Water Resources Development Act of 2018

To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Secretary defined. Title I—General Provisions Sec. 101. Sense of Congress regarding water resources development bills. Sec. 102. Use of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to support navigation. Sec. 103. Assessment of harbors and inland harbors. Sec. 104. Levee safety initiative reauthorization. Sec. 105. Dam safety. Sec. 106. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams. Sec. 107. Forecast-informed reservoir operations. Sec. 108. Identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development. Sec. 109. Emergency response to natural disasters. Sec. 110. Integrated water resources planning. Sec. 111. Mitigation banks. Sec. 112. Indian Tribes. Sec. 113. Columbia River. Sec. 114. Dissemination of information. Sec. 115. Non-Federal engagement and review. Sec. 116. Comprehensive backlog report. Sec. 117. Structures and facilities constructed by Secretary. Sec. 118. Transparency in administrative expenses. Sec. 119. Study of the future of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Sec. 120. Acknowledgment of credit. Sec. 121. Non-Federal implementation pilot program. Sec. 122. Study of water resources development projects by non-Federal interests. Sec. 123. Construction of water resources development projects by non-Federal interests. Sec. 124. Advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects. Sec. 125. Funding to process permits. Sec. 126. Study on economic and budgetary analyses. Sec. 127. Study of corrosion management at Corps of Engineers projects. Sec. 128. Costs in excess of Federal participation limit. Sec. 129. Report on innovative materials. Sec. 130. Study on Corps of Engineers. Sec. 131. GAO study. Sec. 132. GAO report on Alaska Native village relocation efforts due to flooding and erosion threats. Sec. 133. Study and report on expediting certain waiver processes. Sec. 134. Corps of Engineers continuing authorities program. Sec. 135. Credit in lieu of reimbursement. Sec. 136. Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule review. Sec. 137. Missouri River. Sec. 138. Access to real estate data. Sec. 139. Aquatic invasive species research. Sec. 140. Harmful algal bloom technology demonstration. Sec. 141. Bubbly Creek, Chicago ecosystem restoration. Sec. 142. Operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities. Sec. 143. Hurricane and storm damage reduction. Sec. 144. Post-disaster watershed assessments in the territories of the United States. Title II—Studies Sec. 201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies. Sec. 202. Additional studies. Sec. 203. Expedited completion of reports for certain projects. Title III—Deauthorizations, Modifications, and Related Provisions Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Backlog prevention. Sec. 303. Project modifications. Sec. 304. Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sec. 305. Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut. Sec. 306. Conveyances. Sec. 307. Clatsop County, Oregon. Sec. 308. Kissimmee River Restoration, Central and Southern Florida. Sec. 309. Lytle and Cajon Creeks, California. Sec. 310. Yuba River Basin, California. Title IV—Water Resources Infrastructure Sec. 401. Project authorizations. 2. Secretary defined In this Act, the term Secretary I General Provisions 101. Sense of Congress regarding water resources development bills It is the sense of Congress that, because the missions of the Corps of Engineers for navigation, flood control, beach erosion control and shoreline protection, hydroelectric power, recreation, water supply, environmental protection, restoration, and enhancement, and fish and wildlife mitigation benefit all Americans, and because water resources development projects are critical to maintaining the country’s economic prosperity, national security, and environmental protection, Congress should consider a water resources development bill not less often than once every Congress. 102. Use of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to support navigation (a) Availability of amounts Section 210 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2238 (1) in the section heading by striking Authorization of appropriations Funding for harbor navigation (2) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Use of collected funds in fiscal year 2029 and thereafter (1) Use of funds In addition to amounts appropriated under subsections (a) and (b), there shall be available to the Secretary, out of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, without further appropriation, for fiscal year 2029 and each fiscal year thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of subsection (a)(2). (2) Availability of amounts Amounts made available under this subsection shall remain available until expended. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 210 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2238 (1) in subsection (d)(2)(A)(i) (as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section) by striking subsection (e) subsection (f) (2) in subsection (e)(3)(B)(i) (as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section) by striking subsection (c)(2)(A) subsection (d)(2)(A) (3) in subsection (f)(2)(A)(ii) (as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section) by striking subsection (d)(2) subsection (e)(2) 103. Assessment of harbors and inland harbors Subsection (f) of section 210 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2238 (1) in paragraph (1), by striking shall assess the shall assess, and issue a report to Congress on, the (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: (C) Opportunities for beneficial use of dredged materials In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall identify potential opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials obtained from harbors and inland harbors referred to in subsection (a)(2), including projects eligible under section 1122 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1645; 33 U.S.C. 2326 . 104. Levee safety initiative reauthorization Title IX of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 ( 33 U.S.C. 3301 (1) in section 9005(g)(2)(E)(i), by striking 2015 through 2019 2019 through 2023 (2) in section 9008, by striking 2015 through 2019 2019 through 2023 105. Dam safety Section 14 of the National Dam Safety Program Act ( 33 U.S.C. 467j 2015 through 2019 2019 through 2023 106. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams Section 1177 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 ( 33 U.S.C. 467f–2 (1) in subsection (e), by striking $10,000,000 $40,000,000 (2) in subsection (f), by striking $10,000,000 $40,000,000 107. Forecast-informed reservoir operations (a) Report on forecast-Informed reservoir operations Not later than one year after the date of completion of the forecast-informed reservoir operations research study pilot program at Coyote Valley Dam, Russian River Basin, California (authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 177)), the Secretary shall issue a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on the results of the study pilot program. (b) Contents of report The Secretary shall include in the report issued under subsection (a)— (1) an analysis of the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations at Coyote Valley Dam, California; (2) an assessment of the viability of using forecast-informed reservoir operations at other dams owned or operated by the Secretary; (3) an identification of other dams owned or operated by the Secretary where forecast-informed reservoir operations may assist the Secretary in the optimization of future reservoir operations; and (4) any additional areas for future study of forecast-informed reservoir operations. 108. Identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower development (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall develop a list of existing nonpowered dams owned and operated by the Corps of Engineers that have the greatest potential for hydropower development. (b) Considerations In developing the list under subsection (a), the Secretary may consider the following: (1) The compatibility of hydropower generation with existing purposes of the dam. (2) The proximity of the dam to existing transmission resources. (3) The existence of studies to characterize environmental, cultural, and historic resources relating to the dam. (4) Whether hydropower is an authorized purpose of the dam. (c) Availability The Secretary shall provide the list developed under subsection (a) to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and make such list available to the public. 109. Emergency response to natural disasters (a) In general Section 5(a)(1) of the Act of August 18, 1941 ( 33 U.S.C. 701n(a)(1) (1) by striking strengthening, raising, extending, or other modification thereof strengthening, raising, extending, realigning, or other modification thereof (2) by striking structure or project damaged or destroyed by wind, wave, or water action of other than an ordinary nature to the design level of protection when, in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers, structure or project damaged or destroyed by wind, wave, or water action of other than an ordinary nature to either the pre-storm level or the design level of protection, whichever provides greater protection, when, in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers, (b) Duration Section 156(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5f(e)) is amended by striking 6 years 9 years 110. Integrated water resources planning In carrying out a water resources development feasibility study, the Secretary shall consult with local governments in the watershed covered by such study to determine if local water management plans exist, or are under development, for the purposes of stormwater management, water quality improvement, aquifer recharge, or water reuse. 111. Mitigation banks (a) Definition of mitigation bank In this section, the term mitigation bank (b) Guidance The Secretary shall issue guidance on the use of mitigation banks to meet requirements for water resources development projects in order to update mitigation bank credit release schedules to— (1) support the goal of achieving efficient permitting and maintaining appropriate environmental protections; and (2) promote increased transparency in the use of mitigation banks. (c) Requirements The guidance issued under subsection (b) shall— (1) be consistent with— (A) part 230 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations; (B) section 906 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2283 (C) part 332 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations; and (D) section 314(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 ( Public Law 108–136 33 U.S.C. 1344 (2) provide for— (A) the mitigation bank sponsor to provide sufficient financial assurances to ensure a high level of confidence that the compensatory mitigation project will be successfully completed, in accordance with applicable performance standards, under section 332.3(n) of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations; (B) the mitigation bank sponsor to reserve the share of mitigation bank credits required to ensure ecological performance of the mitigation bank, in accordance with section 332.8(o) of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations; and (C) all credits except for the share reserved under subparagraph (B) to be available upon completion of the construction of the mitigation bank. 112. Indian Tribes (a) Cost sharing provisions for the territories and Indian Tribes Section 1156(a)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2310(a)(2) section 102 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 ( 25 U.S.C. 5130 section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304(e) (b) Written agreement requirement for water resources projects Section 221(b)(1) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b(b)(1)) is amended by striking a federally recognized Indian tribe and, as defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1602 an Indian tribe, as defined in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304(e) 113. Columbia River (a) Bonneville Dam, Oregon Section 1178(c)(1)(A) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1675) is amended by striking may provide assistance may provide assistance, which may include housing and related improvements, (b) John Day Dam, Washington and Oregon (1) In general The Secretary shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, conduct a study to determine the extent to which Indian Tribes have been displaced as a result of the construction of the John Day Dam, Columbia River, Washington and Oregon, as authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 179), including an assessment of effects related to housing and related improvements. (2) Additional actions If the Secretary determines, based on the study under paragraph (1), that assistance is required, the Secretary may use all existing authorities of the Secretary to provide assistance, which may include housing and related improvements, to Indian Tribes displaced as a result of the construction of the John Day Dam, Columbia River, Washington and Oregon. (3) Repeal Section 1178(c)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1675) is repealed. (c) The Dalles Dam, Washington and Oregon The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall complete a village development plan for any Indian Tribe displaced as a result of the construction of the Dalles Dam, Columbia River, Washington and Oregon, as authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 179). 