[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5892 Reported in House (RH)]
Union Calendar No. 391
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5892
[Report No. 111-654]
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related
resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various
projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States,
and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 28, 2010
Mr. Oberstar (for himself and Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure
September 29, 2010
Additional sponsor: Mr. Costello
September 29, 2010
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July
28, 2010]
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A BILL
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related
resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various
projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Water Resources
Development Act of 2010''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary.
TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS
Sec. 1001. Project authorizations.
Sec. 1002. Small projects for flood damage reduction.
Sec. 1003. Small projects for emergency streambank protection.
Sec. 1004. Small projects for navigation.
Sec. 1005. Small projects for improvement of the quality of the
environment.
Sec. 1006. Small projects for aquatic ecosystem and estuary
restoration.
Sec. 1007. Small projects for shoreline protection.
Sec. 1008. Small projects for aquatic plant control.
TITLE II--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2001. Credit for in-kind contributions.
Sec. 2002. Fish and wildlife mitigation.
Sec. 2003. Remote and subsistence harbors.
Sec. 2004. Revision of project partnership agreement.
Sec. 2005. Independent peer review.
Sec. 2006. Safety assurance review.
Sec. 2007. Funding for harbor maintenance programs.
Sec. 2008. Funding to process permits.
Sec. 2009. Project modifications for improvement of environment.
Sec. 2010. Aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration.
Sec. 2011. Operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric
facilities.
Sec. 2012. Repeal.
Sec. 2013. Cost estimates for feasibility reports.
Sec. 2014. Mitigation status report.
Sec. 2015. Use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods.
TITLE III--PROJECT-RELATED PROVISIONS
Sec. 3001. Douglas Harbor, Juneau, Alaska.
Sec. 3002. Nogales Wash and tributaries flood control project, Arizona.
Sec. 3003. Rio de Flag, Arizona.
Sec. 3004. Tres Rios, Arizona.
Sec. 3005. Russian River project, Sonoma County, California.
Sec. 3006. South Sacramento County streams, California.
Sec. 3007. Chatfield Reservoir, Colorado.
Sec. 3008. Rio Grande environmental management program, Colorado, New
Mexico, and Texas.
Sec. 3009. Potomac River, Washington, District of Columbia.
Sec. 3010. Kissimmee River restoration, Florida.
Sec. 3011. Ponce de Leon Inlet, Florida.
Sec. 3012. Savannah Harbor expansion, Georgia.
Sec. 3013. Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal dispersal barriers project,
Illinois.
Sec. 3014. Lower Ohio River, Illinois and Kentucky.
Sec. 3015. Wood River levee system reconstruction, Madison County,
Illinois.
Sec. 3016. Little Calumet River, Indiana.
Sec. 3017. Rhodes Point Jetty, Smith Island, Maryland.
Sec. 3018. Muddy River, Brookline and Boston, Massachusetts.
Sec. 3019. Ada, Minnesota.
Sec. 3020. Montevideo, Minnesota.
Sec. 3021. Two Harbors, Minnesota.
Sec. 3022. Blue River basin, Kansas City, Missouri.
Sec. 3023. Lower Assunpink Creek, Trenton, New Jersey.
Sec. 3024. Ocean Gate, Ocean County, New Jersey.
Sec. 3025. Orchard Beach, Bronx, New York.
Sec. 3026. Spring Creek, New York.
Sec. 3027. Hocking River basin, Monday Creek, Ohio.
Sec. 3028. Lower Columbia River and Tillamook Bay ecosystem
restoration, Oregon and Washington.
Sec. 3029. Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sec. 3030. Dallas Floodway, Dallas, Texas.
Sec. 3031. Houston-Galveston navigation channels, Texas.
Sec. 3032. Project reauthorization.
Sec. 3033. Project deauthorizations.
TITLE IV--STUDIES
Sec. 4001. Hollis, Alaska.
Sec. 4002. Bullard Wash, Goodyear, Arizona.
Sec. 4003. Lower Santa Cruz River, Casa Grande, Arizona.
Sec. 4004. Maricopa County, Arizona.
Sec. 4005. Ouachita River, Ouachita, Union, and Ashley Counties,
Arkansas.
Sec. 4006. Oil Trough, Arkansas.
Sec. 4007. Randolph County, Arkansas.
Sec. 4008. Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, California.
Sec. 4009. Chelsea Wetlands, Hercules, California.
Sec. 4010. Colorado Lagoon and Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, California.
Sec. 4011. Lodi Lake, Lodi, California.
Sec. 4012. Oakland-Inner Harbor Tidal Canal, Oakland, California.
Sec. 4013. Noyo Harbor District, Noyo, California.
Sec. 4014. Port of San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
Sec. 4015. Redwood City Navigation Channel, California.
Sec. 4016. Rialto Channel and Cactus Channel, Rialto, California.
Sec. 4017. Sacramento Regional Sanitation District, Sacramento,
California.
Sec. 4018. San Pablo Bay, Hercules, California.
Sec. 4019. Stockton, California.
Sec. 4020. Tijuana River environmental restoration, San Diego,
California.
Sec. 4021. Tijuana River wetlands restoration, San Diego County,
California.
Sec. 4022. Ventura River, Ventura County, California.
Sec. 4023. Willowbrook, Los Angeles County, California.
Sec. 4024. Fountain Creek watershed, Pueblo, Colorado.
Sec. 4025. Ralston Creek, Arvada, Colorado.
Sec. 4026. Holly Pond and Norotan River, Stamford, Connecticut.
Sec. 4027. Housatonic River, New Milford, Connecticut.
Sec. 4028. Long Island Sound and Mill River, Stamford, Connecticut.
Sec. 4029. Meriden, Connecticut.
Sec. 4030. South Cove, Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
Sec. 4031. West River, New Haven Harbor, West Haven, Connecticut.
Sec. 4032. Chesapeake Bay, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
Sec. 4033. Washington, District of Columbia.
Sec. 4034. Lake County, Florida.
Sec. 4035. Marion County, Florida.
Sec. 4036. Miami, Florida.
Sec. 4037. Oakland Park, Florida.
Sec. 4038. Riviera Beach, Florida.
Sec. 4039. South Daytona, Florida.
Sec. 4040. Tampa, Florida.
Sec. 4041. Peavine Creek, Decatur, Georgia.
Sec. 4042. Richland Creek, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Sec. 4043. Study for water supply, Georgia.
Sec. 4044. Suwannee Creek, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Sec. 4045. Agat and Merizo, Guam.
Sec. 4046. Waiakea Stream and Palai Stream, Hilo, Hawaii.
Sec. 4047. Waialua-Kaiaka watershed, Oahu, Hawaii.
Sec. 4048. Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Sec. 4049. Carpenter Creek, Carpentersville, Illinois.
Sec. 4050. Des Plaines River, Cook County, Illinois.
Sec. 4051. Ferson-Otter Creek Dam, St. Charles, Illinois.
Sec. 4052. Middle Mississippi River, Illinois and Missouri.
Sec. 4053. North Branch of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois.
Sec. 4054. River Park and Ronan Park, North Branch of the Chicago
River, Chicago, Illinois.
Sec. 4055. Thillens Park, North Branch of the Chicago River, Chicago,
Illinois.
Sec. 4056. Village of Skokie, Illinois.
Sec. 4057. Bowman Creek, South Bend, Indiana.
Sec. 4058. Lake Michigan watershed, Indiana.
Sec. 4059. Burlington, Iowa.
Sec. 4060. Beneficial use of dredged material, Louisiana and
Mississippi.
Sec. 4061. Jesuit Bend, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
Sec. 4062. LaBranche Wetlands, St. Charles and St. John Counties,
Louisiana.
Sec. 4063. Ruth Canal freshwater diversion, Vermilion, Louisiana.
Sec. 4064. Anacostia River watershed, Prince George's County, Maryland.
Sec. 4065. Chesapeake Bay Shoreline study, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia.
Sec. 4066. Dredged material disposal, Baltimore Harbor, Maryland.
Sec. 4067. Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island recreation and public access,
Maryland.
Sec. 4068. Capisic Brook, Portland, Maine.
Sec. 4069. Fishing and Gooseberry Islands, Kittery, Maine.
Sec. 4070. Southern Maine/New Hampshire dredged material disposal
study, Maine and New Hampshire.
Sec. 4071. Assabet, Charles, and Sudbury watersheds, Middlesex and
Essex Counties, Massachusetts.
Sec. 4072. Hoosic River watershed, North Adams, Massachusetts.
Sec. 4073. Mystic River watershed, Massachusetts.
Sec. 4074. Quequechan River, Fall River, Massachusetts.
Sec. 4075. Clinton River, Clinton Township, Michigan.
Sec. 4076. Hamilton Dam, Flint, Michigan.
Sec. 4077. Upper Peninsula Flood Recovery, Michigan.
Sec. 4078. Amory, Mississippi.
Sec. 4079. Coastal Mississippi ecosystem restoration, Mississippi.
Sec. 4080. Fulton, Mississippi.
Sec. 4081. Gulfport, Mississippi.
Sec. 4082. Lucedale, Mississippi.
Sec. 4083. Magby Creek and Vernon Branch, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Sec. 4084. Blue River basin, Kansas City, Missouri.
Sec. 4085. Little Blue River, Jackson County, Missouri.
Sec. 4086. St. Louis, Missouri.
Sec. 4087. Las Vegas Wash, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sec. 4088. New Hampshire.
Sec. 4089. Piscataqua River, New Hampshire.
Sec. 4090. Barnegat Bay watershed, Ocean and Monmouth Counties, New
Jersey.
Sec. 4091. Beverly, New Jersey.
Sec. 4092. Borough of Pine Beach, New Jersey.
Sec. 4093. Haddon Township, New Jersey.
Sec. 4094. Rahway River watershed, New Jersey.
Sec. 4095. Third River, Belleville, Bloomfield, and Nutley, New Jersey.
Sec. 4096. Passaic River Channel, Nutley, New Jersey.
Sec. 4097. Township of Ocean, New Jersey.
Sec. 4098. Preakness Brook, Wayne, New Jersey.
Sec. 4099. Dona Ana, New Mexico.
Sec. 4100. Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Sec. 4101. Otero County, New Mexico.
Sec. 4102. Valencia County, New Mexico.
Sec. 4103. Glen Cove, New York.
Sec. 4104. Hawtree basin, Hamilton Beach, New York.
Sec. 4105. Kill van Kull, Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York.
Sec. 4106. Mariners Marsh and Arlington Marsh, Staten Island, New York.
Sec. 4107. New York, New York.
Sec. 4108. Norton Basin Inlet, Far Rockaway, New York.
Sec. 4109. Queens, New York.
Sec. 4110. Rockaway Beach Seawall, Rockaway, New York.
Sec. 4111. Roosevelt island, East River, New York, New York.
Sec. 4112. Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sec. 4113. Nantahala River, Swain, North Carolina.
Sec. 4114. Missouri River and tributaries, South and Central North
Dakota, North Dakota.
Sec. 4115. Big Creek watershed, Ohio.
Sec. 4116. Brandywine Creek watershed, Ohio.
Sec. 4117. Carlisle Township, Lorain County, Ohio.
Sec. 4118. Cuyahoga River watershed and Tuscarawas River watershed,
Summit County, Ohio.
Sec. 4119. Euclid Creek watershed, Ohio.
Sec. 4120. Healy Creek, Brunswick, Ohio.
Sec. 4121. Lower Maumee River, Toledo, Ohio.
Sec. 4122. Ohio River, Ohio.
Sec. 4123. Shaker Lakes, Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Sec. 4124. Stark County, Ohio.
Sec. 4125. Tinkers Creek watershed, Ohio.
Sec. 4126. Upper Tuscarawas River, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Sec. 4127. West Creek watershed, Ohio.
Sec. 4128. Yellow Creek and Short Creek, Jefferson County, Ohio.
