Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 8, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2937, which
    established the Coastal Barriers Task Force, provided for its
    membership, required the Task Force to submit a report to Congress
    regarding the Coastal Barrier Resources System not later than the
    expiration of the 2-year period beginning on Nov. 16, 1990, and
    required the Task Force to terminate 90 days after submission of
    the report, was repealed by Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 4(b), Nov. 13,
    2000, 114 Stat. 2396.

-CROSS-
                                DEFINITIONS                            
      Section 12 of Pub. L. 101-591, as amended by Pub. L. 106-167,
    Sec. 3(c)(6), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1804, provided that: "For
    purposes of this Act [see Short Title of 1990 Amendment note set
    out under section 3501 of this title] - 
        "(1) the term 'undeveloped coastal barrier' means - 
          "(A) a depositional geologic feature (such as a bay barrier,
        tombolo, barrier spit, or barrier island) that - 
            "(i) is subject to wave, tidal, and wind energies, and
            "(ii) protects landward aquatic habitats from direct wave
          attack; and
          "(B) all associated aquatic habitats including the adjacent
        wetlands, marshes, estuaries, inlets, and nearshore waters;
    but only if such features and associated habitats contain few
    manmade structures and these structures, and man's activities on
    such features and within such habitats, do not significantly impede
    geomorphic and ecological processes.
        "(2) the term 'otherwise protected area' means an undeveloped
      coastal barrier within the boundaries of an area established
      under Federal, State, or local law, or held by a qualified
      organization, primarily for wildlife refuge, sanctuary,
      recreational, or natural resource conservation purposes;
        "(3) the term 'qualified organization' means such an
      organization under section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
      of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 170(h)(3));
        "(4) the term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior;
      and
        "(5) the term 'System' means the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier
      Resources System established by the Coastal Barrier Resources Act
      (16 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), as amended by this Act."

-FOOTNOTE-
    (!1) See References in Text note below.

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    16 USC Sec. 3504                                            01/03/2007

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    TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
    CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES

-HEAD-
    Sec. 3504. Limitations on Federal expenditures affecting the System

-STATUTE-
    (a) Construction or purchase of structure, facility, road, airport,
      etc.; projects to prevent erosion; exceptions
      Except as provided in section 3505 of this title, no new
    expenditures or new financial assistance may be made available
    under authority of any Federal law for any purpose within the
    System, including, but not limited to - 
        (1) the construction or purchase of any structure,
      appurtenance, facility, or related infrastructure;
        (2) the construction or purchase of any road, airport, boat
      landing facility, or other facility on, or bridge or causeway to,
      any System unit; and
        (3) the carrying out of any project to prevent the erosion of,
      or to otherwise stabilize, any inlet, shoreline, or inshore area,
      except that such assistance and expenditures may be made
      available on units designated pursuant to section 3503 of this
      title on maps numbered S01 through S08 and LA07 for purposes
      other than encouraging development and, in all units, in cases
      where an emergency threatens life, land, and property immediately
      adjacent to that unit.
    (b) New expenditures or new financial assistance
      An expenditure or financial assistance made available under
    authority of Federal law shall, for purposes of this chapter, be a
    new expenditure or new financial assistance if - 
        (1) in any case with respect to which specific appropriations
      are required, no money for construction or purchase purposes was
      appropriated before the date on which the relevant System unit or
      portion of the System unit was included within the System under
      this chapter or the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990; or
        (2) no legally binding commitment for the expenditure or
      financial assistance was made before such date.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 5, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1656; Pub. L. 101-
    591, Secs. 2(b)(2), 5(c), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2931, 2936.)

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                            REFERENCES IN TEXT                        
      The Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990, referred to in
    subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 101-591, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2931,
    which enacted section 1441a-3 of Title 12, Banks and Banking,
    amended sections 3502 to 3506 and 3510 of this title and section
    4028 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, enacted provisions
    set out as notes under section 3503 of this title, and repealed
    provisions set out as a note under section 3505 of this title. For
    complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of
    1990 Amendment note set out under section 3501 of this title and
    Tables.

