Union Calendar No. 418
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4460
[Report No. 103–770]
A BILL
To provide for conservation and development of
water and related resources, to authorize the Sec-
retary of the Army to construct various projects
for improvements to rivers and harbors of the
United States, and for other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Commit-
tee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and
ordered to be printed
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Union Calendar No. 418
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4460
[Report No. 103–770]
To provide for conservation and development of water and related resources,
to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects
for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 19, 1994
Mr. MINETA (for himself and Mr. APPLEGATE) (both by request) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Public Works
and Transportation
SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic]
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 19, 1994]
A BILL
To provide for conservation and development of water and
related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army
to construct various projects for improvements to rivers
and harbors of the United States, and for other pur-
poses.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the
‘‘Water Resources Development Act of 1994’’.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I—WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS
Sec. 101. Project authorizations.
Sec. 102. Project modifications.
Sec. 103. Small flood control projects.
Sec. 104. Small bank stabilization projects.
Sec. 105. Small navigation projects.
Sec. 106. Small shoreline protection projects.
Sec. 107. Small bank stabilization and beach erosion control project, Watson Is-
land Park, Miami, Florida.
Sec. 108. Small snagging and sediment removal project, Mississippi River, Little
Falls, Minnesota.
Sec. 109. Upper Truckee River, El Dorado County, California.
Sec. 110. Muskingum River, Ohio.
Sec. 111. Project reauthorizations.
Sec. 112. Continuation of authorization of certain projects.
Sec. 113. Reuse of waste water.
Sec. 114. Studies.
Sec. 115. Project deauthorizations.
Sec. 116. Namings.
TITLE II—GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
Sec. 201. Recreation policy and user fees.
Sec. 202. Recovery of costs.
Sec. 203. Cost sharing of environmental projects.
Sec. 204. Construction of flood control projects by non-Federal interests.
Sec. 205. Collaborative research and development.
Sec. 206. National inventory of dams.
Sec. 207. Maintenance, rehabilitation, and modernization of facilities.
Sec. 208. Federal lump-sum payments for Federal operation and maintenance
costs.
Sec. 209. Long-term sediment management strategies.
Sec. 210. Emergency response.
Sec. 211. Obstruction removal requirement.
Sec. 212. Small project authorizations.
Sec. 213. Aquatic plant control.
Sec. 214. Beneficial uses of dredged material.
Sec. 215. Sediments decontamination technology.
Sec. 216. Project deauthorizations.
Sec. 217. Foreign travel.
Sec. 218. Support of Army civil works program.
Sec. 219. Hopper dredge fleet.
Sec. 220. Restoration of environmental quality.
Sec. 221. Cost sharing for creation of dredged material disposal areas.
Sec. 222. Loss of life prevention.
Sec. 223. Sense of Congress; requirement regarding notice.
Sec. 224. Reservoir Management Technical Advisory Committee.
Sec. 225. Technical corrections.
TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 301. Watershed management, restoration, and development.
Sec. 302. Lakes program.
Sec. 303. Environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 304. Environmental dredging.
Sec. 305. Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection program.
Sec. 306. Saint Lawrence Seaway collection of tolls.
Sec. 307. River basin plan for lower Mississippi.
Sec. 308. Extension of jurisdiction of Mississippi River Commission.
Sec. 309. Great Lakes dredged material testing and evaluation manual.
Sec. 310. Great Lakes sediment reduction.
Sec. 311. Confined disposal facilities.
Sec. 312. Alternative to annual passes.
Sec. 313. Recreation partnership initiative.
Sec. 314. Water quality projects.
Sec. 315. New England Division headquarters facility.
Sec. 316. Quarantine facility.
Sec. 317. Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas.
Sec. 318. Calaveras County, California.
Sec. 319. Lake Elsinore, California.
Sec. 320. Beneficial use of dredged material, Montezuma, California.
Sec. 321. Prado Dam safety improvements.
Sec. 322. San Jose, California.
Sec. 323. Tampa, Florida.
Sec. 324. Kankakee River Basin, Illinois.
Sec. 325. Watershed management plan for Deep River Basin, Indiana.
Sec. 326. Restoration projects for Maryland, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Sec. 327. Beneficial use of dredged material, Poplar Island, Maryland.
Sec. 328. Erosion control measures, Smith Island, Maryland.
Sec. 329. Beneficial use of dredged material, Worton Point, Kent County, Mary-
land.
Sec. 330. Lake St. Claire, Michigan.
Sec. 331. St. John’s Bayou—New Madrid Floodway.
Sec. 332. Durham, New Hampshire.
Sec. 333. New York Bight and Harbor study.
Sec. 334. New York State canal system.
Sec. 335. New York City watershed.
Sec. 336. Northeastern Ohio.
Sec. 337. Ohio River.
Sec. 338. Removal or remediation of contaminated sediments, Mahoning River,
Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Sec. 339. Columbia River Basin, Oregon.
Sec. 340. South central Pennsylvania.
Sec. 341. Broad top region of Pennsylvania.
Sec. 342. Hopper dredge McFarland.
Sec. 343. Seven Points Visitors Center, Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 344. Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
Sec. 345. Earthquake Preparedness Center of Expertise extension.
Sec. 346. Repeal of termination date for construction of Virgin Islands projects
by the Secretary.
Sec. 347. Huntington, West Virginia.
Sec. 348. Southern West Virginia.
Sec. 349. Removal or remediation of contaminated sediments, Lower Fox River,
Wisconsin.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means
the Secretary of the Army.
TITLE I—WATER RESOURCES
PROJECTS
SEC. 101. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.
Except as provided in this section, the following
projects for water resources development and conservation
and other purposes are authorized to be carried out by the
Secretary substantially in accordance with the plans, and
subject to the conditions, recommended in the respective re-
ports designated in this section:
(1) SANTA BARBARA HARBOR, CALIFORNIA.—The
project for navigation, Santa Barbara Harbor, Cali-
fornia: Report of the Chief Engineers, dated April 26,
1994, at a total cost of $5,530,000, with an estimated
Federal cost of $4,420,000 and an estimated non-Fed-
eral cost of $1,110,000.
(2) SAN LORENZO RIVER, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFOR-
NIA.—The project for flood control, San Lorenzo
River, Santa Cruz, California: Report of the Chief
Engineers, dated June 30, 1994, at a total cost of
$15,670,000, with an estimated Federal cost of
$7,910,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of
$7,760,000.
(3) MARIN
COUNTY
SHORELINE, SAN
RAFAEL,
CALIFORNIA.—The project for storm damage reduc-
tion, Marin County shoreline, San Rafael, California:
Report of the Chief Engineers, dated January 28,
1994, at a total cost of $26,300,000, with an esti-
mated Federal cost of $17,100,000 and an estimated
non-Federal cost of $9,200,000.
(4) ATLANTIC
INTRACOASTAL
WATERWAY, ST.
JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA.—The project for naviga-
tion, Atlantic intracoastal waterway, St. Johns Coun-
ty, Florida: Report of the Chief Engineers, dated June
24, 1994, at a total Federal cost of $15,083,000. Oper-
ation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and reha-
bilitation shall be a local responsibility and the local
interest must assume ownership of the bridge.
(5) LAKE MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS.—The project for
storm damage reduction and shoreline erosion protec-
tion, Lake Michigan, Illinois, from Wilmette, Illinois,
to the Illinois-Indiana State line: Report of the Chief
Engineers, dated April 14, 1994, at a total cost of
peake, Virginia: Report of the Chief Engineers, dated
July 1, 1994, at a total cost of $23,007,000, with an
estimated Federal cost of $19,771,000 and an esti-
mated non-Federal cost of $3,236,000.
(19) MARMET LOCK, KANAWHA RIVER, WEST VIR-
GINIA.—The project for navigation, Marmet Lock,
Kanawha River, West Virginia: Report of the Chief
Engineers, dated June 24, 1994, at a total cost of
$261,000,000. The costs of construction of the project
are to be paid one-half from amounts appropriated
from the general fund of the Treasury and one-half
from amounts appropriated from the Inland Water-
ways Trust Fund. In conducting any real estate ac-
quisition activities, the Secretary shall give priority
consideration to those individuals who would be di-
rectly affected by any physical displacement due to
project design and shall consider the financial cir-
cumstances of such individuals. The Secretary shall
proceed with real estate acquisition in connection
with the project expeditiously.
SEC. 102. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS.
(a) NOGALES WASH AND TRIBUTARIES, ARIZONA.—
The project for flood control, Nogales Wash and tributaries,
Arizona, authorized by section 101(a)(4) of the Water Re-
sources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4606), is modi-
fied to direct the Secretary to permit the non-Federal con-
tribution for the project to be determined in accordance
with sections 103(k) and 103(m) of the Water Resources De-
velopment Act of 1986 and to direct the Secretary to enter
into negotiations with non-Federal interests pursuant to
section 103(l) of such Act concerning the timing of the ini-
tial payment of the non-Federal contribution.
