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elevation of the property is above the standard 
project flood elevation. 
(2) AFFECTED DEEDS.—The deeds with the fol-
lowing county auditor’s file numbers are referred to 
in paragraph (1): 
(A) Auditor’s Instrument No. 399218 of Nez 
Perce County, Idaho—2.07 acres. 
(B) Auditor’s Instrument No. 487437 of Nez 
Perce County, Idaho—7.32 acres. 
(b) OLD HICKORY LOCK
AND DAM, CUMBERLAND 
RIVER, TENNESSEE.— 
(1) RELEASE OF RETAINED RIGHTS, INTERESTS, 
RESERVATIONS.—With respect to land conveyed by 
the Secretary to the Tennessee Society of Crippled 
Children and Adults, Incorporated (commonly known 
as ‘‘Easter Seals Tennessee’’) at Old Hickory Lock 
and Dam, Cumberland River, Tennessee, under sec-
tion 211 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 
1087), the reversionary interests and the use restric-
tions relating to recreation and camping purposes are 
extinguished. 
(2) INSTRUMENT OF RELEASE.—As soon as prac-
ticable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall execute and file in the appropriate office 
a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate 
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instrument effectuating the release of interests re-
quired by paragraph (1). 
(c) PORT OF PASCO, WASHINGTON.— 
(1) EXTINGUISHMENT
OF
USE
RESTRICTIONS 
AND FLOWAGE EASEMENT.—With respect to the prop-
erty covered by the deed in paragraph (3)(A)— 
(A) the flowage easement and human habi-
tation or other building structure use restriction 
is extinguished if the elevation of the property is 
above the standard project flood elevation; and 
(B) the use of fill material to raise areas of 
the property above the standard project flood ele-
vation is authorized, except in any area for 
which a permit under section 404 of the Federal 
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) is 
required. 
(2) 
EXTINGUISHMENT
OF
FLOWAGE
EASE-
MENT.—With respect to the property covered by each 
deed in paragraph (3)(B), the flowage easement is ex-
tinguished if the elevation of the property is above the 
standard project flood elevation. 
(3) AFFECTED DEEDS.—The deeds referred to in 
paragraphs (1) and (2) are as follows: 
(A) Auditor’s File Number 262980 of 
Franklin County, Washington. 
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(B) Auditor’s File Numbers 263334 and 
404398 of Franklin County, Washington. 
(d) NO EFFECT ON OTHER RIGHTS.—Nothing in this 
section affects the remaining rights and interests of the 
Corps of Engineers for authorized project purposes. 
TITLE IV—STUDIES 
SEC. 4001. JOHN GLENN GREAT LAKES BASIN PROGRAM. 
Section 455 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1999 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–21) is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(g) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR STUDY.—The non- 
Federal interest may provide up to 100 percent of the non- 
Federal share required under subsection (f) in the form of 
in-kind services and materials.’’. 
SEC. 4002. LAKE ERIE DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL 
SITES. 
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
nature and frequency of avian botulism problems in the vi-
cinity of Lake Erie associated with dredged material dis-
posal sites and shall make recommendations to eliminate 
the conditions that result in such problems. 
SEC. 4003. SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES DROUGHT 
STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordination 
with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agri-
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culture, the Secretary of Commerce, and other appropriate 
agencies, shall conduct, at Federal expense, a comprehensive 
study of drought conditions in the southwestern United 
States, with particular emphasis on the Colorado River 
basin, the Rio Grande River basin, and the Great Basin. 
(b) INVENTORY OF ACTIONS.—In conducting the study, 
the Secretary shall assemble an inventory of actions taken 
or planned to be taken to address drought-related situations 
in the southwestern United States. 
(c) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the study shall be to 
develop recommendations to more effectively address current 
and future drought conditions in the southwestern United 
States. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are 
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out 
this section $7,000,000. Such funds shall remain available 
until expended. 
SEC. 4004. DELAWARE RIVER. 
The Secretary shall review, in consultation with the 
Delaware River Basin Commission and the States of Dela-
ware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, the report 
of the Chief of Engineers on the Delaware River, published 
as House Document Numbered 522, 87th Congress, Second 
Session, as it relates to the Mid-Delaware River Basin from 
Wilmington to Port Jervis, and any other pertinent reports 
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(including the strategy for resolution of interstate flow 
management issues in the Delaware River Basin dated Au-
gust 2004 and the National Park Service Lower Delaware 
River Management Plan (1997–1999)), with a view to de-
termining whether any modifications of recommendations 
contained in the first report referred to are advisable at 
the present time, in the interest of flood damage reduction, 
ecosystem restoration, and other related problems. 
