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Basin study, the Secretary shall expand the scope of such 
study to investigate and provide recommendations relating to— 
(A) 
modifications 
to 
projects 
in 
Iowa, 
Kansas, 
Nebraska, and Missouri authorized under the Pick-Sloan 
Missouri River Basin Program (authorized by section 9(b) 
of the Act of December 22, 1944 (chapter 665, 58 Stat. 
891)) and the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and 
Navigation project (authorized by section 2 of the Act of 
March 2, 1945 (chapter 19, 59 Stat. 19)), including modifica-
tions to the authorized purposes of such projects to further 
flood risk management and resiliency; and 
(B) modifications to non-Federal, publicly owned levees 
in the Lower Missouri River Basin. 
(2) 
EXCEPTION.—If 
the 
Secretary 
determines 
that 
expanding the scope of the Lower Missouri Basin study as 
provided in paragraph (1) is not practicable, and the non- 
Federal interest for such study concurs in such determination, 
the Secretary shall carry out such additional studies as are 
necessary to investigate the modifications described in para-
graph (1). 
(3) CONTINUATION OF LOWER MISSOURI BASIN STUDY.—The 
following studies shall be considered a continuation of the 
Lower Missouri Basin study: 
(A) Any additional study carried out under paragraph 
(2). 
(B) Any study recommended to be carried out in a 
report that the Chief of Engineers prepares for the Lower 
Missouri Basin study. 
(C) Any study recommended to be carried out in a 
report that the Chief of Engineers prepares for an addi-
tional study carried out under paragraph (2). 
(D) Any study spun off from the Lower Missouri Basin 
study before the completion of such study. 
(E) Any study spun off from an additional study carried 
out under paragraph (2) before the completion of such 
additional study. 
(4) RELIANCE ON EXISTING INFORMATION.—In carrying out 
any study described in or authorized by this subsection, the 
Secretary, to the extent practicable, shall rely on existing data 
and analysis, including data and analysis prepared under sec-
tion 22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 
U.S.C. 1962d–16). 
(5) CONSIDERATION; CONSULTATION.—In developing rec-
ommendations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— 
(A) consider the use of— 
(i) 
structural 
and 
nonstructural 
measures, 
including the setting back of levees and removing struc-
tures from areas of recurring flood vulnerability, where 
advantageous, to reduce flood risk and damages in 
the Lower Missouri River Basin; and 
(ii) where such features are locally acceptable, nat-
ural features or nature-based features (as such terms 
are defined in section 1184 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2289a); and 
(B) consult with applicable Federal and State agencies, 
Indian Tribes, and other stakeholders within the Lower
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Missouri River Basin and solicit public comment on such 
recommendations. 
(6) EXEMPTION FROM MAXIMUM STUDY COST AND DURATION 
LIMITATIONS.—Section 1001 of the Water Resources Reform and 
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c) shall not apply 
to the Lower Missouri Basin study or any study described 
in paragraph (3). 
(7) PRECONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND DESIGN.—Upon 
completion of a study authorized by this subsection, if the 
Secretary determines that a recommended project, or modifica-
tion to a project described in paragraph (1), is justified, the 
Secretary may proceed directly to preconstruction planning, 
engineering, and design of the project or modification. 
(8) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—For the provision of technical assist-
ance to support small communities and economically dis-
advantaged communities in the planning and design of 
flood risk management and flood risk resiliency projects 
in the Lower Missouri River Basin, for each of fiscal years 
2021 through 2026, there are authorized to be appro-
priated— 
(i) $2,000,000 to carry out section 206 of the Flood 
Control Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 709a), in addition to 
amounts otherwise authorized to carry out such sec-
tion; and 
(ii) $2,000,000 to carry out section 22(a)(2) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 
1962d–16), in addition to amounts otherwise author-
ized to carry out such section. 
(B) CONDITIONS.— 
(i) LIMITATIONS NOT APPLICABLE.—The limitations 
on the use of funds in section 206(d) of the Flood 
Control Act of 1960 and section 22(c)(2) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1974 shall not apply 
to the amounts authorized to be appropriated by 
subparagraph (A). 
(ii) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this para-
graph restricts the authority of the Secretary to use 
any funds otherwise appropriated to carry out section 
206 of the Flood Control Act of 1960 or section 22(a)(2) 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to 
provide technical assistance described in subparagraph 
(A). 
(9) COMPLETION OF STUDY; REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later 
than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 
a report detailing— 
(A) the results of the study authorized by this sub-
section; 
(B) any additional, site-specific areas within the Lower 
Missouri River Basin for which additional study for flood 
risk management projects is recommended by the Sec-
retary; and
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(C) any interim actions relating to existing water 
resources development projects in the Lower Missouri River 
Basin undertaken by the Secretary during the study period. 