114. Dissemination of information (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress plays a central role in identifying, prioritizing, and authorizing vital water resources infrastructure activities throughout the United States. (2) The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–121 (3) Section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2282d (A) publish a notice in the Federal Register that requests from non-Federal interests proposed feasibility studies and proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies for inclusion in the report; and (B) review the proposals submitted and include in the report those proposed feasibility studies and proposed modifications that meet the criteria for inclusion established under such section 7001. (4) Congress will use the information provided in the annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development to determine authorization needs and priorities for purposes of water resources development legislation. (5) To ensure that Congress can gain a thorough understanding of the water resources development needs and priorities of the United States, it is important that the Secretary take sufficient steps to ensure that non-Federal interests are made aware of the new annual report process, including the need for non-Federal interests to submit proposals during the Secretary’s annual request for proposals in order for such proposals to be eligible for consideration by Congress. (b) Dissemination of process information The Secretary shall develop, support, and implement education and awareness efforts for non-Federal interests with respect to the annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development required under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2282d (1) develop and disseminate technical assistance materials, seminars, and guidance on the annual process as it relates to non-Federal interests; (2) provide written notice to local elected officials and previous and potential non-Federal interests on the annual process and on opportunities to address local water resources challenges through the missions and authorities of the Corps of Engineers; (3) issue guidance for non-Federal interests to assist such interests in developing proposals for water resources development projects that satisfy the requirements of such section 7001; and (4) provide, at the request of a non-Federal interest, assistance with researching and identifying existing project authorizations and Corps of Engineers decision documents. 115. Non-Federal engagement and review (a) Public notice (1) In general Prior to developing and issuing any new or revised implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law, the Secretary shall issue a public notice that— (A) informs potentially interested non-Federal stakeholders of the Secretary’s intent to develop and issue such guidance; and (B) provides an opportunity for interested non-Federal stakeholders to engage with, and provide input and recommendations to, the Secretary on the development and issuance of such guidance. (2) Issuance of notice The Secretary shall issue the notice under paragraph (1) through a posting on a publicly accessible website dedicated to providing notice on the development and issuance of implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law. (b) Stakeholder engagement (1) Input The Secretary shall allow a minimum of 60 days after issuance of the public notice under subsection (a) for non-Federal stakeholders to provide input and recommendations to the Secretary, prior to finalizing implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law. (2) Outreach The Secretary may, as appropriate (as determined by the Secretary), reach out to non-Federal stakeholders and circulate drafts of implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law for informal feedback and recommendations. (c) Development of guidance When developing implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law, the Secretary shall take into consideration the input and recommendations received from non-Federal stakeholders, and make the final guidance available to the public on-line on a publicly accessible website. (d) Covered water resources development law In this section, the term covered water resources development law (1) the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014; (2) the Water Resources Development Act of 2016; (3) this Act; and (4) any Federal water resources development law enacted after the date of enactment of this Act. 116. Comprehensive backlog report Section 1001(b)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 579a(b)(4) (1) in the header, by inserting and operation and maintenance backlog (2) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) In general The Secretary shall compile and publish— (i) a complete list of all projects and separable elements of projects of the Corps of Engineers that are authorized for construction but have not been completed; and (ii) a list of major Federal operation and maintenance needs of projects and properties under the control of the Corps of Engineers. ; (3) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in the heading, by inserting backlog information (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking subparagraph (A) subparagraph (A)(i) (4) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) Required operation and maintenance information The Secretary shall include on the list developed under subparagraph (A)(ii), for each project and property under the control of the Corps of Engineers on that list— (i) the authority under which the project was authorized or the property was acquired by the Corps of Engineers; (ii) a brief description of the project or property; (iii) an estimate of the Federal costs to meet the major operation and maintenance needs at the project or property; and (iv) an estimate of unmet or deferred operation and maintenance needs at the project or property. ; and (5) in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated— (A) in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit a copy of the list For fiscal year 2019, and biennially thereafter, in conjunction with the President’s annual budget submission to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary shall submit a copy of the lists (B) in clause (ii), by striking list lists 117. Structures and facilities constructed by Secretary Section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 ( 33 U.S.C. 408 (d) Work defined For the purposes of this section, the term work . 118. Transparency in administrative expenses Section 1012(b)(1) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2315a(b)(1) The Secretary Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 119. Study of the future of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (a) In general The Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to convene a committee of experts to carry out a comprehensive study on— (1) the ability of the Corps of Engineers to carry out its statutory missions and responsibilities, and the potential effects of transferring the functions (including regulatory obligations), personnel, assets, and civilian staff responsibilities of the Secretary relating to civil works from the Department of Defense to a new or existing agency or subagency of the Federal Government, including how such a transfer might affect the Federal Government’s ability to meet the current statutory missions and responsibilities of the Corps of Engineers; and (2) improving the Corps of Engineers’ project delivery processes, including recommendations for such improvements, taking into account factors including— (A) the effect of the annual appropriations process on the ability of the Corps of Engineers to efficiently secure and carry out contracts for water resources projects and perform regulatory obligations; (B) the effect that the current Corps of Engineers leadership and geographic structure at the division and district levels has on its ability to carry out its missions in a cost-effective manner; and (C) the effect of the frequency of rotations of senior leaders of the Corps of Engineers and how such frequency affects the function of the district. (b) Considerations The study carried out under subsection (a) shall include consideration of— (1) effects on the national security of the United States; (2) the ability of the Corps of Engineers to maintain sufficient engineering capability and capacity to assist ongoing and future operations of the United States armed services; and (3) emergency and natural disaster response obligations of the Federal Government that are carried out by the Corps of Engineers. (c) Consultation The agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall require the National Academy to, in carrying out the study, consult with— (1) the Department of Defense, including the Secretary of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; (2) the Department of Transportation; (3) the Environmental Protection Agency; (4) the Department of Homeland Security; (5) the Office of Management and Budget; (6) other appropriate Federal agencies; (7) professional and nongovernmental organizations; and (8) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (d) Submission to Congress The Secretary shall submit the final report of the National Academy containing the findings of the study carried out under subsection (a) to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. 