Sec. 4129. Ferry Creek Reservoir, Brookings, Oregon.
Sec. 4130. Oregon Navigation Jetties and Breakwaters, Oregon.
Sec. 4131. Port Orford, Oregon.
Sec. 4132. Buhl Lake, Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 4133. Delaware River and tributaries, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 4134. Elk Creek, Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 4135. Mill Creek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 4136. Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 4137. Western Pennsylvania flood damage reduction.
Sec. 4138. Guayama, Puerto Rico.
Sec. 4139. Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Sec. 4140. Providence, Rhode Island.
Sec. 4141. South Carolina.
Sec. 4142. James River, South Dakota.
Sec. 4143. Station Camp Creek, Gallatin, Tennessee.
Sec. 4144. Brazos River, Texas.
Sec. 4145. Hickory Creek, City of Balch Springs, Texas.
Sec. 4146. Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels (Barbours Cut), Texas.
Sec. 4147. Port of Galveston, Texas.
Sec. 4148. Simsboro Aquifer, City of Bastrop, Texas.
Sec. 4149. Navasota River watershed, Grimes County, Texas.
Sec. 4150. Rio Grande basin, Texas.
Sec. 4151. Roma, Texas.
Sec. 4152. Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
Sec. 4153. Emery Town, Utah.
Sec. 4154. Big Sandy River reallocation study, Virginia and West
Virginia.
Sec. 4155. Buckroe and Grandview Beaches, Hampton, Virginia.
Sec. 4156. Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia.
Sec. 4157. Hampton, Virginia.
Sec. 4158. James River watershed, Virginia.
Sec. 4159. Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington.
Sec. 4160. Green River, Kent, Washington.
Sec. 4161. Vancouver Lake watershed, Vancouver, Washington.
Sec. 4162. Lake Michigan shoreline, City of Cudahy, Wisconsin.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 5001. Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection
program.
Sec. 5002. Saint Lawrence Seaway.
Sec. 5003. Watershed management.
Sec. 5004. Comprehensive shoreline restoration.
Sec. 5005. Northeast Coastal Region ecosystem restoration.
Sec. 5006. Anacostia watershed, District of Columbia and Maryland.
Sec. 5007. Egmont Key, Florida.
Sec. 5008. Cambridge, Maryland.
Sec. 5009. Hart-Miller Island, Maryland.
Sec. 5010. Gallops Island, Boston, Massachusetts.
Sec. 5011. Sharkey County, Mississippi.
Sec. 5012. Charleston Harbor Post 45 Project, Charleston, South
Carolina.
Sec. 5013. Sense of Congress on the promotion of General Michael J.
Walsh to Major General, United States Army.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY.
In this Act, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Army.
TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS
SEC. 1001. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the following
projects for water resources development and conservation and other
purposes are authorized to be carried out by the Secretary
substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject to the
conditions, described in the respective reports designated in this
section:
(1) Mid-chesapeake bay island ecosystem restoration
project, chesapeake bay, dorchester county, maryland.--The
project for ecosystem restoration, Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island
Ecosystem Restoration Project, Chesapeake Bay, Dorchester
County, Maryland: Report of the Chief of Engineers dated August
24, 2009, at a total cost of $1,612,000,000, with an estimated
Federal cost of $1,045,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal
cost of $567,000,000.
(2) Mississippi coastal improvements program, hancock,
harrison, and jackson counties, mississippi.--The project for
hurricane and storm damage reduction, Mississippi Coastal
Improvements Program, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties,
Mississippi: Report of the Chief of Engineers dated September
15, 2009, at a total cost of $1,182,600,000, with an estimated
Federal cost of $746,750,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost
of $435,850,000.
(3) West onslow beach and new river inlet (topsail beach),
pender county, north carolina.--The project for hurricane and
storm damage reduction, West Onslow Beach and New River Inlet
(Topsail Beach), Pender County, North Carolina: Report of the
Chief of Engineers dated September 28, 2009, at a total cost of
$32,131,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $20,708,000 and
an estimated non-Federal cost of $11,423,000, and at an
estimated total cost of $113,904,000 for periodic beach
nourishment over the 50-year life of the project, with an
estimated Federal cost of $56,952,000 and an estimated non-
Federal cost of $56,952,000.
SEC. 1002. SMALL PROJECTS FOR FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the following
projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is feasible,
may carry out the project under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of
1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s):
(1) Del rosa channel, san bernadino, california.--Project
for flood damage reduction, Del Rosa Channel, San Bernadino,
California.
(2) Laguna creek, vacaville, california.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Laguna Creek, Vacaville, California.
(3) Ulatis creek, vacaville, california.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Ulatis Creek, Vacaville, California.
(4) Sanderson gulch, denver, colorado.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Sanderson Gulch, Denver, Colorado.
(5) Willow creek, creede, colorado.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Willow Creek, Creede, Colorado.
(6) Big econ river, orange, florida.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Big Econ River, Orange, Florida.
(7) Bay gall creek, warner robbins, georgia.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Bay Gall Creek, Warner Robbins,
Georgia.
(8) Des plaines river, park ridge, illinois.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Des Plaines River, Park Ridge,
Illinois.
(9) Kishwaukee river, dekalb, illinois.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Kishwaukee River, DeKalb, Illinois.
(10) Navajo creek, palos heights, illinois.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Navajo Creek, Palos Heights, Illinois.
(11) Stony creek, oak lawn, illinois.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Stony Creek, Oak Lawn, Illinois.
(12) Vicinity of the 71st street ditch, justice,
illinois.--Project for flood damage reduction, in the vicinity
of the 71st Street Ditch, Justice, Illinois.
(13) West branch of mill creek, palos park, illinois.--
Project for flood damage reduction, West Branch of Mill Creek,
Palos Park, Illinois.
(14) Dry run creek, waterloo, iowa.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Dry Run Creek, Waterloo, Iowa.
(15) Louisville, kentucky.--Project for flood damage
reduction, Louisville, Kentucky.
(16) Baltimore city, maryland.--Project for flood damage
reduction, Baltimore City, Maryland, in the vicinity of Druid
Hill Park.
(17) Pine tree brook, avon, massachusetts.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Pine Tree Brook, Avon, Massachusetts.
(18) Pine tree brook, milton, massachusetts.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Pine Tree Brook, Milton, Massachusetts.
(19) Harding canal seawall, detroit, michigan.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Harding Canal Seawall, Detroit,
Michigan.
(20) Big river, high ridge, missouri.--Project for flood
damage reduction, Big River, High Ridge, Missouri.
(21) Saw mill river basin, greehburgh, new york.--Project
for flood damage reduction, Saw Mill River basin, Greehburgh,
New York.
(22) Sparkill creek, orangetown, new york.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Sparkill Creek, Orangetown, New York.
(23) Independence, ohio.--Project for flood damage
reduction, Independence, Ohio.
(24) Valley view, ohio.--Project for flood damage
reduction, Valley View, Ohio.
(25) Winyeh bay, georgetown, south carolina.--Project for
flood damage reduction, Winyeh Bay, Georgetown, South Carolina.
(26) Del rio, val verde, texas.--Project for flood damage
reduction, Del Rio, Val Verde, Texas.
(27) Craford bay seawall, portsmouth, virginia.--Project
for flood damage reduction, Craford Bay Seawall, Portsmouth,
Virginia.
(28) Southern branch of the elizabeth river, portsmouth,
virginia.--Project for flood damage reduction, Southern Branch
of the Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, Virginia.
(29) Roxbury and westpoint townships, wisconsin.--Project
for flood damage reduction, Roxbury and Westpoint Townships,
Wisconsin.
SEC. 1003. SMALL PROJECTS FOR EMERGENCY STREAMBANK PROTECTION.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the following
projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is feasible,
may carry out the project under section 14 of the Flood Control Act of
1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r):
(1) Naknek river, naknek, alaska.--Project for emergency
streambank protection, Naknek River, Naknek, Alaska.
(2) Quinnipiac river, new haven, connecticut.--Project for
emergency streambank protection, Quinnipiac River, New Haven,
Connecticut.
(3) Biscayne bay, north bay village, florida.--Project for
emergency streambank protection, Biscayne Bay, North Bay
Village, Florida.
(4) Bronx river, new york, new york.--Project for emergency
streambank protection, Bronx River, New York, New York.
(5) Ohio river, ironton, ohio.--Project for emergency
streambank protection, Ohio River, Ironton, Ohio.
(6) Newport, rhode island.--Project for emergency
streambank protection, Newport, Rhode Island.
(7) Tiverton, rhode island.--Project for emergency
streambank protection, Tiverton, Rhode Island.
SEC. 1004. SMALL PROJECTS FOR NAVIGATION.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the following
projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is feasible,
may carry out the project under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act
of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577):
(1) Detroit river, wyandotte, michigan.--Project for
navigation, Detroit River, Wyandotte, Michigan.
(2) Stouts creek, lacey township, new jersey.--Project for
navigation, Stouts Creek, Lacey Township, New Jersey.
(3) Brown's river, nassau county, new york.--Project for
navigation, Brown's River, Nassau County, New York.
(4) Detroit harbor, wisconsin.--Project for navigation,
Detroit Harbor, Wisconsin.
SEC. 1005. SMALL PROJECTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF THE
ENVIRONMENT.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the following
projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is
appropriate, may carry out the project under section 1135 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a):
(1) Rheem creek, contra costa county, california.--Project
for improvement of the quality of the environment, Rheem Creek,
Contra Costa County, California.
(2) Rodeo creek, contra costa county, california.--Project
for improvement of the quality of the environment, Rodeo Creek,
Contra Costa County, California.
SEC. 1006. SMALL PROJECTS FOR AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM AND ESTUARY
RESTORATION.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the following
projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is
appropriate, may carry out the project under section 206 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330):
(1) Emeryville harbor, emeryville, california.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Emeryville Harbor,
Emeryville, California.
(2) Los angeles river, cudahy, california.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Los Angeles River,
Cudahy, California.
(3) Laguna salada, pacifica, california.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Laguna Salada,
Pacifica, California.
(4) Animas river, la plata, colorado.--Project for aquatic
ecosystem and estuary restoration, Animas River, La Plata,
Colorado.
(5) North fork of the gunnison river, delta, colorado.--
Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, North
Fork of the Gunnison River, Delta, Colorado.
(6) Line and cane creeks, henry county, georgia.--Project
for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Line and Cane
Creeks, Henry County, Georgia.
(7) Bremme creek, dupage, illinois.--Project for aquatic
ecosystem and estuary restoration, Bremme Creek, DuPage,
Illinois.
(8) Blackberry creek, kendall, illinois.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Blackberry Creek,
Kendall, Illinois.
(9) Gompers park, north branch chicago river, illinois.--
Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Gompers
Park, North Branch Chicago River, Illinois.
(10) Kankakee river, will county, illinois.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Kankakee River, Will
County, Illinois.
(11) Prairie creek watershed, will county, illinois.--
Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Prairie
Creek Watershed, Will County, Illinois.
(12) West branch of the dupage river, dupage, illinois.--
Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, West
Branch of the DuPage River, DuPage, Illinois.
(13) Long creek watershed, cumberland, maine.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Long Creek
Watershed, Cumberland, Maine.
(14) Cabin branch watershed, prince george's county,
maryland.--Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary
restoration, Cabin Branch Watershed, Prince George's County,
Maryland.
(15) Little paint branch stream, prince george's county,
maryland.--Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary
restoration, Little Paint Branch Stream, Prince George's
County, Maryland.
(16) Lower beaverdam creek, prince george's county,
maryland.--Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary
restoration, Lower Beaverdam Creek, Prince George's County,
Maryland.
(17) Northeast anacostia river, prince george's county,
maryland.--Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary
restoration, Northeast Anacostia River, Prince George's County,
Maryland.
