101 
SEC. 207. GREAT LAKES COASTAL RESILIENCY STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the comprehensive 
assessment of water resources needs for the Great Lakes Sys-
tem under section 729 of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2267a), as required by section 1219 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 
3811), the Secretary shall— 
(1) taking into account recent high lake levels 
within the Great Lakes, assess and make rec-
ommendations to Congress on— 
(A) coastal storm and flood risk manage-
ment measures, including measures that use nat-
ural features and nature-based features, as those 
terms are defined in section 1184 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 
2289a); 
(B) operation and maintenance of the Great 
Lakes Navigation System, as such term is de-
fined in section 210 of the Water Resources De-
velopment Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2238); 
(C) ecosystem protection and restoration; 
(D) the prevention and control of invasive 
species and the effects of invasive species; and 
(E) recreation associated with water re-
sources development projects; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00101
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
102 
(2) prioritize actions necessary to protect critical 
public infrastructure, communities, and critical nat-
ural or cultural resources; and 
(3) to the maximum extent practicable and 
where appropriate, utilize existing data provided to 
the Secretary by Federal and State agencies, Indian 
Tribes, and other stakeholders, including data ob-
tained through other Federal programs. 
(b) RECOMMENDATIONS; ADDITIONAL STUDY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—In carrying out the com-
prehensive assessment described in subsection (a), the 
Secretary may make a recommendation to Congress 
for— 
(A) the construction of a water resources de-
velopment project; 
(B) the structural or operational modifica-
tion of an existing water resources development 
project; 
(C) such additional monitoring of, or 
adaptive management measures to carry out 
with respect to, existing water resources develop-
ment projects, to respond to changing hydrologic 
and climatic conditions; or 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00102
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
103 
(D) geographic areas within the Great 
Lakes System for additional study by the Sec-
retary. 
(2) ADDITIONAL
CONSIDERATIONS.—Any feasi-
bility study carried out pursuant to a recommenda-
tion under paragraph (1)(D) shall be considered to be 
a continuation of the comprehensive assessment de-
scribed in subsection (a). 
(c) EXEMPTION FROM MAXIMUM STUDY COST AND 
DURATION LIMITATIONS.—Section 1001 of the Water Re-
sources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 
2282c) shall not apply to any study recommended under 
subsection (b)(1)(D). 
SEC. 208. RATHBUN LAKE, CHARITON RIVER, IOWA. 
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate a report that evaluates— 
(1) the existing allocations of storage space for 
Rathbun Lake, authorized pursuant to the Flood Con-
trol Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1262; 121 Stat. 1124), in-
cluding the existing allocation for municipal water 
supply; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00103
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
104 
(2) the feasibility of expanding the existing allo-
cation of storage for municipal water supply; and 
(3) the affordability of future municipal water 
supply allocations from Rathbun Lake, for residential 
users of such future allocations, at projected future 
costs. 
SEC. 209. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF RESTORATION IN 
THE LOUISIANA COASTAL AREA. 
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Coastal Louisiana Ecosystem Protection and 
Restoration Task Force established by section 7004 of Water 
Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1272) shall 
submit to Congress a report that summarizes the activities 
and recommendations of the task force, including— 
(1) policies, strategies, plans, programs, projects, 
and activities undertaken for addressing conservation, 
protection, restoration, and maintenance of the coast-
al Louisiana ecosystem; and 
(2) financial participation by each agency rep-
resented on the Task Force in conserving, protecting, 
restoring, and maintaining the coastal Louisiana eco-
system. 
SEC. 210. LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMPREHENSIVE 
STUDY. 
(a) COMPREHENSIVE STUDY.— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00104
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
105 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall conduct a 
comprehensive study of the Lower Mississippi River 
basin, from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the Gulf of 
Mexico, to identify actions to be undertaken by the 
Secretary for the comprehensive management of the 
basin for the purposes of flood risk management, 
navigation, ecosystem restoration, water supply, hy-
dropower, and recreation. 
(2) FOCUS
AREAS.—In conducting the com-
prehensive study under paragraph (1), the Secretary 
shall investigate projects, including— 
(A) projects proposed in the comprehensive 
coastal protection master plan entitled ‘‘Lou-
isiana Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sus-
tainable Coast’’ prepared by the State of Lou-
isiana and accepted by the Louisiana Coastal 
Protection and Restoration Authority (including 
any subsequent amendments or revisions), in-
cluding— 
(i) Ama sediment diversion; 
(ii) Union freshwater diversion; 
(iii) increase Atchafalaya flow to 
Terrebonne; and 
(iv) Manchac Landbridge diversion; 
and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00105
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
106 
(B) natural features and nature-based fea-
tures, including levee setbacks and instream and 
floodplain restoration. 
(b) CONSULTATION AND USE OF EXISTING DATA.—In 
conducting the comprehensive study under subsection (a), 
the Secretary shall consult with applicable Federal, State, 
and local agencies, Indian Tribes, non-Federal interests, 
and other stakeholders, and, to the maximum extent prac-
ticable and where appropriate, make use of existing data 
provided to the Secretary by such parties. 
(c) RECOMMENDATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In conducting the comprehen-
sive study under subsection (a), the Secretary may de-
velop a recommendation to Congress for— 
(A) the construction of a water resources de-
velopment project; 
(B) the structural or operational modifica-
tion of an existing water resources development 
project; 
(C) such additional monitoring of, or 
adaptive management measures to carry out 
with respect to, existing water resources develop-
ment projects, to respond to changing conditions; 
or 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00106
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
107 
(D) geographic areas within the Lower Mis-
sissippi River basin for additional study by the 
Secretary. 
(2) ADDITIONAL
CONSIDERATIONS.—Any feasi-
bility study carried out pursuant to a recommenda-
tion under this subsection shall be considered to be a 
continuation of the comprehensive study required 
under subsection (a). 
(d) COMPLETION OF STUDY; REPORT TO CONGRESS.— 
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this 
section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate a report detailing— 
(1) the results of the comprehensive study re-
quired by this section, including any recommenda-
tions developed under subsection (c); and 
(2) any interim actions relating to existing 
water resources development projects undertaken by 
the Secretary during the study period. 
SEC. 211. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMPREHENSIVE 
PLAN. 
(a) ASSESSMENT.—The Secretary shall conduct an as-
sessment of the water resources needs of the Upper Mis-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00107
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
108 
sissippi River under section 729 of the Water Resources De-
velopment Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2267a). 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall carry out 
the assessment under subsection (a) in accordance with the 
requirements in section 1206(b) of Water Resources Devel-
opment Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1686). 
SEC. 212. LOWER MISSOURI BASIN FLOOD RISK AND RESIL-
IENCY STUDY, IOWA, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, 
AND MISSOURI. 
(a) ADDITIONAL STUDIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), upon the request of the non-Federal inter-
est for the Lower Missouri Basin study, the Secretary 
shall expand the scope of such study to investigate 
and provide recommendations relating to— 
(A) modifications to projects in Iowa, Kan-
sas, Nebraska, and Missouri authorized under 
the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program 
(authorized by section 9(b) of the Flood Control 
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 modifications to the authorized 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00108
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
109 
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 prac-
ticable, 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 paragraph 
(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 pre-
pares for the Lower Missouri Basin study. 
