[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[S. 4949 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4949
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United
States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and
related resources, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 13, 2026
Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Schiff, and
Ms. Alsobrooks) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
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A BILL
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United
States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and
related resources, 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 2026''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
DIVISION A--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 1001. Definition of Secretary.
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1101. Notice to Congress on implementation of this division.
Sec. 1102. Corps of Engineers real estate guidance and outreach.
Sec. 1103. Contributions by non-Federal interests.
Sec. 1104. Congressional communications and reports to Congress.
Sec. 1105. Review process.
Sec. 1106. Continuing authority programs.
Sec. 1107. Capabilities.
Sec. 1108. Emergency stream bank and shoreline protection.
Sec. 1109. Limited process.
Sec. 1110. Inland Waterways Users Board.
Sec. 1111. Shoreline and riverine protection and restoration.
Sec. 1112. Crediting and reimbursement authority for federally
authorized navigation projects.
Sec. 1113. Informed decisionmaking.
Sec. 1114. Support of Army civil works missions.
Sec. 1115. Procedures.
Sec. 1116. Coordination.
Sec. 1117. Dredging coordination.
Sec. 1118. Nonstructural flood and coastal storm risk management.
Sec. 1119. In-kind contributions review and technical assistance.
TITLE II--STUDIES AND REPORTS
Sec. 1201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies.
Sec. 1202. Expedited completion.
Sec. 1203. Expedited completion of other feasibility studies.
Sec. 1204. GAO studies.
Sec. 1205. Glacial lake outburst flooding, Juneau, Alaska.
Sec. 1206. Virginia Peninsula coastal storm risk management, Virginia.
Sec. 1207. National Academy of Sciences study on the Upper Rio Grande
Basin.
Sec. 1208. Northern estuaries ecosystem restoration, Florida.
Sec. 1209. Briefings.
Sec. 1210. Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study, Texas.
Sec. 1211. Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii.
Sec. 1212. Implementation of review of Corps of Engineers assets.
Sec. 1213. Sense of Congress on certain reports.
Sec. 1214. Charleston, South Carolina.
Sec. 1215. Briefing on deferred maintenance at recreational sites at
Lake Sakakawea and along the Missouri
River.
Sec. 1216. Sense of Congress on NAS Study.
Sec. 1217. Report on certain navigation projects.
Sec. 1218. Dredging vessels.
Sec. 1219. Report on Table Rock Lake, Missouri.
Sec. 1220. Maximization of beneficial use in dredged material
management plans.
Sec. 1221. Corps of Engineers lease durations.
Sec. 1222. Report on Mobile Harbor, Alabama.
Sec. 1223. Wehrspann Lake, Nebraska.
Sec. 1224. Commercial navigation along Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and
Flint Rivers, Alabama.
Sec. 1225. Briefing on shoreline management plans and enhanced
development.
Sec. 1226. Watershed and river basin assessments.
Sec. 1227. Imperial Streams Salton Sea, California.
Sec. 1228. Greater Providence, Rhode Island.
Sec. 1229. Briefing on status of certain activities on Missouri River.
Sec. 1230. Report on implementation of Executive Order pertaining to
Alaska.
Sec. 1231. Non-Federal project implementation pilot program.
Sec. 1232. Oceanside, California.
Sec. 1233. Study on hydrokinetic energy.
Sec. 1234. Briefing on retention of recreation fees.
Sec. 1235. Expedited modification of existing feasibility studies.
Sec. 1236. Hoosic River, Massachusetts.
Sec. 1237. Assessments on certain projects in Arizona.
TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Sec. 1301. Environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 1302. West Tennessee.
Sec. 1303. Deauthorizations.
Sec. 1304. Conveyances.
Sec. 1305. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams.
Sec. 1306. Rio Grande environmental management program, Colorado, New
Mexico, and Texas.
Sec. 1307. Lake Tahoe Basin Restoration, Nevada and California.
Sec. 1308. Mobile Harbor, Alabama.
Sec. 1309. Reauthorization of small water storage projects.
Sec. 1310. Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma.
Sec. 1311. Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration.
Sec. 1312. South Charleston, West Virginia.
Sec. 1313. Anchorages.
Sec. 1314. Sense of Congress on flood risk, Farmington, New Hampshire.
Sec. 1315. Harmful algal bloom demonstration program.
Sec. 1316. Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Washington and Oregon.
Sec. 1317. Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Sec. 1318. Port of Nome, Alaska.
Sec. 1319. Reauthorization of soil moisture and snowpack monitoring.
Sec. 1320. Federal assistance.
Sec. 1321. Dardanelle Lock and Dam, Arkansas.
Sec. 1322. Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio.
Sec. 1323. Sense of Congress relating to ice jam risk in Nebraska.
Sec. 1324. Rhode Island coastline, Rhode Island.
Sec. 1325. Puget Sound and adjacent waters restoration, Washington.
Sec. 1326. Duck, North Carolina.
Sec. 1327. Sense of Congress relating to water control management,
Snake Creek embankment, North Dakota.
Sec. 1328. Western rural water.
Sec. 1329. Small projects for flood risk management, West Virginia.
Sec. 1330. Cooperative agreements, New Mexico.
Sec. 1331. Control of invasive species in South Dakota.
Sec. 1332. Land access in North Dakota.
Sec. 1333. Assateague Island, Maryland and Virginia.
Sec. 1334. Sense of Congress relating to Black River and Toledo Harbor,
Ohio.
Sec. 1335. Implementation of section 202 program.
Sec. 1336. Debris removal, Providence River, Rhode Island.
Sec. 1337. Acequias irrigation systems.
Sec. 1338. Regulatory program funding for the Alaska District.
Sec. 1339. Projects of alternative or beneficially modified habitats
for fish and wildlife.
Sec. 1340. Chattahoochee River program.
Sec. 1341. Pajaro River, Watsonville, California.
Sec. 1342. Southeastern Pennsylvania, Lower Delaware River Basin, and
Upper Delaware River Basin.
Sec. 1343. Southern West Virginia.
Sec. 1344. Cumberland, Maryland.
Sec. 1345. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Sec. 1346. Rend Lake, Illinois.
Sec. 1347. Northern West Virginia.
Sec. 1348. Contracts for water supply.
Sec. 1349. Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project, Texas.
Sec. 1350. Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, Louisiana.
Sec. 1351. Sense of Congress on McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River
Navigation System.
Sec. 1352. Northeastern Minnesota.
Sec. 1353. Control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species.
Sec. 1354. Commercial fish landings in Alaska.
Sec. 1355. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed pump
stations.
Sec. 1356. Levee safety initiative.
Sec. 1357. Lower Blackstone River, Rhode Island.
Sec. 1358. Reauthorization of high hazard potential dam rehabilitation
program.
Sec. 1359. Grand Prairie and Bayou Meto, Arkansas.
Sec. 1360. Wilson Lock Floating Guide Wall.
Sec. 1361. Sense of Congress on Platte River, Nebraska.
Sec. 1362. South Central Pennsylvania environmental restoration
infrastructure and resource protection
development pilot program.
Sec. 1363. Upper Guyandotte River Basin, West Virginia.
Sec. 1364. Burns Waterway Harbor, Indiana.
Sec. 1365. Westminster, East Garden Grove, California.
Sec. 1366. Impact of extreme weather events along the Tennessee River.
Sec. 1367. Columbia River Basin.
Sec. 1368. Sense of Congress relating to shallow draft and recreational
harbor dredging in the Great Lakes region.
Sec. 1369. Williston Levee, North Dakota.
Sec. 1370. Freight movement, Mobile Bay, Alabama.
Sec. 1371. Terrestrial noxious weed control program.
Sec. 1372. St. Mary's River, Michigan.
Sec. 1373. Environmental dredging.
Sec. 1374. Coos Bay, Oregon.
Sec. 1375. National Dam Safety Program Act.
Sec. 1376. Willamette River Basin, Oregon.
TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
Sec. 1401. Project authorizations.
Sec. 1402. Surf City and North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
DIVISION B--DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Sec. 2001. Definition of Administrator.
TITLE I--DRINKING WATER
Sec. 2101. Technical assistance and grants for emergencies affecting
public water systems.
Sec. 2102. Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds.
Sec. 2103. Assistance for small and disadvantaged communities.
Sec. 2104. Reducing lead in drinking water.
Sec. 2105. Operational sustainability of small public water systems.
Sec. 2106. Midsize and large drinking water system infrastructure
resilience and sustainability program.
Sec. 2107. Voluntary school and child care program lead testing and
reduction grant program.
Sec. 2108. Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program.
Sec. 2109. Digital infrastructure technology grant program.
Sec. 2110. Point of use filtration system distribution pilot program.
TITLE II--CLEAN WATER
Sec. 2201. Research investigations, training, and information.
Sec. 2202. Pilot program for alternative water source projects.
Sec. 2203. Sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants.
Sec. 2204. Grants for construction and refurbishing of individual
household decentralized wastewater systems
for individuals with low or moderate
income.
Sec. 2205. Clean Water State Revolving funds.
Sec. 2206. Water sector workforce.
Sec. 2207. Grants to Alaska to improve sanitation in rural and Native
villages.
Sec. 2208. Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014.
Sec. 2209. Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure
Technologies.
Sec. 2210. Water Resources Research Act amendments.
Sec. 2211. Enhanced aquifer use and recharge.
TITLE III--GEOGRAPHIC PROGRAMS
Sec. 2301. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Sec. 2302. Reauthorization of Long Island Sound Programs.
Sec. 2303. Columbia River Basin Restoration.
Sec. 2304. National Estuary Program.
Sec. 2305. Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program.
Sec. 2306. Southeast New England program.
TITLE IV--OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 2401. Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Protection.
Sec. 2402. Combating plastic waste.
Sec. 2403. Nonpotable aquifer exemptions for Class VI wells.
DIVISION A--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
SEC. 1001. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY.
In this division, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Army.
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 1101. NOTICE TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DIVISION.
(a) Plan of Implementation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan for
implementing this division and the amendments made by this
division.
(2) Requirements.--In developing the plan under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall--
(A) identify each provision of this division (or an
amendment made by this division) that will require--
(i) the development and issuance of
guidance, including whether that guidance will
be significant guidance;
(ii) the development and issuance of a
rule; or
(iii) appropriations;
(B) develop timelines for the issuance of--
(i) any guidance described in subparagraph
(A)(i); and
(ii) each rule described in subparagraph
(A)(ii); and
(C) establish a process to disseminate information
about this division and the amendments made by this
division to each District and Division Office of the
Corps of Engineers.
(3) Transmittal.--On completion of the plan under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall transmit the plan to--
(A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(b) Briefings.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and not later
than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and
every 90 days thereafter until the Chairs of the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives determine that this division and the amendments
made by this division are fully implemented, the Secretary
shall provide to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on
the implementation of this division and the amendments made by
this division.
(2) Inclusions.--A briefing under paragraph (1) shall
include updates on the plan under subsection (a)(1).
(c) Additional Notice Pending Issuance.--Not later than 30 days
before issuing any guidance, rule, notice in the Federal Register, or
other documentation required to implement this division or an amendment
made by this division, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
written notice regarding the pending issuance.
(d) WRDA Implementation Team.--In addition to the duties described
in paragraph (3) of section 1102(d) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3000), the Water Resources Development Act
implementation team established under paragraph (2) of that section
(138 Stat. 2999) shall carry out those duties with respect to this
division and the amendments made by this division.
SEC. 1102. CORPS OF ENGINEERS REAL ESTATE GUIDANCE AND OUTREACH.
Section 8117(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022
(33 U.S.C. 2281b(b)(1)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) real estate authorities, including leasing
authorities.''.
SEC. 1103. CONTRIBUTIONS BY NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS.
Section 902(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2280(b)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Notwithstanding subsection (a)'' and
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)''; and
(2) by adding at the end of the following:
``(2) Expedited contributed funds for navigation
projects.--On the request of the non-Federal interest, the
Secretary may include in the project partnership agreement for
an authorized water resources development project an option
that allows the non-Federal interest to contribute funds
pursuant to paragraph (1) in an amount that is not more than 10
percent more than the maximum cost under subsection (a) for
that project.''.
SEC. 1104. CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
(a) Congressional Communications.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), not
later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary
receives a written correspondence, including electronic written
correspondence, from a member of a committee of jurisdiction
(or a designee) requesting information, the Secretary shall
provide that information in writing to that member.
(2) Extension.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
member (or a designee) may extend the deadline under
paragraph (1) if that member (or designee) determines
that an extension is necessary or appropriate based on
the information requested.
(B) Notification.--The member (or a designee) shall
notify the Secretary in writing of an extension
provided pursuant to subparagraph (A) as soon as
practicable.
(3) Briefings.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide the
information requested pursuant to paragraph (1) in the
form of a briefing or a meeting if agreed to by the
member (or designee) that initiated the request.
(B) Status briefings.--At the request of the Chair
or Ranking Member of a committee of jurisdiction, the
Secretary shall provide the Chair or Ranking Member a
briefing or meeting on a monthly or other recurring
basis to review the status of pending requests under
paragraph (1).
(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Committee of jurisdiction.--The term
``committee of jurisdiction'' means--
(i) the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate; and
(ii) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(B) Information.--The term ``information'' means--
(i) a description of the status of any
study, project (including a separable element
of a project), activity, program, or report;
(ii) any implementation guidance,
engineering circular, or other document that
governs development or execution of the Civil
Works Program of the Corps of Engineers;
(iii) a description of the capability of
the Corps of Engineers in a fiscal year to
carry out work on any study, project (including
a separable element of a project), activity,
program, or report;
(iv) technical assistance, including an
effects statement or legislative drafting
service; and
(v) any other information that is factual
and non-deliberative or non-proprietary.
(b) Reports to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Any report of the Secretary prepared in
response to an Act of Congress shall be considered final 30
days after the date on which the report is submitted by the
Secretary to the Office of Management and Budget for
interagency review.
(2) Considered final.--
(A) In general.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the
reports under each provision of law described in
subparagraph (B) shall be considered final and
transmitted to the applicable committees in the Senate
and the House of Representatives not later than 15 days
after the date of enactment of this Act.
(B) Provisions described.--A provision of law
referred to in subparagraph (A) is any of the
following:
(i) Section 8127(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3716).
(ii) Section 8130(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3717).
(iii) Section 8131(c) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3719).
(iv) Section 8134(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2348a(b)).
(v) Section 8205(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3754).
(vi) Section 8206(c) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3756).
(vii) Section 8209(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3757).
(viii) Section 8213(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3758).
(ix) Section 8217(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3761).
(x) Section 8220(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3762).
(xi) Section 8227(b) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3764).
(xii) Section 8230(c) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3766).
(xiii) Section 8231(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3766).
(xiv) Section 129(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2643).
(xv) Section 136(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2203(a)).
(xvi) Section 137(d) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2341c(d)).
(xvii) Section 215(c) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat
2687).
(xviii) Section 218(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat.
2692).
(xix) Section 219 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2693).
(xx) Section 224 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2696).
(xxi) Section 503(d) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 610 note;
Public Law 116-260).
(xxii) Section 509(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C.
610 note; Public Law 116-260).
(xxiii) Section 1208 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3808).
(xxiv) Section 1209 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3808).
(xxv) Section 1210(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
3808; 134 Stat. 2696).
(xxvi) Section 1211 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3808).
(xxvii) Section 1212 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3808).
(xxviii) Section 1213 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
3809).
(xxix) Section 1217(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
3810).
(xxx) Section 1221 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3811).
(xxxi) Section 1222(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
3811).
(xxxii) Section 1227 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3813).
SEC. 1105. REVIEW PROCESS.
(a) In General.--Section 14(c) of the Act of March 3, 1899 (30
Stat. 1152, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 408), is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``standardizing'' and
inserting ``pursuant to subsection (a) to standardize'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C)
as subparagraphs (B) through (D), respectively; and
(B) by inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so
redesignated) the following:
``(A) discuss--
``(i) the process of applying for that
permission, including--
``(I) the role and responsibilities
of the non-Federal entity;
``(II) the requirements for an
application to be determined complete
by the Secretary;
``(III) the timelines associated
with the review by the Secretary of
that application consistent with the
timelines established under subsection
(d), including any circumstances or
issues that may extend 1 or more of
those timelines; and
``(IV) the options, as applicable,
for processing the application,
including--
``(aa) the use of a
categorical permission;
``(bb) a single-phased
review; or
``(cc) a multi-phased
review;
``(ii) the process by which the Secretary
will review an application; and
``(iii) any actions that the Secretary may
take after approving an application;''; and
(3) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or providing the
technical assistance described in paragraph (4)'' after
``paragraph (2)''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Technical assistance.--
``(A) In general.--On the request of a non-Federal
entity that intends to submit an application for
permission pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary
may provide technical assistance to that entity with
respect to the planning and development of that
proposed action.
``(B) Methods.--The Secretary may provide technical
assistance under this paragraph through--
``(i) a pre-application meeting described
in paragraph (2);
``(ii) written guidance documents; or
``(iii) other appropriate means as
determined by the Secretary.''.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary should expeditiously proceed with ongoing efforts of the
Secretary to initiate a rulemaking process to transition Engineer
Circular 1165-2-220 entitled ``Policy and Procedural Guidance for
Processing Requests to Alter US Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works
Projects Pursuant to 33 USC 408'' and dated September 10, 2018, to a
regulation in order to provide regulatory certainty to applicants for
permissions under section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (30 Stat.
1152, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 408).
(c) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment
of this Act and every 30 days thereafter until the Secretary has
initiated the rulemaking process described in subsection (b), the
Secretary shall brief the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives on the status of that rulemaking process,
including any reasons for the delay and any other challenges associated
with initiating that rulemaking process.
SEC. 1106. CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS.
(a) Delegation of Decision Documents.--The Secretary shall delegate
the management, review, and approval of the decision document for a
study for a project under a continuing authority program to the
applicable District Commander.
(b) Studies for CAP Projects.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any provision of law or
policy of the Secretary and except as described in paragraph
(3), in carrying out a study for a project under a continuing
authority program, the applicable District Commander shall use
simplified evaluation procedures described in paragraph (2).
(2) Simplified evaluation procedures described.--Simplified
evaluation procedures referred to in paragraph (1) include 1 or
more of the following:
(A) Limited development, screening, or evaluation
of alternatives.
(B) Preparation of condensed or streamlined
decision documents, including through the use of--
(i) existing information, including data,
models, and existing analyses developed by the
Corps of Engineers or a non-Federal public
entity;
(ii) engineering judgment of the Corps of
Engineers;
(iii) information, data, and preferred
solutions provided by the non-Federal sponsor,
if appropriate; and
(iv) focused documentation that limits
detailed evaluation to the recommended plan and
the no-action alternative.
(C) Establishment of accelerated or concurrent
project milestones.
(D) Any other processes or actions that the
applicable District Commander determines to be
consistent with this section.
(3) Exception.--The applicable District Commander may
determine that paragraph (1) shall not apply to a study if the
applicable District Commander determines that the study is
reasonably expected to recommend a project that will
significantly increase the risk to human life or safety in the
event of a failure of the completed project.
(4) Savings provision.--Nothing in this subsection affects
any obligation to comply with otherwise applicable provisions
of any Federal or State environmental law.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Applicable district commander.--The term ``applicable
District Commander'' means a Commander of a district of the
Corps of Engineers that has jurisdiction over the area in which
a project described in this section would be carried out.
(2) Continuing authority program.--The term ``continuing
authority program'' has the meaning given the term in section
7001(c)(1)(D) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d(c)(1)(D)).
(3) Decision document.--The term ``decision document''
means the consolidated documentation of feasibility, technical
and policy analyses, findings, and conclusions on which the
recommended project for implementation is based.
SEC. 1107. CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--On the request of a Member of Congress that
represents a State or congressional district within the geographic
boundaries of a District or Division of the Corps of Engineers, the
applicable District or Division shall, not later than 30 days after the
date of the request, provide to that Member of Congress written
information that describes the status and readiness of all feasibility
studies and water resources development projects prepared by the
applicable District or Division for consideration by the Secretary for
inclusion in--
(1) a work plan submitted to Congress pursuant to the joint
explanatory statement for an annual appropriations Act under
which the Corps of Engineers receives funding;
(2) a spending plan submitted to Congress for a
supplemental appropriations Act under which the Corps of
Engineers receives funding; or
(3) the annual budget request for the Corps of Engineers
submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United
States Code.
(b) Inclusions.--The written information provided to a Member of
Congress under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) the annual capability for each feasibility study and
water resources development project for the current fiscal
year;
(2) the criteria applied by the applicable District or
Division of the Corps of Engineers in prioritizing those
feasibility studies and water resources development projects;
and
(3) any changes in prioritization from the prior fiscal
year, including the basis for the changes.
(c) Definition of Annual Capability.--In this section, the term
``annual capability'' means the estimated amount of Federal funding
that can be reasonably obligated.
SEC. 1108. EMERGENCY STREAM BANK AND SHORELINE PROTECTION.
Section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r) is
amended by inserting ``breachways,'' after ``bridge approaches,''.
SEC. 1109. LIMITED PROCESS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall designate as an action
categorically excluded from the requirements relating to environmental
assessments or environmental impact statements under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) any project--
(1) carried out under--
(A) a continuing authority program (as defined in
section 7001(c)(1)(D)(iii) of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282d(c)(1)(D)(iii))); or
(B) an environmental infrastructure program or
authority; and
(2) for which the Federal share of the cost of that project
does not exceed $50,000,000.
(b) Definition of Environmental Infrastructure Program or
Authority.--
(1) In general.--In this section, the term ``environmental
infrastructure program or authority'' means a program or
authority of the Secretary to provide assistance to a non-
Federal interest for carrying out water-related environmental
infrastructure or environmental assistance and resource
protection and development projects.
(2) Inclusions.--The term ``environmental infrastructure
program or authority'' includes--
(A) section 1113 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4232; 110 Stat. 3719, 136 Stat.
3781; 138 Stat. 3161);
(B) section 217 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h-4 note; Public Law 102-
580);
(C) section 218 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h-5 note; Public Law 102-
580);
(D) section 219 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835);
(E) section 220 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4836);
(F) section 313 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4845);
(G) section 324 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4849);
(H) section 340 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4856);
(I) section 522 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3766);
(J) section 531 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3773);
(K) section 552 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3779);
(L) section 566 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3786);
(M) section 584 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3791);
(N) section 569 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 368);
(O) section 570 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 369);
(P) section 571 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 371);
(Q) section 573 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 372);
(R) section 592 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 379);
(S) section 593 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 380);
(T) section 594 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 381);
(U) section 595 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 383);
(V) section 528 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2657);
(W) section 542 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2671);
(X) section 5039 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1206);
(Y) section 5061 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1215);
(Z) section 5065 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1217);
(AA) section 5074 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1223);
(BB) section 5082 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1226);
(CC) section 5085 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1228);
(DD) section 5113 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1237);
(EE) section 5130 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1247);
(FF) section 5138 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1250);
(GG) section 5140 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1251);
(HH) section 8319 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3784);
(II) section 8353 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3800);
(JJ) section 8359 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3802);
(KK) section 1332 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3145);
(LL) section 1340 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3149);
(MM) section 1344 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3153);
(NN) section 1348 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3157);
(OO) section 1349 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3158); and
(PP) any other similar program or authority that
the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
SEC. 1110. INLAND WATERWAYS USERS BOARD.