(b) OAKLAND
INNER
HARBOR, CALIFORNIA.—The
project for deep-draft navigation, authorized by section
202(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(100 Stat. 4092), is modified to authorize the Secretary to
construct the project at a total cost of $57,000,000, with
an estimated Federal cost of $35,900,000, and an estimated
non-Federal cost of $21,100,000.
(c) POTOMAC RIVER, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF CO-
LUMBIA.—The project for flood protection, Potomac River,
Washington, District of Columbia, authorized by section 5
of the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (74 Stat. 1574),
is modified to provide for completion of the project substan-
tially in accordance with the General Design Memorandum
dated May 1992, the General Design Memorandum Supple-
ment dated May 1994, and a letter report dated August
9, 1994, at a Federal cost of $1,800,000.
(d) TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.—The project for beach
erosion control, Tybee Island, Georgia, authorized pursuant
to section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C.
1962d–5), is modified to include as part of the project the
portion of the ocean shore of Tybee Island located south of
the extension of 9th Street.
(e) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.—The project for flood control,
Chicagoland Underflow Plan, Illinois, authorized by section
3(a)(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988
(102 Stat. 4013), is modified to limit the capacity of the
reservoir project not to exceed 11,000,000,000 gallons or
32,000 acre-feet in volume, to provide that the reservoir
project may not be located north of 55th Street or west of
East Avenue in the vicinity of McCook, Illinois, and to pro-
vide that the reservoir project may only be constructed on
the basis of a specific plan that has been evaluated by the
United States Army Corps of Engineers under the provi-
sions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
(f) NORTH BRANCH OF CHICAGO RIVER, ILLINOIS.—
The project for flood protection, North Branch of the Chi-
cago River, Illinois, authorized by section 401(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4115),
is modified to authorize the Secretary to carry out the
project in accordance with the Report of the Chief of Engi-
neers dated March 1994, at a total cost of $34,800,000, with
an estimated Federal cost of $20,774,000 and an estimated
non-Federal cost of $14,026,000.
(g) REND LAKE, ILLINOIS.—The project for flood con-
trol, Rend Lake, Illinois, authorized by section 203 of the
Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1189), is modified to
direct the Secretary to correct the design deficiency in the
Rend Lake Subimpoundment, Benton, Jefferson County, Il-
linois, at full Federal expense, with an estimated cost of
$5,300,000.
(h) ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.—The project for flood
control, Arkansas City, Kansas, authorized by section
401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(100 Stat. 4116), is modified to authorize the Secretary to
construct the project at a total cost of $35,700,000, with
an estimated Federal cost of $26,600,000 and an estimated
non-Federal cost of $9,100,000.
(i) HALSTEAD, KANSAS.—The project for flood control,
Halstead, Kansas, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4116), is
modified to authorize the Secretary to carry out the project
in accordance with the Report of the Chief of Engineers
dated March 19, 1993, at a total cost of $11,100,000, with
an estimated Federal cost of $8,325,000 and an estimated
non-Federal cost of $2,775,000.
(j) LEVISA AND TUG FORK OF THE BIG SANDY RIVER
AND CUMBERLAND RIVER, KENTUCKY, WEST VIRGINIA,
AND VIRGINIA.—The project for flood control, Levisa and
Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River and Cumberland River,
Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia, authorized by sec-
tion 202(a) of the Energy and Water Development Appro-
priation Act, 1981 (94 Stat. 1339), is modified to provide
that the minimum level of flood protection to be afforded
by the project shall be the level required to provide protec-
tion from a 100-year flood or from the flood of April 1977,
whichever level of protection is greater.
(k) WEST BANK HURRICANE PROTECTION LEVEE,
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.—The project for hurri-
cane protection, West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee,
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, authorized by section 401(b)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat.
4128), is modified to authorize the Secretary to carry out
the project in accordance with the Report of the Chief of
Engineers dated November 1994, at a total cost of
$119,700,000, 
with 
an 
estimated 
Federal 
cost 
of
$77,800,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of
$41,900,000.
(l) MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUTLETS, VENICE, LOUISI-
ANA.—The project for navigation, Mississippi River Out-
lets, Venice, Louisiana, authorized by section 101 of the
River and Harbor Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 731), is modified
to provide for the extension of the 16-foot deep by 250-foot
wide Baptiste Collette Bayou entrance channel to approxi-
mately Mile 8 of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet naviga-
tion channel, at a total estimated Federal cost of $80,000.
(m) BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM, COLUMBIA RIVER,
OREGON AND WASHINGTON.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The project for Bonneville
Lock and Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and Wash-
ington, authorized by the Act of August 20, 1937 (50
Stat. 731), and modified by section 83 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 35), is
further modified to authorize the Secretary to convey
to the city of North Bonneville, Washington, at no
further cost to the city, all right, title and interest of
the United States in and to the following:
(A) Any municipal facilities, utilities fix-
tures, and equipment for the relocated city, and
any remaining lands designated as open spaces
or municipal lots not previously conveyed to the
city, specifically, Lots M1 through M15, M16
(the ‘‘community center lot’’), M18, M19, M22,
M24, S42 through S45, and S52 through S60.
(B) The ‘‘school lot’’ described as Lot 2,
block 5, on the plat of relocated North Bonne-
ville.
(C) Parcels 2 and C, but only upon the
completion of any environmental response ac-
tions required under applicable law.
(D) That portion of Parcel B lying south of
the existing city boundary, west of the sewage
treatment plant, and north of the drainage ditch
that is located adjacent to the northerly limit of
the Hamilton Island landfill, provided the Sec-
retary determines, at the time of the proposed
conveyance, that the Army has taken all action
necessary to protect human health and the envi-
ronment.
(E) Such portions of Parcel H which can be
conveyed without a requirement for further in-
vestigation, inventory or other action by the De-
partment of the Army under the provisions of the
National Historic Preservation Act.
(F) Such easements as the Secretary deems
necessary for—
(i) sewer and water line crossings of
relocated Washington State Highway 14;
and
(ii) reasonable public access to the Co-
lumbia River across those portions of Ham-
ilton Island that remain under the owner-
ship of the United States.
(2) TIME PERIOD FOR CONVEYANCES.—The con-
veyances referred to in paragraphs (1)(A), (1)(B),
(1)(E), and (1)(F)(i) shall be completed within 180
days after the United States receives the release re-
ferred to in paragraph (4). All other conveyances
shall be completed expeditiously, subject to any condi-
tions specified in the applicable subsection.
(3) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the conveyances
authorized by paragraph (1) is to resolve all out-
standing issues between the United States and the
city of North Bonneville.
(4) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PAYMENT; RELEASE
OF CLAIMS RELATING TO RELOCATION OF CITY.—As a
prerequisite to such conveyances, the city of North
Bonneville shall execute an acknowledgement of pay-
ment of just compensation and shall execute a release
of any and all claims for relief of any kind against
the United States growing out of the relocation of the
city of North Bonneville, or any prior Federal legisla-
tion relating thereto, and shall dismiss, with preju-
dice, any pending litigation, if any, involving such
matters.
(5) RELEASE BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.—Upon re-
ceipt of the city’s acknowledgment and release referred
to in paragraph (4), the Attorney General of the
United States shall dismiss any pending litigation, if
any, arising out of the relocation of the city of North
Bonneville, and execute a release of any and all rights
to damages of any kind under the February 20, 1987,
judgment of the United States Claims Court, includ-
ing any interest thereon.
(6) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ENTITLEMENTS; RE-
LEASE
BY
CITY
OF
CLAIMS
UNDER
THIS
SUB-
SECTION.—Within 60 days after the conveyances au-
thorized by paragraph (1) (other than subparagraph
(F)(ii)) have been completed, the city shall execute an
acknowledgement that all entitlements under such
paragraph have been completed and shall execute a
release of any and all claims for relief of any kind
against the United States arising out of this sub-
section.
(7) EFFECTS ON CITY.—Beginning on the date of
the enactment of this Act, the city of North Bonne-
ville, or any successor in interest thereto, shall—
(A) be precluded from exercising any juris-
diction over any lands owned in whole or in
part by the United States and administered by
the United States Army Corps of Engineers in
connection with the Bonneville project; and
(B) be authorized to change the zoning des-
ignations of, sell, or resell Parcels S35 and S56,
which are presently designated as open spaces.
(n) FALL RIVER HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS
AND
RHODE ISLAND.—The project for navigation, Fall River
Harbor, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, authorized by sec-
tion 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1968 (82 Stat.
731), is modified to provide that alteration of the drawspan
of the Brightman Street Bridge to provide a channel width
of 300 feet shall not be required after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act.
(o) MANISTIQUE HARBOR, SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY,
MICHIGAN.—The project for navigation, Manistique Har-
bor, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, authorized by the Rivers
and Harbors Appropriations Act of March 3, 1905 (33 Stat.