120. Acknowledgment of credit Section 7007(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1277; 128 Stat. 1226) is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding section 221(a)(4)(C)(i) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b(a)(4)(C)(i)), the Secretary may provide credit for work carried out during the period beginning on November 8, 2007, and ending on the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 121. Non-Federal implementation pilot program Section 1043(b)(8) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2201 2015 through 2019 2019 through 2023 122. Study of water resources development projects by non-Federal interests Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2231 (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting federally authorized feasibility study (2) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Submission to Congress (1) Review and submission of studies to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of a feasibility study of a project under subsection (a)(1), 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— (A) the results of the Secretary’s review of the study under subsection (b), including a determination of whether the project is feasible; (B) any recommendations the Secretary may have concerning the plan or design of the project; and (C) any conditions the Secretary may require for construction of the project. (2) Limitation The completion of the review by the Secretary of a feasibility study that has been submitted under subsection (a)(1) may not be delayed as a result of consideration being given to changes in policy or priority with respect to project consideration. ; and (3) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) Review and technical assistance (1) Review The Secretary may accept and expend funds provided by non-Federal interests to undertake reviews, inspections, certifications, and other activities that are the responsibility of the Secretary in carrying out this section. (2) Technical assistance At the request of a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall provide to the non-Federal interest technical assistance relating to any aspect of a feasibility study if the non-Federal interest contracts with the Secretary to pay all costs of providing such technical assistance. (3) Limitation Funds provided by non-Federal interests under this subsection shall not be eligible for credit under subsection (d) or reimbursement. (4) Impartial decisionmaking In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted from a non-Federal interest will not affect the impartial decisionmaking of the Secretary, either substantively or procedurally. . 123. Construction of water resources development projects by non-Federal interests Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2232 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting federally authorized water resources development project (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting , except as provided in paragraph (3) (C) by adding at the end the following: (3) Permit exception (A) In general For a project described in subsection (a)(1) or subsection (a)(3), or a separable element thereof, with respect to which a written agreement described in subparagraph (B) has been entered into, a non-Federal interest that carries out a project under this section shall not be required to obtain any Federal permits or approvals that would not be required if the Secretary carried out the project or separable element unless significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns or compliance have arisen since development of the project recommendation. (B) Written agreement For purposes of this paragraph, a written agreement shall provide that the non-Federal interest shall comply with the same legal and technical requirements that would apply if the project or separable element were carried out by the Secretary, including all mitigation required to offset environmental impacts of the project or separable element as determined by the Secretary. (C) Certifications Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if a non-Federal interest carrying out a project under this section would, in the absence of a written agreement entered into under this paragraph, be required to obtain a certification from a State under Federal law to carry out the project, such certification shall still be required if a written agreement is entered into with respect to the project under this paragraph. ; and (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (C) in the case of reimbursement, appropriations are provided by Congress for such purpose. ; and (B) in paragraph (5)— (i) by striking flood damage reduction water resources development (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking for a discrete segment of a for carrying out a discrete segment of a federally authorized (iii) in subparagraph (D), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting to be carried out project 124. Advanced funds for water resources development studies and projects (a) Contributions by States and political subdivisions for immediate use on authorized flood-Control work; repayment The Act of October 15, 1940 (54 Stat. 1176; 33 U.S.C. 701h–1 (1) by striking a flood-control project duly adopted and authorized by law a federally authorized water resources development project, (2) by striking such work such project (3) by striking from appropriations which may be provided by Congress for flood-control work if appropriations are provided by Congress for such purpose (4) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of this Act, the term State 25 U.S.C. 5304(e) (b) No adverse effect on processes In implementing any provision of law that authorizes a non-Federal interest to provide, advance, or contribute funds to the Secretary for the development or implementation of a water resources development project (including sections 203 and 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2231 33 U.S.C. 701h 33 U.S.C. 701h–1 (1) the process or timeline for development and implementation of other water resources development projects by other non-Federal entities that do not use such authorities; or (2) the process for including such projects in the President’s annual budget submission to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. (c) Advances by private parties; repayment Section 11 of the Act of March 3, 1925 (Chapter 467; 33 U.S.C. 561 125. Funding to process permits Section 214(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 ( 33 U.S.C. 2352(a) (1) in paragraph (3), by striking 10 years 12 years (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking 4 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph December 31, 2022 (B) by striking carry out a study carry out a followup study 126. Study on economic and budgetary analyses (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to— (1) carry out a study on the economic principles and analytical methodologies currently used by or applied to the Corps of Engineers to formulate, evaluate, and budget for water resources development projects; and (2) make recommendations to Congress on potential changes to such principles and methodologies to improve transparency, return on Federal investment, cost savings, and prioritization, in the formulation, evaluation, and budgeting of such projects. (b) Considerations The study under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an analysis of the current economic principles and analytical methodologies used by or applied to the Corps of Engineers in determining the total benefits and total costs during the formulation of, and plan selection for, a water resources development project; (2) an analysis of improvements or alternatives to how the Corps of Engineers utilizes the National Economic Development, Regional Economic Development, Environmental Quality, and Other Social Effects accounts developed by the Institute for Water Resources of the Corps of Engineers in the formulation of, and plan selection for, such projects; (3) an analysis of whether such principles and methodologies fully account for all of the potential benefits of project alternatives, including any reasonably associated benefits of such alternatives that are not contrary to law, Federal policy, or sound water resources management; (4) an analysis of whether such principles and methodologies fully account for all of the costs of project alternatives, including potential societal costs, such as lost ecosystem services, and full lifecycle costs for such alternatives; and (5) an analysis of the methodologies utilized by the Federal Government in setting and applying discount rates for benefit-cost analyses used in the formulation, evaluation, and budgeting of Corps of Engineers water resources development projects. (c) Publication The agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall require the National Academy of Sciences to, not later than 30 days after the completion of the study— (1) submit a report containing the results of the study and the recommendations to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (2) make a copy of such report available on a publicly accessible website. (d) Sense of Congress on budgetary evaluation metrics and transparency It is the sense of Congress that the President, in the formulation of the annual budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works), should submit to Congress a budget that— (1) aligns the assessment of the potential benefit-cost ratio for budgeting water resources development projects with that used by the Corps of Engineers during project plan formulation and evaluation pursuant to section 80 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 1962d–17 (2) demonstrates the transparent criteria and metrics utilized by the President in the evaluation and selection of water resources development projects included in the budget request. 127. Study of corrosion management at Corps of Engineers projects (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 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 study of corrosion management efforts at projects and properties under the control of the Corps of Engineers. (b) Requirements The study under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an analysis of— (A) asset management protocols that are utilized by the Corps of Engineers, including protocols that examine both asset integrity and the integration of corrosion management efforts within the asset lifecycle, which includes the stages of design, manufacturing and construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning; (B) available corrosion prevention technologies that may be used at projects and properties under the control of the Corps of Engineers; (C) corrosion-related asset failures and the management protocols of the Corps of Engineers to incorporate lessons learned from such failures into work and management practices; (D) training of Corps of Engineers employees with respect to, and best practices for, identifying and preventing corrosion at projects and properties under the control of the Corps of Engineers; and (E) the estimated costs and anticipated benefits, including safety benefits, associated with the integration of corrosion management efforts within the asset lifecycle; and (2) a description of Corps of Engineers, stakeholder, and expert perspectives on the effectiveness of corrosion management efforts to reduce the incidence of corrosion at projects and properties under the control of the Corps of Engineers. 128. Costs in excess of Federal participation limit Section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 ( 33 U.S.C. 701r , and if such amount is not sufficient to cover the costs included in the Federal cost share for a project, as determined by the Secretary, the non-Federal interest shall be responsible for any such costs that exceed such amount 129. Report on innovative materials Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes activities conducted by the Corps of Engineers at centers of expertise, technology centers, technical centers, research and development centers, and similar facilities and organizations relating to the testing, research, development, identification, and recommended uses for innovative materials in water resources development projects. 130. Study on Corps of Engineers Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that— (1) describes the capacity and preparedness of the Corps of Engineers workforce, including challenges related to diversity, recruitment, retention, retirements, credentialing, professional development, on-the-job training, and other readiness-related gaps in ensuring a fully prepared 21st century Corps of Engineers workforce; and (2) contains an assessment of the existing technology used by the Corps of Engineers, the effects of inefficiencies in the Corps’ current technology usage, and recommendations for improved technology or tools to accomplish its missions and responsibilities. 