Section 302 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2251) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Transmittal.--
``(A) In general.--The Users Board shall
concurrently transmit a copy of any advice and
recommendations prepared in accordance with this
subsection to Congress.
``(B) No review or approval.--No officer or agency
of the United States shall have any authority to
require the Users Board to submit advice and
recommendations to any officer or agency of the United
States for approval, comments, or review, prior to the
submission of advice and recommendations to
Congress.'';
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, and the
capabilities of the Corps of Engineers for such commercial
navigation features or components, including any updated
capabilities'' after ``United States''; and
(3) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Transmittal of draft report.--On the date on which
the Secretary submits a strategic review under paragraph (4)(A)
to the Office of Management and Budget for interagency review,
the Secretary shall concurrently transmit a copy of the
strategic review to Congress.''.
SEC. 1111. SHORELINE AND RIVERINE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION.
Section 212 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (33
U.S.C. 2332) is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)(2), by adding at the end the
following:
``(N) Blackstone River watershed, Rhode Island.
``(O) Passumpsic River watershed, Vermont.
``(P) Island End River, Massachusetts.
``(Q) Cobbs Creek and Darby Creek, Pennsylvania.
``(R) Western shoreline of the State of Alaska.'';
and
(2) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and
inserting ``$20,000,000''.
SEC. 1112. CREDITING AND REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORITY FOR FEDERALLY
AUTHORIZED NAVIGATION PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Section 1021 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2224) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 1021. CREDITING AND REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORITY FOR FEDERALLY
AUTHORIZED NAVIGATION PROJECTS.
``(a) Authority.--A non-Federal interest may carry out operation
and maintenance activities for an authorized navigation project,
subject to the condition that the non-Federal interest complies with
all Federal laws and regulations applicable to such operation and
maintenance activities.
``(b) Credit.--A non-Federal interest may receive credit for the
costs incurred by the non-Federal interest in carrying out activities
pursuant to subsection (a) toward the share of construction costs of
that non-Federal interest for another element of the same project or
another authorized navigation project, except that in no instance may
such credit exceed 20 percent of the total costs associated with
construction of the general navigation features of the project for
which such credit may be applied pursuant to this subsection.
``(c) Reimbursement.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and the
availability of appropriations, a non-Federal interest may be
reimbursed for the costs incurred by the non-Federal interest
in carrying out activities pursuant to subsection (a).
``(2) Limitation.--The total amount provided by the
Secretary for reimbursement under paragraph (1) for any fiscal
year shall not exceed--
``(A) $10,000,000 for a single non-Federal
interest; and
``(B) $30,000,000 for all non-Federal interests.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of
the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1193)
is amended by striking the item relating to section 1021 and inserting
the following:
``Sec. 1021. Crediting and reimbursement authority for federally
authorized navigation projects.''.
SEC. 1113. INFORMED DECISIONMAKING.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) studies of the Corps of Engineers serve a critical role
in identifying and evaluating comprehensive solutions to water
resources problems;
(2) the Corps of Engineers has made significant efforts in
recent years to address concerns over the inaccuracy of costs
estimates contained in reports of the Corps of Engineers to
authorize water resources development projects;
(3) the Corps of Engineers has numerous authorities
provided by Congress to address varying water resources
challenges;
(4) solutions considered in studies of the Corps of
Engineers should address the unique water resources needs of
the community;
(5) the level of design maturity required to provide an
accurate cost estimate varies by solution;
(6) the Corps of Engineers should provide more transparency
into the level of confidence and contingencies for any cost
estimate;
(7) requiring advanced levels of design maturity for all
solutions during the feasibility study phase may--
(A) substantially increase the costs and duration
of a study;
(B) limit the ability of the Corps of Engineers to
identify the optimal solution to the water resources
problem; and
(C) limit the resources available to formulate,
refine, and evaluate solutions; and
(8) detailed engineering and design activities carried out
by the Corps of Engineers that are beyond those activities
necessary to support informed decisionmaking by the Corps of
Engineers are generally more appropriately conducted during
preconstruction planning, engineering, and design activities
for an authorized water resources development project.
(b) Design Maturity.--For a recommended project included in a
report of the Chief of Engineers to Congress pursuant to section 2033
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2282a), the
Secretary may not require a 35 percent or greater level of design
maturity for the project if a lesser level of design maturity is
sufficient to prepare a class III cost estimate (as such term is
described in Engineer Regulation 1110-2-1302 of the Corps of Engineers
entitled ``Civil Works Cost Engineering'' (June 30, 2016)) for the
project.
(c) Documentation.--In any report of the Chief of Engineers that is
submitted to Congress pursuant to section 2033 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2282a), the Secretary shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, include for the project recommended in that
report a description of--
(1) the level of design maturity;
(2) the contingency percentage of the cost estimate; and
(3) any unknowns and associated risks, including--
(A) the quality of the geotechnical data and
associated risks;
(B) the type of hydrology and hydraulics model
used, the quality of the modeled data, and associated
risks; and
(C) the quality of the survey data and associated
risks.
(d) Preconstruction Planning, Engineering and Design.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Preconstruction planning, engineering, and
design activities.--The term ``preconstruction
planning, engineering, and design activities'' means 1
or more activities necessary for conducting surveys and
detailed studies, and plans and specifications for a
proposed project, prior to the initiation of
construction activities.
(B) Proposed project.--The term ``proposed
project'' means a water resources development project
proposed in a feasibility study prepared by the Corps
of Engineers in accordance with section 905(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2282(a)) and submitted to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives for the purposes of Congressional
authorization.
(2) Authorization.--After the submission of a feasibility
report in accordance with section 905(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(a)), the Secretary may
carry out preconstruction planning, engineering, and design
activities for a proposed project with funds made available to
the Secretary for such activities.
(3) Updated project costs.--If the Secretary uses the
authority provided in paragraph (2) for a proposed project, the
Secretary shall--
(A) establish milestones at intervals of not less
than every 180 days for any activities for the proposed
project carried out pursuant to that paragraph; and
(B) following the completion of those milestones,
submit to the Committees on Environment and Public
Works and Appropriations of the Senate and the
Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and
Appropriations of the House of Representatives any
updated estimated total project costs for the proposed
project.
(4) Establishment of account.--The Secretary, in
consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, shall establish a separate appropriations account for
administering funds made available to carry out this
subsection.
(5) Limitation.--Nothing in this subsection--
(A) allows the Secretary to initiate construction
of a proposed project without specific authorization of
that proposed project by Congress; or
(B) waives the requirements of the Secretary under
section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280).
SEC. 1114. SUPPORT OF ARMY CIVIL WORKS MISSIONS.
Section 8159 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3740; 138 Stat. 3011) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (9), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(11) the University of Arkansas to conduct academic
research on navigation, supply chain resilience, transportation
efficiency, technological modernization, and the management of
water resources development infrastructure in the State of
Arkansas and on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation
System.''.
SEC. 1115. PROCEDURES.
(a) Continuation of Studies, Projects, and Activities.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (e), the
Secretary shall not pause, terminate, or otherwise defer the
initiation, continuation, or completion of any study, project,
or activity described in subsection (b).
(2) Resumption of studies, projects, and activities.--If
the Secretary paused, terminated, or otherwise deferred the
initiation, continuation, or completion of any study, project,
or activity described in subsection (b) prior to the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume that study,
project, or activity unless an exception under subsection (e)
applies to that study, project, or activity.
(3) Resumption of certain studies.--For the purposes of
paragraph (2), a study completed prior to the date of enactment
of this Act the purpose of which was to develop a
recommendation with respect to a congressional authorization
for a project or activity, including a congressional
authorization to increase the maximum authorized cost of a
project in accordance with section 902 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280), shall be considered
terminated and subject to resumption if the Secretary completed
that study without submitting to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a Chief's Report or Director's Report, as
applicable, for that study that includes such a recommendation.
(4) Treatment.--Resumption of a study, project, or activity
under paragraph (2) shall not be subject to a new investment or
new start decision.
(5) Congressional notification.--Not later than 60 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
provide to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the
Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives, and the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
list of any study, project, or activity resumed pursuant to
paragraphs (2) or (3).
(b) Study, Project, or Activity Described.--A study, project, or
activity referred to in this section is an authorized study, project,
or activity carried out by the Secretary for which--
(1) Congress has specifically appropriated funds in any
annual appropriations Act or supplemental appropriations Act
for the Corps of Engineers; or
(2) funds have been allocated in a work plan or spending
plan that was submitted by the Secretary to the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
(c) Required Disclosures to Non-Federal Interests.--
(1) In general.--The District Engineer of the District of
the Corps of Engineers responsible for a study, project, or
activity described in subsection (b) shall--
(A) not later than 45 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, notify the non-Federal interest
for that study, project, or activity, in writing, of
the status of the study, project, or activity;
(B) not less frequently than every 60 days
thereafter, provide the non-Federal interest for that
study, project, or activity, in writing or other
appropriate means, as determined by that District
Engineer--
(i) a current schedule for completion of
the study, project, or activity; and
(ii) documentation of funds expended and
work items completed;
(C) notify the non-Federal interest for that study,
project, or activity, in writing or other appropriate
means, as determined by that District Engineer, by not
later than 30 days after the date of any--
(i) change to the current schedule for the
study, project, or activity; or
(ii) pause, termination, or deferral of the
study, project, or activity pursuant to an
exception described in paragraph (1), (2), or
(3) of subsection (e); and
(D) beginning February 1, 2027, and each February 1
thereafter, notify the non-Federal interest for that
study, project, or activity in writing of the
capability of the Corps of Engineers for the study,
project, or activity in the upcoming fiscal year.
(2) Contents of notification.--The notification under
paragraph (1)(C)(i) shall include an explanation of the cause
of the change to the schedule for the study, project, or
activity.
(3) Disclosures to states.--In the case of a study,
project, or activity described in subsection (b) authorized to
be carried out by the Secretary without an agreement with a
non-Federal interest, the District Engineer of the District of
the Corps of Engineers responsible for that study, project, or
activity shall provide the applicable documentation and
notifications required by paragraph (1) to the Governor of each
State in which the study, project, or activity is carried out.
(d) Requirements for Certain Studies.--
(1) In general.--In the case of a study described in
subsection (b) the purpose of which is to develop a
recommendation with respect to a congressional authorization
for a project or activity, including a congressional
authorization to increase the maximum authorized cost of a
project in accordance with section 902 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280), the Secretary may
not--
(A) complete the study without submitting to
Congress a Chief's Report or Director's Report, as
applicable, for the study that includes such a
recommendation;
(B) narrow the purpose or geographic scope of the
study relative to the authorized purpose and geographic
scope of the study, unless requested in writing by the
non-Federal interest for the study;
(C) eliminate or otherwise restrict the
alternatives considered as part of that study, without
the approval of the non-Federal interest for the study;
or
(D) delay progress of the study toward a schedule
milestone by a period exceeding 45 days in total under
subsections (b) and (c) of section 1001 of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c).
(2) Interim chief's reports.--Nothing in this subsection
prohibits the Secretary from submitting to Congress an interim
Chief's Report for an actionable element of a project prior to
completion of a study described in subsection (b), subject to
the following conditions:
(A) Continuation of the study after submission of
the interim Chief's Report shall not be subject to a
new investment or new start decision.
(B) The non-Federal interest for the study agrees
to the submission of an interim Chief's Report.
(e) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a study,
project, or activity described in subsection (b) if--
(1) the pausing of construction of the project is required
to comply with section 902 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280), subject to the condition that the
pause does not affect the validation study necessary to support
an increase in the maximum authorized cost of the project;
(2) the pausing or deferral of the study, project, or
activity is required because the non-Federal interest for that
study, project, or activity lacks the capability or willingness
to carry out the non-Federal responsibilities required by, as
applicable--
(A) section 101, 102, 103, or 105 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211,
2212, 2213, or 2215);
(B) section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b); or
(C) the authorization for the study, project, or
activity;
(3) the pausing, termination, or deferral of a study,
project, or activity is required to comply with a court order
or condition of a settlement agreement; or
(4) the pausing, termination, or deferral of the study,
project, or activity is requested in writing by the non-Federal
interest for the study, project, or activity.
(f) Presumption.--A study, project, or activity described in
subsection (b) to which no exception under subsection (e) applies shall
be presumed to be paused, terminated, or deferred in violation of
subsection (a) if--
(1) progress of the study, project, or activity toward a
schedule milestone is delayed by a period exceeding 45 days; or
(2) the District Engineer of the District of the Corps of
Engineers responsible for that study, project, or activity
fails to provide to the non-Federal interest for the study,
project, or activity, or to a State, if applicable, any
documentation or notification required under paragraph (1) of
subsection (c) in accordance with the terms of that subsection.
SEC. 1116. COORDINATION.
Section 1121 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (33
U.S.C. 2298a; Public Law 118-272) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary shall regularly'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary shall
regularly''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Implementation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the databases
described in subsection (a) contain data and information that is
consistent and compatible with the publicly available data and
information on recreational sites under the jurisdictions of other
relevant Federal agencies.''.
SEC. 1117. DREDGING COORDINATION.
In carrying out operations and maintenance activities, including
dredging, at federally authorized ports and inland and intracoastal
waterways, to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall
coordinate with relevant Federal agencies, non-Federal project
sponsors, and other relevant non-Federal public entities and
stakeholders--
(1) on the scope of, and timeline for the completion of,
those activities;
(2) to mitigate, to the maximum extent practicable, the
impacts on waterways operations, including the safe and
efficient movement of vessels, associated with those
activities; and
(3) on opportunities to improve communication regarding
when those activities are proposed to be carried out.
SEC. 1118. NONSTRUCTURAL FLOOD AND COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT.
(a) Definition of Nonstructural Feature.--
(1) In general.--In this section, the term ``nonstructural
feature'', with respect to a project for flood risk management
or hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, means methods and
techniques for reducing flood and coastal storm risk and
damages by adapting to the natural characteristics of a
floodplain, including--
(A) structure elevation;
(B) structure floodproofing;
(C) basement filling; and
(D) acquisition of floodplain land and attendant
structure demolition or relocation, except as provided
in paragraph (2).
(2) Exclusion.--The term ``nonstructural feature'' does not
include any property acquisition and attendant structure
demolition or relocation required to implement a structural
feature or to mitigate for flooding induced by a structural
feature.
(b) Capacity Building.--
(1) National nonstructural committee.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall not terminate
the charter for the National Nonstructural Committee of
the Corps of Engineers established pursuant to the
authorities provided to the Secretary under section 206
of the Flood Control Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 709a)
without specific authorization from Congress.
(B) Stakeholder engagement and community outreach
policies.--To the maximum extent practicable and
consistent with section 206 of the Flood Control Act of
1960 (33 U.S.C. 709a), the National Nonstructural
Committee shall prioritize the development of guidance
and tools to enhance the use of nonstructural features,
when appropriate and consistent with applicable
statutory authorities, including through stakeholder
engagement and community outreach.
(C) Consultation.--The Secretary shall not require
a District or Division of the Corps of Engineers to
consult with, or provide funding to, the National
Nonstructural Committee when that District or Division
is carrying out an authorized study or project for
flood or coastal storm risk management.
(2) Nonstructural working group.--
(A) In general.--Beginning not later than 90 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary,
acting through the National Nonstructural Committee,
shall establish a working group (referred to in this
paragraph as the ``Nonstructural Working Group'') of
representatives from Federal agencies with statutory
responsibilities related to flood risk management or
flood hazard mitigation, State and local governments,
and nationally recognized nonprofit organizations with
expertise in nonstructural flood risk management to
provide individual advice to, and exchange information
with, the National Nonstructural Committee--
(i) to advance the execution of flood risk
management and hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction studies and projects that include
nonstructural features; and
(ii) to further the development of
technical and policy guidance for the
formulation, evaluation, and implementation of
nonstructural features.
(B) Meetings.--
(i) In general.--The Nonstructural Working
Group shall meet virtually on not less than a
quarterly basis.
(ii) Available to public.--Each meeting of
the Nonstructural Working Group shall be open
and accessible to the public.
(iii) Agenda.--The National Nonstructural
Committee shall make available on a public-
facing website the agenda for each meeting of
the Nonstructural Working Group at least 10
days before the date of the meeting.
(iv) Minutes.--The National Nonstructural
Committee shall make available on a public-
facing website the minutes for each meeting of
the Nonstructural Working Group not later than
30 days after the date of the meeting.
(C) Access to information.--As is necessary and
appropriate as determined by the Secretary, the
National Nonstructural Committee shall provide
participants in the Nonstructural Working Group access
to information related to ongoing flood risk management
and hurricane and storm damage risk reduction studies
and projects that include nonstructural features and
technical and policy guidance for the Nonstructural
Working Group to carry out the purposes described in
clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A).
(c) Phased Implementation.--
(1) In general.--On the request of the non-Federal interest
for a project for flood risk management or hurricane and storm
damage risk reduction that includes nonstructural features at
scale, the Secretary shall phase implementation of the
nonstructural features by municipality, neighborhood, type of
structure, category of nonstructural feature, or other
appropriate criterion.
(2) Project partnership agreements.--In carrying out a
project described in paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter
into a separate project partnership agreement with the non-
Federal interest for each phase of construction of the
nonstructural features.
(3) Multiple non-federal interests.--In the case of a
project described in paragraph (1) that involves multiple non-
Federal interests, the Secretary may enter into separate
agreements with each non-Federal interest.
(d) Acquisition and Attendant Structure Demolition or Relocation.--
If requested by a non-Federal interest for a flood risk management or
hurricane and storm damage risk reduction project authorized on or
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary--
(1) shall carry out a property acquisition and attendant
structure demolition or relocation nonstructural feature
included in the project on a voluntary basis; and
(2) may not compel the owner of a structure included in the
nonstructural feature to participate in an action described in
paragraph (1).
(e) Structure Elevation.--
(1) Temporary relocation assistance.--Section 8154 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3735; 138
Stat. 3012) is amended--
(A) in subsection (e), by striking ``10 years'' and
inserting ``12 years''; and
(B) in subsection (g)(1), by adding at the end the
following:
``(G) Project for coastal storm risk management,
Rhode Island Coastline, Rhode Island, authorized by
section 1401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2024 (138 Stat. 3169).
``(H) Project for coastal storm risk management,
Pawcatuck River, Rhode Island, authorized by section
401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(134 Stat. 2738).
``(I) Project for flood risk management, Tar
Pamlico River Basin, North Carolina, authorized by
section 1401(7) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2024 (138 Stat. 3171).
``(J) Project for flood risk management,
Princeville, North Carolina, under study on the date of
enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of
2026 under the authority of section 216 of the Flood
Control Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 549a).
``(K) Project for coastal storm risk management,
Virginia Beach, Virginia, under study on the date of
enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of
2026 under the authority of section 1201(9) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat.
3802).
``(L) Project for coastal storm risk management,
City of Boston, Massachusetts, under study on the date
of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of
2026 under resolution of the Senate Committee on Public
Works dated September 12, 1969 (91st Congress).
``(M) Project for coastal storm risk management,
Nassau County Back Bays, New York, under study on the
date of enactment of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2026 under the authority of the Act of June 15,
1955 (69 Stat. 132, chapter 140).
``(N) Project for flood risk management, Green
Brook, New Jersey, authorized by section 401(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat.
4119), under reevaluation on the date of enactment of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2026.''.
(2) Structure elevation project delivery pilot program.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a
pilot program to evaluate the extent to which
modifications to the structure elevation nonstructural
features of a covered water resources development
project to account for minimum design loads and
associated criteria for wind risk will enhance the
completeness, effectiveness, efficiency, acceptability,
and equitable implementation by the Corps of Engineers
of those nonstructural features for those covered water
resources development projects.
(B) Elements.--On the request of the non-Federal
interest for a covered water resources development
project, the Secretary may include in project costs
shared in accordance with the cost share requirements
otherwise applicable to the covered water resources
development project the costs associated with modifying
a structure elevation nonstructural feature of the
covered water resources development project to comply
with minimum design loads and associated criteria for
wind risk as described in subparagraph (A).
(C) Congressional notification.--The Secretary
shall notify the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives
prior to entering into a project partnership agreement
providing for a covered water resources development
project to be implemented under the pilot program
established under this section.
(D) Sunset.--The authority to enter into, or amend,
a project partnership agreement providing for a covered
water resources development project to be implemented
under the pilot program established under this section
shall expire on the date that is 10 years after the
date of enactment of this Act.
(E) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this Act, and biennially
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives a report that includes
findings and recommendations of the Secretary with
respect to the pilot program established under this
section.
(F) Definition of covered water resources
development project.--In this section, the term
``covered water resources development project'' means--
(i) the project for coastal storm risk
management, Rhode Island Coastline, Rhode
Island, authorized by section 1401(2) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138
Stat. 3169);
(ii) the project for coastal storm risk
management, Pawcatuck River, Rhode Island,
authorized by section 401(3) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat.
2738);
(iii) the project for coastal storm risk
management, Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point,
New York, authorized by section 401(3) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2738); and
(iv) the project for coastal storm risk
management, Norfolk, Virginia, authorized by
section 401(3) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2738).
SEC. 1119. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS REVIEW AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
Section 221(a)(4) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.
1962d-5b(a)(4)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B)--
(A) by striking ``The Secretary may credit'' and
inserting the following:
``(i) In general.--The Secretary may
credit''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(ii) Phases.--On the request of the non-
Federal interest, a review carried out by the
Secretary to make a determination under clause
(i) may be done at key milestones for the
design or construction of the project, if the
Secretary and the non-Federal interest jointly
determine and agree to those milestones.''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the
following:
``(iii) Review.--The Secretary may accept
and expend funds provided by the non-Federal
interest to carry out a review described in
subparagraph (B)(ii) during the performance of
work by the non-Federal interest before the
date of execution of a partnership agreement or
feasibility cost sharing agreement.''.
TITLE II--STUDIES AND REPORTS
SEC. 1201. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSED FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
(a) New Projects.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct a
feasibility study for the following projects for water resources
development and conservation and other purposes, as identified in the
reports titled ``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources
Development'' submitted to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or
otherwise reviewed by Congress:
(1) Mobile, alabama.--Project for ecosystem restoration and
recreation, along the Mobile River, Mobile, Alabama.
(2) Kodiak, alaska.--Project for navigation, Kodiak,
Alaska.
(3) Kodiak island borough, alaska.--Project for flood risk
management, including bank stabilization, along the Russian
River, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.
(4) Matanuska-susitna borough, alaska.--Project for flood
risk management, including bank stabilization, along the
Susitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
(5) Scow bay, alaska.--Project for navigation, Scow Bay,
Petersburg, Alaska.
(6) Unalaska, alaska.--Project for coastal storm risk
management, including shoreline stabilization, Unalaska,
Alaska.
(7) City of hayward, california.--Project for coastal storm
risk management and ecosystem restoration, City of Hayward,
California.