-MISC1-
                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1990 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 2(b)(2)(A), in
    introductory provisions substituted "the System" for "the Coastal
    Barrier Resources System".
      Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 5(c), substituted "through
    S08 and LA07" for "through S08".
      Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 2(b)(2)(B), substituted "on
    which the relevant System unit or portion of the System unit was
    included within the System under this chapter or the Coastal
    Barrier Improvement Act of 1990" for "of the enactment of this
    Act".
      Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 2(b)(2)(C), struck out "of
    enactment" after "before such date".

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    16 USC Sec. 3505                                            01/03/2007

-EXPCITE-
    TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
    CHAPTER 55 - COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES

-HEAD-
    Sec. 3505. Exceptions to limitations on expenditures

-STATUTE-
    (a) In general
      Notwithstanding section 3504 of this title, the appropriate
    Federal officer, after consultation with the Secretary, may make
    Federal expenditures and may make financial assistance available
    within the System for the following:
        (1) Any use or facility necessary for the exploration,
      extraction, or transportation of energy resources which can be
      carried out only on, in, or adjacent to a coastal water area
      because the use or facility requires access to the coastal water
      body.
        (2) The maintenance or construction of improvements of existing
      Federal navigation channels (including the Intracoastal Waterway)
      and related structures (such as jetties), including the disposal
      of dredge materials related to such maintenance or construction.
        (3) The maintenance, replacement, reconstruction, or repair,
      but not the expansion, of publicly owned or publicly operated
      roads, structures, or facilities that are essential links in a
      larger network or system.
        (4) Military activities essential to national security.
        (5) The construction, operation, maintenance, and
      rehabilitation of Coast Guard facilities and access thereto.
        (6) Any of the following actions or projects, if a particular
      expenditure or the making available of particular assistance for
      the action or project is consistent with the purposes of this
      chapter:
          (A) Projects for the study, management, protection, and
        enhancement of fish and wildlife resources and habitats,
        including acquisition of fish and wildlife habitats and related
        lands, stabilization projects for fish and wildlife habitats,
        and recreational projects.
          (B) Establishment, operation, and maintenance of air and
        water navigation aids and devices, and for access thereto.
          (C) Projects under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act
        of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l-4 through 11) and the Coastal Zone
        Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).
          (D) Scientific research, including aeronautical, atmospheric,
        space, geologic, marine, fish and wildlife, and other research,
        development, and applications.
          (E) Assistance for emergency actions essential to the saving
        of lives and the protection of property and the public health
        and safety, if such actions are performed pursuant to sections
        5170a, 5170b, and 5192 of title 42 and section 1362 (!1) of the
        National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4103) and are
        limited to actions that are necessary to alleviate the
        emergency.

          (F) Maintenance, replacement, reconstruction, or repair, but
        not the expansion (except with respect to United States route 1
        in the Florida Keys), of publicly owned or publicly operated
        roads, structures, and facilities.
          (G) Nonstructural projects for shoreline stabilization that
        are designed to mimic, enhance, or restore a natural
        stabilization system.
    (b) Existing Federal navigation channels
      For purposes of subsection (a)(2) of this section, a Federal
    navigation channel or a related structure is an existing channel or
    structure, respectively, if it was authorized before the date on
    which the relevant System unit or portion of the System unit was
    included within the System.
    (c) Expansion of highways in Michigan
      The limitations on the use of Federal expenditures or financial
    assistance within the System under subsection (a)(3) of this
    section shall not apply to a highway - 
        (1) located in a unit of the System in Michigan; and
        (2) in existence on November 16, 1990.
    (d) Services and facilities outside System
      (1) In general
        Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this
      subsection, limitations on the use of Federal expenditures or
      financial assistance within the System under section 3504 of this
      title shall not apply to expenditures or assistance provided for
      services or facilities and related infrastructure located outside
      the boundaries of unit T-11 of the System (as depicted on the
      maps referred to in section 3503(a) of this title) which relate
      to an activity within that unit.
      (2) Prohibition of flood insurance coverage
        No new flood insurance coverage may be provided under the
      National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) for
      any new construction or substantial improvements relating to
      services or facilities and related infrastructure located outside
      the boundaries of unit T-11 of the System that facilitate an
      activity within that unit that is not consistent with the
      purposes of this chapter.
      (3) Prohibition of HUD assistance
        (A) In general
          No financial assistance for acquisition, construction, or
        improvement purposes may be provided under any program
        administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
        for any services or facilities and related infrastructure
        located outside the boundaries of unit T-11 of the System that
        facilitate an activity within that unit that is not consistent
        with the purposes of this chapter.
        (B) "Financial assistance" defined
          For purposes of this paragraph, the term "financial
        assistance" includes any contract, loan, grant, cooperative
        agreement, or other form of assistance, including the insurance
        or guarantee of a loan, mortgage, or pool of mortgages.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 6, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1656; Pub. L. 100-
    707, title I, Sec. 109(h), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4709; Pub. L.
    101-591, Sec. 5(a), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2934.)