(C) Any study recommended to be carried 
out in a report that the Chief of Engineers pre-
pares for an additional study carried out under 
paragraph (2). 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00109
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
110 
(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 section, the Secretary, to the extent practicable, 
shall rely on existing data and analysis, including 
data and analysis prepared under section 22 of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 
1962d–16). 
(5) CONSIDERATION; CONSULTATION.—In devel-
oping recommendations under paragraph (1), the Sec-
retary shall— 
(A) consider the use of— 
(i) structural and nonstructural meas-
ures, including the setting back of levees and 
removing structures 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 ac-
ceptable, natural features or nature-based 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00110
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
111 
features (as such terms are defined in sec-
tion 1184 of the Water Resources Develop-
ment Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 2289a); and 
(B) consult with applicable Federal and 
State agencies, Indian Tribes, and other stake-
holders within the Lower Missouri River Basin 
and solicit public comment on such recommenda-
tions. 
(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 para-
graph (3). 
(7) PRECONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND DE-
SIGN.—Upon completion of a study authorized by this 
section, if the Secretary determines that a rec-
ommended project, or modification to a project de-
scribed in paragraph (1), is justified, the Secretary 
may proceed directly to preconstruction planning, en-
gineering, and design of the project or modification. 
(8) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—For the provision of 
technical assistance to support small commu-
nities and economically disadvantaged commu-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00111
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
113 
wise appropriated to carry out section 206 
of the Flood Control Act of 1960 or section 
22(a)(2) of the Water Resources Develop-
ment Act of 1974 to provide technical as-
sistance described in subparagraph (A). 
(9) COMPLETION OF STUDY; REPORT TO CON-
GRESS.—Not later than 3 years after the date of en-
actment 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 section; 
(B) any additional, site-specific areas with-
in the Lower Missouri River Basin for which ad-
ditional study for flood risk management projects 
is recommended by the Secretary; and 
(C) any interim actions relating to existing 
water resources development projects undertaken 
by the Secretary during the study period. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) LOWER MISSOURI BASIN STUDY.—The term 
‘‘Lower Missouri Basin study’’ means the Lower Mis-
souri Basin Flood Risk and Resiliency Study, Iowa, 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00113
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
114 
Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, authorized pursuant 
to section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 
U.S.C. 549a). 
(2) SMALL COMMUNITY.—The term ‘‘small com-
munity’’ means a local government that serves a pop-
ulation of less than 15,000. 
SEC. 213. PORTSMOUTH HARBOR AND PISCATAQUA RIVER 
AND RYE HARBOR, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a written 
status update regarding— 
(1) efforts to address the impacts of shoaling af-
fecting the project for navigation, Rye Harbor, New 
Hampshire, authorized by section 101 of the River 
and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 480); and 
(2) the project for navigation, Portsmouth Har-
bor and Piscataqua River, authorized by section 101 
of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1173), 
as required to be expedited under section 1317 of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (Public 
Law 115–270). 
SEC. 214. COUGAR AND DETROIT DAMS, WILLAMETTE RIVER 
BASIN, OREGON. 
(a) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00114
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
115 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Environ-
ment and Public Works of the Senate, and make publicly 
available, a report providing an initial analysis of 
deauthorizing hydropower as a project purpose at the Cou-
gar and Detroit Dams project. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The Secretary shall include in the re-
port submitted under subsection (a)— 
(1) a description of the potential effects of 
deauthorizing hydropower as a project purpose at the 
Cougar and Detroit Dams project on— 
(A) the operation of the project, including 
with respect to the other authorized purposes of 
the project; 
(B) compliance of the project with the En-
dangered Species Act; 
(C) costs that would be attributed to other 
authorized purposes of the project, including 
costs relating to compliance with such Act; and 
(D) other ongoing studies in the Willamette 
River Basin; and 
(2) identification of any further research needed. 
(c) PROJECT DEFINED.—In this section, the terms 
‘‘Cougar and Detroit Dams project’’ and ‘‘project’’ mean 
the Cougar Dam and Reservoir project and Detroit Dam 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00115
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
116 
and Reservoir project, Willamette River Basin, Oregon, au-
thorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 
(64 Stat. 179). 
SEC. 215. PORT ORFORD, OREGON. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall, at Federal expense, submit 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Envi-
ronment and Public Works of the Senate a summary report 
on the research completed and data gathered by the date 
of enactment of this Act with regards to the configuration 
of a breakwater for the project for navigation, Port Orford, 
Oregon, authorized by section 117 of the River and Harbor 
Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1822; 106 Stat. 4809), for the pur-
poses of addressing shoaling issues to minimize long-term 
maintenance costs. 
SEC. 216. WILSON CREEK AND SLOAN CREEK, FAIRVIEW, 
TEXAS. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment 
of this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a 
written status update regarding efforts to address flooding 
along Wilson Creek and Sloan Creek in the City of Fair-
view, Texas. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00116
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
117 
SEC. 217. GAO STUDY ON MITIGATION FOR WATER RE-
SOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. 
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 
shall— 
(1) conduct a study on the mitigation of the im-
pact of water resources development projects, includ-
ing the impact on fish and wildlife, consistent with 
the requirements of section 906 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2283), section 
307(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1990 (33 U.S.C. 2317(a)), and section 2036(b) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 
2283a), including— 
(A) an evaluation of guidance or instruc-
tions issued, and other measures taken, by the 
Secretary to ensure successful mitigation of such 
impacts; 
(B) a review of the methods of mitigation, 
including the use of in-lieu fees, mitigation 
banking, and permittee-responsible mitigation, 
and their long-term effectiveness of restoring or 
mitigating ecosystem services impacted by such 
projects; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00117
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
118 
(C) a review of how the use of the different 
mitigation methods for such projects varies 
across Corps of Engineers districts; 
(D) an assessment of the backlog of mitiga-
tion projects, including the number of mitigation 
projects pending completion to address such im-
pacts resulting from constructed water resources 
development projects; 
(E) an evaluation of how the Secretary 
tracks compliance with the mitigation require-
ments across Corps of Engineers districts; 
(F) a review of how the mitigation require-
ments for water resources development projects 
contributes to the resilience of water resources in 
the United States; 
(G) an assessment of whether mitigation is 
being done prior to or contemporaneously with 
the construction of projects, as required by sec-
tion 906 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2283); 
(H) an evaluation of compliance with sec-
tion 906(d) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2283(d)) for the develop-
ment of specific mitigation plans for projects, 
whether such plans were successful in mitigating 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00118
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
119 
the designated impacts of the projects, and, in 
instances where such plans were not successful, 
what actions the Secretary is taking to modify 
the plans such that they will be successful; and 
(I) an assessment of how the Secretary 
might take advantage of natural infrastructure 
in mitigation planning to reduce flood risks and 
flood recovery costs for some communities; and 
(2) submit to Congress a report that— 
(A) describes the results of the study con-
ducted under paragraph (1); 
(B) includes recommendations to ensure 
compliance with and successful implementation 
of mitigation requirements for water resources 
development projects; and 
(C) includes recommendations to ensure ex-
isting programs and authorities include the use, 
to the maximum extent practicable, of natural 
infrastructure. 
SEC. 218. GAO STUDY ON APPLICATION OF HARBOR MAIN-
TENANCE TRUST FUND EXPENDITURES. 