131. GAO study (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 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 study of the consideration by the Corps of Engineers of natural features and nature-based features in the study of the feasibility of projects for flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration. (b) Considerations The study under subsection (a) shall include— (1) a description of guidance or instructions issued, and other measures taken, by the Secretary and the Chief of Engineers to consider natural features and nature-based features in project feasibility studies; (2) an assessment of the costs, benefits, impacts, and trade-offs associated with natural features and nature-based features recommended by the Secretary for flood risk reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, and the effectiveness of those natural features and nature-based features; (3) a description of any statutory, fiscal, regulatory, or other policy barriers to the appropriate consideration and use of a full array of natural features and nature-based features; and (4) any recommendations for changes to statutory, fiscal, regulatory, or other policies to improve the use of natural features and nature-based features by the Corps of Engineers. (c) Definitions In this section, the terms natural feature nature-based feature 33 U.S.C. 2289a 132. GAO report on Alaska Native village relocation efforts due to flooding and erosion threats (a) Definition of Alaska Native village In this section, the term Alaska Native village 43 U.S.C. 1602 (b) Report The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on efforts to relocate Alaska Native villages due to flooding and erosion threats that updates the report of the Comptroller General entitled Alaska Native Villages: Limited Progress Has Been Made on Relocating Villages Threatened by Flooding and Erosion (c) Inclusions The report under subsection (b) shall include— (1) a summary of flooding and erosion threats to Alaska Native villages throughout the State of Alaska, based on information from— (A) the Corps of Engineers; (B) the Denali Commission; and (C) any other relevant sources of information as the Comptroller General determines to be appropriate; (2) the status of efforts to relocate Alaska Native villages due to flooding and erosion threats; and (3) any other issues relating to flooding and erosion threats to, or relocation of, Alaska Native villages, as the Comptroller General determines to be appropriate. 133. Study and report on expediting certain waiver processes Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete and submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report based on the results of a study on the best options available to the Secretary to implement the waiver process for the non-Federal cost share under section 116 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 ( Public Law 111–85 134. Corps of Engineers continuing authorities program Section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 ( 33 U.S.C. 577 (1) in subsection (a), by striking $50,000,000 $62,500,000 (2) in subsection (b), by striking $10,000,000 $12,500,000 135. Credit in lieu of reimbursement Section 1022 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2225 1022. Credit in lieu of reimbursement (a) Requests for credits With respect to an authorized flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, that has been constructed by a non-Federal interest under section 211 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 ( 33 U.S.C. 701b–13 (b) Application of credits At the request of the non-Federal interest, the Secretary may apply such credit to the share of the cost of the non-Federal interest of carrying out other flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects or studies. . 136. Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule review The Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall expedite completion of the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule to coincide with the completion of the Herbert Hoover Dike project, and may consider all relevant aspects of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan described in section 601 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680). 137. Missouri River (a) IRC report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report regarding the impacts of interception-rearing complex construction on the navigation, flood control, and other authorized purposes set forth in the Missouri River Master Manual, and on the population recovery of the pallid sturgeon. (b) No additional IRC construction Until the report under subsection (a) is submitted, no additional interception-rearing complex construction is authorized. 138. Access to real estate data (a) In general As soon as is practicable, using available funds, the Secretary shall make publicly available, including on a publicly accessible website, information relating to all real property with respect to which the Corps of Engineers holds an interest. The information shall include standardized real estate plat descriptions and geospatial information. (b) Limitation Nothing in this section may be construed to compel or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by the Secretary to be confidential, privileged, national security, or personal information, or information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law. 139. Aquatic invasive species research (a) In General As part of the ongoing activities of the Engineer Research and Development Center to address the spread and impacts of aquatic invasive species, the Secretary shall undertake research on the management and eradication of aquatic invasive species, including Asian carp and zebra mussels. (b) Locations In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall work with Corps of Engineers district offices representing diverse geographical regions of the continental United States that are impacted by aquatic invasive species, such as the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts and the Great Lakes. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report recommending a plan to address the spread and impacts of aquatic invasive species. 140. Harmful algal bloom technology demonstration (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Engineer Research and Development Center of the Chief of Engineers, shall implement a 5-year harmful algal bloom technology development demonstration under the Aquatic Nuisance Research Program. To the extent practicable, the Corps of Engineers shall support research that will identify and develop improved strategies for early detection, prevention, and management techniques and procedures to reduce the occurrence and effects of harmful algal blooms in the Nation’s water resources. (b) Scalability requirement The Secretary shall ensure that technologies identified, tested, and deployed under the harmful algal bloom program technology development demonstration have the ability to scale up to meet the needs of harmful-algal-bloom-related events. 141. Bubbly Creek, Chicago ecosystem restoration The Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate ecosystem restoration activities at the South Fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River (commonly known as Bubbly Creek). 142. Operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities (a) In general Section 314 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 ( 33 U.S.C. 2321 (1) in the heading by inserting navigation and hydroelectric facilities (2) in the first sentence, by striking Activities currently performed (a) In general Activities currently performed ; (3) in subsection (a) (as designated by paragraph (2)), by inserting navigation or hydroelectric (4) in the second sentence, by striking This section (b) Major maintenance contracts allowed This section ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (c) Exclusion This section does not— (1) apply to a navigation facility that was under contract on or before the date of enactment of this subsection with a non-Federal interest to perform operations or maintenance; and (2) prohibit the Secretary from contracting out commercial activities after the date of enactment of this subsection at a navigation facility. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents contained in section 1(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4604) is amended by striking the item relating to section 314 and inserting the following: Sec. 314. Operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities. . 143. Hurricane and storm damage reduction Section 156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 ( 42 U.S.C. 1962d–5f (1) by striking Notwithstanding (1) In general Notwithstanding ; and (2) by (2) Timing The 15 additional years under paragraph (1) shall begin on the date of initiation of construction of congressionally authorized nourishment. . 144. Post-disaster watershed assessments in the territories of the United States Section 3025 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2267b (e) Assessments in the territories of the United States (1) In general For any major disaster declared in the territories of the United States before the date of enactment of this subsection, all activities in the territory carried out or undertaken pursuant to the authorities described under this section shall be conducted at full Federal expense unless the President determines that the territory has the ability to pay the cost share for an assessment under this section without the use of non-Federal funds or loans. (2) Territories defined In this subsection, the term territories of the United States 33 U.S.C. 2310(a)(1) . II Studies 201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies The Secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study for the following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes, as identified in the reports titled Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development 33 U.S.C. 2282d (1) Cave Buttes Dam, Arizona Project for flood risk management, Phoenix, Arizona. (2) San Diego River, California Project for flood risk management, navigation, and ecosystem restoration, San Diego, California. (3) J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, Louisiana Project for navigation, J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, Louisiana. (4) Northshore, Louisiana Project for flood risk management, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. (5) Ouachita-Black Rivers, Louisiana Project for navigation, Little River, Louisiana. (6) Chautauqua Lake, New York Project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management, Chautauqua, New York. (7) Trinity River and Tributaries, Texas Project for navigation, Liberty, Texas. (8) West Cell Levee, Texas Project for flood risk management, Irving, Texas. (9) Coastal Virginia, Virginia Project for flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and navigation, Coastal Virginia. (10) Tangier Island, Virginia Project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Tangier Island, Virginia. 202. Additional studies (a) Lower Mississippi River; Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to carry out studies to determine the feasibility of habitat restoration for each of the eight reaches identified as priorities in the report prepared by the Secretary pursuant to section 402 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, titled Lower Mississippi River Resource Assessment; Final Assessment In Response to Section 402 of WRDA 2000 (2) Consultation The Secretary shall consult with the Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee during each feasibility study carried out under paragraph (1). (b) St. Louis Riverfront, Meramec River Basin, Missouri and Illinois (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to carry out studies to determine the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management in Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe Counties, Illinois, St. Louis City, and St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Crawford, Dent, Washington, Iron, St. Francois, St. Genevieve, Osage, Reynolds, and Texas Counties, Missouri. (2) Continuation of existing study Any study carried out under paragraph (1) shall be considered a continuation of the study being carried out under Committee Resolution 2642 of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, adopted June 21, 2000. 