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                            REFERENCES IN TEXT                        
      The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, referred to in
    subsec. (a)(6)(C), is Pub. L. 88-578, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 897,
    as amended, which is classified generally to part B (Sec. 460l-4 et
    seq.) of subchapter LXIX of chapter 1 of this title. For complete
    classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set
    out under section 460l-4 of this title and Tables.
      The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, referred to in subsec.
    (a)(6)(C), is title III of Pub. L. 89-454, as added by Pub. L. 92-
    583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1280, as amended, which is classified
    generally to chapter 33 (Sec. 1451 et seq.) of this title. For
    complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
    note set out under section 1451 of this title and Tables.
      Section 1362 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42
    U.S.C. 4103), referred to in subsec. (a)(6)(E), was repealed by
    Pub. L. 103-325, title V, Sec. 551(a), Sept. 23, 1994, 108 Stat.
    2269.
      The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, referred to in subsec.
    (d)(2), is title XIII of Pub. L. 90-448, Aug. 1, 1968, 82 Stat.
    572, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 50
    (Sec. 4001 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For
    complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
    note set out under section 4001 of Title 42 and Tables.

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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1990 - Pub. L. 101-591 amended section generally, substituting
    substantially similar provisions in subsec. (a), substituting "a
    Federal navigation channel or a related structure is an existing
    channel or structure, respectively, if it was authorized before the
    date on which the relevant System unit or portion of the System
    unit was included within the System" for "a channel improvement or
    a related structure shall be treated as an existing improvement or
    an existing related structure only if all, or a portion, of the
    moneys for such improvement or structure was appropriated before
    October 18, 1982" in subsec. (b), and adding subsecs. (c) and (d).
      1988 - Subsec. (a)(6)(E). Pub. L. 100-707 substituted reference
    to sections 5170a, 5170b, and 5192 of title 42 for reference to
    sections 5145 and 5146 of title 42.

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                           TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS                       
      For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of
    the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the
    Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of
    Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see
    sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic
    Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization
    Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under
    section 542 of Title 6.

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                     EXPANSION OF HIGHWAYS IN MICHIGAN                 
      Section 204(d) of Pub. L. 100-707 exempted existing highways in
    Michigan from limitations on the use of Federal expenditures or
    financial assistance within the Coastal Barrier Resources System
    under 16 U.S.C. 3505(a)(3) if the Congress added new units to the
    Coastal Barrier Resources System under 16 U.S.C. 3503, and those
    units included portions of United States or State highways in the
    State of Michigan, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 5(b),
    Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2936. See section 3505(c) of this title.

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    (!1) See References in Text note below.