(18) Northwest anacostia river, prince george's county,
maryland.--Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary
restoration, Northwest Anacostia River, Prince George's County,
Maryland.
(19) Assabet river, middlesex and worcester,
massachusetts.--Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary
restoration, Assabet River, Middlesex and Worcester,
Massachusetts.
(20) Lewis bay, yarmouth, massachusetts.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Lewis Bay, Yarmouth,
Massachusetts.
(21) Pig's eye lake, st. paul, minnesota.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Pig's Eye Lake, St.
Paul, Minnesota.
(22) Barnegat bay, ocean county, new jersey.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Barnegat Bay, Ocean
County, New Jersey.
(23) Branchport creek, oceanport borough, new jersey.--
Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration,
Branchport Creek, Oceanport Borough, New Jersey.
(24) Hackensack river, hudson county, new jersey.--Project
for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Hackensack
River, Hudson County, New Jersey.
(25) Lake topanemus, freehold, new jersey.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Lake Topanemus,
Freehold, New Jersey.
(26) Las cruces dam, dona ana, new mexico.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Las Cruces Dam, Dona
Ana, New Mexico.
(27) Pugsley creek, castle hill, new york.--Project for
aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration, Pugsley Creek,
Castle Hill, New York.
(28) Olentangy river, franklin, ohio.--Project for aquatic
ecosystem and estuary restoration, Olentangy River, Franklin,
Ohio.
(29) Scioto river, franklin, ohio.--Project for aquatic
ecosystem and estuary restoration, Scioto River, Franklin,
Ohio.
(30) Woonasquatucket river, providence, rhode island.--
Project for aquatic ecosystem and estuary restoration,
Woonasquatucket River, Providence, Rhode Island.
(31) Claytor lake, pulaski, virginia.--Project for aquatic
ecosystem and estuary restoration, Claytor Lake, Pulaski,
Virginia.
SEC. 1007. SMALL PROJECTS FOR SHORELINE PROTECTION.
The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the following
projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is feasible,
may carry out the project under section 3 of the Act entitled ``An Act
authorizing Federal participation in the cost of protecting the shores
of publicly owned property'', approved August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C.
426g):
(1) Deerfield beach, broward county, florida.--Project for
shoreline protection, Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida.
(2) Barnegat, ocean county, new jersey.--Project for
shoreline protection, Barnegat, Ocean County, New Jersey.
(3) Manhasset bay, port washington, new york.--Project for
shoreline protection, Manhasset Bay, Port Washington, New York.
SEC. 1008. SMALL PROJECTS FOR AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a project
for aquatic nuisance plant control in the Republican River basin,
Colorado, under section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33
U.S.C. 610).
(b) Special Rule.--In carrying out the project under subsection
(a), the Secretary may control and eradicate riverine nuisance plants.
TITLE II--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 2001. CREDIT FOR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.
(a) Limitation; Savings Provision.--Section 221(a)(4)(E) of the
Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4)(E)) is amended by
striking clause (ii) and inserting the following:
``(ii) Limitation.--In any case in which a
specific provision of law provides for a non-
Federal interest to receive credit toward the
non-Federal share of the cost of a study for,
or construction or operation and maintenance
of, a water resources project, the Secretary
shall apply--
``(I) the specific provision of law
instead of this paragraph; or
``(II) at the request of the non-
Federal interest, the specific
provision of law and such provisions of
this paragraph as the non-Federal
interest may request.
``(iii) Savings provision.--Nothing in this
subparagraph affects the applicability of
subsection (a)(4)(C).''.
(b) Water Resources Project Defined.--Section 221(b) of such Act
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(b)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
(2) by moving subparagraphs (A) and (B) (as so
redesignated) and the matter following such subparagraphs 2 ems
to the right;
(3) by striking ``(b)'' and all that follows through ``The
term'' and inserting the following:
``(b) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions
apply:
``(1) Non-federal interest.--The term''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Water resources project.--The term `water resources
project' includes projects studied, reviewed, designed,
constructed, operated and maintained, or otherwise subject to
Federal participation under the authority of the civil works
program of the Secretary of the Army for the purposes of
navigation, flood damage reduction, ecosystem restoration,
hurricane and storm damage reduction, water supply, recreation,
hydroelectric power, fish and wildlife conservation, water
quality, environmental infrastructure, resource protection and
development, and related purposes.''.
(c) Technical Correction.--Section 221(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1962d-5b(c)) is amended by striking ``enforcible'' and inserting
``enforceable''.
SEC. 2002. FISH AND WILDLIFE MITIGATION.
(a) Mitigation Plans as Part of Project Proposals.--Section
906(d)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2283(d)(1)) is amended--
(1) in the first sentence--
(A) by inserting ``for damages to ecological
resources, including terrestrial and aquatic resources,
and'' after ``mitigate'';
(B) by inserting ``ecological resources and'' after
``impact on''; and
(C) by inserting ``without the implementation of
mitigation measures'' before the period; and
(2) by inserting before the last sentence the following:
``If the Secretary determines that mitigation to in-kind
conditions is not possible, the Secretary shall identify in the
report the basis for that determination.''.
(b) Mitigation Requirements.--Section 906(d)(3)(A) of such Act (33
U.S.C. 2283(d)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``, at a minimum,'' after
``complies with''.
SEC. 2003. REMOTE AND SUBSISTENCE HARBORS.
Section 2006 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 2242) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to project studies
that include--
``(1) a feasibility study, as defined in section 105(d) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2215(d)); or
``(2) a detailed project report, as defined in such section
105(d) and carried out under section 107(a) of the River and
Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577(a)).''.
SEC. 2004. REVISION OF PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Section 2008(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 2340(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``This
subsection shall apply without regard to whether the original
partnership agreement was entered into before, on, or after the date of
enactment of this subsection.''.
SEC. 2005. INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEW.
(a) Timing of Peer Review.--Section 2034(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2343(b)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Reasons for timing.--If the Chief of Engineers does
not initiate a peer review for a project study at a time
described in paragraph (2), the Chief shall make publicly
available, including on the Internet, for each of such times
the reasons for not conducting the review, and shall include
the reasons in the decision document for the project study.''.
(b) Establishment of Panels.--Section 2034(c)(4) of such Act (33
U.S.C. 2343(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows:
``(4) Congressional and public notification.--Upon
identification of a project study for peer review under this
section, but prior to initiation of the review by the panel of
experts, the Chief of Engineers shall--
``(A) notify the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives of the review; and
``(B) make publicly available, including on the
Internet, information on--
``(i) the dates scheduled for beginning and
ending the review;
``(ii) the entity that has the contract for
the review; and
``(iii) the names and qualifications of the
panel of experts.''.
(c) Recommendations of Panel.--Section 2034(f) of such Act (33
U.S.C. 2343(f)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
following:
``(2) Public availability and transmittal to congress.--
After receiving a report on a project study from a panel of
experts under this section, the Chief of Engineers shall make
available to the public, including on the Internet, and
transmit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives--
``(A) a copy of the report within 3 days of
receiving the report; and
``(B) a copy of any written response of the Chief
of Engineers on recommendations contained in the report
within 3 days of the date of the response.
``(3) Inclusion in project study.--A report on a project
study from a panel of experts under this section and the
written response of the Chief of Engineers shall be included in
the final decision document for the project study.''.
SEC. 2006. SAFETY ASSURANCE REVIEW.
Section 2035 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 2344) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(i) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act
(5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to a safety assurance review conducted
under this section.''.
SEC. 2007. FUNDING FOR HARBOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS.
(a) Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Guarantee.--
(1) In general.--The total budget resources made available
from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund each fiscal year
pursuant to section 9505(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (relating to expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance
Trust Fund) shall be equal to the level of receipts plus
interest credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for that
fiscal year. Such amounts may be used only for harbor
maintenance programs described in section 9505(c) of such Code.
(2) Guarantee.--No funds may be appropriated for harbor
maintenance programs described in such section unless the
amount described in paragraph (1) has been provided.
(b) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) Total budget resources.--The term ``total budget
resources'' means the total amount made available by
appropriations Acts from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for
a fiscal year for making expenditures under section 9505(c) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(2) Level of receipts plus interest.--The term ``level of
receipts plus interest'' means the level of taxes and interest
credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund under section
9505 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for a fiscal year as
set forth in the President's budget baseline projection as
defined in section 257 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-177) for that fiscal
year submitted pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United
States Code.
SEC. 2008. FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS.
Section 214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33
U.S.C. 2201 note; 114 Stat. 2594; 119 Stat. 2169; 120 Stat. 318; 120
Stat. 3197; 121 Stat. 1067; 123 Stat. 3478) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``permits under the
jurisdiction'' and inserting ``permits of such entities related
to projects for a public purpose under the jurisdiction'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e);
(3) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
``(b) Effect on Permitting.--
``(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted under
subsection (a) will not impact impartial decision-making with
respect to permits, either substantively or procedurally.
``(2) Impartial decisionmaking.--In carrying out this
section, the Secretary shall ensure that the evaluation of
permits carried out using funds accepted under this section
shall--
``(A) be reviewed by the District Commander of the
Corps District in which the project or activity is
located, unless the evaluation of the permit is
initially conducted by the District Commander whereby
the review shall be conducted by the Commander of the
Corps Division in which the District is located; and
``(B) utilize the same procedures for decisions
that would otherwise be required for the evaluation of
permits for similar projects or activities not carried
out using funds authorized under this section.
``(c) Limitation on Use of Funds.--None of the funds accepted under
this section shall be used to carry out a review of the evaluation of
permits required under subsection (b)(2)(A).
``(d) Public Availability.--The Secretary shall ensure that all
final permit decisions carried out using funds authorized under this
section are made available to the public, including on the Internet.'';
and
(4) in subsection (e) (as redesignated), by striking
``2010'' and inserting ``2016''.
SEC. 2009. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENT.
Section 1135(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2309a(d)) is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting
``$10,000,000''.
SEC. 2010. AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM AND ESTUARY RESTORATION.
Section 206(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33
U.S.C. 2330(d)) is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting
``$10,000,000''.
SEC. 2011. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF NAVIGATION AND HYDROELECTRIC
FACILITIES.
(a) In General.--Section 314 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2321) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 314. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF NAVIGATION AND HYDROELECTRIC
FACILITIES.
``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, including all
personnel under the direction of the Secretary in connection with the
operation and maintenance of navigational infrastructure such as
floodgates, locks, and dams, at Corps of Engineers water resources
projects, are considered to be inherently governmental functions and
not commercial activities. This section does not prohibit contracting
out major maintenance or other functions that are currently contracted
out or studying services not directly connected with project
maintenance and operations.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents contained in section
1(b) of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section
314 and inserting the following:
``Sec. 314. Operation and maintenance of navigation and hydroelectric
facilities.''.
SEC. 2012. REPEAL.
Section 211 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (31
U.S.C. 6505 note; 114 Stat. 2592), and the item relating to such
section in the table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act, are
repealed.
SEC. 2013. COST ESTIMATES FOR FEASIBILITY REPORTS.
Section 905(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2282) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Cost estimates for feasibility reports.--In preparing
a feasibility report under this subsection, the Secretary shall
include in the report, and any budget documents (including
justification materials) submitted pursuant to section 1105(a)
of title 31, United States Code, an accounting of the total
cost of the recommended plan and an estimate of the Federal and
non-Federal participation in the plan based on the following
scenarios:
``(A) The cost of the project based on optimal
levels of Federal funding for the recommended plan.
``(B) The estimated cost of the project, based on a
50 percent increase in the period for implementation of
the recommended plan.
``(C) The estimated cost of the project, based on a
100 percent increase in the period for implementation
of the recommended plan.''.
SEC. 2014. MITIGATION STATUS REPORT.