(a) STUDY.—Not later than 18 months after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the 
United States shall conduct a study of the operation and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00119
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
120 
maintenance needs of federally authorized harbor and in-
land harbor projects, including— 
(1) an inventory of all federally authorized har-
bor and inland harbor projects; 
(2) an assessment of current uses of such projects 
(and, to the extent practicable, the national, regional, 
and local benefits of such uses), including the uses 
listed in section 210(d)(2)(B) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986; 
(3) an assessment of the annual operation and 
maintenance needs associated with harbors and in-
land harbors referred to in subsection (a)(2) of section 
210 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
(33 U.S.C. 2238), including a breakdown of such 
needs for each of the following types of projects— 
(A) emerging harbor projects (as defined in 
such section); 
(B) moderate-use harbor projects (as defined 
in such section on the day before the date of en-
actment of this Act); 
(C) high-use harbor projects (as defined in 
such section on the day before the date of enact-
ment of this Act); and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00120
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
121 
(D) projects assigned to harbors and inland 
harbors within the Great Lakes Navigation Sys-
tem (as defined in such section); 
(4) an assessment of any deferred operation and 
maintenance needs for such projects; 
(5) an assessment of the annual funding level 
trends for moderate-use harbor projects (as defined in 
section 210 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1986 on the day before the date of enactment of this 
Act) after the date of enactment of the Water Re-
sources Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113– 
121), excluding funds awarded to donor ports, me-
dium-sized donor ports, and energy transfer ports (as 
such terms are defined in section 2106 of the Water 
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 
U.S.C. 2201)); 
(6) an assessment of projected needs associated 
with donor ports, medium-sized donor ports, and en-
ergy transfer ports (as such terms are defined in sec-
tion 2106 of the Water Resources Reform and Devel-
opment Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201)); and 
(7) an itemization of expenditures provided to 
donor ports, medium-sized donor ports, and energy 
transfer ports under section 2106 of the Water Re-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00121
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
122 
sources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 
U.S.C. 2201). 
(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Upon completion of the 
report under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall 
submit such report to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. 
SEC. 219. GAO STUDY ON ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRON-
MENTAL BANKS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of 
the United States shall conduct a study and submit to the 
appropriate committees of Congress a report that analyzes 
the administration of section 309 of the Coastal Wetlands 
Planning, Protection and Restoration Act to establish an 
environmental bank (as defined in such section), such that 
the Secretary— 
(1) achieves the objectives of the report of the 
Chief of Engineers for ecosystem restoration in the 
Louisiana Coastal Area or the objectives of the com-
prehensive coastal protection master plan entitled 
‘‘Louisiana Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sus-
tainable Coast’’ prepared by the State of Louisiana 
and accepted by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00122
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
123 
Restoration Authority (including any subsequent 
amendments or revisions); 
(2) promotes ridge restoration, barrier island 
restoration, marsh creation, nonstructural risk man-
agement, or any other projects authorized, funded, or 
undertaken, or proposed to be authorized, funded, or 
undertaken, pursuant to such comprehensive coastal 
protection master plan; 
(3) allows for proactive investment in projects by 
a public or private entity seeking to generate credits 
to satisfy responsibilities associated with environ-
mental compliance; 
(4) allows for leveraging additional State, Par-
ish, or Federal funds; and 
(5) recommends methods for awarding addi-
tional credit for high-priority projects listed in the re-
port and plan described in paragraph (1). 
(b) CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS.—In car-
rying out subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the 
United States shall consult with the Secretary, the Lou-
isiana Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Restoration 
Task Force, the Governor of Louisiana (or an appointee), 
and other stakeholders, to the extent practicable. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00123
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
124 
SEC. 220. STUDY ON WATER SUPPLY AND WATER CON-
SERVATION AT WATER RESOURCES DEVELOP-
MENT PROJECTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of the Representatives and the Committee on En-
vironment and Public Works of the Senate a report that 
analyzes the benefits and consequences of including munic-
ipal water supply and water conservation as a primary 
mission of the Corps of Engineers in carrying out water 
resources development projects. 
(b) INCLUSION.—The Secretary shall include in the re-
port submitted under subsection (a)— 
(1) a description of existing water resources de-
velopment projects with municipal water supply or 
water conservation as authorized purposes, and the 
extent to which such projects are utilized for such 
purposes; 
(2) a description of existing water resources de-
velopment projects with respect to which— 
(A) municipal water supply or water con-
servation could be added as a project purpose, 
including those with respect to which a non-Fed-
eral interest has expressed an interest in adding 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00124
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
125 
municipal water supply or water conservation as 
a project purpose; and 
(B) such a purpose could be accommodated 
while maintaining existing authorized purposes; 
(3) a description of ongoing water resources de-
velopment project studies the authorizations for which 
include authorization for the Secretary to study the 
feasibility of carrying out the project with a purpose 
of municipal water supply or water conservation; 
(4) an analysis of how adding municipal water 
supply and water conservation as a primary mission 
of the Corps of Engineers would affect the ability of 
the Secretary to carry out future water resources de-
velopment projects; and 
(5) any recommendations of the Secretary relat-
ing to including municipal water supply and water 
conservation as a primary mission of the Corps of 
Engineers. 
SEC. 221. PFAS REVIEW AND INVENTORY AT CORPS FACILI-
TIES. 
(a) INVENTORY OF PFAS AT CORPS FACILITIES.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months 
after the date of enactment of this section, and annu-
ally thereafter the Secretary shall complete an inven-
tory of Corps of Engineers civil works facilities that 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00125
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
127 
(F) for facilities identified under subpara-
graph (A), the costs to remediate and reduce the 
risk of human exposure to PFAS. 
(3) COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGEN-
CIES.—To the maximum extent practicable, the ac-
tions taken under this subsection shall supplement 
and support work undertaken by other Federal agen-
cies, including actions taken pursuant to the plan 
published by the Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection 
Agency, 
titled 
‘‘EPA’s 
Per- 
and 
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Action Plan’’ and 
dated February 2019. 
(4) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Upon completion of 
the inventory under paragraph (1), and annually 
thereafter concurrent with the President’s annual 
budget request to Congress, the Secretary shall submit 
the inventory to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate. 
(b) PFAS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH.— 
(1) RESEARCH SUPPORT.—The Secretary, acting 
through the Hazardous Waste Research Center located 
at the Engineer Research and Development Center, 
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, support the 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00127
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
128 
efforts of other Federal agencies in the development of 
innovative technologies and methodologies for the de-
tection, treatment, and cleanup of PFAS associated 
with Federal facilities, including groundwater associ-
ated with such facilities. 
(2) DUPLICATION OF EFFORTS.—Nothing in this 
subsection is intended to duplicate the activities un-
dertaken by other Federal agencies as identified in 
subsection (a)(3). 
(c) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘PFAS’’ 
means a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl sub-
stance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. 
SEC. 222. REPORT ON RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. 
No later than 18 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate a report that contains— 
(1) an inventory of all recreational infrastruc-
ture and facilities associated with water resources de-
velopment projects; 
(2) an assessment of the annual operation and 
maintenance needs associated with such infrastruc-
ture and facilities; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00128
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
129 
(3) an assessment of deferred operation and 
maintenance needs for such infrastructure and facili-
ties to operate safely at full capacity; and 
(4) an assessment of the economic benefits of 
recreation to local and regional economies and bene-
fits of sustaining and improving public access at rec-
reational infrastructure and facilities. 
TITLE III—DEAUTHORIZATIONS 
AND MODIFICATIONS 
SEC. 301. DEAUTHORIZATION OF INACTIVE PROJECTS. 