(8) City of morro bay, california.--Project for coastal
storm risk management, City of Morro Bay, California.
(9) City of redondo beach, california.--Project for coastal
storm risk management, City of Redondo Beach, California.
(10) City of redwood city, california.--Project for flood
risk management, City of Redwood City, California.
(11) City of pacifica, california.--Project for coastal
storm risk management, City of Pacifica, California.
(12) Town of bethlehem, connecticut.--Project for flood
risk management and ecosystem restoration, Long Meadow Pond,
Town of Bethlehem, Connecticut.
(13) City of bridgeport, connecticut.--Project for coastal
storm risk management, City of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
(14) Town of milford, connecticut.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Housatonic River, Town of
Milford, Connecticut.
(15) City of new castle, delaware.--Project for flood risk
management, City of New Castle, Delaware.
(16) Broward county, florida.--Project for flood risk
management, coastal storm risk management, and ecosystem
restoration, Broward County, Florida.
(17) Athens-clarke county, georgia.--Project for flood risk
management, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
(18) Clayton county, georgia.--Project for flood risk
management, Clayton County, Georgia.
(19) City of st. mary's, georgia.--Project for coastal
storm risk management, City of St. Mary's, Georgia.
(20) Kaimana beach, hawaii.--Project for coastal storm risk
management, Kaimana Beach, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
(21) Benton, kentucky.--Project for flood risk management,
including sediment and debris management, City of Benton,
Kentucky.
(22) Liberty, kentucky.--Project for flood risk management,
City of Liberty, Kentucky.
(23) Maysville, kentucky.--Project for flood risk
management, City of Maysville, Kentucky.
(24) Milton, kentucky.--Project for flood risk management,
City of Milton, Kentucky.
(25) Baton rouge and ama, louisiana.--Project for ecosystem
restoration and flood risk management, along the Lower
Mississippi River, Baton Rouge and Ama, Louisiana.
(26) Comite river, louisiana.--Project for flood risk
management, including sediment and debris management, Comite
River, Louisiana.
(27) Amelia earhart dam, cities of somerville and everett,
massachusetts.--Project for flood and coastal storm risk
management, Amelia Earhart Dam, Cities of Somerville and
Everett, Massachusetts.
(28) Chase garden creek, massachusetts.--Project for
ecosystem restoration, Chase Garden Creek, Towns of Dennis and
Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
(29) City of attleboro, massachusetts.--Project for flood
risk and stormwater management, City of Attleboro,
Massachusetts.
(30) City of woburn, massachusetts.--Project for flood and
coastal storm risk management, stormwater management, and
ecosystem restoration, City of Woburn, Massachusetts.
(31) Town of hadley, massachusetts.--Project for flood risk
management, Town of Hadley, Massachusetts.
(32) Houghton county, michigan.--Project for flood risk
management, Houghton County, Michigan.
(33) Port austin township, michigan.--Project for coastal
storm risk management and coastal erosion, Port Austin
Township, Michigan.
(34) Hatchie river, mississippi.--Project for flood risk
management and aquatic ecosystem restoration, along the Hatchie
River in Tippah County, Alcon County, and Union County,
Mississippi.
(35) Upper passaic river, new jersey.--Project for flood
risk management, Upper Passaic River, Towns of Berkeley Heights
and Long Hill, City of Summit, and Borough of New Providence,
New Jersey.
(36) Mohawk river and erie canal, new york.--Project
ecosystem restoration, Mohawk River and Erie Canal, New York.
(37) Franklin, ohio.--Project for flood risk management,
including bank stabilization, along the Great Miami River,
Franklin, Ohio.
(38) Toledo, ohio.--Project for flood risk management and
aquatic ecosystem restoration, including bank stabilization and
recreation, along the Maumee River, Toledo, Ohio.
(39) Hood river county, oregon.--Project for flood risk
management and ecosystem restoration, Hood River County,
Oregon.
(40) Ross island lagoon, lower willamette river, oregon.--
Project for ecosystem restoration, Ross Island Lagoon, Lower
Willamette River, Oregon.
(41) Philadelphia, pennsylvania.--Project for flood risk
management, along the Mingo Creek and Schuylkill River,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(42) Wissahickon creek, pennsylvania.--Project for flood
risk management, including bank stabilization, Wissahickon
Creek, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
(43) Moab, utah.--Project for flood risk management along
Mill Creek and Pack Creek in Moab, Utah.
(44) Nooksack river, washington.--Project for flood risk
management, Nooksack River, Washington.
(45) Skagit river, washington.--Project for flood risk
management, Skagit River, Washington.
(46) Upper ohio watershed, monongahela watershed, west fork
watershed, tygart valley watershed, west virginia.--Project for
flood risk management, Upper Ohio watershed, Monongahela
watershed, West Fork watershed, and Tygart Valley watershed,
West Virginia.
(47) Tug fork watershed, west virginia.--Project for flood
risk management, Tug Fork watershed, West Virginia.
(b) Project Modifications.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct
a feasibility study for the following project modifications:
(1) Buchanan reservoir, chowchilla river, california.--
Modifications to the project for flood risk management,
irrigation, recreation and wildlife management, Buchanan
Reservoir, Chowchilla River, California, authorized by section
203 of the Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1192), for
purposes of flood risk management and water supply.
(2) Torrington, connecticut.--Modifications to the projects
for flood risk management, Naugatuck River West Branch and East
Branch, Torrington, Connecticut, authorized by section 205 of
the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s), for improved
flood risk management.
(3) Assawoman canal, delaware.--Modifications to the
Assawoman Canal, Delaware, authorized by the first section of
the Act of August 5, 1886 (24 Stat. 318, chapter 929), for
purposes of flood and coastal storm risk management, including
investigation of a retractable dam.
(4) Port allen, kauai, hawaii.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Port Allen, Kauai, Hawaii, authorized
by the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat.
1039, chapter 830) and section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945
(59 Stat. 23, chapter 19), for improved navigation and coastal
storm risk management.
(5) Boston harbor, massachusetts.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Boston Harbor, authorized by section
7002(1) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (128 Stat. 1365), to widen and deepen the turning basin
and turning area, to deepen the main ship channel, the lower
reserved channels, and the anchorage, and other improvements.
(6) Lower charles river, massachusetts.--Modifications to
the flood risk management project on the Lower Charles River,
Massachusetts, authorized by section 203 the Flood Control Act
of 1968 (82 Stat. 739), to address overtopping of the Charles
River Dam.
(7) North nashua river, massachusetts.--Modifications to
the project for flood risk management, North Nashua River,
Massachusetts, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control
Act of 1966 (80 Stat. 1419).
(8) St. joseph harbor, michigan.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, St. Joseph Harbor, Michigan, authorized
by the first section of the Act of March 3, 1875 (18 Stat. 461,
chapter 134), the first section of the Act of June 14, 1880 (21
Stat. 183, chapter 211), the first section of the Act of March
3, 1899 (30 Stat. 1130, chapter 425), the first section of the
Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1036, chapter 830), section 2
of the Act of March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 19, chapter 19), and
section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 299),
to deepen the inner and outer harbors.
(9) Walkiah bluff, pearl river, mississippi.--Modifications
to the project for wetland restoration, Walkiah Bluff, Pearl
River, Mississippi, authorized pursuant to section 307(d) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2317).
(10) Delaware river dredged material utilization, new
jersey.--Modifications to the project for beneficial use of
dredged material for the Delaware River, New Jersey, authorized
by section 401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2020 (134 Stat. 2737), for purposes of coastal storm risk
management and ecosystem restoration.
(11) Cape fear river, north carolina.--Modifications to the
project for navigation, Cape Fear--Northeast (Cape Fear)
Rivers, North Carolina, authorized by section 101(a)(22) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3665), for
water supply.
(12) Tillamook bay, oregon.--Modifications to the project
for navigation, Tillamook Bay, Oregon, authorized by the first
section of the Act of July 25, 1912 (37 Stat. 220, chapter
253), the first section of the Act of March 2, 1919 (40 Stat.
1285, chapter 95), the first section of the Act of March 3,
1925 (43 Stat. 1189, chapter 467), section 101 of the River and
Harbor Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1173), section 101 of the River
and Harbor Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1252), and section 301 of the
River and Harbor Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1092), to establish and
maintain a stepped channel.
(13) Willamette valley project, oregon.--Modifications to
the Leaburg and McKenzie fish hatcheries, Willamette Valley,
Oregon, authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of
1950 (64 Stat. 179, chapter 188), to supply water to the
hatcheries.
(14) Allegheny river, pennsylvania.--Modifications to the
project for navigation and ecosystem restoration, Allegheny
River, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 1201(a)(134) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3057), for
recreation.
(c) Special Rule.--Each study authorized by subsection (b) shall be
considered a new phase investigation and afforded the same treatment as
a general reevaluation.
SEC. 1202. EXPEDITED COMPLETION.
(a) Feasibility Studies.--The Secretary shall expedite the
completion of a feasibility study or general reevaluation report (as
applicable) for each of the following projects, and if the Secretary
determines that the project is justified in a completed report, may
proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design
of the project:
(1) Project for flood risk management, Cave Buttes Dam,
Arizona.
(2) Project for flood risk management, McMicken Dam,
Arizona.
(3) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem
restoration, Salt River, Rio Salado Oeste, Arizona.
(4) Project for flood risk management, Santa Barbara
streams, Lower Mission Creek, California.
(5) Project for coastal storm risk management, Indian River
Inlet Sand Bypass Plant, Delaware.
(6) Project for flood risk management, Wailupe Stream
Watershed, Honolulu, Hawaii.
(7) Project for flood risk management, Kaiaka-Waialua
Watershed, Hawaii.
(8) Project for flood and coastal storm risk management,
County of Kauai, Hawaii.
(9) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem
restoration, County of Maui, Hawaii.
(10) Project for flood risk management, Coffeyville,
Kansas, authorized by section 1201(a)(57) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3053).
(11) Project for flood risk management, Shunganunga Creek,
Topeka, Kansas.
(12) Project for navigation, Saginaw River, Michigan.
(13) Modifications to the project for navigation, Middle
and West Neebish Channels, Saint Marys River, Michigan.
(14) Project for flood risk management, Rahway River Basin,
New Jersey.
(15) Modifications to the project for flood risk management
and water supply, Mosquito Creek Lake, Trumbull County, Ohio.
(16) Project for flood and coastal storm risk management,
Chincoteague Island, Virginia.
(17) Project for flood risk management, Kanawha River
Basin, West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
(18) Project for flood risk management, Upper Guyandotte
River Basin, West Virginia.
(b) Study Reports.--The Secretary shall expedite the completion of
a Chief's Report or Director's Report (as applicable) for each of the
following projects to be considered for authorization:
(1) Project for navigation, Port of Nome, Nome, Alaska.
(2) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration, Central
Everglades, Florida, authorized by section 1401(4) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1713).
(3) Modifications to Central and Southern Florida, Canal
111 (C-111) South Dade Project, Florida, authorized by section
401(7) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2741).
(4) Project for navigation, Port Everglades Harbor,
Florida, authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1709).
(5) Project for flood risk management, Upper Des Plaines
River and Tributaries, Illinois.
(6) Project for aquatic ecosystem restoration, Smoky Hill
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project, Salina, Kansas, carried
out pursuant to section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970
(33 U.S.C. 549a).
(7) Project for navigation, Kentucky Lock and Dam,
Tennessee River, Kentucky, authorized by section 101(a)(13) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3664).
(8) Project for flood risk management, Lower Missouri
Jefferson City L-142, Missouri, authorized by section 216 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2687).
(9) Project for ecosystem restoration, Lower Osage River
Basin, Missouri, authorized by section 201(a)(16) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2670).
(10) Project for coastal storm risk management, New York-
New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries, New York and New Jersey.
(11) Project for navigation, Matagorda Ship Channel
Improvement Project, Port Lavaca, Texas, authorized by section
401(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2734).
(12) Modifications to the project for navigation, Norfolk
Harbor, Virginia.
(c) Projects and Activities.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, expedite completion of the following:
(1) Project for flood risk management, Flood Risk
Management and Bank Stabilization, Selma, Alabama, authorized
by section 8401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (136 Stat. 3839).
(2) Modifications to the project for navigation, Homer
Harbor, Homer, Alaska, carried out pursuant to section 204 of
the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1181; chapter 771).
(3) Project for flood risk management, Little Colorado
River, Winslow, Arizona.
(4) Project for ecosystem restoration, Tres Rios, Arizona.
(5) Project for ecosystem restoration, Salt River, Va Shly-
Ay Akimel, Arizona.
(6) Project for ecosystem restoration, Los Angeles River,
California.
(7) Project for flood risk management and ecosystem
restoration, Murrieta Creek, California.
(8) Project for coastal storm risk management, San
Francisco Waterfront, California.
(9) Project for ecosystem restoration, water supply, flood
control, and protection of water quality, Central and Southern
Florida, Indian River Lagoon, Florida, authorized by section
1001(14) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1051).
(10) Project for flood risk management, Four Rivers Basin,
Florida, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of
1962 (76 Stat. 1183).
(11) Project for ecosystem restoration, Quincy Bay,
Illinois, authorized by section 1103 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 652).
(12) Project for flood risk management, Hanapepe River,
Hawaii.
(13) Project for flood control, Lower Mud River, Milton,
West Virginia, authorized by section 580 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3790) and modified by
section 340 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114
Stat. 2612) and section 3170 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1154).
(14) Project for dam safety modifications, Bluestone Dam,
West Virginia, authorized pursuant to section 5 of the Act of
June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1586, chapter 688).
(d) Additional Documents.--The Secretary shall expedite the
completion of the following documents:
(1) Dredged Material Management Plan for Calumet Harbor,
Illinois.
(2) Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency System
Plan authorized under section 216 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2687).
(3) Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study
authorized under section 213 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2684).
(4) Dredged Material Management Plan for the Cleveland
Harbor, Cleveland, Ohio.
(5) Water supply assessment, Cole Rivers Hatchery, Oregon.
(e) Tribal Partnership Program.--The Secretary shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the following
projects and studies in the following locations under the Tribal
partnership program under section 203 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269):
(1) Ak-Chin Indian Community project for flood risk
management, Arizona.
(2) Gila River Indian Community pilot project, Arizona.
(3) Navajo Nation watershed assessment for the Little
Colorado River Basin, Arizona.
(f) Activities.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, expedite completion of the following activities for
operations and maintenance:
(1) Maintenance dredging for the following projects for
navigation:
(A) Guilford Harbor, Connecticut.
(B) New Haven Harbor, Connecticut.
(C) Essex River, Massachusetts.
(D) Maurice River, New Jersey.
(E) Salem River, New Jersey.
(F) Appomattox River, Virginia.
(G) Chinook, Washington.
(2) Breakwater repair for the project for navigation,
Laupahoehoe Harbor, Hawaii.
(g) Continuing Authorities Programs.--The Secretary shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, expedite completion of the following
projects:
(1) Project for ecosystem restoration, Corazon de Los Tres
Rios del Norte, Arizona, authorized by section 206 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330).
(2) Project for flood risk management, McCormick Wash, City
of Globe, Arizona, authorized by section 205 of the Flood
Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
(3) Pinal County Ak-Chin Levee, Arizona, authorized by
section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
(4) Project for flood risk management, Lower Santa Cruz
River, Pinal County, Arizona, authorized by section 205 of the
Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s).
(5) Project for beneficial use of dredged material, New
Jersey Meadowlands, New Jersey, authorized by section 204 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326).
SEC. 1203. EXPEDITED COMPLETION OF OTHER FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
(a) Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, Florida.--The Secretary
shall expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for
the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Fort Pierce Shore
Protection Project, St. Lucie County, Florida, carried out pursuant to
section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2231(b)).
(b) Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Florida.--The Secretary shall
expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for flood
risk management, Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Study
for Broward Basins, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Florida, carried
out pursuant to section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
(c) Cedar Point Navigation and Improvement District Channel
Deepening Project, Baytown, Texas.--The Secretary shall expedite the
review and coordination of the feasibility study for the project for
navigation, Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District Channel
Deepening Project, Baytown, Texas, carried out pursuant to section
203(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2231(b)).
(d) Raymondville Drain Project, Texas.--The Secretary shall
expedite the review and coordination of the feasibility study for the
project for flood control, Raymondville Drain Project, Lower Rio Grande
Basin, Texas, carried out pursuant to section 203(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
(e) Sabine-Neches Waterway Navigation Improvement Project, Texas.--
The Secretary shall expedite the review and coordination of the
feasibility study for the project for navigation, Sabine-Neches
Waterway, Texas, carried out pursuant to section 203(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231(b)).
SEC. 1204. GAO STUDIES.
(a) Review of Corps of Engineers Policies, Guidance, and Procedures
Governing Non-Federal Contributions.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States (referred to in this section as the ``Comptroller
General'') shall initiate a review of the statutory and
administrative requirements that govern the contributions of
non-Federal interests, including in-kind contributions, to
authorized water resources development studies and projects and
authorized activities carried out by the Corps of Engineers on
a cost-shared basis.
(2) Requirements.--In carrying out the review under
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall--
(A) assess the extent to which--
(i) the requirements described in that
paragraph allow for a contribution from a non-
Federal third party; and
(ii) the relevant documents of the Corps of
Engineers, including regulations and guidance
documents, are consistent with part 200 of
title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (or
successor regulations); and
(B) identify and describe--
(i) the reasons why non-Federal third party
contributions are not allowed, if applicable;
and
(ii) the reasons for any inconsistencies
identified during the assessment carried out
under subparagraph (A)(ii).
(3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the review and any
recommendations that result from the review.
(b) Review of Corps of Engineers Policies, Guidance, and Procedures
Governing Induced Flooding Determinations.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a
review of the policies, guidance, and procedures of the Corps
of Engineers related to induced flooding determinations
associated with--
(A) the alternatives considered by the Corps of
Engineers; and
(B) an authorized water resources development
project.
(2) Requirements.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Comptroller General shall assess--
(A) whether the policies, guidance, and procedures
of the Corps of Engineers governing induced flooding
exceeds requirements required in accordance with
applicable case law;
(B) the impact of induced flooding determinations
on the cost and feasibility of alternatives and
projects;
(C) the accuracy of methodologies used by the Corps
of Engineers to predict induced flooding; and
(D) the extent to which compliance with internal
policy results in the additional acquisition of real
property or other mitigation measures.
(3) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the review and any
recommendations that result from the review.
(c) Review of Design Services.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a
review of the engineering and design activities carried out by
the Corps of Engineers for water resources development
projects.
(2) Inclusions.--In conducting the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall include an assessment of--
(A) the extent to which the Corps of Engineers
enters into a procurement contract with the private
sector to carry out the design and engineering work,
including any differences across--
(i) the mission areas of the Corps of
Engineers; and
(ii) the districts of the Corps of
Engineers;
(B) any challenges associated with the procurement
of design and engineering services from the private
sector, including--
(i) the requirements of the procurement
process;
(ii) compliance with statutory requirements
and policies of the Corps of Engineers; and
(iii) levels of expertise; and
(C) the potential benefits of the increased use of
procurement for design and engineering services from
the private sector, including the extent to which that
increased use would--
(i) reduce delays and cost overruns of
water resources development projects; or
(ii) provide cost savings over the
lifecycle of a water resources development
project.
(3) Incorporation of prior report.--In carrying out
paragraph (1), the Comptroller General may incorporate
applicable information from the report of the Comptroller
General under section 1244(d)(3) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3096).
(4) Report.--On completion of the review under paragraph
(1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of the review and any
recommendations that result from the review.
SEC. 1205. GLACIAL LAKE OUTBURST FLOODING, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary should provide the necessary resources to expedite the
completion of the documentation necessary to advance 1 or more projects
to manage the risk of flooding, including from glacial lake outburst
flooding, in Juneau, Alaska.
(b) Expedited Completion.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall expedite the completion of the documentation necessary
for managing the risk of flooding in Juneau, Alaska, including--
(1) a technical report;
(2) a report of the Chief of Engineers, if applicable;
(3) a Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency
Operations Report, if applicable; and
(4) any additional documentation the Secretary determines
is necessary.
(c) Preconstruction Planning, Engineering, and Design.--If the
Secretary determines, based on the documentation completed under
subsection (b), that a project recommended in the documentation is
justified and if the project requires an additional authorization from
Congress pursuant to that documentation, the Secretary shall proceed
directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design on the
project.
SEC. 1206. VIRGINIA PENINSULA COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT, VIRGINIA.
(a) In General.--In carrying out the feasibility study for flood
risk management, ecosystem restoration, and navigation, Coastal
Virginia, authorized by section 1201(9) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 3802), the Secretary is authorized
to use funds made available to the Secretary for water resources
development investigations to analyze, at full Federal expense, a
measure benefitting Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction
of another Federal agency.
(b) Savings Provisions.--Nothing in this section--
(1) precludes--
(A) a Federal agency with administrative
jurisdiction over Federal land in the study area from
contributing funds for any portion of the cost of
analyzing a measure as part of the study described in
subsection (a) that benefits that land; or
(B) the Secretary, at the request of the non-
Federal interest for the study described in subsection
(a), from using funds made available to the Secretary
for water resources development investigations to
formulate measures to reduce risk to a military
installation, if the non-Federal interest shares in the
cost to formulate those measures to the same extent
that the non-Federal interest is required to share in
the cost of the study; or
(2) waives the cost-sharing requirements of a Federal
agency for the construction of an authorized water resources
development project or a separable element of that project that
results from the study described in subsection (a).
SEC. 1207. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY ON THE UPPER RIO GRANDE
BASIN.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should consider
using existing or future funding provided to the Secretary in an annual
appropriations Act to enter into an agreement with the National Academy
of Sciences to carry out the study and report required under section
1230 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3086).
SEC. 1208. NORTHERN ESTUARIES ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, FLORIDA.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall expedite the
completion and submission of the comprehensive plan for the purpose of
restoring, preserving, and protecting the northern estuaries, including
the elimination of harmful discharges from Lake Okeechobee, Florida,
required under section 8215(b) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2022 (136 Stat. 3760; 138 Stat. 3138).
SEC. 1209. BRIEFINGS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the status of the reports described in subsection (b),
including any challenges encountered in completing those reports.
(b) Reports Described.--The reports referred to in subsection (a)
are the following:
(1) The report on antecedent hydrologic conditions in the
Missouri River basin under section 226 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2697).
(2) The report on recreational boating in the Great Lakes
basin under section 8218 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2022 (136 Stat. 3761).
SEC. 1210. BUFFALO BAYOU AND TRIBUTARIES RESILIENCY STUDY, TEXAS.
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary
shall--
(1) expedite the completion of the report of the Chief of
Engineers for the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency
Study, Texas, carried out pursuant to the matter under the
heading ``investigations'' under the heading ``CORPS OF
ENGINEERS--CIVIL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'' under title IV of the
Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations For Disaster
Relief Requirements Act, 2018 (132 Stat. 76); and
(2) incorporate, as appropriate, in the report described in
paragraph (1) any information or recommendations included in
the report of findings for the project submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 1221 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2024 (138 Stat. 3082).
SEC. 1211. HONOLULU HARBOR, HAWAII.