Section 2036(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 2283a) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Information included.--In reporting the status of all
projects included in the report, the Secretary shall--
``(A) use a uniform methodology for determining the
status of all projects included in the report;
``(B) use a methodology that describes both a
qualitative and quantitative status for all projects in
the report; and
``(C) provide specific dates for and participants
in the consultations required under section
906(d)(4)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2283(d)(4)(B)).''.
SEC. 2015. USE OF AMERICAN IRON, STEEL, AND MANUFACTURED GOODS.
(a) Restriction.--None of the funds authorized or otherwise made
available by this Act may be used for a project unless all of the iron,
steel, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the
United States.
(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in any case or
category of cases in which the Secretary finds that--
(1) applying subsection (a) would be inconsistent with the
public interest;
(2) iron, steel, and the relevant manufactured goods are
not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably
available quantities and of a satisfactory quality; or
(3) inclusion of iron, steel, and manufactured goods
produced in the United States will increase the cost of the
overall project by more than 25 percent.
(c) Public Notice of Waiver Request.--If the Secretary receives a
request to waive the application of subsection (a), the Secretary shall
publish in a timely manner that request online and in the Federal
Register.
(d) Justification for Waiver.--If the Secretary determines that it
is necessary to waive the application of subsection (a) based on a
finding under subsection (b), the Secretary shall publish online and in
the Federal Register a detailed written justification as to why the
provision is being waived.
(e) Application.--This section shall be applied in a manner
consistent with United States obligations under international
agreements.
TITLE III--PROJECT-RELATED PROVISIONS
SEC. 3001. DOUGLAS HARBOR, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
The maximum amount of Federal funds that may be expended for the
project for navigation, Douglas Harbor, Juneau, Alaska, being carried
out under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C.
577), shall be $7,000,000.
SEC. 3002. NOGALES WASH AND TRIBUTARIES FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT, ARIZONA.
The project for flood control, Nogales Wash and tributaries,
Arizona, authorized by section 101(a)(4) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4606) and modified by section 303 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3711), section
302 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2600),
and section 3008 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1107), is further modified to authorize the Secretary to
construct the project at a total cost of $55,500,000, with an estimated
Federal cost of $50,100,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of
$5,400,000.
SEC. 3003. RIO DE FLAG, ARIZONA.
The project for flood damage reduction, Rio de Flag, Flagstaff,
Arizona, authorized by section 101(b)(3) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2576) and modified by section 3007
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1107), is
further modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the project at
a total cost of $77,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of
$50,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $27,000,000.
SEC. 3004. TRES RIOS, ARIZONA.
The project for ecosystem restoration, Tres Rios, Arizona,
authorized by section 101(b)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2000 (114 Stat. 2577), is modified to authorize the Secretary to
construct the project at a total cost of $230,000,000, with an
estimated Federal cost of $149,500,000 and an estimated non-Federal
cost of $80,500,000.
SEC. 3005. RUSSIAN RIVER PROJECT, SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
The project for flood control, water conservation, and related
purposes in the Russian River basin, California, authorized by section
204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 177), and the project
for Russian River, Dry Creek, California, authorized by section 203 of
the Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1192), are modified as follows:
(1) The Secretary shall review the biological opinion on
the water supply, flood control, and channel maintenance
operations conducted by the Corps of Engineers, the Sonoma
County Water Agency, and the Mendocino County Russian River
Flood Control District, as transmitted by the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration on September 24, 2008.
(2) If the Secretary determines that the project is
feasible, the Secretary is authorized to construct the project
at a total cost of $92,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost
of $59,800,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of
$32,200,000.
SEC. 3006. SOUTH SACRAMENTO COUNTY STREAMS, CALIFORNIA.
The project for flood control, environmental restoration, and
recreation, South Sacramento County streams, California, authorized by
section 101(a)(8) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 275), is modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the
project at a total cost of $104,300,000, with an estimated Federal cost
of $67,500,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $36,800,000.
SEC. 3007. CHATFIELD RESERVOIR, COLORADO.
Section 116 of the Energy and Water Development and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (123 Stat. 608) is amended by
striking ``Colorado Department of Natural Resources is authorized'' and
inserting ``Colorado Department of Natural Resources, or its assignee,
is authorized''.
SEC. 3008. RIO GRANDE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, COLORADO, NEW
MEXICO, AND TEXAS.
Section 5056(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1213) is amended by striking ``2011'' and inserting ``2015''.
SEC. 3009. POTOMAC RIVER, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The project for flood control, Potomac River, Washington, District
of Columbia, authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936
(chapter 688; 49 Stat. 1574) and modified by section 301(a)(4) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3707) and section
309 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 301), is
further modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the project at
a Federal cost of $8,100,000, in accordance with the post authorization
change report dated June 29, 1998.
SEC. 3010. KISSIMMEE RIVER RESTORATION, FLORIDA.
The project for ecosystem restoration, Kissimmee River Restoration,
Florida, authorized by section 101(8) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4802), is modified to authorize the
Secretary to construct the project at a total cost of $852,000,000,
with an estimated Federal cost of $426,000,000 and an estimated non-
Federal cost of $426,000,000.
SEC. 3011. PONCE DE LEON INLET, FLORIDA.
The project for navigation and related purposes, Ponce de Leon
Inlet, Volusia County, Florida, authorized by section 101(b)(8) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 279), is modified to
authorize the Secretary to construct the project at a total cost of
$15,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $8,500,000 and an
estimated non-Federal cost of $6,500,000.
SEC. 3012. SAVANNAH HARBOR EXPANSION, GEORGIA.
The project for navigation, Savannah Harbor expansion, Georgia,
authorized by section 101(b)(9) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1999 (113 Stat. 279), is modified to authorize the Secretary to
construct the project at a total cost of $675,000,000, with an
estimated Federal cost of $405,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal
cost of $270,000,000.
SEC. 3013. CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL DISPERSAL BARRIERS PROJECT,
ILLINOIS.
(a) Authorization.--Section 3061(b)(1) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1121) is amended--
(1) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the
following:
``(A) upgrade and make permanent Barrier I in its
current location or at an alternative location, as
determined appropriate by the Secretary;'';
(2) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``June 14, 2005'' and
inserting ``November 21, 2003, as amended on July 14, 2005'';
(3) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as
subparagraphs (D), (E) and (F), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
``(C) acquire real estate interests necessary for
the construction, operation, and maintenance of Barrier
I and Barrier II;'';
(5) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (E) (as
redesignated by paragraph (3) of this subsection);
(6) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F)
(as redesignated by paragraph (3) of this subsection) and
inserting ``; and''; and
(7) by adding at the end the following:
``(G) construct additional barriers or other fish
deterrents at other locations in the vicinity of the
Chicago Area Waterway System, if determined appropriate
by the Secretary.''.
(b) Use of Credit.--Section 3061(b)(2) of such Act (121 Stat. 1121)
is amended by striking ``paragraph (1)(E)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(1)(F)''.
(c) Feasibility Study.--Section 3061(d) of such Act (121 Stat.
1121) is amended by adding the end the following: ``The study shall
include a fully developed analysis of an alternative for hydrologic
separation between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River basins.
The hydrologic separation alternative shall include identification of
measures to prevent the transfer of aquatic nuisance species between
the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River basins through surface
water.''.
SEC. 3014. LOWER OHIO RIVER, ILLINOIS AND KENTUCKY.
The project for navigation, Lower Ohio River, Locks and Dams 52 and
53, Illinois and Kentucky, authorized by section 3(a)(6) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4013), is modified to
authorize the Secretary to construct the project at a total cost of
$1,991,000,000.
SEC. 3015. WOOD RIVER LEVEE SYSTEM RECONSTRUCTION, MADISON COUNTY,
ILLINOIS.
The project for flood damage reduction, Wood River Levee System
Reconstruction, Madison County, Illinois, authorized by section
1001(20) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat.
1053), is modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the project
at a total cost of $120,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of
$78,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $42,000,000.
SEC. 3016. LITTLE CALUMET RIVER, INDIANA.
The project for flood control, Little Calumet River, Indiana,
authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (100 Stat. 4115) and modified by section 127 of the Energy and
Water Appropriations Act, 2006 (119 Stat. 2259), is further modified to
authorize the Secretary to construct the project at a total cost of
$275,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $206,000,000, and an
estimated non-Federal cost of $69,000,000.
SEC. 3017. RHODES POINT JETTY, SMITH ISLAND, MARYLAND.
The maximum amount of Federal funds that may be expended for the
project for navigation, Rhodes Point Jetty, Smith Island, Maryland,
being carried out under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960
(33 U.S.C. 577), shall be $7,000,000.
SEC. 3018. MUDDY RIVER, BROOKLINE AND BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
Section 522 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114
Stat. 2656) is amended by striking ``draft evaluation report of the New
England District Engineer entitled `Phase I Muddy River Master Plan',
dated June 2000'' and inserting ``Final Decision Document and
Environmental Assessment Report of the New England District Engineer
entitled `Muddy River Flood Control and Ecosystem Restoration, Boston
and Brookline, Massachusetts', dated September 2003, at a total cost of
$79,200,000''.
SEC. 3019. ADA, MINNESOTA.
The maximum amount of Federal funds that may be expended for the
project for flood damage reduction, Wild Rice River, Ada, Minnesota,
being carried out under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948
(33 U.S.C. 701s), shall be $10,600,000.
SEC. 3020. MONTEVIDEO, MINNESOTA.
The maximum amount of Federal funds that may be expended for the
project for flood damage reduction, Montevideo, Minnesota, being
carried out under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33
U.S.C. 701s), shall be $10,000,000.
SEC. 3021. TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA.
Section 3101(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1133) is amended by striking ``$7,000,000'' and inserting
``$14,000,000''.
SEC. 3022. BLUE RIVER BASIN, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
The project for flood control, Blue River basin, Kansas City,
Missouri, authorized by section 101(a)(18) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3665), is modified to authorize the
Secretary to construct the project at a total cost of $45,500,000, with
an estimated Federal cost of $34,125,000 and an estimated non-Federal
cost of $11,375,000.
SEC. 3023. LOWER ASSUNPINK CREEK, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY.
The maximum amount of Federal funds that may be expended for the
project for improvement of the quality of the environment, Lower
Assunpink Creek, Trenton, New Jersey, being carried out under section
1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a),
shall be $10,000,000.
SEC. 3024. OCEAN GATE, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
The maximum amount of Federal funds that may be expended for the
project for emergency streambank protection, Ocean Gate, Ocean County,
New Jersey, being carried out under section 14 of the Flood Control Act
of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r), shall be $4,500,000.
SEC. 3025. ORCHARD BEACH, BRONX, NEW YORK.
Section 554 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110
Stat. 3781), as amended by section 3122 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1139), is further amended by
striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$27,000,000''.
SEC. 3026. SPRING CREEK, NEW YORK.
The maximum amount of Federal funds that may be expended for the
project for improvement of the quality of the environment, Spring
Creek, New York, being carried out under section 1135 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a), shall be
$6,000,000.
SEC. 3027. HOCKING RIVER BASIN, MONDAY CREEK, OHIO.
Section 1001(37)(B)(iii) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2007 (121 Stat. 1055) is amended by striking ``$1,270,000'' and
inserting ``$12,000,000''.
SEC. 3028. LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER AND TILLAMOOK BAY ECOSYSTEM
RESTORATION, OREGON AND WASHINGTON.
Section 536(g) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114
Stat. 2662) is amended by striking ``$30,000,000'' and inserting
``$45,000,000''.
SEC. 3029. CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.
The project for navigation and ecosystem restoration, Corpus
Christi Ship Channel, Texas, authorized by section 1001(40) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1056) is modified to
authorize the Secretary to construct the project at a total cost of
$447,604,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $183,827,000 and an
estimated non-Federal cost of $263,777,000.
SEC. 3030. DALLAS FLOODWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS.
