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33 U.S.C. § 2310 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2310. Cost sharing for Territories and Indian tribes
(a) In general
The Secretary shall waive local cost-sharing requirements up to $200,000 for all studies and projects—
(1) in American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; and
(2) for any Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined in section 5304 of title 25).
(b) Inflation adjustment
The Secretary shall adjust the dollar amount specified in subsection (a) for inflation for the period beginning on November 17, 1986, and ending on October 23, 2018.
(Pub. L. 99–662, title XI, § 1156, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4256; Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1032, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1233; Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1119, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1643; Pub. L. 115–270, title I, §§ 1155(a), 1156, Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3793.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–270, § 1155(a), substituted “or tribal organization (as those terms are defined in section 5304 of title 25).” for “(as defined in section 5130 of title 25).”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–270, § 1156, substituted “October 23, 2018” for “June 10, 2014”.
2016—Pub. L. 114–322, § 1119(1), inserted “and Indian tribes” after “Territories” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–322, § 1119(2), inserted dash after “projects” and par. (1) designation before “in American” and added par. (2).
2014—Pub. L. 113–121 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, inserted “Puerto Rico,” before “and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands”, and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
33 U.S.C. § 2311 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2311. Report to Congress covering proposals for water impoundment facilities
Any report that is submitted to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate or the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives by the Secretary, or the Secretary of Agriculture acting under Public Law 83–566, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.], which proposes construction of a water impoundment facility, shall include information on the consequences of failure and geologic or design factors which could contribute to the possible failure of such facility.
(Pub. L. 99–662, title XII, § 1202, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4263.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Public Law 83–566, as amended, referred to in text, is act Aug. 4, 1954, ch. 656, 68 Stat. 666, known as the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, which is classified principally to chapter 18 (§ 1001 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1001 of Title 16 and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Public Works and Transportation of House of Representatives treated as referring to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of House of Representatives by section 1(a) of Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress.
33 U.S.C. § 2312 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2312. Comments on certain changes in operations of reservoirs
Before the Secretary may make changes in the operation of any reservoir which will result in or require a reallocation of storage space in such reservoir or will significantly affect any project purpose, the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for public review and comment.
(Pub. L. 100–676, § 5, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4022.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 100–676, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2313a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2313a. Engineering and environmental innovations of national significance
(a) Surveys, plans, and studies
To encourage innovative and environmentally sound engineering solutions and innovative environmental solutions to problems of national significance, the Secretary may undertake surveys, plans, and studies and prepare reports that may lead to work under existing civil works authorities or to recommendations for authorizations.
(b) Funding
(1) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 through 2000.
(2) Funding from other sources
The Secretary may accept and expend additional funds from other Federal agencies, States, or non-Federal entities for purposes of carrying out this section.
(Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 212, Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3684.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–303, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2313b (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2313b. Support of Army civil works program
(a) General authority
In carrying out research and development in support of the civil works program of the Department of the Army, the Secretary may utilize contracts, cooperative research and development agreements, cooperative agreements, and grants with non-Federal entities, including State and local governments, colleges and universities, consortia, professional and technical societies, public and private scientific and technical foundations, research institutions, educational organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
(b) Commercial application
With respect to contracts for research and development, the Secretary may include requirements that have potential commercial application and may use such potential application as an evaluation factor where appropriate.
(Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 229, Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3703.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–303, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2314b (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2314b. Advanced modeling technologies
(a) In general
To the greatest extent practicable, the Secretary shall encourage and incorporate advanced modeling technologies, including 3-dimensional digital modeling, that can expedite project delivery or improve the evaluation of water resources development projects that receive Federal funding by—
(1) accelerating and improving the environmental review process;
(2) increasing effective public participation;
(3) enhancing the detail and accuracy of project designs;
(4) increasing safety;
(5) accelerating construction and reducing construction costs; or
(6) otherwise achieving the purposes described in paragraphs (1) through (5).
(b) Activities
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, to the greatest extent practicable, shall—
(1) compile information related to advanced modeling technologies, including industry best practices with respect to the use of the technologies;
(2) disseminate to non-Federal interests the information described in paragraph (1); and
(3) promote the use of advanced modeling technologies.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1034, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1234.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2315 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2315. Periodic statements
Upon receipt of a request from a non-Federal sponsor of a water resources development project under construction by the Secretary, the Secretary shall provide such sponsor with periodic statements of project expenditures. Such statements shall include an estimate of all Federal and non-Federal funds expended by the Secretary, including overhead expenditures, the purpose for expenditures, and a schedule of anticipated expenditures during the remaining period of construction. Statements shall be provided to the sponsor at intervals of no greater than 6 months.
(Pub. L. 100–676, § 10, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4024.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 100–676, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2315a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2315a. Transparency in accounting and administrative expenses
On the request of a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall provide to the non-Federal interest a detailed accounting of the Federal expenses associated with a water resources project.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1012(a), June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1218.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2315b (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2315b. Transparency and accountability in cost sharing for water resources development projects
(a) Definition of balance sheet
In this section, the term “balance sheet” means a document that describes—
(1) the funds provided by each Federal and non-Federal interest for a water resources development project; and
(2) the status of those funds.
(b) Establishment of balance sheet
Each district of the Corps of Engineers shall, using the authority of the Secretary under section 2315 of this title—
(1) maintain a balance sheet for each water resources development project carried out by the Secretary for which a non-Federal cost share is required; and
(2) on request of a non-Federal interest that provided funds for the project, provide to the non-Federal interest a copy of the balance sheet.