(a) In General.--In carrying out the feasibility study initiated on
September 23, 2022, for modifications to the project for navigation,
Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii, authorized by the first section of the Act of
March 3, 1905 (33 Stat. 1146, chapter 1482), the first section of the
Act of August 8, 1917 (40 Stat. 261, chapter 49), the first section of
the Act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 933, chapter 847), and section 101 of
the River and Harbor Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1254), the Secretary shall
use the authorities provided to the Secretary under--
(1) section 2006(a) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2242(a)); or
(2) subsection (b) of section 1148 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3039), notwithstanding any
other requirement of that section.
(b) Resumption.--If the Secretary terminates the study described in
subsection (a) before the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall resume the study without a new start or new investment decision.
SEC. 1212. IMPLEMENTATION OF REVIEW OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS ASSETS.
(a) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the status of the implementation of section 6002 of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1349; 134
Stat. 2635).
(b) Requirements.--The briefing under subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) the actions taken by the Secretary to implement section
6002 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
(128 Stat. 1349; 134 Stat. 2635); and
(2) a description of any requirements of that section that
remain incomplete, including--
(A) a description of any funding constraints
identified by the Secretary that may be impacting the
ability of the Secretary to complete those
requirements; and
(B) a schedule for the completion of those
requirements.
SEC. 1213. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CERTAIN REPORTS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) reports required by Congress should be submitted within
a reasonable timeframe and according to statutory requirements;
(2) despite the requirement under subsections (a) and (b)
of section 1150 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024
(138 Stat. 3040) to issue delayed reports required under
previous laws, including the Water Resources Development Act of
2022 (136 Stat. 3691), Congress has not yet received numerous
statutorily required reports; and
(3) the Secretary should expeditiously submit the
outstanding reports and ensure that any reports required under
this division or an amendment made by this division are
submitted within the statutory deadlines.
(b) Hydropower Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Environment and Public Works and Appropriations of the Senate and the
Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations of
the House of Representatives the latest biennial report on expediting
hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities required under section
1008(c) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33
U.S.C. 2321b(c)).
SEC. 1214. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Charleston tidal and inland flood risk management
feasibility study.--The term ``Charleston Tidal and Inland
Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study'' means the feasibility
study for the project for tidal and inland-related flood risk
management, Charleston, South Carolina, authorized by section
201(a)(22) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134
Stat. 2671).
(2) Charleston peninsula coastal storm risk management
project.--The term ``Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk
Management Project'' means the project for hurricane and storm
risk reduction, Charleston Peninsula, South Carolina,
authorized by section 8401(3) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3842).
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the City of Charleston faces frequent flooding
resulting from the interaction of coastal storm surge, tidal
conditions, and precipitation; and
(2) evaluation of these interacting flood drivers,
consistent with existing statutory authorities, can improve the
efficiency, resilience, and long-term performance of flood risk
management infrastructure.
(c) Expedited Completion.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum
extent practicable and consistent with statutory authorities,
collaborate with the non-Federal interest to address coastal and inland
flood risk in the City of Charleston and Charleston Peninsula, South
Carolina, and expedite the completion of--
(1) the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management
Feasibility Study;
(2) the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management
Project; and
(3) any documentation necessary under subsection (d)(1).
(d) Incorporation.--
(1) In general.--On completion of the report of the Chief
of Engineers for the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk
Management Feasibility Study, the Secretary shall carry out an
analysis to determine whether any features recommended in the
report are substantially similar to the features recommended in
the report of the Chief of Engineers for the Charleston
Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.
(2) Incorporation of features.--The Secretary may
incorporate any features identified under paragraph (1) into
the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project,
consistent with applicable statutory authorities.
(e) Preconstruction Planning, Engineering, and Design.--If the
Secretary determines that a project that is the subject of the
Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study is
justified in a completed report, and if the project requires an
additional authorization from Congress pursuant to that report, the
Secretary shall proceed directly to preconstruction planning,
engineering, and design on the project.
SEC. 1215. BRIEFING ON DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AT RECREATIONAL SITES AT
LAKE SAKAKAWEA AND ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the efforts by the Secretary to address deferred
maintenance at recreational sites and facilities under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary along the Missouri River, North Dakota, including at
Lake Sakakawea.
(b) Requirements.--The briefing under subsection (a) shall include
a discussion of--
(1) deferred maintenance projects at each site referred to
in subsection (a) and the total estimated amount of funding
needed to carry out those projects;
(2) strategies identified by the Secretary to reduce the
number of projects identified under paragraph (1), including--
(A) previously completed, ongoing, or planned work;
(B) efforts to partner with non-Federal public
entities; or
(C) the utilization of public-private partnerships;
(3) annual visitor data for the sites referred to in
subsection (a), if available; and
(4) any statutory requirements that limit the ability of
the Secretary to enter into agreements with non-Federal public
entities or form partnerships with private nonprofit entities
for the expansion or enhancement of recreation sites and
facilities under jurisdiction of the Secretary.
SEC. 1216. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON NAS STUDY.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should consider
using existing or future funding provided to the Secretary in an annual
appropriations Act to enter into an agreement with the National Academy
of Sciences to carry out the study and report required under section
158(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2662).
SEC. 1217. REPORT ON CERTAIN NAVIGATION PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report that describes the condition of lock and dam facilities of
federally authorized navigation projects on--
(1) the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway system;
(2) the Black Warrior Waterway system; and
(3) the Tennessee River system.
(b) Inclusions.--The report under subsection (a) shall include a
discussion of--
(1) data, models, and analyses of the Corps of Engineers on
the reliability and performance of lock and dam facilities on
the waterways described in that subsection;
(2) the efforts of the Secretary to ensure continued
navigation at lock and dam facilities on those waterways,
including efforts to engage with relevant stakeholders and
communities;
(3) the future funding necessary to carry out operations
and maintenance and major rehabilitation work at lock and dam
facilities on those waterways; and
(4) any other information that the Secretary determines to
be relevant.
SEC. 1218. DREDGING VESSELS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on opportunities for the Corps of Engineers to contract with
private entities for the design and procurement of dredging vessels
owned and operated by the Corps of Engineers.
(b) Requirements.--In providing the briefing under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) discuss any current or previous efforts by the Corps of
Engineers to contract with private entities for the design and
procurement of dredging vessels; and
(2) identify the benefits and challenges, as applicable,
associated with such contracts, including any challenges
associated with costs and the acquisition process.
SEC. 1219. REPORT ON TABLE ROCK LAKE, MISSOURI.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after enactment of this Act
and subject to subsection (c), the Secretary shall prepare and submit
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the encroachments identified by the
Secretary at the Table Rock Lake project.
(b) Contents.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall
include in the report--
(1) a description of the encroachments identified at the
Table Rock Lake project, including, for each encroachment--
(A) the location coordinates or GIS data;
(B) the total land quantity;
(C) the structure type;
(D) the estimated initial date of existence; and
(E) any supporting evidence, such as photographs
and surveys;
(2) an assessment of any impacts that the encroachments may
have on the authorized purposes of the Table Rock Lake project;
and
(3) any claims of historical use, boundary disputes, or
other contextual factors provided by the owner of an
encroachment identified in the report.
(c) Limitation.--The report under subsection (a) shall only apply
to encroachments on the portion of the Table Rock Lake project located
in the State of Missouri.
(d) Table Rock Lake Project.--In this section, the term ``Table
Rock Lake project'' means the Table Rock Lake project of the Corps of
Engineers, located in Missouri and Arkansas, authorized as one of the
multipurpose reservoir projects in the White River Basin by section 4
of the Act of June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1218, chapter 795).
SEC. 1220. MAXIMIZATION OF BENEFICIAL USE IN DREDGED MATERIAL
MANAGEMENT PLANS.
Section 1130(d)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024
(33 U.S.C. 2326 note; Public Law 118-272) is amended--
(1) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
and'';
(2) by striking ``to the maximum extent practicable,
prioritize'' and inserting the following: ``to the maximum
extent practicable--
``(A) prioritize''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) be developed for a period of not less than 20
years.''.
SEC. 1221. CORPS OF ENGINEERS LEASE DURATIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the implementation of section 8136 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (10 U.S.C. 2667 note; Public Law 117-263)
(referred to in this section as ``section 8136'').
(b) Requirements.--The briefing under subsection (a) shall include
a discussion of--
(1) the status of the guidance required under section 8136,
including an estimated timeline for completion;
(2) any leases that exceed 25 years entered into by--
(A) the Chief of Engineers pursuant to section 2667
of title 10, United States Code; or
(B) the Secretary pursuant to section 4 of the Act
of December 22, 1944 (commonly known as the ``Flood
Control Act of 1944'') (58 Stat. 889, chapter 665; 16
U.S.C. 460d); and
(3) any challenges with the implementation of section 8136,
as identified by the Secretary.
SEC. 1222. REPORT ON MOBILE HARBOR, ALABAMA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the extent
to which the publicly owned surface transportation infrastructure in
the Mobile River or Mobile Bay, Alabama, impacts the ability of the
Corps of Engineers to carry out activities for the operation and
maintenance of, or potential modifications to, the project for
navigation, Mobile Harbor, Alabama, authorized by section 201(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4090).
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall coordinate with relevant State agencies, local agencies, and
stakeholders in the State of Alabama.
SEC. 1223. WEHRSPANN LAKE, NEBRASKA.
The Secretary shall--
(1) complete an Integrated Deficiency Report for the
spillway basin at the Wehrspann Lake, authorized as part of the
project for flood protection and other purposes, Papillion
Creek Basin, Nebraska, by section 203 of the Flood Control Act
of 1968 (82 Stat. 743); and
(2) submit the findings of that report to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 1224. COMMERCIAL NAVIGATION ALONG APALACHICOLA, CHATTAHOOCHEE, AND
FLINT RIVERS, ALABAMA.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) commercial navigation along the Apalachicola-
Chattahoochee-Flint River System is important to economic
growth and development in Alabama; and
(2) the Secretary should expeditiously take the necessary
actions to ensure the safe and reliable movement of goods along
the System in Alabama.
(b) Report on Navigation-Related Activities.--Not later than 180
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on any actions taken by the Secretary,
consistent with applicable statutory authorities, to maintain and
improve commercial navigation along the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-
Flint River System in Alabama.
SEC. 1225. BRIEFING ON SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND ENHANCED
DEVELOPMENT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on shoreline management plans for water resources development
projects of the Corps of Engineers and opportunities to enhance
recreation and economic development at those projects.
(b) Requirements.--The briefing under subsection (a) shall include
a discussion of--
(1) the process for reviewing and revising shoreline
management plans, including--
(A) any opportunities for relevant non-Federal
public entities to request such reviews; and
(B) any recommendations to improve that process;
(2) the extent to which recreation and economic development
opportunities are considered when developing or revising a
shoreline management plan; and
(3) the implementation status of section 164 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2668), including--
(A) any structures or improvements identified by
the Secretary as suitable for enhanced development
pursuant to subsection (a) of that section; and
(B) any challenges with implementing that section.
SEC. 1226. WATERSHED AND RIVER BASIN ASSESSMENTS.
Section 729(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2267a(d)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (17), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (18), by striking the period at the end
and inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(19) Ohio River Basin, Pennsylvania;
``(20) Peachtree Creek and Nancy Creek Basins, City of
Atlanta, Georgia;
``(21) Muskegon River Watershed, Michigan; and
``(22) Humboldt River Watershed, Nevada.''.
SEC. 1227. IMPERIAL STREAMS SALTON SEA, CALIFORNIA.
(a) In General.--In carrying out the study for ecosystem
restoration, Imperial Streams Salton Sea, California, authorized by
resolution of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the
Senate on April 28, 2016 (114th Congress, 2d Session), the Secretary
shall not exclude a measure or alternative from consideration or
selection solely because the measure or alternative is located on land
under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency.
(b) Savings Provisions.--Nothing in this section--
(1) precludes--
(A) a Federal agency with administrative
jurisdiction over Federal land in the study area from
contributing funds for any portion of the cost of
analyzing a measure as part of the study described in
subsection (a) that benefits that land; or
(B) the Secretary, at the request of the non-
Federal interest for the study described in subsection
(a), from using funds made available to the Secretary
for water resources development investigations to
formulate measures to restore such Federal land, if the
non-Federal interest shares in the cost to formulate
those measures to the same extent that the non-Federal
interest is required to share in the cost of the study;
or
(2) waives the cost-sharing requirements of a Federal
agency for the construction of an authorized water resources
development project or a separable element of that project that
results from the study described in subsection (a).
SEC. 1228. GREATER PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a study
for flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage reduction in
Greater Providence, Rhode Island (including the municipalities of
Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, East Providence, Johnston,
Cranston, Warwick, West Warwick, East Greenwich, Barrington, Warren,
Bristol, and North Kingstown).
(b) Scope.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall--
(1) formulate alternatives to address comprehensive flood
risk as described in section 8106 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2022 (33 U.S.C. 2282g);
(2) evaluate measures--
(A) to reduce residual risk associated with the
project for coastal storm risk management, Rhode Island
Coastline, Rhode Island, authorized by section 1401(2)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138
Stat. 3169); and
(B) to supplement the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier,
including a new hurricane barrier at Fields Point; and
(3) adopt a 100-year period of analysis.
SEC. 1229. BRIEFING ON STATUS OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ON MISSOURI RIVER.
Section 1228 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138
Stat. 3086) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 1228. BRIEFING ON STATUS OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ON MISSOURI
RIVER.
``Not later than 30 days after the date on which the final
biological opinion under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536) for the operation of the Missouri River Mainstem
Reservoir System, the operation and maintenance of the Bank
Stabilization and Navigation Project, and the operation of the Kansas
River Reservoir System is published, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the outcomes of the final biological
opinion, including a discussion of the data included in the final
biological opinion.''.
SEC. 1230. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER PERTAINING TO
ALASKA.
(a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on efforts by
the Secretary and the Alaska District of the Corps of Engineers to
implement Executive Order 14153 (90 Fed. Reg. 8347; relating to
unleashing Alaska's extraordinary resource potential) (referred to in
this section as the ``Executive Order'').
(b) Inclusions.--The report under subsection (a) shall include a
discussion of--
(1) the staffing level of the Alaska District of the Corps
of Engineers and any future staffing needs to ensure full
compliance with the Executive Order;
(2) procedures implemented by the Secretary to comply with
the Executive Order, including procedures for environmental
review and permitting processes; and
(3) any challenges identified by the Secretary that may
hinder the ability of the Secretary to fully implement the
Executive Order.
SEC. 1231. NON-FEDERAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 1043(a)(7) of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public Law 113-121) is amended by
striking ``the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this
Act'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 1232. OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA.
Section 1210 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138
Stat. 3077) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 1210. OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary--
``(1) shall--
``(A) subject to subparagraph (B), expedite the
completion of the study of plans for mitigation and
beach restoration authorized by section 414 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat.
2636);
``(B) in carrying out the study described in
subparagraph (A), consult with the relevant State and
local agencies on the alternatives being evaluated
under that study; and
``(C) to the maximum extent practicable and
consistent with applicable statutory requirements,
produce a report of the Chief of Engineers with a
recommended plan for mitigation and beach restoration
that--
``(i) avoids the incorporation of seawalls,
jetties, berms, groins, breakwaters, or other
physical structures;
``(ii) incorporates natural features and
nature-based features (as those terms are
defined in section 1184(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2016 (33 U.S.C.
2289a(a))); and
``(iii) is based on updated sediment
sampling and analysis; and
``(2) may, if the Secretary determines that the mitigation
and beach restoration plans described in the study described in
paragraph (1)(A) are technically feasible and environmentally
acceptable, proceed directly to preconstruction planning,
engineering, and design of the mitigation and beach restoration
work.
``(b) Locally Preferred Plan.--If the plan recommended for the
study described in subsection (a)(1)(A) is not the locally preferred
plan, the Secretary shall carry out the locally preferred plan if the
City of Oceanside agrees to pay any costs of the locally preferred plan
that exceed the costs of the recommended plan.''.
SEC. 1233. STUDY ON HYDROKINETIC ENERGY.
(a) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Engineer
Research and Development Center, shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report on the operation of hydrokinetic energy technologies in the
Mississippi River for additional energy generation.
(b) Inclusions.--In developing the report under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall include a discussion of--
(1) any benefits associated with the use of hydrokinetic
energy technologies in the Mississippi River;
(2) the potential impacts on the authorized purposes of
water resources development projects located along the
Mississippi River that may result from the installation and
operation of hydrokinetic energy technologies in the
Mississippi River; and
(3) any applicable permits or approvals that would be
necessary for the installation of hydrokinetic energy
technology in the Mississippi River.
SEC. 1234. BRIEFING ON RETENTION OF RECREATION FEES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the implementation of section 1154 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3045) and the amendments made by
that section.
(b) Requirements.--The briefing under subsection (a) shall include
a discussion of--
(1) the projects at recreation sites and facilities under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary that received funding in a
work plan submitted to Congress pursuant to the joint
explanatory statement for an annual appropriations Act under
which the Corps of Engineers receives funding consistent with
section 210(b)(4) of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C.
460d-3(b)(4)); and
(2) any challenges associated with implementation of
section 1154 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024
(138 Stat. 3045) and the amendments made by that section.
SEC. 1235. EXPEDITED MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
The Secretary shall expedite the completion of the following
feasibility studies, as modified by this section, and if the Secretary
determines that a project that is the subject of the feasibility study
is justified in the completed report, may proceed directly to
preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of the project:
(1) Washington metropolitan area, washington, district of
columbia, maryland, and virginia.--The study for water supply
for the Washington Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of
Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, authorized by section
8201(a)(14) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3745), is modified to include the phased investigation of
long-term and large-scale backup water supply solutions.
(2) Delaware inland bays watershed, delaware.--Section
1201(a)(29) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138
Stat. 3051) is amended by inserting ``regional sediment
management,'' after ``hurricane and storm risk reduction,''.
(3) Dearborn and dearborn heights, michigan.--Section
1201(a)(81) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138
Stat. 3054) is amended by inserting ``and ecosystem
restoration'' after ``flood risk management''.
SEC. 1236. HOOSIC RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS.
(a) In General.--In carrying out the feasibility study for
modifications to the project for flood risk management, Hoosic River,
Massachusetts, authorized by section 204(a)(2)(L) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2677), the Secretary
shall--
(1) use the authority provided to the Secretary under
section 118(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public Law 116-260); and
(2) evaluate the application of methodologies to address
distributional effects, consistent with relevant guidance of
the Office of Management and Budget.
(b) Resumption.--If the Secretary terminates the study described in
subsection (a) prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall resume the study without a new start or new investment
decision.
SEC. 1237. ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN PROJECTS IN ARIZONA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary may periodically conduct wildfire
risk assessments to reduce risk and recovery costs associated with
wildfire and post-wildlife impacts to federally authorized dams,
reservoirs, and associated infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the
Corps of Engineers in the State of Arizona.
(b) Considerations.--In conducting a wildfire risk assessment under
this section, the Secretary shall consider and identify--
(1) wildfire exposure risks that may affect the ability of
the Corps of Engineers to carry out authorized purposes,
including navigation, flood control, hydropower, water supply,
recreation, and aquatic ecosystem restoration;
(2) corresponding risks to communities that could occur in
the event of failure of the dam, reservoir, or associated
infrastructure due to wildfire exposure;
(3) the functionality of the dam, reservoir, and associated
infrastructure regarding post-wildfire risk, including any
known or estimated impacts associated with excess sedimentation
and debris flows;
(4) available studies, information, literature, or data
from relevant Federal, State, or local entities; and
(5) mitigation strategies to increase the capability of the
Corps of Engineers to prepare for and respond to wildfire risk
affecting the dam, reservoir, and associated infrastructure.
TITLE III--DEAUTHORIZATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
SEC. 1301. ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Form of Assistance.--Section 219(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835) is amended, in the second
sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``, or in
the form of grants or reimbursements of project costs'' after ``design
assistance''.
(b) New Projects.--Section 219(f) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1258;
136 Stat. 3808; 138 Stat. 3115) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(599) Nelson lagoon, alaska.--$3,300,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, water supply, and water storage, Nelson Lagoon,
Alaska.
``(600) Ouzinkie, alaska.--$2,100,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
Ouzinkie, Alaska.
``(601) Soldotna, alaska.--$1,300,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including facilities for water reclamation, withdrawal,
treatment, and distribution), Soldotna, Alaska.
``(602) Sitka, alaska.--$7,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure
(including facilities for water reclamation, withdrawal,
treatment, and distribution), City and Borough of Sitka,
Alaska.
``(603) Kingman, arizona.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, City of Kingman, Arizona.
``(604) Santa cruz county, arizona.--$10,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, sewer and water lines, water
reclamation, and water treatment and distribution, Santa Cruz
County, Arizona.
``(605) Camrosa water district, ventura county,
california.--$3,000,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including water supply, Camrosa Water District,
Ventura County, California.
``(606) San mateo county, california.--$5,000,000 for
water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure, including
water supply, San Mateo County, California.
``(607) Silicon valley clean water, san mateo county,
california.--$2,222,000 for water and wastewater
infrastructure, including measures for water treatment and
water quality, Silicon Valley Clean Water, San Mateo County,
California.
``(608) Sonoma county, california.--$3,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, Sonoma County, California.
``(609) Sutter county, california.--$3,000,000 for water
and wastewater infrastructure, Sutter County, California.
``(610) Sacramento county, california.--$2,222,000 for
water and wastewater infrastructure, including water treatment,
Carmichael Water District, Sacramento County, California.
``(611) Orange county, california.--$2,222,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
supply and groundwater recharge, Orange County Water District,
Orange County, California.
``(612) Santa margarita water district, orange county,
california.--$2,222,000 for water, wastewater, and stormwater
infrastructure, including water treatment, water reclamation,
and water supply, Santa Margarita Water District, Orange
County, California.
``(613) Los angeles county, california.--$2,222,000 for
water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including
water supply and water treatment, Water Replenishment District,
Los Angeles County, California.
``(614) Foothill municipal water district, los angeles
county, california.--$2,222,000 for water, wastewater, and
stormwater infrastructure, including water storage, Foothill
Municipal Water District, Los Angeles County, California.
``(615) San bernardino and riverside counties,
california.--$2,222,000 for water, wastewater, and stormwater
infrastructure, including water supply and groundwater
recharge, San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties, California.
``(616) Custer county, colorado.--$10,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, Custer
County, Colorado.
``(617) Aurora, colorado.--$10,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, City of Aurora,
Colorado.
``(618) Jewett city, connecticut.--$13,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Borough of Jewett
City, Connecticut.
``(619) Windham, connecticut.--$13,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and water
storage, Town of Windham, Connecticut.
``(620) Rock island county, illinois.--$5,000,000 for
water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Rock Island
County, Illinois.
``(621) Cook county, illinois.--$2,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
``(622) Chicago, illinois.--$1,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
supply, City of Chicago, Illinois.
``(623) Mattoon, illinois.--$5,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
supply and water quality enhancements, City of Mattoon,
Illinois.