(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— 
(1) to identify water resources development 
projects authorized by Congress that are no longer 
viable for construction due to— 
(A) a lack of local support; 
(B) a lack of available Federal or non-Fed-
eral resources; or 
(C) an authorizing purpose that is no 
longer relevant or feasible; 
(2) to create an expedited and definitive process 
for Congress to deauthorize water resources develop-
ment projects that are no longer viable for construc-
tion; and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00129
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
130 
(3) to allow the continued authorization of water 
resources development projects that are viable for con-
struction. 
(b) PROPOSED DEAUTHORIZATION LIST.— 
(1) PRELIMINARY LIST OF PROJECTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall de-
velop a preliminary list of each water resources 
development project, or separable element of a 
project, authorized for construction before No-
vember 8, 2007, for which— 
(i) planning, design, or construction 
was not initiated before the date of enact-
ment of this Act; or 
(ii) planning, design, or construction 
was initiated before the date of enactment of 
this Act, but for which no funds, Federal or 
non-Federal, were obligated for planning, 
design, or construction of the project or sep-
arable element of the project during the cur-
rent fiscal year or any of the 10 preceding 
fiscal years. 
(B) USE
OF
COMPREHENSIVE
CONSTRUC-
TION
BACKLOG
AND
OPERATION
AND
MAINTE-
NANCE REPORT.—The Secretary may develop the 
preliminary list from the comprehensive con-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00130
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
131 
struction backlog and operation and mainte-
nance reports developed pursuant to section 
1001(b)(2) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a). 
(2) PREPARATION OF PROPOSED DEAUTHORIZA-
TION LIST.— 
(A) DEAUTHORIZATION AMOUNT.—The Sec-
retary shall prepare a proposed list of projects 
for deauthorization comprised of a subset of 
projects and separable elements identified on the 
preliminary list developed under paragraph (1) 
that have, in the aggregate, an estimated Federal 
cost to complete that is at least $10,000,000,000. 
(B) DETERMINATION OF FEDERAL COST TO 
COMPLETE.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), 
the Federal cost to complete shall take into ac-
count any allowances authorized by section 902 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
(33 U.S.C. 2280), as applied to the most recent 
project schedule and cost estimate. 
(C) INCLUSION
OF
DEAUTHORIZATION
OF 
ANTIQUATED PROJECTS.—The Secretary shall re-
duce the amount identified for deauthorization 
under paragraph (2)(A) by an amount equiva-
lent to the estimated current value of each 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00131
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
132 
project, or separable element of a project, that is 
deauthorized by subsection (f). 
(3) SEQUENCING OF PROJECTS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
identify projects and separable elements for in-
clusion on the proposed list of projects for de-
authorization under paragraph (2) according to 
the order in which the projects and separable ele-
ments were authorized, beginning with the ear-
liest authorized projects and separable elements 
and ending with the latest project or separable 
element necessary to meet the aggregate amount 
under paragraph (2)(A). 
(B) FACTORS TO CONSIDER.—The Secretary 
may identify projects and separable elements in 
an order other than that established by subpara-
graph (A) if the Secretary determines, on a case- 
by-case basis, that a project or separable element 
is critical for interests of the United States, 
based on the possible impact of the project or 
separable element on public health and safety, 
the national economy, or the environment. 
(4) PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSULTATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall so-
licit comments from the public and the Gov-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00132
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
134 
(c) SUBMISSION OF FINAL DEAUTHORIZATION LIST TO 
CONGRESS FOR CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW; PUBLICATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of the close of the comment period under sub-
section (b)(4), the Secretary shall— 
(A) submit the final deauthorization list 
and appendix prepared under subsection (b)(5) 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of 
the Senate; and 
(B) publish the final deauthorization list 
and appendix in the Federal Register. 
(2) EXCLUSIONS.—The Secretary shall not in-
clude in the final deauthorization list submitted 
under paragraph (1) any project or separable element 
with respect to which Federal funds for planning, de-
sign, or construction are obligated after the develop-
ment of the preliminary list under subsection 
(b)(1)(A) but prior to the submission of the final de-
authorization list under paragraph (1)(A) of this sub-
section. 
(d) DEAUTHORIZATION; CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—After the expiration of the 2- 
year period beginning on the date of publication of 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00134
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
135 
the final deauthorization list and appendix under 
subsection (c)(1)(B), a project or separable element of 
a project identified in the final deauthorization list is 
hereby deauthorized, unless Congress passes a joint 
resolution disapproving the final deauthorization list 
prior to the end of such period. 
(2) NON-FEDERAL CONTRIBUTIONS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A project or separable 
element of a project identified in the final de-
authorization list under subsection (c) shall not 
be deauthorized under this subsection if, before 
the expiration of the 2-year period referred to in 
paragraph (1), the non-Federal interest for the 
project or separable element of the project pro-
vides sufficient funds to complete the project or 
separable element of the project. 
(B) TREATMENT
OF
PROJECTS.—Notwith-
standing subparagraph (A), each project and 
separable element of a project identified in the 
final deauthorization list shall be treated as de-
authorized for purposes of the aggregate de-
authorization amount specified in subsection 
(b)(2)(A). 
(3) PROJECTS
IDENTIFIED
IN
APPENDIX.—A 
project or separable element of a project identified in 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00135
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
136 
the appendix to the final deauthorization list shall re-
main subject to future deauthorization by Congress. 
(e) SPECIAL RULES.— 
(1) POST-AUTHORIZATION STUDIES.—A project 
or separable element of a project may not be identi-
fied on the proposed deauthorization list developed 
under subsection (b), or the final deauthorization list 
developed under subsection (c), if the project or sepa-
rable element received funding for a post-authoriza-
tion study during the current fiscal year or any of the 
10 preceding fiscal years. 
(2) TREATMENT OF PROJECT MODIFICATIONS.— 
For purposes of this section, if an authorized water 
resources development project or separable element of 
the project has been modified by an Act of Congress, 
the date of the authorization of the project or sepa-
rable element shall be deemed to be the date of the 
most recent such modification. 
(f) DEAUTHORIZATION OF ANTIQUATED PROJECTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Any water resources develop-
ment project, or separable element of a project, au-
thorized for construction prior to November 17, 1986, 
for which construction has not been initiated prior to 
the date of enactment of this Act, or for which funds 
have not been obligated for construction in the 10- 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00136
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
137 
year period prior to the date of enactment of this Act, 
is hereby deauthorized. 
(2) IDENTIFICATION.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall issue 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 identifies— 
(A) the name of each project, or separable 
element of a project, deauthorized by paragraph 
(1); and 
(B) the estimated current value of each such 
project or separable element of a project. 
(g) ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF INAC-
TIVE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.—The 
Secretary or the non-Federal interest may not carry out 
any authorized water resources development project, or sep-
arable element of such project, for which construction has 
not been initiated in the 20-year period following the date 
of the authorization of such project or separable element, 
until— 
(1) the Secretary provides to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment 
and Public Works of the Senate a post-authorization 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00137
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
138 
change report that updates the economic and environ-
mental analysis of the project or separable element; 
and 
(2) the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate take appropriate action to address any modi-
fications to the economic and environmental analysis 
for the project or separable element of the project con-
tained in the post-authorization change report. 
(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) POST-AUTHORIZATION
CHANGE
REPORT.— 
The term ‘‘post-authorization change report’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 1132(d) of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C. 