1136), is modified to provide for an authorized project
depth of 12 feet.
(p) SAGINAW RIVER, MICHIGAN.—The project for flood
protection, Saginaw River, Michigan, authorized by section
203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 311) is modi-
fied to include as part of the project the design and con-
struction of an inflatable dam on the Flint River, Michigan,
at a total cost of $800,000.
(q) SAULT SAINTE MARIE, CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHI-
GAN.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The project for navigation,
Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, au-
thorized by section 1149 of the Water Resources Devel-
opment Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4254–4255), is modi-
fied as provided by this subsection.
(2) PAYMENT
OF
NON-FEDERAL
SHARE.—The
non-Federal share of the cost of the project referred to
in paragraph (1) shall be paid as follows:
(A) That portion of the non-Federal share
which the Secretary determines is attributable to
use of the lock by vessels calling at Canadian
ports shall be paid by the United States.
(B) The remaining portion of the non-Fed-
eral share shall be paid by the Great Lakes
States pursuant to an agreement entered into by
such States.
(3) PAYMENT TERM OF ADDITIONAL PERCENT-
AGE.—The amount to be paid by non-Federal inter-
ests pursuant to section 101(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(a)) and
this subsection with respect to the project referred to
in paragraph (1) may be paid over a period of 50
years or the expected life of the project, whichever is
shorter.
(4) GREAT LAKES STATES DEFINED.—For the
purposes of this subsection, the term ‘‘Great Lakes
States’’ means the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michi-
gan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
Wisconsin.
(r) NEW MADRID HARBOR, MISSOURI.—The project
for navigation, New Madrid Harbor, Missouri, authorized
pursuant to section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of
1960 (33 U.S.C. 577) and modified by section 102(n) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4807), is further modified to direct the Secretary to assume
responsibility for maintenance of the existing Federal chan-
nel referred to in such section 102(n) in addition to main-
taining New Madrid County Harbor.
(s) CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI.—The project for
flood control, Cape Girardeau, Jackson Metropolitan Area,
Missouri, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Re-
sources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4118–4119), is
modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the project,
including implementation of nonstructural measures, at a
total cost of $44,200,000, with an estimated Federal cost
of $32,300,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of
$11,900,000.
(t) JONES INLET, NEW YORK.—The project for naviga-
tion, Jones Inlet, New York, authorized by section 2 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act of March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 13),
is modified to direct the Secretary to place uncontaminated
dredged material on beach areas downdrift from the feder-
ally maintained channel for the purpose of mitigating the
interruption of littoral system natural processes caused by
the jetty and continued dredging of the federally main-
tained channel.
(u) RAMAPO AND MAHWAH RIVERS, NEW JERSEY AND
NEW YORK.—The project for flood control, Ramapo and
Mahwah Rivers, New Jersey and New York, authorized by
section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (100 Stat. 4120), is modified to authorize the Sec-
retary to carry out the project in accordance with the Re-
port of the Chief of Engineers dated May 1994, at a total
cost of $10,800,000, with an estimated Federal cost of
$8,120,000 
and 
an 
estimated 
non-Federal 
cost 
of
$2,680,000.
(v) WILMINGTON HARBOR-NORTHEAST CAPE FEAR
RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA.—The project for navigation,
Wilmington Harbor-Northeast Cape Fear River, North
Carolina, authorized by section 202(a) of the Water Re-
sources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4095), is modi-
fied to authorize the Secretary to construct the project sub-
stantially in accordance with the General Design Memoran-
dum dated April 1990 and the General Design Memoran-
dum Supplement dated February 1994, at a total cost of
$43,900,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $20,100,000
and an estimated non-Federal cost of $23,800,000.
(w) GARRISON DAM, NORTH DAKOTA.—The project for
flood control, Garrison Dam, North Dakota, authorized by
section 9 of the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944
(58 Stat. 891), is modified to authorize the Secretary to
acquire permanent flowage and saturation easements over
the lands in Williams County, North Dakota, extending
from the riverward margin of the Buford-Trenton Irriga-
tion District main canal to the north bank of the Missouri
River, beginning at the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District
pumping station located in the northeast quarter of section
17, township 152 north, range 104 west, and continuing
northeasterly downstream to the land referred to as the East
Bottom, and any other lands outside of the boundaries of
the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District which have been ad-
versely affected by rising ground water and surface flooding.
Any easement acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this
subsection shall include the right, power, and privilege of
the Government to submerge, overflow, percolate, and satu-
rate the surface and subsurface of the land. The cost of ac-
quiring such easements shall not exceed 90 percent, or be
less than 75 percent, of the unaffected fee value of the lands.
The project is further modified to authorize the Secretary
to provide a lump sum payment of $60,000 to the Buford-
Trenton Irrigation District for power requirements associ-
ated with operation of the drainage pumps and to relin-
quish all right, title, and interest of the United States to
the drainage pumps located within the boundaries of the
Irrigation District.
(x) WISTER LAKE, OKLAHOMA.—The flood control
project for Wister Lake, LeFlore County, Oklahoma, author-
ized by section 4 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938
(52 Stat. 1218), is modified to increase the level of the con-
servation pool by 1 foot and to adjust the seasonal pool op-
eration to accommodate the change in the conservation pool
elevation.
(y) SAW MILL RUN, PENNSYLVANIA.—The project for
flood control, Saw Mill Run, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, au-
thorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources Develop-
ment Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4124), is modified to authorize
the Secretary to carry out the project in accordance with
the Report of the Chief of Engineers dated January 31,
1994, at a total cost of $12,140,000, with an estimated Fed-
eral cost of $9,105,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost
of $3,035,000.
(z) SAN JUAN HARBOR, PUERTO RICO.—The project
for navigation, San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico, authorized
by section 202(a) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (100 Stat. 4097), is modified to authorize the Sec-
retary to deepen the bar channel to depths varying from
49 feet to 56 feet below mean low water with other modifica-
tions to authorized interior channels as generally described
in the General Reevaluation Report and Environmental As-
sessment, dated March 1994, at a total cost of $43,993,000,
with an estimated Federal cost of $27,341,000 and an esti-
mated non-Federal cost of $16,652,000.
(aa) INDIA
POINT
RAILROAD
BRIDGE, SEEKONK
RIVER, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.—The project for the
removal and demolition of the India Point Railroad Bridge,
Seekonk River, Providence, Rhode Island, authorized by sec-
tion 1166(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (100 Stat. 4258), is modified to authorize the Sec-
retary to demolish and remove the center span of the bridge,
at a total cost of $1,300,000, with an estimated Federal cost
of $650,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $650,000.
(bb) 
DALLAS
FLOODWAY
EXTENSION, 
DALLAS,
TEXAS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The project for flood control,
Dallas Floodway Extension, Dallas, Texas, authorized
by section 301 of the River and Harbor Act of 1965
(79 Stat. 1091), is modified to provide that, notwith-
standing the last sentence of subsection (c) of section
104 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986,
non-Federal interests may apply for crediting under
such section 104, against the non-Federal share of the
cost of the project, the cost of work performed by the
non-Federal interests in constructing flood protection
works for Rochester Park and the north section of the
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(2) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT.—The amount
to be credited under paragraph (1) shall be deter-
mined by the Secretary. In determining such amount,
the Secretary may permit crediting only for that por-
tion of the work performed by the non-Federal inter-
ests which is compatible with the project referred to
in paragraph (1), including any modification thereof,
and which is required for construction of such project.
(3) CASH CONTRIBUTION.—Nothing in this sub-
section shall be construed to limit the applicability of
the requirement contained in section 103(a)(1)(A) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to the
project referred to in paragraph (1).
(cc) LITTLE DELL DAM AND RESERVOIR, SALT LAKE
CITY STREAMS, UTAH.—The project for flood control, Little
Dell Dam and Reservoir, Salt Lake City Streams, Utah,
authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1968
(82 Stat. 744) and modified by section 170 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2936), is fur-
ther modified to allocate the flood control and water supply
costs in accordance with the percentages set forth in item
6 of table 16 of the Corps of Engineers Sacramento District
Reexamination Report, dated February 1984, and to pro-
vide that cost-sharing be in accordance with section 103 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2213).
(dd) UPPER JORDAN RIVER, UTAH.—The project for
flood control, Upper Jordan River, Utah, authorized by sec-
tion 101(a)(23) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1990 (104 Stat. 4610), is modified to authorize the Sec-
retary to construct the project at a total cost of $12,100,000,
with an estimated Federal cost of $8,000,000 and an esti-
mated non-Federal cost of $4,100,000.
(ee) HAYSI LAKE, VIRGINIA.—The Haysi Lake, Vir-
ginia, feature of the project for flood control, Tug Fork of
the Big Sandy River, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Vir-
ginia, authorized by section 202(a) of the Energy and
Water Development Appropriation Act, 1981 (94 Stat.