``(624) Maumee river basin, indiana, ohio, and michigan.--
$20,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including water
and wastewater infrastructure, and stormwater management,
Maumee River Basin, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
``(625) Ogallala aquifer, kansas.--$30,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including wastewater treatment,
aquifer storage and recovery infrastructure, and surface water
resource protection, Ogallala Aquifer, Kansas.
``(626) Bossier city, louisiana.--$10,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, and water treatment, Bossier City, Louisiana.
``(627) Holyoke, massachusetts.--$15,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, City of Holyoke,
Massachusetts.
``(628) Somerset, massachusetts.--$2,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Town of Somerset,
Massachusetts.
``(629) Greenfield, massachusetts.--$9,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, City of Greenfield,
Massachusetts.
``(630) Swansea, massachusetts.--$5,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
supply and water quality enhancements, Swansea, Massachusetts.
``(631) Rochester, minnesota.--$10,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
storage and water supply, and water quality enhancements, City
of Rochester, Minnesota.
``(632) Brandon, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
City of Brandon, Mississippi.
``(633) Choctaw county, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage
systems, and water quality enhancements, Choctaw County,
Mississippi.
``(634) Columbus, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, City of Columbus, Mississippi.
``(635) Flowood, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
stormwater management, drainage systems, and water quality
enhancements, City of Flowood, Mississippi.
``(636) Forest, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
City of Forest, Mississippi.
``(637) Hattiesburg, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure (including stormwater management), drainage
systems, and water quality enhancements, Hattiesburg,
Mississippi.
``(638) Lucedale, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage systems, and
water quality enhancements, City of Lucedale, Mississippi.
``(639) Natchez, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
stormwater management, drainage systems, and water quality
enhancements, City of Natchez, Mississippi.
``(640) Vicksburg, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, stormwater management, water supply, and water
quality enhancements, City of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
``(641) Jackson county, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, and stormwater management, Jackson County,
Mississippi.
``(642) West point, mississippi.--$5,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, rehabilitation of storage tanks, system
pressure improvements, and water treatment upgrades, City of
West Point, Mississippi.
``(643) Bergen, essex, hudson, passaic, and union counties,
new jersey.--$8,000,000 for water, wastewater, and stormwater
infrastructure, including water quality enhancements, in the
communities served by the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission,
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union Counties, New Jersey.
``(644) Gloucester city, new jersey.--$5,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including flooding
resiliency measures for such infrastructure, and environmental
restoration, City of Gloucester City, New Jersey.
``(645) Pueblo of nambe, new mexico.--$1,500,000 for water
infrastructure, including water supply and water storage,
Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico.
``(646) Pueblo of acoma, new mexico.--$3,000,000 for water
infrastructure, including water supply, water storage, and
water treatment, Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico.
``(647) Nassau county, new york.--$5,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Nassau County, New
York.
``(648) Suffolk county, new york.--$5,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Suffolk County, New
York.
``(649) Westchester county, new york.--$5,000,000 for
water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Westchester
County, New York.
``(650) Tompkins county, new york.--$3,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Tompkins County, New
York.
``(651) Onondoga county, new york.--$3,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Onondoga County, New
York.
``(652) Oswego county, new york.--$3,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Oswego County, New
York.
``(653) Grand island, new york.--$2,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Town of Grand
Island, New York.
``(654) Asheville, north carolina.--$15,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, water supply, and stormwater management, City
of Asheville, North Carolina.
``(655) Greenville, north carolina.--$10,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, City of Greenville, North Carolina.
``(656) Brown county, ohio.--$2,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including drinking water infrastructure, Brown
County, Ohio.
``(657) Clarksburg, ohio.--$2,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
Clarksburg, Ohio.
``(658) Jefferson county, ohio.--$6,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, drinking water infrastructure, and water
supply, Jefferson County, Ohio.
``(659) Massillon, ohio.--$2,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water quality improvements, City of
Massillon, Ohio.
``(660) Struthers, ohio.--$3,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
City of Struthers, Ohio.
``(661) Trumbull county, ohio.--$2,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water quality
improvements, Trumbull County, Ohio.
``(662) Waverly, ohio.--$3,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
and water supply, Waverly, Ohio.
``(663) Wellston, ohio.--$6,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
and water supply, City of Wellston, Ohio.
``(664) Willamette valley, oregon.--$33,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
supply, water treatment, and water storage, Willamette Valley,
Oregon.
``(665) Rhode island.--
``(A) In general.--$71,000,000 for water and
wastewater infrastructure (including water supply,
storage, treatment, and distribution facilities),
resource protection and development, environmental
restoration, and other environmental infrastructure
assistance in Rhode Island.
``(B) Economically disadvantaged communities.--
Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Federal share of
the cost of a project under this paragraph benefitting
an economically disadvantaged community (as defined
pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public
Law 116-260)) shall be 90 percent.
``(666) Berkeley county, south carolina.--$20,000,000 for
environmental infrastructure, including water and wastewater
infrastructure, Berkeley County, South Carolina.
``(667) Centerville, utah.--$20,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
water supply, stormwater management, water quality
enhancements, and aquifer storage and recovery infrastructure,
City of Centerville, Utah.
``(668) Ephraim, utah.--$20,000,000 for environmental
infrastructure, including water and wastewater infrastructure,
City of Ephraim, Utah.
``(669) Fairfax county and prince william county,
virginia.--$8,666,000 for water, wastewater, and stormwater
infrastructure, including water reclamation and resource
protection and development, in the communities served by the
Upper Occoquan Service Authority, Fairfax County and Prince
William County, Virginia.
``(670) Orange county, virginia.--$8,666,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
treatment and storage, Orange County, Virginia.
``(671) Henrico county, virginia.--$8,666,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, Henrico County,
Virginia.
``(672) Camas, washington.--$4,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
quality enhancements, City of Camas, Washington.
``(673) Quincy, washington.--$4,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including aquifer
storage and recovery, City of Quincy, Washington.
``(674) Airway heights, washington.--$3,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, including water
supply, water treatment, and water quality enhancements, City
of Airway Heights, Washington.
``(675) Sunnyside, washington.--$2,000,000 for water,
wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, City of Sunnyside,
Washington.''.
(c) Project Modifications.--
(1) Consistency with reports.--Congress finds that the
project modifications described in this subsection are in
accordance with the reports submitted to Congress by the
Secretary under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d), entitled ``Report to
Congress on Future Water Resources Development'', or have
otherwise been reviewed by Congress.
(2) Modifications.--
(A) Buckeye, arizona.--Section 219(f)(406) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3116) is amended by
striking ``$12,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''.
(B) Page, arizona.--Section 219(f)(409) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3116) is amended by
striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''.
(C) Tucson, arizona.--Section 219(f)(412) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3116) is amended by
striking ``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$35,000,000''.
(D) Butte county, california.--Section 219(f)(419)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3116) is amended
by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting
``$53,000,000''.
(E) San bernardino county, california.--Section
219(f)(101) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1260;
138 Stat. 3128) is amended--
(i) by striking ``$24,000,000'' and
inserting ``$27,000,000'';
(ii) by inserting ``, stormwater,'' after
``wastewater''; and
(iii) by striking ``Chino and Chino
Hills,''.
(F) Salinas, california.--Section 219(f)(450) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3118) is amended--
(i) by striking ``$20,000,000'' and
inserting ``$22,222,000''; and
(ii) by inserting ``and stormwater
infrastructure, including flood resiliency
measures for such infrastructure,'' after
``water supply,''.
(G) Sacramento and san joaquin rivers, bay-delta,
california.--Section 219(f)(416) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334;
138 Stat. 3116) is amended--
(i) by inserting ``environmental
restoration, resource protection and
development,'' after ``drainage systems,''; and
(ii) by striking ``Sacramento and San
Joaquin Rivers'' and inserting ``Sacramento and
San Joaquin River Basins''.
(H) Santa monica, california.--Section 219(f)(103)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1260) is amended--
(i) by striking ``$3,000,000'' and
inserting ``$5,222,000''; and
(ii) by inserting ``and stormwater
management and water quality enhancements''
after ``reliability''.
(I) Montezuma and la plata counties, colorado.--
Section 219(f)(110) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat.
1260) is amended--
(i) by striking ``$1,000,000'' and
inserting ``$7,000,000''; and
(ii) by inserting ``and for water supply''
after ``project''.
(J) Muscogee, henry, and clayton counties,
georgia.--Section 219(f)(477) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334;
138 Stat. 3120) is amended by striking ``$10,000,000''
and inserting ``$20,000,000''.
(K) East point, georgia.--Section 219(f)(136) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261; 138 Stat. 3129) is
amended by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting
``$23,000,000''.
(L) Atlanta, georgia.--Section 219(e)(5) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3129) is
amended by striking ``$100,000,000'' and inserting
``$110,000,000''.
(M) Dekalb county, georgia.--Section 219(f)(479) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3120) is amended by
striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting ``$43,000,000''.
(N) Cook county and lake county, illinois.--Section
219(f)(54) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3129) is
amended by striking ``$149,000,000'' and inserting
``$162,000,000''.
(O) Maryland.--Section 219(f)(341) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113
Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812) is amended by striking
``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``$113,000,000''.
(P) Haverhill, massachusetts.--Section 219(f)(337)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3812; 138 Stat.
3130) is amended by striking ``$30,000,000'' and
inserting ``$37,000,000''.
(Q) Michigan.--Section 219(f)(157)(A) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113
Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1262; 136 Stat. 3818; 138 Stat.
3130) is amended by striking ``$160,000,000'' and
inserting ``$186,000,000''.
(R) Clinton, raymond, and bolton, mississippi.--
Section 219(f)(350) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat.
3813) is amended--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by inserting
``Raymond, and bolton,'' after ``Clinton,'';
(ii) by striking ``$13,600,000'' and
inserting ``$18,600,000''; and
(iii) by striking ``the city of Clinton,
Mississippi'' and inserting ``the cities of
Clinton and Raymond and the town of Bolton,
Mississippi''.
(S) Madison county, mississippi.--Section
219(f)(351) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813;
138 Stat. 3131) is amended by striking ``$24,000,000''
and inserting ``$29,000,000''.
(T) Oxford, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(353) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3813) is amended by
striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
(U) Picayune, mississippi.--Section 219(f)(512) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3122) is amended by
striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(V) New hampshire.--Section 219(f)(518) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3122) is amended by
striking ``$25,000,000'' and inserting ``$30,000,000''.
(W) Farmington, new mexico.--Section 219(f)(372) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3814) is amended by
inserting ``and stormwater management'' after ``water
supply,''.
(X) Fayetteville, cumberland county, north
carolina.--Section 219(f)(194) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334;
121 Stat. 1264) is amended--
(i) by striking ``$6,000,000'' and
inserting ``$11,000,000''; and
(ii) by inserting ``and water supply''
after ``sewer upgrades''.
(Y) Toledo and oregon, ohio.--Section 219(f)(565)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3125) is amended
by striking ``$10,500,000'' and inserting
``$45,000,000''.
(Z) Charleston, south carolina.--Section
219(f)(391) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 136 Stat. 3815) is
amended by striking ``$25,583,000'' and inserting
``$45,583,000''.
(AA) Lakes marion and moultrie, south carolina.--
Section 219(f)(25) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 336; 138 Stat.
3132) is amended by striking ``$235,000,000'' and
inserting ``$240,000,000''.
SEC. 1302. WEST TENNESSEE.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 219(b) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835), the non-Federal
share of the cost of a project described in subsection (b) shall be 10
percent.
(b) Project Described.--A project referred to in subsection (a) is
a project for environmental infrastructure benefitting an economically
disadvantaged community (as defined pursuant to section 160 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public
Law 116-260)) carried out under 1 of the following authorities:
(1) Section 219(f)(582) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3126).
(2) Section 219(f)(583) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 138 Stat. 3126).
SEC. 1303. DEAUTHORIZATIONS.
(a) Designated Portions of the Los Angeles County Drainage Area,
California.--
(1) In general.--The portion of the project for flood risk
management, Los Angeles County Drainage Area, California,
authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat.
1589, chapter 688; 50 Stat. 167, chapter 194), section 3 of the
Act of August 18, 1941 (55 Stat. 647, chapter 377), section 204
of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 177, chapter 188),
and section 201(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (100 Stat. 4091), and modified by section 4(d) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4015; 104
Stat. 4611), consisting of the flood channels described in
paragraph (2), is no longer authorized on the date that is 18
months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Flood channels described.--The flood channels referred
to in paragraph (1) are the following flood channels operated
and maintained by the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District, as generally defined in Corps of Engineers operations
and maintenance manuals and as may be further described in an
agreement entered into under paragraph (3):
(A) Alhambra Wash Channel (Valley Boulevard to Rio
Hondo).
(B) Arcadia Wash Channel.
(C) Ballona Creek Channel (Redondo Boulevard to
Washington Boulevard).
(D) Ballona Creek Channel (La Salle Avenue to Vista
Del Mar).
(E) Benedict Canyon Channel.
(F) Burbank Western Channel (Roscoe Boulevard to
Victory Boulevard).
(G) Caballero Creek Channel.
(H) Centinela Creek Channel.
(I) Compton Creek Channel (Main Street to 122nd
Street).
(J) Compton Creek Channel (Southern Pacific
Railyard to Los Angeles River).
(K) Coyote Creek Channel (Valley View Street to San
Gabriel River).
(L) Eaton Wash Channel.
(M) Grandview Ave Channel.
(N) Haines Canyon Channel (Plainview Avenue to
Tujunga Wash).
(O) Kenter Canyon Channel.
(P) Lopez Canyon Diversion Channel.
(Q) Los Angeles River (Owensmouth Avenue to
Sepulveda Flood Control Basin).
(R) Los Angeles River (Sepulveda Flood Control
Basin to Lankershim Boulevard).
(S) Los Angeles River (Stewart and Grey Road to
Pacific Ocean).
(T) North Fork Channel.
(U) Pacoima Wash Channel.
(V) Rio Hondo Channel (Lower Azusa Road to Rosemead
Boulevard).
(W) Rio Hondo Channel (500 feet south of Whittier
Narrows Dam to Union Pacific Railyard).
(X) Rubio Wash Channel.
(Y) Santa Anita Wash Channel.
(Z) San Gabriel River Channel (Santa Fe Flood
Control Basin to Thienes Avenue).
(AA) San Gabriel River Channel (Whittier Narrows
Dam to Pacific Ocean).
(BB) San Jose Creek Channel (Thomas Creek to San
Jose Creek Diversion).
(CC) Sawpit Wash Channel.
(DD) Sawtelle-Westwood Channel.
(EE) Sycamore Wash Channel.
(FF) Tujunga Wash Channel (436 feet south of Hansen
Dam to Los Angeles River).
(GG) Verdugo Wash Channel (Verdugo Debris Basin to
San Fernando Road).
(3) Agreement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall seek to enter into
an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
to ensure that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District--
(A) will continue to operate, maintain, repair,
rehabilitate, and replace as necessary, the flood
channels described in paragraph (2)--
(i) in perpetuity at no cost to the United
States; and
(ii) in a manner that does not reduce the
level of flood protection of the project
described in paragraph (1);
(B) will retain public ownership, which may include
easements, for all real property required for the
continued functioning of the flood channels described
in paragraph (2), consistent with authorized purposes
of the project described in paragraph (1);
(C) will allow the Corps of Engineers to continue
to operate, maintain, rehabilitate, repair, and replace
any appurtenant structures, such as rain and stream
gauges, existing as of the date of enactment of this
Act and located within the flood channels subject to
deauthorization under paragraph (1) as necessary to
ensure the continued functioning of the project
described in that paragraph; and
(D) will hold and save the United States harmless
from damages due to floods, breach, failure, operation,
or maintenance of the flood channels described in
paragraph (2).
(4) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may accept and
expend funds voluntarily contributed by the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District to cover the administrative costs
incurred by the Secretary--
(A) to enter into an agreement under paragraph (3);
and
(B) to monitor compliance with such agreement.
(b) Lower San Joaquin River and Tributaries, California.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the project for flood protection, Lower San Joaquin River
and tributaries, California, authorized by section 10 of the
Act of December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 901, chapter 665), is
modified to deauthorize the portion of the project described in
paragraph (2).
(2) Portion described.--The portion of the project referred
to in paragraph (1) is the Dos Rios Ranch levee system,
consisting of the right bank of the San Joaquin River between
levee miles 0.00 on the left bank of the Tuolumne River and
levee mile 3.76 on the San Joaquin River, California.
(3) Repeal.--Section 1302 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3109) is amended by striking
subsection (p).
(c) Harlem River Federal Navigation Channel, New York.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the project for navigation, Harlem River, New York,
authorized by the first section of the Act of March 4, 1913 (37
Stat. 804, chapter 144), is modified to deauthorize the portion
of the project consisting of the area described in paragraph
(2).
(2) Area described.--
(A) In general.--The boundary of the area
deauthorized under this subsection consists of 2
separate areas that are closed polygons formed by
straight lines connecting, in the order listed, the
following points, and thence extending landward to the
existing physical shoreline:
(i) The first area--
(I) begins at a point on the
shoreline north of the Macombs Dam
Bridge at N244191.72, E1002503.69;
(II) running southwesterly
approximately 59.5 feet to a point at
N244133.98, E1002489.25;
(III) running southwesterly
approximately 579.8 feet to a point at
N243572.61, E1002344.44;
(IV) running south-southwesterly
approximately 173.9 feet to a point at
N243399.67, E1002326.56;
(V) running south-southwesterly
approximately 189.0 feet to a point at
N243212.20, E1002302.50;
(VI) running south-southwesterly
approximately 354.4 feet to a point at
N242858.69, E1002277.63;
(VII) running southerly
approximately 292.3 feet to a point at
N242566.45, E1002281.31;
(VIII) running south-southeasterly
approximately 791.2 feet to a point at
N241778.27, E1002350.13;
(IX) running south-southeasterly
approximately 254.5 feet to a point at
N241525.84, E1002382.88;
(X) running south-southeasterly
approximately 56.6 feet to a point at
N241469.61, E1002389.06;
(XI) running south-southeasterly
approximately 190.2 feet to a point at
N241280.22, E1002406.69;
(XII) running southwesterly
approximately 93.6 feet to a point at
N241209.59, E1002345.25; and
(XIII) running southwesterly
approximately 15.4 feet terminating at
a point on the shoreline at N241197.95,
E1002335.13.
(ii) The second area--
(I) begins at a point on the
shoreline south of the Macombs Dam
Bridge at N240743.13, E1002381.50;
(II) running southeasterly
approximately 28.7 feet to a point at
N240725.66, E1002404.31;
(III) running southeasterly
approximately 81.3 feet to a point at
N240676.22, E1002468.81;
(IV) running south-southeasterly
approximately 39.7 feet to a point at
N240636.73, E1002473.19;
(V) running south-southeasterly
approximately 42.9 feet to a point at
N240593.98, E1002477.19;
(VI) running south-southwesterly
approximately 107.9 feet to a point at
N240486.75, E1002464.88;
(VII) running south-southeasterly
approximately 477.6 feet to a point at
N240010.61, E1002502.81;
(VIII) running southerly
approximately 60.4 feet to a point at
N239950.33, E1002506.19;
(IX) running southerly
approximately 39.5 feet to a point at
N239910.88, E1002506.94;
(X) running southerly approximately
137.3 feet to a point at N239773.63,
E1002509.38;
(XI) running south-southeasterly
approximately 97.9 feet to a point at
N239676.67, E1002523.13;
(XII) running southerly
approximately 58.1 feet to a point at
N239618.58, E1002524.19;
(XIII) running southerly
approximately 289.1 feet to a point at
N239330.02, E1002541.31;
(XIV) running southerly
approximately 331.3 feet to a point at
N238999.31, E1002560.94;
(XV) running southerly
approximately 583.2 feet to a point at
N238416.61, E1002585.50;
(XVI) running southerly
approximately 387.8 feet to a point at
N238029.20, E1002602.56;
(XVII) running southerly
approximately 120.0 feet to a point at
N237909.23, E1002603.81; and
(XVIII) running west-northwesterly
approximately 43.1 feet to a point on
the shoreline at N237919.63,
E1002562.06.
(B) Inclusion.--All waters, submerged land, and
tidally influenced area lying between a boundary
described in this paragraph and the physical shoreline
are included in the deauthorized area.
(3) Definition of physical shoreline.--In this section, the
term ``physical shoreline'' means the land-water interface
delineated by the most current shoreline datasets used by the
Corps of Engineers, including the Continually Updated Shoreline
Product of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
and applicable State and local planimetric shoreline datasets.
(d) Hudson River Federal Navigation Channel, New York.--
(1) In general.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act, the project for navigation, Hudson River Channel, New
York, authorized by the first section of the Act of June 18,
1878 (20 Stat. 159, chapter 264), is modified to deauthorize
the portion of the channel consisting of the area described in
paragraph (2).
(2) Area described.--The area referred to in paragraph (1)
is the area bounded by the following coordinates:
(A) W740004.90, N404615.84.
(B) W735957.24, N404612.68.
(C) W740015.09, N404601.62.
(D) W740007.60, N404558.47.
(e) Deauthorization of Portions of the Charleston Harbor Federal
Navigation Channel, South Carolina.--
(1) In general.--The portion of the project for navigation,
Charleston Harbor, authorized by the Act of August 30, 1852 (10
Stat. 58, chapter 104), described in paragraph (2), is no
longer authorized as of the date of enactment of this Act, if
the conditions in paragraph (3) are met.
(2) Portion described.--The portion referred to in
paragraph (1) is--
(A) 32 47' 14.9482" N, 79 55' 16.3495" W;
(B) to 32 47' 14.4485" N, 79 55' 23.8699" W;
(C) to 32 46' 39.2931" N, 79 55' 23.1766" W;
(D) to 32 46' 39.4002" N, 79 55' 15.564" W;
(E) to 32 47' 5.2545" N, 79 55' 16.0734" W;
(F) to 32 47' 9.6725" N, 79 55' 10.8883" W; and
(G) thence back to 32 47' 14.9482" N, 79 55'
16.3495" W.
(3) Conditions.--
(A) In general.--The portion described in paragraph
(2) shall not be deauthorized until the Secretary
receives written notice from the non-Federal interest
for the project referred to in paragraph (1) of the
completion of a sale of Union Pier terminal to a non-
Federal private entity.
(B) Notification.--On receiving written notice
under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall notify the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
of the House of Representatives of such sale.
(4) Savings provisions.--Nothing in this section waives the
responsibility of a non-Federal entity to acquire permission
from the Secretary in accordance with the following
authorities, as applicable:
(A) Section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (30
Stat. 1151, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 403).
(B) Section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (30
Stat. 1152, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 408).
(5) Continuance of operations.--
(A) In general.--The commercial anchorage described
in subparagraph (B) shall continue to be operated in
the same manner as if the portion described in
paragraph (2) were not deauthorized pursuant to this
section.
(B) Commercial anchorage described.--The commercial
anchorage referred to in subparagraph (A) is
``Commercial Anchorage D'' (as defined in section
110.173(a)(4) of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations
(as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act)).
SEC. 1304. CONVEYANCES.