(10) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 
(A) LOWER MISSOURI BASIN STUDY.—The term ‘‘Lower 
Missouri Basin study’’ means the Lower Missouri Basin 
Flood Risk and Resiliency Study, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, 
and Missouri, authorized pursuant to section 216 of the 
Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a). 
(B) SMALL COMMUNITY.—The term ‘‘small community’’ 
means a local government that serves a population of less 
than 15,000. 
(b) UPPER MISSOURI RIVER BASIN COMPREHENSIVE STUDY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in collaboration with the 
heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct a com-
prehensive study to address flood risk in areas affected by 
severe flooding in 2019 along the Upper Missouri River, 
including an examination of— 
(A) the use of structural and nonstructural flood control 
and floodplain management strategies, including the 
consideration of natural features or nature-based features 
(as such terms are defined in section 1184 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2289a); 
(B) continued operation and maintenance of the naviga-
tion project; 
(C) management of bank caving and erosion; 
(D) maintenance of water supply; 
(E) fish and wildlife habitat management; 
(F) recreation needs; 
(G) environmental restoration needs; 
(H) the division of responsibilities of the Federal 
Government and non-Federal interests with respect to Mis-
souri River flooding; 
(I) the roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies 
with respect to Missouri River flooding; and 
(J) any other related matters, as determined by the 
Secretary. 
(2) RECOMMENDATIONS.—In conducting the study under 
this subsection, the Secretary may develop recommendations 
to Congress for— 
(A) the construction of a water resources development 
project; 
(B) the structural or operational modification of an 
existing water resources development project; 
(C) such additional monitoring of, or adaptive manage-
ment measures to carry out with respect to, existing water 
resources development projects, to respond to changing 
conditions; 
(D) geographic areas within the Upper Missouri River 
basin for additional study by the Secretary; 
(E) management plans and actions to be carried out 
by the responsible Federal agencies to reduce flood risk 
and improve resiliency; 
(F) any necessary changes to the general comprehen-
sive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Mis-
souri River Basin under section 4 of the Act of June 28, 
1938 (chapter 795, 52 Stat. 1218; 58 Stat. 891); and
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(G) follow-up studies for problem areas for which data 
or current technology does not allow immediate solutions. 
(3) COMPLETION OF STUDY; REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later 
than 3 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, 
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 
a report that— 
(A) contains the results of the comprehensive study 
required by this subsection, including any recommenda-
tions developed under paragraph (2); 
(B) addresses— 
(i) the potential for the transfer of flood risk 
between and within the Upper and Lower Missouri 
River basins with respect to any changes recommended 
pursuant to paragraph (2)(F); 
(ii) adverse impacts to navigation and other 
authorized purposes of the applicable Missouri River 
project with respect to any changes recommended 
under paragraph (2)(F); and 
(iii) whether there are opportunities for increased 
non-Federal management in the Upper Missouri River 
Basin; 
(C) recognizes— 
(i) the interest and rights of States in— 
(I) determining the development of watersheds 
within the borders of the State; and 
(II) water utilization and control; and 
(ii) the primary responsibilities of States and local 
interests in developing water supplies for domestic, 
municipal, industrial, and other purposes; and 
(D) describes any interim actions relating to existing 
water resources development projects in the Upper Mis-
souri River Basin undertaken by the Secretary during the 
study period. 
(4) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this subsection, the 
Secretary shall consult with applicable Federal and State agen-
cies, Indian Tribes, and other stakeholders within the Upper 
Missouri River Basin and solicit public comment. 
(5) RELIANCE ON EXISTING INFORMATION.—In carrying out 
any study described in or authorized by this subsection, the 
Secretary, to the extent practicable, shall rely on existing data 
and analysis, including data and analysis prepared under sec-
tion 22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 
U.S.C. 1962d–16). 
(6) EXEMPTION FROM MAXIMUM STUDY COST AND DURATION 
LIMITATIONS.—Section 1001 of the Water Resources Reform and 
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c) shall not apply 
to the comprehensive study carried out under this section or 
any feasibility study described in paragraph (7). 
(7) ADDITIONAL
CONSIDERATIONS.—Any feasibility study 
carried out pursuant to a recommendation included in the 
report submitted under this subsection shall be considered to 
be a continuation of the comprehensive study required under 
paragraph (1). 
(8) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘Missouri 
River project’’ means a project constructed as part of—