1339), is modified to add recreation as a project purpose.
(ff) RUDEE INLET, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.—The
project for navigation and shoreline protection, Rudee Inlet,
Virginia Beach, Virginia, authorized by section 501(a) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat.
4148), is modified to authorize the Secretary to continue
maintenance of the project for the life of the project. The
Federal share of the cost of such maintenance shall be deter-
mined in accordance with title I of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986.
(gg) BLUESTONE LAKE, WEST VIRGINIA.—Section
102(ff) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992
(106 Stat. 4810) is amended by inserting ‘‘except for that
organic matter necessary to maintain and enhance the bio-
logical resources of such waters,’’ after ‘‘project,’’ the first
place it appears.
(hh) KICKAPOO RIVER, WISCONSIN.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The project for flood control
and allied purposes, Kickapoo River, Wisconsin, au-
thorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of
1962 (76 Stat. 1190) and modified by section 814 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100
Stat. 4169), is further modified as provided by this
subsection.
(2) TRANSFER OF PROPERTY.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the require-
ments of this subsection, the Secretary shall
transfer to the State of Wisconsin, without con-
sideration, all right, title, and interest of the
United States to the lands described in subpara-
graph (B), including all works, structures, and
other improvements to such lands.
(B) LAND DESCRIPTION.—The lands to be
transferred pursuant to subparagraph (A) are
the approximately 8,569 acres of land associated
with the LaFarge Dam and Lake portion of the
project referred to in paragraph (1) in Vernon
County, Wisconsin, in the following sections:
(i) Section 31, Township 14 North,
Range 1 West of the 4th Principal Merid-
ian.
(ii) Sections 2 through 11, and 16, 17,
20, and 21, Township 13 North, Range 2
West of the 4th Principal Meridian.
(iii) Sections 15, 16, 21 through 24,
26, 27, 31, and 33 through 36, Township 14
North, Range 2 West of the 4th Principal
Meridian.
(C) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The transfer
under subparagraph (A) shall be made on the
condition that the State of Wisconsin enters into
a written agreement with the Secretary to hold
the United States harmless from all claims aris-
ing from or through the operation of the lands
and improvements subject to the transfer. If title
to the lands described in subparagraph (B) is
sold or transferred by the State, then the State
shall reimburse the United States for the price
originally paid by the United States for pur-
chasing such lands.
(D) DEADLINES.—Not later than July 1,
1995, the Secretary shall transmit to the State of
Wisconsin an offer to make the transfer under
this paragraph. Such offer shall provide for the
transfer to be made in the period beginning on
November 1, 1995, and ending on December 31,
1995.
(E) 
DEAUTHORIZATION.—The 
LaFarge
Dam and Lake portion of the project referred to
in paragraph (1) is not authorized after the date
of the transfer under this paragraph.
(F) INTERIM
MANAGEMENT
AND
MAINTE-
NANCE.—The Secretary shall continue to manage
and maintain the LaFarge Dam and Lake por-
tion of the project referred to in paragraph (1)
until the date of the transfer under this sub-
section.
(3) COMPLETION OF PROJECT FEATURES.—
(A) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall
undertake the completion of the following fea-
tures of the project referred to in paragraph (1):
(i) The continued relocation of State
highway route 131 and county highway
routes P and F substantially in accordance
with plans contained in Design Memoran-
dum No. 6, Relocation-LaFarge Reservoir,
dated June 1970; except that the relocation
shall generally follow the existing road
rights-of-way through the Kickapoo Valley.
(ii) Environmental cleanup and site
restoration of abandoned wells, farm sites,
and safety modifications to the water con-
trol structures.
(iii) Cultural resource activities to
meet the requirements of Federal law.
(B) PARTICIPATION BY STATE OF WISCON-
SIN.—In undertaking the completion of the fea-
tures described in subparagraph (A), the Sec-
retary shall determine the requirements of the
State of Wisconsin on the location and design of
each such feature.
(4) FUNDING.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this subsection for fiscal years be-
ginning after September 30, 1994, $17,000,000.
SEC. 103. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the
following projects and, if the Secretary determines that the
project is feasible, shall carry out the project under section
205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s):
(1) ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.—A project for flood
control in Carondelet and Germania neighborhoods in
St. Louis, Missouri.
(2) FULMER CREEK, VILLAGE OF MOHAWK, NEW
YORK.—A project for flood control, Fulmer Creek, Vil-
lage of Mohawk, New York.
(3) MOYER
CREEK, VILLAGE
OF
FRANKFORT,
NEW YORK.—A project for flood control, Moyer Creek,
Village of Frankfort, New York.
(4) 
SAUQUOIT
CREEK, 
WHITESBORO, 
NEW
YORK.—A project for flood control, Sauquoit Creek,
Whitesboro, New York.
(5) STEELE
CREEK, VILLAGE
OF
ILION, NEW
YORK.—A project for flood control, Steele Creek, Vil-
lage of Ilion, New York.
(6) SUNBURY, PENNSYLVANIA.—A project for
flood control, Susquehanna River, at Sunbury, Penn-
sylvania, to rehabilitate existing flood control struc-
tures.
SEC. 104. SMALL BANK STABILIZATION PROJECTS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the
following projects and, if the Secretary determines that the
project is feasible, shall carry out the project under section
14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r):
(1) WABASH RIVER, NEW HARMONY, INDIANA.—
A project for bank stabilization to prevent further ero-
sion of the east bank of the Wabash River in the vi-
cinity of New Harmony, Indiana.
(2) HICKMAN BLUFF, HICKMAN, KENTUCKY.—A
project for bank stabilization, Hickman Bluff, Hick-
man, Kentucky.
(3) WICKLIFFE, BALLARD COUNTY, KENTUCKY.—
A project for bank stabilization, Wickliffe, Ballard
County, Kentucky, on the Mississippi River between
the existing Wickliffe and Mayfield revetments.
(4) ALLEGHENY RIVER AT OIL CITY, PENNSYLVA-
NIA.—A project for bank stabilization to address ero-
sion problems affecting the pipeline crossing the Alle-
gheny River at Oil City, Pennsylvania, including
measures to address erosion affecting the pipeline in
the bed of the Allegheny River and its adjacent banks.
SEC. 105. SMALL NAVIGATION PROJECTS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the
following projects and, if the Secretary determines that the
project is feasible, shall carry out the project under section
107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577):
(1) AKUTAN, ALASKA.—A navigation project for
Akutan, Alaska, consisting of a bulkhead and a wave
barrier.
(2) KING COVE, ALASKA.—A navigation project
for King Cove, Alaska, consisting of a small rubble
mound structure and a vertical wave screen.
(3) 
TACONITE, 
MINNESOTA.—A 
navigation
project for Taconite, Minnesota.
(4) TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA.—A navigation
project for Two Harbors, Minnesota.
(5) BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.—A project for navi-
gation, Brooklyn, New York, including restoration of
the pier and related navigation support structures, at
the Sixty-Ninth Street Pier.
SEC. 106. SMALL SHORELINE PROTECTION PROJECTS.
(a) PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.—The Secretary shall
conduct a study for each of the following projects, and if
the Secretary determines that the project is feasible, shall
carry out the project under section 3 of the Shoreline Protec-
tion Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g):
(1) 
FAULKNER’S
ISLAND, 
CONNECTICUT.—A
project for shoreline protection, Faulkner’s Island,
Connecticut.
(2) SYLVAN
BEACH
BREAKWATER, TOWN
OF
VERONA, ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK.—A project for
shoreline protection, Sylvan Beach Breakwater, town
of Verona, Oneida County, New York.
(b) COST SHARING AGREEMENT.—In carrying out the
project authorized by subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall
enter into an agreement with the property owner of the
project to determine allocation of the project costs.
SEC. 107. SMALL BANK STABILIZATION AND BEACH ERO-
SION CONTROL PROJECT, WATSON ISLAND
PARK, MIAMI, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for a project for
bank stabilization and beach erosion control, Watson Island
Park, Miami, Florida, and, if the Secretary determines that
the project is feasible, shall carry out the project under sec-
tion 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r)
and section 103 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 (33
U.S.C. 426g).
SEC. 108. SMALL SNAGGING AND SEDIMENT REMOVAL
PROJECT, MISSISSIPPI RIVER, LITTLE FALLS,
MINNESOTA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for a project for
snagging and sediment removal, Mississippi River, Little
Falls, Minnesota, and, if the Secretary determines that the
project is feasible, shall carry out the project under section
3 of the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (33 U.S.C.
603a; 59 Stat. 23).
SEC. 109. UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER, EL DORADO COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for a project for
environmental restoration, Upper Truckee River, El Do-
rado County, California, including measures for restoration
of degraded wetlands and wildlife enhancement, and, if the
Secretary determines that the project is feasible, shall carry
out the project under section 1135 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a).
