A bill to facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. 1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) (2) any other Federal restriction that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a), Christian County, Missouri— (1) shall carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (2) shall be liable for any such flood damage that does occur. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No Federal financial assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project 1. Riverside bridge project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) (2) any easement or other Federal restriction pursuant to that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a)— (1) Christian County, Missouri, or an assignee shall— (A) carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (B) be liable for any such flood damage that does occur; and (2) the Federal Government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the Project. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No future disaster assistance from any Federal source may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside bridge project The term Riverside Bridge Project August 2, 2017 Reported with an amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Riverside Bridge Project, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on certain property conveyed to Christian County, Missouri, by the Riverside Inn, Inc. As a condition for such authorization, the county or an assignee shall: carry out the project in a manner that ensures that no attributable flood damage occurs, and be liable for any such damage that does occur. The government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the project. No future federal disaster assistance may be provided with respect to the project.