203. Expedited completion of reports for certain projects (a) Feasibility reports The Secretary shall expedite the completion of a feasibility study for each of the following projects, and if the Secretary determines that the project is justified in a completed report, may proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of the project: (1) Project for riverbank stabilization, Selma, Alabama. (2) Project for ecosystem restoration, Three Mile Creek, Alabama. (3) Project for navigation, Nome, Alaska. (4) Project for flood diversion, Seward, Alaska. (5) Project for navigation, Three Rivers, Arkansas. (6) Project for flood control, water conservation, and related purposes, Coyote Valley Dam, California. (7) Project for flood risk management, Lower Cache Creek, California. (8) Project for flood risk management, Lower San Joaquin River, California, as described in section 1322(b)(2)(F) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1707) (second phase of feasibility study). (9) Project for flood risk management, South San Francisco, California. (10) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem restoration, Tijuana River, California. (11) Project for flood risk management in East Hartford, Connecticut. (12) Project for flood risk management in Hartford, Connecticut. (13) Projects under the Comprehensive Flood Mitigation Study for the Delaware River Basin. (14) Project for ecosystem restoration, Lake Apopka, Florida. (15) Project for ecosystem restoration, Kansas River Weir, Kansas. (16) Project for water resource improvements, Willamette River Basin, Fern Ridge, Oregon. (17) Project for ecosystem restoration, Resacas at Brownsville, Texas. (18) Project for navigation, Norfolk Harbor, Virginia. (19) Project for coastal storm risk management, Norfolk, Virginia. (20) Project for navigation, Tacoma Harbor, Washington. (b) Lower San Joaquin River, California In expediting completion of the second phase of the Lower San Joaquin River feasibility study under subsection (a)(8), the Secretary shall review and give priority to any plans and designs requested by non-Federal interests and incorporate such plans and designs into the Federal study if the Secretary determines that such plans and designs are consistent with Federal standards. (c) Post-authorization change reports The Secretary shall expedite completion of a post-authorization change report for the following projects: (1) Project for flood risk management, San Luis Rey River Flood Control Protection Project, California. (2) Project for flood risk management, Success Reservoir Enlargement Project, California. (3) Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir, Central Everglades Planning Project, Florida. (4) Project for navigation, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. (d) Upper Mississippi River protection Section 2010 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1270) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Considerations In carrying out a disposition study with respect to the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, including a disposition study under section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 ( 33 U.S.C. 549a (1) the feasibility of carrying out modifications to the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to— (A) preserve and enhance recreational opportunities and the health of the ecosystem; and (B) maintain the benefits to the natural ecosystem and human environment; and (2) the preservation of any portion of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam necessary to maintain flood control. . III Deauthorizations, Modifications, and Related Provisions 301. (a) Purposes The purposes of this section are— (1) to identify $3,000,000,000 in water resources development projects authorized by Congress that are no longer viable for construction due to— (A) a lack of local support; (B) a lack of available Federal or non-Federal resources; or (C) an authorizing purpose that is no longer relevant or feasible; (2) to create an expedited and definitive process for Congress to deauthorize water resources development projects that are no longer viable for construction; and (3) to allow the continued authorization of water resources development projects that are viable for construction. (b) Interim deauthorization list (1) In general The Secretary shall develop an interim deauthorization list that identifies— (A) each water resources development project, or separable element of a project, authorized for construction before November 8, 2007, for which— (i) planning, design, or construction was not initiated before the date of enactment of this Act; or (ii) planning, design, or construction was initiated before the date of enactment of this Act, but for which no funds, Federal or non-Federal, were obligated for planning, design, or construction of the project or separable element of the project during the current fiscal year or any of the 6 preceding fiscal years; (B) each project or separable element identified and included on a list to Congress for deauthorization pursuant to section 1001(b)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 579a(b)(2) (C) any project or separable element for which the non-Federal sponsor of such project or separable element submits a request for inclusion on the list. (2) Public comment and consultation (A) In general The Secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the Governors of each applicable State on the interim deauthorization list developed under paragraph (1). (B) Comment period The public comment period shall be 90 days. (3) Submission to Congress; publication Not later than 90 days after the date of the close of the comment period under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall— (A) submit a revised interim deauthorization list to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) publish the revised interim deauthorization list in the Federal Register. (c) Final deauthorization list (1) In general The Secretary shall develop a final deauthorization list of water resources development projects, or separable elements of projects, from the revised interim deauthorization list described in subsection (b)(3). (2) Deauthorization amount (A) Proposed final list The Secretary shall prepare a proposed final deauthorization list of projects and separable elements of projects that have, in the aggregate, an estimated Federal cost to complete that is at least $3,000,000,000. (B) Determination of Federal cost to complete For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Federal cost to complete shall take into account any allowances authorized by section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2280 (3) Identification of projects (A) Sequencing of projects (i) In general The Secretary shall identify projects and separable elements of projects for inclusion on the proposed final deauthorization list according to the order in which the projects and separable elements of the projects were authorized, beginning with the earliest authorized projects and separable elements of projects and ending with the latest project or separable element of a project necessary to meet the aggregate amount under paragraph (2)(A). (ii) Factors to consider The Secretary may identify projects and separable elements of projects in an order other than that established by clause (i) if the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, that a project or separable element of a project is critical for interests of the United States, based on the possible impact of the project or separable element of the project on public health and safety, the national economy, or the environment. (iii) Consideration of public comments In making determinations under clause (ii), the Secretary shall consider any comments received under subsection (b)(2). (B) Appendix The Secretary shall include as part of the proposed final deauthorization list an appendix that— (i) identifies each project or separable element of a project on the interim deauthorization list developed under subsection (b) that is not included on the proposed final deauthorization list; and (ii) describes the reasons why the project or separable element is not included on the proposed final list. (4) Public comment and consultation (A) In general The Secretary shall solicit comments from the public and the Governor of each applicable State on the proposed final deauthorization list and appendix developed under paragraphs (2) and (3). (B) Comment period The public comment period shall be 90 days. (5) Submission of final list to Congress; publication Not later than 120 days after the date of the close of the comment period under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall— (A) submit a final deauthorization list and an appendix to the final deauthorization list in a report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) publish the final deauthorization list and the appendix to the final deauthorization list in the Federal Register. (d) Deauthorization; Congressional review (1) In general After the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of submission of the final deauthorization list and appendix under subsection (c), a project or separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list is hereby deauthorized, unless Congress passes a joint resolution disapproving the final deauthorization list prior to the end of such period. (2) Non-Federal contributions (A) In general A project or separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list under subsection (c) shall not be deauthorized under this subsection if, before the expiration of the 180-day period referred to in paragraph (1), the non-Federal interest for the project or separable element of the project provides sufficient funds to complete the project or separable element of the project. (B) Treatment of projects Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), each project and separable element of a project identified in the final deauthorization list shall be treated as deauthorized for purposes of the aggregate deauthorization amount specified in subsection (c)(2)(A). (3) Projects identified in appendix A project or separable element of a project identified in the appendix to the final deauthorization list shall remain subject to future deauthorization by Congress. (e) Special rule for projects receiving funds for post-authorization study A project or separable element of a project may not be identified on the interim deauthorization list developed under subsection (b), or the final deauthorization list developed under subsection (c), if the project or separable element received funding for a post-authorization study during the current fiscal year or any of the 6 preceding fiscal years. (f) General provisions (1) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (A) Post-authorization study The term post-authorization study (i) a feasibility report developed under section 905 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2282 (ii) a feasibility study, as defined in section 105(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2215(d) (iii) a review conducted under section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 ( 33 U.S.C. 549a (I) demonstrates a Federal interest; and (II) requires additional analysis for the project or separable element. (B) Water resources development project The term water resources development project (2) Treatment of project modifications For purposes of this section, if an authorized water resources development project or separable element of the project has been modified by an Act of Congress, the date of the authorization of the project or separable element shall be deemed to be the date of the most recent modification. 