SEC. 110. MUSKINGUM RIVER, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibility
of carrying out a major rehabilitation project for the locks
on the Muskingum River, Ohio, constructed under the Na-
tional Industrial Recovery Act and, if the Secretary deter-
mines that project is feasible, carry out the project.
SEC. 111. PROJECT REAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) GRAND PRAIRIE REGION AND BAYOU METO BASIN,
ARKANSAS.—The project for flood control, Grand Prairie
Region and Bayou Meto Basin, Arkansas, authorized by
section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 174)
and deauthorized pursuant to section 1001(b)(1) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
579a(b)(1)), is authorized to be carried out by the Sec-
retary.
(b) WHITE RIVER, ARKANSAS.—The project for navi-
gation, White River Navigation to Batesville, Arkansas, au-
thorized by section 601(a) of the Water Resources Develop-
ment Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4139) and deauthorized by sec-
tion 52(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988
(102 Stat. 4045), is authorized to be carried out by the Sec-
retary.
SEC. 112. CONTINUATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN
PROJECTS.
(a) GENERAL RULE.—Notwithstanding section 1001 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
579a), the following projects shall remain authorized to be
carried out by the Secretary:
(1) ONTONAGON HARBOR, ONTONAGON COUNTY,
MICHIGAN.—The project for navigation, Ontonagon
Harbor, Ontonagon County, Michigan, authorized by
section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 (76
Stat. 1176).
(2) ALPENA
HARBOR, MICHIGAN.—The project
for navigation, Alpena Harbor, Michigan, authorized
by section 301 of the River and Harbor Act of 1965
(79 Stat. 1090).
(3) CEDAR
RIVER
HARBOR, MICHIGAN.—The
project for navigation, Cedar River Harbor, Michi-
gan, authorized by section 301 of the River and Har-
bor Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1090).
(4) CROSS
VILLAGE
HARBOR, MICHIGAN.—The
project for navigation, Cross Village Harbor, Michi-
gan, authorized by section 101 of the River and Har-
bor Act of 1966 (80 Stat. 1405).
(5) KNIFE
RIVER
HARBOR, MINNESOTA.—The
project for navigation, Knife River Harbor, Min-
nesota, authorized by section 100 of the Water Re-
sources Development Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 41).
(b) LIMITATION.—A project described in subsection (a)
shall not be authorized for construction after the last day
of the 5-year period that begins on the date of the enactment
of this Act unless, during such period, funds have been obli-
gated for the construction (including planning and design)
of the project.
SEC. 113. REUSE OF WASTE WATER.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to pro-
vide assistance to non-Federal interests for carrying out
projects described in subsection (c) for the beneficial reuse
of waste water. Such assistance may be in the form of tech-
nical, planning, design, and construction assistance. If the
Secretary is to provide any design or engineering assistance
to carry out a project under this section, the Secretary shall
obtain by procurement from private sources all services nec-
essary for the Secretary to provide such assistance, unless
the Secretary finds that—
(1) the service would require the use of a new
technology unavailable in the private sector; or
(2) a solicitation or request for proposal has
failed to attract 2 or more bids or proposals.
(b) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of the cost
of assistance provided under this section shall be 55 percent.
The non-Federal share shall be subject to the ability of the
non-Federal interest to pay, including the procedures and
regulations relating to ability to pay established under sec-
tion 103(m) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986.
(c) PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS.—The projects for which
the Secretary is authorized to provide assistance under sub-
section (a) are as follows:
(1) WEST
DADE
REGIONAL
REUSE
FACILITY,
FLORIDA.—The West Dade Regional reuse facility,
Florida, to increase water supply to the Everglades
National Park and associated natural systems.
(2) CHARLOTTE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.—Charlotte
County, Florida, for aquifer storage and recovery of
reclaimed water.
(3) ALAMEDA
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.—Alameda
County Phase I waste water reclamation project serv-
ing the cities of Fremont, Union City, and Newark,
California.
(4) 
SUNNYVALE, 
CALIFORNIA.—The 
city 
of
Sunnyvale, California, Phase II water reclamation
project.
(5) PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA.—The city of Palo
Alto, Phase I water reclamation project.
(6) SOUTH
BAYSIDE, CALIFORNIA.—The South
Bayside System Authority for Phase I of the Redwood
City-South Bayside System Authority water reclama-
tion program serving Redwood City, Menlo Park, and
San Carlos, California.
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$39,000,000. Such sums shall remain available until ex-
pended.
SEC. 114. STUDIES.
(a) GILA RIVER, GILLESPIE DAM
TO YUMA, ARI-
ZONA.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibil-
ity of implementing water conservation measures at the
Gila River, Gillespie Dam to Yuma, Arizona, including an
evaluation of the reoperation of Painted Rock Reservoir as
well as other structural and nonstructural features.
(b) NOGALES WASH AND TRIBUTARIES, ARIZONA.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study
of the relationship of flooding in Nogales, Arizona,
and floodflows emanating from Mexico.
(2) REPORT.—The Secretary shall transmit to
Congress a report on the results of the study con-
ducted under paragraph (1), together with rec-
ommendations concerning the appropriate level of
non-Federal participation in the project for flood con-
trol, Nogales Wash and tributaries, Arizona, author-
ized by section 101(a)(4) of the Water Resources De-
velopment Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4606).
(c) LAKE ELSINORE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFOR-
NIA.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the advisabil-
ity of modifying the project for flood control, Lake Elsinore,
Riverside County, California, authorized pursuant to sec-
tion 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s),
in order to provide for water conservation storage up to
1249 feet mean sea level.
(d) SANTA MONICA BREAKWATER, CALIFORNIA.—The
Secretary shall complete the feasibility study for the break-
water project, Santa Monica, California, and shall consider
as commercial benefits for purposes of section 119 of the
River and Harbor Act of 1970 benefits from reestablishment
of past charter fishing vessel accommodation activities
which existed in the area prior to damage of the breakwater
structure.
(e) YOLO BYPASS, SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA,
CALIFORNIA.—The Secretary shall study the advisability of
acquiring land in the vicinity of the Yolo Bypass in the
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California, for the purpose
of environmental mitigation for the flood control project for
Sacramento, California, and other water resources projects
in the area.
(f) CHICAGO LOCK AND THOMAS J. O’BRIEN LOCK,
ILLINOIS.—The Secretary shall conduct a study to deter-
mine the feasibility of making such structural repairs as
are necessary to prevent leakage through the Chicago Lock
and the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock, Illinois, and to determine
the need for installing permanent flow measurement equip-
ment at such locks to measure any leakage.
(g) BEAUTY CREEK WATERSHED, VALPARAISO CITY,
PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA.—The Secretary shall conduct
a study to assess the feasibility of implementing streambank
erosion control measures and flood control measures within
the Beauty Creek watershed, Valparaiso City, Porter Coun-
ty, Indiana.
(h) INDIANA HARBOR CANAL, EAST CHICAGO, LAKE
COUNTY, INDIANA.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of
the feasibility of including environmental and recreational
features, including a vegetation buffer, as part of the project
for navigation, Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, Lake
County, Indiana, authorized by the Rivers and Harbors
Appropriations Act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 658).
(i) JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study
of the feasibility of carrying out major rehabilitation
of the levee at Jeffersonville, Indiana, authorized pur-
suant to section 4 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1217).
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report on the results of the
study conducted under paragraph (1).
(j) KNIGHT TOWNSHIP LEVEE, EVANSVILLE, INDI-
ANA.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study
of the feasibility of carrying out major rehabilitation
of the Knight Township levee at Evansville, Indiana,
authorized pursuant to section 4 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1217).
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report on the results of the
study conducted under paragraph (1).
(k) KOONTZ LAKE, INDIANA.—The Secretary shall con-
duct a study of the feasibility of implementing measures
to restore Koontz Lake, Indiana, including measures to re-
move silt, sediment, nutrients, aquatic growth, and other
noxious materials from Koontz Lake, measures to improve
public access facilities to Koontz Lake, and measures to pre-
vent or abate the deposit of sediments and nutrients in
Koontz Lake.
(l) LITTLE CALUMET RIVER, INDIANA.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study
of the impact of the project for flood control, Little
Calumet River, Indiana, authorized by section 401(a)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100
Stat. 4115), on flooding and water quality in the vi-
cinity of the Black Oak area of Gary, Indiana.
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report on the results of the
study conducted under paragraph (1), together with
recommendations for cost-effective remediation of im-
pacts described in paragraph (1).
(3) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of the
cost of the study to be conducted under paragraph (1)
shall be 100 percent.
(m) ATCHAFALAYA RIVER, LOUISIANA.—The Secretary
shall conduct a study of possible floodproofing techniques
for the Atchafalaya River, Louisiana, including individual
levees, flood walls, and raising of structures, to protect riv-
erside facilities in the vicinity of Morgan City and Berwick,
Louisiana.