The project for flood control, Trinity River and tributaries,
Texas, authorized by section 2 of the Act entitled ``An Act authorizing
the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on
rivers and harbors, and for other purposes'', approved March 2, 1945,
and modified by section 5141 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2007 (121 Stat. 1253), is further modified to authorize the Secretary
to construct the project at a total cost of $882,000,000, with an
estimated Federal cost of $573,300,000 and an estimated non-Federal
cost of $308,700,000.
SEC. 3031. HOUSTON-GALVESTON NAVIGATION CHANNELS, TEXAS.
The project for navigation and environmental restoration, Houston-
Galveston Navigation Channels, Texas, authorized by section 101(a)(30)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3666), is
modified to authorize the Secretary to extend the boundaries of the
Galveston channel approximately 2600 feet beyond Pier 38, if the
Secretary determines that the extension is feasible.
SEC. 3032. PROJECT REAUTHORIZATION.
The following project may be carried out by the Secretary and no
construction on any such project may be initiated until the Secretary
determines that the project is feasible: The Vincennes, Indiana portion
of the project for flood control, Wabash River basin, Illinois and
Indiana, authorized by section 10 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (60
Stat. 649) and deauthorized by section 1002 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4209).
SEC. 3033. PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) In General.--The following projects are not authorized after
the date of enactment of this Act:
(1) Potomac river, washington channel, district of
columbia.--The portion of the project for navigation, Potomac
River, Washington Channel, District of Columbia, authorized by
the Act of August 30, 1935 (chapter 831; 49 Stat. 1028),
beginning at Washington Harbor Channel Geometry Centerline of
the 400-foot-wide main navigational ship channel, Centerline
Station No. 103+73.12, coordinates North 441,948.20, East
1,303,969.30, as stated and depicted on the Condition Survey
Anacostia, Virginia, Washington and Magazine Bar Shoal
Channels, Washington, D.C., Sheet 6 of 6, prepared by the
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore district, July
2007; thence departing the aforementioned centerline traveling
the following courses and distances: N. 40 degrees 10 minutes
45 seconds E., 200.00 feet to a point, on the outline of said
400-foot-wide channel thence binding on said outline the
following three courses and distances: S. 49 degrees 49 minutes
15 seconds E., 1,507.86 feet to a point, thence; S. 29 degrees
44 minutes 42 seconds E., 2,083.17 feet to a point, thence; S.
11 degrees 27 minutes 04 seconds E., 363.00 feet to a point,
thence; S. 78 degrees 32 minutes 56 seconds W., 200.00 feet to
a point binding on the centerline of the 400-foot-wide main
navigational channel at computed Centerline Station No.
65+54.31, coordinates North 438,923.9874, East 1,306,159.9738,
thence; continuing with the aforementioned centerline the
following courses and distances: N. 11 degrees 27 minutes 04
seconds W., 330.80 feet to a point, Centerline Station No.
68+85.10, thence; N. 29 degrees 44 minutes 42 seconds W.,
2,015.56 feet to a point, Centerline Station No. 89+00.67,
thence; N. 49 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds W., 1,472.26 feet
to the point of beginning.
(2) Chicago harbor, illinois.--The portion of the project
for navigation, Chicago Harbor, authorized by the River and
Harbor Acts of March 3, 1899 and March 2, 1919, beginning at
the southwest corner of Metropolitan Sanitary District of
Greater Chicago sluice gate that abuts the north wall of the
Chicago River Lock thence running north for approximately 290
feet, thence running east approximately 1,000 feet, thence
running south approximately 290 feet, thence running west
approximately 1,000 feet to the point of origin.
(3) Ipswich river, massachusetts.--The portion of the
project for navigation, Ipswich River, Massachusetts, adopted
by the Rivers and Harbors Act of August 5, 1886, consisting of
a 4-foot channel located at the entrance to the inner harbor at
Ipswich Harbor, lying northwesterly of a line commencing at:
N3,074,938.09, E837,154.87, thence running easterly
approximately 60 feet to a point with coordinates
N3,074,972.62, E837,203.93.
(4) Menemsha creek, massachusetts.--The portion of the
project for navigation, Menemsha Creek, Massachusetts,
authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1945, consisting of
the following areas--
(A) beginning at a point, N129,112.54,
E1,566,926.30, running north 52 degrees 12 minutes 55.9
seconds east 208.68 feet to a point N129,240.39,
E1,567,091.22, running south 77 degrees 28 minutes 13.7
seconds east 170.0 feet to a point N129,203.51,
E1,567,257.17, running south 37 degrees 25 minutes 45.4
seconds east 101.04 feet to a point N129,123.28,
E1,567,318.58, running north 77 degrees 28 minutes 13.7
seconds west 223.32 feet to a point N129,171.72, E
1,567,100.58, running south 52 degrees 12 minutes 55.9
seconds west 174.00 feet to a point N129,065.12,
E1,566,963.06, running north 37 degrees 47 minutes 04.1
seconds west 60.00 feet to the point of origin, and
(B) beginning at a point, N128,895.78,
E1,566,940.39, thence running north 52 degrees 31
minutes 25.8 seconds east 135.91 feet to a point
N128,978.47, E1,567,048.25, thence running south 77
degrees 28 minutes 13.7 seconds east 80.63 feet to a
point N128,960.98, E1,567,126.96, thence running south
37 degrees 25 minutes 32.9 seconds east 70.67 feet to a
point N128,904.86, E1,567,169.91, thence running north
73 degrees 59 minutes 15.6 seconds west 139.90 feet to
a point N128,943.45, E 1,567,035.44, thence running
south 52 degrees 31 minutes 25.8 seconds west 103.96
feet to a point N128,880.20, E1,566,952.94, thence
running north 38 degrees 50 minutes 43.8 seconds west
20.01 feet to the point of origin.
(5) Block island harbor of refuge, rhode island.--The
portion of the project for navigation, Block Island Harbor of
Refuge, Rhode Island, adopted by the Rivers and Harbors Act of
July 11, 1870, consisting of the cut-stone breakwater lining
the west side of the Inner Basin, beginning at a point,
N32,179.55, E312,625.53, thence running northerly approximately
76.59 feet to a point with coordinates N326,655.92,
E312,631.32, thence running northerly approximately 206.81 feet
to a point with coordinates N32,858.33, E312,673.74, thence
running easterly approximately 109.00 feet to a point with
coordinates N32,832.15, E312,779.54.
(b) Additional Deauthorizations.--The following projects are not
authorized after the date of enactment of this Act, except with respect
to any portion of such a project that has been completed before such
date or is under construction on such date:
(1) The project for flood protection and related purposes,
Cache River basin, Arkansas and Missouri, authorized by section
204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 172).
(2) The Lower White River, Big Creek and tributaries,
Arkansas, element of the project for flood control and
improvement of the Lower Mississippi River, authorized by
section 1 of the Act of May 15, 1928 (45 Stat. 534), and
modified by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (79
Stat. 1076).
(3) The project for navigation, Noyo River and Harbor,
California, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor
Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1176) and modified by section 146 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2931).
(4) The project for navigation, Red River Waterway,
Shreveport, Louisiana, to Dangerfield, Texas, authorized by the
River and Harbor Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 731).
(5) The project for flood control, Hocking River at Logan,
Ohio, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4122).
(6) The Shipyard River Upper Channel and Upper Turning
basin elements of the project for navigation, Charleston
Harbor, South Carolina, authorized by section 202(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4096).
(7) The environmental enhancements element of the project
for flood control, Nonconnah Creek and Johns Creek, Tennessee
and Mississippi, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4124).
(8) The recreation element of the project for flood
control, Nonconnah Creek and Johns Creek, Tennessee and
Mississippi, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4124).
(9) The project for flood protection, Santa Barbara County
Coastal Streams and tributaries in the area of Goleta,
California, authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act
of 1970 (84 Stat. 1826) and modified by section 102(b) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4804).
(10) The project for flood control, Harris Fork Creek,
Tennessee and Kentucky, authorized by section 102 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2921).
(11) The project for flood control, Buena Vista, Virginia,
authorized by section 101(a)(24) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4610) and modified by
section 118(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992
(106 Stat. 4824).
TITLE IV--STUDIES
SEC. 4001. HOLLIS, ALASKA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements, Hollis, Alaska.
SEC. 4002. BULLARD WASH, GOODYEAR, ARIZONA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Bullard Wash,
Goodyear, Arizona.
SEC. 4003. LOWER SANTA CRUZ RIVER, CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and related water
resource purposes for the Lower Santa Cruz River study area, Casa
Grande, Arizona.
SEC. 4004. MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, recreation, and related water resource purposes, including
nonstructural solutions, for Maricopa County, Arizona.
SEC. 4005. OUACHITA RIVER, OUACHITA, UNION, AND ASHLEY COUNTIES,
ARKANSAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigation, flood damage reduction,
environmental restoration, bank stabilization, and related water
resource purposes for the Ouachita River, Ouachita, Union, and Ashley
Counties, Arkansas.
SEC. 4006. OIL TROUGH, ARKANSAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Oil Trough,
Arkansas.
SEC. 4007. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Randolph County,
Arkansas.
SEC. 4008. BERKELEY MARINA, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements for Berkeley
Marina, Berkeley, California.
SEC. 4009. CHELSEA WETLANDS, HERCULES, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration and flood damage
reduction for Chelsea Wetlands, Hercules, California.
SEC. 4010. COLORADO LAGOON AND ALAMITOS BAY, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration between Colorado
Lagoon and Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, California.
SEC. 4011. LODI LAKE, LODI, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and streambank
stabilization for Lodi Lake, Lodi, California.
SEC. 4012. OAKLAND-INNER HARBOR TIDAL CANAL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigation improvements for the Oakland-
Inner Harbor Tidal Canal, Oakland, California.
SEC. 4013. NOYO HARBOR DISTRICT, NOYO, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements and dredge
material disposal for Noyo Harbor District, Noyo, California.
SEC. 4014. PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements, flood damage
reduction, shoreline protection, environmental restoration, and related
water resource purposes for Port of San Francisco, San Francisco,
California.
SEC. 4015. REDWOOD CITY NAVIGATION CHANNEL, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements and dredge
material disposal for Redwood City Navigation Channel, California.
SEC. 4016. RIALTO CHANNEL AND CACTUS CHANNEL, RIALTO, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for
Rialto Channel and Cactus Channel, Rialto, California.
SEC. 4017. SACRAMENTO REGIONAL SANITATION DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO,
CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction in the Sacramento
Regional Sanitation District, Sacramento, California.
SEC. 4018. SAN PABLO BAY, HERCULES, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements for San Pablo Bay,
Hercules, California.
SEC. 4019. STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for navigation channel deepening for Stockton,
California.
SEC. 4020. TIJUANA RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, SAN DIEGO,
CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, water supply, water quality, recreation, and other water-
related issues including the impacts of water flows from Mexico for the
Tijuana River basin, San Diego, California.
SEC. 4021. TIJUANA RIVER WETLANDS RESTORATION, SAN DIEGO COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration and wetland
restoration along the Tijuana River, San Diego County, California.
SEC. 4022. VENTURA RIVER, VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Ventura River,
Ventura County, California.
SEC. 4023. WILLOWBROOK, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out a project for environmental restoration for
Willowbrook, Los Angeles County, California.
SEC. 4024. FOUNTAIN CREEK WATERSHED, PUEBLO, COLORADO.
The Secretary shall conduct a sediment impact analysis study to
determine the sediment transport parameters for Fountain Creek
watershed, Pueblo, Colorado.
SEC. 4025. RALSTON CREEK, ARVADA, COLORADO.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for
Ralston Creek, Arvada, Colorado.
SEC. 4026. HOLLY POND AND NOROTAN RIVER, STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for environmental restoration for Holly Pond and
Norotan River, Stamford, Connecticut.