2282e). 
(2) POST-AUTHORIZATION
STUDY.—The term 
‘‘post-authorization study’’ means— 
(A) a feasibility report developed under sec-
tion 905 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282); 
(B) a feasibility study, as defined in section 
105(d) of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d)); or 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00138
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
139 
(C) a review conducted under section 216 of 
the Flood Control Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a), 
including an initial appraisal that— 
(i) demonstrates a Federal interest; 
and 
(ii) requires additional analysis for the 
project or separable element. 
(3) 
WATER
RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT 
PROJECT.—The term ‘‘water resources development 
project’’ includes an environmental infrastructure as-
sistance project or program of the Corps of Engineers. 
SEC. 302. ABANDONED AND INACTIVE NONCOAL MINE RES-
TORATION. 
Section 560(f) of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1999 (33 U.S.C. 2336(f)) is amended by striking 
‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$30,000,000’’. 
SEC. 303. TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. 
Section 203(b)(4) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269) is amended by striking 
‘‘$12,500,000’’ each place it appears and inserting 
‘‘$15,000,000’’. 
SEC. 304. LAKES PROGRAM. 
Section 602(a) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (Public Law 99–662, 100 Stat. 4148; 110 Stat. 
3758; 113 Stat. 295; 121 Stat. 1076) is amended— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00139
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
140 
(1) in paragraph (27), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end; 
(2) in paragraph (28), by striking the period at 
the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(29) Ellis Pond and Guild Pond, Norwood, 
Massachusetts; and 
‘‘(30) Memorial Pond, Walpole, Massachusetts.’’. 
SEC. 305. WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATIONS. 
Section 104(d)(1)(A) of the River and Harbor Act of 
1958 (33 U.S.C. 610(d)(1)(A)) is amended— 
(1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and insert-
ing a semicolon; 
(2) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘Arizona River 
Basins.’’ and inserting ‘‘Arkansas River Basins; 
and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(iv) to protect the Russian River 
Basin, California.’’. 
SEC. 306. CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORA-
TION AND PROTECTION PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 510 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–303, 110 Stat. 
3759; 121 Stat. 1202; 128 Stat. 1317) is amended— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00140
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
141 
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection 
(i) and inserting after subsection (g) the following: 
‘‘(h) PROJECT CAP.—The total cost of a project carried 
out under this section may not exceed $15,000,000.’’; and 
(2) in subsection (i) (as so redesignated), by 
striking ‘‘$40,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$60,000,000’’. 
(b) OUTREACH AND TRAINING.—The Secretary shall 
conduct public outreach and workshops for non-Federal in-
terests to provide information on the Chesapeake Bay envi-
ronmental restoration and protection program established 
under section 510 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1996, including how to participate in the program. 
SEC. 307. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM ENVIRON-
MENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. 
Section 1103(e)(3) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 652(e)(3)) is amended by striking 
‘‘$22,750,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000,000’’. 
SEC. 308. MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION 
SYSTEM. 
Any Federal funds, regardless of the account from 
which the funds were provided, used to carry out construc-
tion of the modification to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas 
River Navigation System, authorized in section 136 of the 
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004 
(117 Stat. 1842), shall be considered by the Secretary as 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00141
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
142 
initiating construction of the project such that future funds 
will not require a new investment decision. 
SEC. 309. OUACHITA-BLACK RIVER NAVIGATION PROJECT, 
ARKANSAS. 
The project for navigation, Ouachita-Black River, Ar-
kansas, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor 
Act of 1960 (Public Law 86–645), is modified to include 
water supply as a project purpose, subject to completion 
by the Secretary of a feasibility study and any other review 
necessary for such modification. 
SEC. 310. SACRAMENTO RIVER, GLENN-COLUSA, CALI-
FORNIA. 
The portion of project for flood control, Sacramento 
River, California, authorized by section 2 of the Act of 
March 1, 1917 (chapter 144, 39 Stat. 949; 103 Stat. 649; 
110 Stat. 3709; 112 Stat. 1841; 113 Stat. 299), consisting 
of a riverbed gradient restoration facility at the Glenn- 
Colusa Irrigation District Intake, is no longer authorized 
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 311. LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that the Secretary, when evaluating alternative locations for 
construction of a permanent Isabella Lake Visitor Center 
by the Corps of Engineers to replace the facility impacted 
by the Isabella Dam safety modification project, should af-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00142
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
143 
ford substantial weight to the site preference of the local 
community. 
(b) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary may acquire such in-
terests in real property as the Secretary determines nec-
essary or advisable to support construction of the Isabella 
Dam safety modification project. 
(c) TRANSFER.—The Secretary may transfer any real 
property interests acquired under subsection (b) to any 
other Federal agency or department without reimburse-
ment. 
(d) ISABELLA DAM SAFETY MODIFICATION PROJECT 
DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘Isabella Dam safety 
modification project’’ means the dam safety modification 
project at the Isabella Reservoir in the San Joaquin Valley, 
California (authorized by Act of December 22, 1944 (chap-
ter 665, 58 Stat. 901)), including the component of the 
project relating to construction a visitor center facility. 
SEC. 312. LOWER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER FLOOD CONTROL 
PROJECT. 
The Secretary shall align the schedules of, and maxi-
mize complimentary efforts, minimize duplicative practices, 
and ensure coordination and information sharing with re-
spect to— 
(1) the project for flood risk management, Lower 
San Joaquin River, authorized by section 1401(2) of 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00143
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
144 
the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 
Stat. 3836); and 
(2) the second phase of the feasibility study for 
the Lower San Joaquin River project for flood risk 
management, authorized for expedited completion by 
section 1203(a)(7) of the Water Resources Develop-
ment Act 2018 (132 Stat. 3803). 
SEC. 313. SAN DIEGO RIVER AND MISSION BAY, SAN DIEGO 
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 
The portion of the project for flood control and naviga-
tion, San Diego River and Mission Bay, San Diego County, 
California, authorized by the Act of July 24, 1946 (chapter 
595, 60 Stat. 636), identified in the National Levee Data-
base established under section 9004 of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303) as the San Diego 
River 3 segment and consisting of a 785-foot-long segment 
of the right bank levee from Station 209+41.75 to its end 
at Station 217+26.75, as described in construction plans 
dated August 30, 1951, is no longer authorized beginning 
on the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 314. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, WATERFRONT 
AREA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 114 of the River and Har-
bor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 59h) is amended to read as fol-
lows: 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00144
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
145 
‘‘SEC. 114. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, WATERFRONT 
AREA. 
‘‘(a) AREA TO BE DECLARED NONNAVIGABLE.—The 
following area is declared to be nonnavigable waters of the 
United States: All of that portion of the City and County 
of San Francisco, California, lying shoreward of a line be-
ginning at the intersection of the southerly right of way 
line of Earl Street prolongation with the Pierhead United 
States Government Pierhead line, the Pierhead line as de-
fined in the State of California Harbor and Navigation 
Code Section 1770, as amended in 1961; thence northerly 
along said Pierhead line to its intersection with a line par-
allel with and distant 10 feet easterly from, the existing 
easterly boundary line of Pier 30–32; thence northerly along 
said parallel line and its northerly prolongation, to a point 
of intersection with a line parallel with, and distant 10 
feet northerly from, the existing northerly boundary of Pier 
30–32; thence westerly along last said parallel line to its 
intersection with said Pierhead line; thence northerly along 
said Pierhead line, to the intersection of the easterly right 
of way line of Van Ness Avenue, formerly Marlette Street, 
prolongation to the Pierhead line. 