(a) Federal Land.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives an analysis of the impact on the ability of the
Corps of Engineers to carry out the authorized purposes of any
authorized water resources development project or applicable
facility of the Corps of Engineers associated with or in
proximity to a property described in paragraph (2) if such
property were to be conveyed to a non-Federal entity.
(2) Properties described.--A property referred to in
paragraph (1) is any of the following:
(A) The approximately 11.7 acres of Federal land,
including improvements, located at 2205 Railroad
Street, Corona, California.
(B) Additional parcels of Federal land adjacent to
the property described in section 8377(f)(2) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat.
3826), including--
(i) U.S. tract 207 (partial);
(ii) U.S. tract 121;
(iii) property surrounded by Parcel 1, as
described in subparagraph (A) of that section;
and
(iv) U.S. tract 128 (partial).
(C) Federal land in the State of Washington
described in the maps recorded as Corps of Engineers
File Number 20526-NWW-TR.
(D) Federal land under the jurisdiction of the
Corps of Engineers at the project for flood risk
management, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir,
authorized by section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49
Stat. 1586, chapter 688) and section 4 of the Act of
June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1217, chapter 795), New York
and Pennsylvania, that are no longer required for
operation of the project.
(E) Parcels of Federal land, including any
improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 321
acres located at Levee Road and Madison Harbor Road in
Granite City, Illinois.
(b) Other Land.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives an analysis of whether the removal of any of
restrictions, reversionary clauses, or road maintenance
obligations retained by the United States for the property
described in paragraph (2) will impact the ability of the Corps
of Engineers to carry out the authorized purposes of any
authorized water resources development project or applicable
facility of the Corps of Engineers associated with, or in
proximity to, that property.
(2) Property described.--The property referred to in
paragraph (1) is the portion of an island in the Columbia
River, Benton County, Washington, consisting of the
approximately 123 acres lying in--
(A) Government Lots 3, 4, and 5 and the SW \1/4\ of
the NE \1/4\ of sec. 7, T. 5 N., R. 28 E., Willamette
Meridian; and
(B) Government Lot 1 of sec. 12, T. 5 N., R. 27 E.,
Willamette Meridian.
SEC. 1305. REHABILITATION OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTED DAMS.
Section 1177(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (33
U.S.C. 467f-2 note; Public Law 114-322) is amended by striking
paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2) Certain dams.--The Secretary shall not expend more
than $90,000,000 under this section for the Waterbury Dam
Spillway Project, Vermont.''.
SEC. 1306. RIO GRANDE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, COLORADO, NEW
MEXICO, AND TEXAS.
Section 5056 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1213) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as
subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Design and Construction.--In the case of a project
benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as defined
pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public Law 116-260)), the Federal share of the
cost of design and construction shall be 90 percent.''.
SEC. 1307. LAKE TAHOE BASIN RESTORATION, NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA.
Section 108(g) of division C of the Consolidated Appropriations
Act, 2005 (118 Stat. 2943; 136 Stat. 3820), is amended by striking
``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$60,000,000''.
SEC. 1308. MOBILE HARBOR, ALABAMA.
(a) In General.--Section 1371 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2024 (138 Stat. 3165) is amended--
(1) by striking the section heading and inserting the
following:
``SEC. 1371. MOBILE HARBOR, ALABAMA.'';
(2) by striking ``It is the sense of Congress'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Disposal of Dredged Material.--The Secretary shall, to the
maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable statutory
authorities, use alternative methods for the disposal of dredged
material when conducting activities to maintain the authorized Federal
depths and widths of the project described in subsection (a), unless
the Secretary determines--
``(1) the utilization of such methods will negatively
impact the authorized purposes of the project;
``(2) the amount of funds made available to the Secretary
for operation and maintenance activities of the project is not
sufficient to carry out such methods; or
``(3) other circumstances as determined by the Secretary do
not allow for compliance with this subsection.
``(c) Authority.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary
shall--
``(1) consider utilizing the authority provided to the
Secretary under section 125 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2636) (or an amendment made by that
section), as applicable; and
``(2) to the maximum extent practicable, minimize the use
of thin-layer placement as a method of disposal of dredged
material.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 101(b) of
the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat.
2992) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1371 and
inserting the following:
``Sec. 1371. Mobile Harbor, Alabama.''.
SEC. 1309. REAUTHORIZATION OF SMALL WATER STORAGE PROJECTS.
Section 155 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 2347c) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by striking ``10-year'' and
inserting ``11-year''; and
(2) in subsection (i), by striking ``2030'' and inserting
``2031''.
SEC. 1310. LAKE EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall prepare and submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives an encroachment resolution plan for the project for
flood control, navigation, and other purposes at Lake Eufaula,
Oklahoma, authorized by the first section of the Act of July 24, 1946
(60 Stat. 635, chapter 595).
(b) Requirements.--Subject to subsection (c), the encroachment
resolution plan under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) a description of the nature and number of
encroachments;
(2) a description of the circumstances that contributed to
the development of the encroachments;
(3) an assessment of the impact of the encroachments on the
operation and maintenance of the project described in
subsection (a) for the authorized purposes of the project;
(4) an analysis of alternatives to the removal of
encroachments to mitigate any impacts identified in the
assessment under paragraph (3);
(5) a description of any actions necessary or advisable to
prevent further encroachments;
(6) an estimate of the cost and timeline to carry out the
plan, including any actions identified under paragraph (5); and
(7) potential options for the resolution of the
encroachments, including--
(A) administrative agreements;
(B) easements;
(C) licenses; and
(D) other appropriate real estate instruments.
(c) Restriction.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
encroachment resolution plan under subsection (a) shall minimize
adverse impacts to private landowners while maintaining the functioning
of the project described in that subsection for the authorized purposes
of the project.
(d) Notice and Public Comment.--
(1) Notice to owners.--In carrying out subsection (a), not
later than 30 days after the Secretary identifies an
encroachment, the Secretary shall notify the owner of the
encroachment.
(2) Public comment.--The Secretary shall provide an
opportunity for the public to comment on the encroachment
resolution plan under subsection (a) before the completion of
the plan.
(e) Moratorium.--The Secretary shall not take action to compel
removal of an encroachment covered by the encroachment resolution plan
under subsection (a) unless Congress specifically authorizes such
action.
(f) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section--
(1) grants any rights to the owner of an encroachment; or
(2) imposes any liability on the United States for
operation and maintenance of the project described in
subsection (a) for the authorized purposes of the project.
SEC. 1311. GREAT LAKES FISHERY AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.
Section 506(f)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-22(f)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(C) Clarification.--
``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding the
definition in subsection (a) of section 204 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2232), any project carried out under
this section shall be--
``(I) deemed to be a water
resources development project; and
``(II) eligible to be carried out
by a non-Federal interest pursuant to
that section.
``(ii) Requirement.--In the case of a
project carried out under clause (i)--
``(I) the non-Federal interest
shall be responsible for ensuring the
removal and remediation of hazardous
substances or other regulated
substances at the project site,
sufficient for the construction and
operation of the Federal project, in
accordance with applicable law, and in
coordination with applicable regulatory
agencies; and
``(II) the costs for such
remediation work shall be accounted for
separately and paid for solely by the
non-Federal interest, and not included
in the total project cost for the
Federal project.''.
SEC. 1312. SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall expedite the
review of the necessary permits submitted by the applicable non-Federal
public entity for the project for recreation being carried out in the
vicinity of the intersection of United States Route 60 and Jefferson
Road in South Charleston, West Virginia.
SEC. 1313. ANCHORAGES.
Section 106 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 635; Public Law 116-260) is amended--
(1) by striking ``anchorages established'' and inserting
``an anchorage area established or designated'';
(2) by inserting ``, including an anchorage located within
or adjacent to a federally authorized navigation channel''
before the period at the end;
(3) by striking ``The Secretary may perform'' and inserting
the following:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary may perform''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Pilottown Anchorage.--The authority under subsection (a)
shall include the Pilottown Anchorage, Mississippi River, above Head of
Passes, Louisiana, extending from River Mile 6.7 Above Head of Passes
to Mile 1.2 Above Head of Passes.''.
SEC. 1314. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON FLOOD RISK, FARMINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should coordinate
with other applicable Federal agencies and use all relevant statutory
authorities to assist non-Federal entities in the accreditation of
levees in Farmington, New Hampshire.
SEC. 1315. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
Section 128 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 610 note; Public Law 116-260) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (15), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (16), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(17) lakes and reservoirs in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.'';
(2) in subsection (e), in the first sentence, by striking
``$35,000,000'' and inserting ``$45,000,000''; and
(3) in subsection (f)(4), by striking ``or early detection
of'' and inserting ``early detection, mitigation, or treatment
of''.
SEC. 1316. LOWER WILLAMETTE AND COLUMBIA RIVERS, WASHINGTON AND OREGON.
(a) In General.--The non-Federal interests for the project for
navigation, Lower Willamette and Columbia Rivers, from Portland,
Oregon, to the sea, authorized by the first section of the Act of June
18, 1878 (20 Stat. 157, chapter 264), shall pay 20 percent of the cost
of construction of land-based and aquatic dredged material placement
facilities required for operation and maintenance of the project.
(b) Land, Easements, Rights-of-Way, and Relocations.--Any costs
paid by the non-Federal interests described in subsection (a) to
provide the land, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations required
for the facilities described in that subsection shall be credited
toward the non-Federal share under this section.
(c) Timing of Payment.--The non-Federal interests for the project
described in subsection (a) may provide the non-Federal share under
this section during construction or over a period not to exceed 30
years from the date on which construction of the facilities described
in that subsection is completed, at an interest rate determined
pursuant to section 106 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2216).
(d) Coordination With States.--In constructing the facilities
described in subsection (a) and placing dredged material in the
facilities, the Secretary shall--
(1) coordinate in advance with affected State and local
governments; and
(2) share monitoring and other data associated with
construction of the facilities and placement of dredged
material in the facilities.
SEC. 1317. UPPER ST. ANTHONY FALLS LOCK AND DAM, MINNEAPOLIS,
MINNESOTA.
(a) Assessment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct an assessment
of the structure described in paragraph (2) for the purposes of
determining ownership and condition of the structure.
(2) Structure described.--The structure referred to in
paragraph (1) is the approximately 1,850 feet wide and 40 feet
deep concrete cutoff wall constructed by the Corps of Engineers
between 1874 and 1876 that spans the Mississippi River between
the 3rd Avenue Bridge and the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and
Dam in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(3) Treatment.--The Secretary shall carry out the
assessment under paragraph (1) as a study-like activity for the
operation and maintenance of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock
and Dam.
(b) Use of Geophysical Investigations.--In carrying out the
assessment required under paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the
Secretary may rely on the results of geophysical investigations
commissioned by the State of Minnesota to evaluate the condition of the
structure described in paragraph (2) of that subsection if the
Secretary determines that reliance on the geophysical investigations is
appropriate and avoids duplication of effort.
(c) Briefing.--On completion of the assessment required under
subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House a briefing on the
results of the assessment.
SEC. 1318. PORT OF NOME, ALASKA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out the project for
navigation, Port of Nome, authorized by section 401(1) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2733), substantially in
accordance with the recommended plan included in the report of the
Chief of Engineers for such project, dated May 29, 2020.
(b) Scope.--In preparing a decision document in accordance with
section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2280) for the project described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall
not materially reduce the scope or functional capability of the project
in a manner that diminishes the national security, arctic access,
navigation safety, regional economic activity, or regional community
viability objectives of the project.
SEC. 1319. REAUTHORIZATION OF SOIL MOISTURE AND SNOWPACK MONITORING.
Section 511(a)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(134 Stat. 2753; 138 Stat. 3165) is amended by striking ``2029'' and
inserting ``2031''.
SEC. 1320. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.
Section 1328(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (132
Stat. 3826; 136 Stat. 3832) is amended by striking ``8 years'' and
inserting ``12 years''.
SEC. 1321. DARDANELLE LOCK AND DAM, ARKANSAS.
The Secretary shall expedite the assessment necessary to determine
the scope of repairs needed for the project for navigation, Dardanelle
Lock and Dam, Lake Dardanelle, Arkansas, authorized by the first
section of the Act of July 24, 1946 (60 Stat. 635, chapter 595).
SEC. 1322. ASHTABULA HARBOR, OHIO.
In developing a dredged material management plan for Ashtabula
Harbor, Ashtabula, Ohio, to the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall evaluate and give due consideration to the inclusion of
a new dredged material dewatering facility.
SEC. 1323. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ICE JAM RISK IN NEBRASKA.
It is the sense of Congress that, in updating the Master Water
Control Manual for the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System, the
Secretary should, to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with
authorized purposes of that System--
(1) address the frequency and severity of ice jams along
the Missouri River in the State of Nebraska;
(2) consider operational changes to reduce power outages
and impacts to public safety that may result from such ice
jams; and
(3) increase coordination with impacted stakeholders in the
State of Nebraska.
SEC. 1324. RHODE ISLAND COASTLINE, RHODE ISLAND.
The Federal share of the cost of the project for coastal storm risk
management, Rhode Island Coastline, Rhode Island, authorized by section
1401(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138 Stat.
3169), shall be 90 percent.
SEC. 1325. PUGET SOUND AND ADJACENT WATERS RESTORATION, WASHINGTON.
Section 544(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114
Stat. 2675; 132 Stat. 3826) is amended--
(1) by striking ``$60,000,000'' and inserting
``$80,000,000''; and
(2) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting
``$15,000,000''.
SEC. 1326. DUCK, NORTH CAROLINA.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall expedite the
review of documentation necessary for a long-term lease agreement
between the United States and the Town of Duck, North Carolina, related
to the parcel of land located at 1259 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina,
including improvements on that land.
SEC. 1327. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO WATER CONTROL MANAGEMENT,
SNAKE CREEK EMBANKMENT, NORTH DAKOTA.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should, to the
maximum extent practicable and consistent with the authorized purposes
of the project for Garrison Dam, North Dakota, authorized by the Act of
December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 887, chapter 664), ensure that any update
to the Water Control Manual for Snake Creek Embankment and Lake Audubon
Reservoir, North Dakota, maintain water levels necessary to support
those authorized purposes, including municipal and industrial water
supply.
SEC. 1328. WESTERN RURAL WATER.
Section 595 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 383; 117 Stat. 1836; 128 Stat. 1316; 134 Stat. 2719; 138 Stat.
3133) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``Colorado,'' after ``Arizona,'';
and
(B) by inserting ``South Dakota,'' after ``New
Mexico,'';
(2) in subsection (c)(1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A)--
(A) by inserting ``Colorado,'' after ``Arizona,'';
and
(B) by inserting ``South Dakota,'' after ``New
Mexico,'';
(3) in subsection (e)(3)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), in the first sentence, by
striking ``The Federal share of'' and inserting
``Except as provided in subparagraph (F), the Federal
share of''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) Exception.--The Federal share of the cost of
a project under this section benefitting an
economically disadvantaged community (as defined
pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public
Law 116-260)) shall be 90 percent.''; and
(4) in subsection (i)(1)--
(A) by striking ``$850,000,000'' and inserting
``$880,000,000'';
(B) by inserting ``Colorado,'' before ``Idaho,'';
and
(C) by inserting ``South Dakota,'' after ``New
Mexico,''.
SEC. 1329. SMALL PROJECTS FOR FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT, WEST VIRGINIA.
(a) In General.--Subject to this section, the Secretary is
authorized to carry out small projects for flood risk management in
West Virginia.
(b) Authority and Implementation.--
(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this
section, the Secretary shall carry out projects under this
section--
(A) in a manner consistent with the authorities
provided to the Secretary to carry out projects under
section 2 of the Act of August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 877,
chapter 877; 33 U.S.C. 701g); and
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, using the
procedures and guidance documents for carrying out
projects under section 2 of that Act (50 Stat. 877,
chapter 877; 33 U.S.C. 701g).
(2) Savings provision.--Nothing in this section requires
the Secretary to develop additional guidance prior to carrying
out a project under this section.
(c) Certain Projects.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
if a project carried out under this section will benefit an
economically disadvantaged community (as defined pursuant to section
160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201
note; Public Law 116-260))--
(1) the benefits attributable to the project shall be
deemed to exceed the cost of the project; and
(2) the non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out the
project shall be 10 percent.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each fiscal
year.
SEC. 1330. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, NEW MEXICO.
Section 3117 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1137) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 3117. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, NEW MEXICO.
``The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with any
Indian Tribe any land of which is located in the State of New Mexico
and occupied by a flood control project that is owned and operated by
the Corps of Engineers to assist in carrying out any of the following
activities associated with the flood control project:
``(1) An operation or maintenance activity.
``(2) A land or natural resources management activity.
``(3) A recreation development or management activity.''.
SEC. 1331. CONTROL OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall use all
applicable statutory authorities and programs to monitor, control, and
eradicate invasive species, including zebra mussels, in the State of
South Dakota.
SEC. 1332. LAND ACCESS IN NORTH DAKOTA.
(a) In General.--To the maximum extent practicable and consistent
with applicable authorities, the Secretary shall seek to address issues
raised by landowners with property adjacent to land owned and managed
by the Corps of Engineers in the State of North Dakota.
(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall consider providing an easement on land described in that
subsection, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of
the United States.
SEC. 1333. ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.
Section 534 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110
Stat. 3775) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Extension.--The Secretary may carry out a study under section
156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f)
to extend Federal participation in the shoreline restoration feature of
the project under this section.''.
SEC. 1334. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO BLACK RIVER AND TOLEDO HARBOR,
OHIO.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should, consistent
with applicable statutory authorities--
(1) coordinate with relevant stakeholders in the State of
Ohio to address the dredging and dredged material placement
needs associated with the Federal navigation channel at the
Toledo Harbor, Toledo, Ohio; and
(2) ensure the continued navigation of that channel to
facilitate access to the Great Lakes Navigation System and
support economic activity in the region.
SEC. 1335. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 202 PROGRAM.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that projects
carried out pursuant to section 202 of the Energy and Water Development
Appropriation Act, 1981 (94 Stat. 1339), should continue to be
implemented in accordance with the guidance, policies, and procedures
historically applied to those projects, including the policies and
practices described in subsection (b)(2).
(b) Guidance.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with
respect to projects carried out under section 202 of the Energy and
Water Development Appropriation Act, 1981 (94 Stat. 1339), the
Secretary--
(1) shall not apply any subsequent or superseding
nonstructural flood risk management guidance developed for
projects across the civil works portfolio of the Corps of
Engineers; but
(2) may update or issue new guidance, subject to the
condition that the guidance is generally consistent with the
policies and practices established in Engineer Circular CEORDR
1105-2-4 (March 10, 1992).
SEC. 1336. DEBRIS REMOVAL, PROVIDENCE RIVER, RHODE ISLAND.
The Federal share of the cost of removing pilings from the
Providence River, Rhode Island, under section 3 of the Act of March 2,
1945 (59 Stat. 23, chapter 19; 33 U.S.C. 603a), shall be 90 percent.
SEC. 1337. ACEQUIAS IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.
Section 1113(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100
Stat. 4232; 136 Stat. 3781; 138 Stat. 3161) is amended by striking
``$90,000,000'' and inserting ``$111,500,000''.
SEC. 1338. REGULATORY PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE ALASKA DISTRICT.
(a) Resources.--To the maximum extent possible, the Secretary shall
ensure that the Alaska District of the Corps of Engineers has adequate
staffing and resources to carry out the essential missions and
functions, including regulatory activities, of that district.
(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall consider the geographic boundaries of the Alaska District and any
other characteristics or circumstances that may necessitate additional
staffing and resources.
SEC. 1339. PROJECTS OF ALTERNATIVE OR BENEFICIALLY MODIFIED HABITATS
FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE.
Section 704(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2263(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), in the second sentence, by striking
``$120,000,000'' and inserting ``$150,000,000'';
(2) in paragraph (2)(D)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by
inserting ``and freshwater mussels'' after ``oysters'';
(B) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(C) in clause (v), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(vi) the construction and upgrading of
facilities for the propagation and rearing of
freshwater mussels and host fish.'';
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking the paragraph designation
and heading and all that follows through ``shall'' in the
matter preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:
``(3) Oyster restoration and rehabilitation activities.--
Activities described in paragraph (2)(D) carried out for
restoration and rehabilitation of oysters shall'';
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs
(6) and (7), respectively;
(5) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Freshwater mussel restoration and rehabilitation
activities.--
``(A) In general.--The activities described in
paragraph (2)(D) carried out for restoration and
rehabilitation of freshwater mussels shall be
consistent with plans and strategies for the
restoration of freshwater mussels in the Chesapeake Bay
and its tributaries.
``(B) Master plan.--The Secretary may prepare
separate master plans for the restoration and
rehabilitation of freshwater mussels in Maryland and
Virginia.'';
(6) in the undesignated matter following paragraph (7) (as
redesignated), by striking ``In carrying out paragraph (4)''
and inserting the following:
``(5) Reef construction.--In carrying out paragraph
(2)(D)'';
(7) by moving paragraph (5) (as so designated) so as to
appear before paragraph (6) (as redesignated); and
(8) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I) of paragraph (6) (as
redesignated), by inserting ``or freshwater mussel'' after
``oyster''.
SEC. 1340. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER PROGRAM.
Section 8144(k) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3726) is amended by striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting
``$60,000,000''.
SEC. 1341. PAJARO RIVER, WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA.
On the request of the non-Federal interest for the project for
flood risk management, Pajaro River, Watsonville, California,
authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1966 (80 Stat.
1421) and section 107(a)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1990 (104 Stat. 4620), the Secretary shall provide full credit toward
the non-Federal share of the cost of the project for the value of
required land acquired in fee title by the non-Federal interest.
SEC. 1342. SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, LOWER DELAWARE RIVER BASIN, AND
UPPER DELAWARE RIVER BASIN.
(a) In General.--Section 566 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1996 (110 Stat. 3786; 113 Stat. 352; 136 Stat. 3821) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``and lower
delaware river basin'' and inserting ``, lower delaware river
basin, and upper delaware river basin'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``and the Lower Delaware
River Basin'' and inserting ``, the Lower Delaware River Basin,
and the Upper Delaware River Basin'';
(3) in subsection (b), by striking ``and the Lower Delaware
River Basin'' and inserting ``, the Lower Delaware River Basin,
and the Upper Delaware River Basin''; and
(4) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Upper delaware river basin.--The term `Upper Delaware
River Basin' means the Upper Delaware, Lackawaxen, Lehigh, and
Middle Delaware subwatersheds of the Delaware River Basin
located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the States of
New York and New Jersey.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3658) is amended
by striking the item relating to section 566 and inserting the
following:
``Sec. 566. Southeastern Pennsylvania, Lower Delaware River Basin, and
Upper Delaware River Basin.''.
SEC. 1343. SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.
Section 340(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4856; 136 Stat. 3807; 138 Stat. 3160) is amended, in the first
sentence, by striking ``$170,000,000'' and inserting ``$220,000,000''.
SEC. 1344. CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND.
The Federal share of the cost of the project for the restoration of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland,
authorized by section 535 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1996 (110 Stat. 3775) and section 580(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 375), shall be 90 percent if the
project benefits an economically disadvantaged community (as defined
pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
(33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public Law 116-260)).