SEC. 4027. HOUSATONIC RIVER, NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction along the Housatonic
River, New Milford, Connecticut.
SEC. 4028. LONG ISLAND SOUND AND MILL RIVER, STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements for Long Island
Sound and Mill River, Stamford, Connecticut.
SEC. 4029. MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for
Meriden, Connecticut.
SEC. 4030. SOUTH COVE, OLD SAYBROOK, CONNECTICUT.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for the South
Cove, Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
SEC. 4031. WEST RIVER, NEW HAVEN HARBOR, WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for shoreline protection, storm damage
reduction, including a review of bulkhead condition for West River, New
Haven Harbor, West Haven, Connecticut.
SEC. 4032. CHESAPEAKE BAY, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for enhanced public access and recreational
opportunities on Army Corps of Engineers projects in the Chesapeake
Bay, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
SEC. 4033. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, including green
technologies, for Washington, District of Columbia.
SEC. 4034. LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and environmental
protection, Lake County, Florida.
SEC. 4035. MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for water supply, Marion County, Florida.
SEC. 4036. MIAMI, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Miami, Florida.
SEC. 4037. OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Oakland Park,
Florida.
SEC. 4038. RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction and
shoreline protection for Riviera Beach, Florida.
SEC. 4039. SOUTH DAYTONA, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, and related water resource purposes for South Daytona,
Florida.
SEC. 4040. TAMPA, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and environmental
restoration for Tampa, Florida.
SEC. 4041. PEAVINE CREEK, DECATUR, GEORGIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and environmental
restoration, recreation, and related water resource purposes for
Peavine Creek, Decatur, Georgia.
SEC. 4042. RICHLAND CREEK, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for Richland
Creek, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
SEC. 4043. STUDY FOR WATER SUPPLY, GEORGIA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of municipal
and industrial water supply for the State of Georgia.
(b) Study Components.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall
review--
(1) currently available water supplies;
(2) expected future demand for potable water;
(3) current water uses, including per capita use rates;
(4) opportunities to augment existing supplies, including
through increased conservation and improved efficiencies;
(5) the effect of water supply policies and uses on the
environment;
(6) the effect of water supply policies on the economy;
(7) the effect of water supply policies and uses on
upstream and downstream uses;
(8) the impacts of water supply policies on threatened and
endangered species; and
(9) the impacts of consumptive uses on instream uses.
(c) Timing.--The Secretary shall complete the study not later than
2 years following the first obligation of funds for the study.
SEC. 4044. SUWANNEE CREEK, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for Suwannee
Creek, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
SEC. 4045. AGAT AND MERIZO, GUAM.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for storm damage reduction and shoreline
protection for Agat and Merizo, Guam.
SEC. 4046. WAIAKEA STREAM AND PALAI STREAM, HILO, HAWAII.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine
the feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage reduction
along Waiakea Stream and Palai Stream, Hilo, Hawaii.
(b) Prior Work.--In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall
utilize, to the extent practicable, any work undertaken in the
formulation of a project for flood damage reduction, Waiakea Stream and
Palai Stream, Hilo, Hawaii, initiated under section 205 of the Flood
Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
SEC. 4047. WAIALUA-KAIAKA WATERSHED, OAHU, HAWAII.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, water supply, and related water resource purposes for the
Waialua-Kaiaka watershed, Oahu, Hawaii.
SEC. 4048. ALBANY PARK, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Albany Park,
Chicago, Illinois.
SEC. 4049. CARPENTER CREEK, CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and stream bank
stabilization for Carpenter Creek, Carpentersville, Illinois.
SEC. 4050. DES PLAINES RIVER, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and stream bank
stabilization for the Des Plaines River, Cook County, Illinois.
SEC. 4051. FERSON-OTTER CREEK DAM, ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and stream bank
stabilization for Ferson-Otter Creek Dam, St. Charles, Illinois.
SEC. 4052. MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
developing a program for environmental restoration for the Middle
Mississippi River, Illinois and Missouri.
SEC. 4053. NORTH BRANCH OF THE CHICAGO RIVER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration and related water
resource purposes for the North Branch of the Chicago River, Chicago,
Illinois.
SEC. 4054. RIVER PARK AND RONAN PARK, NORTH BRANCH OF THE CHICAGO
RIVER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration and shoreline
protection for River Park and Ronan Park, North Branch of the Chicago
River, Chicago, Illinois.
SEC. 4055. THILLENS PARK, NORTH BRANCH OF THE CHICAGO RIVER, CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, and shoreline protection for Thillens Park, North Branch
of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois.
SEC. 4056. VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for the Village of
Skokie, Illinois.
SEC. 4057. BOWMAN CREEK, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for Bowman Creek,
South Bend, Indiana.
SEC. 4058. LAKE MICHIGAN WATERSHED, INDIANA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction, and related water
resource purposes for the Lake Michigan watershed, Indiana.
SEC. 4059. BURLINGTON, IOWA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and stream bank
stabilization for Burlington, Iowa.
SEC. 4060. BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED MATERIAL, LOUISIANA AND
MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
utilizing the Federal hopper dredge Wheeler, as part of routine testing
and use under its ready reserve status pursuant to section 3 of the Act
of August 11, 1888 (33 U.S.C. 622(c); 110 Stat. 3705), for support of
projects for the beneficial reuse of material dredged from federally
maintained waterways at the following locations:
(1) Projects in connection with the comprehensive plan for
protecting, preserving, and restoring the coastal Louisiana
ecosystem, pursuant to section 7002 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1270).
(2) Projects in connection with the project for hurricane
and storm damage reduction, Mississippi Coastal Improvements
Program, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi,
authorized by section 1001 of this Act.
SEC. 4061. JESUIT BEND, PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LOUISIANA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine
the feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage reduction
for Jesuit Bend, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
(b) Use of Local Report.--In carrying out the study, the Secretary
may include elements of the report prepared by the non-Federal interest
for Jesuit Bend, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, if the Secretary
determines that such elements are feasible.
SEC. 4062. LABRANCHE WETLANDS, ST. CHARLES AND ST. JOHN COUNTIES,
LOUISIANA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine
the feasibility of modifying the project for flood control and
improvement of the Lower Mississippi River, Bonnet Carre Spillway,
authorized by section 1 of the Act of May 15, 1928 (45 Stat. 534), to
add environmental restoration as a project purpose.
(b) Review.--In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall review
operational and structural changes to the project to restore the
LaBranche Wetlands, St. Charles and St. John Counties, Louisiana.
SEC. 4063. RUTH CANAL FRESHWATER DIVERSION, VERMILION, LOUISIANA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study of the project for the
improvement of Bayou Teche and the Vermilion River, Louisiana,
authorized by section 3 of the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941 (55
Stat. 641), and the project for flood protection in the Teche-Vermilion
basins, Louisiana, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act
of 1966 (80 Stat. 1420), to determine the feasibility of carrying out a
project for environmental restoration and water supply, Ruth Canal,
Vermilion, Louisiana.
SEC. 4064. ANACOSTIA RIVER WATERSHED, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for the Anacostia
River watershed, Prince George's County, Maryland.
SEC. 4065. CHESAPEAKE BAY SHORELINE STUDY, MARYLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, AND
VIRGINIA.
In carrying out the study for the Chesapeake Bay Shoreline,
Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, being carried out under the
Committee Resolution of the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the United States Senate, adopted May 23, 2001, the Secretary shall
determine the feasibility of carrying out projects on federally owned
property for shoreline protection, environmental restoration, and
improvement of water quality of the Chesapeake Bay.
SEC. 4066. DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL, BALTIMORE HARBOR, MARYLAND.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements and dredged
material disposal at Cox Creek Dredged Material Disposal Site for
Baltimore Harbor, Maryland.
SEC. 4067. MID-CHESAPEAKE BAY ISLAND RECREATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS,
MARYLAND.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
modifying the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island project for enhanced public
access and recreational opportunities on Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island,
Maryland, as authorized by section 1001 of this Act.
SEC. 4068. CAPISIC BROOK, PORTLAND, MAINE.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for environmental restoration, flood damage
reduction, and stormwater management for Capisic Brook, Portland,
Maine.
SEC. 4069. FISHING AND GOOSEBERRY ISLANDS, KITTERY, MAINE.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for storm damage reduction and shoreline
protection for Fishing and Gooseberry Islands, Kittery, Maine.
SEC. 4070. SOUTHERN MAINE/NEW HAMPSHIRE DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL
STUDY, MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements and dredge
material disposal for southern Maine and New Hampshire.
SEC. 4071. ASSABET, CHARLES, AND SUDBURY WATERSHEDS, MIDDLESEX AND
ESSEX COUNTIES, MASSACHUSETTS.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage
reduction, environmental restoration, and related water resource
purposes, Assabet, Charles, and Sudbury watersheds, Middlesex and Essex
Counties, Massachusetts.
SEC. 4072. HOOSIC RIVER WATERSHED, NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage
reduction, environmental restoration, and related water resource
purposes for Hoosic River watershed, North Adams, Massachusetts.
SEC. 4073. MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED, MASSACHUSETTS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for the Mystic
River watershed, Massachusetts.
SEC. 4074. QUEQUECHAN RIVER, FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration, recreation, and
related water resource purposes for the Quequechan River, Fall River,
Massachusetts.
SEC. 4075. CLINTON RIVER, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, and related water resource purposes for Clinton River,
Clinton Township, Michigan.
SEC. 4076. HAMILTON DAM, FLINT, MICHIGAN.
In carrying out the review under the authority of section 216 of
the Flood Control Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1830) of the project for flood
control, Flint River, Michigan, authorized by section 203 of the Flood
Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 311), the Secretary shall include a
review of Hamilton Dam, Flint, Michigan.
SEC. 4077. UPPER PENINSULA FLOOD RECOVERY, MICHIGAN.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and related water
resource purposes for Upper Peninsula Flood Recovery, Michigan.
SEC. 4078. AMORY, MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Amory,
Mississippi.
SEC. 4079. COASTAL MISSISSIPPI ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for environmental restoration and related water
resource purposes for coastal Mississippi.
SEC. 4080. FULTON, MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Fulton,
Mississippi.
SEC. 4081. GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements, Gulfport,
Mississippi.
SEC. 4082. LUCEDALE, MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, water supply,
recreation, and related water resource purposes for Lucedale,
Mississippi.
SEC. 4083. MAGBY CREEK AND VERNON BRANCH, LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Magby Creek and
Vernon Branch in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
SEC. 4084. BLUE RIVER BASIN, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
modifying the project for flood protection and other purposes in the
Blue River basin, vicinity of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas,
authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (80 Stat.
1409), to include additional flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, and recreational measures, Kansas City, Missouri.
SEC. 4085. LITTLE BLUE RIVER, JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for stream bank stabilization for Little Blue
River, Jackson County, Missouri.
SEC. 4086. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, especially examining
the floodwall pump station, for St. Louis, Missouri.
SEC. 4087. LAS VEGAS WASH, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Las Vegas Wash,
Las Vegas, Nevada.
SEC. 4088. NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Secretary, in collaboration with all relevant Federal and non-
Federal entities, including State and local governments, nonprofit
organizations, academia, and the general public, shall conduct a
comprehensive watershed study of all watersheds in New Hampshire for
water quality, habitat degradation, environmental restoration, water
supply, and potential impacts of climate change for New Hampshire.
SEC. 4089. PISCATAQUA RIVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to evaluate sediment and
nutrient pollution in the Piscataqua River system to determine the
feasibility of carrying out a project for environmental restoration and
water quality for the Piscataqua River, New Hampshire.
SEC. 4090. BARNEGAT BAY WATERSHED, OCEAN AND MONMOUTH COUNTIES, NEW
JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage
reduction, shoreline protection, environmental restoration, and related
water resource purposes for Barnegat Bay watershed, Ocean and Monmouth
Counties, New Jersey.