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    16 USC Sec. 3506                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3506. Certification of compliance

-STATUTE-
    (a) Regulations
      Not later than 12 months after November 16, 1990, the head of
    each Federal agency affected by this chapter shall promulgate
    regulations to assure compliance with the provisions of this
    chapter.
    (b) Certification
      The head of each Federal agency affected by this chapter shall
    report and certify that each such agency is in compliance with the
    provisions of this chapter. Such reports and certifications shall
    be submitted annually to the Committees and the Secretary.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 7, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1657; Pub. L. 101-
    591, Sec. 14, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2941.)

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                                AMENDMENTS                            
      1990 - Pub. L. 101-591 amended section generally. Prior to
    amendment, section read as follows: "The Director of the Office of
    Management and Budget shall, on behalf of each Federal agency
    concerned, make written certification that each such agency has
    complied with the provisions of this chapter during each fiscal
    year beginning after September 30, 1982. Such certification shall
    be submitted on an annual basis to the House of Representatives and
    the Senate pursuant to the schedule required under the
    Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974."

                   TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS               
      For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec.
    (b) of this section relating to annually submitting reports and
    certifications to the Committee on Resources of the House of
    Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works
    of the Senate, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104-66, as amended, set
    out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance,
    and page 42 of House Document No. 103-7.

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    16 USC Sec. 3507                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3507. Priority of laws

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      Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as
    indicating an intent on the part of the Congress to change the
    existing relationship of other Federal laws to the law of a State,
    or a political subdivision of a State, or to relieve any person of
    any obligation imposed by any law of any State, or political
    subdivision of a State. No provision of this chapter shall be
    construed to invalidate any provision of State or local law unless
    there is a direct conflict between such provision and the law of
    the State, or political subdivision of the State, so that the two
    cannot be reconciled or consistently stand together. This chapter
    shall in no way be interpreted to interfere with a State's right to
    protect, rehabilitate, preserve, and restore lands within its
    established boundary.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 8, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1658.)

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    16 USC Sec. 3508                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3508. Separability

-STATUTE-
      If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to
    any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the
    chapter and the application of such provision to other persons not
    similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected
    thereby.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 9, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1658.)

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    16 USC Sec. 3509                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3509. Repealed.

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    Sec. 3509. Repealed. Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 4(a)(3), Nov. 13, 2000,
      114 Stat. 2396.
      Section, Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 10, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1658;
    Pub. L. 106-167, Sec. 3(c)(4), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1804,
    required report to Congress before the close of the 3-year period
    beginning on Oct. 18, 1982.

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    16 USC Sec. 3510                                            01/03/2007

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    Sec. 3510. Authorization of appropriations

-STATUTE-
      There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry
    out this chapter $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through
    2010.

-SOURCE-
    (Pub. L. 97-348, Sec. 10, formerly Sec. 12, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat.
    1659; Pub. L. 101-591, Sec. 13(a), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2941;
    Pub. L. 103-461, Sec. 1(c), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4804;
    renumbered Sec. 10 and amended Pub. L. 106-514, Sec. 5, Nov. 13,
    2000, 114 Stat. 2396; Pub. L. 109-226, Sec. 5, May 25, 2006, 120
    Stat. 384.)

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                             PRIOR PROVISIONS                         
      A prior section 10 of Pub. L. 97-348 was classified to section
    3509 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 106-514.

                                AMENDMENTS                            
      2006 - Pub. L. 109-226 substituted "2006 through 2010" for "2001,
    2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005".
      2000 - Pub. L. 106-514 amended section generally. Prior to
    amendment, section read as follows: "There are authorized to be
    appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this chapter
    $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1995 to 1998."
      1994 - Pub. L. 103-461 amended section generally. Prior to
    amendment, section read as follows: "There is authorized to be
    appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this chapter not
    more than $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1990, 1991, 1992,
    and 1993."
      1990 - Pub. L. 101-591 amended section generally. Prior to
    amendment, section read as follows: "There is authorized to be
    appropriated to the Department of the Interior $1,000,000 for the
    period beginning October 1, 1982, and ending September 30, 1985,
    for purposes of carrying out sections 3503 and 3509 of this title."

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