3.0.0 4507 2023-01-15T04:49:12Z 2023-01-15T04:49:12Z House H HR 2004-06-03 108 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Referred to 2004-06-04T15:47:41Z Referred to 2004-06-03T14:03:05Z Coastal Restoration Act of 2004 108 2105 S 2004-02-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1520-1521) Related bill CRS 2004-06-04 hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Committee 2004-06-04 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1044-1045) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2004-06-03 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2004-06-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2004-06-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress L000554 Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] FRANK LOBIONDO R NJ A. 2 N L000043 Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9] NICK LAMPSON D TX 9 2004-06-03 True Public Lands and Natural Resources Appropriations Beaches Civil engineering Coastal zone Congress Congressional oversight Congressional reporting requirements Economics and Public Finance Emergency Management Environmental Protection Federal aid to water resources development Flood damage prevention Government Operations and Politics Hurricanes Infrastructure Intergovernmental fiscal relations Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Natural areas Nature conservation Navigation Outdoor recreation Parks Quality of life Sediment control Shore protection Sports and Recreation Storms Transportation and Public Works Water Resources Development Public Lands and Natural Resources 00 2004-06-03 Introduced in House 2004-06-15T20:12:18Z Coastal Restoration Act - Rewrites provisions regarding the Federal shore protection program to: (1) provide for the protection and restoration of beaches and other coastal infrastructure, as well as shore protection; and (2) include the purpose of promoting healthful recreation.

Includes among areas to be given preference areas: (1) where regional sediment management plans have been adopted; and (2) that promote human health and safety and the quality of life.

Directs the Secretary of the Army to pay the Federal cost share of carrying out beach nourishment projects and research that encourages the protection, restoration, and enhancement of shores, sandy beaches, and other coastal infrastructure. Sets forth revised provisions regarding the Federal cost share, which shall be equal for beach erosion control projects for purposes of recreation or for storm damage protection or environmental restoration.

Directs the Secretary, at the request of a non-Federal interest and with congressional approval, to extend the period of Federal participation in certain beach nourishment projects.

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