(n) CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA.—The Secretary
shall conduct a study of the economic, engineering, and en-
vironmental feasibility of providing additional water sup-
ply for Calcasieu Parish and vicinity in southwest Louisi-
ana, with a view toward providing for future regional in-
creases in municipal and industrial water demand and for
increasing agricultural production.
(o) CALCASIEU SHIP CHANNEL, HACKBERRY, LOUISI-
ANA.—The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the
need for improved navigation and related support service
structures in the vicinity of the Calcasieu Ship Channel,
Hackberry, Louisiana.
(p) CROWLEY, LOUISIANA.—The Secretary shall con-
duct a study of the feasibility of implementing measures
for controlling erosion on Bayou Blanc immediately down-
stream from the Louisiana State Highway Route 13 bridge
crossing.
(q) RIVER DES PERES, SAINT LOUIS COUNTY, MIS-
SOURI.—In conducting the feasibility study of potential
flood control measures for the River Des Peres, Saint Louis
County, Missouri, the Secretary shall include potential
storm water runoff and related improvements and shall co-
operate with the Metropolitan Saint Louis Sewer District.
(r) PORT OF NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY.—
(1) STUDY OF MEASURES TO REDUCE SEDIMENT
DEPOSITION.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of
measures that could be used to reduce sediment depo-
sition in the vicinity of the Port of New York-New
Jersey for the purpose of reducing the volumes to be
dredged for navigation projects in the Port.
(2) DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL STUDY.—The
Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the fea-
sibility of constructing and operating an underwater
confined dredged material disposal site in the Port of
New York-New Jersey which could accommodate as
much as 250,000 cubic yards of dredged materials for
the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of under-
water confined disposal pit as an environmentally
suitable method of containing certain sediments.
(3) REPORT.—The Secretary shall transmit to
Congress a report on the results of the studies con-
ducted under this subsection, together with any rec-
ommendations of the Secretary concerning reduction
of sediment deposition referred to in paragraph (1).
(s) MAUMEE RIVER, OHIO.—The Secretary shall study
the feasibility of realigning and extending the Federal chan-
nel, Maumee River, Lucas County, Ohio.
(t) SNAKE AND COLUMBIA RIVERS, OREGON, WASH-
INGTON, AND IDAHO.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study
to assess the authority of the Secretary to implement
salmon protection measures in operating dams on the
Snake and Columbia Rivers, Oregon, Washington,
and Idaho.
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report on the results of the
study conducted under paragraph (1), including rec-
ommendations for any additional authority needed to
implement such protection measures.
(u) COWANESQUE LAKE, PENNSYLVANIA.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study
on whether the contract entered into between Penn-
sylvania Power & Light/General Public Utilities and
the Secretary for the use of water in Cowanesque
Lake, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 203 of the
Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 306–307) was
consistent with applicable law, including section 301
of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b; 72
Stat. 319–320).
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report on the results of the
study conducted under paragraph (1), including an
estimate of overpayments and underpayments paid by
the utilities under the contract.
(v) CUMBERLAND RIVER, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TEN-
NESSEE.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study
of the benefits of establishing a greenway along the
Cumberland River, Davidson County, Tennessee.
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report on the results of the
study conducted under paragraph (1).
(w) JOHN H. KERR AND PHILPOTT RESERVOIRS, VIR-
GINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA.—The Secretary shall conduct
a study of the advisability of modifying the multi-purpose
project for the John H. Kerr and Philpott Reservoirs, Vir-
ginia and North Carolina, authorized by section 10 of the
Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 894)—
(1) to include environmental enhancement, pub-
lic recreational opportunities, regional economic de-
velopment, and increased public participation in
shoreline management as management goals of the
project; and
(2) to authorize the use of power sale revenues
for operation, maintenance, and capital improve-
ments for the project.
SEC. 115. PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The following projects are not au-
thorized after the date of the enactment of this Act:
(1) BRIDGEPORT HARBOR, CONNECTICUT.—The
following portion of the project for navigation,
Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by sec-
tion 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (72
Stat. 297): A 2-acre anchorage area with a depth of
6 feet at the head of Johnsons River between the exist-
ing Federal channel and Hollisters Dam.
(2) JOHNSONS
RIVER
CHANNEL, BRIDGEPORT
HARBOR, CONNECTICUT.—The following portion of the
project for navigation, Johnsons River Channel,
Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by the
first section of the Rivers and Harbors Act of July 24,
1946 (60 Stat. 634): Northerly of a line across the
Federal channel. The coordinates of such line are N
123318.35, E 486301.68 and N 123257.15, E
486380.77.
(3) SOUTHPORT HARBOR, CONNECTICUT.—
(A) 
DEAUTHORIZATION
PORTION
OF
PROJECT.—The following portions of the project
for navigation, Southport Harbor, Connecticut,
authorized by the first section of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1029):
(i) The 6-foot deep anchorage located
at the head of the project.
(ii) The portion of the 9-foot deep
channel beginning at a bend in the channel
whose coordinates are north 109131.16, east
452653.32 running thence in a northeast-
erly direction about 943.01 feet to a point
whose coordinates are north 109635.22, east
453450.31 running thence in a southeast-
erly direction about 22.66 feet to a point
whose coordinates are north 109617.15, east
453463.98 running thence in a southwest-
erly direction about 945.18 feet to the point
of beginning.
(B) REMAINDER.—The remaining portion
of the project referred to in subparagraph (A)
northerly of a line whose coordinates are north
108699.15, east 452768.36 and north 108655.66,
east 452858.73 shall be redesignated as an an-
chorage.
(4) FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS.—The follow-
ing portions of the project for navigation, Falmouth
Harbor, Massachusetts, authorized by section 101 of
the River and Harbor Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1172):
(A) The portion commencing at a point
north 199286.37 east 844394.81 a line running
north 73 degrees 09 minutes 24.6 seconds east
440.44 feet to a point north 199413.99 east
844816.36, thence turning and running north 43
degrees 09 minutes 34.5 seconds east 119.99 feet
to a point north 199501.52 east 844898.44,
thence turning and running south 66 degrees 52
minutes 04.4 seconds east 547.66 feet returning
to a point north 199286.37 east 844394.81.
(B) The portion commencing at a point
north 199647.42 east 845035.25 a line running
north 43 degrees 09 minutes 35.0 seconds east
767.14 feet to a point north 200207.01 east
845560.00, thence turning and running north 11
degrees 04 minutes 24.3 seconds west 380.08 feet
to a point north 200580.01 east 845487.00,
thence turning and running north 22 degrees 05
minutes 50.8 seconds east 1332.36 feet to a point
north 201814.50 east 845988.21, thence turning
and running north 02 degrees 54 minutes 15.7
seconds east 15.0 feet to a point north 201829.48
east 845988.97, thence turning and running
south 23 degrees 36 minutes 31.9 seconds west
2381.38 feet returning to the point north
199647.42 east 845035.25.
(5) OSWEGATCHIE
RIVER, OGDENSBURG
NEW
YORK.—The portion of the Federal channel of the
project for navigation, Ogdensburg Harbor, New York,
authorized by the first section of the Rivers and Har-
bors Appropriations Act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat.
635), as modified by the first section of the Rivers
and Harbors Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1037),
which is in the Oswegatchie River in Ogdensburg,
New York, from the southernmost alignment of the
Route 68 bridge upstream to the northernmost align-
ment of the Lake Street bridge.
(b) REDESIGNATION.—The portion of the project for
navigation Falmouth, Massachusetts, referred to in sub-
section (a)(4) upstream of a line designated by the 2 points
north 199463.18 east 844496.40 and north 199350.36 east
844544.60 is redesignated as an anchorage area.
SEC. 116. NAMINGS.
(a) MILT BRANDT VISITORS CENTER, CALIFORNIA.—
(1) DESIGNATION.—The visitors center at Warm
Springs Dam, California, authorized by section 203
of the Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1192), shall
be known and designated as the ‘‘Milt Brandt Visitors
Center’’.
(2) LEGAL
REFERENCES.—Any reference in a
law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other
record of the United States to the visitors center re-
ferred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a ref-
erence to the ‘‘Milt Brandt Visitors Center’’.
(b) WILLIAM H. NATCHER BRIDGE, MACEO, KEN-
TUCKY, AND ROCKPORT, INDIANA.—
(1) DESIGNATION.—The bridge on United States
Route 231 which crosses the Ohio River between
Maceo, Kentucky, and Rockport, Indiana, shall be
known and designated as the ‘‘William H. Natcher
Bridge’’.
(2) LEGAL
REFERENCES.—Any reference in a
law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other
record of the United States to the bridge referred to
in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to
the ‘‘William H. Natcher Bridge’’.
(c) J. EDWARD ROUSH LAKE, INDIANA.—
(1) REDESIGNATION.—The lake on the Wabash
River in Huntington and Wells Counties, Indiana,
authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of
1958 (72 Stat. 312), and known as Huntington Lake,
shall be known and designated as the ‘‘J. Edward
Roush Lake’’.