SEC. 1345. GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), to the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall maintain the Gulf Intracoastal
Waterway (referred to in this section as ``Waterway'') at the depth and
width authorized by the first section of the Act of July 23, 1942 (56
Stat. 703, chapter 520), in the States of Texas and Louisiana.
(b) Briefing.--If the Secretary determines that the Secretary is
unable to maintain the Waterway as described in subsection (a), not
later than 30 days after that determination, the Secretary shall
provide to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the reasons for that determination.
SEC. 1346. REND LAKE, ILLINOIS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the
Secretary receives a request from the Governor of Illinois to terminate
Contract DACW43-88-C-0088, entered into on September 23, 1988, for
utilization of storage space for water supply in Rend Lake, Illinois,
the Secretary shall amend the contract to release to the United States
all rights of the State of Illinois to utilize water storage space in
the reservoir project to which the contract applies.
(b) Relief of Certain Obligations.--On execution of the amendment
described in subsection (a), the State of Illinois shall be relieved of
the obligation to pay the percentage of the annual operation and
maintenance expense, the percentage of major replacement cost, and the
percentage of major rehabilitation cost allocated to the water supply
storage specified in the contract for the reservoir project to which
the contract applies.
SEC. 1347. NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.
Section 571(g) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 371; 136 Stat. 3807; 138 Stat. 3160) is amended by striking
``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$200,000,000''.
SEC. 1348. CONTRACTS FOR WATER SUPPLY.
(a) Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake Project, Salt River,
Missouri.--
(1) In general.--The project for Clarence Cannon Dam and
Mark Twain Lake Project, Salt River, Missouri, authorized by
section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1189)
and redesignated pursuant to section 6(b) of Public Law 97-128
(95 Stat. 1684), is modified to release 375 acre-feet of future
use storage under water supply contract DACW43-88-C-0036, and
future financial obligations for such volume of storage.
(2) Relief of certain obligations.--On execution of the
amendment under paragraph (3), the State of Missouri shall be
relieved of the obligation to pay the percentage of the annual
operation and maintenance expense, the percentage of major
replacement cost, and the percentage of major rehabilitation
costs, of the joint use facilities of the project that are
attributable to water supply storage space described in
paragraph (1) not being used by the State during the period
before the State commences use of the storage space.
(3) Amendment to contract.--The Secretary shall amend Water
Supply Contract DACW43-88-C-0036, dated March 10, 1988, between
the United States and the State of Missouri, to implement the
modifications required under paragraphs (1) and (2).
(b) Okatibbee Reservoir, Mississippi.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall amend the contract
described in paragraph (3) between the United States and the
Pat Harrison Waterway District related to the 13,100 acre-feet
of future use storage.
(2) Relief of certain obligations.--
(A) In general.--On execution of the amendment
under paragraph (3), the Pat Harrison Waterway District
shall be relieved of the obligation to pay the
percentage of the annual operation and maintenance
expense, the percentage of major replacement cost, and
the percentage of major rehabilitation costs, of the
joint use facilities of the project that are
attributable to water supply storage space described in
paragraph (1) not being used by the Pat Harrison
Waterway District during the period before the Pat
Harrison Waterway District commences use of the storage
space.
(B) Additional relief.--On the request of the Pat
Harrison Waterway District, the Secretary shall relieve
the Pat Harrison Waterway District of any obligation to
pay expenses related to the water supply storage space
described in paragraph (1) owed on the date of
enactment of this Act.
(3) Amendment to contract.--The Secretary shall amend Water
Supply Contract DA-01-076-CIVENG-65-362, between the United
States and the Pat Harrison Waterway District, to implement the
modifications required under paragraphs (1) and (2).
SEC. 1349. BRAZOS ISLAND HARBOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TEXAS.
The Secretary shall reimburse the non-Federal interest for the
project for navigation, Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement
Project, Texas, authorized by section 1401(1) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1709), for advanced funds provided
by the non-Federal interest for use as the Federal share of
construction costs of the project, as soon as practicable after the
completion of each individual contract for the project.
SEC. 1350. MISSISSIPPI RIVER GULF OUTLET, LOUISIANA.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
project for ecosystem restoration, Mississippi River Gulf Outlet,
Louisiana, authorized by section 7013(a)(4) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1281) is an important undertaking to
restore critical habitat in the State of Louisiana.
(b) Use of Easements.--The Secretary may use easements to satisfy
the real estate requirements for the project referred to in subsection
(a).
SEC. 1351. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER
NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System
(referred to in this section as the ``System'') is a critical
component of the inland waterways system that supports regional
manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and freight mobility;
(2) reliable operation of the System is essential to
preventing supply chain disruptions and economic losses;
(3) the System has been operating for decades and faces a
critical maintenance backlog; and
(4) to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary should
prioritize funding for the operation, maintenance,
rehabilitation, and modernization of the System.
SEC. 1352. NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.
Section 569 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 368; 136 Stat. 3820) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``Lake of the Woods,''
after ``Isanti,''; and
(2) in subsection (h), by striking ``$80,000,000'' and
inserting ``$83,000,000''.
SEC. 1353. CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANT GROWTHS AND INVASIVE SPECIES.
(a) In General.--Section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958
(33 U.S.C. 610) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii), by striking ``2029'' and
inserting ``2031'';
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as
subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and
indenting appropriately;
(B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as
redesignated), by striking ``In carrying out'' and
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--In carrying out''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Cost-share.--The Federal share of the cost of
carrying out an activity under paragraph (1) shall be 65
percent.''; and
(3) in subsection (g)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the Wood-
Pawcatuck River Basin, the Narragansett Bay and South
Coastal Drainage Basins,'' after ``the Ohio River
Basin,''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``Eurasian
watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum),'' after
``verticillata),''.
(b) Aquatic Invasive Plant Management and Prevention in Lakes in
Ohio.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable and
consistent with existing authorities, use all relevant authorities to
support the management and prevention of the spread of aquatic invasive
plants, including hydrilla and Eurasian watermilfoil, in the Lake Erie
Drainage Basin and the Ohio River Basin in the State of Ohio.
SEC. 1354. COMMERCIAL FISH LANDINGS IN ALASKA.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that commercial
fishing provides regional and national economic benefits, including by
contributing to domestic food security and providing workforce
opportunities in Alaska.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the extent to which commercial fish landings data is
incorporated into the benefit-cost analyses for federally authorized
navigation projects in Alaska, including any barriers to incorporating
such data.
SEC. 1355. REHABILITATION OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTED PUMP
STATIONS.
Section 133 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33
U.S.C. 2327a) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Implementation.--The Secretary may apply the terms of this
section to the rehabilitation of an eligible pump station evaluated
in--
``(1) a general or limited reevaluation of the associated
flood or coastal storm risk management project; or
``(2) a study of modifications to the associated flood or
coastal storm risk management project.''.
SEC. 1356. LEVEE SAFETY INITIATIVE.
Section 9005(g)(2)(E)(i) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303a(g)(2)(E)(i)) is amended by striking ``2030'' and
inserting ``2031''.
SEC. 1357. LOWER BLACKSTONE RIVER, RHODE ISLAND.
Section 8361 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3804) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$15,000,000'' and
inserting ``$20,000,000''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) The Federal share of the cost of the project shall be
90 percent.
``(5) The Secretary shall--
``(A) carry out the project in accordance with a
plan submitted by the non-Federal interest for the
project if the Secretary validates that the plan is
cost-effective; and
``(B) in advance of appropriations being made
available for the project, permit the non-Federal
interest to accelerate the non-Federal cash
contribution required for the project in an amount
sufficient to permit the Secretary to carry out the
validation study described in subparagraph (A).''.
SEC. 1358. REAUTHORIZATION OF HIGH HAZARD POTENTIAL DAM REHABILITATION
PROGRAM.
Section 8A(j)(4) of the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C.
467f-2(j)(4)) is amended by striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2031''.
SEC. 1359. GRAND PRAIRIE AND BAYOU METO, ARKANSAS.
Notwithstanding the date of the signed project partnership
agreement for the project for flood control, Grand Prairie Region and
Bayou Meto Basin, Arkansas, authorized by section 363(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3730), the Secretary shall
amend the project partnership agreement to allow the funds provided by
the relevant Federal agency for work carried out by the non-Federal
interest on that project to count toward the non-Federal share of the
cost of work for that project, in accordance with section 2007 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2222).
SEC. 1360. WILSON LOCK FLOATING GUIDE WALL.
Section 1370 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (138
Stat. 1365) is amended--
(1) by striking ``On the request of the relevant'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--On the request of the relevant''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, the Secretary
shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on any technical and
cost estimation assistance provided by the Secretary under subsection
(a), if applicable.''.
SEC. 1361. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PLATTE RIVER, NEBRASKA.
It is the sense of Congress that, consistent with the authorized
purposes and to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary should
prioritize flood risk management along the Platte River, Nebraska, to
reduce the risk of future flooding events and protect human life and
property.
SEC. 1362. SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCE PROTECTION DEVELOPMENT PILOT
PROGRAM.
Section 313(g)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992
(106 Stat. 4846; 136 Stat. 3821) is amended, in the first sentence, by
striking ``$410,000,000'' and inserting ``$440,000,000''.
SEC. 1363. UPPER GUYANDOTTE RIVER BASIN, WEST VIRGINIA.
For an authorized project or separable element of an authorized
project that is recommended as a result of the Upper Guyandotte Flood
Risk Management Study authorized by the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives adopted on February 25,
2004 (docket number 2726), benefitting an economically disadvantaged
community (as defined pursuant to section 160 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public Law 116-260)), the
non-Federal share of the cost of the project or separable element of a
project shall be 10 percent.
SEC. 1364. BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR, INDIANA.
It is the Sense of Congress that the Secretary should, to the
maximum extent practicable, use information from the relevant final
environmental impact statement and record of decision signed on October
21, 2014, for the Shoreline Restoration and Management Plan: Indiana
Dunes National Lakeshore-Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana,
to reduce the costs and timelines associated with the feasibility study
for the project for shoreline damage reduction, Burns Waterway Harbor,
Indiana, authorized by section 1009 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1067).
SEC. 1365. WESTMINSTER, EAST GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the Federal share otherwise
applicable, if the national economic plan for the project benefits an
economically disadvantaged community (as defined pursuant to section
160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201
note; Public Law 116-260)), the Secretary shall provide additional
funds toward the Federal share of the cost of that plan in an amount
equal to the amount necessary to increase the Federal share to 90
percent, not to exceed $150,000,000 of additional funds under this
subsection.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) National economic plan.--The term ``national economic
plan'' means the national economic development plan described
in the report of the Chief of Engineers for the project and
transmitted to Congress on July 9, 2020.
(2) Project.--The term ``project'' means the project for
flood risk management, Westminster, East Garden Grove,
California, authorized by section 401(2) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2735).
SEC. 1366. IMPACT OF EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS ALONG THE TENNESSEE RIVER.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
briefing on the impact of recent extreme weather events on navigation
projects of the Corps of Engineers along the Tennessee River.
(b) Requirements.--The briefing under subsection (a) shall include
discussion of--
(1) the challenges, if any, identified by the Secretary
that have impacted the ability of the Corps of Engineers to
ensure the continued operation of projects described in that
subsection during and after recent extreme weather events; and
(2) any repairs identified by the Secretary that are
necessary to restore the operation of projects described in
that subsection.
SEC. 1367. COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN.
Section 8309(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136
Stat. 3780, 138 Stat. 3043) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and 2027'' and
inserting ``through 2029''; and
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``2027'' and inserting
``2029''.
SEC. 1368. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO SHALLOW DRAFT AND RECREATIONAL
HARBOR DREDGING IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) federally authorized shallow draft and recreational
harbors in the Great Lakes Navigation System (referred to in
this section as the ``System'') are critical to the economic
vitality of coastal communities in the Great Lakes region and
support essential functions along the System; and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary should
use existing statutory authorities to address the dredging
needs of federally authorized shallow draft and recreational
harbors in the System.
SEC. 1369. WILLISTON LEVEE, NORTH DAKOTA.
To the maximum extent practicable, in carrying out activities
related to the Williston Levee, North Dakota, the Secretary shall--
(1) coordinate with the relevant Federal agencies and
relevant State and local agencies in North Dakota; and
(2) expedite any such activities that are necessary to
address the risks associated with the levee.
SEC. 1370. FREIGHT MOVEMENT, MOBILE BAY, ALABAMA.
The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable and
consistent with the applicable statutory authorities, coordinate with
the relevant Federal agencies to facilitate the safe and efficient
movement of goods at the Port of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, and the
associated connecting channels.
SEC. 1371. TERRESTRIAL NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Section 503 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 610 note; Public Law 116-260) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``pilot'';
(2) by striking ``pilot'' each place it appears in each of
subsections (a), (b), and (c);
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e);
(4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Prioritization.--To the maximum extent practicable, in
carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
prioritize the identification and development of strategies to control
noxious weeds on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
in the Upper Missouri River Basin.''; and
(5) in subsection (e) (as redesignated) by inserting ``(as
in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2026)'' after ``pilot program''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2617) is amended
by striking the item relating to section 503 and inserting the
following:
``Sec. 503. Terrestrial noxious weed control program.''.
SEC. 1372. ST. MARY'S RIVER, MICHIGAN.
With respect to the project for navigation, St. Mary's River,
Michigan, authorized by the first section of the Act of March 3, 1871
(16 Stat. 539, chapter 118), the Secretary may increase channel
dimensions at entrances, bends, sidings, and turning places under the
authority of section 5 of the Act of March 4, 1915 (38 Stat. 1053,
chapter 142; 33 U.S.C. 562), if the Secretary determines that such
increases are necessary to allow for the free movement of vessels.
SEC. 1373. ENVIRONMENTAL DREDGING.
Section 312(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33
U.S.C. 1272(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(9) Ipswich River, Massachusetts.''.
SEC. 1374. COOS BAY, OREGON.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary is
authorized to reimburse the non-Federal interest for the project for
navigation, Coos Bay, Oregon, authorized by the first section of the
Act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 663, chapter 382), the first section of
the Act of March 2, 1919 (40 Stat. 1285, chapter 95), the first section
of the Act of September 22, 1922 (42 Stat. 1040, chapter 427), the
first section of the Act of January 21, 1927 (44 Stat. 1014, chapter
47), the first section of the Act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 932,
chapter 847), the first section of the Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat.
1038, chapter 831), the first section of the Act of July 24, 1946 (60
Stat. 636, chapter 595), section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of
1948 (62 Stat. 1173, chapter 771), and section 101 of the River and
Harbor Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1818), for the incremental costs to
restore the project to the authorized depth when constructing
improvements to deepen and widen the project.
(b) Requirement.--To be eligible for reimbursement under subsection
(a), the non-Federal interest for the project described in that
subsection shall construct the improvements described in that
subsection in accordance with section 204(f) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232(f)).
(c) Eligible Costs.--Subject to subsection (d), the non-Federal
interest for the project described in subsection (a) shall be eligible
for reimbursement for the lesser of--
(1) the reasonable, allocable, and allowable incremental
costs incurred by the non-Federal interest to restore the
project to the authorized depth when constructing the
improvements described in that subsection; and
(2) the estimated costs to the United States to carry out a
cycle of maintenance dredging for the project, based on the
depth of the project and other relevant conditions at the time
the non-Federal interest constructs the improvements described
in that subsection.
(d) Limitation.--The total amount provided to the non-Federal
interest for reimbursement under this section shall not exceed
$10,000,000 for any fiscal year.
SEC. 1375. NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM ACT.
Section 14(a)(2) of the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C.
467j(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause
(i), by striking ``subparagraphs (B) and (C)'' and inserting
``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) Low-head state-regulated dams.--Any low-head
dam that is listed as a State-regulated dam included in
the inventory of dams and low-head dams maintained
under section 6 shall be excluded from the allocation
described in subparagraph (A)(ii).''.
SEC. 1376. WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREGON.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, in coordination with the
applicable downstream communities and other Federal agencies and at
Federal expense, develop a contingency plan to address the downstream
impacts of increased turbidity levels induced by the operations of the
Corps of Engineers at Detroit Dam, authorized pursuant to projects for
flood control, navigation, and other purposes, Willamette River Basin,
Oregon, authorized by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938 (52 Stat.
1222; chapter 795) and modified by section 203 of the Flood Control Act
of 1948 (62 Stat. 1178; chapter 771), section 204 of the Flood Control
Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 177, chapter 188), section 204 of the Flood
Control Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1264; chapter 1264), section 203 of the
Flood Control Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 499), and section 601(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4144), in the event
that such operations result in the cessation of downstream water
treatment systems.
(b) Emergency Supplies of Clean Water.--The contingency plan under
subsection (a) may include, and the Secretary may provide, emergency
supplies of clean water at Federal expense under section 5(a) of the
Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n(a)) if operations of the project
described in subsection (a) result in the cessation of downstream water
treatment systems.
TITLE IV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
SEC. 1401. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.
The following projects for water resources development and
conservation and other purposes, as identified in the reports titled
``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development'' submitted
to Congress pursuant to section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise reviewed by
Congress, 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 or decision documents
designated in this section:
(1) Navigation.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. MS Gulfport Harbor June 23, 2026 Federal: $411,114,000
Non-Federal: $137,102,000
Total: $548,216,000
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2. WA, Columbia River September 26, Federal: $16,408,000
OR Turning Basins 2025 Non-Federal: $5,489,000
Navigation Total: $21,897,000
Improvements
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(2) Flood risk management.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. KY Kentucky River, March 24, Federal: $7,979,000
Beattyville Flood 2026 Non-Federal: $4,562,000
Risk Management Total: $12,541,000
Project, Lee
County
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2. SC Waccamaw River, June 29, 2026 Initial Federal: $4,820,000
Horry County Initial Non-Federal:
$2,600,000
Initial Total: $7,420,000
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3. NY, New York-New July 6, 2026 Federal: $180,916,000
NJ Jersey Harbor and Non-Federal: $97,417,000
Tributaries, New Total: $278,334,000
York and New
Jersey-East Riser
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(3) Ecosystem restoration.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. MO Lower Osage River July 6, 2026 Federal: $95,334,000
Basin, Miller, Non-Federal: $51,333,000
Osage, and Cole Total: $146,667,000
Counties
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2. WY Little Goose June 4, 2026 Federal: $45,333,000
Creek, Sheridan Non-Federal: $35,601,000
Total: $80,934,000
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(4) Hurricane and storm damage risk reduction.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. NC Surf City, Onslow July 15, 2025 Initial Federal:
and Pender $121,750,000
Counties, North Initial Non-Federal:
Carolina, Coastal $76,863,000
Storm Risk Initial Total: $198,613,000
Management Renourishment Federal:
$171,007,000
Renourishment Non-Federal:
$191,297,000
Renourishment Total:
$362,304,000
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(5) Modifications and other projects.--
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C. Date of
A. State B. Name Decision D. Estimated Costs
Document
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1. AZ Rio de Flag, June 12, 2026 Total: $244,633,000
Flagstaff
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2. CA Port of Long Beach June 11, 2026 Total: $255,811,000
Deep Draft
Navigation
Project, Los
Angeles County
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3. FL Central and October 14, Federal: $477,280,500
Southern Florida, 2025 Non-Federal: $477,280,500
Canal 111 (C-111) Total: $954,561,000
South Dade
Project
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4. FL Comprehensive June 16, 2026 Total: $12,321,618,000
Everglades
Restoration Plan,
Central
Everglades
Planning Project
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5. KY Kentucky Lock June 11, 2026 Total: $2,741,549,000
Addition, Lower
Cumberland and
Tennessee Rivers
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6. MS Memphis March 10, Federal: $47,341,000
Metropolitan 2026 Non-Federal: $25,491,000
Stormwater-North Total: $72,832,000
DeSoto County
Feasibility
Study, DeSoto
County
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7. TN Chickamauga Lock June 11, 2026 Total: $1,556,787,000
Replacement
Project,
Chickamauga Lake,
Hamilton County
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SEC. 1402. SURF CITY AND NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA.
Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the project for
coastal storm risk management, Surf City and North Topsail Beach, North
Carolina, authorized by section 7002(3) of the Water Resources Reform
and Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1367), is modified to
deauthorize the portion of the project known as North Topsail Beach, in
accordance with the Supplemental Report of the Chief of Engineers dated
December 9, 2025.
DIVISION B--DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE
SEC. 2001. DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATOR.
In this division, the term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
TITLE I--DRINKING WATER
SEC. 2101. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS FOR EMERGENCIES AFFECTING
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS.
(a) Emergency Grant Program.--Section 1442(d) of the Safe Drinking
Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-1(d)) is amended by striking ``$35,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting
``$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
(b) Technical Assistance to Small Public Water Systems.--Section
1442(e)(5) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-1(e)(5)) is
amended by striking ``$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through
2026'' and inserting ``$26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027
through 2030''.
SEC. 2102. DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS.
(a) In General.--Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-12) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking subparagraph (G) and
inserting the following:
``(G) Additional uses of funds.--In addition to any
use otherwise authorized under this section, amounts in
a State loan fund may be used for--
``(i) addressing emerging contaminants in
drinking water, including perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances, which may include--
``(I) capital investments to
facilitate assessment and monitoring;
``(II) identification or
development of alternative supply
options where treatment is impractical;
and
``(III) at the discretion of the
State, prioritizing projects addressing
emerging contaminants in drinking
water, including perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances, in
communities located in drought-prone
regions that rely on groundwater
aquifers as a primary or secondary
source of drinking water, including
communities within an aquifer
designated by the Administrator as a
sole source aquifer;
``(ii) lead service line (as defined in
section 1459B(a)) replacement projects and
associated activities directly connected to the
identification, planning, design, and
replacement of lead service lines (as so
defined); and
``(iii) a project that--
``(I) improves drinking water
service while also providing wildfire
suppression benefits; and
``(II) is located in--
``(aa) a community located
in an area with a high risk for
fire or wildfire, in the built
or natural environment, as
evidenced by a State wildfire
map or a geospatial map
generated pursuant to section
210(a) of the Wildfire
Suppression Funding and Forest
Management Activities Act (16
U.S.C. 6501 note; Public Law
115-141); or
``(bb) a rural
community.'';
(2) in subsection (g)(3)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and'' after
the semicolon at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a period; and
(C) by striking subparagraph (C);
(3) in subsection (m), by striking paragraph (1) and
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated
to carry out the purposes of this section--
``(A) $3,750,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
``(B) $4,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;
``(C) $4,250,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and
``(D) $4,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2030.''; and
(4) by striking subsection (t).
(b) Determination of Grant Amounts.--
(1) In general.--Section 1452(g)(2)(A) of the Safe Drinking
Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12(g)(2)(A)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(iii) Determination of grant amounts.--
The amount of grant awards described in clause
(ii)(II)(cc) shall be determined based on the
total amount appropriated to the Administrator
each fiscal year to carry out this section,
including, if applicable, any items of
Community Project Funding or Congressionally
Directed Spending for a drinking water project
that are referenced in a provision of an Act
making appropriations for the Environmental
Protection Agency.''.