SEC. 4091. BEVERLY, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for shoreline protection, including
consideration of a gabion wall, for Beverly, New Jersey.
SEC. 4092. BOROUGH OF PINE BEACH, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for shoreline protection, including
consideration of floating wave attenuators off shore, for Borough of
Pine Beach, New Jersey.
SEC. 4093. HADDON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Haddon Township,
New Jersey.
SEC. 4094. RAHWAY RIVER WATERSHED, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage
reduction, environmental restoration, and related water resource
purposes for Rahway River watershed, New Jersey.
SEC. 4095. THIRD RIVER, BELLEVILLE, BLOOMFIELD, AND NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction for Third River,
Belleville, Bloomfield, and Nutley, New Jersey.
SEC. 4096. PASSAIC RIVER CHANNEL, NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigation, environmental restoration, and
recreation for the Passaic River Channel, Nutley, New Jersey.
SEC. 4097. TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for storm damage reduction and shoreline
protection for the Township of Ocean, New Jersey.
SEC. 4098. PREAKNESS BROOK, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Preakness Brook,
Wayne, New Jersey.
SEC. 4099. DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
adding hydropower to existing irrigation canals for Dona Ana, New
Mexico.
SEC. 4100. HIDALGO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Hidalgo County,
New Mexico.
SEC. 4101. OTERO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Otero County, New
Mexico.
SEC. 4102. VALENCIA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Valencia County,
New Mexico.
SEC. 4103. GLEN COVE, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for storm damage reduction and environmental
restoration for Glen Cove, New York.
SEC. 4104. HAWTREE BASIN, HAMILTON BEACH, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for storm damage reduction, shoreline protection,
and environmental restoration for Hawtree basin, Hamilton Beach, New
York.
SEC. 4105. KILL VAN KULL, PORT RICHMOND, STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for storm damage reduction, shoreline protection,
and environmental restoration for Kill Van Kull, Port Richmond, Staten
Island, New York.
SEC. 4106. MARINERS MARSH AND ARLINGTON MARSH, STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for Mariners Marsh
and Arlington Marsh, Staten Island, New York.
SEC. 4107. NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
(a) Inventory and Assessment of Bulkheads and Seawalls.--
(1) Inventory.--The Secretary shall conduct an inventory of
bulkheads and seawalls constructed around the city of New York,
New York, including the boroughs of Brooklyn, the Bronx,
Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens.
(2) Assessment of rehabilitation needs.--In conducting the
inventory required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
assess the condition of the bulkheads and seawalls and the need
for rehabilitation or modification of the bulkheads and
seawalls.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a
report containing the inventory and assessment required by subsection
(a).
(c) Interim Actions.--If the Secretary determines that a bulkhead
or seawall referred to in subsection (a) presents an imminent and
substantial risk to public safety, the Secretary may carry out measures
to prevent or mitigate that risk.
(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of assistance
provided under this section shall be 65 percent.
(e) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall coordinate with the appropriate officials of the city of New York
and the State of New York.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $7,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 4108. NORTON BASIN INLET, FAR ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for storm damage reduction and shoreline
protection for Norton Basin Inlet, Far Rockaway, New York.
SEC. 4109. QUEENS, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for storm damage reduction and shoreline
protection, Queens, New York, between 116th and 156th Streets.
SEC. 4110. ROCKAWAY BEACH SEAWALL, ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for storm damage reduction and shoreline
protection for Rockaway Beach Seawall, Rockaway, New York.
SEC. 4111. ROOSEVELT ISLAND, EAST RIVER, NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and shoreline
protection for Roosevelt Island, East River, New York, New York.
SEC. 4112. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for environmental restoration in support of the
Surface Water Improvement and Management Initiative for Charlotte,
North Carolina.
SEC. 4113. NANTAHALA RIVER, SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration, recreation, and
related water resource purposes, Nantahala River, Swain, North
Carolina.
SEC. 4114. MISSOURI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, SOUTH AND CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA, NORTH DAKOTA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for the Missouri
River and tributaries, South and Central North Dakota, North Dakota.
SEC. 4115. BIG CREEK WATERSHED, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and
environmental restoration for Big Creek watershed, Ohio.
SEC. 4116. BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHED, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage
reduction and environmental restoration for Brandywine Creek watershed,
Ohio.
SEC. 4117. CARLISLE TOWNSHIP, LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Carlisle
Township, Lorain County, Ohio.
SEC. 4118. CUYAHOGA RIVER WATERSHED AND TUSCARAWAS RIVER WATERSHED,
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out a project for flood damage
reduction, environmental restoration, and related water resource
purposes, Cuyahoga River watershed and Tuscarawas River watershed,
Summit County, Ohio.
SEC. 4119. EUCLID CREEK WATERSHED, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and
environmental restoration for Euclid Creek watershed, Ohio.
SEC. 4120. HEALY CREEK, BRUNSWICK, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration, streambank
erosion, and sedimentation control for Healy Creek, Brunswick, Ohio.
SEC. 4121. LOWER MAUMEE RIVER, TOLEDO, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for the Lower Maumee
River, Toledo, Ohio.
SEC. 4122. OHIO RIVER, OHIO.
Section 4070 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1183) is amended by striking ``Ohio River'' and inserting ``Ohio
River and tributaries''.
SEC. 4123. SHAKER LAKES, SHAKER HEIGHTS AND CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for Shaker Lakes,
Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
SEC. 4124. STARK COUNTY, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and environmental
restoration for Stark County, Ohio.
SEC. 4125. TINKERS CREEK WATERSHED, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and
environmental restoration for Tinkers Creek watershed, Ohio.
SEC. 4126. UPPER TUSCARAWAS RIVER, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for the Upper
Tuscarawas River, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
SEC. 4127. WEST CREEK WATERSHED, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a watershed study to determine the
feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and
environmental restoration for West Creek watershed, Ohio.
SEC. 4128. YELLOW CREEK AND SHORT CREEK, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and environmental
restoration for Yellow Creek and Short Creek, Jefferson County, Ohio.
SEC. 4129. FERRY CREEK RESERVOIR, BROOKINGS, OREGON.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for Ferry Creek
Reservoir, Brookings, Oregon.
SEC. 4130. OREGON NAVIGATION JETTIES AND BREAKWATERS, OREGON.
(a) Inventory and Assessment of Navigation Jetties and
Breakwaters.--
(1) Inventory.--The Secretary shall conduct an inventory of
federally constructed navigation jetties and breakwaters in the
State of Oregon.
(2) Assessment of rehabilitation needs.--In conducting the
inventory required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
assess the condition of the navigation jetties and breakwaters
and the need for rehabilitation or modification of the jetties
and breakwaters.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a
report containing the inventory and assessment required by subsection
(a).
(c) Interim Actions.--If the Secretary determines that a jetty or
breakwater referred to in subsection (a) presents an imminent and
substantial risk to public safety, the Secretary may carry out measures
to prevent or mitigate that risk.
(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of assistance
provided under this section shall be 65 percent.
(e) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall coordinate with the appropriate officials of the State of Oregon.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $7,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 4131. PORT ORFORD, OREGON.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigational improvements with examination
of navigational breakwaters for Port Orford, Oregon.
SEC. 4132. BUHL LAKE, SHARON, PENNSYLVANIA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine
the feasibility of carrying out a multipurpose project for flood damage
reduction and environmental restoration for Buhl Lake, Sharon,
Pennsylvania.
(b) Prior Work.--In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall
utilize, to the extent practicable, any work undertaken in the
formulation of a project for environmental restoration, Buhl Lake,
Sharon, Pennsylvania, initiated under section 206 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330; 110 Stat. 3679).
SEC. 4133. DELAWARE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for flood damage
reduction and environmental restoration for the Delaware River and
tributaries, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
SEC. 4134. ELK CREEK, MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration and water quality
for Elk Creek, Meadville, Pennsylvania.
SEC. 4135. MILL CREEK, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, focusing on the Mill
Creek Drift Catcher, for Mill Creek, Erie, Pennsylvania.
SEC. 4136. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for the
Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania.
SEC. 4137. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION.
Section 4077 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1184) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Mahoning River basin,
Pennsylvania'' and inserting ``Mahoning River basin,
Pennsylvania, the Monongahela River basin, Pennsylvania''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``Shaler Township'' and
inserting ``Shaler Township, Hampton Township, Harmar
Township''.
SEC. 4138. GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction for
Guayama, Puerto Rico.
SEC. 4139. RINCON, PUERTO RICO.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction and shoreline
protection for the Municipality of Rincon, Puerto Rico.
SEC. 4140. PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for flood damage reduction and related water
resource purposes for the rivers in Providence, Rhode Island.
SEC. 4141. SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Secretary, in collaboration with all relevant Federal and non-
Federal entities, including State and local governments, nonprofit
organizations, academia, and the general public, shall conduct
comprehensive watershed studies of all 8 watersheds in South Carolina
for water quality, habitat condition, environmental restoration, water
supply, and the potential impacts of climate change for South Carolina.
SEC. 4142. JAMES RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
modifying the project for channel restoration and improvements on the
James River, South Dakota, authorized by section 401(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4128) to add ecosystem
restoration and watershed improvements as project purposes.
SEC. 4143. STATION CAMP CREEK, GALLATIN, TENNESSEE.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for environmental restoration for Station Camp
Creek, Gallatin, Tennessee.
SEC. 4144. BRAZOS RIVER, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study assessing the long-term impacts
of water use, withdrawal, recirculation, and downstream impacts on the
Whitney Lake Reservoir, Texas.
SEC. 4145. HICKORY CREEK, CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Hickory Creek,
City of Balch Springs, Texas.
SEC. 4146. HOUSTON-GALVESTON NAVIGATION CHANNELS (BARBOURS CUT), TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibility of modifying
the Barbours Cut element of the project for navigation and
environmental restoration, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels,
Texas, authorized by section 101(a)(30) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3666), to a depth of 45 feet.
SEC. 4147. PORT OF GALVESTON, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibility of carrying
out a project for dredged material disposal in the vicinity of the
project for navigation and environmental restoration, Houston-Galveston
Navigation Channels, Texas, authorized by section 101(a)(30) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3666).
SEC. 4148. SIMSBORO AQUIFER, CITY OF BASTROP, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
utilizing the Simsboro Aquifer for water supply for the City of
Bastrop, Texas.
SEC. 4149. NAVASOTA RIVER WATERSHED, GRIMES COUNTY, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, and related water resource purposes for the Navasota River
watershed, Grimes County, Texas.
SEC. 4150. RIO GRANDE BASIN, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction, environmental
restoration, and water supply for the Rio Grande basin, Texas.
SEC. 4151. ROMA, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for Roma, Texas.
SEC. 4152. COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UTAH.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for streambank stabilization for Cottonwood
Heights, Utah.
SEC. 4153. EMERY TOWN, UTAH.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive study of existing water
supply resources for Emery Town, Utah.
SEC. 4154. BIG SANDY RIVER REALLOCATION STUDY, VIRGINIA AND WEST
VIRGINIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of reallocating water storage at 6 reservoirs
to optimize benefits for multiple-purpose use in the Big Sandy River
watershed, Virginia and West Virginia.
SEC. 4155. BUCKROE AND GRANDVIEW BEACHES, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for shoreline protection for Buckroe and
Grandview Beaches, Hampton, Virginia.
SEC. 4156. FORT MONROE, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction,
including offshore breakwaters, for Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia.
SEC. 4157. HAMPTON, VIRGINIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out projects for hurricane and storm damage reduction and
shoreline protection for Hampton, Virginia.
SEC. 4158. JAMES RIVER WATERSHED, VIRGINIA.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the water resource needs, including current and projected
future needs, for the James River watershed, Virginia.