(2) LEGAL
REFERENCES.—Any reference in a
law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other
record of the United States to the lake referred to in
paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
‘‘J. Edward Roush Lake’’.
(d) RED RIVER WATERWAY, LOUISIANA.—
(1) DESIGNATION.—Lock and Dam 4 of the Red
River Waterway, Louisiana, shall be known and des-
ignated as the ‘‘Russell B. Long Lock and Dam’’.
(2) LEGAL
REFERENCES.—A reference in any
law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other
record of the United States to the lock and dam re-
ferred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a ref-
erence to the ‘‘Russell B. Long Lock and Dam’’.
TITLE II—GENERALLY
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
SEC. 201. RECREATION POLICY AND USER FEES.
(a) RECREATION POLICIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide
increased emphasis on and opportunities for recre-
ation at water resources projects operated, main-
tained, or constructed by the Corps of Engineers.
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report on specific measures
taken to implement this subsection.
(b) RECREATION USER FEES.—Section 210(b) of the
Flood Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d–3(b)) is amend-
ed by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(5) USE OF FEES COLLECTED AT FACILITY.—
The Secretary of the Army shall ensure that at least
an amount equal to the total amount of fees collected
at any project under this subsection in a fiscal year
beginning after September 30, 1994, are expended in
the succeeding fiscal year at such project for operation
and maintenance of recreational facilities at such
project.’’.
SEC. 202. RECOVERY OF COSTS.
Amounts recovered under section 107 of the Com-
prehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9607) for any response
action taken by the Secretary in support of the Army Civil
Works program shall be credited to the appropriate trust
fund account from which the cost of such response action
has been paid or will be charged.
SEC. 203. COST SHARING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
Section 103(c) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(c)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph
(5);
(2) by striking the period at the end of para-
graph (6) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the follow-
ing new paragraph:
‘‘(7) subject to section 906 of this Act, environ-
mental protection and restoration: 25 percent.’’.
SEC. 204. CONSTRUCTION OF FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS
BY NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS.
(a) AUTHORITY.—Non-Federal interests are authorized
to undertake flood control projects in the United States, sub-
ject to obtaining any permits required pursuant to Federal
and State laws, in advance of actual construction.
(b) STUDIES AND ENGINEERING.—
(1) BY NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS.—A non-Fed-
eral interest may prepare, for review and approval by
the Secretary, the necessary studies and engineering
for any construction to be undertaken pursuant to
subsection (a).
(2) BY SECRETARY.—Upon request of an appro-
priate non-Federal interest, the Secretary may under-
take all necessary studies and engineering for any
construction to be undertaken pursuant to subsection
(a) and provide technical assistance in obtaining all
necessary permits for such construction if the non-
Federal interest contracts with the Secretary to fur-
nish the United States funds for the studies and engi-
neering during the period that the studies and engi-
neering will be conducted.
(c) COMPLETION OF STUDIES.—The Secretary is au-
thorized to complete and transmit to the appropriate non-
Federal interests any study for flood control which was ini-
tiated before the date of the enactment of this Act or, upon
the request of such non-Federal interests, to terminate the
study and transmit the partially completed study to such
non-Federal interests for completion. Studies subject to this
subsection shall be completed without regard to the require-
ments of subsection (b).
(d) AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT IMPROVEMENT.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Any non-Federal interest
which has received from the Secretary pursuant to
subsection (b) or (c) a favorable recommendation to
carry out a flood control project or separable element
thereof based on the results of completed studies and
engineering for the project or element, may carry out
the project or element if a final environmental impact
statement has been filed for the project or element.
(2) PERMITS.—Any plan of improvement pro-
posed to be implemented in accordance with this sub-
section shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for
obtaining the appropriate permits required under the
Secretary’s authority and such permits shall be grant-
ed subject to the non-Federal interest’s acceptance of
the terms and conditions of such permits if the Sec-
retary determines that the applicable regulatory cri-
teria and procedures have been satisfied.
(3) MONITORING.—The Secretary shall monitor
any project for which a permit is granted under this
subsection in order to ensure that such project is con-
structed (and, in those cases where such activities will
not be the responsibility of the Secretary, operated
and maintained) in accordance with the terms and
conditions of such permit.
(e) REIMBURSEMENT.—
(1) GENERAL RULE.—Subject to appropriation
Acts, the Secretary is authorized to reimburse any
non-Federal interest an amount equal to the estimate
of the Federal share, without interest, of the cost of
any authorized flood control project, or separable ele-
ment thereof, constructed pursuant to this section—
(A) if, after authorization and before initi-
ation of construction of the project or separable
element, the Secretary approves the plans for
construction of such project by the non-Federal
interest; and
(B) if the Secretary finds, after a review of
studies and engineering prepared pursuant to
this section, that construction of the project or
separable element is economically justified and
environmentally acceptable.
(2) MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN REVIEWING
PLANS.—In reviewing plans under this subsection, the
Secretary shall consider budgetary and programmatic
priorities and other factors that the Secretary deems
appropriate.
(3) MONITORING.—The Secretary shall regularly
monitor and audit any project for flood control con-
structed under this section by a non-Federal interest
in order to ensure that such construction is in com-
pliance with the plans approved by the Secretary and
that the costs are reasonable.
(4) LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENTS.—No re-
imbursement shall be made under this section unless
and until the Secretary has certified that the work for
which reimbursement is requested has been performed
in accordance with applicable permits and approved
plans.
SEC. 205. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Section 7 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1988 (102 Stat. 4022–4023) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a) by inserting ‘‘civil works’’
before ‘‘mission’’;
(2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and
(e) as subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
(3) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by
striking ‘‘(b)’’ and inserting ‘‘(c)’’;
(4) by striking subsection (f), as so redesignated;
and
(5) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection:
‘‘(b) PRE-AGREEMENT TEMPORARY PROTECTION OF
TECHNOLOGY.—If the Secretary determines that informa-
tion developed as a result of research and development ac-
tivities conducted by the Corps of Engineers is likely to be
subject to a cooperative research and development agreement
within 2 years of its development and that such information
would be a trade secret or commercial or financial informa-
tion that would be privileged or confidential if the informa-
tion had been obtained from a non-Federal party partici-
pating in a cooperative research and development agree-
ment under section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology
Innovation Act of 1980, the Secretary may provide appro-
priate protection against the dissemination of such infor-
mation, including exemption from subchapter II of chapter
5 of title 5, United States Code, until the earlier of the date
the Secretary enters into such an agreement with respect
to such technology or the last day of the 2-year period begin-
ning on the date of such determination. Any technology cov-
ered by this section which becomes the subject of a coopera-
tive research and development agreement shall be accorded
the protection provided under section 12(c)(7)(B) of such
Act (15 U.S.C. 3710a(c)(7)(B)) as if such technology had
been developed under a cooperative research and develop-
ment agreement.’’.
SEC. 206. NATIONAL INVENTORY OF DAMS.
Section 13 of Public Law 92–367 (33 U.S.C. 467l),
is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting
the following: ‘‘There is authorized to be appropriated
$500,000 for each fiscal year for the purpose of carrying
out this section.’’.
SEC. 207. MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, AND MOD-
ERNIZATION OF FACILITIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—In accomplishing the maintenance,
rehabilitation, and modernization of hydroelectric power
generating facilities at water resources projects under the
jurisdiction of the Department of the Army, the Secretary
is authorized to increase the efficiency of energy production
and the capacity of these facilities if, after consulting with
other appropriate Federal and State agencies, the Secretary
determines that such uprating—
(1) is economically justified and financially fea-
sible;
(2) will not result in significant adverse effects
on the other purposes for which the project is author-
ized;
(3) will not result in significant adverse environ-
mental impacts; and
(4) will not involve major structural or oper-
ation changes in the project.
(b) LIMITATION
ON STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.—
Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed as affecting the
authority of the Secretary and the Administrator of the
Bonneville Power Administration under section 2406 of the
Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 839d–1).
SEC. 208. FEDERAL LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS FOR FEDERAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—At a water resources project where
the non-Federal interest is responsible for performing the
operation, maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation of
the project and the Federal Government is responsible for
paying a portion of the operation, maintenance, replace-
ment, and rehabilitation costs, the Secretary may provide,
under terms and conditions acceptable to the Secretary and
the non-Federal interest, a payment of the estimated total
Federal share of such costs to the non-Federal interest after
completion of construction of the project or a separable ele-
ment thereof.
(b) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT.—The amount to be
paid shall be equal to the present value of the Federal pay-
ments over the life of the project, as agreed by the Federal
Government and the non-Federal interest, and shall be com-
puted using an interest rate determined by the Secretary
of the Treasury taking into consideration current market
yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the United
States with maturities comparable to the remaining life of
the project.