302. Backlog prevention (a) Project deauthorization (1) In general A water resources development project, or separable element of such a project, authorized for construction by this Act shall not be authorized after the last day of the 10-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act unless— (A) funds have been obligated for construction of, or a post-authorization study for, such project or separable element during that period; or (B) the authorization contained in this Act has been modified by a subsequent Act of Congress. (2) Identification of projects Not later than 60 days after the expiration of the 10-year period referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that identifies the projects deauthorized under paragraph (1). (b) Report to Congress Not later than 60 days after the expiration of the 12-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, 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 available to the public, a report that contains— (1) a list of any water resources development projects authorized by this Act for which construction has not been completed during that period; (2) a description of the reasons the projects were not completed; (3) a schedule for the completion of the projects based on expected levels of appropriations; and (4) a 5-year and 10-year projection of construction backlog and any recommendations to Congress regarding how to mitigate current problems and the backlog. (c) Clarification Section 6003(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 579c(a) 7-year 10-year 303. Project modifications (a) Consistency with reports Congress finds that the project modifications described in this section are in accordance with the reports submitted to Congress by the Secretary under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 ( 33 U.S.C. 2282d Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development (b) Modifications (1) Harbor/South Bay, California Section 219(f)(43) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (113 Stat. 337; 114 Stat. 2763A–220) is amended by striking $35,000,000 $70,000,000 (2) Lakes Marion and Moultrie, South Carolina Section 219(f)(25) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 2763A–220; 117 Stat. 1838; 130 Stat. 1677) is amended by striking $60,000,000 $89,550,000 304. Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin The portion of the project for navigation, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, authorized by the first section of the Act of March 3, 1843 (5 Stat. 619; chapter 85), consisting of the navigation channel within the Menomonee River that extends from the 16th Street Bridge upstream to the upper limit of the authorized navigation channel and described as follows is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act: (1) Beginning at a point in the channel just downstream of the 16th Street Bridge, N383219.703, E2521152.527. (2) Thence running westerly along the channel about 2,530.2 feet to a point, N383161.314, E2518620.712. (3) Thence running westerly by southwesterly along the channel about 591.7 feet to a point at the upstream limit of the existing project, N383080.126, E2518036.371. (4) Thence running northerly along the upstream limit of the existing project about 80.5 feet to a point, N383159.359, E2518025.363. (5) Thence running easterly by northeasterly along the channel about 551.2 feet to a point, N383235.185, E2518571.108. (6) Thence running easterly along the channel about 2,578.9 feet to a point, N383294.677, E2521150.798. (7) Thence running southerly across the channel about 74.3 feet to the point of origin. 305. Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut That portion of the project for navigation, Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by the Act of June 18, 1878 (20 Stat. 158), and modified by the Act of August 11, 1888 (25 Stat. 401), the Act of March 3, 1899 (30 Stat. 1122), the Act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 633), and the Act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 919), and lying upstream of a line commencing at point N627942.09, E879709.18 thence running southwesterly about 125 feet to a point N627832.03, E879649.91 is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. 306. Conveyances (a) Cheatham County, Tennessee (1) Conveyance authorized The Secretary may convey to Cheatham County, Tennessee (in this subsection referred to as the Grantee (2) Deed The conveyance of property under this subsection shall be accomplished using a quitclaim deed and upon such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the United States, to include retaining the right to inundate with water any land transferred under this subsection. (3) Consideration The Grantee shall pay to the Secretary an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the land conveyed under this subsection, as determined by the Secretary. (4) Subject to existing easements and other interests The conveyance of property under this section shall be subject to all existing easements, rights-of-way, and leases that are in effect as of the date of the conveyance. (b) Nashville, Tennessee (1) Conveyance authorized The Secretary may convey, without consideration, to the City of Nashville, Tennessee (in this subsection referred to as the City (2) Conveyance agreement A quit claim deed shall be used to convey real property under this subsection upon the terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary and the City. The deed shall provide that in the event the City, its successors, or assigns cease to maintain improvements for recreation included in the conveyance or otherwise utilize the real property conveyed for purposes other than recreation and compatible flood risk management, the City, its successor, or assign shall repay to the United States the Federal share of the cost of constructing the improvements for recreation under the agreement between the United States and the City dated December 8, 1981, increased as necessary to account for inflation. (c) Generally applicable provisions (1) Survey to obtain legal description The exact acreage and the legal description of any real property to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. (2) Applicability of property screening provisions Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to any conveyance under this section. (3) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require that any conveyance under this section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (4) Costs of conveyance An entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with the conveyance. (5) Liability An entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or after the date of the conveyance, on real property conveyed. The United States shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out, before such date, on the real property conveyed. 307. Clatsop County, Oregon The portions of the project for raising and improving existing levees of Clatsop County Diking District No. 13, in Clatsop County, Oregon, authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1590), that are referred to as Christensen No. 1 Dike No. 42 and Christensen No. 2 Levee No. 43 are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. 308. Kissimmee River Restoration, Central and Southern Florida Subject to a determination by the Secretary that the costs are reasonable and allowable and that the work for which credit is requested was carried out in accordance with the laws specified in section 5014(i)(2)(A) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1331) and all other applicable Federal laws, the Secretary may credit toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the Kissimmee River project, authorized in section 101(8) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4802), the value of in-kind contributions made by the non-Federal interest with respect to the six following actions, as described in the final report of the Director of Civil Works on the Central and Southern Florida Project, Kissimmee River Restoration Project, dated April 27, 2018: (1) Shady Oaks Fish Camp land preparation. (2) Rocks Fish Camp land preparation. (3) Levee breaching of Sparks Candler and Bronson Levees. (4) Packingham Slough construction related to land acquisition. (5) Engineering analysis of River Acres engineering solution. (6) Small local levee modifications. 309. Lytle and Cajon Creeks, California That portion of the channel improvement project, Lytle and Cajon Creeks, California, authorized to be carried out as a part of the project for the Santa Ana River Basin, California, by the Act of December 22, 1944 (Chapter 665; 58 Stat. 900) that consists of five earth-filled groins commonly referred to as the Riverside Avenue groins 310. Yuba River Basin, California (a) In general The project for flood damage reduction, Yuba River Basin, California, authorized by section 101(a)(10) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 275) is modified to allow a non-Federal interest to construct a new levee to connect the existing levee with high ground. (b) Project description The levee to be constructed shall tie into the existing levee at a point Northing 2186189.2438, Easting 6703908.8657, thence running east and south along a path to be determined to a point Northing 2187849.4328, Easting 6719262.0164. (c) Cooperation agreement The Secretary shall execute a conforming amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Respecting the Sacramento River Flood Control Project with the State of California dated November 30, 1953, that is limited to changing the description of the project to reflect the modification. (d) No Federal cost (1) Review costs Before construction of the levee described in subsection (b), the Secretary may accept and expend funds received from a non-Federal interest to review the planning, engineering, and design of the levee described in subsection (b) to ensure that such planning, engineering, and design complies with Federal standards. (2) Non-Federal share The non-Federal share of the cost of constructing the levee shall be 100 percent. IV Water Resources Infrastructure 401. Project authorizations The following projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes, as identified in the reports titled Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development 33 U.S.C. 2282d (1) Navigation A. State B. C. D. 1. TX Galveston Harbor Channel Extension Project, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels Aug. 8, 2017 Federal: $10,046,000 (2) Flood risk management A. State B. C. D. 1. NY Mamaroneck-Sheldrake Rivers Dec. 14, 2017 Federal: $53,500,000 2. HI Ala Wai Canal Dec. 21, 2017 Federal: $198,962,000; (3) Hurricane and storm damage risk reduction A. State B. C. D. 1. FL St. Johns County Aug. 8, 2017 Initial Federal: $5,712,000 2. TX Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Dec. 7, 2017 Initial Federal: $2,157,202,000 3. FL St. Lucie County Dec. 15, 2017 Initial Federal: $7,097,000 (4) Flood risk management and ecosystem restoration A. State B. C. D. 1. NM Española Valley, Rio Grande May 11, 2018 Federal: $40,117,000 (5) Modifications and other projects A. State B. C. D. 1. GA Savannah Harbor Expansion Project Dec. 5, 2016 Federal: $677,613,600 2. KY Kentucky River Locks and Dams - 1, 2, 3, and 4 April 20, 2018 Federal: $0 June 1, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Water Resources Development Act of 2018 TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 102) This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify potential opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials obtained from harbors and inland harbors. (Sec. 103) The bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Levee Safety Initiative under WRDA 1986 and the dam inspection program under the National Dam Safety Program Act. (Sec. 105) The bill increases funding limits for the rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams. (Sec. 106) The Corps of Engineers shall report to Congress on the results of the forecast-informed reservoir operations research study pilot program at Coyote Valley Dam, Russian River Basin, California, no later than one year after completion of the study pilot program.