‘‘(b) REQUIREMENT THAT AREA BE IMPROVED.—The 
declaration of nonnavigability under subsection (a) applies 
only to those parts of the area described in subsection (a) 
that are or will be bulkheaded, filled, or otherwise occupied 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00145
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
146 
or covered by permanent structures and does not affect the 
applicability of any Federal statute or regulation that re-
lates to filling of navigable waters or to other regulated ac-
tivities within the area described in subsection (a), includ-
ing sections 9 and 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 
401, 403), section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Con-
trol Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969. 
‘‘(c) INCLUSION
OF EMBARCADERO HISTORIC DIS-
TRICT.—Congress finds and declares that the area described 
in subsection (a) contains the seawall, piers, and wharves 
that comprise the Embarcadero Historic District listed on 
the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 2006.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 5052 of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 59h– 
1) is repealed. 
SEC. 315. WESTERN PACIFIC INTERCEPTOR CANAL, SAC-
RAMENTO RIVER, CALIFORNIA. 
The portion of the project for flood protection on the 
Sacramento River, authorized by section 2 of the of March 
1, 1917 (chapter 144, 39 Stat. 949; 45 Stat. 539; 50 Stat. 
877; 55 Stat. 647; 80 Stat. 1422), consisting of the portion 
of 
the 
levee 
from 
GPS 
coordinate 
N2147673.584 
E6690904.187 to N2147908.413 E6689057.060 associated 
with the Western Pacific Interceptor Canal, is no longer 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00146
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
147 
authorized beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
SEC. 316. RIO GRANDE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 
PROGRAM, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, AND 
TEXAS. 
Section 5056(f) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–114, 121 Stat. 1213; 128 Stat. 
1314) is amended by striking ‘‘2019’’ and inserting ‘‘2029’’. 
SEC. 317. NEW LONDON HARBOR WATERFRONT CHANNEL, 
CONNECTICUT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The portion of the project for navi-
gation, New London Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by the 
first section of the Act of June 13, 1902 (chapter 1079, 32 
Stat. 333), described in subsection (b) is no longer author-
ized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. 
(b) AREA DESCRIBED.—The area referred to in sub-
section (a) is generally the portion between and around the 
2 piers at the State Pier in New London, specifically the 
area— 
(1) 
beginning 
at 
a 
point 
N691263.78, 
E1181259.26; 
(2) running N 35°01’50.75’’ W about 955.59 feet 
to a point N692046.26, E1180710.74; 
(3) running N 54°58’06.78’’ E about 100.00 feet 
to a point N692103.66, E1180792.62; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00147
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
148 
(4) running S 35°01’50.75’’ E about 989.8 feet 
to a point N691293.17, E1181360.78; and 
(5) running S 73°51’15.45’’ W about 105.69 feet 
to the point described in paragraph (1). 
SEC. 318. WASHINGTON HARBOR, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 
Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the 
project for navigation, Washington Harbor, District of Co-
lumbia, authorized by the Act of August 30, 1935 (chapter 
831, 49 Stat. 1031), is modified to reduce, in part, the au-
thorized dimensions of the project, such that the remaining 
authorized dimensions are as follows: 
(1) A 200 foot wide, 15 foot deep channel with 
a center line beginning at a point East 1,317,064.30 
and North 440,373.32, thence to a point East 
1,316,474.30 and North 440,028.31, thence to a point 
East 1,315,584.30 and North 439,388.30, thence to a 
point East 1,315,259.31 and North 438,908.30. 
(2) A transition area 200 foot wide to 300 foot 
wide, 15 foot deep, with a center line beginning at a 
point East 1,315,259.31 and North 438,908.30 to a 
point East 1,315,044.31 and North 438,748.30. 
(3) A 300 foot wide, 15 foot deep channel with 
a centerline beginning a point East 1,315,044.31 and 
North 438,748.30, thence to a point East 1,314,105.31 
and North 438,124.79, thence to a point East 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00148
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
149 
1,311,973.30 and North 438,807.78, thence to a point 
East 1,311,369.73 and North 438,577.42, thence to a 
point East 1,311,015.73 and North 438,197.57, thence 
to a point East 1,309,713.47 and North 435,678.91. 
(4) A transition area 300 foot wide to 400 foot 
wide, 15 foot deep to 24 foot deep, with a center line 
beginning at a point East 1,309,713.47 and North 
435,678.91 to a point East 1,307,709.33 and North 
434,488.25. 
(5) A 400 foot wide, 24 foot deep channel with 
a centerline beginning at a point East 1,307,709.33 
and North 434,488.25, thence to a point East 
1,307,459.33 and North 434,173.25, thence to a point 
East 1,306,476.82 and North 1,306,476.82, thence to 
a point East 1,306,209.79 and North 431,460.21, 
thence to a point at the end of the channel near 
Hains Point East 1,305,997.63 and North 429,978.31. 
SEC. 319. CENTRAL EVERGLADES, FLORIDA. 
The project for ecosystem restoration, Central Ever-
glades, authorized by section 1401(4) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1713), is modified to 
include the project for ecosystem restoration, Central and 
Southern Florida, Everglades Agricultural Area, authorized 
by section 1308 of the Water Resources Development Act 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00149
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
150 
of 2018 (132 Stat. 3819), and to authorize the Secretary 
to carry out the project as so combined. 
SEC. 320. MIAMI RIVER, FLORIDA. 
The portion of the project for navigation, Miami River, 
Florida, authorized by the Act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 
925; 59 Stat. 16; 74 Stat. 481; 100 Stat. 4257), beginning 
at the existing railroad bascule bridge and extending ap-
proximately 1,000 linear feet upstream to an existing salin-
ity barrier and flood control structure, is no longer author-
ized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 321. TAYLOR CREEK RESERVOIR AND LEVEE L–73 (SEC-
TION 1), UPPER ST. JOHNS RIVER BASIN, 
FLORIDA. 
The portions of the project for flood control and other 
purposes, Central and Southern Florida, authorized by sec-
tion 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176), 
consisting of the Taylor Creek Reservoir and Levee L–73, 
Section 1, within the Upper St. Johns River Basin, Flor-
ida, are no longer authorized beginning on the date of en-
actment of this Act. 
SEC. 322. CALCASIEU RIVER AND PASS, LOUISIANA. 
Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Environment and Public 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00150
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
151 
Works of the Senate a report on plans to modify the 
Calcasieu River and Pass Dredged Material Management 
Plan and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement 
(December 16, 2010 DMMP/SEIS) to allow for the expan-
sion of Dredged Material Placement Facilities (DMPFs) 17, 
19, 22, D, and E to the lakeside foreshore rock boundaries 
during planned rehabilitation of these facilities. 
SEC. 323. SAN JUAN-CHAMA PROJECT; ABIQUIU DAM, NEW 
MEXICO. 
(a) ABIQUIU RESERVOIR.—Section 5(b) of Public Law 
97–140 (43 U.S.C. 620a note) is amended by striking ‘‘a 
total of two hundred thousand acre-feet of’’. 