(2) Updated guidance.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall update any
applicable guidance to reflect the amendment made by paragraph
(1).
SEC. 2103. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.
(a) In General.--Section 1459A of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (j)(1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``(including emerging
contaminants, with a focus on perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances)'' after ``a contaminant''; and
(2) by striking subsection (k) and inserting the following:
``(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out subsections (a) through (j) $140,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030.''.
(b) Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability.--
Section 1459A of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-19a) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``(j) and (m)'' and inserting ``(j), (l), and
(m)''; and
(2) in subsection (l)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:
``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'
means an entity that--
``(i) is--
``(I) a public water system;
``(II) a water system that is
located in an area governed by an
Indian Tribe;
``(III) a State, on behalf of an
underserved community; or
``(IV) an institution of higher
education that has an institute of
cybersecurity and an established
partnership with the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency, if the
institution of higher education is in
partnership with an entity described in
subclause (I), (II), or (III); and
``(ii) serves a community--
``(I) that, under affordability
criteria established by the State under
section 1452(d)(3), is determined by
the State--
``(aa) to be a
disadvantaged community; or
``(bb) to be a community
that may become a disadvantaged
community as a result of
carrying out a project or
activity under this subsection;
or
``(II) with a population of less
than 10,000 individuals that the
Administrator determines does not have
the capacity to incur debt sufficient
to finance a project or activity under
this subsection.
``(B) Natural hazard; resilience.--The terms
`natural hazard' and `resilience' have the meanings
given those terms in section 1433(h).'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``2026'' and inserting
``2030''; and
(ii) by striking ``for the purpose of
increasing resilience to natural hazards.'' and
inserting the following: ``for the purposes
of--
``(A) increasing resilience to natural hazards; and
``(B) reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.'';
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``or reduces cybersecurity
vulnerabilities'' after ``natural hazards'';
and
(ii) by striking subparagraph (F) and
inserting the following:
``(F) the development and implementation of
measures--
``(i) to increase the resilience of the
eligible entity to natural hazards; or
``(ii) to reduce cybersecurity
vulnerabilities.'';
(D) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or
potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities, as
applicable,'' after ``natural hazard risk'';
(ii) in subparagraph (C)--
(I) by striking ``of the natural''
and inserting the following: ``of--
``(i) the natural'';
(II) in clause (i) (as so
designated), by adding ``and'' after
the semicolon at the end; and
(III) by adding at the end the
following:
``(ii) the potential cybersecurity
vulnerability to be addressed;'';
(iii) in subparagraph (D), by inserting
``or cybersecurity events'' after ``natural
hazard events'';
(iv) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``or
cybersecurity vulnerabilities'' after
``anticipated natural hazards''; and
(v) by striking subparagraph (F) and
inserting the following:
``(F) explains how the proposed program is
expected--
``(i) to enhance the resilience of the
community water system of the eligible entity
to the anticipated natural hazards; or
``(ii) to reduce cybersecurity
vulnerabilities.''; and
(E) in paragraph (6), by striking ``$25,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting
``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through
2030''.
SEC. 2104. REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER.
Section 1459B(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-
19b(e)) is amended by striking ``$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$100,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2105. OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS.
Section 1459E(h) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-
19f(h)) is amended by striking ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2106. MIDSIZE AND LARGE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE
RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
Section 1459F(f)(1) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-
19g(f)(1)) is amended by striking ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$40,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2107. VOLUNTARY SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE PROGRAM LEAD TESTING AND
REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM.
Section 1464(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-
24(d)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``4 percent'' and
inserting ``15 percent''; and
(2) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
``(8) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $50,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030.''.
SEC. 2108. INDIAN RESERVATION DRINKING WATER PROGRAM.
Section 2001 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (42
U.S.C. 300j-3c note; Public 115-270) is amended by striking subsection
(g) and inserting the following:
``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out the program under subsection (a) $75,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030.''.
SEC. 2109. DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Critical water supply need.--The term ``critical water
supply need'' means an existing or reasonably anticipated
future water supply need that cannot be met by existing water
supplies, as identified in a comprehensive Statewide or
regional water supply plan or assessment projected over a
planning period of not less than 20 years.
(2) Digital infrastructure technology.--The term ``digital
infrastructure technology'' means information technology or
operational technology that utilizes--
(A) remote sensing, flow or pressure monitoring,
real-time pollutant or water monitoring, management,
analytics, data, or acoustic data collection tools and
technologies that may detect or reduce water loss,
identify damaged or nonfunctioning infrastructure, or
improve the efficiency, reliability, or resiliency of
the operations of a public water system or treatment
works;
(B) industrial control systems, including
supervisory control and data acquisition technology;
(C) artificial or embedded intelligence, or other
intelligent optimization tools;
(D) hydraulic analysis, digital design software,
and advanced digital design and construction management
tools or software that may aid in the development of
digital models and engineering plans; and
(E) real-time data acquisition to support
predictive aquifer recharge through water reuse and
stormwater management capabilities.
(3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
(A) the owner or operator of a publicly owned
public water system or treatment works that serves--
(i) a rural area; or
(ii) an area of a State that is
experiencing a critical water supply need; and
(B) a State or Indian Tribe, on behalf of an entity
described in subparagraph (A).
(4) Program.--The term ``program'' means the grant program
established under subsection (b)(1).
(5) Public water system.--The term ``public water system''
has the meaning given the term in section 1401 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f).
(6) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' has the meaning
given the term ``rural community'' in section 221(f)(2)(B)(i)
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1301(f)(2)(B)(i)).
(7) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the
meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).
(b) Grant Program.--
(1) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a grant
program to provide infrastructure assistance to eligible
entities in accordance with this subsection to design,
construct, and maintain digital infrastructure technology.
(2) Form of grants.--The Administrator may award a grant
under the program to assist an eligible entity in--
(A) designing, constructing, operating, and
maintaining digital infrastructure technology for water
infrastructure, source water protection, and water
development projects in rural areas, including for--
(i) facilities that supply, collect, and
treat water, including drinking water,
wastewater, and stormwater, including through
desalination and water reuse;
(ii) water distribution and wastewater
conveyance systems; and
(iii) the protection or development of
surface water or groundwater resources,
including through banking or recharging of
aquifers;
(B) providing training and workforce development
activities to help project and construction managers
and owners and operators of drinking water, wastewater,
and stormwater utilities manage water infrastructure
projects using digital infrastructure technology; and
(C) mitigating risks and employing countermeasures
to reduce the vulnerabilities of digital infrastructure
technology for water infrastructure from cyber-attacks
through on-site cybersecurity training and technical
assistance.
(3) Prioritization.--In selecting recipients of grants
under the program, the Administrator shall give priority to
eligible entities that--
(A) own or operate public water systems or
treatment works that serve fewer than 3,300 people; or
(B) serve people or comprise people that, as
determined by the Administrator, are most in need, such
as--
(i) pre-fabricated home community
organizations or associations that are
controlled by a local public body; and
(ii) other organizations that--
(I) own or operate a public water
system or treatment works; and
(II) are owned or controlled by
members of the community served by the
public water system or treatment works.
(4) Authorization of appropriations.--
(A) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Administrator to carry out the
program $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027
through 2030, to remain available until expended.
(B) Limitation.--Of the amounts made available
under subparagraph (A) for grants to eligible entities,
not more than $5,000,000 may be used to provide grants
to eligible entities described in subsection
(a)(3)(A)(ii).
(c) Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws.--Nothing in this
section waives, limits, or otherwise affects the applicability of any
provision of Federal or State law that would apply to a project to be
carried out with grants provided under the program.
(d) Government Accountability Office Report.--Not later than 5
years after the date on which grant funds are first disbursed to
eligible entities under subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the
United States shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committees on Energy and Commerce and
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report that--
(1) identifies--
(A) water loss and inadequate fire flow capacity in
public water systems that serve rural areas;
(B) potential bottlenecks in combined sewer systems
that serve rural areas that could prevent an overflow
in a wastewater infrastructure system caused by extreme
precipitation or excess runoff; and
(C) models and simulations that are effective in
assessing the challenges of water resource management
in rural areas;
(2) makes recommendations for--
(A) developing water resource management plans to
accommodate population growth in rural areas;
(B) prioritizing areas for improvement of the
infrastructure and operations of public water systems
and treatment works in rural areas;
(C) maximizing interoperability of digital
infrastructure technology with other systems, products,
tools, and applications;
(D) reducing project delays and cost overruns in
water infrastructure projects that serve rural areas;
(E) reducing the total cost of drinking water and
wastewater infrastructure projects in rural areas;
(F) understanding the impact of digital
infrastructure technology in rural areas on
sustainability and resiliency of a public water system
or treatment works; and
(G) using digital infrastructure technology to
increase the affordability of drinking water,
wastewater, and stormwater services in rural areas; and
(3) evaluates the results of the program.
SEC. 2110. POINT OF USE FILTRATION SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Contaminant.--The term ``contaminant'' has the meaning
given the term in section 1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(42 U.S.C. 300f).
(2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a
State, municipality, Tribal government, or other entity that--
(A) serves a community with a public water system
that demonstrates elevated levels of lead,
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, or other
drinking water contaminants above the applicable
maximum contaminant level for the contaminant; and
(B) is undertaking or expects to undertake an
effort to remediate the elevated level described in
subparagraph (A) through a project of not less than 120
days in length.
(3) Maximum contaminant level.--The term ``maximum
contaminant level'' has the meaning given the term in section
1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f).
(4) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the
pilot program established under subsection (b).
(5) Public water system.--The term ``public water system''
has the meaning given the term in section 1401 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f).
(b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of appropriations,
not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Administrator shall establish a pilot program to competitively award
grants to eligible entities to purchase and distribute point-of-use
filtration systems certified to reduce 1 or more contaminants to below
the maximum contaminant level of that contaminant.
(c) Selection; Prioritization.--In selecting the recipient of
grants under the pilot program, the Administrator shall--
(1) give priority to eligible entities that include in the
application for a grant under the pilot program a detailed plan
for remediation, including expected timelines for projects that
are expected to last for not less than 120 days; and
(2) ensure that recipients of grants are evenly distributed
among areas served by each regional office of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
(d) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which the
pilot program is established, the Administrator shall submit a report
describing the results of the pilot program, including interest in the
pilot program relative to available funding, to--
(1) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of
Representatives.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $10,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030, to remain available until
expended.
TITLE II--CLEAN WATER
SEC. 2201. RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS, TRAINING, AND INFORMATION.
Section 104(u) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1254(u)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``(g); and (8)'' and inserting ``(g);
(8)''; and
(2) by striking ``subsection (b)(8).'' and inserting
``subsection (b)(8); and (9) not to exceed $75,000,000 for each
of fiscal years 2027 through 2030 for carrying out subsections
(b)(3), (b)(8), and (g), of which not less than $50,000,000
shall be used to carry out subsection (b)(8).''.
SEC. 2202. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE PROJECTS.
Section 220(i)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1300(i)(1)) is amended by striking ``$25,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$5,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2203. SEWER OVERFLOW AND STORMWATER REUSE MUNICIPAL GRANTS.
Section 221(f)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1301(f)(1)) is amended by striking ``$280,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$280,000,000 for each
of fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2204. GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REFURBISHING OF INDIVIDUAL
HOUSEHOLD DECENTRALIZED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FOR
INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW OR MODERATE INCOME.
Section 226(e)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1302d(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``$50,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each
of fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2205. CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDS.
(a) Eligible Projects.--Section 603(c) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1383(c)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (11)(B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (12)(B), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(13) for projects otherwise described in this subsection
that address emerging contaminants, including perfluoroalkyl
and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which may include capital
investments to facilitate assessment and monitoring.''.
(b) Determination of Grant Amounts.--
(1) In general.--Section 603 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1383) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``(l) Determination of Grant Amounts.--The amount of grant awards
described in subsection (d)(7) shall be determined based on the total
amount appropriated to the Administrator each fiscal year to carry out
this title, including, if applicable, any items of Community Project
Funding or Congressionally Directed Spending for a clean water project
that are referenced in a provision of an Act making appropriations for
the Environmental Protection Agency.''.
(2) Updated guidance.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall update any
applicable guidance to reflect the amendment made by paragraph
(1).
(c) Reauthorization.--Section 607 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1387) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 607. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes
of this title $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through
2030.''.
SEC. 2206. WATER SECTOR WORKFORCE.
(a) America's Water Sector Workforce Initiative.--Not later than 1
year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall
update the America's Water Sector Workforce Initiative of the
Environmental Protection Agency with a focus on the development of a
water sector workforce in small and rural communities.
(b) Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development
Program.--Section 4304(c) of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2018 (42 U.S.C. 300j-19e(c)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (D)(iii), by striking ``and''
at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) training related to cybersecurity in the
water sector.''; and
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``$5,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$15,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2207. GRANTS TO ALASKA TO IMPROVE SANITATION IN RURAL AND NATIVE
VILLAGES.
Section 303 of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 (33
U.S.C. 1263a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``, including
operations and maintenance for emergency repairs when
necessary'' before the period at the end; and
(2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $60,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2030.''.
SEC. 2208. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2014.
(a) Funding.--Section 5033 of the Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3912) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Fiscal years 2027 through 2030.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this
subtitle $65,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through
2030, to remain available until expended.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``2026'' and
inserting ``2030''.
(b) Agency Reporting.--Section 5034(a) of the Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3913(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) the average amount of time each application is
processed by the Administrator and the Office of Management and
Budget before obligation of funding; and''.
SEC. 2209. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR STORMWATER CONTROL INFRASTRUCTURE
TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 50217(b)(4)(A) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act (33 U.S.C. 1302f(b)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``2022 through
2026'' and inserting ``2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2210. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT AMENDMENTS.
(a) Congressional Declaration of Purpose.--Section 103(4) of the
Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10302(4)) is amended by
inserting ``, including the growing artificial intelligence industry,''
after ``private industry''.
(b) Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes.--Section
104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subsection
104(g) of this Act'' and inserting ``subsection (g)'';
and
(B) by striking the subsection designation and all
that follows through ``Any sums'' in paragraph (2) and
inserting the following:
``(f) General Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2) and
subject to subsection (g)(1), there is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $16,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2027 through 2030.
``(2) Failure to obligate.--Any amounts''; and
(2) in subsection (g)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(2) Research
funds'' and inserting the following:
``(4) Competitive grants.--'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the third sentence, by striking
``Funds made'' and inserting the following:
``(3) Availability of funds.--Funds made''; and
(ii) by striking ``by institutes which
focuses'' in the first sentence and all that
follows through ``Such funds when
appropriated'' in the second sentence and
inserting the following: ``by institutes with
respect to any of the following:
``(A) Research that focuses on water problems and
issues of a regional or interstate nature beyond those
of concern only to a single State.
``(B) Research that relates to specific program
priorities identified jointly by the Secretary and the
institutes.
``(C) Research that relates to water problems
identified by Congress as being of an interstate
nature.
``(2) Federal cost-share.--Funds made available under this
subsection''; and
(C) by striking the subsection designation and all
that follows through ``2025'' in the first sentence of
paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
``(g) Additional Funds for Research Focused on Water Problems of
Interstate Nature.--
``(1) In general.--Of the amounts made available under
subsection (f)(1) for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030,
20 percent shall be used''.
SEC. 2211. ENHANCED AQUIFER USE AND RECHARGE.
Section 124(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1276(c)) is amended by striking ``$5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``$5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2030''.
TITLE III--GEOGRAPHIC PROGRAMS
SEC. 2301. GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE.
Section 118(c)(7)(J) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)) is amended by striking clause (i) and inserting
the following:
``(i) In general.--There is authorized to
be appropriated to carry out this paragraph
$475,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027
through 2030.''.
SEC. 2302. REAUTHORIZATION OF LONG ISLAND SOUND PROGRAMS.
(a) Long Island Sound Grants.--Section 119(h) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1269(h)) is amended by striking
``$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' and
inserting ``$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
(b) Long Island Sound Stewardship Grants.--Section 11(a) of the
Long Island Sound Stewardship Act of 2006 (33 U.S.C. 1269 note; Public
Law 109-359) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' and
inserting ``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
(c) Technical Amendment.--Section 119(g) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1269(g)) is amended by redesignating
paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
SEC. 2303. COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN RESTORATION.
Section 123(d)(6) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1275(d)(6)) is amended by striking ``$30,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2020 and 2021'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
SEC. 2304. NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM.
Section 320(i)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1330(i)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), is
amended by striking ``$26,500,000'' and all that follows through
``2026'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027
through 2030''.
SEC. 2305. PATRICK LEAHY LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM.
(a) Reauthorization.--Section 120(i) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1270(i)) is amended by striking ``$35,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027'' and inserting
``$35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030''.
(b) Fiscal Agent Evaluation.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator''
means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
(B) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control
Commission.
(C) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the
Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program established
by section 120 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1270).
(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report assessing the effectiveness of the
Commission in serving as the fiscal agent for the Program.
(3) Consultation.--In developing the report under paragraph
(2), the Administrator shall, to the extent practicable,
consult with members of the Management Conference established
by section 120(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(33 U.S.C. 1270(a)(1)).
(4) Contents.--The report under paragraph (2) shall--
(A) review how the Commission has fulfilled its
role as fiscal agent for the Program, including
executing payroll, paying bills and other obligations,
developing and executing funding agreements, and acting
as a fiduciary for the Program; and
(B) make recommendations on--
(i) how to improve the role of the
Commission as fiscal agent for the Program; and
(ii) whether a new fiscal agent should be
selected to replace the Commission as fiscal
agent for the Program.
SEC. 2306. SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND PROGRAM.
Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 127. SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND PROGRAM.
``(a) Definition of Coastal Watersheds of Southeast New England.--
In this section, the term `coastal watersheds of southeast New England'
means all of the watersheds of Rhode Island and southeastern
Massachusetts that drain into coastal waters between Long Island Sound
and the Gulf of Maine.
``(b) Establishment.--There is established in the Environmental
Protection Agency a program, to be known as the `Southeast New England
Program' (referred to in this section as the `Program').
``(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Program shall be to protect,
enhance, and restore the coastal watersheds of southeast New England by
developing, funding, and advancing implementation of protection and
restoration projects in collaboration with partners across the
southeast New England region.
``(d) Grant Program.--
``(1) In general.--In carrying out the Program and subject
to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator may
award grants to support and carry out projects in the coastal
watersheds of southeast New England that assist in--
``(A) eliminating or reducing pollution;
``(B) restoring contaminated sites;
``(C) protecting or restoring ecosystems or
habitats;
``(D) improving water quality;
``(E) monitoring watersheds to evaluate trends;
``(F) reducing stormwater runoff;
``(G) promoting resilience of the coastal
watersheds;
``(H) supporting workforce development, training,
or education initiatives that contribute to the health
of the coastal watersheds of southeast New England; or
``(I) providing technical assistance in carrying
out projects described in subparagraphs (A) through
(G).
``(2) Eligible recipients.--An entity eligible for a grant
under this subsection is--
``(A) a State;
``(B) a county or local government, or a
subdivision of such a government;
``(C) a federally recognized Indian tribe;
``(D) a regional planning organization;
``(E) a nonprofit organization; and
``(F) an institution of higher education.
``(3) Cost-share.--The Federal share of an activity carried
out using a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 75
percent.
``(e) Coordination.--The Administrator shall coordinate the actions
of Federal agencies that affect water quality and the living resources
of the coastal watersheds of southeast New England to improve those
resources and enhance efficiency.
``(f) Authorities and Duties of Administrator.--
``(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the
Administrator may--
``(A) enter into interagency agreements;
``(B) establish interagency working groups; and
``(C) contract for services to carry out the
purposes of this section.
``(2) Staffing.--The Administrator shall provide adequate
staff to carry out the Program.
``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated
to the Administrator to carry out this section $7,500,000 for
each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030, to remain available
until expended.
``(2) Technical assistance.--Of the amounts made available
to award grants under subsection (d) in a fiscal year, not more
than 10 percent may be used to award grants the primary purpose
of which is providing technical assistance pursuant to
paragraph (1)(I) of that subsection.''.
``(3) Administrative expenses.--Of the amounts made
available under paragraph (1) in a fiscal year, not more than 5
percent may be used for administrative expenses.''.
TITLE IV--OTHER MATTERS
SEC. 2401. WATER INTELLIGENCE, SECURITY, AND CYBER THREAT PROTECTION.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Community water system.--The term ``community water
system'' has the meaning given the term in section 1401 of the
Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f).
(2) Natural hazard.--The term ``natural hazard'' has the
meaning given the term in section 1433(h) of the Safe Drinking
Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300i-2(h)).
(3) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the
meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).
(4) Water information sharing and analysis center.--The
term ``Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center'' means
the Information Sharing and Analysis Center referenced in
section 1435(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300i-
4(d)).
(b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of appropriations,
not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Administrator shall develop and carry out a program--
(1) to encourage, support, and maintain the participation
of community water systems, treatment works, and other
appropriate entities in the Water Information Sharing and
Analysis Center;
(2) to offset costs incurred by community water systems and
treatment works that are necessary to maintain or initiate
membership in the Water Information Sharing and Analysis
Center;
(3) to expand the cooperation and coordination of the
Environmental Protection Agency with the Water Information
Sharing and Analysis Center with respect to incident data
collection and analysis of water sector-related threats; and
(4) to enhance the tools, resources, and materials of the
Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center for--
(A) monitoring the status of the water sector; and
(B) enhancing the preparedness of community water
systems and publicly owned treatment works to identify,
protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from
malevolent acts (within the meaning of section 1433 of
the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300i-2)) or
natural hazards.
(c) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on
Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce of the House
of Representatives a report that--
(1) describes--
(A) the state of cybersecurity in the water sector;
and
(B) any significant challenges that the water
sector faces with respect to cybersecurity; and
(2) identifies any legislative changes recommended by the
Administrator in order for the Administrator to better assist
the water sector with cybersecurity.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2027 through 2030, to remain available until expended.
SEC. 2402. COMBATING PLASTIC WASTE.
Section 302(g) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (33 U.S.C. 4282(g)) is
amended, in each of paragraphs (1) and (2)--
(1) by inserting ``in'' after ``described''; and
(2) by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2030''.
SEC. 2403. NONPOTABLE AQUIFER EXEMPTIONS FOR CLASS VI WELLS.
(a) Revision Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall revise such regulations
as the Administrator determines to be appropriate, including sections
144.7 and 146.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, to provide
for exemptions that allow the use of nonpotable aquifers for Class VI
wells.
(b) Regulatory Requirement.--In carrying out the revisions required
under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall designate an aquifer,
or portion of an aquifer, as an aquifer subject to the exemption
described in subparagraph (A) if--
(1)(A) the aquifer, or portion of the aquifer, does not
currently serve as a source of drinking water; and
(B) the aquifer, or portion of the aquifer, cannot now and
will not in the future serve as a source of drinking water; or
(2)(A) the total dissolved solids content of the ground
water from the aquifer, or portion of the aquifer, is more than
3,000 mg/l and less than 10,000 mg/l; and
(B) the aquifer, or portion of the aquifer, is not
reasonably expected to supply a public water system.
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