(Sec. 107) The Corps of Engineers shall develop a list of its existing unpowered dams that have the greatest potential for hydropower development. (Sec. 108) The bill authorizes the use of an emergency fund to repair or restore a federally authorized hurricane or shore protective structure or project damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster to the pre-storm level of protection, instead of the design level of protection, if the pre-storm level of protection provides greater protection. (Sec. 109) The Corps of Engineers, in carrying out a water resources development feasibility study, shall consult with local governments to determine if local water management plans exist or are under development. (Sec. 110) The Corps of Engineers shall issue guidance on the use of mitigation banks to meet requirements for water resources development projects in order to update mitigation bank credit release schedules to: (1) support the goal of achieving efficient permitting and maintaining appropriate environmental protections, and (2) promote increased transparency in the use of mitigation banks. (Sec. 112) WRDA 2000 is amended to specify that assistance for Indian tribes displaced as a result of construction of the Bonneville Dam, Oregon may be in the form of housing and related improvements. The Corps of Engineers may provide assistance to tribes that have been displaced as a result of the construction of the John Day Dam, Columbia River, Washington and Oregon. The Corps of Engineers must complete a village development plan for tribes displaced as a result of the construction of the Dalles Dam, Columbia River, Washington and Oregon. (Sec. 113) The Corps of Engineers shall develop, support, and implement education and awareness efforts for nonfederal interests with respect to the annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development required under WRDA 2014. (Sec. 114) Prior to developing and issuing implementation guidance for certain water resources development laws, the Corps of Engineers shall issue a public notice that: (1) informs potentially interested nonfederal stakeholders of its intent to develop and issue such guidance, and (2) provides an opportunity for interested nonfederal stakeholders to engage with, and provide input and recommendations to, the Corps of Engineers. When developing implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law, the Corps of Engineers shall take into consideration the input and recommendations received from nonfederal stakeholders. (Sec. 115) WRDA 1986 is amended to require Interior to include in its comprehensive backlog report a list of major federal operation and maintenance needs for projects and properties under the control of the Corps of Engineers. For FY2019 and biennially thereafter, in conjunction with the President's annual budget submission to Congress, Interior shall submit information on the backlog and operation and maintenance needs to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. (Sec. 116) The prohibition on taking possession of, use of, or injury to harbor or river improvements does not apply to unimproved real estate owned or operated by the Corps of Engineers as part of a water resources development project if the Corps determines that modification of such real estate would not affect the function and usefulness of the project. (Sec. 117) The bill establishes a deadline for Interior to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to study the efficiency of the Corps of Engineers current staff salaries and administrative expense procedures. (Sec. 118) The bill provides for a study on: (1) the ability of the Corps of Engineers to carry out its statutory missions and responsibilities, and (2) improving the Corps of Engineers' project delivery processes. (Sec. 119) The bill amends WRDA 2007 to authorize Interior to provide credit for work on a project carried out by a nonfederal interest during the period beginning on November 8, 2007, and ending on the date of this bill's enactment if Interior determines that the work is integral to the project and lawfully conducted. (Sec. 120) The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 is amended to extend through FY2023 and expand the Non-Federal Implementation Pilot Program. (Sec. 121) WRDA 1986 is amended to revise provisions regarding the study of water resources development projects by nonfederal interests. (Sec. 122) A nonfederal interest constructing a water resources development project under an agreement that requires the interest to comply with the same legal and technical requirements that would apply if the project were carried out by Interior shall not be required to obtain federal permits or approvals that would not be required if Interior carried out the project unless significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns or compliance have arisen since development of the project recommendation. (Sec. 123) The Corps of Engineers may cooperate with a regional coalition of governmental entities in the preparation of comprehensive plans for development, utilization, and conservation of water and related resources. (Sec. 124) Whenever a state offers advance funds for a federally authorized water resources development project, the Corps of Engineers may receive the funds and expend them on the project. The Corps of Engineers shall repay the funds without interest. (Sec. 125) WRDA 2000 is amended to make permanent the authority of a public-utility company, natural gas company, or railroad carrier to pay to expedite a project permit. By the end of 2022, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall carry out a follow-up study of the implementation of this authority by Interior. (Sec. 126) The Corps of Engineers must contract the National Academy of Sciences to study the economic principles and analytical methodologies used by or applied to the Corps to formulate, evaluate, and budget for water resources development projects. The study must make recommendations on potential changes to such principles and methodologies to improve transparency, return on federal investment, cost savings, and prioritization. (Sec. 127) The GAO shall submit to Congress a study of corrosion management efforts at projects and properties under the control of the Corps of Engineers. (Sec. 128) The Flood Control Act of 1946 is amended to provide that if specified funding for flood control is insufficient to cover the federal cost share for a project, the nonfederal interest shall be responsible for remaining costs. (Sec. 129) The Corps of Engineers must report on its activities relating to the testing, research, development, identification, and recommended uses for innovative materials in water resources development projects. (Sec. 130) The GAO shall submit a report to Congress: describing the capacity and preparedness of the Corps of Engineers workforce; providing recommendations to improve the capacity and preparedness of the Corps of Engineers workforce; containing an assessment of the existing technology used by the Corps of Engineers, the effects of inefficiencies in the Corps' current technology usage, and recommendations for improved technology or tools to accomplish its missions and responsibilities; and describing how changes to the navigation industry workforce with which the Corps of Engineers collaborates may affect safety and operations within the navigation industry. (Sec. 131) The GAO shall report on: (1) the consideration by the Corps of Engineers of natural features and nature-based features in feasibility studies of projects for flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration; and (2) efforts to relocate Alaska Native villages due to flooding and erosion threats. (Sec. 133) The Corps of Engineers must report on the best options available to implement the waiver process for the nonfederal cost share for certain projects in Alaska for storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, and ice and glacial damage. (Sec. 134) The River and Harbor Act of 1960 is amended to increase funding limits for small river and harbor improvement projects. (Sec. 135) The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 is amended to revise provisions regarding Interior providing credit in lieu of reimbursement to a nonfederal interest for the federal cost share of certain projects. (Sec. 136) The Corps of Engineers shall expedite completion of the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule to coincide with the completion of the Herbert Hoover Dike project in Florida. (Sec. 137) The Corps of Engineers shall report on the impacts of construction on the Missouri River intended to increase the population of endangered pallid sturgeon on the authorized purposes of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System and on the sturgeon population. Additional such construction on the river is prohibited until the report is submitted. (Sec. 138) Interior must publish information on real property in which the Corps of Engineers holds an interest. (Sec. 139) The Corps of Engineers shall: (1) undertake research on the management and eradication of aquatic invasive species, including Asian carp and zebra mussels; (2) implement a five-year harmful algal bloom technology development demonstration under the Aquatic Nuisance Research Program; and (3) enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate ecosystem restoration activities at the South Fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River (commonly known as Bubbly Creek). (Sec. 142) WRDA 1990 is amended to include activities related to the operation and maintenance of navigation (currently, limited to hydroelectric power generating) facilities at Corps of Engineers water resources projects among inherently governmental functions. (Sec. 143) WRDA 1976 is amended to provide that the 15 additional years that Interior may extend beach nourishment at the request of a nonfederal interest begins upon initiation of construction of congressionally authorized nourishment. (Sec. 144) The bill amends the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to require that post-disaster watershed assessments, for certain major disasters declared in U.S. territories, be conducted at full federal expense unless the President determines that the territory has the ability to pay its share of the cost of an assessment without the use of nonfederal funds or loans. (Sec. 145) The Corps of Engineers shall report on the structure and operations plan for the Old River control structure in Louisiana authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1954. (Sec. 146) The Corps of Engineers may carry out a pilot program to award dredging contracts with a duration of up to five years for the operation and maintenance of harbors and inland harbors if the Corps determines that the contract provides cost savings compared to the awarding of such work on an annual basis. (Sec. 147) In carrying out a disposition study for a project of the Corps of Engineers, the Corps shall consider modifications that would improve the overall quality of the environment in the public interest, including removal of the project. (Sec. 149) The Corps of Engineers shall make efforts: (1) to address disproportionate and adverse health or environmental effects of the Corps' activities on a community of color, low-income community, rural community, or a tribal and indigenous community; (2) to provide