(c) Under-budget projects
In the case of a water resources development project carried out by the Secretary that is completed at a cost less than the estimated cost, the Secretary shall transfer any excess non-Federal funds to the non-Federal interest in accordance with the cost-share requirement applicable to the project.
(Pub. L. 115–270, title I, § 1120, Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3777.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, and also as part of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 102 of Pub. L. 115–270, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2316 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2316. Environmental protection mission
(a) General rule
The Secretary shall include environmental protection as one of the primary missions of the Corps of Engineers in planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining water resources projects.
(b) Limitation
Nothing in this section affects—
(1) existing Corps of Engineers’ authorities, including its authorities with respect to navigation and flood control;
(2) pending Corps of Engineers permit applications or pending lawsuits involving permits or water resources projects; or
(3) the application of public interest review procedures for Corps of Engineers permits.
(Pub. L. 101–640, title III, § 306, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4635.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 101–640, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2317a (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2317a. Cooperative agreements
(a) In general
For the purpose of expediting the cost-effective design and construction of wetlands restoration that is part of an authorized water resources project, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements under section 6305 of title 31 with nonprofit organizations with expertise in wetlands restoration to carry out such design and construction on behalf of the Secretary.
(b) Limitations
(1) Per project limit
A cooperative agreement under this section may not obligate the Secretary to pay the nonprofit organization more than $1,000,000 for any single wetlands restoration project.
(2) Annual limit
The total value of work carried out under cooperative agreements under this section may not exceed $5,000,000 in any fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2015, Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1076.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 110–114, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2317b (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2317b. Mitigation banks and in-lieu fee arrangements
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 16, 2016, the Secretary shall issue implementation guidance that provides for the consideration in water resources development feasibility studies of the entire amount of potential in-kind credits available at mitigation banks approved by the Secretary and in-lieu fee programs with an approved service area that includes the location of the projected impacts of the water resources development project.
(2) Requirements
All potential mitigation bank and in-lieu fee credits that meet the criteria under paragraph (1) shall be considered a reasonable alternative for planning purposes if—
(A) the applicable mitigation bank—
(i) has an approved mitigation banking instrument; and
(ii) has completed a functional analysis of the potential credits using the approved Corps of Engineers certified habitat assessment model specific to the region; and
(B) the Secretary determines that the use of such banks or in-lieu fee programs provide reasonable assurance that the statutory (and regulatory) mitigation requirements for a water resources development project are met, including monitoring or demonstrating mitigation success.
(3) Effect
Nothing in this subsection—
(A) modifies or alters any requirement for a water resources development project to comply with applicable laws or regulations, including section 2283 of this title; or
(B) shall be construed as to limit mitigation alternatives or require the use of mitigation banks or in-lieu fee programs.
(Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2036(c), Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1094; Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1163, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1669.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–322 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to use of the mitigation bank for certain water resources projects that involved wetlands mitigation.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 110–114, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2320 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2320. Protection of recreational and commercial uses
(a) General rule
In planning any water resources project, the Secretary shall consider the impact of the project on existing and future recreational and commercial uses in the area surrounding the project.
(b) Maintenance
Whenever the Secretary maintains, repairs, rehabilitates, or reconstructs a water resources project which will result in a change in the configuration of a structure which is a part of such project, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall carry out such maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction in a manner which will not adversely affect any recreational use established with respect to such project before the date of such maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction.
(c) Mitigation
(1) In general
If maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of a water resources project by the Secretary results in a change in the configuration of any structure which is a part of such project and has an adverse effect on a recreational use established with respect to such project before the date of such maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall take such actions as may be necessary to restore such recreational use or provide alternative opportunities for comparable recreational use.
(2) Maximum amount
The Secretary may not expend more than $2,000,000 in a fiscal year to carry out this subsection.
(3) Termination date
This subsection shall not be effective after the last day of the 5-year period beginning on November 28, 1990; except that the Secretary may complete any restoration commenced under this subsection on or before such last day.
(d) Applicability
(1) General rule
Subsections (b) and (c) shall apply to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction for which physical construction is initiated after May 1, 1988.
(2) Limitation
Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to any action of the Secretary which is necessary to discontinue the operation of a water resources project.
(e) Cost sharing
Costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the objectives of this section shall be allocated to recreation and shall be payable by the beneficiaries of the recreation.
(Pub. L. 101–640, title III, § 313, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4640.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 101–640, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 2321 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 2321. Operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric facilities
(a) In general
Activities currently performed by personnel under the direction of the Secretary in connection with the operation and maintenance of navigation or hydroelectric power generating facilities at Corps of Engineers water resources projects are to be considered as inherently governmental functions and not commercial activities.
(b) Major maintenance contracts allowed
This section does not prohibit contracting out major maintenance or other functions which are currently contracted out or studying services not directly connected with project maintenance and operations.
(c) Exclusion
This section does not—
(1) apply to a navigation facility that was under contract on or before October 23, 2018, with a non-Federal interest to perform operations or maintenance; and
(2) prohibit the Secretary from contracting out commercial activities after October 23, 2018, at a navigation facility.
(Pub. L. 101–640, title III, § 314, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4641; Pub. L. 115–270, title I, § 1151(a), Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3787.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–270 inserted “navigation and” before “hydroelectric facilities” in section catchline, designated first sentence as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and inserted “navigation or” before “hydroelectric”, designated second sentence as subsec. (b) and inserted heading, and added subsec. (c).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 101–640, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.