II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 855 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2007 Ms. Snowe introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To deauthorize a certain portion of the project for navigation, Rockland Harbor, Maine.

1.

Rockland harbor, Maine

As of the date of enactment of this Act, the portion of the project for navigation, Rockland Harbor, Maine, authorized by the Act of June 3, 1896 (29 Stat. 202, chapter 314), consisting of a 14-foot channel located in Lermond Cove and beginning at a point with coordinates N. 99977.37, E. 340290.02, thence running easterly about 200.00 feet to a point with coordinates N. 99978.49, E. 340490.02, thence running northerly about 138.00 feet to a point with coordinates N. 100116.49, E. 340289.25, thence running westerly about 200.00 feet to a point with coordinates N. 100115.37, E. 340289.25, thence running southerly about 138.00 feet to the point of origin, is not authorized.

2.

Redesignation of project for navigation, saco river, Maine

The portion of the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, authorized under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577) and described as a 6-foot deep, 10-acre maneuvering basin located at the head of navigation, is redesignated as an anchorage area.

3.

Herbert Hoover Dike supplemental major rehabilitation report

(a)

In General

Not later than May 31, 2007, the Secretary 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.

4.

Illinois Waterway, South Fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River, Illinois

(a)

In General

The portion of the Illinois Waterway project authorized by the Act of January 21, 1927 (commonly known as the River and Harbor Act of 1927) (44 Stat. 1013), in the South Fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River, as identified in subsection (b) is not authorized. (b)

Description of Project Portion

The portion of the project referred to in subsection (a) is the portion of the SW 1/4 of sec. 29, T. 39 N., R. 14 E., Third Principal Meridian, Cook County, Illinois, and more particularly described as follows: (1)Commencing at the SW corner of the SW 1/4. (2)Thence north 1 degree, 32 minutes, 31 seconds west, bearing based on the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, NAD 83 east zone, along the west line of that quarter, 1810.16 feet to the southerly line of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. (3)Thence north 50 degrees, 41 minutes, 55 seconds east along that southerly line 62.91 feet to the easterly line of South Ashland Avenue, as widened by the ordinance dated November 24, 1920, which is also the east line of an easement to the State of Illinois for highway purposes numbered 12340342 and recorded July 13, 1939, for a point of beginnings. (4)Thence continuing north 50 degrees, 41 minutes, 55 seconds east along that southerly line 70.13 feet to the southerly line of the South Branch Turning Basin per for the plat numbered 3645392 and recorded January 19, 1905. (5)Thence south 67 degrees, 18 minutes, 31 seconds east along that southerly line 245.50 feet. (6)Thence north 14 degrees, 35 minutes, 13 seconds east 145.38 feet. (7)Thence north 10 degrees, 57 minutes, 15 seconds east 326.87 feet. (8)Thence north 17 degrees, 52 minutes, 44 seconds west 56.20 feet. (9)Thence north 52 degrees, 7 minutes, 32 seconds west 78.69 feet. (10)Thence north 69 degrees, 26 minutes, 35 seconds west 58.97 feet. (11)Thence north 90 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds west 259.02 feet to the east line of South Ashland Avenue. (12)Thence south 1 degree, 32 minutes, 31 seconds east along that east line 322.46 feet. (13)Thence south 00 degrees, 14 minutes, 35 seconds east along that east line 11.56 feet to the point of beginnings.