guidance and technical assistance to such communities to increase understanding of the Corps' project planning and management activities, regulations, and policies; (3) to promote the meaningful involvement of communities of color in the Corps' project development and implementation, enforcement efforts, and other activities; and (4) to cooperate with state, tribal, and local governments with respect to these activities. (Sec. 150) The Corps of Engineers shall prioritize the operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure, improve its reliability, and, as necessary, improve its resilience to cyber-related threats. (Sec. 151) WRDA 2000 is amended to specify additional circumstances under which Interior may provide credit toward the nonfederal cost share for work performed in connection with a study, preconstruction engineering and design, or construction necessary for implementation of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. The bill authorizes credit if: (1) the credit is provided for work carried out before the date of the partnership agreement between Interior and the nonfederal sponsor; or (2) the credit is provided for work carried out by the nonfederal sponsor in the implementation of an authorized project implementation report, as defined in an agreement. (Sec. 153) The Corps of Engineers may: (1) consider recreational boat traffic levels and related economic benefits in making funding determinations with respect to the operation and maintenance of locks on the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania, and (2) provide assistance to municipalities with a water supply that is adversely affected by construction carried out by the Corps. (Sec. 155) The Corps of Engineers shall submit to Congress a report on the potential opportunity for integrating noise abatement and noise mitigation technologies and practices into improvements and operations in harbors and inland harbors. (Sec. 156) In requiring or acquiring an interest in land, the Corps of Engineers shall prefer the minimum interest in real property necessary to support a project or action. In determining the proper interest in land, the Corps shall first consider a temporary easement estate or other interest designed to reduce the overall cost, reduce the time, and minimize conflict with property owners related to such action or project. (Sec. 158) The Corps of Engineers may carry out emergency repair or restoration work that does not produce benefits greater than cost if: (1) the nonfederal sponsor agrees to pay an amount sufficient to make the remaining costs of the project equal to the estimated value of the benefits, (2) the Corps determines the damage to the structure was not the result of negligent operation and maintenance, and (3) repair of the project could benefit other Corps project missions. (Sec. 159) The GAO shall submit to Congress a study on the compliance of projects and properties constructed or renovated by the Corps of Engineers with stormwater runoff requirements. (Sec. 161) The Corps of Engineers shall expedite dredged material management plans initiated in or after FY2018 in order that studies make maximum use of existing information, studies, and innovative dredged material management practices, and avoid any redundant information collection and studies. (Sec. 162) WRDA 2007 is amended to provide that, with respect to the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Dispersal Barriers Project, Illinois, the operation and maintenance of a project authorized to be carried out pursuant to the feasibility study shall be carried out at 80% federal expense and 20% nonfederal expense.(Sec. 164) The Corps of Engineers shall carry out expeditiously projects already authorized to reduce the risk of future floods and hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Sec. 165) Any project or facility of the Corps of Engineers studied for disposition for which a final report by the Directorate of Civil Works has been completed shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be included in the future work plan of the Corps. (Sec. 166) After any flood event requiring operation or activation of any floodway or backwater feature within the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project through natural overtopping of a federal levee or artificial crevassing of a federal levee to relieve pressure on the levees elsewhere in the system, the Corps of Engineers shall expeditiously reset and restore the damaged floodway's levees. (Sec. 167) For each project classified as class III (high priority, conditionally unsafe) under the Dam Safety Action Classification of the Corps of Engineers for which the Corps has assumed responsibility for maintenance, the Corps shall assess the anticipated effects of the Corps continuing to be responsible for the maintenance of the project for 15 years or ceasing responsibility for maintenance, including the benefits or costs to the state and local community. (Sec. 168) This bill authorizes the Corps of Engineers to receive and expend funds from an owner of a nonfederal reservoir to formulate, review, or revise reservoir operational documents. The reservoir must have been constructed at least in part with federal funds provided for the use of storage for flood risk management or navigation. (Sec. 169) The bill increases the limit on funding for small projects under the storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program. TITLE II--STUDIES (Sec. 201) The Corps of Engineers may conduct feasibility studies for specified projects nationwide. (Sec. 202) The Corps of Engineers may carry out studies to determine the feasibility of habitat restoration for each of the eight reaches identified as priorities in the report titled &quot;Lower Mississippi River Resource Assessment; Final Assessment In Response to Section 402 of WRDA 2000&quot; and dated July 2015. The Corps may carry out studies to determine the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and flood risk management in specified areas of Illinois and Missouri. (Sec. 203) The Corps of Engineers shall: (1) expedite specified studies and reports, including feasibility studies for projects nationwide which may proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design if the Corps determines that the project is justified in a completed report; (2) by the end of 2019, expedite and complete the dredging of Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts; (3) complete a final feasibility report for the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study by the original deadline of February 2019; and (4) expeditiously carry out flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and Coastal Texas areas.TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND RELATED PROVISIONS (Sec. 301) The Corps of Engineers must develop an interim deauthorization list that identifies: (1) each water resources development project, or separable element of a project, authorized for construction before November 8, 2007, for which planning, design, or construction was not initiated, or for which planning, design, or construction was initiated but for which no funds were obligated for planning, design, or construction during the current fiscal year or any of the six preceding fiscal years; (2) each project or separable element identified and included on a list to Congress for deauthorization pursuant to WRDA 1986; and (3) any project or separable element for which the nonfederal sponsor submits a request for inclusion on the deauthorization list. The Corps shall prepare a proposed final deauthorization list of projects and separable elements of projects that have, in the aggregate, an estimated federal cost to complete that is at least $3.15 billion. After 180 days, items on the final deauthorization list are deauthorized unless Congress passes a joint resolution disapproving the list. (Sec. 302) A water resources development project, or separable element of such a project, authorized for construction by this bill shall not be authorized after 10 years unless: (1) funds have been obligated for construction or a post-authorization study, or (2) the authorization contained in this bill has been modified by a subsequent Act of Congress. (Sec. 304) The bill deauthorizes a portion of the project for navigation, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, consisting of the navigation channel within the Menomonee River that extends from the 16th Street Bridge upstream to the upper limit of the authorized navigation channel. (Sec. 305) This bill deauthorizes the portion of a dredging project for navigation at Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, that is upstream of the Congress Street Bridge on the Pequonnock River, thereby allowing the bridge to be replaced with a fixed (not movable) bridge. (Sec. 306) The Corps of Engineers may make specified conveyances to Cheatham County, Tennessee, and to the city of Nashville. (Sec. 307) The bill deauthorizes the portions of the project for raising and improving existing levees of Clatsop County Diking District No. 13, in Clatsop County, Oregon, referred to as Christensen No. 1 Dike No. 42 and Christensen No. 2 Levee No. 43. (Sec. 308) The Corps of Engineers shall submit a report on the total estimated value of in-kind contributions made by the nonfederal interest with respect to specified actions, as described in the final report of the Directorate of Civil Works on the Central and Southern Florida Project, Kissimmee River Restoration Project, dated April 27, 2018. (Sec. 309) This bill deauthorizes a portion of the channel improvement project, Lytle and Cajon Creeks, that was authorized as part of the Santa Ana River, California, project. (Sec. 310) The project for flood damage reduction, Yuba River Basin, California, authorized by WRDA 1999 is modified to allow a nonfederal interest to construct a new levee to connect the existing levee with high ground. (Sec. 311) Portions of a project for navigation, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, are no longer authorized. (Sec. 312) Projects and separable elements of projects identified in the FY2017 report submitted to Congress on December 15, 2016, shall not be deauthorized unless such projects and separable elements meet specified requirements of WRDA 2016. (Sec. 313) The bill amends WRDA 2000 to increase funding limits for Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration. (Sec. 314) The Corps of Engineers shall convey specified parcels of real property to the city of Bainbridge, Georgia.(Sec. 315) The Corps of Engineers shall expedite completion of a project for flood risk management, Cedar River, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Sec. 316) The Corps of Engineers may repair or replace any bridge it owns and operates that is: (1) located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont; and (2) necessary for evacuation during an extreme weather event.(Sec. 317) Upon conveyance by the Port of Whitman County to the United States of specified land owned by the Port of Whitman County, Washington, the Corps of Engineers shall convey to the Port of Whitman County all interest of the United States in and to federal land situated in Whitman County, Washington, contained within Tract D of Little Goose Lock and Dam. (Sec. 318) In carrying out the project for navigation, Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire, under the River and Harbor Act of 1960, the Corps of Engineers shall use existing authorities to mitigate severe shoaling. (Sec. 319) The Corps of Engineers shall expedite the project for navigation for Portsmouth Harbor and the Piscataqua River authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1962. TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE (Sec. 401) The bill authorizes specified projects in Texas, New York, Hawaii, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky, including projects for navigation, flood risk management, and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction.