II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3748 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27 (legislative day, July 26), 2006 Mr. Nelson of Florida (for himself and Mr. Martinez) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To require the Secretary of the Army to publish a supplement to the major rehabilitation report for the Herbert Hoover Dike system, and for other purposes.

1.

Herbert Hoover Dike Supplemental Major Rehabilitation Report

(a)

In general

Not later than May 31, 2007, the Secretary of the Army shall publish a supplement to the major rehabilitation report for the Herbert Hoover Dike system, approved by the Chief of Engineers in November 2000. (b)

Inclusions

The supplemental report under subsection (a) shall include— (1)an evaluation of existing conditions at the Herbert Hoover Dike system; (2)an identification of additional risks associated with flood events at the system that are equal to or greater than the standard projected flood risks; (3)an evaluation of the potential to integrate projects of the Corps of Engineers into an enhanced flood protection system for Lake Okeechobee, including— (A)the potential for additional water storage north of Lake Okeechobee; and (B)an analysis of other project features included in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan; and (4)a review of the report prepared for the south Florida water management district dated April 2006. (c)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,500,000.