(c) AGREEMENT.—The Secretary may make a pay-
ment under this section only if the non-Federal interest has
entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary to per-
form the operation, maintenance, replacement, and reha-
bilitation of the project or separable element. The agreement
must be in accordance with the requirements of section 221
of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1831) and must
contain provisions specifying the terms and conditions
under which a payment may be made under this section
and the rights of, and remedies available to, the Federal
Government to recover all or a portion of a payment made
under this section in the event the non-Federal interest sus-
pends or terminates its performance of operation, mainte-
nance, replacement, and rehabilitation of the project or sep-
arable element or fails to perform such activities in a man-
ner consistent with the agreement between the Secretary and
the non-Federal interest.
(d) RELIEF FROM FUTURE OBLIGATIONS.—Except as
provided in subsection (c), a payment provided to the non-
Federal interest under this section shall relieve the Govern-
ment of any future obligations for paying any of the oper-
ation, maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation costs
for the project or separable element.
SEC. 209. LONG-TERM SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT STRATE-
GIES.
(a) DEVELOPMENT.—The Secretary shall enter into co-
operative agreements with non-Federal sponsors of naviga-
tion projects for development of long-term management
strategies for controlling sediments in such projects.
(b) CONTENTS OF STRATEGIES.—Each strategy devel-
oped under this section for a navigation project—
(1) shall include assessments of the following
with respect to the project: sediment rates and com-
position, sediment reduction options, dredging prac-
tices, long-term management of any dredged material
disposal facilities, remediation of such facilities, and
alternative disposal and reuse options;
(2) shall include a timetable for implementation
of the strategy; and
(3) shall incorporate, as much as possible, rel-
evant ongoing planning efforts, including remedial
action planning, dredged material management plan-
ning, harbor and waterfront development planning,
and watershed management planning.
(c) CONSULTATION.—In developing strategies under
this section, the Secretary shall consult with interested Fed-
eral agencies, States, and Indian tribes and the public.
SEC. 210. EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Section 5(a)(1) of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act authorizing
the construction of certain public works on rivers and har-
bors for flood control, and for other purposes’’, approved
August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)(1)), is amended by in-
serting before the first semicolon the following: ‘‘, or in im-
plementation of nonstructural alternatives to the repair or
restoration of such flood control work if requested by the
non-Federal sponsor’’.
SEC. 211. OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL REQUIREMENT.
(a) PENALTY.—Section 16 of the Act of March 3, 1899
(30 Stat. 1153; 33 U.S.C. 411), is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen’’
and inserting ‘‘13, 14, 15, 19, and 20’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘not exceeding twenty-five hun-
dred dollars nor less than five hundred dollars’’ and
inserting ‘‘of up to $25,000 per day’’.
(b) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Section 20 of the Act of
March 3, 1899 (30 Stat. 1154; 33 U.S.C. 415), is amend-
ed—
(1) by striking ‘‘expense’’ the first place it ap-
pears in subsection (a) and inserting ‘‘actual expense,
including administrative expenses,’’;
(2) in subsection (b) by striking ‘‘cost’’ and in-
serting ‘‘actual cost, including administrative costs,’’;
(3) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection
(c); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection:
‘‘(b) REMOVAL REQUIREMENT.—Within 24 hours after
the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard
is operating issues an order to stop or delay navigation in
any navigable waters of the United States because of condi-
tions related to the sinking or grounding of a vessel, the
owner or operator of the vessel, with the approval of the
Secretary of the Army, shall begin removal of the vessel
using the most expeditious removal method available or, if
appropriate, secure the vessel pending removal to allow
navigation to resume. If the owner or operator fails to begin
removal or to secure the vessel pending removal or fails to
complete removal as soon as possible, the Secretary of the
Army shall remove or destroy the vessel using the summary
removal procedures under subsection (a) of this section.’’.
SEC. 212. SMALL PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.
Section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C.
701r) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘$12,500,000’’ and inserting
‘‘$15,000,000’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘$500,000’’ and inserting
‘‘$1,500,000’’.
SEC. 213. AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL.
Section 104(b) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958
(33 U.S.C. 610(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘$12,000,000’’
and inserting ‘‘$25,000,000’’.
SEC. 214. BENEFICIAL USES OF DREDGED MATERIAL.
Section 204(e) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) is amended by striking
‘‘$15,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000,000’’.
SEC. 215. SEDIMENTS DECONTAMINATION TECHNOLOGY.
(a) PROJECT PURPOSE.—Section 405(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4863; 33
U.S.C. 2239 note) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing:
‘‘(3) PROJECT
PURPOSE.—The purpose of the
project to be carried out under this section is to pro-
vide for the development of 1 or more sediment decon-
tamination technologies on a pilot scale demonstrat-
ing a capacity of at least 400 cubic yards per day.’’.
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—The first
sentence of section 405(c) of such Act is amended to read
as follows: ‘‘There is authorized to be appropriated to carry
out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal years 1993 and 1994
and $10,000,000 for fiscal years beginning after September
30, 1994.’’.
(c) REPORTS.—Section 405 of such Act is amended by
adding at the end the following:
‘‘(d) REPORTS.—Not later than September 30, 1996,
and periodically thereafter, the Administrator and the Sec-
retary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results
of the project to be carried out under this section, including
an assessment of the progress made in achieving the intent
of the program set forth in subsection (a)(3).’’.
SEC. 216. PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1001(b)(2) of the Water Re-
sources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)(2)) is
amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘Before’’ at the beginning of the
second sentence and inserting ‘‘Upon’’; and
(2) by inserting ‘‘planning, designing, or’’ before
‘‘construction’’ in the last sentence.
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 52 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1988 (33 U.S.C. 579a note;
102 Stat. 4044) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (a); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and
(e) as subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), respectively.
SEC. 217. FOREIGN TRAVEL.
Section 211 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat.
183) is repealed.
SEC. 218. SUPPORT OF ARMY CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM.
(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out research
and development in support of the civil works program of
the Department of the Army, the Secretary may utilize con-
tracts, cooperative research and development agreements,
cooperative agreements, and grants with non-Federal enti-
ties, including State and local governments, colleges and
universities, consortia, professional and technical societies,
public and private scientific and technical foundations, re-
search institutions, educational organizations, and non-
profit organizations.
(b) SPECIAL RULES.—With respect to contracts for re-
search and development, the Secretary may include require-
ments that have potential commercial application and may
also use such potential application as an evaluation factor
where appropriate.
SEC. 219. HOPPER DREDGE FLEET.
(a) IN GENERAL.—In order to more effectively manage
and protect the commercial viability of the Nation’s vital
deep draft seaports, the Secretary—
(1) shall conduct advanced maintenance suffi-
cient to ensure that authorized deep draft channel di-
mensions are continuously maintained;
(2) may conduct analysis and demonstration of
experimental maintenance dredging techniques or im-
proved environmental techniques in federally author-
ized deep draft navigation channels in order to evalu-
ate the ability of such techniques to increase the reli-
ability of channel dimensions; except that any dredg-
ing undertaken pursuant to this paragraph shall be
limited and shall not replace or be substituted for
routine maintenance dredging;
(3) shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
utilize sediments dredged under paragraphs (1) and
(2) for beneficial purposes; and
(4) shall contract for private dredging services to
perform priority-expedited dredging work unless the
appropriate District Engineer of Corps of Engineers
determines that a Federal dredge can be brought on
scene more quickly or is operationally better suited to
undertake the work than any available non-Federal
dredge.
With respect to priority-expedited dredging work under-
taken under paragraph (4), the District Engineer shall em-
ploy innovative, expedited contracting procedures to ensure
a timely response. In the case of contract disputes, the Dis-
trict Engineer is authorized to employ whatever measures
are necessary to accomplish the priority-expedited dredging
work.
(b) HOPPER DREDGE FLEET REQUIREMENTS.—In
order to ensure the continued viability of the Federal hopper
dredge fleet and private industry hopper dredge fleet, the
Secretary—
(1) shall, except as provided in section 342 of
this Act, relating to the hopper dredge, McFarland,
maintain the Federal minimum hopper dredge fleet
for at least 4 years or more beginning in fiscal year
1995 in a fully operational and active status;
(2) may undertake measures to maintain or im-
prove the efficiency, operation, and design of the Fed-
eral hopper dredge fleet; and
(3) shall, for fiscal years beginning in fiscal year
1995 and ending in fiscal year 1998, advertise for
competitive bid at least 7,500,000 cubic yards of hop-
per dredge work formerly accomplished by the Gov-
ernment fleet in years preceding fiscal year 1992 con-
sistent with the policies developed by the Secretary to
implement the requirements of section 106 of the En-
ergy and Water Development Appropriations Act,
1993 (106 Stat. 1326) and section 106 of the Energy
and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1994
(107 Stat. 1320); except that (A) hopper dredge work
which results from activities undertaken in accord-
ance with subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) shall be adver-
tised for competitive bid and shall not be counted to-
ward the 7,500,000 cubic yards required to be adver-