SEC. 4159. ELLIOTT BAY, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for navigation channel deepening for Elliott
Bay, Seattle, Washington.
SEC. 4160. GREEN RIVER, KENT, WASHINGTON.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for flood damage reduction for the Green River,
Kent, Washington.
SEC. 4161. VANCOUVER LAKE WATERSHED, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON.
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive watershed study to
determine the feasibility of carrying out projects for environmental
quality and environmental restoration, especially related to salmon and
steelhead recovery issues, for the Vancouver Lake watershed, Vancouver,
Washington.
SEC. 4162. LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE, CITY OF CUDAHY, WISCONSIN.
The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of
carrying out a project for shoreline protection for the Lake Michigan
shoreline, City of Cudahy, Wisconsin.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 5001. CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND PROTECTION
PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Section 510 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1996 (110 Stat. 3759; 121 Stat. 1202) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``pilot'';
(2) in subsection (d)(2) by adding at the end the
following:
``(C) In-kind services.--In accordance with section
221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-
5b), the non-Federal interest may provide any portion
of the non-Federal share of the costs of the project
carried out under this section in the form of in-kind
services and materials.
``(D) Treatment of certain funds.--In accordance
with section 2007 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2222), funds provided by a
Federal department or agency other than the Corps of
Engineers for a project carried out under this section
shall be credited towards the non-Federal share of the
cost of project.'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and
(i) as subsections (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
``(e) Cost Limitation.--Not more than $10,000,000 in Federal funds
may be allotted under this section for a project at any single
locality.'';
(5) by striking subsection (g) (as redesignated by
paragraph (3) of this subsection) and inserting the following:
``(g) Projects.--The Secretary may carry out projects under this
section in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with the goal of carrying out
projects in each of the States of Delaware, New York, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia and the District of
Columbia.''; and
(6) in subsection (j) (as redesignated by paragraph (3) of
this subsection) by striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting
``$50,000,000''.
(b) Restoration of Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop at Federal
expense and submit to Congress a comprehensive plan to
prioritize projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed,
including projects in the Anacostia, Elizabeth, James,
Patapsco, Patuxent, Potomac, Rappahannock, Susquehanna, and
York River basins.
(2) Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the plan
developed under paragraph (1)--
(A) focuses on integrating existing and potential
future work of the Corps of Engineers;
(B) is developed in consultation with the
Chesapeake Bay Program maintained under section 117 of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1267)); and
(C) encompasses all actions of the Corps of
Engineers that are necessary to assist in the
implementation of the goals of the Chesapeake Bay
Agreement, as defined in section 117 of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267)).
(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000.
SEC. 5002. SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY.
Section 5015(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1196) is amended by striking ``$134,650,000'' and inserting
``$185,638,028''.
SEC. 5003. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT.
Section 5002(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1190) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (9) by striking ``Esopus, Plattekill, and
Rondout Creeks'' and inserting ``Esopus, Rondout, and Wallkill
watersheds''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(19) San Gabriel River watershed, California.
``(20) South Platte River watershed, Colorado.
``(21) Loxahatchee River watershed, Jupiter, Florida.
``(22) Hudson River watershed, Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster
Counties, New York.
``(23) Muskingum River basin, Ohio.''.
SEC. 5004. COMPREHENSIVE SHORELINE RESTORATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary may participate in the ecosystem
restoration, navigation, flood damage reduction, and emergency
streambank protection components of projects at the locations described
in subsection (b) if the Secretary determines that such component is
feasible.
(b) Project Locations.--The locations referred to in subsection (a)
are as follows:
(1) Miller Knox Shoreline, Richmond, California.
(2) Mississippi River, Davenport, Iowa.
(3) Lake Michigan (in the vicinity of the former USX Site),
Chicago, Illinois.
(4) Pond and Mill Creek watershed, Louisville, Kentucky.
(5) Massachusetts Bay (in the vicinity of Georges Island),
Boston, Massachusetts.
(6) Mississippi River (in the vicinity of the lower St.
Anthony Falls), Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(7) Brush Creek, Kansas City, Missouri.
(8) Mississippi River, Kimmswick, Missouri.
(9) Delaware River, Trenton, New Jersey.
(10) East River, New York, New York.
(11) Upper New York Bay, Staten Island, New York.
(12) Abbott's Creek, Lexington, North Carolina.
(13) Ohio River, Belpre, Ohio.
(14) Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(15) Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
(16) Ohio River, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(17) Fields Point, Narragansett Bay, Providence, Rhode
Island.
(18) Congaree River, Columbia, South Carolina.
(19) Wolf Creek Harbor, Mississippi River, Tennessee.
(20) Ruston Way Seawall, Commencement Bay, Tacoma,
Washington.
(21) Lower Yahara River, McFarland, Wisconsin.
(c) Cost Limitation.--Not more than $5,000,000 in Federal funds may
be allotted under this section for a project at any single locality.
(d) Recreation.--The Secretary may include recreational components
as part of a project carried out under this section.
(e) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out
this section $25,000,000 for each fiscal years 2011 through 2016.
SEC. 5005. NORTHEAST COASTAL REGION ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall plan, design, and construct
projects for aquatic ecosystem restoration within the coastal waters of
the Northeastern United States from Virginia to Maine, including
associated bays, estuaries, and critical riverine areas.
(b) General Coastal Management Plan.--
(1) Assessment.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the heads
of other appropriate Federal agencies, the Governors of the
coastal States from Virginia to Maine, nonprofit organizations,
and other interested parties, shall assess the needs regarding,
and opportunities for, aquatic ecosystem restoration within the
coastal waters of the Northeastern United States.
(2) Plan.--The Secretary shall develop a general coastal
management plan based on the assessment carried out under
paragraph (1), maximizing the use of existing plans and
investigations. The Secretary shall include in the plan the
following:
(A) An inventory and evaluation of coastal
habitats.
(B) Identification of aquatic resources in need of
improvement.
(C) Identification and prioritization of potential
aquatic habitat restoration projects.
(D) Identification of geographical and ecological
areas of concern, including--
(i) finfish habitats;
(ii) diadromous fisheries migratory
corridors;
(iii) shellfish habitats;
(iv) submerged aquatic vegetation;
(v) wetlands; and
(vi) beach dune complexes and other similar
habitats.
(c) Eligible Projects.--The Secretary may carry out an aquatic
ecosystem restoration project under this section if the project--
(1) is consistent with the management plan developed under
subsection (b); and
(2) provides for--
(A) the restoration of degraded aquatic habitat
(including coastal, saltmarsh, benthic, and riverine
habitat);
(B) the restoration of geographical or ecological
areas of concern, including the restoration of natural
river and stream characteristics;
(C) the improvement of water quality; or
(D) other projects or activities determined to be
appropriate by the Secretary.
(d) Cost Sharing.--
(1) Management plan.--The management plan developed under
subsection (b) shall be completed at Federal expense.
(2) Restoration projects.--The non-Federal share of the
cost of a project carried out under this section shall be 35
percent.
(e) Cost Limitation.--Not more than $10,000,000 in Federal funds
may be allocated under this section for an eligible project.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2011
and each fiscal year thereafter, including funds for the completion of
the management plan.
SEC. 5006. ANACOSTIA WATERSHED, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND MARYLAND.
(a) In General.--The Secretary may participate in the ecosystem
restoration, navigation, flood damage reduction, emergency streambank
protection, and aquatic plant control components of the Anacostia River
Watershed Restoration Plan, developed pursuant to section 5060 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1215), if the
Secretary determines that such component is feasible.
(b) Consultation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall consult with the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership.
(c) Federal Lands.--In carrying out a project component under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall waive any cost share to be provided
by non-Federal interests for any portion of the project component that
benefits federally owned property.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000. Such sums shall
remain available until expended.
SEC. 5007. EGMONT KEY, FLORIDA.
The Secretary shall accept funds from the Director of the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service to carry out those portions of the
project for shoreline stabilization, Egmont Key, Florida, carried out
under section 3 of the Act entitled ``An Act authorizing Federal
participation in the cost of protecting the shores of publicly owned
property'', approved August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g), that benefit
federally owned property.
SEC. 5008. CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND.
The Secretary is authorized to carry out projects for environmental
protection and restoration at the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge,
Cambridge, Maryland. In carrying out such projects, the Secretary shall
accept funds from the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service.
SEC. 5009. HART-MILLER ISLAND, MARYLAND.
After the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary may not
consider the use or expansion of Hart-Miller Island, Maryland, in any
dredged material management plan.
SEC. 5010. GALLOPS ISLAND, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
The Secretary is authorized to carry out a project for the
environmental remediation of Gallops Island, Boston, Massachusetts. In
carrying out such project, the Secretary shall accept funds from the
Director of the National Park Service.
SEC. 5011. SHARKEY COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
Funding for the operation and maintenance of the multiagency
wildlife and environmental interpretative and education center,
authorized by section 145(f) of Division H of Public Law 108-199 (118
Stat. 443), shall be provided by the Secretary of the Interior.
SEC. 5012. CHARLESTON HARBOR POST 45 PROJECT, CHARLESTON, SOUTH
CAROLINA.
The Secretary shall expedite completion of the reconnaissance and
feasibility studies for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Project,
Charleston, South Carolina, and if the Secretary determines that the
project is feasible, shall proceed directly to project preconstruction,
engineering, and design.
SEC. 5013. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE PROMOTION OF GENERAL MICHAEL J.
WALSH TO MAJOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES ARMY.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Brigadier General Michael J. Walsh has had a
distinguished 30-year career with the United States Army Corps
of Engineers, including as--
(A) District Commander of the San Francisco
District, San Francisco, California, from 1994 to 1996;
(B) District Commander of the Sacramento District,
Sacramento, California, from 1998 to 2001;
(C) Executive Director of Civil Works, Corps
Headquarters, Washington, District of Columbia, from
2001 to 2003;
(D) Chief of Staff, Corps Headquarters, Washington,
District of Columbia, from 2003 to 2004;
(E) Commander of the South Atlantic Division,
Atlanta, Georgia, from 2004 to 2006;
(F) Commander for the Corps Gulf Region Division,
Baghdad, Iraq, from 2006 to 2008; and
(G) Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division,
Vicksburg, Mississippi, from 2008 to 2010.
(2) General Walsh has held a wide variety of Army command
and staff assignments, including--
(A) project management officer for Engineer Branch,
Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe (SHAPE);
(B) Environmental Task Force Leader, Fort Stewart,
Georgia;
(C) Executive Officer, 92nd Engineer Battalion,
Fort Stewart, Georgia, and Saudi Arabia;
(D) Project Engineer and Assistant Area Engineer,
Baltimore District;
(E) Construction Officer, 18th Engineer Brigade,
Darmstadt, Germany; and
(F) Commander, Company B, 94th Engineer Battalion,
Darmstadt, Germany.
(3) General Walsh has received several awards of the United
States Army, including 2 Bronze Stars, 4 Legions of Merit, and
numerous lesser awards.
(4) On October 27, 2010, the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate unanimously approved the nomination of General Walsh
to the rank of Major General, United States Army.
(5) General Walsh's nomination was unreasonably delayed on
the floor of the Senate for 7 months.
(6) On May 19, 2010, the nomination of General Walsh to
Major General of the United States Army was confirmed by the
United States Senate by unanimous consent.
(7) On June 2, 2010, Brigadier General Walsh was formally
promoted to the rank of Major General.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the Sense of Congress that General
Walsh should be congratulated for his promotion to the rank of Major
General, United States Army, and should be commended for his duty and
dedication to the United States, to the United States Army, and to the
Corps of Engineers.
Union Calendar No. 391
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5892
[Report No. 111-654]
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A BILL
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related
resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various
projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States,
and for other purposes.
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September 29, 2010
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed