II 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1927 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2011 Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Graham) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To modify the criteria used by the Corps of Engineers to dredge small ports.

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Modification of Corps of Engineers criteria to dredge small ports

(a)

Minimum tonnage requirement

Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the tonnage requirement with respect to the consideration of dredging of small ports by the Corps of Engineers shall be a minimum of 500,000 tons, as calculated in accordance with subsection (b). (b)

Calculation

For purposes of subsection (a) and any other activity of the Corps of Engineers carried out on or after the date of enactment of this Act, tonnage shall be calculated by each relevant port authority and submitted to the Corps of Engineers.