(b) WATER STORAGE AT ABIQUIU DAM, NEW MEX-
ICO.—Section 1 of Public Law 100–522 (43 U.S.C. 620a 
note) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘200,000 acre-feet of’’; 
(2) by inserting ‘‘and San Juan-Chama project’’ 
after ‘‘Rio Grande system’’; and 
(3) by striking ‘‘, in lieu of the water storage au-
thorized by section 5 of Public Law 97–140, to the ex-
tent that contracting entities under section 5 of Pub-
lic Law 97–140 no longer require such storage’’. 
(c) WATER STORAGE.—The Secretary shall— 
(1) store up to elevation 6230.00 NGVD29 at 
Abiquiu Dam, New Mexico, to the extent that the nec-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00151
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
152 
essary real property interests have been acquired by 
any entity requesting such storage; and 
(2) amend the March 20, 1986, contract between 
the United States of America and the Albuquerque 
Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (assigned 
by the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico to the Albu-
querque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority) 
for water storage space in Abiquiu Reservoir to allow 
for storage by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County 
Water Utility Authority of San Juan-Chama project 
water or native Rio Grande system water up to ele-
vation 6230.00 NGVD29. 
(d) STORAGE AGREEMENTS WITH USERS OTHER 
THAN THE ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY WATER 
UTILITY AUTHORITY.—The Secretary shall— 
(1) retain or enter into new agreements with en-
tities for a proportionate allocation of 29,100 acre-feet 
of storage space pursuant to section 5 of Public Law 
97–140; and 
(2) amend or enter into new storage agreements 
for storage of San Juan-Chama project water or na-
tive Rio Grande system water up to the space allo-
cated for each entity’s proportionate share of San 
Juan-Chama water. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00152
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
153 
(e) OPERATIONS DOCUMENTS.—The Secretary shall 
amend or revise any existing operations documents, includ-
ing the Water Control Manual or operations plan for 
Abiquiu Reservoir, as necessary to meet the requirements 
of this section. 
(f) LIMITATIONS.—In carrying out this section, the fol-
lowing limitations shall apply: 
(1) The storage of native Rio Grande system 
water shall be subject to the provisions of the Rio 
Grande Compact and the resolutions of the Rio 
Grande Compact Commission. 
(2) The storage of native Rio Grande system 
water shall only be authorized to the extent that the 
necessary water ownership and storage rights have 
been acquired by the entity requesting such storage. 
(3) The storage of native Rio Grande system 
water or San-Juan Chama project water shall not 
interfere with the authorized purposes of the Abiquiu 
Dam and Reservoir project. 
(4) Each user of storage space, regardless of 
source of water, shall pay for any increase in costs at-
tributable to storage of that user’s water. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00153
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
154 
SEC. 324. PAWCATUCK RIVER, LITTLE NARRAGANSETT BAY 
AND WATCH HILL COVE, RHODE ISLAND AND 
CONNECTICUT. 
Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, that 
portion of the project for navigation, Pawcatuck River, Lit-
tle Narragansett Bay and Watch Hill Cove, Rhode Island 
and Connecticut, authorized by section 2 of the Act of 
March 2, 1945 (chapter 19, 59 Stat. 13), consisting of a 
10-foot deep, 16-acre anchorage area in Watch Hill Cove 
is no longer authorized. 
SEC. 325. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 
Section 575 of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1996 (110 Stat. 3789) is repealed. 
SEC. 326. CAP SANTE WATERWAY, WASHINGTON. 
Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the 
project for navigation, Cap Sante Waterway and Naviga-
tion Channel, Skagit County, Washington, authorized by 
the Act of March 2, 1919 (chapter 95, 40 Stat. 1285), is 
modified to deauthorize the portion of the project consisting 
of an approximately 334,434 foot area of the Federal chan-
nel within Anacortes Harbor inside and directly adjacent 
to the Federal breakwater and training wall structure, 
starting at a point with coordinates N557015.552, 
E1210819.619, thence running S88 13’2.06’’E approxi-
mately 200 feet to a point with coordinates N557009.330, 
E1211019.522, thence running S01 46’58.08’’W approxi-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00154
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
155 
mately 578 feet to a point with coordinates N556431.405, 
E1211001.534, thence running S49 49’50.23’’W approxi-
mately 69 feet to a point with coordinates N556387.076, 
E1210949.002, thence running S51 53’0.25’’E approxi-
mately 35 feet to a point with coordinates N556365.662, 
E1210976.316, thence running S49 38’58.48’’W approxi-
mately 112 feet to a point with coordinates N556292.989, 
E1210890.775, thence running N88 13’1.87’’W approxi-
mately 109 feet to a point with coordinates N556296.367, 
E1210782.226, thence running S46 46’58.97’’W approxi-
mately 141 feet to a point with coordinates N556199.527, 
E1210679.164, thence running N88 13’1.77’’W approxi-
mately 700 feet to a point with coordinates N556221.305, 
E1209979.502, thence running N01 46’58.08’’E approxi-
mately 250 feet to a point with coordinates N556471.184, 
E1209987.280, thence running S88 13’1.77’’E approxi-
mately 815 feet to a point with coordinates N556445.828, 
E1210801.886, thence running N01 46’58.08’’E approxi-
mately 570 feet to the point of origin. 
SEC. 327. REGIONAL SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT. 
The Secretary shall expedite the activities required to 
be carried out under section 204 of the Water Resources De-
velopment Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) regarding the use 
of improvement dredging of the Portsmouth Federal naviga-
tion project in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as a source 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00155
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
156 
of clean beach fill material to reinforce the stone revetment 
at Nantasket Beach, Hull, Massachusetts. 
SEC. 
328. 
ADDITIONAL 
ASSISTANCE 
FOR 
CRITICAL 
PROJECTS. 
(a) CONSISTENCY WITH REPORTS.—Congress finds 
that the project modifications described in this section are 
in accordance with the reports submitted to Congress by the 
Secretary under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform 
and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d), titled ‘‘Re-
port to Congress on Future Water Resources Development’’, 
or have otherwise been reviewed by Congress. 
(b) MODIFICATIONS.— 
(1) SACRAMENTO
AREA, CALIFORNIA.—Section 
219(f)(23) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 117 Stat. 1840) 
is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(23) 
SACRAMENTO
AREA, 
CALIFORNIA.— 
$45,000,000 for regional water conservation, recy-
cling, reliability, and resiliency projects in Placer, El 
Dorado, and Sacramento Counties and the San Juan 
Suburban Water District, California.’’. 
(2) 
SOUTH
PERRIS, 
CALIFORNIA.—Section 
219(f)(52) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00156
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
157 
2763A–220) is amended by striking ‘‘$25,000,000’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$50,000,000’’. 
(3) MADISON
AND
ST. CLAIR
COUNTIES, ILLI-
NOIS.—Section 219(f)(55) of the Water Resources De-
velopment Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 
114 Stat. 2763A–221) is amended by striking 
‘‘$10,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$45,000,000’’. 
(4) SOUTHERN AND EASTERN KENTUCKY.—Sec-
tion 531 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1996 (110 Stat. 3773; 113 Stat. 348; 117 Stat. 142; 
121 Stat. 1226) is amended— 
(A) in subsection (g), by inserting ‘‘Boyd, 
Carter, Elliott, Lincoln,’’ after ‘‘Lee,’’; and 
(B) 
in 
subsection 
(h), 
by 
striking 
‘‘$40,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$80,000,000’’. 
