II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1887 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2005 Mr. Kerry (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Jeffords) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To authorize the conduct of small projects for the rehabilitation or removal of dams.

1.

Small projects for the rehabilitation or removal of dams

(a)

In General

The Secretary of the Army (referred to in this section as the Secretary) may carry out a small dam removal or rehabilitation project, including a project relating to a privately-owned dam that does not generate hydropower, if the Secretary determines that the project will enhance public safety or improve the quality of the environment, or is in the public interest. (b)

Cost Sharing

A non-Federal interest shall provide 35 percent of the cost of the removal or remediation of any project carried out under this section, including provision of all land, easements, rights-of-way, and necessary relocations. (c)

Agreements

Construction of a project under this section shall be commenced only after a non-Federal interest has entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary to pay— (1)the non-Federal share of the costs of construction required by this section; and (2)100 percent of any operation and maintenance costs. (d)

Cost Limitation

Not more than $5,000,000 in Federal funds may be allotted under this section for a project at any single location. (e)

Funding

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each fiscal year.