SEC. 4005. KNIK ARM, COOK INLET, ALASKA. 
The Secretary shall conduct, at Federal expense, a 
study to determine the potential impacts on navigation of 
construction of a bridge across Knik Arm, Cook Inlet, Alas-
ka. 
SEC. 4006. KUSKOKWIM RIVER, ALASKA. 
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
feasibility of carrying out a project for navigation, 
Kuskokwim River, Alaska, in the vicinity of the village of 
Crooked Creek. 
SEC. 4007. ST. GEORGE HARBOR, ALASKA. 
The Secretary shall conduct, at Federal expense, a 
study to determine the feasibility of providing navigation 
improvements at St. George Harbor, Alaska. 
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SEC. 4008. SUSITNA RIVER, ALASKA. 
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
feasibility of carrying out a project for hydropower, recre-
ation, and related purposes on the Susitna River, Alaska. 
SEC. 4009. GILA BEND, MARICOPA, ARIZONA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a 
study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project 
for flood damage reduction, Gila Bend, Maricopa, Arizona. 
(b) REVIEW OF PLANS.—In conducting the study, the 
Secretary shall review plans and designs developed by non- 
Federal interests and shall incorporate such plans and de-
signs into the Federal study if the Secretary determines that 
such plans and designs are consistent with Federal stand-
ards. 
SEC. 4010. SEARCY COUNTY, ARKANSAS. 
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
feasibility of using Greers Ferry Lake as a water supply 
source for Searcy County, Arkansas. 
SEC. 4011. ELKHORN SLOUGH ESTUARY, CALIFORNIA. 
The Secretary shall conduct a study of the Elkhorn 
Slough estuary, California, to determine the feasibility of 
conserving, enhancing, and restoring estuarine habitats by 
developing strategies to address hydrological management 
issues. 
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SEC. 4012. FRESNO, KINGS, AND KERN COUNTIES, CALI-
FORNIA. 
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
feasibility of carrying out a project for water supply for 
Fresno, Kings, and Kern Counties, California. 
SEC. 4013. LOS ANGELES RIVER REVITALIZATION STUDY, 
CALIFORNIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordination 
with the city of Los Angeles, shall— 
(1) prepare a feasibility study for environmental 
restoration, flood control, recreation, and other as-
pects of Los Angeles River revitalization that is con-
sistent with the goals of the Los Angeles River Revi-
talization Master Plan published by the city of Los 
Angeles; and 
(2) consider any locally-preferred project alter-
natives developed through a full and open evaluation 
process for inclusion in the study. 
(b) USE
OF EXISTING INFORMATION
AND MEAS-
URES.—In preparing the study under subsection (a), the 
Secretary shall use, to the maximum extent practicable— 
(1) information obtained from the Los Angeles 
River Revitalization Master Plan; and 
(2) the development process of that plan. 
(c) DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to 
construct demonstration projects in order to provide 
information to develop the study under subsection 
(a)(1). 
(2) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of the 
cost of any project under this subsection shall be not 
more than 65 percent. 
(3) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this subsection $20,000,000. 
SEC. 4014. LYTLE CREEK, RIALTO, CALIFORNIA. 
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage reduc-
tion and groundwater recharge, Lytle Creek, Rialto, Cali-
fornia. 
SEC. 4015. MOKELUMNE RIVER, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, 
CALIFORNIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a 
study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project 
for water supply along the Mokelumne River, San Joaquin 
County, California. 
(b) LIMITATION
ON STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.— 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to invalidate, pre-
empt, or create any exception to State water law, State 
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water rights, or Federal or State permitted activities or 
agreements. 
SEC. 4016. NAPA RIVER, ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a com-
prehensive study of the Napa River in the vicinity of St. 
Helena, California, for the purposes of improving flood 
management through reconnecting the river to its flood-
plain; restoring habitat, including riparian and aquatic 
habitat; improving fish passage and water quality; and re-
storing native plant communities. 
(b) PLANS AND DESIGNS.—In conducting the study, 
the Secretary shall review plans and designs developed by 
non-Federal interests and shall incorporate such plans and 
designs into the Federal study if the Secretary determines 
that such plans and designs are consistent with Federal 
standards. 
SEC. 4017. ORICK, CALIFORNIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a 
study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project 
for flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration, 
Orick, California. 
(b) FEASIBILITY OF RESTORING OR REHABILITATING 
REDWOOK CREEK LEVEES.—In conducting the study, the 
Secretary shall determine the feasibility of restoring or re-
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