(5) 
DESOTO
COUNTY, 
MISSISSIPPI.—Section 
219(f)(30) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 114 Stat. 
2763A–220; 119 Stat. 282; 119 Stat. 2257; 122 Stat. 
1623) is amended by striking ‘‘$75,000,000’’ and in-
serting ‘‘$130,000,000’’. 
(6) JACKSON
COUNTY, 
MISSISSIPPI.—Section 
219(e)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 1494; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00157
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
158 
121 
Stat. 
1258) 
is 
amended 
by 
striking 
‘‘$32,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$57,500,000’’. 
(7) ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.—Section 219(f)(32) of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 337; 121 Stat. 1233) is amend-
ed 
by 
striking 
‘‘$35,000,000’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘$70,000,000’’. 
(8) 
MIDWEST
CITY, 
OKLAHOMA.—Section 
219(f)(231) of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 
1266) is amended by striking ‘‘$2,000,000’’ and in-
serting ‘‘$5,000,000’’. 
(9) SOUTH
CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA.—Section 
313 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
(106 Stat. 4845; 109 Stat. 407; 110 Stat. 3723; 113 
Stat. 310; 117 Stat. 142; 121 Stat. 1146) is amend-
ed— 
(A) in subsection (g)(1), by striking 
‘‘$200,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$400,000,000’’; 
and 
(B) in subsection (h)(2), by inserting ‘‘Bea-
ver, Jefferson,’’ after ‘‘Washington,’’. 
(10) LAKES
MARION
AND
MOULTRIE, SOUTH 
CAROLINA.—Section 219(f)(25) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00158
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
159 
336; 114 Stat. 2763A–220; 117 Stat. 1838; 130 Stat. 
1677; 132 Stat. 3818) is amended by striking 
‘‘$89,550,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$110,000,000’’. 
(11) 
EL
PASO
COUNTY, 
TEXAS.—Section 
219(f)(269) of the Water Resources Development Act 
of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 121 Stat. 
1268) is amended by striking ‘‘$25,000,000’’ and in-
serting ‘‘$75,000,000’’. 
(12) WESTERN RURAL WATER.—Section 595 of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 
Stat. 383; 117 Stat. 139; 117 Stat. 142; 117 Stat. 
1836; 118 Stat. 440; 121 Stat. 1219; 123 Stat. 2851; 
128 Stat. 1316; 130 Stat. 1681) is amended— 
(A) by striking the section heading and in-
serting ‘‘WESTERN RURAL WATER.’’; 
(B) in subsections (b) and (c), by inserting 
‘‘Arizona,’’ before ‘‘Idaho’’ each place it appears; 
and 
(C) in subsection (i), by striking ‘‘for the 
period 
beginning 
with 
fiscal 
year 
2001, 
$435,000,000, to remain available until ex-
pended.’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘, to re-
main available until expended— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00159
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
160 
‘‘(1) for the period beginning with fiscal year 
2001, $435,000,000 for Idaho, Montana, rural Ne-
vada, New Mexico, rural Utah, and Wyoming; and 
‘‘(2) $150,000,000 for Arizona.’’. 
(13) CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA.—Section 571(h) 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 
Stat. 371; 121 Stat. 1257) is amended by striking 
‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000,000’’. 
(14) SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.—Section 340(g) 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
Stat. 4856; 110 Stat. 3727; 113 Stat. 320) is amend-
ed 
by 
striking 
‘‘$40,000,000’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘$120,000,000’’. 
(c) LOWELL CREEK TUNNEL, SEWARD, ALASKA.—Sec-
tion 5032(a)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
2007 (Public Law 110–114, 121 Stat. 1205) is amended 
by striking ‘‘15’’ and inserting ‘‘20’’. 
SEC. 329. PROJECT MODIFICATION AUTHORIZATIONS. 
(a) WATER SUPPLY.—The following project modifica-
tions for water supply, as identified in the report entitled 
‘‘Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Develop-
ment’’ dated February 2019, and submitted to Congress on 
June 3, 2019, pursuant to section 7001 of the Water Re-
sources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 
2282d) or otherwise reviewed by Congress, are authorized 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00160
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
161 
to be carried out by the Secretary substantially in accord-
ance with the recommendations, included in such report 
pursuant to section 301(c) of the Water Supply Act of 1958 
(43 U.S.C. 390b(c)): 
(1) The project modification for the State of Mis-
souri, Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake 
Project Salt River, Missouri. 
(2) The project modification for the City of 
Plattsburg, Smithville Lake, Missouri. 
(3) The project modification for the City of 
Smithville, Smithville Lake, Missouri. 
(b) FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT.—The following project 
modifications for flood risk management, as identified in 
a report entitled ‘‘Report to Congress on Future Water Re-
sources Development’’, and submitted to Congress pursuant 
to section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Develop-
ment Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise reviewed 
by Congress, are authorized to be carried out by the Sec-
retary: 
(1) Modification of the project for flood risk 
management, lower Mississippi River, authorized by 
the Act of May 15, 1928 (chapter 569, 45 Stat. 534), 
to incorporate the Wolf River Backwater and 
Nonconnah Creek levee systems into the project, au-
thorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00161
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
168 
(1) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary 
shall convey to the Massac-Metropolis Port District, 
Illinois, all right, title, and interest of the United 
States in and to any real property located north of 
the south bank of the Ohio River in Massac County, 
Illinois, that is associated with the Ohio River Lock 
and Dam 52. 
(2) DEED.—The Secretary shall convey the prop-
erty under this subsection by quitclaim deed under 
such terms and conditions as the Secretary deter-
mines appropriate to protect the interests of the 
United States. 
(3) 
CONSIDERATION.—The 
Massac-Metropolis 
Port District, Illinois, shall pay to the Secretary an 
amount that is not less than fair market value of the 
property conveyed under this subsection, as deter-
mined by the Secretary. 
(e) CLINTON, MISSOURI.— 
(1) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary 
shall convey to the City of Clinton, Missouri, without 
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the 
United States in and to the real property described 
in paragraph (2). 
(4) PROPERTY.—The property to be conveyed is 
a tract of land situated in the S 1⁄2 of Section 12 and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00168
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS
169 
the N 1⁄2 of Section 13, Township 41 North, Range 26 
West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Henry County, 
Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Be-
ginning at the point of intersection of the north line 
of said S 1⁄2 of Section 12 and the easterly right-of- 
way of State Highway No. 13; thence easterly along 
the north line of said S 1⁄2 to the northeast corner of 
the W 1⁄2 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of said Section 12; 
thence southerly along the east line of said W 1⁄2 NW 
1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 to the southeast corner thereof; 
thence easterly along the north line of the S 1⁄2 NE 
1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of said Section 12 to the southwest corner 
of the W 1⁄2 NW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of said Section 12; 
thence in a northeasterly direction to the northeast 
corner of said W 1⁄2 NW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 ; thence 
easterly along the north line of said S 1⁄2 to the west-
erly right-of-way of the County Road; thence in a 
southeasterly and southerly direction along the west-
erly right-of-way of said County Road approximately 
2500 feet to the center of Deer Creek; thence in a 
southwesterly direction along the center of said Deer 
Creek, approximately 3900 feet to the south line of 
said N 1⁄2 of Section 13; thence westerly along the 
south line of said N 1⁄2 to the easterly right-of-way 
line of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad; thence 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:18 Jul 24, 2020
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00169
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H7575.RH
H7575
kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS